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THE AFRICAN UNION’S AGENDA 2063 FOR AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT: POSSIBILITY OR RUSE?
Authors: MLAMBO Victor H , THUSI Xolani , GIFT NDLOVUAND Sbonelo
Published: January 2023

When Africa emerged from the chains of colonialism, there was great hope for post-colonial African leaders to consolidate the spirit of Pan-Africanism and use Africa's vast resources to spur inclusive socioeconomic development. The Organization of African Unity also supported this vision, as did the Lagos Plan of Action and the New Partnership for Africa's Development. Great emphasis was placed on continental integration and African unity. However, post-colonialism, Africa has been engulfed by never conflict, fragmentation of governance, political instability, and unstable relations between African countries, thus defeating the need for unity and collective development. The African Union Agenda 2063 is Africa's blueprint for achieving inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. It seeks to ensure, amongst others, peace and economic and political stability. However, there have been questions about whether the AU can achieve this. This doubt has been driven by the plethora of socioeconomic and political problems currently consuming Africa. This paper reviews current literature to examine the practicality of AU agenda 2063. It seeks to understand whether this agenda can be a possibility or just another plan with little if no substance. The following question will guide this paper: to what extent can the AU's agenda 2063 become realizable, considering the current socioeconomic and political challenges engulfing Africa?
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRIZREN IN KOSOVO FOR THE PERIOD 2005-2019
Authors: IMAMI Gjeni
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze and reflect the financial performance of revenues and expenditures of the Municipality of Prizren in Kosovo from 2005 to 2019. Using different types of methods (statistical, confirmatory, qualitative, analytical, quantitative and comparative), the analysis of revenues and expenditures of the Municipality of Prizren is done for each year separately, where it is presented in detail in tabular forms. Each revenue and each expense is calculated separately and the index of the ratios between allocation and planning, realization and planning as well as realization in relation to the allocation is derived. This research shows the growth of own source revenues from 2005 to 2019, while through the relationship between the realization and planning of own source revenues it analyzes whether there was a discrepancy between the realization and planning in these revenues. The result of the realization of the government grant planning for 15 years will also be shown. All these findings are based on data obtained from the official financial reports of the Municipality of Prizren and financial statements. It has also been done analysis of the correlation between the realization of municipal budget expenditures and the realization of capital investmens. This research tests the four hypotheses presented, which are all accepted after the analysis.
Adverse effects of the cancer therapy on osteoclast-mediated bone loss in patients with cancers: a challenge
Authors: Tien Tran Manh
Published: January 2023

It is well-known that cancer therapies, including chemotherapy drugs, aromatase inhibitors and gonadotropin-releasing homone analogues, commonly contribute to remarkably reduce the bone mineral density, subsequently increase the rate of bone loss. For instance, in the patients with prostate cancer treated with androgene deprivation therapy (ADT), or chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin and cisplatin the calcicum levels were significantly decreased in the body, thereby leading to bone loss. Besides, the aromatase inhibitors widely used to treat breast cancer, and antiresorptive agents targeting the receptor activator of nuclear factor кB ligand can also trigger bone loss. Osteoclasts (OCs), derived from monocyte/macrophage lineage, are deifferentiated into mature, multinucleated OCs (a process also known as osteoclastogenesis) via a series of osteoclastogenic signaling pathways, are responsible for resorbing bone. This review article characterizes and summarizes the adverse effects of chemotherapy drugs on accelerating OC-induced bone defects such as the increased bone resorption and the impaired bone mineral density (BMD) in the patients with cancers.
Feminist Strategies in Qur’ān Translations: A Comparative Study of the Sublime Quran and Saheeh International
Authors: Aldeeb Najlaa R.
Published: January 2023

For almost thirteen centuries, the Qur’ān had been interpreted by men before it was first translated by a woman. In 1995, Umm Muhammad, Amina Assami, translated the Qur’ān into English under the pseudonym Saheeh International. Extensive research indicates that Umm Muhammad’s translation reproduces patriarchal gender hierarchies (Al-Sowaidi et al., 2021), while Laleh Bakhtiar’s the Sublime Quran comprises feminist elements (Kidwai, 2018). Comparing these two translations to determine whether the translators employ feminist translation strategies to increase their visibility has not been previously addressed. I aim to investigate how these women translators transfer feminine nouns and pronouns and generic masculine nouns from Arabic, a highly gendered language, to English. In this paper, I apply an eclectic approach: the feminist theory by Susanne de Lotbinière-Harwood and Luise von Flotow and the basic linguistic theory for the grammatical description of language by Roman Jakobson. The results reveal that Bakhtiar’s translation published in the USA demonstrates feminist perspectives through utilising prefacing, supplementing, and neutralisation, whereas Umm Muhammad’s version published in Saudi Arabia depends on exegetical books and maintains a softer tone between the dominant male and diluted feminist voice. Future researchers should broaden the scope of the comparison and cover more Qur’ān translations in different countries to examine the impact of women translators’ socio-cultural contexts on their translations.
The Language Choice of Madurese Ethnics in Urban Area: A Case Study of Jember City
Authors: Rochiyati A. Erna S. , Sariono Agus , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Suyanto Budi
Published: January 2023

Jember society is an urban and bilingual community because they master Javanese, Madurese and Indonesian. This article examines language choice forms of the Madurese community in Jember and the factors underlying the choice of the Madurese community's language. The study was conducted through a qualitative method. Data was collected through a questionnaire. The results show that the Madurese language (BM) selected by the Madurese community in Jember is generally dominant (55%). The BM's choice of family domain is higher (58%) than the neighboring domain (52%). The dominant factors in determining language choice include speech situations, participants, and means of speech.
An Analysis of Liberal Feminism of the Main Character in Brave Film
Authors: Miskiyah  , Sofyan Akhmad
Published: January 2023

Liberal feminism has become a trending topic in articles and journals and has also been appointed as a theme in several novels and films. Some cases of liberal feminism were depicted by the main character in the film Brave, Merida. In Brave, the main character was talking about woman's liberation or the woman's movement, which fought for the right to get her freedom. This research aimed to find the types of liberal feminism and the characteristics of liberal feminism in the utterances and gestures of the main character in the film. From the gestures and utterances of Merida, the writer analyzed liberal feminism by using the descriptive qualitative method. Techniques of data collection were done by watching the film, selecting and noting down the data from the gestures and utterances which were related to the types of liberal feminism portrayed by the main character in the film Brave. The result of the study found 22 data on the liberal feminism of the main character in the film Brave. From the 22 data, there were 19 data that included individualist feminism, and three data were libertarian feminism. From those types, the writer also found the characteristics of liberal feminism; there was equal education, the right to vote, the mature and find women’s identity, and equal liberty (the freedom of speech and press). The study found the dominant characteristic was the right to vote, which means the main character in the film Brave mostly showed how she fought for her freedom to choose.
Artificial Intelligence Crime within the Concept of Society 5.0: Challenges and Opportunities for Acknowledgment of Artificial Intelligence in Indonesian Criminal Legal System
Authors: Mulya Muhammad Oscar Dharma Putra , Mahrus Ali
Published: January 2023

This research explores the challenges and opportunities for the recognition of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) as a new legal subject in the Indonesian Criminal Legal System within the concept of Society 5.0. There have been circulating debates concerning the possibility of approving A.I is a novel legal subject, as it does not possess independent consciousness; its existence and action are determined by another entity, that is, the programmer or developer of that A.I. Hence, an A.I cannot be imposed with legal responsibilities. However, due to the ever-growing nature of human civilization, it is probably safe to argue that the future of A.I. is still unclear. A.I. might execute an order which opposes that of its creator, for instance, a crime. A question then may arise following this theory: if an A.I. behaves in contrast to its creator’s intention, can it be accepted that such A.I. has developed its own mind, fully separated from the human entity? Then, on that account, can the A.I. be inflicted with criminal responsibility? Consequently, if the answer is positive, what should be changed or adjusted in the Indonesian Criminal Legal System so as to incorporate such liability of A.I.? Finally, what would be the plausible sanction that can be imposed on an A.I. committing a crime? Will such kind of sanction be sufficient and suitable for society’s standards? This paper will try to present elaborate discussions regarding these concerns.
The Impact of Diversification Policy on Revenues of Commercial Banks: A Case of Iraqi Commercial Banks
Authors: Ahmed Ammar Elias , Younis Saja Fathi Mohammed
Published: January 2023

The study aims to highlight the importance of the diversification policy in Arab banks in general, and Iraqi banks in particular, and its role in improving investment returns and achieving profits in light of providing a measure of protection against crises by reducing the risks that accompany banking work for the period 2010-2020 as one of the most important Serious and objective formulas to bring the banking sector to a level of stability capable of supporting other economic sectors and pushing forward growth rates and economic development. To achieve the foregoing, the study relied on the Balanced Panel Data analysis methods, which include estimating the model according to the aggregate regression methodology (PRM), the fixed effect (FEM), and the random effect (REM). The study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: the diversity of factors affecting the returns and risks of Iraqi commercial banks in terms of including the diversification policy as an independent variable and the controlling variables for the bank (bank size, income diversification, lending ratio, capital adequacy, efficiency of the bank’s activity) and their varying effects According to the indicator adopted to express the bank returns, as well as the insignificance of the diversification variable in the models. Many important recommendations were made in this study. Iraqi banks reconsider their diversification policy in light of the harmonization between profitability and safety and in a manner that enhances the benefit of the bank’s diversification advantages and in a manner that achieves satisfactory returns for them, in light of reaching a reasonable degree of risk. Also, directing Arab banks towards deepening the effective diversification policy and taking advantage of its advantages in raising their returns and reducing their risks.
Pengaruh Salinitas terhadap Kepadatan Populasi dan Konsentrasi Klorofil-a Spirulina pada Media Kultur Modifikasi Walne dan Air Limbah Budidaya Ikan
Authors: Anggraeni Anggraeni , Utami Eva , Mahardika Robby Gus
Published: January 2023

Spirulina merupakan mikroalga hijau kebiruan yang mengandung klorofil-a. Kandungan klorofil-a Spirulina sangat dipengaruhi oleh faktor lingkungan pada media kultur, salah satunya salinitas. Salinitas yang optimal dapat meningkatkan kadar pigmen klorofil-a, namun peningkatan kadar salinitas juga memberikan pengaruh negatif pada pertumbuhan Spirulina, karena dapat menghambat proses fotosintesis, respirasi dan penyerapan nutrisi. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis peningkatan salinitas terhadap penyerapan nutrisi media kultur yang dilihat dari kepadatan sel dan konsentrasi klorofil-a. Penelitian dilakukan secara eksperimental laboratoris. Kadar salinitas yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu 0, 10, 15, 20, 25, dan 30 ppt. Media kultur dimodifikasi dengan penambahan nutrisi walne dan air limbah budidaya ikan dengan perbandingan 1:1, dengan waktu kultur selama 20 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kepadatan sel tertinggi terdapat pada salinitas 30 ppt sebesar 0,635±0,091 dan terendah pada salinitas 0 ppt sebesar 0,293±0,037. Kepadatan sel tertinggi pada semua salinitas rata-rata terjadi pada hari ke-8 hingga ke-10. Konsentrasi klorofil-a tertinggi pada salinitas 10 ppt sebesar 107,153 mg/L dan terendah pada salinitas 25 ppt sebesar 19,684 mg/L. Pada kadar salinitas yang lebih tinggi menghasilkan konsentrasi klorofil-a yang lebih rendah. Berdasarkan penelitian disimpulkan bahwa peningkatan salinitas memberi pengaruh terhadap kepadatan populasi, namun tidak pada konsentrasi klorofil-a Spirulina.
Effect of Work Environment and Work Motivation on Hospital Employee Performance during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Irwandy Fharadiba , Rahmawati Siti
Published: January 2023

Organizational success is inseparable from the role of human resources and work dynamics can occur over time and can affect employee performance. One of the dynamics of work is a change in the order of life in various sectors as a result of the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially on employee performance. Work environment and work motivation become factors in determining the performance results of each employee. Employees will work harder in carrying out their work if they have a good work environment and high work motivation. Therefore, this study aims to analyze employee perceptions of the work environment and work motivation at Semen Padang Hospital and to analyze the effect of the work environment and work motivation on employee performance during the Covid-19 pandemic using descriptive analysis and SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis. Based on descriptive analysis, employee perceptions regarding the work environment and work motivation are included in the good criteria. Based on the results of the SEM analysis, the work environment has a positive and significant influence on employee performance while work motivation has no effect on employee performance
Stimulus of Loyalty to Beauty Product Influencer on Social Media
Authors: Rizqi Salsabilla Sri , Riorini Sri Vandayuli
Published: January 2023

This research analyzed the stimulus of Loyalty to the influencers of women's cosmetic products on social media. The research object used is Instagram social media. The data collection method used to distribute questionnaires online with samples taken using purposive sampling and non-probability sampling techniques to 230 respondents who are Instagram users and are interested in beauty product influencers in Indonesia. The data analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of this study indicate that the stimulus for Loyalty to cosmetic product influencers on social media is social presence and attachment. In detail, the results of this study prove that social presence influencers have a positive and significant effect on higher attachments, with followers and extensions having a positive and significant impact on higher Loyalty to the influencers. Future research is recommended to use more types of social media besides those used in this study (Instagram), such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, and Tumblr, to get more complete results of further research, as well as adding independent variables that can affect attachment and Loyalty to the Influencers
Effect of Self-Efficacy, Talent Management and Continuous Improvement on Employee Performance
Authors: Hidayat Rahmat , Panjaitan Saur
Published: January 2023

This study aims to examine and analyze the effects of self-efficacy, talent management, and continuous improvement on employee performance at PT. Indonesian daelim. This study uses a quantitative population data method in this study data were collected through a questionnaire method there were 110 respondents. Data collection includes observation and distributing questionnaires where the results will be used SPSS 24 through validity testing, reliability testing, classical assumption testing and hypothesis testing. The results showed that self-efficacy partially positive and significant effect on employee performance, the results showed partially Talent Management did not significantly affect employee performance and continuous improvement partially positive and significant effect on employee performance. In the path analysis of the test results simultaneously with the F test on the substructure equation 1 Talent management, the variable Self-efficacy and continuous improvement has a significant effect on employee performance with a coefficient of determination (R2) 52.1%. This means that all variables (Self-Efficacy, Talent Management, and Continuous Improvement of Employee Performance) explain the remaining 47.9% are from other factors.
Consequences of Physical Attractiveness
Authors: Maghfiroh Nabila , Yuningsih Sri Dewi , Rahayu Fatik
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze the positive effect of Physical Attractiveness on Trustworthiness and Perceived Expertise and analyze Trustworthiness and Perceived Expertise have a positive effect on Purchase Intention. The sampling technique in this research uses "purposive sampling" with the criteria that respondents are individuals who use local skincare products. This research uses primary data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires distributed to 200 respondents. The results of this research indicate that there is a positive effect of Physical Attractiveness on Trustworthiness and Perceived Expertise. And there is a positive effect of Physical Attractiveness and Trustworthiness on Purchase Intention.
Optimalization of Loan Disbursement as a Solution
Authors: Hermawan Hermawan
Published: January 2023

The Bina Seroja Credit Union Savings and Loan Cooperative has served members covering the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas both in terms of deposits and loan distribution. It becomes two sides that must be balanced.  The problem that occurs is that the distribution of loans to members is only 42% of the ideal ratio of 70-80%. This study aims to find out the formulations made and realized in the implementation in the last five (5) years. While the methods used are observations, interviews and questionnaires with the support of complete documentation. Based on the results of research by KSP CU Bina Seroja, it has actually made products both deposits and loans that vary to be able to attract the interest of its members. However, the number of loans disbursed in the last 5 (five) years has never reached more than 50%, even the last two years it was only 47% and dropped to 42%. The results of the respondents in choosing CU were the use of technology in serving members (33%), good communication (29%), and ease of obtaining loans (26%). Non-stock deposits collected from members reached an ideal ratio of 72%
Consequences of eWOM & Social-Media and Brand Image
Authors: Mathilda Nathania , Ahary Avia Putri , Rahayu Fatik
Published: January 2023

: The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of eWOM & Social-Media and brand image on customer loyalty mediated by perceived value and customer satisfaction. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 217 respondents. The sampling technique used is convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method. The results of this research show that: (1) eWOM & Social-Media have a positive effect on Perceived Value. (2) Brand Image has a positive effect on Customer Satisfaction. (3) Perceived Value has a positive effect on Customer Loyalty. (4) Customer Satisfaction has a positive effect on Customer Loyalty
대표적인 NADPH oxidase 저해제: 저해 방법, 효능, 그리고 다양한 질병에 대한 쓰임새
Authors:   Institute of Life Science and Natural Resources, Shim Seunghwan , Choi Yongseok
Published: January 2023

NADPH Oxidase(NOX) induced reactive oxygen species(ROS) generation found on several types of cells including in leukocytes, artery wall, and brain. The human isoform complex comprises NOX1, NOX2, NOX3, NOX4, NOX5, DUOX1 and DUOX2. Each NOX isoforms consists of multi-subunit complex including membrane-associated enzymes and cytosolic subunits. NOX activation is step-by-step process where cytosolic subunits are assembled and translocated to the membrane, leading to transport electrons to oxygen, and finally to produce superoxide. Abnormal production of superoxide via NOX has been shown to play an important role in various diseases related to inflammation, cell growth, and progressive degenerative in cells. So, developing NOX inhibitors has been thought to be promising treatment and published many small molecules. This review will focus on representative NOX inhibitors with their chemical properties, potency on NOX, mechanisms, and limitation of use as a drug.
SOME VIEWPOINTS OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS ABOUT INTERCULTURALITY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: Nasufi Eldina , Sadikaj Sonila
Published: January 2023

The concept of interculturality in foreign language teaching in Albania has been introduced in the last five years and as a result a lot has been written about it. Doing a discourse analysis of university researchers and teachers can help to learn about the concept they have about interculturality which affects the quality of teaching interculturalità in Albania. The corpus analyzed in this paper includes all the papers published in "Revista Pedagogjike", published in Albania which deals with teaching issues and all the international papers related to interculturality from 2005 to 2010. The method of the written discourse analysis of the French School "analyse de discours" will be used. According to this analysis there is a great tendency to excessive theory about this issue, a lack of adapting this concept in the Albanian contexte, and not very good results in conceptualizing language textbooks that include interculturality, but there has been an increasing interest in adapting it in class practice.
Key words: interculturality, discourse analysis, university researchers, foreign languages.
The Confusion Caused by the Fear of COVID 19 in the Future of Cancer Patients
Authors: EKİNCİ Ferhat , ATEŞ Gonca Akdere , ERDOĞAN Atike Pınar , ÇELİK Cumali , DİRİCAN Ahmet , GÖKSEL Gamze
Published: January 2023

Objective: The “centrality of events scale” (CES) was formed to determine to what extent this localisation of a traumatic memory is formed. The CES was used in this study to determine how overshadowed the cancer disease was by fear of COVID-19 in cancer patients or how centralised the cognitive trauma was in this patient group.
Materials and Methods: In the first paragraph of the short 7-item CES, it was written, “Please think about the most stressful or traumatic event in your life”, then 3 options were given. These alternatives were: A) I am currently being treated here for my disease., B) I am likely to catch COVID-19 and C) Other. After marking one of these options, the subjects were instructed to mark their level of agreement with the 7 items as stated by Berntsen and Rubin, and thus this section was the same as the original questionnaire. To be able to evaluate the questionnaire results taking the disease characteristics into account, a record was made of age, gender, treatment history (chemotherapy and radiotherapy), current treatment (chemotherapy, hoemone therapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors) treatment aim (adjuvant, neoadjuvant, palliative), disease status on presentation (no spread, local, metastatic).The questionnaires were administered to all the cancer patients who presented at the oncology clinic between 1 April and 1 October 2020.
Results: This study was conducted to seek an answer to this question, and it was seen that of a total of 523 patients diagnosed with cancer, the vast majority (n:368, 70.4%) saw the most traumatic and stressful event of their life as cancer, with the response to option A on the questionnaire. The possibility of contracting COVID-19 was selected by 83 (15.9%) patients as the most stressful or traumatic event in their life. The option of C was marked by 72 (13.8%) patients. This showed that neither cancer nor fear of coronavirus infection was strong enough to replace the traumatic event experienced and centred in the identity of these 72 patients. These traumas of the patients were analyzed with the mean CES points. The highest points were obtained by those who marked option A, at 3.71, which was statistically significantly higher than the 3.29 points for B and 3.29 points for C (p:0.004).
Conclusion: A trauma left in the past actually lives on in the cognitive memory and may even be established at the centre of the self and personal identity. Thus, by modifying the short 7-item CES, developed by Berntsen and Rubin to be an objective, measurable format, the results of this study demonstratated both the extent to which the possibility of contracting COVID-19 has started to be established in cancer patients and the unshakable but declining centrality of cancer in the traumatic past.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 68-76
Does COVID-19 and oral, lung cancer have a connection? A insight to future investigation; A literature review.
Authors: Das Adhir Kumar , Islam Jahidul , Jahan Shahriar , Sultana Afroza , Nowshin Sazia
Published: January 2023

Even though there has been a significant amount of research conducted on the origin of SARSCoV- 2 (SARS-CoV-2) aetiology, very little is known about the disease’s long-term effects till the date(1). As with previous viral infections, SARS-CoV-2 may raise the risk of developing cancer by altering tumour suppressor genes and expression of various pro-oncogenic proteins. We will conduct a comprehensive review of the available research on it, because an infection with SARS-CoV-2 might have a potential to cause cancer in the long run, researchers are looking at the likelihood of this happening, precisely on likeliness of occurring oral and pulmonary malignancies in this work. We speculate that one of these long-term impacts may be the SARS-carcinogenic CoV-2 virus. The viral proteins Nsp-15 or Nsp-3 are hypothesised to have pro-oncogenic effects when they interact with two essential tumour suppressors, pRB and p53 inhibitors.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 15-21
Psychological Impact and Coping Style Among Students of National Defence University of Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rom Fatimah Mohamad , Mahmud Asma Assa’edah , Suainbon Rosnadia , Miskan Maizatullifah
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The outbreak of COVID- 19 has caused a significant impact on the world’s population. This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the level of depression, anxiety and stress among students of National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM), and to assess coping styles during this critical time.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) on May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. DASS-21 and BRIEF COPE were used as the assessment toolsfor this study. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, Independent T-test and One-way ANOVA with comparisons of multiple variables using post-hoc Tukey’s test.
Results: A total of 603 participants were included in the study. Respondents’ mean age was 21.06 ± 1.75. They consisted of 52.6% male, 86.9% Malays and 76.9% non-cadets. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress were 51.9%, 46.9% and 18.7% respectively. Female, those who are from the Language Centre and non-cadet students, showed a statistically significant higher score of depression, anxiety and stress. A high-stress score was seen in Bachelor degree students compared to Foundation students. Those with no financial sponsorship showed the highest anxiety score. The most common coping style used among the respondents was religion and the least is substance abuse.
Conclusion: This study has identified the risk groups for developing psychological distress during times of crisis. Thus, there is an urgent need to address the concern on mental health and provide a structured support for them.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 105-114
CSR to tackle the Economic Effect of Covid 19:The case of Bangladesh
Authors: Huda Nasrin , Sobhani Farid Ahammad , Al Mahmood Abu Kholdun , Faruq Ahmad Abu Umar , Rahman Shafiqur , Akter Tanzida , Haque Afruza , Afrin Syeda Fahmida
Published: January 2023

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the economic impact of COVID-19 and analyse how the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Islami banks (IBs) can contribute to reducing the adverse economic impact in the context of Bangladesh.
Design/Methodology/approach: Currently eight full-fledged IBs are functioning in Bangladesh adhering to the underlying principles of Shariah; among them, seven are actively engaged in CSR activities to help the underprivileged segments of its citizens. This study, through employing a content analysis method examined the information available from these IBs as well as other government sources and published materials to address the COVID-19 economic impacts, specially the role of these IBs.
Findings: This study finds that along the line with national and international funds, IBs’ CSR funds can also help address the economic downturn in Bangladesh caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study further identified that if IBs develop a consortium among themselves, the CSR funds can be better utilised for the socio-economic development of Bangladesh.
Research limitations/implications: The scope of this study is somehow limited, as it has only considered the impact of CSR funds by IBs in Bangladesh. Further research can be conducted in future considering the total CSR funds by all banks, i.e., conventional and Islamic banks.
Practical implications: This study demonstrated that IBs spend USD 83.30 million annually, which means USD 417 in five years period. Based on the recommendations of this study, all IBs may work together to develop a joint CSR strategy for the socio-economic development of Bangladesh. Considering Bangladesh’s poverty level, such a joint CSR strategy would be helpful for the vulnerable population of the country.
Originality/value: This study is unique in the sense that it seeks to address the economic challenges of COVID-19 in the context of Bangladesh with support from the CSR initiatives of IBs. This study has created a new insight for IBs into developing an integrated CSR strategy, which is expected to bring significant contributions to the livelihood of the susceptible citizens of this country.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 154-162
Peningkatan Mutu Sekolah Melalui Implementasi Perpustakaan Digital
Authors: Susanto Erliyan Redy , Rusliyawati Rusliyawati , Sucipto Adi , Wantoro Agus , Sulistiawati Ari
Published: January 2023

Dokumen pengelolaan perpustakaan dalam bentuk kertas menyebabkan tingginya resiko kehilangan data seperti rusaknya data. Selain itu juga membutuhkan ruang penyimpanan yang aman sehingga dokumen dapat diakses dengan mudah. Oleh karena itu dibutuhkan suatu perangkat lunak yang dapat membantu dalam pengelolaan data perpustakaan. Tujuan dari kegiatan PKM ini adalah membantu SMAN 1 Gadingrejo Kabupaten Pringsewu dalam mengatasi masalah dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan. Perangkat lunak yang digunakan dalam kegiatan PKM ini adalah aplikasi SLiMS. Aplikasi SLiMS diketahui banyak digunakan diberbagai perpustakaan di Indonesia. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan pegawai perpustakaan dalam penggunaan aplikasi SLiMS
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Melalui Pembelajaran Interaktif Di SMK Nurul Huda Pringsewu
Authors: Aminatun Dyah , Alita Debby , Rahmanto Yuri , Putra Ade Dwi
Published: January 2023

Pembelajaran interaktif adalah salah satu metode pembelajaran yang digunakan guru dalam menyajikan pembelajaran. Dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, guru sebagai fasilitator menciptakan situasi yang interaktif dan edukatif yang melibatkan siswa dalam proses belajar guna menunjang tercapainya tujuan pembelajaran. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat yang dilakukan di SMK Nurul Huda Pringsewu bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan kepada para siswa di sekolah tersebut untuk dapat belajar Bahasa Inggris secara aktif dan terlibat secara langsung dalam setiap aktifitas pembelajaran. Selain itu meningkatkan kesadaran siswa akan pentingnya penguasaan Bahasa Inggris. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 35 siswa SMK Nurul Huda Pringsewu yang terdiri dari jurusan Farmasi dan Keperawatan. Terdapat empat sesi dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini, yaitu: 1) penyampaian materi tentang  motivasi pentingnya belajar Bahasa Inggris, 2) tips and trik dalam belajar Bahasa Inggris, 3) pembelajaran interaktif melalui penerapan role play dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, dan 4) sesi tanya jawab dan feedback.  Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukan bahwa para siswa yang pada awalnya memiliki motivasi yang rendah dan persepsi kurang baik terhadap pelajaran Bahasa Inggris merasa antusias selama proses pelatihan dan menjadi termotivasi untuk belajar Bahasa Inggris. Hal ini ditunjukan dengan respon positif siswa selama mengikuti kegiatan dan hasil interview terkait persepsi siswa terhadap kegiatan.
Pelatihan Pengelolaan Website Desa
Authors: Surahman Ade , Rosmala Sari Tri Darma , Andraini Lili , Ismail Izudin
Published: January 2023

Panggungrejo is a village in the Sukoharjo District, Pringsewu Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia. This village has an area of 450 hectares. The majority of the livelihoods of Pekon Panggung Rejo residents are farmers, chicken breeders, red cattle breeders and traders. Apart from that, there are also residents who work as civil servants, the TNI and masons, other residents work as laborers managing oil palm and rubber. Panggung Rejo Village has the potential to become a tourist village because of its natural beauty. Based on interviews conducted with the head of Pekon Panggung Rejo, it was found that the problem being faced by partners was that the village website operator changed assignments and domiciles, so that the management of the village website stopped, because there were no village officials who could operate the website. Therefore, the PKM team from the Indonesian Technocrat University provided training on creating and managing Village websites, including Facebook and IG, as well as training on basic computer knowledge such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for Village officials, so as to make it easier for the community to find information and services. Village. The expected outputs from this PKM activity are scientific articles published in community service journals, and news published in newspapers. The activity was carried out for 6 months, starting in early July and ending in December 2021.
Pengenalan Canva Sebagai Media Promosi Lingkungan Hidup di SMP-IT Bina Masyarakat Mandiri
Authors: Karlitasari Lita , Putra Gustian Rama , Qur'ania Arie , Anggraeni Irma , Suriansyah M. Iqbal , H. Situmorang Boldson , Ismangil Agus , Akhmad Dinar Munggaran , Andriani Siska , Mulyati Mulyati , Erniyati Erniyati
Published: January 2023

This Community Service activity is entitled Introduction to Canva as a Media for Environmental Promotion, which is carried out in a partner environment, namely Tepadu Islamic Junior High School Bina Masyarakat Mandiri (BMM IT Middle School). The purpose of this PkM activity is to provide partners with knowledge about using Canva as a medium for promoting the environment, encourage school members to plant medicinal plants in the school environment and be able to use them in an effort to create an environmentally friendly school as well as establishing cooperation between the Computer Science Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Unpak and SMP IT BMM.
Pelatihan Pemograman Python Tingkat Dasar di SMKN 7 Bandarlampung
Authors: Ulum Faruk , Gunawan Rakhmat Dedi , Abidin Zaenal , Permata Permata
Published: January 2023

SMKN 7 Bandarlampung adalah sebuah sekolah menengah kejuruan negeri yang berada di salah satu sudut kota Bandarlampung tepatnya di kecamatan Sukarame. Terdapat banyak jurusan yang ada di SMKN 7 Bandarlampung salah satu diantaranya adalah jurusan Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak (RPL). Pemahaman akan dunia coding menjadi hal yang utama bagi siswa-siswi jurusan RPL. Hal ini menginspirasi para dosen dari Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia mengadakan kegiatan PKM. Kegiatan PKM utama yang dilakukan adalah Pelatihan Pemograman Python Tingkat Dasar bagi siswa-siswi kelas 10 di SMKN 7 Bandarlampung. Pelatihan ini bertujuan agar membuka cakrawala awal dan ketertarikan mereka akan dunia programming. Materi pelatihan yang telah diberikan adalah (1) Sesi 1 : Bedah Potensi Dunia Kerja bidang Komputer, (2) Sesi 2 : Pelatihan Pemograman Python Tingkat Dasar materi Variable, Sequence, Selection dan Looping di Lab komputer SMKN 7 dan juga secara bergantian via media zoom. Pelaksanaan PKM Sekolah Binaan telah dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah di lab atau via zoom dan latihan pemogragraman di laboratorium komputer milik SMKN 7. Secara umum kunjungan dan pelatihan ke SMKN 7 dilakukan empat kali kunjungan sesuai dengan rincian dan jadwal kegiatan yang telah dibuat. Hasil pelatihan ini terlihat dari peningkatan nilai pengetahuan siswa- siswi pada sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan pemograman Python tingkat dasar.
Workshop Pembuatan Kode Program Mobil RC Berbasis IoT
Authors: Styawati Styawati , Samsugi S. , Ismail Izudin , Tohir Ashabi , Rojat Muhammad Randyka , Prasetyo Ryan Ajie
Published: January 2023

SMK N 9 Bandar Lampung terdapat jurusan yang mempelajari Internet Of Things (IoT) yaitu jurusan Sistem Informasi Jaringan Dan Aplikasi (SIJA). SMK N 9 Bandar Lampung telah menerapkan IoT pada Mobil RC. Namun dalam pengaplikasiannya masih menggunakan modul aplikasi yang telah disediakan oleh flatform IoT. Pada Penerapan aplikasi IoT dalam menggunakan modul belum banyak fitur yang disediakan contohnya logo aplikasi, menu aplikasi, latar belakang dan warna sehingga siswa belum bisa menciptakan produk aplikasi yang diinginkan. Pada pelaksanakan PkM ini diadakan Workshop Pembuatan Kode Program Mobil RC Berbasis IoT. Tujuan workshop ini yaitu dapat mempermudah para siswa dalam pembuatan aplikasi mobil RC menggunakan construct dan pembuatan kode program yang akan diimplementasikan pada Mobil RC menggunakan Arduino
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING (SAW) METHOD FOR SELECTION OF SALESPERSON
Authors: Rahmadian Jefri , Fajaryanti Julia , Rogayah Rogayah
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to apply the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method in determining the best salesperson at XYZ company in terms of sales performance. This SAW method is considered very suitable in determining the best salesperson because the SAW method carries out a weighted summation process based on the performance rating of each alternative on all existing attributes. The calculation process for selecting the best salesperson is carried out based on criteria that have been determined by the company based on the results of discussions and each criterion has weight. In the best salesperson assessment, the Company determines the criteria that become a reference in decision making.  The criteria used are total sales, attendance, product knowledge, communication, and creativity. The results of the calculation of the final score obtained by the best salesperson ranked 1st were Rangga Dwi Nugroho getting a final score of 0.9. Rank 2 Nurlia Arbaini got a final score of 0.8436. And in 3rd place, Defri Akbarias got a final score of 0.8364. From the results of these calculations, it shows that the SAW method has provided more effective results in terms of providing the best salesperson assessment results, so this is a very important information for company leaders in determining outstanding salesperson based on existing criteria using the SAW method.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM USING THE COMPOSITE PERFORMANCE INDEX (CPI) FOR WIRELESS REPEATER SELECTION
Authors: Trianto Joko , Shalahudin Mohammad Imam , Riyanto Umbar
Published: January 2023

To connect to the internet, a device must have an internet connection via an internet network, one of which is through a wireless network or what is called Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). On a Wi-Fi network there is a Wi-Fi router that is used to provide a connection to the internet network, but the signal from the WI-FI router is limited. Then the Wi-Fi signal needs to be strengthened with a signal booster known as a Wi-Fi Repeater or Wi-Fi Extender. Wi-Fi Repeaters are important devices for individuals, agencies and companies so that the desired areas get internet connection. So, to make a purchase of this product, foresight is needed so that the device chosen is right and in accordance with the needs. The large selection of Wi-Fi Repeater products on the market results in a person having to find information in advance regarding the specifications of the Wi-Fi Repeater product to be purchased. This has an impact on the length of the process in making decisions. The purpose of this research is to implement the Composite Performance Index (CPI) method on a decision support system for choosing Wi-Fi Repeaters, so that it can make it easier for users to determine alternatives quickly and precisely. The CPI method is used to solve decision problems with a number of alternatives through a combined index to rank alternatives from several criteria. The results of the calculations in the case study produced the highest combined index value, namely the Asus N300 Range Extender (A2) getting a score of 125, then followed by Mercusys WiFi Extender (A1) getting a score of 92.5, Comfast WiFi Extender (A3) getting a score of 100 and Xiaomi Mi AC1200 (A4) get a value of 100. The calculation results of the CPI method obtained by the system obtain the same value as manual calculations, so the developed system is declared valid. In addition, based on tests using black-box testing, it shows that the system built can function as it should.
PEMANFAATAN E-COMMERCE MODEL BUSINESS TO CONSUMER PADA PUTRI TAPIS LAMPUNG
Authors: Isnain Auliya Rahman , Indigo Muhammad , Priandika Adhie Thyo
Published: January 2023

This study aims to build an E-Commerce system based on the Business to Consumer website model, in order to increase sales at Putri Tapis Lampung and make it easier to check stock in the Warehouse using the Extreme Programming method. The results of the test calculations that have been carried out using black box testing have not found any errors or bugs in each application's functional testing process. practical and useful to the public) and hedonic qualities (perceptions of pleasurable qualities). Utilization of the E-commerce business-to-consumer model for Putri Tapis Lampung, built using the Laravel framework, and the method used is extreme programming and testing is carried out using black box testing and UEQ (User Experience Questionnaire).
IMPLEMENTASI MIT APP INVENTOR DALAM GAME MENGENAL HURUF BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Marliana Iin , Ikhwan Ahmad , Fawaati Teuku Muhammad
Published: January 2023

A game or game is something that can be played by having rules so that there is a winning and losing result, usually the game is a context that is not serious or for self-entertainment. Learning to recognize letters is one of the most important milestones in a child's development because it is the first step in learning to read and write. The game was made using the MIT App Inventor so that this game can be used on cellphones or smartphones, with the aim of this educational game not only for mere entertainment but with games we can also learn, so with educational games like this we can increase interest in learning. From the results obtained the conclusion is that this application can help respondents to learn to recognize letters. Based on the results of the recapitulation of the 5 test criteria that have been carried out, the results show that the number of answers from the respondents has a value of 100% according to the system functionality test using black box testing.
PREDIKSI MORFOLOGI JAMUR MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA C5.0
Authors: Karlitasari Lita , Sriyasa I Wayan , Wahyudi Irfan , Santosi Heri Bambang
Published: January 2023

Mushrooms are divided into two, namely edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms. to distinguish between types of mushrooms that can be consumed from those that are poisonous is a complicated matter because of the nearly identical forms of the various species of mushrooms. One way to identify mushrooms is by way of morphology later which will be able to know what class a fungus belongs to. The algorithm is used because it is faster, because it is multithreaded, but otherwise produces exactly the same classifiers. shows that the C5.0 algorithm has a very good accuracy value of 99-100% with a fairly good amount of power, using both split validation and cross-validation. And also almost all attributes have a significant relationship or influence, because they have an expected value of less than 5%. Using keywords related to the research topic is recommended.