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UNRAVELING CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICAN LOGISTICS COMPANIES
Authors: Mdletshe Nkosinathi Emanuel 
Published: December 2023

This study delves into the dynamics of career development practices and employee engagement within logistics companies in Durban City, South Africa. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the investigation sought answers to key questions regarding the extent of career development practices, the levels of employee engagement, and the relationship between these two critical aspects. The study focused on a sample of 215 employees from five logistics companies in Durban City, South Africa, employing a stratified random sampling approach tailored to the unique characteristics of each company. Primary data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire, validated for content relevance and reliability, ensuring the instrument's consistency. Ethical principles, including informed consent, anonymity, voluntarism, and confidentiality, were rigorously upheld throughout the study. Data analysis utilized weighted mean and Pearson correlation as statistical tools. The main findings reveal a significant gap in the implementation of career development practices, particularly in essential areas such as career planning, succession planning, and career training. These deficiencies, reflected in low average weighted means, call for strategic interventions to address critical aspects of employee growth and development. Additionally, the study identifies suboptimal levels of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement among employees in logistics companies, emphasizing the need for comprehensive enhancement. A noteworthy discovery is the strong positive correlation between career development practices and employee engagement, highlighted by a robust Pearson Correlation of .887. This statistically significant relationship underscores the interconnectedness of these factors, suggesting that addressing identified gaps in career development practices could catalyze improvements in overall employee engagement within logistics companies. In conclusion, these findings collectively advocate for the enhancement of career development practices as a catalyst for improving employee engagement, fostering a more dynamic and productive workforce. The study's recommendations include the implementation of comprehensive career development programs, prioritization of engagement initiatives, and the integration of technological solutions for career training. These strategies, tailored to the evolving business landscape, hold the potential to contribute to the overall success and sustainability of logistics companies in South Africa.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0012/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
LAND OF FIRE, HEARTS OF ICE: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE INVOLUNTARY CHILDLESSNESS IN AZERBAIJAN
Authors: Graefen Bahar , Abdullayeva Aytan , Jabrayilov Araz , Alakbarova Gulgaz , Tahmazi Khayala , Gurbanova Jamila , Fazal Nadeem 
Published: December 2023

Involuntary childlessness is a common and distressing problem affecting millions of couples worldwide. This phenomenon can have a profound impact on the psychological, emotional, and social well-being of individuals and couples, leading to feelings of grief, shame, and social isolation. This study aims to examine the psychological factors related to involuntary childlessness in Azerbaijan specifically. Electronic databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Proquest, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing, and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and Scopus were used as well as hand searching. Grey literature was searched using Google and Google Scholar, and the snowballing method was used to identify additional sources. The findings underscore the importance of integrating psychological care into fertility treatment programs and training medical professionals to provide holistic care to patients undergoing fertility treatment. To address the psychological impact of infertility, it is recommended that medical education, psychological services, and medical-psychological examination and treatment procedures be implemented at a national level. Further research should also be conducted to determine the effectiveness of psychotherapy for infertility-related issues, and appropriate psychosocial rehabilitation plans should be developed and implemented based on the results.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0011/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Productivity of winter pea under the application of nitrogen fertilization and biological preparations in the Steppe of Ukraine
Authors: Romanov S. M. , Storozhyk L. I. 
Published: December 2023

Purpose. To determine the elements of the yield structure and the level of crop productivity under the effect of the studied agronomic practices.
Methods. Field, agrochemical and statistical methods were used in the study.
Results. The results of experiments on the effect of nitrogen fertilization and biological preparations on the yield structure formation and the productivity of winter pea in the Steppe of Ukraine are presented. It was determined that the winter pea varieties ‘Enduro’ and ‘NS Moroz’ formed different plant densities: 78 plants/m2 and 77 plants/m2, respectively. With the application of biological preparations Leanum Humikor and Mycofriend, plant density increased by an average of 3%. The number of beans and seeds per plant and the weight of grain for the application of fertilizers in ‘Enduro’ was on average 11.3 and 30.6, respectively, and for the application of biological preparations 11.0 and 28.6, respectively. In ‘NS Moroz’, these indicators were 15.6 and 27.1, respectively, for the application of fertilizers and 15.5 and 27.1, respectively, for the application of biological preparations. The grain weight was 4.5–4.3 g in ‘Enduro’ and 4–3.8 g in ‘NS Moroz’. A high grain yield of 3.83 t/ha and 3.82 t/ha was obtained in both ‘Enduro’ and ‘NS Moroz’, respectively, after applying the Mycofriend + N40. In the treatments where the main fertilizers N10Р46К0 + N40 and N64Р46К0 + N40 were applied in spring, the yield was 3.15 t/ha and 3.08 t/ha in the ‘Enduro’ variety and 3.15 t/ha and 3.24 t/ha in the ‘NS Moroz’ variety, respectively.
Conclusions. The application of biological preparations increased grain yield of winter pea compared to the use of additional doses of nitrogen fertilizers. The difference in grain yield between the fertilization options and the application of biological preparations was 0.67–0.74 t/ha in ‘Enduro’ and 0.59–0.68 t/ha in ‘NS Moroz’, respectively. To obtain high productivity of winter pea, the most effective agronomic practice is the application of fertilizers and biological preparations during autumn sowing, which helps to reduce the influence of changing soil and climate conditions in the period of plant organogenesis, and obtain optimum yield structure.
Use of Multimedia Tools to Assist English Language Teaching and Learning as a Second Language
Authors: Jalaluddin Mohammad 
Published: December 2023

Course books are the most popular way to learn foreign languages. However, in the 21st century, there are other ways to learn languages, such as multimedia tools. The use of the Internet, newspapers, radio, or television can be an alternative to traditional language learning methods.The rapid advancement of science and technology, such as multimedia technology, has made it possible to explore this new teaching method more effectively. In reality, multimedia technology plays a vital role in the teaching of English language, particularly in the context of non-native speaking English. It also helps non-native English speakers of language teachers to understand how to use it effectively. The use of multimedia in foreign language teaching has grown steadily, and it has greatly improved the quality of teaching and learning. To effectively teach a foreign language, the traditional method is insufficient. We ought to reconsider the way we teach and accept their impersonal quality as a type of instruction. Thus, we can legitimately use contemporary educational technology to achieve the goal of teaching languages. Nowadays, almost everyone uses multimedia tools to help them with daily tasks. For example, some people get ready to leave the house to the beat of the radio's music, while others can't imagine having breakfast without reading the newspaper and so on.
Pemanfaatan Canva Sebagai Media Perancangan Grafis
Authors: Avril Hs Adila Anugrah  , Lukman Hakim Alfaridzi  , Claudia Laurent  
Published: December 2023

Canva is an online design program application that provides various tools or editing tools to create various graphic designs easily without having to design them from scratch. This research is aimed at providing a solution for using the Canva application as a graphic design medium for novice designers and online marketers. This approach uses a media understanding theory approach. As well as using a qualitative descriptive approach to interpret existing phenomena. The primary data collection process was carried out through in-depth interviews. The results of this research describe that the use of Canva as a graphic design medium is able to provide ease of use, increase designer creativity and produce graphic design content with new innovations.
Notas de percurso: o registro escrito que tece o encontro da professora com a pesquisadora... e com a arte
Authors: Dantas dos Santos Neves Maria Helena 
Published: December 2023

Ensaiando outras linguagens, articulando palavras e imagens, o manuscrito fala de memória e reflexão marcadas no diário de uma professora que se faz pesquisadora e afirma a importância do registro e da necessidade de ampliar repertórios artístico-culturais na educação das infâncias. Registros da docência em tempos passados, guardados no diário de bordo produzido como professora da Educação Infantil são retomados por ocasião da escrita de sua dissertação de mestrado. Nesta retomada, alguns fios reflexivos são puxados, com compromisso político, ético e estético, com o desejo de tecer veredas para uma educação antirracista, com arte e beleza.
Pengembangan Konseling Sebaya Berbasis Kepesantrenan untuk Meningkatkan Self Disclosure Mahasiswa Bki Stai Attanwir Bojonegoro
Authors: Evi Maslukhah  , Fajrotuz Zahro Indah 
Published: December 2023

Self disclosure merupakan salah satu hal yang penting dalam suatu interaksi dengan orang lain khususnya mahasiswa, dimana mahasiswa memiliki tanggung jawab sosial terhadap masyarakat. Usaha yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan self disclosure mahasiswa adalah dengan dilakukannya konseling sebaya, sebab masa perkembangan sosial pada masa remaja, umumnya lebih banyak melibatkan kelompok sebayanya dibanding dengan orang tuanya. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan dan mendeskripsikan kelayakan model layanan konseling sebaya berbasis kepesantrenan guna meningkatkan self disclosure bagi mahasiswa. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan atau Research and Development (R&D) dengan menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE dengan langkah analysis, design, development, implementation, dan evaluation. Hasli uji validitas ahli dianalisis menggunakan prosentase, sedangkan uji keefektifan dianalisis menggunakan mann whitney U test dibantu IBM SPSS 22.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul konseling sebaya berbasis kepesantrenan untuk meningkatkan self disclosure mahasiswa dinyatakan sangat layak, hal ini diketahui berdasarkan prosentase penilaian tiga ahli sebesar 83% sebelum revisi, dan setelah direvisi terjadi kenaikkan hasil prosentase sebesar 100%. Nilai U yang diperoleh pada tabel sebesar 11,5 dan nilai W sejumlah 66,5, apabila nilai tersebut dikonversikan ke nilai Z maka hasil yang didapat adalah -2,924. Nilai sig atau P value sebesar 0,002 < 0,05. Apabila nilai P value lebih rendang dari batas kritis 0,05 maka berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara skor pre-test dan post-test.
Kata kunci : Konseling Sebaya, Kepesantrenan, Self Disclosure.
Kode Etik Guru Bimbingan Dan Konseling dalam Bekerjasama dengan Rekan Sejawat
Authors: Pristanti Nindya Ayu , Suryani Rina , Marito Yeni 
Published: December 2023

Guru bimbingan dan konseling harus berpegang pada kode etik profesi sebagai landasan moral dan pegangan dalam berperilaku profesional, tetapi masih banyak konselor atau guru bimbingan dan konseling yang melanggar kode etik profesi saat bekerja sama dengan rekan sejawat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kode etik guru bimbingan dan konseling dalam bekerjasama dengan rekan sejawat. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode deskriptif kualitatif, dengan 5 orang guru bimbingan dan konseling di SMA Negeri Kota Medan yang dijadikan sebagai subjek penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi sedangkan teknik analisis data menggunakan pengumpulan data, pengelompokan data, reduksi data dan verifikasi data. Studi menunjukkan bahwa guru bimbingan dan konseling tidak melakukan pelanggaran tanggung jawab dalam bekerjasama dengan rekan sejawat. Cara guru bimbingan dan konseling memperlakukan rekan sejawat adalah dengan saling menghormati, membangun kepercayaan, saling membantu dan tidak membedakan satu dengan yang lain serta bertanggung jawab dalam bekerja sama dengan pihak sekolah.
MICROFINANCE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: Faith Ibukun Babalola  , Noluthando Zamanjomane Mhlongo  , Moses Ikechukwu Obinyeluaku  , Gbolahan Olaoluwa Oladayo  , Chibuike Daraojimba  
Published: December 2023

Microfinance emerges as a transformative beacon in Nigeria's journey towards economic empowerment. This paper dives into the intricate weave of microfinance within Nigeria's bustling economic narrative. Through rigorous literature analysis, we unearth the historical essence of microfinance, measure its tangible socio-economic impacts, and highlight its undeniable role in vanquishing poverty and kindling entrepreneurship. Drawing insights from a curated collection of peer-reviewed articles and empirical studies, our exploration offers a panoramic view of Nigeria's microfinance terrain. The revelations are striking. Microfinance institutions have pioneered avenues of financial inclusion, ignited entrepreneurial ventures, and steadily eroded the bastions of poverty. However, challenges like escalating loan default rates and operational inefficiencies cast long shadows. Yet, the advent of digital innovations signals hope, promising to reshape these challenges into opportunities. In summation, the paper crafts a compelling narrative: for microfinance to etch lasting imprints on Nigeria's economic canvas, it must continually reinvent, adapt, and innovate. Our recommendations are clear-cut—champion regulatory reforms, invest in capacity building, elevate financial literacy, and design financial products that echo Nigeria's diverse ethos. With microfinance as its guiding star, Nigeria's economic horizon gleams with untapped potential and promise
Keywords: Microfinance, Economic Empowerment, Nigeria, Financial Landscape, Digital Innovations.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS ATRIBUTOS DE QUALIDADE DOS SERVIÇOS DOS HOTEIS DE ILHÉUS NAS PLATAFORMAS DOS SERVIÇOS DE HOSPEDAGEM
Authors: Rodrigues Josicleide , Nunes Cristiane 
Published: December 2023

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar atributos da qualidade evidenciados pelos hotéis de ilhéus avaliados nos sites “Hotéis.com” e "Booking.com" e avaliar a influência dos serviços prestados no que diz respeito à satisfação geral do consumidor, pela rede hoteleira de Ilhéus. A amostra é composta por 3 hotéis mais procurados na cidade de Ilhéus de acordo com os sites pesquisados, que participam do ranking de destinos mais procurados pelos turistas em Ilhéus. Constituindo por três estabelecimentos, cujas avaliações foram capturadas das avaliações dos estabelecimentos e através dos filtros oferecidos no próprio site para categorizar cada hotel, sejam referenciadas por nível de avaliação dos hóspedes ou preço. Os resultados gerados por meio de métodos quantitativos. Tendo resultados em avaliações na estrutura dos quartos, no atendimento e na limpeza como fator que podem aumentar a satisfação dos clientes, tendo em vista que são esses atributos, respectivamente, que têm a maior probabilidade de influenciar um cliente a atribuir nota máxima ao estabelecimento. Contudo conclui-se que os hotéis da região possuem uma avaliação positiva segundo as notas dos clientes na cidade e com ótima classificação de avaliação nos sites de hospedagem em ilhéus.
Single-celled bioturbators: benthic foraminifera mediate oxygen penetration and prokaryotic diversity in intertidal sediment
Authors: Langlet Dewi , Mermillod-Blondin Florian , Deldicq Noémie , Bauville Arthur , Duong Gwendoline , Konecny Lara , Hugoni Mylène , Denis Lionel , Bouchet Vincent M. P. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Bioturbation processes influence particulate (sediment reworking) and dissolved (bioirrigation) fluxes at the sediment–water interface. Recent works showed that benthic foraminifera largely contribute to sediment reworking in intertidal mudflats, yet their role in bioirrigation processes remains unknown. In a laboratory experiment, we showed that foraminifera motion behaviour increased the oxygen penetration depth and decreased the total organic content. Their activity in the top 5 mm of the sediment also affected prokaryotic community structure. Indeed, in bioturbated sediment, bacterial richness was reduced, and sulfate-reducing taxa abundance in deeper layers was also reduced, probably inhibited by the larger oxygen penetration depth. Since foraminifera can modify both particulate and dissolved fluxes, their role as bioturbators can no longer be neglected. They are further able to mediate the prokaryotic community, suggesting that they play a major role in the benthic ecosystem functioning and may be the first described single-celled eukaryotic ecosystem engineers.
On Complicity
Authors: Ides Bethany 
Published: December 2023

Grading can be considered as a knowledge-power technology within a lineage of accountancy, human management, and disciplinarity. This essay explores how I situate my own role as teacher within this legacy. Teaching in active resistance to grading requires foregounding these understandings, both with students and with teaching colleagues. However, asking student to "grade themselves" only further substantiates the grade's viability as either reward or restriction, while also encouraging students to even more deeply internalize its method of control. Collaborative pedagogical strategies promoting relational discourse and reciprocity might make way for learning to occur that is impervious to measurement, but classes organized around principles of mutuality are still the exception, not the norm. Must we become "radically complicit" teachers, as Fred Moten and Stefano Harney suggest, in order to effect instititional change?
Evaluation of Multimedia-Based Intervention for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
Authors: Mostajo Susan , Salva Royce , Legaspi Olivia , Dominguez Jemerson , Garcia Aquino 
Published: December 2023

This pilot study evaluated the possible risks and prospects of a multimedia-based intervention in improving the social and adaptive skills of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thirty Filipino special education teachers served as evaluators and teacher-respondents. Using a validated and reliability-tested evaluation grid, they evaluated the intervention using the following constructs: alignment and appropriateness, utility and relevance, visual appeal, and overall engagement. The findings of this preliminary study indicate that the overall evaluation of this relatively unexplored multimedia-based intervention was favourable (M = 4.502); in other words, teacher-respondents found that the intervention has the potential to enhance the social and adaptive skills of students on the spectrum, including their attention, task performance, social learning, and engagement. Furthermore, the findings highlight the positive perception of the multimedia-based intervention among the participating teachers and suggest that its potentiality was contingent neither on their number of years in the field nor the number of students with ASD enrolled in their classes (p-values > 0.05). The results of both descriptive and inferential statistics, in conjunction with valuable recommendations from the teacher-respondents, led to the formulation of a targeted action plan for enhancing the efficacy of the proposed multimedia-based intervention.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita di Wilayah Puskesmas Kecamatan Cipanas, Kabupaten Lebak, Banten
Authors: Rahmi Rahmi , Sugiatmi Sugiatmi 
Published: December 2023

Stunting merupakan masalah dalam tumbuh kembang anak di Indonesia yang harus ditangani secara serius. Balita yang mengalami stunting akan menjadikan anak menjadi lebih rentan terhadap penyakit dan berisiko pada menurunnya tingkat produktivitas. Prevalensi anak stunting di Lebak sebesar 27,5%. Hal ini menyebabkan Kabupaten Lebak menjadi kabupaten dengan peringkat kedua terbanyak kasus stunting di Provinsi Banten. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran faktor – faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita di wilayah Puskesmas Kecamatan Cipanas, Kabupaten Lebak, Banten. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kuantitatif dengan rancangan cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 79 balita. Pengambilan data status gizi balita menggunakan pengukuran antropometri TB/U dengan alat ukur stadiometer. Data status penyakit infeksi, pemberian ASI eksklusif, pemberian MP-ASI, sanitasi dan air bersih, pendidikan dan pengetahuan orang tua menggunakan wawancara dan kuesioner, dan data asupan energi dan protein melalui recall 2x24 jam. Penelitian dianalisis dengan uji chi square. Status gizi balita stunting 60,8% (48) balita dan 39,2% (31) balita memiliki status gizi normal. Asupan zat gizi energi, protein, pemberian MP-ASI, sanitasi dan air bersih, dan pengetahuan ibu memiliki hubungan signifikan dengan kejadian stunting, (p<0.005 = 0.02, 0.037, 0.001, 0.000, 0.000). Asupan zat gizi energi, protein, pemberian MP-ASI, sanitasi dan air bersih, dan pengetahuan ibu memiliki hubungan signifikan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita. Penyakit infeksi, ASI eksklusif, Pendidikan ibu tidak memiliki hubungan signifikan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita.