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Sediments Composition and Morphology of the Fosu Lagoon Barrier Beach, Bakaano, Cape Coast, Ghana
Authors: Dadson Ishmael Yaw , Panou Peace Semabia , Adu-Boahen Kofi
Published: February 2024

This research examined the Fosu Lagoon Barrier Beach sediment composition at Bakaano in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The researchers focused on the physical attributes of the Fosu Lagoon Barrier Beach at Bakaano in Cape Coast and analysed its sediment composition. The paper analysed twelve (12) samples or specimens of soils/sediments at the laboratory to determine the sediment composition of the barrier beach. The physical dimensions of the barrier beach were measured in the field with a tape measure and a Global Positioning System (GPS). The study established that the Fosu Lagoon Barrier Beach is approximately 130m long and 58m wide. It is shallow in height, about 10m above sea level and composed mainly of coarse sand particles. The granulated sand composition has made this barrier beach fragile. Aside from wave action, human-induced factors were prominent in the catchment area, such as sand mining and artificial breaching of the barrier, accounting for the temporal changes in its physical characteristics. The paper recommends that the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly should play a critical role in protecting and maintaining the feature by regulating threatening human activities carried out on it.
Perceived Effects of Drought on Urban and Peri-urban Crop Production in Nigeria: Farmers’ Adaptation Measures
Authors: Tunde Afolabi Monisola , Amindeh Mekiadies , Omojola Oluwatosin Peter
Published: February 2024

This paper examines the perceived effects of drought on crop production in Ilorin and its fringes by making use of climatic elements (temperature and rainfall) and crop yield for a period of 10years. One hundred and twenty crop farmers were sampled randomly with copies of questionnaire. Climatic and crop yield data from 2011-2020 were collected. Findings revealed that sampled farmers (85%) perceived drought to be cessation of rainfall for a long period during rainy season. Causes of droughts include insufficient rainfall, high temperatures and deforestation among others. Decline in crop was perceived as the greatest effect of drought on crop production by 92% of the sampled farmers. The correlation analysis revealed rainfall is highly correlated with maize (0.723), but weakly correlated with sorghum (0.190) and cassava (0.037). Maximum temperature correlates weakly with cassava (0.003). Minimum temperature alsocorrelates weakly with cassava (0.019) maize (0.274) and sorghum (0.152). The regression analysis revealed that 43%, 67% and 82% of the variance in sorghum, maize and cassava production respectively could be explained by the climatic elements under study. Amongst the adaptation measures suggested include irrigation and changing planting dates. It can therefore be concluded that fluctuations in rainfall and temperature resulted into drought, which affect crop production in the study area.
Rosuvastatin ameliorates anxiety but impairs skeletal muscle performance by malondialdehyde and calcium depletion in high fat diet-fed swiss albino mice
Authors: Abi Innocent , Matthias Stephen Oche , Saater Elias Mkumaga
Published: February 2024

Background: The high intake of high calorie, high fat diets (HFD) with an associatedsedentary lifestyle has been linked with a number of neurobehavioral and neuromusculardisorders. This study aimed at investigating the effect of a lipid lowering drug -Rosuvastatin (ROS) on anxiety-like behavior and muscle strength in HFD-fed mice.Methods: The animals were grouped into four (n=5); Group 1 (normal chow and water adlibitum); Group 2 (HFD ad libitum); Group 3 (HFD + ROS); Group 4 (HFD for 5 weeksthen ROS for 1 week). Thereafter, mice were subjected to elevated plus maze (EPM) testand wire hanging test (WHT). Animals were then killed and brain samples homogenizedand assayed for neurotransmitters and antioxidants. The blood samples were assayed forcalcium, uric acid and Malondialdehyde (MDA).Results: The HFD significantly (p<0.05) heightened anxiety in the mice which wasameliorated by ROS. Muscle strength was however decreased with ROS. Brain levels ofdopamine and serotonin were not significantly affected (p<0.05) by ROS likewisesuperoxide dismutase (SOD) and Catalase. Serum calcium and MDA were significantlyreduced by ROS.Conclusions: High fat diet induced anxiety in the animals and improved muscle enduranceon exertion. Rosuvastatin ameliorated the anxiety but reduced muscle strength and theproposed mechanism is suppression of MDA and Calcium functions respectively
TVET SI: Towards Sustainable Vocational Education and Training: Thinking beyond the formal
Authors: McGrath Simon , Russon Jo-Anna
Published: February 2024

Mainstream vocational education and training (VET) has been complicit in unsustainable practices due to its longstanding relationship with productivism, extractivism and colonialism. However, it is beginning to address the need to balance its dominant focus on skills for employability with a growing awareness of the imperative to promote environmental sustainability, in terms of skills for sustainable production. There is also a sense that vocational institutions must also be sustainable in the wider sense of viability, durability, etc. While these positive steps are welcome, careful analysis is needed regarding how far recent initiatives are limited both by institutional capacities and wider disenabling environments, and how far they are meaningful steps towards sustainable VET for just transitions. Moreover, the current debate is also limited in its overwhelming focus on formal spaces of learning and work. Yet, most vocational learning and work sits outside this formal realm. We contribute to this debate by exploring four case studies of complex skills ecosystems with varying levels of (in)formality taken from both rural and urban settings in Uganda and South Africa. We consider how the dynamics of each ecosystem generate complex mixes of sustainability and employability concerns. We suggest that, in cases like the more formalised ones presented here, there is a possibility to look at the development of centres of skills formation excellence grounded in sector and place but that this also requires thinking about bigger challenges of just transitions. More radically, by highlighting the contexts of less formalised skills ecosystems in two other cases, we point towards new ways of thinking about supporting such ecosystems’ work on sustainable livelihoods in ways that enhance their durability. Although context always matters, we suggest that our arguments are pertinent beyond the countries or region of this research and have international salience.

Keywords: vocational education and training, Africa, green skills, sustainable development, skills for sustainability
TVET SI: Renewable Energy Technologies: How technical curricula could enable a brighter future
Authors: Winberg Christine , Hollis-Turner Shairn
Published: February 2024

The potential of renewable energy technologies to mitigate climate change while meeting the energy demand of future generations is recognised globally. In South Africa, occupations such as wind turbine technicians and solar photovoltaic installers are in high demand. In response to these needs, Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) subjects were developed as specialised electives within the Electrical Infrastructure Construction programme that is off ered by technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges. The focus of this study is the knowledge that underpins the RET subjects. The guiding research question is: What forms of knowledge underpin the RET curricula, and what is the relationship between these knowledge forms? The semantic dimension of Legitimation Code Theory was used to explain the knowledge forms underpinning the RET subjects. The study uncovered gaps and imbalances across the range of knowledge forms selected, while the relationships between the knowledge forms constrained cumulative knowledge building. The contribution made by the study is a principled understanding of how knowledge selection and sequencing in technical curricula could enable cumulative learning and build valued competencies within the renewable energy field.

Keywords: renewable energy technologies, technical and vocational education and training, wind turbine technicians, solar photovoltaic installers
Prevalence and risk factors associated with bovine tuberculosis in the southern zone of Nasarawa State, north-central Nigeria
Authors: Zanwa A.I. , Agada C.A. , Luga I.I.
Published: February 2024

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 500 grazing cattle under a pastoral production system in the southern zone of Nasarawa state,  North-Central Nigeria to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with bovine tuberculosis using a Single intradermal  Comparative Tuberculin Test (SCITT) from April 2019 to February 2020. The total number of animals with bTB was 46 (9.2%) and the  results were significantly higher in older animals between 5-6years (OR: 7.4; CI: 1.54-35.4; P=0.000) and in those animals that were ≥ 7  years (OR: 5.7; CI: 1.24-25-9; P=0.00) old and likely at risk of having more bTB. Additionally, the prevalence was significantly higher in  female animals (OR:3.7; CI:1.5-8.8; p=0.003), also a significant prevalence was observed as the herd size increased from 31-80 (OR:1.95; CI: 0.75-5.0; p=0.000) as well as from 81-171 (OR:5.5; CI: 2.14-14.4; p=0.000). Moreso, the prevalence was significant with the location of the animals, as areas with grazing reserves appeared to have more odds and more likely to have bTB: Awe (OR:9.6; C I:.2-4.4); Doma (OR:6.9;  I:1.5-30.1; p= 0.01); Keana (OR:4.5; CI:0.96-21.6; p=0.01); Obi (OR:3.5; CI:0.7-17; p=0.01). The major risk factors for bovine tuberculosis in  this study were sex, age, herd size, and location, contributing largely to the spread of bTB in the study area.
Cryptosporidium infection in captive wild animals at Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Authors: Jajere S.M. , Paul B.T. , Fika I.I. , Adamu S.G. , Sadiq M.A. , Mamman A.M.
Published: February 2024

Wild mammals are essential food sources for man and animal predators. Cryptosporidium species have a broad host range, including  wildlife, which serve as crucial disease reservoirs for domestic animals and humans with a potential public health concern. The scarcity of  information on the incidence of cryptosporidiosis among wild animals in North-eastern Nigeria necessitated the present study, which investigated the occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts among captive wild mammals in Maiduguri. Faecal samples collected from  Artiodactyla/Proboscidae (n=9), Carnivores (n=7), Primates (n=9), Reptilia (n=4), and Rodentia (n=2) were examined using the  ZiehlNeelsen staining technique to detect Cryptosporidium oocyst. Of the 31 captive mammals examined, 17 (54.8%), 14 (45.2%), 9  (29.0%) and 22 (71.0%) were respectively classified as males, females, young and adults. A total of 12 (38.7%; 95% CI: 23.7, 56.2) out of the  31 examined samples were positive, with a higher prevalence of 57.1% (95% CI: 25.0, 84.2) observed among carnivores compared to the  other animals. There was no statistical association (p > 0.05) between the occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts and sex as well as the  age of the individual mammal species examined. This paper underscores the role of anthroponotic and zoonotic transmission at the  human-wildlife interface in zoological gardens (Zoo) and parks worldwide.
Granulomatous pneumonia due to metastrongylus species associated with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Pasteurella multocida in slaughtered pigs
Authors: Olaniyi M.O. , Akande F.A. , Takeet M.I. , Omoshaba E.O. , Akintuotu O.A. , Jarikre T.A. , Sonibare A.O. , Ojo O.E. , Emikpe B.O.
Published: February 2024

Pneumonia has been identified as one of the limiting factors to pig production. Some of the pneumonia-inducing agents include  Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (MHYO), the primary cause of enzootic pneumonia and Metastrongylus species. which are widely distributed lungworms commonly found in indigenous free-range pigs. This paper describes the pathological findings of 6 cases out of  204 lungs randomly collected from slaughtered pigs in Southwest Nigeria. Samples of the lungs were collected from the cases for  bacterial culture, histopathology and detection of MHYO antigens using immunohistochemisty. Gross lesions were severe acute lobular  bronchopneumonia (104/204, 50.98%) and greyish discrete nodules in the lungs. Microscopically, there were varying degrees of lymphoid  hyperplasia of bronchial-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT) (82.2%), suppurative bronchiolitis with widespread bronchiolar  epithelial cells necrosis (57.4%) and granulomatous bronchopneumonia with presence of Metastrongylus spp. and bronchiolar  intraluminal cellular exudate consisting predominantly of eosinophils (2.9%). Pasteurella multocida was the most isolated bacterial  pathogen (49.0%) either as a single pathogen or in combination with other pathogens from the infected lung samples.  Immunohistochemical labelling showed strong MHYO antigens on the surface of bronchial epithelial cells in infected lungs (86/204). This  is the first report of granulomatous bronchopneumonia due to Metastrongylus spp. associated with a co-infection of MHYO and  Pasteurella multocida in Nigerian indigenous pigs. It is suggested that metastrongylosis may be more common than reported in this  study. The detection of respiratory pathogens such as Mycoplasma. hyopneumoniae, Metasrongylusspp. and Pasteurella multocida  suggest that they are potential contributors to bronchopneumonia observed in this study.
Crude extracts of Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng exerts antioxidant and anti-neuroinflammatory properties in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia
Authors: Mairuae Nootchanat , Buranrat Benjaporn , Cheepsunthorn Poonlarp
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the antioxidant and anti-neuroinflammatory properties of the leaves, seeds and pulp of Momordica cochinchinensis  Spreng (commonly known as Gac) in vitro and in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated BV2 microglial cells.

Methods: Lipopolysaccharide was applied to BV2 cells for 24 h in the presence or absence of Gac extracts. Then, levels of reactive oxygen  species (ROS) were assayed using CM-H2DCFDA method, while nitric oxide (NO) level was determined with Griess reagent. The levels of  TNF-α and IL-6 were  determined using ELISA. Three different assays were used for determination of in vitro antioxidant activities of the  extracts, namely, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging; 2,2’-azinobis-3- ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) scavenging,  and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Total flavonoids content (TFC) and total phenolic content (TPC) were also determined. 

Results: There were significantly higher levels of ROS, NO, TNF and IL-6 in LPS-treated BV2 cells than in control cells (p < 0.05). However,  exposure of LPS treated BV2 cells to the leaf, seed and pulp extracts of Gac led to marked decreases in levels of ROS and inflammatory  mediators, when compared with untreated cells, with the seed extract producing significantly larger decreases in levels of ROS and inflammatory mediators than the leaf and pulp extracts (p < 0.05). The DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities and total reducing  power activities of the seed extract were superior to those of the leaf and pulp extracts. Moreover, the seed extract showed higher  contents of TFC and TPC than the other two extracts.

Conclusion: Gac extracts exert antioxidant and anti-neuroinflammatory effects on LPS-activated BV2 cells and in an in vitro model.  Therefore, Gac extracts, especially seed extract, may be beneficial in the preparation of innovative antioxidative and anti-neuroinflammatory herbal remedies, as well as dietary supplements.
Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)-PCR analysis of genotypic and phenotypic characteristics of MethicillinResistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) strains involved in biofilm formation
Authors: Behshood Parisa , Tajbakhsh Elahe
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The current study aims to investigate genotypic and phenotypic aspects of methicillinresistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) strains involved in the biofilm formation and the attendance of the icaADB gene and genotypic characterization of this gene by random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) PCR.Methods: 60 Staphylococcus epidermidis strains were isolated from clinical specimens, suspected of having the bacteria, from the laboratories of Isfahan. Biofilm formation was measured by the microtiter plate method. The attendance of biofilm formation genes was studied using PCR and all isolates producing biofilm (strong and moderate) were genetically classified by RAPD-PCR.Results: 37 isolates (61.7%) were MRSE and all positive biofilm strains. The prevalence of biofilmrelated genes in the isolates was SesC (100%), SesI (45.9%), icaA (29.7%), icaB (37.8%), icaC (81.08%), icaD (70.2%), arcA (81.08%), and opp3AB (70%). PCR analysis showed that among 30 isolates of strong and medium biofilm production, 70% (21/30) positive for the icaADB gene. The Dendrograms obtained from RAPD-PCR results showed that all nine main clusters were at an 80% similarity level, and there were four isolates of a single type.Conclusion: These findings confirmed the high genotypic diversity of biofilm-producing MRSE strains and the relative diffusion of specific clones among clinical samples.
Effect of berberine on glucolipid metabolism, carotid thickness, vascular endothelial function, oxidative stress and intestinal flora in patients with coronary heart disease
Authors: Yang Fengming , Zeng Chuiyi , Chen Zhenyi
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To investigate the effect of berberine on glucolipid metabolism, carotid thickness, vascular endothelial function, oxidative stress  and intestinal flora in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients.

Methods: 68 patients with CHD admitted to the Department of  Cardiology, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China were assigned to two groups of 34 patients each. Control  group received anti-CHD treatment while study group was given 0.3 g of berberine three times daily for 4 weeks. Changes in glucolipid  metabolism, carotid thickness, vascular endothelial function, oxidative stress and intestinal flora were assessed.

Results: Total  cholesterol, triglyceride, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-2 and IL-1β of CHD patients from study group were significantly  decreased compared to control group (p < 0.05) while superoxide dismutase (p = 0.019) and total antioxidant capacity (p = 0.009) of CHD  patients in study group were significantly increased. In addition, reduced endothelin-1 and elevated Nitric Oxide levels were shown in  CHD patients in study group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the carotid intima-media thickness decreased in study group, while Aquificae,  Paraprevotella, Abiotrophia, Rubrobacterales, Bacteroidales and other microbes were abundant in the intestinal tract of study group  patients.

Conclusion: Berberine improves glucolipid metabolism, carotid thickness, vascular endothelial function, oxidative stress and  intestinal flora in CHD patients. Berberine may therefore be effective in the treatment of CHD. Further studies are, however, required to  establish these claims.
Glaucoma: A review of current management, patients’ adherence, direct and indirect cost, and barriers to drug delivery
Authors: Alshammari Farhan
Published: February 2024

Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of permanent blindness, influenced by numerous variables, including socio-demographic factors.  This review considered existing management practices and innovative methods of drug delivery, as well as how they relate to patient  adherence and therapy costs. Literatures were compiled using search engines including ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar and WHO  database. The eye is a complex organ with various anatomical barriers presenting significant challenges in treating glaucoma due  to poor patient compliance with topical ocular medications. Advanced drug delivery systems like implants, nano or microparticles,  punctal plugs, contact lenses, topical ring-type systems, gels, and other depot systems such as intracameral, supraciliary, and intravitreal  applied in the extraocular, periocular, or intraocular sites, significantly enhance medication absorption, reduce adverse effects, and  improve patient compliance. Poor treatment adherence, stemming from various reasons, lead to inadequate glaucoma management,  increasing direct (34 to 45 %) and indirect costs (55 to 66 %) of therapy. As a result, a variety of treatments including enhanced drug  delivery systems have been tested to address these concerns, and some modern pharmaceuticals and drug delivery technologies are  being developed.
Knockdown of TRIP13 inhibits gastric cancer stemness and cisplatin resistance by regulating FBXW7/ENO1 axis
Authors: Liu Jiayun , Chen Che , Wu Guannan , Yao Xuequan , Liu Fukun , Liu Shenlin
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To explore the role of thyroid hormone receptor interactor 13 (TRIP13) in gastric cancer (GC) and the associated mechanism.

Methods: TRIP13 expression in GC was found in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and siTRIP13 was transfected in GC cells in order to generate cell lines with low TRIP13 expression. Cell proliferation was determined by colony formation assay, while cell migration  and invasion were evaluated by scratch test and Transwell assay, respectively. Sphere formation assay was used to assess cell stemness  characteristics whereas half-inhibitory concentration (IC50) value was evaluated by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8). F-box and WD repeat  domain containing 7 (FBXW7) and enolase 1 (ENO1) expression were determined by western-blot assay.

Results: TRIP13 was significantly expressed in GC based on TCGA database (p < 0.001) and high expression predicted poor prognosis in  GC patients (p < 0.05). Based on the findings of the cell function assay, si-TRIP13 inhibited the proliferation, migration, invasion and  stemness of GC cells (p < 0.001) and decreased the IC50 value. Mechanically, knockdown of TRIP13 decreased ENO1 expression level by  stabilizing FBXW7.

Conclusion: TRIP13 functions as an oncogene in GC and stimulates growth and stemness via FBXW7/ENO1 pathway in  GC. Thus, a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of gastric cancer is provided by this study.
Service Quality Attributes and Customers Usage of E-banking Payment Transactions in Developing Countries: A Study of Tanzania
Authors: Morris Ally , Mbamba Ulingeta O.L. , Kessy Severine
Published: February 2024

This paper aimed to examine the effects of service quality measures of information system success on customers’ usage of e-banking payment transactions in Tanzania. It was hypothesised that Service quality measures of information systems positively influence the usage of e-banking payment transactions. This hypothesis was tested by the partial least square structural equation modelling technique (PLS-SEM) through the use of SmartPLS3. The study is informed by the information system success theory and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey approach, where 400 respondents were involved. The results show that responsiveness, privacy, assurance, empathy, and customer support have a significant positive influence on customers' usage of e-banking payment transactions. The findings imply that customers who are highly concerned with the availability of high-quality services in e-banking have the potential to enhance the usage of e-banking payment transactions. Thus, managers in the banking industry are urged to uplift the level of service quality as a strategy to elevate customers' usage of e-banking payment transactions. Future research is recommended to look into the influence of service quality measures on information system success and usage of e-payment in other sectors like the public transportation system, and schools.
Traditional Medicine and Healing Knowledge in the Context of Witchcraft: What Do the Holy Books and Religious Leaders Say?
Authors: Iwata John Jackson
Published: February 2024

In developing countries including Tanzania, traditional medicine and healing knowledge are increasingly utilised, and play a crucial role in healthcare. However, such knowledge often faces negative associations with witchcraft. This study explored perspectives from holy books and religious leaders regarding the management of traditional medicine and healing knowledge, the role of religion in the process, the potential efficacy of traditional healing knowledge for common health conditions, and the reasons behind the association with witchcraft. A mixed research approach was employed. Religious leaders formed the population of this study. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews with religious leaders, supplemented with documentary review. Data from face-to-face interviews were qualitatively analysed through thematic content analysis before it was coded and analysed through SPSS for numeric descriptions. Results underscored the vital role of traditional medicine and healing knowledge in Tanzania’s healthcare. Religious leaders and holy books recognised the necessity for managing such knowledge. Despite available religious texts describing traditional practices and their potential efficacy, religious leaders in the study area did not actively support the management of such knowledge, but rather associated it with witchcraft. The association with witchcraft arises from misunderstandings and societal biases introduced by foreign religions, early traders, and colonialists. The conclusion has been that although religious organisations played no role in the management of such knowledge, holy books, and religious leaders acknowledged the importance of doing that. Impoverishing, demonising, and disregarding were due to colonialism. The implications for managing knowledge in this context have also been provided.
Mathematics Education Lecturers’ Experiences of a Virtual Writing Retreat and its Impact on Publication Output
Authors: Mbhiza Hlamulo Wiseman
Published: February 2024

Departmental writing retreats for academics in higher education are one of the strategies used to enhance publication outputs and information sharing as well as the development of research discourse. Using a collaborative autoethnographic reflexivity approach, the aims of this consolidative analysis were to identify the attributes that the participants (seven Mathematics Education researchers) regarded as effective in the online writing retreat and examine the components of the writing retreat that facilitated publication output. This paper employs Wenger’s Community of Practice as the theoretical frame to critically evaluate reflective experiences from the online writing retreats. Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis was used to analyse reflective experiences. The analysis unearthed many personal research needs and some of the key elements of the writing retreat that were regarded as conducive to fast tracking and advancing publication outputs. The elements I focus on in this paper are protected quality time and space to write; formation of a community of practice and attending to reviewers’ post-review comments. The contention is that researchers can achieve greater publication outputs for their departments and organisations during the writing retreats, particularly when provided with critical and formative feedback on their writing. Further research should be conducted to explore and examine researchers’ experiences of attending the writing retreats, especially using online platforms, as well as understanding the elements of writing retreats that advance the publication outcomes.
Ejemplos de traducción humana y automática de léxico bélico en novela histórica juvenil austriaca al-esp
Authors: Mateo Cubero Isabel
Published: February 2024

Ejemplos alineados de dos traducciones humanas y la aportada por DeepL de fragmentos seleccionados de una novela (Maikäfer, flieg! de Christine Nöstlinger) que contienen léxico relacionado con la guerra.
Marketing Communication Strategy Planning to Increase Brand Awareness of The Traditional Beverage Brand “Loloh”
Authors: Lietania Verene Ysabell , Muzakiah Azka
Published: February 2024

Throughout the history of mankind, human beings are prone to suffering by the emergence of diseases and illnesses. To keep human civilization intact and functioning, people from different cultural backgrounds have discovered methods to heal and treat themselves to prevent upcoming diseases bestowed on the human race by utilizing medicinal plants, also known as herbal medicine. The demand for herbal medicine skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as public awareness of the significance of improving immunity grew. Loloh being a brand in the F&B industry that sells traditional herbal beverages popularly known in Indonesia as jamu had encountered difficulties which resulted in its lack of awareness and online presence. Therefore, the aim of this marketing communication planning project is to increase the awareness for the brand by implementing online promotional strategies and content marketing in social medias like Instagram and Facebook. The execution stage of this project will use the SOSTAC method by Smith & Chaffey (2017). The results will be evaluated through analytics and sales results after the strategies has been implemented throughout.
The Effect of Profitability, Liquidity, and Risk on Capital Buffers in Conventional Banking Companies Listed on The Idx in 2020 – 2022
Authors: Pangestu Bangkit , Kartini Kartini
Published: February 2024

This research aims to test and analyze the influence of profitability, liquidity and risk on capital buffers in banking companies listed on the IDX in 2020 - 2022. The independent variables in this research are ROA, LDR and NPL. Meanwhile, the independent variable in this research is Capital Buffer. The research approach used is quantitative. The data is secondary data in the form of company financial reports taken from the website www.idx.com. The sampling technique uses a purposive sampling method. The method used in this research is multiple regression analysis, using the SPSS version 25 application. The data analysis technique used in this research is statistical and descriptive analysis. The research results show that profitability has no effect on the capital buffer, liquidity has a positive and significant effect on the capital buffer, and risk has a negative and significant effect on the capital buffer.
Profile of Creative Thinking Skills of S1 Chemistry Students On The Topic of DNA Isolation Using Project Based Learning (PJBL)
Authors: Zulfifah Dewi Agustiani , Supriyanti Florentina Maria Titin , Wahyu Wawan
Published: February 2024

This study aims to obtain information about creative thinking skills in students through the application  of the project based learning (PjBL) model on the topic of DNA isolation. The research method used is mixed-method embadded with One Group Pretest-Posttest pre-experimental research design. A limited trial was conducted on 33 chemistry education study program students at one of the State Universities in Bandung. The instruments used in this study are structured description and MFI problems. Data analysis  using pretest  and posttest values using  the N-Gain equation  and  obtaining the percentage of MFI values per group. The results of the creative thinking assessment showed that the N-gain value obtained was 0.78 with a high category. Other results from this study obtained percentage values on each indicator of creative  thinking skills including flexibility thinking skills (flexibility)  87.88%, fluent thinking (fluency)  93.94%, original thinking (originality) 85.95% thinking elaboration (elaboration)   87.88%, Thinking evaluation (evaluation) 93.94% with  a very good category after students carry out learning with  the PjBL model can improve students' creative thinking skills on the topic of fruit DNA isolation.
The Effect of Career Development and Job Satisfaction on Nurses' Caring Behavior in Patients in Inpatient Hospital X Karawang in 2023
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: February 2024

Introduction to nurses' caring behavior when providing nursing care to clients that can improve the quality of nursing services  and client safety which is certainly expected to help clients heal, but in reality  to be able to realize the quality of nursing services is still experiencing obstacles, there is still a high number of uncaring behavior in providing services to patients, concrete steps are needed in solving the problem of high numbers  Uncaring behavior through strengthening career development and nurse job satisfaction so that caring behavior can be realized. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of career development and job satisfaction on the caring behavior of inpatient nurses at Hospital X Karawang. Non-experimental quantitative research method  with cross sectional  analytics using Logistic Regression, The sample of this study was 43 inpatient nurses of Hospital X Karawang with data analysis techniques using SPSS Program Version 24.0.  The results based on multiple logistic regression analysis showed the influence of career development on nurses' caring behavior obtained p value of 0.009 (p-value < 0.05  ), there was an effect of job satisfaction on nurses' caring behavior obtained p value of 0.013 (p-value < 0.05). Based on multivariate analysis, there was an effect of career development and job satisfaction on nurses' caring behavior by 73.5%.  In addition, the results of the study were obtained  by respondents with good career development and have good caring behavior as many as 17 respondents with a percentage of 63% and respondents with less job satisfaction and have poor caring behavior as many as 16 respondents with a percentage of  66.7%. And it was obtained that more respondents  in Hospital X Karawang Inpatient in 2023 had less job satisfaction, namely as many as 24 (55.8%) respondents. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that of the 2 variables studied, the most dominant variable affecting Caring Behavior is the Career Development variable  with a value with an odds ratio value of 3.551, but nevertheless does not ignore other variables such as Job Satisfaction with an odds ratio value of 2.924 54. Career development is the biggest influence that affects nurses' caring behavior in patients at Inpatient Hospital X Karawang.
The Role of Technology in The Development of Sex Tourism in Lokasari Mangga Besar West Jakarta
Authors: Putra Gabriel Wirawan , Setiawan Budi
Published: February 2024

Lokasari Mangga Besar itself is a place that is famous for its culinary and entertainment centers. However, the entertainment available at night is different entertainment from most of the entertainment that is popular with ordinary people and teenagers who are famous for sex tourism, such as pubs, discos, and so on. Sex tourism, such as prostitution and harmful entertainment, occurs at night in the Lokasari People's Entertainment Park (THR) area, which increases the atmosphere of life and crowds, especially at night. However, currently, in Indonesia, there is no legal basis or legislation that legalizes or covers sex tourism to this day. However, in reality, sex tourism exists in tourist areas, especially in the Mangga Besar area. Sex tourism in Mangga Besar itself has changed a lot since the pandemiccovid-19, which resulted in several shops in Lokasari closing due to the lack of visitors. They were also forced to make several innovations to market their services using existing technological developments from various applications. This research aims to obtain new information related to changes that have occurred with technological developments and their role in sex tourism at Lokasari Mangga Besar, West Jakarta. The research method that will be carried out uses a descriptive qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews and observation to obtain data information from sources in the local environment as primary data sources. The research results show that tourism marketing and operations in Mangga Besar itself vary from conventional methods to modern methods that utilize the benefits of technology. Most ways of working that use application technology have advantages in terms of income due to more efficient marketing and communication to reach more people, especially new people. The use of technology from various applications such as chat and Twitter has played quite an important role in marketing and offering services in this area.
The Influence of Leadership, Competency, Motivation and Work Culture on Performance in the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion, DKI Jakarta Province
Authors: Suwanto Suwanto
Published: February 2024

The background of this research is that the performance at the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion of DKI Jakarta Province has not been optimal due to the lack of leadership roles, low competence, motivation and work culture. This research focuses on the variables of leadership, competence, motivation, work culture and performance. This study aims to analyze the influence of Leadership, Competence, Motivation, Work Culture on Performance either partially or together. The sampling technique in this study was proportionate stratified random sampling with a sample of 100 respondents. This research method is a quantitative approach method with multiple linear and regression analysis. Data collection techniques using documentation techniques, questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), observation and literature study. The data collection tool in this study was a questionnaire based on a Likert scale. The data techniques in this research are validity test, reliability test, F test and t test, simple and multiple linear regression. The results of this study can be used as input for improving the performance of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion of DKI Jakarta Province through leadership, motivation and work culture efforts.
Cultural Tourist Attractions at The Cap Go Meh Festival in Singkawang City
Authors: Mandasari Rhea , Setiawan Budi
Published: February 2024

Cultural tourism is one of the supporting or driving factors for the Indonesian tourism sector which plays quite an important role. Culture can be an attraction that can attract domestic and foreign tourists to learn about a culture in a particular area, one of which is the Cap Go Meh Festival in Singkawang City. The Cap Go Meh Festival has now become an annual event that has been seen by the eyes of the world since 2008 and was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) 2020 and then named as one of the best events in Indonesia's Top 10 in 2023. Through the Cap Go Meh Festival as a cultural attraction , apart from being an entertainment event, it is also a cultural communication tool that represents traditions, history, culture, and introduces the regional culture of a place. The research was conducted to determine the attractiveness of the Cap Go Meh Festival cultural tourism which will be held in 2023 using the qualitative descriptive method. The research subjects used key informants, namely the Deputy Chief Executive, Dayak Traditional Institution, and Participants of the 2023 Cap Go Meh Festival. The research results showed that the Cap Go Meh Festival met the criteria as an attraction that had aspects of uniqueness, beauty and value contained in it.
Community-Based Tourism Development in Kerangan Ecotourism Village, South Tangerang City
Authors: Kalalo Fabiola , Setiawan Budi
Published: February 2024

Community-based tourism development represents a facet of sustainable tourism. Keranggan Tourist Village's diverse potential attractions, facilities, and supportive communities are a prime example of an actively developing tourist village. While Keranggan applies community-based development principles, there is room for enhancement through more effective strategies. This research seeks to analyze the economic, social, and cultural dimensions of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) in the development of Keranggan Tourist Village. Drawing from reputable journals, the literature review method serves as the research approach. Economic indicators focus on implementing green entrepreneurship, while social indicators emphasize enhancing the performance of Pokdarwis. Cultural indicators encompass initiatives such as information exchange between local communities and guests, conducting comparative studies with other tourist villages, and providing tourism-related training for the community.
The Effect of Compensation and Competence on The Performance of AD HOC Employees at The Ogan Ilir District Election Commission
Authors: Sofyan Sofyan , Widiyanti Marlina , Yusuf Muhammad , Hanafi Agustina
Published: February 2024

This study was conducted to determine the effect of compensation and competence on the performance of ad hoc employees at the General Election Commission of Ogan Ilir district. The population in this study is all ad hoc employees  of KDP for the 2024 election at the Ogan Ilir Regency KPU which amounts to 80 employees and 5 commissioners to measure employee performance. So the total population in this study is 85 employees and all of them are samples used in this study using the census method. The results of multiple linear regression analysis show that compensation and competence have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Compensation, agencies can provide salaries that are differentiated based on the level of education of employees so that employees who have a higher level of education can have a more adjusted salary difference. Competence, the role of superiors in providing motivation and morale, in addition, the provision of material, direction or training in accordance with employee needs as a provision for employees in facing challenges and changes that occur.
Marketing Strategy of Financing Products in an Effort to Increase the Number of Customers at Baitul Mal Wat Tamwil (BMT) Rizwa Manbaul Ulum Rejotangan Tulungagung
Authors: Waningsih Reni , Denytasari Rizma , Sujianto Agus Eko
Published: February 2024

This study aims to evaluate the marketing strategy of financing products implemented by Baitul Mal Wat Tamwil (BMT) Rizwa Manbaul Ulum Rejotangan Tulungagung and identify inhibiting and supporting factors in the implementation of financing product marketing strategies in BMT. This study used qualitative research methods, which include observation and interviews. The results showed that BMT Rizwa Manbaul Ulum Rejotangan Tulungagung used a marketing strategy through distributing brochures to the public. Thus, this strategy has not attracted significant customer interest. In addition, there are still certain areas in the red zone criteria, in the sense that the red zone criteria here are the existence of certain community areas that are included in the community area that have negative characters or thoughts about financing products at BMT Rizwa Manba'ul 'Ulum, for example, there are some people who think that financing products at BMT Rizwa Manba'ul 'Ulum have very difficult and burdensome requirements. Therefore, this study suggests improving marketing strategies implemented by BMT Rizwa Manbaul Ulum Rejotangan Tulungagung, such as taking a family approach, promoting through social media, distributing brochures to a wider area, conducting socialization to the surrounding community, and installing banners in front of the BMT office. In addition, this study also confirms the importance of collaboration and cooperation between Islamic financial institutions and other parties in increasing the number of customers and the development of BMT.
The Impact of Self-Esteem on Adolescent Girls Victims of Bullying in Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Fiddiana Nadzifah , Jhonatha Annisa Triana , Ahmad Amalia
Published: February 2024

Self-esteem is a self-assessment carried out by oneself. The assessment reflects an attitude of acceptance and rejection and shows how far an individual believes he or she is capable, important, successful and valuable. The purpose of this study is to describe the picture of self-esteem in late adolescent girls who are victims of bullying. The research method uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods with in-depth interview techniques and non-participant observation. The results of the study found that bullying negatively impacts adolescent self-esteem.
THE INFLUENCE OF NATIONALISM ON THE FULFILLMENT OF TAX OBLIGATIONS IS MODERATED KNOWLEDGE OF MSMES WITHIN NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Syahrial Agil , Nur Muhammad , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Hamzah Mimi Aizreen
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Sense of Nationalism on the Fulfillment of Tax Obligations with Knowledge as a Moderating Variable. This study uses primary data obtained from respondents' answers to the questionnaire used in the study. The sample of this study amounted to 100 MSME actors in the National University. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling. The data analysis method used Descriptive Statistics, Data Quality Test, Classical Assumption Test, and Hypothesis Testing which consisted of Simple Regression Analysis Method, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) Method, F Test, Coefficient of Determination, and T Test. The results showed that the effect of The sense of Nationalism has a positive and significant effect on the fulfillment of tax obligations. Knowledge has a significant and negative effect on the relationship between Sense of Nationalism and Fulfillment of Tax Obligations.
THE INFLUENCE OF WORK MOTIVATION, WORK FACILITIES AND PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT THE JAKARTA CITY INDUSTRY AND TRADE OFFICE
Authors: Putra Fadjar Arief Perdana , Krisnandi Herry , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Padli Jaharudin
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of motivation, facilities and physical work on employee performance at the Jakarta City Industry and Trade Office. Types of Research Using Quantitative Techniques, Descriptive Methods and Data Analysis Methods Using Multiple Linear Regression Inferential Analysis and Using Primary Data in the form of Closed Questionnaires to 100 Respondents Assisted by Using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) Version 23.0 program The results of the analysis in this study prove that the three variables of motivation, facilities and physical environment of work which certainly have a significant influence on the defenden variable is employee performance. From the results of this study expect the ministry to pay attention and evaluate employee performance in order to improve employee performance to be good and effective
THE EFFECT OF PROFITABILITY, LIQUIDITY, AND COMPANY SIZE ON TAX PLANNING WITH TRANSPARENCY AS A MODERATION VARIABLE IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES LISTED ON THE IDX IN 2018-2022
Authors: Pradipta I Putu Arka , Achmad Abdul Hadi , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Samsudin Hazman
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze and determine the effect of Profitability, Liquidity, Company Size on Tax Planning with Transparency as a moderating variable in Food And Beverage Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018- 2022. The data source in this study uses secondary data, namely the annual financial statements of Food And Beverage companies in 2018-2022. The research population was 30 Food And Beverage companies for 2018-2022. This study uses the Purpose Sampling method and there are 20 company samples processed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The results of this study indicate that Profitability, Liquidity, and Company Size have a significant negative effect on Tax Planning. Transparency is not able to moderate the effect of Profitability, Liquidity, Company Size on Tax Planning, but the presence of Transparency as a moderating variable can approach the standard test value on the effect of Profitability, Liquidity, and Company Size on Tax Planning.