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Organic Waste Management Through Stacked Buckets, Kitchen Waste (Losida) And Training In Organic Waste Crafts Based on Creation Economy Creative For Family Economy Improvement
Authors: Susilawati Desi , Wulaningum Puspita Dewi , Putri Arie Rachma , Ningsih Ervina Ratna
Published: January 2024

Everyone, every day, must produce a certain amount of waste, both organic and inorganic. Most of us only care until the "garbage goes out of the house", but less care about how it ends up in the final waste dump. The increase in public consumption is not in line with the optimal waste management capacity either of the government or the community itself. Waste management that is less than optimal will result in environmental pollution and poor public health. Therefore, strategic efforts are needed to empower sustainable waste management to reduce the volume of waste with awareness of applying the 5M concept, namely reducing, sorting, utilizing, recycling, and saving waste; increasing the role of the waste bank; and focusing on the nature of self-reliance.

The target of this community service is one of the community organizations in the Bumijo village precisely in RW 08 RT 35 Bumijo Kulon. Namely, Bank Sampah Berseri 35. The problems faced by partners are that the volume of waste continues to increase and the limited provision of land for final disposal and not optimal waste management are not new problems in Indonesia. The production of household waste in the form of organic and inorganic waste is increasing every day; this condition is increasingly worrying if it is not resolved.

This service activity aims to strengthen household waste management institutions in the community as well as increase awareness of reducing the volume of waste generated every day and how to manage organic waste through LOSIDA and STACKED BUCKETS activities and making hand waste craft based on creation economic to manage an organic waste, so green environment can be created.

The output of this activity is that members of the Berseri Waste Bank and society have an understanding regarding the manufacture of LOSIDA and stacked buckets independently so that organic waste management is more optimal. Every home on RT 35, RW 08, and Bumijo Kulon has LOSIDA and stuck bucket in yard and its used as organic liquid fertilizer
The green issues and foreign policy: an analysis of Indonesian foreign ministry’s selected tweets
Authors: Maksum Ali , Sahide Ahmad , Fathun Laode Muhamad , Ma’arif Hilman Mahmud Akmal , Alimuddin Sitti Zarina
Published: January 2024

Abstract. A green issue is relatively new for Indonesian policymakers. All countries paid close attention to this issue in the 1960s, when people were facing some environmental crises. But international political scholars started paying more attention to green issues in the 1990s, after the Cold War ended and traditional security issues became less important. Non-traditional security problems, like the environmental crisis, are becoming the focus of foreign policy issues in countries like Indonesia. Social media is a good place to investigate green issues, especially those that have to do with Indonesian foreign policy. This article tries to explore what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Twitter about green issues that have not been studied as much. This article tries to analyse some tweets about green issues in Indonesian foreign policy using NVivo content analysis. Thus, this article argues that green issues are still not talked about much on Twitter. The fact that the sentiment analysis is still neutral shows that the issue is not a big deal in the discussion. This research offers a fresh perspective on green issues inside the MOFA Twitter account and has contributed to the body of knowledge in this field of study
Improving the Life Skills of Aisyiyah Members in Mergangsan District through Ginger Candy Training
Authors: Prabasaria Indira , Setiawana Chandra Kurnia
Published: January 2024

Ginger is one of the spices that is widely known by the public. Apart from producing flavor in various food products, ginger is known to be rich in properties and easy to cultivate. Efforts to increase the ability of the post-COVID-19 community to increase income by utilizing the yard for planting ginger and other spices have not been maximized due to a lack of public knowledge about processing plant products. Branches in the Mergangsan PCA environment have a great opportunity to contribute to improving the life skills of Aisyiyah branch mothers to process ginger from their yards into products of economic value. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in the knowledge and insight of women members of Aisyiyah in the Mergangsan District regarding the processing of plant products. The high level of participation and seriousness of Aisyiyah mothers, or 92%, helped to increase the knowledge of Aisyiyah women's members by 96%. Candy products made by trainees have aromas, tastes, and textures that are as expected. Based on monitoring results, as many as 70% of participants after attending the training had tried processing ginger into candy. This indicates that training has high effectiveness and can become an embryo for productive household-scale businesses
Utilization of Household Organic Waste to Liquid Organic Fertilizer with the Stacked Bucket Method
Authors: Rahayu Lestari , Kamardiani Diah Rina , Nurusman Arief Abdillah
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Garbage is now one of the biggest problems in Indonesia. The amount of waste is increasing day by day. One source of organic waste is domestic or household waste. For this reason, it is necessary to handle organic waste by cutting the distribution channel of waste to landfills, namely handling organic waste at the household level. Based on household waste problems, community service is needed by conducting FGDs to know the types of waste generated at the household level and how to manage it, provide knowledge about waste management, especially household organic waste, and transfer technology for processing organic waste into liquid organic fertilizer with the stacked bucket method. The waste analysis results come from households; most waste is in the form of food waste (67.18%). The transfer of organic waste processing technology using the stacked bucket method can produce maggot, liquid organic fertilizer, and solid fertilizer. Knowledge of the target community about waste management and liquid organic fertilizer production before participating in socialization and training, the level of knowledge attainment based on pre-test results was 68.4%. After socialization and training, the results of the post-test were 94.6%.
Implementation blockchain technology and the internet of things in halal supply chain traceability and food safety: A systematic literature review
Authors: Kurniawan Miftakhurrizal , Suparno Suparno , Vanany Iwan
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Many people currently need help guaranteeing food products. Halal assurance and food safety are examples of the issues addressed. Many cases occur in the food world, such as poisoning, product contamination, and non-halal products for Muslims, giving rise to traceability activities. Blockchain technology and the internet of things are one way to solve the problem of halal supply chain traceability and food safety. With abundant literature in recent years, blockchain and the internet of things have become significant concerns for researchers worldwide. The author tries to show the structure, scope, research trends, and influence of blockchain and the internet of things in halal supply chain traceability and food safety by analyzing existing studies. The study finds that researchers primarily focus on the possibility of blockchain and the internet of things becoming dominant technologies in increasing trust among stakeholders in the food supply chain.
Evaluation of the Success of Dental Health Counseling for Students of Elementary School No. 44 Sungai Lareh Lubuk Minturun
Authors: Octavia Alfini , Arma Utmi , Pasril Yusrini , Rovi Fineza
Published: January 2024

Introduction. The World Health Organization (2014) states that globally, there are 2 billion individuals suffering from caries in permanent teeth and 514 million children suffering from caries in primary teeth. Basic Health Research (2018) states that the prevalence of caries in Indonesia is more than 80%.  Furthermore, the initial examination of the state of dental health in students of SDN No.44 Lubuk Minturun showed unsatisfactory numbers, so it is necessary to make preventive efforts from an early age to improve the dental health status of the students. Objective. The purpose of this paper is to determine changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior to maintain oral hygiene after dental health counseling for elementary school students 44 in Lubuk Minturun, West Sumatra. Methods. Data from 105 students regarding knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of maintaining dental health before and after counseling were obtained from questionnaires filled out by students. The sampling technique of this study was total sampling, while the inclusion criteria of the subjects were students aged 9-12 years, filling out the questionnaire completely and being cooperative. The descriptive-analytic study was conducted with the Wilcoxon sign rank. Results. There was a significant difference in the change of knowledge, attitude, and behavior in children of SDN 44 Lubuk Minturun (p<0.005) with the Wilcoxon test. Conclusion. Promotive activities of dental health counseling can improve knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in maintaining dental health
Stress Management Training For Persons With Disabilities In Sedayu District
Authors: Puspitosari Warih Andan , Surwati Arni , Ani Falasifah , Wardaningsih Shanti
Published: January 2024

People with disabilities have a high level of stress. People with physical disabilities are often not accepted by the society, criticized, stigmatized, and not encouraged to live independently and productively so that they become psychologically pressured. People with disabilities are often seen as a burden to families and society. Proper infrastructural support for persons with disabilities is also lacking. One of the efforts to fulfill the rights of persons with disabilities is by establishing an inclusive village or a disability-friendly village to be implemented by village government. Persons with disabilities are expected to have equal opportunities to participate in the development process. Through inclusive villages, it is hoped that the community will support the fulfillment of the right of persons with disabilities to be productive. Motivation and mental health are two of many factors that affect the productivity of persons with disabilities.

LazisMu, as the research partner, provided a forum for people with disabilities to increase productivity and independence. Argosari village in Sedayu, Bantul, Yogyakarta has a commitment to become an inclusive village. The community partnership program implemented before was to form an organization of persons with disabilities in Argosari village of which one of the goals was economic empowerment. Motivation and mental health for persons with disabilities are aspects that must be developed so that economic empowerment for them can run well and can be more productive.

This community service program was expected to be able to overcome the problem of the need to increase the motivation and mental health of persons with disabilities in Argosari inclusive village in Sedayu, Bantul by practicing effective stress management. The activities were carried out through training. The activity began with a preparation for a module of stress and motivation management for persons with disabilities which was compiled by the community service team. Furthermore, the module was implemented for the target participants. Participants were 23 persons with disabilities from the related village. The assessment of the participants’ stress level was carried out at the beginning of the activity using the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20), and the results showed that 7 participants (30%) had a score of > 6 or experienced mental emotional disorders. After the training, participants said they really felt the benefits of this community service activity and would continue it on an ongoing basis in each village in Sedayu sub-district, Bantul
Community service: Stroke risk detection and primary prevention of stroke education
Authors: Firmawati Erfin , Rochmawati Erna , Setyopranoto Ismail
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Stroke is a neurovascular disease and is the second cause of death and the third cause of disease in the world. The prevalence of stroke in Indonesia has increased. The increasing prevalence of stroke can be caused by low stroke prevention. Factors that influence stroke prevention behavior are knowledge and awareness. Efforts to reduce the incidence of stroke are primary prevention. This community service program made 2 basic efforts in stroke prevention. The first activity was detection of stroke risk using the stroke risk scorecard, examination of blood pressure and body weight, and measurement of blood glucose and cholesterol levels. The second one was providing education. This program was carried out at Kendangan, Caturharjo, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Stroke risk detection was attended by 67 people. The results of risk factor detection found that there were 4 people at high risk of stroke (6%), and 63 people were at low risk of stroke (94%). There were also other health issues found; 31 people with hypertension (46%), 26 people with hypercholesterolemia (38%), 7 people smoking (10%), 50 people never exercise (74%), and 7 people with overweight (10%). Education of stroke was attended by 36 people. The knowledge had increased after given education with an average pretest score of 59.41 (with minimum score of 20 and maximum score of 100) and an average post-test score of 74.41 (with minimum score of 30 and maximum score of 100). Stroke risk detection and primary prevention education are efforts to prevent stroke early, so they need to be done continuously.
Outcomes from Early Experience with Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Versus Open Technique
Authors: Raajeshwaren MA , Vijayakumar Chellappa , Dutta Souradeep , Ramakrishnaiah Vishnu PN
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) regarding postoperative pain, recurrence rates, duration of hospital stay and other postoperative outcomes within the context of a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India, and the initial experience of laparoscopic repairs. The current consensus in the literature often suggests LIHR as superior to open inguinal hernia repair (OIHR). Methods: This single-centre, retrospective, observational study was conducted at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Education and Research, Puducherry, India, from January 2011 to September 2020. All patients who underwent elective OIHR and LIHR were included. Data on the patients demographics, comorbidities, hernia type, mesh characteristics, surgery duration, hospital stay and immediate postoperative complications were collected and analysed. Results: A total of 2,690 OIHR and 158 LIHR cases were identified. The demographic profiles, hospital stay and complication rates were similar in both groups. However, surgical site infection was present exclusively in the OIHR group (3.55% versus 0.0%; P <0.05). The timeline for returning to normal activities was statistically shorter for the LIHR group (6 versus 8 days; P <0.05). The most frequent immediate complication in the LIHR group was subcutaneous emphysema (6.54% versus 0.0%; P <0.05). Recurrence (9.23% versus 3.61%; P = 0.09) and chronic pain (41.53% versus 13.55%; P <0.05) were higher in the LIHR group. Conclusion: Lower recurrence and chronic pain rates were observed with OIHR in the initial experience with LIHR in the hospital. However, LIHR had significant advantages concerning faster patient recovery and lower rates of surgical site infections. While the results contribute an interesting deviation from the standard narrative, they should be interpreted within the context of a learning curve associated with the early experience of the research team with LIHR.
Keywords: Hernia; Inguinal Hernia; Laparoscopy; India.
Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Drug Reactions Reported Among Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Staff
Authors: Al Busaidi Bushra H , Al Riyami Intisar M , Ba Wazir Hashim , Al Zakwani Ibrahim S
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to report any suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) experienced by all vaccinated staff and students in a tertiary teaching hospital following COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign at Sultan Qaboos University and Hospital in Muscat, Oman, from August to September 2021. An online survey was generated and sent to all staff and students via email and text messages. An announcement was made on the hospital website with a link to the survey. Results: A total of 8,421 individuals reported being vaccinated at least once with a total of 11,468 doses administered from January to July 2021; 8,014 staff and students received the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine while 3,454 staff and students received the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. The survey received a total of 3,275 responses (response rate = 38.8%). Of these, 741 individuals (22.6%) experienced an ADR after vaccination and 67.2% (n = 498) were females (P <0.001). The majority of the ADRs reported were fever and chills (19.7%) followed by localised pain and swelling at the injection site (18.8%). Other ADRs such as hair loss (0.5%) were reported, and one staff/student reported a clot in the right leg. Among the responders, 27.0% considered their ADRs as mild while 25.0% considered them as severe. Conclusions: In the study cohort, mild symptoms of COVID-19 vaccines were reported. Females experienced more ADRs compared to males. Long-term observation of ADRs to the vaccines and follow-up monitoring should be done on subjects to preclude any unwanted effects.
Keywords: Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2); Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19); COVID-19 vaccines; COVID-19; Adverse Drug Reactions; Oman.
Medical Students’ Clinical Knowledge of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
Authors: Al Abri Zamzam , Al Kiyumi Maisa , Jaju Sanjay , Al Saadoon Muna
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate and compare the clinical knowledge implications of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) preservice education between pre-clerkship and junior clerkship medical students. Methods: This observational comparative cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2022 at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. A self-administered questionnaire was utilised and included questions on sociodemographic data, duration of IMCI preservice training, knowledge of the participants concerning the IMCI objectives and information on a range of childhood conditions. Results: A total of 97 medical students were included in the study. The majority of students (42.3%) had received 2 lectures in IMCI preservice training. The role of the IMCI approach in reducing childhood morbidity and mortality was advocated by the majority of students (80.8% in the junior-clerkship [JCR] group and 73.3% in the pre-clerkship group). The awareness of the IMCI component of improving the health system was higher in JCR compared to pre-clerkship participants (P = 0.044). When compared to pre-clerkship students, the JCR participants demonstrated a slightly higher awareness of skin pinch (P = 0.038), chest indrawing (P = 0.008), anaemia assessment based on nail bed examination (P = 0.002), diagnostic assessment of malnutrition based on palm examination (P = 0.018), sucking capacity in breastfeeding (P = 0.025), and vaccines such as those for tuberculosis (P = 0.001), pneumococcal (P = 0.018) and rotavirus (P = 0.007). Conclusion: The majority of students displayed good IMCI knowledge and JCR students showed better knowledge compared to pre-clerkship candidates.
Keywords: Pediatrics; Disease Management; Students; Undergraduate Medical Education; Oman.
Unusual Presentation of Crohn’s Disease
Authors: Aljuraisi Abdulrahman , Bin Gheshayan Sultanah , Maria Sarah , Binnafisah Salahaldin , Alselaim Nahar
Published: January 2024

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory chronic disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, mostly the colon and terminal ileum. A 42-year-old female patient presented to a tertiary care centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2021 with chronic abdominal pain. The computed tomography findings showed a transverse colon mass invading the stomach. The biopsy report indicated reactive colonic mucosa with focal inflammatory exudate. She underwent a laparoscopic extended left hemicolectomy with en-bloc resection of the greater curvature of the stomach and primary anastomosis. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease based on the final pathology report. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course and is being follow-up.
Corruption and growth in Sub Saharan African countries: Do differences in government effectiveness matter?
Authors: Gebresilassie Yibrah Hagos , Gebrihet Hafte Gebreselassie , Woldu Gabriel Temesgen
Published: January 2024

Corruption remains a significant global concern and affects economic growth ( ). Despite extensive research on the relationship between corruption and economic growth in developed countries, the effects of corruption and governance on economic growth in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain unclear. This study aims to fill this gap in the literature by examining the impacts of corruption, government effectiveness ( ), and their joint interactive effects on economic growth in a panel of 37 countries in SSA from 2012 to 2022. The data were from multiple sources (the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and Transparency International) and analyzed using a two‑step generalized method of moments (SGMM) technique. The results of the SGMM demonstrate that corruption has a detrimental effect on the economic growth of countries in the SSA. Furthermore, the findings of the analysis reveal that government effectiveness significantly lowers the economic growth of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most importantly, the results of regression analysis indicate that the joint interactive effect of corruption and government effectiveness ( ) depresses economies in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is a novel finding. Therefore, this study recommends that in order to support the long-term economic growth of Sub-Saharan African nations, governments should create policies and strategies to combat corruption and improve institutional quality.
Opportunistic motivation on fair value accounting of investment properties: Does corporate governance matter in Indonesia?
Authors: Kholilah Kholilah , Rahman Aulia Fuad , Atmini Sari , Ghofar Abdul
Published: January 2024

This study examines the influence of opportunistic managers' motivation and corporate governance on using fair value measurement for investment properties. It was conducted on a sample of 126 corporations listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2020, using logistic regression and moderated regression analysis. The results showed that opportunistic motivation significantly affects the use of fair value measurement for investment properties. These results provide empirical evidence that fair value measurement, intended to enhance the relevance and reliability of financial reporting, can be leveraged to maximize corporate profits for certain interests. Additionally, the study indicates that corporate governance structure strengthens management's motivation to utilize fair value for investment properties, contrary to the expected role of corporate governance in mitigating managerial opportunistic behaviour. Future studies could explore alternative measurements, such as the difference in fair value profit/loss, to further support the bonus plan hypothesis in the Positive Accounting Theory framework. The practical implication of this study is to offer an understanding of the rationales behind the choice of accounting policies for investment property. This will enable the development of policies and regulations that safeguard financial statement users from management's opportunistic motives when selecting accounting methods. In addition, this research can also be evaluation material about opportunistic motivations that management may have in implementing IFRS.
Factors influencing India’s fertility patterns and differential of women
Authors: Brahma Jasmine , Basumatary Konita
Published: January 2024

The study aims to identify the factors influencing fertility patterns and differentials in India while taking into account background characteristics such as place of residence, educational attainment, and religious affiliation. The data used for this study comes from all five rounds of the National Family Health Survey. To calculate the Total Fertility Rate and other factors, including place of residence, educational attainment, and religious affiliation, the background data from the National Family Health Survey was analyzed. Interpolation was used to fill up the gaps left by the missing data. The information from the 25 states was collected. Using the Eviews 12 program, a model based on panel data is performed to pinpoint the factors influencing the patterns and differences in fertility. The place of residence, educational attainment, and religious affiliation, usage of contraception, sequence of births, first marital age, birth period, unmet requirements, and gender attitudes of the couples were all found to have an impact on fertility differences. The results of the panel regression study showed that the interaction of numerous factors caused TFR to differ amongst Indian states. Additionally, it is highly important to look into district-level data.
Mediating effect of psychological needs satisfaction on the relationship between presence and academic motivation during online learning
Authors: Ramis TamilSelvan , Cheong Loh Sau
Published: January 2024

Academic motivation is a prerequisite of human learning and development. There are direct and indirect predictors that address the problem of declining academic motivation of undergraduates during online learning. As lack of interaction has been cited as a central reason for reduced academic motivation in online learning, this study examined the association between presences (cognitive, social, and teaching) and academic motivation. Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses have found psychological needs satisfaction to be related to autonomous motivation and indicators of wellbeing. As such, this study examined the mediating role of psychological needs satisfaction on the relationship between presences and academic motivation during online learning among undergraduates in Malaysia. Two hundred and fifty students from private universities across the country were recruited via convenience sampling. A correlational research design was employed and participants filled in a cross-sectional online survey. Results revealed that there are significant positive relationships between presences and autonomous academic motivation as well as presences and controlled academic motivation. There was also a significant negative relationship between presences and academic amotivation. Further, it was found that psychological needs satisfaction significantly mediated the relationships between presences and autonomous academic motivation as well as presences and academic amotivation. Psychological needs satisfaction, however, did not significantly mediate the relationship between presences and controlled academic motivation. These findings provide insights into addressing the problem of low academic motivation during online learning, in turn, aid university administration to address the higher rates of attrition in online learning.
ESCALATING THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF GURU SEKUMPUL TOMB'S RELIGIOUS TOURISM THROUGH MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Authors: Armiah Armiah , Khaliq Restu , Sagir Akhmad , Gusriani Raden Yani , Gazali H B Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Religious tourism holds a significant position in the global tourism industry, attracting visitors to culturally and spiritually significant pilgrimage sites. Indonesia, ranked second in The Global Travel Muslim Index 2022, has witnessed a rise in Muslim tourists exploring religious destinations. Ensuring the sustainability of religious tourism and enhancing the spiritual pilgrimage experience necessitates critical thinking, innovative approaches, and effective communication strategies. Promotion through social media is crucial for marketing religious tourism destinations. However, challenges persist in Indonesia's tourist development due to the absence of an integrated marketing communication strategy. Research emphasizes the importance of communication strategies and the preservation of cultural and religious diversity for the sustainability of religious tourism. In South Kalimantan, despite the potential for religious tourism, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in visitor numbers. Employing a qualitative approach, including interviews and SWOT analysis, this study formulates a strategic communication plan for promoting the Guru Sekumpul Tomb. The strategy focuses on product packaging, nuanced marketing communication, a serene pilgrimage ambiance, and leveraging digital media platforms, along with collaboration with local stakeholders and optimal use of natural resources. Ultimately, integrating innovative knowledge and skills is crucial for the success and sustained viability of religious tourist sites, concurrently elevating the spiritual pilgrimage experience.
PROMOTING PEACEFUL CLASSROOMS THROUGH A SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION MODEL FOR ISLAMIC SCHOOLS
Authors: Fa'atin Salmah -
Published: January 2024

Communication is essential in learning activities. Communication should be the main medium in creating positive emotions in the classroom. Therefore, the learning communication model needs to be continuously developed so that classroom communication becomes effective and has an impact on positive changes in students' behavior. This article aims to develop an Edusufistic communication model to create positive emotions in Islamic educational institutions. This paper is a mix of qualitative and quantitative research. Centralized group discussion (FGD) activities, observations, direct interviews, and questionnaires were used with 27 Indonesian participants and 26 Malaysian participants. The results of this study revealed that the image of communication in the classroom is still rigid, unidirectional, resulting in communication. This leaves many emotional problems for teachers and students. Edusufistic communication model has been recognized by educators to be able to revitalize the practice of learning communication that has been practiced so far. Edusufistic communication brings positive climate and emotions in the classroom, empathic, sympathetic and loving. This study also reveals the emotional impact of the Edusufistic model on the peace of mind of educators and students. From the results of the quantitative data analysis, the educators' perceptions show that the implementation of the Edusufistic Communication Model does not find many obstacles. The results of this study are expected to be a recommendation for policy makers to provide full socialization of the Edusufistic communication model for educators at different levels.
DEBATES ON HALAL ISSUES AS INDONESIAN CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS SOCIAL PHENOMENA
Authors: Dzukroni Arisy Abror , Ulinnuha Roma
Published: January 2024

The government obligates halal certification for all products across Indonesia to capture the larger halal market. In 2025, Indonesia's total consumption of goods and services will reach US$ 330.0 billion. Modernity that requires society to increase economic and religious feasibility is a good combination for capitalists. This modernity has subsequently transformed into a halal lifestyle and has penetrated various sectors of the life of the modern Muslim community. However, Foucault says that power is a determining factor for the discourse that develops in society. The qualitative methods and unstructured observation completed with library data as sources will reveals the practice of power in disseminating the discourse of halal products using the Foucault’s power-knowledge. In practice, various efforts have been made by the government as the ruler by issuing various regulations as instruments of discourse. There was a discipline of halal products in the form of supervision carried out by the government in which society became the agent for monitoring halal products. Normalization is also carried out by imposing sanctions on products deemed not under regulations. The examination is the last step in the discipline of halal products by the government. This article concludes that government already makes halal-oriented as the new Muslim behaviour. Hence, the decline of religious diversity becomes a new threat as long as the halal issue is held by the only authority.
JAVANESE TRANSLATION OF ANÂ ALLÂH: STUDY ON THE JAVANESE TRANSLATION IN QS. THAHA/20:9-15
Authors: Fauzan Aris , Wibowo Safrudin Edi , Muhsin Masrukhin , Rohmansyah Rohmansyah , Ismail Nawari
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this article is to reveal the Javanese translation of the word Anâ Allâh in QS. Taha/20: 9-15. To discuss the issue the author uses a critical content analysis and comparative analysis approach. The findings in this qualitative research are: first, the translators agreed to use Ingsun to translate Anâ Allâh. Second, they use Ingsun for Anâ Allâh because they want to dwell and honor Allah above everything, the Almighty. It is related to their understanding, awareness, and implementation of Javanese culture, unggah-ungguh (honorific speech). Third, they chose Ingsun to translate Anâ Allâh: philosophically, Ingsun is the Essence and Existence of God. Culturally ethically, Ingsun is only used by high-class people. An ordinary man who pronouns Ingsun for himself, shows that he is involved in conflict or doesn’t understand unggah-ungguh. Sufistically, Ingsun is a perfect word that represents a person's spiritual experience of uniting with his God. This research significantly contributes to the body of knowledge on ethical linguistics in religious texts, especially from a Javanese perspective which is relatively understudied by scholars of Islamic studies.
Integrating vegetables in push-pull technology systems: gendered preferences of smallholder farmers in western Kenya
Authors:   International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Ouya FO , Pittchar JO ,   International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Chidawanyika F ,   University of the Free State, Khan ZR ,   International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
Published: January 2024

Transformative rural smallholder agriculture addressing biophysical constraints requires farmer-led innovations for increased technology adoption. Following the need to further intensify the cereal push-pull technology (PPT) for pest and weed control through integration with vegetables, we conducted surveys to determine suitable vegetables across three different counties in Kenya namely Homabay, Siaya, and Trans-Nzoia. Farming in these areas is predominantly maize based and introducing vegetables to the system will improve household food and nutritional security, together with income. A systematic random sampling method was used to sample a total of 124 smallholder farmers who were interviewed during field days where farmer awareness of technology was mobilised. Descriptive results showed kale (47%) and black nightshade (30%) were the most preferred high-value vegetables for integration into push-pull plots in these regions. This was followed by cowpea (15%), onion (6%) and tomato (2%) underlying the wide range of farmer preferences and priorities. There were also gender differences in vegetable preferences with men preferring capital intensive and high value vegetables, while women preferred traditional vegetables. Results from multinomial logit model revealed that age of the farmer, education level, gender, and farming experience were determinants of smallholder farmers’ vegetable preferences for integration into the PPT plots. The contribution of these determinants to farmer preferences varied across different vegetables where the contribution of the market value of the vegetable in selection diminished with while the effect of farmers’ age. Overall, male farmers preferred capital-intensive and market-oriented vegetables in compared to their female counterparts. We conclude that gender and geographic location play a pivotal role in farmers` crop selection for integration in the PPT. Targeted awareness creation pathways accounting for these factors will be critical for wider adoption of the PPT. Key words: Food security, Multinomial Logistic Regression Model, Participatory rural appraisal, Sustainable agricultural intensification, Technology adoption
Acceptability of cereal-cricket composite porridge as influenced by socio-economic factors and breast-feeding status of mothers and care-givers in Siaya County, Kenya
Authors:   Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Aboge DO , Orinda MA ,   Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Konyole SO ,   Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Published: January 2024

The trajectory for widespread integration of edible insects into the human diet is still confronted by low acceptability especially among communities that traditionally or habitually do not consume insects. While the concern today is how best to present edible insects into food matrices that improve their acceptability, this development should be aligned with consumer intrigues into the choices of insect-based foods. This study determined the influence of socio-economic factors (age, education, marital status, occupation, and income levels), and breastfeeding status of mothers and care givers on acceptability of cricket-based porridges. Four composite porridge flours were developed by blending cricket flour with maize, wheat, and soy flour at four different levels. The reference formula (CP) had 0% cricket inclusion and was a composite of maize, wheat, and defatted soy flour in the ratio of 2:1:1 resembling Famila Baby weaning porridge flour, a common infant formula in Kenya. The other treatment flours were formulated by replacing an equivalent amount of soy flour with cricket flour at 25%, 50% and 75% to allow enrichment of Famila formula with cricket flour, and were coded as CPB1, CPB2 and CPB3, respectively. Porridge prepared from the flours were evaluated for acceptability among forty mothers and care-givers selected in Siaya County, Kenya. Non-cricket porridge was the most accepted across the respondents’ socio-economic dynamics. Acceptability of cricket-based porridges improved with age and level of education but reduced significantly for both married (p<0.000) and unmarried women (p<0.000). Women engaged in formal employment rated cricket-based porridges significantly higher (p<0.003) than other occupations. Income level generated mixed influences with non-cricket porridge still rated significantly higher (p<0.000) than cricket-based porridges across different income groups. Breastfeeding had insignificant influence on acceptability of the porridges (p=0.06). From this study, age, education, occupation and income showed varied influences on the acceptability of cereal-cricket porridges and should therefore be considered among key factors that shape consumer acceptability. Consequently, promotion strategies should consider the latter socio-economic factors in devising interventions to improve acceptability of edible insects and their products. Key words: Edible insects, Crickets, Porridge, Socio-economic status, Consumer evaluation, Acceptability
Microbiological and chemical profiles of retail falafel sandwich in Jordan
Authors:   The University of Jordan, Abidi SM , Yamani MI ,   The University of Jordan
Published: January 2024

Microbiological contamination of food poses a significant risk to public health, as a popular ready-to-eat food in the Middle-East, falafel sandwiches require no processing. When ingested, their microbiological integrity is extremely important to the population’s health. The aim of the present research was to evaluate the microbial load of falafel sandwich and its basic components, which is an important indicator of hygiene and safety; to that effect, we tested 120 samples from different restaurants in Amman, Jordan (30 falafel sandwiches, 30 tahini salad, 30 hummus, and 30 falafel). The collected samples were transferred to the laboratory in the ice box and tested for microbiological and chemical analysis (pH and titratable acidity). Appropriate media were used in the enumeration: Plate Count Agar, De Man, Rogosa, and Sharpe agar (MRS), Violet Red Bile Lactose Agar, and Baird-Parker Agar for mesophilic aerobes, lactic acid bacteria, coliforms, and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. In all samples, the average pH was ≥ 5 and the average titratable acidity (as citric acid) was ≥ 0.55%, thus permitting the growth of many microorganisms. The samples were assessed for aerobic plate count (APC) and the counts of coliforms (CC), lactic acid bacteria (LABC), yeasts and molds (YMC), Staphylococcus aureus count (S. aureus), as well as for the presence of Salmonella enterica (S. enterica) and Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). Average APC of ‘falafel’ sandwich, ‘tahini’ salad, ‘hummus’, and falafel were 6.4, 6.3, 5.8, and 2.9 log10 CFU/g respectively; average CC was 2.3, 2.8,1.9, and 0.6 log10 CFU/g, respectively; average LABC was 5.6, 5.5, 5.3, and 2.4 log10 CFU/g, respectively; average YMC was 4.2, 3.8, 3, and 0.7 log10 CFU/g, respectively; average S. aureus was 2.09,1.68,0, and 0.3 log10 CFU/g, respectively. S. enterica and L. monocytogenes were not isolated from any sample. This might be due of the exposure to high temperatures during the frying process, ‘falafel’ samples had the lowest microbial load. The study revealed through these microbial counts, that hummus and tahini salad are most likely to introduce microorganisms to falafel sandwich. Key words: falafel sandwich, tahini salad, hummus, coliforms, lactic acid bacteria
Assessing Genetic Diversity in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using D2 Statistical Analysis
Authors: Yasin B. Abrar , Shubhra S. , Abdu Misbahu , Shiferaw Garome , Teshome Dula , Gudina Gada , Girshe Legessu , Dugasa Tesfaye
Published: January 2024

Background: Genetic diversity is one of the potent components used to develop improved cultivars with a broad genetic base and wider adaptability. Genetic diversity between two parents of diverse origin generally displays greater heterosis and yields transgressive segregants. Therefore, knowledge of genetic diversity is the prerequisite for the genetic improvement of crop plants including wheat. D2 statistical analysis is one of the potent biometrical techniques used for the assessment of genetic diversity. Methods: The essence of the current experiment involved 40 providential bread wheat lines that were arranged and laid down in a randomized block design (RBD) with three replications at the experimental research farm of Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, during the rabi crop season (2020-21). The bread wheat lines of the same geographical range were assessed to determine the genetic diversity using D2 statistical analysis and heritability estimate in apropos to ten quantitative/qualitative characters. Result: Based on D2 analysis, the 40 promising wheat strains were lined up into ten different clusters to estimate the average distance at intra and inter-cluster levels. The uttermost intra-cluster distance was recorded in cluster X, whereas, the appreciative inter-cluster distance pertained among cluster-VI and cluster-X pursued by cluster-IX and cluster-X. Entrenched to the mean or average performance, most of the bread wheat lines were spotted to disclose appreciable distinctions concerning to their cluster means. It was perceived that the maximum percent contribution towards total divergence was exhibited by grain yield plant-1, followed by spike length, effective tiller plant-1, 1000 grain weight and plant height. Moreover, the number of effective tillers plant-1, spike length, harvest index ,1000 grain weight, number of grains spike-1 and protein content were quite substantial since these traits exhibit high heritability estimate together with high genetic advance as percent of mean.
Corregir lo ambiguo: discursos sobre la ambigüedad en los científicos del género y en los grupos conservadores
Authors: Sequeira Rovira Paula
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo busca llamar la atención sobre la importancia de volver la mirada hacia la ambigüedad como un concepto que ha servido para producir la categoría de género, para rehabilitar a quienes se alejan de estándares dicotómicos o para reclamar la eliminación de la perspectiva de género. El documento analiza las ideas sobre lo ambiguo manejadas por los primeros científicos que teorizaron sobre el género y las contrasta con las utilizadas por grupos conservadores cristianos para referirse a la ideología de género. Los documentos revisados parten del análisis crítico del discurso (ACD). El artículo tratará de mostrar cómo el discurso médico y el conservador han planteado lo ambiguo como la razón para normalizar los cuerpos y las subjetividades de las personas. Si bien pareciera que son dos corrientes de pensamiento muy separadas, presentan muchas similitudes porque se sustentan en la creencia de que es necesario corregir la ambigüedad para calzar en patrones dicotómicos de normalidad. En las conclusiones se retoma la figura del zombi como una metáfora que puede utilizarse para unir los dos pensamientos en relación con sus ideas de normalidad y naturaleza.
Child Rape Cases in News Text: Sara Mills’ Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Azzahra Syifa Shafira , Riyanto Edi Dwi , Afdholy Nadya , Salsabila Nur Shafa
Published: January 2024

Sexual violence against children has become a world problem that can occur anytime, anywhere, and be carried out by anyone, and the number of cases is increasing continuously. This phenomenon is a critical problem because child victims who are still in the phase of adolescence can be at risk of disrupting the child's growth and development process and changing the child's behavior. This study aims to analyze news articles on child rape cases in the online media portal Liputan6.com and Merdeka.com using the Critical Discourse Analysis approach, specifically the Sara Mills model. This study employs qualitative research with a descriptive qualitative approach. The data utilized consists of news articles on child rape published on the online news portals Liputan6.com and Merdeka.com. The Critical Discourse Analysis by Sara Mills is employed to comprehend the language construction and ideologies of these articles. The findings of this study are that the subject-object position in the two news discourses reveals that girls are positioned as objects and journalists and third person as subjects. Then, the Writer-Reader Position in Liputan6.com's news discourse reveals that the writer is the subject and the reader is positioned as the reader acts as the perpetrator, while in the Merdeka.com news discourse, it is revealed that the writer places women as subjects and men as objects. Readers are positioned as women, and the author views the audience as women. In this research, three strategies for presenting victims of sexual harassment were also found, namely character, focalization, and schemata (scheme).