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The Influence of Quality of Work Life and Spiritual Intelligence Through Organizational Commitment to the Performance of Civil Servants
Full text linkThis research aims to determine and analyze the influence of Quality of Work Life and Spiritual Intelligence on organizational commitment and employee performance, analyze the influence of commitment on employee performance, and to analyze the influence of quality of work life and spiritual intelligence through organizational commitment on the performance of Civil Servant employees at Bapas Class I Makassar. To achieve this goal, data collection techniques were used through distributing questionnaires with data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results of the research found that quality of Work Life and spiritual intelligence had a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, quality of Work Life, spiritual intelligence and organizational commitment had a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and from the results of the mediation test it was found that organizational commitment could mediate The influence of quality of work life and spiritual intelligence on the performance of civil servants at Bapas Class I Makassar
Response of Wheat to Nano fertilizers Added at the Beginning of the Vegetative and Flowering Growth Stages
Full text linkA field experiment was carried out during the winter season 2023-2024 in the Al-Galibiya area of Al-Khalis District in Diyala Governorate in a mixed sandy soil, salinity 4.5 dM/m, pH 7.6, organic matter 21%, and ready-made nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 26.9, 29.0 and 126.8 mg/kg. Sequentially, with the aim of determining the extent of wheat crop response to nanotechnology during the vegetative and flowering growth stages , using some nanofertilizers to improve growth and develop the production of this strategic crop.A factorial experiment was applied according to a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. The first factor included fertilizer treatments (urea nanofertilizer and NPK nanofertilizer at a concentration of 60 g each, and traditional urea fertilizer and NPK traditional fertilizer at a concentration of 100 kg/ha each) as well as the control treatment, while Addition dates parameters (the beginning of the vegetative growth stage, the beginning of the flowering growth stage, and the beginning of both the vegetative and flowering growth stages) represented the second factor. The use of the traditional fertilizer urea led to the highest plant height when added at the beginning of the vegetative growth stage and the beginning of the vegetative and flowering growth stages, as it reached 104.2 and 102.9 cm, respectively’. The use of nanofertilizer urea at the beginning of the vegetative and flowering growth stages resulted in the highest number of tillers, reaching 373.06 tillers/m², and it did not differ significantly from the treatment of using nanofertilizer urea at the beginning of the vegetative growth stage, which achieved 366.50 tillers /m²
A Case Study Examining the Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Financial Performance of Iraqi Commercial Banks
Full text linkThe study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance in leading Iraqi banks. Data was collected from company websites and reports, and regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between variables. The findings suggest that banks should evaluate their CSR strategies, align with corporate values and societal needs, and consider sustainability and long-term impact. Collaboration among banks and stakeholders can lead to more impactful initiatives. Stabilizing net profits through operational efficiency improvement, risk management, and new revenue streams is crucial for sustained profitability. Strategies to enhance profitability include diversifying revenue streams, optimizing capital allocation, and optimizing operational efficiency
Effectiveness of IEC on the Care of Pregnant Women and Children During the First 1000 Days of Life in Reducing the Prevalence of Stunting in Simoro Village, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi
Full text linkBackgrounds: The prevalence of stunting in Central Sulawesi remains high at 27.2%, surpassing the national prevalence of stunting. In Sigi Regency, the prevalence of stunting reaches 26.4% (1). This figure is still far from the Indonesian presidential target of reducing stunting prevalence to 14% by 2024. One strategy to reduce stunting is to carry out applied research aimed at increasing mothers' knowledge and attitudes about the first 1000 days of life. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) programs on the care of pregnant women and children during the first 1000 days of life, including antenatal care (ANC) visits, iron (Fe) tablet supplementation, colostrum provision, exclusive breastfeeding, and continued breastfeeding up to 2 years, on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of respondents. Method: This pre-experimental research used a one-group pretest-posttest design and was carried out in Simoro Village, Sigi Regency, from June to July 2024. The research population included all pregnant women and mothers of children under two years (Baduta) in the area. A sample of 40 respondents was selected using purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The IEC intervention on the first 1000 days of life used lectures, question-and-answer sessions, demonstrations, and leaflets. Pretests and posttests were administered using questionnaires to measure the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the respondents regarding the first 1000 days of life. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: The Wilcoxon test results showed significant improvements in the knowledge (p = 0.002), attitudes (p = 0.008), and behaviors (p = 0.037) of the respondents. Conclusion: The IEC intervention on the care of pregnant women and children during the first 1000 days of life positively influenced the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the respondents. Routine IEC activities using varied methods should be carried out to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of pregnant women and mothers of children under two years (Baduta) as a strategy to prevent stunting
Leadership Development and Capacity Building in Non-Profit Organizations in Senegal
Full text linkThe purpose of this research is to assess leadership development and capacity enhancement approaches within non-profit organizations (NPOs) of Senegal and evaluate how the application of participative, adaptive and transformational leadership improves the organizational performance of the NPOs in a condition of limited resources. Therefore, the study seeks to establish how leadership practice, culture and operations impact on the capacity and sustainability of NPOs to achieve their missions and goals. A qualitative research approach was used for the study through self-administered questionnaires or telephonic / face-to-face interviews with senior officials from different NPOs in Senegal. The collected data were coded systematically using the NVivo software so essential themes and patterns revealing the leadership and capacity building difficulties and practices were revealed. This type of methodology was chosen because the research was interpretive in nature, thus enabling the researcher to engage in a discussion of contextual practices of leadership in the non-profit. Accordingly, the study indicates that participatory leadership is cultural and operationally relevant in Senegal since it is endorsed by collective decision-making culture of the society. Thus, the concept of adaptive leadership became important to sustain the stability in organisations during the periods of volatility and change; and the concept of transformation leadership was deemed critical to achieve cultural congruence with the strategic, mission-oriented objectives. This paper also gives precaution on the issues connected with these leadership styles such as the fact that participatory leadership requires expert help to facilitate, adaptive leadership may lead to burnout
Optimizing the Use of Phytopharmaceuticals as a Therapeutic Approach for Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Vietnam
Full text linkThis research aims to optimize the utilization of phytopharmaceuticals as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Vietnam. The prevalence of diabetes is escalating globally, and T2DM is a significant health concern in Vietnam. Despite conventional treatments, many patients face challenges in managing their condition, necessitating alternative approaches.This study investigates the effectiveness and safety of incorporating phytopharmaceuticals into the management of T2DM. We will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the impact of specific plant-derived compounds on glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and associated metabolic parameters. Additionally, the research will assess the cultural acceptance and feasibility of integrating phytopharmaceuticals into theexisting healthcare framework.The findings from this research will contribute valuable insights into the potential role of phytopharmaceuticals in enhancing the therapeutic options for T2DM patients in Vietnam. The study also seeks to address the growing demand for sustainable and culturally relevant approaches to healthcare
The Impact of Interest Rates, Exchange Rates and Inflation on Stock Returns on the LQ45 Index Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange
Full text linkThe research conducted aims to determine the significant influence of interest rates, exchange rates, and inflation on stock returns. The research sample used is companies that are consistently listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2021-2023 period, totaling 30 companies. Sample determination using purposive sampling method. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results of the study partially found that interest rates have a significant negative effect on stock returns, exchange rates have no significant effect, and inflation has a significant effect on stock returns. The results simultaneously show that together the independent variables have a significant effect on the dependent variable
The Effect of Revisiting Technology Acceptance Model on the Behavioral Targeting Declaration
Full text linkThe technology acceptance model (TAM) encompasses seven factors that contribute to its effectiveness: subjective norms, output quality, voluntariness, job relevance, image, result demonstrability, and experience. Nevertheless, the evolution of the technology acceptance model into TAM2 resulted in a significant boost in its explanatory power, surpassing the original TAM by 20%. Various industries, including electronic commerce, have embraced this model. Exploring the role of the TAM2 model in social commerce is a crucial topic discussed in this article
Increasing Income in Asset Management in Modelidu Village Gorontalo Regency, Indonesia
Full text linkThis research aims to determine Asset Management in Increasing Village Original Income in Modelidu Village, Telaga Biru District, Gorontalo Regency. The research method uses a qualitative type. The results of the research showed Aset Management in Increasing Village Original Income in Modelidu Village, Telaga Biru District, Gorontalo Regency has not gone well, where the 4 (four) indicators measured, namely the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring indicators showed it is not optimal. This can be seen from the absence of planning in making village regulations which can be used as a basis for managing village asets as an effort to increase Village Original Income. Beside that, the process of administering and reporting land and building assets has not yet organized all the land and building asets in Modelidu Village and the inability of the Modelidu Village Government to direct and supervise land and building asets into productive physical resources
Investigating the Pragmatics of Swearing in Classic English Dramas
Full text linkThe current work aims at assessing pragmatic uses of swearing in the English classics that include She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith, Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, and Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. This paper adopts a quantitative method of analyzing the exact number of daily swearing occurrence, how swearing is used in these texts and the pragmatic functions of swearing. It is shown that swearing is primarily used for purposes of enriching the conflicts and the characters’ relations, with considerable differences in frequency across the works. As for the existential element, it is also heightened by the act of swearing in Doctor Faustus, while the element of emotion overwhelms the authority aspect in Macbeth. Thus, the research is relevant to the analysis of how profanity as rhetorical appeal is used to enrich the overall portrayal of the themes and the characters in classical works