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EXPENDITURE ON FOOD AND FOOD CONSUMPTION IN HOUSEHOLDS IN POLAND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Utzig Monika
Published: March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced many areas of human life, one of those areas is expenditure on food and food consumption in households. The paper aims to identify changes in household expenditure on food and food consumption in Poland in the span of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis covers the period from 2015 to 2021 (2022 when available). Based on data from Statistics Poland, percentage changes of nominal and real values as well as shares were presented. The results show that from 2015 to 2020 in real terms the value of household total expenditures increased and decreased after 2020. Households in Poland in 2020 spent more than earlier on food and non-alcoholic beverages and less on eating outside the house. The consumption of selected food products also changed in 2020 regarding the previous periods (2015-2019), but the majority of those changes were only temporary turmoil. Only the consumption of some dairy products in households in Poland increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and stayed at a heightened level.
CONCENTRATION PROCESSES IN THE RETAIL AND MEAT PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN POLAND AND COMPETITIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FOOD CHAIN
Authors: Skrzypczyk Marta
Published: March 2024

The study investigates the consolidation of Poland’s food retail and meat processing industry from 2010 to 2022. The aim was to assess the relative changes in concentration in these two sectors and to determine whether these processes affected competitive conditions in the food chain. For this purpose, the k-firm concentration ratio (CRk) and HHI index were estimated using Central Statistical Office data supplemented by revenue data for Poland’s largest meat processing and food retail companies. The research reveals a notable trend of mergers and acquisitions among food retail entities. As a result, the share of the top four retailers (CR4) increased from 25% in 2010 to 46% in 2022, and the market moved from a highly competitive to loose oligopoly. At the same time, the concentration of the meat industry increased, but to a lesser extent – CR4 in 2022 reached 33%. This would indicate that food retail firms’ bargaining power towards meat industry firms has increased. However, given the economic potential of firms, there is a slight improvement in the meat industry’s position vis-à-vis food retail. The concentration in the latter has been growing steadily, nevertheless, the sector itself has not been developing as dynamically as the meat processing one.
SELECTED ASPECTS OF REDUCING FOOD WASTE IN THE CONTEXT OF SHARING ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Kuźniar Wiesława , Kawa Marta , Kuźniar Piotr , Witek Lucyna
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study was to identify selected forms of consumer activity in reducing food waste that refer to the idea of the sharing economy, and to determine the involvement of representatives of Generation Z – in this process. In addition to secondary sources, the results of a survey conducted in May 2023 on 303 students using the CAWI method were presented. The authors assumed the thesis that one of the ways to reduce food waste can be the sharing economy, the development of which is a kind of counterbalance to the progressive consumerism. An important role in this process should be attributed to foodsharing. The survey found that these initiatives are still not widely available and poorly publicized, with most of the interviewees admitting that they had never encountered them. A more popular form of saving food from being thrown away appeared to be mobile apps that allow people to purchase food at risk of going out of date, but only one in eight respondents on average said they used them regularly. In order to increase the popularity of this type of solution, it is necessary to intensify educational activities in various media and conduct regular public campaigns to raise awareness of the problem of food waste and its negative consequences, particularly by highlighting the problem of world hunger and the disastrous impact of discarded food on the climate.
TO HEAT OR NOT TO HEAT? ON (IN)PERCEPTIBLE ENERGY POVERTY AMONG THE POOR
Authors: Kalinowski Sławomir , Łuczak Aleksandra , Szczygieł Oskar , Wojciechowska Adrianna , Zwęglińska-Gałecka Dominika , Paczek Beata
Published: March 2024

This research investigates energy poverty among social assistance beneficiaries in the Masovian Voivodeship, focusing on both objective and subjective dimensions. Energy poverty, characterized by the inability to afford adequate energy services, is examined through the Low Income High Cost (LIHC) measure and respondents’ subjective experiences. The study, based on a 2023 survey of 625 individuals, compares the Warsaw Capital Region and the Masovian Regional Region within the voivodeship. Results reveal that a significant proportion of beneficiaries face challenges in meeting energy needs, with 75% exceeding the 10% LIHC threshold. Strategies for coping include relying on social assistance, limiting current needs, seeking help from relatives, and dressing appropriately for indoor temperatures. The research covers energy poverty with economic, social, and health factors, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and financial support mechanisms. Findings also highlight the impact of energy prices, varied energy consumption patterns, and subjective perceptions of energy poverty. The study contributes valuable insights into the complex phenomenon of energy poverty among social assistance recipients in the region.
EDIBLE INSECTS IN GUARANTEEING OF FOOD SECURITY
Authors: Wiza-Augustyniak Paulina Luiza
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this article is to assess the current state of knowledge on edible insects and their use in ensuring food security for society. In addition, the current legal status of edible insects is discussed, the economic and environmental benefits of their use are indicated. In addition, consumer opinions on the consumption of edible insects are presented. To achieve the goal, an analysis of the literature on the subject related to such issues as the legal regulation of “new foods”, environmental, economic and nutritional aspects of the consumption of edible insects, products with edible insects available on the market was used. Surveys on the benefits and risks of consuming unusual products and the willingness to undertake the consumption of edible insects were used. Edible insects can become a good alternative for satisfying food security in EU countries. Based on a literature study, it can be concluded that edible insects, are increasingly regulated and allowed for consumption. Currently, products based on edible insects from four species can be consumed in Europe. Edible insects fit into the theme of sustainability, as they can ensure food security in light of a growing population and limited natural resources.
CONTEMPORARY DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES IN RURAL AREAS OF PODKARPACIE
Authors: Ślusarz Grzegorz
Published: March 2024

The unfavorable phenomena accompanying demographic processes in the 21st century have serious social and economic consequences. They are spatially diverse, and their negative effects are particularly felt in regions characterized by low population concentration. Such regions include rural areas of Podkarpacie. The aim of the research was to identify the main threats accompanying demographic transformations in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship and to recognize the resulting challenges. The factors analyzed were those that determine the demographic potential of a given territory, i.e. those that contribute to the actual increase and decrease in population and those that determine the degree of population aging. Special attention was paid to selected powiats classified as peripheral, least populated in the region. Comparative-descriptive, tabular and graphic methods were used to analyze and present the materials; the data covered the years 2000-2022. On the basis of structure and dynamics indicators, changes in demographic potential were assessed and the problems and challenges resulting from them were identified. Research has shown that the region’s population is declining and its age structure is deteriorating. The continuing negative natural growth and negative migration balance constitute a major threat resulting from the process of population aging and depopulation. Depopulation particularly threatens sparsely populated areas of the region, especially border gminas neighboring war-torn Ukraine.
CHANGES IN FOOD DEMAND IN POLAND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Mikuła Aneta
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study was to determine changes in the demand for food in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis covered 2017-2021, i.e., the period both before and during the pandemic (2022 was excluded due to the impact of events related to the war in Ukraine). The study uses comparative and descriptive analysis methods. The macroeconomic indicators of the Central Statistical Office were used to identify the macroeconomic determinants of demand for food, while the identification of purchasing changes was determined on the basis of the results of household budget surveys. During the pandemic, despite the decline in the GDP, we could see an improvement in household income. Despite the reduction in total consumption in the first year of the pandemic, household food consumption increased significantly, which continued the following year. In turn, a significant reduction in household spending on catering services indirectly influences the demand for agricultural and food products, but the scale of this impact is difficult to estimate. Further study of changes in food demand should include the period of the war in Ukraine. In its aftermath, agricultural and energy commodity prices rose, and there was an influx of refugees to Poland, which undoubtedly impacted changes in food demand.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL FARMS PRODUCING IN AN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN POLAND
Authors: Zieliński Marek , Gołębiewska Barbara
Published: March 2024

The authors assessed the functioning of small farms conducting production using an ecological system. The analyzes were performed for small organic farms with supported organic production under the CAP. They were compared to small conventional farms from the same communes. The source of the materials was data from the IJHARS reports for 2004-2022, ARiMR for 2022 and Polish FADN for 2022. It was found that in Poland, in the structure of organic farms, farms with an area of up to 10 ha of agricultural land are of great importance. Small farms with supported organic production under the CAP exist in 1,345 communes, and in about 32% of these communes there is only one such farm. It was found that there is a large variation in the occurrence of small farms benefiting from support for organic production under the CAP among municipalities. However, the distribution of small farms benefiting from subsidies in a given commune was not related to the number of these farms. It has been shown that in the current conditions of development of organic production, there must be sufficiently high financial support for agricultural producers to be interested in running production using an ecological system.
INCOME INEQUALITY OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN POLAND – ANALYSIS BY SOURCE OF INCOME
Authors: Wołoszyn Andrzej , Głowicka-Wołoszyn Romana
Published: March 2024

Rural households live on income much lower than the national average and experience income inequality much higher than the general population. This excess inequality is primarily due to the internal heterogeneity caused by the different nature of household income sources. The purpose of the study was then to assess the level of rural household income inequality and to decompose the inequality index by the main sources of income. The chosen inequality index was Theil-T. The research drew on unidentifiable microdata from the Household Budget Survey conducted by the CSO in 2019-2021.The study found that rural household inequality was slightly higher than that of all Polish households over the analyzed period. Among the various income-source groups, the highest inequality affected farmer households. This group also contributed most to the overall level of inequality in rural areas (44% in 2019 and over 46% in 2021). The pandemic saw an increase in inequality for all identified groups of rural households (the largest – for farmer households) and a decrease in between-group inequality.
ENERGY INTENSITY OF THE POLISH AGRI-FOOD SECTOR IN THE LIGHT OF INPUT-OUTPUT TABLES
Authors: Mrówczyńska-Kamińska Aldona , Mańkowski Kacper , Bajan Bartłomiej
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this paper is to assess the energy intensity of production in the Polish agri-food (agribusiness) sector, split into agriculture, food industry and supply subsectors, in the light of input-output tables. The study relies on input-output tables and physical energy flow accounts. Energy plays a key role in today’s society as it affects economic growth and the standards of living, while also being at the core of international conflicts, mainly caused by its limited resources. Compared to other sectors, agribusiness demonstrates particularly high levels of energy consumption. Agriculture, which is part of it, has a large share in the consumption of fuels derived from crude oil. This paper presents the consumption of energy in each of the four aggregates of agribusiness, as well as their GDP (in PPS) and energy consumption mix (split into 6groups of energy carriers). The authors found that between2014 and2019, energy consumption in the agribusiness industry increased by ca.9% and was accompanied by ca.8% growth in GDP. The sector’s energy intensity was half more than the average level for the economy as a whole, and remained at ca.5.6TJ per EUR1million of GDP in PPS. Only the food industry was at a level of energy efficiency similar to that of the economy as a whole, whereas the agricultural supply subsector was the only one to demonstrate lower levels. Both the economy as a whole and the agribusiness sector clearly tend to reduce the share of coal and related products in the energy mix.
COMPETITIVENESS OF THE TURKISH AGRI-FOOD SECTOR IN TRADE WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Jabkowski Dawid , Kupsik Wiktor
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the competitive position of the Turkish agri-food sector in trade with the European Union. The study focused on agri-food products arranged as per the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS1-24), and relied on data collected in two years, 2010 and2022, retrieved from UNCTAD and Eurostat resources. The authors used the Widodo product mapping scheme to arrange the products. The results provide grounds for concluding that Turkey and the EU witnessed growth in bilateral agri-food trade. Between 2010 and2022, the exports from Turkey to the EU increased by89% whereas imports went up by84%. In the years covered by the study, Turkey had the greatest comparative advantage and the highest degree of export specialization in the following product groups: preparations of vegetables, fruit and nuts (HS20), fish and crustaceans (HS03), vegetables (HS08) and edible fruit and nuts (HS07). Conversely, Turkey showed no comparative advantages in (and was a net importer of): cocoa and cocoa preparations (HS18), cereals (HS10) and meat and edible meat offal (HS02). The mix of products traded can be viewed as rational and consistent with the classical theory of trade. Turkey’s comparative advantages provided a source of a beneficial specialization. In turn, imported products were those in which Turkey is not self-sufficient.
DIVERSIFICATION OF POLISH AGRI-FOOD EXPORTS
Authors: Bułkowska Małgorzata
Published: March 2024

The aim of the article is to present the changes in the degree of geographical and product diversification of Polish agri-food exports in the years 2004-2022. The agri-food sector is a very important part of the Polish economy. It is also one of the few branches of the national economy that obtains a positive trade balance. The value of Polish agri-food exports reaches record levels every year. The strong concentration of Polish exports on the EU market, which accounts for over 70% of foreign sales, initially supported its development, currently is increasingly perceived as a threat to the agri-food sector in Poland. One of the most important ways to reduce risk in exports is to diversify them. The study assessed the product and geographical diversification of Polish agri-food exports based on the analysis of trade flows, the indicator of decomposition of export growth into intensive and extensive activities (based on the Amsoff matrix) and Herfindahla-Hirschmana (HHI) concentration indicators. The results of the analysis showed that the current increase in Polish agri-food exports was generated through intensive activities, i.e. increasing share of existing products in the existing market by acquiring new customers. In practice, it most often came down to lowering prices and taking advantage of the economies of scale. Currently, however, the possibilities of further competition on price are very limited. Therefore, entrepreneurs should strive to look for new markets for their products, but also to expand their offer with new or modified products with greater added value.
RURAL INHABITANTS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF LABOUR MARKET CHALLENGES
Authors: Drejerska Nina
Published: March 2024

The study delves into the nuanced challenges rural inhabitants face within the contemporary labour market landscape. As rural areas experience dynamic socio-economic shifts, this research aims to comprehensively understand the intricate intersection between rural livelihoods and emerging labour market trends. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study investigates the constraints and opportunities in accessing and thriving within the labour market. The methodology includes pointing out the impact of megatrends described within the Horizon 2020 RURALIZATION project on the labour market and reviewing the research topics addressed during the XVII Congress of the European Association of Agricultural Economists 2024. The megatrends identified include an ageing population, the influence of globalisation, the ramifications of urbanisation, environmental stewardship, climate change concerns, efforts to counteract unequal development and rural decline, the surge in food demand, infrastructural considerations, regional accessibility, and connectedness, as well as the evolving patterns of migration. The review of contributions provided to the XVII EAAE Congress underscores the significance of addressing the inflow and outflow of the labour force in agriculture. Delving into specific aspects such as farm succession and the various factors influencing these processes, including the impact of agricultural policies, further solidifies the assertion that labour supply in rural areas holds paramount importance within agricultural economic research.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN POLAND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Nowotarska Alina
Published: March 2024

The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the commitment of Polish enterprises to implementing CSR activities during the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also examined was the impact of the pandemic on labor efficiency, economic performance, interpersonal relations, corporate culture, social, environmental and economic responsibility, and on the implementation of new management systems. The study focused on Polish undertakings of different size, grouped into small, medium, large and extremely large enterprises. The research was based on the results of an online survey carried out in2022-2023 with a sample of 100enterprises from all over Poland. The author found that enterprises which had previously engaged in socially responsible actions were better prepared and more committed to fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. Most respondents confirmed that additional measures were taken to protect both internal and external stakeholders. The results of this study allow to assess the differences in how the CSR concept can be viewed and approached to, which have an impact on its implementation, the scope of related actions, and corporate commitment (depending on company size).
SPATIAL DIFFERENTIATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON AGRICULTURE IN SELECTED EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES
Authors: Daniłowska Alina
Published: March 2024

The article aimed to assess the direction and strength of the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on agriculture in six of the most important for EU agriculture countries. A comparative analysis of the agricultural activity indicators was the research method. The Eurostat was the data source. The analysis covered different years from 2016-2023. For some indicators the period is shorter because not all data have been available for 2022 and 2023. The research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the agriculture of the EU countries. The immediate adverse effect occurred in the animal production sector in the form of stopping animal sales as meat processing companies had severe problems with workers’ infections and quarantines. In the plant production sector the effects appeared in the second and third years of the pandemic. In general, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture took the form of an absolute decline in the value added by this sector or a reduction in its growth rate. The effects of the pandemic are at least medium-term, as the pandemic has triggered or accelerated phenomena limiting the availability of labour in agriculture. The effects of the pandemic varied significantly between countries. The pandemic most affected Italy’s and France’s agriculture and also hurt agriculture in Poland. Agriculture in Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany was quite resistant to the pandemic influence.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DURABILITY OF OPERATIONS FINANCED UNDER THE CAP IN THE OPINION OF AGRICULTURAL ADVISORS
Authors: Soliwoda Michał , Klimkowski Cezary
Published: March 2024

The durability of operations is an important category from the point of view of public policies, including the Common Agricultural policy (CAP). The main objective of the article is to identify and assess factors affecting the durability of CAP financial operations on the example of measure 4.1. “Modernization of farms” based on the opinions of experts – advisors of agricultural advisory centers (ODR). We used primary data from expert surveys amongst agricultural counsellors: CAWI technique was employed. Diversification of production at farm-level, employment outside the farm and running non-agricultural activities should be assessed as key internal factors having a beneficial impact on the durability of the investment. The significant internal factors that were considered to have a strongly unfavorable impact on the durability of investments projects are those related to the insufficient level of capital and land held. Specialization in milk production, then pig production had a beneficial effect on durability of operations. Strengthening the quality of human capital in rural areas, including farm management should be recommended. This includes strengthening their flexibility and resilience, for example through diversification.
EUROPEAN UNION-UKRAINE AGRICULTURAL TRADE DURING THE RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR: A POLITICAL ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Zawojska Aldona , Siudek Tomasz
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the consequences of the Russian armed invasion of Ukraine, initiated in February 2022, for the EU’s trade policy towards this country and for the changes in mutual foreign trade in agri-food goods due to its temporary, exceptional liberalization, with particular emphasis on the imports of these products into the EU. The study uses the political economy approach (including interest group theory) to explain the premises of the EU’s specific trade policy towards Ukraine and the crisis in mutual trade relations between Ukraine and its neighboring countries, caused by the excessive inflow of Ukrainian grain into their territories. Large agri-food corporations are identified as potential interest groups monopolizing economic power, influencing the use of agricultural land, the export of agricultural products, and Ukraine’s domestic and foreign policy. The measures of temporary liberalization of trade in agricultural products applied by the EU to Ukraine in response to the war situation resulted in a significant increase in their imports into the EU, while in the case of Poland its share in the volume of EU imports of sensitive products (wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower) in the 14 months since the beginning of the war was several to over a dozen times higher than in the 11 months preceding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
CONSUMPTION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN POLAND IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES (EU-27)
Authors: Goryńska-Goldmann Elżbieta
Published: March 2024

The aimed of the research at presenting the volume and the diversification of the consumption of fruit and vegetables (F&V) in the 27 European Union (EU-27) countries during the 2010-2021 period, and was prepared the typology of countries, based on the consumption pattern of those products. The data on the F&V consumption volume in the EU-27 countries were taken from the food balances of FAO. The analysis shows that the F&V consumption volume in the analysed period was different. The annual F&V consumption in the 2019-2021 period in Poland was 200.1 kg/per capita and was by 5% higher than in the 2010-2021 period. Some huge disproportions in the F&V consumption volume were noticed among such countries as: Croatia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as Czech Republic, Latvia, Cyprus, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania. The significant changes in the F&V consumption volume that took place in the 2019-2021 period, compared to the 2010-2012 period, can be noticed in such countries as Croatia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, as well as Hungary, Slovenia and Germany. In the 2019-2021 period, in 6 of the EU-27 countries, the consumption of fruit decreased: it happened in Luxembourg, Italy, Croatia, Sweden, Denmark and Malta. The same thing happened to the consumption of vegetables in 8 countries: Greece, Italy, Portugal, Malta, Spain, Romania, Cyprus and Lithuania. Currently, the F&V consumption volume in the EU-27 countries corresponds to the recommendations of WHO. The Polish society, in terms of its F&V consumption volume in the macro-economic scale, was most similar to many societies of the Central Europe (i.e. Latvia, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria), as well as to the society of Cyprus (in those countries, in the 2019-2021 period, the F&V consumption volume was 180.9 kg/per capita/year).
CONDITIONING OF LEASING OF STATE TREASURY’S AGRICULTURAL LAND IN THE WARMIA-MAZURY REGION
Authors: Mioduszewski Jarosław , Oliński Marian , Krukowski Krzysztof
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research was to identify factors conditioning usage of leasing as a form of management of agricultural lands in the region of Warmia and Mazury. It was based on survey research conducted among 134 agricultural land leaseholders and buyers from the Warmia-Mazury region. By the end of 2020, 824.7 thousand ha of agricultural land was repossessed by the Treasury Agricultural Property Stock in the Warmia-Mazury Voivodship, out of which 83.6% was leased. The main source of financing of the farms expansion was own resources, bank credit, and subsidies and dotation from the EU. At the same time, the development and functioning of farms were mostly influenced by resource factors (area, quality of the farm land, machinery park), production profitability which depends on prices of means of production, subsidies from EU funds, farm land prices, agricultural production cost, demand for agricultural produce and their unstable purchase prices. Different perception of factors conditioning the development and functioning of farms was due to the size of a farm. As the results of the analysis indicate, the development and functioning of farms with area above 100 ha were more dependent of owned machinery park, qualifications of labour on the local market, costs of credit taken to purchase agricultural land, as well as procedures to obtain subsidies from EU funds.
Valuable social capital: arguments supporting the need for the pastoral care profession
Authors:   St. Ignatius Loyola College, Lithuania, Rudytė Dalia
Published: March 2024

The article investigates pastoral care as a catalyst in shaping professional practice, elucidating its various realms and operational facets pertinent to the demand for spiritual guidance. As societal dynamics evolve, the imperative for pastoral intervention amplifies, paralleling the continuous expansion of demographics seeking spiritual solace. Particularly salient among the challenges confronting clients and their kin are issues surrounding aging, profound and incurable illnesses, bereavement, societal alienation, and addiction. The profession of pastoral care is portrayed as a distinctive vocation founded upon invaluable social resources, fostering cohesion among individuals sharing congruent values while fortifying interpersonal trust. Keywords: spiritual assistant, pastoral care, spirituality, valuable social capital.
The challenge of university teaching practices
Authors: Ramirez Bernal Felipe
Published: March 2024

This article seeks to analyze how higher education institutions assume and incorporate inclusion into institutional discourse and how teachers incorporate it into their daily pedagogical practices, amid paradoxes and lack of knowledge of the elements needed to build an inclusive education. In this sense, this article aims to generate a reflection on inclusive processes in higher education, as well as to report on experiences that have enabled teachers at the Faculty of Education - to approach, understand and assume the inclusive phenomenon and recognize differences in professional training processes. The basis of this article is the research entitled "Characterization of teaching practices in the Faculty of Education". This research experience is presented as a reflective practice of teachers, in which inclusion is an element that allows the transformation of the individual, teacher-student, in order to contribute to social transformation
ANALYSIS OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ISLAMIC BIMAS CIRCULAR LETTER NO: P-005/DJ.III/HK.00.7/10/2021 CONCERNING HUSBAND'S MARRIAGE DURING THE WIFE'S IDDAH PERIOD
Authors: Miftahudin M.
Published: March 2024

Marriages are carried out with the aim of achieving peace, inner and outer happiness, but along the way the marriage does not turn out as expected. There are many breakdowns in marriages. Not a few marriages even occur among ex-husbands during the Iddah period. This is not permitted considering that the husband still has responsibilities towards his wife who is still in the Iddah period. Based on this, this research aims to analyze husbands' marriage problems during the wife's iddah period at the East Lampung Religious Affairs Office, and after studying the Circular Letter of the Director General of Islamic Community Guidance Number P-005/DJ.III/Hk.00.7/10/2021. The method used in this research is descriptive analytical qualitative with secondary data and primary data from documents from the East Lampung Religious Affairs office. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, documentation, literature documents. The research results stated that the Circular Letter of the Director General of Islamic Guidance Number P-005/DJ.III/HK.00.7/10/2021 concerning Husband's Marriage during the Wife's Iddah Period prohibits husbands from marrying. The aim of this circular is to create gender justice and benefit between couples in iddah arrangements.
Comprehensive medication management for inpatients with cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Morales González Maraelys , Rojas Vázquez Evelyn I. , Fuentes de la Torre Lizandra , Villanona Pons Beltis , Dupotey Varela Niurka M.
Published: March 2024

Context: Comprehensive medication management service provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients to meet their pharmacotherapeutic needs and improve their quality of life in terms of health. Aims: To describe the results of the pilot implementation of the comprehensive medication management service provided to inpatients with cardiovascular diseases. Methods: Longitudinal, prospective and intervention study was carried out, with qualitative research elements. The sample included patients with cardiovascular diseases and more than five days from the Cardiology Service of the “Saturnino Lora” Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba. The care process was developed according to the OFIL's Guide for the implementation of Comprehensive Medication Management. The patients’ medication experiences were evaluated according to Ramalho de Oliveira et al. The evaluation of drug-related problems and the clinical outcomes was carried out according to the Pharmacotherapy Work-up Method. Results: Twenty patients were included, 65% male. The mean age was 66.2 ± 13.1 years. Eighty percent of the patients had hypertension. One hundred percent received antihypertensive and antithrombotic drugs. Forty percent reported body as a pharmacotherapeutic experience. One hundred and thirty-three drug-related problems were detected and 45.1% corresponded to safety problems. One hundred and fifty-five pharmaceutical interventions were performed and 89% were accepted. Ninety percent of the patients achieved positive clinical outcomes. Conclusions: The pilot implementation of the comprehensive medication management service contributed to the resolution of drug-related problems and showed positive clinical outcomes in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
MANUFAKTUR UAV FIXED WING MENGGUNAKAN MATERIAL STYROFOAM DENGAN METODE LAY-UP (PELAPISAN) FIBERGLASS DAN RESIN
Authors: Tri Kartini Aprilia , Irmawan Erwhin , Setiawan Ferry
Published: March 2024

This research discusses the development of a manufacturing process for a fixed wing-based UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) using Styrofoam material as the structural core. The manufacturing method applied is lay-up of fiberglass and resin to improve the strength and aerodynamic performance of the UAV. This research aims to evaluate the potential of styrofoam material enhanced by such lay-up technique. The research method involves the steps of applying fiberglass and resin lay-up on Styrofoam structure. The results of the Fixed Wing UAV Manufacturing research using Styrofoam material with fiberglass resin lay-up method, the aircraft structure becomes lighter and stronger with the overall resulting load reaching 2750 Gram or 2.75 kg. The results showed that the application of the lay-up method significantly improved the structural strength of the UAV, while the use of fiberglass and resin materials made a positive contribution to its aerodynamic performance. The invention has the potential to improve the efficiency and durability of UAVs in monitoring and surveillance applications. By presenting alternative materials and manufacturing methods, this research can contribute to the development of more reliable and effective UAV.
A review of the digitalization of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) toward sustainability
Authors: Raihan Asif
Published: March 2024

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are of paramount importance in the global economy.  The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted numerous economies, resulting in substantial transformations across various aspects and elements of SMEs. The acceleration of digital transformation has been observed as a notable response to the ongoing pandemic. The utilization of digital transformation as a means of fostering innovation has the potential to facilitate sustainability, enhance competitiveness, and enable customization in both products and services. Nevertheless, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the extent to which SMEs have embraced digital technology in order to support and promote sustainability objectives. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to present an in-depth review of the digitization of SMEs in relation to sustainability, employing the systematic literature review approach. The analysis conducted encompassed three primary domains: the technological facets of digitalization, sustainability in accordance with the triple bottom line (comprising economic, environmental, and social factors), and the business attributes specific to SMEs. This review analysis elucidated the specific technological advancements that facilitate SMEs in their pursuit of sustainable development. In addition, this study synthesizes material that discusses the sustainability aspects of the triple bottom line and the specific areas of Industry 4.0 technology that have been utilized. Furthermore, the literature identifies other aspects including corporate strategy and management, organizational structure, organizational culture, skills and qualifications, and leadership considerations. Additionally, it synthesized potential avenues for future research that have emerged from the study. This study makes a significant contribution to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and offers vital insights for policymakers and SMEs seeking to transition their production practices towards sustainability and digitalization.
Fuel subsidy removal and welfare of the working class in Nigeria: Policy options for the state
Authors: Lawal Abdullahi Oladimeji  , Mahmoud Umar
Published: March 2024

Subsidy provisioning has been a feature of market economies around the World since the end of the Second World War. In Nigeria, and other Third World countries, subsidy provision is a major instrument by which Government attempts to enhance the welfare of the masses. Over the years, successive governments in Nigeria have attempted to keep the prices of certain commodities affordable by providing one form of subsidy or the other. The Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as Petrol in Nigeria is one of the commodities covered by subsidy until 29th May, 2023 when the newly inaugurated President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in his inaugural speech declared an end to it. A major consequence of the removal of the fuel subsidy is the cut-throat pricing of PMS throughout the country. This paper attempts to interrogate the effect of fuel subsidy removal on the welfare of the working class in Nigeria with a view to ascertaining available policy options for the State. The paper adopts the neo-classical economic theory of government policy and argues that a fundamental responsibility of the State is the protection of the welfare of the citizenry through its various policy decisions. Relying on documentary evidence, the paper found that the removal of fuel subsidy has worsened the living conditions of the working class as not only do workers now have to pay more for fuel; the multiplier effect of a continuous rise in prices of PMS on other basic necessities has made life unbearable. Consequently, the paper suggests a novel approach to the conundrum where in the Federal Government would ensure domestic refining of crude oil for local consumption or reach an understanding with other countries for a non-commercial refining of crude oil for the country.
Inmunoglobulina E en pacientes que acuden al Hospital Dr. Rafael Rodríguez Zambrano de Manta, Ecuador
Authors: García Santana Zuleyka , Bracho Mora Angela María
Published: March 2024

La incidencia y prevalencia de las enfermedades alérgicas han aumentado en los últimos años, por lo que se han estudiado los alérgenos, desde el punto de vista inmunológico, estructural y funcional. La inmunoglobulina E es fundamental en los fenómenos alérgicos donde su concentración aumenta notoriamente. Con el fin de establecer un antecedente mediante la determinación de IgE total por el método de quimioluminiscencia como indicador de enfermedad alérgica en pacientes en el Hospital Dr. Rafael Rodríguez Zambrano, se realizó un estudio de tipo observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo y de corte transversal en 267 pacientes que acudieron a realizarse la prueba de IgE durante el año 2019, de los cuales el sexo femenino fue el más prevalente, con una relación directa entre los valores de eosinófilos e IgE con un predominio de valores iguales o menores a 190 UI/ml .Con la prueba de chi cuadrado se obtuvo una diferencia significativa estadísticamente, predominando la asociación entre los valores normales de eosinófilos y el valor de la IgE, Spearman mostró una asociación entre ambas variables, destacando una eosinofilia en el grupo de IgE entre 1000 y 1200 UL/ml. Se concluye que la inmunoglobulina E, es una prueba fehaciente para realizar un diagnóstico de alergia
Knowledge and application of first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan North Central Province farmers
Authors: Herath P , Banneheka B , Marikar FMMT
Published: March 2024

The application of first aid for snakebites are important in rural Sri Lanka. This study aimed to assess the current level of knowledge and application of snakebite first aid. Results revealed a substantial gap between knowledge and practices. This study highlights the need for education programs to improve snakebite management
Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Think Pair And Share Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika
Authors: Setiawan Yusup , Cahyaningsih Ujiati
Published: March 2024

Matematika merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran yang penting dalam sistem pendidikan. Namun, masih banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep matematika dan mencapai hasil belajar yang kurang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tren penelitian dengan mengidentifikasi dan mengklasifikasikan seluruh hasil penelitian yang berkaitan dengan penerapan model Think Pair Share untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar Matematika pada siswa di Indonesia pada tahun 2018-2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Terdapat 12 artikel terkait yang dianalisis dalam penelitian ini. Hasil SLR ini menunjukkan penelitian implementasi model pembelajaran Think Pair Share terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi Matematika paling banyak dilakukan pada tahun 2022 dan subjek penelitian paling banyak dilakukan di materi matematika Sekolah Dasar dilakukan di kelas 3 dan secara umum hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa model Think Pair Share mampu memberikan dampak positif atau meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada materi Matematika lebih baik dibandingkan model pembelajaran lainnya. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi pertimbangan bagi para peneliti dalam melakukan penelitian dan bagi guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran di kelas.
Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Penalaran Matematis Siswa
Authors: Dewi Mely Puspita , Yoyo Zakaria Ansori
Published: March 2024

Kemampuan penalaran matematis mempunyai peranan penting dalam pembelajaran matematika. Kemampuan penalaran matematis yang kuat membantu siswa dalam memahami konsep-konsep matematika dengan lebih baik dan menerapkannya dalam berbagai konteks. Namun beberapa siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam mengembangkan kemampuan penalaran matematis karena berbagai faktor, seperti kurangnya pemahaman konsep dasar, kelemahan dalam berpikir abstrak, atau kecemasan terkait dengan matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan mengklasifikasikan seluruh hasil penelitian yang berkaitan dengan penerapan model Problem Based Learning dalam meningkatkan kemampuan Penalaran matematis siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Terdapat 14 artikel terkait yang dianalisis dalam penelitian ini. Hasil SLR ini menunjukkan penelitian menunjukkan model Problem Based Learning mampu memberikan dampak positif atau meningkatkan kemampuan Penalaran matematis siswa lebih baik dibandingkan model pembelajaran lainnya. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi pertimbangan bagi para peneliti dalam melakukan penelitian dan bagi guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran di kelas.
Analisis Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Siswa pada Operasi Penjumlahan Bilangan Bulat Menggunakan Media Garis Bilangan
Authors: Audina Silfi , Nahdi Dede Salim , Sudianto Sudianto
Published: March 2024

Terdapat beberapa siswa yang masih rendah dalam pemahaman konsep matematis siswa pada materi operasi penjumlahan bilangan bulat mata pelajaran matematika. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalis bagaimana pemahaman konsep siswa pada mata pelajaran matematika tentang operasi hitung penjumlahan bilangan bulat dengan menggunakan media garis bilangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan Systematic Literature Reveiew (SLR) dengan mencari dan mengkaji beberapa artikel kemudian menarik kesimpulan. Pencarian literatur terdiri dari 15 artikel yang di ikutsertakan tahap analisis pada terbitan 5 tahun terakhir. Artikel berasal dari jurnal terakreditasi sinta, nasional dan tidak terakreditasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media garis bilangan dalam pembelajaran penjumlahan bilangan bulat secara signifikan meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa. Media ini membantu siswa dalam memvisualisasikan proses penjumlahan bilangan bulat dan memahami konsep positif-negatif serta hubungannya dengan garis bilangan. Selain itu, penggunaan media garis bilangan juga memberikan manfaat dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komputasi matematika siswa, seperti pemahaman operasi penjumlahan, pengenalan pola, dan penentuan hasil penjumlahan.
Pembelajaran Matematika Menyenangkan di SD Melalui Permainan
Authors: Wijayanti Arlen , Yanto Ari
Published: March 2024

Matematika merupakan mata pelajaran yang masih dianggap sulit oleh anak sekolah. Banyak siswa yang masih menganggap matematika merupakan mata pelajaran yang susah, membosankan, banyak rumus dan kurang penerapannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Padahal matematika merupakan mata pelajaran yang sangat penting yang terus berkembang di era 4.0 seiring dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan metode permainan terhadap motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan Systematic Literature Reveiew (SLR) dengan mencari dan mengkaji beberapa artikel kemudian menarik kesimpulan. Pencarian literatur dari 10 artikel yang di ikutsertakan tahap analisis pada terbitan 5 tahun terakhir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran matematika yang menyenangkan dengan pendekatan permainan memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap prestasi matematika siswa di SD. Permainan tidak hanya meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika, tetapi juga meningkatkan minat dan motivasi siswa terhadap mata pelajaran ini. Selain itu, pendekatan ini dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran, menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang menyenangkan, dan meningkatkan interaksi sosial antara siswa.
Systematic Literature Review: Desain Modul Dengan Pendekatan PMRI Pada Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Fitriani Lika , Refianti Rani , Yanto Yufitri
Published: March 2024

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk menelaah literatur, jurnal dan artikel tentang modul dengan pendekatan PMRI pada kurikulum merdeka. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu systematic literature review. Dalam penelusuran artikel menggunakan kata kunci tersebut dengan publikasi jurnal pada tahun 2016-2023. Hasil penelusuran terdapat 20 artikel yang membahas tentang modul dengan pendekatan PMRI pada kurikulum merdeka, hanya 8 jurnal yang terdapat dalam inklusi. Artikel berasal dari jurnal terakreditasi sinta, nasional dan tidak terakreditasi. Hasil riview didapat kesesuaian Modul Kurikulum Merdeka untuk menyesuaikan kebutuhan sekolah. Selain itu pendekatan PMRI mempermudah siswa untuk memahami konsep matematika