bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BIMBINGAN TEKNIS PEMBENTUKAN BADAN ADHOC MELALUI APLIKASI SIAKBA OLEH KPU DALAM MENYELENGGARAKAN PEMILU
Authors: Amin Muhammad , Ihsan Reza Noor , Mahmudah Mahmudah , Leilannuur Leilannuur , Alamsyah Fachrul Ramadhan , Utrajjah Raudhatul
Published: September 2023

Penggunaan SIAKBA merupakan pengalaman pertama bagi KPU dalam seleksi pembentukan badan adhoc. Bimbingan teknis yang dilaksanakan ini akan mempermudah proses administrasi dan verifikasi administrasi perekrutan anggota KPU dan badan adhoc. Mengingat banyaknya masyarakat yang ingin berpartisipasi dalam gelaran pemilihan umum yang akan dilaksanakan tahun 2024, ditambah lagi guna mendukung inovasi KPU dalam meningkatkan sistem digitalisasi. Metode dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa bimbingan terkait teknis dalam penggunaan aplikasi SIAKBA kepada para peserta bimtek. Hasil penelitian mengarah kepada pemahaman dari pembentukan dan tata cara kerja SIAKBA dalam memfasilitasi pendaftaran badan Adhoc. Kemudahan yang tersaji mulai dari pendaftaran yang dapat dilakukan dengan metode online yang dapat diakses oleh siapa saja dan dimana saja sehingga menghadirkan efektifitas dan efisiensi. Adapun kendala yang terjadi dimulai dari rendahnya animo masyarakat, dan terbatasnya SDM, sehingga perlu adanya pemahaman teknologi dalam memahami tata cara kerja SIAKBA. Ditambah lagi dari sistem administrasi dan pengelolaan data KPU dianggap masih belum memfasilitasi secara komprehensif.
The Effect of the Implementation of Reward, Incentive, and Punishment Methods on Employee Performance at PT. Anugerah Alam Berastagi
Authors: Pane Ice Monika Br Torus , Fitriano Andre , Tarigan Theresia Monalisa Br , Ginting Sintia Perbinia Br , Tahir M.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out whether the application of the reward, incentive, and punishment methods affect the performance of employees at PT. Anugrah Alam Berastagi. This research approach is based on a quantitative approach. The population in this sample in this study consists of 53 employees. Data collection techniques used questionnaires, interviews, and documentation studies. The use of data analysis will use multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the partial hypothesis testing obtained a t-count > t-table or 4.380>2.009 and a significance of 0.000 < 0.05, so partially the reward has a positive and significant effect on the performance of PT. Anugrah Alam Berastagi employees. The results of the partial hypothesis testing obtained a t-count > t-table or 2.226 > 2.009 and a significance of 0.000 < 0.05, so partially the incentive has a positive and significant effect on the performance of PT. Anugrah Alam Berastagi employees. The results of the partial hypothesis testing obtained a t-count > t-table or 4.478 > 2.009 and a significance of 0.000 < 0.05, so partially it can be concluded that punishment has a positive and significant effect on the performance of PT. Anugrah Alam Berastagi employees. The test results obtained an F-count (28.486) > F-table (2.79) and a significance probability of 0.000 < 0.05 means that simultaneously rewards, incentives, and punishment have a positive and significant effect on the performance of PT. Anugrah Alam Berastagi employees.
The Influence of Information Asymmetry and Managerial Ownership on the Value of the Company (A Case Study on Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019-2021)
Authors: Damanik Gracia Margaretha , Irawan Dinda Putri , Purba Mohd. Nawi , Pratama M. Ikbar
Published: September 2023

The increasing value of a company is something that is aimed for when establishing a company, and this is done for the prosperity of the shareholders. Shareholders will also experience an increase in well-being when the value of a company's stock rises. A company's value increases when there's a reduction in information asymmetry (imbalance), allowing the company to have complete information about itself. The following research aims to analyze the influence of information asymmetry and managerial ownership on a company (Case Study on Manufacturing Companies listed on the IDX in 2019-2021). The method used in this research is quantitative, and the type of research is descriptive quantitative. The sample for this study includes 55 companies selected based on certain considerations over three years, 2019-2021, totaling 252 research samples. This research found that the value of manufacturing companies registered in the IDX from 2019-2021 is positively and partially influenced by information asymmetry and managerial ownership. Management and institutions should balance their share ownership in a company. In doing so, there will be no creation of minority and majority sides, making all shareholders equally responsible for selecting programs/plans to increase management utility, resulting in an increase in company value by both parties. As a result, this triggers an increase in the disclosure of social responsibility followed by an increase in the company's value.
A Study on University Education for Business Performance Management of Hospital
Authors:   Dongguk Business Research Institute, Lee Jeong Won , Song Kyoung Jin
Published: September 2023

With the rapid development of the medical industry, competition in the medical market is gradually intensifying. However, due to the negative perception of business performance management of medical institutions and the lack of professional manpower, business performance management of medical institutions is insufficient. Research on business performance management of medical institutions is insufficient, and research on business performance management personnel of medical institutions is even more insufficient in the future. Accordingly, this study was conducted to understand the relationship between the characteristics of accounting education, learning flow, and learning outcome of college students majoring in hospital management, who will become key talents in business performance management of medical institutions in the future.
As a result of the study, it was found that there was a significant influence relationship between the characteristics of the educational environment, learning flow, and learning outcome of university accounting education. All three detailed factors for the characteristics of the educational environment (school educational environment, professor's teaching technique, and computer accounting software) were found to have a significant positive effect on learning outcome through learning flow. Through the results of this study, it will seek ways to improve students' studies and be used as basic data for establishing effective educational techniques for accounting education.
Bibliometric analysis of publications on cyber risks in the services sector
Authors: C. Rossi Marcia , Perez Gilberto
Published: September 2023

Objective: To explore the progress of scientific production on cyber risks that permeate the service sector, identifying relevant researchers and institutions on this theme, measuring the impact, and identifying trends, contributions, and knowledge gaps. In addition, the study seeks to use bibliometric findings to bring academic and managerial contributions to the subject.
Methodology: Bibliometric study, using the method of organization and systematization of information (Chueke & Amatucci, 2015; Guedes & Borschiver, 2015), whose structure followed the premises of the laws of Bradford, Lotka, and Zipf, using the scientific databases of the WoS - Web of Science. The bibliometric study enabled the performance of exploratory and descriptive research without the temporal cut, resulting in the identification of 115 publications (December 1995 to February 2023), which allowed measuring and presenting the characteristics and profile of the publications analyzed.
Originality: The study revealed a potential for exploring the theme of Cyber Risks in the Services sector, considering the scarcity of scientific production. It also enabled the identification of emerging trends and clusters in service sector activities and the creation of a conceptual model based on the findings of the analyzed publications.
Main results: The analyses revealed which sectors of the service economy are most frequently approached in publications related to the theme of cyber risks. These analyses were organized into ten areas, with the following order of relevance (frequency) of publication: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Finance and Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science Theory Methods, and Computer Science Artificial Intelligence. The bibliometric findings enabled the creation of the conceptual model of Cyber Risks in Services, which proposes a cyclical and continuous improvement approach to deal with vulnerabilities, cyber threats, and consequences. This includes identifying and assessing existing vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation measures, and constantly monitoring threats and their consequences.
Theoretical contributions:  The conceptual model of Cyber Risks in Services can be a reference for researchers in various fields of action, considering the breadth of the services sector and the interdisciplinary nature of digital risk mitigation.
Managerial contributions: Understanding of cyber risks supports the ability of the organization to respond to them, strengthening its security posture and protecting its critical assets and information from cyber threats.
EFECTO DE LA INTEGRACIÓN FINANCIERA SOBRE EL MERCADO DE CRÉDITOS LOCALES DEL SISTEMA BANCARIO NACIONAL DE PANAMÁ
Authors: González Aguilar ELPIDIO
Published: September 2023

En el contexto panameño, la integración financiera permite a los bancos asignar recursos interna o externamente. Este trabajo se propone identificar, a través de modelos vectoriales autorregresivos, el efecto de dicha integración sobre el mercado de créditos locales. Pese a la dolarización de Panamá, se comprobaron relaciones monetarias fundamentales, como el efecto liquidez y la pendiente negativa de la demanda de crédito. También se comprobó que la integración permite a los actores bancarios el manejo de activos externos que reducen la oferta local de créditos y mantienen las tasas de interés a niveles que garantizan una mayor rentabilidad.
O LÚDICO RELACIONADO AO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM EM MATEMÁTICA: UMA FORMAÇÃO CONSCIENTE
Authors: Sandmann André , Dos Santos José Airton Azevedo , Hlenka Vanessa , Hellmann Liliane , Hallal Renato , Da Silva Flavio Piekarzewicz , Pereira Celeide
Published: September 2023

O ensino da Matemática em cursos Técnico Integrado em Magistério tem sido insuficiente para a formação pedagógica dos discentes, devido à limitação de técnicas de ensino que buscam abranger vários processos de aprendizagem levando em consideração materiais que possibilitem o aprendizado de forma mais didática com o uso de objetos e jogos lúdicos aliados dos principais processos de ensino e aprendizagem. Com o intuito de preparar os estudantes para a utilização da matemática em práticas futuras e para a vida acadêmica, surgiu a iniciativa de desenvolver uma série de materiais lúdicos, além de promover aulas que visassem rever e incluir conteúdos já vistos pelos mesmos. Com base nessa metodologia,
Standardization of cost effective hybridization technique for hybrid seed production in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Authors: SINGH B , SINGH P M , SANWAL S K , PAL A K
Published: September 2023

Due to lack of stable male sterile system in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench], hybrid seed production is still dependant on hand emasculation and pollination which is troublesome and labour intensive. Five hybridization techniques, viz. Hand emasculation and pollination (conventional method); One day premature bud cutting and pollination next day morning; Two days premature bud cutting and pollination next day morning; Mature bud cutting and pollination immediately thereafter and One day premature bud cutting and pollination next morning just after spray of 10% sugar solution were used in the study to standardize the cost effective hybridization technique based on two marker lines, viz. 678-2 (red pigmented with five ridges) and IIVR-10 (green fruited with seven ridges) as male parent and VRO-6 (green fruited with five ridges) as female parent. Percentage of fruit set was maximum in pigment based marker (60.82%) as compared to ridge based marker (57.40%), in general, and hand emasculation and pollination method in colour based marker, in particular, whereas number of seeds/fruit was recorded maximum (44.85) in one day premature bud cutting and pollination next morning. Time requirement for 100 flower bud hybridization (emasculation and pollination) was found maximum in hand emasculation and pollination method (198 minutes) and minimum in the treatment two days premature bud cutting and pollination next morning (69.5 minutes). Maximum time saving was observed in the treatment two days premature bud cutting and pollination next morning (64.88%) over hand ema sculation and pollination method, whereas minimum time saving over hand emasculation and pollination was observed in the treatment one day premature bud cutting and pollination next morning just after 10% sugar solution spray (44.72 %). As far as the economics of the 100 hybridized fruit set is concerned, the two days premature bud cutting and pollination next morning (Rupees 20.60) followed by one day premature bud cutting and pollination next morning (Rupees 21.82), which were significantly at par, were the most economical methods.
Enhancing wheat production- A global perspective
Authors: SHARMA INDU , TYAGI B S , SINGH GYANENDRA , VENKATESH K , GUPTA O P
Published: September 2023

The world would require around 840 million tonnes of wheat by 2050 from current production level of 642 million tonnes and it has to be achieved with less land and resources through genetic, physiological and agronomic interventions particularly resource conservation technologies. Besides, precision breeding for improving varietal elasticity, new initiatives for climate change monitoring and crop modelling for advance yield forecasts would help in fulfilling future demands. The future strategies to mitigate adverse effects of climatic change, threat of new andemerging diseases, pests and weed flora, including the issue of increased herbicide resistance, deteriorating soil health need to be implemented to enhance genetic yield potential and sustainability. The researchers also need to explore options to increase yield components through photosynthetic capacity and efficiency, introduction of C4 like traits'carbon concentrating mechanism, improving light interception, optimizing spike and canopy photosynthesis in future genotypes. The fast unravelling sequence information under various national and international projects might offer newer opportunities for reinventing wheat as a crop for ensuring food and nutritional security across the globe.
Biological feasibility, economic viability and energy efficiency of intercropping fodder sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in seed crop of dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata)
Authors: DHAKA A K , PANNU R K , KUMAR SATISH , MALIK KARMAL , SINGH BHAGAT
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted at CCSHAU, Hisar during kharif seasons of 2011 and 2012 with ten treatments in randomized block design replicated thrice to evaluate the intercropping of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) grown for seed. Results revealed that 1:3 row ratio of sesbania and sorghum at 22.5 cm spacing was found most economical and feasible intercropping system among all the treatments with highest sesbania equivalent yield (1.99 tonnes/ha), land equivalent ratio (1.52), system productivity index (1.69 tonnes/ha), monetary advantage index (13 119 Rupees/ha), net return (7.20×103 Rupees/ha), B:C ratio (1.24), Energy productivity (0.21 sesbania equivalent yield (kg/MJ) and system net energy return (625.4×103 MJ/ha) along with 14.8% and 41.3% reduction in sesbania seed yield and sorghum fodder yield, respectively, over sole cropping of both crops. Hence, for seed production sesbania was sown at 90 cm spacing intercropped with three rows of fodder sorghum in between two rows of sesbania to supplement the income of farmers.
SSR analysis for fruit and quality characters in infra-specific mapping population of melon
Authors: SINGH SMITA , PANDEY SUDHAKAR , RAGHUWANSHI RICHA , PANDEY VIKRAM , SINGH MAJOR
Published: September 2023

Melon has variations in fruit trait that play an important role in consumer acceptance and breeding programms. These traits are controlled by single or multiple genes. Keeping this in view a mapping population (F2:3) was developed between muskmelon (Cucumis melo var. Kashi Madhu) and snapmelon (Cucumis melo var. momordica accession B-159) having contrasting fruit traits. SSR (simple sequence repeat) markers selected from melon database were applied in F2 population. Linkage analysis was performed using Mapmaker/Exp.3.0, multi point ordering at LOD = 3.0, to find possible allelic interactions between the loci and fruit traits. The result showed five QTLs for fruit characters, viz. fruit length, fruit weight, number of fruits per plant and ascorbic acid content was found to be significantly linked with markers CSWCT22A, CMMS1-7, CMCTN-86, CMBR-170b, CMBR-70, CMCT134b, CMBR73, CMGT-108, CMMS30-3 at marker interval from 56.5 cM to 153.3 cM with phenotypic variance of 5.9 to 69%, respectively. The study could be useful for the comparative genetics and increases utility of SSR markers across different populations and environment particularly Indian melons.
An improvised low cost hardening protocol for in vitro raised plantlets of Gerbera jamesonii
Authors: NAZKI IMTIYAZ T , SIDDIQUE M A A , RATHER Z A , MIR M A , BHAT M A
Published: September 2023

The present investigation comprised two experiments comparing media and containers for optimization of hardening protocol of in vitro raised plantlets of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus. cultivars Rejiko and South Pacific. In one experiment six different media formulations, viz. cocopeat, cocopeat + perlite (1:1), cocopeat + perlite + vermiculite (1:1:1), perlite, perlite + vermiculite (1:1) and vermiculite were tried in six replication completely randomized design. Days to establishment (13.60 and 12.97 in cultivars Rejiko and South Pacific respectively) was significantly lower in in vitro raised plantlets hardened in perlite + vermiculite (1:1) media formulation. Hundred percent (100%) survival of in vitro raised plantlets was achieved in the same media. In the second experiment traditional 500 ml wide mouthed glass bottle was compared with an improvised module devised out of two 250 ml polypropylene glasses-one inverted over the other and joint sealed with a strip of para film. Mean survival rate of 90% in vitro raised plantlets was achieved in polypropylene hardening module as against 70 % in glass bottle containers. Field survival of polypropylene module hardened gerbera plants after 4 and 8 weeks was significantly higher (above 95%) compared to around 70% in plants previously hardened in glass bottles. Vegetative growth in terms of leaf area and leaf number/plant was significantly higher in plants derived from polypropylene hardening modules. The hardening module developed in our study is low cost and can be employed in a variety of crops in low budget tissue culture units that cannot afford expensive hardening facilities.
Critical period of crop sensitivity to water deficit stress in elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)
Authors: RAVI V , SUJA G , GEORGE JAMES , NEDUNCHEZHIYAN M , SARAVANAN R , BYJU G
Published: September 2023

The effect of Water Deficit Stress (WDS) at different growth period on growth and productivity of Amorphophallus and the critical period of crop sensitivity to WDS was investigated during 2011-12 and 2012-13 with the variety Gajendra. Cut pieces of corm weighing 500 g were planted in RBD with four replications in the experimental plot of CTCRI. The treatments were, viz. T1 - Control (without water deficit stress), T2 - WDS during four and five months after planting, T3 - WDS during five and six months after planting and T4 - WDS during six and seven months after planting. Control plots were irrigated when the soil moisture was depleted to 50% of field capacity, whereas WDS was imposed by withholding water. The significant reduction in leaf area in WD stressed plants resulted in significant reduction in corm dry matter as well as corm yield per plant. Compared to control plants, the reduction in corm yield was 41.19% more due to WDS during 4-5 Months After Planting (MAP) (78.52%) than during 6-7 MAP (37.33%). The observed results indicate that WDS during 4 and 5 or 5 and 6 months crop growth period significantly affected growth and productivity of Amorphophallus. Apart from the initial establishment period and growth period between 4 and 6 months are critical and therefore crop must be irrigated adequately during these periods for achieving more corm yield.
LEADERSHIP STYLE ANALYSIS IN ENHANCING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT THE GENERAL BUREAU OF THE REGIONAL SECRETARIAT OF RIAU ISLANDS PROVINCE
Authors: Anggia Sekar Putri  , Anoesyirwan Moeins  , Marhalinda
Published: September 2023

This research aims to understand the leadership styles in enhancing employee performance at the General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of Riau Islands Province. This study employs a descriptive research design with a qualitative approach. The data collection methods employed in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing is carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions based on the research findings. As for data analysis, data credibility testing is conducted to ensure the validity of the data, utilizing source triangulation. Based on the findings of this research, it is evident that the democratic leadership style implemented at the General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of Riau Islands Province has successfully enhanced employee performance. This is apparent through the well-established leader-subordinate relationships, clear task structures aligned with the subordinates' abilities, and the provision of authority to discipline subordinates in accordance with regulations. As a result, subordinates are motivated to work diligently and meticulously, leading to an improvement in their performance. However, there is still room for improvement in the relationships among employees to foster a more positive environment.
Global Crude Oil Price, Oil Revenue and Economic Performance: Dutch Disease Hypothesis
Authors: EFUNTADE Olubunmi Omotayo , EFUNTADE Alani Olusegun
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this paper is to give a general understanding of the global crude oil price, oil revenue and economic performance vis-à-vis Dutch disease proposition. This work explores the relationship between the price of crude oil and its oil revenue generation on the regions of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (non-OPEC). The crude oil price has recently been ?uctuating greatly that it cannot be predicted; this ?uctuation causes changes in the oil revenues, thus affecting the economy worldwide. To better understand the factors that affect the crude oil price, this study examined West Texas Intermediate (WTI), Brent, Dubai oil and OPEC oil prices whether the Global oil fluctuation in these countries have a signi?cant effect on the ?uctuation of Oil revenues. Various studies have con?rmed the importance of crude oil prices to the global economy. This study focuses on the relationship between crude oil prices and oil revenue levels. However, therefore, in addition to the in-depth understanding of the relationship between oil prices and oil revenues, the relationship other variables and oil prices is valuable and worthwhile topic to explore. The findings of the studies reviewed revealed that the agriculture sector, manufacturing and telecommunication sector exerted a positive and significant impact on Nigerian economic performance and diversification dwindling oil revenue should be invested heavily on productive non-tradeable sector according to Dutch diseases hypothesis (Riti et al., 2016).
Dry Matter Production of Hevea Clone Pb 260
Authors:   Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn Bhd, Chan Weng Hoong , Ong Tee San
Published: September 2023

The study on the dry matter production of PB 260 was made on one-year-old to five- and three quarter-year- old trees during the immature phase and on eight-and-a-half-year-old to nineteen-and-a-half-year-old trees during the mature phase. All trees were located within the same vicinity on similar soil type, terrain and provided with similar management practices. Tree dry weight of four-year-old PB 260 at 109 kg was much higher than the dry weight reported for clones of older vintage, GTI, PB 86 and LCB 1320, of similar age. At maturity, comparison of tree dry weight of PB 260 with other clones reported elsewhere was confounded by the high variability of the latter, attributed mainly to site differences. Using the CurveExpert version 1.36 (Hyams, 1995), total dry matter produced by PB 260 inclusive of cumulative branch litter, seed-fall and latex production was estimated at 205 tonnes per hectare at eleven years and 300 tonnes per hectare at twenty years after planting. Overall, the dry matter production reported by other researchers for other clones has mainly not been computed on the same basis, differing in the inclusion and exclusion of certain tree components. Keywords: Dry matter production, tree components, branch litter, seed-fall, latex production.
Oil Palm Plantings at High Altitudes
Authors:   Param Agricultural Survey Sdn Bhd, Paramananthan S
Published: September 2023

Lack of suitable land for expansion of oil palm plantings has resulted in some plantings at high altitudes. Currently most of the oil palm are planted at altitudes of less than 300 m (1 000 feet). Planting at high altitudes (> 300 m) results in a number of problems. Thus areas in Sumatera (Indonesia), Cameron Highlands and the Usun Apau Highlands in Sarawak and Kundasang in Sabah, all have a number of problems resulting in low yields. A few high altitude areas in Africa have also been planted. This paper highlights some of the problems of oil palm planted at high altitudes. A lot of the data presented in this paper has been drawn from Darlan et al. (2013). At high altitudes, low temperatures affect the palm’s metabolism and inflorescences. Low temperatures often result in longer immature periods and low yields. These low temperatures, high humidity and high rainfall also affect the activity and population of the weevil (Elaeidobius kamerunicus). Darlan et al. (2013) suggest that other insects such as the Thrips hawaiiensis may be more active. Hand pollination is also advantageous. In addition, palm selection can also help improve yields together with some modified agricultural practices such as adjustment of plant density (±110 palm/ha); pruning and number of fronds on the tree (40-45 leaves for >8-year-old palms and 48-52 leaves for <8-year-old palms. Palms with slower height increments will also be beneficial. In Uganda, yields of 17-20 tonnes per hectare have been reported. Keywords: Oil palm planting, high altitudes, pollination, yields, cultural practices.
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS ON THE INFESTATION OF SWAMP GIANT RAT, SUNDAMYS MUELLERI (JENTINK), MURIDAE, RODENTIA IN AN OIL PALM ESTATE, MIRI, SARAWAK
Authors: CHUNG GAIT FEE
Published: September 2023

Severe rat damage was reported in an oil palm estate on peat soil near Miri, Sarawak. Fruit bunches and post-anthesis male inflorescence (PAMI) in mature plantings were attacked by rats. The main rat species was identified as Sundamys muelleri from the many rats provided by the estate and rats found during the present investigation [hunting, trapping in catch-mark-release (CMR) study]. Two other rats killed during hunting were identified as Rattus tiomanicus. In the short two days period, the preliminary investigations(including training of young agronomists) covered hunting, CMR study, damage assessment and bait acceptance study. The stomach content of S. muelleri was mainly yellowish mesocarp material. The activity signs in the field were loose fruits under tree stump, burrows, tunnels and runways. In the CMR study, the trapping success was 35 per cent. The estate also reported 50 per cent success in rat trapping. Ripe oil palm fruit was an effective baiting lure placed in the drop door cages. There were 21 rats trapped in the CMR study; three rats weighed more than 300 g, ten rats more than 200 g, five rats more than 100 g and three rats less than 100 g. Among the 18 rats successfully marked and released, six were males, eight were females and four juveniles. These records and findings indicate that a healthy breeding population existed in this area. The palms with fresh damage in the CMR study area was found to be 30 per cent. In another section of the same 14-year-old planting, percentage fresh damage was found to vary from 4 per cent to 28 per cent, indicating rat damage, possibly rat number, is not evenly distributed in the large oil palm planting. In bait acceptance study, ripe oil palm fruit recorded 88 per cent acceptance and the five wax baits recorded 10 per cent or less acceptance (results of 1 day exposure). One of these wax baits was attractive to bigheaded ants (Pheidole sp) and another wax bait was highly attractive. These ants were seen in large numbers and actively feeding on some of the wax baits. The poor bait acceptance and interference by ant feeding could be the main causes of failure in the estate baiting campaign. Measures to deal with bait shyness in rats (in this case S. muelleri) include a series of testing and searching for attractive materials for bait formulation, acceptance and bioefficacy of new bait formulations, baiting trials and baiting technique trials. Keywords: Sundamys muelleri, oil palm, rat baits, bait shyness, control measures, bigheaded ant (BHA).
A TOUGH CREEPING WEED, EPIPREMNUM GIGANTEUM (ROXB) SCHOTT (ARACEAE) IN AN OIL PALM ESTATE NEAR SEPANG -PLANT DESCRIPTION AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: CHUNG GAIT FEE
Published: September 2023

Recently a creeping aroid weed (identified as Epipremnum giganteum) has been found to colonise large patches of inter-row areas in sheet form frequently encroaching into the palm circles and planting strips. In many palms, it has successfully climbed up the trunk becoming tough epiphytes. Serious loss in crop can occur from the failure to harvest many FFB and also many loose fruits in the palm base are not collected due to obstruction from its encroachment. This paper discusses briefly this aroid plant (with pictorial identification) and its management. Keywords: Oil palm, Epipremnum giganteum, creeping weed, epiphyte, plant description and management.
MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION AND ITS APPLICATION IN BREEDING FOR HIGH YIELDING
Authors: SENG TZER-YING , MOHAMED SAAD SITI HAWA , LEAO LING -JUIN , KRISHNAN SUTHASHINIKISAN , ABDUL RAHIM MUHAMMAD FARID , RAO VENGETA , RITTER ENRIQUE , SYED ALWEE SHARIFAH SHAHRUL RABIAH
Published: September 2023

While the primary objective of oil palm breeding is high yield it is also desirable to have slower growing palms, hence, the various attempts to breed for shorter height increment. The breeding challenge is that all known genetically short palms are generally low yielding whereas current breeding stocks for high yield DxP are also for relatively tall palms. Combining high yields and dwarfness will take many years of breeding and selection. The genetic control of height increment suggests that the breeding can be more efficient with marker-assisted breeding (MAB), using markers linked to the trait. At FGV R&D the MAB approach for smaller height increment (HI) is being pursued. HI linked QTL markers have been identified from a high yielding cross and prediction models developed based on their distribution in 120 crosses ranging from very tall to short tall types. New crosses will be created from the model prediction and trialled against crosses based on phenotypic selection. Keywords: Marker-assisted selection, breeding application, oil palm, short palm, height increment, QTL
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PACKAGES FOR POD BORER (MARUCA VITRATA) IN COUNTRY BEAN
Authors: BARI G M M , SOHEL M A T
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted in the research field of the Entomology Division of Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jessore, Bangladesh during the winter cropping season in 2013-14 to evaluate several management packages against legume pod borer (Maruca vitrata) of country bean to increase yield with a minimum cost of production. Results indicated that management package comprising of Sanitation (hand picking of infested flowers, pods and larvae) plus weekly release of Bracon hebetor and Trichogramma chilonis including spraying of Spinosad at 0.4 ml 45 SC product per litre of water (4 sprays at 15 days intervals starting from first initiation of pest attack) appeared as the best package. This management package provided 77.5 per cent and 88.89 per cent reduction of flower and pod infestation by borer complex respectively over control. It showed highest yield performance (19.06 t/ha) which was 88.14 per cent increased yield over control and also highest (7.12) marginal benefit cost ratio (MBCR). This package was recommended among six management packages. Keywords: 1PM, pod borer and country bean.
INVESTIGATING THE DROP IN OIL EXTRACTION RATE DURING PEAK CROPPING MONTHS
Authors:   SGT Konsult Sdn bhd, OOI H S , KUMAR S
Published: September 2023

A study was undertaken to comprehend the technical reasons for a sudden drop in the oil extraction rate (OER) of a palm oil mill in Sabah from around 21 per cent to 18 per cent during the peak crop period in the months of June and July in 2016. Initial investigation was conducted by the mill by processing the fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from own plantation separately and an OER of 21 per cent and a free fatty acid (FFA) content of 2 per cent in the crude palm oil (CPO) were obtained. The FFB from the external sources (which constituted between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of the FFB processed by the mill) were then processed and an OER of 18 per cent and a FFA content of 5 per cent were recorded. The empirical correlation method was used to investigate the technical reasons for the drop in OER. Literature reviews were conducted to obtain the relationship between the various technical factors, such as, age of the palm tree, FFB ripeness, oil content in FFB and FFA content in FFB; and to understand the impact of labour shortages on harvesting and loose fruit collection. Literature reviews were also conducted on the sterilisation of FFB of different ripeness and on the technical factors affecting the mill OER and the FFA content in the CPO produced. Laboratory milling tests were carried out on ripe and under-ripe FFB to validate the correlations. The empirical correlations were then used to examine the impact of force-ripen FFB and the impact of uncollected loose fruitlets (LF) on the OER of the mill and on the FFA content of the CPO produced. The results of the analyses using the empirical correlations indicated that the two technical factors that had contributed to the drop in OER during the peak cropping months were the high percentage of force-ripen FFB in the FFB supplied by the external sources and the high percentage of half empty over-ripe FFB that were delivered to the mill without the loose fruitlets. Keywords: Harvesting, grading, sterilisation, OER, FFA, force-ripen FFB, loose fruitlets.
OIL PALM WEEVIL POLLINATION REVISITED
Authors: CHEE K H
Published: September 2023

The weevils, Elaeidobius kamerunicus arrived in Southeast Asia from Cameroon over 30 years ago. Consequently, oil palm pollination has improved greatly resulting in a quantum jump in FFB yield. However, despite the presence of the weevil, there has been occurrence of poor fruit set in Malaysia and Indonesia on both newly matured and older palms in recent years causing major economic set back. The behaviour of E. kamerunicus in time and space was examined to uncover further research to restore the potential productivity of the oil palm. Existing information on other pollination insects are reviewed to facilitate a second introduction of pollination insects if necessary. Keywords: Elaeidobius kamerunicus, weevils, pollination, fruit set.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT INSECTICIDES ON THE SURVIVAL OF THE OIL PALM POLLINATOR, ELAEIDOBIUS KAMERUNICUS (COLEOPTERA:CURCULIONIDAE)
Authors: SU CHONG MING , BONG C F
Published: September 2023

This study investigated the effects of nine insecticides used in young mature oil palm plantations for bunch moth control and their effect on the survival of the oil palm pollinating weevils especially on the newly emerged young adult weevils from the spent male inflorescence spikelets. Ten male inflorescences were randomly selected from an eight-year-old oil palm field and sprayed with 1 litre each of selected insecticides five days before anthesis. Field sampling of the male inflorescence spikelets for weevil counting was conducted when the flowers began to open from the base of the spikelets and continued until pollen shedding is over and no more aniseed smell was detected. Results show that three insecticides namely Dinotefuran, Fipronil and Cypermethrin at 0.0056 per cent ai, 0.0048 per cent ai and 0.015 per cent ai respectively at 1 litre spray solution per inflorescence showed significantly detrimental effects on both survival of adult weevils and newly emerged adult weevils per spikelet. The mean percentages of survival weevil per spikelet for Dinotefuran, Fipronil and Cypermethrin were at 20.48 per cent, 12.09 per cent and 55.18 per cent respectively. The mean number of newly emerged adult weevil count per spikelet for male inflorescence treated with Dinotefuran, Fipronil and Cypermethrin at 0.58, 4.74 and 6.05 respectively were significantly lower as compared to control (43.06). There were no significant differences in both mean percentages of survival adult weevil and newly emerged adult weevil per spikelet by the other six insecticides as compared to control. The study concludes that prolonged usage of these three insecticides in the young mature oil palm plantation to control bunch moth will inevitably lead to detrimental effects on the survival and proliferation of the oil palm pollinators in the oil palm ecosystem in the long run. Extra precaution is therefore required when handling these insecticides in the fields in order to have more sustainable way of controlling oil palm bunch moth in peat. Keywords: Bunch moth, insecticides, Elaeidobius kamerunicus, oil palm.
The Occurrence of Cynoglossus macrolepidotus (Bleeker, 1851) and Cynoglossus arel (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Along the Mumbai Coast, India
Authors: Sharma Shravan Kumar , Jaiswar A. K.
Published: September 2023

The results of the morphometric, meristic, and osteological study, including scale, otoliths, and radiographs for distinguishing Cynoglossus arel (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) and C. macrolepidotus (Bleeker, 1851) presented here. A total of 72 specimens of C. arel and 37 specimens of C. macrolepidotus collected from the Indian coast (Mumbai, Ratnagiri, and Veraval) from August 2013 to May 2014. It was found that the shape, structure of otoliths; vertebrae number species through radiographs; type, shape, and ctenii structure and number are the primary tool for taxonomy and used for species discrimination. In this study, two species C. arel and C. macrolepidotus, are discriminated based on their morphological and osteological characters. It proved that C. macrolepidotus is a valid species, and also found in the west coast of India along with C. arel.
Necesidades de capacitación y actualización sobre el uso de herramientas virtuales en la educación superior
Authors: Polanco y Polanco Audencio , Sandoval Morán Ana , García Elias Zully
Published: September 2023

Identificar las necesidades de capacitación y actualización sobre el uso de herramientas virtuales en la educación superior que sin duda alguna permitirá la retroalimentación y dosificación en el desarrollo de las actividades profesionales de cada uno de los docentes, además, de mejorar el trabajo académico y permitir el empoderamiento en el uso de la tecnología con lo que fortalecerá sus habilidades educativas. Para la investigación se optó por una metodología cualitativa y exploratoria, para la selección de la muestra se realizó una encuesta a cuarenta docentes que desarrollan sus actividades académicas en seis facultades de una universidad privada en el departamento de Jutiapa. Uno de los resultados más significativos que se obtuvieron en el trabajo de campo; es poner en evidencia que los docentes consideran muy necesario capacitarse y actualizarse de manera constante sobre el uso y manejo de herramientas virtuales. También es importante destacar que un buen porcentaje de docentes tienen conocimiento de la existencia de diversas herramientas digitales, sin embargo, exponen que no se atreven hacer uso de ellas sin tener una capacitación previa que les permita adquirir confianza para tener el dominio en su entorno profesional. Se concluye que la mayoría de docentes creen en la importancia y potencial que brinda una capacitación y actualización sobre todo si se habla de la integración tecnológica dado que es un proceso de enseñanza/aprendizaje y se centra en todo el ámbito profesional. Además, de fortalecer el desempeño docente y la transformación competitiva en el entorno social.
La resiliencia como la capacidad que favorece el aprendizaje a estudiantes de educación media del departamento de Jutiapa
Authors: Sandoval Morán Ana , Polanco y Polanco Audencio , García Elías Zully
Published: September 2023

Identificar la resiliencia como la capacidad que favorece el aprendizaje en estudiantes del nivel de educación media del departamento de Jutiapa, Guatemala. Para el diseño de esta investigación se estableció una metodología mixta, de tipo exploratoria. La muestra fue no probabilística y de carácter intencional que comprendió a cincuenta y cuatro docentes de seis establecimientos de educación media, que pertenecen al sector privado del departamento Jutiapa. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un cuestionario y una entrevista.  Uno de los resultados más significativos que se obtuvo en el trabajo de campo fue la identificación, por parte de los docentes, de la importancia del desarrollo de la resiliencia en los estudiantes para alcanzar el éxito en el aprendizaje y la necesidad que existe dentro del profesorado de que se realicen talleres dirigidos a docentes y estudiantes sobre el tema. Se concluye que, de acuerdo con la perspectiva de los docentes, la resiliencia actualmente es una capacidad necesaria para que los estudiantes puedan afrontar las dificultades que los estudiantes tienen en el proceso de aprendizaje. El desarrollo de la resiliencia posee un nivel alto de importancia, tomando en cuenta los cambios abruptos que se generan actualmente en la sociedad de índole social, política, económica o ambiental y que tiene repercusiones en la forma en que los estudiantes aprenden. Por lo tanto, se hace necesario capacitar en este tema a estudiantes y docentes para propiciar esta capacidad desde las aulas.
Herramientas virtuales empleadas por los docentes en la enseñanza en una universidad privada de Jutiapa
Authors: Polanco y Polanco Audencio , Sandoval Morán Ana , García Elías Zully
Published: September 2023

Identificar las herramientas virtuales empleadas por los docentes de una universidad privada de Jutiapa. Las herramientas tecnológicas, como cualquier otra herramienta, están diseñadas para facilitar el trabajo y permitir que los recursos sean aplicados eficientemente intercambiando información y conocimiento dentro y fuera de las organizaciones. Se desarrolla la investigación online como método de recolección de datos, con un enfoque exploratorio, para la selección de la muestra se realizó una encuesta a cuarenta docentes que desarrollan sus actividades académicas en seis facultades de una universidad privada en el departamento de Jutiapa. En el desarrollo de la encuesta fue fundamental plantear una serie de preguntas en la que resalta el conocimiento de diversas herramientas virtuales, donde cada uno de los participantes pudo hacer alusión al buen uso de algunas y el desconocimiento de otras, por lo que de primera mano se puede dejar constancia que son pocos los docentes que logran la satisfacción en el uso de las herramientas virtuales. Las herramientas virtuales son de apoyo para los docentes dado que fortalecen la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, así como el aumento de oportunidades para acceder al conocimiento, desarrollar habilidades colaborativas e inculcar valores positivos a los estudiantes, demás, ayudan a desarrollar un pensamiento crítico, aumenta la autonomía de un aprendizaje significativo y permite un el razonamiento lógico en el desarrollo de sus actividades educativas basado en la tecnología. Las conclusiones más relevantes apuntan a que, el uso de las herramientas digitales como recurso metodológico, optimizan la concentración y/o motivación del alumnado durante las sesiones áulicas, la capacitación y fortalecimiento constante en herramientas educativas digitales mejora la autoestima del profesorado permitiendo el cumplimiento en el desarrollo de sus actividades profesionales.
Almanya’daki Türkiyeli Koruyucu Ailelerin Gençlik Dairelerine İlişkin Deneyimleri
Authors: DOĞAN Beyhan , ÖZKAN Yasemin
Published: September 2023

Bu araştırma 1960’lı yıllarda iş gücü anlaşmaları ile Almanya’ya göç eden işçilerden koruyucu aile olan Türkiyelilerin Gençlik Daireleri ile olan iletişimlerini ele almaktadır. Çalışma, Alman çocuk koruma sistemindeki koruyucu aile modelinin tarihçesini ve yasal dayanaklarını Türkçe literatüre kazandırmayı hedeflemektedir. Berlin ve Kuzey Ren-Westfalya eyaletlerinde 16 koruyucu aile araştırma kapsamına alınmış olup derinlemesine görüşme yöntemi ile nitel veriler elde edilmiştir. Araştırmanın önemi göçmen kökenli ailelerin Gençlik Daireleri ile ilgili “korku ve güvensizlik” algılarının temel nedenini ortaya çıkarmaya dayanmaktadır. Ailelerin deneyimlerine göre Türkiyeli ailelerin Gençlik Daireleri ile ilgili olumsuz ön yargıları bu kurum hakkındaki duyumlardan kaynaklanmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile Türkiyeli koruyucu ailelerin çoğunun Gençlik Daireleri ile ilgili görüşlerinin daha çok olumlu olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Görüşmecilerden elde edilen veriler, Gençlik Dairelerinin göçmen kökenli çocukları koruma altına alırken genellikle çocuğun yüksek yararını baz aldığı ancak bununla beraber kurumlarda çalı-şan bazı görevlilerin negatif münferit tavırlarının kurumun tamamı-na atfedilemeyeceğini de ortaya çıkarmıştır. Gençlik Dairelerinin medyaya yansıyan ve göçmen aileleri ilgilendiren durumlarda daha şeffaf davranması, göçmen ailelere daha tatmin edici bir ifade ile açıklamalarda bulunması gerektiği görülmektedir.