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STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SERVICES CASE STUDY AT THE OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION UNIT OF THE REGIONAL REVENUE OFFICE OF EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE IN SAMARINDA
No full textLaw Number 25 of 2009 concerning Public Services, is a reference for government administrators to provide optimal and maximum services. Public services have so far been considered to be far from the expectations and desires of the community. The expected services are services that are fast, precise, easy, transparent, uncomplicated, and professional. The research aims to determine the strategy for improving public services carried out by the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) Office of the East Kalimantan Province Regional Revenue Service in Samarinda. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The data analysis used is qualitative data analysis which begins with the process of data collection, data simplification, data presentation, and conclusion. In this research, data collection techniques using literature studies, and field studies are used, namely by collecting data through observation, documentation, and interviews to obtain clearer information on what is needed in the research. The results of the research show that: (1) the strategy to improve public services at the UPTD Office of the Regional Revenue Service of East Kalimantan Province in Samarinda has gone well, namely: building service quality and improving service management, building a culture of awareness of the importance of service quality, providing parking spaces spacious, large warehouse, comfortable waiting room and place to fill out forms for customers, and installation of signboards for procedures or flow in providing services, there are information boards relating to service information; and (2) the inhibiting factor in improving public services at the UPTD Office of the Regional Revenue Service of East Kalimantan Province in Samarinda, namely that there are still some employee errors in providing services, although there are no longer many
Effect of Ethanoic Extract of Treculia Africana Seeds on Total Cholesterol, Total Protein, and Nitric Oxide
Get PDFTreculia africana is well known and eaten by the people of South-South and South-East region of Nigeria. T. africana can be eaten alone or process and combine it with other fruits. It is nutritious and provide natural bioactive substance to the body. This study was aim to evaluate the Effect of Ethanoic Extract of Treculia africana Seeds on Total Cholesterol, Total Protein, and Nitric Oxide. It was an experimental research. 20 male rats were randomly selected into four groups (control, low dose, moderate dose and high dose groups) with five animals per group. Group A served as control and received only water and pellet feed, Group B (low dose) received 250mg/kg, group C (moderate dose) received 300mg/kgand group D (high dose) received 350mg/kg of aqueous extract of Treculia africana seed respectively. The extract was administered orally to the rats once a day for a period of 10days. On the 11th day, the animals were anaesthetized with chloroform soaked in cotton wool and blood tissues were collected. The results revealed that,there is significantly increase in the serum levels of total protein in all the treated groups when compared with control (Total protein control 51.40±0.51, low dose 61.60±0.51* medium dose 71.60±0.51*, and 71.80±1.07*). Total cholesterol significantly decreased when both medium and high dose were administered when compared with control (Total cholesterol control 2.34±0.05, medium dose 1.90±0.07*, high dose 1.96±0.19*). Also, nitric oxide significantly increases serum levels in the groups treated with T. africana when compared with control (Nitric oxide control 7.16±0.14, low dose 8.98±0.09*, medium dose 8.50±0.15* and high dose 8.02±0.11*)
STRATEGIC MYOPIA ON CORPORATE LONGEVITY: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Get PDFThe concept of strategic myopia which entails short term orientation at the cost of long term strategic objectives has been quite common in the business environment. The paper will bring out the concept of strategic myopia, investigate its causes and consequences on the survival of corporations. By evaluating available literature, case studies and empirical evidence, the paper highlights the notable threats strategic myopia has in terms of maintaining the ability of the firm to be able to sustain its operations, innovate as well as able to cope with competition over time. The paper finishes by making recommendations to organisations on ensuring strategic myopia by employing a more balanced and long term oriented method of strategic planning
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILE IN SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS IN EGG ALBUMEN BASED ON PATHOGENICITY VIA GEO-ANALYSIS
Get PDFSalmonella enteriditis, a bacterium known for contaminating egg albumen, serves as a significant causative agent of foodborne illnesses in humans. These illnesses manifest with a spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild to severe, contingent upon the varying pathogenicity levels of Salmonella enteritidis. The central objective of this research endeavor was to meticulously analyze the gene expression profile of Salmonella enteritidis in egg albumin, correlating it with the pathogen's varying pathogenicity levels. This analysis was conducted utilizing the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Analysis framework.A comprehensive examination of 18 genomic databases specific to Salmonella enteritidis, extracted from the GEO Dataset (GSE33102), was undertaken. These databases were methodically clustered in accordance with the pathogenicity gradations of the bacteria. Subsequently, an in-depth analysis and visualization of the data were performed using GEO2R. The analytical findings revealed a notable variance in gene expression, with 35-46 genes demonstrating significant differences (Padj<0.05) when comparing groups with High Pathogenicity and High-Medium Pathogenicity against those with Low PathogenicityThe study culminated in the identification of six distinct gene expressions that effectively discriminate between Salmonella enteritidis groups classified as High, High-Medium, and Low Pathogenicity. This discovery propels the hypothesis that these genes could potentially serve as specific markers for the presence of Salmonella enteritidis in contaminated eggs. Such markers would be instrumental in the early detection of foodborne diseases. However, it is imperative to conduct further research to ascertain the viability of these candidate genes as reliable indicators for the early detection of this pathogen in contaminated food sources
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION TEACHERS AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY GRAMMAR SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON
Get PDFThis study investigated the influence of professional development of citizenship education teachers on the moral development of students in secondary grammar schools of the South West Region of Cameroon. The sample of the study was made up of 143 citizenship education teachers. Three sampling techniques were used in this study namely; the stratified, purposive and the simple random sampling techniques. The research design used was the sequential explanatory design. The research instruments used were teachers’ questionnaire as well as interview guide for Heads of Department for Citizenship Education. The data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (S.P.S.S). The major finding of the study was that though there is a relationship between professional development of teachers in Citizenship Education and Moral development of student in Secondary Schools, the relationship was not significant. On the basis of this finding it was recommended that a department for Citizenship Education be introduced in teacher training schools and that there should be an increase in the number of Regional and divisional seminars/workshops for Citizenship Education teachers
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CATTLE CORPORATION VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CASE STUDY OF THE BABULU BRAHMAN JAYA LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION)
Get PDFThis research aims to evaluate the implementation performance achievements of the Babulu Brahman Jaya livestock breeder corporation in the first year based on indicators of corporate performance achievements which include breeding and production aspects, feed aspects, animal health aspects, veterinary public health aspects, and processing and marketing aspects of livestock products. This research took place from July 2023 to May 2024. Location selection was carried out deliberately (purposive sampling). Meanwhile, sampling uses (proportionate random sampling) in 5 villages, namely: Kelompok Tani Petani Maju, Labangka Barat Village, Kelompok Tani Mugirejo Mandiri, Babulu Darat Village, Kelompok Tani Lestari, Gunung Intan Village, Kelompok Tani Karya Utama, Gunung Mulia Village and Kelompok Tani Sumber Mulyo, Gunung Makmur Village, members of the Babulu Brahman Jaya Livestock Production Cooperative in the Babulu District, Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan. Primary data was obtained from direct interviews with members of the Babulu Brahman Jaya Livestock Production Cooperative who were assisted with a list of questions (questionnaire) and direct observation in the field. This aims to determine the condition of the research object, as well as to obtain clear information about the respondent's condition. Secondary data was obtained from agencies related to this research, such as the East Kalimantan Department of Livestock, and Statistics of East Kalimantan. The research results show that the performance achievement of the Babulu Brahman Jaya cooperative is 80.52% (effective) while the score on the breeding and production indicator is 2,081, which is in the high category, the score on the feed indicator is 1,331, which is in the high category, the score on the animal health indicator is 1,810, which is in the high category, the score on the veterinary health indicator is 397, which is in the medium category, the score on the indicator management and marketing of 1,497 livestock products is in the low category. Performance achievement of breeding and production indicators is 93% (very effective), performance achievement of feed indicators is 85.32% (effective), performance achievement of livestock health indicators is 96.11% (very effective), performance achievement of veterinary health indicators is 67.86% (less effective), caused by a lack of awareness among farmers to protect and improve human physical, mental and social welfare, performance indicators for managing and marketing livestock products are 62.53% (less effective) due to the lack of functioning of the cooperative management function
EFFECT OF SINGLE PARENTHOOD ON TRUANT BEHAVIOUR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DELTA STATE
Get PDFThis study looked into how truant behavior among secondary school children was affected by being a single parent. For the study, a random sample of two hundred and forty (240) people was taken. Schools were deliberately chosen to accommodate both boys' and girls' schools. The researchers created a questionnaire to assess the impact of single motherhood on students' absenteeism. Analysis of the hypotheses was done using an independent t-test. The findings showed a significant difference between truant teenage pupils from intact parent households and those from single parent homes. The results of the second and third hypotheses likewise demonstrated a significant difference in the truant behavior of teenage male and female pupils from intact homes versus those from single parent households. Based on the data, inferences were made that there were distinctions between the truant behaviors of children with intact parents and those with single parents, as well as between male and female students from various family types. It was suggested that students who are single parents should receive counseling on self-worth and self-concept. Additionally, it was suggested that parents should resolve marital conflicts amicably rather than obtaining a divorce
Counseling Seeking Behavior Prediction: Role of School Connectedness, Emotional intelligence and academic adjustment in a Nigerian Polytechnic
Get PDFThe thrust of this investigation was determination ofSchool Connectedness, Emotional Intelligence and Academic Adjustment as predictors of Counseling Seeking Behavior in a Nigerian Polytechnic. Four research questions cum null hypotheses guided the study. This research adapted correlational research strategy. The target population consisted of all students enrolled at Kaduna Polytechnic's in the 2023/2024 session in various academic programs, and a sample size of 300 drawn from six College units using stratified random selection approach. The data collection tools are structured questionnaires adapted from similar researches consisting of parts namely Counseling Seeking Behavior scale (7 items), Students Campus Connectedness Scale (44 items), Emotional Intelligence (37 items) and Students Adjustment scale (23 items) rated on Likert scale pattern all producing high internal consistency reliabilities determined by Cronbach alpha methods. The researcher gathered data personally during lessons and analyzed it using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS. The findings are: Counseling Seeking Behavior and School Connectedness of Kaduna polytechnic students was low and not encouraging, while academic adjustment is indeed very high and interesting. Emotional intelligence is not significant and very low. There is significant and positive relationship between Counseling Seeking Behavior and School Connectedness and Emotional Intelligence, while a negative relationships occurred with Academic Adjustment. Recommendations were suggested based on the research findings among which is the Polytechnic Management should sensitize the students on the availability of counseling services and facilities in the institution
Stratégies et techniques de traduction des métaphores bibliques en langue yemba
Get PDFRésumé: La métaphore est une figure de rhétorique qui permet de faire référence à une chose par une autre dans le but d’apporter de l’obscurité ou de la clarté ou d’identifier des similitudes cachées entre deux idées différentes. La traduction des métaphores pose un problème très sérieux aux traducteurs yemba car celles-ci sont enracinées dans la culture. Cette étude identifie les éléments métaphoriques dans le Nouveau Testament de Louis Segond et leurs équivalents dans le Nouveau Testament yemba. Elle examine par la suite les procédés et les stratégies de traduction qui ont permis de rendre le sens implicite desdites métaphores. L’étude apporte enfin des suggestions aux mauvaises traductions des éléments métaphoriques. Les deux versions retenues dans le cadre de cette étude sont les Nouveaux Testaments Louis Segond et yemba. Un corpus de 26 éléments métaphoriques françaises et de leur traduction en langue yemba tous tirées du Nouveau Testament ont été décrites et analysées. La méthodologie adoptée est basée sur l’analyse du corpus. Les résultats de l’analyse montrent que sur un corpus de 26 éléments métaphoriques, 17 ont conduit à de bonnes traductions, soit 65,38% contre 09 traductions non acceptables pour 34,61%. Deux types de techniques de traduction ont été utilisées pour aboutir à ce résultat. Il s’agit des techniques simples telles que l’explicitation, la traduction littérale, la modulation, l’adaptation, l’emprunt pour ne citer que celles-là et les techniques composées à l’instar de la traduction littérale et l’explicitation, l’adaptation et la transposition. Quant aux stratégies de traduction, la domestication et l’équivalence dynamique ont permis d’aboutir à de bonnes traductions tandis que l’équivalence formelle et l’exotisation ont conduit à des traductions non acceptables.
Mots-clés: métaphore, traduction, stratégie, technique.
Abstract: Metaphor is a figure of speech used to refer to one thing through another in order to provide obscurity or clarity, or to identify hidden similarities between two different ideas. The translation of metaphors poses a very serious problem for Yemba translators because they are rooted in the culture. This study identifies the French-Yemba metaphorical elements. It then examines the translation techniques and strategies used to convey the implicit meaning of these metaphors. Finally, the study makes suggestions as to how to avoid mistranslations of the metaphorical elements. The two versions used in this study are the Louis Segondand Yemba New Testament Bibles. A corpus of 26 French metaphorical elements and their Yemba translations, all from the New Testament, were described and analyzed. The methodology adopted is based on corpus analysis. The results of the analysis show that out of 26 metaphorical elements, 17 led to good translations, i.e. 65.38% while 09 led to unacceptable translations, i.e. 34.61%. Two types of translation techniques were used to achieve this result. These were simple techniques such as explicitation, literal translation, modulation, adaptation and borrowing, to name but a few, and compound techniques such as literal translation and explicitation, adaptation and transposition. As for translation strategies, domestication and dynamic equivalence have led to good translations while formal equivalence and foreignization have led to bad translations
Extent of Implementation of Safety and Management Practices in Senior Secondary Schools Biology Laboratory Resources in Enugu State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe study investigated extent of implementation of safety and management practices in senior secondary schools biology laboratory resources in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 552 biology teachers in public secondary schools in Enugu State. A sample size of 417 biology teachers was drawn for the study using multistage sampling procedure. The researchers developed questionnaires titled “Extent of Implementation of Safety and Management Practices in Senior Secondary Schools Biology Laboratory Resources” (EISMPISSSBLR). The instrument was validated by five experts, one expert in measurement and evaluation unit of the Department of Educational Foundations, one from Department of Guidance and Counselling, two from the Department of Science Education all from NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka and one secondary school Biology teacher from Community Secondary School, Amansea. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument which yielded coefficient value of 0.77. The researchers together, with three research assistants collected data for the study using the direct approach method and 97% return was recorded. Mean statistics was used to answer the research questions while one-tailed independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 statistical level of significance. The findings of the study revealed among others that appropriateness of design and fittings were to a high extent to implement safety practices in biology laboratory. Further results showed that management practices by male and female biology teachers in senior secondary schools biology laboratory resources were to a low extent for teaching secondary school biology in Enugu State, Nigeria. Also, there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of male and female biology teachers in the management of biology laboratory resources for teaching biology in secondary schools in Enugu State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Enugu State government, individuals, science professional bodies and non-governmental, organization should assist improve the safety and management practices in senior secondary schools biology laboratory resources for teaching biology through funding, donations and supply of teaching materials