bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
External validity of a reading intervention for primary education as shown in Dominican sixth grade students performance on the National Diagnostic Evaluation
Authors: Sánchez-Vincitore Laura , Mencía-Ripley Aida , Veras Cledenin , Ruiz-Matuk Carlos B.
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore if there were differences between a group of Dominican sixth grade students that received project USAID-Read’s literacy intervention for two years and six months (n = 10,736) vs. the scores of students from a control group (n =11,135). Methods: This is a secondary data analysis from the sixth-grade national diagnostic evaluation from the Dominican Ministry of Education conducted in 2018 that assessed sixth-grade students' performance in language, math, science, and social studies. Results: The study found that students from project USAID-Read outperformed students from the control group in language and math. Students with the highest categorical scores in language and math were 13% and 56% more likely to belong to project USAID-Read, respectively. Discussion: This study shows the positive effects of a science-based reading intervention that consisted of teacher training, teacher mentoring, and providing students with systematic reading practice with reading materials created for this purpose.
La transición de la modalidad presencial a la enseñanza remota de emergencia. Caso de estudio: Docentes de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
Authors: Murillo-Díaz Adriana , Armendáriz-Núñez Erslem , Ascencio-Baca Gerardo
Published: February 2023

Con la finalidad de concluir un ciclo escolar cuando surge una crisis de emergencia sanitaria que obliga el cierre de las instituciones educativas, la manera de impartir las clases presenciales debe transformarse y adaptarse a una enseñanza remota de emergencia. Esta investigación toma como caso de estudio a la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, México y tiene como objetivo conocer las experiencias y retos que vivieron los docentes durante la emergencia sanitaria por Covid-19. El presente estudio es de carácter cuantitativo descriptivo, fue aplicado a 368 docentes que imparten clases presenciales, virtuales y ambas modalidades. Los resultados de la investigación ponen de manifiesto que los docentes no tienen claridad en cuanto las diferencias que existen entre una enseñanza virtual y una enseñanza remota de emergencia. También se identificó que los docentes han tenido que adquirir nuevas competencias digialtes para poder salir avante en su clase,
Se rescatan las experiencias afectivas que vivieron los docentes y que influyeron en el proceso de la enseñanza remota de emergencia. Se destacan los principales retos logísticos, tecnológicos, pedagógicos que enfrentaron los docentes durante la transición de la modalidad presencial a la virtual, así como las dificultades que se tuvieron con los estudiantes.
Comparison between Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and Levosimendan as Treatment Modalities for Cardiogenic Shock Post Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Darwish Mohamed Said , Ammar Saad Mahmoud , Rahman Yasser Hosny Abdel , Alsayed Mahmoud Helmy
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Post cardiac surgery cardiogenic shock is one of the major life threatening complications of open heart surgeries. Two modalities are widely used to improve the cardiac output and overcome the acute postoperative complication beside other conventional treatment including mechanical ventilator, inotropes and vasopressors. Those modalities are levosimendan and Intra-aortic balloon pump. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prognosis of levosimendan vs IABP in patients who developed cardiogenic shock post cardiac surgery.

Methodology: This was a prospective observational study conducted as national heart institute, Egypt on 50 patients who developed cardiogenic shock post cardiac surgery and managed by either levosimendan or Intra-aortic balloon Pump (IABP) beside other conventional therapies. Patients were then divided into two groups according to the modality used. Group I: patients who were managed by levosimendan and group II: patients who were managed by IABP. Two groups were then compared according to baseline preoperative characteristics and in-hospital course and one month follow up post discharge echocardiography.

Findings: No significant difference regarding between in-hospital mortality between levosimendan, 44% and IABP, 52% P value 0.5. Levosimendan was associated with significantly shorter ICU stay, 5.56±2.85 compared to IABP, 8±3.34 days (P value 0.02). Levosimendan seems to be a better option than IABP or at least equivalent to it in postoperative cardiogenic shock.

Recommendations: Levosimendan is an alternative cost effective modality for patients with post-operative low cardiac output syndrome especially when IABP isn’t available.
Pengaruh Pemberian Ekstrak Daun Andaliman (Zanthoxylum Acanthopodium Dc.) Terhadap Jumlah Leukosit Total dan Leukosit Jenis Tikus Putih (Rattus Novergius L.) yang Diinduksi Boraks
Authors: Siagian Irvina M. Nuh , Puji Annisa , Dwina Silvi , Ahyadiyani R , Wahyuliana Wahyuliana , Yusvita Diana , Arwanty Mei
Published: February 2023

Salah satu pengawet sintesis yang paling berbahaya pada tubuh apabila dikosumsi dengan jangka panjang adalah boraks. Senyawa boraks merupakan zat yang bersifat kalsinogenik dan sangat beracun bagi sel.Sel darah putih (Leukosit) adalah salah satu bagian terpenting terhadap unit sistem pertahanan tubuh yang berfungsi untuk melawan mikroorganisme dalamtubuh.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah pemberian boraks berpengaruh terhadap jumlah leukosit darah tikus. Adapun metode yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah K (-) : - Diberi aqudest selama 14 hari ,K (+) : - Hari ke 1-14 diinduksi boraks 2 ml ,P 1 : - Hari ke 1-14 diinduksi boraks 2 ml + ekstrak etanol andaliman 300 mg ,P 2 : - Hari ke 1-14 diinduksi boraks 2 ml + ekstrak etanol andaliman 450 mg ,pembuatan kadar induksi boraks dan pembuatan ekstrak andaliman. Analisis data dengan one way Anova yang kemudian uji lanjut Duncan. Dari hasil uji yang telah dilakukan bahwa pada leukosit, neutrofil, limfosit, monosit, eosinofil dan basofil tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap boraks yang telah dilakukan pada tikus tersebut. Pada leukosit sig p=0.07(p>0.05), neutrofil sig p=0.308 (p>0.05), limfosit sig p=0.035 (p>0.05), monoit sig p=0.266 (p>0.05), eosinofil sig p=0.317 (p>0.05), dan basofil sig p=0.130 (p>0.05). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian boraks terhadap tikus (Rattus novergicus) dengan dosis 2ml/ekor perhari dapat mempengaruhi peningkatan dan penurunan pada leukosit total dan leukosit jenis. Pemberian ekstrak andaliman tidak berpengaruh terhadap jumlah leukosit, hal ini dapat terlihat dari hasil rerata yang di dapat bahwa ekstrak andaliman tidak dapat mempengaruhi boraks yang bersinggungan dengan jumlah leukosit pada P1 dan P2. Sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa hanya kecil pengaruh ekstrak andaliman mengobati sel darah putih yang terpapar oleh boraks.
Pendidikan dan Kebutuhan Bagi Bayi Baru Lahir Perspektif Islam dan Ilmu Kebidanan
Authors: Irawansah Opi Irawansah , Susanti Susanti , Sohimah Sohimah
Published: February 2023

Orang tua memiliki peran penting dalam pendidikan bayi baru lahir. Orang tua harus memenuhi kebutuhan bayi baru lahir baik kebutuhan materi maupun kebutuhan spritual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas pendidikan dan kebutuhan bayi baru lahir perspektif Islam dan Ilmu Kebidanan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur dengan mengumpulkan data pustaka, membaca dan mencatat, serta mengelola bahan penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan dan kebutuhan bayi baru lahir perspektif Islam di antaranya adalah mendo’akan, tahnik, akikah, mencukur rambut, memberi nama dan khitan. Pendidikan dan kebutuhan bayi perspektif ilmu kebidanan di antaranya membersihkan jalan nafas, perawatan tali pusar, membersihkan bayi, memberikan rangsang taktil, memberikan Air Susu Ibu dan imunusasi pada bayi. Kebutuhan tersebut diberikan melalui pelayanan kebidanan profesional dan berbasis Islam dengan dukungan keluarga dan orang tua.
EFETIVIDADE DAS TEORIAS DA APRENDIZAGEM UTILIZADAS NOS ESTUDOS, PARA O SUCESSO DO IDOSO NA USABILIDADE DAS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS
Authors: Bender de Leon Elisio
Published: February 2023

Os idosos são indivíduos que apresentam, normalmente, diversas deficiências ao mesmo tempo, seja deficiência visual, auditiva ou até mesmo locomotora. Diferente de outros trabalhos que buscam estudos para pessoas com deficiências específicas, buscamos estudos de Interação humano-computador (IHC) aplicado a idosos, não apenas porque um único indivíduo poderá apresentar diversas deficiências em graus variados, mas, também, porque é um processo natural o envelhecimento populacional de um país, o aumento gradual de idosos, resultando em limitações sociais e de usabilidade de interface e dispositivos. Foi utilizado estudo de IHC aplicado a idosos com revisão mista de convergência qualitativa de 16 artigos, para identificar a teoria da aprendizagem mais utilizada. Após a análise, seguindo critérios da ferramenta Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), foi identificada a teoria da Aprendizagem Baseada em problemas, do inglês, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) a mais utilizada em estudos de IHC quando se refere a idosos. Dessa forma, é possível a utilização mais segura da Aprendizagem Baseada em problemas com aplicabilidade em idosos, onde foi identificada um ótima aceitabilidade e sucesso nos resultados.
In vitro Bioactivity Evaluation of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. (Bidara) Leaves Extract against Vector Mosquitoes Aedes spp. and Culex quinquefasciatus
Authors: Wei Lim Ai , Abu Bakar Azlinda , Lai Mohd Firdaus , Mohamad Taib Mohamad Nurul Azmi
Published: February 2023

Ziziphus mauritiana methanol crude extract was evaluated for its insecticidal properties against Aedes aegypti, Ae. albopictus, and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito larvae. Bioassays against larvae mosquitoes were done following World Health Organization’s guidelines. Late third and/or early fourth instar of mosquito larva were assayed for five different concentrations viz. 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 mg ml–1 of Z. mauritiana crude extracts. From the results obtained, Aedes aegypti was the most susceptible to Z. mauritiana crude extracts. The percentage of mortality exhibited above 50% of 200, 250, and 300 mg ml–1 in 24, 48, and 72 hr exposure. Thus, it gives the lowest LC50 within 24 hr of exposure (121.98 mg L–1), followed by Ae. albopictus (189.89 mg L–1) and Cx. quinquefasciatus (246.22 mg L–1). Observation of the morphology effect of the dead larvae shows Ae. aegypti was the most affected, followed by Ae. albopictus and Cx. quinquefasciatus. A ruptured midgut was observed in 100 and 200 mg ml–1 concentrations. In contrast, in higher concentrations of 300 mg ml–1, the abdominal segments were indistinguishable, and the head and thorax regions were severely damaged. This study suggested that Z. mauritiana methanolic crude extracts were potent against Ae. aegypti larvae mosquitoes and have the potential to be used as an alternative larvicide in population control. However, further studies are required to establish the potential of Z. mauritiana larvicidal effects in the field setting.
The Effectiveness of Rice Husk Ash as Additive in Palm Oil-Based Compost in Enhancing the Nitrogen Uptake by Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra L. (Chinese Kale) Plant
Authors: Ramli Nor Hanuni , Badrul Hisham Nur Eliza , Baharulrazi NorFhairna
Published: February 2023

Rice husk ash (RHA), palm oil mill effluent (POME) sludge, and decanter cake can be utilized as compost to reduce environmental pollution. This research attempted to investigate the effect of RHA addition to palm oil-based compost in boosting the nitrogen (N) uptake and the growth of Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra L. (Chinese kale plant). Two categories of compost treatment were prepared in this study: Treatment 1 (control) and Treatment 2 [consisting of 10% (wt/wt) of RHA]. Both treatments were composted for 60 days until it was matured. The temperature and pH of the composts were recorded daily throughout the study. The treatments were analyzed for moisture, water-holding capacity, and nutrient content. The Chinese kale plant was grown in growing media and applied with Treatment 1 and Treatment 2 composts. The progress of plant growth was tracked every week. Based on the analysis, Treatment 2 exhibited a higher temperature and pH profile than Treatment 1. Meanwhile, the contents of N, P, and K were higher in Treatment 1 compost. However, Treatment 2 compost had higher silicon (Si) content, moisture content, and water-holding capacity. Based on the field test study carried out on the Chinese kale plant, the N uptake, and the growth of the plant, were found to be significantly higher when applied with Treatment 2 compost compared to Treatment 1 by 19% to 31% and 13% to 53%, respectively. It was proven that the addition of 10% RHA managed to provide an adequate amount of Si, moisture content, and water-holding capacity in Treatment 2 compost that can enhance the N uptake and improve the growth of the Chinese kale plant in this study.
BUREAUCRACY ETHICS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES IN THE OFFICE OF TILANGO DISTRICT, GORONTALO REGENCY
Authors: Frista Iin Wahyuni
Published: February 2023

The research was conducted to ascertain and analyze (1) the Ethics of Bureaucracy in Oublic Services in Tilango Sub-district Office (2) the inhibiting factors of the ethics of Bureaucracy in Public Service in Tilango Sub-district Office.

The research used a qualitative research method. Data collected by using interview, documentation and observation method. Fifteen informants consisted of Tilango Sub-district Chief, Sub-district Secretary, Head of Goverment Section, Head of Social Welfare Section, Head of PMD Section, civil servants, and service recipient communities in Tilango Sub-district Office were determined purposively to be the source of data and information needed.

The results of the research indicated that in general the Ethics of Bureaucratic in Tilango Sub-district Office was quite good. This can be seen based on aspects that were indicators of the Ethical Assesment of the Bureaucracy of the state civil apparatus in aspects of discipline, empathy, loyalty, responsibility and obedience and honesty. The results of the interviews indicated that these inditaors were consisdered quite good, only constrained by minor violations commited by state civil apparatus in the form of violations of working hours detremined by the Government. In addition, violations in the form of absences were also carried out by small portion of the state civil apparatus caused by personal problems. The aspect of loyalty and obedience was a very important indicator in the world of work with the level of violations commited, the aspect of loyalty was an absolute thing to be believed and carried out by state civil apparatus loyalty to their work. These things caused the level of loyalty and obedience from state civil apparatus to be very good. Aspects  of responsibility and honesty, according to the results of the study found a positive response to the responsibility of state civil apparatus for their work. It can be used as an indicator to show that the Ethics of Bureaucratic in Tilango Sub-district Office was very good, with the high level of honesty of state civil apparatus showed that they had a great sense of responsibility towards their assigned tasks.
Impacto de la cápsula endoscópica en el abordaje de la enfermedad de Crohn
Authors:   , Elosúa González Alfonso
Published: February 2023

Nuestro trabajo trata de demostrar la hipótesis de que la información obtenida con el empleo de la enteroscopia con CEID en pacientes con enfermedad de Crohn en vida real es de utilidad en el manejo diagnóstico-terapéutico al caracterizar mejor la situación de su enfermedad. Puesto que la CEID ha demostrado ser una herramienta diagnóstica de primera línea en la evaluación del ID, si nuestra hipótesis fuera cierta, sus hallazgos en pacientes con EC tendrán un impacto diagnóstico (tanto en la valoración de la extensión y el fenotipo según la clasificación de Montreal como en la evaluación de la actividad inflamatoria en ID o la recurrencia postquirúrgica) así como un impacto terapéutico (permitiendo optimizar el tratamiento al guiar tanto la intensificación como la desescalada terapéutica en función de sus hallazgos).
Cenários e processos de socialização docente: um estudo com professores de ginástica artística
Authors: Arruda Juliana Diel de , Afonso Mariângela da Rosa , Ribeiro José Antônio Bicca , Arruda Gabriela Diel de
Published: February 2023

Estudos acerca das trajetórias pessoal e profissional e da formação de professores/treinadores são crescentes no âmbito acadêmico. Assim, com base nos processos de socialização antecipatória e profissional, propostos por Dubar, buscou-se compreender como ocorreram esses processos de socialização de professores/treinadores, que atuam no contexto extraclasse do esporte Ginástica Artística (GA), em uma cidade do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. De caráter qualitativo, este estudo de caso utilizou dois instrumentos, questionário fechado e entrevista semiestruturada. Os resultados revelaram que com relação à socialização antecipatória, as primeiras aproximações com a Ginástica Artística e/ou atividades físicas foram proveitosas e decisivas para a formação desses sujeitos, visto que, para os professores/treinadores entrevistados as identidades herdadas consolidaram-se. Quanto à socialização profissional, ficou evidente que os saberes envolvidos na formação inicial e na formação continuada, geraram avanços nas práticas cotidianas com Ginástica Artística, sinalizaram, ainda, a contribuição entre os pares como importante fonte de aprendizado.
Esportes de aventura no ensino remoto: experiências com metodologias ativas em aulas de Educação Física
Authors: Barbosa Raquel Firmino Magalhães
Published: February 2023

Discute mediações pedagógicas da Educação Física com o Ensino Médio, vivenciadas com os Esportes de Aventura, durante o ensino remoto. Em aulas de Educação Física, com duas turmas de Técnico em Meio Ambiente Integrado ao Ensino Médio de uma Instituição Federal em Cuiabá/MT, foram estabelecidos encontros virtuais com os discentes em 2021/1 e 2021/2, por meio de metodologias ativas. As vivências utilizaram ferramentas digitais, relatórios, desenhos e discussões de textos. Os produtos pedagógicos principais dessas experiências foram a construção de guias informativos de turismo, jogos digitais e a elaboração de charges sobre o conteúdo Esportes de Aventura. Constatou-se que o protagonismo, a pesquisa, o posicionamento crítico e o engajamento nos processos de ensino-aprendizagem proporcionaram a produção do conhecimento, de forma compartilhada e ativa entre os discentes, tanto na organização, quanto na prática em aulas de Educação Física durante o ensino remoto.
Fundo de apoio ao esporte do Distrito Federal: uma análise crítica sobre a origem, o montante e a destinação dos gastos
Authors: Marques Luís Maurício Montenegro , Athaíde Pedro Fernando Avalone de , Dalmas Leandro Casarin
Published: February 2023

Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar a configuração atual do Fundo de Apoio ao Esporte do Distrito Federal - FAE, a partir de uma metodologia crítica de análise do financiamento de políticas sociais. Os resultados demonstraram dependência em relação à fonte de recursos advindos das loterias federais, baixo percentual de execução financeira, predominância de financiamento de projetos focalizados no esporte de alto rendimento e descumprimento da legislação vigente na destinação dos gastos. Como conclusão, entende-se que o FAE pouco tem contribuído para a garantia do direito ao esporte no Distrito Federal.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION MARKETING: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Yaakop Azizul Yadi , Pengiran Bagul Awangku Hassanal Bahar , Ismail Fathilah
Published: February 2023

The engagement of local community in environmental and marine life conservation is crucial for the development of a successful conservation promotion and other related initiatives. This would possibly lead to a sustainable conservation and marine-based tourism and community-based strategies for environmental planning and management. Given the attention of sea turtle conservation in the islands on the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, the symbiotic relationship between local communities and the environment could become the most effective common marketing strategy in promoting sea turtle conservation, which has not been explored extensively now. Considering the above, this paper aims at developing a community engagement framework for a sustainable sea turtle conservation and other related tourism activities. The methodology of this conceptual paper is based on the development of community engagement factor as it was developed in previous studies. Besides that, the conceptual framework was also based on community perceptions over current scenario of sea turtle egg trade and local tourism authority matters. Apart from developing a novel community engagement framework for sea turtle conservation, the study will also raise the issue of understanding of marine life conservation from the eyes of the local community at the targeted settings. Since sea turtle conservation has a huge potential for Malaysia's marine-based tourism to explore and for the local communities to benefit from, it is hoped that the findings of this study will guide local government, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and related NGOs to understand the role of community in sea turtle conservation related issues.
GREEN PRACTICES AMONG HOMESTAY OPERATORS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Authors: Yusof Yusnita , Mansor Myzatul Aini , Ab Ghani Hawa Husna
Published: February 2023

Homestays are a form of community-based tourism that offers local experiences of village lifestyle to travellers. In addition, it is a human-oriented services industry. An increase in tourist arrivals (both domestic and international visitors) to Malaysia has seen a yearly increase in the number of accommodations available, especially environmentally friendly ones. However, being environmentally friendly is a challenge for the tourism industry, especially with regard to the accommodation sector. Previous studies have also found several factors that complicate green practices among homestay operators. Among them are lack of green information and knowledge, lack of professional advice, the uncertainty of outcomes, lack of verifiers, lack of resources such as workforce and equipment, lack of support from owners and management, high maintenance cost, managerial attitudes, employee support, customer attitudes, and quality of service. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of environmental knowledge towards green practices among homestay operators in Selangor, Malaysia. In this study, 147 homestay operators were selected using simple random sampling among 16 homestays in Selangor, Malaysia, registered with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia. The analysis of this study used SPSS software for descriptive and inferential tests such as T-Test and ANOVA Test and AMOS software to build Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The T-Test and ANOVA Test show that there are not many differences in the green practices implemented among homestay operators based on age, gender, and education level. In addition, the findings also indicate that environmental knowledge has a positive and significant relationship with green practices among homestay operators. This result means that the green practices are not different based on the demographic factor as long as they have sufficient environmental knowledge. This research will significantly impact hospitality management through environmental knowledge and help academicians identify new indicators that contribute to green practices in homestays in Malaysia.
CONSUMERS’ KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION OF FOOD IMAGE AND ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS FOOD HERITAGE IN KELANTAN
Authors: Abdul Wahab Rahijan , Wan Zainal Shukri Wan Hafiz , Yaakob Mohd Fadzil , Ab Ghani Nasha
Published: February 2023

Heritage food is an integral part of consumers’ eating habits because it is made from original recipes passed down from generation to generation. However, due to changing lifestyles, there is a lack of knowledge among the younger generation, and consumption of heritage food is declining. Furthermore, researchers appear to disregard and dismiss research on food image and food tourism. The objective of this study is to determine consumer’s knowledge, food image perception, and acceptance of Kelantan heritage food. People's eating habits are changing due to social trends and information technology. A convenience sampling method was used in a selected area of Kelantan. A questionnaire was distributed to the general public in the Kelantan district of choice; Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, and Machang. The findings revealed that respondents have a high level of knowledge about Kelantan’s heritage foods, with 92.3 per cent at good knowledge levels. Additionally, respondents have a positive perception of food image, with a high mean score of 4.81±0.59. Respondents showed a positive result in acceptance of heritage in tradition and culture, appearance, taste, quality, and healthiness with all mean scores of each attribute is more significant than 4. All of the study’s objectives had been met. All respondents expressed their positive and negative feelings about consumers’ knowledge, perception of food image, and acceptance of food heritage in Kelantan.
PERCEIVED VALUE, CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION, AND CUSTOMERS’ BEHAVIORAL INTENTION TOWARDS MALAYSIAN HERITAGE FOOD SERVED BY HOTELS AROUND KLANG VALLEY
Authors: Abdul Wahab Rahijan , Khabirah Dilshad , Ismail Fathilah , Shukri Wan Zainal
Published: February 2023

Malaysian heritage food has become the most noticeable sign of the intermingling culture of ’Malaysia’s multiracial population. Heritage food can provide an intuitive sense of unity and a better understanding of the history of multiracial cultures. While their heritage foods are served in various establishments, hotel dining restaurants have become one of the most essential platforms that serve the highest quality Malaysian heritage food. The general objective of this research is to determine the perceived value, customer satisfaction, and behavioural intention towards Malaysian heritage food served by hotels around Klang Valley. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to select 200 respondents among customers who dined in the chosen hotel restaurants around Klang Valley. Findings are shown in terms of the perceived value of overall atmospheric (3.88 ± 0.51) followed by the overall service quality (3.78 ± 0.52) and the overall food quality (3.77 ± 0.65). Respondents were most satisfied with the “Interior dining environment” (3.85 ± 0.62), and “Professionalism and courtesy of the employees” (3.80 ± 0.65); however, they appeared less enthusiastic about the “Taste and authenticity of the heritage foods” (3.64 ± 0.63) and the “Price of the food” (3.55 ± 0.68). The impact of customer behavioural intention was also further discussed. Finally, the study indicated that there is a significant difference in the perceived value (p=0.007) and customer satisfaction (p=0.035) among varying demographic characteristics (race). However, no significant differences among demographics toward the dependent variable of customer satisfaction were found. Only race is significantly related to perceived value and customer satisfaction.
STUDY THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE COST OF HOMESTAYS IN KUNDASANG, SABAH DURING MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (MCO)
Authors: Tshin Lip Vui , Ali Syarifah Hanum , Sulimat Kamiliah@Kamaliah
Published: February 2023

The tourism sector is one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic COVID-19. The status of the homestay programme will be maintained for the duration of the Movement Control Order (MCO), as announced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, from 18 March 2020 to an unspecified date. According to the study, tourism is one of the worst-affected industries in Kundasang, Sabah. This study aims to identify the problems inherent in the Kundasang homestay, whether the problem is internally and externally. Next, the study was to collect the recommendations for improvement to the problems faced by the community. Qualitative research has been used as an inquiry process of understanding based on distinct methodological traditions of inquiry that explore a social or human problem. Twenty-three informants have been interviewed. According to the data collected through an interview with informants, medical essentials ranked the highest factor, and many homestay entrepreneurs hope that the government and private agencies can reduce and solve the challenges they face. After the outbreak’s pandemic, everything changed. Medical essential, labour, utility, maintenance, and miscellaneous are all concerns for homestay entrepreneurs. Several improvement suggestions presented at the end of this study will indirectly assist the tourism management body in developing the tourism sector in Sabah, primarily homestays in Kundasang.
COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM- THE ATTRACTION OF â€˜EMBHANâ€™ COMMUNITY IN KAMPUNG SEMBAN, SARAWAK
Authors: Mohd Rafee Yakup , Jussem Sylvester Wielding , Awang Arshad Awangkoâ€™ Hamdan , Halim Hakimi , Siri Hishamuddin , Abol Hassan Mohd Zamhari
Published: February 2023

Kampung Semban is a remote village and currently renowned for its Embhan community which is one of the sub-ethnic groups of Bidayuh in Sarawak. This community has been widely portrayed in the local tourism industry through the spectacular appearance of their last remaining â€˜Ring Ladiesâ€™. These special ladies wore brass-rings around their calves called â€˜rasungâ€™, and brass-rings around the forearms known as â€˜ruyangâ€™. However, based on research, the researcher found out that there are more than just the â€˜Ring Ladiesâ€™ factor that draws visitors to Kampung Semban. This paper aims to describe the findings based on the researcherâ€™s experience and observation relating to the additional attraction factors in Kampung Semban and propose it in promoting and boosting this industry further. Â The researcher anticipated that the potential of these findings could be employed as a proposal in enhancing the development of this competitive community-based tourism in BIMP-EAGA region particularly in Malaysia. To conclude, it is hope that this writings could also be utilized as part of the contribution towards enriching the visual references and records pertaining to the existing community-based tourism in Kampung Semban.Â
A STUDY ON POVERTY CONCEPTS AND PERSPECTIVES: CONCEPTUAL PAPER
Authors: Md Mansur Kasim , Pengiran Bagul Awangku Hassanal Bahar P , Yusof Remali , Liew-Tsonis Janie , Husin Rosazman , Mail Rasid , Mulok Dullah , Mahmud Roslinah , Pazim Khairul Hanim , Hiung Andy Lee Chen , Ramlan Wijaya Kamal , Sung Toh Pei
Published: February 2023

The concept of poverty is subjective and it varies in many perspectives based on the indicators used. The objective of the study is to determine the concept and definition of poverty through exploring the collection of poverty definitions from different sources in order to set its own standardized of operational poverty definitions. This exploratory study will be based on qualitative research methodology. The output of study provides with a clear concept of poverty definition.
CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE 4TH ASIA EURO CONFERENCE 2012 ON TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND GASTRONOMY: EXPLORING MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES
Authors: Datu Eranza Datu Razali
Published: February 2023

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ASSESSING THE EXECUTIVE SUCCESS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF MALAYSIAN NATURE SOCIETY (MNS) WITHIN ORANG ASLI COMMUNITY AT ULU GEROH VILLAGE, GOPENG, MALAYSIA
Authors: Ghasemi Moslem , Hamzah Amran
Published: February 2023

Many Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have been participating in ecotourism development with their own agenda, especially where tourism is linked with local communities and the environment. Community-Based Ecotourism (CBET) considers not only environmental but also economic and social goals. This study assumes that NGOs focus more on environmental conservation rather than other aspects of CBET while implementingCBET projects for rural communities. To this end, the aim of the study is to assess the success and shortcomings of NGOs in executing CBET projects by performing an inclusive research on the performance of the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) as the main NGO implemented the CBET project for Orang Asli community at Ulu Geroh village using the triangulation method. Considering all aspects of CBET is the best way to distinguish and implement it; therefore, it is essential to recognize the indicators forming CBET. Regarding literature review, 63 tentative CBET indicators under 6 main criteria were established following the Delphi technique to solicit expert opinion on the most essential indicators for CBET to succeed. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was subsequently applied to rank the 6 main CBET criteria which emphasized the importance of other CBET aspects over environmental aspect. However, the findings from fieldwork proved the basic assumption of this study by demonstrating that environmental conservation dimension has been given greater emphasis since other CBET dimensions have been restricted.
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE LUCKY: THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES USED IN CLIMATE CHANGE STUDY
Authors: Lee Andy Chen Hiung , Pengiran Bagul Awangku Hassanal Bahar , Datu Eranza Datu Razali , Toh Pei Sung , Ripain Noraizan
Published: February 2023

Tourism industry is one of the major growing industries in Malaysia. Sabah, a state in Malaysia, recorded a total of 941,765 international tourists and 1,933,996 local tourists in 2012. Malaysia, just like other countries, is affected by climate change and this, in turn, could affect the travelling decisions made by the tourists. Indicators of climate change such as temperature, geographical location and rainfall are some of the major potential threats to travelling and places of attractions. Research methods used in previous studies include survey, simulation, statistical model, empirical evidence, interview and focus group. This study employed three methods, content analysis, Delphi technique and survey through questionnaires to gain a better understanding on climate change, tourists’ perception on climate change and the impact on their decision making. By using these three methods, this study attempts to identify the dimensions of climate change, to examine the link between these dimensions and perception, and the impact of climate change on tourists’ decision to visit Sabah.
TRANSFORMING PROTECTED AREAS INTO EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM DESTINATIONS: LESSONS FROM THE GROUND
Authors: C. Bagadion Benjamin , D. Juan Nerissa
Published: February 2023

A common problem faced by park area managers is the perennial funding crunch, which results to ineffective enforcement of conservation laws and measures. Transforming these protected areas into ecotourism sites is an excellent avenue not only for sustainable community development, but more importantly, as an economic development strategy. This paper is an outcome of the Action Research Project of the Center for Development Management (CDM) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) on Protected Area Management. Some NationalIntegrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) sites showed success in surmounting this funding obstacle by developing the ecotourism potential of their respective locations. This paper draws lessons from the experiences of some selected protected areas including but not limited to the following: the Rajah Sikatuna Park, the Olango Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary, the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR), the Tubbataha Reefs National Park, the Apo Island Seascape and Landscape, etc. It discusses practical considerations on how to utilize ecotourism in promoting appreciation of and support for nature conservation and local culture, while generating economic opportunities for the community.
THE EXISTENCE VALUE OF TABON CAVES COMPLEX IN MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON, PALAWAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Gonzales Maria Rosario Aynon , Miraflores Jr Agustin
Published: February 2023

This study sought to find out how much are people willing to pay for the preservation of the Tabon Caves Complex (TCC) in Quezon, Palawan. Contingent Valuation Method was used to estimate the non-market values of TCC. This study further tested the significant relationship between the respondents‟ Willingness-To-Pay, level of importance of the TCC, and the sociodemographic profile of the respondents. The study employed stratified random sampling in selecting the samples. Statistical tests were used to determine the relationships between Willingness-To-Pay, attitudinal variables and the respondents‟ socio-demographic profile. In terms of attitude, the respondents regard the preservation of the TCC as very important to extremely important. Results showed that the respondents highly regard the studied resource and perceived that they have a moral obligation to preserve the TCC for the future generations to come. The findings indicated further that Willingness-To-Pay is a function of the respondents‟ income and occupation while their age, gender, educational attainment and civil status imposed insignificant relationship with their Willingness-To-Pay. The respondents‟ socio-demographic profile in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, and income had significant relationships with the perceived level of importance in terms of aesthetics, archaeological, cultural, and bequest values towards the preservation of the TCC.
EFFECTS OF THE UPPER WATERSHED LAND COVER CHANGES ON THE FLOOD REGIME OF THE RIVER BASIN IN TANAY, RIZAL, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Pati Romeo
Published: February 2023

Flood and land cover change analyses were used to assess the dynamics of flood in the floodplains of Tanay River. Flood simulation was carried out using the derived hydrograph under different land cover scenarios to analyze the effects of land cover changes on the flood regime of the river basin in Tanay, Rizal. The model was calibrated using the measuredwater depths and discharge of the river cross-section. Land cover analysis revealed that the watershed is predominantly covered by orchard plants and grasses with an approximate area of about 2286.68 and 1157.4 ha, respectively. Reforestation of the grasslands in the upper portion of the watershed can considerably reduce the volume of floodwater in the floodplains of the river. Flood simulation using the land cover of the area predicted the flood depths and delineated the spatial extent of flooding in the floodplains of the river. The total area that may be saved from flooding if the grasslands in the upper watershed are reforested is about 16.4 ha. About 12.4 ha is located in Barangay Plaza Aldea. The two major environmental adaptive measures that need to be done are the development of a comprehensive community-based rehabilitation and management of Tanay watershed and the protection of the remaining watershed of the area.
MOUNT TIMPOONG-HIBOK HIBOK NATURAL MONUMENT: A CASE OF THE NEXT ASEAN HERITAGE PARK
Authors: Morados Alexander , Daba Evelyn , Rufino Roberto , Retes Yvonne Mae
Published: February 2023

Mount Timpoong-Hibok Hibok Natural Monument (MTHNM) is a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) located in the island of Camiguin, Mindanao, Philippines. As a Protected Area (PA), it is governed by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) and was nominated as one of the ASEAN Heritage Park in 2014. This paper sought to describe and appraise the significance of the natural monument and protected area in the context of ecotourism. It employed qualitative method of gathering data, such as focused group discussion, key informant interviews, and transect walks. Results of the study revealed that the natural monument is rich in biodiversity, has been a research and learning area for scientists, researchers and students and is the main source of potable water and irrigation for the municipalities of Mambajao, Mahinog, Sagay and Catarman. Cultural beliefs and traditions of the indigenous people in the area are still being practiced. In the management of the natural monument, there is a partnership and collaboration with LGUs, NGOs, POs, IPs and academic institutions as stakeholders. It can be concluded that the site has great potential in becoming one of the next ASEAN heritage park. However, a more efficient and effective biodiversity monitoring system is recommended.
THE TUDAN'S ORGANIC MULBERRY TEA: AN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY TEA PRODUCT MADE UNDERUTILIZED PART OF MULBERRY PLANT
Authors: Angki Tracy Anak , Saikim Fiffy Hanisdah , Dawood Mahadimenakbar Mohamed , Ahmad Abdul Hamid , Godoong Elia , Mahyudin Azniza , Pengiran Bagul Awangku Hassanal Bahar , Matanjun Patricia Clementina , Mohd Noor Nor Qhairul Izzreen , Janaun Jidon Adrian , Neoh Yan Ying , Sirinus Emmylice , Gibin Golonius
Published: February 2023

Kampung Tudan is located at the rural area and protected under buffer zone of Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve Area by UNESCO, where human and society live in harmony. Mulberry plantations have been introduced as an alternative economic activity to enhance their livelihood. Tudan’s Organic Mulberry Tea was made locally in Kampung Tudan, is an innovative product made up from the mulberry leaves into tea product. Fresh leaves from mulberry plant was harvested, dried using community solar powered dryer for the production of the tea and the formulation is under Trade Secret by the Centre for Research and innovation which belongs to Universiti Malaysia Sabah. A few series of laboratory test have been conducted on Tudan’s Organic Mulberry Tea such as physicochemical analysis and consumer sensory evaluation. Results shows that, mulberry tea powder considerable high in protein with stable shelf life. There were about 100 panels majority from student has been evaluated Tudan’s Organic Mulberry Tea based on four sensory test which are aroma, color, taste, mouthfeel and their overall acceptance. Overall acceptance scores for Tudan’s Organic Mulberry Tea is more than 30%. The newly developed tea product, has been undertaken by Kampung Tudan villager’s cooperative, Koperasi Kampung Tudan Berhad and has commercialized in the market since January 2017. The product is priced at RM 19.90 per box and has generated more than RM 95, 081 revenues since January 2017.
MEGALITHIC STONE HERITAGE TRAIL MAPPING FOR RURAL TOURISM USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) IN TAMBUNAN, SABAH
Authors: Eboy Oliver Valentine , Kong Teck Sieng
Published: February 2023

Heritage trail is an important part of rural tourism especially for community development, community participation, for discovering community heritage, and for involvement by community in developing trails to promote the history, natural and the cultural heritage of the area. One of the cultural heritages that are increasingly extinct is the megalithic stoneritual which was a daily practice in the lives of the people in the past. Megalithic stone can be found scattered in rural area of Sabah such as Penampang, Keningau, Kota Belud, Tuaran, Papar, Tenom and Tambunan. The megalithic stone or Menhir was usually used for worshipping the ancestral spirit. The megalithic stone is unique as it has many shapes such as flat, horn, triangle and round. However, this was not practice anymore and the stone is disappearing or broken one by one. Since the numbers of megalithic stones in Sabah are many, it is not feasible for all location of the stones to be gazetted for the preservation of the stones. Therefore, heritage trails is the best solutions that can be used to protect the stones and at the same time get the local community involved. However, in order to make it as one of the rural tourism in the area, several criteria need to be met to attract tourists to participate the heritage trails. These criteria include; accessiability to the megalithic site, near to accommodation, closer to other side attraction, transportation availability andsupport services around the area. Thus, GIS mapping is needed to assists this as it can show the suitability of the heritage trails location by identifying whether all the criteria can be found near the area. The purpose of this study is to show the effectiveness of GIS in analyse the suitability of the heritage trail route and its location for the tourists. In this case,the area of Tobilung village in Tambunan was used as a study area in this paper. Having known all the location for each criteria in the study area using google map, the proximity analysis was then conducted to identify the suitability of the heritage trail location. Based on the result, the heritage trail that features the megalithic stone in Tobilung, Tambunan issuitable for rural tourism as it has most of the criteria required for a tourist especially in terms of accommodation, transportation, places of attraction and services such as food and beverages, accessibility and utilities. This paper presents the significant role that GIS can play in rural tourism development in Tobilung, Tambunan and subsequently enhance the local economy of the village.
A REVIEW OF WORKING FROM HOME (WFH) AND WORK PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: Mahmud Roslinah , Lim Beatrice Fui Yee , Pazim Khairul Hanim , Lee Noor Faziedah Chun , Mansur Kasim , Abdullah Borhan
Published: February 2023

In the early year 2020, COVID-19 has led to dramatic changes like work and how work can be performed. Among various options, a flexible work arrangement allows workers to work from home (WFH) as a form of work continuity in times of crisis. To curb Covid-19 in Malaysia, the Government imposed Movement Control Order. The Movement Control Order has halted all non-essential economic activities in the country. The restrictions also forced the temporary closure of schools, higher education institutions (HEIs) and all government and private premises. Overnight, workers were forced to work from home. The main objective of this study is to review the effects of WFH on employees’ productivity during a crisis. Based on the literature review, there is a positive effect WFH towards employees’ productivity and the factors that influence the relationship are demographics, the nature of the work, and technology. The findings will add to the limited literature on the impact of WFH on work productivity and work-life balance.