bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Global knowledge-power asymmetries and student mental health in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Bantjes Jason
Published: January 2024

In the past decade concern about the mental health of university students has been growing worldwide. Yet epidemiological data and intervention research on student mental health comes predominantly from high income western countries in the Global North, with a relative scarcity of studies from sub-Saharan Africa and other countries in the Global South.  While universities in the Global North and Global South face similar challenges to provide accessible, acceptable, and effective mental health services to students, there are also important historical, cultural, economic, and political issues that make it necessary for context-sensitive research which is responsive to the needs of students in the Global South. Using South Africa (SA) as a case study, this commentary aims to explore the relevance and appropriateness of uncritically importing knowledge and “evidence-based” strategies to student mental health challenges from the Global North into sub-Saharan Africa.
Strengthening Students’ English Competence Based on the Results of Their English Proficiency Test with the Use of the Expert System with Forward Chaining Method
Authors: Putri Liza Amalia , Nurrahmi Herly , Chu Xirui
Published: January 2024

This article presents the results of a study that aimed to strengthen students' English language competency based on the results of their English proficiency tests using an expert system with a forward chaining method. The study employed a quasi-experimental design, with an experimental group receiving intervention using the expert system and a control group following traditional classroom instruction. The analysis of pre and post-test assessments revealed significant improvements in language skills for the experimental group compared to the control group. Additionally, the comparison of English proficiency test results showed higher mean scores for the experimental group, indicating a positive impact of the expert system intervention. The findings highlight the potential of the expert system with forward chaining in providing personalized and adaptive learning experiences, supporting language educators in addressing individual students' weaknesses, and enhancing overall language development. Further research with larger sample sizes and diverse participant groups is recommended to validate these findings and explore the scalability of this approach in language education.
Reduction in annual fuel use from conservation tillage
Authors:   Conservation Effects Assessment Project,   United States Natural Resources Conservation Service
Published: January 2024

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducted the Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Farmer Survey from 2003-2006 (CEAP I) and 2013-2016 (CEAP II). The purpose of these surveys was to collect the information needed regarding crops grown, tillage practices used, nutrient and pesticide application made, and conservation practices used. This report highlights fuel use benefits associated with increased adoption of conservation tillage between the two CEAP surveys. The CEAP II survey indicated that nearly 87 percent of the Nation's cultivated cropland acres use some form of conservation tillage for at least one crop in the crop rotation. In addition to the more commonly recognized environmental benefit of reduced soil disturbance, conservation tillage significantly reduces fuel consumption and therefore emissions from operations. Calculations of the reduced usage of diesel fossil fuels and carbon dioxide emissions due to conservation tillage implementation were made based on the survey data
O critical legal studies na visão de Duncan Kennedy
Authors: Lira José Ricardo Pereira , Yoshida Consuelo Yatsuda Moromizato
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo trata da teoria da decisão judicial na ótica do movimento estadunidense de esquerda intitulado Critical Legal Studies, ou, em português, Estudos Jurídicos Críticos. O movimento é confrontado com correntes positivistas e pós-positivistas construídas a contar da doutrina de Hans Kelsen, voltada à segregação entre direito e moral. Conquanto as teses do Critical Legal Studies partam de diferentes ângulos de visada, ora emergindo da crítica ao liberalismo econômico e político, ora dos fundamentos estruturantes da luta feminista ou do enfrentamento ao racismo, entre outras frentes de combate à discriminação de pessoas, este estudo está inspirado na opinião de Duncan Kennedy, posta em Izquierda Y Derecho – Ensayos De Teoría Jurídica Crítica, compêndio com quatro artigos desse autor, que apresenta crítica ao direito fundada na premissa de que decisões judiciais resultam sempre da posição ideológica dos juízes, inexistindo neutralidade destes no momento da aplicação da lei. Direito é política. A neutralidade do direito é um mito.
Conjectura Forte de Goldbach (CFG)
Authors: Costa Bibiano Silva da
Published: January 2024

Este artigo é uma proposta de prova da conjectura forte de Goldbach, que diz: todo número par maior que 2 é a soma de dois números primos. Esta conjectura, pelo que se sabe até aqui, ainda é um problema em aberto, considerada uma questão difícil de resolver da matemática, desafia os estudiosos desde 1742. Nesta proposta de prova da (CFG), serão utilizados conhecimentos universais de conjuntos, sequências, intervalos, função e equação quadrática, progressões, aritmética e geométrica, logaritmo e derivada e provavelmente conceitos novos na matemática, necessários a CFG. A comprovação desta conjectura tem início com as demonstrações de equações que determinam pares de números ímpares primos e não primos e termina com uma estimativa de n pares de primos, cada par de soma -b. A linha de raciocínio utilizada para a comprovação desta questão está pautada em uma metodologia expositiva de nível leve, acessível a um grande número de estudantes, com abordagens indutivas, aritméticas e algébricas, sem cálculo avançado, mas com novidades e muito raciocínio lógico implícito e explícito de fácil compreensão.
СТРАТЕГІЧНЕ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ ЯК ВАЖЛИВА СКЛАДОВА СИСТЕМИ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ
Authors: Рудницька Оксана , Комаровський Андрій
Published: January 2024

Стаття присвячена вивченню питання стратегічного управління підприємством як важливої складової системи менеджменту будь-якої компанії. Звертається увага на важливе значення стратегічного управління підприємства за умов сучасних військових дій в Україні та інших кризових періодів. Проаналізовано основні наукові підходи до визначення поняття стратегічного управління. З’ясовано основні особливості стратегічного управління та його значення для підприємства. Визначено основні риси стратегічного управління підприємством та з’ясовано основні фактори, що впливають на стратегічне управління. Окрім цього, особливу увагу приділено детальному аналізу етапів стратегічного управління підприємством. Визначено значення стратегічного управління для українських підприємств в умовах війни. Отримані результати є важливими з точки зору актуалізації сучасних підходів до питання стратегічного управління підприємством та з точки зору необхідності стратегічного управління на сучасному етапі.
МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ МЕРЕЖ ЗНАНЬ БАГАТОНАЦІОНАЛЬНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: Литвиненко Павло
Published: January 2024

У статті досліджено сучасні практики управління мережами створення знань та інновацій у багатонаціональних підприємствах (БНП). Показано, що знання є ключовим активом таких підприємств, а здатність створювати та поширювати знання всередині мережі компанії є однією з головних конкурентних переваг. Проаналізовано еволюцію підходів БНП до створення інновацій. Розглянуто структурні особливості міжнародних мереж знань, зокрема їх поділ на мережі виробничих та науково-дослідних підрозділів. Визначено основні фактори, що впливають на роботу мереж знань: інформаційні технології, системи та процедури управління, організаційна культура. Досліджено географічний розподіл інноваційної діяльності багатонаціональних компаній, показано посилення спеціалізації країн в певних технологіях. Проаналізовано сучасні тенденції та виклики розвитку міжнародних мереж створення знань БНП.
The Effect of Service Quality and Product Quality on Consumer Repurchase Intention with Satisfaction as A Mediating Variable at Putri Ayu's Weaving in Gianyar Regency
Authors: Ariani Ni Komang Dewik , Wimba I Gusti Ayu , Trarintya Mirah Ayu Putri
Published: January 2024

Purpose – The aim of this study is to examine the effect of service quality and product quality on customer return through satisfaction at Putri Ayu Weaving in Gianyar Regency. 

Methodology – In this study, a survey questionnaire was administered to 85 participants, and the data were analysed using SEM-PLS..

Findings – show that satisfaction plays an important role in purchase intention, where physical evidence is the main factor of service quality and design is the main factor of product quality. It has also been shown that satisfaction is often influenced by price. The results also confirm that service quality has a positive and positive effect on customer satisfaction, product quality has a positive and positive effect on customer satisfaction, service quality has a positive and positive effect on repeat intention, and product quality has a positive and positive effect on repeat intention. In addition, customer satisfaction has a positive effect on repurchase intention and plays a mediating role between service quality and repurchase intention. The implications of this study suggest that Putri Ayu Weaving should prioritise good service by providing staff training on operations, information accuracy, professionalism, and problem solving to meet customer needs and satisfaction. This study promotes a better understanding of consumer behaviour and provides better insights for businesses in the weaving industry.

Originality – indicators measuring customer satisfaction act as a mediator between product quality and service quality on repurchase intention

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Risk factors associated with the use and management of pesticides in the production of nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill)
Authors: FERNANDEZ HERRERA ERNESTO , RAMIREZ BUSTOS IRENE ILIANA , López Martínez Víctor , Arratia Castro Alda Alejandra
Published: January 2024

Objective: To verify the risk factors associated with the use of agrochemicals, through the degree of compliancewith Mexican regulations on the Good Use and Management of Pesticides (BUMP).Design/Methodology/Approach: One-hundred producers, selected from a group of 300 producers who make up the register of the Sistema Producto Nopal in Morelos, Mexico, answered the questionnaire. The questionnaire included plot information, market data, and open questions about the compliance with the checklist for the recognition of areas where Good Use and Management of Pesticides (BUMP) standards are applied in the primary production of vegetables of the National Service of Health, Food Safety and Agro Food Quality (SENASICA)Results: Out of all the one-hundred producers surveyed, 57 were recognized in BUMP and 43 were not. Whether producers complied or not with these regulations and could have access to the export market depended on the crop area and the economic income it represents. The greatest non-compliance was caused by the non-authorized use of pesticides in the production of nopal, which represents a contamination risk for the worker, the environment, and the consumers.Study Limitations/Implications: Studies should be carried out about the impact on the health of farm workers and the environment resulting from the inappropriate use of pesticides.Findings/Conclusions: Although the implementation of BUMP in the nopal cultivation minimized the risks of contamination or poisoning, the non-authorized use of synthetic pesticides for its cultivation poses contamination risks to the worker, consumer, and environment. Therefore, strategies must be generated in the domestic market to guarantee the same food safety than in the international market.
Internal Factors Affecting the Emergence of the Existence Cause and Survival of Afghanistan
Authors: Sarwari Ahmad Yama
Published: January 2024

Afghanistan is a historical country in that centuries have passed since its civilization and the formation of its government. The most obvious feature of this country is its various natural and human phenomena, and the history of this country, under the impact of geography, has passed wonderful events. The causes of forming this country are geography, race, ethnicity, the role of government, culture, history, threats, government power, the role of people, the impact of religion, language, and loving country. In the time of forming Afghanistan, Pashtons nations constantly ruled this country and the power was concentrated in the hands of (Dorani, Ghalzaei, Barekzai, etc.). The developments in the last four decades, especially after the defeat of the Soviet Union and the forming of the Islamic Mujahideen Government, caused other nations to contribute to the power structure of the government, such as “Tajik, Hazara, Ozbek” besides the Pashtoons. The Pashtoons, because of their 250 years of presence in power, were not satisfied with the presence of other nations. This is why political systems in Afghanistan are unstable, fragile and weak, especially since this country is one of the few countries which have experienced various political systems contributing monarchy system, royal-republic, communist regime, Mujahideen government, Islamic government, Islamic Emirate of Taliban and the secular-liberal regime. The current descriptive-analytic study used different sources such as books, scientific journals, theses, reports and internet sources. In total, these factors are the main reasons: homeland and geographical location, culture, history, religion, language, the role of people, government, loving hometown, loving country, national threats, race and nationality. Finally, the factors of the political thought of government, the space structure of Afghanistan, the military, the role of organizations, the national economy, equality of geographical and social, media and national symbols are the superstructure of Afghanistan's survival.
Addressing the Proliferation of Anti-Personnel Mines
Authors: Changrani-Rastogi Anamika
Published: January 2024

Anti-personnel mines, first used in World War II, continue to be a persistent threat to life up to today. With technological advances, landmines have been easily deployed and difficult to detect, and an estimated 25,000 km2 is currently considered contaminated with landmines. Widespread in Egypt, Afghanistan and Iraq, these landmines have resulted in great humanitarian and economic devastation and continue to do so presently. For example, Egypt witnessed 19 casualties per day due to landmines in 2020. Further, given their low cost and ease of use, non-state armed groups (NSAGs) are currently liberally using landmines. Globally, the estimated cost to clear landmines is around $50-$100 billion, with the countries most affected unable to afford these costs. In this study, we discuss the history of use, efforts to curb, and current deployment of landmines. The economic factors connected with anti-personnel mine use are discussed, including the cost associated with procuring and clearing landmines. The multifaceted ways that landmines impact economic growth are detailed, including the cost of emergency and long-term medical care, loss of infrastructure and farmland, and barriers to accessing education, health care, and employment. The study particularly focuses on Afghanistan, Cambodia, Egypt, Iraq, Myanmar and Russia. The role of the International Committee of the Red Cross in assisting victims, building awareness, and supporting governments is discussed. Events from 1939 to the current day are examined, as are the relevant UN treaties and events from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, 1997, to the present United Nations Mine Action Strategy (2019-2023). The treaties are discussed in the context of their effectiveness and impact, particularly on NSAGs. Several proposed solutions are presented and examined for their potential feasibility and effectiveness, including awareness building, technological approaches and international coordination. There is an urgent need to bring landmines to our conversation in order to address their continuing threat, and this study aims to do the same.
COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND ANTI- FUNGAL INFECTION STUDIES WITH ECONOMIC TREES Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha DISTRIBUTED WITHIN KATSINA STATE
Authors: Umar Shittu  , Sada Umma , Surajo Nura
Published: January 2024

The Vachellia nilotica and  Senegalia ataxacantha are native to various African nations. This investigation aimed to compare the phytochemistry with anti-fungal infection studies of these economic trees distributed within the Katsina state of Nigeria. The survey was done with some selected local government areas across the three senatorial zones in the state. Shoot parts samples of two different tree plant species were collected and then were separately processed into powdered form and phytochemistry was performed. Phytochemical screening of these plants indicated the presence of numerous bioactive compounds which include flavonoids, steroids, alkaloids, glycosides,  saponins, and tannins in the shoot parts of the plant species. Betamethasone dipropionate, Neomycin, Ketoconazole, and Clobetasol propionate were the major compositions of any antifungal therapy and were sourced from the chemical organic compounds. It could be of great interest for the Katsina State Government to consider these plant species as a good source of valuable raw materials for pharmaceutical industries to manage the plants and generate revenue.
Evaluation of the Insecticidal Efficacy of Aloe vera L. Leaf Powder on Adult Bean Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus (F.))
Authors: Kabir Nafisatu
Published: January 2024

In Sub-Saharan Africa, Callosobruchus maculatus is a significant pest that grossly reduces cowpea yield, leading to economic crop losses and shortages in cowpea supply. Traditional plant powders prepared from indigenous plant parts have been used to provide ecologically tolerable and potentially safe pesticides against this pest. This study evaluated the insecticidal efficiency of Aloe vera leaf powder against adult C. maculatus in cowpea. The toxicity of A. vera leaf powder was assessed using contact toxicity method in cowpea variety black eye at 48 hours and 30 days post treatment. Seed damage rate of C. maculatus was assessed at six treatments (0g/20g, 0.5 g/20 g, 1.0 g/20 g, 1.5 g/20 g, 2.0 g/20 g and 2.5 g/20 g cowpea seeds) using a randomized design, estimating parameters like percentage damage, seed weight loss and adult exit hole after 30 days. The study found no mortality of C. maculatus after 48 hours of infested cowpea seed exposure to A. vera leaf powder. However, a concentration dependent increase in toxicity and decrease in seed damage was observed after 30 days exposure to A. vera leaf powder. Furthermore, maximum mortality of 10.33%, resulting in a 3.33% seed damage reduction, was observed at 2.0 grams of A. vera treatment. The results suggest that A. vera has a low insecticidal effects and low efficacy in protecting against C. maculatus seed damage rates. The bioactive chemicals of the A. vera leaf extracts should be explored to create a potent biopesticide for preventing cowpea loss and enhancing food security.
Isolation, Identification of Bacteria and Fungi and FTIR and Proximate Analysis of Cassava Flakes (Garri) in Dutsin-Ma Markets
Authors: ABDULMALIK UMARU , Yohanna Samson , Saleh Khalifa Jamil
Published: January 2024

Garri is a staple food made from cassava tuber that is consumed in many homes across Nigeria and other West Africa countries. This study isolated, identified bacteria and fungi and Furrier Transformed Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) and proximate analysis of garri in Dutsin-Ma markets. Nine garri samples (smooth white garri, yellow graveled garri and yellow garri) were obtained  in Dutsin-Ma Town, from three different markets: Wednesday, Abuja Road and Tsamiya markets respectively. The microbial load of the samples was determined using pour plate technique and the isolates were identified using conventional method. The bacteria colony count was done and the bacteria were identified using gram staining and biochemical test. Three bacteria species were isolated; Klebsiella pneumonia (44.4%), Staphylococcus aureus (88.9%) and Bacillus spp (11.1%) and Twelve Fungi: Aspergillus spp (33.3%), Colletotrichum coccoides (11.1%), Histoplasma capsulatum (11.1%), Trichophyton schenlenii (11.1%) Trichomonas equinum (11.1%), Trichophyton equinum (11.1%), Balassezia baillon (11.1%), Coniochaeta haffmannii (11.1%), Cryptococcus spp (11.1%), Microsporidium (11.1%) and Rhizopus spp (11.1%) in all the samples. The FTIR of Smooth white garri (Sample A) shows five (5) peaks, Yellow gravel (Sample B) show five (5) peaks and the yellow garri (Sample C) show eight (8) peaks indicate indicating different wave number, intensity and compound The proximate analysis result shows the compositions for garri. The Moisture content recorded showed higher content in yellow garri (7.31%) while white garri is (5.98%). The presence of these bacteria and fungi in all the garri samples indicate a serious threat to the health of consumers.
Antibacteria Activities of Guava (Psidium guajava) and Orange (Citrus sinensis) Leaves Extracts on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Authors: JD Buah
Published: January 2024

his study aimed at determining the antibacterial activities of Psidium guajava and Citrus sinensis leaves extracts of aqueous, ethanol, and methanol on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Dimethyl sulfoxide was used for dissolving the leaves extracts and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extracts was determined using broth dilution technique to observe their antibacterial activities against S. aureus and E. coli. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of metabolites (flavonoids, tannins, steroid saponins, saponins and alkaloids). The inhibition zone of the aqueous, ethanol and methanol extracts of P. guajava and C. sinensis against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was highest at 200mg/ml (18mm and 17mm), while the least inhibition zone was at 12.5mg/ml (7mm and 0mm) respectively. The aqueous extracts of P. guajava and C. sinensis against E. coli and S. aureus had its MIC at 50g/ml and 100mg/ml respectively, while ethanol extracts of P. guajava and C. sinensis  against the bacterial (E. coli and S. aureus) had its MIC at 50g/ml. The methanol extracts of P. guajava and C. sinensis showed the growth of S. aureus in all concentrations (12.5g/ml, 25g/ml, 50g/ml, 100mg/ml and 200mg/ml) while E. coli  had no growth from 100mg/ml above concentrations and 50g/ml (MIC) of P. guajava leaf extracts. These findings, therefore support the traditional use of Psidium guajava and Citrus sinensis for its curative potential to synthetic drugs which are expensive, not easily accessible with potential side effects.
Conspiracy of Lost Content
Authors: Friberg von Sydow Rikard
Published: January 2024

From November 2017, the mystical anonymous poster ”Q” filled its followers with messages regarding American politics. Q posted on different image boards and as the number of followers grew different web pages were created where canonical Q-posts (usually called ”drops” or Q-drops”) were preserved, numbered, tagged, and interlinked. The QAnons – the movement formed around the messages from Q – were fierce online discussants occupying almost every possible social media platform. The questions are – Will this corpus exist for future researchers? How do we preserve the content of a deplatformed movement? What are the limits of digital preservation of interlinked content created by a community?
Content Moderation and Fact-Checking
Authors: Juneström Amalia
Published: January 2024

Det här bidraget består av den svenska sammanfattning som ingår i avhandlingen Content Moderation and Fact-Checking: A Study of Journalists’ Information Practices in the Contemporary News Media Landscape. Avhandlingen försvarades den 27 maj 2022 och är publicerad i serien Skrifter utgivna av Inst. för ABM vid Uppsala universitet. Avhandlingskappan är fritt tillgänglig på DiVa (www.diva-portal.org).
THE EXPERIENCE OF THAI OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN LONG-TERM EXERCISE : A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Sithichoksakulchai Siriluk , Tonapa Santo Imanuel , Hsu Min-Tao
Published: January 2024

Physical and physiological health declined with age. These reduce activity ability. NCDs are also rising in elderly persons. Thus, increasing older adults’ physical activity reduces sedentary mortality and maintains health. The aim of this study is to explore the experience of Thai older adults participating in long-term exercise. A qualitative design was conducted with individual semi-structured interview online using voice calling via the LINE application. Three older adults aged 72-87. Participants explained their experience with their long-term exercise engagement. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi (1978) method. Four themes emerged from the data collection: (1) receiving support from society, (2) obtaining benefits, (3) understanding ageing demand, and (4) Engaging to be a habit. Motivation to exercise influences older adults' regularity. Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation affect exercise involvement. Older adults gain psychologically and physically from exercise. Personality and society also affect exercise motivation. The findings help older people, healthcare professionals, family members, and society understand geriatric exercise motivation to promote and execute exercise programs.
COMBINATION OF RICE HUSK WASTE AND KAPOK SHELL WASTE AS ACTIVE CARBON IN REDUCING LEVELS OF Fe, Mn, pH, TURBIDITY, and TDS IN DUG WELLS IN THE RAWA MAKMUR PERMAI AREA, BENGKULU CITYCOMBINATION OF RICE HUSK WASTE AND KAPOK SHELL WASTE AS ACTIVE CARBON IN REDUCING LEVELS OF Fe, Mn, pH, TURBIDITY, and TDS IN DUG WELLS IN THE RAWA MAKMUR PERMAI AREA, BENGKULU CITY
Authors: Adeko Riang , Hidayat Habibi , Marwanto Andriana
Published: January 2024

Water is a basic need for life, especially for humans who always need water throughout their lives. Humans use water for daily needs such as drinking, bathing, washing, toileting, and so on. After measurements were carried out, the turbidity results were 113 NTU, pH 9; The iron (Fe) content is 4.83 mg/L, manganese (Mn) is 1.75 mg/L, and TDS is 336 ppm. The aim of this research was to determine the decrease in Fe, Mn, pH, turbidity and TDS levels before and after treatment using varying thickness combinations of rice husks and kapok shells of 20 cm, 30 cm, 50 cm. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental method (Quasi Experimental) with a post test design with control group, namely research carried out before and after treatment. Then the difference between the two measurements is looked for and the difference is considered as a result of the treatment. The research results showed that the reduction in Fe, Mn, pH, turbidity and TDS levels occurred very significantly even though the turbidity and TDS did not meet the quality standards required by Minister of Health Regulation No. 2 of 2023.
THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE AND LOYALTY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FACULTY AND EDUCATIONAL STAFF IN HEALTH EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Hadning Ingenida , Sari Hasna Fadia , Taufani Indra Putra
Published: January 2024

Every institution requires optimal performance from its members to achieve expected goals. This research aims to determine the influence of leadership style and loyalty on the performance of faculty and educational staff in health education institutions. This study employs a correlational quantitative method. The research population consists of faculty and educational staff in health education institutions, and the sample is determined using simple random sampling in 44 faculty and 19 educational staff participants. The study is analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, and hypothesis tests, including T-test, F-test, adjusted R2, and linear regression. The results reveal that the leadership style implemented by leaders in health education institutions is participative. The levels of loyalty and performance of faculty and educational staff are very high. The hypothesis test results indicate the correlation coefficient for the influence of leadership style on the performance of faculty and educational staff is -0.118 with a significance value of 0.357. Meanwhile, the correlation coefficient for the influence of loyalty on performance is 0.320 with a significance value of 0.011. The F-test result is at 0.000 with an R2 of 0.107. Concluded that the leadership style implemented by leaders in health education institutions has a very low, negative, and insignificant influence, meaning that the higher the leadership variable value, the lower the performance variable value.
The impact of marketing intelligence adoption on banking profitability: Evidence from Egypt
Authors: Abdou Shereen Aly Hussien Aly
Published: January 2024

The study investigates the impact of marketing intelligence on the profitability of banks by integrating the qualitative analysis of marketing intelligence according to the questionnaire with the quantitative analysis of profitability indicators of the same bank. Using return on assets and return on equity, the study estimates the bank's profitability using two metrics: return on assets and return on equity. Consequently, the study provides a separate model for each cross-sectional measure examined. That includes bank size, capital adequacy, and leverage as control variables. The study found that marketing intelligence has an impact on the bank’s profitability, which includes bank size, capital adequacy, and leverage as control variables. Within the control variables, competitor intelligence, product intelligence, technology intelligence, and marketing environment intelligence affected (78.09%) the return on assets. However, competitor intelligence, customer intelligence, product intelligence, technology intelligence, and marketing environment intelligence influenced 82.56 percent of the return on assets among the control variables. The study has several limitations. This research has only been conducted in Egypt. In addition, the study concentrates on a single service sector. Consequently, the generalizability of the findings requires further investigation.
حكم الصالة بعد الفجر والعصر:دراسة فقهية أصولية تحليلية مقارنة
Authors: إبراهيم الجوارنة إبراهيم محمد
Published: January 2024

تناول هذا البحث موضوووو : حكم الصوووبع بال ال وا والاصوووا: ل ااسووو قف يةً قف لصوووول قف تحل ل قف مةاان قف(،وذلك ل كون المسووولم بلي بصووو اع بالحكم ال ووواب لهو وائز لم ممنو ؟ لم وائز ي لحوال، وممنو ي لحوالووووواباق لخاى، ألن ماايف الوائز من الممنو من األموا المطلوبف ، حتي سوووووتط ق المكلص ة امف الصوووووبع بليالووه الصح ح ك تةبل منه.
REFUGEE CHILDREN IN MALAYSIA: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Authors: Imam Supaat Dina
Published: January 2024

There were not many changes to the situation of refugees and its protection in Malaysia ever since their first arrival in the 1970s.  The legal framework for the protection of refugees and refugee children is incomplete, inadequate and has no special regards to childrenâ€™s rights. Despite ratifying the United Nations Convention On The Rights Of A Child (UNCRC), refugee children in Malaysia continue to struggle to enjoy their basic rights. This paper seeks to highlight the presence of diverse group of refugee in Malaysia in the past until today. It is argued in this paper that as a host country of refuge, Malaysia has contributed significantly to the protection of refugees in the Southeast Asian region despite glaring shortcomings.  Next, analysis on the treatment of refugee children will be presented with special focus into the different treatment to different groups of refugee children. These various treatments will show whether the guiding principles of UNCRC are being respected and complied with. This paper also seeks to suggest that a proper incorporation of the UNCRC in domestic law will lead the authority to treat refugee children as children first regardless of the immigrant label attached to the group.
PENERAPAN HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT MELALUI VIDEO PROFIL “KAMPUNG BUNGA” MOJOSONGO
Authors: Gozali Amir , Adisukma Wisnu
Published: January 2024

“Kampung Bunga” Mojosongo memiliki kekhasan, karena sejak tahun 2017 warga digerakkan untuk mencirikan wilayah RT-nya dengan bunga. Ketua RW.XXIX, bersama tiga ketua RT-nya, bersemangat menggagas “Kampung Bunga” dalam kerangka program Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS). Tetapi Ketua RT.02. RW. XXIX, Ari Kusworo, prihatin terhadap keberadaan sebuah taman yang mestinya asri dengan bebungaan, area bermain, dan sebuah Gazebo, mangkrak tidak terpelihara.  Pengurus RT memahami kondisi pandemi Covid-19 serta tingkat pemahaman dan pendidikan yang dominan rendah menjadi penyebab kekurangberhasilan penerapan program PHBS ini. Pada sisi yang lain, permasalahan ekonomi;  anak-anak sebagai generasi penerus yang perlu dibekali keterampilan tambahan; kondisi taman yang perlu ditingkatkan keandalannya; beberapa dinding rumah di tepi jalan yang polos dan kurang mendukung tampilan “kampung bunga”; serta belum adanya media yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sarana bina warga sekaligus penarik minat masyarakat luar agar datang dan meramaikan geliat ekonomi rakyat yang ingin dikembangkan. Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat mencoba mengentaskan sebagian permasalahan melalui metode pendekatan 1) Komunikasi persuasif; 2) Wawancara; 3) Pengamatan; 4) Curah gagasan, dan 5) Kaji Tindak Partisipatoris. Adanya produk kreatif berupa video profil “Kampung Bunga” Mojosongo yang merangkum kegiatan-kegiatan solutif Pihak Mitra dapat dijadikan sebagai bagian strategi pengembangan masyarakat. Melalui video profil warga masyarakat diharapkan dapat termotivasi untuk mengembangkan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS), sembari terus mengembangkan potensi dan kekhasan lokal di tingkat RT-nya dan mereproduksinya untuk kepentingan pemajuan kampungnya.
Exploration of natural enemy fauna of aphids and associated ant species from eastern dry zone of Karnataka, India
Authors: Chinnu V.S. , Mulimani Vidya , Shanas S. , Sumithramma N.
Published: January 2024

Purposive surveys were conducted at regular intervals in different districts of eastern dry zone of Karnataka (Zone 5) during the year 2021-22, to document the natural enemy fauna and the ant species associated with aphids. Out of 34 aphid species recorded, 16 species of aphids were preyed on by 14 species of predators belonging to Coccinellidae, Syrphidae, Hemerobiidae and Chamaemyiidae and seven species of aphids were found parasitized by eight species of parasitoids belonging to Braconidae. Predators belonging to Coccinellidae and Syrphidae were recorded more abundantly with six species in each family, preying on 12 and 10 aphid species, respectively. Among the aphid parasitoids, Aphidius spp. was the more abundant taxa. Eleven species of ants belonging to Formicinae, Myrmicinae and Dolichoderinae were found associated with 17 aphid species. Ants belonging to the genus Camponotus were found to be more abundant and associated with 10 species of aphids. A comprehensive list of predators, parasitoids and ants associated with different aphid species was put together during this study.
Efficacy of insecticides against cashew leaf miner, Acrocercops syngramma Meyrick (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae)
Authors: Chethana O. , Hegde Jayalaxmi Narayan , Rajashekharappa K. , Naik T. Basavaraj , Champa B.V.
Published: January 2024

Experiments were conducted to know the efficacy of different insecticides (Cyantraniliprole 10.26 % OD @ 1.8 ml L-1, Dinotefuran 20 % SG @ 0.3 g L-1, Chlorfenapyr 10 % SC @ 1.5 ml L-1, midacloprid 17.8 % SL @ 0.3 ml L-1, Thiamethoxam 25 % WG @ 0.3 g L-1, Lambda cyhalothrin 2.5 % EC @1 ml L-1) against cashew leaf miner, Acrocercops syngramma Meyrick under field condition and under nursery condition Among the different insecticides evaluated, under field condition, Lambda cyhalothrin was found to be statistically superior over all other treatments recording 83.39 per cent reduction over control. Imidacloprid was found least effective against leaf miner (46.41% reduction of over control). Under nursery condition, Lambda cyhalothrin recorded 79.13 per cent reduction whereas Imidacloprid recorded only 20.31 per cent.
Atenção integral à saúde mental dos adolescentes em conflito com a lei em privação de liberdade: uma avaliação sob a perspectiva dos profissionais do centro de atenção psicossocial infantojuvenil de Foz do Iguaçu
Authors: Rissato Denise , Monteiro Amanda Damian , Campos Marcela da Costa , Arcoverde Marcos Augusto Moraes
Published: January 2024

Com este estudo buscou-se compreender como tem se efetivado o direito e o acesso dos adolescentes em conflito com a lei privados de liberdade à atenção integral à saúde no município de Foz do Iguaçu-PR, a partir de uma pesquisa documental e de entrevistas com os profissionais de saúde mental que atendem no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infantojuvenil - CAPSi. Concluiu-se que, apesar dos avanços conquistados, o direito à saúde desses adolescentes ainda é violado, sobretudo, devido ao preconceito e à predominância de um modelo biomédico de atenção à saúde mental, baseado na medicalização indiscriminada e no acesso restrito às terapêuticas não medicamentosas. Além dessas questões subjetivas, fatores objetivos também contribuem para isso: a falta de infraestrutura física, o número insuficiente de profissionais no CAPSi e a falta de uma política de formação continuada para os profissionais em toda rede de serviços de apoio à socioeducação.
Pembuatan Lateks Pekat Menggunakan Sodium Alginat dengan Mengkombinasikan Metode Pendadihan dan Sentrifugasi
Authors: Delvitasari Febrina , Maryanti Maryanti , Ersan Ersan , Hartari Widia Rini
Published: January 2024

Peningkatan produksi karet di Provinsi Lampung tidak diimbangi dengan harga karet yang baik, cenderung tidak stabil bahkan menurun. Oleh karena itu, perlu dikembangkan industri pengolahan karet yang bisa diaplikasikan kepada petani, seperti lateks pekat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan kombinasi dosis larutan sodium alginat dan waktu sentrifugasi terbaik dalam pembuatan lateks pekat. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dua faktor, faktor pertama dosis larutan sodium alginat (0,1%, 0,2%, dan 0,3%) dan faktor kedua yaitu lama waktu sentrifugasi (25 menit, 35 menit dan 45 menit). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi dosis larutan sodium alginat 0,1% dan waktu sentrifugasi 45 menit memiliki hasil terbaik dalam pembuatan lateks pekat dengan nilai pH 11,5, kadar karet kering 63,50%, kadar jumlah padatan 64,89%, dan waktu kemantapan mekanik 620 detik. Perlakuan tersebut belum memenuhi standar mutu ISO 2004.
KARAKTERISTIK FISIKO KIMIA EDIBLE FILM PULP KOPI DENGAN PENAMBAHAN KITOSAN
Authors: Wati Gek Ayu Sagita Widya Tresna , Suriati Luh , Semariyani Anak Agung Made
Published: January 2024

Edible film merupakan lapisan tipis dari bahan yang dapat dimakan, mampu meningkatkan mutu makanan, yang kualitasnya ditentukan oleh bahan penyusunnya. Edible film berbahan dasar polisakarida sering digunakan untuk melapisi bahan pangan karena mampu bertindak sebagai membran permeabel yang selektif dalam pertukaran gas karbondioksida dan oksigen. Salah satu bahan polisakarida dalam pembuatan edible film ialah pulp kopi. Pulp kopi terdiri dari bagian kulit terluar (exocarp) dan bagian daging buah (mesocarp).Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi kitosan dan volume pencetakan terhadap karakteristik fisikokimia edible film pulp kopi serta mengetahui konsentrasi kitosan dan volume pencetakan untuk menghasilkan edible film pulp kopi dengan karakteristik fisikokimia terbaik. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktorial dengan dua faktor perlakuan yaitu konsentrasi kitosan 1,0%, 1,5% dan 2,0% dan volume pencetakan 20 ml, 30 ml dan 40 ml. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa konsentrasi kitosan dan volume pencetakan berpengaruh terhadap karakteristik fisikokimia edible film pulp kopi. Edible film pulp kopi dengan penambahan kitosan 1,5% dan volume pencetakan 20 ml menghasilkan edible film pulp kopi dengan karakteristik fisikokimia terbaik dengan karakterisik kadar air 0,56%, derajat keasaman (pH) 5,0, warna (ΔE) 26,01, transparansi 70,59, ketebalan 0,06 mm, dan kelarutan yang baik.
ANALISIS PENILIAN PENERAPAN SISTEM MANAJEMEN KESELAMATAN KONSTRUKSI JALAN DAN JEMBATAN WILAYAH KEPULUAN HALMAHERA TENGAH PROVINSI MALUKU UTARA BERDASARKAN PERMEN PUPR NOMOR 10
Authors: Samsul Samsul , Marsaoly Nuramaiyasa , Gaus Abdul
Published: January 2024

Pemerintah Indonesia melalui menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat baru-baru ini telah mengeluarkan peraturan Nomor 10 Tahun 2021 tentang pedoman Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan Konstruksi (SMKK). Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana pengaruh PM PUPR No. 10 Tahun 2021 terhadap peningkatan penerapan Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan Konstruksi (SMKK) di Wilayah Kepulauan Halmahera Tengah Provinsi Maluku Utara dan menganalisis variabel-variabel mana saja yang dominan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kepemimpinan dan Partisipasi Pekerja dalam Keselamatan Konstruksi berpengaruh positif terhadap Kinerja Keselamatan Konstruksi. Dimana dapat dilihat dari nilai p-value sebesar 0.000 nilainya kurang dari 0.05 sehingga hipotesis penelitian diterima, Perencanaan Keselamatan Konstruksi berpengaruh positif terhadap Kinerja Keselamatan Konstruksi. diperoleh p-value sebesar 0.004 nilainya kurang dari 0.05 sehingga hipotesis penelitian diterima. Dukungan Keselamatan Konstruksi berpengaruh positif terhadap Kinerja Keselmatan Konstruksi. diperoleh p-value sebesar 0.048 nilainya kurang dari 0.05 sehingga hipotesis penelitian diterima dan Operasi Keselamatan Konstruksi berpengaruh positif terhadap Kinerja Keselmatan Konstruksi. diperoleh p-value sebesar 0.003 nilainya kurang dari 0.05 sehingga hipotesis penelitian diterima
Respon Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Jagung (Zea Mays L.)Terhadap Pemberian Pupuk Majemuk P dan K
Authors: Solihin Eso , Sudirja Rija , Maulana Haris , Kamaluddin Nadia Nuraniya
Published: January 2024

The use of phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers has become a commonly used strategy in modern agricultural practices to increase crop yields, optimize land use, and minimize environmental impacts. This study aims to determine the effect of applying a combination of PK (53–34) compound fertilizer doses on increasing the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.). This research was conducted at the Experimental Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, Jatinangor Campus, Sumedang Regency, West Java. The altitude of the place is about 750 meters above sea level. The method in this study used a randomized group design (RAK) with ten treatments and three replications. Treatment A (Control), (B) Standard fertilizer (Urea, SP-36, and KCl), (C) 1 Urea + 1/2 PK, (D) 1 Urea + 1 PK, (E) 1 Urea + 1 ½ PK, (F) 3/4 Urea + ½ PK, (G) 3/4 Urea + 1 PK, (H) 3/4 + 1 ½ PK, (I) ½ Urea + 1 PK, and (J) 1 PK. The results showed that the doses of urea fertilizer (225 kg ha-1) and PK compound (60 kg ha-1) gave the best results on plant height, number of leaves, cob length, cob diameter, cob weight with cob, cob weight without cob, and weight per hectare.
Field and Court-Based Tests Used in The Determination of Physical Performance in Tennis
Authors: Abdioğlu Mekki , Mor Hakkı , Mor Ahmet
Published: January 2024

Tennis matches were won based on factors like technique and strategy when wooden rackets were in use. But today, with the increase in technology, fiber carbon rackets, and advanced racket string are used in matches. This has increased the game structure of tennis to high-intensity levels. Players need to improve their physical capacity to perform at this level. Because tennis has shifted towards a branch where not only technical capacity is not enough, and strength, power, speed, and endurance are also at the forefront. Some performance tests are conducted to develop and monitor these motoric characteristics. Sport-specific technical skills and a high physical performance profile are the dominant factors in tennis. Conditioning test batteries help to analyze the performance levels of amateur and elite-level tennis players at different levels in the laboratory and on the court. In line with this view, some tennis-specific field tests have been developed in the literature. At the same time, these tests have been compared with laboratory tests and have validity and reliability. Thanks to these developed tests, it provides the opportunity to determine the performance profile of the individual at different times of the year and to adjust the individual training program individually according to these test results. Therefore, this review aims to describe and evaluate the different performance tests recommended and used by performance coaches, sports scientists, and organizations (national tennis federations).
TELAAH KONSEPTUAL IMPLEMENTASI SLOGAN HUBB AL-WATHAN MIN AL-IMAN KH. HASYIM ASYâ€™ARI DALAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER CINTA TANAH AIR
Authors: Rozi Fahrur , ROZI FAHRUR
Published: January 2024

Kajian ini mencoba menjawab permasalahan di atas dengan mengkaji implementasi konseptual dari slogan hubb al-wathan min al-iman KH. Hasyim Asy'ari dalam pendidikan karakter cinta tanah air. Slogan hubb al-wathan min al-iman digaungkan oleh KH. Hasyim Asyari sebagai pemantik semangat juang santri untuk menjaga kemerdekaan bangsa, menanamkan rasa nasionalisme dan patriotisme yang membangkitkan keberanian untuk berkorban jiwa, raga dan harta serta kredibilitas keilmuan dan watak KH. Hasyim Asy'ari adalah kombinasi dari karakter religiusnya yang kuat, komitmen kebangsaan, kepemimpinan, dan wawasan kenegaraannya yang luas. Berdasarkan tinjauan konseptual implementasi slogan hubb al-wathan min aliman KH.Â
The role of small pelagic fish in diverse ecosystems: knowledge gleaned from food-web models
Authors: Ruzicka J , Chiaverano L , Coll M , Garrido S , Tam J , Murase H , Robinson K , Romagnoni G , Shannon L , Silva A , Szalaj D , Watari S
Published: January 2024

Small pelagic fish (SPF) are important forage species and a target of major fisheries within diverse ecosystems. SPF are a critical link between plankton and higher trophic levels. Understanding the network of dependencies among species and fisheries supported by SPF is required for effective resource management and assessment of risks posed by environmental and anthropogenic stressors. Food-web models represent a synthesis of knowledge of these dependencies and are a platform for evaluating the consequences of change in SPF productivity. From Ecopath food-web models archived within EcoBase (www.ecobase.ecopath.org) and from peer-reviewed literature, we compiled physiological parameters, biomasses, diets, and fishery catch rates that define SPF characteristics. From 199 models, metrics characterizing demand on ecosystem production, contribution to predators and fisheries, and sensitivities to changes in SPF were calculated. Across all models, globally, SPF represented 43% of total fish production and were supported by 8% of total primary production (14% in open ocean and 10% in upwelling models). In turn, SPF represented 18% of total fish and invertebrate catch (53% in upwelling models). From a services perspective, considering all direct and indirect trophic pathways, SPF were major contributors to predators and fisheries. On average, SPF supported 22% of seabird production, 15% of mammal production, and 34% of total fisheries catch. Support to upper trophic levels was greater in upwelling models (33% of seabird, 41% of mammal, and 62% of fishery production). These analyses show the importance of accounting for direct and indirect support by SPF to predators and fisheries when making management decisions.