bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efektivitas Penyuluhan Pertanian Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair Air Leri di Kelurahan Manokwari Barat Kabupaten Manokwari
Authors: Triman Tapi  , Mikhael Mikhael
Published: September 2023

Latar belakang: Selama ini, air leri kerap dianggap sebagai limbah dan dibuang begitu saja.Walaupun dijumpai air leri memiliki banyak kandungan vitamin, mineral dan unsur lainnya, namun air leri belum termanfaatkan secara optimal oleh sebagai besar masyarakat. Hal ini terlihat pada saat mencuci beras, air limbah yang dihasilkan sering dibuang tanpa dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Untuk itu dipandang perlu melakukan penyuluhan bagi ibu-ibu rumah tangga di Kelurahan Manokwari mengenai manfaat dan kegunaan dari air leri sebagai bahan pembuatan pupuk organik cair (POC) yang berguna bagi tanaman yang diusahakan.

Metode: Penilaian efektivitas penyuluhan pertanian menggunakan metode survey dan kuisioner, serta melakukan pengukuran perubahan tingkat pengetahuan sasaran sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Adapun jumlah responden yakni 20 orang yang merupakan kelompok ibu-ibu rumah tangga yang ditentukan secara purposive sampling.

Hasil:  Hasil evaluasi penilaian tingkat pengetahuan responden diperoleh hasil peningkatan nilai pengetahuan setelah pelaksanaan kegiatan penyuluhan sebesar 14,6 point. Evaluasi pre-test nilai rata-rata responden masih kategori rendah dengan nilai 13,6 point dan hasil evaluasi nilai rata-rata post-test meningkat menjadi 28,2 point berkategori tinggi. Nilai efektivitas penyuluhan yang diperoleh sebesar 89% berada pada kategori sangat efektif.

Kesimpulan: Pemilihan metode yang tepat dengan cara ceramah, diskusi dan praktik dalam waktu bersamaan serta didukung jumlah peserta kegiatan penyuluhan yang relatif sedikit, telah memudahkan proses penyampaian pesan dan interaksi diantara pemateri dan sasaran penyuluhan. Kondisi ini setidaknya memberikan dampak pada peningkatan pengetahuan sasaran penyuluhan dan tingkat partisipasi sasaran mengikuti pelaksanaan kegiatan penyuluhan.
Utilization of Internet Things (IOT) for Implementing Teaching and Learning in Technical Colleges in Enugu State
Authors: Oyeniyi Okunnuga Damilare , Kanayochukwu Ogbu Damian , Oluwatimilehin Ariyo Samson
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of internet of things (IoT) for implementing teaching and learning in Technical colleges in Enugu State. Two research questions and hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted to carry out the study. The population for the study was one hundred and sixty (160) respondents, comprising 137 students and 23 teachers of both Technical Colleges. Two questionnaires titled level of IoT utilization by teacher for teaching and the level of IoT utilization by students for learning were developed by the researchers and used for data collection. Three experts validated the instruments, two experts from the Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and one expert from the Department of Vocational Education, School of Technical Education, Yaba College of Technology. The reliability co-efficiency of the instrument was found to be 0.86 and 0.73. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found significant response between male and female on utilization of internet of things (IoT) for implementing teaching and learning in Technical College’s in Enugu State. It was discovered that poor utilization and un updated IoT in technical colleges hinders IoT implementation for teaching and learning in technical colleges in Enugu state, hence, the utilization of IoT for implementing learning and teaching are impeded.
Implications of Virtual Laboratory-Based Instruction on Students’ Learning Achievement in Physics in Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Okono Elijah Owuor , Abenga Elizabeth , Wangila Erick , Otanga Sarah
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of integration of virtual laboratories on students’ learning achievement in Physics in secondary schools in Kenya. The study was supported by connectivism learning theories and adopted quasi experimental research designs. 72 Physics teachers and 358 Physics students participated in the study. The students were divided into experimental group who were taught using virtual laboratory platform and control group that was taught using the conventional method. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated significant differences between experimental groups and control achievement in Physics (F=10.78, p< 0.05). The study concluded that virtual laboratories improved students’ achievement in Physics. The findings of this study would help educational planners to successfully design and implement various classroom based innovations that would enable seamless integration of virtual laboratories in classroom instruction.
Environmental Education in Aceh: Building Awareness of Sustainability in Urban Development
Authors: Gani Sofyan A , Bahri Syaiful , Marhaban Saiful
Published: September 2023

This study focused on the role of environmental education in Aceh, particularly in schools and pesantren, in fostering sustainability awareness in urban development. As Aceh experienced rapid urbanization, integrating environmental education into the curriculum became crucial for cultivating a sustainable mindset among students and contributing to environmentally conscious cities. The study employed a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. It involved a literature review, interviews, and surveys to gather data on environmental education in schools and pesantren. The findings revealed variations in curriculum implementation and the depth of environmental knowledge among students in Aceh. Challenges such as limited resources, inadequate training for educators, and insufficient integration of sustainability principles into the educational framework could have helped the effectiveness of environmental education in fostering sustainable practices among students. To promote sustainability in urban development, it is essential to strengthen environmental education in schools and pesantren. This can be achieved by enhancing curriculum content, providing adequate educator training, and fostering collaborations between educational institutions and relevant stakeholders. By addressing these challenges and improving the quality and accessibility of environmental education, Aceh can foster a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who actively contribute to sustainable urban development.
RELIGANDO SABERES ENTRE PEDAGOGIA E PSICOPEDAGOGIA
Authors: Cristina Machnicki Andressa , Steidel Rejane
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo pretende conceituar as concepções acerca do ensino e aprendizagem na educação brasileira tendo por base um aporte psicopedagógico, o qual vê o aluno como parte ativa do processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Diante de tanto desenvolvimento intelectual, social e tecnológico, percebemos infelizmente que a escola não vem evoluindo com a mesma intensidade, no entanto ao refletir sobre as ações cotidianas na escola, nas quais envolvem o ensino e aprendizagem a partir de planos de ensino, avaliação, metodologias e didáticas, bem como no que é ensinado para o aluno e o que ele vai aprender, questiona-se sobre em que medida, os métodos propostos pela psicopedagogia podem contribuir como aporte didático ao docente. Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo apreender o que é a psicopedagogia e como esta pode auxiliar o professor-pedagogo em sala de aula, construindo um olhar sensível acerca do seu aluno e o processo de aprendizagem. Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica. Alguns dos autores utilizados nesta pesquisa foram: SCOZ (2007); BARBOSA (2001) e OLIVEIRA (2014). A partir da pesquisa bibliográfica, chegou-se à conclusão de que é importante e necessária a formação continuada do professor-pedagogo para compreender o processo de aprendizagem dos alunos. Cada criança é única e as formas como as dificuldades de aprendizagem se apresentam estão relacionadas à individualidade de cada um, sendo assim, não existem causas únicas e muito menos tratamentos iguais. Cada sujeito tem reações diferentes aos processos de aprendizagem, por isso é importante olhar e compreender individualmente cada aluno.
EMPODERANDO ALUNAS DO ENSINO MÉDIO ATRAVÉS DO PROJETO “COMPUTAÇÃO NA ESCOLA PARA MULHERES”: UMA ABORDAGEM DE ENSINO DE LÓGICA DE PROGRAMAÇÃO COM O SOFTWARE SCRATCH PARA FOMENTAR A PARTICIPAÇÃO EM CURSOS SUPERIORES DE COMPUTAÇÃO
Authors: Souza Linda Hillary Brandão , Barbosa Luiz Sergio de Oliveira
Published: September 2023

Este presente artigo destaca o projeto "Computação na Escola para Mulheres" realizado pelo Centro de Estudos Superiores de Itacoatiara (CESIT), ligado à Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA). O projeto concentrou-se em alunas do terceiro ano do ensino médio em escolas públicas do município de Itacoatiara, buscando estimular sua participação em cursos superiores na área de computação. O método empregado incluiu o ensino de algoritmos e lógica de programação por meio do Software Scratch. Os resultados foram positivos, com as alunas demonstrando uma assimilação satisfatória do conteúdo e um notável interesse e entusiasmo em prosseguir com cursos superiores na área de computação.
Does the Urban Park Provision Fit the Social Needs of the Community? Evidence for Semarang City, Indonesia
Authors: Harjanti Intan Muning , Buchori Imam , Kurniati Rina
Published: September 2023

Urban Park is a green open space in the form of social facilities that play an essential role in improving the quality of life of urban communities. This study aims to determine the categories of urban park services that can fit the community needs in Semarang City, Indonesia, covering locations of observation: Simpang Lima Park, Indonesia Kaya Park, Pandanaran Park, Banjir Kanal Barat Park, and Sri Gunting Park. Data were obtained by using a semi-open questionnaire from 100 park users. The analysis process used a scoring technique and hypothetical score category. The results showed that urban park services were in the “medium’ category. It can be seen from the assessment of 17 ideal urban park variables, dominated by the “medium” category (335<=X<397). They are completeness of the facilities, quality of facilities, types and the number of trees, suitability of the distance between spaces, park cleanliness conditions, clean air quality, wind, and sun direction orientation, parks’ use for social interaction, and users’ interest to promote the parks. These results indicated that urban park services were not yet maximum in fitting the community needs. This study is expected to be used for evaluation and input for future urban park planning.
Ethical Investigation of Material Possession Among Contemporary Christians in Nigeria
Authors: Olutoye Odeleye Abraham
Published: September 2023

Purpose: God created material possession for sustenance of man on earth. Material possessions are indispensable in life and living a purposeful life requires having basic material possessions. Material possession that some Christians at this contemporary time desire to acquire include latest vehicles, glamorous attire, attractive and solid houses, estates, clothes, electronic equipment and gadgets, plots of land, billions of dollars in their foreign accounts, productive firms at home and abroad and many of such. The greed of humans makes them pursue material possessions of the world at the expense of moral and spiritual values. Undue quest for material acquisition through bribery and corruption is detrimental to the moral and spiritual standard of Christian life.

Methodology: The paper identified compromise of some Christians, abuse of prosperity gospel, increase of social vices in the society, abandoned and inhabitable houses as challenges attached to material possessions among some Christians.

Findings: The paper argues that acquiring material possession is not sinful, but undue means of material acquisition is against the will of God. Appropriation of Christian ethical response discussed in this paper is believed to promote biblical understanding of material possessions and godly ways of utilizing them to the glory of God and blessing of humanity.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that all Christians and responsible citizens should avoid every unethical way of acquiring material possession and learn to be contented in God. The true Church of Jesus Christ must uphold proactive teachings of the Bible on what constitutes true material possession.
The Psychological Effects of a Perfect Smile on Adults: A Survey
Authors: Marie Fatimah , Alhuzaymi Shatha , Alkhudhairy May
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the psychological impact of dental aesthetics, specifically the effect of a perfect smile, on adults.

Methodology: A random cross-sectional research was conducted on 200 adult patients who attended the dentistry facilities at Riyadh Elm University. To determine patient satisfaction with their overall dental look, an online questionnaire will be used. This cross-sectional research included REU patients and dentistry students. Adults over the age of 18 were all included in the study.

 Findings: On visible teeth numbers majority selected     the second option, on the buccal corridor was option 2 and 3 equally, on smile lip line was ﬁrst while on lower lip touching again was 2 and 3r equally. The majority of them never had any problem because of mouth or teeth in word pronunciations, in the sense of taste. However, the majority have painful aching in the mouth occasionally. The majority of participants never felt embarrassed and irritable because of any teeth problem. The majority of participants never had diﬃculty in their usual job doing, less satisfy and unable to function because of any teeth problem.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The paper provides unique insights into the psychological impact of a perfect smile on adults, highlighting its role in enhancing self-esteem and quality of life. It suggests that aesthetic dentistry is not just about physical health but also mental well-being. These findings can guide policy development and practice in dentistry, emphasizing holistic patient care.
Problems and Prospects of Learners with Visual Impairment in Biology Inclusive Classrooms of the Western Highlands of Cameroon
Authors: Tchombe Therese Munga Shallo , Laila Shiynyuy Elinis , Mancho Ade Cyril
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This research work seeks to explore Problems and Prospects of Learners with Visual Impairment in Biology Inclusive Classrooms in some Subdivisions of the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Specifically, this study seeks to: Investigates if collaborative practices exist in a Biology inclusive classroom, examines if a tripartite relationship exist between the Biology teacher, LVI, and transcriber in a Biology inclusive classroom, examines constraints that restrict proficiency of LVI in a Biology inclusive classroom, and evaluates the prospects that LVI have in a Biology inclusive classroom.

Methodology: Relevant theories and appropriate empirical reviews utilised guided and instructed the process adopted for the conduct of the research. Primary source of data was collected using questionnaires, observation and unstructured interview on four public and private secondary schools in Bafut, Bamenda, and Dschang subdivisions through the simple convenient and purposive sampling techniques, with sample size of 21 LVI, 20 Biology teachers and 9 transcribers.  Data collected was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20 for a one sample T- test.

Findings: Findings revealed that, collaborative practices and tripartite relationship do not exist in Biology inclusive classrooms. On the other hand, findings also revealed that, constraints that restrict proficiency amongst others are: assessment\attitude problems, technology availability /affordability but, LVI still have prospects in an inclusive Biology classroom.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Based on the findings, it is recommended amongst others that, a tripartite relationship be built between the teacher, the learner with visual impairment and the transcriber in a Biology inclusive classroom.
Extension Education Should Be A Part Of Agricultural Education
Authors: Bender Ralph E.
Published: September 2023

This issue of The Journal contains the beginning of a series of "debate the issues" articles authored by leaders in agricultural teacher education. The first of these Special Features addresses the "pros" and "cons" of combined departments of agricultural and extension education. The authors are Ralph E. Bender, The Ohio State University, and Harold R. Crawford, Iowa State University. It is hoped that these articles will stimulate professional discussion and enrichment. Reactions from readers will be welcomed.
The Organization For Preservice Students In Agricultural Education Should Be Collegiate FFA
Authors: Vaughn Paul R.
Published: September 2023

This issue of The Journal presents another in the series of "debate the issues" articles authored by leaders in agricultural teacher education. The focus is on the kind of student organization for preservice teachers: Should it be Collegiate FFA or some other organization? The authors are Paul R. Vaughn, New Mexico State University, and Richard I. Carter, Iowa State University. The editor welcomes reactions from readers about this special feature. Suggestions for future debates will be welcomed.
Instructional Materials Development Should Be Administered Separately From Teacher Education Departments
Authors: McCully James S.
Published: September 2023

This issue of The Journal presents another in the series of "debate the issues" articles authored by leaders in agricultural teacher education. The focus is on the location of instructional materials development units for agricultural education: Should they be affiliated with teacher education departments or administered as separate units? The authors are J. David McCracken, The Ohio State University, and James S. McCully, Jr., Mississippi State University. The editor welcomes reactions from readers about this special feature. Suggestions for future debates will be welcomed.
Assessment of musical preferences and its association among Indian population
Authors: Varshini S. Sri , Shree R. Abhenay , Adalarasu K. , M. Jagannath
Published: September 2023

Introduction and Aim: Music is known to have positive effects on humans and enhances mental health. This study presents the outcomes of a preliminary research that investigates Indian’s music preferences between string (sitar) and percussion (parai) instruments.
 
Materials and Methods: 85 participants made up the sample (25 males and 60 females), who were aged between 18 and 60 and came from different regions of India. The participants responded to an online survey made up of Likert scale questions using Google forms.
 
Results: According to preliminary findings from this study, female participants scored significantly (p<0.05) higher on the music preference scale for the string (sitar) instrument than male participants did. When compared to urban areas, people in rural areas have significantly (p<0.05) higher music preference scores. The participants’ preference score for percussion instruments was significantly (p<0.05) high as compared to string instruments. The male participants revealed significantly (p<0.05) high score for music importance when compared to the female participants.
 
Conclusion: The study assessed the music preferences (sitar and parai) of Indian with an aid of questionnaire study with Likert scale. According to the study's findings, musical choices vary depending on a number of variables, including gender, age, place of residence, occupation, and musical instruments.
Sarcomatoid and rhabdoid dedifferentiation in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a rare combo: Does that have a dismal prognosis?
Authors: Banerjee Avijit , Balasubramanian Subalakshmi , Sundaram Sandhya , Krishnamoorthy Sriram
Published: September 2023

Sarcomatoid and rhabdoid dedifferentiation of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) has long been recognized as subtypes with extremely poor prognosis and reduced progression-free survival. The overall incidence ranges from 5% to 20%. These subtypes present at an advanced stage at diagnosis and are associated with aggressive behaviour with a high recurrence rate. Promising results including complete response were observed in patients who tolerate the multi-modal treatment well. We report a case of a 75-year-old lady who underwent radical nephrectomy with renal vein thrombectomy for RCC. Histopathology confirmed clear cell carcinoma with rhabdoid and sarcomatoid differentiation. She was started on Sunitinib and followed up for 1 year. She is doing well at present with no recurrence. This case report stresses that though rhabdoid and sarcomatoid carcinoma have a dismal prognosis, the outcome is promising if detected early and offered multimodal treatment. The sRCC (sarcomatoid RCC) and rRCC (rhabdoid RCC) portend a poorer prognosis. Overall survival is slightly better with rRCC compared to sRCC.  IHC (immunohistochemistry) plays an important role in diagnosing and treating these variants. The combination of the two variants further worsens the prognosis.  Results are much better if the diagnosis is made early and prompt multimodal treatment is initiated.
Comparison of Clinical, Hematological and Biochemical Characteristics of Patients Suffering from Delta and Non-Delta Variant of COVID-19
Authors: Farooq Omair , Sami Waqas , Waheed Alia , Mumtaz Asim , Yousaf Zainab , Ali Khan Eazaz , Arshad Atiqa
Published: September 2023

Objective: To compare the clinical, hematological and biochemical characteristics of patients suffering from delta and non-delta variants of COVID-19. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Farooq Hospital Westwood Lahore during 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022. After obtaining informed written consent, nasopharyngeal swabs and 5 ml of blood samples in both EDTA and clotted vacutainers of eighty two infected patients with COVID-19, who were admitted in COVID-19 unit, were collected. The viral nucleic acid was isolated from nasopharyngeal swabs by using a Qiagen nucleic acid extraction kit. RT-PCR was performed to detect the delta variant in COVID-19 infected patients by using SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.617 identification kit. Further hematological and biochemical parameters were performed. Results: We did a comparative analysis of clinical and laboratory characteristic of delta and non-delta COVID19 patients admitted in Farooq Hospital Westwood, confirmed by RT-PCR and found that patients presented with delta variant had more severe disease with significantly more cough, fever, shortness of breath and lower SpO2 at the presentation. The hematological and biochemical markers showed more lymphopenia, greater CRP,Interleukin 6,LDHand ferritin.Hospitalstay of delta variants ofCOVID-19 patients had longer duration as compared to the non-delta COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: Delta COVID-19 had more severe disease with more dyspnea, hypoxia, hematological and biochemical parameters abnormalities compared to the non-delta COVID-19 patients. Patients suffering from delta variant of COVID-19 had greater length of hospital stay as compared to the non-delta variant of COVID-19 with more oxygen requirement and more mortality rate.
Positive Predictive Value of Ultrasound in Predicting Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease taking Magnetic Resonance Imaging as Gold Standard
Authors: Ammar Anek , Farrukh Nadeem Syed , Tul Kubra Khadija , Shafiq Mazhar , Mehmood Mirza Tariq , Arshad Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Objective: To determine the positive predictive value of ultrasound in predicting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease taking magnetic resonance imaging as gold standard. Method: 84 patients of both sex groups with ages in the range of 18-60 years suspected to have NAFLD underwent ultrasound examination of the liver and kidney and the ratio of mean gray-scale intensity of the liver / renal cortex calculated. The NAFLD on ultrasound was labelled as per operational definition. The MRI was performed and areas under the water peak and fat peak were recorded. Liver fat content was calculated. The NAFLD on MRI waslabelled as per operational definition.All the data was noted along with demographic details of the patient. Results: The age of the patients ranged from 18 years to 60 years with a mean of 41.4years. Male to female ratio of 1:5 was found. The BMI of the patients ranged from 22.6 Kg/m2 to 34.8 Kg/m2 with a mean of 30.8 Kg/m2 and 71.4% patients were obese. 34.5% patients were diabetic. The diagnosis of NAFLD was confirmed in 96.4% cases on MRI. Taking MRI diagnosis of NAFLD as gold standard, it yielded a positive predictive value of 96.4% for ultrasound in predicting NAFLD. Conclusion: Ultrasound showed a high positive predictive value in the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease irrespective of patient's age, gender, BMI and history of diabetes which advocate its preferred use in future medical practice.
Reversible Effects of Ribavirin on the TesticularWeight of Albino Rats
Authors: Batool Alvia , Batool Faizia , Paul William Godfrey , Fatima Maryam , Farzana Fozia
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Ribavirin because of its genotoxic quality causes adverse effects on the gonads in a temporary way that has been studied on the testicular tissues of various experimental animals. Objectives: To study the changes in mean testes weight of albino rats after treatment with Ribavirin in different doses at different time points. Methods: The research lab and the animal house of the Anatomy Department of Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore was the place of this experimental study where 72 adult male albino rats were divided into 4 groups: A, B, C and D; with 18 rats each. Intraperitoneal injections of distilled water were given to control groupAand Ribavirin in the doses of 20mg, 100mg and 200mg/kg body weight, as a single dose for 5 days was administered to experimental groupsB,Cand D. Every group wasfurthersplit up into 3 subgroups according to the sacrificial days 20th, 40th and 60th since after administration of the last dose of the drug. On each sacrificial day, 6 rats were randomly selected from a group and sacrificed. Their testes were dissected out and weighed after the removal of the epididymis. The mean testes weight was also calculated. Results: In comparison with the control groups on the 20th and 40th sacrificial days all experimental groups showed a decrease in the values of mean testes weight (MTW) which was more in medium and high-dose treated groups due to the toxic effects of Ribavirin on rat's testes. On the 60th sacrificial day, only low-dose treated groups showed the values of MTW very close to that of controls due to the reversibility of changes induced by Ribavirin on rat's testes. On the same time point medium and high dose treated groups still had reduced values of MTWin comparison with controls due to the late recovery. Conclusion: Apatient on Ribavirin therapy must be informed by a physician regarding its toxic effects on his reproductive health and the reversibility of its gonadotoxicity after discontinuation of this drug.
Cursos acreditados en el Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga durante 2022: evaluación de su efectividad
Authors: Rojas Suárez Lucía , Cotta Luque Víctor Manuel , Jiménez Mayorga Isabel Eugenia , Padilla Romero María Lourdes , García Guerrero Alfonso , Romero Ruiz Adolfo
Published: September 2023

Today no one doubts the need for quality professional training to achieve individual professional progress in each profession. In Nursing, updating knowledge in considered essential in the science of care. One of the best indicators of the quality of the training offer in health professions is to achieve the accreditation of a responsible agency. Another indicator may be to demonstrate the effectiveness of such training. The objective of this work is precisely that, to evaluate the effectiveness of the accredited training of the Training Department of the College of Nursing of Malaga in the year 2022, by analyzing the scores of the pre and post course tests. With this objective, we designed a pretest-posttest study, in which participated all the students involved in the accredited training activities developed by our organization from January to December 2022 participated. During the study period, 11 courses were accredited, with a total of 246 attendees. These were mostly women (213 vs 33). The effectiveness of the training activity showed an increase in the scores of the previous and final tests of 1.79 points (p<0.05). In this scenario, with a majority of accredited courses that were online or in the B Learning modality, a significant increase in final evaluations has been achieved. As a line for the future, we plan to study the effectiveness of the different didactic methodologies used in training activities.
Germinación de semilla de Prosopis laevigata (Humb. et Bonpl. ex Willd) sometida a tratamientos pregerminativos en dos condiciones ambientales
Authors: Prieto Ruíz José Ángel , Madrid Aispuro Rosa Elvira , Sigala Rodríguez José Ángel , García Pérez José Luis , Salcido Ruíz Silvia , Monárrez González José Carlos
Published: September 2023

La testa de las semillas de mezquite es dura. Ello dificulta la imbibición limitando el proceso de germinación y, en consecuencia, restringe la regeneración natural de sus poblaciones. El remojo en agua caliente es uno de los métodos más efectivos para romper la dormancia física de semillas de mezquite. Sin embargo, lo que aún se debate es el tiempo óptimo de remojo y la efectividad en condiciones de crecimiento reales. En este estudio, el objetivo fue evaluar la influencia del tiempo en remojo en agua a 90 °C sobre la germinación de semilla de Prosopis laevigata Humb. et Bonpl. ex Willd en dos condiciones ambientales (cámara de germinación e invernadero). Seis tratamientos se consideraron en ambas condiciones. Los tratamientos consistieron en escarificar semillas al remojarlas en agua a 90 °C a tiempos de 1 a 5 minutos, más un testigo (sin remojo). Los mayores porcentajes de germinación acumulada (84.0 y 81.4 % en cámara de germinación e invernadero, respectivamente) ocurrieron cuando la semilla se remojó en agua a 90 °C durante 1 minuto. Dicho tratamiento también causó la mayor velocidad de germinación. Al tratamiento sin remojo corresponden los menores porcentajes de germinación en ambas condiciones (35 y 53.3 % en cámara de germinación e invernadero, respectivamente), aunque la germinación fue más rápida en la cámara de germinación que en el invernadero. La escarificación con agua caliente a 90 °C con 1 minuto de tiempo de inmersión mejora el porcentaje de germinación de semillas de mezquite. Los resultados son de utilidad operativa para la mejora de procesos de cultivo de plantas de P. laevigata en vivero.
Coastal Vulnerability Classification of the North Coast of Java using K-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Saputri Ayu Novitasari , Witanti Arita
Published: September 2023

Indonesia has many beaches that attract the attention of tourists, including the north coast of Java. In addition to visual appeal, there are also other potentials such as settlements, agriculture, fisheries, ports, ponds, and other resources. However, there is also a threat to coastal damage caused by, among other things, wave action, tides, abrasion, and tidal flooding. For this reason, in developing coastal areas on the north coast of Java, it is necessary to consider the potential for damage to the coast based on the physical condition of the coast and a system that can classify the vulnerability levels of coastal areas is also needed. The Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) can be determined and classified using for example the Gornitz formula, or using data driven model and machine learning based on the coastal parameter data. This study demonstrates how the K-Nearest Neighbor, also known as K-NN algorithm, can be used to classify the level of vulnerability of the coastal areas. This study uses 290 points (locations) along the northern coasts of Java. The parameters that determine the coastal vulnerability are mean sea level (MSL), mean significant wave height (MSWH), mean tidal range (MTR), shoreline changes, landforms and slopes. In this study, the classification of coastal vulnerability levels is classified into 4, namely “low, moderate, high and very high”. The K-NN system uses 80% of the data for training and 20% for testing, with the value of K = 1 to 10. The test results show that the K-NN method is capable of classifying the vulnerability levels of the North Coast of Java. From the test results for values of K = 1 to K = 10, and by randomizing the training data and test data gives an average accuracy rate of 86.21% to 97.13%, with the best K value obtained at K = 2.
Traditional Media, Twitter, and Four Business Scandals
Authors: Jiang John , Shen Michael
Published: September 2023

We examine how traditional media and Twitter cover four business scandals: Wells Fargo fake accounts, EpiPen pricing hikes, Samsung Note 7 faulty battery, and Volkswagen’s cheating in emission tests. There are over 500 articles from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today, and over 400,000 tweets related to these events. We find that traditional media are highly influential. Media organizations, including newspapers, TV networks, and other media outlets, only sent 1% of the scandal-related tweets, but they account for 39% of Twitter users who follow all scandal-related tweets. Newspaper articles rather than individual tweets drew politicians’ attention and preceded additional responses from the troubled firms. The troubled firms also choose TV instead of social media to speak to the public. In contrast, social media appear to play a discovery role. Individual tweets precede newspaper articles but not vice versa. Overall, we conclude that the rise of social media such as Twitter does not diminish the role of traditional media in covering business scandals.
Rebranding As a Tool for Innovation and Recovery of a Company Brand
Authors: ROSNEROVA Zuzana , KICOVA Eva , PONISCIAKOVA Olga , VRTANA David
Published: September 2023

The development and growth of successful companies in the market is conditioned by the strategies that the company implements in order to be able to achieve its successful operation in the market in the future. The current market environment is marked by rapid development, which has to a large extent conditioned the globalization process, which brings with it new challenges and determines new market conditions.
Theoretical And Practical Considerations On The Valuation Of Revenue From Contracts With Customers Under IFRS 15
Authors: MIHAILA Svetlana , GROSU Veronica , STANCIUC Mihaela - Ionela , CODREAN Violeta
Published: September 2023

The dynamism and the extent of the evolution of economic and social life have led to the development of society as a whole and the progress of economic structures. In these circumstances, the needs of users of financial and accounting information are becoming more and more extensive, so that entities are obliged to adapt their information to market requirements.
How Does the Auditor Orbit the Audit Engagement? The Effects of Audit Firm Rotation on Auditor Independence and Audit Quality
Authors: DELIU Delia , OLARIU Andrei-Marius
Published: September 2023

Another trip around the sun? The goal of the audit process is to gather enough pertinent audit evidence to allow the auditor to provide an opinion on the financial statements, at the end of the financial year. Hence, the audit report is the most obvious means of communication between the auditor and those who will be using the financial statements.
Professional Training in The South-East Region of Romania: Analysis And Implications in The Agricultural Sector
Authors: MANOLACHE Beatrice-Simona , (Aparaschivei) Bîrlă Rodica , STANCIU Silvius
Published: September 2023

The research focuses on vocational training in the South-East Region of Romania and its implications in the agricultural sector. The study proposes to evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of the professional training programs implemented in the SE Region of Romania in the period 2018-2022.
Healthcare Financing and Hospitals Sustainability – The Case of Poland
Authors: Jaskólska Apolonia , Cygańska Małgorzata , Burchart adiunkt Renata , Borkowska Izabela
Published: September 2023

The healthcare system in Poland is facing a large number of various problems. The main ones include staff shortages among doctors, nurses and midwives, insufficient healthcare system funding by the state and long waiting times for a visit to a specialist. The discussion, however, has been mainly limited to “traditional” issues of cost-effectiveness, quality of care, and, lately, patient involvement.
Agriculture As the Creator and Guardian Of The Rural Cultural Landscape
Authors: MUSIAL Kamila
Published: September 2023

Cultural rural landscape in Poland is a subject to further civilizational changes, and this mutual penetration of natural and anthropogenic elements illustrates the relationship between the man and the nature. However recently the idea of sustaining such landscape in good condition has gained ground in science, policy and land use practice.
A Brief Review of RASFF Notifications on Fruit and Vegetables, 1st Semester 2022-2023
Authors: CONDULET Iuliana , STANCIU Silvius
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a comparison between the quality of imported food products sold at European, national and Constanța County levels. The alert, information and border rejection notifications sent by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) have been used in the research, in order to assess the quality of the food products.
Direct-Acting Antivirals for Pediatric Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Authors: Tran Khai , Brett Kendra , Walter Melissa
Published: September 2023

Clinical evidence showed that treatment with glecaprevir-pibrentasvir for children and adolescents with chronic hepatitis C virus infection was efficacious with an overall sustained virologic response 12 weeks after treatment near 100%.

Glecaprevir-pibrentasvir treatment was well-tolerated as there were no serious adverse events or adverse events leading to treatment discontinuation. Most adverse events were mild.

We did not find any studies that evaluated the cost-effectiveness of glecaprevir-pibrentasvir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in pediatric patients.

We did not find any peer-reviewed studies that evaluated the clinical effectiveness of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in pediatric patients. Unpublished data in a conference abstract and clinical trial registry suggest effectiveness of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir, but the findings should be interpreted with cautions.

We did not find any studies that evaluated the cost-effectiveness of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in pediatric patients.
KINERJA BADAN PERMUSYAWARATAN DESA DALAM PENYELENGGARAAN PEMERINTAHAN DESA
Authors: Antonius Antonius
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis Kinerja BadanPermusyawaratanDesa dalam melaksanakan tugas dan fungsinya dalam menyalurkan aspirasi masyarakat,menyusun Peraturan Desa serta mengawasi Kinerja Perangkat Desa. Penelitian ini diangkat berdasarkanpermasalahan mengenai kinerja Badan Permusyawaratan Desa yang dinilai kurang maksimaldikarenakan belum adanya Peraturan Desa yang dibuat Badan Permusyawaratan Desa selain tentangTata Tertib Badan Permusyawaratan Desa serta aspirasi masyarakat desa yang kurang ditindaklanjutioleh Badan Permusyawaratan Desa. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan metodepenelitian kualitatif. Pengumpulan datamenggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi.Lokasi penelitian di Desa Gemba Raya Kecamatan Kelam Permai. Indikator yang digunakan untukmengukur kinerja Badan Permusyawaratan Desa tersebut yaitu Responsivitas, Responsibilitas danAkuntabilitas. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah Badan Permusyawaratan Desa Gemba RayaKecamatan Kelam Permai belum maksimal dalam menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya dikarenakankurangnya pemahaman mengenai tugas dan fungsinya serta kurangnya pemahaman mengenai mekanismepenyusuan Peraturan Desa sehingga Badan Permusyawaratan Desa belum maksimal dalam menyalurkanaspirasi masyarakat dalam bentuk Peraturan Desa.
PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN KINERJA APARATUR DESA
Authors: Sobian Pether
Published: September 2023

Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Aparatur Desa Ensaid Panjang Kecamatan KelamPermai Kabupaten Sintang dalam pelaksanaan pengembangan sumber daya manusianya sudah berjalansesuai kondisi lingkungan, sarana prasarana dan sumber daya manusia yang ada, khususnya padaaspek pelatihan pendidikan, disiplin, sumber daya manusia dan sarana prasarana yang tersedia.Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia sudah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan jadwal atau agenda daripemerintah, baik pemerintah pusat maupun pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Sintang. Namun demikianpengembangan sumber daya manusia aparatur Desa Ensaid Panjang lebih bersifat top down.Pengembangan sumber daya manusisa aparatur Desa Ensaid Panjang dapat dimaksimalkan lagi denganmenerapkan prinsip top down dan botton up secara seimbang, baik dalam pendidikan dan pelatihan,peningkatan disiplin kerja, dan peningkatan sarana dan prasarana penunjang pengembangan sumberdaya manusia aparatur Desa Ensaid Panjang masih dapat ditingkatkan lagi dengan kondisi yang ada.Kesimpulannnya bahwa Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Aparatur Desa Ensaid PanjangKecamatan Kelam Permai Kabupaten Sintang sudah berjalan dan bersifat top down. Pendidikan danpelatihan, peningkatan sarana prasarana memunculkan disiplin kerja dan kemampuan sumber dayamanusia yang lebih baik. dalam bekerja dan menghasilkan hasil kerja yang baik, terutama dalammenjalankan pelayanan kepada masyarakat sesuai standar minimal yang diamanatkan oleh peraturanpemerintah.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM NASIONAL PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MANDIRI PERDESAAN (PBPM-MP) BIDANG SIMPAN PINJAM
Authors: Antonius Antonius
Published: September 2023

Implementasi prinsip manajemen koperasi, sosialisasi peraturan yang berkaitan denganpelaksanaan Program PNPM-MP bidang simpan pinjam dan penyaluran kredit belum berjalan lancar.Demikian juga Pelaksanaan Program Nasional Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Mandiri Perdesaan bidangsimpan pinjam juga dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal meliputi pemahaman masyarakat yang masih rendahakan tata cara mengelola dana yang sudah di pinjam selain pegawai camat yang belum mendalam.Faktor eksternal berkaitan dengan persaingan dengan CU di daerah Tanah Sepauk cukup menjadimasalah bagi perkembangan kegiatan tersebut. Faktor Internal yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan Programnasional Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Mandiri Perdesaan bidang simpan pinjam adalah pegawai masihmenghadapi kendala di lapangan dan sesama petugas yang masih belum terlalu lengkap dalam memberikanpenyuluhan dan sosialisasi kepada masyarakat. Sementara faktor eksternal masih adanya persaingandengan CU, belum optimalnya sosialisasi dan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat, secara rutin bagi yangsudah memenuhi syarat.
KINERJA PELAYANAN PUBLIK
Authors: Sim Emiliani Nindy Diana Rusega , Atong Petrus
Published: September 2023

Kinerja pelayanan publik yang dikaji dan diungkapkan yang berkaitan denganpenyelenggaraan pelayanan publik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Subyekpenelitian terdiri Lurah dan anggota warga masyarakat sebagai sasaran pelayanan. Teknik dan alatpengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisisdata kualitatif. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa aspek kinerja pelayanan publik telahmencerminkan tersedianya kepastian hukum, transparan persyaratan, mekanisme, prosedur, jangkawaktu penyelesaian pengurusan administrasi, pemberian rekomendasi dan permohonan serta telah puladidukung sarana dan parasarana yang memadai. Kesimpulan bahwa kinerja pelayanan publik sudahterimplementasikan dengan baik. Saran disampaikan bahwa kinerja pelayanan publik yang sudah baikdipertahankan dan dikembangkan, kemudian untuk yang akan datang perlu didorong semangat pegawaiagar berkemampuan mengembangkan standar kompetensi pelayanan minimal.
POLA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPNSIBILITY ( CSR )
Authors: - Darmansah , Asrori Imam
Published: September 2023

PolaCorporate Social Responsibility(CSR )PT.Adau Agro KalbarDesa Bata LuarKecamatan Tanah Pinoh KabupatenMelawi. Jurusan Ilmu Administrasi. Program StudiIlmuAdministrasi Bisnis, Fakultas IlmuSosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Kapuas Sintang. Masyarakatdan alam lingkungan hidup merupakan sumber utama faktor-faktor produksi terpenting bagi kegiatandan eksistensi perusahaan, tanpa masyarakat dan alam lingkungan hidup, maka perusahaan tidak akanpernah eksis dan berkembang. Perusahan dapattumbuh dan berkembang karena adanyafaktor-faktorproduksi tersebut. Karena itulah perusahaan memiliki tanggungjawab sosialatau Corporate SocialResponsibility (CSR) terhadap keberadaan masyarakat dan alam lingkungan.Jenis penelitian ini adalahdeskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif.Pengumpulan data yang digunakan dengan menggunakanwawancara, studi dokumentasi dan observasi. Kajian dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui”PolaCorporate Social Responsibility(CSR )PT. Adau Agro Kalbar Desa Bata Luar Kecamatan TanahPinoh Kabupaten Melawi” dengan aspek penelitiannya adalah tentang : Pengembangan Ekonomi,Pendidikan, Kesehatan dan Lingkungan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PT. Adau Agro KalbarDesa Bata Luar Kecamatan Tanah Pinoh Kabupaten Melawi telah melakukan program CSR-nya didesa-desa areal sekitar operasional perusahaansesuai dengan mekanisme dan ketentuan penyaluranCSR. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian yakniPT. Adau Agro Kalbar Desa Bata Luar Kecamatan TanahPinoh Kabupaten Melawi didalam pelaksanaan program CSR di Kecamatan Tanah Pinoh KabupatenMelawi telah berjalan dengan baik dan lancar serta telah sesuai dengan peraturan serta perundanganyang telah ditetapkan oleh pemerintah yang dilakukan secara berkesinambungan.Saran dari hasilpenelitian : Sebaiknya PT. Adau Agro Kalbar Desa Bata Luar Kecamatan Tanah Pinoh KabupatenMelawi didalam melakukan program CSR konsentrasi pada kebutuhan di masing- masing Desa dandapat dijadikan wilayah binaan khusus perusahaan hingga kegiatan CSR tersebut lebih berdampaknyata hasilnya.