bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wnt/-Catenin Signaling and Liver Regeneration: Circuit, Biology, and Opportunities
Authors: Hu Shikai , Monga Satdarshan P.
Published: January 2021

The liver is uniquely bestowed with an ability to regenerate following a surgical or toxicant insult. One of the most researched models to demonstrate the regenerative potential of this organ is the partial hepatectomy model, where two thirds of the liver is surgically resected. The remnant liver replenishes the lost mass within 1014 days in mice. The distinctive ability of the liver to regenerate has allowed living donor and split liver transplantation. One signaling pathway shown to be activated during the process of regeneration to contribute toward the mass and functional recovery of the liver is the Wnt/-catenin pathway. Very early after any insult to the liver, the cellmolecule circuitry of the Wnt/-catenin pathway is set into motion with the release of specific Wnt ligands from sinusoidal endothelial cells and macrophages, which, in a paracrine manner, engage Frizzled and LDL-related protein-5/6 coreceptors on hepatocytes to stabilize -catenin inducing its nuclear translocation. Nuclear -catenin interacts with T-cell factor family of transcription factors to induce target genes including cyclin D1 for proliferation, and others for regulating hepatocyte function. Working in collaboration with other signaling pathways, Wnt/-catenin signaling contributes to the restoration process without any compromise of function at any stage. Also, stimulation of this pathway through innovative means induces liver regeneration when this process is exhausted or compromised and thus has applications in the treatment of end-stage liver disease and in the field of liver transplantation. Thus, Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway is highly relevant in the discipline of hepatic regenerative medicine.
Building a transport network model using satellite images
Authors: Kozlova M. G. , Germanchuk M. S.
Published: January 2021

A method of constructing a transport network using a satellite image and a set of paths as input data is considered. Software has been developed for building a transport network model based on the specified input data. Examples of the program's operation on various sections of transport networks are considered. The advantages and disadvantages of the developed method are described.
ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF VARIOUS INTERNET PLATFORMS OF DISTANCE EDUCAT
Authors:   Samara State Technical University, Mazurenko E.V. , Pavlova I.N.
Published: January 2021

Тhe Relevance of the research topic is caused by changes in the education system in our country related to the threat of spread of caronovirus infection. Given the current situation, most universities, on the recommendation of the Ministry of science and higher education of the Russian Federation, partially or completely switched to distance learning. Objectively, we can say that not all universities were ready for a radically new for many restructuring of the educational process from full-time to online format. And this was determined by many factors, one of which was the lack of experience of teachers in using digital platforms and services in the educational process. This article discusses the possibilities of using the most common Internet services for distance education. Their use in various types of classes is analyzed. A comparative assessment of the technical characteristics of various Internet platforms used in distance education is given. The possibilities of social networks and modern messengers for distance learning are shown. The practical significance of this study is that the developed conclusions on the comparative characteristics of various video conferencing services for different types of training sessions in the distance learning mode can be used by scientific and pedagogical workers of the education system indetermining the solution of the irapplication in the rprofessional activities.
USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS
Authors:   Samara State Technical University, Seriapina L.V.
Published: January 2021

The article presents the scientific results of research on the problem of using digital technologies in the process of forming students' intercultural communicative competence. Objective: to substantiate the possibilities of using digital technologies among students of a construction college for the formation of intercultural communicative competence. On the basis of an analytical review of the statistical data of Rosstat, to identify with the representatives of which countries students from the Samara region and Russia most of all have to communicate in the course of their studies and as a result of subsequent professional activities. Results of work. An analysis of Rosstat documents showed the largest migration flows from the CIS countries. In the structure of population growth in 2019, the leading places are occupied by Ukraine - an increase of 64.2 thousand people (23% of the total increase in migrants), Tajikistan - 48.4 thousand people (17%); Kazakhstan - 39.2 thousand people (14%). The rest of the world accounts for 10% of the migration increase. The share of foreign labor migrants is 3.1% of the Russian labor force. The share of migration growth in the Samara region due to the CIS countries is 97.9%. These facts indicate that among Russians, the main intercultural communications are carried out not with representatives of the far abroad, but with people from the CIS countries. However, the work on the formation of intercultural communicative competence in educational institutions is carried out mainly in the framework of teaching foreign languages and is aimed at cultures other than those with whom students most often have to deal with in their work. To resolve this contradiction, it is proposed to use the world of hobbies of modern adolescents - communication in social networks and computer games. It was found that among the surveyed college freshmen, 92% are registered on the social network VKontakte, 80% on Instagram, 37% on Facebook. Almost 70% of students spend more than two hours a day at social networks, and 78% play computer games.
FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES SOLOISTS-VOCALISTS IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY
Authors:   Samara State Institute of Culture, Sigal I.M.
Published: January 2021

Modern society is in need of a new type of specialists. These are people who have not just a set of knowledge, but such professional competencies that allow them to form new ideas and meanings. This concept applies equally to the technologies of training cultural workers. The article is devoted to the problems of professional education in the field of musical performing skills and the importance of an integrative competence approach to the university training of soloists-vocalists.
Econometric Analysis of the Developing Countries’ Trade Indicators
Authors: Bhowmik Dr. Debesh
Published: January 2021

In this paper, the author attempted to study the patterns of the export and import shares of the developing countries and found out the relation of export and import share with its determinants like growth rate, inflation rate, FDI, current account balance, REER, concentration index, and diversification index respectively during 1980-2016 where FDI, REER, and diversification index significantly influenced the export and import shares respectively. Both the export and import shares have upward structural breaks and smooth cyclical trends. Their VAR models are unstable and non-stationary.
Evitable Virgin Tourism Ecosystem a Paradigm Shift for Sustainable Tourism Venture Nurturing in India
Authors: Bansal Vikram
Published: January 2021

In recent decades we can see around the venture that the things are transforming like never before due to technological advancement, paradigm shift in economy and political inﬂuences. It has been also observed in two decades that there is a major paradigm shift in adventure seekers taste and preferences. The companies who are continuously monitoring and focusing on these issues are much more strategically successful than the rest. There is an intense competition in the market and every company wants to ﬁll the vacuum of the market by providing desired tourism services and services to the adventure seekers. In current market scenario, the studies show that adventure seekers are now health and environment conscious. Perhaps this is the reason, that the concept of tourism services and virgin tourism are taking place slowly and steadily in the market. It can be also as a paradigm shift for those companies, who believe in innovation and redesigning their tourism services and services in ecological manner. It is a perfect time for those entrepreneurs who want to come and be a part of this evitable tourism market. The purpose of this research paper is to aim in general to understand the opportunities for touripreneures in the transforming scenario of market paradigm shift. The study is based on available literature, various facts and ﬁgures, on this issue. It tries to bring an objectivity based study which can be applied in current global market scenario. The study is conceptual in nature and validates its ﬁndings with the sub-structure of a proposed model.
Reviewing Effectuation and Bricolage in the Context of Social Entrepreneurship Multisector Collaborations
Authors: Rod Michel , Rod Gemma
Published: January 2021

Purpose: Traditional perspectives are insufficient for understanding/framing Social Entrepreneurship Triple Helix arrangements. This paper explores the extent to which specific alternative theoretical perspectives of entrepreneurship might be evident in the context of social entrepreneurship 'ventures' through multisector collaboration amongst university, government and private sector partners. Design/methodology/approach: Within the past twenty years, more established economics-based views of entrepreneurial behavior have been complemented with several alternative theoretical perspectives for entrepreneurship research; including effectuation and entrepreneurial bricolage. This conceptual paper reviews these literatures against the context of multisector collaboration within the triple helix. Findings: Specifically, the paper discusses and illustrates the interplay of effectuation and social entrepreneurship given the fact that resource-constrained environments push social entrepreneurs to employ alternative strategies to compensate the more complex external conditions. Collaborative efforts deemed to be more social entrepreneurship in orientation appear to draw on effectuation and bricolage. Originality/value: With an emphasis on affordable loss rather than expected returns; strategic alliances and collaboration rather than competitive analysis; exploitation of contingencies rather than exploitation of pre-existing knowledge; and controlling an unpredictable future rather than predicting an uncertain one, effectuation and bricolage in the context of social entrepreneurship requires quite different guiding policies. Not necessarily being as resource-constrained, but certainly attempting to address complex societal or social issues, multisector collaboration through social entrepreneurship appears to be a fruitful arena for the application of effectuation and bricolage.
Social Media for Crisis Communication Management
Authors: Snoussi Thouraya
Published: January 2021

This paper analyzes trends related to the role of social media in crisis communication. The author posed a question about the attitudes of online media actors (communication, public relations and marketing experts) towards using social media as a strategic communication tool in times of crisis; Emphasis on two different crises: the 2016 Turkish political crisis and the global health pandemic (COVID-19) in 2020. Communications actors' perceptions and behaviors of social media in times of crisis were tracked through a mixed method (a content analysis of 40 online publications about the military coup attempt in Turkey, and 20 semi structured in-depth interviews about the usage of social media during the quarantine period). The results showed that social media is a lifeboat that is provided to organizations in times of crisis, as communication with customers becomes a vital factor in managing critical situations. Meanwhile, some participants expressed reservations about confidence in the use of social media in times of crisis, stressing that these networks are a double-edged sword. As the keyword for crisis management, a strategic communication plan should take place via social media to discuss customer inquiries with clients, answer their questions, and try to reduce their anxiety, according to the interviewee.
Developing and Testing Influencers of Perception in the Workplace with the Perception Power Index (PPI)
Authors: Hamilton Dr. Diane
Published: January 2021

Organizations utilize assessments to determine issues that impact productivity and performance. Although there are assessments that determine a variety of behavioral influences, including a cultural quotient (CQ) or an emotional intelligence quotient (EQ), there are few tools that can determine the impact of perception to provide a perception quotient (PQ). If perception can be defined as a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something, it is critical for organizations to recognize the impact perception has on employees’ ability to communicate effectively. A new tool, the Perception Power index (PPI), was created to assess the factors that impact perception in working adults, including evaluation, prediction, interpretation, and correlation. The validity of the PPI was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The factor analysis with Varimax Rotation indicated a Cronbach α of 0.89 for evaluation, 0.87 for prediction, 0.81 for interpretation, and 0.75 for correlation. Although other tools measure forms of perception, there are no tools that measure these four factors that impact the perception process. The results indicate that the PPI is a valid tool.
The Effectiveness of Ethics Training Strategies: Experiential Learning for the Win
Authors: Ortiz Alisha Y. ,   James L. Caldwell, Erin R. Fluegge* and Michael J. Brummett
Published: January 2021

Organizations place a great deal of emphasis on ethics, spending significant resources on ethics training initiatives. Research indicates the positive impact that ethical training has on a variety of organizational outcomes. However, in practice, ethics training efforts are often met with resistance and skepticism by employees. This cynicism may be merited and perceived failures in ethics training could be in part a function of the type of ethics training intervention they receive. This study examines the extent to which different types of training interventions impact participants’ moral judgment. Evidence suggests that experiential learning is superior to lecture, immersion, behavioral modeling, and role-play. This research contributes to the training and pedagogical literature. It provides evidence suggesting how higher education and industry may better equip students and employees for the ethical challenges they face in today’s workplace.
Reducing Voluntary Turnover through Career Development: Strategic HRD Research Proposal
Authors: McCafferty Tim , Hamilton Joseph
Published: January 2021

Voluntary employee turnover in the United States continues to spiral out of control and is expected to steadily increase in the coming years. Annual cost to American businesses exceeded $630 billion and is expected to exceed $700 billion within the next 24 months. The reasons for the sharp increase in voluntary turnover are not generational by nature as employees of all generations seek a connection with their employer and the ability to share in the firm’s growth. The reasons expressed by employers and employees include lack of training, weak relationships with managers and a general disconnect from company strategy. The primary reason given in recent years is lack of career development. Scheduled, agenda-driven discussions between senior leadership and the employee is needed to focus on employee skills, capacity for learning and enterprise goals has shown promise in reducing voluntary turnover, increasing employee engagement, and increasing talent depth in medium and large businesses. Career planning and development is not necessarily transactional as it includes specific training for a specific purpose to fit the firm’s strategic objectives. This approach can be used for lateral and vertical movement within the company. This proposal seeks to bridge the gap between existing literatures, current human capital management practices and move the discussion to a level that benefits employees and employers alike.
INERTIA PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION WITH DYNAMIC VELOCITY BASED CLUSTERING TECHNIQUE IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
Authors: Sathiya Priya R. , Arutchelvan K. , Bhuvaneswari C. T.
Published: January 2021

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) comprises a collection of nodes commonly employed to observe the physical environment. Different sensor nodes are linked to an inbuilt power unit to carry out necessary operations and data transmission between nearby nodes. The maximization of network lifetime and minimization of energy dissipation are considered as the major design issue of WSN. Clustering is a familiar energy efficient technique and the choice of optimal cluster heads (CHs) is considered as an NP hard problem. This paper presents an Inertia Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm with dynamic velocities (IPSO-DV) algorithm based clustering technique in WSN. The aim of the IPSO-DV technique is to select the CHs in such a way to maximize network lifetime. The IPSO-DV algorithm derives a fitness function (FF) to select CHs using distance to BS and remaining energy level. The application of dynamic velocities helps to improvise the effectiveness of the conventional PSO algorithm. To assure the performance of the presented IPSO-DV algorithm, a series of experiments were carried out and the results are investigated under several aspects. The experimentation outcome ensured the effective performance of the IPSO-DV algorithm over the compared clustering techniques.
Examining inquiry-based learning stages of concern for high school agriscience teachers
Authors: Conner Nathan , Reiling Bryan , Stripling Christopher T. , Kreifels Matt , Monheim Angie
Published: January 2021

There is documented need for improvement of science comprehension amongst high school students in the United States, and inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a recommended teaching strategy to improve science comprehension.  Several researchers have focused on examination of learning outcomes for students, but few have researched the concerns of teachers who may wish to adopt IBL methodology.  This study used the stages of concern questionnaire to profile ten Midwest high school agriscience teachers’ concerns regarding implementation of IBL, before and after participation in a year-long professional development program where IBL lessons were developed and used in the participants’ high school classrooms. Results indicated that while some participants showed a positive progression in their stage of concern, most professional development program participants did not progress in their concern stage, and some developed increased resistance to IBL as a teaching strategy. This suggests that teachers may need more robust and tailored support when adopting IBL for their classrooms.
Pengaruh Promosi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Yang Di Mediasi Oleh Minat Beli Konsumen Roxy Swalayan Ende
Authors: Meme Roswita , Byre Rafael Octavianus
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of Promotion on:1) Customer Purchase Decisions  at Roxy Swalayan Ende, 2) Purchasing Intention at Roxy Swalayan Ende, 3)Buying Interest on Customer Purchasing Decisions at Roxy Swalayan Ende, and 4)Promotion on Customer Decisions mediated by Buying Interest at Roxy Swalayan Ende. This research includes causality research using a quantitative approach. the samples in this study were customers who shop at Roxy Swalayan Ende amounting to 50 people. Data collection used a questionnaire while data analysis performed using Path Analysis. The data were collected using questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. Path analysis was used to test the hypothesis of this study. The results of this study indicate that: 1)promotion has positive and significance influence on Customer Purchase Decisions with a beta Value of 0,469, 2) promotion has positive and significant effect on purchase intention at Roxy Swalayan with beta value of 0,582, 3)purchase intention has positive and significant influence on Customer purchasing decisions at Roxy Swalayan Ende with beta value of 0,438, 4) promotion has positive and significant effect on customer purchasing decisions mediated by buying interest has a beta value of 0,254
Analisis Efisiensi Dan Efektivitas Penggunaan Anggaran Pemeliharaan Jembatan Pada Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kabupaten Ende
Authors: Meo Katarina , Londa Yulita , Ismail Nuraini
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of the use of the bridge maintenance budget for the public works service of Ende district from 2015-2017. The data analysis used is quantitative analysis by calculating the efficiency and effectiveness of the bridge maintenance budget. The research has the character of explaining matters relating to hypothesis testing and in its descriptive nature it also contains descriptions used in the research, namely by collecting data.

The data collected in this study are the bridge construction budget data from 2015-2017 which were obtained from the Public Works Office of Ende Regency and data regarding the physical realization and realization of the district bridge construction budget in Ende Regency at the Public Works Office. The results of this study indicate that the budget and physical realization greatly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of bridge construction.
Soft Tissue Upper Lip Thickness in Different Skeletal Malocclusion Subjects -A Comparative Cephalometric Study
Authors: S.Abirami, Ravindra Kumar Jain
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the soft tissue upper lip thickness of subjects with differentskeletal malocclusions. Lateral cephalograms of 30 patients ( control group : skeletal malocclusion I -10, Case group : skeletal malocclusion II - 10 , skeletal malocclusion III - 10 ) were selected randomlyfrom orthodontic records of subjects who reported to the Department of Orthodontics in Saveetha DentalCollege.All cephalograms were traced and upper lip thickness was measured using FACAD software.One way - ANOVA test was done, soft tissue upper lip thickness was found to be statistically significant(p<0.05) among different skeletal malocclusions. Post hoc test ( Tukey HSD ) was performed to find out thedifferences between each skeletal class , the upper lip thickness was found to be comparatively high in ClassIII compared to Class I and Class II (p<0.001). This study concluded that soft tissue upper lip thickness wasfound to be greater in skeletal class III malocclusion compared to other skeletal class I and II malocclusion.
Novel Gene Mutations Associated with Crouzon Syndrome
Authors: D.Angel Fastina Mary
Published: January 2021

Crouzon syndrome exhibits consideration of phenotypic heterogeneity, within the aetiology of whichgenetics play a crucial role. The FGFR2 gene mediates extracellular signals into cells and mutations withinthe FGFR2 gene cause Crouzon syndrome. The review summarizes the genetic phenotype study and geneticevaluation related to Crouzon syndrome (CS) which frequently determines the degree of complexity, guidemanagement, guidance and intervention related to this craniofacial defect. CS is a disorder characterizedby early fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis). This prevents normal growth of the skull, whichmay affect the form of the top and face. Signs and symptoms of Crouzon syndrome may include wide-set,bulging eyes; strabismus (misalignment of the eyes); “beak-shaped” nose; and an underdeveloped upperjawbone. Other features may include dental problems, deafness, and/or harelip and palate. The severity ofsigns and symptoms can vary among affected people, even within a family. Intelligence is typically normal,but intellectual disability could also be present. Crouzon syndrome is caused by changes (mutations) withinthe FGFR2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Treatment may involve surgeries to stopcomplications, improve function, and aid in healthy psychosocial development.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Inducing Pan-Hysteria and Panic Disorder; An Overview
Authors: Arpita Aswinikumar Sahu
Published: January 2021

Summary: Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, China, gave an account of a few cases of pneumoniawhich were later established as cases of the Novel Coronavirus Disease by the end of December 2019. By 4thof January, WHO reported these cases on social media and by the beginning of March WHO had declared itas a pandemic which was preceded and followed by lockdowns in various countries and had led to a scenarioof fear and panic amidst the minds of all.The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged the society in many aspects, one of thembeing the psychosocial aspect. The stress due to the pandemic could produce worry and fear about health foroneself, family members and friends. Even changes in sleeping or eating patterns, the worsening of chronichealth problems,unavailability of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs in the market due to shutting down ofmanufacturing units and problems in concentration are among the possible etiologies of a precipitating panicdisorder. Containment measures such as lockdown and isolationcan also precipitate psychiatric illnessesand morbidities such aspanic disorder, depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies.COVID-19 may causeor exacerbate even the existing psychiatric illnesses or existing panic disorder in individuals which couldlead to physiological symptoms like palpitations, sweating, shortness of breath and a decreased sense ofwellbeing. It gives a feeling of impending doom or danger and is followed by intense fear which can all takeplace when one is facing such a pandemic.Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only had physical but even mental and psychosocial impacts.New mental health challenges may arise owing to this pandemic.
Survey of Registered Nurses Working in the Metropolitan Hospitals on Bullying Experiences at Workplace in South Korea
Authors: Kwang Ok Lee
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to identify the bullying experiences and coping patterns experienced by clinical nurses.A total of 215 nurses who had worked at 10 hospitals in Seoul from 3 September 2019 to 20 Octoberparticipated, but two of them had missing data. Ultimately, 213 subjects were included. The collecteddata were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN20.O program which were analyzed using the mean and standarddeviation. Subjects who experienced bullying accounted for 110 out of 213 (51.6%) in which 66.3% wereexperienced nurses and 21.8% were new nurses. To talk to a colleague was 57.3%, to work with a feeling ofhurt but remain calm was 56.4%, to forget by thinking about something else or doing something was 50%.The study on the coping response after bullying has not been revealed in previous Korean reports, and itis expected to be a useful information for preventing workplace bullying in the future and establishing animmediate and active coping system.
Application of Care Bundle Approach for Preventing Device Associated Infections: A Training Program for Pediatric and Neonatal Nurses
Authors: M. Ibrahim Amal , S. Al-Rafay Safy , R. Tantawi Hyam
Published: January 2021

Background: Care bundle implementation as a small set of evidence-based interventions together wasused in this study for giving better outcomes for defined nurses; caring for pediatric and neonatal patientsare faced with increased risks of the device-associated infections and life-threatening conditions duringexposure to many invasive devices in intensive care units.Objective: To assess the influence of the application of care bundle approach training program on pediatricand neonatal nurses for preventing device-associated infection.Methodology: A quasi-experimental study was used. This study was conducted in pediatric and neonatalintensive care units at Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital (ASUSH) in Cairo.A convenient sampleof 70 nurses were involved for data collection by two method; First: An interviewing questionnairedivided into two parts: Part 1. Nurses demographic data, Part 2. Assessment of nurses’ knowledge. Second:Observation checklist for assessing nursing performance regarding the bundle of care.Results: Less than one quarters (21.40%) of the studied nurses had satisfied knowledge preprogramintervention, compared with more than 85.70% of them has a satisfied post-program intervention regardingthe level of total knowledge about the bundle of care;Also, 15.70%of the studied nurses had competent totalperformance regarding the bundle of care pre-program intervention compared with nearly 72.9%of them hada competent performance post-program intervention.Conclusion: Application of training program reported remarkable improvement in pediatric and neonatalintensive care nurses’ knowledge and performance toward the care bundle approach for preventing deviceassociatedinfection.
Four new Curcuma species (Zingiberaceae) from Thailand
Authors: Leong-Škorničková J. , Soonthornkalump S. , Thongbai W.
Published: January 2021

Four new Curcuma species (Zingiberaceae) from Thailand are described here. Curcuma fimbriata, C. micrantha and C. spathulata belong to C. subg. Hitcheniopsis, while C. globulifera belongs to the nominal C. subg. Curcuma. Each species is compared to the morphologically closest species and detailed descriptions, colour plates and information on their distribution, ecology, phenology and uses are provided. A preliminary IUCN conservation assessment of each of these species is proposed.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Sampah Organik Menjadi Pupuk Cair Organik di Desa Binaan UMN
Authors: Wahjuwibowo Indiwan Seto
Published: January 2021

Salah satu faktor pendukung aspek Smart Village adalah pengelolaan limbah masyarakat baik berupa sampah organik maupun anorganik. Pengelolaan sampah organik maupun anorganik merupakan suatu faktor pendukung utama. Apabila sampah ini tidak dikelola dengan baik, dapat mengakibatkan beberapa akibat yaitu: 1) Sampah bisa menyebabkan pencemaran udara karena terdapat gas-gas yang menimbulkan bau yang tidak sedap; 2) Penumpukan sampah mengakibatkan kondisi ketidaknyamanan kehidupan lingkungan sekitarnya; 3) minim oksigen terjadi karena selama proses perombakan sampah menjadi senyawa- senyawa yang diperlukan oksigen yang telah diambil dari udara sekitar tempat pembuangan sampah; 4) gas yang dihasilkan selama proses pembusukan sampah bisa membahayakan kesehatan karena bisa jadi sampah tersebut mengandung gas beracun; 5) menyebabkan terjadinya penularan penyakit melalui hewan, misalnya lalat atau serangga lain; 6) Tempat pembuangan sampah menjadi tempat yang kurang indah dipandang dan lingkungan tersebut tidak nyaman untuk ditempati.      Itulah yang membuat sejumlah dosen di Universitas Multimedia Nusantara melakukan sosialisasi dan praktik mengubah sampah organic menjadi pupuk cair organic dengan teknik yang sederhana memanfaatkan barang-barang bekas yang ada di desa. pemanfaatan pupuk organik untuk tanah sangat membantu memperbaiki struktur tanah, meningkatkan permeabilitas tanah, dan mengurangi ketergantungan lahan pada pupuk anorganik. Selain itu, pupuk organik juga berperan sebagai sumber makanan bagi mikroorganisme tanah. Efek positifnya, dapat meningkatkan jumlah dan aktivitas mikroorganisme tanah sehingga tanah menjadi gembur dan mudah menyerap air
Peningkatan Pemahaman Masyarakat Terhadap Covid-19 di BTN Griya Nugratama Cianjur Jawa Barat
Authors: Dewi Fransiska Puspita , Hadi Syamsul
Published: January 2021

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) UNS Tanggap Covid-19 in BTN Griya Nugratama, Cianjur, West Java is a community service activity by Sebelas Maret University students to accelerate the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic that is hitting various countries, including Indonesia. Implementation of KKN UNS Tanggap Covid-19 is expected to develop practical skills of students in helping to resolve the issues or problems that occurred in the community during pandemic. The main programs of KKN UNS Tanggap Covid-19 at BTN Griya Nugratama RT05/RW14 are online socialization about Covid-19 with informative and educational infographics and poster through social media, making and distributing hand sanitizers with recommended use by WHO; the secondary programs are video making of jamu (traditional drink), and participating in Covid-19 online volunteer. The implementation of the KKN UNS Tanggap Covid-19 went smoothly and all KKN program activities at BTN Griya Nugratama RT05 / RW14 have been carried out as expected. The community also actively participates and appreciates KKN activities as well.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Gerakan Hidup Sehat Masyarakat Terhadap Covid-19 di Wijirejo Pandak Bantul
Authors: Hadi Syamsul , Rohmah Dina , Tjahjana Dominicus Danardono Dwi Prija , Suyitno Suyitno
Published: January 2021

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) UNS tanggap Wabah COVID-19 merupakan bentuk pengabdian mahasiswa kepada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan ke berbagai wilayah di Indonesia 19 berdasarkan domisili masing-masing mahasiswa. Kegiatan KKN UNS Era COVID-19 yang dilaksanakan di Dusun Karang Kauman Kelurahan Wijirejo Kecamatan Pandak Kabupaten Bantul ini dalam rangka membantu pemerintah untuk mempercepat penanganan wabah COVID-19 dan memberikan pemahaman secara rinci mengenai COVID-19. Berbagai program kerja untuk menunjang keberjalanan kegiatan KKN ini pun telah dilaksanakan seperti memberikan edukasi tentang pentingnya menerapkan protokol kesehatan selama wabah covid-19 kepada masyarakat secara online maupun offline (pemberian brosur), program pembagian masker dan handsanitizer, pengadaan fasilitas cuci tangan, dan bimbingan pembuatan masker yang bertujuan agar masyarakat selalu menggunakan masker saat bepergian, rajin mencuci tangan, dan selalu menerapkan protokol kesehatan di manapun. Sebagai hasil kegiatan KKN, semua program kegiatan dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan berhasil. Masyarakat memberikan tanggapan positif dan merasa terbantu dengan adanya kegiatan ini. Dengan program KKN ini diharapkan masyarakat Dusun Karang Kauman dapat selalu menerapkan kebiasaan Pola Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) dan selalu menerapkan protokol kesehatan agar dapat memutus mata rantai penyebaran COVID-19.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Tindakan Preventif Pencegahan Penularan dalam Upaya Penanggulangan Pandemi Covid-19 di Sorogenen Jagalan Jebres Surakarta
Authors: Hadi Syamsul , Rosalinda Lidya , Wijayanta Agung Tri , Prabowo Aditya Rio
Published: January 2021

Dinyatakannya wabah Covid-19 sebagai pandemic dunia mendorong Universitas Sebelas Maret untuk melaksanakan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Periode Juli-Agustus Tahun 2020 dengan cara yang tidak biasa. Pelaksanaan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) UNS merupakan sarana pengabdian masyarakat sebagai perwujudan Tri Darma Perguruan Tinggi. Laporan ini merupakan hasil evaluasi pelaksanaan kegiatan KKN yang berlangsung selama 45 hari yang berlokasi di Kampung Sorogenen, Kelurahan Jagalan, Kecamatan Jebres, Surakarta, Jawa Tengah yang dilakukan berupa tindakan langsung dengan melakukan beberapa program yang telah dirancang. Beberapa program yang dilakukan berupa pembagian masker kepada masyarakat, pengadaan hand sanitizer serta tong cuci tangan, pendonasian Alat Perlindungan Diri (APD) kepada satgas, edukasi online melalui grup Whatsapp, cerita Whatsapp, dan postingan Instagram serta edukasi offline dengan menggunakan poster dan spanduk yang di pajang di area KKN. Juga dilakukan survey pendapat masyarakat mengenai dampak yang dirasakan setelah terlaksanakannya kegiatan KKN. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh secara keseluruhan program KKN berjalan secara baik dengan antusias dan dukungan dari masyarakat yang luar biasa.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Pasta Bumbu Dapur Di Forum Kelompok Wanita Tani Sekar Arum Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Siregar Tagor M. , Soedirga Lucia , Sinaga Weny , Halim Yuniwati
Published: January 2021

Forum kelompok wanita tani (KWT) Sekar Arum merupakan kelompok masyarakat di Tangerang Selatan  yang kegiatan utamanya membudidayakan tanaman rempah-rempah dan tanaman hidroponik seperti sereh, jahe, kunyit, lengkuas, kencur dan bayam merah. Saat ini para anggota Forum KWT Sekar Arum Tangerang Selatan belum memiliki pengetahuan yang memadai tentang teknologi pengolahan pangan. Sebagai respon atas kondisi ini, Program Studi Teknologi Pangan UPH memberikan solusi berupa pelaksanaan pelatihan pembuatan pasta bumbu dapur. Kegiatan  ini bertujuan agar masyarakat mampu memberdayakan bahan pangan lokal menjadi produk pangan yang dapat digunakan untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari dan bernilai ekonomi tinggi. Kegiatan ini dilakukan melalui tahap persiapan dan tahap pelaksanaan. Pada tahap persiapan dilakukan proses diskusi secara daring dengan pengurus Forum KWT Sekar Arum, proses uji coba di Laboratorium Pengolahan Pangan Program Studi Teknologi Pangan UPH dan persiapan akhir berupa pembuatan video pelatihan dan slide presentasi.  Pelaksanaan pelatihan dilakukan secara webinar  pada tanggal 18 Juni 2020 dan diikuti oleh 26 orang peserta. Sebagai dampak pelatihan, pembuatan pasta bumbu dapur dengan bahan pangan lokal menjadi salah satu alternatif kegiatan sehari-hari yang dilakukan oleh para anggota Forum KWTdi masa pandemi Covid 19. Pelatihan di Forum KWT Sekar Arum yang merupakan bentuk kerjasama antara Program Studi Teknologi Pangan UPH dengan Dinas Ketahanan Pangan, Pertanian dan Perikanan Kota Tangerang Selatan diharapkan dapat dilakukan secara berkala dan berkelanjutan dalam memberdayakan masyarakat.
Pengembangan Ruang Interaksi Sosial di Gereja Kristus Ketapang
Authors: Srinaga Felia , Thiodore Jacky , P. Mensana Alvar
Published: January 2021

Kegiatan formal dalam sebuah komunitas tidak terlepas dari kegiatan interaksi sosial. Hal ini dijumpai pula pada kegiatan bergereja di Gereja Kristus Ketapang (GKK), Jakarta. Permasalahan kebutuhan ruang interaksi sosial yang ada adalah tidak tersedianya tempat berkumpul, belajar, bercengkerama, maupun bekerja yang nyaman bagi remaja, pemuda pemudi di tempat ini dan lingkungan sekitarnya yang digunakan sebelum/sesudah kegiatan formal gereja, dan di luar hari Minggu. Sebagai salah satu perwujudan misi GKK yang melaksanakan tanggung jawab sosial, khususnya bagi remaja dan anak-anak muda, maka tujuan dari pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah membantu penyediaan tempat/wadah bagi anak-anak muda untuk berkumpul, bekerja, bersosialisasi, dan melakukan berbagai aktifitas lain, berupa pengembangan ruang interaksi co-working space dan café yang menjadi salah satu “third place” anak-anak muda saat ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan PkM adalah mengadakan sesi diskusi grup, pengamatan, pengukuran lapangan, dan penyebaran kuesioner. Hasil kegiatan berupa desain co-working space dan café yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan interaksi sosial, khususnya bagi anak-anak muda baik jemaat maupun lingkungan sekitarnya. Selain untuk memecahkan permasalahan ruang yang terbatas, hasil desain ini diharapkan dapat menjadi contoh pelaksanaan PkM serupa di area lain untuk mencapai kebutuhan ruang interaksi sosial yang nyaman dan sehat, khususnya bagi anak muda.
Penyuluhan Mengenai Pentingnya Physical Distancing, Social Distancing, Serta Program Phbs Untuk Memutus Rantai Penyebaran Covid-19
Authors: Lestari Sandra , Wibowo Agung
Published: January 2021

Coronavirus disease Covid-19 merupakan penyakit infeksius yang menyerang tidak hanya di Indonesia, tetapi di seluruh belahan dunia. Saat ini di Indonesia jumlah angka kasus positif Covid-19 belum mengalami penurunan, tetapi justru semakin meningkat setiap hari. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa kesadaran masyarakat akan bahaya Covid-19 masih rendah. Pemerintah Indonesia sendiri telah melakukan upaya untuk mengurangi jumlah angka kasus positif Covid-19. Pengabdian masyarakat ini difokuskan pada Penyuluhan Mengenai Pentingnya Physical Distancing, Social Distancing, Serta Program Pola Hidup Sehat untuk membantu meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat di Kelurahan Pusaka Rakyat, Kecamatan Tarumajaya, Bekasi, Jawa Barat. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdiam dilaksanakan berdasarkan tema besar supporting pemahaman masyarakat terhadap COVID-19 dilakukan dengan metode secara daring dan luring. Metode daring dengan kegiatan berupa edukasi online melalui Instagram (@sandrachaaw) dan grup Whatsapp Kompleks berbasis diskusi bersama, dan dilakukan secara luar jaringan (luring) dengan kegiatan berupa edukasi offline dengan mencetak poster (ditempel di taman kompleks), brosur (dibagikan kepada warga), pembagian masker, vitamin C, penyediaan hand sanitizer dan sabun cuci tangan di ruang publik. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah adanya peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai bahaya Covid-19, yang ditunjukkan dalam kehiduoan keseharian dengan tetap mematuhi himbauan dan protokol kesehatan dari pemerintah.
Workshop Kreasi Sorbet Berbahan Buah Dan Sayur Untuk Siswa Sekolah Lentera Harapan (Slh) Curug Tangerang
Authors: Kristiana Yustisia , Brian Reagan
Published: January 2021

Anak-anak sering bermasalah dalam mengonsumsi makanan yang memenuhi kebutuhan gizi karena anak-anak cenderung memilih makanan tertentu yang disukai saja. Hasil riset Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Upaya Kesehatan Masyarakat pada tahun 2014 menyebutkan bahwa sebesar 98,4% remaja kurang konsumsi sayur dan buah. Usia remaja pada umumnya dikaitkan dengan usia sekolah yaitu siswa SMP. Golongan usia SMP pada umumnya memiliki kebiasaan untuk memilih dan membeli sendiri makanan yang dikonsumsi. Pemilihan makanan pada usia ini bukan didasarkan pada manfaat kesehatan, namun lebih kepada warna yang menarik dan rasa yang sesuai dengan lidah. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya kesadaran dan pengetahuan siswa SMP tentang manfaat dari buah dan sayur dan kreasi makanan sehat berbahan buah dan sayur. Berdasarkan penjelasan tersebut maka perlu disiasati agar anak-anak tetap mendapatkan asupan buah dan sayur, salah satunya adalah melalui makanan penutup yaitu sorbet. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah dengan memberikan penyuluhan tentang manfaat buah dan sayur dan workshop tentang kreasi sorbet berbahan buah dan sayur. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh siswa SMP dari Sekolah Lentera Harapan (SLH) Curug. Metode yang dilakukan yaitu melakukan persiapan, antara lain berkoordinasi dengan pihak sekolah, penyusunan materi dan uji coba produk. Tahap kedua adalah mengadakan penyuluhan maupun workshop untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang manfaat buah dan sayur serta kreasi sorbet berbahan buah dan sayur. Tahap terakhir merupakan tahap evaluasi. Kegiatan ini berjalan dengan lancar diikuti oleh 30 siswa dan para peserta mendapatkan edukasi tentang sorbet dan cara membuatnya.
Edukasi Penggunaan Masker Dan Handsanitizer Bagi Petugas Kebersihan Di Fakultas Kedokteran ULM
Authors: Kaidah Siti , Budiarti Lia Yulia , Yasmina Alfi , Heriyani Farida
Published: January 2021

Edukasi Online Penggunaan Masker dan Hand Sanitizer bagi Tenaga Cleaning Service dan Satpam Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasi. Kota Banjarmasin  termasuk salah satu kota provinsi dengan jumlah kasus covid-19 terbanyak di Indonesia. Pencegahan terhadap penularan covid-19, diantaranya dengan menerapkan protokol kesehatan berupa penggunaan masker dan  mencuci tangan dengan hand sanitizer. Tenaga cleaning service dan satpam yang setiap hari bekerja di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasin, termasuk yang berisiko dapat terpapar covid-19. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman tentang penerapan protokol kesehatan dalam mencegah penularan covid-19. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah semua tenaga cleaning service dan satpam  di FK ULM Banjarmasin. Metode pelaksanaan berupa pemberian edukasi online, dengan materi tentang penggunaan masker dan hand sanitizer, serta langkah-langkah mencuci tangan yang baik dan benar. Pada kegiatan ini juga  disertai pembagian masker dan hand sanitizer.  Hasil kegiatan, didapatkan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dari sasaran. Diharapkan semua peserta kegiatan dapat senantiasa menerapkan  protokol kesehatan terkait covid-19 didalam rumah tangga, masyarkat dan di lingkungan kerja.
Parenting Socialization: Efforts to Provide Parent Training at Bimbingan Belajar Ceria Karawaci , Tangerang
Authors: Prijanto Jossapat Hendra , Tirza Juliana
Published: January 2021

Home care and education at school are important pillars of child development. Economic conditions, geographical position, educational background of parents, and the stigma that develops in society towards women who do not need to be highly educated have a significant effect on parenting patterns, especially mother-to-child care. In fact, not all Indonesian children receive proper care. Data from the National Service Agency (KOMNAS) for Children in 2006 showed that there were still 1,124 violence against children, 433 children experienced physical violence and 106 experienced psychological violence. Various bad facts about the concern for Indonesian children have encouraged UPH Lecturers to contribute in community service to provide training for parents of students at Bimbingan Belajar Ceria Karawaci , Tangerang. They come from families with low levels of education and difficulties. It is hoped that this training activity can provide insight into their parents and have an impact on the mindset of the community around Bimbingan Belajar Ceria regarding proper parenting for their children. Various efforts were made in community service in Bimbingan Belajar Ceria, stated in this paper. This paper aims to share awareness about the parental training efforts that have been carried out by Pelita Harapan University lecturers, with the hope of forming a smart and stable society. The result of this community service are the parents get many parental skills and the feedback are positive even they want this program to be continued and give more knowledge for them.

 

Keywords: parenting, community service, education
Pemberdayaan Komunitas Pelaku Usaha Melalui Pembentukan KUBE Kuliner di Cangakan Karanganyar
Authors: Sarjiyanto Sarjiyanto , Sarwoto Sarwoto , Suyono Joko , Risgiyanti Risgiyanti
Published: January 2021

Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah pemberdayaan dan penguatan kelembagaan komunitas pelaku usaha secara mandiri melalui pembentukan KUBE (Kelompok Usaha Bersama). Mitra komunitas pelaku usaha dalam program ini adalah komunitas pelaku usaha kuliner di Cangakan, Karangnyar. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh Mitra yaitu aspek kelembagaan, aspek permodalan dan aspek manajerial. Metode yang dipakai untuk menyelesaikan masalah adalah pendampingan pembentukan kelembagaan kelompok dalam KUBE Kuliner, sekaligus pemberdayaan anggota komunitas melalui pelatihan pemasaran dan manajerial. Hasil akhir dari program ini adalah terbentuknya kelembagaan yang kuat dari komunitas pelaku usaha kuliner di Cangakan Karangnyar. Melalui KUBE Kuliner yang terbentuk diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi dalam mengatasi permasalahan daya saing dan keberlanjutan usaha.