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EFFECT OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS EXPERIENCE ON STRATEGIES TO SCAFFOLD SOCIOEMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Elizabeth Akinyi Owino  , HEZBORN NELLY KODERO  , ROSE RUTO KORIR  
Published: April 2024

The learning process, mental health and well-being of children in the future are founded on their Pre-school experiences. Focal to this is the childrenâ€™s Socio-Emotional Competencies (SEC) which help them recognize, understand and appropriately express their emotions as well as identify and appreciate othersâ€™ emotional expression. Children with poor SEC end up with deprived overall life outcomes. This paper examines the effect of pre-school teachersâ€™ experience on the strategies they use to scaffold SEC in children. Teachersâ€™ experience was categorized into: novice; fairly experienced and experienced while socio-emotional competence was examined in four areas including self-awareness, relationship management, social awareness and self-management. Using a mixed method research design 98 private and public pre-schools were sampled; 301 pre-school teachers purposively selected; 6 pre-school teachers interviewed and 2 pre-school classrooms observed. Data was collected using questionnaires, observation checklist and interview schedules.Â Results revealed a significant effect of pre-school teachers experience on strategies used to scaffold SEC in children at a p value = 0.003; with teachersâ€™ strategies to scaffold SEC among children improving with experience. The identified strategies for experienced teachers were that they showed concern for one another as well as taking keen interest in the childrenâ€™s individual differences. The study concluded that pre-school teachersâ€™ experience influence scaffolding strategies to childrenâ€™s SEC. The study recommends that efforts be made to control high turnover of pre-school teachers. Professional development and continuing education that focuses on non-cognitive skills in children should be encouraged among all pre-school teachers.
The Efficacy of Career Counseling on Job Retention among Employees
Authors: Erick Nyakundi Onsongo  , Sharon Matama Gichaba  
Published: April 2024

Career-related decision-making, career erudition/progress and development are as a result of considered and enviable results from a broad array of interventions required to shore up individuals in making flourishing career transitions all the way through their lifetimes.Â However, achieving precision about the accurate nature of the interventions required to achieve these outcomes, and the conditions essential to support their thriving execution is not clear-cut.Â Even at a fundamental level, the nature of career decision-making and career counseling is, itself, contested this is due to theÂ Changes in the labour market for instance the advancement of information technology and globalization which have challenged the relevance of the career counseling, the view of career change is a one-off experience in an individualâ's development, substituting it with a wider indulgent of how transitions into, and throughout, career counseling, instruction and service are more multifaceted, more stretched and often span lifetimes Whereas the cutthroat benefit for organizations in the previous economy centered on pecuniary investment and expertise, the new market dictate stressing on investment in human capital, skills, and the dedication and zeal of the employees. The center of attention in the business world has shifted from corporeal assets to information and knowledge such as intellectual capital. Career guidance helps people to reflect on their aspiration, interests, experience and capability. It helps them to comprehend the labour market and edification systems, and to transmit this to what they discern in relation to themselves.
THE ROLE OF PRINCIPALS IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) POLICY FORMULATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
Authors: Laban Murithi Mutwiri  , Violet Nabwire Kafwa  , Marcella Mwaka-Kyalo  
Published: April 2024

The appreciation of the role of Information Communications and Technology (ICT) in recent years has driven many countries and Institutions of learning in particular to adopting these developments with an aim to enhance effective instructional designs. Its usage has widely been linked to one of the key catalysts towards attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Inclusion of key stakeholders in the formulation of policies that guide its implementation is therefore vital. This paper is an examination of the role played by Principals in ICT policy formulation in public secondary schools. To achieve this objective, the study employed a descriptive design sampling 211 public secondary schools from Meru County through stratified sampling technique. The study sample comprised of 335 teachers, selected through simple random sampling method and 211 Principals purposively selected. Data was collected by triangulation, which made use of interview schedule, questionnaire, and observation guide. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics using frequencies and percentages.Â The authors found out that most schools lacked compressive ICT policy on the use of ICT in teaching and learning.
Key words: ICT, Principals, School leadership, Curriculum, ICT Policy, Policy formulation.
Customer Suppliers Relations, Customer Knowledge, Strategic Alliance Licensing Agreement, customer knowledge and Business Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Nairobi County
Authors: James Ngari Karimi  
Published: April 2024

Customer supplier relations, customer knowledge and strategic licensing agreements re sub variables of Relational capital that helps the organization to interact positively with business community members to motivate the potential for wealth creation by enhancing human and structural capital. Â Relational capital comprises the knowledge embedded in all the relationships an organization develops whether it is with customers, competitors, suppliers, trade associations or government bodies. The purpose of the study was to test the relationship between, Strategic Alliances, Licensing and Agreements, Customer and Supplier Relations and influence performance of pharmaceutical firms in Nairobi County. The study was carried out in Nairobi since most of the pharmaceutical firms were located here apart from a few, which were based outside Nairobi. The research study adapted three research designs namely: Quantitative, explanatory and descriptive research design. The target population constituted 89 pharmaceutical firms and the sample frame was comprised of 31 local pharmaceutical firms. Thus represented 35% of the total population. Purposive sampling procedure was used to arrive at 31 pharmaceutical firms while judgmental sampling was used to target the human resource managers. Out of the 31 pharmaceutical firms the response rate was 18 companies. The instrument of data collection was a structured questionnaire with questions anchored on a five (5) point Likert type ranking scale which was administered to the respondents. The data processing and analysis was done mainly by the use of logarithmic multiple linear regression analysis. The results and findings of the study indicated that the sub variables of relational capital (customer supplierâ€™s relations, customer knowledge, strategic alliance licensing agreement) influenced business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Nairobi County. The overall model indicated that Customer Suppliers Relations with a P-Value of 0.031and Customer Knowledge with a P-value of 0.070 had positive and significant influence to business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya, while Strategic Alliance Licensing Agreement 0.160 had a positive but insignificant influence on business performance.
Relationship Between Inter-Functional Coordination On Performance Of Universities In Kenya
Authors: Daisy Bowen  
Published: April 2024

Inter-functional coordination is one of the market orientation components which is based on the the customer and competitor information entailing a businessâ€™s coordinated efforts involving not only marketing department, but all the organizationsâ€™ departments and resources in order to create superior value for customers.Â Â The main purpose of the study was to analyse the relationship between inter-functional coordination on performance of universities in Kenya. Â The philosophical foundation of this study was positivism.Â Â Descriptive and correlation designs design was adopted for the study.Â The target population for this study was 63 universities in Kenya. Â A total of 115 respondents who include 3 staff and 2 students were selected from a sample of 23 universities.Â Both stratified sampling and purposive sampling were used in selecting respondents from the population.Â A structured questionnaire, administered through drop and pick was used in collecting data.Â Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing data through the multiple linear regression by using of Stata software, SAS System and Statistical Package for Social Sciences.Â The relationship between market orientation and university performance were analysed using correlation analysis.Â The analysed data was presented in frequency tables, pie charts, graphs and percentages.Â The results show that there was a significant positive relationship between inter-functional coordination and university performance at 1% level of significance respectively.Â This mean that the independent variable inter-functional coordination was significant in performance of universities.Â The study concludes that universities in Kenya were market oriented through inter-functional coordination. Implying that that inter-functional coordination is an important market orientation concept that needs to be adopted and implemented by universities in Kenya.Â This study recommends that universities in Kenya should make an effort and focus more on ensuring smooth flow of communication and sharing of information across all the universityâ€™s departments.Â The university management need to know that their institutions would perform well if they develop inter-functional coordination capabilities that will support competitive behaviour of innovativeness.
Nurse's Knowledge Aspects of Enhancing Haemoglobin Level and Safety through Delayed Cord Clamping Time in a Semi-urban Hospital in South Rift Region, Kenya
Authors: Wesley Kipkorir Bor  , Dorcus K Mbithe  , Irine Ogada  , Wesley K Too  
Published: April 2024

Background: The clamping of the umbilical cord can be done at different times after delivery, although delaying the clamping of the cord for â‰¥ 1 minute after birth improves the haemoglobin levels for newborn and variation may lead to safety issues and influence of the haemoglobin status of the infants. There is limited literature on the knowledge of health care providers on the optimal time to clamp the umblical cord after delivery.
Objective: To assess the nurseâ€™s knowledge aspect on enhancing haemoglobin levels through delayed cord clamping in a semi urban Hospital in South Rift Region, Kenya
Methods: The Participants nurses in the study were enrolled through simple random sampling in maternity and delivery rooms and the aspect of knowledge was assessed using Pre-test questionnaire.
Results: Half of the nurses (50%) had knowledge that delayed clamping is recommended. However, 69% had knowledge that delayed cord clamping should be performed for those infants requiring essential care under maximum safety conditions while 94% reported that delayed cord clamping is beneficial to the infant and does not interfere assessment of the baby and administration of uterotonic drugs. A bout 31% had incorrect knowledge that delayed umblical cord clamping increases the infantâ€™s risk of acquiring HIV. Half of the nurses (50%) of nurses had knowledge that the World Health Organization (WHO) 2014 guidelines recommended delayed cord clamping for all infants without medical complications including infants of women who are HIV positive.
Conclusion: The nurseâ€™s knowledge on the optimal time to clamp the umblical cord after delivery was not uniform. Majority of the nurses had knowledge that delayed cord clamping increases the risk of mother to child HIV transmission and aspect of knowledge affected the safety level of infant haemoglobin levels.
Recommendation: Relevant stakeholders should consider developing national guideline and standard operational procedures on Umblical Cord Clamping after delivery.
RAG 2.0 is Coming?
Authors: Fang Qingqin 
Published: April 2024

A Unified and Collaborative Framework for LLM Author · Qingqin Fang (
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Talvez o lobo seja um bicho mais dócil: teatro em caravana e o enfrentamento a violências contra mulheres
Authors: Gimbo Leda , Cardoso Monique 
Published: April 2024

A violência contra mulheres é um fenômeno social complexo, relacionado ao poder patriarcal, alicerçado na exploração do trabalho doméstico não remunerado, bem como na exploração sexual e reprodutiva de mulheres. O feminicídio é o expoente máximo da violência contra mulheres, geralmente cometido por homens do convívio da vítima. Esse é um relato de experiência cartográfico que trata da violência contra mulheres e do feminicídio como exercício de ódio contra a insubmissão, a partir da vivência das apresentações do espetáculo Aquelas – Uma dieta para caber no mundo, do Grupo Manada Teatro, que foi apresentado no Ceará e no Pará, bem como das oficinas e encontros com mulheres durante a caravana.
Penerapan Pidana oleh Penyidik Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pencurian Dengan Kekerasan Pada Taxi Online
Authors: Firman Albert , Fahmiron  
Published: April 2024

Pencurian dengan kekerasan diatur dalam Pasal 365 KUHP, yang merupakan klasifikasi bentuk kejahatan terhadap harta benda. Ancaman pidananya termasuk kategori berat dibandingkan dengan pencurian biasa dan harus adanya kekerasan yang mengkibatkan luka pada korban. Sehingga menimbulkan tanya tentang indikator luka pada suatu peristiwa dapat diterapkan ketentuan pasal tersebut mengingat tingginya ancaman pidana. Seperti peristiwa pencurian yang ditangani oleh Unit Reskrim Polsek Lubuk Begalung, yang mengadakan penyidikan atas meninggalnya pengemudi taxi online. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif sebagai pendekatan utama, dengan melakukan penelitian terhadap aturan-aturan hukum terkait penyidikan tindak pidana pencurian dengan kekerasan. Di dukung pendekatan yuridis empiris dengan melakukan penelitian untuk melihat bekerjanya aturan-aturan hukum tersebut pada penyidikan tindak pidana pencurian dengan kekerasan pada Taxi Online oleh penyidik Satreskrim Polresta Padang. Tolak ukur penerapan pasal pencurian dengan kekerasan tersebut tidak hanya pada nilai barang atau benda yang menjadi objek pencurian, melainkan bentuk perbuatan pelaku.
Entre las grietas de lo extraño: Thomas Ligotti y el irrealismo macabro
Authors: Marino-Cicinelli Simone 
Published: April 2024

This study will begin by locating Thomas Ligotti within the literature of the strange, a genre that, today, is threatened by its own writers involved in a consumerist and capitalist system. Subsequently, emphasis will be placed on the relationship between Lovecraft and Ligotti, analyzing how Ligotti connects with 20th century Lovecraftian fiction, recovering the true narrative myth and, from this, a macabre unrealism constitutive of the literature of the strange of the 21st century.
Este estudio comenzará ubicando a Thomas Ligotti en el seno de la literatura de lo extraño, género que, hoy en día, se ve amenazado por sus propios escritores involucrados en un sistema consumista y capitalista. Posteriormente, se hará hincapié en la relación existente entre Lovecraft y Ligotti, analizando cómo este conecta con la ficción lovecraftiana del siglo XX, recuperando el verdadero miedo narrativo y, a partir de esto, un irrealismo macabro constitutivo de la literatura de lo extraño del siglo XXI.
Medical Student's Knowledge and Perspective Regarding Organ Donation In Punjab.
Authors: Iqra Arshad  , Maira Zubair  , Ayesha Shafi  , Muhammad Zille Roshaan Hassan  , Ayesha Tariq  , Muhammad Subhan  , Ayesha Israr  , Muhammad Rizwan  , Usama Saeed Bhatti  , Jamil Ahmed  
Published: April 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of organ donation among undergraduate medical students and explore potential variations based on demographic characteristics.
Methodology: A Cross-Sectional Study was conducted from June to September 2023; participants were recruited from Punjab medical, dental, and paramedic colleges. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire, which was pre-tested prior to the study. The online data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 28. Qualitative variables were reported in frequencies and percentages, and the Chi-square test assessed associations among study variables and sociodemographic traits.
Results: The study enrolled 152 students, predominantly from the MBBS program (80%). Inconsistencies were observed in knowledge, attitude, and practice domains. Approximately 55.6% of students were aware of organ donation, while only 45.5% exhibited a positive attitude, particularly in donating under exceptional circumstances. The group below 18 years demonstrated a high percentage (45.5%) of willingness to become organ donors. Notably, a significant portion of participants expressed comfort and positive feelings about posthumous organ donation.
Conclusion: The data revealed various perspectives and challenges associated with organ donation. Some participants mentioned issues like religious constraints, family opposition, and concerns about physical appearance or mortality. Moreover, a variety of "Other" barriers were identified, indicating a wide range of reservations. Nevertheless, the majority clearly grasped the selfless intent behind organ donation, with the main drive being to preserve and prolong human life. The results highlight the necessity for continuous efforts to enhance awareness, educate the public, and address reservations in order to encourage organ donation and ultimately save lives.

Keywords: Organ donor, Organ recipient, Undergraduate Medical Students. Item characteristic curve.
Editorial
Authors: Medina Peña Rolando 
Published: April 2024

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El cuestionamiento a diario de las ciencias sociales y en especial la jurídica, sobre la apertura de sus campos de investigación y su planteamiento metodológico orientado a la solución de los problemas acuciantes de la sociedad actual, son realmente trascedentes. Temas como la democracia, el hambre, la emigración, los modelos económicos, la globalización, los valores, los derechos: a la libertad, a la vida y a la salud, por solo citar algunos, aparecen en el tintero de las disciplinas que se interrelacionan con el comportamiento humano y la sociedad.
De esta manera, la necesaria reformulación epistemológica de cuestiones relacionadas con la enseñanza del derecho y otras ciencias sociales se hace cada día más importante, originado por los niveles de inmovilidad, de superioridad al ser humano y de sobredimensionamiento de las normas jurídicas que suelen aparecer. El derecho a través de sus normas deberá reflejar permanentemente la perspectiva social, con la finalidad de regularizar comportamientos que conlleven a sociedades estables y convivientes, tareas prioritarias y pendientes desde las investigaciones jurídicas.
Por último, es imperativo en este siglo XXI, intensificar y profundizar en las investigaciones sociales por medio de la interdisciplinariedad y la sistematicidad, que nos permita conocer el ser social y sus áreas de incidencias.
Presentación clínica del compromiso renal en Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico Juvenil en una cohorte de 48 pacientes
Authors: Gruezo-Realpe Presley , Loor Lainez Joel , Vivanco Jaramillo Max , Morales Cuenca Jaime , Álvarez Falcon María de los Ángeles , Rosero Basurto Israel , Ostaiza Moreira Joseph , Tomalá Haz Javier 
Published: April 2024

Introducción: La afección renal en el Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico juvenil se ha relacionado con índices elevados de mortalidad. Además, la presentación clínica en estos pacientes es heterogénea y condicionan al pronóstico de la enfermedad.
Objetivo: Describir la presentación clínica del compromiso renal en una cohorte de pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico juvenil.
Métodos: Se analizaron retrospectivamente las características clínicas renales de pacientes menores a 18 años en un solo centro hospitalario de la ciudad de Guayaquil entre el 2018 – 2023 con diagnóstico de LESj usando los criterios SLICC 2012 y del Colegio Americano de Reumatología.
Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 48 pacientes, con una edad promedio de 10,75 ± 2,78 años. El promedio de ingresos hospitalarios fue de 4,40 (± 2,85). El 68,8% presentó manifestaciones renales, de los cuales, las más frecuentes fueron el síndrome nefrótico (48,5%) y seguido del síndrome nefrítico con 27,3%. El hallazgo de laboratorio más común fue la proteinuria (48,4%), seguido de hematuria (36,4%). En el 90% de los casos los anticuerpos antinucleares (ANA) se encontraron positivos. La tasa de mortalidad fue del 10.4% y hubo una asociación significativa (p=0,01) con edema facial y oliguria.
Conclusión: Este estudio destaca la prevalencia de manifestaciones renales, de forma particular el síndrome nefrótico en pacientes pediátricos con lupus eritematoso sistémico, subrayando la relevancia clínica y la necesidad de vigilancia temprana. La asociación significativa entre la mortalidad y síntomas como edema facial y oliguria destaca su papel como predictores de daño renal, considerando también la mayor propensión femenina.
Innovation Culture and Millennial Characteristics: Determinants of Millennial Turnover Intention in the Banking Sector
Authors: Quashigah Setor , Amuzu Joshua 
Published: April 2024

Since Millennials form the largest part of today’s workforce, it is prudent to know Millennials' motivation and characteristics that support their retention. Based on data from 348 team leaders and line managers, a hierarchical regression analysis was used to examine the impact of Millennial-specific characteristics and organizational environmental factors on their turnover intentions (MTI). While teamwork and technology orientation had a negative effect on MTI, achievement orientation had a negative impact on MTI. The results revealed a negative relationship after testing the organizational environmental factor, innovation culture, and MTI. Thus, firms should engage in the development of a culture of innovation and teamwork to support Millennials with a high achievement orientation to succeed in an open, transparent organizational structure.