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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE SUGAR PROCESSING FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: Imbuhila Celestine , Norwin Fozia , Atieno Margeret 
Published: April 2024

<p>In today’s world, procurement performance in private sugar firms is one of the emerging issues of concern. Sugar firms are still hurtling down on cost even when the effects are detrimental to the product’s quality. In some scenarios, the quality dimension gets altered to save cost, and the management holds high optimism hoping the quality risk does not get discovered. The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of information sharing on the procurement performance of private sugar firms in Kenya. The study was guided by: Information Theory, Principal Agent Theory, and Stakeholders’ Theory. Positivism research philosophy was used. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was 50 respondents from ten private sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study employed census sampling. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics that involved multiple linear regressions showed that information sharing, supplier training, contract management and strategic alliance explained 62.9% of variations in the procurement performance of private sugar firms in Kenya. Regression coefficients of 0.354 for strategic alliance indicated that embracing supplier management practices improved procurement performance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: L10; L11; L60; L66</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0661/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFFECTS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON BUDGET TRANSPARENCY IN KENYA
Authors: Martin Martin Muyundo 
Published: April 2024

<p>The study was conducted on the effect of public participation on budget transparency in Kenya. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire from 60 staff in the Kenyan parliament. Correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the association. The results relationship between S3D1 and S3D3 was positive although statistically insignificant(α_2=0.197;p=0.289). Similarly, the association between S3D1 and S3D5 was positive, but also statistically irrelevant(α_4=0.052;p=0.104). The variables S3D2 and S3D4 exhibited a notable positive correlation with S3D1 both prior to and subsequent to the exclusion of S3D3 and S3D5. The findings demonstrated a notable enhancement in the coefficient for S3D2 from (α_1=0.411;p=014) to (α_1=0.533;p=0.000). Similarly, there was a significant improvement in the coefficients for S3D4 which rose from (α_3=0.377;p=0.000) to(α_3=0.455;p=0.000). This suggests that public participation has a positive and significant effect on budget transparency on Kenya. The study concluded that public participation should be conducted strategically since it influences budget transparency in Kenya.</p><p><strong>JEL:</strong> D72, H11, H83</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF SCHOOL CULTURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors: Nogadas Eva B. , Apostol Raymunda L. 
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of school culture on the relationship between instructional leadership and teacher engagement of public elementary teachers. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 300 respondents of the study who are teachers in public elementary schools in Cateel 2, province of Davao Oriental. The researcher utilized a total population sampling technique and an online survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized the statistical tools mean, Pearson r, and Medgraph using the Sobel z-test. From the results of the study, it was found that there is a very high level of instructional leadership and teacher engagement. There is also a very high level of school culture. Also, results revealed that there is a significant relationship between instructional leadership and teacher engagement, a significant relationship between instructional leadership and school culture, and a significant relationship between school culture and teacher engagement. Further, school culture has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between instructional leadership and teacher engagement among public elementary schools.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0158/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS' VIEWS ON TEACHER’S SCRUB
Authors: Erdem Ali Rıza , Gider Vildan 
Published: April 2024

Teacher's scrub has become an important issue that attracts the attention of education stakeholders. Teacher’s scrub is attributed meanings such as authority, respect, and professionalism. However, these meanings may vary according to stakeholders. It is important to reveal the perspectives of educational stakeholders on teacher’s scrub to shed light on the issue. It is important to understand the different perspectives on teacher’s scrub to establish healthier relationships among educational stakeholders. This study aims to determine the views of educational stakeholders on teacher’s scrub. A case study design was used in this study. The study group consisted of 14 teachers, 6 school administrators, and 6 provincial representatives of education unions working at different education levels in Aydın province. The participants were asked the questions in the semi-structured "interview form about teacher’s scrub" prepared by the researchers and the data obtained were analyzed by content analysis. According to the findings of the study, the views of the participants on teacher’s scrub reveal different perspectives.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0717/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DETERMINING FACTORS OF SELF-CONFIDENCE IN A USING SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT PATH ANALYSIS
Authors: Setyaningsih Endah , Yani Maya Nursalfi , Prasetyo Nugroho Catur 
Published: April 2024

This research aims to analyze the social aspects of the direct and indirect causes of various factors that influence self-confidence, with a sample size of 100 respondents. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis. Linkert scale method and analyzed using Structural Equation Models and Path Analysis. This method will examine cause and effect chronologically between variables, to examine direct and indirect effects as well as the dominance of a set of variables as cause and effect over other variables as effect variables. This research found that based on six scenario models proposed and tested with three different calibrations, namely (a) based on data, (b) based on gender (c) based on age range. The results obtained show that based on general data, for the first scenario, self-confidence is partly influenced by heredity (3.12%), self-confidence (2.81%), body weight (3.07%), and work (9, 77%), and for the second scenario the results obtained show that self-confidence is influenced by factors (4.12%), body weight (2.82%), and work (10.7%). Then the results based on gender data show that for women self-confidence is partially influenced by confidence factors (8.65%) and for men, it is influenced by weight factors (6.65%).<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0707/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFFECT OF VISUAL ADVERTISEMENT ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIORS
Authors: Ahmad Manal 
Published: April 2024

<p>The response to visual media ads has consistently evolved in response to differences in motivation, desires, expectations, and circumstances. Historically, advertising has been widely recognized as a technique used to help businesses by promoting goods and services, leading to increased expansion and diversification. This marketing tool has undergone iterative refinement and reevaluation processes to reach its present state. This article examines the role of influencers in contemporary visual media commercials on customers' purchasing choices and analyzes their impact on their buying habits. The study results establish that consumers mistakenly see influencers as trustworthy when their profiles are comprehensive and well-developed.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0666/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PHYSICAL CONDITION OF MALE STUDENTS AT VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY DORMITORY
Authors: Ngoan Mai Van , Son Nguyen Quang , Toan Le Vu Ngoc , Hao Tran Anh 
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the study is to provide information about the current physical condition of 19-year-old male students of the Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCMC) dormitory. The research used the methods of synthesizing sport-related documents, interviewing experts, applying pedagogical tests, and statistical analysis to determine appropriate physical fitness assessment tests. Afterward, the figures for the physical condition of male students at the VNUHCMC dormitory were compared with that of the average Vietnamese people, of Hanoi National University (HNU), University of Danang (UD), Can Tho University (CTU), and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) students at the same age and gender, and with the standard shown in Decision 53/2008/BGDDT of the Ministry of Education and Training. The results show that the “good” group accounts for 28.75%, the “acceptable” group for 23.19% and the “failed” group for 48.06%. It is notable that the agility, leg muscular strength, endurance, and motor skills of 19-year-old male students at the VNUHCMC dormitory are greater than the average physical fitness of Vietnamese people, as well as students of the same age and gender at HNU, UD, and CTU. Their endurance is also higher than that of male HCMC pupils of the same age, but their leg muscular strength and motor abilities are almost comparable.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0014/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EXAMINATION OF SERVICE QUALITY PERCEPTIONS OF MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS FACILITY USERS
Authors: Çakmak Meryem Aleyna , Akcan Firat 
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study: multi-purpose sports facility users are examining the perceptions of service quality. In the study, a questionnaire technique was used from quantitative research techniques. In this context, data were collected from 164 people from sports facilities operating in Gaziantep province. In this study, various statistical methods and analyzes were applied in order to evaluate the service quality of multi-purpose sports facilities by using the SERVQUAL scale used in UTKU (2019)'s Mes Service Facilities in Local Governments: Etimesgut Municipality Case”. The expectations and perceptions of the participants regarding the service quality of the sports facilities were determined using the SERVQUAL scale. Therefore, the averages of expected service quality and perceived service quality were obtained through this scale. Descriptive statistics showing the basic properties of the data set (average, standard deviation, media, quarter) have been calculated. Independent sample T-test, independent sample T-test were applied to determine the differences between the expected and perceived service quality between the two groups. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a statistical analysis method used to compare multiple groups. This analysis has been used to determine whether there is a significant difference between the averages of expected and perceived service quality. When the data was analyzed, no statistically significant difference was found between the expected service and perceived service scores according to gender, membership duration, weekly facility usage frequency, and daily facility usage time. On the other hand, a significant difference was found in some parameters between the expected service and perceived service quality according to income level and education level variables. As a result, it can be said that sports facility users can largely obtain the service they expect from a sports facility, but they cannot receive the expected service in the personnel sub-dimension. It is thought that in-service training to be provided in public sports facilities to increase the quality of personnel may be useful.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0661/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
TEACHERS’ SENTIMENTS, ATTITUDES AND CONCERNS ABOUT INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND SELF-EFFICACY FOR INCLUSIVE PRACTICES
Authors: Gkouvousi Stella , Kaprinis Stylianos , Krinanthi Gdonteli 
Published: April 2024

The present study explores Greek teachers' attitudes and sentiments about inclusive education and their overall self-efficacy in instructing students with disabilities. Further aims of the study are: (i) to determine the degree to which teachers' sentiments, attitudes, and concerns towards inclusion can be a predictive factor for teaching self-efficacy and (ii) to investigate the extent to which demographic variables and occupational profile are related to attitudes, perceptions, and concerns of inclusion and teachers' self-efficacy. 165 Greek teachers responded to (1) The Sentiments, Attitudes, and Concerns about Inclusive Education Scale Revised [SACIE-R]) (Forlin et al., 2011), (b) Teaching Students with Disability Efficacy Scale - TSDES (Dawson &amp; Scott, 2013). The findings showed a positive correlation between teachers' self-efficacy for implementing inclusive practices and their attitudes, sentiments, and concerns regarding inclusive education. Greek educators are in favour of inclusive education, feeling positive about it and acting like positive role models. Self-efficacy is predicted by their attitudes, perceptions, and concerns which are influenced by demographic factors. The regression analysis indicated that self-efficacy in the effective adoption of inclusion is correlated with teachers' attitudes and perceptions. Results may help shape the curriculum for teacher preparation programs to further support inclusive education.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu/0538/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
A STUDY ON MAKING SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEM ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Akter Taslima , Mitu Jishan Ara 
Published: April 2024

<p>Solar power is at the forefront of sustainable development discussions due to the global movement toward renewable energy. In Bangladesh, where agriculture is vital to the economy, sustainable irrigation is crucial. This thesis investigates the economic viability and socio-economic acceptability of solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) in Bogra, Bangladesh. Several approaches have been proposed to make solar power irrigation in Bangladesh more profitable. High-value crops like summer tomatoes and hybrid vegetables highlight the economic benefits and increased profitability of solar-powered irrigation systems. Furthermore, it is imperative to decrease the expenses associated with these systems. Partnering with government agencies to make vital equipment affordable and accessible can achieve this goal. Researching new methods and localized production can also lower solar panel prices. A collaborative technique between marginal and large-scale farmers can help small-scale farmers afford solar power irrigation by distributing costs fairly. Government backing, expanded R&amp;D, localized manufacture, training, and subsidies can also help solar-powered irrigation become economically sustainable. To improve socio-economic acceptability, solar power irrigation benefits must be promoted and communicated. Training, informed advertising, and successful case studies help build faith in the technology and motivate farmers to employ it. Community involvement and practical examples in Bogra can boost social approval as farmers see the benefits of solar-powered irrigation. Sharecroppers, a large part of Bangladesh's agricultural community, need subsidies or reasonable financing. This paper examines the economic viability and socio-economic acceptability of solar-powered irrigation systems in Bangladesh, specifically in Bogra. The goal is to sustainably enhance agriculture in the region by examining many options and strategic methods. This field addresses the critical need for environmentally friendly and sustainable irrigation solutions.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0787/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
An Assessment of Waste Management in Slum Communities in Freetown. It’s Implications on the Health and Safety of Inhabitants
Authors: Showers Dandeson 
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The study objective is to assess the state of Solid Waste Management (SWM) in slum communities in Freetown, its factors and effects on the safety and wellbeing of slum dwellers together with the challenges faced by authorities in combatting inadequate SWM system in slum and to provide recommendations with regards to interventions to promote adequate waste management in slums.
Materials and Methods: The study took place in three slum areas around Freetown in Sierra Leone. A total sample size of 400 respondents comprising of household heads were selected. A self-administered structured questionnaire was given to a total of 400 respondents of household heads above eighteen years old. Only 392 of the 400 respondents that were initially targeted for the study completed their questionnaires at the end of the survey. The data collected was presented in tables and statistical analytical techniques or methods such as percentages and graphs were used to analyse the data and to find out the factors, effects and challenges associated with inappropriate solid waste management services in slum areas in Freetown.
Findings: According to the study, it was found that the major categories of waste generated in households were biodegradable and food (39%) while plastic remains (31%). Most households stored their wastes in polythene bags (59.1%) and sacks (20.2%) before disposal and 10.3% of the households did not have waste storage containers and kept their wastes outside the house in the open. Poor knowledge in waste segregation practices with very minimal recycling, reuse of wastes and a resultant poor waste management system were observed in slum communities. The study helps provide a much-needed data on solid waste management (SWM) in Freetown for authorities and other stakeholders as there are limited sources of data on waste management in Sierra Leone. It also provides further literature on waste management issues for further research, policy development by the authorities and recommendations for best practice by communities and stakeholders.
Implications to Practice and Policy: It was recommended that waste management should be prioritized as a social service, with adequate budget lines. Engage several stakeholders in the management of waste to generate a sense of responsibility and interest from all stakeholders.
Plant selection for rain gardens in temperate climates: The case of Izmir, Turkey
Authors: Doğmuşöz Burçin Burcu 
Published: April 2024

Rain gardens have gained importance in recent years as a green infrastructure strategy. These gardens, created to capture, filter, and absorb runoff from impervious surfaces, offer a sustainable method for addressing water-related challenges in urban areas. Incorporating rain gardens into urban areas not only addresses the challenges of heavy rainfall and flooding but also brings about ecological advantages by encouraging biodiversity, improving water quality, increasing resilience, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of urban settings. Plant selection in rain gardens plays a crucial role in their effectiveness and sustainability. The research focused on exploring the importance of carefully choosing plants for rain gardens, aiming to help in selecting the most suitable flora and creating visually appealing, resilient, and ecologically important landscapes. For this purpose, Izmir Katip Celebi University was selected as a study area. The first step was to locate an appropriate space for a rain garden and evaluate its potential for a rain garden implementation. Next, plants suitable for a rain garden in a temperate climate were listed. Among these plants, those that can be found in Izmir were selected after contacting nurseries. Only fourteen of them were available. Utilizing the plants listed that align with the project requirements and the plant design criteria such as diverse color, high density, and proportion outlined in the literature review, a proposal for a rain garden design was recommended. Since the rain garden consists of three different zones (dry, wet, and moderate), the plants were arranged accordingly. This design was tailored to suit existing conditions, such as a temperate climate and proximity to the building. Factors like varying climate conditions or alternative rain garden placements were not accounted for in this design. Given the necessity for diverse plant selections in varying climates, research carried out across different regions holds significant value. This study, conducted in Izmir province, will enrich existing literature and provide municipalities with crucial guidance in plant selection in a rain garden project, offering valuable insights.
Anemia in elderly rheumatoid arthritis patients: a cohort study
Authors: Sun Zhanjuan , Shao Haiyan , Liu Huijie , Ma Linxiao 
Published: April 2024

IntroductionAnemia is common in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study aimed to evaluate the current status and influencing factors of anemia in RA patients, to provide insights for clinical RA treatment and care.Material and methodsThis study included elderly patients with high RA activity treated in our hospital from June 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 for analysis. The characteristics of RA patients were analyzed. Pearson correlation and logistic regression analysis were conducted to analyze the influencing factors of anemia in elderly patients with RA.ResultsA total of 285 RA patients were included. The incidence of anemia in high RA activity patients was 62.46%. There were significant differences in the course of RA, hemoglobin (Hb), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), platelet/lymphocyte rate (PLR) and albumin (Alb) between RA patients with anemia and without anemia (all p < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis indicated that course of RA (r = 0.522), Hb (r = 0.797), LDL-C (r = 0.558), PLR (r = 0.615) and Alb (r = 0.604) were correlated with anemia in patients with high RA activity (all p < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that course of RA ≥ 8 years (OR = 2.584, 95% CI: 1.822–3.647), LDL-C ≤ 2.8 mmol/l (OR = 3.202, 95% CI: 2.804–3.431), PLR ≥ 8 (OR = 2.183, 95% CI: 1.744–2.457), Alb ≤ 35 g/l (OR = 1.716, 95% CI: 1.401–2.006) were the risk factors of anemia in elderly patients with high RA activity (all p < 0.05).ConclusionsAnemia in elderly patients with high RA activity is closely related to the course of RA, LDL-C, PLR and Alb. Close attention should be paid to the monitoring of those indicators to take early intervention measures to improve the prognosis of RA patients.