bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Influencing HIV Testing Uptake Among Adolescents in Selected Communities of Rivers State: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ogbonna V.I. , Adeniji F. , Iliyasu Z.
Published: August 2024

Background: Despite the availability of testing services, willingness to undergo HIV testing among adolescents remains low, posing  barriers to effective prevention and treatment efforts. Our study assesses factors that influence HIV testing uptake among adolescents in  selected communities in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design and a multi-staged sampling technique were used  to survey 671 adolescents on the uptake of HIV tests using an intervieweradministered questionnaire. Data was analysed using IBM  SPSS version 27. Bivariate analyses were conducted to assess the association between independent and outcome variables (HIV  testing uptake). A multivariate logistic regression model was used to ascertain predictors adjusting for confounding. Ethical approval was  obtained for the study.
Results: The median age of respondents was 18 years; about 356 (53.9%) were females, and 56 (8.3%) had no  formal education. Less than half of the respondents, 296 (43.8%), have ever been tested for HIV. The factors that influenced HIV testing uptake were the level of education, marital status, and current school attendance. Specifically, those with tertiary and secondary  education were 0.25 and 0.30 times less likely to have had an HIV test done (aOR=0.25, 95% CI: 0.17-0.37, p=0.001), and (aOR=0.30, 95% CI:  0.14-0.63, p=0.001) compared to those with no formal education.
Conclusion: About half of the respondents have never been tested  for HIV. There is a need for stakeholders and the government to implement strategies that promote early and routine HIV testing and  emphasise the importance of regular HIV testing as a preventive measure among adolescents.
Prevalence, Pattern of Skin Diseases and Associated Risk Factors among Students of a Public Secondary School in Ekiti State, South-West Nigeria
Authors: Abioye O.O. , Ipinnimo T.M. , Babalola S.A. , Ibezim V.S. , Kolade-Ernest E.J. , Aduloju I.M. , Bello S.M. , Ebito D.N. , Ekanem I.E. , Elugbaju F.E. , Ibrahim T.M. , Nwosu J. , Onoseme S.O. , Olaleye E.O. , Tamuno M.T. , Salawudeen A.
Published: August 2024

Background: Limited research exists on the frequency and patterns of dermatologic problems in adolescents and young adults. This  study determined the prevalence and pattern of skin diseases and associated risk factors among students at a public secondary school in  Ekiti State.
Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 226 public secondary school students (Federal Teaching Hospital Staff School,  Ido-Ekiti) Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria. The total population was used in this study using a semi-structured interviewer-administered  questionnaire. Also, a general body medical examination was performed on the students to assess for skin lesions/rashes. Data collected  were analysed with IBM SPSS version 25.0, while Chi-square and binary logistics regression were used to determine the predictors of skin  diseases. Results with a p-value less than 0.05 were considered significant.
Result: The majority (86.5%) were 9 to 15 years old, with a  male-to-female ratio of 1.03:1. The prevalence of skin diseases among the students was 50.7%. More than two-thirds (70.8%) of those  with skin disease had one skin disease and the commonest skin diseases among the students were acne (26.0%), miliaria sweat rash  (11.2%), and pityriasis versicolor (7.2%). The only predictor of skin disease among the children was awareness (AOR=2.236, 95% CI= 1.227  – 4.076) rather than unawareness of skin disease.
Conclusion: Over half of the students had one or more skin diseases, with acne and miliaria sweat rash being the most common forms. Awareness of skin diseases was a predictor of skin diseases among the participants. It  is recommended that secondary school students may benefit from educational programs on the prevention of skin diseases.
The Impact of Employee Turnover on Organizational Performance in the Service Sector of Tanzania: A Case Study of Tanzania Ports Authority
Authors: Mwakiluma Lusako
Published: August 2024

The study aimed at assessing the impact of employee turnover at Tanzania Ports Authority. Case study design was adopted. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Simple randomly sampling and purposive techniques were used to select a sample of 82 employees. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire, interview, and documentary review. The descriptive analysis of collected data was done through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).Findings of the study revealed that the impact of employee turnover on organization performance were recruitment and training cost; loss of skilled human resource, increased work stress to present workers and decline in service provision. The management should involve employees in any issue that was affected them in the organization and this will be performed by ensuring that employees Open Performance Appraisal Systems are conducted as per annual strategic plan. Employee involvement may be through meeting with their representatives and top management should also reduce work boredom to employees by revisiting employee’s job description in order to add some challenge job tasks on the employee’s job description.
Growth Performance and Blood Profile of Pre-pubertal Boars Fed Aidan (Tetrapleura tetraptera) Pod Meal
Authors: Ezea J. , Ezike J.C. , Nathaniel J. , Ewa E.U. , Isaac U.C.
Published: August 2024

Growth performance, hematology and serum chemistry values were studied in 18 weaned boars of Large White X Duroc cross fed Aidan  pod meal (APM). The boars weighing 9.47kg on average, were divided into three equal groups. The treatments were 0.0%, 2.5% and 5.0%  APM per kg of feed, respectively. The experiment was completely randomized. Daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio were  significantly higher (P<0.05) in boars fed 5.0% APM than in those fed control diet. There were significantly (P<.0.5) lower red blood cell counts and packed cell volumes in boars fed 0.0% APM than those fed APM. Hemoglobin had the least (P<0.05) concentration in boars fed  without APM. White blood cell counts were lowered (P<0.05) in boars treated with 2.5% APM but increased at 5.0% APM. Platelets  were highest at 5.0% APM. MCV and MCH were lower (P<0.05) in the APMtreated groups than those fed control diet. MCHC was lower  (P<0.05) in boars fed 2.5% APM. There was a significant reduction in serum glucose with the addition of 5.0% APM. Addition of APM  caused progressive (P<0.05) increase in serum protein. Aspartate aminotransferase (51.69, 45.33, 30.68) u/l and alanine aminotransferase  (31.62, 29.33, 22.17) u/l were both significantly reduced progressively with an increase in APM. Changes in urea were  irregular, increasing significantly at 2.5% and decreasing at 5.0% APM. Creatinine was progressively (P<0.05) reduced with addition of  APM. Triacylglycerol and total cholesterol were reduced (P<0.05) with increase in the test ingredient. It is concluded that addition of APM  improved formation of red blood cells, hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume, white blood cells and serum protein while  triacylglycerol, total cholesterol, AST, ALT and creatinine were reduced.
In vitro susceptibility of drug-resistant fungi and urinary bacteria to Psidium guajava L. leaf extract
Authors: Ezeanya-Bakpa C.C. , Adams A.A.
Published: August 2024

Drug-resistant pathogens are responsible for high mortality and morbidity rates. Plant remedies are known to treat microbial infections.  This research was aimed to determine the susceptibility of drug-resistant fungi (Candida albicans) and bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and  Escherichia coli) responsible for candidiasis and urinary tract infection to Psidium guajava L. leaf extracts. The P. guajava leaves were  subjected to extraction using two solvents (methanol and ethanol) with varied polarity and concentrated with a rotary evaporator. Qualitative phytochemical screening of the extracts was done. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done to identify the resistant  pathogens. The antimicrobial effect of the extracts was established using the agar-well diffusion method at a given concentration. The  methanol and ethanol extracts had both phenols but tannins were absent rather. Flavonoids were detected in the ethanol extract. Multi- drug resistance was observed among the pathogens particularly, E.coli. The antibiotics with 100% resistance by the bacterial pathogens  were Amoxicillin and Erythromycin whereas C. albicans showed resistance to Ketoconazole. The extracts of P. guajava L. leaves had an  inhibitory effects against drug-resistant E. coli and C. albicans, whereas S. aureus was resistant to the extracts. The methanol extract had a  higher antibacterial activity with mean±SD zone of inhibition 28.0±1.56 mm and 35.5±2.25 mm against E.coli and C. albicans respectively.  In an in-vitro study with such high susceptibility to methanol extract; it is paramount to consider P. guajava L. leaf as a good  candidate with natural therapeutics against drug-resistant urinary tract infection and candidiasis, an outcome that could necessities  further pharmacological elucidation.
Distinct Bacterial Community Composition in Rice Paddy Soil of Ebonyi State, Nigeria: Elucidation of Community Structure and Soil Physicochemical Properties
Authors: Onuoha S.C. , Ukwa J.N. , Ugwu E.N. , Oladele V.O. , Nwojiji C.O. , Alobu N.A.
Published: August 2024

This study investigated the bacterial communities associated with different cultivars of rice from different flooded soil in Ebonyi State,  Nigeria using molecular techniques as well as the physicochemical and pore water ion concentrations of different rice fields.  Physicochemical parameters of sampled sites were determined using standard methods, while the pore water was analyzed using high  performance Liquid chromatography and Ion chromatography. The PCR amplification was done using three RAPD primers namely,  OPB05, OPT05 and OPB03 and resolved on agarose gel independently. The physicochemical parameters revealed the presence of sand,  silt, clay, sandy - loam and clay – loam which were predominant in the area investigated, pH was slightly acidic, while there were presence  of inorganic and inorganic elements.The amplified gel result of the three RAPD primers revealed that 9, 5, 7 polymorphic alleles  nd 22, 12, 31 distinctly visible bands across the bacterial isolates respectively with molecular base pairs ranging from  400bp-1300bp. Molecular identities of the bacterial isolates showed that Aeromonas hydrophila strain A210 16S, Pseudomonas  plecoglossicida strain RJ39 16S, Aeromonas caviae 16S, Escherichia coli strain 26561, Pseudomonas otitidis strain JK79 16S, Enterobacter  cloacae strain ES-2 16S, Serratia marcescens NBB1 16S and Aeromonas diversa strain 2478-85 16S were associated with the roots of  different Oryza spp. Phylogenetic relatedness among the isolates revealed that isolates B1, B3 and B10 are closely related. It showed that  90% of the isolates mainly belong to the gamma proteobacteria, while 10% belong to the firmicutes. The study has given insight and  understanding of the bacterial community composition of rice paddy soil in Ebonyi State.
Update on the Cape Vulture Gyps coprotheres at the Goba breeding colony in southern Mozambique
Authors: Hogg James W.T. , Botha Andre
Published: August 2024

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Records of tree-nesting Rüppell’s Vultures in Senegal
Authors: Dupart Jean-Marie , Duriez Olivier
Published: August 2024

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New Aluminum Lug Closure Reduces Removal Torque while Ensuring Hermetic Seals in Glass Jars
Authors: Qiu Shuang , Saikia Natasha , Padilla-Zakour Olga I.
Published: August 2024

The development and introduction of a vacuum release aluminum (VRA) lug closure into the glass jar market constitutes an important innovation in the food packaging industry by significantly reducing the torque needed to remove the lid from the glass jar, thus facilitating jar opening by consumers. The new lids were compared with the industry standard, steel lug closures, for sealing performance and torque removal. Closure of glass jars hot-packed with deionized water was evaluated by measuring pull-up, vacuum, security, and removal torque. The effects of hot-pack temperature from 82 to 93°C and headspace at 6 and 10% on the integrity and opening of glass closures were studied. Jars packed with tomato sauce and capped with both types of lids were evaluated for ease of opening by measuring removal torque. Performance of the new VRA lug lids was similar to that of the standard lids for all parameters measured except removal torque. Removal torque values for jars sealed with VRA lids were 20 to 51% lower than those for the standard lids.
Review of application of mass spectrometry for analyses of anterior eye proteome
Authors: Elsobky Sherif
Published: August 2024

Laparoscopic surgery is the main treatment method for patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumors. Although laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive, its tool stimulation and pneumoperitoneum pressure often cause strong stress reactions in patients. On the other hand, gastrointestinal surgery can cause stronger pain in patients, compared to other surgeries. Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) can effectively inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses caused by surgical stimulation, alleviate patient pain, and thus alleviate stress reactions. Remazolam is an acting, safe, and effective sedative, which has little effect on hemodynamics and is suitable for most patients. TAPB combined with remazolam can reduce the dosage of total anesthetic drugs, reduce adverse reactions, reduce stress reactions, and facilitate the rapid postoperative recovery of patients.
Ceruloplasmin-ferroportin system of iron traffic in vertebrates
Authors: Musci Giovanni
Published: August 2024

Laparoscopic surgery is the main treatment method for patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumors. Although laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive, its tool stimulation and pneumoperitoneum pressure often cause strong stress reactions in patients. On the other hand, gastrointestinal surgery can cause stronger pain in patients, compared to other surgeries. Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) can effectively inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses caused by surgical stimulation, alleviate patient pain, and thus alleviate stress reactions. Remazolam is an acting, safe, and effective sedative, which has little effect on hemodynamics and is suitable for most patients. TAPB combined with remazolam can reduce the dosage of total anesthetic drugs, reduce adverse reactions, reduce stress reactions, and facilitate the rapid postoperative recovery of patients.
Las formaciones identitarias y sus diversas perspectivas entre los inmigrantes polacos en Misiones (Argentina) durante el periodo 1930–1940: el caso de Casimira Kotur
Authors: Wendorff Anna
Published: August 2024

The paper discusses the identity of Polish immigrants in the province of Misiones, Argentina. The first part of the article presents the historical context, while the second one comprehensively analyses the identity of one of the residents of Posadas, Casimira Kotur, based on interviews conducted with her. The working methods is based on the following theoretical concepts: narrative identity according to Paul Ricoeur, review of social roles of social actors and Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of polyphony.
A Study on the Environmental Impact Assessment According to the Material Change of the Debris Barrier using Life Cycle Analysis: Focusing on the Case of Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
Authors: Kwon Soon Gil , Chang Yoon Seong
Published: August 2024

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate and analyze the environmental performance of an debris barrier installed in Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do through life cycle analysis. Throughout the entire process of the debris barrier, the six major environmental categories, including greenhouse gas emissions, will be quantitatively evaluated and based on the derived alternatives, it is intended to help improve environmentality to the extent applicable to future plans for the installation of the debris barrier.Methods : In this study, the major environmental categories (Resource Footprint, Carbon Footprint, Ozone Depletion, Acidification, Eutrophication and Photochemical Smog) for each scenario were calculated and evaluated for changes to major materials of debris barrier according to the methodology of the Environmental Product Declaration Preparation Guidelines. Considering the characteristics of debris barrier, the life cycle evaluation stage considered raw material collection and production stages, and exclude the use stage and disposal stage.Results and Discussion : As a result of analyzing environmental feasibility after setting scenarios for each major material (ready-mixed concrete, natural stone) derived through life cycle evaluation for the debris barrier that is the subject of this study, the maximum difference was resource footprint 4.45E+02 kg Sb-eq., carbon footprint 1.46E+05 kg CO2–eq., ozone Depletion 6.97E-03 kg CFC-11-eq., acidification 2.16E+02 kg SO2–eq., eutrophication 3.94E+01 kg PO43-–eq., photochemical smog was evaluated as 5.28E-01 kg C2H4–eq.Conclusion : It was found that it was possible to reduce the environmental category by up to 64.54% or more when changing construction materials during the construction of an debris barrier. Among these, the carbon footprint was the highest at over 70%, which confirmed that the environmental impact of the ready-mix concrete production process was significant. Based on the results of this study, it is believed that in order to improve the environment when planning the installation of an debris barrier, it is necessary to minimize the use of ready-mixed concrete, introduce eco-friendly materials such as natural stone, and improve eco-friendly technology and construction methods.
Pengaruh Model Project Based Learning (Pjbl) Terhadap Literasi Lingkungan Siswa Kelas X Pada Mata Pelajaran Biologi SMA Negeri 8 Kota Ternate
Authors: Irsani Junaida Sapta , Abbas Sukardi , Muna Lintal
Published: August 2024

Literasi lingkungan adalah sikap dan tingkah laku peduli lingkungan yang selalu berupaya mencegah kerusakan pada lingkungan sekitarnya. Menjaga lingkungan merupakan sikap manusia yang dapat dididik atau diubah melalui pendidikan formal dan nonformal dengan menanamkan sikap peduli terhadap lingkungan. Namun kenyatannya, kegiatan pembelajaran di sekolah cenderung difokuskan pada aspek kognitif. Aspek sikap atau literasi lingkungan belum menjadi perhatian utama. Adapun tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model Project Based Learning (PjBL) terhadap literasi lingkungan pada mata pelajaran Biologi di kelas X SMA Negeri 8 Kota Ternate. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan Quasi Eksperiment Design (eksperimen semu) dan menggunakan desain nonequivalen control group design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 8 Kota Ternate. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas X-A dan kelas X-B. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen pada penelitian ini yaitu soal tes, angket, dan lembar observasi. Teknik analisis data penelitian menggunakan uji asumsi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan umum lingkungan siswa didapatkan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas kontrol adalah 43,09 dan posttest kelas kontrol adalah 83,43, sedangkan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas eksperimen adalah 48,91 dan posttest kelas eksperimen adalah 90,86. Sikap peduli lingkungan siswa didapatkan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas kontrol adalah 43,20 dan nilai rata-rata posttest kelas kontrol adalah 68,97, sedangkan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas eksperimen adalah 47,66 dan nilai rata-rata posttest kelas eksperimen adalah 84,74. Hasil analisis dengan Independent Sample t Test didapatkan nilai signifikansi 0.000. Nilai sig (2- tailed) = 0,00 < 0,05 maka H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) terhadap literasi lingkungan siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 8 Kota Ternate.Kata Kunci: Literasi Lingkungan, Model Project Based Learning.
Pengembangan kampung ekowisata Ayapokiar Tambrauw melalui Tridharma Universitas Papua
Authors: Fatem Sepus M. , Wambrauw Yustina L. D. , Arung Padang Dina , Ayomi Adomina , Sebayang Sri R. , Fatem Desmina F. , Ahoren Calista , Krey Sarah D. D.
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT 
Community Service “Program Pengembangan Kampung Ekowisata” is a manifestation of the Papua University Higher Education, namely community service. Community service is a form of knowledge that is expressed theoretically in college to be applied in real life in the Ayapokiar village community, so that the knowledge gained can be applied and developed in the life of the wider community. In general, this program is hoped that can contribute to the development of the Cenderawasih bird watching tourist village, especially for improving the welfare of indigenous communities as guardians and owners of forests and the Cenderawasih bird habitat. The activities that was done were: 1) providing food for villagers, 2). health check activities for the community, 3) students carry out teaching activities in elementary school, 4). providing stationery gifts for elementary school children, and 5). ecotourism guide counseling of Paradisea minor. 
Keywords: Ayapokiar Village; Bird Watching; Community Service; Community Welfare; Ecotourism
 
ABSTRAK
Program Pengembangan Kampung Ekowisata di Kampung Ayapokiar Kabupaten Tambrauw merupakan salah satu wujud Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi Universitas Papua. Program ini sebagai bentuk implementasi ilmu teoritis di perguruan tinggi untuk diterapkan dalam kehidupan nyata masyarakat Kampung Ayapokiar sehingga ilmu yang diperoleh dapat dikembangkan dalam kehidupan masyarakat luas. Program yang dilakukan adalah: 1) pemberian bahan makanan kepada masyarakat, 2) pemeriksaan kesehatan gratis, 3) mahasiswa mengajar di SD YPPK Ayapokiar, dan 4) Pembagian alat tulis untuk anak SD YPPK Ayapokiar, dan 5) penyuluhan pemandu ekowisata burung Cenderawasih kecil. Secara umum, program ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi terhadap pengembangan kampung ekowisata pengamatan burung Cenderawasih kecil sekaligus bagi peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat adat sebagai pemilik hutan habitat burung Cenderawasih kecil di Kampung Ayapokiar, Distrik Miyah, Kabupaten Tambrauw.
Kata kunci: Ekowisata; Kampung Ayapokiar; Kesejahteraan Masyarakat; Pengamatan Burung; Pengabdian Masyarakat
ASHTA NINDITA PURUSHA WITH SPECIAL RESPECT TO GENETICS IN AYURVEDA: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: BR Sindhu , Hirulal Mahesh , Rajan BR Raghavi
Published: August 2024

Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation and heredity in organisms. In classics, hereditary disorders are
referred to as Adibala Pravrutta Vikara, Sahaja Vikara, Bija Bijabhagaavayava Dushti Vikara, even the Ashta
Nindita can be taken, as one among the Nidana mentioned is Bija Svabhavat. Ashta Nindita Purusha is a concept
that explains extremely undesirable characteristics: Atideergha, Atihrasva, Atisthula, Atikrusha, Atigaura,
Atikrushna, Atiloma, Aloma1
. In human beings, half of the chromosomes come from maternal and half from paternal chromosomes or genes, similar to Matrija (maternal) and Pitrija (paternal) Bhavas. Suppose any changes in
these factors will directly impact the progeny. The factors responsible for inheritance are Bija, Bijabhaga and Bijabhagaavayava2
. The pattern of inheritance for Ashta Nindita can be explained with Autosomal dominant affected and Autosomal recessive affected by considering the explanation of causes Kubja (Atihrusva) with the example
of Kushta given by Acharya Charaka in Khuddika Garbhavakranthi Sariram Adhyaya3
. The defects in the Bija,
Atma Karma, Garbhashaya, Ahara Vihara, and Dosha get vitiated, which results in the Vaikruta Samsthana (deformity of shape), Vaikruta Varna (deranged complexion)4
. Ayurveda suggests that the prevalence of congenital
or genetic disorders can be controlled by various approaches like following Garbhini Paricharya and avoiding
Garbhopaghathkara Bhava. Here is an attempt to understand the concept of eight undesired body types concerning their genetic inheritance in the light of modern genetics.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF RASAYANA AND ITS THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
Authors: Kanoongo Mayura , Jain Rahul , Thakre Nagendra
Published: August 2024

The pursuit of a long and healthy life has been a fundamental desire of humanity throughout history. Ayurveda,
the ancient science of life, offers a pathway to achieve prolonged, happy, and healthy living. Central to this pursuit is the concept of Rasayana, which is elucidated extensively in classical Ayurvedic texts. As individuals age,
they experience gradual declines, and the rejuvenation of these losses necessitates using different rejuvenating
agents tailored to other age groups. Furthermore, using Rasayana enhances the Satva Guna of the mind, which
can only be achieved through the simultaneous use of Achara Rasayana. In modern sciences, the ancient concept
of Rasayana has been studied using innovative techniques and parameters, validating its efficacy as a rejuvenator
and adding valuable insights to our knowledge.
Consequently, the use of Rasayana is pertinent for all and holds equal significance in the treatment of diseases
and in the maintenance of health. Tailoring the use of different medicines according to specific diseases proves
beneficial in correcting Dhatu Vaishamya and achieving Dhatu Samya. Considering this wealth of information, it
is apt to consider Rasayana a gift bestowed upon the world by Ayurveda.
Manajemen Komunikasi Industri Radio PT Mahaka Radio Integra dalam Mempertahankan Reputasi Setelah Masa Krisis Pandemi
Authors: Sadarin Sadarin
Published: August 2024

Komunikasi mempertahankan reputasi pada masa setelah krisis sangat dibutuhkan oleh perusahaan untuk menyampaikan atau menjelaskan apa yang sebenarnya terjadi.Komunikasi manajemen reputasi dan krisis semakin dibutuhkan seiring dengan perkembangan pesat media baru.Tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui strategi manajemen reputasi dan krisis PT Mahaka Radio Integra dalam upaya mempertahankan reputasi setelah masa krisis pandemi.Penelitian ini dilakukan secara kualitatif dengan metode pengambilan data yaitu wawancara dan observasi.Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan bagaimana sebuah perusahaan yang menjadi market leader di bidang industry radio dapat merespon reputasi dan krisis serta mengomunikasikannya.Melalui penelitian ini ingin mengklasifikasikan berbagai strategi yang telah dilakukan PT Mahaka Radio Integra dalam praktiknya menjalankan komunikasi. Pada  2017,mengakuisisi saham PT  Radio Ramako.Hal ini dilakukan untuk mengembangkan dan memfasilitasi kebutuhan dari pendengar. Dengan diakuisisinya tiga radio baru, tentunya PT Mahaka Radio Integra melakukan beberapa penyesuaian untuk mengembangkan bisnis radio,salah satunya adalah penambahan sumber daya manusia.Pada 2020,seluruh karyawan melakukan work from home.Bagi perusahaan yang bergerak dalam jasa penyiaran, pendengar merupakan pasar yang sangat penting.Saat itu,kami merasa pendengar tidak lagi mendengarkan radio melalui gelombang frekuensi (FM),hal ini dikarenakan kebijakan pemerintah yang menyerukan untuk tidak keluar rumah. Banyak hal yang kami kembangkan selama periode pandemi 2020-2022.Mulai dari kebijakan siaran dari rumah untuk semua penyiar hingga memanfaatkan teknologi zoom sebagai media tatap muka. Hasil penelitian ini ingin mengemukakan strategi yang dilakukan PT Mahaka Radio Integra pada masa setelah pandemi.
Pengaruh Motivasi, Lingkungan terhadap Efektifitas Kerja dan Kinerja Pegawai di Biro Pemerintahan Otonomi Daerah Provinsi Jawa Timur
Authors: Rini Erna Setio , Retnowati Nova , Rosyafah Siti
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan membuktikan pengaruh motivasi dan lingkungan terhadap efektivitas kerja dan kinerja pegawai di Biro Pemerintahan dan Otonomi Daerah Provinsi Jawa Timur. Jenis penelitian ini adalah jenis explanatory research. Populasi sampelÂ  berjumlah 52 orang. Teknik Pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, penyebaran kuisioner maupun wawancara. Berdasarkan analisis dan hasil penelitian yang diperoleh, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa variabel Motivasi dan Lingkungan berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap Efektivitas Kerja dan Kinerja Pegawai, sedangkan variabel Efektivitas Kerja berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap Kinerja Pegawai, namun variabel Motivasi dan Lingkungan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai melalui Efektivitas Kerja.
Sustainable Tourism: A Pathway To Responsible Travel and Environmental Conservation
Authors: Azamovna Bakhromkulova Fotima
Published: August 2024

This article explores the various aspects of sustainable tourism, benefits, challenges, and the role it plays in promoting a more sustainable future for the tourism sector. Through an analysis of sustainable tourism practices and strategies, this article aims to highlight the importance of embracing sustainability principles in the travel industry.
Lexical-Semantic Classification of Neologisms in Media Discourse
Authors: Sharipova Sabohat
Published: August 2024

Neologisms enhance and enrich any language, but also provide challenges for us until the notions become known and understandable. A neologism dictionary can help us grasp and translate new terms accurately. If the text contains a neologism that is not defined in a dictionary, we must decide its meaning independently, taking into consideration the derived aspects of the provided word and depending on the context. This article describes and illustrates the meaning of neologisms in our language today, their structure and composition, and their lexical-semantic classifications in media discourse.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Pada Anak Usia Dini Dalam Pembentukan Sosial Emosional Anak Di Paud Alam Jungle School Sekaran Kecamatan Gunungpati
Authors: Rahmah Izhama  , Muarifuddin
Published: August 2024

Permasalahan penelitian ini adalah maraknya penggunaan gadget pada anak usia dini di era globalisasi, serta kesibukan orang tua yang mengakibatkan masalah pada perkembangan sosial emosional anak. Permasalahan tersebut mendorong orang tua untuk menyekolahkan anaknya di Kelompok Bermain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi pendidikan karakter pada anak usia dini dalam membentuk sosial emosional anak di PAUD Alam Jungle School Sekaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data diuji menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi metode. Teknik analisis data mencakup pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 5 orang, yaitu dua guru dan tiga wali murid. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan proses pembentukan sosial emosional yang meliputi pelaksanaan pembelajaran, kegiatan pendahuluan, kegiatan inti, kegiatan penutup, media pembelajaran, pengelolaan kelas, dan kegiatan pembiasaan. Penelitian ini juga menilai hasil pembentukan sosial emosional yang mencakup penilaian pembelajaran, ketercapaian dan keberhasilan pembentukan sosial emosional, serta peningkatan kemampuan sosial emosional peserta didik. Selain itu, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi hambatan dalam pembentukan sosial emosional, termasuk hambatan didaktis (pengajaran guru), hambatan ontogeni (kesiapan mental peserta didik), dan hambatan epistemologi (pengetahuan peserta didik).
The Effect of Religious Education on Student Learning Achievement in Elementary Schools
Authors: Sya’bana Mohammad Vega , Nisak Sayida Khoiratun , Dr. Suryaningsih, S.S., M.Pd.K.  , Rukiyanto Bernardus Agus , Hastuti Rini Mei
Published: August 2024

The field of religious education has a pivotal function in the molding of students' character, morality, and ethical frameworks. Additionally, it facilitates an intimate grasp of the tenets and values espoused by various belief systems. The efficacy of teaching methods in education can have a notable impact on students' academic performance. Nevertheless, no research has been conducted at SDN Bhakti Karya to assess the impact of teaching methods in PAI on students' academic achievement. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of instructional approaches in Religious Education on students' academic performance at SDN Bhakti Karya. A qualitative approach was employed, whereby data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that effective teaching methods in Religious Education have a beneficial impact on students' academic achievement. Instructional methods that facilitate active engagement, the utilization of multimedia resources, group discussions, and the application of hands-on activities to comprehend religious concepts facilitate enhanced comprehension and the development of academic skills. Factors that facilitate the implementation of teaching methods include the provision of adequate facilities and infrastructure, as well as the training and development of competencies among teachers. However, obstacles such as time constraints and a curriculum that restricts the variety of teaching methods must also be addressed. In order to enhance students' academic performance, it is essential to reinforce facilities and infrastructure support, enhance teacher training, and assess the necessity and flexibility of the curriculum.
OLIY TAʼLIM TALABALARIDA INNOVATSION YONDASHUV ORQALI KOMPETENTSIYALARINI SHAKLLANTIRISH
Authors: Abduvaxidоv Xusan
Published: August 2024

Ushbu maqоlada talabalarga innоvatsiоn yоndashuv оrqali kоmpetentlikni shakllantirishning pedagоgik shart-sharоitlarini taʼminlashning zarurati haqida sоʻz yuritilgan. Zamоnaviy taʼlim texnоlоgiyalari imkоniyatlaridan hamda yaratilayоtgan оʻquv uslubiy majmualardan unumli fоydalanish negizida bоʻlajak оʻqituvchilar kasbiy kоmpetentligini rivоjlantirish jarayоnining nazariy hamda amaliy asоslarini yaratish muhim vazifalardan biri ekanligini tоʻgʻrisida fikrlar yuritilgan.
Puta merda!
Authors: Silva Damião Inácio da , Santos Renata Lívia de Araújo
Published: August 2024

Este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa Sociolinguística Variacionista (Labov (2008, [1972]) em consonância com estudos de cunho discursivo e pragmático, que teve o objetivo de compreender o uso variável do palavrão como ferramenta discursiva. O estudo foi direcionado a estudantes do curso de licenciatura em Letras de uma Universidade Federal  e realizado com 67 pessoas. A pesquisa tem um caráter qualitativo e quantitativo e a metodologia para coleta de dados, que segue princípios metodológicos da Sociolinguística Variacionista, consistiu em um questionário semiestruturado enviado via e-mail e aplicativo de mensagem. Os resultados da pesquisa demonstram que a maioria do público analisado possui o hábito de falar palavrão e que esse uso, sendo variável, se estende a diferentes contextos, como em conversas informais, em situações de nervosismo e irritação etc. Além disso, constatou-se que as principais funções do palavrão, entre os participantes, são enfatizar o sentido das palavras e servir como válvula de escape para expressar emoções.
Silvio de Almeida e seu discurso de posse
Authors: Carmelino Ana Cristina
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste texto é analisar os ethé construídos por Silvio de Almeida em sua trajetória acadêmica e profissional e em seu discurso de posse como ministro dos Direitos Humanos e da Cidadania do Brasil, o qual foi proferido em janeiro de 2023. Para os propósitos assumidos, o arcabouço teórico adotado para fundamentar a análise advém do diálogo entre duas perspectivas: Retórica Clássica (Aristóteles, 1964) e a Teoria Semiolinguística do Discurso (Charaudeau, 2011). Entende-se que o ethos é edificado discursivamente a partir do que se diz, mas também depende de dados que preexistem ao que se diz. O estudo revela que o apelo a valores éticos consiste na principal técnica para persuadir o auditório-povo, pela confiabilidade, a comungar a realização de um projeto: reconstruir o país com base no diálogo, na cooperação e na união de esforços.
Sentido e referência na interpretação de situações-problema em matemática
Authors: Agostini Tainara Duro , Conde Dirceu Cleber
Published: August 2024

Este artigo visa investigar a dificuldade de interpretação dos enunciados de problemas matemáticos, analisando as relações semânticas entre a linguagem natural dos enunciados e sua tradução para a linguagem matemática na resolução. Dividido em dois momentos, o estudo envolveu inicialmente a observação de quatro alunos do 6º ano para entender como interpretavam enunciados simples, seguido pela análise de quatro situações-problema sobre porcentagem de diferentes anos escolares (6º, 7º e 8º anos). O objetivo foi identificar dificuldades na interpretação dos enunciados matemáticos, dada a necessidade de pensamento lógico-formal. Contrariando a ideia comum de baixa alfabetização em língua materna e linguagem matemática, o estudo analisou diversos motivos e aspectos linguísticos e estruturais que apresentam desafios, além dos próprios desafios matemáticos, para alunos proficientes em ambas as áreas. Para melhor compreender, nos baseamos nos pressupostos de Frege (1978) sobre Sentido e Referência e no conceito de Composicionalidade. A análise foi realizada primeiramente por meio de questionários aos alunos, seguida pela análise detalhada dos enunciados dos textos didáticos, destacando a recorrência termos indicados pelos participantes como desconhecidos. Assim, a escolha lexical foi identificada como um desafio significativo, afetando diretamente a compreensão e a interpretação dos alunos.
Problemas globais e discursos locais
Authors: Neves-Hora Lidia Gurgel , Malini Fábio
Published: August 2024

Este artigo busca analisar o tratamento dado aos refugiados venezuelanos nos meios digitais de comunicação brasileiros e, com isso, discutir as contribuições da Análise do Discurso para as soluções de questões internacionais. Para isso, estudaremos o noticiário relativo aos fatos de agosto de 2018, quando, durante a campanha para as eleições presidenciais – que tiveram como um marco a polarização política –, ações de xenofobia em Roraima colocaram os refugiados venezuelanos no centro das discussões. Nesse período, chegou-se a aventar o fechamento da fronteira do Brasil com aquele país, em Roraima. O estudo terá como base a Análise Crítica do Discurso, do pesquisador sociocognitivista Teun Van Dijk, que considera, em suas análises do discurso, o contexto composto por aspectos sociais (inclusive ideológicos) e cognitivos (sua análise baseia-se em modelos mentais e em como eles impactam na formulação e na compreensão de discursos). Van Dijk se dedicou a estudar como a mídia reforça as relações de poder, inclusive no que diz respeito às desigualdades.
Políticas linguísticas, seus objetivos e internacionalização do ensino superior
Authors: Santos Lucas Natan Alves dos , Santos Elaine Maria
Published: August 2024

A Internacionalização não é um movimento recente das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES), estando ligada ao próprio surgimento das universidades, porém, com a intensificação da globalização na pós-modernidade, ela tem sido bastante enfatizada e requerida (Matos; Carvalho, 2023; Stallivieri, 2017). Caracteriza-se pelas multifacetas, a difícil definição, a inter/multi/transdisciplinaridade, e, habitualmente, aspectos neoliberais/coloniais (Chagas, 2023; Stein et al, 2016). No Brasil, os processos de internacionalização, ensino-aprendizagem de línguas e desenvolvimento de políticas linguísticas (PLs) são intermediados, desde 2012, pelo programa Idiomas sem Fronteiras (IsF) (Abreu-e-Lima et al, 2023). À luz do exposto, almejamos apresentar os objetivos mais e menos recorrentes em PLs de 16 IES da Região Nordeste do Brasil, bem como a recorrência da menção ao IsF nesses documentos. É uma pesquisa de base interpretativista e abordagem quali-quantitativa, situada no campo da Linguística Aplicada. Apreendemos como resultados a menção ao IsF em 10 das 16 PLs analisadas, mostrando a proeminência do Programa acerca da assistência e promoção dos cursos de línguas e da construção desses documentos. Como objetivo mais frequente, observamos uma busca pela democratização do acesso ao ensino-aprendizagem de línguas. Contrariamente, o objetivo menos citado foi o incentivo à construção de um planejamento linguístico.
Eksistensi Diri Selebgram dalam Membangun Personal Branding: Studi Deskriptif pada Selebgram Non-Selebritas di Kota Bandung
Authors: Adhea Mauna Fazriskia Fasa  , Wahyu Utamidewi  , Rastri Kusumaningrum
Published: August 2024

This research discusses the existence of non-celebrity celebrities in the city of Bandung in building personal branding via Instagram. The concept of one's own existence is closely related to the human desire to understand the meaning of life and it is believed that no individual or entity can provide an understanding of one's purpose in life. In this research, existence is seen from the perspective of society in using social media, with a focus on Instagram as a platform for building personal branding. This research aims to find out how non-celebrity celebrities in the city of Bandung form strong and sustainable personal branding through the use of Instagram. This research uses a constructivist paradigm with descriptive qualitative research methods. Data was collected through interviews, observation, documentation and literature study. Informants were selected using a purposive sampling method with the criteria of non-celebrity celebrities and followers in the city of Bandung. The results of this research show that non-celebrity celebrities in the city of Bandung use Instagram as a personal branding tool in forming their self-image, with different strategies from one celebrity to another
An Analysis of Themes in The Casher Short Story by John Collier
Authors: Laksmiari I Gusti Ayu , Mulyana Novita , Ediwan I Nyoman Tri , Utami Gek Wulan Novi
Published: August 2024

The study examines the theme of “The Chaser” a short story by John Collier. "The Chaser," is known for his complex themes, the contrariety between love and obsession, explores the moral dilemmas that arise when persons attempt to control and manipulate the emotions of others, etc. This study aims to find out the theme of "The Chaser" by John Collier to gain a deeper understanding of the story, because themes provide layers of meaning to a story. The data of this study was taken from the short story entitled “The Chaser” by John Collier. This short story was chosen as the data of this study because this story is easy to understand and has some themes, it provides a basis for deeper analysis. The data was collected through library research and the to collect the data, the researcher applied some steps. The first step is reading the whole story of “The Chaser”, the second step is understanding the story, and the last step is identifying the themes of the story. The data was analyzed using qualitative method. The result shows that there are four major themes in “The Chaser” short story, they are they are love, obsession and desire, changes and loss of individuality, and irony. The analysis dives into how the protagonist, Alan Austen, attempts to earn Diana's affection by unconventional tactics, delving into the deep issues of love and the consequences of obsessive desire. The story depicts the ironic twist in Alan's desire for love, highlighting the risks of loss of individuality associated with such pursuits.
Using Functional Grammar Teaching to Improve Analytical Exposition Text Writing for senior high school students in Karanganyar
Authors: Aulia Zulfa Indi Putri  , Sujito
Published: August 2024

Functional grammar is a type of grammar discovered by Michael Halliday in the 60s. Even though this feels foreign to foreign language teachers at school, it is very interesting for scientific developers. In the field of language education, functional grammar is more commonly applied in terms of speaking and writing. The background to this is because functional grammar has an important purpose for foreign language students and provides facilities for foreign language students to know the language knowledge they need to know to be successful in school. This research hopes that researchers can find out whether there is a positive influence on the level of success of functional grammar knowledge in writing expository analytical texts during the second semester of the second year of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Karanganyar. This research uses a quantitative design. Researchers used pretest and posttest to determine the effectiveness of the treatment used in this study. The final design is to determine the influence between research variables. The T test results show a sign (two-tailed) of 0.000 and a significance level of 0.05. The result is Sig. (two-tailed) is below the significance level, so the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. This means that students who are given material using functional grammar are more able to write analytical and expository texts than students who are not given functional grammar. It can be interpreted that functional grammar has a very good influence in writing expository analytical texts. Functional grammar can be used to support writing analytical descriptive text. Students will be able to develop writing skills, especially expository analytical writing. This grammar can also make students more critical when creating analytical descriptive texts.
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Pekerja Rumah Tangga yang Menjadi Korban Kekerasan oleh Majikannya di Indonesia
Authors: Dwi Syafi'i Azhari , Yayi Tarina Dwi Desi , Hendrawin Rasendriya , Febrian Matthew
Published: August 2024

Domestic workers (DWs) or domestic assistants (ARTs) are a common occupation in Indonesia, with around 5 million people working as DWs by 2022. However, legal protection for domestic workers who are abused by their employers remains a complex issue. This study aims to identify the legal protections available for domestic workers who are victims of abuse in Indonesia. Although Law No. 13/2003 on Manpower recognizes domestic workers as workers, legal protection for them is limited as they are not considered workers in certain businesses. Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 2/2015 on the Protection of Domestic Workers is an attempt to provide protection, but still has weaknesses in covering aspects such as wage standards, working hours, and leave. In addition, the Criminal Code also provides protection against violence against domestic workers, but has limitations in terms of complaint offense. Legal protection for domestic workers who are victims of violence by their employers is hampered by the limited definition of employment relationship in the Manpower Law. Despite efforts through special regulations and criminal law, further efforts are needed to improve legal protection for domestic workers, including improving the definition of employment relationships, improving the implementation of ILO Conventions, and adjusting criminal law to more effectively address cases of violence against domestic workers.