bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Family Profiles: Risks, resources and inequalities
Authors: Bartova Alzbeta , Thaning Max , Van Lancker Wim , Backman Lovisa , Nieuwenhuis Rense
Published: July 2023

The rEUsilience project is concerned with labour market changes and how these changes affect the abilityof families to balance income security and care. We consider families as agents who respond to thesechallenges to cushion potentially negative impacts. In the project, we try to understand what are theconditions that support family resilience. The specific questions for the rEUsilience project are:What challenges and difficulties are created or exacerbated for families by labour markets in the‘new world of work’ and how do families try to overcome these?How do social policies contribute to familial resilience especially in terms of the extent to whichthey are inclusive, flexible and complementary?The concept of resilience is increasingly used in EU and national policy making. Yet, empirical foundationfor monitoring social policies and their ability to strengthen family resilience is currently lacking. Thisdeliverable builds a groundwork for development of tools for monitoring family resilience in the contextof social policy. The first step we take is a construction of family profiles and analyse them on thedistribution of risks, resources, and socio-economic outcomes.
Ethnobotany of Bhaktapur Municipality
Authors: Karmacharya Siddhi Bir , Shrestha Anju
Published: July 2023

The indigenous communities have their unique knowledge about plant wealth to use the plant resources to fulfill their different requirements of medicine food, fodder, fuel wood, timber, house hold equipments, rituals, fencing, roof thatching, manure, rope, animal bedding, poison and more. The objective of the study is to analyze and discuss the plants used by the people ethnically in Bhaktapur Municipality. The 213 species of plants with 72 families with some unknown families were identified and documented from Bhaktapur Municipality. Out of them, 154 species of plants were cultivated 48 were wild and 13 were both cultivated and wild. They included 76 species of medicinal plants with their used parts and diseases cured; 73 species were edible; 64 were species ornamental; 70 species with had miscellaneous uses such as fiber, color, fire wood, timber, fencing, roof thatching, spices, vegetable, oil, food, pulse and poisoning are documented in this study. The result showed that the people had good knowledge on different uses of plant resources but this knowledge was gradually declining. So, it was felt necessary to be documented, preserved, promoted and disseminated.
नेपालमा किसान आन्दोलनको पूनरावलोकन
Authors: प्रजापति Prajapati विकल Bikal
Published: July 2023

नेपाल एक कृषिप्रधान देश हो । कृषिमा आमूल सुधारबाटै नेपालको विकास सम्भव छ । कृषि सुधारका लागि भूमिसुधार र भूमिसुधारको लागि राजनीतिक सुधार अपरिहार्य छ । तानाशाही राणाशासन र निरङ्कुश पञ्चायती व्यवस्था  किसानको हित र कृषिको सकारात्मक सुधारको लागि अनुकूल हुन सकेन । प्रतिकूल व्यवस्थाको विरोध र कृषि सुधारको चाहनाका कारण नेपालमा विभिन्न समयमा बलिदानी किसान आन्दोलनहरू भएका थिए । किसान आन्दोलनलाई सरकारले दबाउँदै आएको छ । २०२१ सालको भूमिसुधार र त्यसपश्चात् सिर्जित किसान आन्दोलनले भक्तपुर लगायतका सीमित जिल्लाका किसानले उपलब्धि पाए पनि देशका बहुसङ्ख्यक किसानले लाभ लिन सकेनन् । यस लेखले नेपालको समग्र किसान आन्दोलनको सङ्क्षिप्त लेखाजोखा गर्ने प्रयास गरिएको छ । किसान आन्दोलनमा सहभागिता, सक्रियता, विषय प्रसङ्ग र  प्रभावको आधारमा विभिन्न उपशीर्षकहरू दिइएको छ ।
Factors Influencing Employee Engagement and its Impact on Organizational Performance
Authors: Prajapati Nabin
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the factors affecting the employee engagement as well as to examine the effect of employee engagement on organizational performance.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive and Analytical research design was used for data analysis. A convenient sample of 200 employees of Nepal Telecom responded to a structured questionnaire. Correlation and Regression analysis were performed to examine the hypothesis.

Findings: The result shows that identified factors like career development, compensation, work environment, team and co-worker relationship, organizational policies and workplace wellbeing have positive and significant impact on employee engagement whereas Leadership has negative and insignificant impact on employee engagement. Further, the result also shows employee engagement had significant impact on organizational performance.

Practical Implication: Organization must focus and effort on the factors like organizational policies and team and co-worker relationship as they have shown significantly higher impact on employee engagement and organizational performance. Organization should develop favourable organizational policies and focus on developing a good environment and promote such programmes that enhances team and peer relationship.

Originality/Value: Managers must apply various strategies to make their employee engaged which is less prioritized till today.
Menstruation: A Silent Harassment among Women and Girls
Authors: Shrestha Abina
Published: July 2023

This paper tries to address one of the cultural taboos related with menstruation existing and in practice in Nepalese society, creating an incident of social harassment for women and girls, in a silent mode, in the name of social norms. A methodology of unstructured one to one interview and a group discussion were employed to dig inside the issue which ends up with the remark of being in intimidation, annoyance, hassle, stigmatize, discriminate, and other ill-practices. This write-up might contribute to re-think on harmful menstruation practices in order to bring positive change in cultural practice and making menstruation talk more open in society.
Education, innovations and development of local markets in CEE countries: problems and perspectives
Authors: Dubrovina Nadiya , Hudakova Monika , Graser Stefan , Grimberger Veronika
Published: July 2023

This paper presents brief results of the analysis of educational potential dynamics and its relation with development of regional labour markets. The educational potential is described by the structure of the economically active population with different levels of education. The aim of the research was to study the impact of the educational potential of the economically active population on the development of regional markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Authors used for research the Eurostat data for the NUTS2 regions of the following CEE countries: Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Analysis of the distribution of educational potential of the economically active population of these CEE countries at the regional level was carried out using the methods of spatial econometrics and statistics. Research results demonstrated: insufficient response of local markets to changes in the structure of educational potential and the level of investment in fixed assets; strong state regulation of the unemployment rate in the former post-socialist countries (Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia); complex relationships between labour productivity growth rates, average wages, changes in educational potential and unemployment rates; significant influence of the surrounding regional environment on the socio-economic processes taking place in certain regions.
V.I. Vernadsky and modern mineralogy
Authors:   Federal Research Centre ", Krivovichev Sergey ,   Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences"
Published: July 2023

Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (1863-1945) played an important role in the formation and development of modern Russian mineralogy. From the earliest period of his work to an old age, the problems of mineralogy were in the sphere of his main interests. In particular, he pointed out the importance of the development of mineralogical crystal chemistry (in connection with the penetration of mankind into the secrets of the atomic structure of matter) and technological mineralogy (in view of its importance for the development of the mineral resource base). Thus, Vernadsky's mineralogical work combined interest in the fundamental problems of science and applied issues vital for the development of the state and the national economy.
Cost-Effective Alternative to Titanium for Aircraft Parts
Authors: Vartanov Gregory
Published: July 2023

High-strength, corrosion-resistant steel is proposed as a cost-effective alternative to titanium alloys due to its high specific strength, high fatigue strength, good toughness, and corrosion resistance.
PolyCSAM: Boosting Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing Into Full-Scale Production
Authors: Oberste-Berghaus Jörg , Irissou Eric , Martin Manuel , Pouliot Luc , Caio Fernanda , Desaulniers Sylvain , Monsarrat Bruno
Published: July 2023

A joint Canadian venture launches a new facility with an innovative hybrid approach to cold spray additive manufacturing. The technology platform combines multiple manufacturing steps in a single cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) unit, incorporating surface preparation, cold spray forming and buildup, local laser-based thermal treatment, and in-situ sequential robotic machining and semi-finishing.
Can Copper Help Fight COVID-19?
Authors: Michels Harold T. , Michels Corinne A.
Published: July 2023

Experts on copper and microbiology recommend the expanded use of copper alloys in public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and minimize future pandemics.
Locating and Extracting Rare Earth Elements from Domestic Coal-Based Resources
Authors: Roth Elliot , Anne Alvin Mary
Published: July 2023

Even with the recent downturn in coal production, the amount of coal being mined and utilized in the U.S. contains more than four times the current domestic consumption of rare earth elements. The challenge is developing economical separation technologies for producing REEs from coal and coal-based resources.
Development and Validation of High-Performance SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Coatings for High-Touch Surfaces
Authors: Irissou Eric , Guerreiro Bruno , Aghasibeig Maniya , Liang Chen , Beitari Saina , Yue Stephen , Che Hanqing , Nobari Amir , Pouliot Luc , Pearson Murray , Seow Kevin , Boulet Jean-François
Published: July 2023

A joint Canadian project aims to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and future epidemics with cold sprayed, copper-based coatings. The objectives are: (1) to tailor the microstructure and surface state of Cu/Cu alloy cold spray coatings to maximize the antiviral activity and provide an economically viable solution that can be rapidly upscaled and industrialized; (2) to identify the most relevant high-touch surface components based on a systematic data-driven analysis and simulation of public infrastructure usage; and (3) to demonstrate viable production capability with real component demonstrators to be installed in public transport facilities for in situ testing.
Segmented Thermal Barrier Coating Solutions for Turbine Applications
Authors: Dorfman M.R. , Dwivedi G. , Dambra C. , Chen D. , Rocchio-Heller R.
Published: July 2023

Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) with segmented or cracked microstructures exhibit enhanced thermal cyclic behavior and erosion resistance, along with improved application economics, over conventional TBCs.
Processus de chronicisation de la douleur : intérêt d’une frise chronologique dans un travail psychothérapeutique en douleur
Authors: Mazet N. , Lignier B.
Published: July 2023

La chronicité de la douleur prend racine dans une histoire de vie singulière, et il est établi que différents mécanismes peuvent entretenir ce processus. La richesse de cette étude de cas réside dans la coconstruction d’une frise chronologique d’un parcours de vie singulier qui laisse entrevoir le terreau de la douleur chronique. Ce travail mené ici permet de potentialiser l’identification de facteurs de chronicisation par le sujet et conduit à un certain mouvement psychique. Cette étude ouvre une réflexion autour de la notion de contre-transfert du point de vue corporel.
SWEDEN AFTER NAZISM
Authors: Östling Johan
Published: July 2023

As a nominally neutral power during the Second World War, Sweden in the early postwar era has received comparatively little attention from historians. Nonetheless, as this definitive study shows, the war—and particularly the specter of Nazism—changed Swedish society profoundly. Prior to 1939, many Swedes shared an unmistakable affinity for German culture, and even after the outbreak of hostilities there remained prominent apologists for the Third Reich. After the Allied victory, however, Swedish intellectuals reframed Nazism as a discredited, distinctively German phenomenon rooted in militarism and Romanticism. Accordingly, Swedes’ self-conception underwent a dramatic reformulation. From this interplay of suppressed traditions and bright dreams for the future, postwar Sweden emerged.
V.S. Naipaul and His All-Male 4H Club
Authors: Ali Tyrone
Published: July 2023

Slavery's bloodstained gates simultaneously, and paradoxically, birthed a heritage of white hegemonic masculinity as well as the Afro-Caribbean man's longing for retribution for Empire's acute psychological emasculation. A subsequent emergent counter-hegemonic masculine figure claimed a heroism that was instrumental in creating an imperative of resistance. Many urban black men of the lower socioeconomic stratum utilized a hypermasculinity of sorts to assert this resistance. Humor became his coping technique as he grappled with the tensions, contentions, and collisions of colonial and postcolonial life. This article explores the interconnectedness of heritage, hegemony, hypermasculinity, and humor in shaping identities among representations of Empire-resistant Afro-Caribbean masculinities in V.S. Naipaul's Miguel Street. The overarching aim is to underscore Naipaul's implied androcentric philosophy regarding bodies, sexualities, and masculinities that plagued lower strata Afro-Caribbean men then and, quite possibly, today.
Homohysteria
Authors: Dashiell Steven
Published: July 2023

This article uses a feminist lens to critique and repurpose the concept of homohysteria. Eric Anderson (2005) created the term homohysteria to explain seismic changes in social behavior of men, particularly noting how a society's relationship with homosexuality will explain sanctions enacted on men's behavior. I argue that while Anderson and his adherents developed a novel concept to discuss shifts in male behavior, the all-encompassing nature of a macro-concept, applies too broad a stroke in terms of explaining modifications in relations with manhood. Instead of dismissing the theory, I assert Anderson's original scope was limited, and that homohysteria is best understood at a meso-level of implementation and change. Further, I argue the concept of effeminophobia must be central to homohysteria, given the fear of the effeminate in a masculine form (Allan 2018). This research is pivotal in demonstrating wider use for Anderson's concept by expanding its relevance.
Deep brain stimulation in an adolescent with hypomyelination with atrophy of the basal ganglia and cerebellum due to a TUBB4A mutation: illustrative case
Authors: MacLean Jennifer A. , Nataraj Jaya , Olaya Joffre , Liker Mark A. , Sanger Terence D.
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND

Hypomyelination with atrophy of the basal ganglia and cerebellum (H-ABC) is a rare genetic disease due to a TUBB4A mutation, with motor features including dystonia. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be used to treat dystonia in pediatric populations, although the response is highly variable and preferential toward specific etiologies.

OBSERVATIONS

A single pediatric subject with H-ABC received DBS using a staged procedure involving temporary depth electrode placement, identification of optimal stimulation targets, and permanent electrode implantation. After surgery, the patient significantly improved on both the Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale and the Barry-Albright Dystonia Scale. The patient’s response suggests that DBS can have potential benefit in H-ABC.

LESSONS

TUBB4A mutations are associated with a variety of clinical phenotypes, and there is a lack of clearly identified targets for DBS, with this case being the second reported instance of DBS in this condition. The staged procedure with temporary depth electrode testing is recommended to identify optimal stimulation targets. The response seen in this patient implies that such a staged procedure may provide benefit in other conditions where DBS targets are currently unknown, including rare genetic or metabolic conditions associated with movement disorders.
SOSIALISASI DAN PENANGGULANGAN PENYAKIT PADA HEWAN TERNAK DI DESA PIKAT
Authors: Asri Anak Agung Sagung Mas Anastassia Nawang , Saputra I Wayan Ari Anggara
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKPenyakit mulut dan kuku atau PMK merupakan penyakit yang menular antar hewan ternak namun tidak untuk manusia. Pengabdian masyarakat dengan pemberdayaan peternak ini melalui pelatihan dan penyuluhan memiliki maksud agar peternak dapat meminimalisir terjadinya kematian hewan ternak sehingga dapat meningkatkan ekonomi para peternak. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara serta dokumentasi. Penyuluhan dan pelatihan kepada masyarakat khususnya kepada peternak di SIMANTRI 128 dilaksanakan agar dapat mengatasi terjadinya Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku (PMK) pada ternak sapi. Setelah dilaksanakannya pelatihan serta penyuluhan ini diharapkan para peternak tidak resah atas fenomena yang terjadi serta dapat menjadi peternak yang bijak dalam mengelola peternakan. Salah satu yang dapat dilakukan peternak dalam mengatasi PMK adalah dengan mengetahui gejala-gejala yang terjadi pada hewan ternak serta menjaga kebersihan atau memberikan desinfektan secara berkala. Kata kunci: hewan ternak; penyakit hewan ternak; PMK (penyakit mulut dan kuku); penanggulangan penyakit hewan ternak. ABSTRACTFoot and mouth disease or FMD is a disease that is transmitted between livestock but not to humans. Community service by empowering breeders through training and counseling means that breeders can minimize livestock deaths so that they can improve their economy. The methods used in this activity are observation, interviews and documentation. Counseling and training for the livestock community at SIMANTRI 128 was carried out in order to overcome the occurrence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle. The purpose of this training and counseling is so that breeders are not worried about what is happening and can become wise breeders in managing their livestock. One thing that breeders can do to overcome FMD is to know the symptoms that occur in Livestock and maintain cleanliness or provide disinfectants regularly. Keywords: livestock; livestock diseases; FMD (foot and mouth diseases); control of livestock diseases
UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN KADER STUNTING DI KELURAHAN BINAAN PCM PONTIANAK BARAT
Authors: Selviana Selviana , Suwarni Linda
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKStunting menjadi salah satu permasalahan yang terdapat di kelurahan Binaan PCM Pontianak Barat, yaitu kondisi tinggi badan seseorang  anak lebih pendek dibanding tinggi sesuai umur disebabkan malnutrisi kronik yang menggambarkan riwayat kurang gizi balita dalam jangka waktu lama. Kelurahan Pal Lima merupakan salah satu lokasi kasus intervensi stunting terintegrasi di Kota Pontianak. Data menunjukkan terdapat 85 balita stunting di Kelurahan Pal Lima. Kader stunting yang ada di kelurahan tersebut masih belum memiliki kapasitas yang optimal dalam pencegahan dan penanganan stunting. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk mencegah stunting melalui pemberdayaan kader stunting di Kelurahan Binaan PCM Pontianak Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan pemberdayaan masyarakat dengan menggunakan metode Participatody Rural Appraisal (PRA), melalui kegiatan sosialisasi, penyuluhan, pelatihan dan pendampingan yang berkelanjutan. Hasil kegiatan adalah terlaksanakanya lokakarya mini, peningkatan kapasitas kader stunting sebesar 31,35%, sosialisasi aplikasi BUSAKIE, pelatihan dan praktek pembuatan MP ASI, dan Pelatihan packing produk dan pemasaran online pada kelompok UKM. Diharapkan melalui kegiatan ini dapat mengoptimalkan peran kader stunting dalam upaya pencegahan dan penanganan stunting di wilayah tersebut. Kata Kunci: pemberdayaan masyarakat; stunting; kelurahan binaan; kader ABSTRACTStunting is one of the problems found in the PCM West Pontianak sub-district, namely the condition of a child's height being shorter than height for age due to chronic malnutrition which describes a long-term history of undernourishment in toddlers. Pal Lima Village is one of the locations for integrated stunting intervention cases in Pontianak City. Data shows that there are 85 stunted toddlers in the Pal Lima Village. Stunting cadres in the district still do not have optimal capacity in preventing and treating stunting. The purpose of this activity is to prevent stunting through empowering stunting cadres in the PCM Pontianak Barat Foster Village. The method used is a community empowerment approach using the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) method, through ongoing outreach, counseling, training and mentoring activities. The results of the activity were the implementation of a mini workshop, an increase in the capacity of stunting cadres by 31.35%, socialization of the BUSAKIE application, training and practice on making MP ASI, and training on product packing and online marketing for the SME group. It is hoped that this activity can optimize the role of stunting cadres in efforts to prevent and treat stunting in the region. Keywords: community empowerment; stunting; foster village; cadres
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN SURAT LAMARAN KERJA DAN CURRICULUM VITAE BAGI PENCARI KERJA DAN FRESH GRADUATES
Authors: Mea Maria Helena Carolinda Dua
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKSasaran Kegiatan Pelatihan Pembuatan Surat Lamaran Kerja dan Curriculum Vitae ini adalah Pencari Kerja Dan Fresh Graduates dengan tujuan untuk memberi solusi dan menguatkan kapasitas mitra dalam membuat surat lamaran dan CV yang menggambarkan kompetensi mitra secara efektif agar meningkatkan daya saing mitra untuk diterima dalam rekrutmen dan seleksi pekerjaan, yang pada akhirnya akan mengurangi angka pengangguran di kota Ende. Pelatihan Pembuatan Surat Lamaran dan CV diadakan secara luring di Myau Myau Kafe yang terletak di Jalan Eltari, Kecamatan Ende Tengah, Kabupaten Ende dengan satu orang instruktur dan MC merangkap moderator kegiatan. Mitra adalah para pencari kerja sebanyak enam (6) orang.Kegiatan dibagi dalam 4 sesi, yaitu: Pemaparan materi tentang Personal Branding, Pemaparan Materi tentang Surat Lamaran, Pemaparan materi tentang Curriculum Vitae, serta Tanya Jawab dan bedah Draft Surat Lamaran dan CV Mitra.  Kegiatan diawali dengan diedarkan kuesioner kepada para mitra secara daring melalui google form untuk mengukur pemahaman mitra tentang substansi surat lamaran dan CV. Untuk melihat ketercapaian tujuan PkM, di akhir sesi keempat, kuesioner kembali diedarkan. Di akhir kegiatan, data menunjukkan bahwa mitra telah memahami tentang personal branding, mampu membangun personal branding, serta mampu membuat surat lamaran dan CV yang baik dan efektif. Kata kunci: surat lamaran; curriculum vitae; ende; fresh graduates; pencari kerja  ABSTRACTThe goal of this Job Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae Making Training Activity is to provide solutions and strengthen partners' capacity in creating cover letters and CVs that effectively describe partners' competencies in order to increase partners' competitiveness in recruitment and job selection, which will reduce the unemployment rate in the city of Ende. The Making Cover Letters and CVs Training took place offline at Myau Myau Café on Jalan Eltari, Ende Tengah District, Ende Regency, with one instructor and an MC who also functioned as the activity moderator. Six (6) job searchers are partners.The activities were separated into four sessions: personal branding material presentation, application letter material presentation, curriculum vitae material presentation, questions and answers, and review of draft application letters and partner CVs. The activity began with the distribution of questionnaires to partners via Google form to assess partners' comprehension of the content of the cover letter and CV. The questionnaire was distributed again at the end of the fourth session to assess the achievement of PkM objectives. The data at the end of the activity reveals that partners understand personal branding, can establish personal branding, and can create good and successful cover letters and CVs. Keywords: application letter; curriculum vitae; ende; fresh graduates; job seekers
PELATIHAN PHET VIRTUAL LABORATORY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI GURU IPA DALAM MERANCANG KEGIATAN PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Darmaji Darmaji , Purwaningsih Sri , Lestari Neneng , Riantoni Cycin , Falah Hebat Shidow
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKPenggunaan PhET simulations merupakan alternatif dalam menyampaikan konsep-konsep sains dalam kegiatan pembelajaran IPA. Namun, tidak semua guru dapat mengoperasikan dan merancang kegiatan pembelajaran yang menggunakan PhET simulations. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk mengenalkan serta memberikan pelatihan kepada peserta untuk dapat merancang, serta menciptakan kegiatan pembelajaran IPA yang menarik dan menyenangkan melalui penggunaan media PhET simulations. Sasaran pelatihan ini adalah guru-guru sekolah menengah pertama di Kota Sungai Penuh, Jambi. Kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 1 Sungai Penuh, Jambi. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan dan workshop terapan penggunaan teknologi dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Kegiatan pelatihan ini berhasil memberikan pengetahuan dan pengalaman yang dibutuhkan tentang penggunaan PhET simulations dan terapannya dalam model pembelajaran di kelas. Pengetahuan dan pengalaman tersebut diharapkan dapat berkontribusi dalam menciptakan pembelajaran fisika yang inovatif dan menyenangkan di Sekolah Menengah Pertama di kota Sungai Penuh. Hasil akhir dari kegiatan pelatihan adalah setiap guru dapat menerapkan media PhET simulations dalam merancang kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas. Keberhasilan kegiatan ini diukur melalui angket dan melalui hasil penilaian peserta melalui tugas terstruktur berupa pembuatan LKPD pembelajaran dengan metode PhET simulations. Kata kunci: laboratorium virtual; pelatihan; pembelajaran fisika; pembelajaran kolaboratif; simulasi   PhET. ABSTRACTThe use of PhET simulations is an alternative way to deliver science concepts in learning activities. However, not every teacher could operate and construct learning activities using PhET simulations. The purpose of this activity is to introduce and provide training to participants to be able to design and create interesting and fun science learning activities using PhET simulations. The target of the training was junior high school teachers in Kerinci, Jambi. The training activity was held at SMP Negeri 1 Sungai Penuh, Jambi. The method was training and workshops on the use of technology in learning. The training has succeeded in providing the knowledge and experience needed on the use of PhET simulations and its application in learning activities. This knowledge and experience are expected to contribute to creating innovative and fun physics learning in Junior High Schools in Sungai Penuh city. The result of the training activities is that every teacher could apply PhET simulations in learning activities in the classroom. The success of this activity is measured through a questionnaire and through the results of the participants' assessment through a structured task in the form of making learning worksheets using the PhET simulation method. Keywords: collaborative learning; PhET simulations; physics learning; training; virtual laboratory.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN JAMU INSTAN
Authors: Aiman Umul , Sriwijaya Bambang
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKLembaga Pengembangan dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Bina Insan Mandiri Yogyakarta (LPPM BIMa Yogyakarta) merupakan salah satu lembaga sosial di Yogyakarta yang mempunyai binaan di banyak tempat dengan sasaran pembardayaan melalui pendampingan secara individu, keluarga maupun Komunitas. Warga binaan LPPM BIMa terdiri  yatim piatu, dhuafa, janda miskin, kelompok anak, remaja, orang tua, dan lansia serta komunitas masyarakat di DIY dan Jawa Tengah.  Salah satu binaan LPPM BIMa di  Kecamatan Pajangan dan Argomulyo yang dijadikan sasaran kegiatan, merupakan kelompok ibu-ibu yang mempunyai semangat tinggi dan memerlukan aktivitas untuk mengisi keseharian dan lebih jauh diharapkan berpeluang sebagai sarana untuk menambah pendapatan keluarga.  Pengabdi bersama ketua harian BIMa dengan melakukan  diskusi bersama  warga, maka diputuskan bahwa  materi yang diberikan pada pengadian kepada Masyarakat (PkM)  adalah mengenai budidaya empon-empon dan tanaman pekarangan untuk diolah  menjadi minuman instan yang berkhasiat sebagai jamu. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan metode penyuluhan/ pemberian teori dan praktek serta diskusi dengan dilanjutkan evaluasi serta pendampingan.  Hasil dari PkM  adalah  meningkatnya pengetahuan mengenai budidaya dan manfaat tanaman untuk kesehatan dan adanya  kemampuan warga untuk  membuat jamu instan dari tanaman yang berkhasiat obat . Kata kunci: masyarakat desa; tanaman obat; minuman  instan berkhasiat obat. ABSTRACTThe Institute for Community Development and Empowerment of Bina Insan Mandiri Yogyakarta (LPPM BIMa Yogyakarta) is one of the social institutions that has been fostered in many places with the goal of empowering through individual, family, and community assistance. The assisted members of LPPM BIMa consist of orphans, poor people, poor widows, groups of children, youth, parents, the elderly, and communities in Yogyakarta and Central Java. One of the group members inhabitants of the Pajangan and Argomulyo sub-districts who were the target of the activity was mothers who had high spirits and needed activities to fill their daily lives and were further expected to have opportunities as a means to increase family income. The servant together with the chairman of the BIMa daily discussions with residents, it was decided that the given material is the cultivation of empon-empon and yard plants to be processed into instant drinks which are as efficacious as herbal medicine. The method used is counseling/giving theory and practice as well as discussion followed by evaluation and mentoring. The results of the community service are increasing knowledge about the cultivation and benefits of plants for health and the ability of residents to make instant herbal medicine. Keywords: villagers, medicinal plants, instant drink.
MENUMBUHKAN GERAKAN WIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA MELALUI KEGIATAN BAZAR RAMADHAN 1444 H
Authors: Chandra K Felicia , Asih Fitri , Fauziah Lulu , Sidik Ahmad Fajar , Putri Shazna Al-Assyah , Saputra Rohim Kurniwan Elang , Nafi'a Zidni Ilman , Saputra Rizqy Imam , Badriana Sukma Galih , Amroni Amroni , Fahrudin Rifqi , Purnamasari Dewi Laily , Asfi Marsani
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKKegiatan pengabdian  masyarakat  dilakukan dalam  rangka  memperingati  bulan ramadhan 1444 H dilaksanakan oleh Himpunan Mahasiswa (HIMA) yang berada dalam Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Catur Insan Cendekia. Himpunan mahasiswa seperti HIMABIS, HIMAKU dan HIMAJEMEN membentuk kepanitian gabungan untuk pelaksanaan bazar ramadhan 1444 H.  Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan melalui kegiatan bazar. Peserta yang membuka stand bazar terdiri dari kelompok-kelompok mahasiswa yang sedang dan mencoba membangun jiwa kewirausahaannya.Pelaksanaan kegiatan diawali  dengan perencanaan  kegiatan,  pencarian sponsorship  kegiatan,  pelaksanaan  bazar  serta evaluasi  hasil  kegiatan. Tujuan pelaksanaan adalah selain menumbuhkan jiwa kewirausahaan mahasiswa, juga merupakan salah satu program Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Catur Insan Cendekia.Kegiatan pengabdian dilakukan melalui pemberdayaan mahasiswa fakultas ekonomi dan bisnis melalui kegiatan pemasaran produk-produk kewirausahaan mahasiswa melalui kegiatan bazar ramadhan dengan kelompok wirausaha mahasiswa 20 kelompok  yang ada di fakultas ekonomi dan bisnis. Kata kunci: bazar; wirausaha; mahasiswa; ramadhan. ABSTRACTCommunity service activities are carried out in commemoration of the month of Ramadan 1444 H carried out by the Student Association (HIMA) which is in the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Catur Insan Cendekia. Student associations such as HIMABIS, HIMAKU and HIMAJEMEN formed a joint committee to carry out the Ramadhan 1444 H bazaar. The method of implementing activities is through bazaar activities. The participants who opened the bazaar stand consisted of groups of students who were currently trying to build their entrepreneurial spirit. The implementation of the activity began with planning the activity, seeking sponsorship for the activity, holding the bazaar and evaluating the results of the activity. The aim of the implementation is that in addition to cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit of students, it is also one of the programs of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Catur Insan Cendekia University. Community service activities are carried out through empowering students of the economics and business faculties through marketing activities for student entrepreneurship products through Ramadan bazaar activities with 20 student entrepreneur groups groups in the faculty of economics and business. Keywords: bazzar;enterpreuneur; student; ramadhan.
PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT SUCOPANGEPOK MELALUI PRODUKSI SEDOTAN BAMBU SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGURANGI SAMPAH PLASTIK DI KABUPATEN JEMBER
Authors: Kuswardhani Nita , Andriyani Idah , Nasir M. Abd. , Alfarisy Fariz Kustiawan
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKPencemaran sampah plastik di Kabupaten Jember menjadi salah satu masalah yang harus diselesaikan mengingat permasalahan sampah akan mencemari dan menimbulkan kerusakan lingkungan. Desa Sucopangepok yang letaknya di bagian hulu Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Bedadung Jember merupakan salah satu desa yang mayoritas penduduknya bekerja sebagai petani atau petani buruh dengan tingkat ketrampilan dan perekonomian yang masih tergolong rendah. Kondisi wilayah yang berada disekitar aliran sungai menyebabkan banyaknya tanaman bambu yang belum banyak dimanfaatkan. Tujuan dari pengabdian dengan program kemitraan masyarakat adalah untuk memproduksi sedotan ramah lingkungan (Eco Puff Friendly) sebagai alternatif pengganti sedotan dari bahan plastik. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi pelatihan dan bimbingan teknis, yang dilakukan dalam beberapa tahapan: (1) mengumpulkan bahan sedotan, (2) memberikan pelatihan dan arahan pembuatan produk, (3) bimbingan teknis cara produksi, mengemas, dan memasarkan produk sedotan (Eco Puff Friendly), (4) workshop karakterisasi produk. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan disimpulkan bahwa program ini telah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pengalaman khalayak sasaran, dan mereka dapat membuat sedotan yang ramah lingkungan. Di samping itu, telah terjadi peningkatan pemahaman dan antusiasme khalayak sasaran untuk menghargai potensi wilayah mereka dalam rangka meningkatkan daya saing bangsa serta upaya pengurangan sampah plastik di Kabutapen Jember. Kata kunci: bambu; kabupaten jember; sampah; sedot ramah lingkungan. ABSTRACTPlastic waste pollution in Jember Regency is one of the problems that must be resolved, considering that waste will pollute and cause environmental damage. Sucopangepok Village, in the upstream part of the Bedadung Jember Watershed (DAS), is one of the villages where the majority of the population work as farmers or labor farmers with relatively low skill levels and economies. The condition of the area around the river causes many bamboo plants that have not been widely used. The community partnership program aims to produce eco-friendly straws (Eco-puff friendly) as an alternative to plastic straws. The method of implementation includes training and workshop, which is carried out in several stages: (1) collecting straw materials, (2) providing training of product, (3) technical guidance on how to produce, packaging, and marketing, (4) product characterization workshop. The target community's results increased their knowledge and experience, and they could make environmentally-friendly straws. Besides, there has been an increase in the target audience's understanding and enthusiasm to appreciate the potential of their region to increase the nation's competitiveness and efforts to reduce plastic waste in Jember Regency. Keywords: bamboo; jember regency; waste; eco puff-frendly straw.
STRATEGI E-BRANDING DALAM RANGKA PENGUATAN PEMASARAN PADA KELOMPOK WANITA TANI TEGAL SEJAHTERA
Authors: Hadining Aulia Fashanah , Ririh Kirana Rukmayuninda , Latifa Ulinnuha , Rakhmadewi Reni
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKKementerian Koperasi dan Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (Kemenkopukm) melaporkan bahwa jumlah UMKM mengalami peningkatan sebesar 1,98% pada tahun 2018 hingga 2019. Di Karawang, Jawa Barat, terdaftar sebesar 2.966 UMKM, namun masih terdapat banyak usaha terutama usaha desa yang tidak terdaftar yaitu Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Tegal Sejahtera yang memproduksi keripik pisang. Saat ini, pemasaran yang dilakukan oleh KWT masih manual mulut ke mulut dengan desain kemasan yang kurang menarik. Namun, keripik pisang yang diproduksi selalu habis terjual dan memiliki keuntungan yang cukup baik. Oleh karena itu melalui strategi e-branding pada KWT Tegal Sejahtera berupa penguatan pengamahaman mengenai pemasaran secara online dan perancangan iklan, logo, dan kemasan keripik pisang hasil produksi KWT Tegal Sejahtera. Pada kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dimulai dengan melakukan observasi kebutuhan KWT Tegal Sejahtera, perancangan ulang desain kemasan dan logo, pelatihan pemasaran secara tatap muka, dan pendampingan penguatan internet marketing dengan memanfaatkan sosial media Facebook. Kegiatan ini memberikan rekomendasi berupa logo produk, kemasan yang baru, dan stiker kemasan yang dapat digunakan untuk penjualan produk berikutnya. Dari hasil kegiatan yang dilakukan 50% peserta setuju bahwa materi yang disampaikan pada saat pendampingan sesuai dengan tujuan dari pendampingan. Kata kunci: branding; internet marketing; desain kemasan.ABSTRACTThe Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (Kemenkopukm) reported that the number of SMEs increased by 1.98% from 2018 to 2019. In Karawang, West Java, there are 2,966 registered SMEs, but there are still many unregistered businesses, especially rural enterprises such as the Tegal Sejahtera Women Farmers Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani or KWT), which produces banana chips. Currently, KWT's marketing is still done through word of mouth with unattractive packaging design. However, the banana chips they produce are always sold out and generate considerable profits. Therefore, through an e-branding strategy for KWT Tegal Sejahtera, they aim to strengthen their understanding of online marketing and design advertisements, logos, and packaging for their banana chips. The community engagement activities begin with observing the needs of KWT Tegal Sejahtera, redesigning the packaging and logo, conducting face-to-face marketing training, and providing support for internet marketing using social media platforms like Facebook. These activities provide recommendations such as a new product logo, new packaging, and packaging stickers that can be used for future product sales. Based on the results of these activities, 50% of the participants agreed that the information provided during the support sessions aligns with the objectives of the support program. Keywords: branding; internet marketing; packaging.
PELATIHAN PENGOLAHAN SNACK SEHAT BERBAHAN DASAR UMBI KEMILI DI DESA SIMPANG YUL KABUPATEN BANGKA BARAT
Authors: Novidiyanto Novidiyanto , Sutyawan Sutyawan
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKPemanfaatan pangan lokal sumber karbohidrat merupakan salah satu upaya diversifikasi pangan. Umbi kemili merupakan salah satu jenis pangan lokal di Desa Simpang Yul Kabupaten Bangka Barat. Secara umum, umbi kemili hanya diolah dengan cara dikukus atau digoreng. Umbi kemili memiliki zat gizi dan serat yang tinggi sehingga berpotensi untuk diolah menjadi snack sehat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini memiliki tujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam mengolah snack sehat yang berbahan dasar umbi kemili. Pelaksanaan kegiatan bertempat di salah satu pengurus KUB Kemili Sejahtera pada Bulan Maret 2022 dengan melibatkan 15 orang anggota. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menerapkan metode transfer knowledge pada saat penyuluhan dan metode simulisasi saat praktik pengolahan snack. Indikator yang digunakan untuk menilai keberhasilan kegiatan adalah peningkatan pengetahuan dari skor pre dan post test, nilai tingkat kesukaan dari uji hedonik dan lembar evaluasi kegiatan. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini yakni adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta setelah dilakukan penyampaian materi. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan uji paired sample t-test dimana terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara skor pre dan post test (p<0.05). Semua snack hasil pengolahan memiliki skor tingkat kesukaan di atas 4 atau sebagian besar panelis menilai suka. Hasil evaluasi kegiatan keseluruhan menunjukkan 75% peserta menilai baik untuk semua unsur penilaian. Kata kunci: pangan local; snack sehat; umbi kemili ABSTRACTUtilization of local food sources of carbohydrates is an effort to diversify food. Kemili tuber is a type of local food in Simpang Yul Village, West Bangka Regency. Kemili tubers are usually only processed by steaming or frying. Kemili tubers have high nutrients and fiber so it can be processed into healthy snacks. The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge and skills of the community in processing healthy snacks from kemili tubers. This service activity is carried out in a member’s house from KUB Kemili Sejahtera in March 2022 involving 15 members. This service activity applies the transfer of knowledge method during counseling and the simulation method when practicing snack processing. The indicators used to assess the success of the activity were the increase in knowledge from the pre and post test scores, the preference level score from the hedonic test and the activity evaluation sheet. The result of this community service activity is that there is an increase in the participants' knowledge after delivering the material. This is proven by the paired sample t-test where there is a significant difference between the pre and post test scores (p <0.05). All snacks have a preference score above 4 or most of the panelists like it. The results of the evaluation showed that 75% of the participants gave good grades for all elements of the assessment. Keywords: healthy snack; kemili tuber; local food
Protective effect of L-carnitine against ethanol-induced gastric damage: investigation of possible mechanisms of action
Authors: İPEK Emrah , ÖZSOY Şule Yurdagül
Published: July 2023

The underlying mechanisms of L-carnitine’s (L-CAR) protective effect against ethanol (EtOH)-induced gastric mucosal damage were investigated in this study. The rats were randomly divided into four groups: control (CON), EtOH, EtOH + L-CAR50, and EtOH + LCAR100. Control group was given saline (5 mL/kg) twice at 1-hour interval. EtOH group was given 5 mL/kg saline 1-hour before absolute EtOH administration (5 mL/kg). EtOH + LCAR50 group received 50 mg/kg LCAR 1-hour before absolute EtOH administration (5 mL/kg). EtOH + LCAR100 group received 100 mg/kg LCAR 1-hour before absolute EtOH administration (5 mL/kg). All the rats were euthanized 1 hour after the administration of EtOH. The gastric lesion area was grossly examined, and gastric lesions were histopathologically evaluated. Real-time PCR was used to examine the expression of cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 (COX-1 and COX-2), inducible- and endothelial- nitric oxide synthase (iNOS and eNOS), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), and trefoil factor 2 (TFF2) mRNA in the gastric mucosa. Histopathological examination revealed that L-CAR treatment reduced the severity and extent of gastric lesions caused by EtOH administration, such as shedding of the superficial epithelium, glandular gland necrosis, intralesional hemorrhage, submucosal edema, and neutrophil infiltration. L-CAR administration was found to significantly reduce the mRNA levels of COX-2, iNOS, eNOS, and TNF-α in the gastric mucosa compared to EtOH administration alone. It was determined that L-CAR administration further increased the gastric mucosal HSP70 mRNA expression than EtOH administration alone. L-CAR treatment increased TFF2 expression which was decreased after EtOH administration. Finally, L-CAR administration was thought to protect against EtOH-induced gastric mucosal damage by regulating the expression of gastric mucosal COX and NOS systems, reducing the inflammatory cytokine levels, inducing a cellular stress response, and stimulating the expression of factors associated with mucus secretion and gastric epithelium restitution.
Kandungan Kadmium Pada Produk Olahan Kerang Darah (Anadara granosa) Yang Dijual Pedagang Kaki Lima
Authors: Ummah Ana Khoirul , Kurniawan Verry Aji , Astuti Sri Ratna
Published: July 2023

Kerang darah (Anadara granosa) merupakan biota laut yang bersifat filter feeder dan dapat menyimpan logam berat dalam jumlah tinggi. Salah satu logam berat berbahaya bagi kesehatan manusia adalah kadmium (Cd). Di sisi lain kerang darah merupakan salah satu sumber makanan tinggi protein dan menjadi sumber daya ekonomis yang cukup diminati masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis cemaran logam berat kadmium pada produk olahan kerang darah yang dijual di pedagang kaki lima di Kota Semarang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Pengumpulan data melalui pengukuran kandungan logam berat dengan melakukan pemeriksaan sampel secara laboratorium dengan menggunakan Spektrofotometer Serapan Atom (SSA) dan wawancara dengan pedagang kaki lima di Kota Semarang. Pengambilan sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan total sampel sebanyak 30 sampel. Analisis data secara deskriptif yang disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan narasi. Hasil pemeriksaan menunjukkan 2 sampel (6.67%) di atas ambang batas, berdasarkan SNI 7387:2009 tentang Batas Maksimum Cemaran Logam Berat dalam Pangan yaitu 1,0 mg/kg untuk cemaran logam berat kadmium. Perendaman atau perebusan disarankan dilakukan sebelum pengolahan kerang darah untuk mengurangi kandungan logam berat.
Kajian Kualitas Lingkungan dan Program Sanitasi Total Berbasis Masyarakat (STBM) Berbasis Sosial dan Ekonomi di Desa Karangsambung Kecamatan Karangsambung Kabupaten Kebumen
Authors: Rofiqoh Eni , Muslihudin Muslihudin , Siswandari Wahyu
Published: July 2023

Desa Karangsambung berada di wilayah kerja UPTD Puskesmas Karangsambung dengan luas mencapai 364,784 ha. Kondisi ekonomi rendah menyebabkan masyarakat kurang memperhatikan kondisi lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kualitas lingkungan air dan program STBM yang berbasis aspek lingkungan (akses/ketersediaan sanitasi, dan kebersihan sanitasi), aspek sosial (pengetahuan tentang program STBM), dan aspek ekonomi di desa Karangsambung. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan survey. Populasi penelitian seluruh kepala keluarga (KK) yaitu sebanyak 1294 KK dengan besar sampel sebanyak 94 responden.  Teknik pengambilan sampel kualitas air dilakukan menggunakan metode purposive sampling yaitu dengan pertimbangan air pada sumur gali diambil sebanyak 1 sumur gali pada masing-masing dusun, sehingga terdapat 5 sumur gali dari 5 dusun. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan pemeriksaan kualitas air sumur gali (fisik, kimia dan mikrobiologi). Analisis data secara deskriptif yang disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan narasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan Program STBM pada Desa Karangsambung berbasis sosial dan ekonomi masyarakat telah dilaksanakan hampir 100% oleh responden. Aspek Lingkungan menunjukkan bahwa 97,9% dengan kriteria baik. Kualitas lingkungan air pada Desa Karangsambung menunjukkan bahwa air sumur gali, masih di bawah standar yang ditetapkan. Aspek Sosial menunjukkan bahwa 83% responden mengetahui pilar STBM. Aspek Ekonomi pada masyarakat Desa Karangsambung menunjukkan bahwa 67 responden (71,3%) berpenghasilan di bawah UMK, 27 responden (28,7%) berpenghasilan di atas UMK.