bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gender-based analysis of risk management and improved technology adoption among small-scale maize farmers in Kwara State
Authors: Ayinde O. E. , Olarewaju A. O. , Chimeze V. , Omotesho K. F. , Ogunlade I , Olaoye G.
Published: October 2023

This study examines the gender-based analysis of risk management strategies and improved technology adoption among small-scale maize farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: compare the risk management strategies by gender; analyze the gender-based effect of the adoption of improved varieties on output and evaluate factors influencing the adoption of improved technologies among male and female farmers in the study area. A random sampling procedure was used to select a total of 250 male and female farmers in the study area. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the data for the study. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Propensity score matching, and logit model. The findings of the study were that: early planting was the most common risk management strategy among the men (79.86%) and women (73.12%) farmers followed by diversification, use of improved varieties and bush fallowing. The result also showed that the adoption of improved varieties increased the yield (productivity) of both male and female farmers. The factors influencing the adoption of improved among the men farmers include extension access, educational level, output and labour while for the women farmers, the price of improved seed, output, herbicide and credit availability were the factors that significantly influenced their adoption of improved varieties. The study recommended that the price of the improved seed should be made affordable for women farmers, information sharing should be encouraged among male farmers and the government should empower extension agents in sensitizing farmers on risk management strategies especially the adoption of improved crop varieties and diversification into other agricultural related activities towards improving their livelihood.
Impacts of Improvised Instructional Materials on Grade Nine Learners’ Performance in Chemistry
Authors: Mushimiyimana Daniel , Kampire Edwige , Dushimimana Elisé
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate the impacts of improvised instructional materials on grade nine learners’ performance in chemistry. It is a quasi-experimental study that employed pre- and post- test to investigate the impacts of improvised instructional materials on learners’ chemistry performance. A sample of 450 learners randomly selected was used in this study. Thus, a researcher formed two groups, control group made of 255 learners taught with traditional lecture teaching method and an experimental group made of 255 learners that was taught using improvised instructional materials. Learners in both groups were given a survey questionnaire to fill about their views in relation to the use improvised materials. In addition, the researcher gave a pre-test and a post-test to learners in both groups before and after intervention. The results from survey questionnaire showed that learners learned actively and performed better when they learned through improvised instructional materials. The pre-test results [t (248) = .0992; P>0.5] showed that there was no difference in learners’ performance. However, post-test results [t (248) = .000; P<0.5], showed a significant difference in learners’ performance in favor of those taught with improvised instructional materials. It is, therefore, recommended that chemistry teachers develop and use regularly improvised instructional materials to broaden learners’ knowledge and to improve chemistry learners' performance through hands-on activities.
Bacteriological analysis of leachate at dumping sites of some selected areas in Damaturu Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi G. , Suleiman K
Published: October 2023

Assessing surface and groundwater quality and developing strategies to protect aquifers from contamination are necessary for proper planning and designing water resources. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the bacterial load of leachate in surface water and soil sediment at dumping sites of Nayinawa and Babban-Tsangaya, Damaturu, Yobe State. Simple random sampling was used for sample collection. Bacteriological determination was done through aerobic mesophilic bacterial count, bacteria gram staining most probable number (MPN) counting and biochemical test. Bacteriological quality determination revealed high contamination level of the samples for bacterial colony count (6.14×106 cfu), MPN (387.6 ml) and Gram staining (all negative). Biochemical confirmatory test revealed that for water and soil sediment in both months, catalase and coagulase were positive, urease, citrate and oxidase are negative. The development and application of integrated leachate treatment process of different physical, biological and chemical technologies could be a suitable option to reduce the contamination levels of the leachate. This study revealed that water from the study areas (Nayinawa and Babban-Tsangaya) has significant levels of bacterial load which poses a serious health risk to the people in the area.
Topics and Users' Emotions on Social Media Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Systematic Review
Authors: Dastani Meisam , Shoaei Mahsa Dalili
Published: October 2023

Background and Aim: Since the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prevailed globally, followed by the provision of its vaccine, social media users worldwide have come to discuss the issue and exchange views accordingly. It seems highly important to understand the nature of the content that users discussing the COVID-19 vaccination regarding the community's general health. Therefore, this systematic review was designed to evaluate the issues and emotions of users on social media regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.Material and Methods: The research data of this systematic review were extracted from the onset of the COVID-19 until November 20, 2021, by employing a proper search strategy in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The original research articles published in English consistent with the study objective were considered the research inclusion criteria. The authors excluded all short articles, letters to the editor, conference proceeding, review articles, and papers whose full texts were not available.Results: The results revealed that most of the users' expressed emotions about the vaccine on social media were positive or neutral, and there were few negative emotions. The most frequent topics in posts and comments shared by social media users included safety and effectiveness, vaccine development and its speed, prevention policies, and health and political authorities.Conclusion: Nowadays, social media can help understand attitudes and behaviors during a public health crisis and promote health messages. Accordingly, it appears crucial to get aware of people's perspectives on social media platforms to assist in designing communication strategies for health policymakers.
Mass Media Perception And Utilization For Accessing Agricultural Information Among Farmers In Ogoja Agricultural Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Ohara Eremi , Kennedy Obu Okoi , Patrick Ogar Ogar
Published: October 2023

The study focused on mass media perception and utilization for accessing agricultural information among farmers in Ogoja agricultural zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. The study specifically identified agricultural information needs of the farmers, ascertained the mass media available in the area, determined the extent of utilization of mass media by farmers, and established the relationship between mass media perception and utilization by farmers in the area. The study was conducted in Ogoja agricultural zone, the population consisted of all the registered farmers in the area, and the 3 extension blocks used, namely Ogoja, Obudu and Yala were randomly selected. The sample comprised 200 randomly selected respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using percentages, mean, standard deviation, ranking and chi square statistics. The results revealed that farmers needs information on herbicides/pesticides (ranked = 1st), transportation (ranked = 2nd) and credit facilities (ranked = 3rd) etc. The predominant mass media available were mobile phone (ranked = 1st), television (ranked 2nd) and radio (ranked = 3rd) were the most extensively utilized in the area. The study found a significant relationship between mass media perception and utilization by the farmers. A comprehensive internet network coverage in the area and ICT training were recommended among others, to enhance mass media utilization.
Nonenhanced Computed Tomography Evaluation Of Ischemic Stroke Patients Presenting After 4.5 Hours From Onset Of Symptoms Using Aspects, Posterior Circulation-Aspects And X-Ray Attenuation Ratio: The “Tissue Window”
Authors: Olusijibomi Akintomide Akintunde , Archibong Efanga Samuel , Ifiop Ngaji Affiong , Izuchukwu Ozomma Simone , Omini Paulinus Samson
Published: October 2023

Background: Stroke is a major cause of disability and mortality world-wide. Ischemic stroke is reversible when patients present early. With the current treatment guideline in Nigeria, most ischemic stroke patients present after the 4.5 hours treatment “time window” and are ineligible for intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). However, studies with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have shown variability in the duration of tissue viability, with some remaining viable up to 24 hours and beyond. These advanced imaging are not readily available in the sub-Saharan Africa but the X-ray attenuation ratio of hypoattenuating lesions on the easily accessible nonenhanced computed tomography (NECT), have recently shown to be a valuable alternative. In late presentation, IVT and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) have proven to have reasonable degree of success in recanalization. Hence, the need for the study.

Materials and method: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of ischemic stroke patients who presented between 4.5 and 24 hours for NECT. The extent of the ischemia was determined using the Alberta stroke programme early CT score (ASPECTS), while the Hounsfield unit ratio of the hypodense lesions was used to determine tissue viability.

Results: Fifty-five patients met the inclusion criteria and had a mean age of 58.8 years. Four (7.27%) patients clearly had ASPECTS and Hounsfield unit ratio (HUr) scores suggestive of salvageable penumbral tissue, while another four (7.27%) had the probability of being reversible.

Conclusion: Some patients were still eligible for treatment after the current guideline’s 4.5 hours treatment “time window” using the ASPECTS and HUr scores on NECT.
Ecological Implications Of Bacterial Degradation Of Alkanes In Petroleum-Contaminated Environments: A Review Of Microbial Community Dynamics And Functional Interactions
Authors: D O Adetitun , R B Tomilayo
Published: October 2023

This review explores the ecological implications of bacterial degradation of alkanes in petroleum-contaminated environments, with a focus on microbial community dynamics and functional interactions. The complex interplay between alkane-degrading bacteria and other microorganisms shapes the fate and behavior of petroleum hydrocarbons, influencing ecosystem functioning and stability. The microbial community structure in petroleum-contaminated environments is characterized by a diverse assemblage of alkane-degrading bacteria (Such as Pseudomonas sp., Alcaligenes sp., Bacillus sp., Acinetobacter sp). These bacteria exhibit varying abilities to degrade different hydrocarbon fractions, leading to distinct patterns in community composition. Factors such as hydrocarbon concentration, environmental conditions, and the presence of co-contaminants influence the abundance and distribution of alkane-degrading taxa, shaping the microbial community dynamics. Functional interactions among alkane-degrading bacteria are essential for efficient degradation processes. Synergistic interactions and metabolic cooperation between different microbial species enhance the degradation capabilities of the community as a whole. Co-metabolism and cross-feeding relationships among bacteria enable the degradation of complex hydrocarbon mixtures. Furthermore, non-degrading microorganisms contribute to the overall alkane degradation process by providing essential metabolic intermediates or modulating environmental conditions. The presence of alkane-degrading bacteria affects the diversity and abundance of other microbial communities, leading to cascading effects on the broader ecosystem. Molecular tools, such as high-throughput sequencing and metagenomics, have advanced our understanding of microbial community structure and function. This review provides valuable insights into the ecological implications of bacterial degradation of alkanes in petroleum-contaminated environments. It highlights the importance of microbial community dynamics and functional interactions in shaping the fate of petroleum hydrocarbons and emphasizes the potential of harnessing these interactions for effective bioremediation strategies. Further research is needed to unravel the complex ecological networks involved in alkane degradation and to develop innovative approaches for sustainable environmental management.
Rośliny, złoczyńcy, skarby – rośliny magiczne w praktyce
Authors: Frey Ludwik
Published: October 2023

Plants, thieves, treasures – magical plants in practice

Medicinal plants constitute a fairly large group in the world. Among them, there are many species that are used not only in medicine and herbal medicine, as a source of raw materials containing valuable active substances. According to the beliefs disseminated years ago, these are plants that, apart from their medicinal qualities, are also characterized by specifi c, unusual, non-medical properties. Thanks to this, they can be used in sui generis magical activities, usually contrary to generally accepted social norms (i.e. not always honest) or giving hope for a quick, but not risk-free, gaining of temporal goods. These are usually activities related to characteristic signs-rituals, and therefore of a ritual rather than moral or customary nature. About a dozen of such medicinal plants, occurring mainly in Poland, growing in nature and/or cultivated, which were considered magical at the same time, will be discussed in this paper.
Zasługi Karola Linneusza dla postępu nauk farmaceutycznych w XVIII w.
Authors: Drobnik Jacek
Published: October 2023

The importance of Linnaeus’ taxonomy for the progress of pharmaceutical science in the 18th century

Fundamentals of Linnaean taxonomy were established from the late 1730s and had a gradual ordering impact on all plant knowledge of the time. Pharmaceutical botany was enlivened by the following assertions, ideas or publications issued by Linnaeus: 1) the sexual system as a tool for practical identifi cation of genera; 2) the genera were newly defi ned or corrected to build a clear system; 3) botanists were encouraged to construct and study a natural system of genera which was expected to reveal similarities in pharmacological actions (as analogous to morphological similarities of allied species); 4) a critical and minimalist review of medicinal species and their therapeutical uses was published; 5) the synonymy of species was rectifi ed by selecting only good and suffi ciently descriptive polynomials; and fi nally 6) it became the new scientifi c standard to typify the name and description of a species on a proof sample, the role of which began to be played by a herbarium specimen of a plant, called a type. The practice of assigning binominal names to known or newly described species enabled botanists to place them immediately in the sexual system (by assigning a generic name, the genus was ranked in terms of fl ower structure). The increase in the number of medicinal plant species at the end of the 18th century was the result of a desire to make the knowledge complete and modern, and to add new facts about related species in a wellorganized form. Canons for the experimental and clinical study of effects of known and new medicinal plants on healthy and sick patients were being developed. The introduction of many new species into practical therapy took pharmacy by surprise, as the pharmacist had to learn to recognise medicinal plants previously unknown to pharmacy, which was not without its mistakes. Misrecognised plants that became drug ingredients could exert unintended effects in therapy, undermining the authority of physicians, hindering the evaluation of drugs and threatening to fl ood scientifi c pharmacy with a stream of erroneous knowledge. Continued practical self-education of pharmacists in the fi eld of plant taxonomy was therefore claimed.
Poganek rutowaty (Peganum harmala L.) w tradycjach ludów Azji Środkowej i jego popularność w dobie pandemii COVID-19 – perspektywa antropologii medycznej
Authors: Penkala-Gawęcka Danuta
Published: October 2023

Syrian rue (Peganum harmala L.) in Central Asian traditions and its popularity in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: perspective of medical anthropology

Syrian rue (Peganum harmala L.) has been traditionally used in Central Asia for medical purposes, e.g. for treating skin diseases, joint pain, sore throat and cough. It is also applied as an apotropaic means – fumigation with the smoke of burning dried twigs of Syrian rue is commonly practised to ward off evil spirits, “evil eye” and other malevolent forces. According to the other explanations, it has purifying effects and kills microbes. In this article I briefl y outline early descriptions of Peganum harmala in the medical texts of scholars and physicians representing Greek- Arabic-Persian medicine, and focus on the role of this plant in people’s everyday life in Central Asia, based on my field materials from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and literature. In addition, I present the career of Peganum harmala in Central Asian countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, when fumigation with its smoke has been widely practised to protect against the coronavirus. Syrian rue was also used – beside several other plants – by some heads of state, who promoted local traditional medicines at time when they were failing to tackle the pandemic crisis. Applying an anthropological perspective, I pay particular attention to the wider context of these developments and analyse socio-cultural, political and economic factors that have contributed to the increased popularity of Peganum harmala. I also point out possible benefits of testing traditional herbal medicines as potential treatments for COVID-19 and other viral infections and refer to Asian traditional medical systems, especially traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), whose contribution to overcoming the pandemic has been recognised by the WHO.
Etnobotanika, etnomedycyna i etnografia w Polsce
Authors: Libera Zbigniew
Published: October 2023

Ethnobotany, ethnomedicine and ethnography

The article describes a selected ethnologist’s point of view on ethnobotany and ethnomedicine: 1. by what citeria are Possible assessments of the rationality and effectiveness of plant medcines in folk culture, 2. what are the folk justifications for choosing plants for specific purposes, for medicinal purposes.
Użytkowe i symboliczne znaczenie roślin leczniczych na planie opactwa Sankt Gallen (pocz. IX wieku)
Authors: Mojżyn Norbert
Published: October 2023

Utility and symbolic meaning of medicinal plants on the Plan of the Abbey of Saint Gall (beginning of the 9th century)

The world of the Latin Middle Ages was marked by the spiritual-corporeal binomial: the real space was connected with many threads with the spiritual space. Religious symbolism and imagination played a huge role in this binomial. A particular concentration of symbolic and mystical-allegorical meanings was present in the monastic space (Latin claustrum). Monks living in monasteries were separated by a double barrier from the world: real – by walls and symbolic – internal discipline (rule). This separation was archetypal – in monasteries there was a border between the cosmos and chaos, between the earthly paradise (paradisus terrestris) and the damned world (terra damnata). In such an antithetical, terrestrial and supernatural key, the culture of the Middle Ages read various elements of monastic life, defi ned by the vectors of time and place, ranging from the symbolism of the temple as the eschatological Heavenly Jerusalem, through buildings and monastery gardens (biblical Eden), ending with the plants cultivated in them. Plants were grown in monasteries for functional (edible and medicinal) reasons, as well as for spiritual reasons (they were attributed apotropaic properties) and for aesthetic reasons (beauty was also considered a spiritual factor). Medicines were seen in medicinal plants for the body and soul. They had an important symbolic and religious meaning in the monastic life, they symbolized virtues or sins. Such an understanding of plants can be found in an important document that was created in the Carolingian era, the plan of the Benedictine abbey in Saint Gall. The abbey plan provides precise information not only about the structure of the monastery buildings, but also about medicinal plants, individual species and places of their cultivation within the monastery walls.
Źródła wiedzy panien apteczkowych: tradycje słowiańskie czy śródziemnomorskie?
Authors: Arabas Iwona
Published: October 2023

Sources of knowledge for women taking care of the household medicine cabinets at the manors of Polish nobility: Slavic or Mediterranean traditions?

In the 19th century, the medicine cabinets at the manors of Polish nobility became a legitimate presence in the Polish provinces: defi ned in encyclopaedias and dictionaries and included in the laws on pharmacies. Their caretakers (“panny apteczkowe”) obtained their knowledge from home silva rerum, herbal books or their copies. The women taking care of the household medicine cabinets grew herbs themselves or bought them from rural herbalists with whom they exchanged information about the healing effect.

It remains an open question whether the knowledge of medicinal plants considered folk belongs to our Slavic tradition or to the Greco-Latin civilisation.
3D-Printed Composites: Multiple Applications, Recent Advances, and Emerging Prospects
Authors: Kahale Vivek , Shende Madhukar
Published: October 2023

3D printing technology (3DPT) is presently extensively employed in several areas of R&D. Unfortunately; the practical potential of this potentially revolutionary technology is now constrained by the narrow spectrum of physicochemical properties available in 3D-printed materials. High-performance composites made from many materials, each with its unique features, are becoming more popular as a means to improve and vary the characteristics of standard printing materials. In the past, 3D-printed composites have been employed for a wide range of purposes, including the creation of biological, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical enhancements. Rapid prototyping has increased the popularity of 3DP composites because of their ability to create complex geometries at a cheap cost. This study reveals that traditional 3DP materials may be upgraded to produce composites with enhanced biometric, electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal, and other characteristics by using nanoparticles, fibres, other polymers, or a chemical reaction.
Enhancing student success in education- A strategic approach
Authors: Arti Chopra  , Dr. Padmakali Banerjee
Published: October 2023

Educational institutions today are repeatedly found struggling with the issues of performance gaps in classrooms, low student retention & and student success rates, lack of motivation in students, etc. A deep reflection by the educationists has led us all to infer that if a firm foundation is provided to students at all the major transformation levels, like preprimary to primary, primary to middle, middle to secondary or secondary to Senior secondary, and then to university, it would certainly have a positive impact on student development. The goal of student success is deeply studied by many academicians and the struggle to find the right answer continues. It is crucial that schools of this millennium respect competency & and outcome-based education for future readiness, and incorporate them into their entire ecosystem, right from students to teachers, parents, school management, and the community. The school leaders could re-orient themselves using technology to integrate learnings of head, heart, and hand, to impart life skills. The paper throws light on how the curriculum transaction, teacher motivation, and guided pathways can lead to a successful career path for children.
"A Geografia é uma disciplina difícil!"
Authors: Silva Junior Hilton Marcos Costa da
Published: October 2023

A produção do artigo tem como reflexão central o debate acerca da banalização do conhecimento geográfico escolar. Esta discussão se constrói ao longo de nossa trajetória docente na educação básica e com base em publicações recentes (da última década) sobre o papel da disciplina escolar Geografia. Com isso, avaliamos o debate acerca da identidade disciplinar como uma possibilidade de reversão desta constatação (de banalização) e fazemos de nossa experiência, no 7º ano ensino fundamental, uma demonstração deste posicionamento. Por fim, salientamos as atenções que desta reflexão emergem e que dizem respeito à atividade de ensino (construção da aula e da programação curricular), a atividade de pesquisa (na escola) e a importância da disciplina escolar Geografia.
Palavras-chave
Conhecimento escolar, Banalização, Geografia, Escola.
 
“¡La Geografía es una asignatura difícil!”: recuperando episodios que nos descalifican y trazando un camino hacia el reconocimiento de la sofisticación intelectual
Abstract
La producción del artículo tiene como reflejo central el debate sobre la banalización del saber geográfico escolar. Esta discusión se construye a lo largo de nuestra carrera docente en la educación básica y se basa en publicaciones recientes (de la última década) sobre el papel de la asignatura Geografía escolar. Con esto, evaluamos el debate sobre la identidad disciplinar como una posibilidad de revertir este hallazgo (de banalización) y hacemos de nuestra experiencia, en el 7º año de la enseñanza básica, una demostración de esta posición. Finalmente, señalamos atenciones que emergen de esta reflexión y que conciernen a la actividad docente (construcción de la clase y del programa curricular), la actividad investigativa (en la escuela) y la importancia de la asignatura Geografía escolar.
Keywords
Conocimiento escolar, Trivialización, Geografía, Escuela.
DIABETIC FOOT: A SCOPING REVIEW OF NEUROSENSORIC DISORDERS – THERMOGRAPHY
Authors: Nurhandayani Lenny , Andarini Sri , Kristianto Heri
Published: October 2023

Background: Diabetic foot is a chronic complication that can be detrimental and has an impact on the quality of life of diabetic patients. Neurosensory examination of skin temperature using a thermograph can help prevent diabetic foot. Objective: to identify the neurosensory examination of skin temperature using infrared thermographs in addressing the risk of diabetic foot Design: The design in this study is Scoping review Methods: A journal search was conducted using the keywords "infrared thermography, screening or assessment, diabetic foot, and meta-analysis" to collect relevant articles published in the last ten years from four databases (ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar). The inclusion criteria were: nurses, patients, diabetic foot, assessment, full-text articles, studies focusing on nursing issues, and written in English. Four journal articles were selected and analyzed using PICO. Results: Four meta-analysis articles on neurosensory examination of skin temperature sensitivity using a thermograph have a p value < 0.05, which can support clinical nursing for monitoring diabetic foot prevention. Conclusion: Examination of skin temperature sensation using a thermograph can be used as a method for neurosensory assessment in monitoring nursing care for structural integrity problems in the physiological changes of the diabetic foot.
KNOWLEDGE TO INCREASE NURSING WORK PERFORMANCE INPATIENT CARE: EMPIRICAL STUDY AT RSUD TAMANSARI
Authors: Eldi Mochammad Adam , Supriyantoro Supriyantoro , Adhikara Arrozi
Published: October 2023

The hospital has the role of providing a holistic health care services. Nursing personnel makes up the largest proportion, which are almost 50% of all hospital human resources. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect analysis of motivation, workload and knowledge on the performance of nursing staff at RSUD Tamansari inpatient care. The method used in this study is cross sectional in the form of quantitative causality. Data collection used a survey method by taking questionnaires from 41 nurses in the inpatient unit of RSUD Tamansari. The sampling technique used in this study is total sampling. The analysis between variables using multiple linear regression test. The results showed that motivation and knowledge variables had a significant value of <0.05, while the workload variable had a significant value of >0.05. The research findings show that the dominant knowledge variable influences the performance of nursing staff inpatient care at RSUD Tamansari. The conclusion in this study is that motivation and knowledge have a direct and significant effect on the performance of nursing staff at inpatient care at RSUD Tamansari and workload does not have a direct and significant effect on the performance of nursing staff at inpatient care at RSUD Tamansari. One of the managerial implications is that hospital management and training units need to improve the education and training system as a priority.
COMMUNITY SERVICE VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PARTNER PKM- PDM WASTE INDEPENDENT VILLAGE IN KELING JEPARA VILLAGE
Authors: Sari Rita Kartika , Anggara Andhika Dwi , Marlyana Novi , Trisnadi Setyo
Published: October 2023

Background: Breast milk is also an important source of energy and nutrients during illness, and reduces mortality among malnourished children. Breastfeeding is a physiological process to provide nutrition to the baby optimally. To review evidence related to factors that influence the success of exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers. In Scoping review using the framework from Arksey and O'Malley, which focuses reviews with the PEOS framework, conducts literature searching using relevant databases and gray literature, selects relevant studies using inclusion and exclusion criteria, conducts critical appraisal for article quality assessment, conducts data extraction, analyzes and can report results. There were 8 articles selected and received Grade A. 8 articles were obtained research conducted in developing countries. There are 7 factors that affect the success of exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers, namely knowledge, educational status, breastfeeding facilities, employment status, husband support, family support, and health worker support.
PERBEDAAN JUMLAH BAKTERI COLIFORM PADA 3 JENIS ES BATU (ES BATU KEMASAN PLASTIK, ES KRISTAL, DAN ES BALOK)
Authors: SOFYANITA EKO NANING
Published: October 2023

Es batu memiliki suhu yang sangat rendah, hal tersebut menjadi anggapan bahwa es batu yang dikonsumsi  menjadi  relatif  aman,  padahal  bakteri coliformpada  suhu  tersebut  belum  tentu mati. Coliformmerupakan bakteri yang digunakan sebagai indikator kontaminasi air.Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk membandingkan bakteri Coliformpada es batu (kemasan plastik, es kristal, es balok) yang dijual di pasar Peterongan. Merupakan penelitian observasional dengan kriteria penelitian deskriptif melalui pendekatan cross sectional. Seluruh sampel sebanyak 15 es batu yang terdiri dari es batu kemasan plastik, es kristal, es balok yang di jual di Pasar Peterongan kota Semarang 6 sampel (5, 8, 2, 6, 14, 15) belum memenuhi persyaratan yang di tetapkan oleh Badan Standaridisasi Nasional No SNI 7388:2009 tentang batas masimum cemaran mikroba dan pangan sebesar 3/gram indek MPN.disebabkan oleh faktor hygien dan sanitasi seperti tidak menyediakan  air  untuk  mencuci  tangan  dan  mencuci  peralatan,  penanganan  sampah  yang buruk,  penyajian  es  batu  tidak  hygienis.  Selain  itu  faktor  air  bahan  baku  es  batu  yang  tidak bersih dan tidak dimasak terlebih  dahulu. Sampel es batu yang dijual pedagang  minuman di pasar Peterongan, Kota Semarang semuanya ditemukan adanya kandungan bakteri Coliform..
The Effect Of Compensation, Work Environment, Career Development On Job Satisfaction With Employee Work Motivation As An Intervening Variable In Rs X
Authors: Nathania Felicia , Ramadhan Yanuar , Jus’at Idrus
Published: October 2023

Hospitals are HR-intensive organizations because of the many kinds of professions and the number of workers engaged in them. Human resources in a hospital consist of health workers (including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, analysts, nutritionists, physiotherapists, radiographers, medical recorders) and non-health personnel (finance, administration, personnel, security, and so on). In the hospital management system, a strategy is needed to manage human resources. This study used quantitative descriptive research methods using linear regression tests, Pearson correlation tests, and path analysis. The study used 93 respondents. The results of this study show that there is a significant influence between compensation, work environment, and career development stimultan on job satisfaction through employee work motivation. The results of the linear regression test showed the t value for compensation was 1.050, the work environment was 10.960, career development was 5.205, work motivation was 3.654. The results of the Pearson correlation test to work motivation for compensation variables were 0.283, work environment was 0.724, career development was 0.386. The results of the Pearson correlation test to job satisfaction for compensation variables were 0.312, work environment was 0.734, career development was 0.415, work motivation was 0.791. Hospital management is expected to improve and improve factors related to compensation, work environment, career development in order to increase work motivation so as to increase job satisfaction.
Pengaruh Metode Discovery Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Mengenal Warna pada Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun Di TK Negeri 04 Sambelia
Authors: Ayu Miranda Tina , Gunawan  , Nilawati Astini Baik
Published: October 2023

This research aims to determine the effect of the discovery learning method on color abilities in children aged 4 - 5 years old at TK Negeri 04 Sambelia. This type of research uses quantitative methods with pre-experimental research type one group pretest-posttest design. This research was carried out in four treatments. In each treatment there are stages, namely planning, implementation and evaluation. The subject of this research is group A2 of Kindergarten 04 Sambelia. The instrument used was a checklist sheet with observation data collection techniques. The use of the discovery learning method is able to improve children's cognitive abilities in recognizing colors in class A2 at TK Negeri 04 Sambelia. The child's ability to name, convey and group things as a form of recognition of colors increases with each treatment. The results of the research in the t value table at the 5% significance level are 2.27. It is known that to is 20.95 > 2.27. Because to is greater than tt, the proposed hypothesis (ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis is accepted (ha). This research shows that there is an influence of the discovery learning method on the ability to recognize colors in children aged 4-5 years at TK Negeri 04 Sambelia.
Evaluación de contaminación ambiental del efluente del pozo de oxidación del distrito de Daniel Hernández, Tayacaja-2023
Authors: Chavarría Marquez Esmila Yeime , Paitan Crispin Juan Luis , Sanchez Moratillo Luis Alberto , Ortiz Cuicapuza Marco Antonio , Rodas Riveros Nick Maykol
Published: October 2023

Se determinó que el rió Upamayo está contaminado a causa del efluente de la poza de oxidación del distrito de Daniel Hernández de la provincia de Tayacaja, pues los estándares de calidad superan en los parámetros de pH, coliformes fecales, Escherichia coli, SST y salinidad para aguas destinadas a bebida de animales. Así mismo, superan los estándares de calidad ambiental (ECA) en pH, Escherichia coli, SST y salinidad para aguas de riego no restringido. En ese sentido, las alternativas de mitigación a esta problemática serían la reducción de la boca de descargue de la poza de oxidación, optimización de la desinfección antes de que el efluente descargue, la aplicación de proyectos a fines de incrementar el caudal del río Upamayo, la inclusión de un sistema de fitorremediación dentro de las pozas de oxidación o la ejecución de un proyecto de inversión pública para la construcción de una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (PTAR) a gran escala.
Analisis Komparasi Pendapatan pada Usaha Pembibitan dan Penggemukan Sapi Potong
Authors: Hasan Hastang , Siregar Ahmad Ramadhan , Rohani St. , Sirajuddin Sitti Nurani , Jamila Jamila , Nirwana Nirwana , Astaman Putra , Darwis Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Peluang usaha bagi peternakan sapi potong masih terbuka dan sangat potensial dikembangkan. Perkembangan usaha peternakan di Indonesia begitu cepat dan inovatif, hal ini didasarkan pada kebutuhan manusia akan protein dari daging sapi, dimana komoditi ini masih menjadi unggukan bagi industry peternakan. Tujuan penelitian ini akan mengkomparasikan pendapatan dan kelayakan usaha antara usaha peternakan sapi potong pola pembibitan dengan pola penggemukan. Pada dasarnya usaha peternakan di Indonesia masih banyak didominasi oleh peternakan rakyat, dengan masih mengandalkan kemampuan beternak yang tradisional dan menggunakan modal yang sedikit. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan survey yang dilakukan pada 100 orang peternak yang menekuni usaha penggemukan dan pembibitan sapi potong. Analisis data menggunakan perhitungan pendapatan serta analsiis kelayakan usaha berdasarkan nilai input-output, RCR, dan rentabilitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan usaha penggemukan lebih menguntungkan (Rp. daripada usaha pembibitan (Rp. ). Kedua model usaha peternakan sapi potong ini masih layak untuk dijalankan dengan nilai RCR >1 (penggemukan 1,28 dan pembibitan 1,20) dan rentabilitas diatas suku bunga kredit (penggemukan 28,3% dan pembibitan 19,9%).
Strategi Implementasi Relationship Marketing Melalui Customer Relationship Management
Authors: Hariyadi Candra , Wiyono Luluk Cahyo , Saputra Geri Barnas
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini menganalisis strategi yang dilakukan dalam implementasi alat CRM untuk manajemen pemasaran hubungan di perusahaan yang menyediakan layanan konsultasi. Untuk metodologi penelitian digunakan pendekatan kualitatif, metode eksplorasi dan analisis data berdasarkan paradigma penelitian interpretatif dengan studi kasus. Data dari setiap fase implementasi dikumpulkan dan dirinci untuk menyusun strategi implementasi untuk menganalisisnya secara individual. Diamati bahwa CRM adalah alat yang ampuh untuk membantu organisasi menghasilkan hubungan yang langgeng dengan pelanggan mereka dan meningkatkan profitabilitas perusahaan melalui retensi pelanggan dan pembelian kembali. Selain itu, diidentifikasi bahwa proses implementasi perlu diselaraskan dengan budaya organisasi, memiliki peran dan atribusi yang didefinisikan pada fase awal.
Pro-Environmental Behavior on Relegic Tourism Attraction: A Review of Eliciting Awe, Destination Image and Tourist Satisfaction
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Ayu Puspita Ni Putu Lianda , Triyuni Ni Nyoman ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Nadra Nyoman Mastiani ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Miranti Putu Gita Suari ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Wiguna I Kadek Doni Pradipa ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

As a sector that regularly outgrows the world economy, the tourism industry faces the challenge of minimizing its negative impact on the environment. Tourist destinations that become tourist attractions in Bali are very diverse and interesting to visit. One of them is the temple. The most frequent temples that are visited by tourists are Lempuyang Dasar, Uluwatu, Besakih, and Tirta Empul temples. To maintain the sanctity and environment of the temple, it is necessary for tourists to behave pro-environmentally. In order to maintain the temple’s environment and its beauty, it is necessary for visitors to always behave green or pro-environmental behavior (PEB), this is intended so that tourists who uphold sustainable behavior and do so with an environmentally friendly message strategy PEB is a person’s behavior to minimize negative impacts on nature and is categorized as a tool for sustainable tourism management. The aims of this study are to (1) analyze pro-environmental behavior on religious tourism attractions; and (2) identify the effect of eliciting AWE, destination image, and tourist satisfaction on pro-environmental behavior of tourists on religious tourism attractiveness. This study uses a quantitative analysis approach that adopts Partial Least Square (PLS). The specific aim of the research is to analyze the pro-environmental behavior of tourists in increasing environmental sustainability in the attractiveness of religious tourism in Bali. The results show that AWE has a significant effect on PEB. CS has a significant effect on PEB. DI has a significant effect on PEB. CS has a higher influence than the AWE and DI variables directly on the PEB variable.
Comfort Improvement on Common Cold Patient in Tanjung Saleh Village Kubu Raya Regency West Kalimantan
Authors:   Lecturer at the Muhammadiyah Institute of Technology and Health in West Kalimantan, . Wuriani
Published: October 2023

ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection) is known to be infectious and is known to be very common on every layer of society. In average, people would contract an ARI disease at least once a year and it was even more common on children who are still in playing stage, as they frequently plays in group without considering whether or not their friends were sick. One of the most common ARI disease is common cold and it was caused by viral infection on the upper respiratory system. This particular infection would cause common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, constant sneeze and sore throat. However even though common cold is highly infectious, it was also easily treatable and would usually last for only 7-10 days. Purpose: To explore interventions and nursing method that would improve the comfort of common cold patients in Tanjung Saleh Village, Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan. Method: Qualitative with case study approach on two common cold patient in Tanjung Saleh Village, Kubu Raya Regency. Result: The Research has found three general theme: (1) Signs and early Symptoms of common cold, (2) Nursing intervention of discomfort caused by the disease (3) Evaluation of discomfort nursing method.
Kampung Kreasi, Waste Recycling-Based Social Tourism Program: Turning a Slum Area into a Tourist Destination
Authors:   Department of International Relations, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Prof. Sudarto, Semarang, Indonesia 50139, Fendy Eko Wahyudi, , Muhammad Subhan, ,   Department of International Relations, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Prof. Sudarto, Semarang, Indonesia 50139, Distra Asniar, ,   PT. PERTAMINA Lubricants Production Unit Gresik, Jl. Harun Thohir No.77, Singosari, Pulopancikan, Kabupaten Gresik, Jawa Timur 61113., Febriana Betie ,   Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl. Kaligawe Raya, Semarang, Indonesia 50112
Published: October 2023

As a market leader for lubricant manufacturers in Indonesia, Pertamina Lubricants continues to increase company value while providing sustainable benefits and added value to stakeholders and the environment. The establishment of Kampung Kreasi is Pertamina Lubricants’ Corporate Social Innovation (CSI) initiative by turning Sidokumpul village, Gresik district into an ecotourism destination through waste management, small land utilization, cultural preservation, and capacity building for community groups. CSI is related to the company’s core business and competency that can be developed through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Moreover, CSI is creating shared value, and the benefits of the CSI program are perceived directly by both the targeted group and the company. The effectiveness of CSI is measured by the Social Return On Investment (SROI) method, intended to determine the outputs and outcomes perceived by various stakeholders and also determine the comparison (ratio) between investment and benefits quantitatively. SROI measurement for Kampung Kreasi Program was organized using an evaluative method by measuring the impact generated over the past 3 years through in-depth interviews with members of youth organizations, tourism awareness groups, family empowerment programs, the Sidokumpul village government, and beneficiary communities. The results of the SROI analysis show that the benefit value is IDR 932,305,501 compared to the investment value of IDR 175,399,800. In other words, every investment of IDR 1 in the Kampung Kreasi program can produce benefits of IDR 5.32 (SROI = 1: 5.32).
Surgical Management of Choledochal Cyst in Male Adolescent, Case Report
Authors:   Departamento de Ciru gía General, Hospital General de Zona #33 Monterrey, N.L., Jocelyn Unzueta , Miguel Amezcua ,   Hospital General de Reynosa Tamaulipas, Osmar Vargas ,   Hospital General de Reynosa Tamaulipas
Published: October 2023

Common bile duct cysts are a rare medical condition, which is characterized by dilation of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. The main clinical presentation is abdominal pain, jaundice and a palpable abdominal mass. They are premalignant lesions, so the treatment of choice is complete surgical resection with long-term follow-up. The following report relates a male adolescent treated surgically with good results
Financial Ratio Aspects and Audit Quality in Predicting Firm’s Value in Pharmaceutical Sub-Sector Firms
Authors:   Doctorate Student of Management Science, Persada Indonesia University Y.A.I, Jakarta, Indonesia, Pasupati Bayu , Hakim Luqman ,   Faculty of Economics and Bussiness, Persada Indonesia University Y.A.I, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

Investors in determining the company to invest their capital, the decision to invest can be influenced by the firm’s value because the firm’s value is an indicator of financial performance for the company. This study examines financial ratio aspects consisting of liquidity, solvency, profitability, and audit quality to predict of firm’s value in the Pharmaceutical sub-sector in the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2015-2021. This study takes a quantitative methods approach with one or more variables accor the quantify scale, i.e. ration. Data gathering techniques utilized are documentation stages of financial statements. The final sample consists of nine firms in the pharmaceutical sub-sector. The regression analysis method is utilized panel data with Chow and Hausman’s test approaches. The findings were that not one of the financial ratio aspects had a significant effect on the firm’s value. However, 52.38 percent of the pharmaceutical sub-sector companies sampled were audited from the PAF Big-4 category.