bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Psychoeducation in Junior High School Students
Authors: Sabriani Borualogo Ihsana , Kusdiyati Sulisworo , Wahyudi Hedi , Mubarak Ali
Published: August 2024

Bullying prevention psychoeducation called AMBU (Aksi Mencegah Bullying) has been conducted in junior high schools in West Bandung Regency. This study aims to evaluate the program using cross-sectional study for the participants who attended it. This activity was attended by seven teachers and 94 students of grades 7, 8, and 9. The participants were enthusiastic about joining the program because their school’s bullying incidents were relatively high. After participating in the activity, an evaluation of the activity was conducted. The participants answered six things on a scale of 4 (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree), namely the material presented was according to the needs of the participants. This activity increases knowledge about bullying, the comparison between material and discussion is as needed, the presentation method is as needed, the material presented is understandable and interesting, and the atmosphere during the activity was lively and interesting. Results showed that the mean score was 3.18 - 3.41. The evaluation results showed that AMBU was excellent. Thus, AMBU can be given to junior high school students and their teachers. The limitation of this study was that the program is provided to junior high school teachers and students. Thus, future studies can be given to elementary school teachers and students. It is also important to include their parents in the program.
Keywords: AMBU, bullying, junior high school, psychoeducation, teacher.
Opinions on Roles of Teachers in English Teaching in the New Normal Era: A Perspective of Teachers and School Administrators in Thailand
Authors: Sahatsathatsana Sattra , Sahatsathatsana Chanokgan , Wary Jonathan , Joshua L. Cachero Jake , Prommajan Maneekan
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to investigate, explore, and compare the opinions of English teachers, heads of the foreign language department, and vice directors of academic affairs regarding the roles of teachers in English teaching in the new normal era The participants consisted of 31 English teachers, heads of the foreign language department, and vice directors of academic affairs who participated in a training program that aimed at improving the quality of English teaching in Kalasin province, Thailand. They were selected using convenience and availability sampling methods. A questionnaire was employed as the research instrument to gather data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the obtained data, while the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was utilized for hypothesis testing. The results revealed that all participants disagreed with teaching English using the same processes as before the pandemic. They strongly agreed that the processes of teaching English need to be changed in the new normal era. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) also showed that there is no significant difference in the opinions among English teachers, heads of foreign language departments, and vice directors of academic affairs regarding the roles of teachers in English teaching in the new normal era, as well as the needs for desired characteristics and/or qualifications of English teachers in the new normal era. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a need to change the English teaching processes and provide training to improve the quality of English teaching and learning.
Keywords: Covid-19, new normal, teachers, English, teaching
Post-COVID Education in New Zealand: Approaching Normal Lives? The Context of COVID-19 in New Zealand
Authors: Hubbard Gillian , Gleeson Margaret
Published: August 2024

New Zealand had a relatively low death toll from Covid-19 because of stringent measures against it but this did not mean New Zealand escaped economic and social disruption at this time. The well-being of people was a key priority of adjustments in education in this period and the success of adjustments to delivery and assessment was dependent on the efforts and good-will of the people involved. Academic standards were largely maintained but the most disadvantaged groups were most affected by lack of resources and other forms of support. The drawbacks in emergency remote teaching that emerged in the period serve as a reminder of the value of sound underpinning principles for online teaching. In 2023, the unsatisfactory mixed model of both online and face-to-face delivery underlines the role and importance of teacher presence in relation to social presence and cognitive presence in teaching and learning.
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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Among Lecturers and Employees During Pandemic Era in Universitas Pekalongan
Authors: Ristiawati R , Win Martani Rahajeng , Irma Nahdliyyah Ade
Published: August 2024

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) comprise a spectrum of symptoms involving muscle tissue, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, nervous, system, bone structures, and blood vessels. MSDs cause pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, stiffness, shaking, sleep disturbances, and burning sensations. Due to the impact of Covid-19, the change of the work from the office to be work from home is a concern as it may exacerbate. This study aimed to describe symptoms of MSDs among lecturers and employees during pandemic era in Universitas Pekalongan. This is a descriptive study with crosssectional design. It involved 36 respondents including lecturers and employees of Universitas Pekalongan. Each respondent was asked to fulfill the observation checklist that examined symptom of pain from head to toe which divided into 28 parts of the body. Results of this study revealed that majority respondents of this study aged range from 31-40 years old (41.7%), gender of male (52.8%), type of work was employees (52.8%), and have the length or work about 0-5 years (25.0%). The results show that the five highest region of the body that experienced MSDs in level “Pain” were upper neck, lower neck, back, waist, and buttock ranging from 11.1% to 16.7%. Whereas, there was only 2.8% respondents reported of feeling “Extremely Pain” in region left knee. Employees who worked in administration were more in a monotonous position with computer work equipment. Meanwhile, lecturers were worked online during the pandemic and required to have a sedentary life where they carry out almost all of their activities monotonously in a sitting position in front of the computer. It recommended that the institutions should pay more attention towards strategies of occupational health among lecturers and employees in Universitas Pekalongan.
Keywords: MSDs, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational health, universitas pekalongan
Contextualization of Singing in the Liturgy of the Evangelical Church in Timor
Authors: Yosi Huka Relin , Aprilia Nunumete Lisa , . Oulvy
Published: August 2024

This research aims to raise traditional concepts among the people of East Nusa Tenggara, which can contribute to the development of traditional singing in worship. This concept was developed using an ethnomusicological approach related to scales in East Nusa Tenggara. In this case, the process can provide a change in the musical atmosphere related to liturgical music in the Evangelical Christian Church in Timor (GMIT). The composition is done only in a hybrid form due to the use of tones that appear in traditional songs, which are then developed for the benefit of liturgical singing in accordance with biblical texts or the habit of singing in a liturgy. This development can be done in the form of contextualizing songs to add to the repertoire of church music at GMIT. The method used in this research is the Art Creation Method.
Keywords: traditional singing, contextualization, liturgy
A Traumatology Case Study of an Indonesian Theological Student
Authors: Trihandarkha Daniel
Published: August 2024

Indonesian theological students often come to seminary with handful of problems from the onset of their life. The expectation from the traditional Christian family for their children to set the behavior right in the seminary is outdatedly common. This study explores a case of a 21-year-old theological male student who suffered verbal and physical abuse from his parents. During the initial four weeks of therapeutic alliance with the author, the student exhibited traumatic symptoms of severe hostility and somatic re-enactment of past adverse experiences. He had been known to possess talisman and some sacred relics for witchcraft in the past which contemporarily yield nightmare and terror at night. The qualitative case study explored the traumatic problem of the student through a 12-month observation and in-depth interview. Through experiential therapy of gestalt, CBT, and forgiveness therapy in the last seven months, the student showed reduced symptoms of hostility, somatic complaints, and impulse-behavior. The spiritual formation of prayer and meditation of the Scripture have been useful for the patient in dealing with his spiritual problems.
Keywords: counselling, trauma, seminary, students, syncretism, theology, therapy
Unveiling the Significance of Psalm 23 in Christian Education Amidst the Post-Human Era
Authors: Kurnia Manoppo Febri
Published: August 2024

The main objective of this study is to analyze and provide an interpretation of Psalm 23 within the framework of Christian Education in the post-human era. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research utilizes a combination of literature study and biblical exegesis to gain a comprehensive understanding of the text. By employing an interpretative approach that involves exposition and critical analysis, the study engages with relevant literature to discuss the significance of Psalm 23 in education. The psalm portrays a profound trust in God’s guidance, care, and provision, emphasizing the importance of these theological themes in the field of education. In the context of the rapidly evolving challenges presented by advanced technology and the blurring of human–machine boundaries, the timeless wisdom of Psalm 23 serves as a moral compass and provides valuable insights for educators to navigate these complex issues.
Keywords: Psalm 23, Christian education, post-human
The Relationship Between the Church and Humanoid Robots in the Posthumanism Era
Authors: Wibowo Gandi , Budiono Stephanas
Published: August 2024

The interaction between the Church and robotics in the era of posthumanism will become increasingly intense. In the past, religious discourses and robots never coexisted. However, the development of artificial intelligence and humanoid robots provides a challenging discourse for the church to respond positively. Robots in the future may become an assistant to both presbuteros and deacons to a certain extent. The church needs to realize that technology can be a medium to glorify God. This research was qualitatively conducted with a theological–philosophical approach. In the future, robots could accompany church servants in various capacities, such as welcoming the congregation, reading Bible verses, preaching, providing counseling, and even maintaining church security. Even so, there are limitations because humans still need communication that touches them emotionally. This research recommends the need for the church to be more open to robotics technology.
Keywords: Church, humanoid robots, posthumanism, artificial intelligence
The Effects of Teacher's Competencies in the Application of Online Teaching and Learning on Students' Academic Stress, Learning Motivation, and Academic Achievement in Statistics Subject
Authors: Moroki Imriani , Olivia Kusuma Dewi Lahamendu Nathalia
Published: August 2024

Online learning may lead to several problems, causing academic stress that lowers student motivation. Thus, great instructor skills are needed to overcome challenges and automatically build a successful and efficient online learning process. The study examines how teacher competencies in four dimensions – Teacher’s technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), teacher’s belief (TB), teacher’s self-efficacy (TSE), and teacher’s enthusiasm (TE) – affect students’ academic stress in the cognitive (CD), behavioral (BD), affective (AD), and physiological domains (PD), as well as learning motivation (SLM) and academic achievement (AA). The study uses multivariate regression analysis, the ordinal logistic regression, and the Structural Equation Model (SEM). Multivariate regression analysis is utilized to examine the effects partially and simultaneously of dependent and independent variables. The ordinal logistic regression is used for the same purpose but on the data with an ordinal scale; the final grade shows the AA variable. Whereas, SEM is used to investigate the relationship between complex variables. The sample retrieval technique is conducted using non-probabilistic sampling by the method of accidental sampling with 219 college students. Results show that TPACK, which is one dimension of a teacher’s competencies, negatively affects students’ academic stress, which is BD, AD, and PD. However, TPACK does not significantly affect CD. Adverse effects suggest increasing teacher’s competencies in integrating technology and pedagogies in the development of educational content, especially in online learning, and reducing or minimizing students’ academic stress. Besides that, TPACK also has a positive effect on SLM, and SLM in turn positively affects AA. On the other hand, the variable component of teachers’ competencies, such as TSE and TE, has a positive effect on CD. Likewise, CD positively affects AA, so indirectly, TSE and TE positively affect AA. Of every effect and relationship between independent and dependent variables studied, the variable to contribute most effectively to online learning is the TPACK variable.
Keywords: online teaching, teacher’s competencies, student’s academic stress, student’s learning motivation, academic achievement, TPACK, SEM, multivariate regression, logistic ordinal regression
Implementing Comic Strip As a Way of Teaching Christian Educational Materials to Primary School Students with Special Needs
Authors: Sihombing Lince
Published: August 2024

Everyone has a right to education. This means that education must be provided to both normal and special needs students. So far, education for students with special needs has been conducted in conventional ways. This can be proven from how the materials of Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Budi Pekerti (Christian Education and Ethics) are taught to special needs students who go to a special school named Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa (SDLB). This cannot be done any further as students with special needs learn very slowly and in many cases might not even read well due to their weakness in mastering alphabetical symbols. It is believed that Comic Strip can be used as a way of teaching Christian educational materials for SDLB students.
Keywords: teaching Christian education materials, students of special needs, Comic Strip
Training to Increase Social Awareness and Responsibility of Children in Child Development Centers (Ppa) Bet'el Oesapa Tengah
Authors: Humau Delsi , Bolang Maria , Boki Omri , Nokas Irene , Octavianus Philia , Sheldena Devi
Published: August 2024

Community service activities carried out by Christian psychology study program students in 2023 with the theme Love and Humanity presented 12 young participants at PPA Bet’el Oesapa Tengah. The aim was to provide knowledge and skill training so that the participants could understand what social care is, the benefits of social care and the responsibility thereof, and be able to distinguish between the forms of disadvantages of social care and responsibility. In terms of skills, participants were able to understand how to develop a caring attitude within themselves and know the consequences if they don’t carry out their responsibilities. First, a training need analysis (TNA) was carried out for resource persons in the field to explore the needs of the participants, then a common thread was drawn to find out the problem and a conclusion was drawn on the interventions that were suitable for the participants according to the theme “Positive Psychology.” The training comprised of lectures, question–answers, simulation, and role-play methods for the transfer of knowledge and skills. Qualitative and descriptive measurements were used for the pretest and posttest analyes, respectively, finally reflecting two main aspects; the cognitive and affective processes obtained from the participant’s answers submitted after the main activities were carried out.
Keywords: social concern, responsibility
Indigenous Students' Interest in Studying in a Christian Religious College
Authors: Yunita Dulim Windra , Kellyn Punga Aston , Windisany Thoomaszen Friandry
Published: August 2024

Reading is the key in any learning process, even if it is in the context of higher education. The problem that occurs is the lack of interest in reading among the society. The purpose of the study is to comprehend both the phenomena of indigenous students’ low reading interest at Christian religious universities as well as the factors that influence their interest. Descriptive phenomenology research was used in this study. Seven students at the college met the requirements for the subject, including their active enrollment in Christian religious colleges and their willingness to participate in research on a voluntary basis. Thematic analysis was used for analyzing data. The researcher identified three main themes and seven sub-themes. The first theme is internal factors that have an impact on the interest and fondness for reading, consisting of one sub-theme, namely the internal interest of students who are less fond of reading. The second main theme, namely external factors, tends to be less supportive of interest and fondness for reading, which consists of three sub-themes such as social media and the immediate environment that do not support reading interest, attitudes of parents and family regarding diverse reading interests, and reading activity having a negative image among friends and peers. The third main theme is support and obstacles from the context of religious tertiary institutions, which consists of three sub-themes such as reading due to demands from assignments given by lecturers, lack of variety and completeness of books in the campus library, and exams and quizzes forcing subjects to read books. The implications of this study are input for students, lecturers, and higher education institutions in enhancing students’ enthusiasm in reading.
Keywords: Christian religious college, indigenous students, reading interest
Understanding Sexuality: A Quick Survey of Teenagers in Kupang and Its Environs
Authors: Mariana Tameon Sance , Soften Sine Junaity , Yen Manu Mieke
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine teenagers’ understanding of sexuality in Kupang and its environs. The discussion about sexuality in Eastern culture is considered taboo and impolite, however, with the advancement in technology comes several interesting contents including sexuality. Although there have been studies discussing sex education, little is known about the topic in the context of Kupang and East Nusa Tenggara. A quick survey was conducted to show a considerable deficiency in literacy and understanding of sexuality among teenagers in Kupang to counter the open fast-growing information access world. A sample of 153 students from the junior secondary (SMP) and senior secondary schools provided their feedback through an online questionnaire. The results show that (1) respondents did not fully comprehend the meaning of the term sex; (2) social media was the main source of the knowledge respondents had regarding sex; (3) majority of the respondents did not ask their parents about sexuality and prefer to find it on their own; (4) parents gave negative responses when asked about sex/sexuality because of lack of knowledge; (5) most of the respondents accessed pornography to see body parts and sexual activities; and (6) more than half of the respondents reported rejection emotions toward sex, such as ignorant, disapproval, and sexual desire arousal. To conclude, parents should educate their children on sexuality in a clear and easy-to-understand language without trying to cover up sexuality talks. It is essential to provide a solution to increase teenagers’ understanding of sexuality by encouraging comprehensive sex education based on their development stages, Eastern culture, and religious values conducted by parents, the media, and schools.
Keywords: quick survey, sexuality, teenagers, understanding
Impact of YouTube-based Learning on Early Childhood Education
Authors: Nurhayati N , Agusniatih Andi , Durrotunnisa D , Gagaramusu Yusdin , Usman Sriati , Qodratullah Waway
Published: August 2024

The development of spiritual intelligence in five to six year old children warrants effective stimulation. Various tools are used in kindergartens for this purpose, yet there remains a scope for improvement. Consequently, this study advocates the use of Youtube as a medium for enhancing spiritual intelligence in children. Preliminary observations at the Asyiyah Bustanul Atfhal Dolago Kindergarten indicate a lack in spiritual understanding among children, from recognizing divinity in creation to showing respect to others as an expression of gratitude to God, and a basic understanding of hijaiyyah letters. Therefore, parents and teachers are encouraged to utilize Youtube to stimulate spiritual intelligence in these children, especially amidst the Covid-19 circumstances. This research employs an experimental design, conducted in three stages: preparatory, implementation, and final stages. The techniques for data collection include the use of observation sheets, with descriptive and inferential data analysis. The evaluation factors include understanding the pillars of faith and Islam, recognition of hijaiyyah letters, and knowing the two sentences of shahada. The findings suggest that the use of Youtube Audio Visual media successfully boosts spiritual intelligence in children aged five to six, as indicated by improved post-treatment observation results.
Keywords: spiritual intelligence, Youtube, early childhood
Lubuk Larangan as Local Genius of Rantau Pandan Community, Bungo Regency, Jambi Province
Authors: Bahar Mahdi , Adi Saputra Muhammad , Wahyuni Anny
Published: August 2024

Lubuk Larangan is a characteristic of the community in Rantau Pandan Village in Bungo District, Jambi Province. Lubuk Larangan is a local heritage comprising cultural values, traditions, and knowledge passed down from generation to generation. This study aims to explore and understand the concept of local genius contained in Lubuk Larangan as an important resource in strengthening the identity and cultural sustainability of the Rantau Pandan people. This research method uses a qualitative approach involving interviews, observation, and literature studies as data collection techniques. Research informants were community leaders having knowledge and experience of Lubuk Larangan, as well as community members who were directly involved in protecting and maintaining Lubuk Larangan’s existence. The study results showed that Lubuk Larangan has become a tradition for the people of Rantau Pandan village, which has value in the formation and maintenance of Lubuk Ban, resulting in a social system such as traditional ceremonies, community meetings, and religious activities and cultural systems that are transmitted through stories and practices that exist around Lubuk Larangan. They play an important role in shaping the identity of the Rantau Pandan community. Lubuk ban forms the concept of local genius so as to provide guidance for the management and utilization of sustainable cultural resources. By strengthening the role of Lubuk Larangan as a social and cultural system, the people of Rantau Pandan can maintain their cultural heritage and use it as a source of local economic development.
Keywords: Lubuk Larangan, local genius, social system, cultural system, Rantau Pandan people
The Concept of ``Shema'' in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 as an Application of Educational Theology
Authors: Baun Soleman , Tanamal Nini Adelina
Published: August 2024

Educational theology provides the basis for religious education by integrating religious values into the curriculum and teaching methods. Through the authors’ literature research, it was determined that the biblical concept of Christian religious education for children has significant value. This discipline is steeped in Bible teachings and aims to cultivate a personal relationship with God, which ultimately glorifies His name. Those who are responsible for teaching in the field of Christian religious education play an important role. The Israel Shema, or Jewish Creed, found in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, serves as the basis for teaching God’s teachings to children. The authors provide a qualitative analysis of the text and its contextual background, which is closely related to Israeli beliefs and their relationship to educational theology. Shema, as a declaration of faith for the nation of Israel, is a manifestation of personal commitment and determination to the one true God and is used in the practice of teaching faith education in both the family and church circles.
Keywords: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, education, Shema, theology
Strategic Management Practices on Revenue Growth of Selected Lake Region Economic Bloc Counties in Kenya
Authors: Omwenga Malach Ogeto , Otuke Wishlay , Masira Rodah Rerubo
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of strategic management practices on revenue growth of Selected Lake Region economic bloc counties in Kenya. Specific objectives were; to evaluate the effects of fraud control strategy; and to assess the effects of monitoring and tracking strategy on revenue growth in county governments in Kenya. The target population for the study was 331 employees involved in revenue collection. A stratified sampling technique was used to identify a sample size of 259 respondents. Primary data was collected using closed ended structured questionnaire. Collected data was edited and coded then analyzed using descriptive statistic methods; means, percentages and standard deviations. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to establish the strength of relationship while simple linear regression was used to establish the effect of independent variable on the dependent variable and data was presented in tables and figures. From the findings the study made the following conclusions; employees were trained on how to detect system fraudsters and performance targets were being monitored and tracked on a daily basis. Correlation analysis concluded that fraud control had a positive and significant relationship with monitoring and tracking and revenue growth. Regression analysis concluded that an increase in one unit of fraud controlled to a decrease in revenue growth and the effect was statistically significant. An increase in one unit of monitoring and tracking led increase in revenue growth and the effects was found to be statistically significant. The study recommended that revenue targets to be set in a way that they can be monitored and tracked easily in the system also the study recommended that hiring and transfers should be done based on merits.
Psychological Support for Individuals Experiencing the Loss of a Loved One during War
Authors: Barinova Natalia , Kocharian Oleksandr , Kryvonis Tamara , Prokofieva Olesia , Uninets Iryna , Dub Vira
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the main theoretical and practical approaches to understanding psychological aspects of grief resulting from the loss of a loved one during wartime. It focuses on the primary methods of addressing the challenges associated with such loss, examines the psychological experiences of children facing this trauma during war and investigates strategies for providing psychological support to those affected. This theoretical piece states that losing a loved one in war is both a personal and international tragedy, highlighting how war devastates not only individuals but also entire families and communities. Due to the war initiated by the Russian Federation, Ukraine continues to experience combat operations, and enemy missile strikes are destroying civilian homes. During the war, Ukrainians live in constant stress, with some losing their loved ones. The experience of loss has both emotional and physical impacts.
Homes of the Homeless
Authors: Kuźma Inga B.
Published: August 2024

The book presents the image of home as experienced and expressed by the men and women who are affected by the crisis of homelessness and live in specialized institutions. The author presents her own experience in carrying out research in total institutions and, above all, she focuses on describing and interpreting the stories of people from homeless centers who speak about the ups and downs of their lives. The researcher draws her attention on the stereotypically idealised image of home, which shows its real face when it is seen as a social construct, taking into account the gender perspective as well as other cultural and individual contexts.
The book is addressed to people who have a social sensibility; to people working with and for the men and women who are affected by the homelessness crisis; who work and/or managed the aid centers and who are also the volunteers in different type of institutions and associations addressed for the people in need; to the students of social and humanistic science.
Principal Component and Cluster Analysis in Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]
Authors: Das Sayantan , Sawarkar Ashutosh , Saha Samita , Raman R.B. , Dasgupta T.
Published: August 2024

Background: Mungbean is a warm-season crop and its ability to grow quickly, allowing adaptation to multiple cropping systems and crop rotations. Principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis are the useful tool to explain the diversity among the genotypes, identification of superior genotypes and characters forfuture breeding programs. Methods: The experiment was conducted at the Agricultural Experimental Farm, (AEM), Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, RKMVERI, Narendrapur, West Bengal, for summer, 2021 and 2022 in a randomized block design. Result: Principal components i.e. PC1 to PC3 which eigen value more than one extracted from the data contributed 67.45% from the total variation. Cluster analysis revealed that the maximum contribution for the total divergence was recorded for number of branches per plant (25.7%), seed yield per plant (14.5%), plant height (13.8%) and number of pods per plant (12%). Genotypes had classified into six clusters and their intra and inter cluster distance showed the genetic diversity between them. The highest genotypes i.e. nine had in the cluster 1 followed by cluster 5 contributed six genotypes, cluster 2, 4 and 6 represented four genotypes each and the cluster 3 had three genotypes. The identified diverse genotypes like AKM 96-2, IPDI-539, PRATIKSHA NEPAL, SUKETI-1, TMB 96-2, SAMRAT, SIKHA and VIRAT showed high contribution to total diversity for number of branches per plant, plant height, number of pods per plant and number of primary branches per plant could be used in future breeding program.
The Impact Analysis on Productivity Enhancement of Blackgram through Front Line Demonstration in Chandel District of Manipur State
Authors: Chongloi Khumlo Levish , Devi A. Ameeta , Devi Y. Prabhabati , Anal Bs. Hmannihring , Laha Ramgopal , Singha A.K.
Published: August 2024

Background: Blackgram is the major pulse crop cultivated all over the India. The crop is resistant to unfavourable weather patterns and helps in enhancing soil fertility. It is a significant component of the Indian diet since it provides vegetable protein and balances the diet. About 26 per cent of it is protein, which is nearly three times more than cereal and other vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is utilised as nutrient-rich fodder, particularly for dairy cattle. A significant obstacle to expanding blackgram production in Chandel district, Manipur State is the technology gap. Frontline demonstration (FLD), is one of the most significant and effective methods for technology transfer. By using the newest technologies, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Chandel’s interventions aim to boost productivity and production. Methods: The study on Blackgram var. PU-31 under rainfed farming situations of Chandel district, Manipur was carried out by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Chandel, during Kharif 2017 to 2022 with the objectives to increase production and productivity of pulse in the district conducted in the farmers’ field for 118 hectares of land with all the scientific package of practices. Result: The average grain yield of 776.50 kg/ha was obtained in the demonstration plot with 38.13 per cent increase in yield over farmers practices. The technological and extension gap were 723.50 kg/ha and 214.33 kg/ha respectively. Similarly, technological index was decreased from 50.33 percent to 44.53 percent during the study period, revealing satisfactory performance of technological interventions which can further be improved by bridging the gaps with more efficient research and extension services.
An Integrative Review on Cross-Cultural Psychometric Studies of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale
Authors: Deng Fengyan , Horn Susan D.
Published: August 2024

Background and Purpose:The rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide prompted global fear and panic among all populations. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale was developed to assess the degree of fear. This review summarizes and synthesizes the revised cross-cultural validation studies of the Revised Fear of COVID-19 Scale to explore the properties of the scale and fear characteristics among different populations.Methods:A systematic literature search was conducted on the electronic databases of PubMed and Scopus. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis framework.Results:The review demonstrated that the Revised Fear of COVID-19 Scale has robust psychometric properties, and fear impacts mental health across all study populations. The characteristics of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale are associated with specific variables.Conclusion:The Revised Fear of COVID-19 Scale can be used as a screening tool to assess levels of COVID-19 fear among different populations globally.
Pediatricians’ Practices and Desired Resources for Addressing Intimate Partner Violence
Authors: Scott Sarah , Ragavan Maya I. , Mickievicz Erin , Handrinos Alexandra , Amodei Joseph , Chang Judy C. , Balaban Zaneta , Duplessis Virginia , DeGue Sarah , Villaveces Andres , Miller Elizabeth , Randell Kimberly A.
Published: August 2024

To explore pediatricians’ perspectives on supporting intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors, including (a) clinical practices and resource use, (b) ideal resources, and (c) barriers to the use of existing resources, we conducted dyadic and individual virtual interviews with pediatricians recruited through Twitter and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council, section, and chapter listservs. The interviews were approximately 60 minutes in length, audio recorded, and transcribed verbatim. We used a thematic analysis approach and hybrid deductive–inductive coding. Twenty-three pediatricians participated in 14 interviews. We identified four themes. Participants’ current practices primarily focused on IPV screening and response to disclosure. They described strategies for IPV resource provision and decision-making involving child protective services. They identified multilevel barriers to addressing IPV, including barriers, such as time, identified in previous studies as well as barriers related to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth, the electronic health record, and disclosure-focused approaches. The participants desired provider-facing and caregiver-facing resources to strengthen the capacity to address IPV; some were unaware of currently available resources. They noted the need for continued attention to optimizing systems to enhance their capacity to support IPV survivors. Pediatricians report varying practices to address IPV and identify several surmountable barriers to supporting IPV survivors. Our study suggests that disclosure-driven clinical practices, confidentiality concerns, and lack of resources limit pediatricians’ capacity to address IPV. Additional resource development and dissemination efforts are needed to improve the awareness of IPV resources currently available to pediatricians and families.
Interprofessional Education Integration in Lehman College’s Undergraduate Social Work Program: A Case Study of Transformative Implementation and Student-Centered Impact
Authors: Saint-Louis Nicole M. , Harrison Elgloria , Lancaster Gwendolyn
Published: August 2024

Background:This case study explores the dynamic inclusion of interprofessional education (IPE) in Lehman College Undergraduate Social Work Program, a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx.

Objectives:We aim to contextualize the case within social work’s historical engagement in healthcare and evolving interprofessional practices, with an emphasis on the role of social work in healthcare.

Methods:A comprehensive literature review was conducted to connect theoretical foundations to practical implementation, highlighting IPE’s significance as a student-centered pedagogy and its potential impact on patient care. The narrative details the transition from individual classroom use to widespread adoption in the practicum seminars in the undergraduate program.

Results:The program demonstrates a proactive response to healthcare changes, underscoring a commitment to comprehensive education.

Conclusion:This case study makes Lehman College’s program a valuable resource for educators, practitioners, and policymakers by showcasing its effective incorporation of IPE, ultimately enhancing patient care through improved interprofessional collaboration.
Decentralized leader-following consensus control design for discrete-time multi-agent systems with switching topology
Authors: Dorofieiev Yurii , Lyubchyk Leonid , Malko Maxim
Published: August 2024

The problem of consensus control of linear discrete-time multi-agent systems (MASs) with switching topology is considered in the presence of a leader. The goal of consensus control is to bring the states of all agents to the leader state while providing stability for local agents, as well as the MAS as a whole. In contrast to the traditional approach, which uses the concept of an extended dynamic multi-agent system model and communication topology graph Laplacian, this paper proposes a decomposition approach, which provides a separate design of local controllers. The control law is chosen in the form of distributed feedback with discrete PID controllers. The problem of local controllers’ design is reduced to a set of semidefinite programming problems using the method of invariant ellipsoids. Sufficient conditions for agents’ stabilization and global consensus condition fulfillment are obtained using the linear matrix inequality technique. The availability of information about a finite set of possible configurations between agents allows us to design local controllers offline at the design stage. A numerical example demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Chaotic Diffusion in a Triaxial Galactic Model: an Example of Global Stable Chaos
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Instituto de Astrofísica de La Plata (CONICET), Cincotta P. M. ,   Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Instituto de Astrofísica de La Plata (CONICET), Giordano C. M.
Published: August 2024

In this work we focus on the chaotic diffusion in the phase space of a triaxial potential resembling an elliptical galaxy. The transport process is studied in two different action-like starting spaces in order to cope with circulating and noncirculating orbits. Estimates of the diffusion rate obtained by means of the variance approach are discussed in detail and their limitations are exposed. After revisiting the Shannon-entropy-based method from a conceptual point of view in the framework of simple arguments taken from the information theory, we apply it to measure changes in the unperturbed actions or integrals of motion of the system for different sets of small ensembles of random initial conditions. For such sets of ensembles, estimates of the Lyapunov times are also provided. The results show that, within the chaotic component of the phase space, the Lyapunov times are shorter than any physical time scale as the Hubble time, but the diffusion times are much larger than the latter. Thus, we conclude that stable chaos dominates the dynamics of realistic galactic models.
Importance of quality maintenance pruning for young Ugni Blanc grapevines
Authors: Bruez Emilie , Cholet Celine , Coll Patrice , Boisseau Mathilde , Weingartner Sandrine , Poitou Xavier , Rey Patrice , Geny-Denis Laurence
Published: August 2024

This article investigates and models the effects of maintenance pruning quality on the initial formation of desiccation cones and wood necrotisation. Two different types of pruning, short and long pruning cuts, were performed annually for three years in two Charente vineyards. The short pruning type removed the diaphragm. In the long one, four modalities were applied: these ranged from keeping a 1 cm chicot above the diaphragm, to leaving a much longer one to preserve the bud. Neither of the trials, whether for short or long pruning, showed any correlation between necrosis length and spur diameter (R2 < 0.14 for both trials). Charente Ugni Blanc necrosis length, for long pruning, proved significantly more extensive 8 months after pruning, without damaging the diaphragm. Chicot necrotisation rates varied with each vintage, particularly in 2020, the year immediately following the first maintenance pruning. When long pruning cuts preserved 2–3 cm of cane above the diaphragm, the desiccation cones were blocked, leaving the sap flow unimpeded.
Treatment of Paracetamol in Water with Different Salinities over Powder and Supported TiO2 and ZnO Photocatalysts
Authors: Saepurahman Saepurahman , Mulyani Gina , Sambudi Nonni Soraya , Kurniawan Teguh
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT. Paracetamol's (PCT) Paracetamol's (PCT) presence in water bodies poses a risk to both aquatic life and humans. This study aims to examine the effect of salinities on PCT removal in water using powder and supported photocatalysts. ZnO powder is a superior photocatalyst to TiO2, where the rate constant can be 18 times higher. Salinity boosted the PCT removal up to 2.7 times for TiO2 at lower concentrations but decreased the PCT removal for TiO2 and ZnO at higher values. Immobilizing the powder photocatalysts on a nonwoven polyester support (NPS) dropped the photocatalytic activity, especially for ZnO, whose performance was 36 times lower than its powder counterpart. The passivation of the photocatalysts by the silica binder necessary for attaching the photocatalyst to the support can be linked to the decline in the performance of TiO2 and ZnO composites. The silica and TiO2 formed homogeneous layers on the NPS, unlike the silica and ZnO layers. High salinity reduced the performance of TiO2 composites by 20 times but showed no significant effect on ZnO composites. The performance of the ZnO composite was further reduced when real seawater was used as feed.
 
Keywords: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, polyester, paracetamol, salinity.
Preparation of Oil Palm Leaves Ash-Supported Titania for the Elimination of Safranin-O Dye in Water
Authors: Yudha S Salprima , Adfa Morina , Istiqphara Swadexi , Falahudin Aswin , Reagen Muhamad Alvin
Published: August 2024

ABSTACT. The objective of this study was to develop an approach for incorporating titanium oxide or titania into oil palm leaves ash (OPLA) using a simple procedure. The study process comprised the mixing of oil palm leaves (OPL) powder and titanium tetraisopropoxide in chloroform solvent, followed by the elimination of the solvent to obtain a solid residue. Subsequently, the residue obtained was calcined at 500 °C for 5 hours, leading to the production of a yellow-light powder. The results of product characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy analysis showed the presence of titanium oxide in OPLA. In addition, the wide diffractogram detected in XRD analysis revealed the presence of a silica peak. The un-sharp peaks in the regions of 25.6°, 38.2°, 47.9°, 54.5°, and 62.9° showed that the TiO2 particles were pure anatase, and no peaks of other TiO2-anatase phases were detected. Analysis using SEM showed that the surface of the material obtained was irregular and tended to have a hollow shape, while energy dispersive X-ray analysis revealed a SiO2 content of approximately 73%. However, the titanium element or titania was not detected possibly due to its small concentration. The material obtained also had a good catalytic activity for safranin-O dye elimination under sunlight irradiation, which served as the activation energy source. Based on these findings, the use of OPLA (a side product of oil palm plantations) could be evaluated economically due to its effective role in the catalytic process despite the addition of a small amount of titania catalyst.
 
Keywords: Oil palm leaves ash, titania, safranin-O, sunlight irradiation.
The Comparison of Tannin Fractions in Calliandra calothyrsus Leaves Utilizing Butanol-HCl4 and Protein-Precipitation Methods
Authors: Subagyo Yusuf , Sumaryadi Mas Yedi , Ifani Merryafinola , Widodo Hermawan Setyo , Yusan Rizak Tiara
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT. Butanol-HCl4 (Bu-HCl4) and Protein-Precipitation (P-P) are methods that proposed to determine the content of free tannins, protein-bound tannins, and fiber-bound tannins. This study aims to determine the feasibility of tannin measurements by both methods and validation of Analytical Methods (VMA) evaluates specific parameters like accuracy, precision, specificity, and linearity through lab testing. The material used was twenty C. calothyrsus leaves which collected randomly from different trees. The samples were measured by both methods in triplicates for qantification and validation. The obtained data were analyzed by descriptive and t-test to compare both methods. The analysis of VMA shows that the P-P method yields higher accuracy compared to the Bu-HCl method in percentage recovery rates. The quantification of free tannins, protein-bound tannin, tannin fiber, and total tannin by the Bu-HCl4 method versus the P-P method showed significantly higher values (p<0.01) for the Bu-HCl4 method: free tannins (13.44±0.54 vs. 7.11±0.16), protein-bound tannin (2.80±0.44 vs. 1.52±0.20), tannin fiber (5.20±0.45 vs. 1.00±0.21), and total tannin (21.50±0.88 vs. 9.59±0.36). The methode validation result of Bu-HCl4 and P-P methods in the accuracy was different, but the linearity test showed a good response. In conclusion, the tannin quantivication by the P-P and Bu-HCl4 can be applied for C. calothyrsus analysis. The total tannin content was higher if quantified by the Bu-HCl4 method compared to P-P. The accuracy of the P-P found higher than the Bu-HCl4 method.
 
Keywords: Butanol-HCl4, leaves C. calothyrsus, protein-precipitation methods, tannin.