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Love and Longing in Anuradha Roy’s The Earthspinner
Authors: Atisha Srivastava & Shailendra P. Singh
Published: November 2022

In her latest novel, The Earthspinner (2021), Anuradha Roy profusely paints a poignant picture of delicate human relationships, giving more profound insights into shared human vulnerabilities. Roy is particularly adept at weaving a sensitive narrative that resonates with her readers. Infused with myth, memory and history, The Earthspinner chronicles the splintered lives of Sarayu, Elango and Chinna over five years. The novel beautifully portrays an artist’s quest for art and how an artist’s dream creation and his beloved are inextricable. Sectarian strife and the madness of fanaticism drive the protagonists towards irretrievable losses and inconceivable fates. The binaries of creation and destruction are skillfully depicted. The voiceless comforter, Chinna, who transgresses social and religious barriers and provides solace with his unconditional love, is the one to be abandoned repeatedly. The loss of and a longing for ‘home’ find prominence throughout the novel. The lapse of five years transforms their lives, but their cravings largely remain unfulfilled. Love for humans is a powerful motivator but it also makes them vulnerable. Unfulfilled longings may lead to a haunting sense of loss, which finds expression in myriad forms within the novel. The narrative is a compelling rendition of love, longing and loss themes. The proposed paper seeks to interpret love from multiple perspectives and understand the diverse longings and scattered losses as sculpted by the author in this work of fiction.
Human Resource Development Perspective in Analyzing the Strategic Environment: Case on Inspectorate Probolinggo Regency
Authors: Harijanto Djony , Salleh Nik Sarina Nik Md , Touati Hassan , Dharmanegara Ida Bagus Agung , Tanjung Hasrudy
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to conduct a strategic environmental analysis at the Inspectorate of Probolinggo Regency, East Java to improve the competence of auditors. The human resource development perspective is used here as a theoretical basis to identify factors both internally and externally, to then be identified and mapped in the form of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The results of this study reveal a description of the competitive environment of the Probolinggo Regency Inspectorate, especially in developing its auditors. Internally, the inspectorate environment is considered to be still less competitive due to the main weakness that stands out, namely the low personal awareness in auditor competency development. But the main strength identified is the internal training methods for auditors that are synchronized both inside and outside the workplace. Externally, the inspectorate environment is considered competitive considering the main opportunities, namely the existence of external training and competency tests for auditors, besides that the organization faces a major threat, namely changes in the landscape and the basis of the audit process in an organization.
Effect of exogenous melatonin on endocrinological profiles, biochemical and antioxidant and oxidative stress profiles in post-partum anestrus Andaman local buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in tropical island ecosystem
Authors: PERUMAL P , DE A K , BHATTACHARYA D , ALYETHODI R R , BHOWMICK SNEHA , KUNDU A
Published: November 2022

Andaman local buffalo (ALB) is distributed in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ALB is non-descriptive and represents admixture of different Indian breeds of buffaloes. ALB is suffering infertility due to anestrus in dry (summer) season. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the effect of slow release subcutaneous exogenous melatonin (MT) implant on hematological profiles, endocrinological profiles (cortisol and prolactin), biochemical profile (total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose and total cholesterol), antioxidant profiles [total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)] and oxidative stress profile (malondialdehyde; MDA) in anestrus buffalo cows during summer to improve its reproductive efficiency. Experimental buffaloes (5â€“7 years of age) were selected and divided into two groups, Gr I: Control (n=6) and Gr II: Treatment (n=6; melatonin implant @ 18 mg/50 kg b.wt). Statistical analysis revealed that these experimental profiles differed significantly between treatment and control groups. Blood profiles revealed that anestrus buffalo suffered severe macrocytic hypochromic anemia with increased leukocytosis and MT has improved the health status of reproductive system and whole body systems. Concentration of cortisol and prolactin were lower in MT treated than in control group. Similarly, antioxidant profiles were higher and oxidative stress profile was lower in MT treated group than in control group. Biochemical profiles were increased in MT treated than in untreated buffalos. Study concludes that melatonin had significant beneficial effects in improvement of the antioxidant profiles, minimization of oxidative stress with cascading beneficial effects on hormone, biochemical and hematological profiles, which will improve the cyclicity and fertility rate in anestrus buffalo during summers in humid tropical island ecosystem.
Revealing inheritance of white markings in Nili Ravi buffalo
Authors: DHANDAPANI S , VOHRA VIKAS , MUKESH M , KUMAR SANJAY , MEHRARA K L , SINGH K P , KUMARI NAMITA , KATARIA R S
Published: November 2022

Among registered Indian buffalo breeds, Nili Ravi is well known for its production potential as well as unique typical five white markings, because of which it is also known as Panch-Kalyani. In this study an attempt was made to understand the inheritance pattern of white markings in 720 progenies sired by 21 bulls and belonging to 381 dams at an organized farm. Based on extent of white markings, animals were classified into typical, under and over white categories and significance of inheritance was tested by Chi- Square, Likelihood ratio and Mc-NemarBowker tests to confirm the results. The results showed distribution of inheritance pattern from sire to progeny, and dam to progeny was that the identical in white markings classes ratios and inheritance of skin/coat colour patterns could not be explained. Further, studies at genomic and epigenetic levels needed to reveal the genetic/methylation differentiation basis of white markings variation in Nili Ravi buffalo.
An overview of Indian livestock and meat sector
Authors: MUTHUKUMAR M , NAVEENA B M , BANERJEE RITUPARNA , SINGH VIKRAM , BARBUDDHE S B
Published: November 2022

Large livestock wealth coupled with strong consumer base fuels greater prospects for meat production and processing in India. Meat sector in India is growing at 6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and immensely contributes to national food and nutritional security, economy as well as employment generation. Effective interventions like using genetically superior animals for breeding, improved feeding and husbandry management, reducing the mortality rate, linking producers to market, creating better infrastructure for animal welfare, meat production and quality testing, minimizing the post-harvest losses, implementing food safety management system, increased value addition and further processing of meat and byproducts, establishment of traceability and creation of disease free zones and e-marketing will play key roles in the shaping the meat sector development in the country. Effective implementation of both Central and State Government schemes and programmes is expected to enhance quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock and meat production systems in a sustainable and environment friendly manner. Further, strong public-private-producer partnership by connecting producers, input-suppliers, service providers, financial institutions, retailers and exporters will reduce the risk and ensure prosperity of the meat sector.
Balance sheet of pork production and consumption in Nagaland: Implications for strengthening of pork value chain
Authors: SINGH MAHAK , PONGENER NUNGSHITULA , MOLLIER R TALIMOA , KADIRVEL G , BHATTACHARJEE M , RAJKHOWA D J , MISHRA V K
Published: November 2022

Per capita meat and pork consumption is highest in Nagaland, India. The present study analysed pork production and its consumption in Nagaland, North East India vis-à -vis the pork value chain. In Nagaland, two processes are simultaneously present: a high demand of pork and a continous decline in the pig population. The pig population in Nagaland has decreased by almost 42% since 2007 and almost 20% since 2012. Highest pork production in Nagaland was recorded in 2014â€“2015 with 60.45 thousand metric tonnes and then it declined to 15.77 thousand metric tonnes in 2018â€“2019. Compounded annual growth rate in pig population and pork production saw negative growth rate during last two decades. In consumption basket, pork constitutes almost 50% of total meat consumed. The state is deficit by 51.34% in meat production in 2017-18. The structure of pig value chain is dominated by small holder farms, traditional out dated technology, unorganized input services, lack of infrastructure, and absence of marketing channels. To make the pig value chain competitive, there is urgent need to revamp the pig production technology, strengthen the marketing infrastructure including slaughter houses, and increase in credit flow in the pig sector.
Epidemiological investigation on canine babesiosis in Tarai region of Uttarakhand
Authors: KUNWAR VIDHI , BHATT PRAKASH , KUMAR SATISH , YADAV MRIGAKSHI , SINGH A K
Published: November 2022

Babesiosis is a haemoprotozoan disease caused by hemotropic protozoa of the Babesia genus. It is an emerging disease and has zoonotic importance which continues to emerge worldwide. It has significant economic impact on livestock and pet animals; especially in the tropical and subtropical regions. The present study was undertaken in different epidemiological aspect on canine babesiosis in Tarai region of Uttarakhand. The overall prevalence of canine babesiosis was recorded as 23.63% based on retrospective study; out of which 55.44% dogs were infested with ticks on hospital records. It was more prevalent in males (25.89%) as compared to female dogs (19.74%). The maximum prevalence was seen in German Shepherd (29.03%) as compared to Bull Mastiff (5.25%). Young dogs (1-3 years of age) were comparatively more affected in comparison to adult dogs. The highest prevalence was found in July (33.33%) whereas least was recorded in December (8.04%). High rise of temperature, tick infestation, anorexia, dehydration, lethargy, etc. were the characteristic clinical signs of canine babesiosis.
Integrated nitrogen management in rice (Oryza sativa) under system rice intensification
Authors: SARAVANAKUMAR S
Published: November 2022

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important food crop cultivated in India with the average productivity of 2.9 t/ha. Rice has the largest yield potential crop which is to be tapped with sound management technologies like appropriate nutrient management techniques along with adoption of system rice intensification. To sustain present food sufficiency and to meet future food requirements, India has to realize an annual growth rate of at least 3% in productivity of rice. To maintain the nutritional standards, fertilizer nutrients should be applied in balanced and required proportion. Among the different nutritional elements, nitrogen (N) has received prime attention both by the farmers and researchers. Relationship among the growth, yield and nitrogen utilization in rice are becoming increasingly understood at the physiological and molecular level. Moreover, time and method of nitrogen application play a crucial role in increasing efficiency of fertilizers as well as the productivity of rice. This review paper attempts to document the different sources of nitrogen and its effect on growth and productivity of rice under system rice intensification.
Elemental toxicities – adaptive traits governing waterlogging tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum) under sodic soils
Authors: KULSHRESHTHA NEERAJ , KUMAR ASHWANI , PRASAD K R K , SINGH MONIKA , KUMAR RAJESH , BASAK NIRMALENDU , YADUVANSHI N P S , SHARMA P C , SHARMA S K
Published: November 2022

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most intolerant crops to soil waterlogging, so to evaluate the response of 10 wheat varieties to waterlogging stress under sodic soils, a pot experiment was conducted during 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2014-15 at ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal. Critically important physiological data on increase in element concentrations of Fe, Mn, Al and B in shoots indicated key mechanisms of tolerance under waterlogging condition in sodic soils. Concentrations of Fe, Mn, Al and B in wheat genotypes were greater under waterlogging in normal and sodic conditions. However, uptakes of these elements also varied. Mean concentrations of 327, 434, 541 and 624 mg/kg for Fe; 38.3, 48.9, 48.4 and 72.9 mg/kg for Mn; 47, 147, 217 and 226 mg/kg for Al and 5, 22, 48 and 51 mg/kg for B were recorded in pH 8.2, pH 8.2 +WL, pH 9.4 and pH 9.4 +WL treatments, respectively. Besides Mn, the elements concentration in wheat was 3-6 times greater than critical limit for the above mentioned elements. Genotype HD 2189, was the best performer and showed minimum increase in shoot Fe, Mn, Al and B concentration both under higher pH and waterlogging, whereas Brookton showed maximum increase. KRL 3-4 performed better despite high Fe and Mn indicating higher tissue tolerance. These observations point towards identification of considerable genetic diversity for Fe, Mn, Al and B in wheat.
Effect of drought stress on indigo and seed yield of Indigofera tinctoria ecotypes
Authors: Rastegari Faramarz , Tohidinejad Enayatollah , Mohammadi-Nejad Ghasem
Published: November 2022

The objective of the the current study was to elucidate the effect of drought stress on indigo yield and to derive certain morphological traits of indigo ecotypes. This experiment was laid out in a split-plot arranged at a randomized complete block design, with three replications in the Jiroft Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Kerman, Iran, during 2013-14 growing seasons. The main plot and the subplot included drought stress (100, 75, and 50% of crop water requirement) and indigo ecotypes (Jiroft, Roudbar, Rigan, and Ghale Ganj), respectively. The obtained results showed that morphological and indigo content attributes revealed significant differences between the control and the drought-stress plants. Increasing water stress (up to 50% of crop water requirement) resulted in a severe loss of leaf dry mass, plant height, and seed yield of 25, 25 and 58%, respectively, in comparison to the control condition; the highest indigo yield and content obtained from the mid-stress level. Moreover, interaction effects of drought and ecotypes on leaf dry mass, seed, and indigo yield were significant; thus, the LDM and seed yield was the greatest in the Jiroft ecotype in the control, the indigo yield was the greatest under mid-level stress, and it was the lowest in the Ghale Ganj ecotype under severe water-stress level. Therefore, the results of this research suggest that the Jiroft ecotype will perform well with respect to drought tolerance and will be useful for cultivation in the semi-arid regions of Jiroft.
Identification of suitable trait index for selection of heat tolerant wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes
Authors: C Narendra M , Roy Chandan , Kumar Sudhir , De Nitish
Published: November 2022

Terminal heat stress is one of the major production constraints in wheat-producing areas of south-east Asia. The selection of genotypes based on grain yield per se is not effective under stress condition. In the present study 30 wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes were evaluated under normal and heat stress conditions during 2016-17 and 2017-18 to determine the suitable trait index for selection of genotypes under non-stress and heat stress environments and identification of heat tolerant genotypes. The observation was recorded for 13 morphological, biochemical and physiological traits. The index based on seven characters like grain yield, days to heading, biological yield, green fodder yield, dry matter content, catalase and peroxidase was most suitable with the genetic gain of 4856.09% and the genetic advancement of 33.09 in normal condition and the index based on five characters comprising days to heading, biological yield, number of tillers, catalase and peroxidase was most suitable with an expected genetic gain of 20101.32% and genetic advance of 35.09. The genotypes RAJ 3765, BRW 3794, HD 2643, SW 129, DBW 14, SW 160, BRW 3759, BRW 3762 and BRW 3800 were identified as moderately tolerant considering selection index score and heat susceptibility index. These genotypes may be promoted for cultivation under late sown conditions and used as parents for the development of genotypes tolerant to terminal heat stress.
Integrated pest management module for cumin (Cuminum cyminum) production under arid environment
Authors: Jadon K S , Singh S K , Patel Nisha , Sharma A K
Published: November 2022

Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini), Alternaria blight (Alternaria brunsii) and aphids (Myzus persicae) were recorded as major pests in cumin. A. alternata, A. brunsii and Cladosporium cladosporioides were isolated from cumin leaves and stems, Fusarium equiseti, F. oxysporum and Macrophomina phaseolina were isolated from cumin roots. Pathogenicity tests validated the disease causal organisms and molecular characterization yielded novel gene sequences and have been assigned GenBank accession numbers and released in public domain. Whereas, powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe polygoni was also observed causing minor aerial blight. Hitherto unknown aerial blight caused by C. cladosporioides in cumin was observed for the first time. The highest seed yield with the maximum reduction of diseases and aphid population was recorded in both the varieties RZ-19 and RZ-223 from bio-intensive IPM module comprising of soil amended with neem cake and vermicompost, seeds treatment with Trichoderma viride followed by one spray of Dithane M-45 mixed with Dinocap at 45 days, one spray of Imidachloprid at 55 days and two sprays of neem oil (2%) at 50 and 60 days after sowing in prophylactic mode eventually culminated in the maximum net benefit in both the varieties RZ-19 and RZ-223 of `₹ 13722 and 11787, respectively.
Evaluation of germplasm, fungicides and biocontrol agents against anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) in mango (Mangifera indica) nursery
Authors: Singh Harinder , Arora Anita , Kaur Sumanjit , Kaur Kirandeep
Published: November 2022

Mango anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz. is economically important disease of mango (Mangifera indica L.). The experiments were conducted to evaluate the germplasm and efficacy of fungicides, biocontrol agents against anthracnose in mango nursery at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, University Seed Farm, Ludhiana and M S Randhawa Fruit Research Station, Gangian, Hoshiarpur during 2017-18. Twenty five mango cultivars were screened both under laboratory conditions by using detached leaf method and under field conditions. All the cultivars had shown susceptible reaction under laboratory and field conditions with highly susceptible reaction of Malika under laboratory conditions. The fungicides (carbendazim, thiophanate methyl, azoxystrobin, propiconazole, difenoconazole, copper oxychloride, mancozeb) and two biocontrol agents (Trichoderma harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescens) were evaluated in vitro through poisoned food technique and dual culture technique, respectively. Azoxystrobin and propiconazole were found to be highly effective in inhibiting the mycelial growth (100%) of C. gloeosporioides at 50 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml and at 100 μg/ml, respectively. All the fungicides and biocontrol agents, tested in vitro were also evaluated under field conditions for management of mango anthracnose. Azoxystrobin and propiconazole were significantly effective in reducing per cent disease index and providing disease control at Ladhowal, Ludhiana and Gangian, Hoshiarpur.
Effect of influential observation in genomic prediction using LASSO diagnostic
Authors: Budhlakoti Neeraj , Rai Anil , Mishra D C
Published: November 2022

Detection of influential observation is one of the crucial steps of pre-processing to identify suspicious elements of data that may be due to error or some other unknown source. Several statistical measures are developed for detection of influential observation but still challenges are there to detect a true influential observation for high dimension data like gene expression, genotyping data. In this article we have demonstrated the effect of influential observation on genomic prediction accuracy by using recently proposed LASSO diagnostic, i.e. Df-Model, Df-Regpath, Df-Cvpath, Df-Lambda and Influence-LASSO. The effect of influential observation on genomic prediction accuracy was explored by observing the change in estimated and true accuracies for dataset with and without influential observation scenario. For this purpose we have used wheat and maize datasets which are available in public domain. It has been observed that influential observation had significant effects on the genomic prediction accuracy. In this study it has been shown that by implementing efficient diagnostic measure for influential observation detection, accuracy of genomic prediction can be improved.
Decontamination of cyst (Globodera spp.) infested potato seed tubers with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)
Authors: BAIRWA AARTI , SHARMA SANJEEV , VENKATASALAM E P , SHARMA ASHWANI KUMAR , MHATRE PRIYANK H , SINGH R K , CHAKRABARTI S K
Published: November 2022

Potato cyst nematode (Globodera spp.) is one of the serious pests of potato worldwide including India. Infested seed tubers and soil are the primary means of spread of cysts to non-infested areas, whereas air, water, human, animals, field equipments, composts, gunny bags are other means of spread. Therefore, a study was carried out with different concentrations of NaOCl under in vitro and in vivo condition to see its decontamination effect on potato cyst nematode (PCN). The results revealed that potato tubers harvested from the PCN infested fields can be completely decontaminated by giving dip treatment in NaOCl (2%) solution for 30 min. and the treated tubers sprouts normally after two months of storage.
Ecological engineering in cauliflower for aphid management
Authors: Keerthi M C , Sharma R K , Suroshe Sachin S , Sinha S R
Published: November 2022

Because of high-value, the crops like Brassica have very low pest-damage thresholds, natural enemies alone are unlikely to replace use of high cost insecticides. However, conservation of natural enemy population is possible by avoiding or applying insecticides at reduced rates and use of habitat manipulation techniques such as ecological engineering, used in the present research work. The selected flower crops apart from hosting natural enemy it is also an alternate source of income to farmers. Among the intercrops, cineraria flower crop reported with less number of aphids and even attracted more number of syrphids as well as coccinellids can be exploited to use as intercrop.
Field evaluation of abandoned open well for recharging surplus canal water
Authors: GUPTA ALOK , AGGARWAL RAJAN , KAUR SAMANPREET
Published: November 2022

Groundwater plays an important role in fulfilling everincreasing demand for water by agricultural, industrial and domestic sectors. Due to its availability at the point of use, farmers prefer groundwater for irrigation, which results in over-exploitation of groundwater resources. Analysis made for Punjabâ€™s 138 blocks till 2017 has revealed that only 22 blocks were in safer zone (CGWB 2018).Study by (Brar et al. 2016) shows that from 1998 to 2015, area having water table depth greater than 10 m in Punjab has increased from 20 to 69 %so to overcome this problem recharge of groundwater is one of the important viable solution which draw our attention on artificial groundwater recharge.The declining trend of groundwater can only be arrested by augmenting and using it judiciously. Groundwater augmentation is a process of replenishing aquifer by adding excess water (available from canals, storm water or rainwater harvesting (rooftop or surface)) with the assistance of some structure like abandoned well, ponds, pits and injection wells after proper filtration.In Punjab there are at least 1.45 lakhs of abandoned wells present which can be used for recharging purpose (Anon 2003). Emily et al. (2016) study shows that the dry wells can be used for aquifer recharge.So, In the present study, field evaluation of groundwater recharge through abandoned well using canal water under constant head conditions in an unconfined aquifer was performed. During 24 days recharging operation, net2000m3 of canal water was stored in the water table aquifer. However, the recharging rate was decreased from 4.2 to 2.7 l/s during complete operation. Reduction in rate of recharge was mainly due to increase in total suspended solids (TSS) of canal water.
Productivity and profitability of soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by site-specific nutrient management
Authors: Kaur Navneet , Singh Janardan , Shilpa Shilpa
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted during the rainy season of 2018 at CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur to study the effect of site-specific nutrient management on yield attributes, productivity and profitability of soybean. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design comprising of seven treatments (N43P43K50, N43P43K0, N43P0K50, N0P43K50, N20P60K40, FYM@5t/ha and N0P0K0). Experimental site was silty clay loam in texture, acidic in reaction, low in available nitrogen, and medium in available phosphorus and potassium.The highest number of pods (71/plant), seed yield (2 t/ha), net return (45.9Ã—103 `//ha), benefit cost ratio (2.25) and profitability (366.9 `//ha/day) was recorded at N43P43K50. Omission of nutrients significantly reduced productivityand profitability of soybean. The lowest number of pods, seed yield, net return,benefit cost ratio and profitability was recorded in control treatment (N0P0K0). Site specific nutrient management (N43 P43 K50) proved to be the best treatment in enhancing the yield and profitability of soybean.The recommended dose of fertilizers (N20P60K40) and farmer's practice (FYM@5t/ha) proved to be the second and third best treatment, respectively.
Effects of Online Collaborative Writing via Google Docs on Learners’ Writing Performance and Interaction: A Case Study of Asian EFL Learners
Authors: Nakhon Kitjaroonchai  , Suksan Suppasetseree
Published: November 2022

This study investigated the effects of online collaborative writing and writing contributions in Google Docs of 35 Asian EFL university learners in a composition course. Data were collected from students’ pre- and post-test writing, two extended online collaborative tasks: writing descriptive and argumentative essays, and student reflections. Students’ writing performances were assessed using Jacobs et al.’s (1981) composition analytic scoring rubric. Paired sample t-test analysis showed that academic writing performance significantly increased after participating in two extended collaborative writing tasks. Learners developed more extended written texts and texts were more accurate in the post-test writing. Furthermore, Pearson correlation coefficient (Pearson’s r) analysis showed that learners’ text contributions, their use of writing change functions and language functions during the collaborative process was positively correlated with their post-writing performance. This study supports the notion of writing as an exploratory and recursive process, but not linear.
Changing Authenticity in English Language Textbooks in Hong Kong: An Ontogenetic Analysis
Authors: Dezheng (William) Feng
Published: November 2022

: This study investigates the selection and design of authentic material in EFL textbooks from primary to secondary school years in Hong Kong. The analysis of authenticity included three aspects of content choice, namely, choice of topics, text types, and types of interaction. Analysis of the 19 textbooks from Primary 1 to Secondary 4-6 showed that topic choices shift from family to school life at the primary level, then from the school to local society, and finally to global issues at the secondary level. The change in domains of experience is co-instantiated by the change in text types from describing things to recounting experiences, and then to expressing opinions, as well as by the increase of authentic photos and incomplete speech bubbles in simulated interactions. The textbooks were considered well designed in this regard as the ontogenetic changes are generally in accordance with students’ cognitive abilities and contribute to their acquisition of knowledge. However, the analysis also showed several points that arguably need further consideration, such as the inadequacy of non-local themes throughout the school years, and the high ratio of opinion texts and the limited number of visual characters at the primary level.
كتاب نيل المنى بذيل بلوغ القرى لتكملة إتحاف الورى (تاريخ مكة المكرمة من سنة 922هـ إلى 946هـ)
Authors: بن العز بن النجم بن فهد المكي جار الله
Published: November 2022

تكمن أهمية هذا الكتاب في تقديم صورة واضحة لكل ما حدث في مكة المكرمة في كل شهر، مرتبة في تاريخه للحوادث السياسية في بداية العهد العثماني، وأخبار أمراء الحج وعلاقاتهم بالأشراف والمجتمع المكي، وعلاقة مكة المكرمة ببقية الولايات العثمانية كمصر واليمن، وأخبار اقتصادية كأسواق التجارات، وأثمان الأطعمة، ووصف حالة المجتمع المكي من الغنى والفقر والشدة والرخاء، ومعلومات هامة عن العملات المتداولة، وأخبار اجتماعية كالاحتفالات والمناسبات الدينية كالزواج، الولادات، الوفيات، رؤية الهلال، الأعياد، مع اهتمام خاص بشهري رمضان والحج، لما فيهما من ورود للمعتمرين والحجاج، وبأخبار شهر ربيع الأول، لما فيه من احتفال الناس في ذلك العصر بإقامة الأفراح بمناسبة المولد النبوي، ومواقف العلماء منه.
Análisis del discurso periodístico sobre población indígena: el caso de Nuevo León, México
Authors: Gallegos Martínez Gabriela
Published: November 2022

Through the dissemination of news, the media influence the perception that people have regarding a certain group, therefore, they can also influence the ideologies, attitudes, and behaviors that they have with respect to it, contributing to legitimize and perpetuate certain stereotypes or to counteract them. For this reason, it is pertinent to analyze and understand the discourse of the press in Nuevo Leon about the indigenous population that lives there. Therefore, it is pertinent to know the discourse of the press regarding the indigenous population that lives in Nuevo León. Through a qualitative-documentary study the themes and persuasive strategies that five state newspapers use to address news related to indigenous people were analyzed. The results indicate that the indigenous people are associated only with their cultural expressions or with the problems they have. Therefore, they are represented in a biased way as vulnerable people who experience practices of discrimination, invisibility, infantilization and folklorization, ignoring other characteristics that they also possess and perpetuating the discourses that legitimize these practices.
Pengaruh Perbedaan Salinitas Terhadap Pertumbuhan Benih Ikan Nila (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Situmorang Kristina , Palemba Yoelan , Masengi Melisa Ch
Published: November 2022

Nila dapat hidup di air tawar, air payau dan air laut dengan kadar garam antara 0-35 ppt. Ikan nila Oreochromis niloticus air tawar dapat dipindah ke air asin dengan proses adaptasi bertahap, yaitu dengan menaikkan kadar garam sedikit demi sedikit dan juga dapat langsung di pelihara pada air bersalinitas. Pada Penelitian ini dilakukan tanpa proses adaptasi terlebih dahulu. Untuk meningkatkan produksi budidaya khususnya ikan nila Oreochromis niloticus, dapat dilakukan dengan cara mengetahui media pemeliharaan yang optimal bagi pertumbuhan ikan tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji pengaruh salinitas berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan benih ikan Nila Oreochromis niloticus serta mengetahui salinitas terbaik dalam media pemeliharaan benih ikan nila Oreochromis niloticus. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni - Agustus tahun 2016, bertempat di Kampus Politeknik KP Sorong. Ikan uji yang digunakan adalah benih ikan nila Oreochromis niloticus berukuran 4 cm dan berat 0,51 gram. Metode yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan. Selanjutnya menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) dengan taraf kepercayaan 95% (F < 0,05) yang kemudian di lanjutkan dengan uji lanjut Duncan. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa pada perlakuan 20 ‰ menunjukkan pengaruh yang berbeda nyata, tetapi dari tingkat rata-rata setiap perlakuan, pertumbuhan panjang mutlak yang tertinggi pada perlakuan B ( 5‰) sebesar 0,95 cm, dan di susul perlakuan C sebesar 0,88 cm, dan di ikuti perlakuan A (kontrol) sebesar 0,83 cm, perlakuan D (15‰) sebesar 0,80 cm dan yang terendah pada perlakuan E (20‰) sebesar 0,53 cm. Untuk pertumbuhan berat mutlak tertinggi pada perlakuan C (10‰) sebesar 1,52 gram, dan di susul perlakuan A (10‰) sebesar 1,33 gram, dan di ikuti perlakuan B (5‰) sebesar 1,26 gram, perlakuan D (15‰) sebesar 1,02 gram dan yang terendah perlakuan E (20‰) sebesar 0,37 gram. Tingkat kelangsungan hidup benih ikan nila terbaik pada perlakuan A (Kontrol) 86,67%,kemudian  perlakuan B (5‰) yakni sebesar 76,67%, dan di susul perlakuan C (10‰) sebesar 73,33%, perlakuan D (15‰) sebesar 70,00 % dan terendah pada perlakuan E (20‰) sebesar 36,67%. Ikan nila dapat hidup pada kisaran suhu antara 27 – 30  dan pH air media antara  6,8  - 7,9 ppm.
Child Spacing, Breastfeeding and Introduction of Complementary Feeding of Children 6-59 Months in Kakuzi, Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors:   Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute, Kiome Martin , Kimiywe Judith ,   Kenyatta University, Njogu Eunice ,   Kenyatta University
Published: November 2022

Child birth intervals and their associations have a big role in realization of sustainable development goals 3 which aim at ensuring health and promoting well-being by initiating actions towards children and mothers. Shorter than expected child birth intervals have been shown to affect maternal repletion and pregnancy outcomes. Studies have shown that child spacing plays a crucial role on the breastfeeding duration and introduction of complementary foods. The overall objective of the study was to determine the relationship between child birth interval breastfeeding and introduction of complementary foods among children 6 – 59 months in Kakuzi. The study covered 212 households with children 6-59 months in Kakuzi Ward. The study employed a cross-sectional analytical study design. Cluster sampling was used where the village constituted a cluster unit and the household constituted the unit of measurement. Data was collected using a researcher administered structured questionnaire and a focus group discussion to bring out other confounding factors on child’s nutrition status and the attitudes towards child birth intervals. A key informant interview [KII] was also used to validate data from both the questionnaire and the focus group discussion [FGD]. Data was analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences [SPSS] version 16 where descriptive statistics were analyzed using means and frequencies. Chi square test was used to test for any relationship between the variables. A p value of < 0.05 was used to determine the level of significance. Results from the study indicate that a majority of the caregivers were the child’s mothers at 95.8%. Study findings indicate that majority were farmers [58.5%] earning less than a dollar a day [49.1%]. The most common birth interval was 18 – 23 months with an almost equal number for 24 – 35 months with 34.9% and 33.5% respectively. However, majority of the caregivers, 81.5% would prefer a birth interval of 2 – 5 years. From the study, majority of the caregivers obtain information on child spacing from the hospital and this is reflected in the choices of the methods employed. A little number recognized breast feeding as an effective way of enhancing child spacing. 99.5% of the children were breastfed at one point or another with 65.1% being exclusively breastfed. There was no significant relationship between the birth interval breastfeeding duration and introduction of complementary feeding [p = 0.67]. The study findings will contribute to policy on recommended child birth intervals and inform practice on the same. It is also significant as it will add to existing body of knowledge on child health especially child birth intervals’ more specifically in Kenya. Key words: child birth interval, breastfeeding, complementary feeding
Peningkatan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa Melalui Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok Pada Siswa Kelas XI MIPA Di MAN Insan Cendekia Gorontalo Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019
Authors:   MAN 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan, Maaruf Nilma
Published: November 2022

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian kepercayaan diri siswa dalam pembelajaran sebelum mendapatkan layanan bimbingan kelompok tersebut adalah anggota yang mempunyai kepercayaan diri tinggi 81%, anggota yang mempunyai kepercayaan diri sedang 64%, sedangkan anggota yang mempunyai kepercayaan diri rendah 53%. Setelah diberikan tindakan layanan bimbingan kelompok melalui 2 siklus diperoleh peningkatan hasil anggota yang mempunyai kepercayaan diri tinggi prosentase kepercayaan diri bertambah 83% masuk dalam kategori tinggi, anggota yang mempunyai kepercayaan diri sedang prosentase peningkatan kepercayaan diri bertambah 74% masuk dalam kategori kepercayaan diri tinggi, dan anggota yang mempunyai kepercayaan diri rendah prosentase peningkatan kepercayaan diri bertambah 69% masuk dalam kategori kepercayaan diri tinggi. Dengan demikian hasil penelitian menunjukkan kepercayaan diri terkait dalam pembelajaran meningkat setelah diberikan layanan bimbingan kelompok. Artinya, layanan bimbingan kelompok secara signifikan dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan diri terkait dalam pembelajaran pada siswa kelas XI MIPA MAN Insan Cendekia Gorontalo.
Pengaruh Kreativitas Belajar Dan Minat Belajar Siswa Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Indonesia (Survei Pada SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Pandeglang)
Authors:   STKIP Babaunnajah, Priatna Agi
Published: November 2022

Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh kreativitas dan minat belajar siswa secara bersama-sama terhadap prestasi belajar Bahasa Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei korelasi, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 orang yang menggunakan tenik proportionate stratified random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah instrumen pengisian angket dan prestasi. Analisis data menggunakan statistik inferensial yaitu untuk mencari koefisien korelasi sederhana dan ganda yang dilanjutkan dengan uji signifikasi koefisien korelasi dengan uji t. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada tanggal 27 Agustus sampai dengan Desember 2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukan: 1) Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan kreativitas dan minat belajar siswa secara bersama-sama terhadap prestasi belajar Bahasa Indonesia siswa SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Pandeglang. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan nilai Sig 0,000 < 0,05 dan Fhitung = 12.534. 2) Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan kreativitas terhadap prestasi belajar Bahasa Indonesia siswa SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Pandeglang. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan nilai Sig 0,001 < 0,05 dan thitung = 3.375. 3) Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan minat belajar siswa terhadap prestasi belajar Bahasa Indonesia siswa SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Pandeglang. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan nilai Sig 0,016 < 0,05 dan thitung = 2.467. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian di atas yang didasarkan pada analisis data penelitian, bahwa Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Indonesia dapat ditingkatkan dengan cara meningkatkan Kreativitas dan Minat Belajar Siswa yang lebih baik lagi.
Analisis Kemampuan Statistika Pendidikan Ditinjau Dari Self Regulated Learning Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa S1 Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar STKIP Babunnajah Pandeglang
Authors:   STKIP Babaunnajah, Imam Subekhi Andri
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan statistika Pendidikan mahasiswa ditinjau dari self regulated learning mahasiswa (tinggi, sedang, rendah). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester VI Non Reguler Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar sebanyak 15 orang yang terdiri atas 1 orang laki-laki dan 14 orang perempuan. Untuk memperoleh data dalam penelitian ini digunakan instrumen penelitian yang terdiri dalam dua jenis, yaitu tes dan nontes. Instrumen tes yaitu tes kemampuan Statistika Pendidikan berupa 10 soal uraian dan instrumen non tes berupa angket self-regulated learning. Analisis kemampuan statistika pendidikan mahasiswa dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik skor kemudian dikonversi sehingga menjadi nilai dengan rentang antara 0 sampai dengan 100. Skor tersebut kemudian digolongkan dalam kriteria ketuntasan minimal (KKM). Analisis data kemampuan statistika pendidikan ditinjau dari self regulated learning dikategorikan menjadi tinggi, sedang, dan rendah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pemahaman statistika pendidikan mahasiswa S1 Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar di STKIP Babunnajah Pandeglang mayoritas masih di kategori sedang dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 73,33%.
Pengaruh Alat Permainan Edukatif Balok Terhadap Kemampuan Kognitif Bidang Geometri Anak Usia Dini
Authors:   STKIP Babaunnajah, Aristian Yuliana
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dilaksanakan penelitian adalah pengaruh alat permainan edukatif balok terhadap kemampuan kognitif bidang geometri anak usia dini penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui seberapa kemampuan kognitif bidang geometri anak usia dini. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Subyek penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta anak usia dini di TK Harapan Bunda. Untuk memperoleh data dalam penelitian ini digunakan instrumen penelitian yang terdiri dalam dua jenis, yaitu tes dan nontes. Instrumen jenis tes merupakan tes pemahaman permainan edukatif balok dan instrumen non tes berupa angket kemampuan kognitif bidang geometri anak usia dini. Analisis data pemahaman menggunakan instrumen. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kelinearan atau berpengaruh positif, serta dari hasil anlisis pengujian keberartian koefesien regresi dengan uji-t diperoleh nilai:
Pengaruh Metode Bercerita Terhadap Kemampuan Berbicara Pada Anak Usia Dini Di TK Babunnajah
Authors:   STKIP Babaunnajah, Kusjiwa Ayi
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research is the effect of storytelling method on speaking ability in early childhood in Babunajah Kindergarten. This research was conducted to determine how storytelling method affects speaking ability in early childhood. This research is a quantitative research. The subjects of this study were all early childhood participants in Babunnajah Kindergarten. To obtain data in this study used research instruments consisting of two types, namely test and non-test. The type of test instrument is a test of understanding storytelling and a non-test instrument in the form of a speaking ability questionnaire in the influence of the storytelling method on speaking skills in early childhood in Babunnajah Kindergarten. Analysis of understanding data using instruments. The results of this study indicate that based on the results of the analysis of the significance of the regression coefficient with the t-test obtained: > 35.29 > 2.09, this is quantitative information to make the conclusion that: there is a significant effect of storytelling method on speaking ability of early childhood in Babunnajah Kindergarten.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru Dalam Pengembangan Silabus Dan Rpp Melalui Supervisi Akademik Berkelanjutan Di Man Insan Cendekia Gorontalo Tahun Pelajaran 2018-2019
Authors:   MAN Insan Cendekia Gorontalo, Naim Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan kompetensi guru dalam pengembang silabus dan RPP melalui supervisi akademik berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MAN Insan Cendekia Gorontalo yang beralamat di Jl. Kasmat Lahay, Desa Moutong, Kecamatan Tilongkabila, Kabupaten Bone Bolango, Propinsi Gorontalo. Adapun waktu pelaksanaan tindakan penelitian ini adalah 4 (empat) pekan, selama bulan September-Oktober 2018. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan yang berlangsung selama 2 siklus. Masing-masing siklus terdiri dari tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah diuraikan sebelumnya, maka simpulan yang dapat disimpulkan, 1) supervisi akademik berkelanjutan terbukti secara ilmiah dapat meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam mengembangkan silabus dan RPP di MAN Insan Cendekia Gorontalo. 2) Pengumuman rencana supervisi akademik terhadap guru sebelum supervise dilaksanakan akan mampu memotivasi dan mendorong para guru untuk menyusun dan mengembangkan silabus dan RPP. Dengan demikian melalui kegiatan supervisi akademik berkelanjutan dapat meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam pengembangan silabus dan RPP.
Peningkatan Aktivitas Dan Hasil Belajar Kimia Materi Laju Reaksi Melalui Model Student Team Achievment Division (STAD) Siswa Kelas XI IPA MAN 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan Tahun 2019
Authors:   MAN 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan, Indaharini Susi
Published: November 2022

Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI IPA-1 MAN 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan yang berjumlah 33 orang, 14 orang laki-laki dan 20 orang perempuan. Penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) ini dibagi dalam dua tahap, yaitu tahap pra siklus dan siklus. Prosedur penelitian tindakan kelas ini terdiri dari 2 siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri atas 3 pertemuan. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa melalui penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif Student Teams Achievment Division (STAD) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam hal ini adalah penguasaan konsep pada mata pelajaran kimia di kelas XI IPA MAN 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan. Terlihat dari hasil siklus 1 ketuntasan 33,33 % naik menjadi 76 % pada siklus 2, begitu juga nilai hasil rata-rata siklus1 62,54 meningkat menjadi 78,42 pada siklus2 dari kedua siklus yang dilaksanakan diketahui bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran STAD dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa pada materi Laju Reaksi., secara statistik dapat mencapai syarat ketuntasan belajar.
Upaya Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Matematika Materi Bilangan Bulat Negatif Melalui Metode Tutor Sebaya Kelas VI SD Negeri Batubantar Kecamatan Cimanuk Tahun Pelajaran 2019-2020 (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas) Authors Ida Handayani
Authors:   SDN Batubantar 1, Handayani Ida
Published: November 2022

Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian tindakan kelas dengan menggunakan model Kemmis dan Mc. Taggart. Subjek penelitian yaitu 32 siswa kelas VI SD Negeri Batubantar. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes dan observasi terhadap guru dan siswa. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan lembar observasi guru, siswa serta tes tertulis. Data penelitian yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penerapan metode tutor sebaya dalam pembelajaran matematika materi bilangan bulat negative dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa. Peningkatan terlihat dari hasil yang diperoleh siswa selama tindakan. Pada pra siklus terdapat 15 siswa atau 46.87% siswa yang memperoleh nilai≥70. Pada siklus I terdapat 23 siswa atau 71.87% siswa yang memperoleh nilai ≥70. Dilakukan perbaikan dari siklus I untuk diterapkan pada siklus II. Pada siklus II terdapat 32 siswa atau 100% siswa yang memperoleh nilai ≥70. Rata-rata nilai hasil belajar siswa juga mengalami peningkatan, yaitu 76.6 pada siklus I menjadi 87.5 pada siklus II.