bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efek Penggantian Jagung dengan Biji Alpukat yang Direndam Air Panas dalam Ransum terhadap Retensi Bahan Kering, Bahan Organik dan Protein Kasar pada Ayam Broiler
Authors: Nelwida Nelwida
Published: September 2023

This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of substitution of corn with avocado seed in the hot water on retention of dry matter, organic matter and crude protein of broiler chicken. This experiment was carried out in Poultry Nutrition Laboratory and the Department of Non Ruminant Nutrition of the University of Jambi. This study used 100 2-days broiler chickens strains Platinum given the basal ration with the addition of avocado seed flour. Completely Randomizing Design was used in the research with five treatments and four replications. The treatment given was the level of flour replacement of corn withavocado seed in the feed of BA-0 (no avocado seed), BA-5 (5% of avocado seed flour without soaking), BAR-% ( 5% avocado seed flour soaked in hot water), BA-10 (10% avocado seed flour without soaking) and BAR-10 (10% avocado seed flour soaked in hot water). Observed variables were retentions of DryMatter (DM), Organic Matter (OM) and crude protein (CP). The results showed that replacement of corn with avocado seed flour had no significant effect (P> 0.05) on retention of Dry Matter, Organic Matter and Crude Protein. In conclusion, the replacement of maize with wheat seeds, soaked avocadoseed and without soaking in hot water can be done without affecting the retention of Dry Matter, Organic Matter and Crude Protein.
Pengaruh Rangsangan Pemasaran Terhadap Perilaku Ibu Rumah Tangga dalam Membeli Susu Bubuk untuk Konsumsi Balita di Kota Jambi
Authors: H Afriani
Published: September 2023

The research aimed was to reveal the effect of marketing response such as product, promotion, milk brand on housewife’s behaviour in purchasing milk flour for children under five years old (balita) in Jambi   City. The method used in this research was survey method which was done up to inferential stage. Sampling was done by using multi stage cluster random sampling, where as the samples were detemined by iterative method. Collected data were analysed by path analysis. The results showed that marketing response such as product and the brand of milk flour affected the housewife’s behaviour in purchasing milk flour for balita consumption. However marketing response such as promotion was not determine housewife’s behaviour. It could be concluded that product and the brand of milk flour affecting the housewife’s behaviour in purchasing milk flour for balita consumption in Jambi City.
Comparative studies on ber genotypes under arid conditions of Western Maharashtra
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ahmednagar-413 722, India, Kamble S. , Joshi V.R. ,   Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ahmednagar-413 722, India, Kulkarni S.S. ,   Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ahmednagar-413 722, India, Wanave A. ,   Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ahmednagar-413 722, India, Kumar R. ,   Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ahmednagar-413 722, India
Published: September 2023

Aim: To determine the nature and magnitude of variation among ber genotypes for different morphological and biochemical characters; and to identify the potential genotypes with promising attributes under arid conditions of Western Maharashtra. Methodology: The observations on metric traits were recorded following the standard procedures. The genetic divergence among the 28 ber genotypes was estimated by Principal Component Analysis and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA). Results: The genotype S211 had performed better in terms of fruit weight and estimated the heaviest fruit (22.58 g). The maximum fruit length (4.3 cm) was determined in the genotype Mundia, while the genotype Seo had the maximum fruit diameter (3.60 cm). Genotypes Katha (6.8 kg), S211 (6.7 kg), Dandan (6.4 kg) and Betawadi (6.1 kg) were found superior for yield than the remaining genotypes. In terms of fruit quality, Senure No.3 contained maximum TSS content (21.70 ºBrix) whereas Mundia witnessed minimum titratable acidity (0.19%) and Safeda Rohtaki had the highest acidity percentage (0.87%). Interpretation: PCA revealed Nazuk, Bagwadi, Banarasi Pebandi, and Senure No.3 to be superior ber genotypes that outperformed PC1 and PC2 based on the quality of representation of these genotypes on the factor map. Key words: Arid zone, Ber genotypes, Genetic divergence, Ziziphus species
Production of surfactin from novel Bacillus spp. isolated from soil and its antifungal properties
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore–641 021, India, Abirami N. , Jesteena J. ,   Department of Microbiology, Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore–641 021, India, Ragunathan R. ,   Department of Biotechnology, Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore–641 021, India
Published: September 2023

Aim: This research aimed to screen the biosurfactant-producing bacteria from soil, especially for the betterment of the environment in terms of bioremediation and biodegradation of lipids and hydrocarbons. Methodology: Bacillus spp. isolated from the soil was cultured and inoculated into different mineral media such as Glucose, Sawdust, and Bagasse mineral media. The surfactin was extracted and the activity was studied using oil emulsification test, oil spreading assay, and drop collapse assay. Bacillus spp. that provided better results were sequenced and submitted to NCBI. The surfactin of the specific bacteria was characterized using TLC, UV-vis spectra, and FTIR analysis. Finally, the antifungal activity assay was performed against Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus spp., and Aspergillus niger. Results: Bacillus species subjected to gene sequencing was identified as Bacillus mycoids strain ARJCBNR (On464184). UV-vis spectra and FTIR analyses revealed various functional groups such as 3356.14 cm-1 (N-H stretch), 1635.64 cm-1 (C=O amide), and 1211 cm-1 (C-O stretch) representing the surfactin compound between 4000 and 500 cm-1. Upon antifungal activity, sawdust-extracted surfactin had a higher zone of inhibition against all the tested fungi. Interpretation: This study revealed that Bacillus spp. can utilize agro-industrial waste as substrate to produce surfactin. Also, the surfactin extracted from sawdust mineral media showed higher antifungal activity. Key words: Bacillus spp., Biosurfactant, Mineral media, Soil, Surfactin
Biology of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida in different organic wastes
Authors:   Department of Zoology,  Karnatak University, Dharwad- 580 003, India, Shetty A. , Biradar P.M. ,   Department of Zoology,  Karnatak University, Dharwad- 580 003, India
Published: September 2023

Aim: A study was undertaken to know the influence of different organic wastes on the biology of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida. Methodology: Epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida was selected and collected. Organic wastes (Corn stover, Delonix regia and Eichhornia crassipes) which are abundant and locally available were collected and used as feed materials along with cattle manure as control in this experiment. Results: The minimum incubation period and the maximum number of hatchlings per cocoon were observed in cattle manure (Control) as compared to other organic wastes. Percent cocoon hatching was 100% in all organic wastes, including control. The weight of freshly emerged juvenile was almost same in all organic wastes with no significant variations. The worm biomass was maximum in Eichhornia crassipes, whereas growth rate, attainment of sexual maturity and rate of cocoon production was maximum in cattle manure followed by other organic wastes. Interpretation: A successful vermitechnological process not only depends on the type of organic waste, but also depends on the biology of earthworm species. Based on the results, it can be concluded that epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida can be efficiently used in the vermitechnological process for organic waste management so as to maintain the balanced ecosystem. Key words: Eisenia fetida, Epigeic earthworm, Organic wastes, Vermicompost, Worm biology
Violência obstétrica e práticas assistenciais: vivências e representações sociais de mulheres
Authors: Nascimento Elba Miranda , Palmarella Rodrigues Vanda
Published: September 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo apreender as representações sociais de mulheres sobre a violência obstétrica. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, de natureza qualitativa fundamentado no aporte teórico-metodológico da Teoria das Representações Sociais. As participantes do estudo foram 30 mulheres. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevista semiestruturada oportunizada por plataformas virtuais. Para o tratamento dos dados utilizou-se o software IRaMuTeQ. O corpus textual foi submetido ao processamento de análise de similitude e nuvem de palavras. A partir do estudo detalhado da árvore de similitude e da nuvem de palavras, foi possível organizar os resultados a partir de três temas e um subtema, a saber: 1 – Processo parturitivo: vivências e cuidados; 1.1 – A violência obstétrica como uma violação do ser mulher; 2 – A dor do parto: do fisiológico às intervenções desnecessárias e; 3 – O desejo de ser respeitada como pessoa. As representações sociais sobre a violência obstétrica para as participantes desse estudo estão centradas nos termos “parto”, “dor” e “querer”. As mulheres compreendem que tal violência é uma ação que desrespeita a autonomia da mulher e o poder de decisão sobre o seu corpo.
Examining Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Neuroscience Research Networks: A Case Study of the AIMS-2-TRIALS Autism Research Consortium.
Authors: Bianco Teresa Del , Estrin Georgia Lockwood , Lautarescu Alexandra , Eaton Eliza , Oakley Bethany , Terčon Jerneja , Douglas Sarah , Plas Jan Roderik Derk , Belton David , Doherty Mary , Loth Eva , Jones Emily
Published: September 2023

The growing demand of better representation of people from marginalised
communities within the scientific workforce has recently started to
include neurodiversity, especially in projects and consortia
investigating neurodivergence. In line with this aim, this study
explores the diversity of the research workforce in the context of a
European autism neuroscience research consortium (AIMS-2-TRIALS). By
investigating potential power imbalances between researchers of
different backgrounds and at different career levels, we aim to
investigate the impact of such imbalances on career and mental health. A
survey was administered to AIMS-2-TRIALS researchers (including
students, early, mid, and advanced career levels), obtaining 124
complete respondents. While autistic researchers were present in this
sample (4% formally diagnosed, 19.23% self-identified), they were
under-represented in senior and clinical roles. Neuro-identity emerged
as the primary predictor of mental health conditions such as anxiety and
depression. Also, while researchers in the sample were mostly women
(74%), income was consistently lower in women. These findings emphasise
the need to consider underrepresentation of intersecting marginalised
identities within consortia like AIMS-2-TRIALS, and to redistribute
roles and resources. The recognition of mental health and socio-economic
challenges faced by neurodivergent and female researchers in this field
constitute a barrier to career progression that calls for recognition
and intervention.
Monitoring GPS-collared moose by ground versus drone approaches: efficiency and disturbance effects
Authors: Mayer Martin , Furuhovde Erlend , Nordli Kristoffer , Ausilio Giorgia , Wabakken Petter , Eriksen Ane , Evans Alina , Mathisen Karen , Zimmermann Barbara
Published: September 2023

Efficient wildlife management requires precise monitoring methods, e.g.,
to estimate population density, reproductive success, and survival.
Here, we compared the efficiency of drone and ground approaches to
detect and monitor GPS-collared female moose (Alces alces) and their
calves. Moreover, we quantified how drone (n = 42) and ground (n = 41)
approaches affected moose behavior and space use (n = 24 individuals).
The average time used for drone approaches was 17 minutes compared to 97
minutes for ground approaches, with drone detection rate being higher
(95% of adult female moose and 88% of moose calves) compared to ground
approaches (78% of adult females and 82% of calves). Drone detection
success increased at lower drone altitudes (50-70 m). Adult female moose
left the site in 35% of drone approaches (with > 40% of
those moose becoming disturbed once the drone hovered < 50 m
above ground) compared to 56% of ground approaches. We failed to find
short-term effects (3-h after approaches) of drone approaches on moose
space use, but moose moved > 4-fold greater distances and
used larger areas after ground approaches. Similarly, longer-term (24-h
before and after approaches) space use did not differ between drone
approaches compared to days without known disturbance, but moose moved
comparatively greater distances during days of ground approaches. In
conclusion, we could show that drone approaches were highly efficient to
detect adult moose and their calves in the boreal forest, being faster
and less disturbing than ground approaches, potentially making them a
useful tool to monitor and study wildlife.
Evaluación de las competencias profesionales desarrolladas durante la formación inicial docente: un estudio exploratorio
Authors: Rossano Ortega Alexandra , Murrieta Ortega Raymundo , Badillo Márquez Guadalupe
Published: September 2023

Esta investigación toma como base teórica el enfoque por competencias retomado en el plan de estudios 2018, cuyo objetivo se enfoca en evaluar la percepción de las competencias profesionales desarrolladas por 108 estudiantes de octavo semestre de la licenciatura en Educación Preescolar del Benemérito Instituto Normal del Estado, Gral. Juan Crisóstomo Bonilla, generación 2018-2022. Es una investigación cuantitativa de corte transversal, con alcance exploratorio y descriptivo. Para recabar los datos se utilizó una encuesta online, con escala tipo Likert. Entre los principales hallazgos se identificó que las competencias profesionales fueron desarrolladas de acuerdo a la percepción de los estudiantes. La competencia más desarrollada tiene relación con los contenidos del plan de estudios 2018 con el 98.6 % y un área de oportunidad del 1.42 %, (ẋ = 18.44,  1.84), y menos desarrollada, tiene relación con el vínculo escuela y comunidad con el 92.7 %, lo que implica que para el 7.3 % de estudiantes fue una área de oportunidad (ẋ = 22.20,  2.66). Por tal motivo, se concluye que es necesario acrecentar un vínculo social entre la escuela normal y el contexto de la escuela de práctica para la toma de decisiones de las problemáticas socioeducativas mediante la enseñanza situada. Finalmente, se propone abrir una línea de investigación sobre el proceso de ingreso al servicio profesional docente.
Reconfiguração das relações humanas e sociais a partir da tecnologia:
Authors: Beuron Bruno Mello Corrêa de Barros , Martini Sandra Regina
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho apresenta como tema central uma discussão crítico-reflexiva em relação à utilização das tecnologias digitais na sociedade contemporânea. Assim, destaca como objetivo principal verificar se estas atuam como ferramenta definitiva na reconfiguração das relações humanas e sociais, promovendo sensíveis alterações e rupturas. Do mesmo modo, impende verificar o impacto da exposição midiática no âmbito dos direitos fundamentais, e a necessidade de proteção deles. Nesse aspecto, utilizou como referencial teórico os escritos preconizados por Zygmunt Bauman e Guy Debord. Como metodologia, empregou-se o método de abordagem hipotético-dedutivo, o método de procedimento funcionalista, além de empregar a técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental.
STF e separação dos poderes - Interferência do STF na formação independente e na auto-organização dos Poderes Executivo e Legislativo entre 2015 e 2018
Authors: Meinberg Marcio Ortiz
Published: September 2023

O objetivo desta tese é analisar a separação dos Poderes e, em especial, a relação do STF com os demais Poderes durante o período de 2015-2018 (relacionados ou decorrentes da Operação Lava Jato). Considerando que a separação dos Poderes é um princípio constitucional, ela possui força normativo e é um limitador a ser observado por todos os Poderes em suas respectivas esferas de atuação. O conteúdo essencial da separação dos Poderes possui caráter absoluto e dinâmico, sendo necessário identificá-lo a partir do aspecto histórico, sob as particularidades brasileiras e conforme a atuação concreta dos Poderes. Ainda que não seja viável descrever exaustivamente todas as características da separação dos Poderes, é possível identificar alguns de seus elementos constitutivos, entre eles, a formação independente e a auto-organização dos Poderes. A partir disso, poderemos avaliar se o Supremo Tribunal Federal julgou os casos da jurisprudência selecionada da maneira constitucionalmente adequada e, com isso determinar se a postura do STF esteve institucionalmente correta (e os efeitos disso no sistema democrático).
The role of religious organizations in modern socio-legal relations
Authors: Zharovska Iryna
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the role of religious organizations in modern society in the context of information and globalization changes of modern times and their impact on social and legal reality. It is proved that the role of religious organizations is transformed in the era of globalized society and information and technological progress. Scientific doctrine does not contain the unity of such variations. The first group of scientists points out that the role of religious norms in modern legal regulation increasingly gives preference to the newest approaches and law plays a dominant role here. The second group has the opposite opinion - religion as a primordial human axiological value has answers to all life situations, including the latest global-technical transformations. It has been established that updated approaches are needed for legal science as well, since it cannot bypass the problems of globalization changes that exist in legal and state phenomena. It is characteristic that now world development does not have a clear vector, science must establish the optimal possible direction and warn against negative factors caused by globalization. The role of state administration and public activism in the context of religious freedom have a special intertwining and are manifested in the activities of religious organizations. The following changes in the essence of the role of religious organizations in modern legal reality are motivated: taking into account the diversity of religious views of social groups; reducing the role of religious ideology and religious leadership opinions as a factor in forming the political position of a member of a religious organization; the spread of religious extremism, which is mostly caused by migration factors. At the same time, it is necessary to continue to identify, evaluate and forecast risks, external and internal influences in order to protect this harmonious relationship through progressive legal provisions.
Penggunaan Sistem Cakar Ayam Modifikasi (CAM) pada Area Gerbang Tol IC Musi Landas Jalan Tol Kayu Agung – Palembang – Betung, Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Purba Aleksander , Notonegoro Agung , Despa Dikpride
Published: September 2023

Pembangunan Jalan Tol Ruas Kayu Agung - Palembang - Betung Paket IV seksi 2A memiliki panjang 15,2 km + 3,4 km untuk Interchange (IC) Musi Landas. Kondisi tanah pada area proyek tol Kayu Agung – Palembang– Betung yang merupakan mayoritas adalah tanah lunak menyebabkan sulitnya melakukan pekerjaan tanah. Differential settlement yang terjadi pada ruas tol sebelumnya yaitu di Gerbang tol Kramasan dan dampak dari kendaraan Over Dimension and Over loading (ODOL) inilah yang mendasari penggunaan sistem Cakar Ayam Modifikasi (CAM) pada area gerbang tol IC Musi Landas, untuk memitigasi risiko yang terjadi di ruas sebelumnya. Sistem CAM masih mampu menjaga kerataannya karena adanya pipa-pipa CAM yang ditancapkan ke dalam tanah (tanah timbunan) memiliki kemampuan untuk mendukung gaya vertikal ke bawah, gaya vertikal ke atas (sebagai angkur yang mampu menyatukan pelat dengan permukaan tanah agar pelat tidak terangkat – tidak terjadi gap / celah antara tanah dengan permukaan bawah pelat), mendukung momen yang besar ke semua arah, mendukung gaya horizontal (rotasi pipa) ke semua arah. Kekakuan Sistem CAM ini menjaga terjadinya perbedaan penurunan dalam jangka panjang (Jaminan Desain CAM 10 Tahun) dibandingkan dengan konstruksi lain yang diterapkan di atas timbunan yang sama.
Forest Farmer Group Development Model for Sustainable Well-Being in Kampar Regency
Authors: Mohta Gandhiko , Sundawati Leti , Kuncahyo Budi
Published: September 2023

Sustainable forest resource utilization can alleviate poverty in developing countries, including Indonesia, mainly by rural community groups like forest farmer groups (KTH). However, the capacity of KTH to manage forest resources is still low, leading to a decline in their well-being, exemplified in KTH in Kampar Regency. Unlike previous studies, this research focuses on developing KTH based on institutional, area management, and business aspects. The objective of the study is to analyze the factors influencing KTH’s well-being and build a development model for KTH. The research was conducted in Kampar Regency with 193 respondents using a census method. Data analysis used the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique. The study’s findings reveal that business management significantly influences KTH’s well-being in Kampar Regency, followed by institutional and area management aspects. The development model for KTH involves enhancing key indicators in each aspect, such as KTH’s involvement in government/non-government organizations/other institution programs, appropriate area utilization, and increased business capital, as key steps to achieve a productive, self-reliant, prosperous, and sustainable management.
Keywords: area, business development, forest farmer group, institutional, Poverty alleviation
KETIMPANGAN PEMBANGUNAN DI PULAU SULAWESI
Authors: Muhammadinah Muhammadinah
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini guna melihat pengaruh IPM dan tingkat kemiskinan terhadap ketimpangan pembangunan di Pulau Sulawesi. Populasi semua propinsi yang terdapat di Pulau Sulawesi sebanyak 6 Propinsi dimana semua diambil sebagai sampel dengan periode penelitian selama 12 tahun dari tahun 2011 – 2022. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan regresi beganda dengan t-test dan F-test melalui program eviews. Hasil yang diperoleh secara parsial IPM memiliki pengaruh atas ketimpangan pembangunan sedangkan kemiskinan tidak memiliki pengaruh atas ketimpangan pembangunan. Namun secara bersamaan IPM dan tingkat kemiskinan memiliki pengaruh atas ketimpangan pembangunan.
Career Maturity Factors of Muslim Students of Faculty of Economics in Entrepreneurship Career Planning
Authors: Novita Yulia , Hadi Cipto , Subhan Mhd.
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the influence of Muslim students' career maturity factors on entrepreneurship career planning. Career maturity has an important role in career planning among students. The population of this study was students of the Faculty of Economics, Riau State University, namely the Riau State Islamic University and Riau State University, totaling 5,156 students. This research technique used a random sampling technique consisting of 260 samples. The data collection tool uses two instruments, namely the career maturity instrument and entrepreneurship career planning. Validity trials were carried out with 3 experts consisting of 1 expert in economics and 2 experts in career guidance and counseling. Instrument reliability test on overall career maturity Alpha Cronbach .86, career maturity attitudinal Cronbach Alpha .75 and career maturity competency Alpha Cronbach .82. Which is an entrepreneurship career planning instrument with an alpha Cronbach value of .83. Data analysis using SPSS Software Version 22.0. The research results show that in the overall career maturity descriptive, the attitude section and competency section are at a simple stage. However, in contrast to descriptive career planning, entrepreneurship is at a high stage. In addition, analysis of inference using the t-test shows that there is a significant difference between men and women, namely the career maturity of women is higher than that of men. Likewise, there is no significant difference in career planning between men and women. Whereas in the regression analysis, it was found that the results of the study gave a significant influence on the career maturity factor on entrepreneurship career planning among students, namely 82.5%. TRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian //  TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack//
Role of Differentiation and Innovation Strategies in Mediating the Influence of Industry Competition on Industry Performance (Study on Telecommunications Tower Industry in Indonesia)
Authors: Pradipta I Putu Panji , Giantari I Gst. Ayu Ketut , Sukaatmadja I Putu Gde , Aksari Ni Made Asti
Published: September 2023

This research was conducted to examine and explain the role of differentiation strategy and innovation strategy in mediating the influence of industry competition on the performance of the telecommunications tower industry in Indonesia. The research was conducted at the largest telecommunications tower company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The unit of analysis is managers and general managers in the telecommunications tower industry because they are considered relevant to the needs of the research being conducted. Non-probability sampling method was used to determine the sample, with an online questionnaire as a data collection instrument. PLS-based SEM, with SmartPLS version 3.0, was used as a data analysis technique. The results of the study show that industry competition has a negative and significant effect on industry performance. Industry competition has a positive and significant effect on the implementation of the differentiation strategy and innovation strategy. The differentiation strategy has a positive and significant effect on industry performance. Likewise, the innovation strategy has a positive and significant effect on industry performance. Furthermore, the differentiation strategy and innovation strategy can partially mediate the effect of industry competition on industry performance. The research results are expected to provide an academic contribution to the development of knowledge related to the implementation of strategic management in industry, especially in the telecommunications tower industry. Furthermore, the research results are expected to provide a practical contribution to the management of the telecommunications tower industry in Indonesia regarding the optimization of strategies in order to improve industry performance in the context of the competition the telecommunications tower industry is facing.
Isolation, Characterization and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Tsetse Flies Captured in Yankari Game Reserve, Nigeria
Authors: Mouliom Youssouf M. , Achukwi Daniel M. , Mamman Mohammed , Balogun Emmanuel O. , Shuaibu Mohammed N. , Kabir Junaidu
Published: September 2023

microbiota is involved in their vector competence and may help in developing novel disease control tools. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is reported to be ubiquitous in the natural environment, humans, and animals. It has been used for biocontrol in plants.
Methods: Twenty-five live tsetse flies, collected from Yankari Game Reserve, Nigeria, were dissected under sterile conditions. The midgut was incubated successively in standard culture media. Suspected isolates were then subjected to biochemical tests. The 16S rRNA gene sequence was used to confirm the genotype. The positive isolate was also tested for susceptibility to 17 antimicrobials.
Results: Eight (32%) of the 25 flies tested were positive for P. aeruginosa. They were positive for oxidase, catalase, citrate, and motility tests and negative for urease, indole, Methyl Red tests. Analysis of 16S rRNA gene confirmed the identity of the isolate, and the phylogenetic relationship with other strains was established. The isolate was sensitive to fluoroquinolones and intermediate to chloramphenicol. Drug resistance was observed against aminoglycosides, penicillin, erythromycin, clindamycin and imipenem
Conclusion: The presence of P. aeruginosa in tsetse gut contributes to the repertoire of cultivable tsetse gut bacteria. It is crucial to investigate whether it could play a role in modulating the fly vector’s competence.
Diaspora Muslim Bugis di Teluk Betung Lampung
Authors: Sari Kiki Widia
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menjelaskan tentang Diaspora Muslim Bugis di Lampung pada abad 19 dan 20 dengan menggunakan metode penelitian sejarah. Sumber yang digunakan ialah bahan pustaka, jejak material, dan wawancara dengan orang Bugis di Teluk Betung. Dua persoalan yang dijawab dalam studi ini yaitu faktor-faktor apa yang melatari diaspora Bugis dan apa konstribusinya di Lampung. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa ada tiga faktor yang memacu terjadinya diaspora Bugis yaitu gangguan keamanan di daerah asalnya, Sulawesi Selatan, budaya merantau (pasompe), dan motivasi ekonomi. Setelah tiba di Lampung, mereka punya kontribusi penting dalam menciptakan keamanan penduduk lokal akibat aksi bajak laut di Teluk Lampung dan membangun masjid Al Anwar di Teluk Betung. Dengan demikian studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa kehadiran orang Bugis telah memperkokoh semangat keagamaan dan memperkaya keberagaman suku bangsa di Lampung.    Kata Kunci: Diaspora Bugis, Lampung, Sejarah Islam
Two Stories to Tell: Different Student Outcome Measures Correlate with Different Instructor Adaptations to COVID-19
Authors: Sedlacek Quentin Charles , Amador Lily , Beasley Emily , Malech Krysta , Vigil Viviana , Haeger Heather , Gray Corin V , Slown Corin D
Published: September 2023

The coronavirus pandemic severely disrupted college students’ learning experiences. A growing body of research is attempting to examine the impact of faculty efforts to support students during this difficult time. However, different outcomes measures might lead to varying inferences about the impact of instructors’ adaptations to their pedagogy. We explore this potential for varying inferences through a mixed-methods study of 11 courses taught at a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the United States in Spring 2020. First, using qualitative analytical methods, we identify five types of instructional adaptations made by faculty. Second, we use quantitative methods to uncover associations between these instructional adaptations and a variety of course outcome measures. While all of these instructional adaptations were perceived as beneficial by students, only one--ensuring access to instructor time--was significantly correlated with students’ reported motivational and personal gains from their coursework. However, only a different adaptation—ensuring access to class resources—was significantly correlated with reduced equity gaps measured through course grades. We discuss the implications of these findings for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
The Supervisor of Undergraduate Dissertations in a Web-Based Context: How Much Support and How to Give it?
Authors: Bouhout Najib , Askitou Aziz
Published: September 2023

The provision of support has always been central to the role of the undergraduate dissertation (UD) supervisor, but little research has been done on its contextual determinants in web-facilitated contexts. Beyond the general recognition of the importance of institutional support for the development of supervisors’ technological and pedagogical knowledge and the importance of technology and pedagogy in maximizing the impact of supervisors’ support for students, the effect of technology tools and students’ prior skills on the type and level of supervisors’ support is not well understood. Drawing partially on the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, the present work uses Partial-Least Square Structural Equation Modelling to examine the effect of supervisors’ Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), their perception of students’ soft skills, and the technology tools they use (face-to-face, social media or a learning management system) on the level of educational and motivational support they provide. The results indicate that institutional support to UD supervisors positively affects their TPK, which in turn positively affects their educational and motivational support to students. However, supervisors’ educational and motivational support is inversely related to their perception of students’ soft skills and is also affected by the technological tools used. In short, supervision styles are not static since different contextual factors affect the management of the process of supervision. The implications for UD supervision are discussed, and some recommendations are proposed in the article.
Engagement in Online Learning among Thai and German Students: The Role of Classmates, Instructors, Technology and Learning Environments across Country Contexts
Authors: Grothaus Christin Marie
Published: September 2023

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 an increasing number of educators around the world have been challenged to maintain student engagement in their country contexts, characterized by particular cultural values, institutional environments and use of technologies. This study explores the role of the country context in student engagement with online learning, comparing experiences of 9 German and 11 Thai students with help of in-depth interviews. Findings reveal differences in affective, behavioral and cognitive engagement across groups. Only German students experienced a decrease in affective engagement due to ineffective communication with peers and lecturers, utilizing fewer tools and being more concerned about privacy, which they associated with the country context they grew up in. The learning environment influenced affective and cognitive engagement differently. While German students felt exhausted as a consequence of increased self-study time and lack of guidance, Thai students, who spent more time studying via videoconferences, highlighted lack of concentration due to digital distractions as well as those from family members, which Thais lived with more often than Germans. Only Thai students stressed how worrying about classmates’ feelings reduced behavioral engagement, speaking up less during videoconferences, which they attributed to cultural values of being considerate and the need for social harmony. These and other findings are discussed considering the possible role of national- and cybercultures as well as of institutional contexts.
Examining the Development of K-12 Students' Cognitive Presence Over Time
Authors: Hrastinski Stefan , Stenbom Stefan , Saqr Mohammed , Jansson Malin , Viberg Olga
Published: September 2023

In this article, we focus on the cognitive presence element of the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework. Cognitive presence consists of four categories: Triggering Event, Exploration, Integration, and Resolution. These categories have been described as phases following an idealized logical sequence, although the phases should not be seen as immutable. Few studies have empirically examined how the four categories develop over time during the inquiry process. This article uses learning analytics methods to study transitions between the categories in K-12 online mathematics tutoring. It was statistically most probable that the tutoring sessions started with Triggering Event (95%) and then transitioned to Exploration (51%). The transitions from Exploration to Integration (18%) and Integration to Resolution (21%) achieved statistical significance but were less likely. In fact, it was more likely that the tutoring sessions transitioned from Integration to Exploration (39%) and Resolution to Exploration (36%). In conclusion, the findings suggest that the idealized logical sequence is evident in the data but that other transitions occur as well; especially Exploration recurs throughout the sessions. It seems challenging for students to reach the Integration and Resolution categories. As the CoI framework is commonly adopted in practice, it is important that tutors and educators understand that the categories of cognitive presence will often not play out in idealized ways, underlining their role in supporting how the inquiry process unfolds. In order to gain an improved understanding of the inquiry process, future research is suggested to investigate how the presences and categories of the CoI framework develop over time in different educational settings.
The Influence of Collaboration, Participation, and Experience on Undergraduate Learner Engagement in the Online Teaching-Learning Environment
Authors: Al Okla Nour , Rababa Eman Ahmed , Belbase Shashidhar , Al Murshidi Ghadah
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to investigate the factors that influenced undergraduate learners’ engagement in the online environment in higher education institutions in the UAE. This quantitative study used an online survey that was distributed to undergraduate students at three universities in the UAE. Altogether, 126 responses were received, coded, and prepared for analysis. The findings indicated that the participants’ engagement levels in the online environment were influenced by their collaboration, learning opportunities, utilization of educational technology, and the learners’ relationships with their instructors and colleagues. The results also showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between the learners’ participation in online activities and their engagement levels. These findings have pedagogical implications in dealing with the complex and dynamic nature of the construct called learner engagement in the online environment and suggest providing undergraduate learners with real-life learning opportunities to enhance their collaboration, use of technology, and effective communication.
Special Educator Course Format Preferences
Authors: Brown-Chidsey Rachel
Published: September 2023

Online special education courses and programs are widely available and provide pathways for both initial certification and in-service professional learning. Despite the wider availability of online special educator courses and programs due to the COVID pandemic, very limited research about special education candidates and educator preferences for online courses is available. This study included 965 special education teachers and paraprofessionals who completed an online survey of their preferences about various special education course formats and lengths. Results indicated that special educator course format and length preferences varied and that fully online courses are not uniformly the top choice. Findings also suggested that shorter online courses (e.g., 7-weeks) are best suited to knowledge-based topics, while skills-based courses benefit from longer course duration (e.g., 15-weeks). Implications for special education program delivery are discussed.
Building Community Online: Moving toward Humanization Through Relationship-Focused Technology Use
Authors: Gilpin Staci Ann , Yoon Stephanie Rollag , Miller Jana LoBello
Published: September 2023

This qualitative study aims to improve accessibility and equity in digital spaces by identifying the prevalent mismatch between online course design, student culture, and its connection to instructional design for teacher preparation programs. Utilizing feminist theory, we explore the intersection between community, identity, and learning within relational-focused small group online discussions for students enrolled in two online teacher preparation courses. Data for this study includes observations of teacher candidates, artifacts of their meetings, and reflective responses. The results indicate that relational-focused small group online discussions provide opportunities to expand accessibility and equity through community and deep learning while impacting future teachers' identities.
External and Internal Predictors of Student Satisfaction with Online Learning Achievement
Authors: Fang Shixin , Lu Yi , Zhang Guijun
Published: September 2023

Building and testing a framework of interactive and indirect predictors of student satisfaction would help us understand how to improve student online learning experience. The current study proposed that external predictors such as poor technological, environmental, and pedagogical factors would be internalized as negative psychological traits and indirectly predict student satisfaction in online learning. Results of multivariate regressions with 5824 Chinese undergraduate students demonstrated that instructors’ online teaching experience and communication with students had a stronger predictive effect on student satisfaction than wireless network quality and learning environment. Providing after-class reviewing materials to students or having longer self-learning time would not buffer students from negative external factors. Structural equation modeling analysis results showed that inferior technological, environmental, and pedagogical factors would be internalized into negative attitudes and emotions toward online learning and indirectly predict student satisfaction. Our study has implications for better understanding the extensive influence of online learning barriers caused by external conditions and building preventive mechanisms through the improvement of instructors’ teaching experience and communication with students.
Faculty Perspectives on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) in Online Teaching
Authors: Miller Ryan A. , Howell Cathy D. , Oyarzun Beth , Martin Florence , Knight Shawn , Frankovich Jacob N.
Published: September 2023

This study contributes to a better understanding of instructors’ perceptions of equity issues within online teaching and learning. The researchers conducted interviews with 21 instructors at one university across disciplines regarding their experience with, and recommendations for, attending to issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in online teaching. Findings revealed that instructors characterized online teaching and IDEA issues as distinct skillsets and that they were not necessarily prepared to apply IDEA issues in online teaching. Participants also focused their attention much more on access and inclusion—with access as a baseline expectation and inclusion operationalized as relationship building—rather than on equity and diversity, areas in which faculty efforts often translated (or not) from their face-to-face teaching experience. We conclude the paper with implications for faculty, educational developers, administrators, and institutions.
La oración del ogro: evocación de una comunidad fracturada
Authors:   , Suárez Rodríguez Mariana Berenice
Published: September 2023

La oración del Ogro forma un complejo entramado textual en el que la comunicación se dificulta a causa de la desarticulación del discurso; la cual proviene de las técnicas de composición usadas por Jaime Reyes: collage y found poem. Los poemas del libro están construidos a partir de fragmentos provenientes de discursos referenciales, especialmente de testimonios sobre eventos de represión y violencia en la historia contemporánea de México. Los segmentos en los poemas, después de su actualización y recontextualización, conservan su alteridad y continúan remitiendo a su lugar de origen, no literario, oral y de carácter testimonial. Tal proceso de composición da como resultado el rompimiento de toda idea de unidad y organización convencional en el poemario; y en su lugar, se crean estructuras textuales fragmentadas, discontinuas, imbricadas y heterogéneas. Lo que el presente trabajo busca explicar es, primeramente, en qué medida la apropiación de los recursos del testimonio modifica los códigos expresivos de la poesía. Y, en segundo lugar, si el objetivo comunicativo del poemario es la denuncia de los abusos del poder y la crítica al orden social, cuál es su relación con la estrategia compositiva. Podemos decir que la composición del poemario permite la formación de un coro de voces anónimas que denuncia la desrealización de los sujetos a causa de la violencia denunciada, y que la desarticulación del discurso se corresponde con la desarticulación de los sujetos. En líneas generales, lo que se analiza en el presente trabajo son los procesos de formación de los poemas y su incidencia en la comunicación poética; la crítica planteada en los textos a las posibilidades comunicativas del lenguaje (poético, burocrático, político); así como la formación de una memoria no-hegemónica de la violencia, la lucha y la resistencia que se forma en el poemario a partir de las diferentes voces que toman la palabra.
Subjetividad zapoteca en Los cuentos de Lachibeyid de Mario Molina Cruz
Authors:   , Flores López Pamela Elizabeth
Published: September 2023

En este trabajo de investigación busco averiguar si dentro de Los cuentos de Lachibeyid de Mario Molina Cruz hay una particularidad relacionada con la reflexión sobre la identidad y si, acaso, puede llamársele “subjetividad”, entendida como “una proyección reflexiva del sujeto”, o si puede haber alguna otra manera de nombrarla. Los capítulos de la tesis se organizan de la manera en la que a continuación enuncio. En el primer capítulo, trazo una genealogía literaria e intelectual zapoteca. En el segundo capítulo, hago un análisis de los cuentos, en los que destaco fragmentos en los que identifico la particularidad de la obra. En el tercer capítulo, busco responder si la particularidad de la obra de Molina responde a lo que se entiendo como “subjetividad” o no. El camino en el estudio de las diferentes literaturas indígenas aún es largo y este trabajo pretende andar en él unos pasos.
Ethnic minority livelihoods contesting state visions of 'ideal farmers' in Vietnam's northern borderlands
Authors: Slack Patrick , Turner Sarah
Published: September 2023

Since the 1990s, several Vietnamese state policies have focused on whole-heartedly integrating upland ethnic minority farmers into the market economy. These policies revolve around interventions related to natural resource use, agricultural intensification, and cash-cropping, in a quest to produce 'ideal farmers.' Simultaneously, the growing frequency of extreme weather extremes has been impacting upland livelihoods in important ways. Consequently, farmers must now navigate an increasingly complex socio-political and natural environment when making livelihood decisions. This study focuses on a mountainous district in the Sino-Vietnamese borderlands. Through in-depth qualitative fieldwork with ethnic minority semi-subsistence farmers and local officials, we delve into the ways in which farmers respond to the unpredictable interplay of state interventions and extreme weather events. Rooted in contemporary political ecology debates, we adopt a multi-scalar approach while drawing on actor-oriented livelihood conceptualizations. Our findings show that the Vietnamese state has failed to convince upland farmers to fully commit to state-endorsed cash-cropping schemes. Yet, farmers do not necessarily reject such opportunities outright. Rather, they navigate and rework state-supported opportunities, all while remaining acutely attuned to local physical environment limits, important social networks, and cultural norms and expectations.