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Social Assistance Policy during the Covid-19 Pandemicin East Kutai, Indonesia
Authors: Nurhawati  , Sadhana Kridawati , Sukowati Praptining
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the implementation of the Social Assistance Program during the Covid-19 pandemic based on the Decree of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 54 of 2020 in Selangkau Village, Kaliorang District, East Kutai Regency. As well as describe and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors in the program's implementation. The location of the research was conducted at Selangkau Village, Kaliorang District, East Kutai Regency. The data sources are primary data and secondary data. The data collection techniquesused were interviews. The data analysis techniquein this study uses stages of data collection, condensation, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of the study found that the Social Assistance Program during the Covid-19 pandemic in Selangkau Village, Kaliorang District, East Kutai Regency, reviewed from the variables of communication, resources, commitment, and coordination, has been successfully implemented by the Decree of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 54 of 2020. The implementation of the program has been supported by several factors, namely the existence of complete population data sources, technical instructions, implementation instructions, and rules for the use of funds, having responsible staff, government attention, donors, and the existence of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds from the company. However, inhibiting factors still need to be found, namely lack of communication between staff, lack of supervision from superiors, difficult access, lack of communication with target groups, and inappropriate beneficiary data. It is hoped that this research can contribute ideas and input to implementing the Social Assistance Program in a socially just manner in the future based on laws and regulations for the Selangkau Village Government, Kaliorang District, East Kutai Regency.
The Dynamics and Constraints of Regional House of Representative Councils in Implementing their Supervisory Functions
Authors: Supriyadi  , Putra Eka Nugraha , Mochtar Dewi Astutty , Setiyono
Published: November 2024

The journey of the Regional House of Representative Councils (Indonesian: Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah, abbreviated DPRD, from now on referred to as council) has gone through some dynamics in carrying out its duties and functions,along with the development of society, thegovernment system, and the political system in Indonesia. As part of the Regional Government, DPRDhas three functions: legislative function, budgetary function, and supervisory function. Supervision is the function that is most likely to be carried out optimally because the council has full authorityand does notdepend on other parties, such as the executive or regional head. During its implementation, the council's supervisory function experienced ups and downs.In early Indonesia’s reformation era, thecouncil’s supervisory function was used as a means of pressure on regional heads.This could happen because, at that time, the regional head had to be responsible to the council.Based on this condition,the council's position greatly determined the regional head's sustainability. Meanwhile, as for now, the council's supervisory function is only limited to the implementation of regional legal products, which includeregional regulations and regulationsissued by the regional head, as well as other regulations related to the implementation of regional government.Additionally, it encompasses monitoringfollow-up actions resultingfromfinancial audit reports by the Audit Board, the consequences of which do not impact the continuity of the regional head's position. The focus of this study is limited to the dynamics of the council in carrying out its supervisory function and the obstacles it faces. This study results from normative legal research using the statute and conceptual approaches. The expected contribution of this study is, theoretically,for the advancement of legal science, particularly in the areasof constitutional law and administrative law.Also,it aims toprovide insightsinto the components of regional governance, specifically for regional headsor regional government and particularly for DPRD. In addition, it is also expected to contribute to the provision of legal source materials, especially those related to the council's function for other researchers.
Promotion of Reproductive Tourism through Websitesin India
Authors: Kumar Kundan , Raj Dr. Papia
Published: November 2024

Reproductive tourism as one of the subsets of medical tourism is attracting substantial attention in Indian milieu and academic discourses. There are bundle of reasons for developmentof thisparticular spatial mobilitywhereinstakeholders have a crucial roleto play.Role of every associated stakeholder in development ofreproductive tourismis different in nature. Within this premise, service provider as one of the stakeholders,operatingin the formof Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)clinics hasa pivotal part.These clinics market their services through websites and persuade prospective service usersby presenting attractive tailor-made content.Role of these clinics’ websitesfunctional in India has receivedless emphasis and the present study seeks to fill this academic void. Through content analysis of selected 87ART clinics and surrogacy clinics’ websites, the present study will underline the role of websites in promotion of reproductive tourism in India.The analysis pointed that information of various nature is being displayed on the website wherein service providerviewstheirtargetpopulationin a dual patient-touristidentity. Moreover, these websites tactfully present the content having greater potential for tapping the service usersand thus, contribute significantly in attracting reproductive tourists in the country.
A cross-sectional survey of eating behaviors and psychological factors among young people some psychological factors and eating behaviors
Authors: Göküstün Kerim Kaan , Kayaoğlu Kübra
Published: November 2024

Aims: Understanding the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological issues associated with eating provides important insight into the development of diseases such as obesity and anorexia, and possibly ways to prevent or treat their occurrence. This study aims to examine the associations between cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of eating habits and psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress among young people.
Methods: The study was conducted with 390 university students, 43.3% male and 56.7% female. The data of the study were gathered via a survey form. The survey form includes a personal information form, the Three Factors Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R21) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21).
Results: It was determined that individuals with depression, anxiety and stress had higher uncontrolled eating, cognitive restraint and emotional eating scores than healthy individuals (p
Indicators of prolonged hospital stay and rehospitalizations in hyperemesis gravidarum
Authors: Demir Çendek Büşra , Şeyhanlı Zeynep , Akay Arife , Yıldırım Ayse Ecenaz , Vanlı Tonyalı Nazan , Erkaya Salim , Üstün Yaprak
Published: November 2024

Aims: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can significantly impact the quality of life of pregnant women and is the primary factor leading to hospitalization during the first half of the pregnancy. The aim of this study is to determine the ability of basic laboratory indicators that determine the severity of HG and the indices that can be calculated from them to predict the total length of hospital stay and the number of recurrent hospitalizations.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on women diagnosed with HG at a tertiary hospital from 2018 to 2021. Following the application of the inclusion criteria, we included a total of 100 eligible patients with HG (study group) and 130 healthy pregnant women (control group). Subsequently, the groups were subjected to a comparative analysis.
Results: The study group had higher levels of hemoglobin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), red blood cell (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), neutrophil, mean platelet volüme (MPV), ketonuria, and lower levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), eosinophil (p
Trends in pediatric kidney stone research between 2004-2023: a bibliometric study
Authors: Önal Hülya Gözde
Published: November 2024

Aims: The purpose of this current investigation is twofold: first, to review the available literature published in the last twenty years on pediatric nephrolithiasis; and second, to evaluate the progression of research on this topic during the indicated period. In this respect, through bibliometric analysis the present study aims to reveal trends, crucial authors, important institutions and outstanding journals of this line of research. It also takes an attempt to compare the increasing trend of publication productivity and citation frequency and the distribution of the research outputs across the countries/regions of the world to map the progress and potential prospects of pediatric kidney stone research.
Methods: The present study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of knowledge production. In pediatric kidney stone from 2004 to 2023 using WoS Core Collection. Articles were searched using the term “Kidney Stones in Children” including all articles, reviews and papers indexed, reviews and conference papers. The examination focused on the overall publication output, number of citations received, and journal citation; with methods including keyword frequency, bibliographic coupling, co-citation analysis, and co-authorship networks. Element positions, co-occurrence frequencies, and clusters were developed from the data source by using VOSviewer software. The study covered publication distribution, citation behaviour, keyword frequencies, and collaboration map.
Results: According to the presented research, the level of academic interest in this topic has risen dramatically over the years, and its popularity peaked in 2020. This result is expected because leading academic centres and name-referenced universities like University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia contributed significantly to the current literature. Ten most preferred journals are Journal of Urology, Journal of Pediatric Urology and many more. The findings reveal the overall international cooperation with especial emphasis on relations between institutions in the US and European countries. Carrying out the keyword analysis, authors have determined that “urolithiasis”, “nephrolithiasis”, and “kidney stones” are the most topical concerns. Aside from general surgery, much of the most frequently cited research is relevant to surgical practices and dietary recommendations. The purpose of this review is to enhance the understanding of the tendencies of the studies the most active contributors and cooperation patterns in the pediatric kidney stones.
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis reveals a significant rise in pediatric kidney stones research, peaking in 2020. Key contributors include the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with strong international collaborations. Original research articles and top journals, like the Journal of Urology, remain central. The U.S. leads in contributions, with notable input from Turkish institutions.
Effects of two different grafts on radiological and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of calcaneus fractures
Authors: Bozkurt İbrahim , Emir Mehmet Musa
Published: November 2024

Aims: There are no standards regarding the use and selection of grafts for calcaneal fractures in the literature. This study aims to contribute to the literature by evaluating the effects of allografts and synthetic grafts on union and functional outcomes in the treatment of calcaneal fractures.
Methods: Intraarticular calcaneal fractures treated surgically between 2011 and 2018 with a minimum follow-up of 2 years were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups based on the type of graft used: synthetic grafts (G45S5 bioactive glass, Noraker®) or allografts. The Böhler angle and Gissane angle were measured radiologically. Functional outcomes were assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Score and Maryland Foot Score at the final follow-up.
Results: The average age in the synthetic graft group was 37.5±12.4 years, while that of the allograft group was 37.8±8.6 years. Radiographic evaluations of both groups showed some degree of collapse in the posterior facet of the talocalcaneal joint in both postoperative and 2-year follow-up images. No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of the AOFAS Score or Maryland Foot Score at the 2-year postoperative evaluation.
Conclusion: There was no significant difference in functional and radiological outcomes between synthetic and allografts in the surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures.
Validation of System Usability Scale From Expert and Ordinary User Perspective
Authors: Kelana Bayu , Riskinanto Anggar , Nasyiah Mudrikah , Fajar Fiandhika Muhammad
Published: November 2024

This meticulous and comprehensive study aims to provide a thorough overview of the validation results of the ten System Usability Scale (SUS) indicators from the perspectives of experts and ordinary users. The study meticulously compares the validation results of SUS scores in expert and ordinary user groups. The validation results of SUS scores in the expert group are derived from a comprehensive analysis of SUS evaluation results, heuristic evaluation, and interviews with three usability experts. Similarly, the validation results of SUS scores in the ordinary user group are obtained from a rigorous comparison of SUS evaluation results, remote moderated usability testing, and interviews with five ordinary users. While inconclusive, this study's findings shed light on four crucial points. First, there are no universally valid validation results of SUS scores in all SUS indicators from expert and ordinary user perspectives. Second, the ease of use indicator is the only one with a complete and valid evaluation result from the expert perspective. Third, the intuitiveness indicator, while full, yields invalid evaluation results from the standpoint of ordinary users. Fourth, a weak relationship is observed between SUS scores and the results of heuristic evaluation and usability testing. These findings, derived from a robust and meticulous methodology, are expected to significantly contribute to the existing research in application usability, particularly in the context of SUS usage.
Challenges in The Academic Promotion Process: Perspectives From Faculty Members
Authors: Maulindar Joni , Awang Long Zalizah , Che Mustapha Jawahir , Purnomo Singgih
Published: November 2024

The academic promotion process faces various challenges that cause delays for faculty members in reaching higher ranks. This research aims to identify and analyze the factors contributing to delays in the academic promotion process. The research method used is a quantitative approach, with data collection techniques involving the distribution of questionnaires to faculty members who are currently undergoing or about to undergo the academic promotion process. The research results indicate that the lack of transparency in rules, policy changes, evaluation complexity, communication limitations, and institutional support all have a significant and equal impact on the challenges of academic promotion, with each factor having a coefficient of 0.2000. The R-squared and Adjusted R-squared values of 1.000 indicate that this model can explain the entire variation in academic promotion challenges. The high statistical significance of all coefficients suggests that these results are almost certainly not due to chance. Data analysis also shows that there is little autocorrelation in the model's residuals, and the residual distribution is nearly normal. These findings highlight the importance of transparency, policy consistency, effective communication, and institutional support in the academic promotion process. Improvements in these areas are expected to reduce the challenges faced by faculty members during the promotion process
Skywatch: Enhancing Military Camp Surveillance With PC-Based Monitoring using Drone Camera Technology at Fort Bonifacio
Authors: Q. de Leon Jonathan , T. Caliliw Maricar , C. Ambag Silvia
Published: November 2024

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are widely used in various applications, most notably military surveillance. This abstract describes a PC-based drone system designed specifically for surveillance in camp areas. The system incorporates advanced features such as real-time video streaming and autonomous flight capabilities to improve security and situational awareness in military environments. The drone, a hexacopter equipped with high-resolution cameras, captures live video transmitted to a ground control station (GCS) running on a PC for immediate monitoring and analysis. This allows troops in charge of camp security to quickly access critical information. The PC-based drone's standout feature is its autonomous flight capability, enabling it to follow predetermined routes using GPS and navigation devices, or it can be remotely controlled via the PC-based ground station. The research demonstrated the drone's effectiveness in detecting and tracking objects, including vehicles and people, thereby enhancing security measures at military camps. However, limitations such as range, battery life, and potential interference were noted. Further research is necessary to optimize the system for specific surveillance scenarios. Overall, the study underscores the potential of PC-based drones for military surveillance and lays the groundwork for future advancements.
Digital Business Model Innovation in The Metaverse: Strategic Approaches to Virtual Economy Opportunities
Authors: Sharma Ridhima , Sachdeva Timcy
Published: November 2024

The metaverse, an expansive digital ecosystem blending augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain technology, is reshaping traditional business models and creating new opportunities in the virtual economy. This paper explores the transformative impact of the metaverse on digital business model innovation. As businesses navigate this emerging frontier, they must adapt to the unique characteristics of the metaverse, including the creation and monetization of virtual goods, immersive customer experiences, and decentralized financial systems. Strategic approaches involve understanding evolving consumer behaviors, ensuring interoperability across various platforms, addressing security and privacy concerns, and navigating ethical and regulatory challenges. The metaverse offers unprecedented potential for innovation, enabling businesses to engage with global audiences in novel ways and create new revenue streams. By examining successful case studies and emerging trends, this analysis provides insights into effective strategies for leveraging the metaverse's potential. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, businesses that embrace these opportunities and address associated challenges will be well-positioned for success in the virtual economy. The metaverse represents a significant shift in how value is created and exchanged, heralding a new era of digital business innovation.
Participation Of Participants In The Savings And Loan Program And Its Relationship To Farming Financing At Farmer Women Group (KWT) Tani Mulyo
Authors: Dewi Lestari Retna , Rahyunanto Setyo , Fajeri Sari
Published: November 2024

The KWT Tani Mulyo savings and loan program aims to help members finance in order to run their farming business. The existence of this program can help the community in improving the family economy through increasing family income. This research was conducted in the Mulyo Farmers Women Group (KWT) Karanganyar Village, Sambungmacan District, Sragen Regency. The method used in this study is descriptive. The data used is primary data and secondary data. The savings and loans program (KWT) has been able to help members and administrators in fulfilling business capital and basic living needs, which has an effect on improving the economy. The savings and loan program has regulations that regulate the mechanism and requirements for savings and loans. Members or administrators who participate in the program every month during regular meetings are allowed to save money or save with a free amount without special provisions, while members who are borrowing money have a provision that every month they are required to pay installments of a predetermined interest rate of 3%.  The importance of understanding savings and loans for members so that in the future they can be used according to their proportions and needs
The Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Multimorbidity In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 In District Hospital Sukoharjo Central Java.
Authors: Oktaviano Rahayuningrum Indriyati , Maryati Warsi , Cahya Faiza Meilia
Published: November 2024

Background: Multiple chronic diseases known as multimorbidity are one of the global public health challenges. Multimorbidity among older adults was more than 50% in different countries. This study aimed to analyze the sociodemographic factors associated with multimorbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 in District Hospital Sukoharjo Central Java.
Methods: This study used a cross-sectional approach utilizing medical record data of diabetes mellitus patients. Consecutive sampling was conducted, and 75 samples were included. A descriptive analysis was performed by reporting percentages. Bivariate analysis was conducted using Chi-square. Logistic regression with a 5% significance level was used to analyze the multivariable.
Results: The prevalence of multimorbidity was 33 (44%). The sociodemographic factors associated with multimorbidity were age (p=0.039), gender (p=0.032), education (p=0.028), status of employment (p=0.020), and length of stay (p=0.011). Logistic regression showed an association between length of stay (OR=3.93;95%CI=1.29-11,92; p=0.016) and multimorbidity.
Conclusion: Based on these findings, the sociodemographic factors associated with multimorbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 were: age, gender, education, status of employment, and length of stay. The programs to prevent multimorbidity should be formulated. Early detection and health promotion can be managed to decrease multimorbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Effectiveness of Five-Finger Relaxation Combination Therapy With Nature Sound Music on Patient Dm Type 2
Authors: Elenia Cristiani Putri Monica , Dewi Astuti Agnes , Christyanni Yuyun , Datak Gad , Sulistyowati Reny , Inung Sylvia Ester
Published: November 2024

Patients with diabetes mellitus have long-term health problems that impact both their physical and mental well-being. One of the psychological effects that people with diabetes mellitus frequently encounter is depression. Patients with diabetes mellitus can benefit from non-pharmacological therapies such as music therapy and five-finger relaxation therapy to lessen stress and despair. This research aims to ascertain the impact on depression in patients with type 2 diabetes in the city of Palangka Raya of combining five-finger relaxation therapy with natural sound music. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group used in this research. Using a purposive sample approach, this research was carried out at the Kayon Health Center UPT and the Pahandut Health Center BLUD UPT, with 30 respondents in each group. The intervention group was given five-finger relaxation therapy with nature sound music and the control group only received five-finger relaxation therapy. Respondents' degree of depression was assessed both before and after the intervention using the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI II) scale. Research results proved that type 2 DM patients in the city of Palangka Raya saw a significant reduction in depression when five-finger relaxation therapy and nature sound music were implemented together (P = 0.041).
Why Does Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Affect The Organizational Sustainability Performance Of Msmes With The Role Individual Work Behaviour?
Authors: Saryadi Saryadi , Purnomo Singgih , Hastuti Indra , Sentosa Ilham
Published: November 2024

A person's behavioural condition will affect the continuity of work and activity. This study seeks to understand how organizational citizenship behaviour will affect the organizational sustainability performance of MSMEs with the role of individual work behaviour directly or indirectly. Research with sample of 266 MSMEs is considered sufficient in a study.  Data analysis is carried out through data quality tests, path analysis, statistical tests and determination coefficients equipped with Sobel tests. The results in this study show that 1) organizational citizen behaviour  has a positive significant effect on individual work behaviour; 2) organizational citizen behaviour has a positive significant effect on organizational sustainability performance; 3) individual work behaviour has a positive significant effect on organizational sustainability performance; 4) individual work behaviour as an intervening of affect organizational citizen behaviour influence on organizational sustainability performance; 5) the indirect influence of organizational citizen behaviour on organizational sustainability performance  through individual work behaviour is more effective than the direct influence. 6) total  determination coefficient value= 0.8206. this means that 82.06% of the organizational citizen behaviour variable affects organizational sustainability performance  with individual work behaviour  as an intervening. other factors outside the model influence the remaining 17.94%.
The Long-Term Impact of Work and Education on Compliance of APD Uses on Hospital Road Care Employees
Authors: Budi Kusumawardhani Oktavy , Karsidi Ravik
Published: November 2024

The length of employment and the level of employee education significantly affect how employees carry out their tasks, particularly the use of self-protection devices (APD) in hospitals. APD usage is essential for reducing risks, especially for road care workers who face high infection risks due to the daily turnover and delayed treatment of patients. Unlike general hospital patients who stay for an average of two to five days, road care workers encounter new patients constantly, increasing their infection risk. This study aims to examine the impact of employment length and education level on APD compliance among RSUD road care employees in Karanganyar district. Using quantitative methods, the research was conducted at RSUD Karanganyar, involving 64 road care workers selected through stratified and random sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using double linear regression. The results indicated that both employment length and education level significantly influence APD compliance among RSUD road care workers, with a significance value of 0.049 < 0.05. In conclusion, both work duration and educational background play a crucial role in ensuring APD compliance among these workers.
Improvement Of Prediction Model Using K-Nearest Neighbors (Knn) And K-Means In Medical Data
Authors: Lestari Wiji , Sumarlinda Sri , Binti Rahmat Azizah
Published: November 2024

Improving the performance of a prediction model is very important in its implementation. This study aims to improve the performance of the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) classification model with the K-Means clustering algorithm. The dataset used is UCI global data with 300 data and 12 features. The dataset is divided into 200 training data and 100 testing data. The training data is then processed by clustering with K-Means. The cluster centroid from the clustering results will be calculated for its distance from the testing data and produce data classification. The results of the classification process show that the accuracy of the proposed model is 76.45% better when compared to the results of the KNN classification process, for k = 5 the accuracy is 63.37%, k = 10 the accuracy is 64.36% and k = 15 the accuracy is also 64.36%.
Analysis Of Factors Affecting Milk Productivity Of Dairy Cows In Boyolali District
Authors: Nur Khayati Nur Khayati , Dewi Lestari Retna , Sepfrian Bimoseno
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors affecting cow's milk productivity in Boyolali District, which is known as the largest milk producer in Central Java. Despite high production levels, milk productivity per cow in this area is still low, reaching an average of 6 liters per day. Factors analyzed include cow breed, forage feed cost, concentrate feed cost, and frequency of vitamin administration. The analytical method used was multiple linear regression. The results showed that forage feed cost and concentrate feed cost had a significant influence on milk productivity with a significance value, namely the cost of forage feed is 0.003 smaller than 0.005 and the cost of concentrate feed has a significance value of 0.007 smaller than 0.05and milk productivity was influenced by 21% by the variables studied, while 79% was influenced by other factors not explained in this study. This study is expected to provide insight for farmers and other stakeholders to improve milk productivity through better feed management and utilization of more economical feed alternatives.
Technical Efficiency Of Ginger Commodity Farms In Wonogiri District
Authors: Azziz Rohadi Alif , Dewi Lestari Retna , Sepfrian Bimoseno
Published: November 2024

Wonogiri Regency, located in Central Java Province, is the main center of ginger production in Indonesia with total production reaching 6,851,216 kg in 2019. Ginger, which consists of three main types: elephant ginger, emprit ginger, and red ginger, has high economic value as food ingredients, beverages, spices, and herbal medicines. This study aims to analyze the technical efficiency of ginger farming in Wonogiri Regency. The method used is technical efficiency analysis with the Technical Efficiency Level (TER) indicator, which shows that ginger farming in this area is not yet technically efficient. Factors affecting efficiency include seed quality, rhizome health, and farm environmental conditions. The results indicate the need for improvements in the use of production inputs to increase the efficiency and productivity of ginger farming, which in turn can increase farmers' income and support the sustainability of the ginger industry in Wonogiri Regency.
Tourist Loyalty Analysis: The Influence of Service Quality and Emotional Value
Authors: Dwi Rahmawati Esti , Singgih Purnomo  , Osman Sharina , Fadila Sarah , Baaq Shalli Habiibika
Published: November 2024

The research paper examines the interplay between service quality, emotional value, and tourist loyalty within the tourism sector, which significantly contributes to the global economy. Utilising Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) for data analysis, the study involved 100 respondents who visited Kebumen's Menganti Beach. Findings reveal that service quality positively influences emotional value, which in turn significantly affects tourist loyalty. Specifically, 60.6% of tourist loyalty can be attributed to both service quality and emotional value. The research underscores that high-quality service enhances emotional experiences, fostering stronger connections between tourists and destinations, thereby promoting repeat visits. The study concludes that emotional value is a vital yet often neglected factor in developing strategies to enhance tourist loyalty.
Income Analysis Of Duck Farming Business In Kedawung District Sragen Regency
Authors: Widianti Alfina , Dwi Lestari Retna , Rahyunanto Setyo
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the income factors of duck farming in Kedawung District, Sragen Regency because the majority of the population in the district work as duck farmers. Farmers feel the increase in feed prices caused by the El Nino phenomenon. The price increase will affect production costs. This study analyzed the income of duck farming businesses in Kedawung District where the majority of the population works as duck farmers. This study analyzed production costs, total revenue in one year to determine the total income received. The analysis method used is income analysis, with the formula total revenue minus total production costs. Total revenue can be known from the selling price multiplied by the yield. The results of this study are the total revenue of each farmer in Kedawung Subdistrict, Sragen Regency per year amounting to Rp 23,150,160 while the total costs per year incurred amounted to Rp 18,644,037. By subtracting the total revenue from the total production cost, the net income or profit per year is Rp 4,506,123. The calculated average income per month is IDR 403,456. This figure shows the amount of average income earned by household-scale duck farmers in Kedawung District every month of the year.
Relationship Between Quality of School Plant Management and of Unity Schools Effectiveness in North-west Zone, Nigeria
Authors: KWASHABAWA Bala Bakwai , DANBUBA Jummai Muhammad
Published: November 2024

This study looked the relationship between quality of school plant management, and unity schools effectiveness in North-west Zone. The study adopted correlational research design. Three objectives and three research questions were raised to guide the study. Three null hypotheses were also formulated and tested at α ≤ 0.05 levels of significance. Population of the study comprised of 1118 academic staff in Unity Schools in Northwest Zone from which a sample size of 291 respondents were determined and proportionately drawn from the sampled schools. Two instruments: School Plants Management Questionnaire (SPMQ) and Effectiveness of Unity School Questionnaire (EUSQ) were adapted. The instruments were validated by experts from the Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Using test and retest reliability method, the instruments exhibited reliability coefficients of 0.76 and 0.77. Null hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings of the study revealed a significant positive relationship between School Plant Management and Effectiveness of Federal Unity Schools in Northwest Zone, Nigeria. It was also found that provision of quality furniture and effectiveness of federal unity schools were positively related. considering these outcomes, it was recommended among other thing that governments and other educational bodies, philanthropists and PTA committee should contribute in the management of school plant to ensure effectiveness of Unity Schools in Northwest Zone, Nigeria. It was also recommended that all federal unity schools should introduce ways of maintaining furniture by generating income through exhibition of goods produced by students such as farm products.
Determining the Most Critical Pedagogical Approach for Principle of Economics (ECO120) Through Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Analysis in Higher Education
Authors: Kusairee Muhammad Adidinizar Zia Ahmad , Nasir Zarul Azhar , Nasir Noormahayu Mohd , Syeddin Siti Nur'amalina , Salim Nor Zarina Mohd
Published: November 2024

This study aims to identify the most critical pedagogical approach for teaching the Principles of Economics (ECO120) in higher education by applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. With the growing complexity of economic concepts and the need for effective instructional strategies, it is essential to evaluate various teaching methods to enhance student understanding and engagement. Five prominent pedagogical approaches—constructivist, collaborative, inquiry-based, integrative, and reflective—are analysed to determine their relative importance in an ECO120 classroom. AHP, a structured decision-making tool, is employed to compare these approaches by using pairwise comparison, a systematic process in which each element is compared with every other element in terms of relative importance, typically using a scale ranging from 1 to 9. This method is used to quantify subjective judgments and convert them into a numerical form that can be analysed mathematically. The findings reveal that the collaborative approach ranks as the most critical, followed by the constructivist approach, which emphasizes active knowledge construction. Inquiry-based, integrative, and reflective approaches occupy the third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively. These results suggest that a student-centred, interaction-driven pedagogy is most effective for fostering comprehension in introductory economics courses. The study provides actionable recommendations for educators to optimize their teaching strategies, thereby improving the overall quality of economics education in higher learning institutions.
The Legal Landscape of Childcare Centres in Malaysia: An Overview from Stakeholders
Authors: Rosli Cut Zahratul Afza Binti , Zolkipli Ain-Maryam Binti , Masran Amelia
Published: November 2024

This research examines challenges in Malaysia’s legal framework for childcare centres, focusing on the Childcare Centre Act 1984 and Regulations 2012. The rise in dual-career households has led to increased demand for childcare, resulting in unlicensed operators. Despite existing laws, the growth of unregistered centres highlights enforcement issues. The study uses questionnaires and secondary sources to gather data from stakeholders. Findings reveal moderate confidence in the current framework, with recognized gaps in regulation, enforcement, and procedural clarity. Key concerns include inadequate safety standards, complex registration processes, and insufficient monitoring of unregistered centres. Stakeholders stress the need for trained caregivers to ensure quality services. The study concludes that improvements to the legal framework are necessary, including clearer regulations, streamlined registration, and strict enforcement. These measures aim to create safer childcare centres, enhancing child welfare and supporting economic growth, aligning with SDG Goal 3 on improving children’s health and well-being.
The Authority of the Illegal Fishing Task Force as Regulated in Presidential Regulation Number 115 of 2015 Concerning the Task Force for the Eradication of Illegal Fishing
Authors: Recky Iroth Laurens , Setyawanta Lazarus Tri
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze: 1 How is the enforcement of marine and fisheries laws, based on the applicable positive laws? 2) What is the authority of the Illegal Fishing Task Force, as regulated in Presidential Regulation Number 115 of 2015 concerning the Task Force for the Eradication of Illegal Fishing?. This research is a type of normative juridical research with a legislative approach, a conceptual approach, and a case study.

The results of the study show that: 1) Based on the consideration of law number 45 of 2009 concerning fisheries that waters within the sovereignty of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia and the Exclusive Economic Zone of Indonesia as well as the high seas contain potential fish resources and as a land for fish cultivation is a blessing from God Almighty which is mandated to the Indonesian people who have a philosophy of life Pancasila and the Constitution The Republic of Indonesia in 1945, by paying attention to the existing carrying capacity and its preservation to be utilized as much as possible for the welfare and prosperity of the Indonesian people. That the utilization of fish resources has not provided a sustainable and equitable improvement in living standards through fisheries management, supervision, and an optimal law enforcement system. 2) Task Force 115 is authorized to carry out its duties and functions, which are as follows: a) Determining the targets of law enforcement operations; b) Collect data and information as an effort to enforce the law; c) Coordinate with relevant institutions; d) Establish and carry out Law Enforcement Operations by elements of Task Force 115 in the predetermined area; e) Carry out command and control; f) Develop and optimize the implementation of the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS).
Kisa Argument Structure in Valency Theory
Authors: Ondondo Emily Ayieta
Published: November 2024

Language is used to talk about the world, typically structured in sentences that consist of a topic (subject) and a comment (predicate). The main verb, as the head of the predicate, is the most important part of a sentence as it determines the presence of role players in the sentence as its arguments. Different verbs require various numbers and types of arguments with specific thematic roles. Each verb in a sentence, therefore, assigns thematic roles to its arguments and this forms the argument structure of a language as a language universal property. Kisa, a Bantu language spoken in Western Kenya, has an argument structure that is unique to itself because each language has its own specific way of presenting and realising language universal properties. However, the argument structure of Kisa has not been described and documented. Using a descriptive analytic research design, adopting the valency theory and basing on data collected from two native speakers and verified by the author as a native speaker of Kisa, this paper describes the argument structure of Kisa and shows that Kisa verbs allow up to 3 arguments in a sentence assigned specific thematic roles such as agent, patient, and experiencer. The morphology-syntax-semantic inter-phase is shown to be at play, in Kisa, where prefixes participate in the determination of the argument structure of verbs and assignment of thematic roles. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of Kisa’s linguistic structure and its implications for valency theory in Bantu languages.
Telehealth and Direct Parent Training (DPT): A Strategy to Improve Healthcare Access and Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors: Agunbiade Olusolape
Published: November 2024

Direct Parent Training (DPT) programs combined with telehealth have gained recognition as a promising approach to improving outcomes for children with autism, offering accessible and flexible intervention options for families across diverse settings. This study employs a mixed-methods analysis, integrating both quantitative and qualitative evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention modality to improve outcomes. The analysis focuses on three core areas to assess the efficacy of telehealth and DPT as a combined delivery approach:

1. Comparative Effects: Examining the comparative effects of telehealth versus no intervention or standard care, and telehealth combined with Direct Parent Training (DPT).

2. Influencing Factors: Identifying specific factors and nuances related to children with autism, their families, and providers that impact intervention effectiveness.

3. Design and Implementation Standards: Establishing essential design and implementation standards for training modalities to optimize outcomes for both parents and children.

Findings from this research highlights that fidelity—the degree to which the intervention is delivered as intended—is the single most critical factor in predicting and enhancing intervention outcomes when utilizing telehealth and DPT. This emphasis on fidelity suggests that consistent, high-quality implementation is essential to maximizing the potential of telehealth and DPT as a transformative tool for supporting children with autism and their families to improve outcomes.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Health Education Specialists
Authors: Hancher-Rauch Heidi , Blavos Alexis , Haidar Salma , Brookins-Fisher Jodi , Lam Vincent , Afroj Tamanna , Thompson Amy
Published: November 2024

The physical, mental, and professional impacts of the pandemic on healthcare and public health workers have been widely discussed in the media and the scientific literature, but what is known about health education specialists (HES) appears to be far less. To address this gap, a brief online survey including questions from the PHQ-9 Depression Questionnaire, General Anxiety Disorder Scale, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale, Brief COPE, the Transtheoretical Model, and the Health Belief Model, was sent to certified (CHES®) and master certified (MCHES®) HES. Of the 11,743 successfully delivered, 1,480 (13%) were completed. The overwhelmingly female (89%), white (71.5%), non-Hispanic (86%), respondents reported being employed full-time (80.7%) and holding at least a master’s degree (77.7%). Though approximately half of participants reported at least some level of anxiety, worry, trouble sleeping, tiredness, poor appetite or overeating, trouble concentrating, depression, and/or little interest in doing things, the majority had not sought treatment. Not surprisingly, there was a significant correlation between those who reported a notable increase in COVID-19 work hours and those who felt nervous, anxious, or on edge over the last two weeks (r=8.5, p<.05). HES frequently turned to various forms of healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms besides professional treatment. These findings are important both to document the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the HES workforce, as well as to highlight the ways employers can offer appropriate support to those needing mental health interventions.
What Do BERT Word Embeddings Learn about the French Language
Authors:   Université de Lorraine, Goliakova Ekaterina , Langlois David ,   Université de Lorraine
Published: November 2024

Pre-trained word embeddings (for example, BERT-like) have been successfully used in a variety of downstream tasks. However, do all embeddings, obtained from the models of the same architecture, encode information in the same way? Does the size of the model correlate to the quality of the information encoding? In this paper, we will attempt to dissect the dimensions of several BERT-like models that were trained on the French language to find where grammatical information (gender, plurality, part of speech) and semantic features might be encoded. In addition to this, we propose a framework for comparing the quality of encoding in different models.
Whisper-TAD: A general model for Transcription, Alignment and Diarization of speech
Authors:   Universite de Nancy, Lavigne Camille , Stasica Alex ,   Utrecht University
Published: November 2024

Currently, there is a lack of a straightforward implementation of diarization-augmented speech transcription (DAST), ie. implementation of transcription, diarization and alignment to the audio within one model. These tasks typically require distinct models, necessitating to stack them together for complete processing. In this study, we advocate for leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Whisper models, which already excels in automatic transcription and partial alignment. Our approach involves fine-tuning the model’s parameters on both transcription and diarization tasks in a SOT-FIFO (Serialized Output Training First In First Out) manner. This comprehensive framework facilitates the creation of orthographic transcriptions, identification of speakers, and precise alignment, thus enhancing the efficiency of audio processing workflows. While our work represents an initial step towards a unified transcription and diarization framework, the development of such a model demands substantial high-quality data augmentation and computational resources beyond our current scope. Consequently, our focus is narrowed to the English language. Despite these limitations, our method demonstrates promising performance in both transcription and diarization tasks. Comparative analysis between pre-trained models and fine-tuned TAD (Transcription, Alignment, Diarization) versions suggests that incorporating diarization into a Whisper model doesn’t compromise transcription accuracy. Our findings hint that deploying our TAD framework on the largest Whisper model could potentially yield state-of-the-art performance across all mentioned tasks.