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Influence of administrative practices on students’ academic performance in public primary schools in Rwanda, A case of Nyarugenge District
Authors: Emmerance Nyiragatesi , Andala Hesbon Opiyo 
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this research was to investigate impact of school administration’ practices on students’ academic performance public primary schools in Rwanda, Case of Nyarugenge district, Rwanda. This research was supported with Human Capital Theory and Henry Fayol’s Theory of Management. The researcher used descriptive research design for data collections. The participants were students, teachers, Head teachers and parents. All respondents were 1456 including 56Headteachers, 280 teachers and 1120 students from public primary schools of Nyarugenge district, Rwanda.The findings revealed a significant correlation with a p-value of 0.000, which is less than the typical significance level of 0.05, indicating a very strong positive correlation. This high degree of positive correlation was further substantiated by the Karl Pearson correlation coefficient (r), which was calculated to be 0.909 means that the schools’ administration practices is highly appreciated to enhance students ‘academic performance. The findings indicated that all variables are coherent with the students ‘academic performance affected with different school administration practices as it is shown by the regression analysis model with Square of 0.826 means that the school administration practices were appreciated to enhance students ‘academic performance. Recommendation was made that Ministry of education should allocate additional funds to public primary schools, focusing on improving infrastructure, learning resources, and teacher training programs. Ministry of education should develop and implement policies that promote effective school administration practices, including incentives for schools that demonstrate improvement in academic performance. Rwanda basic education board should develop and disseminate clear guidelines and best practices for school administration, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive learning environment. Rwanda basic education board should encourage schools to adopt data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for improvement and track progress. Headteachers should attend leadership training programs to enhance managerial and instructional leadership skills. Headteachers should foster a culture of collaborative planning among teachers, ensuring that curriculum development and implementation align with student needs.
Molecular dynamics simulations of water-ethanol mixtures. I. Composition trends in thermodynamic properties
Authors: Benavides Bautista D. , Aguilar M. , Pizio O. 
Published: June 2024

We explored the composition dependence of a rather comprehensive set of properties of liquid water-ethanol mixtures by using the isobaric-isothermal molecular dynamics computer simulations. The united atom non-polarizable model from the TraPPE data basis for the ethanol molecule combined with the TIP4P-2005 and SPC/E water models is considered. We restrict our calculations to atmospheric pressure, 0.1013 MPa, and room temperature, 298.15 K. Composition trends of the behavior of density, excess mixing volume, apparent molar volumes are described. On the other hand, the excess mixing enthalpy and partial molar enthalpies of species are reported. Besides, we explore the coefficient of isobaric thermal expansion, isothermal heat capacity, adiabatic bulk modulus and heat capacity at constant pressure. In addition, the self-diffusion coefficients of species, the static dielectric constant and the surface tension are described. We intend to get insights into peculiarities of mixing of species in the mixture upon changes of ethanol molar fraction. The quality of predictions of the models is critically evaluated by detailed comparisons with experimental results. Then, necessary improvements of the modelling are discussed.
Fiqh Maxim of ‘al-Ghurm bi al-Ghunm’: A Critique on the Interpretation of the Maxim relating to Risk-Return Concept in Islamic Banking and Finance
Authors: Mohamad Ghazali Nasrun , Md. Sawari Mohd. Fuad , Syed Jaafar Alhabshi Syed Musa , Bouhedda Ghalia  
Published: June 2024

Purpose – This paper aims to critically review the interpretation of fiqh maxim ‘al-ghurm bi al-ghunm’ which is widely adapted in the Islamic banking and finance while being associated with the risk-return concept. Tracing back the doctrinal sources of Shariah law, the review intends to examine the appropriate meaning of the Shariah texts based on their contexts and occurrences.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper inclines to the doctrinal methodology specified to Shariah law whereby the observations, documents and records will be comparatively reviewed for establishing a critical evaluation. A number of doctrinal sources have been gathered to analyse the essence of the subject matter, in which the two types of materials referred to are mainly classical Arabic dictionaries and the books of Hadith.
Findings – The review demonstrates a discrepancy on the adaptation of the maxim into Islamic banking and finance in relation to the risk-return concept. Though both principles have similarities in risk return precepts, nevertheless, they also possess differences in terms of interpretation and applications. The context of the Hadiths, which is the Shariah basis of the maxim or from where it is derived, describes specific scenario in relation to asset-based transaction, whereas the risk-return concept is quite generic for risk measurement system that is commonly used in financial management and investment.
Research limitations/implications – Even though the general belief says Islamic alternatives to interest bearing financial services are risk-sharing based mode such as musharakah and mudarabah, the argument is hardly supported by and found in present-day academia Though the observations may limit the searching result, they however do not hamper the findings.
Originality/value – The paper identifies the apparent gap of the current theories to assist researchers ascertaining the research area.

Paper type Conceptual Paper
Editorial
Authors: Sairally Salma Beebee 
Published: June 2024

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Teknologi Artefak Tulang Toala dan Persentuhannya dengan Penutur Austronesia di Situs Liang Uttangnge 1 dan Situs Liang Sibokoreng
Authors: Andi Muhammad Saiful , Hasanuddin Nfn. , Bernadeta Nfn. , Sumantri Iwan , Supriadi Nfn. , Isbahuddin Nfn. , Yulia Yulastri , Sirajuddin Khaidir 
Published: June 2024

Tulisan ini mengkaji artefak tulang yang berasal dari Situs Liang Uttangnge 1 (3.330 BP) dan Liang Sibokoreng (8160 BP). Tulisan ini bertujuan mengetahui persamaan dan perbedaan teknologi artefak tulang dari kedua situs tersebut dan mengetahui pengaruh yang tejadi diantara dua budaya di Liang Uttangnge 1. Metode yang digunakan, yaitu identifikasi teknologi secara makroskopik menggunakan lub dan dinolite yang meliputi sumber material dan jejak pengerjaan (penyerutan, perautan, dan pengasahan). Hasil tersebut kemudian dianalisis untuk mengetahui persamaan dan perbedaan teknologi dari kedua fase budaya. Penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan teknologi pengerjaan artefak tulang yang berasal dari fase budaya Toala dan fase budaya ketika terjadi kontak antara pendukung budaya Toala dan Austronesia. Oleh karena itu, pengaruh budaya Toala terhadap penggunaan artefak tulang di kala terjadi kontak antara Toala dan Austronesia masih eksis.
A Dual- Linearly polarized Ku/K Band Reflectarray for Broadcast and Fixed Satellite Services
Authors:   College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, India, S Vidhyashree , Narayanasamy Kavitha ,   Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram. Chennai, India
Published: June 2024

A novel single layer, dual polarized dual band reflectarray is constructed by implementing independent control over each band. The downlink element in the Ku-band employs a vertical slot embedded with semi-circular rings, featuring 841 elements, and is complemented by two delay lines attached to the outer ring to ensure orthogonal polarization. The uplink element containing 841 elements is formed by 90° rotation of downlink element to avoid mutual coupling effect. The application of the degree of freedom (DOF ) technique enables the attainment of phase ranges of 720° and 840° within the unit cell for both frequency bands. Thus, the total 1682 elements etched over the Taconic TLx-09 substrate with 0.8mm thick substrate of aperture dimensions of 16.5 × 16.5 mm is designed, simulated, and fabricated for Ku and K band applications. The centre-fed reflectarray upon construction exhibits a measured gain of 26.5dB and 25.7 dB and 1dB gain bandwidth of 26.4% for Ku band and 11.7% for K band respectively. Moreover , the proposed reflectarray demonstrates a maximum aperture efficiency of 30.4 at 12.8 GHz and 19% at 23 GHz. Thus, the proposed dual-polarization reflectarray covers the downlink frequencies for the broadcasting satellite communication services like DTH connectivity and uplink frequencies for earth exploration satellite services like forecast of dangerous weather conditions like drought, heavy rain.
Executive compensation and corporate prestige: a systematic literature review
Authors: Dutra Vanessa Rabelo , Silva Wesley Vieira da , Ceretta Paulo Sergio , Galanos Aliki Karagrigoriou 
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the relationship between executive compensation and corporate prestige based on scientific literature. Methodology: We systematically organized and analyzed peer-reviewed journals from 1960 to 2021 to assess the academic progression in executive compensation and corporate prestige. We analyzed 59 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases. Findings: We identified an increase in the rate of publications per year on this topic. The synthesis of the literature reveals that, fundamentally, the United States carried out the studies. Results also show that there is little relationship between researchers, and, finally, we identified a gap in the literature as most studies on executive compensation do not consider corporate prestige, performance, and compensation together. Originality/Value: This study is a pioneer in undertaking a systematic literature review considering the interconnection between compensation and prestige. The contributions of this study consist of identifying and systematizing knowledge and deriving the research gap and future research, which is helpful for academics and practitioners to understand executive compensation and corporate prestige as the data reveal a field of study to be considered and analyzed.
Design Game Design "Introduction of National Hero Figures For Children”
Authors: Febriansyah Renaldi 
Published: June 2024

This research aims to design an attention-grabbing and educational design game about National Hero Figures, Hero Figures including in history lessons where now history is a compulsory subject that needs to be studied by all children. By studying history, it is hoped that students can know history and appreciate the services of previous heroes and draw subjects from the values contained in it. Through history, values and social skills can be developed for students in the form of democratic values, nationalism, patriotism, responsibility, independence and the importance of education for the progress of a nation. On the other hand, games for children are able to accelerate the occurrence of myelination which can improve cognitive and motor skills and can provoke interest in learning. Researchers designed educational games accompanied by interesting audio, animation and graphics to increase interest and help children learn to get to know national heroes. This design game was designed using Luther Sutopo's multimedia method. The luther sutopo multimedia method consists of several stages, namely concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing, and distribution. The results obtained in the assessment through a questionnaire that has been tested at Mis Azrina, Jalan Marelan Raya No. 287 B, Rengas Pulau, Kec. in learning to get to know national hero figures that have been proven in the results of the pre-test and post-test.
Evaluación formativa y calidad de la retroalimentación: diseño y validación de escalas para profesores escolares
Authors: Dávila Ramírez Juan Romeo , Huertas Martínez Juan Antonio 
Published: June 2024

Se ha descrito a la evaluación formativa como una de las principales prácticas pedagógicas para promover el desarrollo de los aprendizajes ya que permite que docentes y estudiantes visualicen las brechas entre el nivel de dominio alcanzado y el nivel de dominio esperado y direccionen sus acciones hacia la mejora. Pese a ello, la operativización de las estrategias que conforman dicha metodología aún es confusa y no se ha definido con precisión qué implica un uso óptimo en cuanto a su calidad. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo diseñar y validar una Escala de Estrategias para la Evaluación Formativa y una Escala de Calidad de la Retroalimentación para el Aprendizaje. Los datos de 364 docentes de primaria y secundaria han sido analizados a través de análisis factoriales exploratorios y análisis factoriales confirmatorios con modelos de ecuaciones estructurales. Luego, se ha realizado un análisis de validación cruzada para cada escala entre dos submuestras aleatorias. También, se han explorado las diferencias según el nivel educativo donde se desempeñaba el profesorado participante, primaria o secundaria y las diferencias según su género. Los resultados han señalado una adecuada bondad de ajuste para la Escala de Estrategias de Evaluación Formativa: χ2 /gl = 3.2, CFI = .91 y RMSEA = .07 y para la Escala de Calidad de la Retroalimentación para el Aprendizaje χ2 /gl = 1.8, CFI = .94 y RMSEA = .05. No se han encontrado diferencias significativas según nivel educativo ni según género. La discusión presenta un modelo heurístico que ilustra las relaciones entre como se ha definido evaluación formativa y calidad de la retroalimentación con procesos del aprendizaje y de la enseñanza, considerando las influencias que ejercen los climas de aula, los climas escolares y los sistemas educativos nacionales.
PELATIHAN PRAKTEK SITUS SEJARAH MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN SEJARAH UNIVERSITAS PGRI MAHADEWA INDONESIA DI CANDI GUNUNG KAWI, GIANYAR BALI
Authors: I Nyoman Bayu Pramartha  , Ni Putu Yuniarika Parwati  , Ni Luh Putu Tejawati  , Dewa Made Alit  
Published: June 2024

Praktek situs adalah salah satu program kegiatan proses pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan peninggalan berupa objek sejarah sebagai dasar penerapan langsung kegiatannya. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini menggunakan metode ceramah, metode karya wisata, metode bimbingan dan metode pelatihan. Materi pelatihan praktek situs sejarah ini antara lain: Materi yang diberikan adalah dasar-dasar situs sejarah, cara menjadi melakukan praktek situs, situs sejarah yang akan digunakan untuk kegiatan pelatihan praktik situs. Dapat dijelaskn hasil observasi selama kegiatan berlangsung, dapat ditarik kesimpulan kepada peserta pelatihan praktik situs, materi yang diebrikan kepada peserta dapat diterima dengan baik. Respon dari pelatihan sangat positif dan antusias. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini antara lain 1) dapat memahami dasar-dasar praktik situs sejarah 2) memahami tugas dan studi praktek situs sejarah 3) Berlatih menjadi pelatih situs dari cara mencari jejak sejarah , dan mengkaji jejak secara lewat praktik situs secara langsung 4) mampu menjadi individu yang dapat mengkaji pristiwa-pristiwa sejarah lewat kajian praktek situs sejarah.
Konsumsi Kecernaan Bahan Kering dan Bahan Organik Ternak Babi Fase Starter yang diberi Tepung Daun Katuk dan Tepung Kunyit serta Kombinasinya
Authors: Nuba Yohanes , Sembiring Sabarta , Amalo Daud 
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh suplementasi tepung daun katuk (Sauropus androgynus L. Merr) dan tepung kunyit (Curcuma domestica) serta kombinasinya dalam ransum terhadap konsumsi serta kecernaan BK dan BO ternak babi peranakan landrace fase starter. Materi yang digunakan adalah 12 ekor ternak babi peranakan landrace umur 1-2 bulan dengan kisaran bobot badan awal 6-14 kg dengan rataan 10,25 kg Koefisien Varians (KV= 20%). Metode penelitian eksperimen menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan yang dicobakan yakni R0: ransum basal tanpa di suplementasi tepung daun katuk dan tepung kunyit, R1: ransum basal disuplementasi 4% tepung daun katuk, R2: ransum basal disuplementasi 1% tepung kunyit, R3: ransum basal disuplementasi 4% tepung daun katuk + 1% tepung kunyit. Variabel yang diteliti adalah konsumsi, kecernaan bahan kering dan bahan organik. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis ragam. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi bahan kering (g/e/h) R0: 1097,77; R1: 1212,72; R2: 1124,41; R3: 1246,14, konsumsi bahan organik (g/e/h) R0: 935,51; R1: 1032,39; R2: 956,19; R3: 1071,48, kecernaan bahan kering (%) R0: 60,88; R1: 64,76; R2: 62,79; R3: 66,37 dan kecernaan bahan organik (%) R0: 61,49; R1: 65,44; R2: 63,73; R3: 67,33. Hasil analisis ragam menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan berpengaruh tidak nyata (P>0,05) terhadap konsumsi serta kecernaan BK dan BO. Disimpulkan bahwa suplementasi 4% tepung daun katuk dan 1% tepung kunyit serta kombinasinya pada ransum basal memberikan konsumsi serta kecernaan bahan kering dan bahan organik yang sama dengan ransum basal yang tanpa suplementasi tepung daun katuk dan tepung kunyit serta kombinasinya pada ternak babi peranakan landrace fase starter.
Pengaruh Ketebalan Mulsa Organik Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) terhadap Pertumbuhan Rumput Mulato (Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato)
Authors: Kore Melani Juita Titu , Nastiti Herayanti Panca , Osa Dominggus B. 
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh ketebalan mulsa organik Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) terhadap pertumbuhan rumput Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato. Materi yang digunakan berupa mulsa organik Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata), pols rumput Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan, total 16 unit percobaan. Perlakuan tersebut adalah : M0 : tanpa mulsa, M1 ketebalan : 1 cm, M2 ketebalan : 3 cm, M3 ketebalan: 5 cm. Variabel yang diteliti adalah tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, dan jumlah daun. Data dianalisis dengan sidik ragam (ANOVA) dan uji lanjut Duncan. Hasil analisis ragam (ANOVA) menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, dan jumlah daun rumput Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato. Hasil uji lanjut Duncan menunjukkan bahwa antar perlakuan M0:M1, M0:M2, M0:M3 berbeda nyata (P<0,05) dan antar perlakuan M1:M2:M3 tidak berbeda nyata (P>0,05) terhadap tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan dan jumlah daun rumput Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato. Kesimpulan pemberian mulsa organik Kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) mempengaruhi performa pertumbuhan tanaman rumput Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato, performa terbaik diperoleh pada M2 yakni tinggi tanaman (34.79 cm), jumlah anakan (22,88 anakan) dan jumlah daun (100,15 helai).
Design Thinking Methodology for the Development of Creativity of University Audiovisual Students
Authors: Maestre José Ernesto Ventocilla , Vargas Gaby Vargas , Toledo María Magdalena García 
Published: June 2024

Audiovisual production comprises several stages and faces different problems in which it must be oriented to established processes, or create them by opting for original solutions. In view of this, the methodology called Design thinking was taken into account to develop the creativity of the process. A study was carried out with a mixed holistic approach, a quantitative pre- and post-test design, and for the qualitative Action Research; This was applied in two audiovisual subjects throughout the 2023 school year, with 40 students in each cycle, thus making up the sample and the study universe, divided into 4 experimental groups and 3 control groups. The results indicated that there was no significance in the application of Design thinking in the development of creativity, but it is concluded at the same time that there was a development in the synergies of creativity contained in the development of the students' project.
Comprehensive identification and expression analysis of FAR1/FHY3 genes under drought stress in maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Zhao Dongbo , Guan Peiyan , Wei Longxue , Gao Jiansheng , Guo Lianghai , Tian Dianbin , Li Qingfang , Guo Zhihui , Cui Huini , Li Yongjun , Guo Jianjun 
Published: June 2024

Background
FAR1/FHY3 transcription factors are derived from transposase, which play important roles in light signal transduction, growth and development, and response to stress by regulating downstream gene expression. Although many FAR1/FHY3 members have been identified in various species, the FAR1/FHY3 genes in maize are not well characterized and their function in drought are unknown.

Method
The FAR1/FHY3 family in the maize genome was identified using PlantTFDB, Pfam, Smart, and NCBI-CDD websites. In order to investigate the evolution and functions of FAR1 genes in maize, the information of protein sequences, chromosome localization, subcellular localization, conserved motifs, evolutionary relationships and tissue expression patterns were analyzed by bioinformatics, and the expression patterns under drought stress were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).

Results
A total of 24 ZmFAR members in maize genome, which can be divided into five subfamilies, with large differences in protein and gene structures among subfamilies. The promoter regions of ZmFARs contain abundant abiotic stress-responsive and hormone-respovensive cis-elements. Among them, drought-responsive cis-elements are quite abundant. ZmFARs were expressed in all tissues detected, but the expression level varies widely. The expression of ZmFARs were mostly down-regulated in primary roots, seminal roots, lateral roots, and mesocotyls under water deficit. Most ZmFARs were down-regulated in root after PEG-simulated drought stress.

Conclusions
We performed a genome-wide and systematic identification of FAR1/FHY3 genes in maize. And most ZmFARs were down-regulated in root after drought stress. These results indicate that FAR1/FHY3 transcription factors have important roles in drought stress response, which can lay a foundation for further analysis of the functions of ZmFARs in response to drought stress.