Volume 12, Issue 9, September 2024 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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Effect of Foreign Direct Investments on Economic Growth in Kenya []


The primary goal of this study was to investigate how Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows affect Kenya's GDP, inflation rate, and employment rate. The research was guided by several key questions: How does FDI impact Kenya's inflation rate? What effect does FDI have on job creation in Kenya? What is the effect of FDI on Kenya's GDP? The study utilized a descriptive research design, which involved observing and assessing the participants' behavior without making any modifications. A correlational design was also employed, focusing on the relationship between variables such as FDI inflows, GDP, average inflation rates, and the labor force participation rate in Kenya. The study specifically targeted Kenya, using secondary data primarily obtained from the Kenya Bureau of Statistics. A checklist based on the research questions was used to gather data on FDI inflows, GDP, inflation rates, and labor participation rates over the period from 2010 to 2022. The collected data was presented in tables and analyzed using multiple regression in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to ensure a systematic approach to data analysis. The data was then further examined using observational methods, correlation, regression, and statistical models before being presented in tables for clarity. The findings of the study indicated a positive relationship between FDI inflows and Kenya's economic growth, showing that increased FDI is beneficial for the nation's economic development. However, the study also found a negative correlation between FDI inflows and inflation rates, suggesting that as FDI inflows increase, inflation also tends to rise. The results regarding the impact of FDI on Kenya's labor market were favorable. The study recommended that the government focus on enhancing factors that attract FDI to promote economic growth.

THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND INCOME ON FINANCIAL ATTITUDE AND ITS IMPACT ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS OF EMPLOYEES IN THEIR PRODUCTIVE AGE: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


Employees of productive age generally have stable finances. Productive employees should be able to choose the most suitable and profitable investments to achieve their desired financial goals. The investment interest of employees at PT. Adhi Karya has de-clined over the period of 2022-2024. This quantitative study aims to examine the influence of financial knowledge and income on financial attitudes and its impact on investment decisions at PT. Adhi Karya.

THE INFLUENCE OF INCOME AND SELF-CONTROL ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS WITH THE MEDIATION OF FINANCIAL ATTITUDES AMONG CONTRACTORS OF PT ADHI KARYA: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


Contractors at PT Adhi Karya – Jakarta, in the Infrastructure Department 1, are employed to handle the planning, organization, and control of the projects managed by the company. With their salaries, employees are able to invest in various types of assets. Contractors generally have stable finances. However, very few have the willingness to invest. Contractors often fail to choose suitable investment products and lack good financial planning. This quantitative study aims to examine the influence of income and self-control on investment decisions, mediated by financial attitude at PT. Adhi Karya.

THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ATTITUDE ON THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-CONTROL ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS OF PT ADHI KARYA EMPLOYEES: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


With their salaries, employees can invest in various types of assets. They can choose investments that are suitable and most profitable to achieve their desired financial goals. The investment interest of employees at PT. Adhi Karya - Jakarta in the Infrastructure Department I has been declining during the period from 2021 to 2023. This quantitative study aims to examine the influence of financial knowledge and self-control on investment decisions, mediated by financial attitude at PT. Adhi Karya.

THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON JOB SATISFACTION MEDIATED BY WORK MOTIVATION AMONG EMPLOYEES AT PT. ADHI KARYA (PERSERO) TBK: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


PT. Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk is a leading construction company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 1974. Data from 2022-2023 shows a decline in employee satisfaction. Employee job satisfaction can be influenced by leadership and organizational culture, though research findings on their impact are mixed. While some studies show positive effects, others suggest no significant relationship, highlighting the need for further investigation into these factors. This quantitative study aims to examine the influence of leadership and organizational culture on job satisfaction, mediated by work motivation at PT. Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk.

THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION MEDIATED BY WORK STRESS ON THE CREW OF SPB. LAMPAN: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


Data from 2021 to 2023 shows a gradual decline in crew satisfaction, with satisfaction levels dropping from 95% to 81% in job-related areas. Leadership and the work environment, especially non-physical aspects like organizational culture, significantly impact job satisfaction. Additionally, job stress can both negatively and positively influence performance, highlighting the complex relationship between these factors in shaping job satisfaction aboard the Spb. Lampan. This quantitative study aims to examine the influence of leadership and work environment on job satisfaction, mediated by work stress at Spb. Lampan ship.

THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION MEDIATED BY WORK MOTIVATION AMONG EMPLOYEES AT PT. ADHI KARYA: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


PT. Adhi Karya has observed a decline in employee satisfaction between 2022 and 2023. %. These figures reflect a broader trend of diminishing satisfaction among employees over the given period. Factors influencing employee satisfaction include leadership and work environment. Work motivation is also essential for driving performance and achieving satisfaction. This quantitative study aims to examine the influence of leadership and work environment on job satisfaction, mediated by work motivation at PT. Adhi Karya.

ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF PT MCS INTER-NASIONAL: FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION []


Despite strong competition in the maritime HR management sector, MCS has successfully maintained its leading position. However, future business development remains a key focus for MCS, given the significant market potential and projected shortage of ship crew by 2025. Competitors are also pursuing the maritime HR management market, posing a threat to MCS’s leading position. This quantitative study aims to analyze the formulation and implementation of PT MCS International’s business development strategy.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC) 2006 AND COMPANY POLICIES ON THE JOB SATISFACTION OF INDONESIAN SEAFARERS IN STATE-OWNED SHIPPING COMPANIES WITH SEAFARER WELL-BEING AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL []


Indonesia's maritime industry is essential to the economy, supporting transportation and natural resources (Aminuddin & Burhanuddin, 2023). The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 improves seafarer well-being and job satisfaction by setting standards for working conditions. Aligning company policies with MLC standards enhances safety, productivity, and worker loyalty. Data from Indonesian state-owned enterprises (SOEs) indicate a decline in seafarer job satisfaction, from 90.2% in 2021 to 84.8% in 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining seafarer well-being. This study will explore the relationship between the application of MLC 2006, company policies, and seafarer well-being, with a focus on their impact on the job satisfaction of sea-farers in Indonesian state-owned shipping companies.

Beyond Natural Dyes: Embracing Sustainable Innovations in Industrial Textile Dyeing []


The textile dyeing industry is a major contributor to environmental pollution, necessitating the development of more sustainable dyeing processes. This review examines recent advancements in eco-friendly dyeing technologies, including improvements in natural dye extraction, the development of synthetic dyeing methods, and emerging innovations such as plasma technology, digital textile printing with biodegradable inks, and microbial dyeing. While natural dyes face challenges like variability and high production costs, new technologies which use synthetic dyes yet eco-friendly offer more consistent and scalable solutions. This paper highlights the limitations and potential of these methods, emphasizing the need for further research to address cost, scalability, and environmental impact. By reviewing these advancements, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of eco-friendly dyeing technologies and suggest directions for future research to achieve broader industrial adoption and sustainability in textile dyeing.

Change in phenolic profile and anti-oxidant activity of Rubus fruticosus fruit during maturation []


blackberry(Rubus fruticosus L), is a common wild plant that grows mostly in Notheren pakistan. this study was aimed to determine the changes in the phenolic profile and anti-oxidant activity of blackberries during different maturation stges. the sample were collected from Krakar hills of District Buner. fruit were collected at four different stages of maturation were separated. phenolic compounds were identified and quantified through reversed phase HPLC with a diode array detector (DAD). Several compounds were identified in Rubus fruticosus fruit samples, which showed significant variation. in these samples, 19 polyphenoles were identified among them, 3- caffeoylquinic acid(4.4- 8.7mmg/100g), catechin(11.7-35.2mg/100g), ellagic acid pentoside(0.4-18.2mg/100g) were the major phenolic compounds. phenolic compounds show variations with matturation.kaempferol, Quertin and Myricitin derivatives wrere also found as major phenolic compounds in all the four stages of maturation, while cyanidin, malvidin, peonidin derivatives were identified only in fully matured fruit sample. the radical scavenging activity, total phenolic contents, total flavonoid contents were siginificantly increased with maturation. certain compounds especially Kaempferole- 3- rutinoside, myricetin-deoxyhexsoe-hexoside and apigenin -7-glucuronide contents showed a significant decline with maturation. the study concludes that most of the bioactive compounds in Rubus fruiticosus fruits were increased during maturation. Keywords: blackberry, HPLC-DAD, polyphenol compounds, antioxidants, total phenolic contents, total flavonoids contents, total anthocyanin contents.

Writing about Refugee Rights []


There is no abstract since this is a reflection paper.

Efficacies of Renewable energy Resources in Combustion using different means of Biogas Production and Storage in Katsina State, Nigeria []


Biogas production is an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources. this study investigate the efficacies of renewable energy resources in combustion through using different means of methane gas production by determine the physicochemical parameters of dung of cow, sheep and poultry, measure the bio methane potential (BMP) and compare co-digestion and mono-digestion in methane of different dung. Experimental set-up was carried out for the period of fourteen days. The result of physicochemical parameters for the different dung showed cow dung having the higher wet gram of 22.40g, sheep 21.30g then poultry dung with 18.10g, also for dry and burned cow dung showed higher grams. For the (TS) total solids is also higher in cow dung at 47.33% followed by 44.03% then 17.21% for sheep and poultry respectively and (VS/TS) volatile solids by total solids percentage is higher in poultry dung at 81.37%. However, (C/N) carbon nitrogen ratio is more than 10% for the whole substrate which give opportunity for co-digestion. The mean + standard deviation for methane gas production showed no significant difference for mono-digestion of cow dung (CD) p=0.08, sheep dung (SD)p=0.45, and co-digestion of sheep dung & poultry dung (SP) p=0.86, cow dung & poultry dung (CP) p=0.99 and cow dung & sheep dung (CS) p=0.15 with the exception of mono-digestion poultry dung (PD) p=0.00 which showed significant difference that is p-value< 0.05 for of wet of cow dung we investigated the efficacy of using cow dung, poultry dung, and sheep dung as feedstock for biogas production. The results showed that all three types of dung are effective in producing biogas, with cow dung being the most efficient due to its higher methane content. However, poultry dung and sheep dung also showed promising results, with the potential to be used as viable alternative feedstock for biogas production. Overall, the findings of this study highlight the potential of using animal dung particularly in co-digestion as a renewable energy source and emphasize the importance of further research and development in this area.

A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INQUIRY ON THE MECHANISMS AND PROCESSES OF INCLUSION IN SCHOOL CONTEXT []


This phenomenological study, titled "A Phenomenological Inquiry on the Mechanisms and Processes of Inclusion in School Context as Experienced by Teachers and Principals: Basis for a Proposed Inclusion Framework," aimed to explore and understand the inclusive practices within the Irosin II District, Sorsogon Province, during the school year 2022-2023. The research focused on the perceptions and experiences of teachers and principals regarding physical, academic, and social-emotional inclusion. By examining these practices, the study sought to contribute to the development of a proposed framework that would enhance inclusive education within the district.The research was grounded in the assumption that the schools involved had diverse and effective inclusion practices that impacted the overall school environment. Additionally, it assumed that the varied experiences of teachers and principals significantly influenced these practices. These assumptions guided the inquiry, focusing on understanding the depth and breadth of inclusion as experienced by the participants.The study was limited to schools within the Irosin II District, with a focus on physical, academic, and social-emotional inclusion. It excluded other districts in the Schools Division of Sorsogon and private schools in Sorsogon Province. This narrowed scope allowed the research to thoroughly explore specific inclusion practices and experiences, filling a gap in existing research by providing detailed insights into the real-time practices within these schools.The findings highlighted a range of inclusive practices and identified gaps in the mechanisms and processes of inclusion within the schools. The diverse experiences of the twenty teachers and principals underscored the need for a structured inclusion framework to support and enhance these practices. This research offers valuable contributions to the discourse on inclusive education, providing a foundation for developing an effective inclusion framework tailored to the specific needs of the schools in the Irosin II District.Keywords: Academic Inclusion, Educational Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Inclusion Framework, Inclusion Mechanisms, Inclusive Practices, Phenomenological Inquiry, Physical Inclusion, School Environment, Social-Emotional Inclusion