bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Nexus between Governance Quality and Economic Growth of Malaysia: Short- And Long-Run Analyses
Authors: Pinjaman Saizal , Thani Mohamad Afifi Mat , Hadi Syamsul , Bakar Mohd. Allif Anwar Abu
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the impact of governance quality on Malaysia’s economic growth from 2000 to 2021, focusing on six World Governance Indicators (WGI): voice and accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption. Despite Malaysia’s significant economic progress, the relationship between governance quality and growth remains underexplored, particularly in terms of long-run and short-run dynamics. Using the cointegration and error correction models, the study examines the short-run and long-run relationships between governance indicators and real GDP. The findings reveal that political stability and government effectiveness have significant positive long-run impacts on real GDP, emphasizing their critical role in fostering economic growth. However, regulatory quality and rule of law, while positively correlated, are statistically insignificant in the long run, suggesting that their benefits may take longer to materialize. Control of corruption shows a counterintuitive negative long-run relationship, likely due to transitional costs of anti-corruption measures. In the short run, most governance indicators significantly influence real GDP, with the error correction term confirming a robust adjustment toward long-run equilibrium. The study recommends prioritizing political stability and government effectiveness while implementing sustained reforms to enhance regulatory quality, rule of law, and anti-corruption measures. Policymakers should adopt a holistic approach to governance reforms, ensuring transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency to support Malaysia’s long-term economic growth and resilience. These insights are crucial for aligning governance strategies with Malaysia’s development goals under initiatives like the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030.
Mapping the Intellectual Landscape of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Yadav Priya , Singh Shakti
Published: February 2025

This study will conduct a thorough bibliometric investigation to determine the intellectual foundations of mergers and acquisitions (MA). Furthermore, it will provide a framework for further studies in this field. A systematic procedure was carried out to find 672 articles from credible publications in the Scopus database by using a particular search query. Bibliographic coupling and keyword analysis were executed to gain a deeper grasp of the present level of study on this subject and potential future paths. R Studio was used in combination with VOSviewer to do data analysis and clear visualization of the results. The findings offer a more thorough understanding of publishing patterns and the nations, organizations, and journals that are most active in the MA field. The authors who worked in the USA and the UK showed the highest level of teamwork. Furthermore, Bradford’s law is in conflict with the results. Five clusters are found in this domain after a comprehensive analysis of the literature. At last, keyword research provides an MA industry roadmap for the future. The study of MA topics has drawn more attention from researchers. The current literature review is still insufficient despite the increasing amount of research being conducted in this field. In order to fill this knowledge gap, this study provides insightful information on the MA literature that may be useful to academics, practitioners, and future researchers.
Structural Analysis and Value Chain Mapping of Sheep Farming in the Sahel
Authors: Yaya Abdou-Fatao , Yayra Ihou Atsu Frank
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the Sahel sheep value chain in the Binah prefecture of Togo, focusing on its organization, structural constraints, and potential for improvement. Utilizing the Value Links methodology, the data were collected through focus groups discussion and individual interviews through the open questions with key actors including breeders, fatteners, livestock traders, feed sellers, butchers, and support services. Findings reveal that informal relationships among actors, insufficient veterinary services, political and tariff barriers, and food scarcity during the dry season are significant constraints. Despite these challenges, the opportunities exist in the seasonal availability of agricultural by-products, the presence of microfinance institutions, and emerging sub-regional markets. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced formalization, improved support services, and infrastructure development to boost the efficiency and sustainability of the value chain. Though significant obstacles remain, efforts to standardize pricing and improve transport infrastructure are highlighted. The resilience and adaptability of local farmers and the continuation of traditional knowledge and emerging export trends indicate promising potential for the Sahel sheep value chain in Binah prefecture. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the value chain's dynamics and offer strategic insights for policymakers and stakeholders to enhance the sector's contribution to food security and economic growth.
Comparative Study on Evaporative Cooling, Air Conditioning, and Environment-Friendly Refrigerants
Authors: Soni Jyoti , Choube Alok , PK Jhinge
Published: February 2025

In this research article, a complete analysis of the thermodynamic performance of various refrigerants in air conditioning units is presented, along with a system of evaporative air conditioning that has been suggested for use in a variety of climate situations, including moderately dry, hot, and arid, and humid climates. Most air conditioning systems use refrigerants such as R22 and R407C, which must be phased out due to their adverse effect on the environment like ozone depletion, greenhouse effect climate change, etc. as per the Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol. The current literature survey presents that refrigerants R1234yf and R1234ze (e) are a more reliable longterm replacement for R22 in air conditioners. In the world, 15% of the total electricity consumption is used in VCRbased systems and these cooling systems are responsible for increasing global warming by 10% globally. In scenarios of 2040, overall energy consumption will grow by 10% per person, as per the International Energy Agency (IEA 2021). Thus, this research study also comprehensively assesses energy-efficient cooling systems at minimum cost. Evaporative cooling systems are quite effective and can be used with liquid or solid desiccant units to maintain various climatic zones. The novel solution is better than the air conditioning system from the cost point of view.
Evaluasi Proses Pengelolaan Rekam Medis Pasien di Rumah Sakit Umum Dharma Yadnya
Authors: Ayu Merry Permatasari I Gusti , Umi Kartika Dewi Ni Made , Karma Maha Wirajaya Made
Published: February 2025

Background: The process of managing medical records at Dharma Yadnya General Hospital is not in accordance with the work procedures and organization of health service facilities. This can be seen from incomplete medical records, doctor writing is not specific in diagnosis and human error which results in errors in taking medical records. Purpose: This study aim to evaluate the process of managing patient medical records at Dharma Yadnya General Hospital. Method: This research is descriptive qualitative using in-depth interviews. The sampling technique used purposive sampling method with a sample of 6 people. Results: Based on the analysis results, 5 themes were discussed, namely assembling, filling, coding, indexing, filling and retention activities. Overall, the management of patient medical records at Dharma Yadnya Hospital has not been able to run optimally, namely the filling of incomplete medical record documents, namely patient identity, diagnosis, medical resume, signature of the doctor in charge of the service and there are still errors in placing medical records (missfiles) so that the management of medical records takes a long time so that the assembling, coding, indexing, filling and retention processes are hampered. Conclusion: The management system of patient medical records at RSU Dharma Yadnya starting from assembling, coding, indexing, filling and retention have not been run optimally.
Determinan BBLR dari Riwayat Maternal sebagai Bahan Pengembangan Fuzzy Logic Method Teknologi Informatika
Authors: Puspitasari Lina , Perdana Wanti Linda , Wachid Prasetya Nur
Published: February 2025

Background: Infants born with Low Birth Weight (LBW) are a significant factor contributing to stunting in children under five. Therefore, a system is needed for early detection of LBW. To develop an accurate system, accurate variables are necessary. Descriptive research on the determinants of LBW based on maternal history is crucial. Objective: To identify the determinants of LBW from maternal history as a basis for developing Fuzzy Logic Method technology. Method: This quantitative study employs a descriptive analytic approach. Results: SPSS data analysis indicates a relationship between LBW and gestational age (p-value: 0.001), parity (p-value: 0.008), Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) (p-value: 0.758), hemoglobin levels (p-value: 0.021), and pregnancy risk (p-value: 0.001). Conclusion: The independent variables significantly associated with LBW are gestational age, parity, anemia status from hemoglobin data, and pregnancy risk status. Conversely, MUAC is not significantly associated with LBW.
Interaksi Sosial dengan Kualitas Hidup Lansia di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kecamatan Kedurang
Authors: Maydinar Dian Dwiana , Hanifah Hanifah , Supriyanto Gatot , Meifora Veni , Rahmawati Ida
Published: February 2025

Social interaction an important role in the lives of the elderly because in the elderly there are various declines in body abilities and five senses which can influence and limit the activities and movements of the elderly. Lack of social interaction in the elderly can be a factor in reducing the quality of life of the elderly. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between social interaction and quality of life in the elderly. Method: Quantitative research method uses a correlational design. The research population was the total number of elderly people in the Kedurang District Health Center Working Area in Durian Sebatang Village, 75 people. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. Data were collected using quality of life and social interaction questionnaires. Analysis uses the Chi–Square Test (c2). Result: The research results showed that (1) of the 43 respondents, the majority (51.2%) had poor interaction and (48.8%) respondents had good interaction. (2) Of the 43 respondents, (51.2) had good quality of life and (48.8%) had poor quality of life. The results of the chi-square test (Continuity Correction) obtained a value of c2=5.254 with asymp.sig(p) = 0.022 < 0.05. This result shows that there is a significant relationship between social interaction and quality of life. Conclusion: it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between social interaction and quality of life in the elderly
Do university students fake learning? Notes from the field on student learning and engagement as a performative practice
Authors: Sarauw Laura Louise , Frederiksen Jan Thorhauge
Published: February 2025

Student-centered approaches to teaching and learning in higher education place strong emphasis on active engagement as crucial to successful learning. However, recent research has uncovered instances where students feign or simulate their engagement – essentially 'faking' the academic participation they believe educators expect. In this exploration, we delve into whether the student-centered ideal of participatory, embodied, and emotionally driven engagement inadvertently fosters 'fake learning'. Drawing on theories of performativity, we critically examine Macfarlane's (2021) binary understanding of 'fake learning,' challenging the assumption that mere outward conformity to teacher expectations necessarily contradicts genuine learning experiences. The following insights stem from a thought-provoking workshop centered on the theme of 'fake learning' in higher education. They are presented not as a linear argument but as a mosaic of voices, with only a select few representing our own research perspectives. By framing these perspectives as field notes, rather than a classic linar argument ending with a synthesis, we aim to highlight the diverse, sometimes contradictory, viewpoints surrounding learning and engagement as performative practices in contemporary higher education.
Literature Review: Pengaruh Hipnoterapi terhadap Pencegahan Gangguan Psikologis Postpartum
Authors: FAUJIAH IRFA NUR
Published: February 2025

Gangguan psikologis berdampak pada ibu, anak, dan keluarga. Hipnoterapi dapat membantu mengelola stres dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan emosional ibu. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji pengaruh hipnoterapi dalam pencegahan gangguan psikologis postpartum melalui tinjauan literatur. Metode: penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi literatur dengan analisis PICO. Pencarian data berupa artikel ilmiah fulltext dan open access dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan/atau Bahasa Inggris yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2014-2024 melalui database Google schoolar, PubMed, DOAJ, SpringerLink, dan Science Direct dengan kata kunci “Hypnotherapy OR Hypnosis AND Postpartum AND Postpartum Depression”. Penilaian artikel menggunakan Duffy’s Research Appraisal Checklist Approach kategori superior paper (skor 205-306). Hasil: berdasarkan hasil penelusuran didapatkan 7 artikel yang masuk kategori superior paper, dimana semua artikel menjelaskan bahwa hipnoterapi dapat memberikan pengaruh terhadap gangguan psikologis postpartum, seperti depresi postpartum, kecemasan, dan postpartum blues. Intervensi dapat dilakukan tidak hanya pada postpartum saja, tetapi juga dapat diberikan sejak masa kehamilan, agar efektivitas terapi dapat lebih efektif. Kesimpulan: hipnoterapi menjadi salah satu alternatif tindakan efektif untuk mencegah terjadinya gangguan psikologis postpartum.
EFEKTIVITAS PIJAT BATUK PILEK TERHADAP LAMA HARI BATUKPILEK PADA BALITA
Authors: Librawati Susi Librawati
Published: February 2025

ISPA menempati urutan pertama penyakit yang diderita pada kelompok balita diIndonesia dan menjadi alasan tertinggi untuk datang ke fasilitas kesehatan sepertirumah sakit atau puskesmas untuk mendapatkan perawatan. Kondisi ini bisa dimulai dari keluhan bukan pneumonia seperti batuk pilek. Salah satu tanda dangejala pneumonia pada bayi adalah batuk dan pilek. Upaya untukmenyembuhkan batuk dan pilek selain obat adalah dengan terapi pijat batuk pilek. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan Kuantitatif, dengan desain quasi experimentalpendekatan non-equivalent control group post-test only design. Jumlah populasidalam penelitian ini 32 responden. Teknik sampling dengan cara purposivesampling. Jumlah sampel 30 responden. Responden dipijat mulai hari pertama padasaat berobat di puskesmas, dilakukan 1 kali sehari selama 3 hari berturut-turut.Observasi lama hari batuk pilek dalam 6 hari, terhitung dari setelah pasiendilakukan pijat batuk pilek. Analisis bivariat menggunakan Uji MannWhitney. Hasil analisis bivariat p value = 0,005. Kesimpulannya ada perbedaan lama hari batuk pilek yang diberikan terapi pijatbatuk pilek dan terapi farmakologi dibandingkan yang mendapat terapi farmakologisaja. Kelompok intervensi lebih cepat sembuh dibanding kelompok kontrolyangmana selisih 2 hari. Dengan demikian terapi pijat batuk pilek ini dapat menjadisalah satu pilihan terapi non farmakologi di Puskesmas Pandanaran.
PENGARUH KOMPRES HANGAT PAYUDARA UNTUK KELANCARAN ASI PADA IBU 1-7 HARI POST PARTUM DI POSYANDU CEMPAKA BEKASI
Authors: Hainun Nisa  , Marbun Vermona , Telaumbanua Linda K , Kresnawati Puri
Published: February 2025

Latar belakang : ASI merupakan sumber zat Gizi dan Nutrisi yang paling baik untuk bayi baru lahir sampai usia 6 bulan sebelum mendapatkan makanan padat. Selama 6 bulan pertama kehidupan, ibu tidak perlu memberikan tambahan asupan apa pun lagi, karena air susu ibu sudah memenuhi nutrisi yang penting untuk tumbuh kembang bayi. Tujuan : Untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompres hangat terhadap kelancaran ASI pada ibu hari ke 1-7 Pospartum di Posyandu Cempaka RW 06 Bekasi Jaya.. efek fisiologis dari kompres hangat antara lain vasodilatasi, meningkatkan permeabilitas kapiler, merelaksasi otot dan meningkatkan aliran darah ke suatu area. Peningkatan sirkulasi darah pada daerah payudara, mengakibatkan semakin banyak oksitosin yang mengalir menuju payudara dan membuat pengeluaran ASI semakin lancar. Metode : Metode penelitian yang diambil merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif yaitu quasi-experimental design dengan rancangan two-group pre test-post test control group design. Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk menentukan pengaruh dari suatu tindakan pada kelompok eksperimental yang mendapat intervensi. Kelebihan desain penelitian ini adalah menyajikan suatu ukuran perbandingan antara kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol kepada peneliti. Hasil Penelitian: Menyatakan bahwa hasil Nilai sig (2-tailed) adalah sebesar 0,000< 0,05, maka kesimpulannya adala Ha diterima atau H0 ditolak. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh kompres hangat payudara pada kelancaran ASI di ibu postpartum 1-7 hari dengan mean kenaikan pada kelompok kelas intervensi (3,400) > dari mean kelompok kontrol (1,200). Kesimpulan: kompres hangat payudara berpengaruh terhadap kelancaran ASI
Impacts that a Prolonged Professional Development has on Teachers Using Inquiry-Based Learning in the Classroom
Authors: Harmon Kasey , Ruth Taylor K. , Conner Nathan W. , Reiling Bryan , Stripling Christopher T.
Published: February 2025

Teaching with inquiry-based learning (IBL) can be used to increase high school students’ science proficiency levels. Teachers must also be equipped and prepared to teach inquiry-based learning concepts. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate how prolonged professional development (PD) about IBL impacts science and agriscience teachers’ intent to use IBL animal science concepts in the classroom. The current evaluation identified the theory of planned behavior elements which provided a better understanding of teachers’ attitudes, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, and intent relating to implementing IBL into their curriculum. A total of two focus groups were conducted between Tennessee and Nebraska Using a semi-structured moderator’s guide, participants were asked questions related to their confidence, motivation, and intent to integrate the IBL animal science concepts into their classroom. The findings from this study indicated that although teachers faced barriers to new teaching strategies concerning subjective norms and perceived behavioral control prior to the PD, they now perceive that they can control those barriers and further intend to integrate the IBL animal science concepts into their classroom after completing the PD. We recommend that future research is conducted to explore the students’ experiences participating in the IBL lessons and pursuing a follow-up with teachers after implementation.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Guru dan Tenaga Kependidikan Tentang Pencegahan Penularan COVID-19 di SD Inpres 20 Ambon
Authors: Maya Tupamahu Yonette , Jacomina Hehanussa Salomi
Published: February 2025

Protokol kesehatan haruslah diterapkan di dunia pendidikan khususnya tingkat dasar, sebab anak-anak beresiko tertular Covid-19 dan dapat menularkan seperti kelompok usia lain. Sangatlah penting untuk melindungi anak-anak dan fasilitas pendidikan dari Covid-19 sebab itu guru dan tenaga kependidikan perlu waspada untuk mencegah terjadinya penyebaran di lingkungan sekolah. Sebab itu penting bagi guru dan tenaga kependidikan untuk memiliki pengetahuan tentang bahaya penularan Covid-19 dan upaya pencegahan yang harus dilakukan di lingkungan sekolah. Mengingat bahaya penularan Covid-19 khususnya bagi siswa, maka sejauhmana tingkat pengetahuan serta kesiapan guru dan tenaga kependidikan bila dilakukan pembelajaran tatap muka di sekolah. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah memberikan ceramah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan guru dan tenaga kependidikan tentang pencegahan penularan Covid-19. Tahapan pelaksanaan meliputi: Pre-test, ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab, post-test, dan penutup. Jawaban pre-test dan post- test ditabulasi menggunakan program perangkat lunak Microsoft Excel lalu dilakukan Uji Beda Sampel Berpasangan (Paired Sample). Hasil uji menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata nilai pre-test adalah 54,6 sedangkan post-test adalah 78,6. Nilai |t-hitung| = 13,06 dibandingkan dengan nilai t-tabel = 2,26 pada taraf kesalahan 5% (α = 0,05) jadi kesimpulannya adalah tingkat pengetahuan guru dan tenaga kependidikan sebelum dan sesudah mendapat ceramah berbeda secara signifikan.
Ketercapaian Target Sasaran Vaksinasi Covid 19 sebagai Upaya Membangun Imunitas di Desa Sawai
Authors: Tuasikal Hani , N Hatala Tri
Published: February 2025

Bangsa Indonesia melalui keputusan Presiden RI Nomor 12 Tahun 2020 menetapkan bencana nasional non alam pada kasus Penyebaran Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19). Bencana nonalam ditetapkan karena meningkatnya jumlah korban, meluasnya cakupan wilayah yang terkena bencana, kerugian harta benda, serta menimbulkan implikasi pada aspek sosial ekonomi yang luas di Indonesia. Suatu kebijakan normal baru agar dampak yang terjadi tidak menimbulkan krisis yang terus memanjang, pemerintah menetapkan kebijakan pemberian vaksinasi. Mengingat pentingnya membentuk kekebalan kelompok di masyarakat, maka diperkirakan setidaknya 70% dari populasi masyarakat indonesia atau setara dengan 666 Juta Jiwa harus mendapatkan Vaksin COVID-19 dengan dosis 1 kali penyuntikan. Sumber Daya Manusia/Pelaksana Vaksinasi COVID-19 meliputi jumlah tenaga kesehatan yang akan terlibat dalam proses vaksinasi dan kelompok prioritas yang akan menerima Vaksinasi COVID-19. Pengabdian ini membantu pemerintah kabupaten Maluku tengah dalam mencapai target sasaran vaksinasi yang telah ditetapkan. Pelaksaan kegiatan ini dengan melibatkan diri menjadi tim vaksinator dari persiapan, pelaksanaan vaksin sampai pencatatan pelaporan data. Hasil kegiatan target sasaran vaksinasi dosis 1 adalah 2077. Jenis vaksin yang diberikan Sebagian besar adalah Sinovac.
Sosialisasi Ketahanan Pangan Kabupaten Halmahera Utara di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Manikome Nonice , Z Erbabley Baltazar
Published: February 2025

Upaya perbaikan pangan di Halmahera Utara telah dilakukan semenjak pertengahan tahun 2020 sejak virus menyebar. Untuk itu dilaksanakan kegiatan sosialisasi ini dengan tujuan hasil sosialisasi dapat menjadi pegangan bahkan pedoman dalam menyelesaikan masalah pangan di tengah masa pandemi. Kegiatan sosialisasi dilaksanakan pas Senin 02 November 2020. Pemerintah Daerah dalam hal ini Dinas Kepemudaan dan Olahraga dan Komite Nasional Pemuda Indonesia tentang Sosialisasi dan Dialog Ketahanan Pangan Kabupaten Halmahera Utara di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19 dengan metode sosialisasi bertempat di Alun-alun Kantor Bupati, yang dihadiri oleh pegawai dinas pertanian, pangan, kelompok tani, mahasiswa pertanian, serta beberapa masyarakat. Pemateri menyampaikan materi sosialisasi dilanjutkan dengan dialog, peserta memberikan pertanyaan serta masukan juga saran terkait dengan ketahanan pangan daerah di tengah pandemi covid-19. Dalam kegiatan pengabdian pemateri menyampaikan beberapa aspek perlu diperhatikan dalam ketahanan pangan yakni hasil produksi dalam hal ini ketersediaan, kemudian stabilitas serta akses. Kerjasama pemerintah dan petani menjadi salah satu faktor penting.
Sosialisasi dan Pendampingan Sertifikasi Produk Halal bagi Pelaku UMKM di Desa Mereng, Kecamatan Warungpring, Kabupaten Pemalang
Authors: Khairunissa Via Laila , Ummaroh Aisyah , Ali Dinda Irma Silmi , Tri Yanto Fajar , Rahmawati Tasya , Prabowo Dimas Setiaji
Published: February 2025

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu untuk menumbuhkan kemandirian Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di desa melalui proses sertifikasi halal. Kemandirian UMKM memiliki peran penting dalam pengembangan ekonomi lokal dan peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa. Sertifikasi halal dipilih sebagai fokus karena permintaan produk halal yang semakin meningkat memberikan peluang besar bagi UMKM desa untuk mengembangkan pasar lebih luas. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini meliputi workshop, ceramah dan tanya jawab dengan para peserta serta pendampingan dalam proses pengajuan sertifikasi halal. Melalui pendekatan ini, UMKM desa dibekali dengan pengetahuan tentang persyaratan sertifikasi halal, tata kelola produksi yang baik, dan pemasaran yang efektif. Selain itu, pendampingan juga diberikan dalam mengurus proses sertifikasi halal agar UMKM dapat memenuhi standar yang ditetapkan
Sosialisasi Pentingnya Gizi Seimbang dan Pola Hidup Sehat pada Anak SD Negeri 91 Ambon
Authors: Sibata Ronaldo  Willy , Anwar Arman
Published: February 2025

Gizi seimbang adalah faktor yang penting dalam mengoptimalkan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak, terutama pada anak usia sekolah dasar. Prevalensi stunting di Provinsi Maluku mencapai 28,4% pada tahun 2023, perlunya perhatian terhadap masalah gizi di kalangan anak-anak. Serta berdasarkan data tahun 2022, Obesitas pada anak usia 5-12 yaitu 10,8% gemuk dan 9,2% obesitas, artinya 1 dari 5 anak gemuk atau obesitas karena kurang aktifitas fisik yaitu 64,4%. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan kesadaran siswa tentang gizi seimbang dan pola hidup yang sehat. Melalui kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat dilakukan Sosialisasi terkait Pentingnya Gizi Seimbang dan Pola Hidup Sehat pada anak SD Negeri 91 Ambon. Kegiatan sosialisasi mendapat antuasias siswa yang luasbiasa positif dengan metode penyampaian materi secara intraktif dan hasilnya menambah pengetahuan dan kesadaran siswa terkait dengan gizi, olahraga, kebersihan, dan pola tidur.
Pendampingan Penggunaan Alat Peraga Operasi Bilangan Bulat pada Pembelajaran Matematika di SD Negeri 12 Ambon
Authors: Laamena Novita Serly , Talib Taufan
Published: February 2025

Matematika merupakan salah satu ilmu yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Salah satu peranan matematika adalah sebagai alat penyampai informasi serta dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berfikir secara sistematis, kritis serta menambah daya kreativitas. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pembelajaran matematika sejak dini kepada siswa. Namun, mengajarkan matematika yang sangat abstrak kepada siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) sangatlah sulit, karena pada usia ini, siswa masih berpikir secara konkret. Hal ini menyebabkan matematika menjadi begitu menakutkan bagi siswa. Hal ini juga dialami oleh siswa SD Negeri 12 Ambon. Berdasarkan hasil observasi dan wawancara, Salah satu materi yang cukup sulit adalah operasi bilangan bulat. Siswa sangat kesulitan untuk menjumlahkan bilangan positif dan negatif, maunpun bilangan negatif dan negatif. Untuk itu, dilaksanakan kegiatan pendampingan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga. Kegiatan pembelajaran diawali dengan pre test dan diakhiri dengan post test. Dalam pembelajaran, siswa berdiskusi dalam kelompok, serta menggunakan alat peraga dalam menyelesaikan soal latihan. Hasil dari kegiatan pendampingan ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadi kenaikan nilai pada semua siswa setelah pembelajaran menggunakan alat peraga, dan nilai rata-rata kelas meningkat dari 59,32 menjadi 84,10. Kenaikan yang terjadi sebesar 24,78. Hal ini berarti, pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga sangat efektif untuk membantu siswa Sekolah Dasar memahami matematika yang sangat abstrak.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha untuk Pengembangan UMKM di Desa Wangkelang Melalui Online Single Submission
Authors: Yuswijayanti Evi , Masruroh Masruroh , Isnaini Tamimatul , Asrofi Sidik , Adinugraha Hendri Hermawan
Published: February 2025

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah melakukan pendampingan pada pelaku UMKM agar memiliki NIB untuk mengembangkan usahanya dan pelaku UMKM dapat mengetahui pentingnya pembuatan Nomer Induk Berusaha (NIB) serta memahami mekanisme pembuatannya, serta pelaku UMKM diharapkan mengetahui cara membuat perizinan melalui Website OSS. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu dengan metode door to door dimana kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan secara nyata dengan mengunjungi kediaman tiap UMKM di Desa Wangkelang dengan melalui beberapa tahap yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan pembuatan. Hasil Pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) diserahkan kepada pelaku UMKM dalam bentuk Hardfile.
Association between Smoking and Depression among University Students in Bangladesh
Authors: Shaid Dr. Mehbuba , Shamsuddin Ahmed Prof. Dr. Sayed , Khandaker Dr. Md. Alahi , Sayeed Preity Sanchita , Sayeed Tasnuva , Uddin Dr. Md. Mohi
Published: February 2025

Background: Smoking has some terrible consequences on human health, and it has become a major public health concern around the globe. Currently one of the leading preventable causes of premature death and disability in the world is smoking. Depression is a serious problem for young people leads to suicide. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the association between smoking and depression.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at two universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh among 401 students aged 18-26 years. Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES_D) was used for the evaluation of depression status of the respondents. Statistical analysis was performed to see the association between outcome and predictors by using SPSS version 22 software package.

Result: Among total students, 301 students lived in nuclear families, and 84.0% of the student’s monthly family income was above 20,000 takas. Although 78.1% were smokers among depressed respondents, there was no significant association between smoking and depression. Significant associations were also not found in the subgroups of males, females, those aged 18-23 years and those aged 24-26 years.

Conclusion: There may be heterogeneity in the association between smoking and depression among different culture, different society, different stage of life, etc. Since the association between smoking and depression is an important public health issue, the heterogeneity should be examined by large scale studies.
DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, BASED ON THE HOPE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION SYSTEM
Authors: Alves-Lazaro Anna
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Domestic violence is characterized as a form of physical, psychological, sexual, economic, or social abuse committed within the domestic environment, usually among family members or people living in the same space. In this context, descriptive mappings of domestic violence can help identify patterns of occurrence, vulnerable groups, and specific contexts where violence is more prevalent. Objective: To describe cases of domestic violence, child sexual abuse and exploitation, and human trafficking, based on data from the Hope & Justice Foundation system. Methodology: The research adopts a quantitative approach and is a descriptive study. The study population consisted of 473 individuals assisted by the Hope & Justice Foundation from 2022 to 2024. Results: The research found that between 2022 and 2024, the Hope & Justice Foundation primarily assisted women (93.24%). Domestic violence was the most prevalent crime, accounting for 81.82% of the cases, followed by child sexual abuse and exploitation (15.64%) and human trafficking (6.55%). Most victims were Brazilian, with a gradual increase in victims of other nationalities over the years. The nationality of the aggressors was predominantly Brazilian, with annual variations and a notable increase in the number of identified aggressors. Conclusion: We can conclude that there is a growing diversity in the nationalities of both victims and aggressors over the years. These results highlight the importance of targeted interventions to mitigate different types of violence and support victims, as well as the need for effective and inclusive public policies to address the complexity of these issues.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC POLICIES AND ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Authors: Alves-Lazaro Anna
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Human trafficking is increasingly victimizing more people, and the consequences of these actions are drastic, affecting various aspects of victims' lives and impacting their overall integrity. Public policies can play a fundamental role in both preventing and assisting victims, promoting comprehensive and effective support.Objective: To synthesize, based on the literature, the importance of public policies and assistance for individuals who are victims of human trafficking.Methodology: This study is a bibliographic review that followed the steps of formulating the guiding question. Subsequently, literature searches or sampling, data collection, critical analysis of the selected studies, and discussion of the results were conducted. The databases used were LILACS, Google Scholar, and SciELO. The search for descriptors was carried out in both English and Portuguese, with the main ones being public policies, human trafficking, and Brazil.Results: This bibliographic review identifies that public policies play a crucial role in combating human trafficking and supporting victims, being essential tools for prevention, protection, and social reintegration. Additionally, comprehensive victim assistance, including psychological, legal, and socioeconomic support, is indispensable for their recovery and reintegration into society. However, the studies point out significant gaps in the development and implementation of more robust and effective actions. There is a pressing need to develop more public policies and assistance strategies in this context, as well as to promote debates, events, and scientific studies on the subject. This is necessary because society as a whole is still far from achieving an effective assistance framework for human trafficking victims.Conclusion: It can be concluded that more public policies to combat human trafficking are necessary. However, the results highlight significant gaps in the development and implementation of more robust and effective measures.
From New Humanitarianism to Total Defence: Conceptualising a New Dimension of Aid Organisations in Ukraine’s War Effort
Authors: Cuscunà Giacomo
Published: February 2025

A new wave of organisations, primarily established after February 2022 in response to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, provide aid to civilians while also contributing to Ukraine's military defence. This hybrid set of activities challenges the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, rendering the existing frameworks of humanitarianism and new humanitarianism inadequate to describe their operations. This paper tackles these conceptual shortcomings and the difficulties in finding appropriate terminology to characterise such activities by introducing the alternative framework of total defence. The research focuses on an organisation founded by Ukrainians in Sweden, active in both Sweden and Ukraine, and examines its approach in relation to the frameworks of humanitarianism, new humanitarianism and total defence. The findings indicate that this novel hybrid approach represents a paradigm shift in the discourse between humanitarianism and new humanitarianism, suggesting that the organisation is better characterised as part of a total defence mechanism rather than a conventional humanitarian response.
Tropospheric aerosols over the western North Atlantic Ocean during the winter and summer deployments of ACTIVATE 2020: life cycle, transport, and distribution
Authors: Liu Hongyu , Zhang Bo , Moore Richard H. , Ziemba Luke D. , Ferrare Richard A. , Choi Hyundeok , Sorooshian Armin , Painemal David , Wang Hailong , Shook Michael A. , Scarino Amy Jo , Hair Johnathan W. , Crosbie Ewan C. , Fenn Marta A. , Shingler Taylor J. , Hostetler Chris A. , Chen Gao , Kleb Mary M. , Luo Gan , Yu Fangqun , Vaughan Mark A. , Hu Yongxiang , Diskin Glenn S. , Nowak John B. , DiGangi Joshua P. , Choi Yonghoon , Keller Christoph A. , Johnson Matthew S.
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The Aerosol Cloud meTeorology Interactions oVer the western ATlantic Experiment (ACTIVATE) is a NASA mission to characterize aerosol–cloud interactions over the western North Atlantic Ocean (WNAO). Such characterization requires understanding of life cycle, composition, transport pathways, and distribution of aerosols over the WNAO. This study uses the GEOS-Chem model to simulate aerosol distributions and properties that are evaluated against aircraft, ground-based, and satellite observations during the winter and summer field deployments in 2020 of ACTIVATE. Transport in the boundary layer (BL) behind cold fronts was a major mechanism for the North American continental outflow of pollution to the WNAO in winter. Turbulent mixing was the main driver for the upward transport of sea salt within and ventilation out of BL in winter. The BL aerosol composition was dominated by sea salt, which increased in the summer, followed by organics and sulfate. Aircraft in situ aerosol measurements provided useful constraints on wet scavenging in GEOS-Chem. The model generally captured observed features such as continental outflow, land–ocean gradient, and mixing of anthropogenic aerosols with sea salt. Model sensitivity experiments with elevated smoke injection heights to the mid-troposphere (versus within BL) better reproduced observations of smoke aerosols from the western US wildfires over the WNAO in the summer. Model analysis suggests strong hygroscopic growth of sea salt particles and their seeding of marine BL clouds over the WNAO (< 35° N). Future modeling efforts should focus on improving parameterizations for aerosol wet scavenging, implementing realistic smoke injection heights, and applying high-resolution models that better resolve vertical transport.
Including the invisible: deep depth-integrated chlorophyll estimates from remote sensing may assist in identifying biologically important areas in oligotrophic coastal margins
Authors: Schoeman Renée P. , Erbe Christine , McCauley Robert D.
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Surface chlorophyll from satellite remote sensing is a common predictor variable in marine animal habitat studies but fails to capture deep chlorophyll maxima (DCMs) that are unambiguous in persistently stratified water columns. DCMs are also present within the meso-oligotrophic marine environment of Western Australia and have been hypothesised to be an important feature for the growth and maintenance of regional krill populations on which locally endangered pygmy blue whales feed. This study used ∼8500 vertical ocean glider profiles collected between 2008 and 2021 to better understand the broad-scale temporal presence of DCMs and their characteristics in Western Australian waters. Our results show that DCMs are predominantly present from September to April, with a high proportion of biomass maxima within the euphotic zone in September and March. In summer, DCMs deepen and settle below the euphotic zone. The latter results in a balanced presence of biomass and photo-acclimation maxima, placing Western Australian waters in a unique biogeographical biome. In addition, since DCMs in summer contribute over 50 % to water-column-integrated chlorophyll below the euphotic zone, our results are in support of hypotheses regarding the importance of the DCM for local krill and highlight the need to develop methods to include water-column-integrated chlorophyll estimates in habitat models. Linear regression analyses show that this could be achieved through the extension of previously known relationships between surface and water-column-integrated chlorophyll over the euphotic zone to twice the euphotic zone depth (i.e. deep depth-integrated chlorophyll). While using water-column-integrated chlorophyll estimates from satellite remote sensing has its challenges, it is currently the only means to include DCMs in habitat models fitted to large temporal- or spatial-scale animal presence data.
The influence of Amazonian anthropogenic emissions on new particle formation, aerosol, cloud and surface rain
Authors: Wang Xuemei , Carslaw Kenneth S. , Grosvenor Daniel P. , Gordon Hamish
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Anthropogenic emissions have been shown to affect new particle formation, aerosol concentrations, and clouds. Such effects vary with region, environmental conditions and cloud types. In the wet season of Amazonia, anthropogenic emissions emitted from Manaus, Brazil can significantly increase the cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) concentrations compared to the background of mainly natural aerosols. However, the regional response of cloud and rain to anthropogenic emissions in Amazonia remains very uncertain. Here we aim to quantify how new particle formation, aerosol concentration, cloud and rain respond to changes in anthropogenic emissions in the Manaus region and to understand the underlying mechanisms. We ran the atmosphere-only configuration of the HadGEM3 climate model with a nested regional domain that covers most of the rainforest region (720 km by 1200 km with 3 km resolution) under several regional emission scenarios. The 7-day simulations show that, in the areas that are affected by anthropogenic emissions, when aerosol and precursor gas emissions are doubled from the baseline emission inventories, aerosol number concentrations increase by 13 %. The nucleation rate that involves sulfuric acid generally increases with pollution levels. However, near the source of the pollution, nucleation is suppressed due to high primary aerosol emission, resulting in smaller nucleation and Aitken mode aerosol number concentrations. We also found that doubling the anthropogenic emission can increase the cloud droplet number concentrations (Nd) by 9 %, but cloud water mass and rain mass do not change significantly. Even very strong reductions in aerosol number concentrations by a factor of 4, which is an unrealistic condition, cause only 4 % increase in rain over the domain. If we assume our simulation has fine enough grid resolution and an accurate representation of the relevant atmospheric processes, the simulated weak response of cloud and rain would imply that the Amazonian convective environment is non-linear and resilient to the small changes in Nd that occur in response to localised anthropogenic aerosol emissions.
Optimizing cloud optical parameterizations in RTTOV for data assimilation of satellite visible reflectance data: an assessment using observed and synthetic images
Authors: Zhou Yongbo , Cao Tianrui , Zhu Lijian
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The Radiative Transfer for TOVS (RTTOV) is a commonly used forward operator software package for the Data Assimilation (DA) of satellite visible reflectance data. However, a wide choice of Cloud Optical Parameterizations (COPs) in RTTOV poses challenges in discerning the optimal configuration. In this study, the performance of different COPs was evaluated by comparing the observed and synthetic visible satellite images. Observed images (O) were provided by Fengyun (FY)-4B and Himawari-9, two operational geostationary meteorological satellites covering East Asia. Synthetic images (B) were generated by RTTOV with the Discrete Ordinate Method (DOM) and the Method for FAst Satellite Image Simulation (MFASIS). The inputs to RTTOV were provided by the 3-h forecasts of the China Meteorological Administration Mesoscale (CMA-MESO) model and the fifth generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts reanalysis (ERA5) data. On the domain average, B was smaller than O, especially in cloudy situations. The minimum O-B bias was revealed for the COP of liquid water clouds in terms of effective diameter (Deff) in combination with the COP of ice clouds developed by the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), with the Deff for ice clouds parameterized in terms of ice water content and temperature. Compared with the O-B biases, the standard deviations of the O-B departure were less sensitive to COPs. In addition, histogram analysis of reflectance indicated that the synthetic images with the minimum O-B bias resembled best with the observed images. Therefore, the optimal cloud optical parameterization was proposed to be the “Deff” + “SSEC” suite.
Reconstructed glacier area and volume changes in the European Alps since the Little Ice Age
Authors: Reinthaler Johannes , Paul Frank
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Glaciers in the European Alps have experienced drastic area and volume loss since the end of the Little Ice Age (LIA) around the year 1850. How large these losses were is only poorly known, as published estimates of area loss are mostly based on simple upscaling and Alpine-wide reconstructions of LIA glacier surfaces are lacking. For this study, we compiled all digitally available LIA glacier extents for the Alps and added missing outlines for glaciers >0.1 km2 by manual digitising. This was based on geomorphologic interpretation of moraines and trimlines on very high-resolution images in combination with historic topographic maps and modern glacier outlines. Glacier area changes are determined for all glaciers with LIA extents at a regional scale. Glacier surface reconstruction with a geographic information system (GIS) was applied to calculate (a) glacier volume changes for the entire region from the LIA until around 2015 and (b) total LIA glacier volume in combination with a reconstructed glacier bed. The glacier area shrunk from 4244 km2 at the LIA maximum to 1806 km2 in 2015 (−57 %), and volume was reduced from about 280 ± 43 km3 around 1850 to 100 ± 17 km3 (−64 %) in 2015, roughly in line with previous estimates. On average, glacier surfaces lowered by −43.6 m until 2015 (−0.26 m a−1), which is 3 times less than observed over the 2000 to 2015 period (−0.82 m a−1). Many glaciers now have only remnants of their former coverage left, and at least 1938 glaciers melted away completely, which led to deglaciation of entire catchments. The new datasets should support a wide range of studies related to the determination of climate change impacts in the Alps, e.g. future glacier evolution, hydrology, land cover change, plant succession, and emerging hazards.