International Journal of Applied Science and Research

SABAS KIMANI

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5801

ABSTRACT: Since the publication of Sein und Zeit in 1927, scholars have coupled Martin Heidegger's reflections on authenticity with a rich tradition of thought which reminds us that philosophy can, from time to time, function as a catalyst for self-discovery. While this function is an undeniable feature of Heideggerian authenticity, we suggest that it is secondary to the role that authenticity plays in Heidegger's philosophical investigations. By analyzing the full phenomena of authenticity and tracing its first technical uses back to Heidegger's early lectures on Aristotle, we show that Heidegger’s methodological breakthrough in the early 1920s, the development of hermeneutic phenomenology, and the very structure of Being and Time are the result of Heidegger’s appropriation of Aristotle's philosophical method. By analyzing these lectures and traditionally ignored uses of authenticity in Being and Time, we advance an account of the methodological sense of authenticity which looks to the tradition to uncover phenomena which have been obscured and covered over. In comparing this methodological reading to some standard readings, what we call the existential, intentional, and practical readings of authenticity, we demonstrate that the problems which arise in these accounts can be addressed by considering the full phenomena of authenticity and its methodological role in Heidegger's thinking. Finally, the term “authenticity [Eigentlichkeit]” is not only an ineliminable part of the structure of Heidegger's Being and Time but that it is also at the heart of his phenomenological method.

Keyword: Authenticity, Being and Time, Origin, Phenomenological

Ngulube Musonda Adroit & Rev. Dr. Makokha Kenneth & Dr. Nafula Fredrick Wanjala

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5802

ABSTRACT: The philosophical concept of absurdism has been one of the difficult notions to understand in a realm of philosophy. It deals mainly with the inherent contradiction between the human longing for meaning in life and the belief that there is no inherent purpose to the universe. According to this philosophy, human life is absurd because people are constantly seeking meaning and purpose in a universe that is irrational. However, one must embrace and experience life despite its inherent absurdity, finding joy and satisfaction in action amidst the futility of existence. This belief system advocates for individuals to identify their own purpose in life, acknowledge the absurdity of reality, and experience joy in living. Nevertheless, individuals use beliefs or ideologies to avoid or reject the harsh realities of life known as philosophical suicide. Philosophical suicide involves religious or spiritual beliefs that pledge eternal life or rebirth, or blind obedience to a specific political or philosophical principle that shields individuals from evil. Ultimately, philosophical suicide can lead to a superficial and thoughtless life without real meaning or purpose. Hence, there is an advocation to rebel. The idea of rebellion is a way to challenge established beliefs and systems of thought. This requires questioning authority, norms and societal expectations in the quest for truth (and/or personal freedom). 'Rebels' in philosophy sought to expand human knowledge and understanding by questioning established doctrines and challenging accepted truths. It is an opportunity for innovation and transformation, as it challenges conventional thought while paving the way for human progress and advancement. Therefore, a rebel must be resilient in whatever decision he makes. Resilience is the ability of a person to recover from failure, overcome obstacles, and adapt to change. It is all about having the inner strength, the means and the attitude to rise above challenges. Hence, for one to build a life worth living, he or she must possess resilience, which is the belief of perseverance, courage, and self-awareness.

Keyword: Absurdism, Nihilism, Philosophical Suicide, Morality, Rebellion, Resilience

Dur Al-huda Jasim majed 1*, Mohammed M. Rasheed 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5803

ABSTRACT: Construction accidents have been documented throughout history. One type of failure mechanism is progressive collapse, in which one or more structural components fail suddenly without regard to the cause (attack, anomalous accident). Numerous methods have been employed to simulate the impacts of this phenomenon. Still, they are all predicated on some distinct premises, such as the procedure's independence from the root cause of the first failure or the order in which the pressures are applied. To analyze framed building structures in the event of a column loss caused by an extreme event, this paper evaluates and offers an overview of the numerical analytical tools and approaches that are now available. In the literature, there has been a discussion of the applied element method, the discrete element method, and the finite element method. They were thoroughly discussed and contrasted. This study investigates and ends with challenges that must be resolved in many areas that will be required in the future.

Keyword: Progressive Collapse, Structural Failure, Frame Structures, Extreme Events, Analytical Tools, And Numerical Studies

Tomas Fernandez Gomez 1, Vladimir Damian Fernandez Parez 1, Francisco Javier Miranda Sanchez 1 and Genaro E. Mendez uzcanga 1

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5804

ABSTRACT: The present research work presents the development and implementation of a Digital Maturation Model (MMD) designed and adapted to the Institute of Higher Education, Establishing the degree of Digital Maturity present in the Institute of Higher Education located in Orizaba, through the development and application of a Digital Maturity Model. Outlining strategic planning oriented to the analysis necessary to generate improvement proposals through the use of digital technologies, increasing efficiency and competitiveness, improving the service offered. The present research will take a quantitative methodology through a longitudinal study with the intention of obtaining a before and after, through a quantifiable approach, obtaining the evaluation of the Digital Maturity Index and the detection of areas of opportunity for the proposal of improvements.

Keyword: Digital Transformation, Digital Maturation Model, Higher Education, Dynamic Capabilities.

Ken Amasita Saadjad 1, Muhammad Khairil 2, Achmad Herman 3

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5805

ABSTRACT: This study aims to determine the integrated marketing communication of ecotourism and turtle conservation in Banggai Regency. This research was conducted in Sinorang Village, South Batui District, Banggai Regency. The research time was from March to August 2023. The method used in this research is using a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Research data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Types and sources of research data using primary data and secondary data. The results of this study indicate that integrated marketing communication of ecotourism and turtle conservation in Banggai Regency, which consists of: video advertising, print and electronic media advertising, social media advertising and advertorial advertising. Direct marketing conveys information by word of mouth or the term word of mouth marketing, which is delivered face-to-face. Sales promotion using brand ambassadors from Luwuk. Personal selling using Facebook social media which is carried out personally by the community, business actors and village government. And sales promotion with the presence of digital marketing and social media using the AISAS model (attention, interest, search, action, share). Interactive marketing, marketing through social media (facebook, instagram, youtube) and electronic word of mouth (E-Wom). Community relations through the turtle ecotourism soft opening event program held on April 21-26, 2023. Green marketing, through green marketing with environmentally friendly conditions so that the focus of nature and environmental conservation continues to run optimally. And experience marketing, through this marketing experience is a way to advertise to tourists based on the extraordinary and unique experiences they experience, tell and share with others.

Keyword: Integrated marketing communications, ecotourism, conservation.

Miguel Angel Quiroz Garcia 1, Tomas Martinez Arroyo 2 Gamail Gonzalez Uscanga 3

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5806

ABSTRACT: This work summarizes the research on the study of the various theories of the lightning phenomenon, as well as the different standards and their use in the development of protection methods to reduce the damage or complete loss of electronic devices. Due to the lightning discharge generated in electrical storms and which are of great magnitude, the use of lightning rod systems in condominiums is proposed; The protection systems against atmospheric discharges are designed considering the type of structure or equipment to be protected, the frequency rate of storms as is the case of the city of Veracruz, especially in the so-called "northern" seasons, other atmospheric loads, all of this for the proper selection of lightning protection as well as a ground system to dissipate the energy generated by the aforementioned discharges.

Keyword: Design, lightning rod system, land system, condominiums, protections.

Oluwatobi Folorunsho Adeyemi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5807

ABSTRACT: The hippocampus, vital for memory and spatial cognition, faces susceptibility to metabolic stress and early degeneration in neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD). This paper explores the reproducibility of high-resolution 7T MRI measurements in hippocampal subfields using the UK7T travelling head study dataset. Leveraging the Automatic Segmentation of Hippocampal Subfields (ASHS) software, subfields (CA1-3, TAIL, DG, SUB, ERC) were segmented, with exclusion of the CYST compartment. Ten healthy volunteers underwent scanning across five sites employing various scanners. Imaging protocols encompassed QSM, T1-weighted 3DMP2RAGE, and T2-weighted sequences. ASHS segmentation required approximately 3 hours per participant. The study scrutinized 50 datasets, yielding TIV-scaled volume values. Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) were computed to gauge reproducibility. Notably, CA1 exhibited the highest ICC (0.997) for the right hippocampus, followed closely by TAIL (0.986), indicating excellent agreement. Comparable trends were observed in the left hippocampus. Overall, most subfields demonstrated very good to excellent agreement (ICC range: 0.867-0.997), implying robust measurement reliability. These findings underscore the importance of studying hippocampal subfield reproducibility in longitudinal studies, offering insights into neuroimaging advancements and potential implications for precision medicine in neurological conditions.

Keyword: Hippocampus, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), High-resolution Imaging, Alzheimer's Disease, Hippocampal Subfields, Automatic Segmentation, 7T MRI

KETER PHILIP KIBET; ABDINASIR JELLE

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5808

ABSTRACT: The Salaries and Remuneration Commission's continuous review of state and public officers' salaries, aimed at enhancing morale and productivity, has not translated into improved public service delivery, as evidenced by public dissatisfaction with diminishing service quality and a declining number of public servants. This study investigates the impact of motivation on employee performance in the public service, using the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as a case study. Specific objectives include assessing the effects of compensation, career development opportunities, retirement benefits, and employee recognition on NHIF employee performance. Rooted in theories such as Hierarchy of Needs, Total Reward, Theory of Work Adjustment, and Expectancy Theory of Motivation, this study adopts a descriptive research design. Targeting administrative staff at NHIF Nairobi, the study population comprises 230 staff, and a stratified simple random sampling method is used. Primary data is collected through questionnaires, validated through validity and reliability tests, and analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal that organizations offering competitive salaries attract skilled and high-value employees, contributing significantly to organizational performance. Similarly, organizations investing in training, clear growth paths, mentorship, and meaningful tasks cultivate a highly motivated workforce. The study recommends that NHIF management implement fair, performance-based compensation, regularly reward highperforming employees, provide career development programs, and foster a culture of non-monetary recognition for positive contributions. This research is pertinent to NHIF policymakers, the Central Government of Kenya, other public service sectors, human resource practitioners, and researchers. By exploring the financial implications of motivation on employee performance, the study provides insights for policymaking, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making in public service organizations.

Keyword: Kenya Commercial Bank, Ministries, Departments and Counties, National Hospital Insurance Fund, Nairobi Security Exchange

Mohammad Monjur Morshed 1* and Jarin Nusrat 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5809

ABSTRACT: This study analyzed the effect of marriage on the academic performance of female students in a selected public university, named University of Chittagong in Bangladesh. For this purpose, 106 married female students were selected from different faculties of university by using the purposive and snow-ball sampling techniques. A number of statistical hypotheses were generated and tested by using the chi-square and paired sample t tests. The findings show that academic performance of married female students has significant effect with some factors such as study hour, time spent over mobile phone, getting help from husband and in-laws family members for study, respondents’ faculty and satisfaction level in marital status. On the other hand, class attendance, management of financial needs, getting pressure to take child from husband and in-laws family members has been found insignificantly related with their academic performance. The analysis reveals that marriage have notable positive effect on higher studies for female students and most of the student’s result remain constant & raised because of contribution and help of their husband & in-laws family members for household work, marital satisfaction and mental stability with financial security.

Keyword: Academic performance, GPA, Satisfaction level, Higher education, Female student

Akinnubi RufusTemidayo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5810

ABSTRACT: The study investigated the effect of diurnal variation in excess heat transfer resistance on surface energy balance closure. Utilizing large-eddy covariance data, an algorithm combining the Monin–Obukhov similarity and the Brutsaert theoretical model was employed to estimate the excess heat transfer resistance. The study was conducted at the Ibadan site during the Nigerian Micrometeorological Experiment (NIMEX-1) in 2010. Results revealed the occurrence of negative excess heat transfer resistance values at night for the bare surface, irrespective of wet or dry conditions. During wet days, higher excess heat transfer resistance values (> 3sm-1) led to improved energy balance closure, while during dry periods, daytime closure increased with excess heat transfer resistance until it surpassed 6 sm-1. The study suggests that heat transfer efficiency outweighs momentum transfer at night and underscores the importance of selecting an appropriate excess heat transfer resistance value for achieving satisfactory closure ratios, particularly in tropical climates, with a more pronounced effect during dry periods than wet periods.

Keyword: Climate, Resistance, Closure Balance, Momentum and Heat

Mberikwazvo Ian Chitambo, Joseph Kahiga Kiruki and Sabas Kimani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.5811

ABSTRACT: With the coming of independence, a new form of governance: majoritarian democracy was adopted in Zimbabwe just as it was suggested as the best in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The British rule that influenced the adoption of majoritarian democracy in Zimbabwe argued that it enables transparency and fosters checks and balances on corruption. We argue that, in a democratic system, functioning from a majoritarian perspective, there ought to be space of enjoying freedoms and rights. There ought to be sufficient representation and contribution of citizens in democratic procedures and organisations. For many, a good democratic system should speak to their bread and butter issues: their socio-economic well-being. However, these have not been enjoyed by the masses in Zimbabwe. The political atmosphere is a sad one; politics is practised for the sake of gaining power and controlboth in the ruling and opposition parties, something that is immanent in multiparty under majoritarian democracy. This study seeks to outline these ills and address them with a suggestion of embracing consensual democracy as it was conceptualised by Kwasi Wiredu. The central argument is that democratisation has failed due to a well curated system that seem to prioritise rivalry in politics as opposed to nation building. The study suggests that consensual democracy can address persistent political ills in contemporary Zimbabwe and build a unified and prosperous nation. The essential tenets that can enable this emanate from a historical record of political thought in indigenous Zimbabwe, characterised by the conceptualisation of rational deliberation in decision-making and inclusiveness: a consensual system in politics.

Keyword: Consensual Democracy, Consensus, Majoritarian Democracy Wiredu, Zimbabwe