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Factors Associated with Knowledge Sharing Capabilities of IT Professionals in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dissanayake Prajapathy , Senathiraja Rajaletchumie 
Published: September 2021

Knowledge sharing capabilities are the abilities of the employees to share their knowledge with colleagues and associates. IT professionals play a significant role in organisations as they share their knowledge with others. Although a few scholars in the western context discuss the organizational and technological perspective in employees' knowledge sharing capabilities, a vacuum remains to fill this subject matter in a Sri Lankan context. There are currently minimal and obsolete studies on how personal and organisational factors play an essential role in IT professionals' knowledge sharing capabilities. Therefore, the researchers investigated the personal, organisational, and technological factors in developing IT professionals' knowledge sharing capabilities in Sri Lanka. The study uses a self-administered questionnaire. The convenience sampling technique applies to collect data. Descriptive analysis, correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis employ as the analysing techniques. Among the 368 IT professionals in eight ICT companies in the Western province, Sri Lanka, 59.5% were male, and most of the respondents are in the age group of 31-40. 44.8% of the respondents have work experience between 11 and 20 years, while 54% have obtained their postgraduate education. The findings highlight that IT professionals' level of knowledge sharing capabilities in Sri Lanka is moderately high. Further, It identifies that top management support and knowledge management system quality are critical in the Sri Lankan context. However, the study points outs that organisational rewards and KMS infrastructure are not significantly associated with the knowledge sharing capabilities of IT professionals in Sri Lanka. In addition, the education level and years of working experience acted as moderating variables between IT professionals' factors and knowledge sharing capabilities in Sri Lanka.
Strengthening Virology Research in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations: Preparing for Future Pandemics
Authors: Miranda Adriana Viola , Wiyono Lowilius , Rocha Ian Christopher N. , Cedeño Trisha Denise D. , Lucero-Prisno Don Eliseo 
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACT.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is known to be a global hotspot to viral outbreaks because of many factors. To limit the impact of future outbreaks, it is crucial for the ASEAN governments to strengthen regional virology research capacity. The ASEAN governments have collaborated in several virology initiatives, with the most recent being the establishment of the ASEAN Regional Center for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases. However, several challenges, including technology disparities, nationalistic tendencies, and the lack of public acceptance toward virus sharing, need to be addressed to maximize the region’s collaboration potential in virology research. We recommend the governments to 1) prioritize the strengthening of research capacities; 2) develop stronger cooperation and possible centralization of efforts on top of national capacities; 3) develop an equitable and secure research framework; and 4) improve the public awareness regarding the importance of regional public health responses.
Sentimen Analisis Pelanggan Shopee di Twitter dengan Algoritma Naive Bayes
Authors: Ruger Aditya Hastami , Suyanto M , Kurniawan Mei P 
Published: September 2021

Sentimen analisis merupakan suatu bidang studi yang menganalisis tentang opini-opini seseorang, mengevaluasi, menilai, perilaku, dan emosi seperti produk-produk, layanan, kejadian, serta topik-topik. Sentimen analisis dalam dunia bisnis biasanya dipakai untuk menganlisis suatu kebutuhan masyarakat dan kebutuhan pasar, yang diharapkan mampu menyusun strategi pemasaran yang dapat meningkatkan pendapatan perusahaan mereka. Penelitian ini mengambil data-datanya dari grup Shopee yang ada di Twitter. Shopee merupakan salah satu market place yang sering digunakan oleh masyarakat Indonesia maupun masyarakat dinegara lain. Market place Shopee yang menjual jasa maupun menjual barang-barang untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari seperti elektronik,alat-alat makan, pulsa, maupun tiket pesawat, tiket kereta, dan masih banyak lagi jasa yang dijual oleh Shopee.Tujuan dari dilakukan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui berapa jumlah riview dari komentar positif maupun komentar negatif pada grup Shopee yang ada di media sosial Twitter, pengambilan datanya menggunakan Rstudio, Rstudio merupakan suatu aplikasi yang dipakai untuk menulis program-program dengan menggunakan bahasa R. Aplikasi Rstudio dapat dijalankan pada operasi sistem Windows, Linux, maupun Apple. Serta untuk proses menghitung menggunakan metode Naive Bayes yang dimasukkan kedalam sentimen analisis yang pengambilan data di ambil dari grup Shopee. Dalam penghitungan tingkat keakurasian dengan menggunakan convusion matriks. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu dapat diketahui bahwa jumlah komentar positif maupun negatif setara yaitu 150:150, karena data yang diambil adalah 300 data dan tingkat keakurasiannya adalah sebesar 97%.
Factores que contribuyen al incremento de infectados covid-19 en las diferentes familias de Latinoamérica
Authors: Junchaya Yllescas Vilma Amparo , Andamayo Flores Diana Esmeralda , Moran Ávila G. , Gonzales Melchor C. 
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Evaluar los factores que contribuyen al incremento de pacientes infectados por el COVID-19 en las diferentes familias de Latinoamérica, siendo el Material y Métodos: Un estudio descriptivo transversal. La población consistió en usuarios de las redes sociales con respecto a factores que contribuyen al contagio de la COVID-19. Se utilizó un cuestionario digital con variables sociodemográficas, factores bioseguridad, factores culturales y factores ambientales. Se realizó análisis descriptivo y bivariado según la naturaleza de las variables. Resultados: Luego de analizar 1123 cuestionarios de usuarios del Facebook de Latinoamérica, que incluyeron: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela y Perú, el 77 % fueron mujeres siendo el 81 % de 18 a 31 años. Sobre los factores de bioseguridad que contribuyen al contagio de la población responde un 43 % señala se debe por no emplear mascarilla y protector facial, así también como factores culturales un 55 % indica que no interesa respetar normas, como factores ambientales un 74 % considera que la contaminación ambiental tiene que ver con el incremento, otro 59 % responde que la población de zona de vivienda urbana es la más contagiada y un 49 %, refiere que el aire es el elemento contaminante que contribuye al contagio de la COVID-19. Conclusiones: Los usuarios del Facebook consideran que los pobladores de Latinoamérica se contagian por no cumplir factores de bioseguridad, por factores culturales, por diversos factores ambientales, cuyas condiciones que viven muchas las personas los vuelven aún vulnerables y mayor peligro.
The Influence of Employee Demotivation and Employee Motivation on Employee Performance: Case Study of Farven
Authors: Soraya Elma 
Published: September 2021

Farven is a local startup fashion brand established in 2019 that provides eco-friendly fashion. Looking at the problem in terms of helicopter view, the problem that was first exposed can be seen from the decrease in the effectiveness of the company, then the company's OKR that was not achieved, the progress KPI only reached 20%, the jobdesk provided was not implemented, and the monthly target was not achieved. After performing a 5-way method to find the core of the problem, researchers found the core problem was due to the demotivation of employees that affected the performance of workers. Workers as an essential to give their efforts in every action to achieve goals in the organization. Workers need triggers to do things well and produce good performance, one of the driving factors is good motivation. Good motivation will result in high performance, low turnover, loyalty, alignment, which contributes significantly to the growth and development of the company. Conversely, if the driving factor is bad motivation or commonly called demotivation, it will result in low performance, high turnover, low loyalty, absence of alignment, nor does it contribute significantly to the growth and development of the company. Moreover, currently the country of Indonesia is a developing country that has great potential to compete in the field of development, one of the developments for human resources that have good quality, which will affect the results of work and company. Farven as a startup that has workers want to also contribute in developing good resources by maintaining good quality workers, but Farven has some challenges one of which is the problem of worker demotivation that has been felt by all Farven workers. In this study, researchers aimed to know the dimensions of worker demotivation and worker motivation that affect worker performance and wanted to know the indicators of the dimensions that most influence the demotivation of workers and also the motivation of workers. Researchers used a semi-structure interview in the interview process to three Farven workers. The order of questions may also vary depending on the conversation flow. On the other hand, additional questions, and objectives with the nature of certain events in a particular organization. Informant will be selected through nonprobability sampling i.e. purposive sampling or specifically using judgement sampling. The interview will primarily explore the dimensions of employee motivation and employee motivation according to the participant's experience as a Farven employee. This study used thematic coding to analyze qualitative data.
Philosophy of Religion and Religious Pluralism from Biblical Perspective and Their Implications for Christian Education
Authors: Omotayo Foluke Siwoku-Awi 
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Students of Christian Religious Studies should be encouraged to learn about other religions in order to enhance their personal conviction and be tolerant and competent in engaging in meaningful negotiation when mediating in crises. It is an exploratory research that has deployed resources from documents, media and personal interaction and inquiries. Religion is a cause of disunity, tribal disparity, ethnic cleansing and wars in most parts of the world. Religion has empowered some individuals to kill, maim, rape, enslave and self-impose on others. It has been mingled with politics in some countries like Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Middle East, most African countries and many others. The practice of religion has been used to discriminate against job seekers and in matters of welfare. It brings tremendous gains to some people while others are impoverished.
Methodology: Real life occurrences as published by the media of people who have been victims of religious intolerance, violence, psychological and sexual slavery. For instance, in the Middle East entire communities are eliminated by murder and rape of children and youths who are abducted to be subjected to indoctrination or kept as hostages until some money is paid on them. These destructive tendencies forestall development.
Findings: The findings are: A God-centered religion should emphasize divine qualities in the lives of believers. Compliance with the National Constitution of one’s country is more beneficial than man-made tenets and laws that are of the least benefits to the general public or human progress and which cause dissension and do not necessarily reflect the nature of God, the Creator but that of an invisible personality that only forms a part of human imagination. Faith in God should be a reason to love fellow humans 1John 4:20. Learning philosophy of religion is training in peaceful coexistence. Religion arouses intense emotions; therefore, it may not deploy rationality in fostering good human relations and respect of the rights of opponents.
Unique Contribution To Theory, Practice And Policy: This article contributes to contemporary realities by proposing that democratic governments should institute peace and order by enabling equal rights of worship, freedom of religion, of choice and of self-expression. The research leans heavily on the Bible and the claims of Jesus Christ, a fact of history, whose moral perfection, peaceful lifestyle, teaching and philosophy express values that are worthy of emulation for human development, progress and peace.
Key words: pluralism, philosophy of religion, Bible tenets, Islam, Ba’hai, Buddhism
Church Members Reflection on the Involvement of Lay or Ordained Leaders in Active Politics: A study of MCK Kaaga Circuit
Authors: Lairang’i Jeniffer Kinya 
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the reflection of church members on the involvement of lay or ordained leaders in active politics specifically in MCK Kaaga Circuit
Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The target population was 11 Kaaga circuit local churches. The study used simple random sampling method to obtain 30% of the 11 local churches to obtain 3 local Methodist churches in Kaaga circuit. The study used purposive sampling method to get a sample of 12 respondents who included 6 church leaders and 6 members. These 12 respondents were purposely selected based on their past experience as political aspirants in various political position in the just concluded 2013 national elections. The study used unstructured interview guides to collect the data.
Results: The study results have proved that it is not wrong for spiritual leaders to join politics since they cultivate and incorporate the virtue of honesty, Holy spirit led administration of resources, democracy and bring Godly light in their political platforms. However, one cannot serve two masters (politics and church leadership) since one may bring division in church. In addition, politics is seen a breeding ground for engagement in corruption, unfulfilled promises hence making politicians liars, deviation from God’s purpose of spreading the gospel and accumulation of huge masses of wealth so as to terminate opponents. Nevertheless, politics are not all that bad when their contribution to the community is considered. Politics have been seen to expand of leadership skills of the politicians, growth in developmental agendas and social interactions skills. This reasons therefore makes the church to greatly support the few leaders who have shown interest in politics since they would represent the church members in politics more than what was being done outside the church. In addition, the church also prays for them before venturing into political journey and the church members are requested to vote for them.
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that church members get empowered with information on the relevance of politics and how they interrelate with religion. The spiritual leaders should be trained on good governance skills before they engage into politics so that they can practice them effectively when they get positioned. The church management should work hand in hand with the government on delivering various projects of the society. This would make it easy and realistic to church members to believe that a spiritual leader has societal interests when they contest any political positions. The church should engage external institutions such as universities that offer leadership and theological courses to its members on how to translate church language to a language the community can understand for effectiveness.
INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ON COMPETITIVENESS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: Muiruri Edward Maina , Ngugi Dr. Patrick Karanja , Kihara Dr. Allan 
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The firms have been facing steep competition from foreign companies due to increased globalization. The aim of the study was to find out the influence of financial capabilities on competitiveness of food and beverage processing companies in Kenya.
Methodology: The study was informed by resource based theory. Empirical studies were reviewed to provide the basis for research gaps to be filled by the current study. Descriptive research design was employed while the target population was the 187 food and beverage processing firms in Kenya. A census was used where all the 187 companies were contacted. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain the primary data which was analyzed through mixed method analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. Inferential statistics were used to analyze the relationship between variables through the regression model. The findings were presented in form of tables, pie-charts and bar-graphs.
Results: The companies however mainly relied on bank deposits as the source of funding for their operations. Financial capabilities significantly and positively influence the competitiveness of the food and beverage processing firms. The bank deposits, cash holdings and stock holdings create the financial muscle of the firms by ensuring that they are able to obtain adequate and high quality production inputs thus contributing to the companies’ success. The correlation analysis revealed that there was a positive and significant association between Financial capabilities and firm competitiveness (r = 0.698, p = 0.000). Regression of coefficients results revealed that Financial capabilities and firm competitiveness are positively and significantly related (β =0.638, p=0.000).
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The firms ought to seek adequate financial capabilities as a way of effectively financing their operations to gain competitiveness. The companies should embrace accountability and proper investments that increase their bank deposits, cash holdings and stock holdings through which they can sustain their operations towards competitiveness. The companies should embrace accountability and proper investments that increase their bank deposits, cash holdings and stock holdings through which they can sustain their operations towards competitiveness.
Uma proposta de avaliação de desempenho por funções em ambiente simulado
Authors: Scherer Mônica Elisa , Dias Junior Claudelino Martins , Buss Ricardo Niehues 
Published: September 2021

A atividade de simulação tem como objetivo educacional proporcionar aplicações de conceitos abordados teóricos. A simulação gerencial reúne decisões transversais dos elementos organizacionais, intencionando obter um melhor desempenho frente a um mercado e seus potenciais concorrentes. Os resultados desta prática determinam uma classificação de desempenho, tendo o retorno econômico como principal base de referência. O estudo foi desenvolvido a partir de dados obtidos com o exercício de simulação ambientada presencial e remotamente (ambiente virtual). A metodologia de análise parte da catalogação e efetiva utilização de indicadores de desempenho sugeridos por Bernard (2004), valendo-se ainda do grau de importância médio de cada indicador utilizado ao longo de um períodos trimestrais simulados de três anos, propondo-se um reordenamento de desempenho a partir os indicadores selecionados, mediante a somatória de pontos no desempenho de cada função, concluiu-se que o uso de apenas um critério (econômico) de mensuração do desempenho demonstra-se insuficiente.
Puppetry in Theatre and Arts Education
Authors: Smith Johanna 
Published: September 2021

Connecting the art of puppetry with deeper learning for children, this workbook offers a comprehensive guide on how to bring puppetry into the classroom. It places puppet design, construction and manipulation at the heart of arts education and as a key contributor to ‘manual intelligence’ in young people.
Packed with practical, illustrated exercises using materials and technology readily available to teachers, Puppetry in Theatre and Arts Education shows you how the craft can enliven and enrich any classroom environment, and offers helpful links between puppetry, the curriculum and other aspects of education. Informed by developments in assessments and cognitive research, this book features approachable puppetry activities, educational strategies and lesson plans for teachers that expand any syllabus and unlock new methods of learning, including:
- Making puppets from basic materials and everyday objects
- Puppetizing children’s literature
- Puppetizing science
- Film-making with puppets
Puppetry in Theatre and Arts Education is a core text for arts education courses as well as an essential addition to any teacher’s arsenal of teaching strategies.
Collaborating Backstage
Authors: Niermann Timo 
Published: September 2021

Collaboration is the most important facet of any theatrical company. From the performers on stage to the choreographers, designers and technicians working behind the scenes, this book considers all departments working on a production and instructs them on how to unify their individual skills towards a shared goal.
From Vaudeville to classical opera, this book establishes the skills that each specialist brings to the production process before demonstrating how each individual contribution can be utilized in tandem with all other creative teams. With particular focus on enhancing interdepartmental communication, Collaborating Backstage examines all the challenges that may befall artistic companies and projects made up of many different parts. This book explains how to understand technical jargon within teams that speak a variety of languages and come from different cultural backgrounds; how to recognise and follow the ‘unwritten rules’ of theatre; and how best to achieve the ultimate creative potential of a team working completely in sync.
Underpinned by incisive theories on performance, communication and creativity, Collaborating Backstage is full of helpful illustrations and innovative methods to achieve effective working relationships in the theatre.
The History Boys GCSE Student Guide
Authors: Nicholson Steve 
Published: September 2021

Premiered at the National Theatre and winner of both the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Play, Alan Bennett’s The History Boys confronts issues of education, sexuality, and peer pressure through a group of boys preparing for their Oxbridge exams.
Written specifically for Key Stage 4 students, this GCSE Student Guide offers a critical commentary on the text through an overview of the play and extensive analysis of themes, characters, contexts, dramatic technique, critical reception and related works. In addition, there is a section on how to write about the play, a glossary of dramatic terms and new interviews with Alan Bennett and the play's original director, Sir Nicholas Hytner.
Throughout the guide are suggestions for activities and exercises pitched at the GSCE student, making this an indispensable resource for anyone studying the play at this level.