bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theoretical issues and growth prospects for small businesses in Ukraine
Authors: Pukalo Oksana
Published: October 2019

In the article, the status of small businesses in Ukraine is analyzed, the factors hindering their growth are identified, and possible ways to address the difficulties in the current business model are suggested. The key functions of small businesses are identified, and some proposals for the inclusion of small enterprises into implementation of the general strategy of economic growth in Ukraine are brought forward. Small businesses are viewed as the most dynamic component within the framework of the national economy and an essential part of the system of economic relations. Small businesses contribute to creating a competitive environment since they are naturally antimonopoly. Small businesses are a leading sector of the market economy which provides the market with goods and services. They are self-contained in performing their operations and managing manufactured goods and profits left after paying taxes and other financial obligations. Therefore, in order to ensure better functioning of small businesses, it is necessary to improve the research agenda on entrepreneurial issues. An important aspect of running a small business is dissemination of best practices through holding conferences, seminars, round tables, forums and international meeting. Given the processes of decentralization, the creation and efficient use of the network of regional and trust funds for supporting entrepreneurship in local communities, and the introduction of an innovative mechanism of credit guarantee and financial assistance are urgent. A key factor hindering the growth of small businesses is a lack of resources, namely, material, technical and financial.It is stressed that for a long time, the development of small businesses has been slowed down by the following negative factors: crisis conditions in the domestic commercial production, price increase, inflation, low paying capacity of the people, corruption. Particularly, the cumbersome system of accounting, financial and tax reporting result in additional costs for enterprises. Other constraining factors for small businesses growth in Ukraine include the imperfect legal and regulatory framework, as well as a labour-intensive process of official registration of small enterprises, which requires significant financial resources. A particular attention is paid to issues related to simplification of regulatory acts in the field of small businesses in order to reduce corruption, improve the investment climate and create conditions for economic growth.
Accounting as an information base for the social policy implementation in the company’s management
Authors: Ometsinska Iryna
Published: October 2019

The article considers the economic essence of the concepts of social accounting, sociallyoriented accounting, and social activity. It is found that carrying out social activities requires incurring social costs, which are presumably understood as the reduction of economic benefits in the form of disposal of assets and increase in obligations related to the implementation of company’s social policy. These expenditures result in a decrease in equity (except for a reduction in capital due to its withdrawal or distribution by the owners) within the operational, financial or investment activities of the enterprise.It is stated that depending on the trends, social expenditures should be divided into: personnel costs (wages and salaries (basic, extra, financial rewards and compensation payments), labor protection and occupational safety, personnel training and development, maintaining company’s social facilities); customer costs (warranty service, product quality assurance); state and society costs (taxes, charity donations, regional development programs, support for sports and cultural activities); natural environment protection costs (environmental and ecological payments).The need to display information on social costs in management and financial reporting is confirmed. In this regard, it is proposed to use the management reporting form called “A Statement on Social Expenditures” and the form from section XVI named “Directions of social policies” of the Notes to the annual financial statements, whose items are arranged in four categories: personnel, environment; state and society; customers.It is pointed out that the publication of social reporting has certain advantages for enterprises (a higher credibility from special interest groups; better relations with the state; attracting investments; better business reputation; gaining a competitive advantage; making sound decisions in pursuing social policies) and for the state and society (encouraging socially responsible business; efficient use of resources; drawing attention to sustainable development; information transparency).The need for state regulation of social reporting in Ukraine is emphasized, and it is claimed that the lack of it brings into question reliability and validity of the information provided by enterprises in such reporting.
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK KELUARGA DAN STATUS GIZI TERHADAP KEJADIAN ANEMIA PADA REMAJA SMA PAB 5 KLUMPANG
Authors: Sari Indah Dewi
Published: October 2019

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Saat ini masalah gizi utama di Indonesia salah satunya adalah Anemia. Di indonesia prevalensi anemia 26% untuk anak perempuan dan 11% untuk anak laki laki. Berdasarkan Riskesdas 2013, anemia terjadi pada perempuan dan pada usia 15-24 tahun mencapai 18,4 %.. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan karakteristik keluarga dan status gizi terhadap kejadian anemia pada remaja putri di SMU PAB 5 Klumpang Tahun 2019.

Penelitian menggunakan survei analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah remaja putri SMA PAB 5 klumpang, pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode stratified random sampling dengan besar sampel sebanyak 92 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan data primer dengan uji analisis univariat, bivariat dan multivariat.

Hasil penelitian menggunakan uji statistik pearson chi-Square untuk Pendidikan ibu dengan anemia remaja putri dengan p-value 0,563, Penghasilan keluarga dengan anemia remaja putri dengan p-value 0,532, IMT dengan anemia remaja putri dengan p-value 0,010, Lila dengan anemia remaja putri dengan p-value 0,001. Analisis ini dilakukan sampai uji multivariate menggunakan uji regresi logistik , Lingkar lengan atas dengan p-value 0,001.

Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini variabel yang berpengaruh adalah Lila dengan anemia pada remaja putri. Diharapkan pihak  sekolah diharpkan dapat meningkatkan sumber-sumber bacaan, meningkatkan informasi tentang makanan yang bergizi dan menganjurkan kepada kantin dan jajanan yang berada dilingkungan sekolah untuk bisa menentukan makanan yang bergizi dan sehat untuk dijual.

 

 

 

Kata Kunci :   Pendidikan Ibu, Status Keluarga, IMT, LILA, Anemia, Remaja   Putri
Kelas Pijat Bayi : Peningkatan Ketrampilan Ibu dalam Memberikan Pijat Bayi
Authors: Ariyanti Lilik
Published: October 2019

Masa bayi adalah periode penting dalam tumbuh kembang. Stimulasi pijat bayi dapat dilakukan oleh orang tua secara mandiri dalam mengoptimalkan tumbuh kembang anak. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan peran orang tua dalam hal tumbuh kembang anak adalah pendidikan kesehatan. Pendidikan kesehatan dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan sebagai tindakan preventif. Pemberian kelas pijat bayi diharapkan dapat memberikan keterampilan kepada ibu agar lebih maksimal dalam meningkatkan tumbuh kembang anak secara mandiri.

Penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain quasi experiment, yaitu memberikan perlakuan pada kelompok eksperimen dan kemudian efek dari perlakuan tersebut diukur dan dianalisa. Pendekatan penelitian ini dengan non randomized pre and post test with control group design.

Hasil penelitian ini adalah kelas pijat bayi berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan ibu dalam praktik pijat bayi secara mandiri dengan nilai signifikansi p < 0,05. Sedangkan untuk uji beda pengaruh antara kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol mendapatkan hasil bahwa nilai signifikansi p < 0,05. Artinya terdapat perbedaan pengaruh antara kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol. Sedangkan untuk uji hubungan antara latar belakang pendidikan ibu terhadap keterampilan mendapatkan hasil nilai signifikansi > 0,05 yang berarti tidak terdapat hubungan antara latar belakang pendidikan ibu terhadap keterampilan pijat bayi secara mandiri.
PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL PRIMIGRAVIDA TENTANG PERAWATAN PAYUDARA
Authors: Darmayanti Rofik -
Published: October 2019

Perawatan payudara yang baik pada ibu hamil diperlukan suatu pengetahuan yang baik agar selama perawatan tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan benar, adapun ibu hamil yang tidak melakukan perawatan payudara maka akan terjadi kurangnya kebersihan pada payudara, bedungan ASI,  pengeluaran ASI tidak lancar. Oleh sebab itu, Pelaksanaan perawatan payudara sangat diperlukan, namun banyak dari ibu-ibu hamil yang tidak melakukan perawatan payudara di karenakan oleh pengetahuan atau informasi yang kurang. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengetahuan ibu hamil primigravida tentang perawatan payudara di Desa Joho Kecamatan Wates Kabupaten Kediri. Penelitian ini mengunakan Metode diskriptif. Populasinya adalah seua ibu hamil  primigravida di desa Joho Kecamatan Wates Kabupaten Kediri sebanyak 15 orang. Teknik samling menggunakan total sampling. Variabel penelitian ini menggunakan variable tunggal yaitu pengetahuan ibu primigarvida tentang perawatan payudarah. Pengumpulan data mengunakan kuesioner. Pengolahan data meliputi editing, coding, scoring dan tabulatin. Analisa data menggunakan prosentase. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui yang responden pengetahuan baik 7 orang (47%), yang berpengetahuan cukup 8 orang (53%).
A CLINICAL STUDY OF BLUNT INJURY ABDOMEN IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Monikha P. , Naik* R. Ramakrishna , Theja P. Ravi
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND : Blunt abdominal trauma is the 3rd most common form of injury in road traffic accidents after
orthopaedic injuries and head injuries and the victims mostly are young, productive adults and hence it has got enormous
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socio-economic impact.
METHOD : Aprospective detailed study and analysis of 125 cases of abdominal trauma those admitted in this tertiary care centre over a period
of 2 years from 2017 -2019 was undertaken with the review of the medical literature.
RESULTS : Blunt injury abdomen is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young age patients with Road traffic accident being the most
common cause. Males are affected more than females. In our study, Liver is most commonly involved organ than spleen which is contrast to
literature.
CONCLUSION : Early diagnosis reduces the mortality rates and safety measures in roads prevent the injuries , both play a major role in good
outcome.
BURNOUT AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY.
Authors: Sood Sangeeta
Published: October 2019

Teachers' experience emotional exhaustion and develop a cynical attitude toward teaching and students
(depersonalization). Feelings of exhaustion and ineffectiveness continue as mental and physical resources are depleted in
the pursuit of unreachable and sometimes unrealistic goals (Maslach, Schaefeli & Leiter 2001).The teacher then experiences a reduction in
accomplishments, leaving him or her with a loss of self-esteem and dissatisfaction with these job accomplishments. This chain of event ultimately
interferes with the burnout in teacher's ability to continue to meet teaching demands. Thus, the three dimensions of the burnout
syndrome: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment, begins. Consequences of teacher
burnout can lead to feelings of hopelessness, absenteeism, increased turnover, and decreased job performance. The results of current study
indicated that male primary school teachers score higher mean scores than female teachers in depersonalization than female teachers had
of personal accomplishment. No significant difference between private and government primary school teachers with reference to job burnout
were found. However private school teachers feel more emotional exhaustion as compared to their counterparts in government schools.
DORSAL ONLAY VAGINAL GRAFT URETHROPLASTY FOR FEMALE URETHRAL STRICTURE; CASE REPORTS OF FOUR PATIENTS IN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE.
Authors: Kumar Deepak , Gupta Namita
Published: October 2019

Female urethral stricture is an underdiagnosed and overlooked cause of female bladder outlet obstruction. It is uncommon and difficult to diagnose.
The possible etiologies may be infection, prior dilation, difficult catheterization with subsequent fibrosis, urethral surgery, trauma or idiopathic.
Currently, only a small amount of literature has reported the successful treatment of female urethral stricture using a reconstruction approach. In
this study we describe our results with the management of female urethral stricture using a dorsal vaginal graft. Four patients were diagnosed with
female urethral stricture and were treated with urethral reconstruction using a dorsal vaginal graft. Primary urethroplasty using dorsal vaginal graft
can be considered as a first-line option in the management of female urethral stricture, especially in centers with experience in graft-based
reconstruction.
OVERVIEW OF ULTRASONOGRAPHIC OCULAR FINDINGS IN JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL.
Authors: Aj Salaam , Sm* Danjem , Aa Salaam , Ko Iyua , Ho Kolade-yunusa
Published: October 2019

CONTEXT: Ocular ultrasound, also known as ocular echography or B-Scan, is a quick, non-invasive test routinely used in clinical practice to
assess the structural integrity and pathologies of the eye. It can provide additional information not readily obtained by direct visualization of ocular
tissues, and it is particularly useful in patients with pathologies that prevents or obscures ophthalmoscopy, e.g. large corneal opacities, dense
cataracts, or vitreous hemorrhage. The gelatinous composition of the eye makes it an ideal organ for ultrasound. While direct visualization with
fundoscopy is limited due to variable provider skill, ultrasound provides reproducible, non-invasive visualization of the anterior chamber, globe,
and posterior elements of the eye.
AIM: The aim of the study is to audit all the ocular scans done in the Department of Radiology over a one year period, to ascertain indications and
findings with respect to age groups and sex.
METHODOLOGY: This was a retrospective study carried out in the Department of Radiology, Jos University Teaching Hospital, over a period of
one year, between January, 2013 and January 2014.
RESULTS: A total of 99 patients were scanned over the period, 53 of which were males and 46 females. Traumatic cataract and poor vision were
the most common indications for ocular B-Scan. The most common finding was normal scan, while intra-ocular foreign body was the least
common.
CONCLUSION: Ocular ultrasonography is a safe imaging tool in evaluating patients with ocular diseases. Its utilization can be of great help in the
management of ophthalmology cases.
A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF GARLIC AND PROPOLIS EXTRACTS AGAINST CANDIDAALBICANS WITH AMPHOTERICIN-B AS CONTROL - AN IN-VITRO STUDY.
Authors: Sreedhar Annaji , T. V Haritha , B* Radhika. , Keeneri Sreedevi , Walvekar Amit , K. B Uthappa , Hari Amal , Emmanuel Ansu
Published: October 2019

Introduction: -Oral candidiasis is an infection of oral cavity caused by an over growth of candida species. The proportions of yeast in the
periodontal pockets are similar to some of periodontal bacteria, thus suggesting the possible role of Candida species in pathogenesis of periodontal
pocket. The plant extract such as garlic and propolis, contain bioactive components which act against these organisms with no or less side effects
than by the conventional antibiotics.
Objectives: - To evaluate the efficacy of garlic and propolis extracts against candida albicans and compare it with Amphotericin-B as control at 3
different concentrations
Methodology: - Subgingival plaque samples were collected and selectively cultivated for candida albicans. The antimicrobial activity of propolis
and garlic was assessed and compared with Amphotericin-B.
Conclusion: Garlic extract can be used as a potent agent in the eradication of candida albicans in chronic periodontitis patient.
EARLY EXCISION AND GRAFTING VERSUS CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR BURNS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY.
Authors: Munian Kinkar , Kumar Bit Utpal , Vasudeo Warke Ameya
Published: October 2019

Background :
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Full thickness burns lose their eschar in 2-6 weeks through bacterial collagenase production and daily mechanical debridement .
The practice of leaving these dead tissues only serves as a nidus for infection that can lead to the patient's death. Hence the standard procedure is
surgical removal of eschar with grafting techniques.
Methods:Atotal of 50 patients divided in 25 patients in each group were included first group was managed conservatively and second underwent
th early excision and grafting within 5 day upto 10% TBSA.
Results: Early excision and grafting patients required significantly (p=0.04) more blood transfusions than conservatively managed patients. The
mean hospital stay was significantly (p=0.05) lower by 10 days in early excision and grafting than conservatively managed.
Conclusion : Early Excision and Grafting group was found to have significantly shorter hospital stay with decresed painful debridement but
required more blood transfusions than conservatively managed patients.
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF XPERTMTB/RIF ASSAY IN DETECTION OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AND RIFAMPICIN RESISTANCE IN COMPARISON WITH CONVENTIONAL METHODS..
Authors: Ramana* B.V. , Srikar A. , Prakash P. , Chaudhury Abhijit
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases with high morbidity and mortality. India accounts for one- fourth of the global TB burden
(2.7million cases).
Material and methods: A total 1056 patients were included in this study. All patients were requested to give two sputum samples, spot sputum
sample (at the time of visit) and early morning sputum for mycobacterial testing. All spot samples tested with smear microscopy and Xpert
MTB/Rif assay. Rifampicin resistant samples compared with conventional method.
Results: Out of 1056 sputum samples GeneXpert MTB Rif assay detected positive 204 (19.3%), not detected 827 (78.31%). There is significant
difference founded for positivity in spot samples and early morning sputum samples (P =0.0026). Rifampicins resistant were 8 (3.9%) andshown
100% sensitivity, specificity with Conventional method.
Conclusion: For diagnosing tuberculosis and detecting Rifampicin resistance GeneXpert MTB/RIF has been especially recommended.
LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY IN ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY.
Authors: Goyal Madan , Goel R K
Published: October 2019

Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a potentially life-threatening condition. LC was initially considered to be a relative contraindication for laparoscopic
cholecystectomy (LC), but with increase in general expertise, early LC was recommended in selected patients1. Aprospective study of LC in grade
1 and 2 AC patients with mild to moderate inflammatory changes in the gallbladder and no significant organ dysfunction, was performed during
October 2016 to July 2019. A total of 78 patients, out of 408 cholecystectomies performed during this period, were included in this study. Criteria
for diagnosing AC was, recent onset of pain in right hypochondrium, fever, leucocytosis, pericholecystic fluid collections, subserosal oedema on
ultrasound, pyocele and other pathological evidence of AC. Patients presented and operated within 4 days of onset of symptoms showed better
results as compared to those who could be operated after 4 days and within 14 days. Five patients required conversion to open cholecystectomy
because of complex adhesions in 2, critical view of safety was unachievable in 2 and in 1 for troublesome bleeding.
SUDDEN DYSPHASIA IN A YOUNG MAN WHO COUGHED.
Authors: Schattner Ami , Uliel Livnat , Dubin Ina
Published: October 2019

A healthy 19-year-old man with no risk factors presented with focal neurological symptoms (dysphasia and right hemiparesis) in the setting of an
acute febrile illness and severe cough. Initial CTs showed pan-sinusitis and pulmonary infiltrates. The cerebrospinal fluid was normal. Human
coronavirus OC43 was identified in nasal swabs. Repeat CTA/MRA revealed multiple infarcts in the territory of the left middle cerebral artery
(MCA) and proximal intra-luminal left internal carotid artery filling defects due to thrombi were demonstrated. No thrombophilia was found and
there are no reports of sinusitis-associated carotid thrombosis in the literature. Recent infection, in particular respiratory infection is a confirmed
risk factor of ischemic stroke (IS) in adults and intriguingly, also in young patients. Myriad mechanisms have been demonstrated or postulated in
the very young and our report suggests adding carotid thrombi. Previously described cough-induced carotid dissection could not be demonstrated,
but similarly, cough-induced intimal injury of the carotid artery remains the most likely culprit, precipitating local thrombus formation and
embolization.
EFFECT OF TOBACCO CHEWING ON SEMINAL PARAMETERS IN MALE PARTNERS OF INFERTILE COUPLES.
Authors: Dhokane Nitin , Kherde Piyush , Dhanvijay Anupkumar , Wadhai Rakesh
Published: October 2019

Background: Male factors contribute to almost 50% of infertile couples. Deleterious effects of tobacco smoking on male reproductive system are
well known. Research studies report contradictory findings about the effect of tobacco chewing on male fertility. Aim and objectives: To study
effect of tobacco chewing on seminal parameters in male partners of infertile couples. Material and Methods: Present study was conducted on 100
male partners of infertile couples (50 tobacco chewers and 50 non-chewers) in age group of 21-40 years in the semen analysis laboratory in
department of Physiology of Government Medical College, Nagpur from October 2014 to March 2016. Seminal parameters like volume of
ejaculate, sperm count, sperm motility and motile sperm count were measured and compared in both groups. Result: Tobacco chewers had
significantly lower values of all the seminal parameters as compared to non-chewers. Significantly low values of all parameters were observed in
severe tobacco chewers as compared to mild and moderate tobacco chewers. Conclusion: Tobacco chewing has adverse effect on seminal
parameters of male partners of infertile couples thus proving its pronounced role in male infertility. Severity of this effect increases as duration of
tobacco chewing is prolonged.
THE PATTERN OF ACUTE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION: A HOSPITAL BASED.
STUDY..
Authors: Patanaik Sunil Kumar , Pattanayak* Chaitali
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND: Intestinal obstruction is a surgical emergency that causes confusion both in the diagnosis and the management. It is related by
important disease and mortality. The goal of this study was to classify the etiology, to analyse the methods of performance of acute duodenal
obstruction in different age groups, various therapeutic modalities of treatment, to accomplish operative management, anticipate the post-operative
complications and outcomes of patients with acute intestinal obstruction.
MATERIAL& METHODS: 82 patients of all age groups (except infants) presenting with acute intestinal obstruction were studied between June
2017 and December 2018 in a multispeciality hospital in Eastern India. Patients with history of subacute intestinal obstruction and paralytic ileus
were excluded from this study.
RESULTS: Males were found to be affected much more than females. Pain abdomen was the most common symptom found in 94% cases followed
by distension and vomiting in 86.6% and 68.3% cases respectively. Most common etiology of intestinal obstruction was due to adhesion and bands
(40.3%) followed by obstructed hernia (22%) and malignancy (17%). The most common procedure done in intestinal obstruction in present study
was release of adhesions and bands (37.8%) followed by resection and anastomosis (26.8%).
CONCLUSION: Bowel obstruction continues to be one of the most common abdominal problems faced by general surgeons. Success in the
treatment of intestinal obstruction depends largely upon early diagnosis, skilful management and treating the pathological effects of the obstruction
just as much as the cause itself.
ROLE OF TAMM-HORSFALL PROTEIN (THP) IN LITHOGENIC PROCESS : ANIMAL STUDIES
Authors: Choudhary Varsha
Published: October 2019

One of the defenses against nephrolithiasis is provided by macromolecules that modulate the nucleation, growth,
aggregation and retention of crystals in the kidneys.According to its well-known physico-chemical properties.THP has a
dual role in modifying crystal aggregation: at high pH and low ionic strength (IS),THP is a powerful crystal aggregation
inhibitor.Upon lowering pH and rasing ionic strength THP viscosity increases,leading to reduced crystal aggregation
inhibition.For this purpose eight guinea pigs were made hyperoxaluric.The treatment was given for fifteen days;then
urine samples were collected before treatment ;then on 5,10,15and 25 day( after treatment) and in vitro addition of THP
on 30th day which was isolated from hyperoxaluric and normal animals.The effect of EG+GM on urinary oxalate,THP and
TBAR levels increases but after treatment the urine chemistry revert to normal profile,though plasma TBAR levels were
appreciably high.The crystallization of calcium was almost double when THP was isolated from hyperoxaluric animals
rather than normals.Our study suggested that THP act as a promoter
Modern Office Technology Competencies Expected of Office Technology and
Management (OTM) Graduate Workers in Delta State.
Authors: Martha Ozoem , Victoria C. Chibuike , Emeka P. Ugwunwoti
Published: October 2019

This study was carried out to determine the modern office technology competencies expected of office
technology and management (OTM) graduate workers by supervisors in Delta State. The study was guided by
two research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The respondents consisted of
142 supervisors, made up of 74 heads of department and directors of government establishments, and 68
managers and directors of private establishments in the study area. Descriptive survey research design was
used to conduct the study and 28 – items questionnaire were used to collect data from respondents. The
instrument was validated by three experts and had a Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.77. Means with
standard deviations were used to answer the research questions, while t-test was used to test the null
hypotheses. The extent of supervisor‟s expectations of information processing competencies did not differ
significantly based on the mean ratings of male and female supervisors of OTM graduates in government and
private establishments. The findings also revealed that supervisors expect much information processing and
communication competencies from the OTM graduate workers. Based on the findings and the implications, it
was recommended among others that, curriculum planners, business and OTM education lecturers should
ensure that the competencies required for modern office technologies are entrenched and taught in the
institutions to prepare the OTM graduates for the world of work.
Enhancing the Performance of Secondary School Students in Agricultural
Science for Food Security in Ebonyi State.
Authors: C.U. Aneke , Simeon A. Nwankwegu
Published: October 2019

This study was set to determine the strategies for enhancing the performance of secondary school students in
agricultural science for food security in Ebonyi State. A survey research design was adopted with a population
of 53 respondents (14 male and 39 female agricultural science teachers) sampled purposively from 48
secondary schools in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State. Two research questions and two null
hypotheses guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured 4-point weighted 21-item
questionnaire developed by the researcher sectioned A and B with response options of Strongly Agree (SA),
Agree (A), Disagree (DA) and Strongly Disagree (SD) after intensive literature review and the numerical values
of 4, 3, 2 & 1 was assigned to the instrument respectively. The instrument was validated by three research
experts while the reliability index of 0.77 was established using Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate. Mean and
standard deviation were used to answer the two research questions while t-test was used to test the two null
hypotheses at .05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. Some of the findings among others
include that teachers can enhance the performance of secondary school students in agricultural science for
food security in Ebonyi State. It was therefore recommended that facilities should be made available for proper
training of secondary school students for productivity on graduation and as well for food security in Ebonyi
State.
School Plant Security Management and Students’ Academic Achievement in
Public Secondary Schools in Akwa Ibom State.
Authors: D. Nwosu-Kanu, , Ngozika A. Oleford , E.E. Ekanem , E.M. Akpanudo
Published: October 2019

The study examined school plant security management and students‟ academic achievement in public
secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were
formulated to guide the study. The design of the study was ex-post facto. The study population consisted of 48,
840 SSII students and 6755 teachers in 235 public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. The sample
comprised 977 SSII students and 811 teachers in 118 Secondary Schoolswhich were sampled, using multistage
sampling procedure. Two instruments were used for data collection. They are researcher developed
checklist and questionnaire respectively titled “School Plant Security Availability Checklist (SPSAC) and School
Plant Security Utilization Questionnaire (SPSUQ)”. SPSUQ was responded to by both the teachers and
students. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was determined using the Cronbach Alpha statistic. The
Reliability index of 0.82 was obtained. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research
questions while Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The
findings of the study are that lacks of security devices in the school affect negatively students‟ academic
achievement in English Language, Mathematics and Biology. The study recommended that there is need to
overhaul the existing policy on school plant security as to ensure proper provision and utilization of the devices.
It also recommended that government should make available suitable security devices and all the materials
needed to make them functional.
Promoting Democracy in a Depressed Economy through Business Education
for National Security in Enugu State.
Authors: Promise u. Emeka , Gold Chiamaka Ohagwu
Published: October 2019

This study was carried out to determine the measures for promoting democracy in a depressed economy
through business education for national security in Enugu State. Two research questions and two null
hypotheses were used for the study. The study adopted a survey research design. The population for the study
was 41 business educators from four government owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State. There was no
sampling since the population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was a structured
questionnaire developed by the researchers and validated by the experts. The reliability of the instrument was
determined using Cronbach Alpha, which yielded an overall index 0.72. Mean and standard deviation were
used in answering research questions while hypotheses were tested using t-test. It was found that
governmental measures items promoted democracy through business education for national security. The
study also revealed that lecturers‟ measures also promotes democracy through business education for national
security. It was recommended that: government should make adequate budgetary provision for business
education. Democrats should be involved in business teacher‟s conferences and seminars.
Influence of Principals’ Leadership Behaviour on Teachers’ Productivity:
Imperative for National Security
Authors: Adaku N. Ngene , Ofon Etuknwa Emem
Published: October 2019

The main purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of principals‟ leadership behaviour on teachers‟
productivity in Secondary Schools in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study, while two null
hypotheses were tested at p < 0.05. Survey research design was used for the study. The population for the
study comprised all the 319 principals and 8,280 teachers in the state-owned secondary schools in Enugu
State. A sample of 414 principals and teachers (32 principals and 382 teachers) was used for the study. The
instrument for data collection was a structured researcher-developed questionnaire comprising 16 items which
were divided into two clusters according to the two research questions. The instrument was validated by three
experts. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient formula.
The result of the reliability showed that the overall reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.75, indicating
that the instrument was reliable and suitable for use. The research questions were answered with mean and
standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested with t-test. From the results of data analyses, it was found
among others that the extent to which aloofness as principals‟ leadership behaviour influence teachers‟
productivity in secondary schools in Enugu State was low and the extent to which production emphasis as
principals‟ leadership behaviour influence teachers‟ productivity in secondary schools in Enugu State was high.
It was recommended among others that principals should be encouraged to avoid aloofness in dealing with
their subordinates, and that seminars and workshops should be organized by the Post Primary Schools
Management Board (PPSMB) to enlighten principals on the best leadership behaviours with which to improve
teachers‟ productivity in their schools.
Polythene Waste Collection and Management as a Tool for Poverty Reduction:
Implication for Education and National Security
Authors: Chukwuemeka Kate N. Adolphus
Published: October 2019

It has been discovered that absence of education and security in any society gives room to lawlessness and
crises. This paper brings to bare the effect of waste collection and management on poverty reduction.
Polythene is a by- product of crude oil. It is otherwise known as polyethylene. The use of polythene in the
society is enormous and when poorly managed, constitutes at least 40% of the wastes that accumulate in the
municipal. This paper views waste collection and management especially polythene as a tool for reducing
poverty in the society. The emergence of recycling industries provided the platform for re-use of polythene
materials thereby, making it an industrial raw material for some industries.
Improving Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Bearing through Polya’s
Problem Solving Strategy.
Authors: Blessing Nkeiruka Eneze, , B.C. Alio
Published: October 2019

Quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. Pretest-posttest, non- equivalent control group was
used. Six intact classes, three of which were randomly assigned to experimental and the other three to control
groups are used for the study. Sample of the study consisted of 284 SSII students from Enugu Education Zone.
Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Bearing Achievement Test (BAT) was used for
data collection. BAT was constructed by the researcher and validated by three research experts. Mean and
standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at .05 level of
significance using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Experimental groups were taught using Polya‟s
Problem Solving Strategy (PPSS) while control groups were taught the same topic using expository method.
Major findings of the study revealed that students taught bearing with PPSS achieved higher than those taught
with expository method. There was no significant difference between the mean achievement scores of male
and female students in the study. It was recommended that Mathematics teachers should adopt PPSS for
teaching Bearing and distances in senior secondary schools.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KOMUNIKASI SISWA MELALUI METODE LATIHAN (DRILL)PADA MATERI PERKALIAN
Authors: Suciawati Hasni
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini dilakukan karena banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan mengingat dan memahami perkalian mempengaruhi hasil belajar matematika siswa. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, maka dilakukan perbaikan pembelajaran melalui metode pelatihan yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pembelajaran dan meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika siswa di kelas MIS Alkhairat Delitua. Penelitian ini dilakukan di sekolah dasar MIS Alkhairat yang menjadi subyek siswa kelas empat yang berjumlah 30 siswa, sekaligus menjadi objeknya adalah untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Pembelajaran melalui Metode Latihan Multiplikasi Material di MIS Alkhairat keempat. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Classroom Action Research (CAR). Alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah lembar uji dan observasi yang telah divalidasi oleh valodator. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan 2 siklus dan setiap siklus dilakukan selama 2 jam pelajaran. Dari hasil yang diperoleh rata-rata hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I dan II masing-masing sebesar 61,67 dan 75,67. Implementasi pembelajaran diukur melalui kegiatan lembar observasi guru dan aktivitas siswa dan masing-masing mencakup kedua kategori tersebut. Dapat dikatakan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran berjalan dengan baik dan melalui metode pelatihan meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam materi perkalian matematika di kels IV MIS Alkhairat Delitua . Kata kunci: Hasil Belajar,  Metode Pelatihan
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN ARTIKULASI PADA MATERI BANGUN RUANG SISI DATAR
Authors: Rahmadani Elfira
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar bangun ruang sisi datar melalui model pembelajaran Artikulasi pada kelas VIII MTs Swasta Al Washliyah Meranti berjumlah 33 orang. Model pembelajaran Artikulasi adalah suatu model pembelajaran yang membuat siswa menjadi aktif dan berani mengutarakan pendapatnya, dimana siswa dibentuk menjadi kelompok berpasangan yang masing-masing siswa dalam kelompok tersebut mempunyai tugas mewawancarai teman kelompoknya tentang materi yang baru dibahas, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika khususnya dalam memecahkan masalah. Penelitian ini dilkukan sebanyak dua siklus. Sebelum pemberian tindakan (pretest) 8 siswa (24,24%) telah mencapai ketuntasan belajar. Pada siklus I diperoleh 24 siswa (72,73%) telah mencapai ketuntasan belajar. Pada siklus II diperoleh 29 siswa (87.88%) telah mencapai ketuntasan belajar. Terbukti terdapat peningkatan ketuntasan belajar siswa kelas VIII MTs Swasta Al Washliyah Meranti melalui model pembelajaran Artikulasi dari siklus I (72,73%) ke siklus II (87.88%) sebanyak 15,15%.Kata Kunci: Model Pembelajaran Artikulasi, Hasil Belajar Matematika
STRATEGI PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW PADA MATA KULIAH METODE NUMERIK
Authors: Nawafilah Nur Qomariyah , Masruroh Masruroh
Published: October 2019

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw di universitas sehingga dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar mahasiswa pada mata kuliah metode numerik. Penelitian menggunakan jenis penelitian tindakan kelasdengan 2 siklus. Setiap siklus dilakukan dalam dua kali pertemuan. Subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa kelas 3C Teknik Informatika Universitas Islam Lamongan yang berjumlah 24. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw di universitas memerlukan persiapan dan strategi yang matang. Strategi-strategi yang dilakukan antara lain pemilihan materi yang cocok untuk model jigsaw, pembentukan kelompok asal yang homogen agar terbentuk kelompok ahli yang heterogen, pemahaman karakteristik mahasiswa, pendampingan selama proses diskusi di kelompok asal dan ahli, dan tambahan sumber belajar. Penerapan strategi pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw yang tepat dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa. Kata Kunci: Strategi,Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SUKUBANYAK MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN QUIZ TEAM BERBANTUAN APLIKASI MAPLE
Authors: Sapta Andy
Published: October 2019

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hasil belajar matematika pada materi suku banyak  melalui penerapan model pembelajaran quiz team berbantuan sofware maple dan model pembelajaran student teams achievement division berbantuan aplikasi maple.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi eksperimen dengan populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 B.P. Mandoge. Sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari satu kelas eksperimen (model quiz team berbantuan aplikasi maple) dan satu kelas kontrol (model student teams achievement division berbantuan aplikasi maple). Tenik pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik claster random sampling. Instrumen penelitian berupa tesuraian yang diberikan saat pretest dan postest. Dari data penelitian diperoleh thitung>ttabel (7,28> 1,99). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa pada materi suku banyak yang diajarkan melalui model pembelajaran quiz team berbantuan software maple lebih tinggi dari hasil belajar siswa pada materi yang diajarkan melalui model pembelajaran student teams achievement division berbantuan sofware maple. Kata kunci: quiz team, student teams achievement division, sukubanyak
STRATEGI PENGAJARAN MATEMATIKA UNTUK MENENTUKAN AKAR-AKAR PERSAMAAN KUADRAT
Authors: Putri Indah Purnama , Syamsudhuha Syamsudhuha , Hasbiyati Ihda
Published: October 2019

Abstrak            Akar-akar persamaan kuadrat  dapat ditentukan dengan 3 metode yaitu pemfaktoran, kuadrat sempurna dan rumus kuadrat. Apabila koefisien pada persamaan kuadrat bernilai besar, akar-akar persamaan kuadrat akan diselesaikan dengan menggunakan rumus kuadrat, karena koefisien yang besar biasanya sulit dilakukan dengan metode pemfaktoran. Pada artikel ini akan dibahas metode lain dalam menyelesaikan akar-akar persamaan kuadrat, yaitu metode transformasi dan metode dengan melibatkan nilai diskriminan persamaan kuadrat. Kata kunci: Persamaan Kuadrat, Akar-akar Persamaan kuadrat, Pemfaktoran
Peningkatan Kemampuan Matematika Siswa Sekolah Dasar Melalui Media Pembelajaran Ular Tangga Aljabar
Authors: Sibuea Mustika Fitri Larasati , Sinaga Hommy Dorthy Ellyany
Published: October 2019

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to find out whether by using algebra ladder snake learning media can improve students' math ability and can improve student learning activity. This research is a Classroom Action Research. The subject of this research is the third grade students of SD Tamansiswa Sukadamai of Asahan Regency, amounting to 30 students. And the object in this study is the use of learning media ladder algebra snake in improving students' math skills and student learning activeness. The instrument used in this research is the students' math test in the form of test essay and observation sheet. The average value of student activity observation observation cycle I and II is 2.6 and 3.9. Exhaustiveness of preliminary test was obtained at 23.33%. After learning by using algebra ladder learning medium, there was an increase in the students' mathematics ability test of cycles I and II of 62.33% and 93.33%. It can be concluded that learning using algebra stepping snake learning media can improve the mathematics ability of elementary school students. Keywords: mathematical ability, learning activity, learning media of algebra ladder snake  AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran ular tangga aljabar dapat meningkatkan kemampuan matematika siswa dan dapat meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Yang menjadi subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III SD Tamansiswa Sukadamai Kabupaten Asahan yang berjumlah 30 siswa. Dan yang menjadi objek dalam penelitian ini adalah penggunaan media pembelajaran ular tangga aljabar dalam meningkatkan kemampuan matematika siswa dan keaktifan belajar siswa.  Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes kemampuan matematika siswa dalam bentuk essay tes dan lembar observasi. Nilai rata-rata hasil observasi keaktifan siswa siklus I dan II sebesar 2,6 dan 3,9. Ketuntasan belajar tes awal diperoleh sebesar 23,33%. Setelah dilakukan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran ular tangga aljabar, terjadi peningkatan pada tes kemampuan matematika siswa siklus I dan II sebesar 62,33% dan 93,33%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran menggunakan media pembelajaran ular tangga aljabar dapat meningkatkan kemampuan matematika siswa sekolah dasar. Kata kunci:  kemampuan matematika, keaktifan belajar, media pembelajaran ular tangga aljabar
PENGARUH PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (RME) DAN SELF-EFFICACY SISWA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS VII SMP
Authors: Sahanata Meirisa , Kamid Kamid , Syaiful Syaiful
Published: October 2019

Quasi eksperimen ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Educaton (RME) dan self-efficacy siswa terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VII SMP. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMP, teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah Nonprobability Sampling dan yang menjadi sampel penelitian adalah kelas VIIA dan VIIB sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIIC sebagai kelas kontrol. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan instrumen soal tes untuk melihat hasil belajar matematika siswa dan angket self-efficacy untuk melihat tingkat self-efficacy siswa. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji statistik anova dua jalur dan uji lanjut dengan menggunakan uji tukey. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh pendekatan pembelajaran dan self-efficacy siswa secara bersama terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VII SMP. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VII. Tidak terdapat pengaruh self-efficacy siswa terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VII SMP dan terdapat interaksi antara pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) dan self-efficacy siswa dalam mempengaruhi hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VII SMP.Kata kunci: Pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), Self-Efficacy, Hasil Belajar matematika Siswa
PENGEMBANGAN LKPD BERBASIS PROBLEM SOLVING BERBANTUAN ROBOCOMPASS PADA MATERI SISTEM KOORDINAT KARTESIUS
Authors: Putri Rizka Apriyani , Damris Damris , Marzal Jefri
Published: October 2019

Penelitian pengembangan ini menghasilkan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik Berbasis Problem Solving dan menggunakan software Robocompass sebagai media untuk simulasi. Tujuan dari pengembangan ini adalah menghasilkan lembar kerja peserta didik yang dapat memberikan pengalaman baru pada siswa dengan menggunakan keterampilan ICT menggunakan software Robocompass. Model pengembangan menggunakan model ADDIE yang dikembangkan oleh Dick and Carey. Tahapan dari model ADDIE adalah Analisis, Desain, Pengembangan, Implementasi, dan Evaluasi. Hasil dari penelitian pengembangan menunjukkan bahwa produk valid dan adanya aktivitas siswa, hal ini dapat dilihat dari skor lembar aktivitas siswa yaitu 66,45% dan adanya efek setelah menggunakan produk berdasarkan hasil post-test yaitu 87,10%. Sehingga produk dapat digunakan oleh guru dan siswa di SMP, khususnya pada materi system koordinat kartesius di kelas VIII SMP.Kata Kunci : Problem Solving, Robocompass, Sistem Koordinat Kartesius, Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik