bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
EXAMINING COMMUNITY FINANCING OF SECONDARY EDUCATION LUNCH PROGRAMMES AND THEIR EFFECT ON PROVISION OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Owiye Duncan Otieno , Sika James Ochieng , Olel Maureen 
Published: April 2024

The effectiveness of public financial support for secondary education is an issue of concern given the delay in submitting government grants, challenges of increased enrolment and inadequate resources to support quality teaching and learning. This study was based in Kenya; however, Kisumu County was chosen for its below-average KCSE mean score of 4.08 (D+) in 2017 compared to the average mean of 6 (C); low teacher-student ratio at 1:59 compared to the required 1:45 and absolute poverty index of 41% compared to the national poverty index of 35.6. The purpose of this study was to analyze community financing of public secondary schools and its effect on the quality of education in Kisumu County, Kenya. The specific objective of the study was to examine community financing of secondary school lunch programs and their effect on the provision of quality education in Kisumu County. A descriptive and correlation research design was used in the study. The target population for this study comprised 214 secondary schools in Kisumu County, 214 school principals, 214 BOM chairpersons, the CDE, 48 CBOs and 51,243 students. Questionnaires, document analysis and interview schedules for school principals, BOM chairpersons, the CDE, CBOs and students were used in this study. A stratified simple random sampling procedure was used to sample the 64 public secondary schools in Kisumu County from which 64 school principals, 64 BOM chairpersons, 16 CBOs and 387 purposively selected students were used for the study. The content and face validity of the instruments were determined by employing experts in the Department of Education Management and Foundations. The reliability of the instruments was calculated by using the test re-test and was calculated at Pearson r coefficient of 0.879. Qualitative data was transcribed and analyzed in emergent themes and sub-themes. The results showed that there was a positive correlation of 0.952 between Community financing, lunch programs and academic performance. The study concluded that community financing of adequate lunch programs significantly influences the academic performance of learners to a great extent. The study recommended that community financing of lunch programmes should be increased in order to achieve fully the objectives of the secondary education policy. The findings may be significant to policymakers, education planners and implementers on the requirement for the registration of institutions of higher learning.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0707/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CHALLENGES IMPEDING THE ADOPTION OF E-PROCUREMENT BY PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATIONS (MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES) IN SIERRA LEONE – A SURVEY
Authors: Akinyosoye–Gbonda Oludolapo O. , Baio Albert S. , Kamara Brima 
Published: April 2024

The introduction and adoption of public procurement and e-procurement processes as recommended by donor organisations for governments of developing and/or under-developed countries has not achieved the intended objective of value for money. The human and material resources poured into building the capacities of countries like Sierra Leone could be considered as one of the steps of achieving the milestone i.e. value for money. The objective of this study is to examine the factors affecting e-procurement in organizations taking into consideration three factors including the value of e-procurement, e-procurement capability and e-procurement models. Data was collected through the use of a questionnaire targeted at procurement practitioners and Specialists and Heads of government ministries, departments and agencies using convenience sampling which is one of the methods of non-probability sampling. Descriptive statistical analysis techniques were employed for data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that a vast majority of the respondents believe that inadequate or limited capacity, credit facility or credibility and rigid laid-down rules of public procurement procedures and processes are the impediments responsible for the adoption and implementation of e-procurement in Sierra Leone. The paper recommends that the Government of Sierra Leone should put the necessary ICT infrastructure in place, review the current procurement act and adopt the implementation of e-procurement in order to achieve value for money.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0787/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Problems Encountered by Farmers on Procuring Agricultural Inputs in Bangarapet
Authors: Dr. S. Jayalakshmipriya  
Published: April 2024

The importance of agricultural inputs in getting a robust harvest of Ragi, paddy, groundnuts, horsegram, cowpea, sunflower, Toordal, Avarekallu all food grains, pulses and oilseeds cannot be underestimated. But for these crops to give a bountiful harvest adequate use of inputs such as water, high quality seeds, tractors, finance, other inputs such as balanced use of chemical fertilizers and other necessary safe pesticides were essential. In Bangarapet five villages were taken for study and 150 farmers were sampled. They cultivated a mix of ragi paddy, horsegram and avarekallu falling into seasonal categories of Karif and rabi crops. The research gap revealed that these farmers wanted to revert to mechanization of agriculture. They welcomed modern means of agricultural implements. They wanted to depart from the traditional methods of agriculture. So, they felt the need and importance of procuring agricultural inputs necessary to make this changeover. Research Methodology consisted of both primary and secondary data and simple random sampling was the sampling technique used. Data analysis was done by means of percentage method. Findings show that they were partially successful in their endeavor.
ANALISIS HUKUM ANTI MONOPOLI DAN PERSAINGAN USAHA TIDAK SEHAT DI INDONESIA BERDASARKAN PERATURAN PERUNDANG-UNDANGAN
Authors: Mustamin Mustamin 
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dengan menganalisis hukum anti monopoli dan persaingan usaha tidak sehat di Indonesia, Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian normatif yang merupakan penelitian yang bersifat deskriptif analitis, teknik pengumpulan data melalui metode studi library. Dengan menggunakan data sekunder yaitu dari sumber bahan hukum primer seperti peraturan perundang-undangan, yurisprudensi, dan dari sumber bahan hukum sekunder seperti konsepsi teori atau doktrin, pendapat atau pemikiran konseptual dan penelitian terdahulu yang berhubungan dengan objek penelitian ini, serta dari sumber bahan hukum tersier seperti ensiklopedia, kamus, indeks artikel, dan lainnya. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah pemerintah telah mengatur mengenai persaingan usaha tidak sehat dan telah menentukan kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilarang dan perjanjian yang dilarang yang dapat merugikan para pengusaha kecil, menengah dan pengusaha besar, begitu pula telah di bentuk Komisi Pengawas Persaingan usaha tidak sehat melalui Undang-Undang No.5 Tahun 1999 tentang Larangan praktek Monopoli dan Persaingan Usaha Tidak Sehat. Juga telah diatur tata cara penanganan perkara yang berkaitan dengan pelanggaran persaingan usaha tidak sehat melalui KPPU sebagaimana diatur dalam Peraturan Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (No. 1 Tahun 2010). Sehingga pengusaha mempunyai pedoman melaksanakan kegiatan-kegiatan usaha. serta menpunyai lembaga untuk mengajukan keberatan bila menemukan pengusaha saingannya yang melanggar peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku.
Novedades sustantivas y procedimentales en la Ley 1/2023, de la potestad sancionadora de las Administraciones Públicas Vascas
Authors: GARCÍA URETA AGUSTÍN 
Published: April 2024

Este trabajo examina algunas de las normas contenidas en la
Ley 1/2023, de 16 de marzo, de la potestad sancionadora de las Administraciones
Públicas Vascas. Entre esas normas se comentan algunas de las relativas a algunos
principios de la potestad sancionadora, así como la posición de los menores,
las personas interesadas o la denominada víctima. También se analizan algunas
normas procedimentales y otras figuras como la conciliación y la ejecución de las
sanciones. Aunque la ley pretende regular de manera completa el régimen jurídico
de la potestad sancionadora, no se diferencia de la anterior Ley 2/1998, transcribiendo
numerosas normas de las leyes 39 y 40/2015.
Lan honek Euskal Administrazio Publikoen zigortzeko ahalmenari
buruzko martxoaren 16ko 1/2023 Legean jasotako arau batzuk aztertzen ditu.
Arau horien artean, zehatzeko ahalaren zenbait printzipiori buruzkoak aipatzen
dira, baita adingabeen, pertsona interesdunen edo biktima deitutakoaren jarrera
ere. Prozedurazko arau batzuk eta beste figura batzuk ere aztertzen dira, hala nola
adiskidetzea eta zehapenak betearaztea. Legeak zehatzeko ahalaren araubide juridikoa
osorik arautu nahi badu ere, ez da aurreko 2/1998 Legetik bereizten, 39 eta
40/2015 legeetako arau ugari transkribatuz.
This article examines some of the rules set out in Act 1/2023, of
March 16, on the sanctioning power of Basque public authorities. Among those
rules, the article considers some relating to the basic sanctioning principles
as well as the position of minors, interested persons or the so-called victim.
The article also analyses certain procedural rules and other institutions such as
the conciliation and the execution of sanctions. Although the law aims to fully
regulate the legal regime of the sanctioning power, it does not differ from the
regulation set out in former Act 2/1989 transcribing several rules included in State
Acts 39 and 40/2015.
La normativa sobre el euskera publicada en 2023
Authors: COBREROS MENDAZONA EDORTA 
Published: April 2024

En esta crónica anual se recogen las principales novedades jurisprudenciales
y normativas con relevancia en el status del euskera.
Urteko kronika honetan euskararen estatusean garrantzia duten
jurisprudentzia- eta araudi-berritasun nagusiak jasotzen dira.
This annual chronicle includes the main jurisprudential and regulatory
developments with relevance in the status of Basque language.
El reconocimiento de los derechos y el principio de solidaridad en el marco de la activación de la Directiva 2001/55/CE
Authors: MILIOS GEORGIOS 
Published: April 2024

Este texto analiza las principales características del régimen de
protección temporal que fue activado para dar respuesta al desplazamiento de
personas de Ucrania abordando el tema desde dos perspectivas. En primer lugar,
el régimen de protección temporal se estudia desde la perspectiva del reconocimiento
de los derechos de las personas beneficiarias. En segundo lugar, la
contribución aborda el tema desde la perspectiva de la solidaridad entendida en
dos sentidos. Por un lado, la solidaridad de la UE con las personas necesitadas de
protección y, por otro lado, el principio de solidaridad referido al reparto de la responsabilidad
entre los Estados miembros de acoger a las personas desplazadas
de Ucrania. Se argumenta que a pesar de que la reacción de la UE de ofrecer una
protección inmediata es, generalmente, bienvenida, la activación de la protección
temporal no deja de poner de manifiesto que la solidaridad en el marco de las políticas
de asilo de la UE es completamente desigual.
Ukrainako herritarren lekualdaketei erantzute aldera behin-behinean
aktibatutako babes-araubidearen ezaugarri nagusiak aztertzen ditu testu
honek, gaiari bi ikuspegitatik helduta. Lehenik eta behin, onuradunen eskubideen
aitortzaren ikuspegitik aztertzen da behin-behineko babes-araubidea. Bigarrenik,
elkartasunaren ikuspegitik jorratzen da gaia, elkartasuna bi zentzutan ulertuta. Batetik,
EBk babes-premia dutenekin agertzen duen elkartasuna dugu hizpide, eta,
bestetik, elkartasun-printzipioa, estatu kideek Ukrainatik lekualdatutako pertsonak
hartzeko duten erantzukizunaren banaketari dagokionez. Testuan argudiatzen denez,
nahiz eta EBk berehala eskainitako babesari, oro har, harrera ona egin zaion,
babesa behin-behinean aktibatu izanak agerian jarri du elkartasuna ez dela batere
berdinzalea, EBren asilo-politiken esparruan.
This text analyzes the main characteristics of the temporary
protection regime that was activated in response to the displacement of persons
from Ukraine, approaching the subject from two perspectives. First, the temporary
protection regime is studied from the perspective of the recognition of the rights
of the beneficiaries. Secondly, the contribution approaches the issue from the
perspective of solidarity understood in two senses. On the one hand, the solidarity
of the EU with persons in need of protection and, on the other hand, the principle
of solidarity referring to the sharing of responsibility among the Member States
for taking in displaced persons from Ukraine. It is argued that although the EU¿s
reaction to offer immediate protection is generally welcome, the activation of
temporary protection does not fail to highlight that solidarity in the framework of
EU asylum policies is completely unequal.
Rancang Bangung Kotak Penerima Paket Berbasi IoT
Authors: Arzetti Mee Venezia , Fardany Faisal A Labib , Mahmudah Norma 
Published: April 2024

Kotak penerima paket merupakan wadah atau tempat untuk menyimpan pesanan yang bisa kita pesan melalui online store. Kotak penerima paket ini berguna bagi masyarakat,karena memudahkan masyarakat dalam menerima paket, terutama jika kita sedang melakukan aktivitas diluar rumah. Kurir tidak perlu menunggu untuk menyerahkan paket, tanpa kotak penerima paket ini, membuat kurir harus menunggu penerima dan paket yang dipesan saat diantar dilempar begitu saja, yang mengakibatkan kerusakan pada pesanan kita. Adapun kotak penerima paket yang masih manual, dimana kotak tidak efisien, penggunaan kotak penerima paket yang manual hanya sebagai wadah untuk meletakkan pesanan dan berisiko terjadi pencurian. Rancang bangun alat yang dapat membuat masyarakat tidak resah dan tenang meskipun beraktivitas diluar rumah, ketika ada pesanan paket yang datang.
Alat ini menggunakan microcontroller ESP32-Cam yang memperoleh input dari sensor Infrared, dan akan dimonitor oleh telegram. Dengan adanya alat tersebut, memudahkan masyarakat yang melakukan pesanan, paket tidak akan rusak, dan aman, meskipun penerima sedang tidak berada di rumah. Alat penerima paket ini berbasis IoT dimana, kita bisa memantau pesanan melalui smartphone.
Rancang bangun kotak penerima paket dapat berjalan sesuai dengan rancangan penulis, dimana sistem dapat bekerja dengan baik. Sensor Infrared mendeteksi objek kemudian mengirim perintah pada ESP32-cam untuk mengambil gambar dan hasil gambar akan dikirimkan pada telegram untuk notifikasi bahwa terdapat paket yang tiba. Notifikasi muncul pada LCD agar kurir mengetahui bahwa kotak paket akan terbuka atau tidak.
Kata kunci : Kotak penerima paket, ESP32-Cam, Berbasis IoT
Multipoint ECG Signal Extraction on Palms and Figures for Human Identification System
Authors: Jamaludeen, Joel Livin, Gulam Wahid Sami Al-Ghnimi, 
Published: April 2024

The ECG signal contain vital information for cardiac disease which is one of main cause of catastrophic mortality. In conventional technique, the signals are extracted through different points located on the limbs and surface of the chest. The biological impedance of human body eliminates any practical means of making fake copies of the relevant physiological traits. Moreover, this method needs the complex data acquisition system and apparatus as well as inconvenience way of acquisition of signal at the chest. Hence, there is a demand to find out the promising alternative technique to extract the ECG signals in more convenient way with high accuracy. In this paper, the real-time ECG monitor has been developed to extract the signals from the multipoint on the hands and fingers. Placement of the electrodes are done based on the acupressure point on palms and fingers. A total of 120 volunteers were investigated to develop the ECG database as the development dataset. This work uses the template matching algorithm and distance classification method to analyze and to find the best similarities between the developed dataset of ECG biometric signals to improve the identification rate. In order to lessen the noise that was recorded with the ECG signals, signal averaging was used to create ECG databases and templates. The recognition rate rose to 98% accuracy on the development dataset when the prescreening procedure was introduced to create a combined system model. ECG biometric model was created by combining the two models and using the development dataset's results. The algorithm was applied on the entire developed ECG dataset and 96% of accuracy rate was achieved in identification.
Effective Power Transformer Maintenance Strategy Decision-Making: Health Index, Statistical Analysis, and Life Cycle Cost
Authors: Syah Afrizka Mareta Arum  
Published: April 2024

As a State-Owned Enterprise, PLN must provide sufficient quantity and quality electricity for the public interest. Still, on the other hand, according to the articles of association, PLN is required to make a profit. Power transformer failures significantly impact electrical system reliability, as they can disrupt electricity delivery. Many studies have been conducted on the health index of power transformers. However, previous studies only considered health indexes from one or several aspects of testing results. Life Cycle Cost is a method that helps select the best cost approach for establishing an effective maintenance strategy over the transformer's lifetime. A transformer lifetime uses a Weibull Analysis of a failure transformer in PLN TJBT from 2017-2022. This study uses a comprehensive health index by considering failure modes in transformers that integrate results from various aspects, such as observations while in operation, field inspections, and on-site and laboratory testing. After conducting a comprehensive health index, a risk evaluation was performed to simulate the impact of different maintenance decisions. Considering the health index and life cycle cost of the transformer, a new maintenance decision-making model was developed to choose the best maintenance strategy based on the current condition of the transformer.
Curricular Strategies for the Achievement of Accounting Competence by Students in Cohorts of the First Accounting Course: Case Study in the Finance Department of the ITM
Authors: Diana Milena Pacheco Ortíz  
Published: April 2024

Aim/PurposeThe article analyzes the impact of increased direct instruction hours and the inclusion of a standardized assessment on the scope of accounting proficiency.
BackgroundThe search for strategies to improve pedagogical practices is a fundamental aspect in the establishment of quality processes for the teaching of the different academic disciplines in university institutions.
MethodologyThe study methodology is an experimental analysis in two cohorts of students. Five variables were analyzed and the interrelation between them, before and after the curricular change. The sample taken were the students in cohorts of the first accounting course of the Finance Department of the ITM.
ContributionResearch contributes to university education in the accounting area by proposing standardized tests as a quality mechanism in the teaching process.
Findings The study identified that the inclusion of the new curricular strategy has a positive impact on the learning of the competencies of the Fundamentals of Accounting subject.
Recommendations for PractitionersIt is recommended that practitioners and researchers continue to study the incidence of direct teaching hours in the increase of learning from other perspectives such as virtual education and other levels of accounting studies.
Recommendations for Researchers The document becomes a space for reflection for the community by questioning whether or not direct instruction is necessary and whether or not standardized tests are relevant.
Impact on SocietyContribution to training of new professionals under IFRS
Future ResearchIt is recommended for future research to review other aspects such as didactics, support in ICT strategies for the optimization of autonomous work, the motivational capacity of the teacher and the commitment of the students in the classroom, as elements that also affect learning and that are not reviewed in this research.
Interactive Learning Objects «Oia» in the Teaching of International Financial Reporting Standards «Ifrs».
Authors: Daniel A Gra-jales-Gaviria  
Published: April 2024

Aim/Purpose The objective of the research is to identify and evaluate the learning process of international financial reporting standards "IFRS" supported by interactive learning objects "OIA"
BackgroundThe implementation of IFRS in Colombia requires new dynamics in accounting education in the classroom with dynamic learning tools.
MethodologyThe methodology proposes a mixed qualitative and quantitative analysis of information, using the questionnaire as an instrument for data collection as a test before and after the use of the OIA. The sample is represented by students from two Colombian universities in the Public Accounting program in the subject of liabilities.
ContributionThis review allows to deepen in the learning process the need to link more and more frequently the interactivity as a tool to improve the understanding of concepts.
FindingsThe results obtained indicate that the IROs are a tool that allows a better understanding of theoretical concepts such as IFRS, argued by the improvement in the results of students by linking tools such as video tutorials and guides supported by cybernetics.
Recommendations for PractitionersIt is recommended to professionals and researchers to advance new evaluations with longer periods of time to identify if it is a true learning or just a momentary memory due to the virtual supports
Recommendations for Researchers The application of research in new virtual environments.
Impact on SocietyIn the social sphere, the research helps to reflect on the teaching exercise, the master class, the role of the teacher, the teaching process and the need to rethink the instruments used in university teaching.
Future ResearchThe article becomes a base document for future research to deepen aspects such as virtual learning, learning supported by e-media, learning and the need for teacher presence, student engagement in virtuality.