bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Qudwah Nabawiyyah dalam Interaksi dengan Bukan Muslim
Authors: SENIN NURHANISAH
Published: January 2024

Islam menggalakkan dialog antara penganut agama yang berbeza untuk mempromosikan kefahaman dan perdamaian. Solidariti antara masyarakat beragama adalah nilai yang ditekankan dalam Islam dan perlu ditegakkan atas prinsip keadilan serta nilai saling hormat dan berbuat kebaikan. Dalam dunia yang semakin globalisasi, kefahaman terhadap kepelbagaian agama adalah elemen penting dalam mencapai perdamaian dan harmoni dalam masyarakat berbilang budaya dan agama. Pengkajian dan penelitian terhadap hadis-hadis interaksi Nabi dengan golongan bukan Muslim dapat membantu masyarakat dan umat Islam khususnya bagi mengetahui dan memahami kaedah harmoni dalam masyarakat yang terbilang. Konsep Nabi Muhammad sebagai "qudwah" dipasakkan dengan mendalam dalam ajaran Islam, dan umat Islam berusaha mencontohi perilaku dan ajaran Baginda dalam kehidupan seharian. Justeru, penulisan ini bertujuan mengenalpasti kaedah Rasulullah SAW berinteraksi dengan golongan bukan Islam menerusi kisah-kisah yang disebutkan dalam hadis Nabi dan merumuskan sikap-sikap yang wujud pada Nabi yang boleh diteladani oleh umat Islam sepanjang zaman. Data-data kajian diperolehi melalui kaedah analisa terhadap beberapa potongan dalil hadis yang dipilih dan disusun mengikut tema-tema sikap Rasulullah terhadap non-Muslim. Hasil kajian mendapati jelas bukti-bukti keterampilan baik Rasulullah SAW terhadap bukan Islam dengan lima interaksi iaitu, (a) menghormati penganut agama lain, (b) iktiraf kebaikan penganut lain, (c) adil terhadap harta bukan Muslim, (d) menghubungkan silaturrahim dan (e) tidak membalas perbuatan jahat dengan kejahatan. Kajian mencadangkan agar kaedah interaksi Rasulullah SAW terhadap non Muslim dapat dipanjangkan kajiannya untuk menjadi contoh pendekatan yang baik dalam keharmonian kepelbagaian masyarakat beragama.
Foreign Direct Investment, Non-Renewable Energy and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis from South Africa
Authors: ADEKUNLE Ahmed
Published: January 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the connection between foreign direct investment, non-renewable energy, and economic growth in South Africa.
Methodology
The data was collected from the World Bank’s website from 1990 to 2020. The VECM and Granger causality approaches were employed to evaluate the connection between Economic growth, FDI, and Non-renewable energy.
Findings
The findings show that a long-term equilibrium relationship exists among the variables. Further, the result of the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), shows a coefficient value of 0.0038 indicating the short-term adjustment speed of the system towards its long-run equilibrium. The result of Granger causality shows no bidirectional Granger causality among any of the variables. There is a Unidirectional Causality between GDPC and NRENW.
Conclusion
The study concluded that non-renewable energy can enhance economic growth in these countries, but it can aggravate the degradation of the environment. Essentially, foreign direct investment (FDI) significantly and negatively affects growth, suggesting that FDI entry into African nations negatively affects the environment.
On Farm Evaluation of Trichoderma against Root Rot (Rhizoctonia solani) in Clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Sharma Pankaj , Sharma Sushil Kumar , Rai P.K.
Published: January 2024

Clusterbean, scientifically referred to as Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub., commonly encounters the challenge of root rot, also known as black root rot, instigated by Rhizoctonia solani, particularly in the kharif season. In fields where neither seed treatment nor soil application of Trichoderma viride were employed, the disease incidence ranged between 18.83 to 25.3%. In contrast, in demonstrated plots during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, where the seeds were treated @ 5 g kg-1 and the soil was treated @ 2.5 kg ha-1, mixed with 250-300 kg FYM and thoroughly incorporated into the field before sowing, the root rot incidence decreased significantly to 9.91 to 10.5%. Comparatively, the disease control rate of the demonstrated approach over the farmers' standard practices was recorded at 53.85%, resulting in a maximum average yield of 13.9 q ha-1. Additionally, the economic gross return and cost-benefit ratio were notably higher in the demonstrated approach (T2) @ Rs. 56,295.00 ha-1 and 3.76, respectively; while in the case of the farmers' practice (T2), it was Rs. 42,120.00 and 3.35.
Diversity of Platygastroidea Species in Coffee Ecosystem at Thadiyankudisai, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Manikandan K.R. , Muthuswami M. , Chitra N. , Ananthan M.
Published: January 2024

During a one-year study from January, 2018 to January, 2019 at the Horticultural Research Station, Thadiyankudisai, Tamil Nadu, a combined count of 550 individuals of Platygastroidea species were documented under two family platygastridae (1 species) and scelionidae (9 species). Among the species diversity comprised of Telenomus sp. (52.0%) followed by Scelio sp. (11.4%), Calliscelio sp. (9.1%), Sparasion sp. (6.9%), Idris sp. (5.8%) and Baryconus sp. (4.0%). The least population was recorded in Tritelia sp. (2.2%). Researches on seasonal abundance exposed that the winter season exhibited the highest species population at 32.55%, with the South West Monsoon (SWM) following closely at 30.36%, while the North East Monsoon (NEM) period recorded the lowest species count at 16.54%. The prevalence of insect pests poses a significant challenge to achieving optimal yields in horticultural crops. Consequently, the examination of Platygastroidea species diversity assumes a pivotal role in the success of biological control strategies.
Evaluation of abnormal Chest X-rays for hemodialysis patients
Authors: M M El marmuri Marwan , M. HemairAlswehly Maryem , M. Ben yousef Rajab , Almakter Hanadi , Algwail Salsabil , Albalaze Saja
Published: January 2024

Background: A chest x-ray is the most practical way to evaluate lung disease. There are different degrees of pulmonary abnormalities in hemodialysis patients. The diagnosis of pulmonary disease in hemodialysis patients can be challenging due to the complex findings and multiple manifestations. Objective: This study aimed to identify and evaluate the accuracy and consistency of chest radiographs in the diagnosis of pulmonary abnormalities in hemodialysis patients, Also highlight the limitations of CXR for diagnoses. Materials and methods: We collected and reviewed chest radiographs of 60 hemodialysis patients with various pulmonary manifestations. Two experienced radiologists independently interpreted CXR uptake to diagnose pulmonary disease. The degree of incompatibility among radiologists was assessed using SPSS statistical analysis (chi-square test).Results: The two radiologists showed slight agreement in pneumonia (29.6%), pleural effusion (28.6%), pulmonary edema  (25.0%) and cardiomegaly (20.0%). Where the level of disagreement between radiologists 1 and 2 was in cardiomegaly (80.0%), pulmonary edema (75.0%)  ),  pneumonia  (70.4%) and pleural effusion (71.4 %). The total level of agreement was 31.7% and 63.3% disagreement. This result indicates that there is a significant difference in terms of diagnosis (X2 = 8.067,  p-value <0.05).Conclusion: The chest X-ray upon admission is limited in accurately diagnosing pulmonary abnormalities in hemodialysis patients, primarily due to the presence of multiple diseases in the same patient and the increased occurrence of pulmonary edema in these patients. This poses a challenge to diagnosis without clinical data or the utilization of other imaging techniques.
GE-Blender: Graph Based Knowledge Enhancement for Blender
Authors: Lian Xiaolei , Tang Chonglin
Published: January 2024

In spite of the considerable accomplishments in open-domain dialogue generation, the presence of unseen entities can substantially impact the task, resulting in a performance decline in model-driven dialogue generation. While previous research has utilized retrieved knowledge of seen entities to augment model representation, a comprehensive exploration of unseen entities, including their potential co-occurrence and semantic associations within the entity category, remains largely uncharted. In this study, we propose an approach to address this challenge. We construct a graph by extracting entity nodes, enhancing the contextual representation of unseen entities by leveraging the 1-hop surrounding nodes of associated entities. Furthermore, we introduce a named entity tag prediction task to address the issue of unseen entities not present in the constructed graph. We conduct our experiments on an open dataset Wizard of Wikipedia and the empirical results indicate that our approach outperforms the state-of-the-art approaches on Wizard of Wikipedia.
Noxtrader: Lstm-Based Stock Return Momentum Prediction For Quantitative Trading
Authors: Liu Hsiang-Hui , Shu Han-Jay , Chiu Wei-Ning
Published: January 2024

We introduce NoxTrader, a sophisticated system designed for portfolio construction and trading execution with the primary objective of achieving profitable outcomes in the stock market, specifically aiming to generate moderate to long-term profits. The underlying learning process of NoxTrader is rooted in the assimilation of valuable insights derived from historical trading data, particularly focusing on time-series analysis due to the nature of the dataset employed. In our approach, we utilize price and volume data of US stock market for feature engineering to generate effective features, including Return Momentum, Week Price Momentum, and Month Price Momentum. We choose the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model to capture continuous price trends and implement dynamic model updates during the trading execution process, enabling the model to continuously adapt to the current market trends. Notably, we have developed a comprehensive trading backtesting system — NoxTrader, which allows us to manage portfolios based on predictive scores and utilize custom evaluation metrics to conduct a thorough assessment of our trading performance. Our rigorous feature engineering and careful selection of prediction targets enable us to generate prediction data with an impressive correlation range between 0.65 and 0.75. Finally, we monitor the dispersion of our prediction data and perform a comparative analysis against actual market data. Through the use of filtering techniques, we improved the initial -60% investment return to 325%.
Analisis Kosakata dan Teks Bacaan dalam Buku Teks Bahasa Mandarin “Mei Hua” untuk Penggunaan Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Sintia Sintia , Thamrin Lily , Khiong Bun Yan
Published: January 2024

Terdapat beragam jenis buku teks bahasa Mandarin yang digunakan oleh sekolah dasar di Pontianak, salah satunya adalah ”Mei Hua”. Penelitian ini menjadikan buku teks ”Mei Hua” jilid 1 hingga jilid 6 sebagai objek penelitian, dan menganalisis dua komponen yaitu kosakata dan teks bacaan serta evaluasi guru terhadap buku teks.  Untuk mengetahui susunan kosakata dan teks bacaan dari buku teks ”Mei Hua” serta evaluasi guru, peneliti menggunakan metode studi pustaka dan metode wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, artikel ini menemukan bahwa susunan kosakata (tingkatan kosakata, jumlah kosakata dan pengulangan kosakata) dan susunan teks bacaan (topik teks bacaan dan bentuk teks bacaan) dalam buku teks ”Mei Hua” telah sesuai dengan standar dan cocok digunakan sebagai buku teks pengajaran bahasa Mandarin di sekolah dasar. Dilihat berdasarkan prinsip evaluasi guru terhadap buku teks, ”Mei Hua” telah sejalan dengan prinsip relevansi, sistematis, praktis dan menarik. Para guru juga berpendapat bahwa buku teks ”Mei Hua” merupakan seperangkat buku teks yang baik, hanya saja terdapat beberapa aspek yang masih kurang, seperti: rata-rata pengulangan kosakata dan topik teks bacaan yang berkaitan dengan kehidupan keluarga.
Efektivitas Model Role Playing terhadap Penguatan Nilai Karakter pada Pembelajaran Sejarah Bagi Peserta Didik Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Seponti Kayong Utara
Authors: Lestari Fika , Chalimi Ika Rahmatika , Mirzachaerulsyah Edwin
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitia ini adalah untuk mengukur seberapa besar efektivitas model role playing terhadap penguatan nilai karakter pada pembelajaran sejarah di kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Seponti kayong utara. Penelitian ini mengunakan metode True-Eksperimenental Designs, dengan bentuk posttest-only control design dan subjeknya peserta didik kelas XI IPS 1 kelas eksperimen dan kelas XI IPS 2 kelas kontrol, menggunakan teknik observasi dan angket/kuesioner. Analisi data menggunakan analisi kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan uji effect size adalah sebesar 1,352 dengan kriteria jika effect size > 0,07 berarti memiliki efek yang tinggi. Penerapan model role playing dalam pembelajaran sejarah terbukti dapat menguatan nilai karakter peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan menggunakan analisis deskriptif presentase pada angket variabel Y sikap nasionalisme dan patriotisme terdapat peningkatan presentase yang berbeda pada kelas eksperimen memiliki nilai rata-rata sebesar 84,4444% sangat tinggi. Sedangkan kelas kontrol presentase nilai rata-rata sebeessar 74,11111% berada pada kategori tinggi. Maka kesimpulannya Terdapat efektivitas yang tinggi pada penerapan model role palying terhadap penguatan nilai karakter pada pembelajarnan sejarah bagi peserta didik kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Seponti Kayong Utara.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan dan Motivasi Kerja Kepala Sekolah terhadap Disiplin Kerja Guru
Authors: Perdana Anggita Rizqi , Arafat Yasir , Furqan Nuril
Published: January 2024

Pengaruh Kepemimpinan dan Motivasi Kerja Kepala Sekolah terhadap Disiplin Kerja Guru
Berdasarkan pengamatan sementara masih ada beberapa guru yang tidak disiplin dalam menjalankan tugasnya, dan apakah ini dipengaruhi oleh kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja kepala sekolah dari sekolah tersebut. Rumusan masalah dari penelitian ini adalah apakah ada pengaruh kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja kepala sekolahterhadap disiplin kerja guru di SMA YPI Tunas Bangsa Palembang. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaru kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja kepala sekolah terhadap disiplin kerja kepala sekolah di SMA YPI Tunas Bangsa Palembang. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh tenaga pendidik di SMA YPI Tunas Bangsa Palembang yang berjumlah 60 tenaga pendidik. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kolerasi product moment. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan angket. Dokumentasi untuk mengetahui data Guru. Observasi untuk mengetahui situasi dan kondisi pelaksanaan tugas mengajar guru di SMA YPI Tunas Bangsa Palembang. Berdasarkan kriteria pengujian hhipotesis Ha di terima dan H0 di tolak karena Fhitung = (22,936) yang di dapat lebi besar dari Ftabel = (3,159). Sehingga, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja kepala sekolah memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap disiplin kerja guru. Disaran agar kepala sekolah dapat meningkatkan kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja, serta para guru dapat meningkatkan disiplin kerjanya dalam hal tugas dan tanggung jawab.
Pembinaan Kemandirian dalam Rangka Peningkatan Keterampilan Narapidana
Authors: Anggita Dhimas Calandra , Pangestuti Naniek
Published: January 2024

Pembinaan Kemandirian dalam Rangka Peningkatan Keterampilan Narapidana
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi program pembinaan kemandirian dalam bimbingan kegiatan kerja narapidana di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas IIA Magelang yang nantinya bisa menjadi manusia yang berketerampilan dan memiliki peluang usaha. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi serta studi kepustkaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa implementasi program pembinaan kemandirian dalam rangka peningkatan keterampilan narapidana belum maksimal karena ditandai dengan masih banyaknya angka residivis. Hal ini di sebabkan beberapa faktor seperti keahlian pegawai, minat dan motivasi narapidana, sarana dan prasarana, serta promosi hasil karya narapidana.
Metode Pendidikan Nabi Muhammad SAW dalam Kitab Ar-Rahiqul-Makhtum
Authors: Ikhwansyah Muhammad Fuad , Hunainah Hunainah , Ramdhani Muhammad Tri
Published: January 2024

Pendidikan Islam sangatlah penting bagi generasi muda Islam. Salah satu bagian dari Pendidikan Islam adalah metode Pendidikan Islam. Metode Pendidikan Islam berdasarkan kehidupan rasulullah Saw. semakin terlupa karena banyaknya metode-metode modern. Jenis penelitian menggunakan penelitian deskriptif. Pendekatan penelitian yang dipakai adalah kualitatif. Metode pada penelitian ini adalah_studi pustaka. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa content analysis. Sumber utama penelitian ini adalah kitab ar-Rahiqul-Makhtum yang mana kitab ini merupakan karya syekh Syafiyurrahman yang mendapat juara pertama dalam lomba penulisan kehidupan nabi Saw. setelah bersaing dengan 171 kitab lainnya. sehingga tidak diragukan lagi kualitasnya. Metode Pendidikan Islam pendidikan Islam yang terkandung di dalam kitab ar-Rahiqul-Makhtum menggunakan beberapa bentuk metode. Ada tujuh metode pendidikan Islam yang peneliti temukan dalam analisis kritis kitab ar-Rahiqul-Makhtum di antaranya metode tanya jawab, mauizhah (nasehat), demonstrasi, dan praktik, ceramah, penugasan, ar-Risalah, dan talaqqy.
Study Regarding the Policy of Non-Educating School Principals
Authors: Dachfolfany Muhammad Ihsan , Fransiska Fini Widya , Abimayu Muhammad Erikko
Published: January 2024

This research aims to find out the reasons for the emergence of the non-educating school principal policy and find solutions for the appointment of non-educating school principals, as well as finding out the results of the non-educating school principal policy. This research is qualitative research, data collection uses interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the policies of non-educating school principals have been regulated in legislation, one of which is Permendikbun No. 40 of 2021. Then the solution for non-educating school principals is a Letter from the Director General of Teachers and Education Personnel Number 8963/B.B1.1/ PR/2019 Regarding the PPG Program for School Principals Who Do Not Have an Educator Certificate. This policy can provide opportunities for non-educating school principals to obtain an educator certificate.
Penerapan E-Government Melalui Aplikasi Identitas Kependudukan Digital pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat
Authors: S Anryana , Yamin Ahmad , Fietroh Muhammad Nur
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Penerapan E-Government Melalui Aplikasi Identitas Kependudukan Digital (IKD) Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Pemerintah dituntut harus mampu memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi melalui pengembangan pelayanan publik berbasis e-government. Penerapan e-government merupakan upaya untuk menyediakan informasi dan pelayanan publik agar lebih efektif dan efisien sehingga dapat merubah paradigma birokrasi yang lamban, prosedur rumit, mahal dan ketidakpastian pelayanan.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pelayanan kependudukan melalui e-government di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan teknik analisis data terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder, dengan pengumpulan data yang dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah menunjukkan tiga elemen dalam melakukan pelayanan kependudukan melalui  e-government di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat dengan menggunakan teori Indrajit, yaitu:  Elemen Support, Elemen Capacity, dan Elemen Value yang secara garis besar dalam penerapannya berjalan dengan baik. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Penerapan E-Government Melalui Aplikasi Identitas Kependudukan Digital Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat telah memberikan dampak positif bagi pelayanan kependudukan dalam cara melayani dan berinteraksi dengan masyarakat sehingga sangat membantu masyarakat dalam mengakses dokumen kependudukan.
Aktivitas Antifungi In Vitro Berdasarkan Perbedaan Polaritas Pelarut Ekstrak Herba Krokot (Portulaca grandiflora)
Authors: Purwanto Agus , Nugroho Christianto Adhy , Indriasari Christiana
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pelarut ekstrak herba krokot (Portulaca grandiflora) yang menunjukkan aktivitas antifungi paling efektif terhadap mikroba uji Candida albicans. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui pengujian aktivitas antifungi secara in vitro dengan metode difusi cakram berdasarkan perbedaan polaritas pelarut (etanol, akuades, etil asetat, n-heksan) ekstrak herba krokot (Portulaca grandiflora) terhadap pertumbuhan fungi Candida albicans. Uji aktivitas fungi dilakukan dengan mengamati diameter zona hambat yang terbentuk di sekitar paper disk. Pengujian aktivitas antifungi in vitro berdasarkan polaritas pelarut ekstrak herba krokot (Portulaca grandiflora). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak akuades memiliki rendemen tertinggi (8,78%), diikuti ekstrak etanol, etil asetat, dan n-heksana masing-masing menghasilkan 8.26, 1.48, dan 1.16 %. Hasil pengukuran zona hambat pertumbuhan jamur Candida albicans berbeda bermakna pada semua kelompok perlakuan rerata zona hambat (mm) yang terbentuk pada pelarut ekstrak etil asetat, etanol, air, dan n-heksana masing-masing sebesar 9,032±46, 11,036±76, 10,63±68, dan 6,706±41.
Pengembangan Model Dukungan Orang Tua terhadap Santri dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Akademik di Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Damayanti Dimas Pahlawanita
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini menginvestigasi model dukungan orang tua dalam perkembangan holistik santri di pondok pesantren melalui tiga dimensi utama dukungan orang tua, yaitu dukungan emosional, dukungan informasional, dan dukungan instrumental, dan menganalisis bagaimana integrasi ketiga dimensi ini menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan yang mendukung pertumbuhan santri. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Studi Kepustakaan (Library Research). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa model integrasi ketiga dimensi dukungan orang tua membentuk dasar kuat untuk mencapai prestasi akademik yang optimal dan perkembangan holistik. Dukungan orang tua yang komprehensif memengaruhi perkembangan keterampilan sosial, motivasi intrinsik, dan pengetahuan santri, sehingga mereka dapat tumbuh sebagai individu yang berkualitas dan mampu memberikan dampak pada hasil akademik santri selama di pondok pesantren.
Penerapan Pendekatan Berbasis Genre (PBG) dalam Menulis Teks Diskusi untuk Siswa SMA
Authors: Rusyfa Imamati Zikra Ar
Published: January 2024

Kurikulum Merdeka dalam SK Kepala BSKAP No. 8 Tahun 2022 menyatakan bahwa keterampilan menulis tetap menjadi salah satu tujuan pembelajaran siswa SMA. Siswa harus mencapai kemampuan yang ditargetkan dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris dan mampu membuat teks dengan struktur organisasi yang jelas dan detail. Salah satu jenis teks dalam pencapaian adalah teks diskusi yang berfungsi untuk menyajikan perspektif berbeda tentang topik tertentu. Dalam pembelajaran berbasis genre, peran guru sangat penting untuk membantu siswa membuat teks dengan tingkat keberhasilan tinggi. Sebagai fasilitator, guru harus menjelaskan kepada siswa tentang jenis, tujuan, struktur dan ciri kebahasaan sebuah teks agar mereka dapat menerapkannya dalam konteks teks yang akan mereka tulis. Penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan teori terkait secara keseluruhan dan memberikan contoh bagaimana pendekatan berbasis genre (PBG) digunakan untuk mengajarkan siswa sekolah menengah menulis teks ulasan. Terdapat empat tahapan dalam pelaksanaan PBG, yakni BKoF (Building Knowledge of Field), MoT (Modeling of the Text), JCoT (Joint Construction of the Text) dan, ICoT (Independence Construction of the Text).
Kerusakan Lingkungan Perkebunan Buah Naga Merah di TPS Terpadu Tawangsari, Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Putri Elina
Published: January 2024

TPST Tawangsari yang terletak di Desa Tawangsari, Kecamatan Teras, Kabupaten Boyolali mengalami permasalahan berupa kerusakan perkebunan buah naga yang dibudidaya disekitarnya Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini: (1) mengkaji jenis kerusakan lingkungan di TPST Tawangsari (2) menentukan tingkat kerusakan pada perkebunan buah naga merah (3) merumuskan strategi pengelolaan lingkungan yang sustainable di TPST Tawangsari. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan di TPST Tawangsari: (1) adanya peningkatan produksi gas CO2 harian sebesar 400-600 ppm dan gas metana yang dihasilkan sebesar 21-35 Umol/mol (2) Tingkat kerusakan yang terjadi pada tiap individu di perkebunan buah naga merah mencapai 38,1% (kerusakan sedang). Strategi pengelolaan lingkungan yang dapat diterapkan di TPST Tawangsari: melakukan pemasangan gas extraction well untuk menampung gas CH4 dan CO2 yang dihasilkan oleh TPST Tawangsari; melakukan pengkombinasian pemberian pupuk kompos dan pupuk NPK pada tanaman perkebunan; membuat Vegetation Management Plan untuk penataan TPST Tawangsari.
Efektivitas Penerapan Aplikasi Absensi Online Berbasis Android untuk Meningkatkan Disiplin Kerja Pegawai (Studi Kasus pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat)
Authors: Hudri Saidil , Yamin Ahmad , Khadafie Muammar
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan apakah ada pengaruh efektifitas penerapan aplikasi absensi online berbasis android dalam meningkatkan disiplin aparatur pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif melalui kuesioner yang disebar kepada responden yaitu seluruh pegawai pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Hasil Penelitian yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa  efektifitas penerapan aplikasi absensi online  berbasis android pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat  mempunyai  mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap disiplin kerja pegawai terbukti dari serangkaian uji statistik yang sudah dilakukan yang meliputi uji validitas, uji reabilitas, uji normalitas, uji linearitas dan uji regresi linear sedehana.Uji Validitas didapatkan tingkat signifikansi <0.05 sehingga kuisioner dinyatakan valid.Uji Reabilitas terhadap variable X (efektifitas) maupun variable Y (disiplin kerja) dengan nilai Cronbach Alpha 0.94 dimana uji reabilitas dengan nilai Cronbach Alpha > 0.9, termasuk dalam reabilitas sempurna. Kesimpulan yang dapat penulis ambil dari penelitian ini yaitu bahwa didapatkan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara efektifitas penerapan aplikasi absensi online berbasis android untuk meningkatkan disiplin kerja pegawai pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Pasien Pengguna Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial Kesehatan pada RSUD Asy-Syifa’ Sumbawa Barat
Authors: Kusnadi Kusnadi , Yamin Ahmad , Anggara Mietra
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk menganalisis Pengaruh kualitas Pelayanan dan Tingkat kepuasan pasien di RSUD Asy-Syifa’ Sumbawa Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini seluruh pasien RSUD Asy-Syifa Sumbawa Barat. Sedangkan jumlah sampel ditetapkan dengan menggunakan metode Slovin sebanyak 30 pasien. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah Analisis Regresi Linear Sederhana, uji validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, dan Analisis Koefisien Determinasi (R2). Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Adanya pengaruh positif dan signifikan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pasien pengguna BPJS kesehatan pada RSUD Asy-Syifa Sumbawa Barat.
Shaping Diets for Gut Health: Understanding the Microbial Influence
Authors: Imran Muhammad
Published: January 2024

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that constitute a dynamic ecology involved in both health and disease. Although the makeup of the gut microbiota varies from person to person and is often stable over the course of a lifetime, numerous researches have noted daily variations [1]. One important modifiable factor that affects the composition of the gut microbiota is diet. It becomes clear that microbial diversity, composition, and stability can be controlled through therapeutic dietary approaches. A diverse and abundant microbial ecosystem boosts immunological responses, increases mental well-being, and maintains proper metabolic balance. The Western diet that is characterized by the high intake of artificially processed food and low fiber content has been associated with the exponential decrease in microbial diversity and consequent health issues including gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation and metabolic disturbances [2]. Contrary to it, diverse diet which includes all types of natural sources, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grain, nuts seeds and legumes has been proved to introduce an array of nutrients and fibers fueling our gut microbiota. For instance, dietary fiber aid in the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Moreover, polyphenols and antioxidants present in various plant-based foods exhibit pre-biotic effects, and maintain the gut environment favorable for the proliferation of microbiota [3]. This diverse intake provides a spectrum of substrates that are essential for the bacterial metabolism and also contribute in the growth of diverse range of beneficial bacteria. This dietary diversity not just includes the variety of foods but also involves mindful choices, balanced combination and understand the association of diet and microbiota. In addition, other lifestyle factors also influence over the microbial environment. Chronic stress, irregular sleep patterns and sedentary habits impact the activity and growth of the microbial diversity. It is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ concept and personalized nutrition strategies are required depending upon the individual variations in microbial composition. Future research should incorporate long-term dietary assessments with short-term diet interventions to improve the findings of diet-microbiome relationship. Interdisciplinary collaborations are significant to navigate the complex relationships encompassing the knowledge from different disciplines such as microbiology, nutrition, behavioral and clinical sciences, allowing us to pave the way for dietary recommendations that prioritize gut health and overall well-being.
Potent Hypoglycemic Phytochemicals from Citrus
Authors: Afzal Tayyiba , Bibi Yamin , Mashwani Zia ur Rehman , Gilani Syeda Sobia , Naheed Neelum , Jabeen Aqsa , Afzal Raafia Noor
Published: January 2024

In particular, when it comes to the cure and management of chronic diseases, consuming a diet that contain natural products such as; plants is crucial for health promotion. Citrus fruit has been widely consumed and possess nutritional components that supports the management and cure of various disease conditions and the underlying metabolic changes that leads to development of long term serious diseases. Multiple citrus fruit species are analyzed for their curative effect particularly for the diseases that are associated with metabolic alterations such as diabetes, heart burn and dyspepsia. Diabetes is found to be effectively cured and allied health problems are managed by the use of citrus fruits and the specific secondary metabolites found in citrus fruits such has; hesperidin, naringenin and nobiletin. Citrus fruits primarily contain flavonoids, which have a number of advantageous properties for health promotion, especially anti-diabetic effects. Present review enlightened the specific curative potential of citrus fruits and phytochemicals on the living organisms, the potential anti-diabetic efficacy and the metabolic pathway of citrus bioactive compounds hesperidin and naringenin is explained. Mechanistic regulation of metabolic disturbances owing to various disease conditions that are root caused by diabetes are effectively done by the bioactive compounds of citrus fruits. Citrus fruits have matchless benefits when it comes the issues of hyperglycemia, while their antidiabetic effects and have ameliorative effect on diabetes related health problems remain to be verified in detail at molecular and clinical level in forthcoming studies.
The Relationship between Occupation and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Females during Summer in Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Rani Keenjhar , Fatima Feriha , Riaz Hina , Laghari Sindhu , Laghari Hira , Khuwaja Abid Hussain
Published: January 2024

Vitamin D deficiency is a considerable public health issue affecting predominantly South Asians. Objective: To determine the vitamin D levels in females related to different occupations during summer in Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was performed at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro.  Healthy females (n = 236) were recruited according to different occupations into four groups: outdoor workers, office workers, students, and housewives. Results: Overall, 43.6% were vitamin D deficient, 28.9% were vitamin D insufficient, and 27.5% of females had sufficient vitamin D levels. Hypovitaminosis D was highly prevalent in housewives (62.7%) compared to outdoor workers (16.9%). In general, the mean vitamin D of all examined groups was found to be less than the optimal level, and significant differences were noted between occupational groups. Conclusions: The results showed that hypovitaminosis D is prevalent among Pakistani females. Moreover, occupations associated with reduced sun exposure may pose an added risk.
Assessment of Liver and Kidney Profile in Broiler Chicken Exposed to Food Azo Dye Tartrazine
Authors: Ashfaq Farah , Hayee Sara , Kausar Samia , Bashir Fozia , Nadeem Amir , Zahid Tehreem
Published: January 2024

Food additives give the aesthetic appearance of the materials desired by consumers. These have been categorized into preservatives, antioxidants, colorants, emulsifiers, flavors, and filters. Tartrazine is one of the AZO dyes and is a commonly used food color that provides a lemon-yellow color. There is conflicting data available about the toxic effects of tartrazine. Objective: To determine the effects of tartrazine on the liver and kidney profiles of broiler chickens. Methods: For this purpose, forty-five broiler chickens were taken and divided into three groups, each with fifteen chickens. The two experimental chicken groups were treated with 5mg and 10 mg doses of tartrazine. The observed parameters included serum-level creatinine, urea, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Results: The parameters serum level urea, serum level creatinine, ALT and AST have shown significant increase in experimental group I and II as compared to control group.  Conclusions: All the parameters observed in this study were increased compared to the control group. AST and ALT parameters increased in experimental groups showing liver damage.
Management of Obesity through Diet and Exercise
Authors: Jamil Komal , Baqir Syeda Rida , Fahim Muhammad Faisal , Lata Prem , Khan Bismah , Aziz Muneeba
Published: January 2024

Worldwide, Pakistan is ranked as the 6th most highly populated country. Approximately 1.6 million deaths are due to the health problems associated with obesity. Obesity is the root cause of any health problem and can lead to many serious diseases of the heart, lungs, and kidneys, and can cause death. Lack of physical activity, excessive consumption of food, and unawareness is the main cause of obesity in Pakistan. The obesity ratio of people living in urban areas is more than people living in rural. To describe the different types of exercises and diet plans for losing weight in an obese person. This literature review is written by the collection of many search websites like Google Scholar, Pub Med, Sci-Hub, Centre of Disease Control, etc. It is used to enhance the awareness of weight management interventions with the help of evidence-based practice. Weight reduction can be accomplished by following the standard guidelines and different ways of weight management programs.
Impact of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports on the Nigerian Exchange Rate: An ARDL Cointegration Approach, 2000 to 2021
Authors: Udoudo Kufre Jerome , Emele Kalu Ijeoma , Oduola Koyejo
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on the exchange rate of Nigeria. The investigation employed an autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDL) methodology to analyse data spanning the years 2000 to 2021 using a biannual dataset. The empirical findings provided evidence of a statistically significant and positive influence of liquefied natural gas exports on the exchange rate. This is supported by the results obtained from the short-term analysis. The research results revealed no causal link between the exports of LNG and the exchange rate in Nigeria. The study concludes that LNG exports cause the Naira to depreciate. The research suggested that the government should actively endorse and facilitate the expansion of non-oil and gas sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services, to cultivate a more varied export portfolio. Moreover, adequate reserves can be used to stabilize the Naira during periods of volatility caused by fluctuations in LNG exports or other external factors.
FDI, Technology Transfer and Economic Growth, What’s the connection? The case of Morocco
Authors: Dabnichi Youness , Abderrahim Ferroud
Published: January 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown significantly in developing countries over recent decades, and governments in these countries now regard FDI as a key component of their development strategy. The potential benefits of FDI include the provision of financial resources, job creation, increased economic growth and spillover effects on local businesses. In addition, the development effectiveness of FDI depends on the ability of host countries to absorb technology and innovation from foreign companies. Technology transfer (TT) is therefore a major issue in the context of FDI. Political institutions and economic players need to work together to encourage effective and sustainable technology transfer. Technology transfer is therefore an essential process in enabling companies to remain competitive and innovate in a constantly changing economic environment. Technology transfer centers play a crucial role in this process, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and technology between the various players in the innovation ecosystem. After examining the two variables, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and TT on economic growth, the results indicate that both variables have a positive impact on economic growth
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Contraceptives Used among Indigenous Women of Reproductive Age in Barangay Hawilian, Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur
Authors: Abejo Jean Rose A , Gulle Jr Julito S , Montajes Jr. Rodrigo S
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of contraceptives used among indigenous women of reproductive age in Barangay Hawilian, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur. A cross-sectional research design was employed, utilizing a researcher-made survey questionnaire as the primary research instrument. The questionnaire consisted of four parts: respondent’s profile, knowledge of contraceptive use, attitudes towards contraception, and contraceptive practices. Data were collected at a single point in time to obtain a “snapshot” of the participants’ contraceptive-related experiences. A random sampling method was used to select 33 participants, ensuring representation from the target population. Findings revealed that indigenous women exhibited high levels of knowledge regarding contraceptive methods with mean of 4.12. Positive attitudes towards contraception were generally observed among the respondents with an overall mean of 4.51 and good practices of 4.01, highlighting their recognition of its role in family planning and women’s health. The study also shed light on the prevailing contraceptive practices among indigenous women in the community, capturing information on the types of contraceptives used and their consistency in utilization. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing contraceptive use in this specific population and provide insights for the development of tailored interventions and policies. The study highlights the importance of targeted reproductive health education, addressing knowledge gaps, and promoting positive attitudes towards contraception. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for accessible and comprehensive healthcare services, as well as the availability of a variety of contraceptive methods to support effective family planning.
Assessing the Contributions of Rwanda Gender Equality Policies to the Women Empowerment in Rwanda
Authors: Niyonzima Emmanuel , Bayu Eyayu Kasseye
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted in Rwanda with the main purpose of examining the contributions of Rwanda’s gender equality policies to women’s empowerment. This research solely employed secondary data to analyse the effects of gender equality policies on the empowerment of women in Rwanda. To gather information, many books, journals, newspapers, and other research publications on gender and women’s empowerment were examined. This study discovered a significant link between gender equality and women’s empowerment in the study area. Gender equality policies, for example, increased the number of women who went to school, increased labour force participation, reduced maternal health risks, raised the national GDP, and promoted human rights. Furthermore, to attain gender equality and increase women’s empowerment, the government has adopted numerous policies that have played a significant role in achieving gender equality. Among these initiatives are the formation of the Gender Monitoring Office, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, the National Women’s Council, and a council for women who are in parliament. Furthermore, the government has implemented various legal instruments to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. They are associated with inheritance, employment, human resources development, human rights, and other spheres of society. Yet, the women in Rwanda have some encounters for full participation in development as well as achieving gender equality, like society norms about gender equality and family violence. For those challenges, the authors would like to recommend that the government increase the mobilisation of citizens about the contribution of women’s empowerment and gender equality to sustainable growth, increase the budget for girls’ education, and enact new laws for gender-based violence and women’s empowerment promotion.
The Impact of Virtual Schooling Due to COVID-19 Restrictions on Children’s Mood and Behavior in the Clinical Context
Authors: M D Rahaf Alasiri , M D Tarek Alghamdi , M D Abdullah Zarkan , M D Samah Alkhawashki
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant educational system disruptions, leading to the transition to virtual schooling. This study evaluated the mood and behavioral shifts in students attending virtual school during COVID-19 restrictions. Participants included 66 children aged 6 to 14 and their parents from a pediatric outpatient clinic. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, ADHD symptoms using Connor’s modified scale, and parental stress levels using the Parental Stress Scale (PSS). Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney Z-test, and Pearson correlation. ADHD scores and parental stress levels showed a substantial unfavorable connection. 60.6% of the 66 surveyed students were between 10 and 14; most were females (77.3%). Asthma was the most prevalent (7.6%), while nearly two-thirds (63.6%) reported being in good health during the epidemic. Between the PSS and ADHD scores, there was a strong negative connection (r=-0.387). There were no discernible variations between the children’s sociodemographic factors and their ADHD and PSS scores. Most kids scored within the normal range, with the mean ADHD score overall being 11.3. Children attending virtual school during COVID-19 restrictions did not appear to be significantly affected in terms of mood and behavior, as reported by parents. Parental stress, subsequently, was extremely high. The epidemic calls for the development of treatment plans for parental psychological issues. It is necessary to conduct further research to comprehend how virtual schooling affects children’s well-being fully.
Informality and Productivity: The Sources of Productivity Differentials between Formal and Informal Firms
Authors: Taymaz Erol
Published: January 2024

The informal sector constitutes a large share of employment and output in all developing countries. Although the informal sector is regarded by many researchers and policy makers as a source of employment developing countries desperately need, there is ample evidence that documents that informal firms are less productive, employ unskilled labor, and pay lower wages. This study analyzes the sources of productivity difference between informal and formal firms in Turkey. We estimate and compare productivity levels of informal and formal firms by taking into account the endogeneity of the choice between formal and informal operation. Our findings indicate that there is a significant productivity gap between informal and formal firms. More educated and experienced entrepreneurs move to the formal sector, and this process of self-selection contributes to widen the productivity gap between informal and formal firms. Life-cycle and learning theories are also supported by our findings. Even after controlling for all these factors (self-selection, differences in endowments, and learning), the productivity gap does not disappear. The findings suggest that there is a substantial untapped potential to increase productivity through formality. However, a large number of informal firms would not survive if they are forced to operate formally.
Was Duesenberry Right? A Behavioral Analysis
Authors: smihan Mustafa
Published: January 2024

Behavioral scientists agree on the role of context on decisions (evaluation). In contrast, traditional consumption models assume that the preferences and expenditures of different consumers are independent. This study develops a simplified version of the Expenditure cascade model, a variant of the Relative income hypothesis, to establish and test the claim that spending behavior is influenced by contextual factors like income distribution. This simple model implies that the average propensity to consume (APC) evolves with changes in income distribution. Empirical results show that over the period 1947-2021, the APC in the United States moves together (“jointly”) with changes in income distribution, consistent with theoretical expectations.