Influence of Teachers’ Academic Qualifications on the Implementation of History and Government Curriculum in Kenya: A study across Secondary Schools in Emuhaya Sub County

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Teachers undertake teacher education in their professional training and development for purposes of implementing school curriculum in their subject areas of specialization. The subject areas of specialization may be Science, humanities and language at secondary school level of education. The teacher’s competence is measured in terms of academic qualification specifically, the class of degrees earned such as First Class honours; Second Class honours (Upper Division); Second Class honours (Lower Division) and Pass. Besides years of teaching and seminars attended also have value addition to their academic qualifications. In the implementation  of History and  Government curriculum  as a subject of study at secondary school level, the  teachers academic qualification helps the teacher to comprehend  the objectives of the curriculum, adapting History and Government content, delivery, assessment of learning among learners and  providing feedback to curriculum developers for improvement. All these activities and engagements are reflected in learners’ performance. Therefore learners’ performance in summative evaluation – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations is used conventionally to measure the extent to which teachers’ academic qualification influences the implementation of curriculum.  The objective of the study was to determine the influence of teachers’ academic qualifications on the implementation of History and Government curriculum in Secondary schools. A conceptual framework postulating the influence of the independent variables on the implementation of History and Government Curriculum was used to focus on the objective of the study. The findings revealed that academic qualification of a teacher accounted for 2.8% of the variation in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations of History and Government mean score. However the influence was not statistically significant because the p-value was 0.115 greater than the set p-value of 0.05. The findings of this study are significant to the practicing History and Government teachers and principals of secondary schools in developing strategies and methods of effective implementation of History and Government curriculum.

Educational System Innovations for Shaping an Outstanding Indonesian Generation

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Education serves as a cornerstone in developing high-quality human resources, especially in Indonesia. Beyond its function as a platform for knowledge dissemination, education is pivotal in shaping the character and ethical values of the younger generation. To overcome challenges such as Indonesia’s relatively low student performance on global assessments like PISA, educational innovation is imperative. The BATIK school system (Character, Active, Creative, and Competitive) has been introduced as a strategic solution to enhance the quality of education. This system emphasizes character formation, active student participation, creativity, and competitiveness on both national and global scales. By incorporating technology-driven learning and strengthening teacher competencies, the BATIK approach aims to produce a generation that excels academically and upholds strong moral and ethical standards. Achieving this vision requires the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders to foster a robust and supportive educational environment. Thus, educational innovation emerges as a vital investment in securing the nation’s future.

Designing a Web-based Information System for Coworking Space BIKINBIKIN Creative Hub using Personal Extreme Programming Method: Kalla Hospitality Case Study

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This research aims to develop a web-based information system for BIKINBIKIN Creative Hub in Nipah Park, Makassar, related to information access and service management through digital transformation. The designed system provides relevant information and facilitates the reservation process for visitors. The method used is Personal Extreme Programming (PXP), which supports flexible and adaptive development. The results show that the system is equipped with interactive features that present information informatively about services and facilities. Testing was conducted through two stages: first, backbox testing that assesses internal quality resulting in 100% of features functioning according to specifications; second, ISO 25010 testing that assesses external quality, with results of 90% functional suitability, 90.3% usability, optimal performance efficiency, and good portability in various browsers. From these results it can be concluded that the information system developed has met the expected criteria. However, the management of BIKINBIKIN Creative Hub needs to improve operational service management through informative content strategies and the presence of friendly receptionists to increase visitor engagement and satisfaction.

Multiple Meningiomas in a 32-Year Old Male with 20 Intracranial Masses: Case Report and Literature Review

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Introduction: Multiple meningiomas are not unknown but are generally rare. It is a condition where more than one meningioma is located in several intracranial sites in the same individual and without signs of neurofibromatosis.

Objectives: To present a case report of multiple meningiomas in a 32-year old male with up to 20 meningiomas at different sites in the brain.

Materials and Methods: We present a 32-year-old male who presented to our outpatient department with history of recurrent seizures of 10 months duration, with associated recurrent headaches and progressive loss of sensorimotor function in the lower limbs about 1 year prior to presentation for which he was diagnosed of a spine tumour and had a spine surgery about 9 months prior to presentation.

Results: Neurological examination revealed a conscious young man on a wheel chair, with paraparesis of the lower limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed multiple homogeneous contrast enhancing intracranial masses of varying sizes and location in the supratentorial and infratentorial compartment, which on careful assessment were up to 20 separate masses. Management decision was quite challenging. After detailed counseling, a right convexity frontal mass was excised for histological diagnosis which revealed a chordoid meningioma, WHO grade II. He was further counseled and referred to the Oncologist. He has had radiotherapy and has remained in stable condition since discharge.

Conclusion: This single and first experience of multiple meningiomas in our environment with tumour located mostly in the cranial convexity may corroborate a subarachnoid tumor–seeding hypothesis to account for the origin of these tumors. Treatment should be individualized based on the presenting symptoms, number of tumours, tumour location and histological subtype.

Coordination studies of Ritodrine Hydrochloride with selected transition Metal ions

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The stability constants of binary complexes of metal ions   Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺, Cr³⁺ and Zn2+ with Ritodrine Hydrochloride ligand were studied in aqueous media at 280 C temperature. The Protonation constant and metal ligand stability constants were determined by Calvin Bjerrum titrations in combination with Microsoft excel software programme. 1 N NaNO3 used to maintain ionic strength. Metal ligand ratio kept was 1: 1. The Protonation constant and metal ligand stability constants calculated by half integral and pointwise method found to be in agreement. Protonation constant obtained were 9.42 and 9.72. The decreasing order of stability of the complexes found to be Zn (II) < Cu(II) <  Co(II)  < Ni(II) < Cr(III) which is accordance to Irving-Williams order. Application of inexpensively available HNO3, NaNO3 and natural media are the salient features of the work. The results provide new insights into the complexation of ritodrine and its biological significance.

A Case of Candida-Associated Intestinal Perforation in a 16-Month Old Child: A Rare Complication of Gastroenteritis with Fatal Outcome

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Introduction: Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) remains a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide, predominantly caused by viral, bacterial, or protozoal infections. However, rarely, AGE can be caused by fungus and can result in severe complications, such as intestinal perforation. We report a rare case in a preschool aged child with fatal outcome.

Case presentation: This case report describes a 16-month-old Nigerian girl presenting with acute watery diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Despite supportive management, including fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, and probiotics, her condition deteriorated, with progressive abdominal distension and desaturation. Abdominal X-ray revealed intestinal perforation, and stool culture identified Candida species as the etiologic agent. Unfortunately, delayed antifungal therapy and surgical intervention led to a fatal outcome.

Conclusion: This case highlights Candida as a rare but life-threatening cause of intestinal perforation in immunocompetent children. It underscores the importance of early diagnosis identification and judicious use of antimotility agents in managing AGE. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for fungal gastroenteritis in cases of persistent or worsening symptoms.

The Effect of Profitability, Liquidity, and Leverage on Stock Returns with Inflation and Interest Rates as Moderating Variables in Energy Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the Period 2018 – 2023

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The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze whether profitability, liquidity, and leverage affect stock returns with inflation and interest rates as moderating variables in energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2023 period. This study was conducted based on information obtained at the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The population in this study were 87 energy companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2023 period, with a sample size of 55 companies and 330 observations. Hypothesis testing uses pooled data regression analysis using the EViews application. The results of this study indicate that profitability has a positive effect on stock returns, liquidity has no effect on stock returns. While leverage has a negative effect on stock returns. Inflation is able to moderate the effect of profitability on stock returns, but is unable to moderate the effect of liquidity on stock returns. Interest rates are able to moderate the effect of leverage on stock returns.

Students’ Perception on The Use of Picture Series in Writing Procedure Text

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The objective of this study is to investigate the students’ perception on the use of picture series as a learning media in teaching writing of procedure text.  This qualitative design was conducted by using a purposive sampling technique to collect the data. This research involved a class which consisted of 30 students of the tenth grade of a senior high school, Tulang Bawang Barat, Indonesia.  The research data were collected by using a close ended questionnaire which measured using five-range Likert scale and analyzed descriptively. The result from this study revealed almost all of the students have positive perceptions when the teacher taught them by using the picture series. The students’ positive response reached about 80.80%, compared to the negative response only 2.20% of whole items in the questionnaire, and the rest about 17.00% belonged to the neutral. It is suggested that the using of picture series as a learning media in writing is more interesting and makes them feel easier. The use of pictures can help their difficulty in writing procedure text and encourage their motivation in learning English. Thus, the finding suggests that the English teachers should use this media in teaching writing a procedure paragraph. It is suggested also for the further researcher to explore more the benefits, challenges, and deeper impacts of this media on writing instruction.

Evaluation of Toll Rates with the Ability to Pay and Willingness to Pay Approach to Implementation on the Trans Sumatra Toll Road Pekanbaru Dumai Section

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The Pekanbaru-Dumai Trans Sumatra Toll Road project is an economically feasible project but not financially feasible. This study aims to assess the feasibility of toll roads that have low financial viability. Data analysis involves the relationship between the ability to pay (ATP) and willingness to pay (WTP), as well as financial evaluation using FIRR, NPV, and Payback Period. The results of the study show that the Trans Sumatra toll road Pekanbaru Dumai section needs a financial evaluation. The evaluation showed an average ability to pay (ATP) of IDR 237,461.00 and an average willingness to pay (WTP) of IDR 146,046.00. The research found that the optimal rate is IDR 115,500.00 that users can accept. The Financial Internal Rate of Return (FIRR) of the project based on ATP and WTP rates is 8.97%, indicating a relatively low rate of return compared to the Business Plan. Innovative strategies in operational management, including service efficiency and revenue diversification, can improve financial performance and ensure long-term investment continuity.

Analysis of The Preparedness of Public Accounting Firm in Implementing Quality Management Standar 1 (QMS 1) Based on IAPI Guidelines (Case study KAP Nexia KPS)

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Quality Management Standard 1 (QMS 1) is a standard established by the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (IAPI) to serve as a framework ensuring that Public Accounting Firms (KAP) deliver services in compliance with predetermined quality standards. The implementation of QMS 1 plays a pivotal role in enhancing quality management practices and fostering public trust in the audit outcomes produced by KAP. This study aims to evaluate the preparedness of KAP in adopting QMS 1 in alignment with the guidelines issued by IAPI. The analysis focuses on critical areas, including the adoption of a risk-based approach, leadership, technological integration, human resource capabilities, and the adequacy of existing internal systems.

The readiness of KAP in implementing SMM 1 is highly dependent on the ability to integrate this standard into all aspects of the KAP organization. By following the guidelines issued by IAPI and overcoming existing challenges, KAP can improve the quality of audit services and meet market expectations for transparency and reliability of financial reports.