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Relationship Between Socio-cultural Practices and Participation of Women in Education Management in Kenya
Authors: Mwai Veronicah N. 
Published: January 2025

The reality of participation of women within the leadership ranks of the Education sector in comparison with their male counterparts, remains far from balanced. The empowerment of women at different levels of leadership in the education sector across the country is notable. However, in secondary schools’ leadership; ranging from Deans of Studies, Heads of Departments, Principals in Co-educational schools, Chairpersons of Boards of Management, Chancellors and Vice Chancellors of major public universities, national polytechnics, and Parent Associations remain a male-dominated entity. This is highly contextualised and conceptualised as such. This paper seeks to examine the social structures that have prolonged the problem and examine current data on women’s leadership. Qualitative data collection and analysis methods were used. The focus areas of data collection included a survey of secondary data from existing academic research. Data analysis was constructed on a systematic process based on purposive sampling, which limited the data on the research. The aim was to fast-track the need to develop policies and strategies in the education system geared towards increasing women's participation in decision-making, leadership, and management of affairs in secondary schools and higher education in Kenya. In the findings, data indicates that men continue to hold a significant majority of senior positions with only 73% against 27% of the women. The argument is that cultural underpinnings have led to women being overlooked in their careers. Also, the religious aspects that subject women to vague more like subjugation leading to male dominance.
The Intersection of Performance Management and Legal Termination Practices
Authors: John Notandio 
Published: January 2025

The study aims to understand whether these appraisals, which are commonly used to evaluate employee performance, serve as a reliable basis for legal termination decisions within the private healthcare sector. A quantitative approach was employed to collect data from four private hospitals. This method was chosen to provide measurable insights into how performance appraisals correlate with termination decisions. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed to staff and management within the selected hospitals to gather perceptions and experiences regarding the appraisal process and its connection to termination. Of these, 68 responses were received, resulting in a 68% response rate. While this sample size offers valuable information, the lower response rate suggests some level of hesitancy or concern among participants when discussing sensitive topics such as termination. The results of the study indicate a weak and inconsistent relationship between performance appraisals and legal termination in private hospitals. Contrary to expectations that performance appraisals would offer a structured framework for terminating underperforming employees, the findings suggest that appraisals have little direct influence on termination decisions in these settings. Several potential reasons emerged for this weak connection. One explanation could be that performance appraisals in these hospitals may not be conducted with enough rigor or consistency. If the process is viewed as a formality or lacks objectivity, it may not carry the weight needed to justify legal terminations. This could lead to situations where employees are dismissed for reasons that are not directly tied to their documented performance, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the termination process.
Sobrecarga hepática de hierro: implicaciones postransfusionales
Authors: Villalobos-Orozco Mervin , Vizcaíno-Carruyo Jennifer , Vizcaíno-Salazar Gilberto 
Published: January 2025

La sobrecarga de hierro postransfusional es una complicación frecuente en pacientes con enfermedades crónicas que requieren transfusiones sanguíneas regulares. El hierro no tiene un mecanismo fisiológico para ser excretado, por lo que se acumula principalmente en el hígado, lo que puede causar daños hepáticos graves. La homeostasis del hierro se regula a través de la absorción intestinal; sin embargo, las transfusiones múltiples desbalancean este sistema, favoreciendo la acumulación de hierro. Este exceso puede generar radicales libres, desencadenando estrés oxidativo y peroxidación lipídica, lo que promueve el daño celular en el hígado y otros órganos, y puede derivar en cirrosis, insuficiencia hepática y carcinoma hepatocelular. Para diagnosticar la sobrecarga de hierro, se emplean biomarcadores como la ferritina sérica, la saturación de transferrina y la concentración de hierro en el tejido hepático. La resonancia magnética es el método comúnmente utilizado para estimar tanto los depósitos de hierro en el hígado como en otros órganos (el corazón, el páncreas, los riñones y las glándulas endocrinas). El tratamiento principal es la quelación de hierro, con agentes como deferoxamina, deferasirox y deferiprona, que facilitan su eliminación del cuerpo. La prevención de la sobrecarga de hierro se basa en el manejo adecuado de las transfusiones múltiples, usando preferiblemente la eritrocitaféresis en lugar de transfusiones simples, evitando la administración innecesaria de hierro y utilizando quelantes de hierro cuando los niveles son elevados. Las nuevas perspectivas incluyen el desarrollo de tratamientos más específicos y personalizados, basados en biomarcadores y avances en técnicas de imagen, lo que permitirá un manejo más preciso y menos invasivo de la sobrecarga de hierro.
Analisis Tata Letak Retail Xyz Menggunakan Entity Relationship Chart Dan Total Closeness Rating
Authors: Fitri Anisa , Permatasari Ayu Anita , Riadi Renaldi Ananda , Renawati Renawati 
Published: January 2025

Tata letak ritel (layout retail) pada toko retail XYZ memiliki ruang toko yang belum dimanfaatkan secara efektif karena sejumlah rak dan area lain belum dapat meningkatkan penjualan secara maksimal. Untuk memudahkan pelanggan membeli produk dan menarik klien baru, diperlukan strategi penataan yang tepat. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara teknik observasi dan studi literatur. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan metode Entity Relationship Chart (ERC) dan Total Closeness Rating (TCR) untuk memperoleh Layout solution. Layout solution akan disusun berdasarkan tingkat hubungan atau kepentingan masing-masing departemen. Dari hasil pengamatan dan observasi yang dilakukan didapatkan perbandingan hasil perencanaan tata letak. Hasil perencanaan tata letak sebelum dan setelah dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan ERC (Entity Relationship Chart) dan TCR (Total Closeness Rating). Penempatan fasilitas mengalami perubahan pada (1) Perubahan penempatan area minyak agar konsumen dapat melihat rak tersebut secara keseluruhan; Pada bagian (2) Chicken yang disatukan dengan produk sejenis dan berdekatan dengan barang komplemennya seperti mie instan, saus, dan sosis; (3) Perubahan penempatan ice cream dan air mineral bagian depan dekat pintu masuk. Dari pembahasan yang telah dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan analisis ERC terdapat perubahan yang mempermudah aliran konsumen sehingga berdampak pada peningkatan profit perusahaan.
Comparative Analysis Saw – Moosra Methods of Fighter Spare Parts Supplier Evaluation
Authors: Handria Adrie , Meiryani Meiryani , Putri Nirwanty Vica 
Published: January 2025

Krusialnya pemilihan vendor atau supplier dalam situasi Force Majeur merupakan prosedur yang sulit karena beberapa variabel harus diperiksa selama proses pengambilan keputusan. Pengambilan keputusan yang buruk akan memiliki efek yang lebih besar pada bisnis karena menjadi lebih bergantung pada pemasoknya. Risiko terkait vendor harus dikurangi pada awal fungsi pengadaan dengan menghilangkan vendor yang tidak dapat diandalkan dan berisiko. Koordinasi antara supplier dan vendor sering kali merupakan mata rantai yang sulit dan kritis dalam rantai pasokan. Manajemen Resiko dalam mengevaluasi atau penentuan vendor dengan analisis keputusan untuk pengadaan spare parts pesawat terbang type Sukhoi sangatlah penting untuk dipertimbangkan karena Hanya vendor tertentu yang memiliki akses langsung terhadap pemasok maupun manufacture yang dapat provide spare parts pesawat type Sukhoi tersebut.Fokus pada makalah ini adalah bagaimana merancang model yang diusulkan dalam pemilihan vendor yang optimal dengan minim risiko dengan memperhatikan kebutuhan End User yang sesuai dengan hasil penyebaran kuesioner dari 10 pertanyaan kepada 7responden sebagai Expertise. Multi Criteria Decisions Making Method (MCDM) yang digunakan adalah Integrasi AHP – Superdecisions, Komparasi metode SAW dan MOOSRA. MCDM membantu kami dalam identifikasi factor resiko dan evaluasi pemilihan vendor dalam pemenuhan pengadaan spare parts Sukhoi ini dengan mempertimbangkan faktor-faktor seperti Vendor Experience in Collaboration ,Fast Response,Vendor Origin, Lead Time,Suitability of Goods, Price, Payment Methods,Delivery. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Vendor Alternatif A1 yaitu Vendor Rusia direkomendasikan sebagai pilihan utama dengan mempertimbangkan factor resiko minimal dari kriteria yang teridentifikasi. Rekomendasi vendor yang kedua dan seterusnya adalah A2 atau A3-A4-A5
Pengaruh Relationship Quality dan Customer Experience Terhadap Purchase Intention IPhone Bekas di Sosial Media: Facebook dan Instagram
Authors: Agam Joni , Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat 
Published: January 2025

Seiring bertahannya suatu bisnis tidak hanya berfokus dalam hal memasarkan suatu produk, melainkan dapat menjaga hubungan pelanggan dengan baik. Pelanggan akan memberikan respon yang baik ketika penjual juga memberikan pelayanan serta produk yang tidak akan mengecewakan pelanggan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut keterkaitan antara hubungan Social media marketing activity, Relationship quality, Customer experience, Functional value, social value, Emotional value dengan Purchase intention. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 105 responden yang ada di Indonesia bagi pengguna media sosial instagram dan facebook dan pengguna produk Iphone. Data kuesioner disebarkan secara online pada bulan Juli 2022. Dengan analisa penelitian menggunakan metode structural equation model (SEM). Sehingga diperoleh hasil sebagai berikut: Social media marketing activity berpengruh positif dengan Relationship quality, Customer Experience berhubungan positif dengan Relationship quality dan Relationship quality berpengaruh positif terhadap Purchase intention. Meskipun, terdapat hasil penelitian yang menunjukkan tidak adanya pengaruh positif yaitu hubungan functional value, Emotional value, social value terhadap purchase intention.
EFFECT OF INSECURITY ON FOOD SECURITY STATUS OF FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Umar, I.S.  , Salawai, P. H.  , Mohammed, U.  
Published: January 2025

This study attempts to determine examined the effect of insecurity on food security status of farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select a total of 82 farmers for the study. Data were collected using interview schedules and structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logit regression model. The result showed that the mean age of the respondents was 46.28 years. Only 25.6% of the respondents had formal education with average farm size, household size and farming experience of 1.65 ha. 10 persons and 29.67 years, respectively. Findings revealed that 52.44% of the respondents were food insured as result of wide range of insecurity activities. The commonness types of insecurity activities in area were blocking of local routes, killing, kidnapping, chasing of farmers out of farms, harvesting of farm produce and halting of market activities. Regression analysis result revealed that frequency of attack, number of people killed, number of kidnapped people and hectare of farms destroyed had significant negative effect on food security status of the farmers. Thus, it was concluded that insurgency had negative outcome on food abundance of farmers. To assuage the situation, it was recommended that communities should form viable and active vigilante groups for surveillance to complement government efforts in curbing insecurity. It was also suggested that new improved and high yielding crop varieties and farm inputs should be provide to farmers as palliatives by National Emergency Management Agency and Niger State Emergency Management Agency to cushion the negative effect of insecurity and improved food security of farmers and nation at large.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED RICE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES IN WESTERN ZONE, BAUCHI STATE NIGERIA
Authors: Ibrahim R. M.*  , Abdullahi S.  , Haruna U.  , Dabo N. M.  
Published: January 2025

The study examined the factors influencing the adoption of recommended rice production technologies in Western Agricultural Zone of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling techniques was used in selecting 202 respondents for the study. Data were obtained through the administration of structured questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that majority (70.3%, 68.8%, and 62.4%) of the respondents were male, married and had attended post-secondary school level of education, respectively, Also majority (86.1%, 84.7%, 76.7%, 67.8% and 54.5%) of the respondents had extension contacts, were members of association, aware of recommended technologies, with access to extension and had extension contact quarterly, respectively. The findings further shows that majority (62.3%, 58.9%, and 57.9%) of the respondents were within the ages of 23-38 years, had 4-9 persons in their households and an estimated income of ₦100,000-₦300,000, respectively. In addition, Half (50.1%) of the respondents had 1.2ha of farm land. The result further reveals that sex (2.388), membership of association (2.351), years of membership (2.533) and awareness of technologies (2.583) were positive and significant (P<0.05), while educational level (-2.517) was negative and significant (P<0.05) in influencing technology adoption among respondents in the study area. The findings revealed that lack of technical skills (92.1%), high cost of technology (82.2%) and inadequate credit facilities (36.1%) were the major constraints to adoption of technology and were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. The study concluded that sex, membership of association, awareness and years of membership in association were the factors influencing the adoption of rice production technologies in the study area. Based on the constraints highlighted it is recommended that farmers association should hire extension to train respondents on the new technologies and also associations should help in acquiring inputs and the recommended technologies to their members at a subsidized rates.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED SOYBEAN-MILK PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY AMONG WOMEN PROCESSORS IN ZARIA AND MAKARFI LGAs OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Saddiq, N.M.  , Casmir, R.  , Shehu, A.  
Published: January 2025

This paper assessed the socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of Soybean-milk processing technology and the level of adoption among women processors. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for this research. A total number of 170 women were trained from two LGAs and the same number was purposively selected as the sample size of the study. Data were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire and both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The results indicated that most (91.8%) of the processors had adopted Soybean-milk processing practices. The result of the Tobit regression analysis showed that marital status (β = 0.0266), processing experience (β = 0.0429), number of extension contact (β = 0.0265), and membership of association (β = 0.0286) were positive and significant in influencing the adoption of Soybean processing technology at 10%, 1%, and 5% levels of probability respectively. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Hoi) was rejected. The study concluded that the adoption of Soybean-milk processing technology had a significant effect on the livelihood of women processors with increased income and change in their level of living. Therefore it was recommended that since there was significant effect on the livelihood of women processors government, non-governmental organizations and other relevant institutions should provide a more enabling environment; this could be done by providing a link to market for more production, more training and workshops for better packaging, as well as increased product’s shelf life in order to motivate adopters’ engagement and mobilize more processors all of which could ensure more rapid adoption of the technology among processors.
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms for Enhancing Social Media Marketing and Decision-Making in Kenyan SMEs.
Authors: Fred Christopher 
Published: January 2025

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya are crucial to the nation's economic advancement, yet they sometimes have difficulties competing in a rapidly digitalizing market due to limited resources and inadequate marketing strategies. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) are essential tools for cost-effective marketing; nevertheless, many SMEs fail to leverage their potential due to a lack of data-driven strategy. Machine Learning (ML) algorithms offer a transformative method for SMEs to examine social media data, enhance campaigns, and refine decision-making. This research conducts a comparative analysis of five prominent machine learning algorithms: Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and Neural Networks, with the objective of improving social media marketing campaigns and decision-making for SMEs in Kenya. The researchers assess the effectiveness of these algorithms in critical marketing functions, including consumer segmentation, sentiment analysis, and campaign optimization. A dataset comprising engagement indicators, customer profiles, and campaign performance metrics from Kenyan SMEs was used to evaluate the algorithms' accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and computational efficiency. The findings demonstrate that Random Forests strike a balance between accuracy and computational efficiency, making them a feasible choice for small and medium-sized enterprises with constrained resources. Logistic Regression is cost-effective and suitable for basic jobs, while Neural Networks are proficient at handling unstructured data but require significant computer resources. Decision trees, despite being understandable and user-friendly, are prone to overfitting, whereas support vector machines, although effective for small datasets, require significant computational resources for large-scale applications. The research indicates that significant challenges, such as insufficient technical expertise, elevated computing expenses, and data privacy issues, hinder the use of machine learning by small and medium-sized enterprises in Kenya. It also highlights the potential of cloud-based machine learning platforms, support from the government and private sectors for SME training, and partnerships to improve the accessibility of machine learning solutions. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the application of ML in marketing and provides actionable recommendations for Kenyan SMEs to harness ML technologies for improved social media marketing and informed decision-making.
Impact of environmental insecurity on the development of adolescent identity: A longitudinal study
Authors: Yang Yinghao 
Published: January 2025

This longitudinal study investigates the dynamic relationship between environmental insecurity and adolescent identity development over a three-year period. A diverse sample of 500 adolescents (ages 13-17；250 boys and 250 girls) completed assessments at six-month intervals, measuring environmental insecurity, identity development, resilience, and social support. Latent growth curve modeling revealed distinct trajectories in both environmental insecurity and identity development. Cross-lagged panel analysis demonstrated a significant bidirectional relationship between these constructs, with environmental insecurity negatively predicting subsequent identity development (β = -0.21, p < .001) and vice versa (β = -0.15, p < .001). Structural equation modeling identified resilience and social support as partial mediators of this relationship. Socioeconomic status moderated the impact of environmental insecurity on identity development (β = 0.12, p < .01), with higher Socio-Economic Status (SES) buffering against negative effects. Gender differences were observed, with females showing greater sensitivity to environmental insecurity. These findings underscore the complex interplay between environmental factors and adolescent identity formation, highlighting the importance of considering both risk and protective factors in understanding this developmental process. The results have implications for theories of adolescent development and suggest the need for targeted interventions to support positive identity formation in challenging environmental contexts.
MENGEKSPOLARASI DAMPAK PENERAPAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN GEOGEBRA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS X SMA PGRI 4 DENPASAR TAHUN AJARAN 2023/2024
Authors: Yohanes Daputra Selamat  
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperbaiki proses pembelajaran dan meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas X SMA PGRI 4 Denpasar melalui penerapam media pemebalajaran Geogebra. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X MIPA2 dan MIPA3 SMA PGRI 4 Denpasar tahun ajaran 2023/2024 sebanyak 70 siswa dengan karateristik dan kemampuan yang heterogen. pada pembelajaran berbantuan Geogebra dengan pembelajaran konvensional. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah eksperimen semu. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah multistage randem sampling. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu teknik tes dan tes hasil belajar siswa dengan pre-test dan post-test pada kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. Materi yang digunakan adalah trigonometri. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa: (1) nilai sebesar 10,22 dan sebesar 1,99 yang artinya terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan saat penerapan media pembelajaran Geogebra terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas X di SMA PGRI 4 Denpasar; dan (2) nilai rata-rata siswa pada kelompok eksperimen meningkat sebesar 45,87% sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol, hanya meningkat sebesar 16,86%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh peningkatan hasil belajar matematika dengan penerapan media pembelajran Geogebra pada siswa kelas X SMA PGRI 4 Denpasar tahun pelajaran 2023/2024.