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Analysis of E-Exams performance under COVID-19 Pandemic at Kabale University, Uganda
Authors: Businge Phelix Mbabazi  , Nkamwesiga Nicholas  , Benon Basheka  
Published: September 2023

There has been a shift in the mode of conducting exams from the physical appearance of students to the electronic examinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper presents the experiences in the management of e-exams as part of the summative evaluation of students. This was achieved by establishing the readiness strategies for managing e-exams, determining the performance of e-exams management and ascertaining the challenges faced during the management of e-exams. Objectives one and three were achieved by reviewing secondary data gathered from various reports from the University and objective two was achieved by analysing the primary data from the e-learning system. The results of the study indicated that Kabale University was strategically positioned to conduct e-exams through university policies, management support, infrastructural acquisition, competent human resource, technical and awareness training of staff and students. The performance rates of e-exams varied from one faculty to another with the least and most attendance rates being 88.62% and 96.85% respectively, and with an overall performance of 92.18% at the university level. Regardless of the success stories, the study identified challenges which the university is already resolving and others that need more attention. The study identified that the e-exam took the form of multiple-choice questions and take-home exams. The challenges were technical e.g., lack of equipment, unreliable Internet and electricity problems; economical e.g., lack of money to buy data; social e.g., lack of conducive environment to sit for examinations at homes and integrity e.g., difficult to confirm the authenticity of the examinees’ identity. The paper recommends the exploration of viable solutions that support diverse forms of e-exams while regulating exam malpractices, like enabling software applications that limit the students’ ability to navigate and search through the computer and internet, live proctoring option to monitor candidates and having response teams to attend to examinees
Evaluation of plantain varieties on yield parameters in Murang’a County, Kenya
Authors: Joseph Kori Njuguna  , Charity Gathambiri  , Simon Wepukhulu  , Francis Muniu  , Peris Mugii  , Pauline Kinaga  
Published: September 2023

Plantains are commonly grown in the coastal region of Kenya. However their demand in urban areas particularly in Nairobi has been increasing thus triggering demand for suitable varieties by farmers in medium altitude zone. A study was therefore initiated to determine the suitable varieties for this zone in order to meet the requirements and demand of the producers and consumers. The objective of this study was therefore to evaluate the performance of various plantain varieties in a medium altitude zone of Murang’a, Kenya. Consequently, three plantain varieties locally known as “Mkono wa Tembo”, “Bokoboko” and “Kampala” sourced with others from Kilifi, Busia, Kisii, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi Counties were evaluated at KALRO HRI (1450m a.s.l) which is located in Muranga County. The design used was Randomised Complete Block (RCBD) with three replicates. Data on bunch weight, fingers per bunch, finger length and finger thickness were collected at full maturity stage. “Mkono wa Tembo” variety had significantly (P= 0.0006) higher mean bunch weight (43kg) than Kampala (24.5kg) and Bokoboko (16.6kg). Similarly, “Mkono wa Tembo” variety had significantly more fingers per bunch (119) than “Kampala” (85) and “Bokoboko” (59). For finger length, “Mkono wa Tembo” variety had significantly (P=0.0027) longer fingers (25.9 cm) compared to “Bokoboko” (20.1) but almost same size with “Kampala” (25.8 cm). On the other hand “Bokoboko” variety had significantly thicker fingers (17.8cm) than “Mkono wa Tembo” (13.0cm) and Kampala (13.6cm). “Mkono wa Tembo” therefore outperformed other varieties in all parameters considered apart from finger thickness which indicates its superior adaptability in this zone. Consumers normally prefer varieties with long and thin fingers thus “Mkono wa Tembo” and “Kampala” would go very well with consumers. In conclusion, “Mkono wa Tembo” variety was the most promising variety followed by “Kampala” variety for production in medium altitude zone of Murang’a.
Formulation, acceptability, and chemical characteristics of mango nectar enriched with moringa moringa oleifera, lam leaves extract
Authors: Sikwaya Mbusa , Abong George , Ambuko Jane , Gekonge Duke 
Published: September 2023

Mango and Moringa are nutrient-dense foods. This study examined two mango varieties (apple and Tommy Atkin) for nectar production fortifying with Moringa leaf extract to reduce postharvest losses, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Post-harvest mango losses are high in Kenya (40-50%) and affects farmers' income and the environment and if processed into mango nectar, can address postharvest losses (PHL). Mango nectar is rich in vitamins and minerals but lacks adequate micronutrients (calcium, iron, and zinc). Moringa oliefera leaves are nutrient-rich and adding moringa leaf extract to mango nectar improves its nutrition. This study intended to blend mango nectar with moringa leaf extract. The developed product contained 25% mango pulp and aqueous solutions of moringa leaf extract (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8): 0%, 10%, 12.5%, and 15%, respectively. The nectar was pasteurized at 70°C for 10 min and was analyzed for sensory evaluation, proximate composition, vitamin A, and mineral content (Fe, Ca, and Zn). F1 (control) and F3 (apple manga nectar blended with 12.5% moringa leaf extract), and F5 and F6 (Tommy Atkin mango nectar blended with 10% moringa leaf extract) were accepted. The formulated nectar differed in protein, fiber, ash, carbohydrate, energy, vitamin A, iron, calcium, zinc, color, odor, taste, texture, mouthfeel, and overall acceptability (p<0.05). Moisture and fat in nectar were not significantly different (p>0.05). Apple blended mango nectar had more fat, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and zinc than Tommy Atkin blended nectar: 1.07 and 0.60%, 8.68 and 6.91mg/100g, 39.89 and 34.26 mg/100g, 3.14 and 2.01mg/100g, and 8.85 and 7.19mg/100g. However, Tommy Atkin blended nectar had more fiber, protein, and energy. Therefore, moringa leaf extract can be utilized to fortify ood and beverages.
Evaluation of community knowledge and awareness of Leptospirosis among households, farmers and livestock keepers in Unguja, Zanzibar
Authors: Mlowe Gerald , Kavulikirwa Olivier , Makundi Isaac , Katakweba Abdul , Machang'u Robert 
Published: September 2023

Little is known of the leptospirosis in Zanzibar. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of leptospirosis among urban and peri-urban communities in Unguja. A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing semi-structured questionnaires from January to April 2022. Two hundred respondents were randomly selected (130 males and 70 females) aged between 18 and 89 years). Descriptive analysis was performed to determine the main trends of the knowledge and awareness, while χ2 analysis was conducted to identify associations between demographic characteristics with respondents’ knowledge and awareness. The majority of the respondents (64%) were not aware of theetiology of leptospirosis. However, a high percentage of respondents had a favorable attitude (68.6%) towards leptospirosis compared to knowledge and awareness (35%) and practices (29.3%). However, there was low level of knowledge and awareness among the livestockkeeper, farmers, fishermen and health care providers. The findings also demonstrated that males had a strong association with occupational physical activities, while educational level was associated with preventive practices. Living in urban or peri-urban appeared stronglyassociated with practice of the respondents. The results of this study showed a low level of community knowledge and awareness regardingthe etiology, mode of transmission and signs of leptospirosis among livestock keeper, farmers, fishermen and health care providers. Although most respondents had a favorable attitude, their low level of knowledge and poor practices indicate that supplementing a positive attitude with enhanced knowledge and awareness is necessary to promote individual engagement in preventive measures.
Discreditation of Platarsite: A S-Rich Variety of Sperrylite
Authors: Mcdonald Andrew M. , Cabri Louis J. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Platarsite is a relatively uncommon platinum-group mineral, reported from several world-wide localities, that has been defined as both Pt(As,S)2 and PtAsS in the literature. It was first described using material from the Onverwacht mine, eastern Bushveld Complex, Republic of South Africa, where it occurs with genkinite, geversite, and Pt-Fe alloy. Data from chemical analyses indicate (1) Pt is the dominant PGE, but with significant enrichments of both Rh and Ru; (2) ΣAs+S ∼ 2; (3) ΣPGE:ΣAs+S ∼ 1:2; and (4) As:S ratios of ∼1 (but with most data showing As &gt; S), all of which suggest either PtAsS or Pt(As,S)2 as ideal compositions. Results from crystal-structure analyses conducted on both platarsite and sperrylite (Szymański 1979) demonstrate that the two are isostructural, both crystallizing in the cubic space group Pa3, with refined unit-cell edges of 5.788(1) and 5.9681(1) Å, respectively. They possess a pyrite-like crystal structure that includes a single metal site and a single anion site. The latter indicates that As and S, even if present in ratios of ∼1, must be disordered over a single site, rather than occupying two separate crystallographic sites. A re-evaluation of the available chemical data, along with the results from crystal-structure analyses, indicate that platarsite is a S-enriched variety of sperrylite and, as such, it has been discredited as a valid mineral species.
SOME TECHNIQUES IN THE CONDITIONS OF TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ONLINE (INITIAL STAGE)
Authors: Лёвина Г.М. 
Published: September 2023

В статье рассмотрены приемы работы в условиях онлайн-обучения с учетом особенностей нового поколения и форм цифрового преподавания языка.
Methods of work in the conditions of online learning are considered, taking into account the features of the new generation and forms of digital language teaching.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES OF THE NEW EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE FORMATION OF LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES OF FOREIGN STUDENTS OF THE PRE-UNIVERSITY STAGE OF EDUCATION: FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Родионова И.П. , Родионов В.В. , Жидкова Ю.Б. 
Published: September 2023

Статья представляет собой обобщение опыта Воронежского государственного университета в формировании современной образовательной среды, включающей цифровые технологии предвузовского обучения иностранных учащихся. Авторы отмечают эффективность реализации электронного обучения. Подробно характеризуется процесс формирования языковых компетенций иностранцев в дистанционном формате обучения. Приводится описание контента электронных учебно-методических комплексов по русскому языку. Особое внимание уделяется сценариям онлайн-занятия, их принципиальному значению в учебном процессе.
The article is a generalization of the experience of Voronezh State University in the formation of a modern educational environment, including digital technologies of pre-university education of foreign students. The authors note the effectiveness of the implementation of e-learning. The process of formation of language competencies of foreigners in the distance learning format is described in detail. The content of electronic educational and methodical complexes in the Russian language is described. Special attention is paid to the scenarios of online classes, their fundamental importance in the educational process.
The Survey of Contemporary Russian Concepts’ Investigations in Domestic Linguistics
Authors: Матюшина Н.В. 
Published: September 2023

Статья представляет собой результат наукометрического обзора диссертационных исследований концептов русского языка, представленных за последнее десятилетие. Диссертации на соискание ученых степеней по филологии были отобраны методом сплошной выборки с официального сайта ВАК Министерства образования и науки РФ. В ходе анализа были изучены труды, выполненные в русле диахронического и сравнительного языкознания, литературоведения, семантики, психолингвистики и др. В работе описана тематика отобранных диссертаций, материал исследования, специальности ВАК, по которым были защищены работы. Кроме того, продемонстрирована география проведенных штудий и распределение написанных диссертаций по годам с 01.01.2012 по 30.04.2022. Также приведен перечень языков, на фоне которых авторы диссертаций проводили сравнение функционирования концептов русского языка и их аналогов в других лингвокультурах. Данные представлены с привлечением современных методов визуальной подачи статистической информации.
The paper represents a scientometric survey of domestic researches on Russian concepts within last ten years. All theses on the issue were found on the official Higher Attestation Commission of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation cite. Diachronic, comparative, literary, semantic, psycholinguistic and other theses were studied. In the framework of analysis such points were scrutinized: topics, material, HAC specializations, theses’ origin, defense places and years of the researches in the period from 01.01.2012–30.04.2022. Moreover the list of languages taken to compare Russian concepts with the related ones in other linguocultures is suggested. All the data are supplemented by visual methods of statistics presentation.
CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP MAN – EARTH IN THE RUSSIAN SONG
Authors: Матрусова А.Н. 
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматриваются три уровня взаимоотношений человека и пространства, в котором он живет, при этом основной акцент сделан на рассмотрение коммуникации человека и земли. Эта коммуникация существует на микро- (или исконном) уровне, на уровне среднем и на макроуровне (который также можно считать уровнем «космическим»). Эти выводы подтверждаются анализом двух опросов, выполненных автором.
The paper presents three level of connection between a man and a place where he lives. The special point is made about communication of a man and Earth (ground, soil). The author states that this communication exists on micro level (or original level), on medium and macro level (that can be also considered as cosmic level). These ideas are confirmed by analyses of two surveys performed by the author.
TEACHING RUSSIAN ACADEMIC WRITING IN LINGUISTIC AND COMMUNICATIVE TRAINING OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AT AN ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY: MODERN APPROACHES AND CONCEPTUAL SOLUTIONS
Authors: Скорикова Т.П. , Романова Н.Н. , Орлов Е.А. 
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматривается феномен «академическое письмо», определяется его статус и роль в системе лингвокоммуникативной подготовки иностранных специалистов в российской высшей технической школе. Анализируются разнотипные подходы к обучению русскому академическому письму, характеризуется динамика формирования реализующих его языковых навыков и речевых умений на последовательных образовательных этапах. Представляется концепция авторского учебного курса и сопровождающего его пособия, которые обеспечивают освоение иностранными студентами технологии продуцирования разножанровых вторичных и первичных научных текстов как основы эффективной профессиональной коммуникации в академической среде.
The article examines the phenomenon of "academic writing", determines its status and role in the system of linguistic and communicative training of foreign specialists in Russian engineering universities. The authors analyze different types of approaches to teaching Russian academic writing, characterize the dynamics of language and speaking skills development at successive educational stages. The concept of the author's training course and supplementary manual is presented. The course provides a learning technique that enables foreign students to produce secondary and primary scientific texts of various genres. It is a basis of effective professional communication in academic environment.
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE INDEX
Authors: Карасик В.И. 
Published: September 2023

В статье представлен обзор «Индекса положения русского языка в мире», опубликованного в 2023 г. Указываются основные данные «Индекса» и читательский круг, для которого предназначено данное издание.
The article presents an overview of the Russian Language Index, published in 2023. The main data of the Index and the readership for which this publication is intended are indicated.
THE FIRST CRIMEAN: ON THE 50-TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR OF RUSSIAN LANGUAGE IN SIMFEROPOL
Authors: Васильев В.В. , Васильева О.А. , Коваленко Б.Н. 
Published: September 2023

В статье освещаются важные аспекты истории создания и деятельности Международного семинара русского языка в Симферополе; рассказывается об организаторах и преподавателях семинара, внесших большой личный вклад в его становление и успешную работу. Отражена роль доктора филологии Йоханнеса Баара как инициатора создания первого в Советском Союзе семинара русского языка для граждан Федеративной Республики Германии.
The article highlights important aspects of the history of the creation and activities of the International Seminar of the Russian Language in Simferopol; tells about the organizers and teachers of the seminar who contributed to its formation and successful work. The role of Johannes Baar, Doctor of Philology, as the initiator of the creation of the first Seminar of the Russian Language for citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany in the Soviet Union is shown.
The International scientific and practical conference «Linguistics and Methods of Teaching the Russian language to the foreign students» (Moscow, Russian State University for the Humanities, March 24, 2023)
Authors: Албей Е.О. , Якунина Д.В. 
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматриваются итоги проведения Международной научно-практической конференции «Лингвистика и методика преподавания русского языка иностранным студентам». В конференции приняли участие исследователи русистики и преподаватели РКИ из РГГУ, МГУ имени М. В. Ломоносова, Гос. ИРЯ им. А. С. Пушкина, Ка'Фоскари (Венеция), Софийского университета им. Св. Климента Охридского (София). Доклады лингвистической секции затрагивали общетеоретические вопросы преподавания РКИ, сообщения методической секции рассматривали различные аспекты преподавания языка в иностранной аудитории, в том числе использование цифровых медиа и новейших компьютерных технологий в учебном процессе.
The article discusses the results of the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Linguistics and Methods of Teaching the Russian language to the foreign students». The conference was attended by researchers of Russian studies and teachers of Russian as a foreign language from the Russian State University for the Humanities, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, Ca' Foscari (Venice), Sofia University «St. Kliment Ohridski» (Sofia). The reports of the linguistic section touched upon general theoretical issues of teaching Russian as a foreign language. The reports of the methodological section considered various aspects of language teaching in a foreign audience, including the use of digital media and the latest computer technologies in the educational process.
Pengaruh Mobile Banking Dan Automatic Teller Machine Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah
Authors: Hasanah Lulu , Listari Sinta 
Published: September 2023

Mobile banking and Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) services are facilities that the banking industry in Indonesia continues to improve to make it easier for customers to transact so that customer satisfaction can be achieved. In the current era of digital banking, all banks in Indonesia continue to compete to provide the best digital services. This study aims to determine the effect of mobile banking and ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) at Bank Central Asia and to find out Bank Central Asia has a significant role in customer satisfaction of Bank Central Asia. The research methodology used is a quantitative approach. The sample used is the customers of Bank Central Asia Bogor City as many as 100 respondents.
The results of the research conducted indicate that mobile banking and ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) have an effect on customer satisfaction. The significant level of mobile banking is obtained by the Sig value of 0.001. The Sig value is smaller than 0.001 (0.001 < 0.05) with a percentage of 0.330 or 33%. And compare the value of t count > t table (3,061 > 1,984). The significant level of ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) is 0.015. The Sig value is smaller than 0.015 (0.000 < 0.05) with a percentage of 0.524 or 52.4%. And with t count of 5.712. So that t count > t table (5.712 > 1.984). Mobile banking and ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) services together have a significant effect on customer satisfaction, namely, Ftable at the 5% confidence level (a = 0.05) with a significant value of 0.000 (0.000 <0.05), and the F value table of 3.09 Fcount of 87.765. So that Fcount > Ftable (87.765 > 3.09).
Keywords: Mobile Banking, Automatic Teller Machine (ATM), Customer Satisfaction.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Persepsi Harga Dan Iklan Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Komunikasi
Authors: Alfariza Muhammad , Pratomo Anton Widio 
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Product Quality, Price Perseption and Advertising on Purchase Decisions Case study on Xiaomi Mobile Phones in the City of Bogor. The number of samples used in this study amounted to 100 respondents taken from users Xiaomi Mobile Phones. The tool used to collect data is a questionnaire and the data in this study were processed using statistical package For Social Science (SPSS) version 25.
The results of the analysis show that (1) Product quality has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions with a t-count of 4,252, which is greater than t-table 1.66 and a significant value of 0.000 <0.05. (2) Price Perseption has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions with a t-count of 4,832, which is greater than t-table 1.66 and a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. (3) Advertising has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions with a t-count of 3,362, which is greater than t-table 1.66 and a significance value of 0.001 <0.05. (4) Product Quality, Price Perseption and Advertising together have a positive and significant relationship to Purchase Decisions with an f-count of 37,108, which is greater than f-table 2.70 and a significance value of 0.000 <0.05.

Keywords : Product Quality, Price Perseption and Advertising on Purchase Decisions.