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MANAGEMENT DESIGN FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES’ CORPORATE ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   National Technical University ", Kritsak Oleksandra ,   Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
Published: February 2024

Contemporary business conditions necessitate rapid adaptation by enterprises to changing market positions and operational environments. One solution to this challenge is adopting a corporate approach to business activities, which requires proper organization. This article aims to theoretically substantiate the concept of corporate architecture and develop methodological recommendations for organiz-ing its management and development. The hypothesis of this research suggests that corporate architecture represents a higher-level architecture, integrating various other types of architecture, and is further expanded by considering parameters for the distribution of corporate control and delineating the scope of architectural oversight. The methodological foundation of this study is based on the construction of bibliometric networks and the use of the ArchiMate architectural modeling language. Through their application, a model for managing the development of corporate architecture is presented, along with identifying its unique characteristics and the stages of organizing such management. Management of corporate architec-ture is presented as the determination of a set of architectural elements and estab-lished architectural decisions that are appropriate to the given conditions of a business entity's operations. The proposed contours of architectural oversight ensure that such choices align with the aspirations and interests of stakeholders based on the implementation of architectural work practices. The regulation of these practices is portrayed as a critical element in organizing architectural oversight, which facilitates the management of the development of corporate architecture. The development of architecture is considered through the revision of accepted architectural de-cisions, substituting selected methods and practices with more effective ones, transforming organizational values, reviewing its corporate identity, and so forth. The role and practices of the corporate architect have been identified. The elements of architectural documentation for a business entity have been enumerated and their interconnections defined. An example of integrating such documentation into the frameworks of corporate architecture management is provided.
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE FORMATION OF THE COMPETITIVE POTENTIAL OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Authors:   Khmelnytsky National University, Tsurkanov Maksym
Published: February 2024

The article examines approaches to the interpretation of enterprise competitiveness and the formation of competitive potential. The formation of the competitive potential of production systems consists in the implementation of a number of processes related to the development of opportunities, consideration of alternatives for their implementation with the goal of improving competitive positions and expanding internal and external product sales markets. The change in the market conditions of conducting financial and economic activities requires the determination of the level of competitive potential, competitive advantages, the study of internal and external factors of influence, the review of existing principles for enterprise management, which will ensure the adoption and successful implementation of management decisions. It has been proven that in the formation of the competitive potential of production systems, it is important to distinguish and classify internal and external factors influencing the conduct of financial and economic activities. The characteristic features of the competitive potential of the production system, which must be taken into account to ensure effective management of the enterprise's competitiveness, are determined. The basics of assessing the level of the company's competitive potential in the context of ensuring strategic development are characterized. The ways of increasing the efficiency of competitive potential management under the influence of transformational processes of the market business environment of functioning are substantiated. In the system of managing the competitiveness of the enterprise, a methodologically justified subsystem of assessment of both the economic parameters of financial and economic activity and the analysis of external and internal factors of influence should be implemented. The formation of the competitive potential of each enterprise depends on the management subjects involved in this process and the effectiveness of their influence on the management objects. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the management system of the competitiveness of the production system, it is important to substantiate the compliance of the processes of forming competitive potential with the selected strategic guidelines.
IMPLEMENTATION OF URBAN MOBILITY PROJECTS FOR SMART CITIES: APPROACHES TO JUSTIFICATION AND EVALUATION
Authors:   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Mykhailova Krystyna
Published: February 2024

The article discusses the importance of implementing smart urban mobility projects in the context of smart city strategies. The object of the study is the global experience of implementing smart urban mobility programs. The subject of the study is the theoretical and practical aspects of justifying and defining indicators for the implementation of urban mobility projects. Research methods: generalization – defining the tasks and indicators of urban mobility projects in terms of stakeholders and urban mobility solutions for Ukrainian cities; analysis and synthesis – studying the world experience of implementing urban mobility programs and developing proposals based on it; system analysis – justifying the place and importance of urban mobility development in smart city strategies. The article proposes the principle of stakeholders in defining the objectives of urban mobility projects and indicators to assess the success of their implementation. The stakeholder principle takes into account the fact that the problems to be solved can be very different for each of the stakeholders. The main stakeholders are the city's residents, the city's authorities, and the business community involved in transportation and transportation infrastructure. A system of indicators for the implementation of smart urban mobility is proposed. The author summarizes the global experience of implementing urban mobility projects and individual start-ups, in particular in cities such as Venice, Barcelona, Poznan, Lublin, Hamburg and Prague. The author proposes project solutions for smart urban mobility in Ukrainian cities based on the generalization of results from the implementation of smart mobility programs and projects in European cities. These solutions include mobility as a service, intelligent urban traffic management, cloud solutions for smart parking, urban micromobility management, and digital passenger information systems. The proposed solutions aim to create shared mobility services, a unified payment system for public transportation, intelligent traffic management services, optimized use of parking spaces, electronic notification of parking availability, a system of bicycles and electric scooters, and a system of digital signage and mobile applications for passengers.
METHODS OF BUDGET INCOME FORMATION OF THE TERRITORIAL COMMUNITY OF THE CITY: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law named after Leonid Yuzkov, Tkachuk Natalia
Published: February 2024

The article examines the theoretical aspects of income formation of the territorial community of the city. Attention is focused on ways of generating income. The author singled out the form, instruments and controls of tax, non-tax, transfer and loan methods of local budget revenue generation. An analysis of the practical application of methods, forms and tools for the formation of budget revenues of the territorial community of the city of Khmelnytskyi based on the amount of revenues accumulated in the budget was carried out. An assessment of the income dynamics of the territorial community of the city in terms of general and special budget funds is provided. The work revealed that the main method of generating city budget revenues is the tax method, the use of which was investigated by the author based on the dynamics of the volume and share of revenues from local and national taxes and fees. When forming the budget income of the territorial community of the city of Khmelnytskyi for 2018–2022. The dominant role of tax revenues in the part of direct taxes (tax on the income of individuals) was revealed. The author emphasized the essential importance of the transfer method in filling the income of the city budget, which in practice is manifested in the receipt by the territorial community of the city of inter-budgetary transfers under the conditions of gratuity and irreversibility in the form of subsidies and subventions. Focused attention on reducing the role of the non-tax method of generating city budget revenues, which is based on the use of opportunities of the territorial community to receive its own non-tax revenues from economic activity. It was emphasized that all methods of income formation of the budget of the territorial community of the city are interconnected, mutually determined and mutually complement each other. It is indisputable that local self-government bodies can successfully maneuver the specified methods of generating city budget revenues in the context of solving their current and strategic tasks for the development of the city community. It has been proven that a detailed analysis of the methods of income formation of the territorial community budget makes it possible to identify potentially important sources of income increase in terms of each of the methods for fully financing the needs of the territorial community of the city.
NICHE TOURISM AS A WAY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF POST-WAR UKRAINE
Authors:   Ferenc Rakoczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian College of Higher Education, Shchuka Halyna , Mikho Olena ,   Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism, Litovka-Demenina Svitlana ,   Kyiv Applied College of Tourism and Hospitality
Published: February 2024

The article examines the current problems of the development of the national tourism market in the post-war period. It is determined that the future of tourism in Ukraine is associated with the development of niche tourism types, accordingly, the essence of this form of tourism, criteria for identifying niches, methods and ways of their formation are established, and problems encountered in the process of their organization are outlined. In post-war Ukraine, it is advisable to develop such types of niche tourism that correspond to European tourism development trends and take into account the post-war state of the country. European trends include promoting unknown tourist destinations; increasing attention to education and training of tourism professionals; cooperation with governments and the private sector for cultural exchange. Ukrainian realities include creating a concept of memorializing historic places, developing memory-related tourist itineraries associated with the struggle for independence; forming unique tourist destinations and tourism products in the regions. Post-war tourism development was actively discussed at the level of the State Tourism Development Agency, regional administrations, and local communities at the First National Tourism Summit. The result of the discussion is the formation of the Concept of Memorializing Historic Sites in the Kyiv region. Among the priority types of niche tourism, cultural, health and wellness, rehabilitation, inclusive, "dark" tourism and memory-related itineraries are highlighted. Cultural tourism increasingly uses elements of intangible cultural heritage to preserve authenticity and shape the region's image. Creative tourism is developing as a new paradigm of cultural tourism, increasing the role of new experiences that tourists gain from participating in various activities. Health tourism is at the peak of popularity due to the steady demand for physical and spiritual healing and rehabilitation. Local communities and entrepreneurs are involved in the development of inclusive tourism which corresponds to global trends and existing demand. Each region should already identify its macro and micro niches and develop marketing programs for their promotion with the involvement of the local community. To improve the quality of personnel training for the development of regional niche types of tourism, relevant educational disciplines should be included in educational programs on the various levels.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE MECHANISM OF STATE REGULATION OF HOUSEHOLDS’ SAVINGS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE NON-STATIONARY ECONOMY
Authors:   HE ", Lozychenko Oleksandr ,   Academician Yuriy Bugay International Scientific and Technical University"
Published: February 2024

The mechanism of transformation of households’ funds into credit and investment resources through a system of financial intermediaries in the open and market economy, which has a certain margin of financial stability, develops quite efficiently and steadily. However, in the countries that are characterized by economic instability, insufficiently developed financial market, certain fluctuations and unpredictable phenomena can lead to the emergence of crisis and destructive processes of this mechanism functioning, which leads to the complicated relations between economic entities and financial institutions, decrease in their confidence, deterioration of the financial status of these institutions and possible even loss of the own funds of the clients. The purpose of the article is to substantiate theoretical provisions of the transformation of the mechanism of state regulation of households’ savings in the non-stationary economy. In the article, the essence of the mechanism of state regulation of households’ savings is considered in detail, that is carried out based on the results of the content analysis of such definitions as “mechanism of state regulation of economy”, “system of state regulation of households’ savings”. As a result, it is proposed to consider the mechanism of state regulation of households’ savings as a complex of interrelated components that together allow the impact of state authorities of the economic behavior of households to form their own, temporarily free financial resources that are not used for current consumption, but are stored for future use. Within the article, the structure of this mechanism, features of changes in the economic behavior of households in an unstable economic environment are also considered in details. It is established that state authorities play a key role in ensuring stable formation and preservation of households’ savings in the non-stationary economy. Certain areas of their operation in such conditions are considered to ensure future implementation of households’ savings and attract them to the national economy system.
TR SANDAH: WITHERING JUDICIAL ACTIVISM
Authors: Zubir Nurulizwan Ahmad , Wook Izawati
Published: February 2024

This study discusses the Federal Court judgment in the case of Director of Forest, Sarawak & Anor v. TR Sandah Tabau & Ors and other appeals [2017] 3 CLJ 1. The Federal Court’s decision was said to deviate from an earlier established principle of the common law recognition of existing indigenous peoples’ land rights, the content and extent of which are determined by community customary laws. The common law acknowledgement or recognition of indigenous peoples’ pre-existing rights to their traditional and customary lands held by the Federal Court in Adong bin Kuwau v Kerajaan Negeri Johor [1997] 1 MLJ 418 and Madeli Salleh v. Superintendent of Lands & Surveys & Anor [2005] 3 CLJ 697 complimented the existing safeguards given under the Federal Constitution and statutory laws relevant to Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak. Therefore, this study aims to examine whether the Federal Court’s decision in TR Sandah FC reflects judicial conservatism by giving preference to statutory laws passed by the elected officials that resulted in the regression of the recognition of the indigenous peoples’ customary land rights. The method adopted in this study is a qualitative approach via doctrinal legal research. This is a text-based examination of legal texts and other scholarly materials. This shows judges in Malaysia are said to play a more conservative role in the interpretation of legislation. It would be fundamental to highlight the development of the judicial treatment of the indigenous peoples’ land rights in Malaysia and its implications.
Ambient Music Dalam Pembelajaran (Studi Eksperimen Terhadap Konsentrasi Dan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Pada Mata Kuliah Genetika)
Authors: Ferry Dharma
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of ambient music on the concentration levels and learning outcomes of students with an auditory learning style in the genetics course. This study is quasi experimental research using a monomethod Multistrand Design with sequential data collection. The first stage of data collection was conducted to obtain data on auditory learning styles in students, which were later divided into two groups (experimental and control). The sampling technique in this study was done randomly. Based on the Slovin formula, the research sample size was determined to be 77 participants for collecting learning style data. Subsequently, from the 77 participants, 26 students with an auditory learning style were identified. Data were collected using a learning style questionnaire, the Army Alpha Intelligence Test, and exams. Based on hypothesis testing using the t-test, the concentration level of student learning showed a Sig. (2-tailed) t-test value of 0.023, and the student learning outcomes showed a Sig. (2-tailed) t-test value of 0.035, both <0.05. The results of the study indicate that the provision of ambient music in learning can have a positive impact on the concentration levels and learning outcomes of students in the genetics course.
Selection versus Transmission: Quantitative and Organismic Biology in Antibiotic Resistance
Authors: Baquero Fernando , Pérez-Cobas Ana Elena , Aracil-Gisbert Sonia , Coque Teresa , Zamora Javier
Published: February 2024

We aimed to determine the importance of selection (mostly dependent on the anthropogenic use of antimicrobials) and transmission (mostly dependent on hygiene and sanitation) as drivers of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial populations. The first obstacle to estimating the relative weight of both independent variables is the lack of detailed quantitative data concerning the number of bacterial cells, potentially either pathogenic or harmless, and bacterial species exposed to antimicrobial action in the microbiotas of specific environments. The second obstacle is the difficulty of considering the importance of the various parameters influencing antibiotic resistance across eco-biological levels that constitute an “organism-like” entity. As a consequence, advances are urgently required in quantitative biology and organismic biology of antimicrobial resistance. The absolute number of humans exposed to antibiotics and the absolute number of potentially pathogenic and commensal bacteria in their microbiomes should influence both the selection and transmission of resistant bacterial populations. The “whole Earth” microbiome, with astonishingly high numbers of bacterial cells and species, which are also exposed to anthropogenic antimicrobials in various biogeographical spaces, shape the antibiotic resistance landscape. These biogeographical spaces influence various intensities of selection and transmission of potentially pathogenic bacteria. While waiting for more precise data, biostatistics analysis and mathematical or computational modeling can provide proxies to compare the influence of selection and transmission in resistant bacteria. In European countries with lower sanitation levels, antibiotic consumption plays a major role in increasing antibiotic resistance; however this is not the case in countries with high sanitation levels. Although both independent variables are linked, their relative influence on the level of antibiotic resistance varies according to the particular location. Therefore, although interventions directed to decrease antibiotic resistance should be designed “à la carte,” the global effects of antibiotic exposure and resistance on local sites cannot be underestimated.
The Basics of Building an International Company Development Process
Authors:   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies, Strilok Ivanna I.
Published: February 2024

The article is aimed at determining the general basics for the implementation of the company’s development process, studying the influence of the international business environment, and highlighting key trends and opportunities for its development. Analyzing the scientific works of scholars and taking into account the dynamism of world processes, the potential goals from which companies usually begin the process of change and development are considered: continuous improvement; improving or enhancing communication; employee development; improvement of products and services; increase in profits. The stages of development of an international company in the article are as follows: determining the scope of improvement; research on the problem; creating an action plan; creating motivation and vision; implementation; evaluation of initial results; adaptation or continuation. Since changes and development of the company can be associated with certain obstacles to achieving the goal, the common challenges that arise in the process of development of the company include: fear of the unknown; conflicting goals; burnout; lack of leadership; misunderstanding of the planned changes; difficulty in regard with changing either mission or values. Analyzing the external business environment, which consists of numerous factors, the present publication groupes the latter into six key subenvironments. External factors that have an impact on the development of the consulting company’s business are both new trends (customer trends, dynamic mega-trends, technological trends) and destructive factors (macroeconomic, market-based, industry-based). Each of these factors creates a unique set of challenges and opportunities for business development. They emphasize the need for adaptability both at the individual level and at the business (or industry) level. As a result of the study, key trends (artificial intelligence and digitalization, expansion of cloud services, global recruitment for consultant positions, updated staff retention strategies, compliance with environmental, social and management (ESG) measures) are identified and opportunities for the development of a consulting company are substantiated. Prospects for further work in this direction are the formation of a mechanism for managing the development of an international company to strengthen the company’s competitive strategy; improving management and decision support processes at all levels; management of decisive data flows; implementation of changes to create a culture of flexibility and develop the company’s competitiveness.
A Socio-Ecological Exploration of Sub-Saharan Migrant Students in Moroccan Public Schools
Authors: Chentoufi Hicham , El Kirat El Allame Yamina
Published: February 2024

Education and migration intertwine as complex issues, impacting historical, social, cultural, economic, and political domains. While migration studies in the global north have extensively explored education trends among migrants, research in the global south, particularly in Morocco, where public schools host a significant number of Sub-Saharan migrant students, remains scarce. This study seeks to delve into the experiences of four Sub-Saharan students in Moroccan public schools, examining how they navigate the educational environment and the multifaceted impacts it generates. The study gathered data through in-depth, individual interviews with these migrant students. Utilizing a qualitative approach and drawing on the theory of social ecology of human development, the analysis reveals that despite a strong self-awareness, these minority students have unmet academic and non-academic needs. Their development is notably influenced by the diverse structures within their environment. Additionally, the study highlights how the interplay between conflicting microsystems, such as the school and the family, alongside broader macro-level structures like culture and belief systems, hampers the progress and education of these individuals. However, their personal attributes and support from key figures, notably teachers, play a pivotal role in assisting them in overcoming challenges within and outside the school environment. Consequently, the presence of cultural and religious minority students in Moroccan public schools represents a growing trend requiring thoughtful planning and targeted interventions.
Unveiling the Depths of the African Woman Experience: An Africana Womanist Interpretation of Sefi Atta's Swallow
Authors: Alharbi Aisha
Published: February 2024

This study is an attempt to analyse Sefi Atta's novel Swallow (2010), from an Africana womanist perspective. The objective is to contribute a deeper and more unique understanding of the African woman’s experience. Additionally, it seeks to challenge the superficial labelling of S. Atta as merely a feminist, based on Western standards. The research adequately demonstrates the key features of Africana womanism that are effectively integrated by the female protagonists in Swallow. The traits of these womanists encompass authenticity, true affiliation via sisterhood, compatibility with males and a natural aptitude for mothering and caring. This study assesses the African woman’s struggle against patriarchal oppression and subjugation, aided by the doctrines of Africana womanism. The research highlights the importance of Africana womanism as an essential theoretical framework for evaluating women's experiences and accomplishments in African and African American literature, using the principles of Africana womanism.
PRODUCTION OF BIOLUBRICANT BLEND FROM JATROPHA CURCAS OIL
Authors: Alhassan Mohammed , Almustapha M. N. , Mohammed M. L. , Lawal A. M. , Adamu M. , Shamsideen U.
Published: February 2024

Biolubricants derived from vegetable oils are environmentally compatible products due to their low toxicity and good biodegradability. Synthetic esters based on polyols and fatty acids possess suitable properties for lubricant applications, even at extreme temperatures. The current work investigates the oligomerization of fatty acid esters into biolubricant. The jatropha oil was esterified using recinoloeic acid and isobutyric acid over activated carbon from kaolin as a catalyst to produce biolubricant. Also, the carbon was prepared from kaolin through impregnation and activated with copper nitrate solution. The generated activated carbon was characterized using FTIR and XRF. The biolubricant (triesters) were produced via oligomeric fatty acid esters with recinoloeic acid under reflux at different reaction conditions and characterized using FTIR and GC-MS. Optimization of process parameters for oligomerization of jatropha oil with response surface based on Box-Beinkhen design. The process variables gave 90 min, 60oC and 1%, values corresponding to reaction time, reaction temperature and catalyst concentration as the optimal condition. A validation experiment was conducted to compare the optimal predicted value (93.07%) and experimental validated value (81.19%). The physicochemical properties of the jatropha oil and biolubricant produced were analyzed using ASTM methods. The quality parameters like kinematic viscosity, pour point, flash point viscosity index and blends of oil with that of commercial mineral oil were all in conformity with ASTM standard for biolubricant. The formulated oils also show the ability to significantly improve the kinematic viscosity, cold flow properties and possible potential as the replacement for the mineral-based lubricating oil
HOUSEHOLDS’ COOKING ENERGY TRANSITION IN GOMBE METROPOLIS, NIGERIA: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH APPROACH
Authors: Ahmed A. , Umar J. H. , Mohammed H. , Hassan A. W. , Umar A. S. , Salim A. A. , Umar J. H. , Halliru Y.
Published: February 2024

Sustainable energy transition has the potentials to providing a lasting solution to the contending problem of climate change globally. This study investigated the current energy transition situation in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria. The study used qualitative research method where data was obtained through two (2) sessions of focus group discussions (FGDs) and 5 key informant interviews (KIIs) with different households as well as energy vendors around the study area respectively. The data were analyzed using thematic method of analysis involving manual coding and themes generations. Result revealed on one hand that some of the households have started to adopt modern energy services for cooking while on the other hand some households have been using energy mix consisting solid forms of energy and modern energy services concurrently while some still rely heavily on solid forms of energy for their cooking energy requirements. It was found that energy access, affordability, cost, family size, income and education are the main factors influencing energy transition in the area. The study suggests that the government should provide easy access via feasible subsidies and also engage in public awareness campaigns on the dangers associated with reckless deforestation as well as environmental and health benefits of modern energy consumption for domestic cooking.
HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF Moringa oleifera LEAVES CULTIVATED ALONG RIVER GINZO, KATSINA
Authors: Alhassan Usain Shamsuddeen , Dajal Jonathan Sylvanus
Published: February 2024

Heavy metals have a relatively high density and occur naturally in the environment or introduced by anthropogenic activities. They may be essential or non-essential to living organisms causing toxicity, environmental pollution or contaminate food chain. This research determined the hazard from ingestion of Moringa Oleifera leaves cultivated along River Ginzo, Katsina through the Estimation of Daily Intake of Metals (EDIM), Target Hazard Quotient/Hazard Index (THQ/HI) and Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR) from exposure to Co, Cu Pb and Ni in the leave samples obtained by random sampling. Heavy metals in samples were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) and analysed using Social Package for Social Science. The Result showed that levels of Co in all samples exceeded the 0.05ppm permissible limit in irrigation water. Values of Pb, Ni, and Cu and Ni in all soil samples exceeded the 0.05ppm, 0.30ppm and 0.05ppm USEPA, 2000 acceptable limits. Concentration of metals in leave samples are within the WHO/FAO 2014 acceptable limits. EDIM in M. oliefera were below tolerable daily intake, implying no health risk. THQ/HI for both essential and non-essential elements in leave samples were >1, implying no health hazard. ILCR showed potential risk of contracting cancer from the consumption of M. oleifera leaves grown in the study areas as Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk values exceed the acceptable and negligible range of 10-4-10-6particularly of Ni (2.23E-2). As a result, measures should be put in place to prevent disposal of wastes containing heavy metals into River Ginzo used for irrigation purposes.
EXPLORING THE POTENTIALS OF CEREAL FOOD WASTE IN ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
Authors: Salim A. A. , Zubairu S. M. , Isma’il M. , Ahmed A. , Hassan A. W. , Abdulkadir J. , Ityonum B. I.
Published: February 2024

Cereal food waste makes up a significant part of municipal solid waste, and its proper treatment has become an urgent issue due to its increasing generation. In Nigeria, where around 50% of municipal waste is organic, this study focuses on the need for effective waste management. It highlights the negative environmental and economic impacts of improper disposal methods. The study examines the potential of using cereal food waste in anaerobic digestion for biogas production. Cereal food waste was collected from student hostels at the College of Nursing and Midwifery Malumfashi, sorted, and converted into a composite for anaerobic digestion. An anaerobic digester was constructed using a 25-litre plastic container designed for batch loading. The anaerobic digestion process was carried out for 30 days. The results show that a total biogas volume of 14,634 mL was produced during this time. The daily biogas yields varied, reaching its highest point on the 5th day. This finding underscores the importance of addressing food waste in the cereal supply chain to ensure sustainable food production and consumption. The results demonstrate that cereal food waste has significant potential for biogas production, which can contribute to sustainable waste management and help address environmental challenges linked to food waste. Based on these findings, the study recommends promoting the use of biogas technology to improve food waste management, thus enhancing environmental sustainability and supporting economic development.
INCIDENCE OF Listeria monocytogenes FROM DIFFERENT FOOD SAMPLES IN YOLA
Authors: Isa Halima , Pukuma Musa Sale , Ewansiha Joel U.
Published: February 2024

Listeria monocytogenes causes food-borne listeriosis in humans. Vegetables and animal-based foods facilitate transmission and contamination if mishandled. The research aims to isolate and identify L. monocytogenes from different food samples in the study area. The Food and Drug Administration, Bacteriology and Analytical Methods (FDA, BAM) were utilized to isolate L. monocytogenes. A total of 120 food samples were examined, consisting of 10 samples each of cabbage and fruit salads, as well as 20 samples each of fresh fish, meat, frozen chicken, ice cream, and yoghurt. These samples were purchased at random from various shops and markets in Yola at different times. The identification of isolates was performed using macroscopy, microscopy, biochemical tests, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the 16S rRNA gene. Out of the 120 food samples analyzed, 7 (5.8%) yielded growth of L. monocytogenes alongside other Listeria spp., with a high rate of L. monocytogene isolation from frozen chicken (3.5%) and cabbage (2.7%). Raw meat and yoghurt samples also yielded 1 (0.8%) growth of L. monocytogenes each. Through the examination of various food samples, it was identified that L. monocytogenes were present. This can be seen as an opportunity to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of consumers, particularly the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women in the study area. Minimizing the potential risk of L. monocytogenes can promote a healthier community.
PERCEIVED IMPACT OF SOOT POLLUTION ON RESIDENTS NEAR ARTISANAL CRUDE OIL REFINERIES IN TOMBIA COMMUNITY, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Onwuna D. B. , Stanley H. O. , Abu G. O. , Immanuel O. M.
Published: February 2024

Soot pollution arising from artisanal crude oil is on the increase in the Niger Delta. This development is worsening the already fragile ecosystem, occasioned by many years of oil and gas exploration. The implications are adverse environmental health outcomes. This study aimed to assess the perception of the impact of soot pollution among residents near artisanal oil refineries in Tombia Community, Rivers State, Nigeria. Four hundred and twenty (420) questionnaires were administered to residents to find out the perceived impact of soot. Obtained data was analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentages) and inferential statistics (chi-square). Respondents were highly knowledgeable on the impact of artisanal crude oil refineries, with 79.9% affirming to that, though only 54.6% attributed the occurrence of soot in the area to artisanal crude oil refineries. The majority (67.3%) felt discomfort when in the building or shortly after using the building. The predominant health complaints by respondents were cough, sneezing, nose irritation, eye irritation and breathing difficulties. The Chi-square result revealed that the age and gender of respondents are significantly associated with the effect of soot pollution (p < 0.05). However, marital status, educational level and period of stay have no significant association with soot effect. During the period of soot pollution, the majority (65%) observed changes in plants. Soot pollution was more evident during the dry season, as reported by 95.4% of respondents. This study has shown that soot pollution adversely affects man and the environment. Artisanal crude oil refining should be fought to a...
Phytochemical Screening and Some Antibacterial Activities of Clerodendrum capitatum Leaves Extract
Authors: Dahiru Rimi Abubakar , Riji Aminu Bello , Buhari Musbahu
Published: February 2024

Plant were used for medicinal purposes since ancient times for treatment of diverse ailments. Clerodendrum capitatum has been used in the treatment of tuberculosis, fever, obesity, diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, asthma, etc. In this study, C. capitatum leaves were extracted using standard procedures and then subjected to phytochemical screening, thin layer chromatography (TLC), and column chromatography. The single spot isolated compound (I1) obtained from the column was subjected to antimicrobial analysis, bioautography, Fourie Transform Infrared (FT-IR) analysis. The phytochemical screening indicates the presence of secondary metabolite like alkaloid and terpenoid. The n-hexane extract TLC show 8 spots with different Retention factors (Rf) value, then after column was done, compound with RF value 0.35 was isolated from the column chromatography. Antimicrobial test result showed that the Isolate was active against Salmonella  typhi, Bacillus megaterium, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella spp, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp, Shigella spp, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus (with zones of inhibition range 7mm-17mm), highest activity was recorded against Staphylococcus epidermidis, and least activity against Bacillus megaterium both at concentration of 100mg/L. The bioautography also show zone of inhibition with white coloured visibility. The FT-IR analysis revealed that the isolates contain ketone functional group (RCOR) group. The presence of the secondary metabolite like alkaloids and terpenes in the crude extract and Ketone functional group in the isolate suggest the reasons for the antibacterial activity of the isolated compound.
Effect of an electronic medication administration record application on patient safety: A literature review
Authors: Triensya Rafiana
Published: February 2024

Background: Electronic medication administration records (e-MAR) is a one of information technology utilized by nurses. The transition from paper-based to electronic methods requires consideration of the benefits and risks.Purpose: Identifies the effect of implementing e-MAR on patient safety.Method: Literature study on articles published in 2013-2023, in English, and published in full.Results: 5 articles retrieved from a systematic search on the Proquest and ScienceDirect databases, 1 article was obtained through hand searching, total 6 articles were reviewed in the study.Conclusion: The implementation of electronic medication administration records (e-MAR) has been proven to reduce the risk of medication process errors carried out by nurses thereby increasing patient safety while undergoing treatment at health service facilities.Keywords: Electronic Medication Administration Records; Medication Error; Nurse; Patient Safety.Pendahuluan: Pendokumentasian proses medikasi berbasis elektronik atau (electronic medication administration records (e-MAR) merupakan bentuk pemanfaatan teknologi informasi oleh perawat. Transisi dari metode berbasis kertas ke elektronik perlu dipertimbangkan manfaat dan risikonya.Tujuan: Mengidentifikasi pengaruh implementasi e-MAR terhadap keselamatan pasien.Metode: Menggunakan metode literature review. Penelusuran artikel akademik melalui Online Database diantaranya ProQuest dan ScienceDirect. Dan didapatkan 6 artikel yang sesuai.studi literatur pada artikel yang terpublikasi pada 2013- 2023, berbahasa Inggris, dan terpublikasi lengkap.Hasil: 5 artikel hasil penelusuran sistematis pada database ProQuest dan ScienceDirect , 1 artikel diperoleh melalui hand searching sehingga teridentifikasi 6 artikel yang ditelaah dalam studi ini.Simpulan: Implementasi electronic medication administration record (e-MAR) terbukti dapat menurunkan risiko kesalahan proses medikasi yang dilakukan oleh perawat sehingga meningkatkan keselamatan pasien selama menjalani perawatan di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan.
FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PENIMBANGAN BALITA DIPOSYANDU DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS RAWAT INAP TEGINENENG KABUPATEN PESAWARAN TAHUN 2020
Authors: Yustanti Tina Yus , Aryastuti Nurul , Ekasari Fitri
Published: February 2024

Pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan salah satunya dapat dilihat dari cakupan penimbangan balita di posyandu (D/S). Pada tahun 2018, persentase rata-rata balita umur 6-59 bulan yang ditimbang di Indonesia yaitu 68,37% anak per bulan. di Kabupaten Pesawaran 75,79%, di Puskesmas Tegineneng 66,56%. Banyak hal yang mempengaruhi kunjungan ibu bayi dan balita ke pelayanan kesehatan. Tujuan penelitian diketahui faktor yang mempengaruhi kunjungan balita ke posyandu di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Rawat Inap Tegineneng Kabupaten Pesawaran  Tahun 2020 Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan analitik cross sectional dengan tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui analisis faktor yang mempengaruhi kunjungan balita ke Posyandu Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Rawat Inap Tegineneng Kabupaten Pesawaran. Subjek penelitian adalah ibu yang memiliki balita usia 12-59 bulan Populasi 1781 balita , sampel sebanyak 92 pengambilan sampel secara proportional. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, analisis data secara univariat, bivariat dan multivariat.Dari penelitian diketahui responden tidak melakukan kunjungan posyandu balita 63 (68,5%), pengetahuan kurang baik 48 (52,2%),  ibu tidak bekerja (IRT)  52 (56,5%), sikap negatif  62 (67,4%), status ekonomi kurang 53 (57,6%), pendidikan tinggi 57 (62,0%), peran kader keseharan positif 49 (53,3%), peran petugas kesehatan positif 63 (68,5%), budaya negatif 62 (67,4%) dan akses baik 72 (78,2%). Ada hubungan pengetahuan, (p-value 0,038 RR 2,888), hubungan sikap (p-value 0,000 RR 8,982), hubungan status ekonomi (p-value 0,018 RR 3,273), hubungan peran petugas (p-value 0,001 RR 10,125), hubungan peran kader (p-value 0,006 RR 4,190) dan Ada hubungan budaya  (p-value 0,004, RR 4,308). Tidak Ada hubungan pekerjaan (p-value 0,687), Tidak Ada hubungan pendidikan ibu (p-value 0,242) dan Tidak Ada hubungan akses pelayanan kesehatan (p-value 0,915) dengan Kunjungan Balita Ke Posyandu Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Rawat Inap Tegineneng Kabupaten Pesawaran  Tahun 2020, Faktor dominan adalah sikap (p-value 0,001 dan RR 9,326). Saran meningkatkan informasi tambahan bagi ibu dan masyarakat umum, untuk memanfaatkan posyandu walaupun anak balita sudah dilakukan imunisasi dasar lengkap.Kata Kunci : Posyandu, Balita, Kunjungan
DETERMINAN YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN MALARIA DI WILAYAH KERJA UPTD. PUSKESMAS HANURA KECAMATAN TELUK PANDAN KABUPATEN PESAWARAN TAHUN 2022
Authors: Pranoto Trio , Hermawan Dessy , Sary Lolita , Amirus Khoidar
Published: February 2024

Berbagai upaya yang dilakukan dalam menanggulangi malaria tidak akan berhasil jika tanpa keterlibatan masyarakat. Health Belief Model (HBM) adalah model dari perilaku kesehatan pada populasi diantaranya perilaku pencegahan (malaria). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah diketahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku pencegahan malaria pada masyarakat di Wilayah Kerja UPTD. Puskesmas Hanura  Kabupaten Pesawaran Tahun 2022. Jenis penelitian kuantatif dengan rancangan potong lintang, populasi 9.533 KK dan sampel 384 KK dengan purposive sampling, lalu dianalisis dengan chi square dan regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan terdapat hubungan perceived susceptibility (kerentanan yang dirasakan) (OR=6,4), perceived benefit (manfaat yang dirasakan) (OR=4,3), Perceived barrier (hambatan yang dirasakan) (OR=3,1) , Cues to action (isyarat untuk bertindak) (OR=2,8) Perceived susceptibility menjadi variabel yang paling dominan pengaruhnya terhadap perilaku pencegahan malaria dengan (OR 7,1) disusul oleh perceived barrier (OR 3,8) dan cues to action (OR 3,4). Saran kepada kepala UPTD. Puskesmas Hanura untuk menyusun dan mengimplementasikan Strategi Komunikasi Perubahan Perilaku pencegahan Malaria dan Kepada Kepala Dinas Kesehatan Pesawaran melakukan advokasi kepada Bupati Pesawaran untuk melakukan pembenahan tambak-tambak terlantar di Wilayah Hanura dalam upaya meminimalkan risiko kerentanan malaria dilihat dari perspektif lingkungan. Menggunakan pendekatan pentahelix kemitraan antar pihak dimana unsur pemerintah, masyarakat/komunitas peduli malaria, akademisi, pengusaha dan media bersatu dan saling mendukung dalam upaya pencegahan malaria, perusahaan dalam bentuk Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Family support in cervical cancer patients treated: A qualitative case study
Authors: Kurniasih Dwi , Titihalawa Elly Marce , Tiningsih Septiani Vivin Rahayu
Published: February 2024

Background: Cervical cancer not only has the potential to cause physical suffering but also causes psychological suffering. Considering the negative impact of cervical cancer, cervical cancer sufferers need family support. Family support is the attitude, actions and acceptance of the family towards a sick family member. Family attention is very helpful in choosing the health of his family.Purpose: To determine the impact that cervical cancer patients receive when they receive family support.Method: Qualitative research with a case study research strategy. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews involving three participants. The data is then subjected to domain analysis.Results: In this research, 2 themes were found, namely, knowing the support provided by the family and knowing the impact felt by the patient when receiving family support.Conclusion: Family support is very important for cervical cancer patients undergoing the treatment process, because it will have an impact that will be felt by the patient later. The impact is felt like the patient feels cared for, given appreciation, loved and feels owned by his family. so that the patient has the motivation to recover and has confidence in worrying about the disease they are suffering from.