bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENERAPAN BIMBINGAN KONSELING MEMBENTUK KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI DI TK AN NUR SURABAYA
Authors: Puspitasari Herlina Widya , Athiyyah Jazilatul , Sari Kartika , Masruroh Lailatul , Rahma Rossy Adellia
Published: August 2023

Counseling guidance in PAUD is very important and needed because it helps the growth and development of students both in terms of psychological, emotional, physical and thinking. PAUD is an educational institution before the elementary school level as an effort to foster and teach children from birth to the age of six in a certain way, with the aim of helping the growth and development of children both physically and spiritually so that they are ready. . continue to the next level of education on the formal track. non-formal or informal. Counseling guidance in PAUD institutions must be given to all students, not only to problem children. Because even children who have no problems need to get guidance services so that it is easier for them to develop their talents, interests and potential. Thus counseling guidance is not only to deal with problem students, but also as an action to meet the child's developmental needs to the fullest. The application of learning in early childhood education can be through the media of toys. Islamic-based guidance and counseling media for early childhood in the formation of independent character can be done with game media.
PERAN PEMBIMBING DAN PENYULUH DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER SANTRI BARU PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 (Studi Kasus di Pondok Pesantren Wali Songo Ngabar 2021)
Authors: Siti Khusnul Faizah  , Arsyad Bayanul Hakim
Published: August 2023

Abstract

The creation of quality human development in Indonesia is of course not only in terms of academics, but also based on high moral values. Here the WaliSongoNgabar Islamic Boarding School applies a character guidance system for new students. Even though the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge for the supervisors, because there are certain restrictions that require more effort in guiding new students.

The problem statements are: (1) How is the implementation of guidance and counseling for new students during the Covid 19 pandemic at the WaliSongoNgabar Islamic Boarding School in 2021, (2) How is the character formation of new students during the Covid 19 pandemic at the WaliSongoNgabar Islamic Boarding School 2021, (3) What is the role of mentors and extension workers in shaping the character of new students during the Covid 19 pandemic at the WaliSongoNgabar Islamic Boarding School in 2021

This research uses descriptive qualitative method. With the object of the new santriustadz supervisor and the caretaker as a data source and the new santri dormitory building as the field object, the results of the research are (1) the first implementation of the 2021 new santri guidance is the 2nd year and still has several problems in its implementation, namely about resources. lack of human resources and seniority, (2) The formation of this character is carried out with good habits in daily activities for example clean living habits such as picket every day and community service every Friday. (3) the role of the supervisor and the instructor is divided into 2, namely the curative role, namely the mentor as a person who helps in solving problems and the preventive role, namely the supervisor as the person who prevents problems from occurring for new students.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA ISLAM DAN SPIRITUALISME JAWA
Authors: Huda Fatakhul
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Islam and Javanese spiritualism discuss the syncretic relationship between the two. This theme was raised because at present there are many who think that the teachings of Javanese spiritualism are not in accordance with the teachings of Islam. One of the reasons is the perception of the public who see that the teachings of spiritualism are thick with mystical teachings, superstitions, bid'ah, and so on. In fact, the teachings of Javanese spiritualism already existed and were taught at the same time as the arrival of Islam brought by Wali Songo. The da'wah strategy carried out by Wali Songo through culture has made Islam develop so rapidly and massively. In essence, Wali Songo did not change the entire Javanese cultural tradition, teachings that were in accordance with Islamic values ​​were maintained. Meanwhile, cultural traditions that are inconsistent with Islamic teachings are eliminated or replaced with Islamic values

Appropriate theories and approaches are needed to find out more about Islam and Javanese spiritualism. The theory considered appropriate is to use perennial philosophy (philosophy of eternity), namely a view that every religion has a single and universal truth which forms the basis of all knowledge and religious doctrines or spiritualism. The concept of spiritualism is the culmination of a deep understanding of religion. The results of spiritualism give birth to attitudes of wisdom and justice in addressing problems and crises such as moral crises, harmony crises, environmental crises and so on.
Kerangka Dasar dan Struktur Kurikulum 2013 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI)
Authors: Andrea Cecen , Suradi A. , Cindika Putri Ayu , Amanda Meli , Safitri Windi Eka , Anggraini Lici Inda
Published: August 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kerangka dasar dan struktur kurikulum 2013 di Sekolah Dasar atau Madrasah Ibtidaiyah berjalan dalam proses pembelajaran. Materi ini juga akan memberikan kontribusi terhadap kurikulum 2013 di SD/MI. Melalui kajian ini, penulis menemukan beberapa aspek penting apa saja yang termasuk dalam kerangka dasar, struktur kurikulum, beban belajar, kelebihan dan kekurangan dari kurikulum 2013 di tingkat SD/MI. Pada kurikulum 2013 ini memiliki karakteristik yang berbeda dengan kurikulum sebelumnya, dimana pada kurikulum 2013 di tingkat SD/MI ini memiliki beban belajar yang lebih berat sehingga siswa dituntut lebih giat dan kreatif lagi dalam proses pembelajaran dari sebelumnya. Pada kurikulum 2013 ini selain siswa di tuntut untuk lebih aktif dan kreatif pada stuktur kurikulum 2013 siswa juga dituntut untuk memiliki akhlak yang baik, dimana siswa tidak hanya memiliki keahlian pada akademik namun harus memiliki sikap dan perilaku yang baik juga. Maka dengan adanya beban belajar yang semakin berat, guru jadi lebih dapat menilai dan mendidik akhlak siswa dengan baik. Oleh karna itu dengan adanya kerangka dasar, struktur kurikulum, beban belajar dari kurikulum 2013 ini kita dapat mengembangkan pengetahuan pada kurikulum 2013 di tingkat SD/MI.
Forum Maiyah Mocopat Syafaat sebagai Pendidikan yang Egaliter dan Membebaskan
Authors: Muhammad Fauzi  , Henry Aditia Rigianti
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini berusaha mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan Forum Maiyah Mocopat sebagai tempat pendidikan yang egaliter dan membebaskan untuk menjadi referensi inovasi pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian ini menjabarkan pandangan Ki Hadjar Dewantara bahwa pendidikan sebagai pendorong bagi perkembangan siswa, yaitu pendidikan mengajarkan untuk mencapai perubahan dan kebermanfaatan bagi lingkungan sekitar. Mocopat Syafaat mencoba menjawab itu semua dengan pembelajaran sikap hakiki memanusiakan manusia. Alhasil, pendidikan Maiyah berbeda dengan mayoritas model pendidikan atau pengajian lainnya. Tidak kaku terhadap simbol-simbol sosial keagamaan. Interaksi dalam pendidikan seharusnya antara guru dan murid tidak berjalan satu arah melainkan dialektis. Atmosfer diskusi yang sangat cair di forum Maiyah memungkinkan beragam pendapat terangkum untuk didedah bersama. Situasi demikian membentuk pola diskusi yang berorientasi “apa yang benar” bukan “siapa yang benar”. Meskipun kebenaran dapat dirumuskan, forum Maiyah kerap berposisi demokratis, memberikan kebebasan seutuhnya kepada jemaah untuk menerima, menolak, maupun mengkritisinya.
Thinglink: An Alternative Platform to Make Students’ More Involved In Online Class during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Qomariyah Darul Lailatul , Arifin Adip , Harida Ratri
Published: August 2023

As the Corona virus pandemic occurs, the teaching and learning process at school runs in online. One of the teacher efforts is the use of digital tools, for example, Google Classroom, E-Learning, ThingLink, Quizizz, Quipper, and others. The function of this research is to know how the application of ThingLink is able to increase the students’ engagement get participated networked English teaching and learning during Covid-19 pandemic. The approach taken is qualitative. Observation and questionnaire were used as tools for collecting the data. The results of analysis were as follow: (1) The regular English online teaching and learning by the use of WhatsApp had some problems to the students. (2) The use of ThingLink creates enjoyable learning, managable time, accessible outside of school hours. By the use of ThingLink collaborated with WhatsApp to communicate among tutor and all pupils, made the online learning environment more vary and active. (3) The teacher uses ThingLink to Increase the students’ engagement in online English teaching and learning with steps: preparation, logging into the website, create, and share. To be concluded that the use of ThingLink can increase the students’ engagement in online English teaching and learning since the students’ perception that the use of ThingLink is very interesting, motivated, comfortable, not bored, effectively to use, and assist them to learn English either along the course or outside.
Credit Constraints and Bank Failures: A Macroprudential Perspective on the U.S. Commercial Banking Sector
Authors: Chatterjee Ujjal K. , Downs John M. , Hervani Aref A. , French Joseph J.
Published: August 2023

We examine the impact of economy wide credit tightening on bank failures and investigate the relationship between bank failures and tighter monetary policy while accounting for bank balance sheet variables. Using a sample of U.S. banks from 1984 to 2020, we find the following: i) increases in corporate credit spreads lead to a significant increase in aggregate bank failures; ii) lower aggregate bank return on equity and higher allowances for loan losses are associated with a higher incidence of bank failures; iii) no robust evidence suggesting that tighter monetary policy drives higher bank failures. Finally, we show that lower bank failures, contraction in corporate credit spreads, higher bank profitability, and higher stock market returns contribute to higher economic growth, highlighting the interconnectedness of banking, stock markets, credit availability, and the macro-economy. These results may have potential macro-prudential policy implications.
Confronteren en heroriënteren
Authors: van Stokkom Bas
Published: August 2023

Confronting and reorienting. How does restorative justice work, for whom, in what context?

Many researchers have recently shifted their focus to opening the black box of restorative justice and answering the question how restorative justice works. Which theoretical assumptions are best suited to explain the relative success of restorative justice in terms of a sense of responsibility in perpetrators and reduced feelings of fear and grief in victims? This contribution discusses a number of promising, recent studies that pay attention to the how-question mentioned (how do 'positive' results come about, and what specific factors influence this?), in combination with the question for whom (which victims and offenders participate and what are their needs?) and the question in which context (which offenses lend themselves to restorative justice encounters?).
The Effect of Calcium on Biomarkers of Ovarian Fertility in Premature Ovarian Failure: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sutrisno Sutrisno , Tri Aji Bangun Nuswantoro
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a condition in which ovarian function decreases or follicles are depleted in women aged less than 40 years. Calcium, along with vitamin D, is a mineral with many benefits for the reproduction system. This review is written to observe the effect of calcium on ovarian fertility biomarkers in premature ovarian failure.
Methods: The literatures search was conducted utilizing numerous search engines, namely PubMed, Cochrane, Springer, Science Direct, Nature, and Google Scholar. Article publication year was restricted from 2016 to 2022. Article search keywords included “calcium”, “vitamin D”, “premature ovarian failure”, “premature ovarian insufficiency”, “amenorrhoea”, “ovarian reserve biomarkers”, “estradiol”, “follicle stimulating hormone”, and “luteinizing hormone”. Article selection was performed using the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols guidelines (PRISMA-P). The first author’s name, publication year, samples number, age range of subjects, duration of data collection, geographical setting, study design, and conclusions of research results were extracted from the selected paper.
Results: 8397 articles were obtained from the six search engines. 13 articles met the inclusion criteria. Research conducted by Iran reported a significant correlation between vitamin D levels and AMH levels (p<0.001). In comparison, the research in Bangladesh showed a significant positive correlation between vitamin D levels and AMH levels (r=0.433; p=0.001) and vitamin D levels and AFC values (r=0.419; r=0.001). However, 11 other researchers reported contradictory results.
Conclusion: The calcium and vitamin D effect on reproductive health related to POF occurrence is still inconsistent. Therefore, observational and experimental research is needed to analyze this topic.
امكانية توريد الانشطة في الوحدات الحكومية : المخاطر والتحديات
Authors: هادي شاكر , البياتي حسام
Published: August 2023

ظهَر مفهوم توريد الانشطة (Outsourcing) كأسلوب اداري حديث يساعد الوحدات الاقتصادية على تقديم الخدمات او المنتجات بالجودة المطلوبة وبكلفة منخفضة حيث يجري من خلاله اسناد ادارة الانشطة الثانوية الى (طرف ثالث) كمورد خارجي متخصص يعتمد بعمله على التكنولوجيا الحديثة والتقنيات المتطورة عند تنفيذ النشاط المورد مما يساعد الوحدات الاقتصادية بأن تركز فقط على انشطتها الاساسية وهي تقديم المنتج او الخدمة للزبون وفق المتطلبات المرغوبة الا ان هكذا قرار قد لا يخلو من المخاطر والتحديات في حال تطبيقه على الوحدات الحكومية لذا يهدف البحث الى تحديد الدوافع الاساسية من اعتماد قرار التوريد من قبل الوحدات الحكومية وماهي المخاطر والتحديات التي تصاحب هذا القرار كذلك توضيح الية التخفيف عن هذه المخاطر عند التطبيق وكيف يتم تنظيم العلاقة مع المورد الخارجي من اجل ضمان سلامة التنفيذ .اما اهم استنتاج للبحث فهو: ان توريد الانشطة يمُكن الوحدات الحكومية من تحسين ادائُها من خلال تطوير القدرات البشرية والحصول على التكنولوجيا والتقنيات الحديثة من المورد الخارجي كونه يتمتع بمستوى عالي من الاداء والجودة في مجال النشاط المورد.
INNOVATIVE START-UP TRAINING PROGRAMME BASED ON GOOGLE APPS
Authors:   Inovativnost, KRSTIĆ Milan , LAPČEVIĆ Goran ,   Faculty of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, NIKITOVIĆ Zorana ,   Faculty of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship
Published: August 2023

Entrepreneurship is important for every economy as it encourages economic growth, self-employment and the creation of new jobs, as well as the development of innovations, all of which lead to social well-being. Entrepreneurship is a human activity of practical application of knowledge and skills with a high degree of manifestation of individual abilities. To succeed in establishing a new business entity, it is important to carry out specialized innovative start-up training aimed at preparing people who want to become entrepreneurs, including active entrepreneurs, and which is carried out in order to build their knowledge and skills necessary for starting and running a business. The mentioned programme can be implemented in a traditional way, through a software platform for innovative management, as well as through Google apps. This paper discusses the possibility of implementing an innovative start-up programme relying on Google apps, based on the practical realization of one such programme implemented by the authors working with the users of regional innovation start-up centers in Serbia.
MEASURING HEALTHCARE DIGITALISATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES
Authors:   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, ORĂȘTEAN Ramona , SAVA Raluca ,   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, MĂRGINEAN Silvia ,   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Published: August 2023

E-health represents an important tool for improving quality and accessibility of healthcare for citizens. The EU4Health is the core health policy for 2021-2027 in European Union and one key dimension in the implementation of this program is digitalisation. The purpose of our study is to show the differences and progress among the EU member states in e-health adoption and healthcare digitalisation. The premise of the research is that the indicators used in most available studies are relevant for the first stage of the e-health adoption, and there are many focused on specific areas or age groups. In this context, we aim to provide a deeper and broader image on e-health adoption and healthcare digitalisation in EU countries, by analysing 4 indicators for the period 2016-2022: seeking online information about health, making an appointment with a practitioner via a website, accessing personal health records online, using internet for other health services via a website or app instead of having to go to the hospital or visit a doctor. These were selected considering the literature and data availability. The conclusion is that internet use for health-related purposes lags the use for other personal services. Also, the internet use is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for accessing healthcare services online. Although the trends are similar, there are still significant differences among EU countries related to the e-health adoption, and catch-up national policies could be the answer to the main challenge - avoiding the digital divide in health services.
SELECTING INDICATORS OF PREDICTING FRAUD RISK. CASE STUDY FOR ROMANIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Babes Bolyai University, SAFTA (PLEȘA) Ioana Lavinia , SABĂU (POPA) Andrada Ioana ,   Babes Bolyai University, BORLEA Sorin Nicolae ,   Babes Bolyai University, West University of Arad and University of Oradea, CIUBOTARU Anastasia ,   Babes Bolyai University
Published: August 2023

The act of fraud has been practiced since ancient times and manifests itself in different ways. The aim of the study is to apply the Beneish score on Romanian firms and to identify which indicators are sensitive to the state of fraud. The sample was selected from the Bucharest Stock Exchange and consists of 66 companies traded on the main market for the years 2016-2021. The collected data were analyzed year-by-year and cross-sectional methods (panel data) using manually collected information extracted from financial statements downloaded from the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Based on this data, the Beneish score was calculated and then statistical tests were performed. Using the obtained results from the Beneish Score calculation, we were able to divide the companies into two groups. The obtained scores, clearly underlines the two states: fraud and non-fraud. The ones in the fraud state have a decreased score, while the companies with no likelihood of fraud risk have lower scores. To further investigate our results, we identified sensitive items in both states such as DSRI (Days Sales Receivable Index) and GMI (Gross Margin Index). In conclusion, several theories or hypotheses are offered to explain the underlying motivations for fraud appearance. Romanian companies listed on regulated markets can be classified into risk groups in terms of fraudulent financial statements by applying the Beneish score. The results of the present study are in the interests of the policy makers, management team, business analysist and as well for the general use.
THE POWER OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. STRATEGIES, TECHNIQUES AND CHANGES IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Authors:   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, TERCHILĂ Sorin
Published: August 2023

More than ever, in this period it is very important to communicate effectively, on a personal and professional level. We have to find the most useful methods and techniques for the information we want to transmit or receive. After 2020, many aspects have changed in the communication process, especially in the field of business communication. The existing communication strategy in 2022 is no longer the same as in 2019, for most people, private companies or public institutions. The way we communicate with family, with employees, with clients, with suppliers, with pupils, with students has changed a lot. The most important changes in the communication process were generated by the pandemic, war and other crisis situations that had effects on people and companies. The main objective of this research work is to emphasize the importance of efficiency in the communication process and also the power that information transmitted or received in real time can have. To identify the results, I included the analysis of documents, official surveys and studies published in the field. Also, I discussed with communication specialists and entrepreneurs in the field of communication, in order to obtain the most relevant solutions regarding this subject. As preliminary results, the following can be mentioned: the transmission and reception of information in real time together with the feedback in real time can be real solutions for solving problems related to (business) communication, within private companies and public institutions. The communication process is at a different level, compared to the past period, from many points of view. People and companies have changed the way they communicate, they have changed the channels through which they communicate, they have even changed the frequency with which they communicate. The key words for the period we are in can be: adaptation and efficiency.
Sensibilidad y especificidad de pruebas toxicológicas para diagnóstico de sustancias psicoactivas
Authors: Cedeño-Macias Ramon José , Macias-Sánchez Dave Hernán , Moreira-Moreira Junior Tomas , Lino-Villacreses William Antonio
Published: August 2023

El diagnóstico preciso y oportuno del consumo de sustancias es de vital importancia para la identificación temprana y la intervención adecuada en problemas de adicciones. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar sensibilidad y especificidad de pruebas toxicológicas para diagnóstico de sustancias psicoactivas, con el fin de determinar su efectividad en la detección temprana y precisa de dicho consumo. Esta investigación bibliográfica, cualitativa, basada en revisiones sistemáticas, para conocer las pruebas toxicológicas y el diagnóstico preciso del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas. Para ello, se llevó a cabo una meticulosa revisión de la literatura científica y estudios clínicos relevantes relacionados con las pruebas. Se seleccionaron estudios que cumplieran criterios de calidad y pertinencia para analizar la sensibilidad y especificidad en diferentes contextos y poblaciones. Los resultados obtenidos demostraron que las pruebas toxicológicas con alta sensibilidad son capaces de detectar la presencia de sustancias en el organismo incluso en pequeñas cantidades, lo que facilita el diagnóstico temprano y la identificación de consumidores ocasionales o incluso de personas expuestas accidentalmente a drogas. En conclusión, el análisis de la sensibilidad y especificidad de las pruebas toxicológicas es esencial para garantizar la efectividad del diagnóstico de consumo de sustancias, permitiendo una intervención temprana y adecuada en problemas de adicciones. El impacto de estas pruebas se refleja en la mejora de la atención médica, la prevención de riesgos asociados al consumo de sustancias toxicas, por medio de la aplicación de pruebas toxicológicas y psicoactivas para el diagnóstico.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Membentuk Kepribadian Siswa di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo
Authors: Miftah Putri Isnan  , Suhadi  , Yetty Faridatul Ulfah
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze 1) The role of Islamic Education Teachers in shaping Islamic personality, 2) Islamic Education teacher’s efforts in shaping personality, 3) Obstacles and supporting factors in shaping students’ personality at Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo. The type of research was a qualitative approach using descriptive analysis. The research was carried out at Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo with research subjects and informants namely VII grade students, counseling teachers, school principals and Islamic Education teachers. The data collection methods used were interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques used data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions drawing. The results of research related to the role of Islamic Education Teachers in shaping the personality of students at Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo, include:  1) The role of Islamic Education Teachers, namely teachers as teachers, as good examples, as mentors and as leaders. 2) The efforts made by Islamic Education Teachers in shaping students’ personalities are by giving real examples in daily life, giving good advice, getting students used to saying greetings and shaking hands with teachers, Duha Prayers, Dzuhur Prayers in congregation, Tahfidz, Praying before the lesson starts and before going home. 3) Supporting factors for Islamic Education Teachers in shaping Islamic personality atau Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo Junior High School are teacher support, availability of facilities and infrastructure, student family background and factors from students themselves. Meanwhile the inhibiting factors of Islamic Education Teachers in shaping Islamic personality atau Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo Junior High School are two factors, namely internal factors or from within students themselves and factors from outside students, including lack of parental support, environment and friends hanging out.
Family coping with grief
Authors: Tipán Pérez Dayana Lizbeth , Rojas Conde Luis Geovanny
Published: August 2023

Introduction: due to the loss of a loved one, mourning occurs, considered as the process of coping and psychosocial reorganization that corresponds to a series of personal and family interactions due to the death of a human being.Objective: to determine the family's coping with grief.Method: the study was carried out from a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive design. The instrument used was the "Revised Texas Grief Inventory" adapted to Spanish by García García (2005). Which evaluates two dimensions: behavior in the past and current feelings, this was applied to 100 relatives of deceased patients from the Tisaleo canton.Results: in the dimension of behaviors in the past, the definitive absence of a family member leaves emotional consequences that are difficult to overcome and not proceeding with alternative solutions leads to even deeper situations that affect their work, family and self-performance, by as in the dimension of current feelings, the pain of a death becomes more acute, because the environment for the mourners is not favorable and on many occasions they find relief in inappropriate resources.Conclusions: family coping is the process that a person goes through after losing a relative or a loved one, which presents anxiety and depression
MALAYSIAN SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Authors:   Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council, K SANATH KUMARAN , SUPARYONO MOHD HASBOLLAH
Published: August 2023

Credible oil palm certification assessments encompass much more than just auditing the planting, maintenance, harvesting, and milling practices and operations by accredited third party auditors. In the context of the Malaysian palm oil industry, presently there are at least three certification schemes under which a management unit or entity can be certified to provide assurance of compliance to agreed sustainability standards. The three main schemes are: (i) the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme, (ii) the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Scheme and (iii) the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Scheme. The MSPO Certification Scheme was developed as the national scheme in Malaysia for oil palm plantations, independent and organised smallholdings, and palm oil processing facilities which can be certified against the requirements of the MSPO Standards. MPOCC is the scheme owner and governing body for the MSPO Certification Scheme. The MSPO Standards used under the scheme cover a range of Principles and Criteria that consider the environmental, social and economic aspects in oil palm plantation management, palm oil milling and supply chain traceability systems. However, the depth and level of details in the MSPO Principles, Criteria, Indicators and its requirements vary in consideration of plantings by independent smallholders and organised smallholders. To complete the value chain of the Malaysian palm oil sector, the MSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (SCCS) was launched on 1 October 2018. This paper reviews the establishment of MPOCC, the institutional set-up of the MSPO Certification Scheme, and the development and key compliance requirements of the MSPO Standards. The paper also highlights some of the issues and challenges faced by the scheme. Keywords: MSPO, MPOCC, certification scheme, oil palm, sustainability standards.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF GANODERMA INFECTION AND TERMITE INFESTATION ON OIL PALM IN ORGANIC SOIL PLANTING
Authors:   PT Musim Mas, CHEONG YEW LOONG , PRASTYO KRISNA CAHYO , SAW ENG KEONG , OOI LING HOAK , LIM TEONG KWEE
Published: August 2023

Coptotermes curvignathus is a free foraging subterranean termite preferring and selectively infesting unhealthy palms such as Ganoderma infected palms in the field. This study shows that about 99 per cent of the 15-year-old termite infested palms were also infected by Ganoderma basal stem rot. Keywords: Subterranean termites, Coptotermes curvignathus, Ganoderma.
POTENTIAL RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO OIL PALM CULTIVATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors:   AGRO PLANTEN SDN BHD, YEW FOONG KHEONG , YEW MEI LEE
Published: August 2023

This desktop study evaluates the potential risks of climate change in Malaysia on oil palm cultivation in the field up to the year 2050. Increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere has a positive effect on oil palm performance. However, the oil palm is unable to use this positive effect to its maximum due to the higher air temperatures and uneven rainfall patterns that come with climate change. Higher air temperatures during frequent low rainfall periods subject the oil palm to water and heat stress which reduce photosynthesis. In addition, during the subsequent heavy rainfall periods, the solar radiation is low and reduces photosynthesis. The heavy rainfall also causes flooding of river basins and coastal regions; posing problems to fresh fruit bunch (FFB) harvesting and crop evacuation. If the land is flooded for long periods, it will also become unsuitable for planting oil palm. A rising sea level with climate change also results in the intrusion of saline sea water into coastal areas. This poses challenges for oil palm cultivation since the crop does not tolerate saline conditions.Climate change is also found to favour higher risk of attacks on oil palm by pests and diseases. In conclusion, the climate of Malaysia is still suitable for oil palm cultivation up to 2050 in spite of climate change. However, climate change presents risks to oil palm cultivation; the magnitude depending on its severity. Keywords: Climate change, water and heat stress, flooding, sea level rise, oil palm cultivation , pests and diseases.
NURSERY AND FIELD EVALUATION OF STREPTOMYCES NIGROGRISEOLUS GANOSA1 TO CONTROL BASAL STEM ROT IN OIL PALM SEEDLINGS
Authors:   MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB), ABU SEMAN IDRIS , SYED ARIPIN SHARIFFAH MUZAIMAH
Published: August 2023

Basal stem rot (BSR) disease caused by Ganoderma species is a threat to the oil palm industry. In our initial study, rhizosphere actinomycetes identified as Streptomyces nigrogriseolus GanoSA1 (Streptomyces GanoSA1) possess competent biological control activity in the growth of Ganoderma in vitro. This study was carried out to evaluate whether Streptomyces GanoSA1 formulated in the vermiculite-bio charcoal powder can reduce disease incidence caused by G. boninense PER71 and promote oil palm growth through nursery and field trial. Mixing of Streptomyces GanoSA1 powder at 108 CFU (colony-forming unit) per gramme in soil resulted in the strain establishment in the applied soil and increased oil palm seedlings height with no observed adverse effect on seedlings growth. The seedlings treated with the powder formulation resulted in a reduced percentage of disease incidence (DI, %) by 51.1 per cent and disease severity index (DSI, %) by 35.0 per cent compared to untreated seedlings and seedlings inoculated with G. boninense PER71 alone (93.3% DI and 75.83 % DSI, respectively). The field trial indicated that, after 36 months of planting, only 6.6 per cent of oil palm treated with the Streptomyces GanoSA1 powder showed symptoms of BSR disease and death due to Ganoderma infection compared to the untreated oil palm at 75.0 per cent. These trials highlight the potential of the Streptomyces GanoSA1 powder to reduce BSR disease in oil palm and promote oil palm growth. Keywords: Streptomyces, Ganoderma, artificial inoculation, seedling baiting technique.
Effects of Negative Affective Factors on Learning EFL at Thamar University
Authors: Algamal Ameen Ali Mohammed , Alqohfa Khalid A. S.
Published: August 2023

Affective factors, also known as emotional factors, can positively or negatively influence learning. Negative feedback, situation, or experience would lead to the learners' unpleasant, depressing, or harmful attitude. The present study examined the effects of negative affective factors on Yemeni English as a foreign language (EFL, henceforth) undergraduate learners in the English Language Department, Faculty of Education, Thamar University. The study sample comprised 20 participants (9 males and 11 females) who presented their views on the negative affective factors they experienced during their language study. To collect the data, the interview method was executed as a study instrument with six open-ended questions. The results revealed that anxiety and shyness are chief inhibitions to language learning. The negative effects of such factors were: lousy performance, less effective learning, weak exam results, hindrances in using the language in conversations, and sometimes failure in learning the language. Thus, anxiety and shyness were inhibitors to EFL learning, affecting the learning process of the four language skills and test performance. Based on the results, the affective factors considered in the analysis need to be treated. Hence, some strategies are suggested to help reduce the negative effects of the affective factors.
PENERAPAN METODE PREFERENCE SELECTION INDEX DALAM PENENTUAN KARYAWAN TERBAIK PADA PT. PRIMA JAYA KARYA MAKASSAR
Authors: Saharuddin
Published: August 2023

The use of information technology is currently indispensable in the world of work, both private and government. Individuals and organizations are required to adapt to existing technological developments and use them in their work, PT. Prima Jaya Karya Makassar, which is located at Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 304 Tabarringan Ujung Tanah, Makassar City strives to continuously improve the quality of its employees so that productivity can be maintained and continues to increase. This research was conducted by designing an application by applying a Preference Selection Index (PSI) method, namely a method or algorithm that performs the ranking process of various alternatives based on established criteria, namely discipline, initiative, achievement, work, order, performance and social, with the This application that was built can provide convenience for company leaders in assessing the best employees at PT. Prima Jaya Karya.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN BANTUAN PENINGKATAN RUMAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE VIKOR PADA KANTOR DESA PANCA KARSA I
Authors: Bahrin  , Harwianti Rita
Published: August 2023

The house is one of the needs of the community that must be considered. This is closely related to the welfare of the people contained in the environment. The needs of this house will increase in accordance with the increasing population in Indonesia. The government has provided some assistance to disadvantaged people in terms of survival. One of the programs provided by the government is Home Improvement Assistance. Residents who receive this assistance must meet the criteria of a house with a type of wall still boarded, a floor that is still ground, the situation of the roof is not feasible, has a letter of land to be built home, and land for housing construction is not problematic. The model used in this decision support system (DSS) is the Multriple Attribute Decision Making. One of them is using the VIKOR method. The VIKOR method is a ranking method using a multi-criteria ranking index based on a certain measure of proximity to the ideal solution. Based on the results of the study concluded that the DSS can assist in the process of housing improvement assistance. This is evidenced by the results of tests conducted by the white box testing method and the bases path testing, so that it is obtained that the flowchart logic of normalization and ranking calculations is correct and based on black box testing which includes test input processes and output with reference to the software design has been met with results in accordance with the design.
Revisión sistemática sobre oxigenación hiperbárica en la velocidad de desplazamiento del deportista
Authors: Buitrón Jácome Pablo , Rivadeneira Jorge Elías , Meneses Salazar Elmer , Montenegro Téquiz Jazmín , Mina Ortega Marcelo
Published: August 2023

La Oxigenación Hiperbárica (OHB) es un tratamiento médico no invasivo y alternativo trata diversas patologías, sin embargo, en el ámbito deportivo no ha sido ampliamente estudiada, se conocen los beneficios fisiológicos, sin embargo, no se han descubierto sus mecánicas o limitaciones, con la finalidad de establecer programas de entrenamiento que favorezcan el rendimiento deportivo. Con la OHB se mantiene elevado el oxígeno en los tejidos y en el músculo por más de cuatro horas, aumentando la actividad osteoclástica y osteoblástica, la tensión de oxígeno en el hueso, y otros fluidos corporales; mejorando la microcirculación, la actividad fagocítica de los glóbulos blancos; disminuyendo la agregación plaquetaria y la sobrecarga cardiaca; es bacteriostático, bactericida y antifúngico, entre otras acciones, mismos que pueden contribuir en mejorar la velocidad de utilización del ATP y fosfocreatina en la velocidad de desplazamiento en 100 metros planos y escalada. El objetivo es Transferir la energía desde la fosfocreatina al ADP para volver a transformarlo en ATP. Este estudio tiene como finalidad esclarecer el estado de aplicación sobre la OHB en el deporte. Se aplicó el método P (Planificación) I (Investigación) Co (Comparación) y R (Resultados). Como resultados principales se descubrió que la OHB contribuye en el tratamiento de lesiones deportivas, regeneración muscular y el aumento de niveles de ATP en ratas. Se concluyó que no existen estudios experimentales que mediante la OHB mejoren la velocidad de desplazamiento en deportistas, descubriendo que se han realizado estudios experimentales para aumentar el funcionamiento mitocondrial sólo en ratas de laboratorio.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Indonesia
Authors: Amdan Laode , Sanjani Muhammad Rafi’i
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendapatan per kapita, angka harapan hidup, dan rata-rata lama sekolah Terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di indonesia tahun 2021-2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan regresi data panel yang terdiri dari 34 provinsi di indonesia dengan menggunakan program Eviews12. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang bersumber dari website resmi Badan Pusat satatistik (BPS). Estimasi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Random Effect Model (REM). Secara keseluruhan, hasil analisis regresi data panel dan uji hipotesis disimpulkan bahwa dalam penelitian ini secara simultan Pendapatan per kapita, angka harapan hidup, dan rata-rata lama sekolah secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Variabel Pendapatan per kapita secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Angka harapan hidup secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Rata-rata lama sekolah secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi.
A Review on Weather Impact on Aviation Operations: Visibility, Wind, Precipitation, Icing
Authors: Gultepe Ismail
Published: August 2023

Meteorological conditions affect aviation, marine, and land transportation, and play an important role in aviation accidents and operations. Wind (Uh), visibility (Vis), and Precipitation rate and amount (PR and PA) are the most important meteorological parameters that affect the terminal weather and in- flight conditions. Weather is considered a causal factor in about 30% of all US aviation accidents (NASA, 1999). Fatal aviation accidents based on the NTSB data related to ceiling, fog, and wind are estimated at 20%, 14%, and 10%, correspondingly. Knowing weather conditions can help to improve operational planning, including fuel consumption and people safety. Wind shear and gust, and turbulence need to be measured or predicted for the flight route and airport terminal weather. In addition, low Vis and ceiling are the second most important weather events affecting aviation operations. Lastly, precipitation type, rate and amount are the third important group of parameters that severely affect the flight operations such as de-icing. Earlier analysis of these events suggested that the meteorological conditions need to be studied in detail to better predict and monitor weather conditions for operational needs. In this respect, both observations quality and numerical weather predictions model simulations should be improved, and both new technologies and statistical models such as machine learning and artificial intelligence analysis should be developed for the aviation operations.
Challenges to the Operational Safety and Security of eVTOL Aircraft in Metropolitan Regions: A Literature Review
Authors: Bruno Garcia Franciscone  , Elton Fernandes
Published: August 2023

The start of urban air mobility operations using helicopters began in 1940s in Los Angeles to transport passengers and mail between various locations. However, the concept of urban air mobility (UAM) only emerged in the 1960s. Its implementation used helicopters to avoid congestion by land, typical of populated metropolitan regions. However, there was a severe limitation in using these aircraft because of accidents, huge operating costs, and high noise generation levels. In 2010, a new UAM concept conceived electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. These vehicles, in principle, would be safer, with lower operating costs and less noisy than helicopters. Several aircraft manufacturers have developed dozens of eVTOL models, focusing on the feasibility of using them for UAM in some metropolitan regions. However, we must consider several challenges to materialize this new concept, including those related to operational safety and security. Among these challenges is these vehicle operations integration to the airspace structure and the air traffic control system, the new embedded and ground systems development, the ground infrastructure implementation to support the operations, the reliability of air navigation systems, the meteorological information provision in real-time and with complete coverage of metropolitan airspaces to be used by eVTOL, and others. Despite some similarities, this new UAM concept will not be identical for all urban regions due to differences related to topographies, weather, urban construction patterns and air traffic control systems. Therefore, local studies are essential to support gradual and safe implementations of operations with these vehicles. This paper presents a literature review, identifying and discussing the utmost safety and security-related challenges researchers observe.
Management of abdominal pseudotumours in haemophilia: a systematic review
Authors: Von Stauffenberg Franz , Hegemann Inga , Schwotzer Rahel , Lehmann Kuno , Widmer Jeannette
Published: August 2023

AIM: Haemophilic pseudotumours are complications in patients with haemophilia A or B and result from locally repetitive bleeding, mainly in the musculoskeletal system. Abdominal haemophilic pseudotumours are exceptionally rare but may cause severe complications. This systematic review aimed to evaluate therapy strategies for symptomatic abdominal haemophilic pseudotumours.

METHODS: We systematically searched three databases (Medline [PubMed], Web of Science and EMBASE) for publications published between 1995 and 2023. Two reviewers independently selected the studies, extracted data and performed a quality assessment using the JBI critical appraisal checklist.

RESULTS: From a total of 1199 articles, 39 articles describing 41 cases were included for final analysis. Conservative or interventional treatment was performed in 12 cases. In eight cases, a step-up to surgical therapy after interventional treatment was indicated. Primary surgical therapy was performed in 21 cases. Failure to cure was documented in 50% (n = 6) of patients treated in the first group, with a mortality rate of 16.6% (n = 2). Interventional therapy with a step-up to surgery showed no morbidity or mortality. Primary surgical resection documented favourable results in 66.6% (n = 14), with failure to cure in 9.5% (n = 2) and a mortality rate of 14.3% (n = 3).

CONCLUSION: Primary surgical resection can be a first-line therapy for symptomatic, abdominal haemophilic pseudotumours, whereas preoperative embolisation could be used as a bridging therapy before surgery, especially in emergency settings. Diagnostic biopsy and percutaneous drainage should be avoided to prevent complications.
Hydrothermal Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Hydrochar: Production, Characterization, and Applications
Authors: R. Chandraratne Meegalla , Gezae Daful Asfaw
Published: August 2023

The high moisture content poses a major technical barrier to using wet biomasses in thermochemical conversions. Hydrothermal conversions open efficient ways to convert wet biomass into carbonaceous products as an alternative to thermochemical methods such as pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion. Three types of hydrothermal conversions, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), and hydrothermal gasification (HTG), use different operating conditions to convert wet biomass into distinct products: solid (hydrochar), liquid (aqueous soluble bio-oil), and gaseous fractions. Water plays a dominant role in hydrothermal conversions. HTC uses relatively mild conditions. HTL and HTG use subcritical and supercritical conditions, respectively. Conversion mechanisms and the effect of process parameters are also discussed in detail. The solid product hydrochar (HC) has properties comparable to biochar and activated carbon, hence a range of potential applications. Current and emerging applications of HC, including energy production and storage, soil amendment, wastewater treatment, carbon capture, adsorbent, and catalyst support, are discussed.