bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Capital Adequacy, Financing Risk, And Efficiency on Profit Distribution Management at Shariah Banks in Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Rahman Haris Munandar , Mulyany Ratna ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Shabri M. ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala
Published: December 2023

This research aims to examine the effect of capital adequacy, financing risk and efficiency on Profit Distribution Management in Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. This research is a population study with the number of companies studied being 12 Sharia Commercial Banks for 5 years (2014-2018 observation period) and 1 Aceh Syariah Bank for 2 years (2016-2018 observation period) in Indonesia. This research uses multiple linear analysis of panel data to analyze the data to be studied. This research empirically finds that CAR, NPF, and BOPO have a positive and significant effect on profit distribution management in Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia.
The Effect of Cross Country Running Training on Increasing the VO2Max of Alfalah Futsal Players
Authors:   Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia St. Colombo No. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta, 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Mahesvi Hafiz , Graha Ali Satia ,   Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia St. Colombo No. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta, 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of cross-country running training on increasing VO2Max. This research was conducted at the Jambi cross-country from July to August. Sixteen treatments were administered at a frequency of three times per week. In this study, a single group pretest-posttest was employed as the designThe researchers targeted Al-falah futsal players as their population. For a sample of sixteen individuals, inclusion and exclusion criteria were employed. The research instrument used in this study measures VO2max pretest and posttest, namely from the Multi Stage Fitness Test. The data analysis processes of homogeneity, normalcy, and hypothesis testing are carried out using SPSS. The study's normality and homogeneity statistics further demonstrate that the distribution is homogeneous and normal (sig. > 0.05). A significant value of 0.000 < 0.05 in the hypothesis testing results indicates that cross-country running training increased the VO2max of Al-Falah futsal players. Based on these findings, the cross-country running training program is an effective training program for increasing VO2max.
Popularity of Khmer Foods: Possibility for a Successful Marketing Plan
Authors:   Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila, Mean Vandet
Published: December 2023

Khmer food remains relatively undiscovered by both Asians and foreigners. This presents an opportunity for the researcher to explore and promote the popularity of Khmer cuisine to the Generation Z, eventually devising an effective marketing strategy. This study utilized a descriptive quantitative research. In the context of this research, the 260 Cambodian respondents, belonging to Generation Z and having experience with Khmer Foods, were deliberately chosen to align with the study's specific requirements. The findings revealing the factors influencing individuals' interest in Khmer foods shed light on the diverse and multifaceted aspects that contribute to the popularity of this culinary tradition. The findings indicating the factors contributing to the increasing popularity of Khmer foods among Generation Z shed light on the key influencers shaping their culinary preferences.
Development of an Integrated Public Policy Model for Combating Marine Pollution
Authors:   Politeknik lmu Pelayaran Semarang, Jl. Singosari No.2A, Semarang City, Central Java 50242, Indonesia, Pranyoto Pranyoto
Published: December 2023

Marine pollution poses a significant threat to global ecosystems, necessitating the development of comprehensive public policy models to address its multifaceted challenges. This study aims to unravel the tapestry of marine pollution by identifying key factors and primary sources, navigating the complex policy waters to assess current regulations, and proposing innovative strategies and technologies for sustainability. Employing qualitative research methods using secondary data, the research findings are structured into four main themes: "Unravelling the Tapestry of Marine Pollution," "Navigating Policy Waters," "Innovating for Sustainability," and "Empowering Change." The study concludes by integrating these findings into a cohesive public policy model for combating marine pollution. This model emphasizes the need for holistic approaches, incorporating stringent regulations, innovative technologies, and public awareness campaigns. The research underscores the importance of a synergistic approach in mitigating marine pollution and advocates for adopting integrated policies to ensure a sustainable future for marine ecosystems.
Level of Knowledge about the Effects of Radiation on Pregnant Women among Medical Imaging Techniques Program Students
Authors:   Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Health Service Vocational College, Çanakkale-Turkey, Çakina Suat , Gül Gülsen ,   Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Health Service Vocational College, Çanakkale-Turkey
Published: December 2023

For this purpose, this study will examine the level of knowledge about the effects of radiation on pregnant women among the students of Medical Imaging Techniques at the Vocational School of Health Services of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in the province of Çanakkale and compare the level of knowledge about the effects of radiation on pregnant women between the 1st grade students who have just started school and the 2nd grade students who are more experienced both theoretically and practically compared to the 1st grade students. The knowledge level of the students who do practice/internship/skill training in diagnostic radiology units of hospitals from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Vocational School of Health Services, which provides Medical Imaging and Radiology education in Çanakkale, will be determined by applying a 24-question survey. When the answers given to the question "Do you know the time period when the fetus is most sensitive to radiation?" were analyzed, it was reported that 67.8% of the 2nd grade students knew it compared to 50.8% of the 1st grade students (p=0.04). When the answers to the question "Do you know the threshold radiation doses for pregnancy termination?" were analyzed; 52.5% of the 1st grade students did not know the threshold radiation dose for pregnancy termination, whereas only 40.7% of the 2nd grade students did not (p=0.02). Although 2nd year Medical Imaging Techniques students have more knowledge about the pregnancy-related effects of radiation than 1st year students in terms of both theory and practice, there is still room for improvement.
Effect of Petai Skin Extract Gel Administration on MITF Gene Expression and Melanin Count (in Vivo Experimental Study on Hyperpigmented Wistar Mice Exposed to UVB Exposed Hyperpigmentation)
Authors:   Postgraduate student of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, Amalia Maya Rianti , Subchan Prasetyowati ,   Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012
Published: December 2023

Prolonged exposure to high intensity UVB rays can induce the formation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) which causes MITF activation thereby inducing melanin synthesis. Compounds contained in petai peel extract are known to play a role in inhibiting ROS production due to exposure to UVB rays. This study aims to determine the effect of administering petai peel extract gel on MITF gene expression and the amount of melanin in the skin tissue of mice exposed to high-intensity UVB. The research design was posttest only control group with a completely randomized design method. The samples studied were 24 mice exposed to UVB light with a wavelength of 302 nm and an energy of 390 mJ/cm2/day 3 times a week for 2 weeks. This research was carried out in four groups, namely the healthy group (K1), the negative control group (K2), treatment 1 (K3) with 10% petai peel extract gel and treatment 2 (K4) with 20% petai peel extract gel. MITF gene expression was analyzed using qRT-PCR and melanin was observed by specific staining with fontana-masson. qRT-PCR analysis showed that there was a significant decrease in MITF gene expression between groups K4 and K3 compared to group K2. Analysis of the amount of melanin also showed that there was a significant decrease in the mean in the K3 and K4 groups compared to K2 with a p value <0.05. Administration of petai peel extract gel can reduce the expression of the MITF gene and the amount of melanin in hyperpigmentation mice exposed to UVB light.
Development of New Slat Beach Tourism, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province
Authors:   Graduate Program, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia 28293, Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini , Syahril Syahril ,   Graduate Program, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia 28293, Nasution Tio Afandi ,   Fisheries Agribusiness Program, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia 28293
Published: December 2023

This study aims to (1) find out how the role of the community and local government in developing Selat Baru Beach; (2) Analyzing the income generated from New Straits Coast tourism; (3) Analyzing the benefits of economic value resulting from the development of New Straits Coast tourism. The method used in this study is a survey method using purposive sampling and accidental sampling as respondents. Purposive sampling was used for the management community respondents which amounted to 31 people and accidental sampling was used to take respondents to tourists. The results showed that the role of the community and the local government in the development of New Straits beach tourism was very good in terms of their activities which held a beach festival every year and the average income of the community managing the New Straits coast was around Rp. 1,000,000.00/month. For the economic value using multiple linear regression statistical analysis, the results found from the economic value of the tourism environment are an average of IDR 379,033.00/month.
The Effect of Compensation, Workplace Spirituality and Personality on Organisational Commitment (Study on Nurses and Midwives of Puskesmas in Mataram City)
Authors:   Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia, Rachman Adik Ar Arief , Suryatni Mukmin ,   Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia, Suparman Lalu ,   Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyse and determine the significance of the influence of Compensation, Workplace Spirituality and Personality on Organisational Commitment in Puskesmas nurses and midwives in Mataram City. This type of research is causal associative. The total population is 352. This study uses the Krecjie & Morgan method to determine the sample size. The number of respondents was 184 people. Data were collected by online surveys, interviews and documentation and then analysed through the SmartPLS (Partial Least Square) application. The results showed that Compensation has a positive and significant effect on Organisational Commitment, Workplace Spirituality has a positive and significant effect on Organisational Commitment, and Personality has a positive and significant effect on Organisational Commitment.
Regspraak: The objective approach to the interpretation of contracts, contextual evidence and the delectus personae principle
Authors: Reinecke MFB
Published: December 2023

Die onderhawige saak handel oor ’n appèl na die konstitusionele hof teen ’n uitspraak van die hoogste hof van appèl. Die Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit as voorganger van die latere Universiteit van Johannesburg het grond aan Auckland Park Theological Seminary verhuur en die kern geskilpunt was of laasgenoemde sy vorderingsreg kon sedeer. Dit het die konstitusionele hof genoodsaak om die huurkontrak en die bedinge daarvan uit te lê. Die konstitusionele hof aanvaar in beginsel die sogenaamde objektiewe benadering tot die uitleg van ’n kontrak soos uiteengesit in Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund v Endumeni Municipality (2012 4 SA 593 (HHA)). Anders as die hoogste hof van appèl in die Endumeni-saak sien die konstitusionele hof egter nie die bedoeling van die partye as ’n blote mite nie aangesien die doel van uitleg volgens die hof juis is om die werklike bedoeling van die kontraktante vas te stel. Vir die hof is “context everything” en die hof neem ’n veel liberaler houding as voorheen in teenoor die toelating van kontekstuele getuienis sonder om die “parol evidence rule” oorboord te werp. Die relatief onlangse aanvaarding van die objektiewe benadering in die regspraak is ’n belangrike ontwikkeling en die meriete daarvan word in die bydrae bespreek. Die hof toon dat ’n reg nie vir sessie vatbaar is nie as daar ’n uitdruklike of stilswyende beding in die kontrak is wat sessie uitsluit en ook as die delectus personae-beginsel toepaslik is. Volgens die konstitusionele hof geld die delectus personae-leer waar die reg wat gesedeer staan te word persoonlik van aard is. In casu bevind die hof dat dit die partye se bedoeling was dat Auckland Park Theological Seminary se reg uit hoofde van die huurkontrak persoonlik van aard is. Gevolglik beslis die hof dat die betrokke reg op grond van die delectus personae-beginsel nie vir sessie vatbaar is nie. Daar word egter aan die hand gedoen dat as dit die bedoeling van die partye is om ’n eg persoonlike reg te skep, daar na alle waarskynlikheid ’n stilswyende verbod op sessie afgelei sal kan word met die gevolg dat sessie om dié rede uitgesluit is. Voorts word voorgestel dat die delectus personae-leer beperk word tot gevalle waar die skuldenaar nie sonder benadeling sy skuld aan ’n voorgestelde sessionaris kan voldoen nie. Ongelukkig is die regspraak nie volkome duidelik oor die aard en omvang van die delectus personae-leer nie.
Regspraak: International law and diplomatic immunity: a window into the Ugandan courts
Authors: Nkosi S
Published: December 2023

Die begrip diplomatieke immuniteit en die gepaardgaande voordele wat dit aan die state, hul regerings en amptenare bied, lê aan die wortel van die bespreking. In die saak wat bespreek word, is die hooggeregshof van Uganda besig met die vraag of die regering van die Verenigde Koninkryk geregtig was op immuniteit in die omstandighede van die saak. Die saak is aan die hof voorgelê in ’n aansoek om verlof om te appelleer. As die aansoeker (die verweerder voor regter Mugambe), het die Verenigde Koninkryk se regering geargumenteer dat die uitspraak van daardie hof – wat beslis het dat die regering aanspreeklik was teenoor die respondent (in die hof van eerste instansie) in onregmatige daad – verkeerd was in beide feite en die reg; en dat daar vrae was wat deur ’n appèlhof aangespreek moes word. Verlof tot appèl is toegestaan. Die beginsels van die internasionale reg, soos dit uit verskeie bronne afgelei kan word; insluitend regspraak, die Weense Konvensie oor Diplomatiese Betrekkinge, en die Ugandese en Suid-Afrikaanse weergawes daarvan, word bespreek. Daar word voorgestel dat die uitspraak van regter Mugambe in die hof van eerste instansie verkeerd was. Die regering van die Verenigde Koninkryk was geregtig op immuniteit. Daar word geargumenteer dat ’n diplomaat en sy private woning nie in die uitsonderings ingesluit word nie, soos per die Ugandese plaaslike, statutêre bepalings – wat in pari materia is met die Weense Konvensie. Bowendien is die opinio juris in hierdie verband dat die aard of vorm van die betrokke transaksie of goedere wat gekoop word, ondersoek moet word, sodat aanspreeklikheid in elke saak bepaal word. Dit is moelik om te bepaal hoe bepaalde koopsake uiteindelik deur die regering of staatsdepartment gebruik sal word. Die hoop word uitgespreek dat regsgeleerdes regdeur die wêreld sal baat by die uitspraak van die hof.
Upaya Peningkatan Pemahaman Teks Arab Pada Pembelajaran Maharah Al-Qiroah Melalui Media Quizizz
Authors: Sa`diyah Halimatus
Published: December 2023

This research is related to the application of interactive quizzes through the Quizzz media in the learning of Maharah Al-Qiroah or reading skill. The purpose of this study is to increase students' understanding of Arabic texts in Al-Qiroah's Maharah learning through the application of interactive quizs with the media quizizz. This study includes classroom action research with two cycles and each cycle is applied to the preliminary stage, planning, action, observation and reflection. The subject of this study was 41 students of PS 2 at PKPBA (Special Program for Development of Arabic Language) UIN Maliki Malang in 2021. The data was obtained from the observation of the Al-Qiroah Maharah Learning Process, Documentation and Test in the Learning of Al-Qiroah Maharah. The results of this study indicate: (1) Increasing the average value and percentage of student learning completeness in the learning of Al-Qiroah Maharah, there is an increase from cycle I to cycle II, (2) Students have given a positive response to the use of the quiz Interactive Helper Media Quizizz in Learning Al-Qiroah Maharah. Thus, the application of an interactive quiz to the Quizizz media can increase students' understanding of Arabic texts in learning Al-Qiroah Maharah for students.
Metode Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab dalam Memahami Kitab Kuning
Authors: Yanmar Nurliani , Mahmud Basri , Hamzah Hamzah
Published: December 2023

This study examines the use of Arabic Language Learning Method in understanding the yellow book at Santriwati Salafiyah Islamic Boarding School, Campalagian District. This type of research includes Descriptive Qualitative. The data source consists of two, namely Primary and Secondary data. The data obtained through interviews, observations and documentation are then processed through the process of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study show that in increasing knowledge and understanding of the yellow book in Pondok Peasantren applied several methods including the Talaqqi method, the combined method and the discussion method. The factors that become obstacles and supporters in the application of Arabic language learning are internal and external factors. Internal factors include spiritual and physical conditions while external factors include social and nonsocial environments, while supporting factors include teachers, students and curriculum.
Matematiksel Tabu (TabuMaT) Oyununun Tasarlanması, Uygulanması ve Kavram Bilgisine Etkisi
Authors: ERGENE Özkan , YILMAZ Aybüke , HÖBEK Ömer Faruk , GÖKPINAR Bekir , OLTULU Mehmet Kemal
Published: December 2023

Eğitsel bir oyun türü olan Tabu oyunu kavram öğretimi ve kelime kullanımı konularında kullanılmaktadır. Alanyazın incelendiğinde, Tabu oyunun anlatım ve dil kullanımı becerilerini geliştirmesine, kavram yanılgılarının tespit edilmesine, kavramsal anlama sürecine yardımcı olduğu görülmektedir. Bu araştırmada beşinci ve altıncı sınıf seviyesine yönelik Matematiksel Tabu (TabuMaT) oyununun tasarlanması, kullanılması ve öğrencilerin matematiğe yönelik kavram bilgilerine etkisinin incelenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Nicel araştırma ile yürütülen araştırmada ön test-son test kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu 94 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri, araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen ve geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmaları yapılan TabuMaT kavram testleri ve TabuMaT Değerlendirme Formu yardımıyla toplanmıştır. TabuMaT kavram testlerinden elde edilen veriler normallik sayıltısını sağlamasının ardından bağımsız örneklem t-testi, ilişkili örneklem t-testi ve betimsel istatistikler kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonunda, öğretim uygulamaları öncesinde matematiksel kavram bilgileri bakımından benzer olan beşinci ve altıncı sınıf deney ve kontrol grubunun uygulama sonunda son test puan ortalamaları arasında deney grupları lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılığın olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca deney grubu öğrencilerinin TabuMaT oyununu öğretici olduğuna

ve sonraki matematik derslerinde de kullanılmasını istediklerine yönelik görüş bildirmişlerdir. Araştırma sonuçlarına dayalı olarak, TabuMaT oyunun farklı sınıf seviyeleri için tasarlanması ve mobil uygulama olarak dijitalleştirilmesi önerilebilir.
Information and communication technology (ICT): A tool for the effective management of students’ academic records in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Genevive Nnadieto Chigekwu , Obiano Doris Chinyere , Moneke Peter O. , Ejiakor Chika Chinonso , Agim Nneka Chinemerem
Published: December 2023

The study investigated information and communication technology as a tool in the effective management of students’ academic records using Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri as a focal point. The objectives of the study are to identify the types of students’ academic records generated/received in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri; to investigate the role of ICT in students` academic records management, to find out the types of ICT tools used in the management of students’ academic records in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri. The population of the study comprised 45 respondents made up of both junior and senior staff of the departments in charge of students’ academic records. The study adopted survey research design and the questionnaire entitled “Adoption of ICT as a tool for Effective Management of Students’ Academic Record (AICTEMSAR)” was used in data collection while data analysis was done using mean, tables and percentages. The study revealed the types of students’ academic records mostly generated and received by the school which include students’ results from various departments, statement of results, copies of original certificates etc. ICT tools like computers, internet, e-mails, etc. are used in the school. Challenges revealed include lack of maintenance culture, lack of funds, lack of IT skills etc. The study recommends among others that school management should ensure adequate maintenance of IT tools for quality services delivery, provide funds for the purchase and installation of current internet facilities, provision of guidelines that will spell out the types of students’ academic records to be generated in every department and management should enhance the use of ICT facilities in managing students' academic records by training staff at workshops on computer operations.
The influence of basic needs on reading culture of library and information science students in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Sulyman Abdulakeem Sodeeq , Ajani Florence Olabisi , Taiwo Muritadho Abiodun , Adeshina Benjamin Temitayo
Published: December 2023

This study explored the influence of basic needs on reading culture of library and information science students in Kwara State. It adopted a descriptive survey design. The population consisted of 3,249 students of three library and information science schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique – stratified sampling and simple random – were used to select 296 respondents from the LIS schools in Kwara State University, Malete, Al-Hikmah University and Federal Polytechnic, Offa. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Findings showed that security, access to atmosphere, portable water and adequate safety strengthen students‘ sense of self-security, boost their emotional stability and their confidence to read. However, inadequate housing, inadequate/insufficient income and depression are the challenges that lack of basic needs posed to the reading culture of students. This study concluded that basic needs play crucial roles on reading culture of students because it strengthens their sense of self-security, boosts their emotional stability and boosts their confidence to read.
Information management and librarians’ productivity in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Eniekebi Ejiroghene Regina
Published: December 2023

This work examined information management and librarians’ productivity in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 132 librarians in federal, state and privately owned universities in South-South, Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study as it was manageable. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data on information management and librarians’ productivity. Mean was used to answer the research questions while the Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient (PPMCC) was used to test the hypotheses. Three research questions were posed and one hypothesis formulated for the study. Results from the study show that the librarians adopted different strategies for the management of information and that there is a positive significant relationship between information management and librarians’ productivity in university libraries. Based on the findings it was concluded that there is a positive relationship between information management and the librarians’ productivity. The study recommended amongst others that library management should create more awareness on cloud computing as an information management strategy alongside the adoption of files/file cabinet information management strategies.
TARİH ÖĞRETİMİNDE 3B OYUNSALLAŞTIRMA: ÇAĞLARDA ZAMAN YOLCULUĞU ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: DEMİR Ümit , CEYLAN Süleyman , BAYRAKTAR Kaan , KARACA Ayşenur
Published: December 2023

Çalışmanın temel amacı; öncelikli olarak lise öğrencilerinin tarih dersini daha severek öğrenmelerini sağlayacak örnek bir yazılım geliştirmektir. Mevcut alanyazın incelemesinde Tarih dersinde özellikle insanlık tarihinin gelişimini gösteren tarihi çağlar konusunda öğrencilerin sorunlar yaşadığı görülmektedir. Bu sorunun temelinde diğer konu başlıklarında olduğu gibi tarih öğretiminde çağlar konusunun soyut kalması nedeniyle öğrencilerin somutlaştırma konusunda sorunlar yaşadığı görülmektedir. Ayrıca geleneksel sınıf ortamında ezbere dayalı öğrenim tercih edildiği için öğrencilerde kalıcı öğrenme konusunda sorunlar yaşayabilmektedirler. Ayrıca sözel ağırlıklı anlatımlar öğrencilerin derse yönelik olumlu tutumlar geliştirmeleri engelleyebilmektedir. Bu kapsamda geliştirmiş olduğumuz yazılım ile 9. sınıf Tarih dersi “Tarih ve Zaman” konusuna yönelik farklı bir bakış açısı getirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. 3 boyutlu oyunlaştırma teknolojisi barındıran eğitsel yazılım ile kullanıcılar tarihi çağlarda görevler yerine getirerek çağlar arasında zevkli bir yolculuğa çıkacaklardır. Kullanıcılar çağlar içerisinde geçişleri birinci elden deneyimleme şansı bulacaklardır. Böylece hem eğlenecek hem de öğreneceklerdir. Sonuç olarak geliştirilen bu yazılım ile tarih dersine yönelik hazırlanacak ders materyallerine farklı bir bakış açısının kazandırılması beklenilmektedir.
Simple and Secure Digital Color Image Steganography
Authors: Alqadi Ziad
Published: December 2023

A simple and secure method of digital color image steganography method will be introduced, the method will hide a digital color image in another image, the covering image will be any type and with any size (the covering image can be smaller than the image to be hidden, thus the capacity of the covering image will be unlimited. The proposed method will apply image resizing, the resizing factors will form the private key to protect the hidden image from being hacked, this key will provide a good key space to secure the image, the extracted image will be very sensitive to the selected values of the private key components. A simple way of image bits hiding and extracting operation will be used, the image bit matrix will converted to one column matrix and embedded in the LSBs of the covering bytes using one assignment operation, the LSBs of the stego bytes will extracted using one operation to create a one column matrix, which will be converted to 8 columns matrix to form the image binary matrix. The method will be implemented and tested using various covering images and various color images to be hidden. The obtained results will be analyzed to prove the quality, speed and sensitivity of the proposed method.
An Analysis of How an Alcoholic Drink Can Lead One to Temptation: A Study of Genesis 19:30-38
Authors: Lemos Jose Pereira
Published: December 2023

The Bible as God’s word, in its complete integrity exposes the mistakes of even the greatest men of the Bible. Unlike human tendency in some of their publications, who at times hide the sins and weaknesses of those people who are usually admired. But this is not the case with the Bible. It does not hesitate to expose even in frightening terms the danger of intoxicating wine. Lot’s drunkenness in Genesis 19is the main focus of this write-up.
Perceptions of Students and Administrators on Peer Pressure as a Predictor of Students’ Sexual Behavior in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay Town Sub County, Kenya
Authors: Ouma Mr. Steve Biko , Agak Prof. John O. , Mbagaya Dr. Catherine
Published: December 2023

A favorable school atmosphere, in which learners are well behaved, is one of the greatest concerns of education stakeholders. Although studies have documented a number of factors that lead to misbehavior among students in schools, peer pressure is reported to contribute up to 53% of cases of students’ misbehavior. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of students and administrators on peer pressure as a predictor of students’ sexual behavior in secondary schools in Homa Bay Town Sub County Kenya. The objective was to find out the perception of students and administrators on the role of peer pressure in predicting risky sexual behavior among secondary schools’ students in Homa Bay Town Sub County, Kenya. The target population was 10761 students and 33 deputy principals in the 33 secondary schools in Homa Bay Town Sub County. Stratified and simple random sampling was used to select 30 secondary schools from which 30 deputy principals were selected. Three hundred and seventy students were sampled by simple random sampling. A descriptive survey research design was adopted to find out the perception of students and deputy principals on peer pressure as a predictor of Students’ sexual behavior. Data on the students’ and deputy Principals’ perception was collected using structured questionnaires and deputy principal’s interview. The content validity of the research instruments was established by seeking opinions from the experts in Educational Psychology. Reliability was assessed by test re-test method and Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.882 and 0.996 was obtained for students and deputy principal’s questionnaires respectively. Descriptive statistics including frequency counts, means, standard deviation and percentages were used to analyze quantitative data. Qualitative data from the deputy principals’ interview was transcribed and categorized into emergent themes. The study revealed that Students generally expressed moderate agreement that peer pressure relates to Students’ sexual behavior (mean=2.65). Deputy principals’ responses revealed that school administrators had higher level of agreement that peer pressure relates to Students’ sexual behavior (mean= 3.24). The findings of this study may help in increasing awareness and insight towards implementation comprehensive peer educational programs in school and provide useful information to the Ministry of Education and policy makers. The study recommend that secondary schools should implement comprehensive peer education programs that would bridge the gap in understanding and foster non-judgmental discussions on peer pressure and its influence on students behavior.
Mental Skills Strategies that have been Successfully used to Enhance Performance in Sport: A Systematic Review
Authors: Thembelihle Gondo
Published: December 2023

The objectives of the study were to identify existing literature on mental skills strategies that have been successfully used to enhance performance in sport, to synthesize research results and create a summary of evidence on what has been done to enhance performance in sport, and to determine interventions that have been used to enhance performance in sport. The study examined relevant accessible studies from 2006 to 2016. Potential databases for the review were Ebscohost, PsychInfo, CINAHL and Google scholar although some articles were denied access and hence excluded. Eligibility criteria for included studies in the review were competitive student-athletes. A total of nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Cognitive behavioural theory formed the basis of interventions. The outcome of the study was that interventions, when consistently and appropriately done, result in performance enhancement. There was the need for coaches to educate athletes on the most appropriate ways of enhancing athletes’ sporting performance and that these efforts are sport specific. It also emerged that the length of mental skills training is not fully utilised and applied by most athletes in practice and competition games. The results obtained in this review showed that the most utilised mental skills in enhancing sporting performance in netball and other disciplines were imagery, positive self-talk, goal setting and relaxation. Results from the review concluded that mental skills training could enhance players’ performance when used in a sports setting. This does not matter whether these skills are unimodal or multimodal in an intervention. It is recommended that future research focus more on the impact of these mental skills in team sports and best practices of imparting these skills using interventions. Again, other techniques that enhance performance can also be considered in team sports to enhance cohesion and team building.
Review of the National Universities Commission’s New Curriculum for Nigerian Universities, in the Area of Political Science and Comparism with The Old Curriculum
Authors: Chibuzor Nwankwo Victor , Mkpa. Prof. Mkpa Agu
Published: December 2023

To meet the challenges of 21st century realities in educational advancement worldwide, the Nigerian Universities Commission, in line with the objectives of education in Nigeria, has introduced new programmes into the Nigerian University system. The NUC in December 2022, in order to unbundle academic program of universities and make them more practically oriented for skill acquisition, came up with the new Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) to replace the old curriculum known as “the Benchmark for Minimum Academics Standards (BMAs). Other compelling reasons included the need to update the standard and relevance of university education in the country as well as to integrate entrepreneurial studies and peace and conflict studies as essential new platforms that will guarantee all graduates from Nigerian universities the knowledge and appropriate skills, competencies and dispositions that will make them globally competitive and capable of contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s socioeconomic development. This paper addressed the contents of the new curriculum, which is regarded as a core curriculum, the changes and new courses introduced, the unbundling of some courses and comparison with the old curriculum (BMAs) in the area of political science and made suggestions.
Factores de riesgo de fibrosis avanzada en enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica en pacientes con diabetes mellitus 2
Authors: Miranda Manrique Gonzalo , Vildózola Gonzales Herman
Published: December 2023

Objetivos: Determinar factores de riesgo sociodemográficos, antropométricos, bioquímico-metabólicos, clínicos y comorbilidades asociadas a fibrosis avanzada por enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Material y métodos: Estudio de casos y controles. Se revisaron 174 historias clínicas de pacientes con enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica y diabetes mellitus tipo 2 atendidos en el Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo de 2009 a 2018. Los casos fueron pacientes con fibrosis avanzada y los controles sin fibrosis. La presencia de fibrosis avanzada fue definida por paneles clínicos predictores y/o resultado de biopsia hepática. Para determinar asociación se calculó odds ratio, chi cuadrado de Pearson y análisis de regresión logística. Resultados: Se encontró asociación con edad > 60 años, un índice de masa corporal ≥ 25 kg/m2, perímetro abdominal en varones ≥ 94 cm y perímetro abdominal ≥ 88 cm en mujeres, tiempo de enfermedad de diabetes > 10 años; complicaciones crónicas microvasculares; HDL en mujeres < 50 mg/dl, HDL en varones < 40 mg/dL y albumina < 3,5 g/dL. Sobre comorbilidades hubo asociación con enfermedad renal crónica e hipertensión arterial. Tras análisis de regresión logística se mantuvieron como factores de riesgo independientes edad > 60 años, índice de masa corporal elevado, perímetro abdominal en mujeres, HDL bajo en mujeres, complicaciones crónicas microvasculares e hipertensión. Conclusiones: Se encontraron como factores de riesgo de fibrosis avanzada, edad mayor a 60 años, índice de masa corporal elevado, perímetro abdominal ≥ 88 cm en mujeres, complicaciones crónicas microvasculares, nivel bajo de HDL en mujeres e hipertensión arterial como principal comorbilidad.
Dolor torácico severo tras retención de cápsula inalámbrica de pH
Authors: Duarte-Chang Calixto , Zúñiga Cisneros Julio
Published: December 2023

La cápsula inalámbrica para medir el reflujo gastroesofágico o tambien conocida como cápsula de pHmetría, es una técnica utilizada en la monitorización ambulatoria del reflujo. Esta cápsula es introducida mediante una guía al esofágo y se coloca mediante un sistema de succión y anclaje a la mucosa esofágica. De alli, se comunica con un dispositivo externo mediante señales de radio para registrar la actividad del ácido gástrico en el esófago durante un período determinado de tiempo. A diferencia de la técnica convencional, que implica la inserción de un tubo a través de la nariz hasta el esófago, la cápsula inalámbrica puede ser una alternativa más cómoda y tolerable para los pacientes, lo que podría mejorar la adherencia al procedimiento. Sin embargo, algunos pacientes pueden presentar dolor torácico tras la colocación de la cápsula de pHmetría. Presentamos el caso de una mujer con cuadro clínico de reflujo gastroesofágico, con colocación capsula de pHmetría inalámbrica, lo cual generó dolor torácico severo que precisó la retirada de la cápsula vía endoscópica.
Colecistectomía como factor de riesgo para reflujo duodenogástrico
Authors: Chávez-Mendoza Edgard , Parra-Pérez Victor
Published: December 2023

El reflujo biliar o reflujo duodenogástrico (RDG) es el flujo retrógrado del contenido duodenal (principalmente bilis) hacia el estómago, capaz de producir daño químico a la mucosa y desencadenar mutaciones hacia el desarrollo de metaplasia intestinal, displasia e incluso, cáncer gástrico. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la prevalencia del reflujo biliar primario en pacientes colecistectomizados e identificar si la colecistectomía es un factor de riesgo para el RDG. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional transversal analítico, en el que fueron incluidos todos los pacientes que se realizaron endoscopía digestiva alta entre febrero y junio del 2023, en un centro endoscópico privado en la ciudad de Lima, Perú. De acuerdo al reporte endoscópico, los pacientes fueron divididos en dos grupos: con RDG y sin RDG. Se analizaron estadísticamente las características demográficas, el antecedente de colecistectomía y los hallazgos endoscópicos. Fueron incluidos 408 pacientes. Resultados: La edad media de la población fue 48,18 ± 16,82años; el 61,52% fueron mujeres. La prevalencia de RDG fue de 25,74% en la población y de 52,11% en pacientes colecistectomizados. La prevalencia de RDG en pacientes zolecistectomizados fue 2,58 veces en comparación a los pacientes sin colecistectomía (p< 0,001). La edad ≥50 años también se comportó como factor de riesgo para RDG (p=0,025). No hubo diferencias significativas respecto a diabetes, infección por Helicobacter pylori ni consumo de tabaco. Conclusión: En conclusión, el antecedente de colecistectomía y la edad demostraron ser factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de RDG primario.
Grammatical Error Made By Students in Speaking English
Authors: Zahid Hurain
Published: December 2023

Purpose: In today's world English is by far the most important language than any other and more spoken than it ever has been. English speaking plays a vital role in every human's life as it means to express ideas thoughts and feelings. This study is aimed to reveal the types of grammatical error and the cause of errors made by students while speaking English. Communication in English as a second language with the right use of grammar is not an easy task because a learner has to deal with so many problems to overcome and improve grammar.

Methodology: So it is important to classify and describe the various grammatical error to build a standardized structure for students to use and to know the rules of grammar.

Findings: The student highest grammatical errors were omission, misinformation. The Interlingua factors were misinformation and overuse of prepositions and incorrect word order which were based on their first language L1 transfer. Lastly, the last cause was the monotonous learning environment that cause anxiety which lack student confidence and they commit error in speaking.

Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: Therefore, the present study aimed to examine grammatical errors made by students in speaking A quantitative method paradigm was applied utilizing questionnaire as a tool to collect data. The participants of the research are the students of BS all department of a private university. This method uses to analyze the data through purposive sampling. The study reveals the grammatical error that student strategies to a great extent and will focus on speaking, grammar and vocabulary.
A comparative analysis on service quality in hospital sector in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Authors: Mir Altaf Yousuf , Bagchi Sadhna , Mohanty Debasis , Dholakia Nikita , Dash Ipsita
Published: December 2023

Quality of the services in hospitals is one of the most discussed topics in recent times. As it results in patient satisfaction, profitability, good market value, and better treatment of the patients. This research paper discusses the quality of services delivered by two major public hospitals in the Raipur city of Chhattisgarh – AIIMS & Medical College Hospital. In this research study,three major variables have been studied – Perception, Service Delivery & Patient Satisfaction. Most of the quality factors have been taken to study the quality of services. The study has been conducted on admitted patients of both the hospitals and the OPD patients who visited the facility by 2nd or 3rd time and those attendants who accompany the patients. The data is the primary data and it has been collected before the COVID pandemic from the period July 2019 to October 2019.
Multifunctional façades for renovation through industrialization
Authors: Founti Maria , Avesani Stefano , Elguezabal Peru
Published: December 2023

This Special Issue compiles results of EU H2020 funded projects working on the development of multi-functional envelope solutions for deep renovation of buildings. The projects have a common and aligned objective to develop and demonstrate plug & build smart components, including insulation materials, heating and cooling elements, ventilation, smart windows, energy production, solar harvesting, and storage with necessary connecting and controlling parts to be integrated in a prefabricated envelope system. They highlight that plug & build solutions are suitable for mass production by industry for buildings undergoing deep renovation to NZEB standards. They also underline that the development and implementation of digital based technologies can boost the application of such industrialized concepts.
Off-site prefabricated hybrid façade systems
Authors: Atsonios Ioannis , Katsigiannis Emmanouil , Koklas Andrianos , Kolaitis Dionysis , Founti Maria , Mouzakis Charalampos , Tsoutis Constantinos , Adamovský Daniel , Colom Jaume , Philippen Daniel , Diego Alberto
Published: December 2023

The residential sector is responsible for the largest share of global energy consumption, while the existing building stock in Europe is relatively old. This issue, in combination with the low rate of new constructions, highlights the necessity for deep renovation of existing buildings to reach NZEB standards. At the same time, in the last decades, off-site prefabricated solutions have gained popularity in the building market, allowing the reliable and effective integration of diverse components and reducing the total renovation cost and occupants’ disturbance. The current study describes three all-in-one “Plug & Play” prefab renovation solutions and their assessment in terms of thermal, static, acoustic, and fire performance. The assessing performance is selected depending on their incorporated element as well as the national regulations of the country where the renovation solution is going to be installed. The assessment aims to ensure their characteristics’ satisfaction with the European and national requirements. In parallel, the assessment identifies the accurate behaviour of prefab façade systems both in passive and active mode and improves/optimises any possible design drawbacks.
Comparative cost analysis of traditional and industrialised deep retrofit scenarios for a residential building
Authors: Gubert Martino , Avesani Stefano , Ngoyaro Jamal Abdul , Juaristi Gutierrez Miren , Pinotti Riccardo , Brandolini Davide
Published: December 2023

In this paper, the economic competitiveness for deep retrofit actions between the industrialised off-site and the traditional on-site approaches are discussed by using a comparative Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis. This assessment was based on a deep analysis of all renovation-related cost and timing processes, from design to operation and maintenance phases. The study was based on three retrofit scenarios for an existing building in Italy undergoing a deep renovation. The Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) was developed starting from real costs and a list of bills collected by the design team and the industrialised technologies developers. Afterwards, the LCC modelling was performed for all scenarios. The results show that the two deep retrofit approaches (traditional and industrialised) are comparable in terms of investment costs, even if a gap of around -7% and +16% still exists. This highlights a potential for technological optimisation. Moreover, the operation and maintenance phase has shown to be key to transforming the expected higher quality of the industrialised components into a prolonged life expectance, hence highly impacting the whole cumulated Net Present Value. Finally, the analysis of the End of Life (EoL) phase in case of possible reusing of some dismantled components in the industrialised scenario resulted in contributing in a relevant way to increase the final value of such an approach.