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Optimizing nutrients through drip fertigation and plastic mulch on the growth and yield in banana (Musa acuminata L.)
Authors: SANTOSH D. T. , MAITRA SAGAR , TIWARI K. N.
Published: January 2024

Among various crops, fruits play an important role to offer dietary requirements. Banana is one of the vital fruits in India and ranks second in terms of area under cultivation. As banana needs enough of nutrients and water to ensure high productivity, proper agronomic management on the aspects are essential. Recently, the adoption of drip irrigation, plastic mulch and fertigation of water-soluble nutrients through drip irrigation have become popular in banana farming. Fruits play an important role in the dietary requirements. Among various fruits, banana is vital crop in India that ranks second in terms of area under cultivation. Banana needs sufficient nutrients and water to ensure high productivity as evidenced in the earlier research; hence, proper nutrient and management are essential. To investigate the effects of different levels of primary nutrients through drip fertigation and plastic mulch on the response of the Grand Naine cultivar of banana, a field experiment was conducted in the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India during Oct. 2019 to Apr. 2021. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with four fertigation levels, namely, 1.2 recommended dose of fertilizer (1.2 RDF), 1.0 RDF, 0.8 RDF and 0.6 RDF as the first factor and the second factor was with and without mulch (M1 and M0). Application of higher rate of nutrients (1.2 RDF) ensured better growth parameters and yield attributes. The highest banana yield was obtained under 120% RDF (i.e., 1.2 RDF) fertigation for both the main and ratoon crops, with a yield of 58.9 and 46.6 t/ha, respectively, however, it remained on par with 1.0 RDF and 0.8 RDF. Further, plastic mulch showed its significant superiority over non-mulched crop in terms of major growth parameters and yield of banana main crop; however, mulching did not significantly influence ratoon crop productivity. The study suggested 0.8 RDF and plastic mulching can be adopted in banana to obtain a higher yield and efficient nutrient utilization of applied nutrients in subtropical conditions of West Bengal.
Effects of lime on soil chemical characteristics and performance of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] on Oxic Haplustalf of a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria
Authors: ADEKIYA ARUNA OLASEKAN , AYORINDE BOLAJOKO BISOLA , ALORI ELIZABETH TEMITOPE , AREMU CHARITY , EJUE WUTEM SUNNY
Published: January 2024

The use of lime in reducing acidity, increasing nodulation and grain yield of field cowpea in Nigeria had not been determined. Hence, field experiments were conducted in 2020 and 2021 cropping seasons at the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria. The study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of lime on soil chemical characteristics, growth, nodulation, and yield of cowpea on tropical-derived savanna. The treatments in each year consisted of five levels (0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10 t/ha) of lime (CaCO3). The treatments were arranged in a RCBD and replicated three times. Findings showed that the application of lime improved soil chemical characteristics (pH, N, P, K, Ca, Na, Mg and CEC), growth, nodulation and yield of cowpea compared to the control. Lime application reduced acidity (H+Al3+) relative to the control. Lime increased the yield of cowpea from 0 to 2.5 t/ha after which there was a decrease. 2.5 t/ha lime increased pod weight of cowpea relative to the control by 51.2% in 2020 and 48.2% in 2021. 10 t/ha lime reduced pod weight of cowpea relative to the 2.5 t/ha by 237.62% in 2020 and 257.1% in 2021, the reduction in the yield of cowpea can best be explained by the presence of unfavourable soil pH conditions. Therefore, the optimum yield of the cowpea crop was achieved at 2.5 t/ha of lime for the agro ecological zone.
Resource-saving efficiency of agroforestry in areas prone to deflation and desertification
Authors: KORNEEVA E. A.
Published: January 2024

Natural disasters and climate change have significantly reduced the land fund of Russia. In recent years, it has decreased several times. Among the various means of land reclamation, agroforestry is singled out as the most effective means of preventing deflation and desertification of agricultural land. Protective forest stands in arid areas dramatically change the environmental conditions of the environment, in particular the properties and fertility of soils. Forest reclamation increases the forest-growing effect and crop yields. To study further on this, this study was conducted during 2021-22 at the Laboratory of Mathematical Modelling of the Federal Scientific Center of Agroecology, Complex Melioration and Protective Afforestation of the Russian Academy of Sciences, located in the Volgograd region (Russia), to reveal the resource-saving role of forest strips. To do this, we compared a typical variant of agroforestry and the optimal variant of agroforestry, which ensured sustainable land use. These options were used to study the costs that are necessary for the creation and cultivation of forest plantations and their potential benefits in the form of prevented damage from deflation and desertification of land. A comparison of the resource-saving benefits obtained through forest-reclamation of arable land with the costs required for this arrangement showed that the benefits of agroforestry in protecting land from degradation were several times higher than the costs and indicated the feasibility of measures in the region.
Molecular screening for Fusarium oxysporum resistance genes in chickpeas
Authors: SULEIMANOVA GULNUR , SAPAKHOVA ZAGIPA , KALIBAYEV BAUYRZHAN , MADENOVA AIGUL , NIZAMDINOVA GULNAZ
Published: January 2024

Root rot and wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) are the most common pathogens among grain legumes, which cause yield losses of 10 to 40%. Wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris is a devastating disease in chickpea growing area. In this study, 50 chickpea genotypes were studied to identify genetic sources of resistance to the disease in 2021 and 2022 vegetative seasons. The studies were carried out against the natural background of the experimental field at the Saimasai Agrotechnopark site of the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and the studies were carried out against an artificial background at the experimental site of Agropark Ontustik LLP located in the village of Zhalpaksay, Almaty region, Karasai district. The resistance and susceptibility of the plants to F. oxysporum were determined four weeks after artificial inoculation. In field trials, 70% of the genotypes were resistant to wilt and the remaining 30% showed susceptibility to the disease with varying degrees. Molecular methods were used to identify genetic sources of resistance. In the molecular analysis, all 50 genotypes were screened using the primers CaSTMS2, TA200, TA194, TA72, TA46, TR29 and TR7, which are closely related markers to resistance genes. Marker selection can identify resistant genes when screening chickpea genotypes for this pathogen. As a result of screening, resistant chickpea genotypes have been identified that can be used in the breeding program to develop F. oxysporum resistant chickpea varieties.
Effect of micro fertilizers on the yield of spring barley in arid conditions of the Volgograd region
Authors: SEMINCHENKO E. V. , GUZENKO A. YU.
Published: January 2024

Due to the changing climatic conditions in the Southern Federal District over the past 30 years, the yield of spring barley has fallen sharply due to the sharp hot and extreme temperatures. During 2020-22, on the basis of early studies and a summary of meteorological forecast data in the Volgograd region, an experiment was laid at the Federal Scientific Center of Agroecology of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Kamyshinsky district to test spring barley varieties: Ratnik, Generous, Format and Azimuth. These varieties were selected as the most stress and drought-resistant in their breeding characteristics. The main goal was to obtain promising processing of modern varieties of spring barley for practical use in production in arid climatic conditions, as well as mathematical processing of the data obtained for the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation. The location and laying of the experimental plot were selected so that the characteristics of the varieties corresponded to climatic indicators, and field records of the yield structure were conducted according to the methodology of B. A. Dospekhov and the state variety testing. Based on the obtained correlation parameters, a check was carried out through the degree of freedom to take into account the calculations for the adequacy of the events under consideration. Based on the processed data for 2020-22, it can be concluded that intensive processing with micro fertilizers on a leaf + ammonium nitrate 30 kg/ha+grain biostim positively affect the quality characteristics of spring barley varieties, however, everything depends on the intended purpose of the output of spring barley: for feed purposes or 0 brewing.
Phylogenetic position of Xiphinema americanum species (Nematoda: Longidoridae) associated with macadamia using mtDNA (cox1 region) from South Africa
Authors: AMINISARTESHNIZI MEHRNOUSH
Published: January 2024

Plant parasitic nematodes belonging to the family Longidoridae live in the soil, causing crop yield loss. Nematodes of the genus Xiphinema, commonly called dagger nematodes, parasitize various plants. Many of these nematodes, the majority of them belonging to the Xiphinema americanum group, can transfer viruses to plants during feeding and cause yield loss. This species is indicated to be highly risky to plants and must be identified correctly, and it is associated with macadamia as one of the most important crops in Limpopo Province in South Africa. Therefore, this molecular study was conducted in 2023 at the Limpopo University to identify the Xiphinema from South Africa's soils using the cox1 region of mtDNA marker. The recovered nematode was extracted using the tray method, and then its DNA was extracted using the Chelex method. The nematode was identified as Xiphinema americanum. Afterwards, cox1 of mtDNA was amplified using specific primers to identify the nematode. The Nblast analysis based on the mtDNA showed South African X. americanum had 99% similarity (AM086690) with the South African population. Additionally, it showed 99% similarity with a population of X. americanum (KX263061) from the USA. Phylogenetic analysis using maximum likelihood placed this species with those molecularly identified as X. americanum in the same clade with highly supported 100 bootstrap values. In conclusion, this species was determined using cox1 of mtDNA; however, other rDNA markers, such as ITS and rDNA, were recommended to understand Xiphinema phylogeny better.
Growth and development of seedlings of Robinia pseudoacacia (L.) for the production of planting material in conditions of chestnut soils south of the Russian Federation
Authors: KALMYKOVA E. V. , KUZMIN P. A. , MELNIK K. A.
Published: January 2024

Robinia (R. pseudoacacia) is distinguished by a high level of ecological plasticity and is able to grow in different agroforestry areas under conditions of chestnut soils in southern Russia. The research was carried out in cluster collection sites of the Federal Research Center of Agroecology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Lower Volga Station) and on the basis of the Volgograd Forestry State Educational Institution according to generally accepted methods in 2022. The purpose of the research was to analyze the technological features of the dynamics of growth and development of seedlings of R. pseudoacacia, to conduct a bioinformatic analysis of the gene sequence and to assess the prospects of their use for the production of planting material. Physiological indicators for assessing the Robinia generic complex stability have been identified. The economically valuable signs identified were morphological characteristics to the method of the Federal Scientific Center of Agroecology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, features of nitrogen fixation and the pigment complex. All the studied seedlings of R. pseudoacacia were at a sufficient level of nitrogen nutrition. On the territory of the Lower Volga station, plants formed a larger growth and biomass with the largest number of nodules than Robinia seedlings on the territory of the Volgograd Forestry State Budgetary Institution. However, the mass of nodules on the roots decreased with an increase in the humus content of the experimental site in Kamyshin (0.93%), which was explained by favourable weather conditions for the development of this plant during the growing season of seedlings and a sufficient amount of nutrients for the formation of these nodules – nitrogen and its compounds. This plantation planting material Robinia pseudoacacia (L.) had the property of adapting to the type of soil, thereby being a potential breed for growing in protective plantings and landscaping plantings of various functional purposes on chestnut soils of Russian Federation.
Evaluation of the impact of Gleditsia triacanthos seed treatment methods on reproduction
Authors: KHUZHAKHMETOVA ALIYA , MELNIK KRISTINA
Published: January 2024

Representatives of the genus Gleditsia, valuable trees for agroforestry in the south-east of the European part of Russia, form productive forest strips. In regions with difficult soil and climatic conditions, good plant development at the initial stage is important. The introduced species Gleditsia triacanthos has characterized by a high degree of drought resistance and stable fruiting. The main source material for reproduction is seeds, but the structural features of the seed coat affect the germination and development of Gleditsia seedlings. The aim was to assess the impact of processing methods on the dormancy of seeds with a hard shell and the growth of seedlings. Under laboratory conditions at the Federal Scientific Center of Agroecology of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the period from November 17 to December 1, 2022, an experiment was conducted to study the effect of methods of treatment of seeds of Gleditsia triacantha (2022 year of fruit harvest) . It has been established that the chemical method (H2SO4 concentration 95.72%, density 1.895 g/cm3, 1757 g/l) is more effective, because swelling (after 24 h-96%) and the appearance of hypocotyl (after 72 h–39.7%) in seeds and other phases of seedling formation of Gleditsia triacanthos. The recommended methods of seed pretreatment ensured mass sprouts (76-78% on day 7) and increased the yield of seedlings (55.0-61.5%). Research findings contribute to the search for techniques and methods for the development of low-carbon production technologies.
E-Modul Berbantuan Aplikasi GeoGebra untuk Kemampuan Representasi Matematis Siswa SMP
Authors: Riwayati Selvi , Lili Lili Rahmawati , Ristontowi Ristontowi , Masyita Nyayu
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan e-modul materi Transformasi Geometri yang valid dan praktis untuk mendukung kemampuan representasi matematis siswa SMP. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan atau Research and Development (R&D). Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMPN 2 Rejang Lebong kelas IX pada semester genap tahun pelajaran 2022/2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE dengan 5 (lima) langkah sistematis. Tahapan tersebut meliputi analisis, desain, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa modul elektronik tersebut valid, berdasarkan penilaian 3 validator. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan angket tanggapan siswa terhadap uji kepraktisan, diketahui bahwa modul elektronik yang dikembangkan telah mencapai nilai rata-rata kepraktisan sebesar 3,34 dengan sangat praktis.
The Difference of Mesiodistal Tooth Size Ratio Using Bolton Analysis for Palembang and Toba Batak Ethnicities
Authors: Phelia Vida Irena , Beumaputra Arya Prasetya , Septadina Indri Seta
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Bolton's analysis is often used to determine discrepancy in tooth size. Mesiodistal size of teeth in each race & ethnicity is different, resulting in a different ratio of mesiodistal teeth size. The mesiodistal tooth size ratio is very important in determining the orthodontic treatment plan so that a good occlusion can be achieved as the end result of treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the ratio of mesiodistal teeth size between Palembang and Batak Toba ethnic according to Bolton's analysis.Methods. This is a cross-sectional analytic study. The number of participants was 60 subjects divided into 2 groups, Palembang and Batak Toba ethnicity (n=30). All samples consisting of the maxilla and mandible study cast from each participant then were measured the mesiodistal size ratio of the teeth using Bolton's analysis with Sliding Caliper. The data were analyzed using an independent T-test. Results. The results of this study indicate that there is no significant difference between the ratio of mesiodistal tooth size according to Bolton's analysis of the ethnic Palembang and Batak Toba both in the anterior ratio and the overall ratio. Only the anterior ratio of the Toba Batak ethnic group has a significant difference with the Bolton anterior ratio.Conclusion. The Bolton overall ratio (91.3) can be used for the Palembang and Toba Batak ethnic groups in Palembang, while the Bolton anterior ratio (77.2) can only be used for the Palembang ethnic group and cannot be used for the Toba Batak ethnic group in Palembang.
Comparison of Time and Sequence of Permanent Tooth Eruptions in Chinese and Arabic Ethnic Groups
Authors: Thabrani Afif R. , Chairani Shanty , Hestiningsih Tyas
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Tooth eruption is a process of moving teeth into the oral cavity through the soft tissue and mucosa that lines the jaw until it comes into contact with the antagonistic teeth and functions in mastication. The timing and sequence of tooth eruptions for each individual varies, which is influenced by several factors, one of which is race and ethnicity. Indonesia is known as a multi-ethnic country, including Chinese and Arabic ethnic groups. The purpose of the study was to compare the timing and sequence of eruption of permanent teeth in ethnic Chinese and Arabs.Methods. This type of research is an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The sample of this study was 327 children consisting of 201 Chinese and 126 Arab ethnicities with an age range of 6-13 years. The eruption of all permanent teeth was examined except for the third molar. The mean time to eruption of permanent teeth was calculated using the Karber method. The data were analyzed statistically using the Mann-Whitney test.Results. The first permanent teeth erupted in the two ethnic groups were the mandibular central incisors around the age of 7 years and the last eruption was the maxillary second molar around the age of 11 years. Significant differences in the eruption time of the permanent teeth between ethnicities were shown in the maxillary central and second molars and lateral incisors and mandibular first molars (p <0.05). The eruption sequence pattern in both ethnicities was almost the same except for the canines and second premolars in the upper and lower jaws.Conclusion. There are differences in the timing and sequence of eruption of permanent teeth between ethnic Chinese and Arabs.
Oral Discomfort And Impaired Oral Function In The Fixed Lingual Orthodontic Treatment
Authors: Zakyah Akhyar Dyni , Fajarwati Intan Sri
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Aesthetic consideration has become an important component for patients to decide the use of fixed orthodontic appliance, one of which is the fixed lingual orthodontic appliance. However, there are still many complaints about the discomfort felt by the patient that affects their compliance to the treatment. This paper aims to deliver the knowledge regarding oral discomfort and impaired oral function in the fixed lingual orthodontic treatment to be used as operator and patient education material. Materials and Methods: “lingual braces” was the sole keyword used in three journal databases (Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed) resulted in 11 journals that was used in this paper. Results: complaints were mostly about speech disturbance (6 journals), discomfort on the tongue (5 journals), pain (1 journal), difficulty in cleaning the oral cavity (4 journals), difficulty in chewing and dietary changes (3 journals), and caries (2 journals). Discussion: discomfort arising during treatment was largely associated with the reduced space which was occupied by the tongue at rest. This resulted in the continuous contraction of the tongue muscles. The contraction increases discomfort and resulted in impaired oral functions such as speech and chewing. The use of bracket that is closer to the surface of the teeth can reduce complaints. Conclusion: the lingual orthodontic bracket position and type of the system used in the treatment affects the patient's comfort. Most of the discomfort appeared in the first 3 months of treatment and decreased with time.
Comparison Of The Effect Of Acid Type Of Cuko Pempek On The Surface Hardness Of Mycrohybrid And Nanohybrid Composite Resin
Authors: Azzahra Aisyah , Hudiyati Maya , Yuliati Rinda
Published: January 2024

Abstract often used nowadays because of the combination of filler with good aesthetic and mechanical strength. Various factors in the oral cavity such as acid solution can affect the surface hardness of composite resin. Cuko pempek is an additional sauce that served which has acidic pH. This study aimed to compare the effect of acid type of cuko pempekhardness of microhybrid and nanohybrid composite. Materials and Methods:Thirty-six samples of microhybrid (n=18) and nanohybrid composite (n=18) with 5 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness were immersed in three different solutions: artificial saliva (control), cuko pempek using vinegar, and cuko pempekSurface hardness was measured before and after immersion using Vickers Hardness Tester. Resultsshowed a significant difference on the surface hardness of composite resin before and after ardness of microhybrid and nanohybrid composites after (p<0,0167) showed statistically significant differences, while there were no cuko pempek using vinegar and tamarind (p>0,0167). This study alsothat there were significant differences on the surface hardness of microhybrid and nanohybrid composite after cuko pempek using vinegar, and cuko pempek using tamarind (p<0,05). face hardness of nanohybrid composite was lower than microhybrid composite after using vinegar and tamarind. composite resin, surface hardness.
Minimum Inhibitory and Fungicidal Concentration Tests Of Snakehead Fish (Channa Striata) Oil Extracts Against Candida Albicans: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Nabila  , Sari Ade Puspa , K Trisnawaty
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Candida albicans (C. Albicans) is an oral cavity commensal organism that can shift into a pathogenic form under certain conditions. Nowadays, natural substances used as an alternative for a new antifungal agent. Snakehead fish oil extracts have been reported to have antifungal effect i.e; unsaturated fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antifungal activity of snakehead fish oil extracts against C. Albicans. Materials and Methods: An in vitro laboratory study with a posttest control group design was established. To produce the snakehead fish oil extracts, wet rendering method was used. The snakehead fish oil extracts then tested with microdilution method to determine Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) against C. Albicans. An 0,062-32 μl/ml concentrations used for the microdilution test and 2-32 μl/ml for the disc-diffusion test. Nystatin (100 μg/ml) was used as the positive control. Results: There were visible growths and no inhibition zone in all concentrations of snakehead fish oil extracts. Conclusion: 0.062-32 μl/ml concentrations of Snakehead fish oil extracts did not have the abilities to decrease the growth of C. albicans.
Gingival Pigmentation among E-cigarette Smokers in Vaping Community in Palembang
Authors: Sayuti Muhammad Thareq Afif , Sulistiawaty Sulistiawaty , Nuryadi Bambang
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Gingival pigmentation is a color alteration of gingiva caused by melanin produced by melanocytes. The etiologic factors include genetic, local, and systemic factors. One of the local factors is the smoking habit. The liquid content in e-cigarettes could cause gingival pigmentation. Purpose: To describe gingival pigmentation in electric smokers. Methods: This was a descriptive survey with the cross-sectional approach, involving 35 respondents from the vaping community in Palembang, using consecutive sampling and quota sampling techniques. The research instrument was using a questionnaire on google form to observe the gingival pigmentation. Results: The frequency distribution of gingival pigmentation was 82.9% of respondents experienced gingival pigmentation and 17.1% of respondents did not experience gingival pigmentation. Conclusion: Gingival pigmentation was found in most heavy e-cigarette smokers in the vaping community in Palembang. Visually, the color changes in gingiva were darker in dual-use smokers than the e-cigarette smokers alone. However, the difference was not statistically significant.
Separatist and Terrorist Movements in Papua: The Challenges of Social Disaster Management and the Important Role of Human-Made Disaster Intelligence
Authors: Maharani Tiara Devi , Sarjito Aris , Marnani Christine Sri , Almubaroq Hikmat Zakky , Falefi Reinpal
Published: January 2024

The Papua secessionist movement hinders Indonesia's stability efforts. The government has implemented measures, deploying intelligence for managing social crises as defined by Law 24 of 2007 on Disaster Management. The present study examines the separatist movement in Papua, its resultant societal upheaval, and the crucial role of intelligence in mitigating this societal crisis. The study explores applying Human-Made Disaster Intelligence, using AI and data tech, to mitigate risks in the Papua case. This study employs a literature review with 26 sources to explore challenges posed by separatist and terrorist movements in Papua. Data is gathered from official sources, excluding personal websites and social media. The study was conducted from January to March 2023. Data analysis utilizes descriptive narratives to qualitatively explore separatist and terrorist movements, social disasters, intelligence, and the Papua region.  The research findings demonstrate that the separatist movement in Papua has resulted in a significant societal calamity, causing conflicts, casualties, and economic challenges. Man-made disaster intelligence is proposed to manage social disasters by collecting and analyzing data related to separatist activities. Intelligence plays a crucial role in detecting and mitigating risks associated with separatism, offering preventive and remedial measures. Challenges include limited resources and the need for collaboration among intelligence agencies. Strategic measures to enhance intelligence involve increased resources, collaboration, transparency, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for data analysis. The complexity of using AI in countering separatist movements requires careful consideration of data sources, collection methods, and reliability measures.
The Implementation of Character Education Values to Prevent Radicalism at the Indonesia-Malaysia Border
Authors: Imran Imran , Ramadhan Iwan
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the implementation of character education values as a means for preventing radicalism along the Indonesia-Malaysia border (specifically focusing on students at SMAN 1 or Public Senior High School 1, Jagoi Babang District, Bengkayang Regency). The study employed a descriptive study. The research focused on character education values as a means to prevent or suppress radicalism among the people of Jagoi Babang District, who were susceptible to ideas that contradicted the national ideology. The main targets of this effort were the students, who often played a role in provoking radical behavior. The study findings indicate that students were aware of their citizenship status due to their exposure to schooling. However, the availability of items from surrounding countries frequently encouraged students to consume a greater quantity of Malaysian products. Empirical evidence demonstrated that students had an innate comprehension of radicalism, despite the researcher merely hinting at the concept. Before being probed with more detailed inquiries during the interview, students were capable of offering comprehensive insights. The majority of students had exhibited their comprehension of the influence of radicalism. According to the research, schools in Jagoi Babang were not offering enough extracurricular, co-curricular, and in-school activities to keep students from becoming radicalized. This was true both inside the schools and in border communities. Nevertheless, students had prior knowledge regarding radicalism and its risks.
The Impact of Advanced Technology on Indonesia’s National Security Stability
Authors: Pratiwi Amelia Chandra , Tarigan Herlina
Published: January 2024

In the current era of ever-growing globalization, technological progress has become one of the main pillars in changing the perspective of human life. Apart from that, cyber security is also one of the main pillars in efforts to develop Indonesia's digital economy. This study aims to examine the positive and negative impact of advanced technology on Indonesia's National Security Stability. The method used is a descriptive research method carried out qualitatively. This study formulated the efforts that can be taken to maintain the stability of the Indonesian defense and security system in facing the negative impacts of technological developments. Several efforts that can help face the negative impacts of technological developments are the development of cyber defense capabilities, strengthening security and data protection, diversification and strengthening of Human Resources, collaboration with the private sector and universities, and strict supervision and control system. Some of these things must be implemented with continuous commitment and efforts so that Indonesia’s defense and security capabilities can be very resilient and be able very resilient and will continue to grow and get stronger in the future.
Geographical Factors and General Soedirman's Strategy in Second Dutch Military Aggression, 1948–1949
Authors: Tari Intan Sautrina
Published: January 2024

On December 19, 1948, Dutch military forces were able to capture major cities in Java and Sumatra but could not control rural areas or remote areas. It was their weakness, so General Soedirman used it to fight against the Dutch during the Second Military Aggression. This research aims to analyze the role of Indonesia's geographic conditions in General Soedirman's strategic achievement and its potential influence on Indonesia's defensive posture during the Second Dutch Military Aggression. The research method used in this article is qualitative, with a literature study approach of collecting information and conducting library research from books, historical documents, and journals. The results of the analysis show that the geographical characteristics of the Java region, which has a diverse landscape, provided ideal terrain for Soedirman's troops and became a driving force for Indonesia's success in facing the Dutch; this had the effect of exhausting the enemy and contributed to the military failure of the Dutch troops.
Optimizing Indonesia's Digital Diplomacy through a Multitrack Peace Building Approach: A Case Study of the Palestine-Israel Conflict
Authors: Samad M. Yusuf , Zattullah Nour , Abdullah Friztky Prawita , Adzel Zestadianna , Permatasari Diah Ayu , Persadha Pratama Dahlian , Brata Taryana
Published: January 2024

Digital diplomacy is used as an instrument to convey a country's foreign policy and national interests in responding to situations that occur globally. Indonesia through President Joko Widodo has implemented this to address the conflict between Israel and Palestine. However, President Jokowi's digital diplomacy through the official Twitter account (X)  has not been optimal when viewed from the multitrack peace-building approach perspective. This study aims to optimize the implementation of Indonesia's digital diplomacy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a multitrack peace-building approach. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study of President Jokowi's official Twitter account uploads related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The results showed that Indonesia's digital diplomacy through President Jokowi's official Twitter account can be optimized through the involvement of middle-level leadership, especially the religion-based peace-building approach in the form of interacting with the Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council for Da'wah and Ukhuwah as well as Rais Syuriyah of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board, M. Cholil Nafis (@cholilnafis) and General Secretary of the Muhammadiyah Central Board Abdul Mu'ti accounts. In addition, at the grassroots level, leadership can be optimized by involving the Chief Trustee of the Nusantara Palestina Center, Abdillah Onim account and if possible, also interacting with the Nusantara Palestina Center organization account considering that both of them continuously inform the latest conditions in Palestine.
The Role of Women in Terrorism in Indonesia
Authors: Mahardhika Dyah Ayu , Priyanto Sapto
Published: January 2024

The involvement of women in terrorism in Indonesia has been seen since 2000 which was marked by Munfiatun's involvement as Noordin Muhammad Top's second wife in acts of terrorism at the Marriot Hotel in 2003 and the Australian Embassy in Jakarta in 2004. At this time, women do not act as the main actors but as supporters based on the relationship between husband and wife. Changes in the status of women's roles in acts of terrorism began to be seen in 2016 after the arrest of Dian Yulia Novi as the perpetrator in the pot bomb case in Bekasi. After the arrest, there was an increase in the involvement of women in acts of terrorism. Social media has succeeded in changing the role of women into perpetrators of terrorist actions. This article aims to determine the factors causing the increase in the role of women in terrorism in Indonesia, both in the form of bomb threats, attacks on officers, and suicide bombings. This study uses qualitative methods with secondary data sourced from court decisions and news in the national media from 2016 to 2022. This research found that husband and wife relationships aren't the main cause of women's involvement in Indonesian terrorism. Through the theory of the Hypodermic Needle, it was obtained that the media can provide information that affects society at large. These theories are considered appropriate in describing the propaganda of terrorist groups against female terror perpetrators in Indonesia where the media has a major influence in changing the thinking of the audience, directing the behavior of the audience, shaping attitudes, and even initiating the implementation of terror acts.
Public Policy for National Economic Recovery through the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy of the Republic of Indonesia
Authors: Yulivan Ivan , Mahroza Jonni , Widjayanto Joni
Published: January 2024

In the past two years, the resilience of the national economy has been tested by shocks from the unprecedented global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic that began to spread in Indonesia in early 2020. By implementing various policies, the government reacted quickly to revive the economy. On the contrary, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia realizes that global uncertainty and challenges are the factors in government decision-making regarding the formulation of an effective and efficient national economic recovery strategy. This national economic recovery also involves the defense sector in accelerating and implementing policies. Defense economy is closely related to the use of the defense budget during peacetime. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a lot of refocusing, one of which was the reallocation of the defense budget to support social safety nets in the form of direct cash assistance. This research aims to find out how far the Indonesian government has gone through the national economic recovery policy after the COVID-19 pandemic in various aspects. Descriptive qualitative research methods are used. In this study, national economic recovery contains decreasing public mobility in the context of controlling COVID-19, fiscal policy as a shock absorber, price stabilization, improving the quality of human resources through the Pre-Employment Card program, encouraging MSME development through the expansion of the MSME sector, and continuing structural reforms including components that must be met regarding government policies for economic recovery and price stability, according to the study findings.
Internal Communication and Employee Relations Management for Effective Staff Performance in Nigeria Customs Service
Authors: Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada  , Barth Oshionebo
Published: January 2024

In the contemporary global landscape, organizations have transitioned from conventional approaches to communication towards developing comprehensive communication strategies that center around employee motivation and engagement. This shift emphasizes the pivotal role of strategic internal communication, a relatively nascent but increasingly vital subject of study and application in the business world. The contemporary corporate environment observes a shift in employee roles, with employees increasingly undertaking responsibilities traditionally associated with public relations. Expectations of roles are pivotal in comprehending this transformation in PR practice, as expectations and norms greatly influence communication behavior and, consequently, organizational performance. Within this context, a content analysis of secondary data was done for the interpretation of the data. This allowed for the evaluation of existing knowledge for the purpose of relevance, consistency, replication and refutation. The paper argues that internal communication practices within paramilitary agencies, such as the Nigeria Customs Service, diverge from conventional corporate organizational models. This divergence is particularly pronounced given the agency's multifaceted role in revenue generation, the suppression of smuggling, trade facilitation, and other functions. The paper concludes that employee participation and job satisfaction played the mediating role in the relation between internal communication and job performance of the employees.
Sosialisasi Metode Preventif Penyebaran Covid-19 Dalam Kluster Rumah Tangga Di Wilayah RT/RW Landungsari, Malang
Authors: Putri Ronasari Mahaji , Ma’sum Zuhdi , Sulasmini Sulasmini , Arifin Zainol
Published: January 2024

Indonesia mengalami masalah kesehatan yang serius ditunjukkan dengan tingginya angka kesakitan dan kematian. Covid-19 sebagai masalah yang sebenarnya tidak hanya dihadapi oleh Indonesia, namun sudah menjadi masalah dunia. Untuk memutus mata rantai penularan virus Covid-19 ini dibutuhkan gerakan hidup sehat masyarakat. Gerakan ini sangat perlu untuk digalakkan di semua lapisan masyarakat terutama pada golongan resiko tinggi. Namun demikian, tidak cukup hanya menjadi sebuah gerakan. Perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat ini harus mampu mampu menjadi kebiasaan hidup masyarakat. Untuk menuju hal ini maka diperlukan sebuah program tentang pemahaman dan pengetahuan tentang cara mencegah Covid-19 melalui budaya hidup bersih dan sehat pada masyarakat. Tujuan utama kegiatan ini adalah untuk melaksanakan pengabdian masyarakat berupa sosialisasi tentang upaya pencegahan Covid- 19 melalui budaya dan pembiasaan hidup bersih dan sehat pada masyarakat sasaran utama dari kegiatan ini adalah kluster rumah tangga. Diharapkan dengan sosialisasi ini dapat diterapkan di lingkungan RT 06 RW 09 Landungsari Malang.
Perencanaan Gedung TPQ Baburroyyan Sumbermulyo Dalam Mendukung Pendidikan Islam di Lamongan
Authors: Agustapraja Hammam Rofiqi , Affandy Nur Azizah , Husen Husen , Muhtarom Abid , Purnomo Nanto , Nawafilah Nur Qomariyah , Bettaliyah Azza Abidatin
Published: January 2024

Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran (TPQ) adalah wadah yang digunakan sebagai sarana pendidikan informal terutama dalam pendidikan agama yang biasa menaungi anak-anak di usia Sekolah Dasar. Salah satu TPQ di Sumbermulyo RT. 03 RW. 02 Sukomulyo, Lamongan yang keberadaan sarana dan prasarana membutuhkan perencanaan gedung sebagai wadah aktivitas anak-anak tersebut dan lahan ini berstatus wakaf dengan luas 105 m2. Perencanaan Gedung Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran (TPQ) ini memiliki perencanaan untuk kebutuhan aktivitas tempat parkir pada lantai pertama, kelas mengajar pada lantai kedua, dan aula pada lantai ketiga. Perencanaan ini menggunakan metode observasi di lapangan, dengan cara wawancara kepada pengurus masjid dan pengguna yaitu para guru dan anak anak untuk mengetahui kebutuhan ruang dan dimensi apa saja yang akan direncanakan. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilakukan yaitu desain dan rencana yang komprehensif untuk pembangunan gedung dalam bentuk 2 dimensi dan 3 dimensi yang akan dijadikan sebagai pedoman dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan gedung TPQ Baburroyyan Sumbermulyo dalam mendukung pendidikan Islam di Lamongan.
Kegiatan Promosi Produksi Pengrajin Purun “Galoeh Bandjar” Kelurahan Palam Banjarbaru, Kalimantan Selatan
Authors: Yunita Rizmi , Rahman Abdur , Dharmaji Deddy , Santoso Heri Budi , Marlinae Lenie
Published: January 2024

Kelompok usaha wanita pengrajin purun “Galoeh Bandjar” Kelurahan Palam, Kecamatan Cempaka, Kota Banjarbaru, Kalimantan Selatan dibentuk oleh Pemerintah Kota Banjarbaru Kalimantan Selatan sebagai wadah kelompok usaha yang bergerak dibidang kerajinan anyaman purun dan pengembangan destinasi wisata Kampung Purun. Tujuan kegiatan adalah memberikan informasi penjualan elektronik (e-commerce) berbasis online dan melakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam pembukaan toko jualan produk kerajinan purun secara online. Metode yang diterapkan melalui pertemuan, penyampaian materi, diskusi, pelatihan dan pendampingan. Hasil kegiatan dapat memberikan perubahan sikap dan pengetahuan kelompok mitra dari kurang mengetahui menjadi cukup banyak mengetahui tentang promosi produksi kerajinan purun secara online atau e-commerce. Informasi yang diberikan secara teori dan melakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan terhadap promosi produksi kerajinan purun secara online atau e-commerce memberikan pengaruh peningkatan pemahaman kepada kelompok mitra, walaupun peningkatan baru terjadi beberapa angota kelompok mitra. Informasi yang diberikan berupa pelatihan dan pendamping memberikan dampak peningkatan yang positif, terjadinya adopsi dan promosi produk oleh anggota kelompok mitra ke anggota masyarakat lainnya mengalami perubahan ke arah positif yaitu dari kriteria cukup menjadi kriteria baik.
Optimalisasi Kegiatan Edukasi Alam Melalui Pengembangan P-WEC Plant Locator bagi Pengunjung Kawasan Konservasi P-WEC
Authors: Aldya Riantina Fitra , Arifendi Rio Febrianto , Fianto Latif
Published: January 2024

P-WEC (Petungsewu Wildlife Education Center) merupakan kawasan konservasi di Kabupaten Malang yang digunakan sebagai pusat studi untuk pendidikan informal tentang konservasi alam dan kehidupan liar (wildlife), namun pelaksanaan kegiatan Edukasi Alam yang ditawarkan masih belum optimal dikarenakan pelaksanaannya hanya dilakukan di area tertentu dan dilakukan dengan menyajikan tumbuhan secara langsung sehingga eksplorasi tidak dilakukan secara luas, maka untuk meningkatkan kegiatan tersebut dikembangkanlah P-WEC Plant Locator berbasis android dengan menerapkan konsep Digital Learning Ecosystem, yaitu dengan mengintegrasikan teknologi dan konteks pembelajaran dengan pengguna dalam suatu lingkungan, sehingga eksplorasi lokasi pohon dan tumbuhan liar yang ada di kawasan tersebut dapat dilakukan secara mandiri dengan mengakses pencarian denah lokasi tumbuhan yang ada di aplikasi P-WEC Plant Locator. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini meliputi dua tahap yaitu tahap pengembangan produk dengan model ADDIE dan tahap pendampingan penerapan produk melalui kegiatan focus group discussion (FGD). Diperoleh hasil bahwa pengembangan aplikasi P-WEC Plant Locator mampu mengoptimalkan kegiatan eksplorasi tumbuhan liar dengan memberikan peningkatan kualitas layanan dalam kegiatan Edukasi Alam yang ditawarkan kepada pengunjung Kawasan konservasi P-WEC, dimana pengunjung dapat mengakses aplikasi ini melalui android masing-masing dan dapat melakukan eksplorasi secara menyeluruh untuk meningkatkan pengalaman belajarnya secara mandiri.
Developing android-based literature theory learning media using the MIT App inventor application
Authors: Kurniawan Rio , Hamzah Syukri , Hiasa Fina , Yulistio Didi
Published: January 2024

This study aims to develop an Android-based literary theory learning media using the inventor application in the independent learning era - independent campus. This study used the Research and Development (R & D) that refers to the model of the research and development of 4D (four-D), which is definition, design, development, and dissemination. The Android-based learning media developed was tested on students in the odd semester taking the course of Theory of Literature at the Department of Indonesian Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Bengkulu. Based on the results obtained from the questionnaires that were distributed in this study, which were from the results of material validation, data related to the learning media used in this study were declared suitable for use without revision. In terms of media appearance and display (text on the media, color combination on the media, images on the media, navigation board layout), the result in general was "strongly agree". In terms of usage (instructions for use and user interface), the result in general was "agree". Based on the results of questionnaire distribution to thirty students, the following results were obtained. Twenty-three students stated "strongly agree" and seven students stated "agree" to the learning indicators. Regarding the material indicator, twelve students stated "agree", eighteen students stated "strongly agree". Meanwhile, regarding the learning media display indicator, all students stated that they strongly agreed. With the usage indicators, twenty-one students agreed and nine students strongly agreed. The test in the form of giving questions to students aimed to discover the extent to which students understood the material after the Android-based learning media created using the MIT App Inventor application was tested. The data obtained revealed that 39% of students got an A, 51% of students got a B and 10% of students got a C.