bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Service Quality on Student Satisfaction at Aisyah University of Pringsewu
Authors: Nurzanah Eka , Marthalena Yenny , Nugroho Tri Adi , Wahyudi Dian Arif , Lestari Sastri Ayu , Soleha Uswatun Maratu , Imelda Vivi
Published: November 2023

This objective of the study was to determine the effect of the quality of academic services owned by Aisyah University of Pringsewu on student satisfaction. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative method. The types of data needed for research are primary data and secondary data. Sampling was carried out using a probability sampling method of simple random sampling, with a total of 198 respondents. The data analysis technique uses descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis. Based on the results of the T-test there are 2 variables that have an effect, namely the Responsivenss variable (responsiveness) and Tangible variable (physical evidence), while the Reliability (reliability), Assurance (Assurance) and Emphaty (empathy) has no effect on student satisfaction. The results of this study based on the F test is the Quality of Service which consists of Reliability (reliability), Responsivenss (responsiveness), Assurane (Guarantee), Empathy (empathy) and Tangible (physical evidence) have a simultaneous and significant effect on student satisfaction. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas layanan akademik yang dimiliki oleh Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu terhadap kepuasan mahasisiswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Jenis data yang dibutuhkan untuk penelitian adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode probability sampling jenis simple random sampling, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 198 responden. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis regresi berganda.Berdasarkan hasil uji T terdapat 2 variabel yang berpegaruh yakni variabel Responsivenss (daya tanggap) dan variabel Tangible (bukti fisik), sedangkan variabel Reliability (kehandalan), Assurane (Jaminan) dan Emphaty (empati) tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa. Hasil dari penelitian ini berdasarkan uji F adalah Kualitas Pelayanan yang terdiri dari Reliability (kehandalan), Responsivenss (daya tanggap), Assurane (Jaminan) , Emphaty (empati) dan Tangible (bukti fisik) berpengaruh secara simultan dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa
The Efficacy of Special School Teachers in Teaching Sexual Violence Prevention in Terms Of Gender, Training Experience And Length of Teaching
Authors: Sholihah Warotsatus , Mahanani Fatma Kusuma , Mukhlis Hamid
Published: November 2023

Children who have special needs have a greater potential to experience sexual violence than normal children. The teacher is the party who is also responsible for protecting children with special needs from sexual violence. High efficacy is needed in teaching sexual violence prevention to Children with special needs considering their physical and mental limitations. There are different results regarding the results of efficacy training in teaching children with special needs prevention, therefore it is necessary to investigate what factors are related. The factors used in this study are gender, training experience and length of teacher teaching. Therefore, this objective of the study was to find differences in the efficacy of special education teachers in teaching children with special needs prevention in terms of gender, training experience and length of teaching. The method used is quantitative comparison. Subjects consisted of 51 male teachers and 76 female teachers. The sampling technique used is cluster random sampling. The data were taken using the efficacy scale of special school teachers in teaching prevention of sexual violence which consisted of 35 valid items with a significance level between 0.50-1.00 and reliability of 0.960, and the discrepancy between items ranging from 0.453 to 0.885. The analytical method used is the Mann Whitney U-Test and Kruskal Wallis test. The results of data processing showed a significance value of 0.148 for gender, 0.907 for training experience and 0.554 for the length of teaching. Because all three are less than 0.05, the hypothesis which states “there is a difference in the efficacy of special school teachers in preventing sexual violence in terms of gender, training experience and length of teaching” is rejected.
Operational Audit Analysis on Credit and Receivable Sales at PT. Penerbit Erlangga Mahameru Palembang Branch
Authors: Sawitri Riska Agi , Prasetyo Ferry
Published: November 2023

Sales are significant and decisive marketing functions of a company to achieve its objectives and to make profits. Sales, the main revenue makers of a company, need good internal control in order to avoid fraud or manipulation. This study aimed at analyzing the internal control of credit and receivable sales at PT. Penerbit Erlangga Mahameru, Palembang Branch in order to get a clear picture of the application of the internal control. This is a field study taking place at the company as an object of this study by using descriptive qualitative method in the form of oral or written words of observable human behavior. The data of the study were gathered by interviews, observations, documentations, literature reviews, and data validities.
Sensory Integration Ability and Social Adjustment in Elementary School Students
Authors: Junilia Elsy , Dharmawan Akhmad Kheru
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to determine the relationship between the sensory integration ability with social adjustment in elementary school students. The hypothesis used in this study was there a relationship between sensory integration ability with social adjustment in elementary school students. The subject in this study were 23 student at class IV Ubadah in SDIT X Bandar Lampung. The data of this study is taken by sensory integration and social adjustment scale with data analysis using Pearson product moment correlation analysis. The result showed that there was a significant relationship between sensory integration with social adjustment in elementary school students in SDIT X  Bandar Lampung at class IV Ubadah (r=0,676 with p>0,05). The relationship between the two variables is high, the higher the sensory integration ability,  the higher social adjustment ability would be.
Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kemampuan sensori integrasi dengan penyesuaian sosial pada siswa sekolah dasar. Hipotesis yang digunakan adalah ada hubungan antara kemampuan sensori integrasi dengan penyesuaian sosial pada siswa sekolah dasar. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SDIT X  Bandar Lampung kelas IV Ubadah yang berjumlah 23 orang. Data penelitian ini diambil dengan menggunakan skala sensori integrasi dan skala penyesuaian sosial dengan analisis data menggunakan analisis korelasi product moment Pearson. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara sensori integrasi dengan penyesuaian sosial pada siswa sekolah dasar di SDIT X  kelas IV Ubadah (r=0,676 dengan p>0,05). Hubungan kedua variabel adalah tinggi, maka semakin tinggi kemampuan sensori integrasi maka semakin tinggi kemampuan penyesuaian sosial.
Pengaruh Fasilitas Tempat Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Sari Endah Kartika , Puspita Yulia Aji
Published: November 2023

PT. Whitssky Aviation is a charter aircraft company. In implementing all its activities, of course, this company provides facilities to employees so that they can work more optimally and improve their performance. In this study, the aim was to find out how much influence workplace facilities have on employee performance. The research method used is a quantitative method. The respondents used in this study were 35. The existing population will be used as samples. The validity test uses the product moment correlation technique at a significant 5% (0.05) level with a degree of r table = 0.333 (N=35). While the reliability test uses Cronbach Alpha. While the analysis technique used is simple linear regression. The results showed an effect of workplace facilities on employee performance with a value of 43.8%.
Abstrak: PT. Whitssky Aviation merupakan salah satu perusahaan pesawat charter. Dalam proses pelaksanaan segala kegiatannya tentu saja perusahaan ini memberikan fasilitas kepada pada karyawan agar dapat bekerja lebih maksimal dan dapat meningkatkan kinerja para karyawan .Pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapa besar pengaruh fasilitas tempat kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan berupa metode kuantitatif. Responden yang digunakan pada penelitian ini sejumlah 35. Populasi yang ada akan digunakan semua sebagai sampel. Uji Validitas menggunakan teknik korelasi produk momen pada level of significant 5% (0,05) dengan derajat r tabel = 0,333 (N=35). Sedangkan uji reliabilitasnya menggunakan Cronbach Alpha. Sedangkan teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh dari variabel fasilitas tempat kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai sebesar 43,8%.
Pengaruh penggunaan metode jigsaw terhadap hasil belajar IPA pada siswa kelas III SD negeri 1 Tanjung Agung Kecamatan Kedamaian Kota Bandarlampung
Authors: Febriani Febriani , Tohir Ahmad , Qomario Qomario , Mukhlis Hamid
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunan metode Jigsaw terhadap hasil belajar IPA pada siswa kelas III SD Negeri 1 Tanjung Agung Kecamatan Kedamaian Kota Bandar Lampung Tahun 2022/2023. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini sebanyak 27 siswa kelas III A menggunakan sampel total. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 5 kali pertemuan dengan pretest dan postest dimulai pada tanggal 7 september sampai tanggal 22 Januari 2023. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes, observasi dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi pengaruh karena ingin memperoleh ada tidaknya pengaruh penggunaan metode jigsaw terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis uji regresi linier sederhana. Hasil analisis statistik regresi linier sederhana dengan perolehan rhitung =3,434> ttabel = 2,060 dengan kata lain Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak. Dengan demikian menunjukkan bahwa semakin baik penerapan metode jigsaw, maka semakin baik pula hasil belajar yang terbukti adanya pengaruh positif metode jigsaw terhadap hasil belajar IPA.
Policy and Planning for Regional Development in the North Coast of Central Java: A Review
Authors: Latue Philia Christi , Rakuasa Heinrich , Manakane Susan. E
Published: November 2023

Indonesia's coastal areas have abundant natural resources that need to be preserved in a planned manner. The implementation of development in a region has a different portion that causes an imbalance of economic activities in the region where the concentration of population in the coastal area has a diversity of service facilities and services. Coastal communities, especially those who work as fishermen, are closely related to poverty which is related to complex problems, where the cause is inequality of access and resources. The purpose of this research is to analyze the development of the region and the perceptions of relevant stakeholders so that it can be expected to formulate directions for the development of coastal areas in poverty reduction. The method used is a scalogram analysis to see the level of development of an area based on the completeness of infrastructure. The results of the analysis show that area IV (Karimunjawa Sub-district) is a priority area for coastal development. This is because the availability of infrastructure is a top priority in planning the development of an area. Poverty alleviation in coastal areas is carried out by community empowerment methods based on the potential of community character by changing the mindset in finding work so that it can generate sustainable income.
Abstrak: Wilayah pesisir Indonesia memiliki sumber daya alam yang melimpah yang perlu dijaga kelestariannya secara terencana. Pelaksanaan pembangunan di suatu wilayah memiliki porsi yang berbeda sehingga menyebabkan ketidakseimbangan kegiatan ekonomi di wilayah tersebut dimana pemusatan penduduk di wilayah pesisir memiliki keragaman fasilitas pelayanan dan jasa. Masyarakat pesisir khususnya yang berprofesi sebagai nelayan sangat erat kaitannya dengan kemiskinan yang terkait dengan permasalahan yang kompleks, dimana penyebabnya adalah ketimpangan akses dan sumber daya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis perkembangan wilayah dan persepsi stakeholder terkait sehingga diharapkan dapat merumuskan arahan pengembangan wilayah pesisir dalam penanggulangan kemiskinan. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis skalogram untuk melihat tingkat perkembangan suatu wilayah berdasarkan kelengkapan infrastruktur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa wilayah IV (Kecamatan Karimunjawa) merupakan wilayah prioritas pengembangan wilayah pesisir. Hal ini dikarenakan ketersediaan infrastruktur menjadi prioritas utama dalam perencanaan pembangunan suatu wilayah. Pengentasan kemiskinan di wilayah pesisir dilakukan dengan metode pemberdayaan masyarakat yang berbasis pada potensi karakter masyarakat dengan merubah pola pikir dalam mencari pekerjaan sehingga dapat menghasilkan pendapatan yang berkelanjutan.
Bandung Gardening: Hydroponic Salads
Authors: Latue Theochrasia , Latue Philia Christi , Rakuasa Heinrich
Published: November 2023

Urban agriculture not only plays an important role in creating sustainable cities but also influences the spatial structure of urban landscapes and communities. One of the small-scale (community) urban agriculture activities is community gardening. In Bandung City, this activity was initiated by the Bandung Gardening community. One of the work programs that can be done for the Bandung gardening community is to make a hydroponic salad. Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants using water without using soil. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach.  The results showed that hydroponics is an efficient and effective method to produce high-quality salads in an urban environment like Bandung. Hydroponic plants tend to grow faster than those in soil, with higher yields and better nutritional quality. The success of this hydroponic technique is supported by the reduced use of water and less land compared to traditional farming. Hydroponic systems work by allowing control over environmental conditions, such as temperature, pH balance, and maximizing exposure to nutrients and water. Despite being grown in a water medium, hydroponic farming can actually save water. This is because the water used is not absorbed by the soil. The water is absorbed by the plants better. Hydroponic farming is also more energy-efficient because it is done without non-renewable energy such as electricity.
Abstrak: Pertanian perkotaan tidak hanya memainkan peran penting dalam menciptakan kota yang berkelanjutan tetapi juga mempengaruhi struktur spasial lanskap perkotaan dan masyarakat. Salah satu kegiatan pertanian perkotaan skala kecil (masyarakat) berupa kebun masyarakat. Di Kota Bandung kegiatan ini digagas oleh komunitas Bandung Gardening. Salah satu program kerja yang dapat dilakukan untuk komunitas berkebun Bandung adalah membuat salad hidroponik. Hidroponik adalah budidaya tanaman dengan menggunakan air tanpa menggunakan tanah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hidroponik merupakan metode yang efisien dan efektif untuk menghasilkan salad berkualitas tinggi di lingkungan perkotaan seperti Bandung. Pertumbuhan tanaman hidroponik cenderung lebih cepat daripada yang dalam tanah, dengan hasil panen yang lebih tinggi dan kualitas nutrisi yang lebih baik. Keberhasilan teknik hidroponik ini didukung oleh pengurangan penggunaan air dan lahan yang lebih sedikit dibandingkan dengan pertanian tradisional. Sistem hidroponik bekerja dengan memungkinkan kontrol atas kondisi lingkungan, seperti suhu, keseimbangan pH, dan memaksimalkan paparan nutrisi dan air. Meski ditanam di media air, bercocok tanam hidroponik sebenarnya bisa menghemat air. Hal ini dikarenakan air yang digunakan tidak terserap oleh tanah. Air diserap oleh tanaman lebih baik. Pertanian hidroponik juga lebih hemat energi karena dilakukan tanpa energi tak terbarukan seperti listrik.
Regional Development Planning and Policy in the Aspects of Vulnerability and Disaster Resilient Cities: A Review
Authors: Latue Theochrasia , Latue Philia C , Sihasale Daniel A , Rakuasa Heinrich
Published: November 2023

Disaster management in the world has undergone a paradigm change that is from responsive to preventive, from sectoral to multi-sector, from government responsibility solely to joint responsibility, centralization to decentralization and from emergency response to disaster risk reduction. Based on 6 directives of the President of the Republic of Indonesia delivered during the Rakornas PB (Disaster Management) at surabaya, February 2, 2019 one of which is "Regional development planning must be based on aspects of DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction)". Disaster risk-based regional development planning aims to reduce the impact of disaster risk including, threats, vulnerabilities, and capacity. Vulnerability assessment in areas that have the potential to experience disaster events is one of the important factors that must be reviewed in disaster mitigation efforts. Vulnerability assessment with the concept of data from wisdom allows local policymakers to recognize their specific situation in the broader context of a similar situation, providing regional perspectives and important connections between regions. Based on the efforts that have been integrated between the program into city spatial planning, it is hoped that it can increase the resilience of the City in facing disasters and adapt to climate change.
Abstrak: Penanggulangan bencana di dunia telah mengalami perubahan paradigma yaitu dari responsif menjadi preventif, dari sektoral menjadi multi sektor, dari tanggung jawab pemerintah semata menjadi tanggung jawab bersama, sentralisasi menjadi desentralisasi dan dari tanggap darurat menjadi pengurangan risiko bencana. Berdasarkan 6 arahan Presiden Republik Indonesia yang disampaikan pada saat Rakornas PB (Penanggulangan Bencana) di surabaya, 2 Februari 2019 salah satunya adalah "Perencanaan pembangunan daerah harus berbasis pada aspek PRB (Pengurangan Resiko Bencana)". Perencanaan pembangunan daerah berbasis risiko bencana bertujuan untuk mengurangi dampak risiko bencana yang meliputi, ancaman, kerentanan, dan kapasitas. Penilaian kerentanan pada wilayah yang berpotensi mengalami kejadian bencana merupakan salah satu faktor penting yang harus dikaji dalam upaya mitigasi bencana. Penilaian kerentanan dengan konsep data dari kearifan memungkinkan para pembuat kebijakan lokal untuk mengenali situasi spesifik mereka dalam konteks yang lebih luas dari situasi yang sama, memberikan perspektif regional dan hubungan penting antar wilayah. Berdasarkan upaya yang telah diintegrasikan antara program tersebut ke dalam perencanaan tata ruang kota, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan ketangguhan Kota dalam menghadapi bencana dan beradaptasi terhadap perubahan iklim.
Supply Chain Management Processes and Performance of Broadband Systems Corporation Ltd, Rwanda
Authors: Moses Nshimiyimana Ndizera , Irechukwu Dr. Eugenia Nkechi
Published: November 2023

The competitive nature of the contemporary business environment has continued to exert pressure on firms to enhance service delivery to customers. This has changed the focus of attention to business entities offering valuable goods and services when compared to potential competitors. Just as the emphasis is placed on the customer, the business operating environment is raging and multifaceted. The research used descriptive research design. The target population was 127 employees of different departments that are sensible to supply chain management processes and 10 chief officers of Broadband Systems Corporation. The researcher adopted probability-stratified, random and purposive sampling technics. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS program 21.0 version was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics with the mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were utilised and inferential statistics with regression analysis were applied for data interpretation. Findings revealed that customer relationship management is very highly correlated with organisational performance with Pearson’s correlation value=0.951, P_value =0.000<0.05, whereas supplier relationship management is positively correlated to organization performance as revealed by analysis 0.951, P_value=0.000<0.05. These statistical figures were supported by top managers in answers to interview who affirmed that the supply chain management process has a positive influence on performance of Broadband Systems Corporation Ltd. Thus, the researcher concluded that the supply chain management process influences the performance of Broadband Systems Corporation Ltd. The researcher recommended that managers should take a serious attention to the relationship among supply chain management processes and performance improvement in Broadband Systems Corporation Ltd by establishing the practice at company, department and staff levels with correct matrix of processes that would lead to improved performance as the combined effect is greater than one process. In order to make supply chain management processes of the company efficiently and effective, BSC Ltd should develop strong strategic supplier-customer partnership by focusing on key and important suppliers or customer segments.
A Cephalometric Study of Pharyngeal Dimensions Following Twin Block Treatment
Authors: Asma Najibullah Khan  , Omar Arshad  , Amra Minhas Abid  , Shahzonia Tariq
Published: November 2023

Objective: To assess and compare changes in pharyngeal airway widths (PAW) using lateral cephalograms before and after treatment with a removable twin block appliance.
Methodology: Lateral cephalogram records were taken before (T0) and after (T1) the treatment of 50 Class II subjects (ANB>40; 28 males, 22 females; mean age 12.6 years) using the removable twin block appliance. The study period spanned 12 months. Airway volumes, including upper airway width (UAW), middle airway width (MAW), and lower airway width (LAW), were compared between T0 and T1. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software via paired t-test. A p-value of ?0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: A total of 50 patients were included in the study, and airway changes were analyzed at two different times prospectively (T0 and T1). The male-to-female ratio was 1:0.8 (44% females, 56% males). The mean upper airway width (UAW) at T0 and T1 was 14.04 mm and 15.3 mm, respectively. The mean middle airway width (MAW) at T0 and T1 was 8.8 mm and 11.8 mm, respectively, while the mean lower airway width (LAW) at T0 and T1 was 7.5 mm and 10.2 mm, respectively. The mean age was 12.6 years, and the mean BMI was 21. The mean SN-Md angle was 31.8 degrees. At T1, a significant increase in airway volume was observed in upper airway width (UAW), middle airway width (MAW), and lower airway width (LAW) (P=0.000).
Conclusion: Treatment with the Twin Block Appliance in growing subjects resulted in an increase in the overall posterior pharyngeal airway volumes.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Diagnosis of Parotid Gland Lesions Using Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology as The Gold Standard
Authors: Naushaba Malik  , Hina Hanif Mughal  , Mujahid Raza  , Altaf Hussain  , Mujeeb Ur Rehman
Published: November 2023

Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound by using ultrasound-guided FNAC as the gold standard for diagnosing parotid salivary gland conditions.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at the Radiology department of Islamabad Diagnostic Centre from January 2022 to December 2022. Patients of all ages and genders with suspected major salivary gland conditions were included. All patients underwent ultrasonography and FNAC after providing informed consent and receiving an explanation of the procedure. Following local anesthesia, a needle was inserted under ultrasound guidance to aspirate tissue samples. The aspirated material was labeled, handled, and transported for laboratory analysis. Data were collected using a self-designed form, and data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 20.
Results: A total of 47 cases were evaluated, with a mean participant age of 47.31 years. Of all participants, 57.4% were males, and 42.6% were females. Among the cases with benign FNAC results, 19 were correctly identified as benign in histopathology (True Positives, TP), while 2 were incorrectly classified as malignant (False Positives, FP). Conversely, for the cases with malignant FNAC results, 6 were falsely identified as benign (False Negatives, FN), and 20 were correctly classified as malignant (True Negatives, TN). Sensitivity was found to be 76%, and specificity was 95%. The positive predictive value (PPV) was 90%, and the negative predictive value (NPV) was 76%. The overall accuracy of ultrasound-guided FNAC was calculated to be 82%.
Conclusion: Ultrasonography has proven to be an effective, non-invasive, and reliable diagnostic tool for assessing parotid gland pathology. It demonstrated a strong capability in accurately distinguishing between benign and malignant cases, with high sensitivity and specificity.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN SABUN CUCI PIRING SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MASYARAKAT DI KELURAHAN SITINJAK
Authors: Nasution Nurul Hidayah , Harahap Olivia Feby Mon , Harahap Raja MP , Parlindungan Muhammad Thohir , Nur Muhammad , Nisyah Khairun , Nikayanti Ria , Ritonga Siti Meiranda Hafsari , Ardina Lili , Siregar Marniatun , Delima Mas , Halawa Sirina , Natunnah Sofiyah , Nasution Mutiah Dina , Rambe Soleman Jufri
Published: November 2023

One of the goods that is needed by humans, both to maintain personal hygiene and environmental hygiene / sanitation is soap. Soap is a surfactant that is used with water for washing and cleaning. This community service aims to improve community skills in making dish soap through training conducted by the team. This activity uses a participatory model involving community components such as village heads, community leaders, environmental heads, and the community. The implementation of the activity was carried out with the main target being the Sitinjak Village community. The number of participants was 30 people. The location of this community service was carried out at the Sitinjak Village Head Office, Angkola Barat District, South Tapanuli Regency. This type of service is health promotion by providing information and demonstrations as well as training in making dish soap. The method used in this activity is in the form of training, discussion and question and answer. The visible end result of this training activity is that most people know the materials and tools needed in the process of making this dishwashing soap and know exactly the steps required in the manufacturing process. All activity participants stated that this community service was very useful because it could increase the community's knowledge and skills in making dishwashing soap.
PENTINGNYA CARA CUCI TANGAN YANG BENAR DI RUMAH TAHSIN DAN TAHFIZH AL-QURAN (RTQ) Al FARRASS KOTA PADANGSIDIMPUAN DENGAN METODE ICE BREAKING EDUCATION
Authors: Antoni Adi
Published: November 2023

Mencuci tangan merupakan bagian tindakan sehari-hari yang biasa dilakukan dalam berbagai hal untuk mengurangi penyebaran mikroorganisme. Anak-anak rentan mengalami berbagai penyakit seperti diare, ISPA, cacingan dan demam tifoid. Tujuan dari kegiatan penyuluhan ini adalah pengenalan dan pemahaman tentang cuci tangan yang baik dan benar pada anak-anak di Rumah Tahsin dan Tahfizh al- Qur'an (RTQ) Al Farraas.  Kegiatan ini dilakukan pada 29 Februari 2023 dan dilakukan pada 15 anak. Hasil dari penyuluhan cuci tangan yg baik dan benar ini dengan menggunakan ice breaking melalui menyanyi dapat diterapkan pada anak. Dalam praktek cuci tangan mereka dapat melakukan dengan tepat setelah diberikan demonstrasi. Anak-anak juga terlihat senang dan bahagia mengikuti kegiatan cuci tangan yang dilakukan.
Advancing studies on global biocrusts distribution
Authors: Wang Siqing , Ma Li , Yang Liping , Ma Yali , Zhang Yafeng , Zhao Changming , Chen Ning
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Biological soil crusts (biocrusts hereafter) cover a substantial proportion of dryland ecosystem and play crucial roles in ecological processes such as biogeochemical cycles, water distribution and soil erosion. Consequently, studying the spatial distribution of biocrusts holds great significance for drylands, which is still lacking, especially in a global scale. This study aimed to stimulate global-scale investigations of biocrusts distribution by introducing three major approaches: spectral characterization indices, dynamic vegetation models, and geospatial models, while discussing their applicability. Then, we summarized present understandings of biocrusts distribution. Finally, to further advance this field, we proposed several potential research topics and aspects, including building standardized database of biocrusts, enhancing non-vascular vegetation dynamic models, integrating multi-sensor monitoring, making full use of machine learning, and focusing on regional research co-development. This work is supposed to significantly contribute to mapping biocrusts distribution, and thereby to advance our understandings of dryland ecosystem management and restoration.
Rift and plume: a discussion on active and passive rifting mechanisms in the Afro-Arabian rift based on synthesis of geophysical data
Authors: Issachar Ran , Haas Peter , Augustin Nico , Ebbing Jörg
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The causal relationship between the activity of mantle plumes and continental break-up is still elusive. The Afro-Arabian rift system offers an opportunity to examine these relationship, in which an ongoing continental break-up intersects a large Cenozoic plume related flood basalt series. In the Afar region, the Gulf of Aden, the Red-Sea and the Main Ethiopian Rift form an R-R-R triple junction and separate the Ethiopian and Yemen Traps by ~600 km. We provide an up-to-date synthesis of the available geophysical and geological data from this region. We map the rift architecture in the intersection region of the rifts and review the spatio-temporal constraints in the development of the different features of the plume‐rift system. We infer two spatial constraints in the development of the rifts: (1) the connection of the Main Ethiopian Rift to the Gulf of Aden and to the Red Sea by its northeastward propagation; (2) the abandonment of an early tectonic connection between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Additionally, chronological evidence suggests that regional uplift and flood basalt eruptions sufficiently preceded rifting. By this, we infer a progressive development in which the onset of the triple junction marks a tectonic reorganization and was the last feature to develop, after all rift arms were thoroughly developed. We argue that the classical active and passive rifting mechanisms cannot simply explain the progressive development of the Afro-Arabian rift and propose a scenario of plume-induced plate rotation that includes an interaction between active and passive mechanisms. In this scenario, the arrival of the Afar plume provided a push-force that promoted the rotation of Arabia around a nearby pole, enabling rifting and ultimately the break-up of Arabia from Africa.
Opinion: Strengthening Research in the Global South: Atmospheric Science Opportunities in South America and Africa
Authors: Garland Rebecca M. , Altieri Katye E. , Dawidowski Laura , Gallardo Laura , Mbandi Aderiana , Rojas Nestor Y. , Touré N'datchoh E.
Published: November 2023

Abstract. To tackle the pressing atmospheric science issues currently and in the future, a robust scientific community is necessary in all regions across the globe. Unfortunately, this does not yet exist.  There are many geographical areas that are still underrepresented in the atmospheric science community, many of which are in the Global South. There are also larger gaps in the understanding of atmospheric composition, and processes through to impacts in these regions. In this opinion, we focus on two geographical areas in the Global South to discuss some common challenges and constraints, with a focus on our strengths in atmospheric science research. It is these strengths, we believe, that highlight the critical role of Global South researchers in the future of atmospheric science research.
Classification of Medical Plants Based on Hybridization of Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Srinivasa Rao Marada , Praveen Kumar S. , Srinivasa Rao K.
Published: November 2023

India is a nation where plants with significant medicinal value cover more than 37% of its land. Every plant is treated as having certain medicinal values, whether it be the roots, trunk, fruits, or leaves. Medical plants help in most of the treatments for human diseases if the plant species are identified more clearly. However, it is difficult for individuals to recognize the medical value of the plant accurately. In this work, we suggest a Hybrid model that overcomes this challenge by fusing together two types of classifiers to accurately identify medicinal plants. These classifiers include Support Vector Machines (SVMs) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). The proposed system has many advantages. The features are first extracted using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), and then the recognizer is a Support Vector Machine (SVM). It ensures that the proposed model automatically recognizes the features in the raw leaves and carries out classification using those features. The classifier has been applied to 72 different medical plant leaves and is above 97%. The results showcase that the proposed method is more advantageous than the single classifier for effectively recognizing medical plants.
Insuficiência cardíaca: Análise da morbidade hospitalar durante período anterior ao início da pandemia e durante período pandêmico
Authors: Tolentino Natalia , Almeida Rui Manuel de Sousa Sequeira Antunes de
Published: November 2023

Introdução: A insuficiência cardíaca (IC) é uma síndrome clínica que ocorre quando o coração não está bombeando de forma suficiente para atender as necessidades do organismo. Por outro lado, a COVID-19 está relacionada com impactos sistêmicos importantes nos seres humanos, em especial, aos portadores de IC, ocasionando complicações importantes tanto para o paciente, quanto para o sistema de saúde. Objetivo: Avaliar dados existentes anteriores e posteriores à pandemia do COVID-19 relacionando a morbidade da insuficiência cardíaca aos níveis hospitalares e suas repercussões no sistema de saúde e na vida do paciente. Metodologia: Os dados foram coletados via plataforma do departamento de informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), correspondente ao período de janeiro de 2018 a dezembro de 2022. Foram analisados dados em relação ao número de internações, custo médio por paciente, número de óbitos e taxa de mortalidade referente a IC. Resultados: Em relação ao número de internamento de pacientes houve uma diminuição durante o período pandêmico, entretanto, o custo médio por pacientes e a taxa de mortalidade aumentaram de forma significativa. Conclusão: Uma diminuição dos números de internamento pode ser justificada pelas medidas de isolamento social, medidas preventivas em combate ao COVID-19 e o aumento da taxa de mortalidade aliada ao custo médio por paciente, pode ser justificada pela uma diminuição de manejo dessas patologias e quando necessário medidas de intervenções, alguns pacientes encontravam-se em fase avançada da doença.
Działalność kulturalno artystyczna ks. Jacka Augustyna Lopackiego (1690-1761)
Authors: Kuś Jan
Published: November 2023

Postać ks. Jacka Augustyna Łopackiego, dra teologii, filozofii i medycyny, archiprezbitera kościoła Mariackiego, kanonika katedralnego, dziekana kolegiaty sandomierskiej, proboszcza popradzkiego, zajmuje wybitne miejsce w historii Krakowa XVIII w. Był on wzorowym duszpasterzem a jednocześnie wybitnym lekarzem i społecznikiem. Przedmiotem artykułu jest jego działalność jako mecenasa sztuki.
Review and Synthesis of a Decade of Research on Transformational Teaching and Student Engagement
Authors: Shekhar Bellamkonda Raja , Sunanda G. Mary , Rongala Sourya
Published: November 2023

Education is of paramount importance for the development of people and society. The role of the teacher is crucial for good education. Well-designed teaching methods can help impart knowledge to students. On the other hand, students’ willingness and attention to the class are equally crucial for good classroom management. Lack of engagement from students can hamper their learning process. It is challenging for students and teachers to create an engaging classroom environment, but it is much needed to create and sustain an effective learning process. The present study attempts to synthesise prior research on transformational teaching and student engagement in the past decade. Research papers from top-tier journals were selected and filtered to achieve this objective. Post-filtration and selection, 192 articles were reviewed and summarised to arrive at the current research standpoint. This study examined the aspects studied considerably, further identified specific gaps, and indicated future research avenues for future researchers.
Using TAPE to assess agroecology on women-led farms in the U.S.: Support for environmental and social practices
Authors: Gomori-Ruben Lianna , Reid Chantal
Published: November 2023

Agriculture models predicated upon producing monocultures for export have proven unsustaina­ble. In response, the Food and Agriculture Organi­za­tion of the United Nations (FAO) has called for nations to produce food agroecologically in align­ment with natural ecosystems. The FAO identified women as critical yet underrepresented leaders in agroecology projects worldwide. Prior research about agroecology and women farmers has primar­ily been situated in low-income nations. This study examines women farming in the United States as a high-income nation to analyze if their practices align with agroecology using the FAO’s 10 Ele­ments of Agroecology and the FAO’s Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE). A mixed-methods case study design was used to collect web-based survey and interview data from 87 participants. We found that the participating women farmers tended to lead agroecological farming projects that provide direct nutritional, environmental, educational, and social services to their communities in alignment with elements of agroecology. Ninety percent of participants oper­ated farms at 100 acres (405 hectares) or less that mostly used direct sales models (farmers markets, community supported agriculture operations [CSAs], farm stands, and online sales), and half of participants offered opportunities for intergenera­tional engagement. These practices align with the FAO’s elements of Diversity, Co-creation and Sharing of Knowledge, Resilience, Human and Social Values, Culture and Food Traditions, and a Circular and Solidarity Economy. Environmentally, participants emphasized using practices for crop diversity, building soil health, and integrating ani­mals in alignment with the FAO elements of Diversity, Synergies, Recycling, and Resilience. Farm size and region were significant in the preva­lence of agroecological practices. Farms of 50–100 acres (202–405 hectares) were most likely to inte­grate animals, and farms in the Southeast were most likely to identify with conventional agricul­tural practices. Our data show that women-led farms in the U.S. align with sustainable agricultural practices as articulated by the FAO and, as in low-income nations, women play a valuable role in advancing a national agroecological transition.
Metodologias para identificar adulteração em queijos produzidos com leite de diferentes espécies de animais
Authors: Dias Sabrina da Silva , Lobato Verônica , Verruma-Bernardi Marta Regina
Published: November 2023

A adulteração de produtos lácteos pode ocorrer de diferentes formas. A diversidade de produtos e os seus valores agregados estimulam a fraude, que lesam os consumidores em relação às características sensoriais, nutricionais e preço. Diversos métodos podem ser utilizados para identificar as fraudes, pela avaliação dos distintos componentes do leite. O objetivo da presente revisão é de apresentar e discutir os métodos de referência utilizados na análise de adulteração de queijos baseados na avaliação de diferentes proteínas do leite e de suas respectivas espécies de animais dos quais originam o leite.
Avaliação físico-química e sensorial de pães de forma enriquecidos com soro de leite em pó
Authors: Lima Adriana de Sousa , Maciel Janeeyre Ferreira , Queiroga Rita de Cássia Ramos do Egypto , Lima Neto Eufrásio de Andrade , Anjos Ulisses Umbelino dos , Farias Larissa Raphaela Gonçalves de
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi enriquecer pão de forma com soro de leite em pó, disponibilizando ao produto final maior concentração de proteínas e minerais, especialmente cálcio e fósforo, além de incentivar o consumo de derivados do soro de leite, resíduo da indústria de laticínios normalmente destinado a alimentação de animais ou ao descarte. Esse ingrediente foi adicionado nas concentrações de 5, 7,5 e 10%, sob duas diferentes formas: 1.misturado diretamente à farinha; 2. dissolvido em água e tratado termicamente. Ainda, foi elaborado pão de forma convencional, para fins de comparação. Os pães foram avaliados quanto a preferência e aceitação, e submetidos às análises de pH, acidez, volume específico e umidade. As concentrações de proteínas, lipídios, cinzas, cloretos, cálcio e fósforo foram determinadas somente nos pães selecionados nos testes sensoriais. Todos os pães foram aceitos, pois obtiveram escores médios acima de 5,0 (“não gostei, nem desgostei”), entretanto os que continham 10% de soro de leite em pó tratado termicamente e 7,5% deste ingrediente, na forma não tratada, foram selecionados, por terem sido tão bem aceitos quanto o pão convencional, com escores médios acima de 7,0 (“gostei regularmente”). O uso de 10%de soro de leite em pó promoveu incrementos de proteínas, cálcio e fósforo (30,7%, 185% e 38,5%, respectivamente), contribuindo para que o aporte diário desses nutrientes alcance os níveis de recomendação preconizados.
Condições higiênico-sanitárias, qualidade microbiológica e teste de susceptibilidade antimicrobiana de cepas isoladas de sanduíches comercializados por ambulantes
Authors: Furlaneto-Maia Luciana , Oliveira Marcelo Tempesta de , Oliveira Ana Flávia de
Published: November 2023

As condições higiênico-sanitárias e a qualidade microbiológica de locais de venda ambulantes que comercializam sanduíches em Londrina-PR foram investigadas neste estudo; as bactérias isoladas foram testados por meio de ensaios de sensibilidade a antimicrobianos. As condições higiênico-sanitárias foram analisadas em 47 pontos de venda de sanduíches tipo cachorro-quente e “cheese”, na cidade de Londrina, PR. Foram coletados aleatoriamente 20 sanduíches para análises microbiológicas, em que foi determinada a presença de bactérias mesófilas aeróbias estritas e facultativas, Staphylococcus aureus, coliformes a 35ºC e coliformes termotolerantes, Escherichia coli e Salmonella spp. Os micro-organismos isolados foram avaliados quanto à sensibilidade a antibióticos. As condições higiênico-sanitárias foram inadequadas em 79,2% dos itens avaliados. Todos os sanduíches estavam contaminados por bactérias mesófilas, coliformes a 35ºC e termotolerantes, e 45% por E. coli. S. aureus foi isolado de 55% das amostras, e em 25% os valores estavam acima do permitido pela legislação. Salmonella spp não foi detectada. A maioria dos isolados de E. coli e S. aureus foi resistente a pelo menos um tipo de antimicrobianos testados. A presença desses micro-organismos pode estar associada com as condições higiênico-sanitárias inadequadas.
Estudo das características sensoriais e da composição química de queijo de coalho industrializado
Authors: Mamede Maria Eugênia de Oliveira , Viana Arão Cardoso , Souza Adriana Lucia Costa , Farias Sayonara Andrade de Oliveira , Araújo Pallyana Alves de
Published: November 2023

O trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as características de queijo de coalho industrializado utilizando aAnálise Descritiva Quantitativa (ADQ), teste de aceitabilidade, intenção de compra e análises físico-químicas.O teste de aceitabilidade foi realizado por 50 consumidores. A amostra A foi analisada nos aspectos como:aroma típico de queijo de coalho e sabor típico de queijo de coalho; a amostra B foi caracterizada pelacoloração amarela e qualidade de mastigação. Os atributos, como olhaduras, sabor de gordura e sabor ácidonão foram relevantes na caracterização das amostras analisadas. A amostra C recebeu maior pontuaçãonos atributos como aroma de manteiga (5,4) e sabor salgado (4,6). A amostra A obteve a maior média deaceitabilidade para aparência (7,14) e sabor (7,02) e, consequentemente, a maior intenção de compra nosconceitos “certamente compraria” (40,0%) e “provavelmente compraria” (32,0%). As amostras apresentaramalto teor de umidade, variando de 51,98% (amostra A) – 53,25% (amostra C). A amostra A apresentou teorde cloreto de 1,37%, acidez de 0,91 (g% de ácido láctico) e pH 6,0. O teor de sal e a porcentagem de acidezencontrados na amostra A estão próximos aos valores desejáveis para queijo de coalho.
Sementes de pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.): potencial antioxidante e perfil de ácidos graxos
Authors: Luzia Débora Maria Moreno , Bertanha Bruna Jorge , Jorge Neuza
Published: November 2023

As sementes de pitanga foram analisadas quanto à composição centesimal, bem como o potencial antioxidante e o perfil dos ácidos graxos. Para a obtenção do extrato, as sementes desidratadas e trituradas foram extraídas com álcool etílico por 30 minutos, na proporção de 1:3 de sementes:álcool etílico, sob agitação contínua à temperatura ambiente. Em seguida, a mistura foi filtrada e o sobrenadante submetido ao rotoevaporador a 40ºC com vistas a determinar, por pesagem direta, o rendimento em matéria seca do extrato. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, as sementes de pitanga demonstraram elevado teor de carboidratos totais, além de apresentarem relevante atividade antioxidante e teor de compostos fenólicos totais. No óleo das sementes de pitanga destacou-se maior porcentagem de ácidos graxos insaturados,sendo o oleico o principal componente.
Formulação, análises microbiológicas, composição centesimal e aceitabilidade de empanados de jundiá (Rhamdia quelen), pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) e tilápia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Cortez Netto João de Paula , Boscolo Wilson Rogério , Feiden Aldi , Maluf Marcia Luzia Ferrarezi , Freitas Jakeline Marcela Azambuja de , Simões Màrcia Regina
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi de preparar empanados de pescado e avaliar a composição centesimal, os parâmetros microbiológicos e a análise sensorial do produto. Os peixes utilizados foram jundiá (Rhamdia quelen), pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) e tilápia (Oreochromis niloticus). Foram realizadas análises de umidade, proteínas, extrato etéreo dos peixes in natura e dos empanados. Foram realizadas análises microbiológicas para coliformes a 45°C, Salmonella spp. e Staphylococcus coagulase positiva dos peixes in natura e dos empanados. Os empanados dos três pescados foram submetidos ao teste de aceitação em relação à aparência, aroma, sabor, textura e impressão global e de pontuação para a intensidade de sabor. As análises microbiológicas e de composição centesimal estavam em conformidade com os parâmetros exigidos pela legislação vigente. No teste de aceitação, os empanados foram estatisticamente iguais (p≤0,05) para os todos os atributos, menos para o sabor, em que pacu e jundiá apresentaram-se estatisticamente diferentes. Todas as amostras tiveram alta aceitação com notas superiores a 7,13. Pelo teste de pontuação não houve diferença significativa a 5% entre as amostras com relação ao sabor. Quanto à intenção de compra, a tilápia mostrou ser a preferida, contudo há indicação de aceitabilidade dos empanados dos três tipos de peixes no mercado.