Judul: Efektivitas Kepemimpinan Gapoktan Mekar Sejahtera dalam Peningkatan Kedinamisan Kelompok Tani di Desa Cipelang Bogor
Abstrak: Improving dynamics of farmer groups can be supported by various factors, includes the characteristics of the group members, the Gapoktan programs, and the leadership effectiveness. The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of the members, analyze what programs are implemented, analyze the level of effectiveness of Gapoktan, and the relationship with the dynamic level of the farmer group members of Gapoktan. There are three farmers groups in this studied, named Mekar Sejahtera, Mekar wangi, and Harapan Sejahtera. The technique used in this study are quantitative and qualitative. The result show that amongst the three farmers groups. The differences in terms of their speciality, horticulture (Mekar Sejahtera), processing the holticulture products (Mekar Wangi),, and rice fields (Harapan Sejahtera). However, from the corelation test shows that there is no correlation between the characteristics of member, the Gapoktan programs, and the effectiveness of leadership with the dynamic level of the farmer group members of Gapoktan.
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Judul: The Influence of Chief’s Leadership Style on the Efectivity of Farmer Group in Pangkal Jaya Village, Nanggung Sub-distrcit, Bogor Disctrit
Abstrak: Dalam mengelola sebuah kelompok, diperlukan seorang ketua untuk mengajak anggota mencapai tujuan bersama. Gaya kepemimpinan ketua menjadi faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas kelompok tani. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh karakteristik individu petani dan kepemimpinan ketua terhadap efektivitas kelompok tani. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Pangkal Jaya, Kecamatan Nanggung, Kabupaten Bogor. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini yaitu 70 responden yang ditentukan dengan proportional random sampling. Data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah dan dianalisis menggunakan metode SEM-PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelompok tani di Desa Pangkal Jaya memiliki tingkat efektivitas yang tinggi. Karakteristik individu secara keseluruhan memiliki pengaruh yang tidak signifikan terhadap efektivitas kelompok tani. Kepemimpinan partisipatif memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan hanya terhadap kemampuan bekerja kelompok dan kepemimpinan orientasi prestasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan anggota, kemampuan bekerja kelompok, dan produktivitas kelompok., In managing a group, a leader is needed to influence members to achieve common goals. The chairman’s leadership style is a factor that influences the effectiveness of farmer groups. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of individual farmer characteristics and the leader's leadership on the effectiveness of farmer groups. This research was conducted at Pangkal Jaya Village, Nanggung District, Bogor Regency. The number of respondents in this research is 70 respondents who were determined by proportional random sampling. The data obtained was then processed and analyzed using the SEM-PLS method. The research results show that farmer groups in Pangkal Jaya have a high level of effectiveness. Individual characteristics have an insignificant influence on the effectiveness of farmer groups.Participative leadership has a significant influence only on group work ability and achievement-oriented leadership has a significant influence on member satisfaction, group work ability and group productivity.
Keyword: farmer group, group effectiveness, leadership style

Judul: Studi Kasus Liver Neoplasia pada Anjing Shih Tzu
Abstrak: Liver neoplasia is the excessive and uncontrolled replication of hepatocytes that forms nodules visible in ultrasonography. The purpose of this study is to study and discuss the characteristic, diagnosis and treatment of liver neoplasm through the interpretation of ultrasonography and hematology in a Shih Tzu dog. Ultrasonography is conducted with a Chison Q8 ultrasound machine with a 5 to 7 MHz frequency convex probe on lateral recumbency. The blood cells, liver enzymes and nodules sizes were the main parameters in this study. The results in the period of three years from 2021 to 2023 were interpreted and supported with secondary data sources. The Shih Tzu dog is 14 years old in the year 2023 with a body weight of 5.21kg. No obvious clinical signs were observed during previous examinations. However, lethargy, vomiting and anorexia were recorded in its latest examination. Thrombocytosis, granulocytosis, high liver enzymes and hypoglycemia, which are some of the neoplastic clinical manifestations were also presented by this patient. Besides, liver neoplasm, spleen neoplasm and biliary sludge were the sonogram findings of this patient. The liver and spleen neoplasm was observed stable, while the biliary sludge volume fluctuated. The treatment strategy recorded is Ondansetron, Samylin®, Ornipural and Ursodeoxycholic acid.
Keyword: Blood biochemistry profile, Hematology, Liver Neoplasia, Shih Tzu, Ultrasonography