bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Farmworker Mobility and COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies: Yuma County, Arizona, 2021
Authors: Franc Katherine A. , Phippard Alba E. , Ruedas Priscila , Pinto Sarah J. , Mehta Kanan , Montiel Sonia , Contreras Sonia , Katz Hannah , McIntyre Elvira , Lopez Benito , Kreutzberg-Martinez Michelle , Steiner Daisy , Gomez Diana , Merrill Rebecca
Published: April 2024

Farmworkers, a group of essential workers, experience a disproportionately high burden of COVID-19 due to their living and working conditions. This project characterized farmworker mobility in and around Yuma County, Arizona, to identify opportunities to improve farmworker access to COVID-19 vaccination. We collected qualitative and geospatial data through a series of in-person and virtual focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and intercept interviews with participatory mapping. Participants included farmworkers, employers, and representatives of local institutions who serve or interact with farmworkers. We identified participants through purposive and referential sampling and grouped people by sociodemographic characteristics for interviews. We used qualitative and geospatial analyses to identify common themes and mobility patterns. The team interviewed 136 people from February 26 to April 2, 2021. Common themes emerged about how farmworkers have little or no access to COVID-19 vaccination unless offered at their workplaces or at locations where they congregate at convenient times. Further, farmworkers described how their demanding work schedules, long commute times, and caretaker commitments make it challenging to access vaccination services. Geospatial analyses identified three geographic areas in Yuma County where farmworkers reported living and working that did not have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic within walking distance. Coordination between local public health authorities and key partners, including employers and trusted representatives from local community-based organizations or the Mexican consulate, to offer vaccination at worksites or other locations where farmworkers congregate can help improve access to COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses for this population.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection in School Contacts of Tuberculosis Cases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Wang Wenjin , Liu Aohan , Liu Xinjie , You Nannan , Wang Zhan , Chen Cheng , Zhu Limei , Martinez Leonardo , Lu Wei , Liu Qiao
Published: April 2024

Substantial tuberculosis transmission occurs outside of households, and tuberculosis surveillance in schools has recently been proposed. However, the yield of tuberculosis outcomes from school contacts is not well characterized. We assessed the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among close school contacts by performing a systematic review. We searched PubMed, Elsevier, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases. Studies reporting the number of children who were tested overall and who tested positive were included. Subgroup analyses were performed by study location, index case bacteriological status, type of school, and other relevant factors. In total, 28 studies including 54,707 school contacts screened for M. tuberculosis infection were eligible and included in the analysis. Overall, the prevalence of M. tuberculosis infection determined by the QuantiFERON Gold in-tube test was 33.2% (95% CI, 0.0–73.0%). The prevalences of M. tuberculosis infection based on the tuberculin skin test (TST) using 5 mm, 10 mm, and 15 mm as cutoffs were 27.2% (95% CI, 15.1–39.3%), 24.3% (95% CI, 15.3–33.4%), and 12.7% (95% CI, 6.3–19.0%), respectively. The pooled prevalence of M. tuberculosis infection (using a TST ≥5-mm cutoff) was lower in studies from China (22.8%; 95% CI, 16.8–28.8%) than other regions (36.7%; 95% CI, 18.1–55.2%). The pooled prevalence of M. tuberculosis infection was higher when the index was bacteriologically positive (43.6% [95% CI, 16.5–70.8%] versus 23.8% [95% CI, 16.2–31.4%]). These results suggest that contact investigation and general surveillance in schools from high-burden settings merit consideration as means to improve early case detection in children.
Calculation of Term Life Insurance Premium Reserves with Fackler Method and Canadian Method
Authors: Zakirah Khalilah Razanah , Subartini Betty , Riaman Riaman
Published: April 2024

Every individual around the world goes through the life cycle of birth and continues their journey with unique experiences. The uncertainty of the future, which includes both happiness and calamity, is a universal aspect of human life. Life risks, such as illness and death, are an unavoidable reality for every individual in this world. Life insurance is one of the solutions to manage these risks, with term life insurance being one of the options. The focus of this research lies on term life insurance, with the aim of calculating premium reserves using the Fackler and Canadian methods. This research is concerned with the process of calculating premium reserves, and the results show that the Fackler method produces a larger premium reserve value compared to the Canadian method. Recommendations are given to companies to use the Fackler Method in calculating term life insurance premium reserves to avoid potential losses that could occur if using the Canadian method. The choice of premium calculation method is a strategic key in effective risk management for the company.
Ensaio Pra Aïnouz
Authors: Borba Gabriel Regis Galo
Published: April 2024

O presente ensaio analisa o discurso das músicas “interlúdio 1” e “vila rica (com participação de Mateus Fazeno Rock)”, do álbum Roteiro Pra Aïnouz, Vol. 2 do artista de hip hop brasileiro Don L.  O objetivo do trabalho resume-se a um debate em torno da hipótese de que “vila rica” esboça através da musicalidade, as estruturas comuns e persistentes inerentes ao passado e à contemporaneidade brasileira.  A metodologia empregada consistiu basicamente de revisão bibliográfica, entrevistas e artigos sobre o artista Don L e demais documentação histórica necessária para debater o tema. O pensamento do antropólogo Claude Lévi-Strauss, através de sua abordagem estruturalista, ocupou certa ênfase no conjunto das análises. As conclusões sugerem que Don L em suas letras, sob a ótica da antropologia estruturalista, permite descortinar as estruturas coloniais racistas que fazem parte dos pilares da sociedade brasileira contemporânea, pois sua lírica revela as estruturas comuns que fundam o Brasil e são pertencentes à contemporaneidade, marcadas pela violência, pelas desigualdades, pelo colonialismo e demais aspectos da manifestação do racismo.
Festa de São Luís de Minas (MG)
Authors: Fonseca Naiara Alves
Published: April 2024

Este artigo descreve a festa de São Luís de Minas, na comunidade do mesmo nome, no município de Coração de Jesus (MG). Este evento marca o calendário local da cidade e representa um evento intensamente vivido pelos moradores. O principal objetivo deste trabalho consiste em realizar uma descrição densa da festa, descortinando distintas narrativas a partir do saber e da experiência local. O método utilizado foi a observação participante durante a ocorrência da festa. Estratégias investigativas como entrevistas e levantamentos bibliográficos sobre a festa foram também utilizados. As considerações finais sugerem a efervescência coletiva produzida pela Festa de São Luís de Minas, bem como destaca que a periodicidade anual da festa renova sentimentos de pertencimento, vínculo social e diversas subjetividades entre seus participantes.
Entre Linhas e Agulhas:
Authors: Pereira Gyovanna Neri
Published: April 2024

Este relato de experiência busca proporcionar uma análise da trajetória de uma costureira cuja jornada empreendedora na arte da costura reflete a importância da tradição familiar, da resiliência e da adaptação social. Originária de uma linhagem de mulheres habilidosas na costura, nossa informante absorveu os segredos desse ofício desde sua infância, transmitidos empiricamente de uma geração para outra dentro de sua família. Seu percurso empreendedor teve início como resposta às necessidades financeiras, levando-a a transformar seu talento em sua principal fonte de renda. Apesar dos desafios financeiros e interrupções em sua jornada, sua determinação a impulsionou a investir em seu próprio ateliê, onde conquistou reconhecimento e fidelidade dos clientes. O relato também destaca as adaptações diante dos novos padrões de demanda, especialmente durante a pandemia, refletindo uma conscientização crescente sobre sustentabilidade e consumo responsável. No entanto, a história de nossa informante também ressalta os desafios enfrentados, incluindo o risco à sua saúde devido ao excesso de trabalho, evidenciando a importância de estabelecer limites e priorizar o bem-estar pessoal.
Sinapsis y neurotransmisores, su orientación clínica
Authors: Medina Guillen Leonardo Flavio
Published: April 2024

El capítulo aborda la sinapsis y los neurotransmisores con un enfoque clínico. La sinapsis se clasifica en eléctrica y química, siendo esta última más común. Los neurotransmisores son agentes químicos que transmiten señales entre neuronas. Se describen neurotransmisores de molécula pequeña y polipéptidos, incluyendo aminas biogénicas (serotonina, dopamina, noradrenalina), neurotransmisores aminoácidos (GABA, glutamato), gases (NO, CO), y lípidos (anandamida). La neurotransmisión consta de síntesis, almacenamiento, liberación, interacción con receptores y eliminación del neurotransmisor. Alteraciones en estos procesos están asociadas con trastornos neurológicos y psiquiátricos. Se detalla el metabolismo, los receptores, funciones, localización y correlaciones clínicas de neurotransmisores específicos como serotonina, dopamina, noradrenalina y acetilcolina. Además, se discute la histamina y la melatonina, con detalles sobre su función, áreas de secreción y correlaciones clínicas. El texto destaca la importancia de estos neurotransmisores en la regulación de diversos procesos fisiológicos y su relevancia clínica en trastornos asociados.
Afectividad
Authors: Durón Wendy M.
Published: April 2024

Se describen los diferentes tipos de afectividad que dan una vista más clara y amplia de cómo se relaciona la afectividad con las emociones, los neurotransmisores que se ven involucrados en las emociones que en conjunto a las regiones anatómicas juegan un papel importante en el proceso de las emociones, así como sus procesos fisiológicos a través de los sistemas nerviosos central y periférico, con sus vías simpáticas y parasimpáticas. Todos experimentamos a lo largo del día, variaciones normales en nuestro humor, así como cambios fisiológicos y bioquímicos asociados a la afectividad. En la vida común un sujeto normal cursa con cambios en el humor cuando satisface una necesidad biológica o psíquica, ya sea consciente o no, pero en determinadas circunstancias estas oscilaciones del humor pueden llegar a ser muy intensas y persistentes clasificándose como patológicas porque son desadaptativas.
Pensamiento
Authors: Durón Wendy M.
Published: April 2024

Proceso psíquico que se verifica en la corteza cerebral con la participación de otras estructuras en la que interviene la abstracción y la asociación de ideas, cuyo material procede de la percepción, memoria e imaginación. El papel de la corteza prefrontal y sus conexiones en el funcionamiento ejecutivo constituye una región clave para la adquisición de señales y de información. Las cortezas de asociación incluyen proyecciones desde la corteza sensorial primaria, secundaria, el tálamo y el tronco cerebral. Existen las salidas de la asociación, en las que las cortezas alcanzan el hipocampo, los ganglios basales y el cerebelo, el tálamo y otras áreas corticales; en conjunto forman el pensamiento, en la manera como se desplaza nuestro pensamiento, los caminos que sigue, es decir el flujo de nuestras ideas es cómo podemos definir algunas alteraciones del pensamiento. Entre los parámetros evaluados tenemos: el curso, la lógica, forma y control del pensamiento.
Lenguaje
Authors: Durón Wendy M.
Published: April 2024

Se define como la comprensión y comunicación de ideas abstractas, a la información que es procesada y generada en nuestro cerebro en el área de Wernicke que es específica para la comprensión del habla y en el área responsable de la producción del habla conocida como área de Broca, que son conectadas por el fascículo arqueado. La producción, recepción e interpretación del habla requieren diferentes procesos cognitivos específicos, como la codificación y decodificación fonológica, la codificación y decodificación ortográficas para la lectura, acceso léxico, representaciones léxico semánticas de palabras y la interpretación semántica del lenguaje. Existen diferentes alteraciones del lenguaje que se presentan cuando existen alteraciones neurológicas ya sea secundario a traumas, cirugías, sangrado, etc., y las podemos describir en dos grandes grupos: afasia y disartria.
Insight
Authors: Asfura Caballero Javier Shafick
Published: April 2024

Se presenta la definición y contexto histórico del insight a través de diferentes corrientes de pensamiento. De igual forma, se describen y explican las estructuras neuroanatómicas involucradas en el proceso de insight y cómo se relaciona con el sistema eléctrico y endocrino de nuestros cuerpos. Se hace una relación clínica con cómo identificar el grado de insight que una persona tiene y cómo este puede estar afectado en ciertas enfermedades, así como detallar el porqué de dicha afección. A largo plazo, el grado de insight que una persona tenga sobre su ser y sus enfermedades tendrá una gran repercusión sobre su pronóstico médico, por lo que uno de los aspectos más importantes en el proceso salud-enfermedad es que cada paciente pueda comprender a totalidad su patología y su abordaje.
PEMBERDAYAAN PEMUDA MAJELIS AL BAROYA SEBAGAI KADER PECINTA SHOLAWAT
Authors: Qhusyaeri Ahmad , Taufiqurrohman Achmad , Shiolihin M. , Prasetiya Benny
Published: April 2024

In this millennial era, the role of the younger generation is very important in driving change that improves the quality of a nation. One of the religious activities that is popular nowadays and has the potential to empower youth is the Sholawat Assembly. This research uses a community service method with a qualitative descriptive approach, involving participation from all parties to jointly identify and handle existing problems. This research focuses on empowering the youth of the Al Baroya Council in instilling a love of prayer. The research location was carried out at the Nurul Anwar Mosque, Pohsangit Kidul. Data collection methods involve consultation, direct observation, and data analysis. The main aim of this research is to revive the enthusiasm of youth and local communities in prayer and religious activities. Based on the results of interviews and research observations, it appears that evaluation and analysis are a strong basis for developing youth empowerment programs in the future. Empowering the youth of the Al Baroya Council as a generation of prayer lovers is an important step in strengthening religious identity in society. Through empowerment, the youth of the Al Baroya Council are actively involved in religious activities aimed at increasing solidarity, togetherness and spirituality.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu PKK Paguyuban RT 01 Krangan, Gondangrejo Mengenai Vaksinasi Covid-19
Authors: Arini Liss Dyah Dewi , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Fauziah Ellen Nur , Chrisnasari Gabriel
Published: April 2024

Ibu rumah tangga mempunyai segudang aktivitas, baik sebagai pekerja atau karyawan maupun sebagai ibu rumah tangga yang mempersiapkan segala kebutuhan rumah tangga. Pengetahuan mengenai vaksinani Covid-19  pada ibu-ibu PKK Paguyuban RT 01 Kragan, Gondangrejo masih terbatas, karena selain virus ini merupakan virus yang membahayakan dan mematikan, banyak di antara mereka juga belum mengetahui meneganai vaksinansi Virus-19. Faktor yang lainnya adalah karena banyak di antara mereka yang masih terbatas pengetahuannya terhadap Covid-19. Pada kesempatan ini Pelaksana Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Prodi D3 Rekam Medik dan Informasi Kesehatan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta akan telah melaksanakan kegiatan P2M kepada Ibu-Ibu PKK Paguyuban RT 01 Kragan, Gondangrejo mengenai Vaksinansi Virus-19.Pada kesempatan ini pelaksana Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat menyampaikan terimakasih kepada Ketua PKK Paguyuban RT 01 Kragan, Gondangrejo yang telah memberikan izin tempat untuk melaksanakan kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat.Semoga kegiatan ini bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan Ibu-Ibu PKK Paguyuban RT 01 Kragan, Gondangrejo mengenai vaksinansi Covid-19 dengan harapan semoga pengetahuan mereka mengenai vaksinasi Covid-19 dan dengan kesadaran pribadi mempunyai kemauan untuk mengikuti kegiatan vaksinasi yang diselenggarakan oleh pemerintah. Luaran dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini  adalah Ibu-ibu PKK Paguyuban RT 01 Kragan, Gondangrejo dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan mereka mengenai vaksinasi Covid-19 dan dengan kesadaran pribadi mempunyai kemauan untuk mengikuti kegiatan vaksinasi yang diselenggarakan oleh pemerintah.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Pencegahan Kanker Serviks Secara Dini dengan Pendidikan Kesehatan tentang Persiapan Perawatan Menstruasi pada Siswi Kelas VI SD Negeri Kedungsari 5 Kota Magelang
Authors: Susanti Evy Tri , Susilaningsih Is , Astuti Wahyu Tri , Nurhayati Lis , Marhamah Emah
Published: April 2024

Kanker serviks adalah jenis kanker yang terjadi pada sel-sel leher rahim–bagian bawah rahim yang terhubung ke vagina. Berbagai jenis Human Papillomavirus (HPV), infeksi menular seksual, berperan dalam menyebabkan sebagian besar kanker serviks. Kanker rahim bisa disembuhkan jika ditemui sejak awal dan dapat ditangani dengan mengurangi faktor risiko, diantaranya adalah menjaga kebersihan vagina dan alat kelamin terutama saat menstruasi. Pada tahun 2020, statistik kematian global meningkat menjadi lebih dari 340.000 wanita dan ini kemungkinan akan terus bertambah, terutama di komunitas yang kurang mampu dan rentan. Data saat ini menunjukkan bahwa 90% dari semua kasus terjadi di negara berpenghasilan rendah dan menengah, sebagian besar karena akses yang buruk ke skrining dan deteksi dini serta pengobatan pra-kanker dan kanker serviks. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan peningkatan pengetahuan pada anak remaja putri tentang cara perawatan menstruasi. Tujuan : Peningkatan pemahaman pencegahan kanker serviks Secara dini denganpendidikan kesehatan tentang Persiapan perawatan menstruasi pada siswi kelas VI SD Negeri Kedungsari 5 Kota Magelang. Metode : Participatory Action Research (PAR). Hasil kegiatan :Persiapan dengan menyiapkan bahan, administrasi, surat menyurat, media, leaflet, materi dan power point dan petugas. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pendidikan kesehatan, dan evaluasi dengan kemampuan menjawab pertanyaan dengan kuesioner.Simpulan : 90% dari peserta memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang pencegahan kanker rahim secara dinidengan pendidikan kesehatan tentang persiapan perawatan mestruasi pada siswi kelas VI SD N Kedungsari 5 Kota Magelang.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN PROMOSI DIGITAL DENGAN TEKNIK FOTO PRODUK KOPI INSTAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN SKILL WIRAUSAHA MUDA DI ACEH UTARA
Authors: Adhiana Adhiana , Riani Riani , Ariani Rita
Published: April 2024

Abstrak : Kopi gayo merupakan salah satu jenis kopi arabika yang paling diminati di pasar internasional karena telah dikenal sebagai biji kopi terbaik di dunia. Kondisi pandemi COVID tentu menjadi tantangan tersendiri yang akan memunculkan berbagai kendala pemasaran kopi Arabika Gayo seperti perubahan sistem proses pengolahan kopi yang harus sesuai protokol penanganan COVID, prosedur pengemasan produk yang baru dan sistem kerja sama secara daring karena diberlakukannya peraturan social distancing. Oleh sebab itu strategi promosi dengan media online merupakan solusi yang tepat.   Salah   satu   strategi   promosi   adalah pembuatan foto produk sebagai alat promosi kopi Arabika Gayo. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan  mengenai  tehnik  foto produk  sebagai  alat promosi  kopi Arabika  Gayo. Kegiatan ini dilakukan di Reuleut, Kabupaten Aceh Utara Pada bulan Januari 2022. Lokasi pengabdian masyarakat di Kabupaten Aceh Utara,  maka  diharapkan  dapat  memberikan   kontribusi  langsung terhadap pengurangan pengangguran melalui pendalaman skill melalui pelatihan tehnik foto produk kopi di Aceh Utara. Metode  pelaksanaan  dirancang  untuk  pedampingan   yang  berupa  pendekatan partisipatif dan mengacu pada proses pembelajaran orang dewasa (adult-learning)  yang terdiri dari: (1) Pemaparan materi yang dilengkapi dengan Power Point presentation dan material simulasi, (2) diskusi terbatas sesuai dengan protokol kesehatan,  (3)  penugasan  atau  praktek  tehnik  foto  produk  kopi.  Tujuan kegiatan  ini  adalah  (1)  menghasilkan   agen-agen   perubahan   paradigma   “pencipta lapangan kerja” dari pada paradigma “pencari kerja”, (2) menjadi wadah pelatihan soft skill tertait tehnik foto produk sebagai kegiatan pembentukan bisnis, (3) menjadi acuan  untuk  kegiatan  pengabdian  masyarakat  berikutnya.
PENGUATAN PRODUKSI JAHE INSTAN PADA KELOMPOK USAHA BERSAMA (KUBE) DI DESA PUCUNG, KISMANTORO, WONOGIRI
Authors: Susanto Rudi , Nugroho Novemy Triyandari , Lestari Wiji
Published: April 2024

Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyakat bertujuan untuk memberikan penguatan aspek produksi jahe instan pada Kelompok Usaha Bersama (KUBE) OKESOSGEN di Desa Pucung, Kismantoro, Wonogiri. Tahapan pengabdian masyakat terdiri dari analisis permasalah, pelatihan dan evaluasi serta pendampingan. Solusi yang ditawar pada pelatihan ini adalah perbaikan packing, inovasi dalam formula dan komposisi, selanjutnya adalah peralatan yang dikasih ke mitra. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyakat meningkatan pengetahuan mitra pada aspek produksi sebesar 27%. Berdasarkan wawancara pelatihan produksi sangat membantu dalam penguatan kualitas produk jahe instan.
PEMANFAATAN WEBSITE SISTEM PENJUALAN ONLINE GRIYA LILIN SOLO DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PENJUALAN
Authors: Melianingsih Nuning , Alhan Muhammad , Pramesthi Elisabet Wina
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Website adalah kumpulan-kumpulan halaman dari berbagai situs yang menampilkan berbagai macam informasi teks, data, gambar diam ataupun bergerak, data animasi, suara, video maupun gabungan dari semuanya, baik itu yang bersifat statis maupun yang dinamis yang disediakan selama terkoneksi dengan jaringan internet. Pembuatan website sangat diperlukan guna untuk meningkatkan penjualan dan media promosi. Mitra dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah Griya Lilin Solo. Griya Lilin Solo merupakan suatu usaha yang bergerak di bidang penjualan berbagai macam souvenir yang terbuat dari lilin. Penjualan pada Griya Lilin Solo dilakukan secara konvensional. Proses promosi dan penjualan terdapat beberapa kandala pada pengoptimalan promosi dan penjualan secara online. Hal ini dikarenakan Griya Lilin Solo belum memiliki website untuk menyediakan segala informasi yang berhubungan dengan produk penjualan. Untuk meningkatkan jumlah pembeli maka diperlukan website  yang mampu menjawab permasalahan tersebut. Pembuatan aplikasi ini dilakukan dengan cara pengumpulan data, perencanaan sistem, analisa sistem, dan perancangan sistem. Pembuatan program aplikasi dikembangkan dengan CodeIgniter. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penelitian ini menghasilkan website Griya Lilin Solo yang dapat menarik minat pembeli untuk mengetahui serta mengorder produk yang dipasarkan tanpa harus memdatangi toko secara langsung
TATA KELOLA HOMESTAY BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DI DESA DAYU KECAMATAN GONDANGREJO KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Widagdo Yohanes Martono
Published: April 2024

Karakter suatu desa wisata akan mempengaruhi kapasitas pengembangan dan pelayanan wisata di kawasan desa yang menjadi tujuan wisatanya. Demikian halnya dengan potensi yang ada di kawasan desa wisata Dayu yang kaya akan potensi yan dimiliki, baik dari sumber daya alam , aneka adat istiadat penduduk setempat maupun fasilitas penunjang , salah satunya keberadaan homestay. Homestay dinilai sebagai penginapan yang dapat menambah pengalaman serta informasi mengenai aktivitas dan kebiasaan mayarakat lokal. Namun masih terkendala terkait mekanisme dan pengelolaan homestay serta potensi daya tarik wisata yang ada. Adapun tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini tertuju pada peningkatan pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui  edukasi terkait pemahaman konsep homestay, mulai dari perencanaan sampai pada kelayakan ruangan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini melalui pendekatan persuasif dan interpersonal, baik dengan pengelola hpmestay, pokdarwis dan masyarakat setempat. Tahap selanjutnya berupa pendampingan secara terstruktur berupa pelatihan dan penyuluhan  terkait homestay.  Di mana aspek utama dalam pengembangan homestay terletak pada system tata kelola. Hal ini  mencakup pemahaman tentang pemasaran, keuangan, dan manajemen tamu. Hasil dari rangkaian kegiatan ini terciptanya kolaboratif yang berkesinambungan antara pemilik homestay, pokdarwis, pemerintah daerah, masyarakat setempat, dan pihak terkait lainnya. Kesimpulan yang didapat dari pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dimana melalui pendekatan holistik serta berkelanjutan yang berbasis masyarakat dapat membantu meningkatkan keberhasilan homestay sebagai penunjang desa wisata yang berkelanjutan
PENYULUHAN MASYARAT PEGIMAS (PEDULI GIZI DAN WASPADA ANEMIA KURANG BESI)
Authors: Hadi Verawati , Putri Vania Santika
Published: April 2024

Anemia menurut WHO (World Health Organization) adalah suatu keadaan  dimana kadar hemoglobin kurang dari 12 g/dL pada perempuan yang berusia diatas 15 tahun dan tidak hamil. Anemia kurang besi terutama disebabkan karena ketidakseimbangan asupan pola gizi. Penyuluhan yang berjudul PEGIMAS  (Peduli Gizi dan Waspada Anemia Kurang Besi) dilaksanakan di RT 01 RW 07 Dusun Turi, Desa Cemani, Kec. Grogol, Kab.  Sukoharjo dengan sasaran Ibu-Ibu PKK. Pada kesempatan ini, pelaksana kegiatan pengabdian Masyarakat dilakukan oleh Prodi D3 Farmasi Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk menambah pengetahuan Ibu-Ibu PKK tentang bahaya anemia, penerapan pola gizi seimbang dan penggunaan suplementasi zat besi dengan tepat. Luaran dari kegiatan pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah Ibu-Ibu PKK di RT 01 RW 07 Dusun Turi, Desa Cemani, Kec. Grogol, Kab.  Sukoharjo dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan mereka mengenai bahaya anemia, penerapan pola gizi seimbang dan penggunaan bijak suplementasi zat besi.
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) ACCESS TO FINANCE IN THE WESTERN AREA OF SIERRA LEONE
Authors: Pearce Richard E. O. , Bah Abdullah
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) access to finance, measured as access to bank credit, for expansion of business. A survey was conducted with a total of 450 registered SMEs randomly selected from the list of registered SMEs in the Western Area of Sierra Leone for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The model draws from El-Said et al. (2013) approach. We also applied a quantitative approach, through the estimation of a probability model for the access to finance determinants. However, we used a panel data framework where we investigated the determinants of access to bank credit for the periods 2018, 2019 and 2020, which are the most recent three-year periods prior to our survey. We also investigated whether this access was stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic period (2020) than the 2018 and 2019 which were pre-pandemic periods. The results show that the year COVID-19 (2020) has the same chance of getting a bank loan as the pre-COVID-19 years (2018 and 2019), in spite of the business uncertainty and the downturn associated with such a pandemic. In this regard, a robust mechanism for strong SME support outside the bank is imperative. This requires strong government and donor support, driven by coordination among the Ministry of Trade, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, SMEDA and donor partners. The process may require a strong FinTech application in a peer-to-peer framework to achieve its goal efficiently.

JEL: F13, F15

 

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ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC SCIENCE: THE ROLE OF ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, AND TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
Authors: Ifesinachi Ezugwu Jude , Dadzie Justice , Ocheni Adah Christopher
Published: April 2024

This study explored how assessment for learning, classroom management strategies, and teacher-student relationships predict students' academic achievement in Basic Science among students in Enugu State. The correlational survey design was employed in the study. The population of the study comprised 21,989 JSS III Basic Science students for the 2022/2023 academic session in public secondary schools. A sample of 400 students determined using Taro Yamen's (1967) formula and drawn through a multi-stage sampling procedure was used for the study. Data was collected using the Assessment Quality Enhancement Scale (AQES) and the Basic Science Academic Achievement Proforma (BSAAP). The internal consistency of the AQES was determined using Cronbach's Alpha reliability method, yielding a reliability estimate of 0.84. The BSAAP, on the other hand, collected existing academic achievement scores of sampled students in Basic Science from their 1st and 2nd term results for the 2022/2023 academic session. Data was analyzed using regression analysis. Results revealed significant predictive relationships between teachers' use of assessment for learning, classroom management approaches, teacher-student relationships, and students' academic performance in Basic Science. Specifically, the correlation coefficients (R) of assessment for learning, classroom management, and teacher-student relationships were 0.53, 0.51, and 0.41, with predictive powers of 28%, 26%, and 16%, respectively. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing teacher professional development, curriculum reform initiatives, and supportive school environments in fostering academic success in Basic Science. The implications of these results underscore the critical role of effective teaching practices and positive teacher-student interactions in enhancing students' academic achievement.
 

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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMPETENCIES UTILIZED BY PRINCIPALS IN MANAGING EMERGING ISSUES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Anukaenyi Blessing , Sonni Ene Nnamdi
Published: April 2024

The study examined the strategic planning competencies utilized by principals in managing emerging issues in public secondary schools in Enugu State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised 462 respondents which made up of all the 231 principals and 231 vice-principals in the public secondary schools in Enugu State. The instrument for data collection was a researcher-developed questionnaire, structured on a 4-point rating scale that ranged from very high extent to very low extent. It was validated by two experts, one in Educational Administration and Planning and the other in Measurement and Evaluation, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. The test-retest method of reliability of the instrument was used and the data obtained were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.85. Mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions. The t-test was used in testing the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that principals utilized strategic planning competencies to a low extent going by the mean ratings of principals and vice-principals. There were also no significant differences between the mean ratings of principals and vice principals on their utilization of the strategic planning competencies. Poor utilization of strategic planning competencies by principals implies that it is either that principals were not adequately trained and prepared to strategically manage schools for effective results or that the training they received was no longer adequate to meet the challenges of emerging issues in secondary school management. It was thus, recommended among other things that Continuous training opportunities should be given to all principals through seminars and workshops to expose them to modern trends and skills in strategic planning for managing emerging issues in their schools through the optimum use of targets, standards, and scarce resources.
 

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THE ROLE OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING IN DEVELOPING EFL TEACHERS' CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY FOR BETTER TEACHING PERFORMANCE
Authors: El-Asri Samira
Published: April 2024

Teachers’ role in improving the quality of the educational system is unquestionable. However, in order for teachers to fully and effectively play their role and help achieve the required educational objectives they have to be well-trained before their induction and the literature provides much evidence of this (Bozkuş, 2021). Hence, teacher pre-service training is a crucial stage in the early development of a teacher. The current study makes use of a mixed-method approach, including a questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and observations to investigate the role of pre-service teacher training in developing EFL novice teacher classroom management competency. The participants were 43 Moroccan EFL novice middle school and high school teachers. The results showed that participants found classroom management challenging mainly due to the short and insufficient period of training in general and practicum in specific as well as the prioritization of theory over practice during training. Consequently, those novice teachers found themselves in a state of confusion about how to deal with such challenges which had an impact on their performance in the classroom.

 

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INTERNAL CONTROL AND COST MANAGEMENT: ANTIDOTE TO THE DEMISE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES?
Authors: Crispim Gilberto , Ferreira Celma Duque , Rodrigs Marcus Craig
Published: April 2024

The study investigates how Internal Control (IC) and Cost Management (GC) contribute to the reduction of death in the first years of life and optimize the operating costs of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE's). To this end, 127 MSEs in the retail, wholesale, and service segments were investigated in the period 2014 to 2022, through the descriptive method with the application of semi-structured questionnaires and analysis of financial and management statements. The motivation for the study was due to the fact that it is a business segment responsible for 27% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), for generating an average of 83% of employment, growth of 5% per year, and 68% of mortality in the first two years (SEBRAE, 2010; 2015). The results suggest that IC and GC are unknown to managers in this segment and that accountants (mostly accounting technicians) are not interested in offering advice on this subject because there are no positive effects on accounting fees. On the other hand, managers understand that accounting is limited to the preparation of payroll and the issuance of tax guides. For this reason, they make their decisions based on their experiences gained over time. The study also identified that the managers' schooling corresponds to incomplete primary and secondary education, except, with rare exceptions in the service segment, with complete higher education.
 

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PROFESSIONAL FITNESS STATUS OF YOUNG FEMALE ATHLETES OF HO CHI MINH CITY BASKETBALL TEAM, VIETNAM
Authors: Chi Le Minh , Vinh Nguyen Quang , Hai Nguyen Ngoc , Liem La Van , Hau Nguyen Van
Published: April 2024

Basketball is a team sport characterized by direct opposition, so it requires physical strength and agility. The sport has gained global popularity which attracts numerous individuals to engage in practice and competition. This research was conducted to establish a standardized professional fitness assessment for female athletes from the Ho Chi Minh City basketball team. To fulfil the stated aim, the study employed three common scientific research methods, namely document analysis, interviews, and statistical analysis. Sixteen female basketball players from the Ho Chi Minh City team were involved as the participants, with an average age of 23.5 ± 3.54 years, height of 169.25 ± 4.77 cm, and weight of 64.75 ± 5.56 kg. The result has provided a scoring system and classification table to accurately measure the professional fitness of female basketballers. One more notable thing was that the participants exhibited superior professional fitness compared to their counterparts of the years 2004 and 2010, but inferior to that of the national team in 2006. Furthermore, regarding their performances in fitness tests, 18.75% of the participants were deemed good, 25.0% satisfactory, 37.50% unsatisfactory, 18.75% poor, and none achieved the excellent level.
 

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EXPOSING THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY INADEQUATE LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS AS WELL AS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Authors: Kamara Santigie Abu , Bangura Ishmail , Bangura Fuhad Amed Mohamed , Koroma John Foday
Published: April 2024

The saying "leaders are born, not made" is frequently used to describe leaders especially those whose contributions stick in people's memories! So, who exactly is a leader? In essence, the ability to bring about the change one wants to see in their organization makes one a leader. Nowadays, a CEO of a business isn't always a leader. Conversely, someone possesses a set of competencies that further an organization's goals and objectives. An inadequate skill of a leader regarding management and guidance within a team or the business environment is referred to as poor leadership. There are several ways in which this can show up, including stating unclear objectives, inadequate communication among team members, a lack of accountability and transparency, and a lack of team member support to actualize results. An ineffective leadership may affect a team's ability to accomplish goals and objectives since it breeds mistrust and disdain for the leader. A widely acknowledged concept of leadership remains elusive despite extensive research. It is stated by Talat et al. (2015) that "there are almost as many definitions of leadership as there are people who have attempted to define the concept." Examples of these definitions include the ones that follow; leadership is a broad process that requires authority, accountability, and power delegation, according to Talat et al. (2015). Employees are followers of leaders in an organization, who need their assistance to enable them to achieve their own and the company's goals and objectives. This creates a win-win situation if managed properly. Hence, leadership styles encompass all facets of interacting inside and outside a company, managing or resolving problems, assisting and directing employees to do their jobs, and setting an example for others to follow and infuse.

 

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PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS ON ONLINE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN VIETNAM
Authors: Do Huu Chien
Published: April 2024

Dispute resolution in the digital realm, empowered by the boundless development of electronic techniques, intangible technologies, and information technology, has been increasingly adopted for methods like negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. However, the legal foundation for online commercial arbitration as a dispute resolution method remains a contentious issue. This paper analyzes the legal framework of Vietnam, highlighting the gaps in the establishment of regulations concerning online commercial arbitration within the Vietnamese legal system. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes solutions for the development of regulations pertaining to online commercial arbitration for dispute resolution in Vietnam.
 

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‘LOOBAN’: A MULTIPLE-CASE STUDY ON DELINQUENCY OF TEENAGERS SHAPED BY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES
Authors: Baloran Erick T. , Mancha Liezl Jane D. , Lomonsod Vanessa Mary Joy G. , Amodia Gielan A.
Published: April 2024

Young people engage in delinquent behavior. It covers crimes against persons, crimes against things, crimes against public order, and drug offenses. Delinquent behavior is, therefore, an unmanageable activity that affects the community. This research presents the different experiences of three delinquent teenagers whose dysfunctional families shaped them in a community called “Sitio Looban” in the Philippines. This study utilized a qualitative multiple-case study to understand and describe the different stories of each participant-case. The study sought to answer the research questions about the family factors that contribute to the delinquency of teenagers, their delinquent experiences, and their feelings and thoughts as delinquent teenagers. The researchers used an in-depth interview to gather the necessary data from the informants. Within-case and cross-case analysis were used to analyze the data, wherein emerging themes were created to describe the family factors that contributed to the delinquency of the teenagers, which include broken family, poor parenting, home discord vis-à-vis peer influence, child neglect, poor family, and family binge drinking. Emerging themes were also created to discuss the delinquent experiences of teenagers, which involve theft, using counterfeit money, and gambling cheating. There were also emerging themes created to describe the feelings and thoughts of the delinquent teenagers, which include: unconditional love and support, happiness towards friendship, regrets, fear, embarrassment, and hatred and anger. This study supports the Strain Theory and Social Control Theory, which explain that negative relationships with family lead to delinquent behaviors in teenagers. Implications for practice and future researchers are provided in this paper.
 

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MURDER INVESTIGATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE APPLICATION
Authors: Shittu Olusoga Tasiru , Saat Geshina Ayu Mat
Published: April 2024

This study presents a systematic review of studies related to murder and criminal investigation, policing, and implications for forensic science application in Nigeria. A literature search was done in the English language, using primary and secondary keywords; such as murder investigation, forensic science, policing, criminal investigation, standard operating procedures guiding murder investigation, and application of forensic science in Nigeria. Four academic databases selected for the study were: SAGE Online, Wiley Online Library, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria earmarked for the study, 16 selected online published materials published between 2012 and 2022 met the predetermined criteria. These articles are either surveys, reviews, case studies, expert opinion materials, or theoretical articles. Central to the findings of these articles is that the application of forensic science in murder investigations in Nigeria is still suboptimal, accounting for lots of cold and unresolved murder cases across the country. In addition, there are other issues such as inadequate legislation governing forensic science application in Nigeria, lack of forensic skills and poor capacity development of Nigerian police, and non-adherence to forensic validated procedures during murder investigations. Gaps identified from these studies suggest a need for research focusing on the importance of suspect forensic profiling, a criminal investigative tool that can aid in narrowing down the suspect pool which has become a perennial problem in Nigeria's justice system as evidenced by the rising number of murder suspects across the country’s penitentiaries. This would make murder investigation more effective and efficient for criminal justice experts.
 

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“GAMING THE SYSTEM”: HOW COMMUNITIES STRATEGIZE AROUND CURRENCIES, CONVERTIBILITY AND CASH TRANSFERS IN KENYA
Authors: Kiaka Richard Dimba , Oloko Michael Odero , Ocampo Juan , Barinaga Ester
Published: April 2024

We draw from ongoing empirical research on the evolution of community currencies in Kenya, to analyse ways through which beneficiaries of cash transfers mediated by a community cryptocurrency – Sarafu – appropriate power and assert agency to obtain optimum financial benefits of the development intervention. We found that beneficiaries of the intervention have developed a deep knowledge of converting Sarafu to donor-funded cash transfers in the national currency. Consequently, the beneficiaries innovatively game conversion rules, both as individual efforts and collective action, to increase the economic benefits they draw from the cash transfers. We argue that development beneficiaries, instead of merely being subjects of development intervention, are active makers of their own economic lives and have a profound understanding of development projects, which they creatively exploit for their own benefit. By doing so, we further argue, beneficiaries contribute to the continuous structuring of interventions by putting development agencies on their toes and forcing them to revise their approaches and strengthen weak points. We conclude that assigning agency to development beneficiaries has the theoretical benefit of unravelling and appreciating the multidirectional flows of power in development assistance. Findings call for the need to involve beneficiaries in development interventions from its very conception.
 

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Barriers in Reporting Administration, Transcribing and Dispensing Errors Among Clinical Nurses in A Tertiary Health Care Facility in Saudi Arabia
Authors: AlDhoon Mustafa , Lalithabai Diana S.
Published: April 2024

Background: Medication errors significantly affect patient safety. Medical error reporting is sharing potential or actual medication errors occurring in the workplace by healthcare professionals. Reporting medication errors enhance safe practices. Despite the availability of an excellent user-friendly reporting system and a heightened awareness among healthcare professionals about the importance of reporting, some nurses still need help to report medication errors due to specific barriers that require identification. The current study explores barriers to medication error reporting perceived by frontline hospital staff in a tertiary healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2022 until March 2023. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 25 (AMOS) and MS-ECD 10. Results: The number of nurses who participated in the study was 309. Barriers concerning fears were ranked the highest on the barriers scale, such as fear of disciplinary action, being blamed, losing the respect of co-workers, a non-anonymous reporting system, and fear of liability or lawsuits. Another barrier related to practicality is the extra time involved in documenting a medication error. Almost half, 45.63%, of nurses reported fear of liability or lawsuits (3.28 ± 1.27), 42.71 % reported a fear of disciplinary action (3.19 ± 1.24) and 42.72 % fear of being blamed (3.11 ± 1.25). The least significant reason for nurses not reporting medication errors was the lack of information on how to report a medication error. Conclusions: Nurses play an essential role in patient safety. Most of the participating nurses reported barriers related to fear. Reporting failure might potentially impact practice safety. Accordingly, we support and recommend empowering and encouraging nurses to report medication errors and create a safe climate in the healthcare setting.
INFLUENCE OF GEOMAGNETIC FIELD ON INSECT BEHAVIOR
Authors: Krylov V. , Wan Guijun
Published: April 2024

The review presents contemporary data on the influence of the geomagnetic field and its variations on insect behavior. The most probable mechanisms of magnetoreception in different species are discussed. The prospects for studying insect electroreceptors as magnetodetectors are considered. Special attention is paid to studies investigating the impact of geomagnetic storms on insects. Differences in primary magnetoreception mechanisms

are considered a potential cause for divergences in the reactions of different insect species to geomagnetic

disturbances.