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A Filosofia da Educação de John Dewey e a prática educacional na escola pública
Authors: Francisco Alyson Bueno
Published: December 2019

Este artigo apresenta a aplicação da filosofia educacional de John Dewey através de uma amostra de Química em escola técnica e pública. As práticas educativas na visão de Dewey são fundamentas nas experiências pelo processo democrático de possibilidades de produção do saber com práticas no ato de agir. O método de Dewey foi fundamentado pelas concepções filosóficas do empirismo e do experimentalismo, pela qual no início do século XX, a educação norte-americana vivenciava o problema de dualidades entre o rigor teórico dos educadores e a falta de interesse dos educandos. Dewey transforma o poder do conhecimento científico no ato de fazer através das práticas educativas e democráticas pelos grupos que testam as hipóteses e o conhecimento não é finalista ao alcançar o resultado planejado previamente, mas a importância está nas possibilidades de alcançar e nas tentativas no “meio” (processo) das investigações. A prática educativa de Dewey pode ser aplicada em diversas áreas do saber, como o estudo do meio na Geografia, as aulas laboratoriais da Química e a realização de amostras experimentais para buscar a didática e a observação da parte dos educandos e despertar a curiosidade e o conhecimento. Na proposta de Dewey o conhecimento científico não está separado do conhecimento educacional, sendo que a ciência precisa ser traduzida para uma linguagem didática e aplicada em sala de aula. No contexto atual de desenvolvimento da Educação Ambiental, Dewey é um pensador que contribui nas atividades práticas, cujas pequenas ações podem despertar a consciência e mudar o mundo.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL INDUSTRI PENGOLAHAN KECAP ANEKA GUNA DI KOTA LANGSA
Authors: Jamil Muhammad , Bella Januari Frizki
Published: December 2019

Adapun tujuan dari Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kelayakan usaha industri pengolahan kecap Aneka Guna apabila dilihat dari segi kelayakan finansial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus. Lokasi penelitian yaitu di Kota Langsa dengan pertimbangan bahwa lokasi tersebut merupakan daerah yang terdapat industri pengolahan kecap asin dan mudah di jangkau oleh penulis. Waktu penelitian dilaksanakan pada Bulan Juni - Oktober 2014.

Tenaga kerja yang digunakan berjumlah 27 orang, 20 tenaga kerja pria dan 7 orang tenaga kerja wanita. Jumlah penggunaan tenaga kerja selama 5 tahun sebesar 3759 HKP. Total biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan oleh pengusaha dalam usaha pembuatan kecap didaerah penelitian selama 5 tahun adalah Rp. 2.076.988.000,-. Pendapatan kotor yang diperoleh pengusaha sebesar Rp. 8.199.690.000,- dan pendapan bersih yang diperoleh sebesar Rp. 6.122.702.000,-

                Kota Langsa hanya memiliki 1 pengusaha pengolahan kecap asin dan dijadikan sebagai pengusaha sampel yaitu usaha industri pengolahan kecap asin Aneka Guna. Hasil perhitungan di peroleh Net Present Value (NPV) sebesar Rp. 263.281.290 (lebih besar dari nol), sedangkan Internal Rate of Return (IRR) sebesar 84% lebih besar dari tingkat bunga yang berlaku (D.F. = 18%), sedangkan Net B/C Ratio sebesar 3,27 (lebih dari pada 1) dan Pay Back Priod (PBP) 1 Tahun 6 Bulan (lebih kecil dari umur ekonomis).
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN NELAYAN PENCARI KERANG TIRAM DI DESA KUALA LANGSA KECAMATAN LANGSA BARAT KOTA LANGSA
Authors: Gustiana Cut , Abdurrachman Abdurrachman , Adri Muhammad
Published: December 2019

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui besarnya pendapatan nelayan kerang tiram di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa dengan pertimbangan bahwa Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa merupakan salah satu daerah pesisir yang ada di Kota Langsa yang mayoritas penduduknya berprofesi sebagai nelayan. Objek dalam penelitian ini dibatasi pada nelayan pencari kerang tiram di wilayah Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa. Ruang lingkup penelitian ini meliputi produksi, harga jual, total penerimaan, dan pendapatan nelayan pencari kerang tiram di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa. Waktu penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan April sampai Mei 2018. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan metode Simple Random Sampling dengan teknik pengambilan secara acak.

       Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Rata-rata umur nelayan pencari kerang tiram di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa adalah 38,99 tahun, masa pendidikan rata-rata 7,49 tahun, pengalaman nelayan rata-rata 7,24 tahun dan jumlah tanggungan rata-rata 3 orang. Rata-rata penggunaan tenaga kerja nelayan pencari kerang tiram sampel di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa yaitu sebesar 1,03 HKP dengan biaya tenaga kerja sebesar Rp. 130.022/bulan.         Rata-rata produksi nelayan pencari kerang tiram di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa yaitu sebanyak 76 kg/bulan. Rata-rata biaya produksi yang harus dikeluarkan oleh nelayan pencari kerang tiram adalah Rp. 753.509/bulan. Rata-rata nilai produksi nelayan pencari kerang tiram adalah Rp. 1.668.292/bulan. Rata-rata pendapatan bersih nelayan pencari kerang tiram sampel di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa yaitu sebesar Rp. 914.783/bulan. Pendapatan bersih nelayan pencari kerang tiram di Desa Kuala Langsa Kecamatan Langsa Barat Kota Langsa masih berada dalam kategori rendah karena jika dibandingkan dengan tingkat pendapatan sesuai Upah Minimum Regional Kota Langsa yaitu sebesar Rp.2.700.000 per bulan.
The Role of Information Technology Competency in Activating of Human Resources Management Practices/ Applied Study in the Informatics and Communications Public Company in Iraq
Authors: Jabbouri Qammach Nada Ismaeel
Published: December 2019

This research aims to clarify the role of Information Technology Competency (ITC) with dimensions' (IT Usage, IT Knowledge, and IT Operations) as an independent variable in the activation of Human Resources Management Practices (HRM Practices) as a dependent variable with dimensions' (Training and Development, Recruitment, Job Design, and Performance appraisal). Based on this, the correlation and effect relationships between the independent and dependent variables are determined by formulating two main hypotheses. There are a significant relationship and effect of IT competency with HRM practices within the dimensions. Furthermore, the scope and population of this research are the Informatics and Communications Public Company in Iraq. A quantitative design methodology was used to examine the relationships among variables of this research was used and the researcher adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. The questionnaire was distributed to a number of employees and managers (responders'), they were selected randomly and included 76 respondents. The statistical program (SPSS) was used to analyse the data through the use of statistical and descriptive methods such as mean, variation coefficient, and standard deviation, to analyze and describe data for correlation hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression coefficient to test impact hypothesis. The most important of conclusions to this study indicated that is a   correlation among the HRM practices are related to IT competencies, Hence, there is an effective relationship positively between research variables.
Pengaruh Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Besi Terhadap Kejadian Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil Di Puskesmas Kassi-Kassi Makassar
Authors: Safitri Asrini , Gayatri Sri Wahyuni , Haerunnisa Arum Dwi
Published: December 2019

Anemia merupakan masalah medik yang paling sering dijumpai di seluruh dunia terutama di negara berkembang. Prevalensi anemia ibu hamil di Indonesia adalah lebih dari 70%. Konsumsi zat besi sangat diperlukan ibu hamil yang ditujukan untuk mencegah ibu dan janin dari anemia dan faktor risiko lainnya. Diharapkan ibu hamil dapat mengkonsumsi tablet Fe lebih dari 90 tablet selama kehamilan. Efek  samping berupa gangguan perut pada pemberian besi oral menurunkan kepatuhan pemakaian secara massal, rata-rata hanya 15 tablet yang dipakai oleh wanita hamil. Mengetahui pengaruh kepatuhan konsumsi tablet besi terhadap kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Kassi-Kassi Makassar. Penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Puskesmas Kassi-Kassi Makassar dengan sampel 32 ibu hamil yang dipilih secara accidental sampling. Data penelitian ini diperoleh melalui data primer dari hasil wawancara dan pengukuran kadar hemoglobin oleh peneliti. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan responden yang tidak patuh dengan kategori anemia sebanyak 13 orang (86,7%) sedangkan responden yang tidak patuh dengan kategori tidak anemia sebanyak 2 orang (13,3%). Responden yang patuh dengan kategori anemia sebanyak 9 orang (52,9%) sedangkan responden yang patuh dengan kategori tidak anemia sebanyak 8 orang (47,1%). Hasil análisis dengan menggunakan uji Chi-Square didapatkan nilai signifikan 0,06 (p<0,05) yang secara statistik menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan antara tingkat kepatuhan dengan kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil karena nilai p > 0,05. Pada penelitian ini tidak didapatkan hasil yang signifikan antara pengaruh kepatuhan konsumsi tablet besi terhadap kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil trimester III.
Investigation of Different Regimes of Beer Fermentation with Free and Immobilized Cells
Authors: Petelkov Ivan , Shopska Vesela , Denkova-Kostova Rositsa , Kostov Georgi , Lyubenova Velislava
Published: December 2019

Three different kinetic models – Monod’s model, Monod’s model with substrate inhibition, and Monod's model with substrate and product inhibition were developed for studying of beer fermentation with free and immobilized cells at different main fermentation and maturation temperatures. The most accurate model was Monod's model with substrate and product inhibition. It showed that maturation temperature had no effect on primary metabolism but it affected significantly the secondary metabolites production. In regard to carbonyl compounds and esters, the increase in maturation temperature led to different trends for free and immobilized cells. Regarding the higher alcohols, the increase in maturation temperature resulted in increase in their yield coefficients for both immobilized and free cells. A sensory evaluation of beers produced with free and immobilized cells were also carried out and the results showed similar results for two beer types.
Infertility Treatment via In -Vitro Fertilization: A Juristic Analysis of Unwanted Embryo Destruction
Authors: haneef dr. syed sikandar shah
Published: December 2019

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has emerged as one of the most popular byproduct of Assistant Reproductive Technology (ART) in our time. It has proven attractive to people across the globe for variety of reasons including infertility treatment and pre-natal sex selection. People of various cultures have reacted to its use in line with their own code of morality and religious values on human procreation, sexual purity and lineage exactitude. In the case of Muslims, its application for overcoming infertility has received general juridical approval with minimum number of caveats. A cursory of the existing fatwas, however reveals that the juristic deliberation on the implications of IVF in terms of destroying the excess embryos generated in the process is scanty. Accordingly, this study argues that if we equate legitimate use of IVF with natural way of human reproduction, then the ethicality of its casualties in terms of surplus embryo destruction should not be trivialized.
A Critical Analysis of Interfaith Dialogue Movement in Pakistan and its Future Prospects
Authors: zahid dr. muhammad
Published: December 2019

In modern ages, the nations, faiths and communities are more in need of better relationship, tolerance and peace from any other phase of the human history. Therefore, interfaith dialogue has become a most significant activity in this age of the conflict and clash. Due to its importance, many religious, non-religious even political parties have deeply involved in it. In Pakistani perspective, the Christian Study Center, Rawalpindi, has a historical role to promote Muslim-Christian Dialogue. The Christian Study Center, Rawalpindi one of the major dialogue institute in Pakistan is busy in holding interfaith dialogical meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences on national and international levels from past 50 years. Definitely, this activity has some kinds of positive and negative impacts on Pakistani society. Therefore, Muslim scholars as well as some Christians show their concerns towards modern interfaith dialogue movement due to some reasons. In this situation, the basic question is, do these activities have some future hopes and impacts on the society and can be succeeded in Pakistan with their current position and direction? What do scholars think about future of interreligious dialogue in Pakistan? In this study, efforts are made to evaluate the interfaith dialogue movement in Pakistan from futuristic perspective in the light of Muslim-Christian scholarly views. The analytical and critical research methodology was adopted in this study with qualities approach. For data collection libraries, websites, journals, interviews and discussion methods were used.
The Ever Increasing Trend of Environmental Pollution in Pakistan and its Eradication in the Light of Islamic Teachings
Authors: safi dr. hashmat
Published: December 2019

The human being has been honored with vice regency on the planet earth by the creator. Such a prestigious position demands for exhibition of moral high grounds by performing a set of important roles, responsibilities and keeping up with the trust. This includes protecting and preserving the natural environment and resources for the greater benefit of the whole human race. The Arabic equivalent for the word Environment is ماحول which encompasses everything that exists in the surrounding hence environment does not merely consisted the physical resources around us but also includes moral, cultural, political and socio-economic circumstances that matter and are no less important with regard to overall environmental situation, because the environment in physical terms is seriously affected if the latter get corrupted. This article moves on discussing the Islamic stance on the environment, its protection and preservation. It classifies the causes of environmental degradation into two major areas i.e natural causes and man-made causes. The article stresses upon the moral values that can have lasting effects on our environment. It also suggests reformation of moral values by creating awareness about the consequences/ impacts of moral, social evils on the society and the environment at large. There is a great demand for promotion of universally accepted moral values and practices. The article discusses in detail the physical environment and its four basic elements by highlighting the teachings of the Islam. The paper concludes with the list of suggestions about the environmental protection and motivates its readers to fulfil their individual and social responsibilities.
A Review on Arab-Afghan Relations in the Pre-Islamic Era
Authors: ur rehman dr. ibad
Published: December 2019

Afghanistan is considered to be the most ancient Islamic State in South Asia comprising the tribes which make up the majority of Afghan population. History tells us that all Pashtun tribes of the region embraced Islam collectively before any other in the region. Relations with the Arabs and Arabian Peninsula existed even before the advent of Islam and in the time of Talut, the king appointed by Allah as mentioned in the Islamic chronicles. One of his grand son’s name was Afghania, which the historians connect with Afghan links. During the invasion of Bait al Muqadas by the forces of Bakh Nasar many Jews (Israelite) were either killed or forced to take refuge in Ghor, Ghazni, Qanda’har and Kabul. Later on their progeny moved to Iran or stayed back in Afghanistan. The historian agrees that there were links between Afghan and Arabs even before Islam. In this research paper the Arab-Afghan relationship and the prevailing situation in that region prior to Islam has been portrayed.
A Scholarly Study of Legal Standing of the Jurists in the Hanafi School of thought and the Categorization of Issues
Authors: kha mufti dilawar
Published: December 2019

The scholars of Hanafi school of thought fall into different categories as far as quality of their work is concerned as the opinions and reasoning of some scholars carry more weight than of others. Some scholars classify jurists into five categories while others divide them into seven different wings. Similarly legal juridical issues have also been identified as belonging to different groups and have been documented in books varying in terms of Quality and authenticity, but all the contents in any of those books can not be considered for passing a ruling for lack of credibility. It is essential that a scholar in Islam possesses a good knowledge of Shari’ah, so no confusion whatsoever, arises from the ruling once passed. If a scholar fails to differentiate the authentic and unauthentic sources of Islamic Jurisprudence, he may not be able to pass an accurate judgement. This is the basic requirement for the position of a Judge in Islam. This paper describes the legal requirements and qualification for a Hanafi jurist and also elaborates on the categorization of legal issues.
Новітні інструменти інформаційної взаємодії громадян з митницями ДФС під час переміщення товарів через митний кордон України
Authors: Прус Л. Р. , Попель С. А.
Published: December 2019

У статті визначено напрями удосконалення інформаційної взаємодії громадян з митницями ДФС під час переміщення товарів через митний кордон України, зокрема вдосконалення митної декларації, запровадження надання адміністративної послуги з електронного митного декларування товарів і транспортних засобів, запровадження попереднього декларування громадянами товарів і транспортних засобів, використання інформаційних терміналів.
The use of visible implant elastomer to permanently identify caecilians (Amphibia: Gymnophiona)
Authors: Tapley Benjamin
Published: December 2019

Identifying individual animals is important for studying populations and for the optimal management of individual animals in captivity. In the absence of natural markings that discriminate individuals, such identification may require animals to be marked by researchers. Amphibians are challenging subjects to mark due to their small size and sensitive, permeable and frequently shed skin. Visible Implant Elastomer (VIE) has been widely used to mark amphibians, but no long-term study has validated this technique in caecilian amphibians. We anaesthetised and attempted to VIE mark seven Herpele squalostoma and one Microcaecilia unicolor held at ZSL London Zoo. No specimens suffered ill effects of anaesthesia or VIE injection, but mean persistence of marks was 191 days in H. squalostoma suggesting that this marking technique is not suitable for identifying individuals of this species in the long-term. We were unable to inject VIE into the M. unicolor and/or the elastomer was not visible through the darkly pigmented skin. Further research is required to develop methods for long-term marking of a diversity of caecilians.
Genetic diversity analysis in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) germplasm using RAPD marker
Authors: Bhadra T , Obaidullah AZM , Sultana Mst Sabiha , Ahmed M , Islam MM
Published: December 2019

Anacardium occidentale L., commonly known as cashew nut, belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.  It is regarded as a high valued fruit nut crop world-wide. Potential of this economically important nut  is under-utilized in Bangladesh in spite of having all favorable agro-climatic conditions. The objective of the present investigation was to characterize six cashew accessions using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Four random primers viz. OPE-02, OPE-18, OPK-03 and OPB-15 were used to amplify DNA segments. A total of 33 reproducible bands were obtained, out of which 11 were monomorphic and 22 were polymorphic. On average 74.12% polymorphism was observed. . Primers OPB-15 and OPK-03 yielded 100% polymorphism and OPE 02 and OPE 18 produced 33.33% and 63.16 % polymorphism, respectively. Cluster analysis revealed two main distinct groups, first group included GP-1 and the second consisted of five genotypes viz. GP-2, GP-3, GP-4, GP-5and GP-6 The major cluster- II was further subdivided into two minor clusters i.e. minor cluster- III and IV. Minor cluster- III contained only one genotype GP-4. Minor cluster- IV consists of four rest genotypes. The genetic distance between the groups was found low and varied from 0.002 to 0.0308. Maximum genetic distance was observed between GP-1 and GP-2cashew germplasm and minimum between GP-5 and GP-6. The low genetic distance which is unusual for this out crossing long-lived tree species, indicates the probability of having common ancestry among the germplasm or may be due to the use of a narrow range of populations for the investigation.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 461–465, 2019
Bioactivity analysis of Sarcolobus globosus Wall., a mangrove plant of the Sundarbans
Authors: Aunjum Afiya , Biswas Rana , Ullah Mohammad Shaef , Billah Md Morsaline , Islam Md Emdadul , Islam Kazi Didarul
Published: December 2019

The aspiring prospect for bioactive metabolites has guided this very study to screen for antioxidant, antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of leaf, and bark extracts of Sundarbans mangrove plant, Sarcolobus globosus that might lead to novel drug, agrochemicals and neutraceuticals. Methanolic bark extract of S. globosus revealed the highest antioxidant properties among all the extracts in DPPH free radical scavenging activity (IC50:26.04 µg/ml), reducing efficiency (EC50:77.72 µg/ml), total phenolic content (47.25 ± 0.002mg GAE/g of extract), total flavonoid content (101 ± 0.003 mg GAE/g of extract) and total tannin content (93.5 ± 0.007 mg GAE/g of extract). Free radical scavenging activity and reducing power are significantly correlated with total phenol, flavonoid and tannin content. For evaluation of antibacterial activity, Gram positive bacteria (Bacillus megaterium, Staphylococcus aureus, and Micrococcus sp.) and Gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella paratyphi, Pseudomonas sp., and Proteus sp.) were used in disc diffusion bioassay. Both extracts possessed significant (P < 0.05) inhibition competency against most of the bacteria. Test for cytotoxic activity was carried out by means of brine shrimp lethality bioassay and the chloroformic bark extract demonstrated greater cytotoxicity (LC5019.487 µg/ml) than standard vincristine sulphate (LC50 26.68 µg/ml). Further exploration is required focusing especially the bark extract that could be utilized as source and template for the synthesis of new potential pharma and agrochemicals.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 476–482, 2019
Efficacy of three biopesticides against cucurbit fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Coquillett (Diptera: Tephritidae) and yield of bitter gourd
Authors: Rahman Md Mahfuzur , Howlader Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain , Islam Khandakar Shariful , Morshed Md Niaz
Published: December 2019

The cucurbit fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae ((Diptera : Tephritidae)) is a significant threat to different cucurbits. The efficacies of three biopesticides viz. Spinosad, Abamectin and Lecanicillium muscarium either by an individual or their combined application were evaluated against the insect attack and yield of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L). Two sprays at 10-day interval were applied, and data were collected at 3, 5, 7 and 10 days after treatments (DATs), and finally the cumulative means were calculated based on following parameters:  percent fruit infestation and healthy fruits, number of healthy and infested fruits per sq. meter and yield of marketable and infested fruits (ton/ha). All the biopesticides both in individual and combined forms significantly reduced the infestation of the fly at variable levels compared to control. The individual application of Spinosad had provided moderate efficacy. The combination of Spinosad and L. muscarium was the most effective approach to produce the highest percent of healthy fruits (83.32) and the lowest fruit infestation (16.68) protecting most top percent (54.21) of fruits from infestation. The maximum number of marketable fruits per m2 were (13.67), the highest marketable yield (5.15 ton/ha) and the lowest infested yield (0.17 ton/ha) also were obtained from this combined treatment. The fruit yield increased almost twice over control. These suggest that there might be an additive or synergistic action between Spinosad and L. muscarium admixture. However, the Abamectin with L. muscarium treatment did not increase yield, and other parameters significantly suggesting the incompatibility or an antagonistic effect between them. Therefore, based on the findings of the present study, the combination of Spinosad and L. muscarium could be suggested for the management of the cucurbit fruit fly infesting bitter gourd fruits and increasing the yield.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 483–489, 2019
Effects of salinity stress on seed germination and seedling growth of tomato
Authors: Chakma Purba , Hossain Md Mokter , Rabbani Md Golam
Published: December 2019

Salinity is a major constraint in crop production in saline prone areas of Bangladesh. Therefore, a study was carried out in order to investigate the effect of different levels of NaCl salinity stress on seed germination and seedling growth of tomato. This study was consisted with five varieties of tomato (BARI Tomato-2, BARI Tomato-3, BARI Tomato-4, BARI Tomato-14, and BARI Tomato-15) and four levels of NaCl salt solution (0, 50, 100 and 150 mM). Seeds were placed in petridish for germination and the seedlings were allowed to grow for ten days. Results showed that percent seed germination decreased with increasing salt concentration in the germinating media. The highest seed germination (68.25%) was recorded in untreated control (0 mM) condition and the lowest in 150 mM salt solution ((5.92%). In combination of variety and salt concentration, BARI Tomato-2 gave the highest germination (88.33%) under 0 mM salinity condition and the lowest (2.92%) in BARI Tomato-3 with 150 mM salt solution. However, percent germination, germination coefficient, radicle and plumule length, seedling vigor index, fresh weight of plumule and radicle, mean germination time, germination index decreased with increasing salt concentration as compared to untreated control condition. The findings indicated that BARI Tomato- 2, BARI Tomato-4 and BARI Tomato-15 were relatively tolerant to salt stress than BARI Tomato-3 and BARI Tomato-14.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 490–499, 2019
Growth and yield of tomato as affected by organic and inorganic fertilizers
Authors: Saha Kakon , Kabir Md Yamin , Mondal Chhoa , Mannan Md Abdul
Published: December 2019

Unscrupulous use of synthetic fertilizers are not only increasing cost of tomato production but also decreasing tomato yield and quality, deteriorating soil health and environment. Organic manures can produce quality product as well as maintain soil health.  Considering this verity an experiment was carried out at the Dr. Purnendu Gain Field Laboratory of Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna to evaluate the performance of tomato crop under application of different organic and inorganic fertilizers. The experiment was designed in RCBD using two varieties (BARI Tomato-14 and BARI Tomato-15) and eight treatments [i) 100% Recommended fertilizer dose (RFD) for N, P and K; ii) 100% cowdung (CD); iii) 100% poultry manure (PM); iv) 100% vermi-compost (VC); v) 100% Mustard oil cake (MOC); vi) 100% organic manures (25% of each of CD , PM , VC and MOC); vii) 80% organic manure (20% of each of CD, PM, VC and MOC) + 20% RFD; viii) 60% organic manure (15% of each of CD, PM, VC and MOC) + 40% RFD].The tallest plant (77.5 cm) with maximum fruit length (5.98 cm), maximum number of flower clusters plant-1 (16.24), number of flowers cluster-1 (13.07), number of fruit clusters plant-1 (8.20) and number of fruits cluster-1 (6.97) were observed from combined effect of 60% organic manures with 40% RFD in BARI Tomato-15. On the contrary, this treatment produced maximum fruit diameter (6.29cm), maximum weight of individual fruit (91.43g) and the highest yield (87.17 t/ha) in BARI tomato-14. From economic point of view, maximum net return (Tk. 841345) as well as benefit cost ratio (5.11) was also observed from 60% organic manure + 40% RFD. Thus, BARI tomato-14 with combination of organic manures (60%) and inorganic fertilizers (40%) provided better performance concerning growth, yield and economic aspects.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 500–506, 2019
Taxonomic diversity of broad-leaf weeds at Bangladesh Agricultural University campus and their ethno-botanical uses
Authors: Khatun Most Morsada , Mia Md Ashik , Sarwar AKM Golam
Published: December 2019

An intensive survey and literature review was furnished to study taxonomic diversity and ethno-botanical uses of broad-leaf weeds available in BAU campus. Availability of 107 broad-leaf weed species has been identified and those belong to 78 genera and 38 families. Among the families, Fabaceae is best-represented with 13 weed species followed by Euphorbiaceae and Amaranthaceae (seven species in each), Solanaceae (six species), Convolvulaceae and Polygonaceae (five species); 17 families are represented by two to four species while 15 families by single species in each. The genera viz. Desmodium, Ludwigia and Solanum, are represented by four species in each followed by Amaranthus, Ipomoea, Lindernia, Persicaria and Senna three species in each; however, most of the genera are represented by one or two species in each. Three distinct phenology (flowering periods) viz. October-March (52), April-September (40) and all the year-round (15), were observed among identified weed species and the knowledge on phonological development would be helpful to know soil seedbank potential for their effective management. These weed species possess many ethno-botanical uses e.g., medicinal value, consumed as vegetable, feed, fodder, etc. This study provides information on ethno-botanic uses, taxonomic diversities and phenology of the broad-leaf weeds for their effective management.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 526–538, 2019
Changes in root porosity and water soluble carbohydrates in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under submergence stress
Authors: Hassan Md Juiceball , Karim Md Masudul , Islam Md Amirul , Pramanik Md Habibur Rahman , Hossain Md Alamgir
Published: December 2019

Submergence stress at early vegetative stage is one of the most important constraints in the productivity of rice in Bangladesh. Submergence causes yield loss of rice at Aman season in Bangladesh and therefore, it is necessary to develop submergence tolerant rice cultivars. A pot experiment was conducted at the net house of Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, during Aman season from July to December, 2017 to evaluate the changes in root porosity and water soluble carbohydrates (WSCs) associated with submergence tolerance in rice. The experiment consisted of two factors—(i) Rice cultivars (Binadhan-11, Binadhan-12, BRRI dhan51 and BRRI dhan52 as tolerant and BRRI dhan49 as susceptible) and(ii) Submergence stress: Submergence for 14 days at vegetative stage and control. Submergence stress was imposed by dipping of pots into a water tank with about 90 cm depth of water while the control plants are maintained in the pot house of the field laboratory. The plants were sampled at seven days interval during submergence to determine the changes in root porosity and to examine the contribution of shoot reserves for their survival. The root porosity was measured by pycnometer method and water soluble carbohydrate was measured by the anthrone method. Tolerant cultivars showed greater root porosity development in both control and stress condition but the susceptible cultivar showed significantly lower root development in stress condition. Higher root porosity might help tolerant cultivars to survive in submergence stress more efficiently. Tolerant rice cultivars had high initial soluble carbohydrate than the susceptible one. Under submergedcondition, the tolerant cultivars showed slow depletion of water soluble carbohydrate compared to susceptible cultivar. Higher carbohydrate contents in tolerant cultivars might act as buffer stock during submergence for their better survival and growth.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 539–544, 2019
Morpho-phenological traits and yield performance of rice cultivars as affected by submergence stress
Authors: Karim Md Masudul , Hassan Md Juiceball , Pramanik Md Habibur Rahman , Hossain Md Alamgir
Published: December 2019

Complete submergence up to 1-2 weeks of low land rice crops during flash floods occurs in large areas of South-East Asia including Bangladesh, resulting in increased mortality of plants as well as low productivity of rice crops. A pot experiment was conducted at the Net House, Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, during Aman season from July 2017 to December 2017 to evaluate morphological and phenological traits associated with submergence tolerance in rice. The experiment consisted of two factors—Rice cultivars (Binadhan-11, Binadhan-12, BRRI dhan51 and BRRI dhan52 as tolerant and BRRI dhan49 as susceptible) and submergence stress for 14 days at vegetative stage and control. Submergence stress was imposed by dipping of pots into a water tank with about 90 cm depth of water. After desubmergence, the plants were grown with proper care till maturity. Control plants are maintained in the pot house of field laboratory. Leaf greenness was measured after desubmergence to physiological maturity. The tolerant cultivars maintain higher leaf greenness for a long time than the susceptible cultivar after desubmergence. Reduction of grain filling rate and yield was significantly higher in susceptible cultivar than the tolerant cultivars. Among the five cultivars, BRRI dhan51 contributed the highest yield under stress treatment. Submergence tolerant rice cultivars (Binadhan-11, Binadhan-12, BRRI Dhan51 and BRRI Dhan52) had maintained higher tiller number, 1000-grain weight and the higher number of grains per panicle during submergence, as compared to susceptible rice cultivar BRRI Dhan49.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 545–550, 2019
Rice marketing system, profitability and middlemen’s role in two districts of Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiquee AH , Sammy HM , Hasan MR
Published: December 2019

The study attempts to identify the rice marketing channels, market actors and their marketing functions in Bogura and Gaibandha districts in Bangladesh. The paper also examines the rice marketing cost and margin and highlight major obstacles of market actors. Primary data were collected from 25 middlemen by using pretested semi-structured interview schedule in 2017. Rice millers, wholesalers and retailers were the major market’s actors in the study areas. Most of the rice millers buy paddy directly from the farmers by using their agent. After processing rice, rice millers sell rice to the wholesalers, and retailers. Rice millers marketing costs were higher in the Bogura district (Tk.569.8/40kg) than Gaibandha district (Tk.526.0/40kg). However, retailers’ marketing costs were higher in Gaibandha district (Tk.43.0/40kg) than Bogura district (Tk.39.1/40kg). Among all intermediaries, marketing margins was highest for rice millers which were Tk. 227.5/40kg. Middlemen have no sufficient capital for investment. Therefore, Government, Non Government Organizations and other institutional credit should be available to them at the reasonable interest rate.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 567–573, 2019
Design and fabrication of an aerator cum oxygen accumulator for live fish transport
Authors: Rifat Sazzad Mahmud , Ashik-E-Rabbani Muhammad , Basir Md Samiul , Alam AKM Nowsad
Published: December 2019

Bangladesh secured the third position in freshwater fish and fisheries product producing country where around 4.134 million metric ton of fish is extracted annually. Fish transporting in traditional method reduces fish freshness and thus causes serious economic loss. Further, for live fish transportation, maintaining water quality is a challenge, with the course of time, oxygen, pH and temperature of water deteriorate. Considering this issue, a study was undertaken to construct simple, low energy consumed aerator-cum-oxygen accumulator for live fish transport. A 12-volt 3-ampere DC motor operated 1100 GPH bilge pump was modified with the venturi principle to construct the aerator. The experiment was conducted to evaluate its performance for live fish transport and compared with the results in a condition of with and without an aerator. 45 (forty-five) numbers of Rohu fish (Labeo Rohita) with an average weight of 378 g were put in a tank of 650 liters for this experiment.  After six hours of the test, different parameters were measured in both conditions. With the device, dissolved oxygen and pH level were found as 9.3 mg/l and 7.8 and without the device, dissolved oxygen and pH level were found 6.2 mg/l and 7.1, respectively in six hours of operation. On the other hand, without the device, the dissolved oxygen level decreased from 6.5 mg/l to 2.2 mg/l and pH level increased from 8.30 to 9.70 in six hrs of the test. Besides, by using, the device mortality rate of fishes was zero but without the device, the mortality rate was 11.11%. Water temperature changing was insignificant during the experiment. Results indicate that for reducing losses of fish and increase the income of fisherman, this device might be suitable for live fish transport.

J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(4): 592–598, 2019
The Professional Pedagogy Helping Adults in the Couple, Family and Parenthood Situations
Authors: Blezza Franco
Published: December 2019

The pedagogical interlocution is a specific technique of professional-pedagogical practice in the form of dialogue that we used to support couples and families. This paper is an overview of the broader and more comprehensive case studies, we dealt with, providing an account that we think significant for the professional pedagogist’s role and function.
THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND DISCIPLINE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH JOB SATISFACTION IN EMPLOYEE BUDI ASIH HOSPITAL
Authors: Rejeki Sri , Indratjahjo Harry , Sanusi Silitonga P. Eddy
Published: December 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence and discipline on organizational performance simultaneously, determine the effect of emotional intelligence on organizational performance partially, determine the effect of discipline on organizational performance partially, determine the effect of job satisfaction on organizational performance partially, determine the effect of emotional intelligence on organizational performance through job satisfaction and determine the effect of discipline on organizational performance through satisfaction variables. The study was conducted at the compassion organization. Sampling uses a saturated sample involving 136 employees in all parts of the organization. Data analysis uses path analysis.
Based on data analysis, it is known that emotional intelligence and discipline variables simultaneously influence organizational performance. The variable of emotional intelligence affects partially organizational performance. Discipline variables influence partially organizational performance. Job satisfaction variables partially affect organizational performance. The influence of emotional intelligence and discipline on organizational performance through job satisfaction. In this case, the direct effect is smaller than the indirect effect so it can be said that the job satisfaction variable is intervening.
INFLUENCE OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVOLVED GOVERNANCE IN KENYA
Authors: Ronoh Geoffrey
Published: December 2019

There are many factors that influence public participation; one of them is demographic factors. This study established how demographic characteristics of the public influence their participation in development activities in the devolved system of governance in Kenya. The chi square test for independence, from the value at χ(12)=40.9,p =0.000; established that there was significant association between demographic characteristics and public participation activities. It was also establish that demographic factors such as age, gender and level of education influence publicparticipation to a large extent. It was found that; male tend to participate more than female; youth tend to participate more than elderly people; and the educated people tend to make more meaningful and quality contribution. Therefore there is need to have a proper planning so as to optimise the participation of all stakeholder by considering their gender, age and level of education.
Pengaruh Musik Terhadap Respirasi Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah Selama Kangaroo Mother Care Di RSUD Aloei Saboe Kota Gorontalo
Authors: Olii Nancy
Published: December 2019

Every year in the world an estimated 20 million babies are born with low birth weight, a burden on social and community health in developing countries. LBW has difficulty in adapting to extra-uterine life due to the immaturity of the body's organ systems such as the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and digestive system. Efforts to increase respiration in LBW need to be given management pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically in the form of music. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of music on LBW infant respiration during KMC in Aloei Saboe District Hospital, Gorontalo City. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental method, a sample of 30 people. Data were analyzed by Univariate and Bivariate by Paired T-test. Results: Based on statistical calculations using paired t-test obtained p value = 0,000 where sig <0.05, so that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, meaning that there was a significant difference between before classical music intervention and after classical music intervention on BBRR infant respiration during KMC at Aloei Saboe District Hospital. Conclusion: There is a positive influence between classical music on LBW respiration during KMC at Aloei Saboe Regional Hospital, Gorontalo City. Suggestion: Classical music can be played to optimize LBW care during KMC at the NICU and as an alternative in improving physiological responses, especially respiration in LBW infants.
Pengaruh Latihan Range Of Motion (ROM) Menggenggam Bola Terhadap Kekuatan Otot Ekstremitas Atas Pasien Stroke Iskemik
Authors: Budi Hendri , Netti Netti , Suryarinilsih Yossi
Published: December 2019

Stroke causes motor hemiparise disorders or weakness. Nursing intervention to overcome this is by doing range of motion (ROM) exercises grasping the ball. The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of ROM-grasping ball exercises on the strength of limb muscles for ischemic stroke patients. Quasi-experimental research type, one group pre-post test design. Research in the Neuro Ward Dr. M. Djamil Padang Hospital. The time of the research is October to December 2017. The intervention is ROM gripping ball exercises, namely rubber balls for 3 days followed by tennis balls for 2 days. Hold the ball firmly for 5 seconds then relax 10 seconds, practice repeated 10 times, frequency 3 times a day. The study population were all stroke patients in the Neuro Ward Dr. M. Djamil Padang Hospital. A sample of 10 people was obtained by purposive sampling that met the inclusion criteria. Data collection by measurement of muscle strength using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Data were computerized, analyzed by descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon test. The results of the study showed differences in upper limb muscle strength before and after the ROM exercise held the ball on the patient's shoulder (p value = 0.004), on the elbow of the patient (p value = 0.000), on the patient's hand (p value = 0.000), and on the patient's finger (p value = 0.000). It is recommended to nurses to implement the practice of grasping the ball to increase muscle strength of ischemic stroke patients and make it as a procedure for nursing intervention to patients to muscle strength.
Aplicación de la estrategia del employer engagement para mejorar la comunicación interna en una empresa privada
Authors: Gonzalez Fernandez Julio Manuel , Quispe Merlo Ester Yazmin , Casallo Durand Jose Omar , Camacho Urbina Rodrigo Edgardo
Published: December 2019

El objetivo fue proponer una estrategia para mejorar la comunicación interna en una empresa privada. Con una metodología basada en el enfoque mixto, tipo proyectivo, nivel comprensivo, método inductivo-deductivo. Se obtuvo como resultados problemas de comunicación interna, cuya situación causa en los empleados un bajo interés en la resolución de problemas de gestión y poca eficiencia en el cumplimiento de sus funciones, en cuanto a la identidad corporativa, se observó que los empleados no tienen una buena imagen de la organización, además, los colaboradores no participan en actividades colectivas y no aportan ideas para mejorar el estilo de trabajo y la adaptación en la empresa, así mismo, hay un mal uso de los canales de comunicación, generando que tanto el compromiso como la motivación se vean disminuidos, afectando negativamente los resultados. Se propuso aplicar la estrategia del Employer engagement, cuyas directrices radican en realizar la técnica del Employee Branding y la gestión de recursos humanos 2.0, ambas buscan convertir a los empleados en la cara visible de la empresa, optimizar la identidad corporativa de la organización, mejorar la gestión del personal y su rendimiento, crear estrategias de comunicación mejorando el valor emocional del trabajo y la fidelización.
An Effective and Efficient Genetic-Fuzzy Algorithm for Supporting Advanced Human-Machine Interfaces in Big Data Settings
Authors: Cuzzocrea Alfredo , Mumolo Enzo , Grasso Giorgio Mario
Published: December 2019

In this paper we describe a novel algorithm, inspired by the mirror neuron discovery, to support automatic learning oriented to advanced man-machine interfaces. The algorithm introduces several points of innovation, based on complex metrics of similarity that involve different characteristics of the entire learning process. In more detail, the proposed approach deals with an humanoid robot algorithm suited for automatic vocalization acquisition from a human tutor. The learned vocalization can be used to multi-modal reproduction of speech, as the articulatory and acoustic parameters that compose the vocalization database can be used to synthesize unrestricted speech utterances and reproduce the articulatory and facial movements of the humanoid talking face automatically synchronized. The algorithm uses fuzzy articulatory rules, which describe transitions between phonemes derived from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), to allow simpler adaptation to different languages, and genetic optimization of the membership degrees. Large experimental evaluation and analysis of the proposed algorithm on synthetic and real data sets confirms the benefits of our proposal. Indeed, experimental results show that the vocalization acquired respects the basic phonetic rules of Italian languages and that subjective results show the effectiveness of multi-modal speech production with automatic synchronization between facial movements and speech emissions. The algorithm has been applied to a virtual speaking face but it may also be used in mechanical vocalization systems as well.