bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Independent or embedded
Authors: Wasserman Herman , Van Zyl Lizma
Published: October 2022

This article explores different viewpoints about the question of journalistic independencein the current South African dispensation by taking the Presidential Press Corps (PPC)as an example. It is argued that when seen from a libertarian point of view, the PPCpresents some problems with regard to the normative ethical framework that sees mediaindependence as a position that brings the media and the government in opposition.The views of journalists and editors are canvassed to illustrate some of the concernsabout the PPC. The article concludes by suggesting different ways to view the relationshipbetween the government and the media that would not present the same ethicaldifficulties as when this relationship is viewed from an orthodox libertarian perspective.
Emotional political advertising
Authors: Fourie Lynnette , Froneman Johannes
Published: October 2022

The real possibility exists that the overemphasis of a party’s image in advertisementscould lead to the neglect of important political information for voters. Emotional andnegative advertisements could therefore be detrimental to any young democracy.Against this background this article investigates the use of emotional persuasive appealsand negative messages in political newspaper advertisements in the North-West Provinceduring South Africa's general elections in 1999.The results indicate that although all the parties in the study used emotional appeals,they mostly connected them to a policy issue. However, these policy issues were notelaborated on. The opposition parties mostly used appeals of uncertainty, fear and rage.The ruling party in the province (the ANC) concentrated on appeals of hope andachievement.The ANC virtually abstained from using negative messages, while the DP, the NNP andthe FF "attacked" one another in order to emphasise their differences. They did not harmthe sustainability of the South African democracy as such, but they also did very littleto promote it actively through their media advertisements.
Promoting HIV/AIDS Prevention through Soap Operas
Authors: Brown William , Steven Kiruswa, Steven Kiruswa, , Benson P. Fraser Benson P. Fraser
Published: October 2022

In the past three decades television soap operas have been used as a means of healtheducation and persuasion. In recent years, the proliferation of entertainment televisionworldwide has made the soap opera a powerful source of educational and social messages.One of the most critical global health issues of today is the need to reduce HIV/AIDSinfection, particularly on the continent of Africa. In the 1990s, the country of Tanzaniabroadcast a highly effective radio soap opera to promote HIV/AIDS prevention. In 2000,Tanzania again employed the use of the soap opera to address HIV/AIDS as well as othersocial issues, this time through television. Our research indicates that the Tanzaniantelevision soap opera employed in this effort, Maisha, effectively promoted HIV/AIDSprevention among television viewers. In particular, those who were more involved withMashaka, the star of Maisha, were more powerfully influenced by the health messagescommunicated through the programme. The implications of this research for usingentertainment for HIV/AIDS prevention are discussed
HIV/AIDS & gende
Authors: Fourie Pieter
Published: October 2022

This paper addresses the unfortunate fact that social theory – particularly in the humansciences – has been ominously reticent in its intellectual input on the social determinantsof HIV in South Africa. A brief overview is provided of the manifestations of HIV/AIDSas a genderised† variable. This is followed by an application to this context of the basicfeminist theories – what the lessons are that these afford us when combined with thesocietal effects of the disease. This is done within the context of South Africa (post1994) as a state with a liberal constitution. The paper points out that there are distinctlimits to how this particular ideology and its feminist variant are able provide atransformative impetus in our society. It concludes by emphasising the need for socialtheory in general and gender theory in particular to embrace ideological eclecticism inan effort to combat the hugely negative consequences of HIV/AIDS.
metaphorical application of the concept ‘paradigm’ to the public relations domain
Authors: Steyn Benita
Published: October 2022

The aim of this conceptual analysis of Kuhn’s paradigm theory was to explore whetherthe concept of paradigm could be applied to the public relations domain—specificallywith regard to concepts such as dominant paradigm, paradigm debate, paradigm struggleand scientific revolution. Based on the findings, the author suggests that the first three models of public relationsare the theory that represents the origins of public relations as a (social) science; thatthe dominant paradigm of normal science practice in public relations is persuasion; andthat alternative paradigms debated are about inter alia professionalism, ethicalperformance, conflict, chaos and pluralism. Furthermore, an important paradigm debateis currently taking place between eminent US scholars (relationships) and Europeanscholars (reflection). However, the real paradigm struggle is seen to be betweenpersuasion and two-way symmetrical communication (regarded by some as a strugglebetween symbolic and behavioural relationships). The author’s conclusion is that publicrelations is currently suffering an identity crisis which could, with a number of alternativeparadigms available, lead to a scientific revolution in the discipline.
Identity, social groups and communication
Authors: Bornman Elirea
Published: October 2022

The recent flourishing in discourses on identity in the social sciences as well as the factthat struggles of identity have become the paradigmatic form of social and politicalconflict in the modern world form the contextual framework of this article. Firstly, itexplores the development of theorising and research on identity in a sister discipline ofCommunication Science, namely Psychology, and specifically the development of socialidentity theory that acknowledges the vital role of social groups in identity processes.Furthermore, it explores how some subdisciplines of Communication Science deal withidentity issues and, more specifically, with the role of social identities in communicationrelatedphenomena. An alternative theoretical framework for the study of communicationand identity is discussed. Finally, attention is given to the way in which processesassociated with identity could influence communication-related phenomena and couldbe incorporated in the theorising and research within various subdisciplines ofCommunication Science.
Implied information adds richness to ‘lean’ media
Authors: Alexander P.M.
Published: October 2022

E-mail has become an accepted means of communication in working environments, andvirtual teams who infrequently meet face to face tend to use e-mail extensively evenwhen they are involved in complex and sensitive discussions. This paper reports on ananalysis of the e-mails of university students working in virtual teams. It was found thatthe timing of e-mail messages provides implied information and compensates to someextent for the loss of non-verbal cues that are present in face-to-face communication.This implied information contributes to the richness of the information and assists thereader in interpreting not only the message but also the context. As a result, trust canbe established or undermined. Actual examples are provided to illustrate some of theissues.
HIV/Aids policy
Authors: Schutte Paul
Published: October 2022

In approaching and addressing HIV/Aids, policies should play a major role in orchestratingthe country’s attempt to fight the pandemic. Policies on the HIV/Aids issue are mainlyformulated at national and provincial levels and there are supposed to be instructiveand applicable at local level. Therefore, in this paper, we focus on the communicationbetween provincial and local levels with regard to the HIV/Aids policy in general and thepolicy documents in particular. Thus, our objectives are the following: to describe a few theories briefly in order toprovide a theoretical perspective on policy; to discuss the South African policy onHIV/Aids and the Aids council system in the North-West; to describe the situation atlocal and provincial levels, with the local level envisaged as the site where policy isimplemented; and to provide insights into the way in which communication is workingor not working between provincial and local levels, as far as effective policy formulationand implementation are concerned. The findings confirm that there is a large gap between the provincial and local levels.Within the district of Potchefstroom, the knowledge, interpretation and meaning ofprovincial policy documents are varied and fragmentary. Although a policy is perceivedto be a guideline for the Local Aids Council (LAC), most organisations, represented onthe LAC, do not experience governmental policy as a guideline for their HIV/Aidsprogrammes and activities.
A Cognitive Linguistics approach to the ‘less is more’ paradox of communication, with specific reference to public relations messages
Authors: Beard Luna
Published: October 2022

In this article the spotlight falls on the challenge to public relations practitioners toachieve a ‘less is more’ approach – not less communication, but less ambiguity. Thisarticle focuses on the way in which Cognitive Linguistics tools can facilitate clarity inpublic relations messages, as illustrated in the analysis of a slogan.The relationshipbetween assumptions within this framework and issues in public relations is pointed outand illustrated. Within the Cognitive Linguistic analysis presented here, it is argued thatpublic relations messages can be analysed in terms of specific conceptual metaphors,and that ambiguity can be limited by proposed mental mechanisms. The analysis ties inwith the claim that much of our conceptualisation of experience is metaphorical, whichboth motivates and constrains our creativity.The advantages of an analysis within CognitiveGrammar are shown to reside in its potential to interpret linguistic expressionsmetaphorically and to account for stylistic phenomena.
Empirical support of the positive impact of an Intranet on communication in the working environment
Authors: Leonard Awie
Published: October 2022

Organizations of all shapes and sizes have to embrace information technology to surviveand thrive in an increasingly competitive environment. Consequently, the level ofpenetration and sophistication of information technology is growing rapidly, and withit a concomitant increase in the level of organizational impact. In this article the authorsinvestigate the impact of an Intranet on organizational issues, such as communication.The research study shows that technology like an Intranet, if used correctly, can havea very positive impact on an organization’s communication culture and as such on variousother important organizational issues. The research was conducted in an insurancecompany in South Africa (“The Insurance Company”).
Cellular phones as an m-commerce application in the emerging youth market in South Africa
Authors: Muir Clarissa , Crystal Andrea
Published: October 2022

The effects of wireless communication on society emphasise one of the discrepanciesthat exists between developed and developing countries like South Africa. Mobile commerceis experiencing a growth rate in the developed world unlike in South Africa. Wirelesscommunication in the form of mobile communication is being adopted at a significantpace, especially among urban emerging youth markets in South Africa. This market’sconnectivity is mainly via SMS. The most pertinent finding of the research is that the roleof cellular phones as an m-commerce application in the emerging youth market is oneof connectivity, lifestyle and usage convention.
Communicating affirmative action in three South African organisations
Authors: Leonard Anné , Grobler Anské
Published: October 2022

Problems associated with the management of communication (in the broadest sense ofthe word) are a recurring theme in both Corporate Communication Management andHuman Resource Management literature and in research on the implementation ofaffirmative action1 as part of the Employment Equity Act2 in the South African context.Therefore, the following research question was formulated: “How do South Africanorganisations manage communication about affirmative action (against the backdropof employment equity3)?”.This article provides an overview of some dimensions of an exploratory qualitative studythat investigated this research question. The ever-increasing strategic importance oforganisational performance regarding the EEA highlights the need for research in thisarea. This study is one of only a few empirical studies in the field of CorporateCommunication with the emphasis on topics related to the management of communicationin this specific transformational context.Since this study focused on aspects that had not been researched previously (or verifiedempirically), an exploratory approach had to be followed, with the purpose of gaugingpossible current trends related to the management of communication about AA in aselection of South African organisations. A case study comparison of three organisationsyielded the following results on four sub-questions derived from the overarching researchquestion. The organisations researched (1) comply with their legal duty to inform andconsult with stakeholders about the process of EE as stipulated in the Code of GoodPractice for the EEA (Department of Labour, 1999); (2) the management of EE is viewedas a transformational change process, as opposed to a once-off incident; (3) the

management of communication in this context is viewed as a critical success factor, buta disparity exists between the emphasis placed on strategic external and internalcommunication efforts; and (4) leaders at all hierarchical levels have differentcommunication responsibilities in relation to this transformational process.Based on the results of this study, the major recommendation for the management ofaffirmative action communication pertains to the need to address the perceived gapbetween internal and external communication efforts. Since strategic internalcommunication is not only viewed as critical for the dissemination of information, butalso as the vehicle through which transformation is facilitated, the value thereof shouldnot be underestimated.
The influence of language and culture on a South African corporate
Authors: Bechan Nirvana , Visser Ronelda
Published: October 2022

This study investigates whether the different home languages of the employees in a SouthAfrican corporate have an influence on their perception of the organisational structureand processes. The study was conducted in the context of the ABSA financial institutionin the Western Cape.The authors conducted a series of interviews with management-level employees whospeak Afrikaans, English and Xhosa as home languages, in an attempt to ascertain theextent of the influence of individual cultures on perceptions and actions in corporatesociety. Specific attention was given to how these individuals perceived meetings,decision-making processes and conflict.These interviews were transcribed verbatim and studied by means of narrative analysisusing a specialised software package to provide better insight into the roles that languageand culture play in a South African organisation. Based on the narratives provided by therespondents in this study, the authors concluded that individual culture plays a significantrole in the perceptions of organisational structures such as conflict management,interaction during meetings, decision-making and the acceptance of authority.South Africa is now celebrating more than ten years of democracy following the country’sfirst democratic election in 1994. In the past decade, corporate South Africa has seenan unprecedented cultural diversity in its workforce. The dynamics of local organisationshave changed to incorporate the various cultural representations. In an attempt to explorethe multicultural phenomenon that exists in the workplace, the authors conducted astudy among the supervisory and managerial staff of a prominent South African financialinstitution, ABSA, in the hope of providing better insight into the roles language andculture play in a South African organisation. Such an understanding could not onlyestablish a more effective organisational culture, but also ultimately help South Africanbusiness to deal with cultural diversity and conflict in the workplace in a more creativeway. This article describes a qualitative research project utilising narrative analysis toinvestigate how employees’ home language influences their perception of corporateculture.
Does the flirting behaviour of a selection of black South African youths differ from Western perspectives on flirting
Authors: Du Plooy-Cilliers Franzel , Venter Linda
Published: October 2022

Research shows that flirting is found in all cultures and societies. However, very littleresearch has been conducted on the differences in the courtship and flirting behaviourof people from diverse cultures. Like all other communication behaviour, flirting behaviourvaries from culture to culture, and acceptable flirting behaviour in one culture might beviewed as inappropriate in another. Likewise, because all forms of communication aredynamic, generation gaps may lead to conflict as a result of differences in opinion aboutthe appropriateness of certain behaviours. Thus, the patterns of flirting behaviour areculture-specific and even generation-specific. Although there are research findingsavailable on flirting behaviour in Western and Eastern cultures, very few scholars haveresearched flirting behaviour in African cultures. This article provides a brief summaryof existing research findings. In order to gain insight into culture-specific views andopinions, a qualitative research design in the form of focus group interviews with aselection of black South African youths was utilised. The primary aim of the study is toexplore the similarities and differences between the flirting behaviour of a selection ofSouth African youths from an African background and Western research findings on flirtingbehaviour. Secondary aims are to explore whether some black South African youths’perceptions of acceptable flirting behaviour differ from their interpretation of theirparents’ views, and to utilise a qualitative research design in order to identify useful andappropriate variables that could be tested quantitatively in follow-up studies. It iscautiously concluded that there are both similarities and differences between the reportedflirting behaviour of South African youths from an African background and Westernresearch findings on flirting behaviour. Furthermore, most of the participants indicatedthat the flirting behaviour they exhibit is unlikely to be viewed as proper behaviour bytheir parents
Social communication networks and videoconferencing
Authors: Saunderson Ian , De Wet Gideon
Published: October 2022

This study examined new organisational environments and environmental variablesinvolved in the adoption and implementation of new communication technology. Thisincludes structures within the organisation and social communication networks. Socialcommunication networks determine the levels of the measurement of the processesassociated with managerial practices and policies regarding videoconferencingimplementation. Videoconferencing as a communication management tool should not only take intoaccount the numerous applications of videoconferencing, but also consider all theimplications for management. The study utilised focus group research, social network analysis and descriptive statisticsin the investigation of the manifestation of the above-mentioned variables in the TertiaryEducation Linkages Project (TELP), which is a linkage project between the Eastern CapeTechnikon and Texas Southern University. The study utilises triangulation for theestablishment of acceptable levels of reliability and validity. The data analysis revealed that videoconferencing facilitates organisational communication networks on the precondition that communication networks and thecommunication environment are well managed. The nature of social networks revealsthat it will always be in existence where human interaction is present. However,communication management strategies are indeed required to ensure that the qualityof information disseminated over the social network contributes to sound managerialoutcomes. It was furthermore established that communication management policies donot necessarily affect individuals’ experiences of videoconferencing. However, as acommunication management tool, videoconferencing must be guided by effectivecommunication management policies and practices for the group to be effective.
Looking for a new South African journalism
Authors: Hadland Adrian
Published: October 2022

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Sempozyum Değerlendirmesi: VII. Uluslararası Maneviyat Psikolojisi Sempozyumu, 14-15 Mayıs 2022
Authors: Atak Zehra
Published: October 2022

2014 yılında Kayseri’de düzenlenmeye başlanan ve süreç içerisinde psikoloji alanına maneviyat merkezli bir bakış açısı kazandıran maneviyat psikolojisi sempozyumlarının artık geleneksel hale gelerek yedincisinin düzenlenmesi oldukça önemlidir. Katılımcıların İslami psikoloji, maneviyat psikolojisi ve nefs psikolojisi alanlarının önemli isimlerinden olması sempozyumun değerini daha da artırmaktadır. Psikoloji ve ilgili tüm alanlar için oldukça önemli olan bildirilerin daha önceki sempozyumlarda olduğu gibi bilimsel bir kitap olarak yayınlanması bilimsel anlamda en önemli kazanımdır. Oldukça verimli, başarılı ve profesyonel bir atmosferde geçen sempozyumun ilerleyen yıllarda farklı ülkelerde düzenlenmesi etki düzeyini artıracaktır.
Contribution of School Theater to the fortification of the cultural Identity of the Moroccan child.
Authors: ELBOUKHARI ANOUAR
Published: October 2022

we seek to identify the contribution of school theater to the fortification of the cultural identity )citizenship values : Doing Your Best, Freedom, Honesty and Trustworthiness, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility...) of Moroccan children by studying the subject of globalization and monitoring its effects on cultural identity, as well as the profound effects that this phenomenon has in its various manifestations on cultural identity, because the cultural and identity dimension of globalization is one of the most dangerous dimensions of globalization, It means spreading the values, principles and norms of a culture and replacing it with other cultures, which means the disappearance of national values and cultures and their replacement by the values and cultures of the most advanced countries. This negatively affects the national cultural identity of our children, which has become threatened by globalization, which promotes its culture and patterns of behavior contrary to our Arab personality through different media, with the aim of stereotyping the behaviors and culture of recipient of the category of children in all societies and to submit them to the values and models of behavior that prevail in other cultures of modern societies, thus making it necessary for the Arab States in general and Morocco in particular to seek to activate the elements of national identity (language, religion, cultural heritage and common history...) and to strengthen them by using the most effective and efficient media. Above all art, from which we mention school theater as the most important means of children's culture because it brings together all the educational, cultural and artistic elements at the same time and because it is an art with which the child interacts and experiences his events directly.
We tried to explore the depths of this subject by answering the following questions:
-How was the school theater used to protect the cultural identity of the child in certain Western countries in the light of the effects and extensions of globalization? Have we benefited in Morocco from these experiences?
KEY WORDS: SCHOOL THEATER, CHILD LITERATURE, TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, IDENTITY, VALUES.
Retour d’expérience sur la mise en place du diagnostic permanent sur Toulouse Métropole
Authors: KLEBE J , DIDEROT J
Published: October 2022

En France, les sujets de santé publique et de protection du milieu naturel font l’objet d’une réglementation stricte. La réglementation relative aux systèmes d’assainissement a évolué avec la promulgation, le 21 juillet 2015, d’un nouvel arrêté qui a notamment défini les règles de conformité des systèmes de collecte par temps de pluie. Ce texte a également introduit la notion de diagnostic permanent du système d’assainissement. L'arrêté modificatif du 31 juillet 2020 demande la mise en place de cette démarche d’amélioration continue avant fin 2021 pour les systèmes d’assainissement à partir de 10 000 équivalent-habitant (EH). Il prévoit une échéance à fin 2024 pour les systèmes entre 2 000 et 10 000 EH. La métropole de Toulouse est composée de 17 systèmes d’assainissement de taille variable (entre 250 000 et 950 000 EH) et souhaite mettre en place cette démarche sur tous les systèmes. Ginestous, qui se rejette en Garonne, est la principale station de traitement des eaux usées : elle traite 81 % des flux de pollution organique en demande biochimique en oxygène sur 5 jours (DBO5) sur le territoire. Ce périmètre est composé de plus de 5 000 kilomètres de réseau majoritairement séparatif et 300 postes de pompage. Le diagnostic permanent est une opportunité unique pour valoriser le flux de données sur ce périmètre étendu et améliorer la performance des réseaux d’assainissement dans une logique d’amélioration continue. Pour répondre à l’obligation réglementaire, Suez a développé une méthodologie qui prend sa source du guide de l’Astee « Mise en oeuvre du diagnostic permanent » et des expériences passées. La méthodologie et les outils dédiés ont été déployés notamment à Toulouse Métropole avec Asteo, exploitant du réseau. Ils permettent de faciliter le suivi et l’analyse des flux de données, de façon automatisée et personnalisée au contexte local. Cet article constituera un premier retour d’expérience de mise en oeuvre.
Terrestrial vegetation monitoring at Fort Frederica National Monument: 2020 data summary
Authors: Boyle M. , Rico Elizabeth
Published: October 2022

The Southeast Coast Network (SECN) conducts long-term terrestrial vegetation monitoring as part of the nationwide Inventory and Monitoring Program of the National Park Service (NPS). The vegetation community vital sign is one of the primary-tier resources identified by SECN park managers, and it is currently conducted at 15 network parks (DeVivo et al. 2008). Monitoring plants and their associated communities over time allows for targeted understanding of ecosystems within the SECN geography, which provides managers information about the degree of change within their parks’ natural vegetation. The year 2020 was the first time for conducting this monitoring effort within Fort Frederica National Monument (FOFR). Five vegetation plots were established throughout the park from August to September. Data collected in each plot included species richness across multiple spatial scales, species-specific cover and constancy, species-specific woody stem seedling/sapling counts and adult tree (greater than 10 centimeters [3.9 inches {in}]) diameter at breast height (DBH), overall tree health, landform, soil, observed disturbance, and woody biomass (i.e., fuel load) estimates. This report summarizes the baseline (year 1) terrestrial vegetation data collected at Fort Frederica National Monument in 2020. Data were stratified across Maritime Upland Forest and Shrubland habitat within the park. Noteworthy findings include: Ninety-one vascular plant taxa (species or lower) were observed across five vegetation plots within the Maritime Upland Forest and Shrubland broadly defined habitat of the park, including 19 species not previously documented within the park. The most frequently encountered species included yaupon (Ilex vomitoria), Darlington oak (Quercus hemisphaerica), wax myrtle (Morella cerifera), muscadine (Muscadinia rotundifolia var. rotundifolia), redbay (Persea borbonia), live oak (Quercus virginiana), Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), cabbage palmetto (Sabal palmetto), and Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). Two non-native species categorized as invasive by the Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council (GA-EPPC 2022) were present in four of the five monitoring plots; these included camphortree (Camphora officinarum) (constancy = 80%) and Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera)(constancy = 10%). One vascular plant species listed as rare and tracked by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR 2022) was observed in these monitoring plots—small ball moss (Tillandsia recurvata). Darlington oak and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) were the most dominant species (based on density) within the tree stratum of upland forests within Fort Frederica National Monument. Species that dominated the sapling and seedling strata of this type included yaupon, inkberry (Ilex glabra), redbay, and Darlington oak. Eighty-five percent of the trees measured in the parks Maritime Upland Forest and Shrubland habitat type were alive and greater than 75% were experiencing healthy vigor.
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN UNTUK KEPUASAN PELANGGAN DENGAN INTEGRASI METODE SERVQUAL, QFD DAN TOPSIS
Authors: Hakim Fulvian Rokhman , Sulistiyowati Wiwik
Published: October 2022

Minimarket "X" is a business engaged in retail sales of daily necessities. In providing services there are complaints that occur in October of 11.06%, November of 12.52% and December of 13.27% in 2021. Complaints that make customers feel dissatisfied are price suitability, availability of empty products, price tag, parking space and employee friendliness. The purpose of this study is to make customers feel satisfied when shopping by improving service quality. In this study using the SERVQUAL method of calculation to determine the level of customer satisfaction and gap problems that occur. The QFD method is used in planning, service development and evaluating service performance as well as integrating with the TOPSIS method to rank each alternative solution. Based on the results of research conducted from the SERVQUAL method, there are 9 service attributes from Minimarket "X" that have met customer expectations and 21 service attributes require improvement. So that the improvement of service quality using the QFD method obtained 11 technical responses for improvement and using the TOPSIS method, priority was obtained on the technical response that would be used as a policy in developing services by taking into account 5 criteria, namely, budget (C1), policy suitability with customer needs (C2), accessibility of implementation policy (C3), enthusiasm in policy implementation (C4), capability towards policy implementation (C5). So that the results of the integration of service quality improvement indicate the priority of service policies that must be carried out first, namely the policy of providing services in accordance with procedures.
Keywords: Service, Satisfaction, SERVQUAL, QFD, TOPSIS
DESAIN ALAT CABUT SINGKONG SISTEM SLING OTOMATIS UNTUK DIGUNAKAN PADA PROSES PANEN
Authors: Sundari Susanti , Wahyu Pratama Aam , Hidayat Ghapur
Published: October 2022

The design of the cassava extractor in this study differs from the existing concept where the automatic cassava extractor uses only a small amount of human power. The purpose of this study was to design a cassava extractor using an automatic sling system to facilitate farmers in the cassava harvesting process, thereby reducing the level of injury or pain in the farmers' backs and shoulders in the long term. This research is an applied research that uses the facto exposure method to solve practical problems in everyday life. The result of this research is the design of the cassava extractor using an automatic system which is an improvement from the concept that has been made, has differences and advantages compared to the previous concept because it uses little human power, namely when wrapping the rope at the base of the cassava stem and pressing the control button. hoist crane, this tool is more flexible, easy to carry anywhere, more practical because its use just presses the up/down button on the automatic sling. In addition, this cassava extractor is more effective where with a maximum lifting capacity of 500 kg and through an intermediary sling that has been tested by SNI. This tool is able to lift more than one cassava stick at the same time for 20 seconds.
Keywords: Automatic, cassava extractor, design
UJI EFEK STIMULAN FRAKSI N-HEKSAN DAUN PEGAGAN (Centella asiatica (L.)Urban)
Authors: Suri Nurma , Widodo Subur , Intan Yulianti Mega
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Current condition related to fulfilling stimulating in the societies is by energy drinks and vitamins which have side effects restless, nervous, tremor, and seizures. Alternative stimulant can derived from herbs. One of the plants has potention of stimulant is Centella asiatica. This study was to examine the effect of stimulant on fraction n-hexane of C.asiatica leaves. The simplisia of C.asiatica leaves was extracted with ethanol 70% using a maceration method. Thereafter, extract was fractionated using n-hexane. Phytochemical screening was carried out to determine the content of secondary metabolites in order to find out the potential utilization by testing the active compounds. Stimulant effect was evaluated using induced sleeping time, swimming endurance time, hanging time, and rotarod method with the dose 2.59 mg/KgBW, 5.185mg/KgBW, 10.37 mg/KgBW, and 15.55 mg/KgBW, caffeine as the positive control, and Na-CMC as the negative control. The phytochemical screening showed positive results for  triterpenoids and alcaloid. All of the dose fraction n-hexane had effect stimulant however dose 5.185 mg/KgBW and 10.37 mg/KgBW had as same stimulant effect as positive control and dose15.55 mg/BW had higher stimulant effect. N-hexane fractionation of C.asiatica leaves demonstrated the presence of secondary metabolites with potential biological activities as stimulant.

Keywords: Alkaloids, C. asiatica, Triterpenoids, Stimulants test
AKTIVITAS ANTIFUNGI MINYAK ATSIRI DAUN KEMANGI (Ocimum x africamum Lour.) TERHADAPTrichophyton rubrum dan Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Authors: Mulia Anasis Annisa , Yusuf Mashuri , Prayoga Sigit
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Traditional medicine using natural because it has small side effects and more economical than the synthetic drugs. One of the medicinal plants that for traditional medicine is basil (Ocimum x africamum Lour.).Basil plants contain active compounds such as alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, steroids, tannins, eugenol, phenols and essential oils that act as antifungals. Sweet basil essential oil can damage fungal cell membranes so that fungal cell molecules lyse which results in fungal cell death. The purpose of this study was to prove the antifungal activity of sweet basil essential oil as antifungal against T. rubrum and T. mentagrophytes. The essential oil from sweet basil leaves was obtained as much as 18 ml using the steam distillation method. Testing for antifungal activity was carried out using the agar dilution method/well method. The concentrations used in this study were 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 100%, positive control using ketoconazole and negative control using aquades with media Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA).Based on the results of research that has been carrier out, basil leaves essential oil has antifungal activity against with the largest inhibition greatest at 100% concentration with an inhibition zone diameter of 15,05 mm for T. rubrum and 19,11 mm for T. mentagrophytes

 Key words : antifungal, essential oil of sweet basil leaves, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes
IDENTIFIKASI DRUG RELATED PROBLEMS (DRPs) PENGGUNAAN ANTIHIPERTENSI PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI RSU AZZAHRA KALIREJO LAMPUNG TENGAH
Authors: Koernia Wahidah Lilik , Tri Wahyuni Novita , Ughfiroh Desiamti
Published: October 2022

A person is diagnosed with hypertension if there is an increase in systolic blood 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure 90 mmHg. Treatment of hypertension aims to reduce morbidity and mortality. Hypertensive patients receiving polypharmacy pharmacological therapy are at risk of developing DRPs. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of Drug Related Problems (DRPs) in the use of antihypertensives in hypertensive patients at Azzahra Kalirejo General Hospital, Central Lampung in 2021. This study was non-experimental with a retrospective descriptive design, then identified using the classification of DRPs according to Robert J. Cipolle EL. Pharmaceutical Care Practice and Medscape and Drug Interaction Chacker applications to identify drug interactions, and use the Medication Possession Ratio (MPR) formula to identify patient non-compliance. Based on the results of research at Azzahra Kalirejo General Hospital, Central Lampung, of the 135 samples that met the inclusion criteria, 80% of the samples experienced DRPs. Based on gender characteristics, there were 50.37% male and 49.62% female with 0% of patients aged <25 years, age 26-45 years 30.3%, age 46-65 years 57.8% and age > 65 years 11.8%. The most widely prescribed antihypertensive drug was furosemide as much as 42.2%, the most antihypertensive combination was a combination of two drugs as much as 57%. The most use of non antihypertensive drugs is PPI and analgesics as much as 12.8%. Cases of DRPs requiring additional therapy were 1.9%, drug therapy was not necessary 7.4% cases, inappropriate drugs 4.6% cases, doses too low and high in 0% cases, drug interactions were 77.8% with major severity 11.7%, minor 34.5% cases and moderate as many as 53.7%, patient non-compliance with DRPs occurred in 51.9% cases.
 Keywords:  Antihipertensive, DRPs, Furosemide, Hypertension
Utilization of Silica Nanoparticles from Rice Husks for Improving the Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials: A Literature Review
Authors: Sopan Sinamo  , Slamat Tarigan  , Gea Saharman , Deddi Prima Putra
Published: October 2022

Rice husk is a waste product whose utilization is not optimal in Indonesia. Rice husks contain organic materials in the form of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin; and minerals in the form of silica, alkali, and trace elements. The silica content in rice husks is very high, ranging from 87-97% to other minerals. Silica nanoparticles from rice husks were synthesized through various methods, including the sol-gel method, the combustion method, and the combination method, to obtain the purity and size of the silica particles up to the manometer scale. Mixing silica nanoparticles from rice husk to dental material at a certain concentration is effective in producing better mechanical properties. Silica nanoparticles synthesized from rice husks have the potential as fillers and reinforcements that can improve the mechanical properties of dental materials. Besides that, the price is more economical because the raw materials come from Indonesian natural waste. This literature review aims to describe the method of synthesizing silica nanoparticles from rice husks and their effectiveness in improving the mechanical properties of dental materials.
The Commodification of the Female Body in the Akamba Pop Music
Authors: Kiio Emmanuel Mutiso , Muhia Mugo , Mutie Stephen
Published: October 2022

This paper interrogates the objectified and commodified images of women constructed in the Akamba pop songs, especially those selected for this study. It analyses how these construed femininities offer a gender imbalance between men and women. From this standpoint, the paper discusses the various representations of gender and the significance attached to the gendered implication. The paper interrogates the images of women and their underlying meanings. The key goal is to examine how pop artists use imagery as a linguistic resource to foreground representations of gender while using the female body as the point of reference. Guiding the discussion is Luce Irigaray’s postulation on the male gaze and how it psychologically oppresses women using language. The article uses qualitative methodology whereby Ten Akamba pop songs are purposively sampled and sourced from YouTube. Sampled songs were transcribed, translated, and analysed for language use. The songs were interpreted using intersectionality and Luce Irigaray's postulation on gendered language. The paper's premise is to map out areas of women's marginalisation in Akamba pop songs. The article, therefore, examines how gendered inscription delineates women as sexual objects and commodities of male power
Constraints Facing the Effective Implementation of Affordable Housing Programme in Kiambu County
Authors: Irungu Mercy Njeri , Diang’a Stephen , Gwaya Abednego
Published: October 2022

Affordable housing remains a major problem for National and County Governments as the increase in population, particularly low-income earners, rises significantly annually. It is evident that despite efforts from both the national and county governments, Kiambu County still lags in the provision of affordable housing. The housing development agenda seems not to be getting the required traction at the county level with little participation by the private developers. This paper therefore, aims to establish the constraints experienced in the effective implementation of affordable housing in Kiambu County. The research design adopted in this study was survey research whereby questionnaires were used. The target population is comprised of 60 real estate developers who have an intention or have ongoing projects in Kiambu County and 100 housing officers and sub-county planners from the department of lands involved in the policy-making of affordable housing in the Kiambu County government. A sample size of 67 was adopted and a response rate of 83 per cent was achieved. The study established that the provision of affordable housing in Kiambu County is faced with various challenges such as inadequate incentives by the government, limited building technology, ineffective housing policies, inadequate supporting infrastructure, lack of access to project finance, high cost of building materials, high cost of land, and lengthy approval process. These have led to the inadequate provision of affordable housing in the county. The key recommendations of this study include; shortening the process of approving building plans and acquiring the necessary permits, making efforts towards reducing the cost of local building materials such as building stones by reducing or scraping cess fees collected from trucks transporting building materials, and the provision of adequate incentives to developers of affordable housing in the county
Factors Influencing Students from Low-Income Families to Excel Academically, The Case of Korogwe District, Tanzania
Authors: Msofe Frank , Wandela Eugenia Lucas
Published: October 2022

The study explores factors that influence some students to excel academically despite them coming from low-income families. The study was guided by two objectives; to examine what influence students from low-income families to excel academically and; to identify the role of teachers in influencing students from low-income families who excel academically. The study employed a qualitative approach and explorative case study design. A sample of 16 respondents was drawn from 3 primary schools for data collection. Where 12 are students from low-income families who are doing well in academics and are in standard 5 to 7, other respondents are teachers of guidance and counselling and classroom teachers. Data was collected using interviews and documentary reviews. Findings revealed that these students excel academically due to; the self-driven force of students, good relations between students and teachers, motivation from parents and teachers, good academic networks, and support from family members. According to the findings, the study recommended that; Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) support these students to help them get school requirements, introducing boarding schools for these students, improve parents' economic status, frequently provide training of guidance and counselling to teachers, increasing number of teachers, and school to improve its financial status
Antibacterial Activity Of Combination Of n-Hexane Extract Of Buas-Buas Leaves (Premna serratifolia L.) And Sappan Wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.)
Authors: Febriyanto Rissa , Isnindar Isnindar , Luliana Sri
Published: October 2022

Background: The plants used in this study were buas-buas leaves (Premna serratifolia L.) and sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.). The people of West Kalimantan use the buas-buas leaves and sappan wood as traditional medicine, and, based on research, they have antibacterial activity. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are bacteria that cause nosocomial infections and have developed resistance to many antibiotics. This research was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of the combination of n-hexane extract of buas-buas leaves and sappan wood.  

Methods: The antibacterial activity test was carried out by the agar diffusion method using a paper disc with a diameter of 6 mm. The antibacterial activity of a combination of n-hexane extract of buas-buas leaves and sappan wood in a ratio of 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2 at concentrations of 125, 250, and 500 ppm.

Results: In this study, the combination of n-hexane extract of buas-buas leaves and sappan wood with various concentrations, even with increasing concentrations, did not show any inhibition zones. The factors that are thought to affect the absence of the inhibition zone are the concentration of the extract, the content of secondary metabolites, the solubility of the extract, and the length of contact time

Conclusion: The combination of n-hexane extract of buas-buas leaves and sappan wood did not have antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in all comparisons and concentrations. It is recommended to test the antibacterial activity with a higher concentration
The Effect Of Guided Imagery Based On Spiritual Care On Stress Level And Blood Pressure Of Hypertension Patients
Authors: Ekawati Agustina , Yusuf Ah , Santy Wesiana Heris
Published: October 2022

Background: Stress and increased blood pressure experienced by a person are factors that cause hypertension. Hypertension that is not realized and not treated immediately can cause various complications that can end in death.

Methods: The sample size is 34 respondents, and the sampling technique is purposive sampling. The intervention group was given Guided Imagery-Based On Spiritual Care for 15-20 minutes, and the control group was given standard intervention (usual care) for one week. The variables studied were stress levels and blood pressure. The analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test for pre and post-treatment as well as the Mann-Whitney test to determine the difference between the intervention group and the control group, with a significant value of <0.05.

Results The results of the analysis of systolic blood pressure using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed a p-value of 0.001 in the intervention group and a p-value of 0.564 in the control group. The results of the analysis of Diastolic Blood Pressure using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test were a p-value of 0.003 in the intervention group and a p-value of 0.046 in the control group. The results of the analysis using Mann-Whitney obtained a p-value of 0.000 stress, a Systolic Blood Pressure p-value of 0.000, and a Diastolic Blood Pressure p-value of 0.000 between the intervention group and the control group.

Conclusion Guided Imagery-Based Spiritual Care is effective in reducing stress levels and blood pressure of hypertensive patients. This technique is easy to do, so it can be applied as a nursing intervention in inpatient rooms for the development of nursing science in hospitals.