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Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Aplikasi TikTok Terhadap Kebutuhan Informasi Siswa Kelas XII SMA Negeri 2 Kotapinang
Authors: Harahap Nursapiah , Faturrahman Muslih , Kumbang Kiki Lopa Lopia
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui motif penggunaan aplikasi TikTok pada siswa SMA Negeri 2 Kotapinang serta mengetahui hubungan penggunaan aplikasi TikTok terhadap pemenuhan kebutuhan informasi kalangan siswa SMA Negeri 2 Kotapinang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan 3 sumber mencari data. Di antaranya observasi, dokumentasi, dan penyebaran kuesioner. Adapun populasi pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 12 SMA Negeri 2 Kotapinang yang jumlah keseluruhan siswanya yaitu 180 orang dan memiliki 5 kelas yang terdiri dari 36 siswa. Penentuan sampel dengan menggunakan rumus Taro Yamane menjadi 64 siswa yang menjadi sampelnya. Untuk mengukur tingkat hubungan yang singnifikan antara variabel (X) Manfaat Aplikasi TikTok dan variabel (Y) Kebutuhan Informasi Siswa Kelas 12 SMA Negeri 2 Kotapinang menggunakan analisis koefisien korelasi dengan taraf signifikansi 5% (0,05) pada aplikasi SPSS (Statistical Product and Solutions) versi 26.0. Uji normalitas pada kedua variabel adalah terdistribusi normal. Hal ini dibuktikan jika nilai signifikansi > 0,05 maka nilai residual terdistribusi normal, yaitu hasil signifikansi dari uji normalitas sebesar 0,200 di mana hasil tersebut lebih besar dari taraf signifikansi 0,05 sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa uji test normalitas dalam penelitian ini adalah terdistribusi normal. Dari hasil penelitian dapat dibuktikan uji hipotesis tabel 4.29 diatas, hasil regresi linear sederhana pada tabel di atas H0 ditolak jika < 0,05. Nilai signifikansi dari tabel sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, maka model regresi dapat dipakai untuk memprediksi bahwa pemanfaatan aplikasi tiktok berpengaruh dengan kebutuhan informasi.
BLENDED LEARNING DI UIN SUMATERA UTARA MEDAN: HISTORISITAS & PENGEMBANGANNYA DI ERA COVID-19
Authors: Assingkily Muhammad Shaleh , Sahlan Sahlan
Published: August 2023

Perkembangan IPTEK dan kemajuan zaman, meniscayakan model pembelajaran blended learning pada setiap perguruan tinggi, termasuk UIN Sumatera Utara (UIN-SU) Medan, khususnya lagi di era covid-19. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa aspek historis dan pengembangan blended learning di UIN-SU Medan era covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) program blended learning mulai diberlakukan secara komprehensif di UIN-SU Medan sejak semester ganjil T.A 2019-2020 seiring terbitnya Keputusan Rektor UIN-SU Medan Nomor 153 tahun 2019 tentang Petunjuk Teknis Pemberlakuan e-Learning di UIN-SU Medan dan Keputusan Rektor UIN-SU Medan tentang Tim Pengembangan e-Learning UIN-SU Medan; dan (2) pengembangan pembelajaran blended learning di era covid-19, dilakukan secara komprehensif dengan sistem e-learning & digital. Hal ini ditandai dengan terbitnya Surat Edaran Nomor: B.06/Un.11.R/B.I.3.c/KS.02/03/2020 tentang Kebijakan Akademik dan Non-Akademik Terkait Pencegahan Penyebaran Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) di Lingkungan UIN-SU Medan.
ADMINISTRASI KEUANGAN LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Napitupulu Dedi Sahputra , Zamil Azrun , Alfiyah Siti
Published: August 2023

Di antara penyebab tertinggalnya lembaga pendidikan Islam adalah keterbatasan sumber dana untuk pembiayaan operasional, sehingga minimnya dana tersebut berakibat pada sarana prasara yang minim pula dan pada akhirnya akan berakibat pada kualitas lulusan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui administrasi keuangan pada lembaga pendidikan Islam, khususnya pada sumber dana, pengalokasian dan kendala yang dihadapi. Dalam konteks penelitian ini mengambil kasus di RA An-Nur Desa Gunting Saga, Kec. Kualuh Selatan, Kab. Labuhanbatu Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sumber dana RA An-Nur berasal dari BOP (Bantuan Operasional Pendidikan), iuran bulanan, dan bantuan dari bunda PAUD desa. Dana tersebut kemudian dimanfaatkan untuk gaji guru, pengadaan alat permainan edukatif, kegiatan parenting, dan publikasi. Adapun kendala yang dihadapi adalah sering kali dana tersebut tidak cukup dan pihak yayasan mengeluarkan uang pribadi mereka untuk menutupi kekurangannya.
KONSELING INDIVIDU DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI SISWA KORBAN KEKERASAN DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH AL -AFKARI
Authors: Sitorus Muhammad Walimsyah
Published: August 2023

Kepercayaan diri merupakan salah satu sifat kepribadian mendasar yang menjadi pondasi awal individu untuk peningkatan level diri,  namun kepercayaan diri pada anak sering sekali menjadi terganggu akibat dari perlakuan kekerasan yang di dapatnya dari lingkungan sekitar. Kekerasan yang didapatnya ada banyak motifnya baik itu kekerasan verbal maupun non verbal. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk melalukan konseling individu terhadap peningkatan kepercayaan diri pada anak madrasah ibtidaiyah Al-Afkari.
MULTIKULTURALISME DAN PLURALISME DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PKN (PENGAMALAN SILA KETIGA DALAM PANCASILA)
Authors: Sitepu Ekalias Noka
Published: August 2023

Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn) merupakan materi ajar yang mengandung nilai-nilai luhur di dalamnya, sebagai upaya membentuk karakter anak bangsa. Berbagai sikap dan kepribadian anak bangsa diajarkan dalam materi PKn, termasuk kajian tentang multikulturalisme dan pluralisme di Indonesia. Tulisan ini berupaya mengkaji penanaman sikap plural dan pemahaman aspek multikultural pada anak melalui pembelajaran PKn. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kepustakaan. Adapun rujukan utama dalam analisa dan uji keabsahan data penelitian ini menggunakan bahan referensi, meliputi buku, tugas akhir, artikel ilmiah dan artikel prosiding. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penanaman sikap plural dan multikultural bagi anak bangsa dapat diperoleh melalui pembelajaran PKn, hal ini ditandai dengan (1) tripusat pendidikan kewarganegaraan (PKn), dan (2) pengamalan nilai persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa dalam Pancasila. Melalui penelitian ini, diharapkan anak dapat memahami dan mengamalkan nilai-nilai luhur kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara melalui pembelajaran PKn, termasuk pengamalan sikap multikultural dan plural.
PROFIL PENYESUAIAN SOSIAL MAHASISWA BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT (Studi Pada Angkatan 2015)
Authors: Fatan Fakhrul Ramadhan , Mulyani Rila Rahma , Solina Wira
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya mahasiswa program bimbingan dan konseling STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat angkatan 2015 yang sulit terbuka dengan teman-teman di kampus, terdapat beberapa mahasiswa yang mengalami kendala dalam penyesuaian sosial dengan gejala mahasiswa sering melanggar peraturan atau aturan. di kampus, jangan berpartisipasi aktif. dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, tidak menghadiri perkuliahan, sendirian, masuk geng, mencontek, sering main-main, enggan mengerjakan tugas yang diberikan dosen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan: 1) Profil penyesuaian sosial dilihat dari kematangan emosi, 2) Profil penyesuaian sosial dilihat dari keterampilan sosial, 3) Profil penyesuaian sosial dilihat dari kecenderungan menarik perhatian, 4) Profil penyesuaian sosial dilihat dari emosional normalitas. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian sebagai berikut adalah: 1) Penyesuaian sosial mahasiswa bimbingan dan konseling angkatan 2015 dilihat dari kematangan emosi berada pada kategori cukup baik, 2) Penyesuaian sosial mahasiswa bimbingan dan konseling angkatan 2015 dilihat dari keterampilan sosial kategori cukup baik, 3) Penyesuaian penyesuaian sosial siswa bimbingan dan konseling angkatan 2015 dilihat dari kecenderungan berada pada kategori cukup baik, 4) Penyesuaian sosial siswa bimbingan dan konseling angkatan 2015 dilihat dari normalitas emosi berada pada kategori cukup baik. kategori cukup baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, disarankan bagi mahasiswa bimbingan dan konseling angkatan 2015 untuk meningkatkan kemampuan penyesuaian sosialnya dengan memanfaatkan beberapa layanan dalam layanan bimbingan dan konseling.
Profil Keterbukaan Diri (Self- Disclosure) Peserta Didik dalam Pelaksanaan Konseling Perorangan di Kelas XI SMK 3 Negeri Kota Padang
Authors: Julianda Ogi , Nita Rahma Wira , Solina Wira
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi adanya peserta didik yang hanya menceritakan masalahnya secara umum, adanya peserta didik yang sulit untuk menceritakan masalah yang sebenarnya kepada guru BK kepada guru BK, adanya peserta didik mengikuti konseling bukan karena keinginannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan keterbukaan diri peserta didik di kelas XI SMK Negeri 3 Kota Padang dilihat dari: 1) Ketepatan. 2) Motivasi. 3) Kondisi. 4) Keintensifan. 5) Kedalaman. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian adalah 277 peserta didik yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling dengan 47 partisipan. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu angket. Sedangkan untuk analisis data menggunakan klasifikasi persentase. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tentang profil self- disclosure peserta didik dalam pelaksanaan konseling perorangan di kelas XI SMK 3 Negeri Kota Padang dapat diambil kesimpulan self- disclosure dilihat dari: 1) Ketepatan berada pada kategori rendah. 2) Motivasi berada pada kategori cukup tinggi. 3) Kondisi berada pada kategori cukup tinggi. 4) Keintensifan berada pada kategori cukup tinggi. 5) Kedalaman berada pada kategori cukup tinggi. Hasil penelitian ini direkomendasikan kepada  guru BK agar mengembangkan program khususnya konseling perorangan agar peserta didik mengikuti konseling perorangan dengan kesadaran sendiri.
The Development of Medical Tourism with Preventive Technology: Medical Wellness
Authors: Dewi Riskha Dora Candra
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aims to examine the Development of Medical Tourism with Preventive Technology: Medical Wellness.
Methods: This research was studied using the literature study method, sourced from national and international journals. Journal sources used include Pubmed, Google Scholar, Elsevier, and ResearchGate.
Results: The study results show that telemedicine and telehealth (or e-health systems) covering all health service providers that use information and communication technology for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of health services can become a preventive technology in the practice of medical tourism and medical wellness in Indonesia. This is because information and communication technology development can be an essential factor in realizing the successful development of medical tourism in Indonesia.
Conclusion: The reputation of Bali's tourism infrastructure in Indonesia and the ASEAN region is relatively well established. Growth in health and wellness travel due to improved infrastructure, tourist demand, the hospitality sector and a well-regulated business environment. However, such a comparative advantage does not guarantee that Bali will be able to compete in a world where tourist preferences are the driving force of competition.
The Relationship of Knowledge About Menstruation with Personal Hygiene Behavior in Young Women in Sutawinangun Village, Cirebon Regency
Authors: Sofiyati Sofiyati
Published: August 2023

Objective: The research objective was to determine the relationship between knowledge about menstruation and personal hygiene behavior during menstruation in young women in Sutawinangun Village, Kedawung District, Cirebon Regency.
Methods: This research is an analytic survey with a cross-sectional time approach. The population is 62 respondents, using total sampling with a total sample of 62 young women. The instrument was used to measure the knowledge and behavior of respondents using a questionnaire.
Results: Description of young women's knowledge about menstruation in Sutawinangun Village, Kedawung District, Kab. Cirebon data were obtained from 62 respondents; 33 of them had enough knowledge (53.2%), while only 8 respondents (12.9%) had a good understanding, and 21 respondents (33.9%) had less knowledge. As for the behavior of young women regarding personal hygiene, the results showed that 41 people had positive personal hygiene behavior during menstruation (66.1%). In contrast, 21 respondents (33.9%) had negative personal hygiene behavior during menstruation. Based on the calculation results of Kendall tau, P-value = 0.000 < α = 0.05 (the P-value is more minor than α = 0.05). This means a significant relationship exists between young women's knowledge of personal hygiene behavior during menstruation.
Conclusion: There is a Relationship between Knowledge about Menstruation and Personal Hygiene Behavior During Menstruation in Young Women in Sutawinangun Village, Kedawung District, Cirebon Regency.
The Influence of Socio-economy and Local Food Diversity on Stunting in Toddlers
Authors: Khotimah Husnul , Lintang Santi Sundary , Azkiya Fadhila
Published: August 2023

Objective: Stunting is still a big challenge faced by this nation even in the world even though it can actually be prevented. This study aims to determine the socio-economic relationship (mother's education, father's education, family income) to the incidence of stunting and to find out the phenomenon of providing local food diversity to toddlers with stunting.
Methods: The research design is a mixed method. The quantitative design used in this study is a cross-sectional approach, while the qualitative design uses an intrinsic case study design. The sample in this study was 100 toddlers. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Data analysis in quantitative using chi square. Qualitative study using the study of phenomena with in-depth interviews.
Results: There was a significant relationship between mother's education (p=0.003) and father's education (p=0.045) and the incidence of stunting in toddlers, but there was no significant relationship between family income (p=0.678) and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. All respondents did not know how to process local wisdom-based food ingredients into nutrient-rich foods and did not provide a variety of foods to their children, and did not pay attention to the balanced nutritional content that was right for their children.
Conclusion: There is a need for structured and continuous education to increase public knowledge about stunting and how to provide a variety of foods.
The Effect of Completeness of Filling Out Important Reports on Delay in Return of Medical Record Files
Authors: Ibrahim Mochammad Malik
Published: August 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the completeness of filling out important reports on several forms on the occurrence of delays in returning inpatient medical record files at the hospital.
Methods: This type of research is quantitative analytic cross-sectional design. The population numbered around 643 with a total sample of 161 inpatient medical record files. Sampling technique with quota sampling. The primary data collection method was observation using a checklist sheet and data analysis using SPSS 24 for univariate analysis with frequency distribution, bivariate using the chi-square test and multivariate using logistic regression using the forward LR method.
Results: The completeness of filling in important reporting on all forms studied has not reached 100% and the return of patient medical record files is still a lot of medical record files whose returns are late by 55.9% and the factors that have been proven to be factors that influence the occurrence of delays in returning medical record files are forms incomplete initial nursing assessment (p=0.034 and OR=9.438), incomplete filling of patient education forms (p=0.039 and OR=3.078).
Conclusion: Factors that are proven to have an effect on the occurrence of delays in returning medical record files are incomplete filling of initial nursing assessment forms and incomplete patient education forms.
Community Involvement in the Rehabilitation and Treatment of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL): A Case Study of the Iriga District Jail, Philippine
Authors: Leonor Cherry Reamico
Published: August 2023

This study focuses on evaluating community involvement in rehabilitating and caring for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) at the Iriga District Jail in Camarines Sur's Fifth District, Philippines. The research employed a quantitative-methods of survey questionnaire, utilizing purposive and random sampling techniques to select participants of total 100 however 89 respondents replied considered and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that community involvement activities were partially implemented, encompassing work and livelihood programs, moral and spiritual programs, education and training programs, sports and recreation programs, behavior modification programs, and health and welfare programs. Challenges identified included limited funds, inadequate physical facilities, limited government and community support, insufficient staff training, and organizational issues. To strengthen community involvement in prisoner rehabilitation, this study recommends psychological evaluations, job placement or referral, community service programs, client self-help organizations, environmental awareness programs, volunteer probation aides, and involving the client's family in the rehabilitation process. These findings offer insights into the current state of community involvement in prisoner rehabilitation and propose measures for improvement in Camarines Sur's Fifth District.
Influence of Culture Tank Colours on the Water Quality, Growth Performance and Feed Utilization of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Juveniles
Authors: Babatunde Dauda Akeem , Maiazara Adamu Hafsah , Salele Abubakar Hauwa
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted over a period of fifty-six (56) days to investigate the effects of different colours of culture tanks on the water quality, growth, and feed utilization of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles. O. niloticus of mean body weight of 8.5g were stocked and fed twice daily with a commercial diet containing 42% crude protein. The experiment had four treatments based on tank colours; white, green, black and blue coloured tanks. Some water quality indices were assessed once in a week while the fish were weighed at the end of the experiment to compute the performance indices. The data were presented using mean and standard error and comparative analysis was done using one way ANOVA at 95% confidence interval with Duncan multiple range test as the follow up test. The water quality parameters examined during the study were not significantly different among the treatments. All the selected water quality parameters were within the acceptable range for tropical fish culture. While there was no significant difference in final weight, weight gain, percentage weight gain, and specific growth rate among the treatments, black tanks showed slightly higher values with 10.89±0.89 g, 2.54±0.94g, 30.47±11.43%, and 0.47±0.16%/day, respectively. Higher feed intake and FCR were recorded in green tank (10.08±0.61 g and 7.92±2.70 respectively) and the least was observed in black tank (9.32±0.12g and 4.23±1.51). The percentage survival of the fish was different significantly among the treatments (P<0.05). Fish reared in white background showed the highest survival (100%) which was different significantly from all other treatments. The blue and black tanks showed slightly higher values of viscerosomatic index and hepatosomatic index with 7.22±1.00% and 2.02±0.25%, respectively, while black and white tanks had the least values with 4.44±1.11% and 1.64±0.15%, respectively. The results showed that O. niloticus juveniles can be reared in all the tanks with no negative implication on their performances. However, black and white tanks showed better potential towards improved growth and feed utilization, while white tank led to better survival rate and tended towards better well-being as indicated by the skin pigmentation and hepatosmatic index. Therefore, rearing of O. niloticus juvenile in white tank is recommended over other colours.
Influence of Blending on Mechanical Behavior of Low-Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinylchloride
Authors: Asuku Suleiman Shuaibu , Abubakar Yusuf , Abdulraheem Aliyu , Galadima Abdulsalam Ismaila , Amoka Abdel Malik Abdel Gaffar
Published: August 2023

Three thermoplastic polymers, low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene(PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC),were synthesized from their raw pellets.Three blends of 1:1 wt.% of low-density polyethylene/polypropylene, low-density polyethylene/polyvinylchloride, polypropylene/polyvinylchloride, and one blend of 1:1:1 wt.% of low-density polyethylene/polypropylene/polyvinylchloride were produced via compression mould method using Two-roll Mill machine and Compression Mould machine. Using the Tensile Strength Tester machine, the pristine polymer and the blends were cut into dumbbell shapes for mechanical testing. The resultsobtained are 9.8MPa and 67.5% maximum stress and strain, respectively, for LDPE, 29MPa, and 12.4% maximum stress and strain, respectively, for neat PP. 25.8MPa and 35% maximum stress and strain respectively for pristine PVC, 19.2MPa and 44% maximum stress and strain respectively for LDPE/PVC blend, 19MPa and 29% maximum stress and strain respectively for LDPE/PP blend, 27.5MPa and10.75% maximum stress and strain respectively for PP/PVC, 21MPa and 10.4% maximum stress and stain respectively for LDPE/PP/PVC blend. The force at peak and the respective peak elongation are; 85.612N and 0.008387m for pristineLDPE, 344.810N and 0.004810m for pristinePP, 264.976N and 0.005496m forpristine PVC, 188.288N and 0.005980m for LDPE/PVC blend, 174.755N and 0.005109m for LDPE/PP blend, 250.196N and0.004287m for PP/PVC blend, 275.175N and 4.009mm for LDPE/PP/PVC blend. The maximum energies expended to have maximum extension are 0.71802784J (LDPE), 2.04578339J (PP), 1.70308635J (PVC), 1.12596224J (LDPE/PVC),0.8928233J (LDPE/PP), 1.50129025J (PP/PVC) and 1.10317658J (LDPE/PP/PVC). These results show improvement in the mechanical properties of the blends when compared with those of the constituent polymers. It also indicatesthat polymeric properties modification via an immiscible polymer blend is possible and easy to achieve.
Resource Limitations for Wireless Sensor Networks to Establish a Comprehensive Security System in the 5G Network
Authors: Yakubu Muhammad Muntasir , Maiwada Umar Danjuma
Published: August 2023

The difficulty with safety in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) requires comprehensive, holistic security techniques that can offer a long-term solution. Quantum security is anticipated to assist in the overall security strategy for WSN systems given the broad adoption of WSN around the world, notably the Internet of Things (IoTs). With the use of WSN and these quantum safeguards, data security can be offered whenever and anywhere. This study examines the security limitations of WSNs and offers a comprehensive approach through all network layers that will function as an Equal security mechanism solution and a solution to shield nodes from threats such as attacks on sensitive data, eavesdropping, disruption, destruction, and alteration. WSNs are used in a range of missions, especially the armed forces, ecological, and health ones, for evaluation, tracking, and regulating purposes. However, problems arise from being aware of their resource limitations. Data and node security are difficulties when using WSN because to low computation capabilities, small memory, few power sources, and unreliable connectivity, to name just a few. Therefore, as the demand for WSNs increases, so does the need for better security measures.
Scythris camelella Walshingham, 1907 registrado en España como una nueva especie para Europa (Lepidoptera: Scythrididae)
Authors: Richter I. , Sumpich J.
Published: August 2023

Se presenta el primer registro de Scythris camelella Walshingham, 1907 en España y Europa. Un ejemplar macho fue colectado en hábitat arenosos cerca de Santa Pola (Alicante), España.
Contribución al conocimiento de los Noctuidae de la vertiente asturiana del Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa (Asturias, España) (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
Authors: Guerrero J. J. , Rubio R. M. , Garre M. , Ortiz A. S.
Published: August 2023

Se aportan los datos faunísticos de 129 especies de la familia Noctuidae del Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa (Asturias), de las que 108 pertenecen a la subfamilia Noctuinae. Esta fauna se caracteriza por presentar una influencia euroasiática, con una proporción del 48,1%, que alcanza el 64,3% en los elementos de amplía distribución si se le añaden los elementos holárticos (7,0%), paleárticos (4,6%) y cosmopolitas y tropicales (4,6%). Entre los taxones que se citan por primera vez en el área de estudio destaca el endemismo Allophyes alfaroi, que supone solamente el 0,8% del total. Se citan 38 nuevas especies para el catálogo lepidopterológico asturiano, entre ellas Agrochola circellaris, Agrochola macilenta, Amphipyra berbera, Apamea anceps, Apamea remissa, Chersotis cuprea, Dichagyris nigrescens, Mesapamea secalella, Stilbia anomala . Xestia kermesina, que amplían de este modo su distribución, y Standfussiana dalmata, especie que solamente es conocida en la mitad oriental de la Península Ibérica.
Improved Chicken Swarm Optimizer with Vision-based Anomaly Detection on Surveillance Videos for Visually Challenged People
Authors: Alsolai Hadeel , Al-Wesabi Fahd N. , Motwakel Abdelwahed , Drar Suhanda
Published: August 2023

Deep learning technique has been efficiently used for assisting visually impaired people in different tasks and enhancing total accessibility. Designing a vision-based anomaly detection method on surveillance video specially developed for visually challenged people could considerably optimize awareness and safety. While it is a complex process, there is potential to construct a system by leveraging machine learning and computer vision algorithms. Anomaly detection in surveillance video is a tedious process because of the uncertain definition of abnormality. In the complicated surveillance scenario, the types of abnormal events might co-exist and are numerous, like long-term abnormal activities, motion and appearance anomaly of objects, etc. Conventional video anomaly detection techniques could not identify this kind of abnormal action. This study designs an Improved Chicken Swarm Optimizer with Vision-based Anomaly Detection (ICSO-VBAD) on surveillance videos technique for visually challenged people. The purpose of the ICSO-VBAD technique is to identify and classify the occurrence of anomalies for assisting visually challenged people. To obtain this, the ICSO-VBAD technique utilizes the EfficientNet model to produce a collection of feature vectors. In the ICSO-VBAD technique, the ICSO algorithm was exploited for the hyperparameter tuning of the EfficientNet model. For the identification and classification of anomalies, the adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system model was utilized. The simulation outcome of the ICSO-VBAD system was tested on benchmark datasets and the results pointed out the improvements of the ICSO-VBAD technique compared to recent approaches with respect to different measures.
TRIALABILITY AND OBSERVABILITY OF ACCRUAL BASIS INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA
Authors: Ahmed Aliyu Abdullahi , Usman Zakari
Published: August 2023

The study examined the effect of trialability and observability of IPSAS on accrual basis IPSASIMPL in Nigeria. 656 accounting staff of all the 29 Federal Government ministries in Abuja constitute the population of the study. The sample size of 242 was arrived at using Krejcie and Morgan table for Determining Sample Size from a Given Population. The sampling technique adopted for the study was proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. Closed ended Questionnaires were used in collecting the data for this study. The data collected was analyzed using binary logistic regression techniques with the aid of STATA 13 Software. The study revealed that Trialability (TRIALA) and Observability (OBSERV) were negative and significantly related to accrual basis IPSASIMPL in Nigeria. It was therefore concluded that TRIALA and OBSERV have negative effect on accrual basis IPSASIMPL in Nigeria. The study recommends for an increased consideration of the visibility and benefits of IPSAS on one hand and its testing capability and suitability on the other hand in order to facilitate the implementation process of accrual basis IPSAS in Nigeria.
BOARD DIVERSITY, POLITICAL CONNECTIONS AND FIRM VALUE: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM FINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Oyetunji Rofiat , Shittu Isah , Bello Ahmed
Published: August 2023

The effect of board diversity, political connections and firm value of listed financial service firms in Nigeria is investigated in this study. Firm value, proxied by Tobin's q and computed as the ratio of the firm's market value of equity to the book value of total assets, is the study's explained variable, while board gender diversity, board nationality, board ethnic diversity, and political connections are the study's explanatory variables. The study’s population consists of fifty-one (51) listed financial service firms on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at 31st December 2020. Thirty-five (35) of these firms made up the sample size for a period of nine years (2012-2020). Data was gathered from the annual reports of the sampled companies and analyzed using the feasible generalized least square regression (FGLS) approach. According to the study, board gender diversity, board nationality, and board ethnic diversity have a positive significant effect on the firm value of listed financial service firms in Nigeria, whereas political connections had a positive but minor effect. According to the findings, the boards of directors of listed financial service organizations in Nigeria should ensure that females are considered for directorship seats on the boards in order to increase their value, as suggested by the resource dependency theory. Also, the board should be made up of foreign directors in order to lure foreign investors to the firm and enhance its value. In addition, the boards of directors of listed financial services firms in Nigeria should consist of a mix of both northerners and southerners to improve firm value.
RISK COMMITTEE DEMOGRAPHIC TRAITS: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF EXPERTISE ON RISK DISCLOSURE QUALITY OF LISTED INSURANCE FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Wada Najib Abbas , Dandago Kabiru Isa , Rabiu Naja’atu Bala
Published: August 2023

The study explored the effect of risk committee expertise on the risk disclosure quality (RDQ) of listed insurance firms in Nigeria from 2011-2021. Data was obtained from the financial statement and annual reports of seventeen listed insurance firms sampled out of a population of twenty-one firms. The dependent variable employed in the study was RDQ defined by the quantity of risk disclosure sentences while risk committee expertise was employed as the independent variable of the study. The ratio of the number of Directors with expertise in Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management in the committee to the total number of Directors in the committee serves as a proxy for the independent variable. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and GLS regression were used to analyse the data collected. To ascertain the suitability of the data for regression analysis and the robustness of the regression results, post estimation and pre-estimation tests were performed. The result of GLS regression conducted indicated that Risk Committee expertise has a significant positive impact on RDQ. Consequently, the current study recommends that in order to improve the quality of risk disclosure in listed insurance firms, the financial reporting council of Nigeria (FRCN) and other regulatory authorities, such as the national insurance commission (NAICOM), should mandate the establishment of risk committees composed of members experienced and knowledgeable in finance, accounting, risk management, and disclosure in their corporate governance codes. This result has practical implications as it underscores the fact that the knowledge and skill of the risk committee drives improved risk disclosure. In addition, the result further influences the efforts of regulatory authorities in their attempt to develop resilient corporate governance codes that guarantees qualitative risk disclosure.
MODERATING EFFECT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUDIT QUALITY AND EARNINGS MANAGEMENT OF LISTED NON-FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Ahmad Ahmad Muhammad , Kwanbo Lubabah Mansur , Hassan Shehu Usman , Umar Musa Suleiman
Published: August 2023

This study investigated the moderating impact of audit committee on the relationship between audit quality and earnings management. Earnings management is the dependent variable, audit quality is the independent variable proxy by audit independence, audit fee, audit tenure and audit size while the moderator is audit committee proxy by audit committee governance score. Secondary source Panel data was extracted for a period of ten (10) years from a population of 113 listed non-financial services firms and a sample of 76 companies were selected based on the model adopted to measure the dependent variable. The research engaged a historical causal design to answer the research question raised. The data was analysed using the multiple linear regression technique and the results reveals that audit committee moderates the relationship between audit quality and real earnings management. Conclusively, audit independence has positive insignificant effect on real earnings management, audit fee and audit size have a positive and significant impact on real earnings management, audit tenure has a negative and significant impact on real earnings management, while audit committee has a significant moderating impact on audit quality and real earnings management. The study recommends amongst others that the number of financial experts in the audit committee should be increased to three and that the companies should be encouraged by the relevant regulatory authority to engage Big4 auditors as their external auditors for a transparent and credible financial statement. The study is limited to only quoted non-financial services firms in Nigeria.
IS THERE EARNINGS DISCONTINUITY AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IFRS IN NIGERIA?
Authors: Gbadebo Adedeji Daniel
Published: August 2023

Earnings metrics are major financial indicators which capital market participants and investors focus on for informed decisions. Because reporting earnings increase may enhance firms’ stock price, many managers are motivated to avoid reporting earnings decreases, but prefer to consistently report increase earnings greater than its previous valuation. There is evidence that such practice has led to a situation of conspicuous upward shift in frequency of observations, starting from the left of identified earnings benchmark to the right. Recent studies have shown that a change in accounting regulation may have effects on the shape of the firm-year distribution of earnings. This paper examines the discontinuity evidence for Nigeria, in relation to the adoption of the international financial reporting standard. The aim is to establish whether discontinuity in earnings, represented by the asset-scaled net profits, as well the discontinuity in earnings-change, has reduced following the adoption. According to literature, the study employs three methods – empirical histogram, standardise differences tests and the permutation tests – to validate the aims. The findings suppose evidence for increase in discontinuity, indicating increased in small profits’ earnings management, after the adoption. Contrary, the evidence is not sufficient to conclude that the discontinuity has increase for the earnings-change. It can be argued that the adoption has not achieve much in ensuring firms are monitored against earnings management to avoid losses. The study has limitation, since it considers only the distributions of earnings and earnings-changes. The distribution of forecast errors is not investigated because such is influence by forecast management. Future studies may consider this for improvement.
เทคนิคการเตรียมพริกชี้ฟ้าแดงอบแห้งให้ได้มาตรฐานสินค้าเกษตรและอาหารชุมชน
Authors: ปูริกา ศรัณย์ , อุ่นอุดมวนา นุแกว , ปัญโญใหญ่ นักสิทธิ์
Published: August 2023

งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาเทคนิคการเตรียมพริกชี้ฟ้าแดงโดยเปรียบเทียบอุณหภูมิการลวก (60 80 และ 95 องศาเซลเซียส ลวกนาน 3 นาที) และระดับความเข้มข้นของสารละลายโพแทสเซียมเมตาไบซัลไฟด์ (ร้อยละ 0.05 0.10 และ 0.15 มวลต่อปริมาตร แช่นาน 3 นาที) เปรียบเทียบกับพริกไม่ได้ผ่านการลวกหรือแช่สารละลายโพแทสเซียมเมตาไบซัลไฟด์ (ควบคุม) ก่อนนำพริกชี้ฟ้าแดงไปอบแห้งที่อุณหภูมิ 60 องศาเซลเซียส นาน 30 ชั่วโมง วิเคราะห์คุณภาพด้านความชื้น ค่าวอเตอร์แอคทีวิตี ค่าสี ปริมาณแคปไซซิน อะฟลาทอกซินและปริมาณจุลินทรีย์ทั้งหมดและรา โดยการลวกที่อุณหภูมิสูงกว่า 60 องศาเซลเซียสมีผลต่อการลดความชื้น ค่าวอเตอร์แอคทีวิตี การสูญเสียปริมาณแคปไซซิน นอกจากนี้การลวกทำให้ผลิตภัณฑ์พริกแห้งมีสีแดงลดลงและเกิดสีน้ำตาลคล้ำ (p0.05) ส่วนการแช่สารละลายโพแทสเซียมเมตาไบซัลไฟด์ช่วยรักษาคุณภาพทางด้านสี ปริมาณแคปไซซิน ได้มากกว่าการลวก (p0.05) การเตรียมตัวอย่างทั้ง 2 วิธีสามารถลดปริมาณจุลินทรีย์ทั้งหมดและราได้คุณภาพผลิตภัณฑ์สุดท้ายได้มาตรฐานผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารชุมชนไทย กรรมวิธีเตรียมตัวอย่างที่เหมาะสมที่ผู้ประกอบการและวิสาหกิจชุมชนนำไปปฏิบัติได้ คือ การแช่พริกชี้ฟ้าแดงในสารละลายโพแทสเซียมเมตาไบซัลไฟด์ ความเข้มข้นร้อยละ 0.15 นาน 3 นาที ก่อนอบแห้ง
Anthropometric and Physical Profile Among the Different Age Groups of Tunisian Tennis Players
Authors: Alshahrani Saeed Meflah , Salem Atef , Zribi Anis , Trabelsi Khaled , Ammar Achraf , Chtourou Hamdi
Published: August 2023

Background: The popularity of Tunisian tennis is on the rise, due to emerging players gaining global recognition, leading to growth and evolution in the sport. In order to optimize training and performance, coaches need valuable information on physical fitness and player profiling. Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the physical profile of Tunisian tennis players in different age groups ranging from 7 to 17 years. Methods: One hundred and one tennis players from the same team were assigned to six age groups (U9-U18); U9 (7.89 ± 0.32), U10 (8.88 ± 0.34), U11 (9.78 ± 0.43), U12 (10.81 ± 0.4), U14 (12.3 ± 0.73), and U18 (14.69 ± 0.95) and were assessed for standing long jump (SLJ), countermovement jump, medicine ball throw (MBT), various sprint distances, agility drills, 20m Shuttle run (20mSRT), and Sit and reach tests. Results: The results showed that U14 and U18 age groups demonstrated better performance than U9 and U10 in jump tests, while U18 and U14 outperformed only U9 in the MBT test. U11 showed better performance than U9 and U10 in sprints, sideways shuffle, and spider drill tests. U9 and U10 had lower performance than U12 in SLJ, 20m sprint, sideways shuffle, and zigzag tests, and U11 outperformed U9 in the SLJ test. U18 and U14 had higher VO2max than U10 and U11, while U12 was higher than U11 only. No difference in flexibility was reported. The centile estimates of physical performances among Tunisian tennis players provide a means to compare individual player test results with the standard performance levels of the group. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study found that 11–17-year-old players exhibited greater physical performance than 7–10-year-old players. However, no age effect was found for flexibility.
Relationship Between Spiritual Health and Anxiety in Nurses Caring for Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Bahrami Babaheidari Touran , Nekouei Mehrad , Shahmirzad Nilufar , Tajvidi Mansooreh
Published: August 2023

Background: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in significant mental and emotional distress, including anxiety, among healthcare workers due to the nature of the disease and its rapid spread. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the association between spiritual health and anxiety in nurses caring for patients with COVID-19. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on all nurses who worked at hospitals affiliated with the Alborz University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. A total of 153 nurses were selected using convenience sampling, and they completed the Paloutzian & Ellison standard spiritual health questionnaire and Beck Anxiety Inventory, both electronically and offline. Descriptive and inferential statistics, such as the Pearson and Spearman correlation and multiple regression, were employed to analyze the data. All statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 26. Results: Most nurses (99.3%) had average to high levels of spiritual health, and only 0.7% had low spiritual health. Most (54.9%) reported no or mild anxiety. An inverse correlation was observed between spiritual health and anxiety (P < 0.001, r = -0.464). Additionally, a significant negative correlation was found between religious health (P < 0.001, r = -0.321) and existential health (P < 0.001, r = -0.496) dimensions of spiritual health and COVID-19-related anxiety. The results of multiple regression analysis demonstrated that anxiety levels could be predicted by spiritual health and its dimensions. Conclusions: The present study suggests nurses can manage their anxiety through good spiritual health. Hospital managers and officials should take measures to strengthen nurses' spiritual well-being and reduce their anxiety levels.
Evaluation of Viral Respiratory Pathogens Among Patients Initially Tested Negative for SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Khoshakhlagh Mahdieh , Vojdani Arastoo , Amali Arian , Abolbashari Samaneh , Gholoobi Aida , Meshkat Zahra
Published: August 2023

Background: A number of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) viruses commonly circulating among vertebrates, such as influenza H1N1, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenoviruses, and human coronavirus (HCoV)-229E, cause symptoms similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). These viruses are important causes of cold, pneumonia, and shortness of breath in humans, which have been overlooked during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Furthermore, the diagnosis of infection with these viruses mostly relies on physical examination and clinical history, despite the fact that accurate molecular diagnosis is available. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the presence of respiratory viruses in patients who were suspected to be infected with COVID-19 yet initially tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, as it could be beneficial in developing effective control measures and more reliable testing and surveillance of such viruses. Methods: In this study, laboratory samples of 123 patients referred to Ghaem Hospital of Mashhad, Iran, were evaluated that tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 in the initial assessment while showing the clinical symptoms of COVID-19. Initial testing for SARS-CoV-2 was carried out by the TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method using a kit approved by the Ministry of Health (Pishtaz Teb, Iran). Further analysis for the presence of 17 respiratory viruses was carried out using Genova kits based on the virus genome conserved sequences of influenza H1N1, influenza B, influenza A, SARS-CoV-2, HCoV-HKU1, HCoV-OC43, HCoV-NL63, HCoV-229E, metapneumovirus, RSV, human bocavirus 1, 2, 3, parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, and adenovirus. Results: According to the results of the present evaluations, out of 123 samples that were acquired using nasal and throat swabs and that initially tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, 8 cases of influenza A (47.1%), 1 case of parainfluenza (5.9%), 1 case of HKU1/OC-43 (5.9%), 4 cases of RSV (23.5%), 1 case of HCoV-NL63/HCoV-229-E (5.9%), and 2 cases of SARS-CoV-2 (11.8%) were detected. Conclusions: Based on the results of real-time PCR tests obtained from patients who had clinical symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infections, it can be mentioned that due to the similar symptoms of patients with respiratory viral infections, individuals with respiratory symptoms could be examined for other viral infections in addition to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and a suitable basis for their prevalence in the community could be provided.
Development of Short-term Membrane-based Cultivation Combined with Dual-target Melting Analysis for Rapid Differentiation of Common Candida Species
Authors: Shen Wei , Sheng Jingjing , Wang Meng , Xia Xiujiao , Ling Keyu , Qian Miaomiao , Wang Zhejiong , Du Peng
Published: August 2023

Background: Candida is the main causative agent of severe mucosal and invasive candidiasis. Different species of Candida have shown varying levels of resistance to antifungal treatments. It is estimated that each 12-hour delay in antifungal treatment is associated with a significant increase in patient mortality and treatment costs. The culture method is regarded as the gold standard for identifying Candida species, but its time-consuming process is a clear disadvantage. Objectives: This study established a method using membrane technology combined with dual-target melting analysis for rapid cultivation and identification of common Candida species. This method is expected to preserve the advantages of the conventional culture method and improve upon its weaknesses while also evaluating the practical application of the method. Methods: A microfiltration membrane-based culture followed by a color indicator method was established to rapidly cultivate Candida cultures. The 5.8S ribosomal DNA region and internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region were used as target gene regions, for which two sets of primers were employed. Melting analysis following dual-target real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was conducted to distinguish among Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, and C. krusei. To evaluate its practical application, the method was tested with 72 clinical isolates, and the results were compared with those obtained using the chromogenic culture method and DNA sequencing. Results: Distinctive melting temperatures in the two gene targets were detected among the four common Candida species. The entire process, from cultivation to identification, was completed within 12 hours, about 50% less time than the gold-standard method. The minimum detection limit of Candida species was 10 femtograms. The results of the identification of the clinical isolates were consistent with those of DNA sequencing. Conclusions: The short-term membrane-based cultivation combined with dual-target melting analysis can be used to rapidly, easily, and accurately identify common Candida species, thus reducing the time needed to initiate targeted treatment for patients with severe candidiasis.
Del campo a la ciudad: la representación sociocultural en dos libros de Juan José Arreola
Authors: Farfán Gómez Carlos Javier
Published: August 2023

El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar la forma en que dos obras del escritor mexicano Juan José Arreola (La feria, de 1963, y “Tercera llamada ¡tercera! o Empezamos sin usted”, de 1971) recrean algunos importantes cambios de las condiciones materiales y espirituales ocurridas en México durante la década de los sesenta del siglo pasado. Período importante para explicar el presente mexicano fue el inicio de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, cuando por primera vez en la historia la población urbana superó a la rural. Fenómenos socioculturales como el arribo de los medios de comunicación masiva a los hogares y el deseo cada vez mayor de imitar el modelo de vida americana, justifican la correspondencia entre la realidad histórica y el discurso estético-literario de Juan José Arreola, a partir de una lectura en conjunto de estas dos obras.