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Board composition, ESG practices, and firm performance: Evidence from the Pakistan stock exchange
Authors: Shah Sayyed Sadaqat Hussain , Basit Abdul , Ahmed Sheraz , Khan Muhammad Asif , Tangl Anita
Published: June 2024

This study delves into the intricate relationship between corporate governance factors, including board size and the proportion of non-executive directors, and firm performance, with a specialized focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Employing a secondary data analysis methodology, the research draws insights from a comprehensive dataset comprising 100 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange over a period spanning from 2018 to 2022. The study investigates these relationships using rigorous regression analysis to uncover significant findings. The analysis reveals a robust positive correlation between larger board sizes and firm performance, indicating that companies with expanded boards tend to exhibit improved financial performance within the Pakistani market landscape. Conversely, a higher proportion of non-executive directors is associated with decreased performance, highlighting potential challenges stemming from board composition. Furthermore, the research unveils the pivotal role of ESG practices in augmenting the positive relationship between board size and firm performance. However, it notes that this enhancement weakens as the proportion of non-executive director’s increases, suggesting a nuanced interplay between corporate governance structures and ESG considerations. Practically, the study underscores the critical importance of fostering diverse and well-structured boards while integrating ESG principles into corporate governance frameworks. By carefully considering board composition and embracing ESG practices, organizations can not only enhance their financial performance but also promote sustainability and long-term value creation, aligning with evolving stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements in the Pakistani business landscape.
The effectiveness of using educational robots in enhancing engineering mathematics skills among students in basic school
Authors: Al-Nawaiseh Sabah Jamil , Tabieh Ahmad A S , Maqableh Waleed Fayiz , Altawalbeh Manal , Ahmad Fadi Bani
Published: June 2024

Educational robots foster engaging, democratic, and collaborative learning environments, enhancing students' mathematical and engineering abilities by enabling them to interact, solve problems, assimilate information, and communicate effectively within the classroom. This study aims to examine the impact of educational robots on the development of engineering mathematics skills. The study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design for a single pre- and post-test group. The sample consisted of 40 fifth grade students who initially studied geometry using traditional methods, followed by studying the same content using the educational robot. The study found that robot-based education significantly improved engineering mathematics skills. It was concluded that using educational robotics as a tool for teaching mathematics improved computational thinking, engineering mathematics, motivation, creativity, cooperation, and teamwork. It is possible to argue that the study's results corroborate relevant research showing how educational robots raise students' academic performance and improve their critical thinking. These results lend credence to the idea that educational robots improve learning beyond traditional approaches by actively involving students, giving subjects greater concreteness, and capturing their interest and attention. The study recommends the creation of new mathematical activities using educational robots across various mathematical contents and educational stages, further enhancing engineering mathematics among students.
The Efficacy of Omalizumab in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Comorbid Severe Allergic Asthma
Authors: Atayik Emel , Aytekin Gokhan , Aydin Isa , Omeroglu Ethem
Published: June 2024

Chronic rhinosinusitis whit nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is the most common comorbid disease accompanying asthma. Omalizumab is a recombinant anti-immunoglobulin (Ig) E antibody, and studies suggest that omalizumab may also affect CRSwNP regardless of asthma. We aimed to assess the effect of omalizumab treatment on CRSwNP accompanying severe allergic asthma (SAA) patients.
Clinical data including spirometry measurements, serum/nasal secretion biomarker levels were collected. NP scores and CRS scores (Lund-Mancay [LM] scores) were also recorded before omalizumab treatment, as well as at the 4th and 12th months of omalizumab treatment.
Twenty-one patients with both CRSwNP and SAA who underwent omalizumab therapy were assessed. There was a significant difference among forced expiratory volume (FEV1), ACT scores, NP scores, LM scores, serum IgE, and blood eosinophil levels of the patients before omalizumab therapy at the 4th and 12th months of omalizumab treatment. A significant negative correlation was observed between ∆FEV1 and ∆NP scores (r=−0.485), between ∆ACT and ∆NP scores (r=−0.469), and ∆ACT and ∆LM scores (r=−0.436). When we grouped the patients who benefited from 1 year of omalizumab therapy and those who did not in terms of NP, there was no difference between the two groups related to local eosinophil and local IgE levels in the nasal polyp biopsy.
Omalizumab treatment is effective for asthma and CRSwNP in patients with CRSwNP accompanied by SAA. Improvement in asthma is associated with improvement in CRSwNP. The efficacy of omalizumab on NP in patients with CRSwNP accompanied by SAA is independent of local IgE and eosinophil counts.
Polyomavirus BK-Specific CD4+ T Cells Response to VP1 Stimulation in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Noshadi Nasrin , Yaghobi Ramin , Afshari Afsoon , Forouzanfar Mohsen , Soleimanian Saeede
Published: June 2024

Reactivation of Polyomavirus BK (BKPyV) is related to reduction of T cells response in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Here, we examined the differentiation of CD4+ T cells subsets in response to BKPyV KTRs, using the BKPyV VP1 (viral capsid protein 1) as a stimulator.
We categorized our samples into three distinct groups: 1. Reactive BKPyV (BKPyV+), 2. non-reactive (BKPyV-) KTRs and 3. Healthy controls. BKPyV- KTRs and healthy controls stimulated with VP1 and BKPyV+ unstimulated with VP1. The human CD4+ T cells was stimulation with VP1-Ag. The proportion of CD4+ T lymphocytes and their various subsets, including naive T cells, central memory T cells (TCM), and effector memory T cells (TEM) was measured using flowcytometry.
BKPyV- KTRs VP1+ indicated significantly lower TCM CD4+ T cells in contrast with both BKPyV+ KTRs VP1-, and healthy controls VP1+. This indicates that VP1 stimulation may reduce TCM cell levels in these patients. The percentage of TEM in the BKPyV- KTRs VP1+ group was significantly less prevalent than the BKPyV+ KTRs VP1- group. The percentage of TEM cells in BKPyV+ KTRs VP1- was significantly lower than the healthy controls VP1+. Stimulation with VP1 protein significantly increased the frequency of cytotoxic CD4+ T cells in BKPyV- KTRs VP1+ compared to BKPyV+ KTRs VP1-.
The present research has shown that the VP1 stimulation of CD4+ T cells can induce cytotoxic CD4+ T cells responses that may help overcome BKPyV infection in KTRs. However, VP1 stimulation may also differentially affect TCM and TEM CD4+ T cells subsets.
Zemahşerî’de Allah-İnsan İlişkisinin Ahlâkî Boyutu
Authors: Koç Zeynep Hümeyra
Published: June 2024

Temel karakteristiği Allah, nübüvvet ve meâd konuları üzerinden şekillenen kelam, bu konuları ele alış tarzında ahlakî perspektifi merkeze almıştır. Bu açıdan kelam, bir yönüyle Allah bir yönüyle insanla ilişkilidir. Dolayısıyla kelamcılar Allah-insan ilişkisini hem ontik hem epistemik hem de ahlakî açıdan ele almışlardır. Tanrı ve insan tasavvurları tüm boyutların birlikte değerlendirilmesiyle anlam kazanmaktadır. Konu hakkındaki farklı yaklaşımlar, söylem gruplarının ya da düşünürlerin paradigmalarına göre şekillenmektedir. Mu‘tezilî bir âlim olan Arap dili ve edebiyatının yetkin isimlerinden Ebû’l-Kāsım Mahmûd b. Ömer b. Muhammed el-Harezmî ez-Zemahşerî’nin (ö. 538/1144) de eserlerinde, Allah-insan ilişkisine gereken ilgiyi gösterdiği bilinmektedir. Dinî pratiğinde Hanefî aidiyete sahip olan Zemahşerî, aklı ön planda tutan, aklın işlevsel yönünü vurgulayan bir din anlayışına sahiptir. Bu sebeple ona göre takdîr gereği akıl ve irâde sahibi olarak belirli bir fıtratta yaratılan insan yaptıklarından sorumludur. İnsanı teklîf temelinde tasavvur eden Zemahşerî’de yaratmanın ilk aşamasından itibaren adaletli bir Tanrı fikri hakimdir. Dolayısıyla onun Allah tasavvuru ve bağlantılı olarak irade konusundaki değerlendirmeleri, Allah-insan ilişkisini nasıl bir temelde ele aldığına işaret etmektedir. Bu bağlamda araştırmamız Zemahşerî’nin söz konusu ilişkiyi nasıl ele aldığını ve ahlakî boyutunu konu edinmektedir. Çünkü bu çalışmayı ortaya çıkaran temel saik Zemahşerî’nin eserlerinde Allah-insan ilişkisini ahlakî olarak değerlendirdiğine dair güçlü kanıtların mevcudiyetidir. İlişkili olarak konu, Zemahşerî’nin ilahî fiiller, insan fiilleri, akıl, bilgi, taklit, hüsun-kubuh, hidâyet-dalâlet, dâî, fâil, kötü/kabîh ve fâili, hikmet, maslahat ve tüm bunları içine alacak şekilde teklîf yaklaşımını kapsamaktadır. Buna göre çalışmada öncelikle Zemahşerî’nin Allah tasavvuru daha sonra Zemahşerî’ye göre Allah-insan ilişkisi ele alınacaktır. Çalışmanın amacını belirleyen ahlakî boyuta dair veriler değerlendirmeye tabi tutulacaktır. Allah-insan ilişkisinin ilk aşaması olarak yaratma, mîsâk ve takdîr, ikinci aşaması olarak teklîf karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Teklîfin karşılığının alındığı yer olarak ahiret son aşama olup teklîf ve sonuç kısmında bahse konu olacaktır. Çalışma, söz konusu veriler ve üzerine yapılan analizlerle şekillenmiştir. Kaynak olarak kullanılan Kitâbü’l-Minhâc, Zemahşerî’nin konu hakkında genel çerçeveyi belirleyen bir eseridir. El-Keşşâf ‘an hakâik-i (gavâmizi’)t-tenzîl ve ‘uyûni’l-ekâvîl fî vücûhi’t-te’vîl isimli eseri ise Zemahşerî’nin görüşlerini ve derinliğini birçok açıdan anlama ve değerlendirme imkânı veren telîfidir. Buna göre çalışmamız, Zemahşerî’nin Allah-insan ilişkisinde ortaya koyduğu ahlakî yaklaşıma dolayısıyla insanın sorumlu olmasının ahlakîliğine dikkat çekmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma Zemahşerî ile sınırlandırılırken, gereken yerlerde mukayeseli değerlendirmelere başvurulacaktır.
Arap Dilinde Tedâmm Olgusunun Cümlenin Anlamsal Bütünlüğüne Katkısı
Authors: Meydanoğlu Ayşe
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada klasik eserlerden modern çalışmalara kadar birçok dilsel araştırmaya konu olan dilsel örüntünün son dönem dil çalışmalarına yansıması olan tedâmm olgusunun Arap dilinde cümlenin anlamsal bütünlüğüne katkısı ele alınmıştır. Bu olgu aslı itibariyle tüm dillerde farklı şekillerde bulunan temel örüntünün nasıllığını gözler önüne seren, şekilsel bir olgudur. Dilde iki unsurun birbirini gerektirmesi (istilzâm) veya kesinlikle yan yana gelmemesi (tenâfî) gibi durumlar tedâmm olgusu bağlamında incelenir. Her fiilin bir fâilinin (merfu bir isminin) olması, ism-i mevsûlün bir sıla cümlesine ihtiyaç duyması, sıfat ile mevsuf, mudâf ile mudâfun ileyh birliktelikleri istilzâm kapsamında değerlendirilirken; mudâf olan kelimenin fiil, zamir veya şart edatı olmaması tenâfî bağlantısı bağlamında ele alınır. İstilzâm ve tenâfî bağlantıları tedâmm olgusunun temel taşlarını oluştururken art arda gelen kelimelerin cümlenin söz diziminde belirli konuma sahip olmalarını gerekli kılan tevârud /tertipsel bağlantı da tedâmm olgusunun ayrılmaz bir bileşenidir. Bu konum göz önüne alınmayıp ihlal edildiğinde, cümlede meydana gelen anlamsal boşluklar sebebiyle cümle, öğrenilmiş dil kalıplarının dışına çıkar. Bu yönüyle cümleyi oluşturan kelimeler arasındaki doğal dizemsel bağlantı ya da cümle içerisinde kelimenin, kendisine eşlik eden diğer kelimelerle uyumlu birlikteliği de tedâmm olgusunun kapsamına girmektedir. Ayrıca bazı dilbilimciler, tertipsel bağlantıyı makam kavramıyla da ilişkilendirerek tedâmm olgusunu nahvî uyumun ötesinde belâğî bir üslup bağlamında değerlendirilmeye müsait hale getirmişlerdir. Bu açıdan bakıldığında tedâmm olgusuna çağdaş dilciler context of situation/ durumun bağlamı olarak nitelenen bir yön kazandırmıştır ki bu yönüyle tedâmm olgusu cümleye, nahvî örüntüden daha fazla anlamsal katkı sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, dildeki doğal örüntüye dikkat çekerek tedâmm olgusunun anlaşılmasıyla zihinde netleşen hazif, zikir, istitâr, rütbe ve takdir gibi olguların daha net anlaşılmasına katkı sağlaması açısından önemlidir. Çalışma, tedâmm olgusunun cümlenin anlamsal bütünlüğüne katkısını ortaya koymaya çalışan nitel bir araştırma olup, çalışmada veri toplama araçlarından belge inceleme aracı kullanılmıştır. Veri çözümleme aşamasında ise doküman analizi ve betimsel analiz teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışma neticesinde, tedâmm olgusunun, alt unsurlarıyla birlikte cümlede anlamsal bütünlüğü sağladığı, bu bağlantıya dikkat edilerek oluşturulan cümlelerin anlamsal açıdan daha uyumlu bir bütünlük oluşturduğu görülmektedir. Cümledeki bu uyumu sağlayan tedâmm bağlantısının, alışılagelmiş ve genel kabul görmüş cümle örüntülerinin gramatik kurallara uygun bir şekilde kullanımını içerdiği sonucuna ulaşılmaktadır. Ayrıca bu bağlantı, konuşulan ortamın gereğine uygun söylenmiş lafızların içinde bulunulan makama uygun olarak yorumlanmasını da kapsamaktadır.
Labour productivity in Italian regions: A gravitational model approach
Authors: Filipowicz Katarzyna , Kelebaj Oleksij , Tokarski Tomasz
Published: June 2024

The aim of the paper is to assess the causes of spatial variations in labour productivity of Italian regions using the gravitational model of economic growth. The model is an extension of Robert Solow’s economic growth model. The model parameters are calibrated using historical data and numerical simulations of the long-run equilibrium states of the model are carried out. The scenarios considered in the paper vary in forecast investment rates, employment growth rates and urbanisation rates. Based on the results of numerical simulations, it is claimed that to achieve the full convergence in labour productivity, it is necessary to maintain higher investment rates in the south of the country than in Lombardy (by about 4%–11%), and to keep invest-ment rates in central and northern Italy at a similar level as in Lombardy.
Studium badawcze projektu implementacji szkoły zasobowej
Authors: Machura Artur
Published: June 2024

Artykuł opisuje oryginalny projekt implementacji systemu szkoły zasobowej. Celem publikacji jest przedstawienie wyników badań empirycznych wynikających z realizacji tego projektu w środowisku akademickim. Badania przeprowadzono w ramach projektu wykorzystującego podejście modelowe do wytwarzania oprogramowania (Model Driven Development). Autor wykorzystał w tym celu badania interwencyjne w edukacji (Educational Action Research). Publikacja przedstawia ponad ośmioletnie doświadczenia pracownika naukowo‑dydaktycznego, udokumentowane za pośrednictwem usługi sites.google.com. Wnioski wynikają z dwunastu zredagowanych publikacji naukowych, siedemnastu prezentacji dydaktycznych oraz dwóch projektów – popularyzujących praktyki inżynierii oprogramowania. Autor stara się respektować koncepcję strategii sieciowej, rozumianej jako proces tworzenia wartości z wykorzystaniem zasobów i kompetencji wszystkich jej członków. Czerpie przy tym z praktyk podejścia relacyjnego i sieciowego oraz dąży do adaptacji takich rozwiązań informatycznych, które pozwalają na zarządzanie kapitałem społecznym. Możliwymi i oczekiwanymi następstwami publikacji, w myśl badań interwencyjnych w edukacji, jest dyskusja w środowisku nauczycieli‑badaczy.
Primer reporte del Proyecto de Investigación Arqueológica en la Casa Hogar de la Niña Belén, entorno del Cuarto de Rescate de Atahualpa, Cajamarca-Perú
Authors: Cusicanqui Solsiré , Meneses Jorge , Cerna Merino Sandra , Silva Dennys , Bello José , García Percy
Published: June 2024

Este reporte presenta los resultados iniciales de las excavaciones realizadas en un terreno cercano al famoso Cuarto del Rescate de Atahualpa. El Proyecto de Investigación Arqueológica (PIA) en la Casa Hogar de la Niña Belén busca estudiar los vestigios del período incaico y comprender la evolución del asentamiento tras la llegada de los españoles para esclarecer la historia del centro histórico de Cajamarca. La investigación implica el desmontaje de estructuras modernas para analizar restos arqueológicos y arquitectónicos, así como trazos e improntas en el lecho geológico y evidencia macro y microscópica de vestigios culturales. Este proyecto nace de la colaboración entre el gobierno local y la academia, promoviendo la investigación y preservación del patrimonio local con un enfoque comunitario y sostenible.
Effects of Allicin on the Immune Performance and Expression of Immune-related Genes in Muchuan Black-bone Chickens
Authors: Liao Juan , Shen Xuemei , Yu Shigang , Wang Gang , Long Wencong , Wang Yong , Yang Wangkaiyu , Peng Fei , Fan Yuze , Liang Zi
Published: June 2024

Background: In response to China’s ban on medicinal feed additives with growth-promoting functions in livestock and poultry feed, there is an urgent need in modern animal husbandry for alternatives to antibiotics to sustain livestock health and improve feed conversion efficiency. Allicin, known for its safety, efficiency, lack of drug resistance and absence of residue, regulates the intestinal flora structure; inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria; improves intestinal health, immunity and stress resistance; and improves animal production. Methods: To investigate the impact of allicin on immune performance and immune-related gene expression in Muchuan black-bone chickens, diets were supplemented with varying allicin levels (50, 100, 200 mg/kg), designated as test groups A, B and C, respectively. Initially, growth performance was assessed. Subsequently, immunoglobulins were measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and colorimetry; immune titers for avian influenza and Newcastle disease were evaluated using hemagglutination and hemagglutination inhibition tests and the expression of immune genes was analyzed via real-time quantitative PCR. Finally, serum biochemical indices in each group were determined. Result: Compared to the control group, allicin supplementation resulted in increased average fasting body weight in the experimental group and significantly (P less than 0.05) higher thymus and musogastric indices in groups A and C, respectively. Serum levels of immunoglobulin M in groups A and B and immunoglobulin G levels were significantly higher in all experimental groups than in controls. Antibody titers against avian influenza H5 and H7 strains were higher in all test groups, with Newcastle disease antibody titers in groups B and C significantly higher than those in controls. The mRNA expression levels of IFN-ã were lower across all experimental groups, whereas the expression levels of TLR3 in groups B and C and TLR15 in group B were higher. Serum levels of triglycerides in group A were significantly higher and blood urea nitrogen levels were significantly lower in groups B and C than in controls. These findings indicate that dietary allicin (50-200 mg/kg) significantly improves growth performance, immunity and protein and lipid metabolism in Muchuan black-bone chickens, offering valuable data for the development and use of allicin as an antibiotic alternative.
Pengaruh Terapi Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT) Terhadap Pencegahan PostpartumBlues Pada Ibu Pasca Melahirkan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Cahya Maju Kecamatan Lempuing
Authors: Zukhruf Meita Robbiatul , Itriyah
Published: June 2024

The lack of knowledge about postpartum blues among postpartum mothers in the Puskesmas Cahya Maju. This lack of awareness leads to many mothers not recognizing the symptoms of postpartum blues and potentially worsening their condition. The research problem is the need for prevention methods for postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a self-administered therapy for postpartum blues. The methodology used in this study is the EFT therapy, which utilizes the body's meridian points to address energy imbalances that contribute to psychological effects. EFT is a branch of energy psychology that aims to improve mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions by addressing imbalances in the body's energy system. The participants in this study are postpartum mothers who are experiencing symptoms of postpartum blues. The therapy is self-administered by the mothers at home without the assistance of a therapist. The results of the study show that EFT therapy is effective in reducing symptoms of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. The therapy helps restore balance to the body's energy system, which in turn improves the chemical balance in the brain and emotional state. This finding has important implications for the prevention and management of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers.The study highlights the importance of raising awareness about postpartum blues and providing prevention methods for postpartum mothers. The use of EFT therapy as a self-administered treatment option offers a convenient and effective approach for postpartum mothers to manage their symptoms.
When Worlds Collide
Authors: Aurelio Shania Essah Ceralde
Published: June 2024

In the United Kingdom, policy clinics are generally established as an extension of a university law clinic. Policy clinics give students the opportunity to undertake empirical research, often for the first time in their legal studies, to further investigate societal issues which impact diverse communities. The University of Exeter’s Policy Clinic is no exception. As a new component of the University of Exeter’s Community Law Clinic, the Policy Clinic aims to influence public policies that are relevant to the legal issues that Community Law Clinic clients collectively face.
This practice report will explore the author’s first-hand experiences of working in the Community Law Clinic as a student legal advisor within the ‘Access to Justice Clinic’ undergraduate module at the University of Exeter, as a research intern collaborating with the Policy Clinic on a scoping project in its nascent year and, finally, as a support officer in a developing Policy Clinic. In the context of these three roles, this report will discuss the differences between research practices, the extent of academic and professional involvement, client interactions, and relationships in both clinics. Despite these differences, this report concludes that working at both clinics allows for developing skills in various contexts, which leads to the constant redefinition of integral values such as collaboration, trust, and respect. Ultimately, working at both law clinics and policy clinics are complementary, seeing that the fascinating interplay between casework and policy work reiterates the distinction between legal theory and “real world law”—providing invaluable insight and experience to law students regardless of jurisdiction.
Not a Blueprint: Reflections on the Cardiff Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Authors: Tabea Wilkes , Pontin Ben , Linley-Adams Guy , Julie Price
Published: June 2024

This article addresses the evolution of environmental clinical legal education at the School of Law and Politics at Cardiff University, with particular reference to the shift in its clinical focus from ‘law’ to ‘policy’. Law and policy are of course deeply intertwined, and the shift under consideration is to be understood neither as abrupt nor comprehensive. It is one of emphasis, which in turn is a reflection of the richness and complexity of the discipline of law within which clinical legal education, like all legal education, operates. The article examines the nature of, and factors shaping, the shift in Clinic emphasis towards law and policy. It addresses some of the practical implications of this for a host of clinical considerations (including resourcing, training and expertise, relationships with clients and management of outputs and impacts in the real world).  It is hoped that this case study will feed into a wider literature around environmental clinical legal education, and the policy dimension in particular.
The Cardiff Clinic is housed in a multi-disciplinary School of Law and Politics, which contains a wider clinical provision beyond the ‘Environment’, including a world-leading Innocence Project. This is the broader institutional context within which the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic is situated, and it is with this that our analysis begins in Section 1. We highlight what we call the ‘strategic accident’ and ‘accidental design’ underpinning the School’s clinical provision, as a core dynamic which is carried through in the analysis of the environment-focused Clinic. Section 2 elaborates on the substantive environmental law and policy context within Wales and the UK as a whole, and how this has shaped the increasingly policy-oriented nature of work of the Clinic.  Section 3 critically reflects on the Cardiff experience, drawing in part on feedback the authors have obtained from student participants, as well as the authors’ own perspectives, to evaluate the developments under scrutiny.
Pengaruh Lama Penyinaran Cahaya Led Terhadap Induksi Pembungaan dan Hasil Buah Naga (Hylocereus Polyrhizus)
Authors: Izzulhaq Arief Jelang , Usmadi Usmadi
Published: June 2024

Tanaman buah naga termasuk tanaman hari panjang sehingga untuk menginduksi pembungannya setidaknya diperlukan penyinaran lebih dari 12 jam atau lebih dari waktu normal matahari muncul hingga terbenam. Buah naga umumnya berbunga pada bulan Oktober sampai Maret dan di luar bulan tersebut tanaman tidak berbunga atau memasuki masa off-season. Kondisi off-season akan menjadi peluang bagi petani buah naga untuk meningkatkan pendapatan dikarenakan harga jual buah naga di masa off-season relatif lebih mahal dibanding harga normal pada musimnya. Sebagi upaya untuk mengatasi kondisi off season pada tanaman buah naga perlu dilakukan induksi pembungaan dengan memperpanjang lama penyinaran menggunakan cahaya lampu LED. Diharapkan akan diperoleh lama penyinaran tertentu yang mampu menginduksi pembungaan serta meningkatkan hasil panen buah naga guna memenuhi pasokan buah naga di masa off season.         Penelitian telah dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret hingga Juli 2022. Lokasi peneitian di lahan buah naga di Desa Lidah RT 03 RW 08 Dusun Lidah Kecamatan Gambiran Kabupaten Banyuwangi. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) yang terdiri atas empat perlakuan dan diulang sebanyak 4 kali. Perlakuan percobaan terdiri atas : 1. Kontrol (tanpa pencahayaan) (S0), 2. Pemberian cahaya LED tambahan 3 jam per hari (S1), 3. Pemberian cahaya LED tambahan 5 jam per hari (S2), 4. Pemberian cahaya LED tambahan 7 jam per hari (S3). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan pemberian tambahan cahaya menggunakan lampu LED selama 29 hari sudah mampu mendorong terbentuknya bunga pada tanaman buah naga dan pemberian cahaya tambahan berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap variabel jumlah muncul bunga, jumlah bunga rontok, Fruit-set, jumlah buah, berat buah dan grade buah.
Analisis Korelasi Karakter Agronomi Kuantitatif Terhadap Penentu Hasil Biji Kacang Kratok (Phaseolus Lunatus)
Authors: Subekti Andri Oktavian , Adie Moch Muchlish , Fanata Wahyu Indra Duwi
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui karakter kuantitatif yang memiliki korelasi yang erat dengan karakter hasil yaitu berat biji per tanaman dan dapat dijadikan karakter seleksi efektif penentu hasil biji kacang kratok (Phaseolus lunatus). Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan yaitu Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK). Aksesi yang digunakan merupakan aksesi benih dari kacang kratok (Phaseolus lunatus) sebanyak 20 aksesi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan 3 kali ulangan sehingga total tanaman yaitu 60 tanaman. Pertama data hasil karakter kuantitatif dianalisis dengan menggunakan ANOVA dan apabila terdapat karakter menunjukkan hasil berbeda nyata dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut dengan uji Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) atau Tukey dengan taraf 5 %. Kedua data karakter kuantitatif dianalisis dengan analisis korelasi dan dilanjutkan dengan menggunakan analisis lintas untuk mencari karakter kuantitatif yang berpengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung terhadap hasil yaitu karakter berat biji per tanaman. Hasil ANOVA didapatkan karakter yang memperlihatkan hasil berbeda nyata yaitu hari berbunga dan berbeda sangat nyata yaitu karakter jumlah cabang dan panjang polong. Hasil analisis korelasi didapatkan karakter yang memiliki korelasi dengan karakter berat biji per tanaman yaitu karakter jumlah polong sebesar 0,655 (kuat), karakter berat polong sebesar 0,898 (sangat kuat) dan karakter berat 100 biji sebesar 0,578 (cukup kuat). Kemudian dilakukan analisis lintas terhadap ketiga karakter tersebut. Berdasarkan hasil analisis lintas dari ketiga karakter tersebut, karakter yang menunjukan pengaruh paling besar dan signifikan yaitu karakter berat polong dengan nilai total pengaruh yang signifikan sebesar 0,871 atau 87,1%. Oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa karakter berat polong dapat dijadikan karakter seleksi yang efektif untuk menentukan hasil biji tanaman kacang kratok (Phaseolus lunatus).
Pengaruh Pemberian Pupuk Hayati Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Bayam Brazil (Alternanthera sissoo)
Authors: Afandi Subhan Affan , Soeparjono Sigit
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT
Spinach plant production has decreased every year and the use of inorganic fertilizers is still often used by farmers. The right innovation of Brazilian spinach cultivation technique is by using biological fertilizers. This study used a non-factorial completely randomized design (CRD) with 5 treatment levels repeated 4 times, namely C0: 0 mg/plant (Control), C1: 20 mg/plant, C2: 40 mg/plant, C3: 60 mg /plant, and C4: 80 mg/plant so that there are 20 experimental treatment units. The variables used in this study were plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, leaf area, chlorophyll content, canopy area, and plant fresh weight. The data obtained were analyzed for variance (ANOVA) and further tested with Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) with a confidence level of 95%. The results showed that there was a significant effect of the application of biological fertilizers on the growth and yield of Brazilian spinach (Althernanthera sisso), namely height plants that produce the highest average value of 24.23 cm, the variable number of branches with the highest value is 6.25 branches, the variable leaf area with the highest value is 131.88 cm2, and the variable number of leaves that gives a very significant different effect with the highest value ie 11.25 strands. The correct dosage of biological fertilizers is found in the Agrice Plus fertilizer treatment with a dose of 80 mg/plant for all observed variables.
 
Keywords:, Brazilian Spinach, Biofertilizer
Pengaruh Dosis Kompos dan Trichoderma sp. Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Kembang Kol (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis L.) Dataran Rendah
Authors: Adityo Vega Danar , Tri Haryadi Nanang
Published: June 2024

Produktivitas kembang kol pada tahun 2020 mencapai 13,03 ton/ha dan 13,42 ton/ha pada tahun 2021, namun mengalami penurunan pada tahun 2022 yang hanya mencapai 12,54 ton/ha. Produktivitas tersebut masih tergolong cukup rendah, Salah satu permasalahan budidaya kembang kol yaitu penggunaan pupuk anorganik yang berdampak pada kualitas tanah. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman adalah penambahan pupuk organik yang dapat memperbaiki sifat-sifat tanah dan penambahan Trichoderma sp. untuk mempercepat tersedianya hara sehingga dapat dimanfaatkan oleh tanaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian dosis kompos dan dosis Trichoderma sp. terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kembang kol. Penelitian ini dirancang dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari dua faktor. Faktor pertama dosis kompos yang terdiri dari 4 taraf, yaitu K0 (tanpa kompos), K1 (75 g), K2 (100 g) dan K3 (125 g), sedangkan faktor kedua dosis Trichoderma sp. terdiri dari 4 taraf yaitu, T0 (tanpa Trichoderma sp.), T1 (15 g), T2 (25 g) dan T3 (35 g). Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Apabila terdapat hasil yang berbeda nyata maka dilakukan uji lanjut menggunakan Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) dengan taraf kepercayaan 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada interaksi antara kompos dan Trichoderma sp. Perlakuan kompos memberikan pengaruh berbeda nyata. Perlakuan dosis 100 g/tanaman memberikan hasil terbaik pada jumlah daun, berat kering kembang kol, diameter kembang kol dan kandungan klorofil. Perlakuan Trichoderma sp. pada dosis 15 g/tanaman hanya memberikan pengaruh berbeda nyata terhadap parameter volume akar.
Respon Fisiologi Bibit Kopi Robusta (Coffea canephora L.) Pada Berbagai Formulasi Pupuk Organik
Authors: Padidi Nober , Wisdawati Eka , Baba Basri
Published: June 2024

Produk samping tanaman kopi berupa limbah kulit kopi, masih dapat dimanfaatkan dengan diolah menjadi pupuk organik berkualitas yang diperkaya dengan tanaman penghasil nitrogen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh pemberian berbagai formulasi pupuk organik dari bahan utama limbah kulit kopi terhadap fisiologi tanaman kopi robusta. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan perlakuan berbagai formulasi pupuk organik dari limbah kulit kopi, yaitu tanpa pupuk organik (tanah) atau kontrol (P0), pupuk organik tanpa penambahan tanaman penghasil nitrogen (P1), pupuk organik dengan penambahan tanaman babadotan (P2), pupuk organik dengan penambahan tanaman mucuna (P3) dan pupuk organik dengan penambahan tanaman lamtoro (P4). Dosis yang diberikan per tanaman adalah 300 gram. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian pupuk organik dengan penambahan tanaman lamtoro menghasilkan rata-rata luas daun terbesar, tetapi tidak berbeda nyata dari perlakuan dengan penambahan mucuna dan tanpa penambahan tanaman penghasil nitrogen. Pada variabel jumlah stomata, kerapatan stomata dan volume akar, perlakuan formulasi dengan penambahan tanaman lamtoro juga menunjukkan kecenderungan yang lebih tinggi, tetapi tidak berbeda nyata dengan perlakuan lainnya.
Aprender e Ensinar em Fisiologia
Authors: Monteiro Rodrigues Luis , Brás da Silva Carmen , Pereira Telmo , Guerreiro Íris , Isca Vera , Gregório João , Santos-Ferreira Diogo , Plácido da Silva Hugo , Figueiredo Mário A. T. , Oliveira Jorge M. A. , Rossi Filippo , Shaffer Justin
Published: June 2024

This series of training courses specifically designed for the teaching and learning of physiology was organized by The Portuguese Society of Physiology (Sociedade Portuguesa de Fisiologia, SPFis) and held November 14, 2023, at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto, Portugal (EU). Topics included: Programs and Curricula development - comparing realities Teaching and Research in Physiology at HEIs in Portugal - a current vision Remote / online teaching versus masterful teaching - lessons learned (after the pandemic) The same Physiology for all? (Discussion Panel) Artificial Intelligence in Education: Reflections and Implications New teaching approaches through Metacognition Digital Table for physiology applications High structure course design to improve student engagement and learning
A COMPARISON OF ZAKAT MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN EAST LOMBOK, TEGAL AND PADANG PANJANG DISTRICTS
Authors: Suhartoyo Faizal , Fauzan Aris
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze the differences in the implementation of zakat management in three different regions, namely East Lombok, Tegal, and Padang Panjang districts. Different approaches, such as economic empowerment, information technology, and integration with local government programs, underlie the implementation of zakat in each region. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection through in-depth interviews and document analysis. The results of zakat implementation in the three regions reflect variations in community empowerment. In East Lombok Regency, the economic empowerment approach has successfully increased the economic independence of zakat recipients through business training. In Tegal, information technology is used to facilitate zakat collection and distribution, creating efficiency and transparency. In Padang Panjang, the integration of zakat with local government programs resulted in the synergy of broader empowerment. The determinants of successful implementation include regional context, commitment to zakat institution, and community participation. Similar research by Muhammad Zumar Aminudin, Lila Pangestu Hadiningrum (2019) has described zakat approaches in different contexts, providing in-depth insights into variations in zakat implementation. The theoretical implication of this research highlights the importance of a contextual approach in zakat implementation. The practical implication provides guidance for zakat institutions, local governments, and communities in improving the effectiveness of zakat programs. In conclusion, the successful implementation of zakat requires an in-depth understanding of regional characteristics, selection of appropriate approaches, and adaptation to social and economic dynamics.
RICE WAGE SYSTEM IN THE RICE MILLING PROCESS: PERSPECTIVE OF SHARIA CONTRACT PRINCIPLES
Authors: Jasri Jasri , Istiqamah Nurul , Rufaida Erty Rospyana
Published: June 2024

Rice milling, a critical stage in processing raw rice into consumable rice, often must fully comply with Sharia contractual principles, leading to multiple interpretations about its adherence to Sharia law. This study aims to analyze and formulate the Islamic law perspective on the contractual aspects of the paddy wage system in the rice milling process based on Sharia contract principles. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis in this research was conducted through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the rice milling wage system paid by rice in Panakkukang Village, Pallangga Subdistrict, Gowa Regency, partially follows Islamic law when viewed from the principles of sharia contracts.  Four of the seven principles of Sharia contracts are fulfilled, but three still need to be fully fulfilled. The Sharia contract principles that have been fulfilled are the principle of voluntarism/consensual, legal certainty/equality (al-musawah), honesty and truth (asl-sidq), and the principle of binding promises. The principles that have yet to be fully fulfilled are the principle of freedom of contract and justice (al-'adl), while the principle of writing (al-kitabah) still needs to be fulfilled.
Hydrodynamic regimes and proposed structure for flood drainage and navigation stability in Thuan an estuary, Vietnam
Authors: Hung Nguyen Thanh , Cuong Vu Dinh , Thanh Nguyen Tien , Hung Nguyen Van , Quan Trieu Quang
Published: June 2024

Thua Thien Hue province is significantly affected by conditions of climate change and sea level rise. Located in central Vietnam, the province experiences various climate-related challenges that have a strong impact on its environment and communities. Furthermore, the complexity of hydrodynamic regimes at main estuaries is reasonably challenge for the development of socio-economic, especially in water transportation. As a large estuary of Thua Thien Hue province, Thuan An play a special role in flood drainage and waterway navigation of Huong River. Therefore, understanding the hydrodynamic regime of Thuan An estuary is crucial due to the continuous alterations in its morphology during monsoon seasons. Sedimentation within the estuary creates obstacles for the river mouth entering channel, while erosion affects the northern and southern coasts. These changes have direct implications for flood drainage and waterway navigation. To gain insights into the hydrodynamic regime, this study focuses on further interpretation the hydrodynamic regimes in Thuan An inlet using Delft3D model combined with ArcGIS tools. By combining scientific modeling and practical implications, this study contributes to a better understanding the hydrodynamics of Thuan An estuary, ultimately facilitating sustainable development and management of this vital waterway system. Importantly, proposed structure for flood drainage and navigation stability in Thuan An estuary is considered with the elongation of 2 jetties. The proposed measure shows that the flood drainage is insignificantly affected and the water level at mostly locations in the river is not changed.
Nursing Students’ Perspectives on Caring Pedagogical Relationship Within the Context of Simulation: A Phenomenological Inquiry
Authors: Ben-Ahmed Houssem Eddine , Cara Chantal , Brousseau Sylvain
Published: June 2024

Abstract:This phenomenological research aimed to describe and understand nursing students’ meaning of the lived experience of a caring pedagogical relationship within the context of high-fidelity clinical simulation. Being inspired by a relational emancipatory pedagogy perspective, our findings highlighted an authentic engagement of educators as the cornerstone to fostering a safe, caring, and inclusive learning space, allowing them to co-create a humanistic collaboration with students to transform their learning process. Innovative and various avenues arising from our findings have been suggested in different domains of nursing practice to promote students’ learning and develop a caring inclusive learning community within simulation centers.
Exploring the Key Attributes Influencing University Students’ Domestic Accommodation Choice: A RIDIT Analysis
Authors: Lee Chin-Pei , Ho Chaang-Iuan , Huang Shu-Han
Published: June 2024

This study aims to provide an understanding of the preferences of student tourists regarding service attributes related to domestic accommodation. To clarify how lodging firms formulate policies for the student travel market, a “Relative to an Identified Distribution” (RIDIT) analysis in which responses are treated as ordinal data instead of equally spaced data is performed to examine the Likert-scale data obtained from 296 university students in Taiwan. In our RIDIT analytical results, respondents’ preferences are sorted in a descending importance. Of the examined attributes, “Cleanliness of rooms” is the attribute most prioritized by the students, followed by “Located in a safe neighborhood/feeling safe in the room,” and “Close to scenic area for meeting the trip requirement.” The attribute least prioritized by the students is “Interaction with other guests.” This analysis provides conclusions that differ from those obtained through commonly used techniques including the arithmetic average and exploratory factor analysis. The preference rankings indicate that managers should focus on the most prioritized service attributes and implement the necessary measures to enhance their service quality and maximize customer satisfaction.
Are Teachers’ Time Resources Scarce? The Association between Teachers’ Time Poverty and Job Burnout: The Mediating Effect of Mental Health Factors
Authors: Liu Tianyu , Wang Qiang
Published: June 2024

Teachers’ time resources are becoming increasingly scarce and time poverty will have a direct impact on the long-term sustainability of their professional development. However, the current state of teachers’ time poverty and its potential harmful consequences are unclear. Therefore, this research conducts two cross-sectional studies to investigate the current situation and group differences in time poverty among Chinese teachers (Sample 1), as well as the influence of teachers’ time poverty on job burnout (Sample 2). The results indicate that: (1) there is a high level of time poverty among teachers; (2) there is no significant difference in gender, teaching years, or teaching section, and there is a significant difference in teaching responsibilities; (3) time poverty could positively and significantly predict job burnout, and job burnout could positively and significantly predict mental health; (4) mental health factors (including depression, anxiety and stress) play the mediating role in the relationship between teachers’ time poverty and job burnout. To create a sustainable development environment for teachers, it is suggested that teachers improve time management skills and establish a self-regulation mechanism; schools should clarify the boundaries of teachers’ work and respect their right to rest; and society should provide positive and adequate spiritual support.
APPLICATION OF VALUE ENGINEERING IN ARCHITECTURAL WORK ON THE LAHAIROI LATERI CHURCH, AMBON CITY
Authors: Irfanto Ryobi , Patty Eva Mardianty , Lidyawati Rut
Published: June 2024

Effective construction cost control such as saving construction costs will increase the chances of project success and user satisfaction. The biggest component in construction costs is material. High material costs necessitate a review of building functions. Construction savings are made by reviewing the largest cost components in architectural work. Review of material components is carried out using the value engineering method. Value engineering is a method for getting an alternative picture so that the costs incurred are more efficient than the initial planning costs. The application of value engineering to construction projects has a major impact on planning by generating reviews to obtain cost effectiveness. Research was conducted at the Lahairoi Lateri Church Building project located in Ambon City. The aim of this research is to find alternative material substitutes for architectural work and obtain total cost savings by using the concept of value engineering. The use of the value engineering concept is carried out by information phase, analyzing the function of using index function analysis techniques, identifying alternative materials, and evaluating the results of the alternative materials. Research using the value engineering concept on the Lahairoi Lateri Church Building Construction project, Ambon City achieved cost savings of 861,116,841.05 IDR. This amount saves 5.32% of the initial architectural work costs of 16,170,539,500 IDR. These results show that value engineering can eliminate unnecessary costs in church-type building without changing the building function.
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL FACTORS ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN LOW-RISE COMMERCIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN TANGERANG
Authors: Vernandes Laia Ardianto , Susetyo Budi
Published: June 2024

From the construction statistics data of the city of Tangerang, in 2022 the construction business field contributes 8.16 percent to the total economy of the city of Tangerang, each construction project certainly has a certain work plan and work schedule, which is so that the project can be completed as planned. The impact that causes delays in project implementation time can be accompanied by increased costs of implementing the project. This study aims to know and identify and analyze factors - factors Labor factors, material factors, equipment factors, place characteristics factors, managerial factors, planning and scheduling factors and other factors. that affects time and cost performance. Research uses SEM-PLS to determine potentially influencing factors through literature review. The results of the study found that managerial factors had a significant influence on time performance with a coefficient value of 3.962, while planning and scheduling had a significant influence with a coefficient value of 2.773. While the effect of time performance on cost increase has a significant effect of 5.465.