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Aplikasi Informasi Pelayanan Desa Lumbewe Berbasis Android
Authors: Safitri Nelly , Paembonan Solmin , Hasnahwati Hasnahwati
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Merancang dan membuat Aplikasi Informasi Pelayanan Desa Lumbewe Berbasis Android. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Waterfall. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian dan (1) dokumentasi data; (2) desain sistem; (3) pengkodean; (4) pengujian dan (5) implementasi. Perancangan aplikasi yang dibuat menggunakan metode pengembangan Unified Modelling Language (UML) yang terdiri dari use case diagram, activity diagram, entity relationship dan sequence diagram. Adapun software yang digunakan dalam perancangan sistem informasi ini menggunakan API dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP, xampp sebagai webserver, MySQL sebagai database, Android Studio sebagai editor dan desain. Penelitian ini menghasilkan dua aplikasi yaitu aplikasi Admin yaitu web admin dan user yang terdiri dari beberapa fitur.
A Review of Application of Cloud Computing In Education
Authors:   Kano State Polytechnic, Muhammad Suleiman Muhammad , Kaur Dr Tarandeep ,   Lovely Professional University, Sharma Dr Ashok ,   Lovely Professional University, Kumar Tewari Ashwani ,   Lovely Professional University, Kuliya Muhammed ,   Federal Polytechnic, Sarki Aliyu Abdulkadir ,   Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education
Published: June 2023

It is evident that ICT has changed our lives and restructured the nature of daily doings. Where education plays an important role in who we are and what we can realize in our time, Learning has intensely transformed over recent years when globalization has brought different opportunities to learn with the Internet. In Today’s era where the Computer becomes one of the pillars of the learning system, the education system is facing challenges respective to resource availability, cost control and storage handling. Cloud Computing is introduced as an alternative solution to overcome these challenges.
Adopting eLearning in Universities: A Challenge of Technology Factors
Authors:   Asad Pharmaceuticals Limited, Muhammad Muhammad Musbahu , Mohammed Bala Usman ,   Yobe State University, Nuhu Ya'u ,   The Federal Polytechnic Damaturu
Published: June 2023

The use of eLearning has yielded a positive outcome in Universities in developed countries. However, in developing countries, it partially yields good results i.e for those Universities that attempted to implement it. Virtually the teaching and learning in Nigerian Universities is still done in its traditional way. The issue of the Coronavirus has affected education negatively in Nigeria. It led to the shutting down of schools across the country. Fewer Universities (private Universities) attempted to use eLearning for teaching and learning as an alternative to the normal conventional theatre lectures. This has resulted in a kind of discrimination between the less privileged Universities and those that are opportune to have access to technological infrastructure. Moreover, those Universities that attempted to use eLearning were not able to leverage positive outcomes. This study examines the technological challenges in adapting eLearning in some Nigerian universities. The study was based on the extended Information System Success Model (ISS) of Delone and Mclean. A descriptive design approach was be adapted. The findings of the study revealed the following technological factors that affect the adaptation of eLearning in universities such as; inadequate technological infrastructure, digital divide, and unwise selection of eLearning platforms. However, under the current COIVD-19 pandemic, emphasis has been made on the cost of data subscriptions and ICT gadgets.
GEOGRAPHIES OF WATER SCARCITY IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Yobe State University, Baba-Adamu, M M , U Adamu ,   Yobe State University
Published: June 2023

Background: Water is the most important natural resource that guarantees socio-economic development and quality of man’s life, while its consumptive demand increases in response to the geographic diversities of the human population. Aim: This study examined the influence of some geographic variables on households’ exposure to water scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Potiskum town, Yobe State. Methods: Online survey was conducted on the households’ water demand and availability, while the data were analyzed with both descriptive and inferential statistical models. Findings: It highlighted that about 34% of the households were using unimproved water sources, which increases their spatial distance coverage, time, and energy expenditures for the water fetching. The WSVI demonstrated the exposure of 60.2% of the households to the varying levels of water scarcity, which constitute a threat to the attainment of SDG 6 and compliance with the COVID-19 pandemic’s safety measures. Similarly, the geographic determinants were found to statistically correlate with the dynamics of the water supply. Whereas, the linear regression model of the determinants was found to account for 32.7% of the households’ susceptibility to the water crisis. Conclusion: It affirmed the presence of water scarcity, attributed to the geographic factors, and prompted by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it suggests increased investments in the urban water sector, towards improving affordable access to the water supply and enhanced WASH service, which reduces the vulnerability of the households to water crisis and transmission of contagious diseases such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF E-LEARNING ON LEARNERS MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE IN NAKIVALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, UGANDA
Authors:   Cavendish University, Kimwise Dr. Alone , Paledi Dr. Victor ,   Tshwane University of Technology, Lukwago Ismail ,   Metropolitan International University, Ayodeji Awobamise ,   Kampala International University, Beatrice Mugabirwe ,   Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Published: June 2023

This study investigated the impact of e-learning on learners’ academic performance in mathematics in Nakivale refugee settlement, Uganda. A causal-comparative research design was used to measure the effect of implemented e-learning technology on the learners’ academic performance, which was an after-effect natural experiment. This longitudinal study revealed the extent to which e-learning usage might positively or negatively affect learners’ mathematics performance scores. The study evident that not always will the implementation of e-learning yield positive results to learners’ performance, but negative results can also be expected. It is the finding of this study that the impact of e-learning on learners’ performance cannot be easily generalized but viewed as a matter of case by case. Theoretically, this paper provides evidence that marketing theories such as Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT) can be used to extract more insight on learners’ experiences and intentions post interaction with e-learning technology or any other technology that might have been integrated into teaching and learning.
INFLUENCE OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS ON FAMILY PLANNING ADOPTION AMONG FEMALE RESIDENTS IN SAMARU, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors:   Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Akorede Seun Nurudeen , Akorede Adam Abiola ,   Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Isiaq Abdulmuhit Temitope ,   Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Idris Safiya Yusuf ,   Kaduna State University, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

This study was conducted to investigate the influence of demographic characteristics on family planning adoption Among Female Residents in Samaru Community, Kaduna State. To achieve this purpose, a survey of 376 consenting females was used from the eighteen thousand and thirty-nine (13,039) total population of Samaru. A two-stage sampling technique of purposive and accidental was employed. The reliability of the instrument was done using the Cronbach alpha coefficient with 0.895 points obtained. 376 copies of the questionnaire distributed were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency count, simple percentages, mean and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results revealed that age significantly influences the adoption of family planning among female residents of Samaru community, Kaduna State, Nigeria with (f = 3.02; p= 0.005) and education level significantly influence the adoption of family planning among female residents of Samaru community, Kaduna State, Nigeria with (f = 2.63; p= 0.005). Based on the conclusion, it was recommended among others that the government should organize a community-based intervention to educate women about the necessity of family planning for their reproductive health.
ASSESSMENT OF SHEA BUTTER MARKETING IN THREE MAJOR MARKETS IN ABEOKUTA
Authors:   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Abiodun Olusesi Oso , Oluwaseyi Lois Bolarinwa ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Folaranmi Dapo Babalola ,   University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Elizabeth Oluwatosin Philip ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Musifat Abosede Kolapo ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Oluseun Bamidele Banjo ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

Shea butter (Vitellaria Paradoxa) Its economic value is investigated using both close and open-ended self-structure questionnaire to generate responses from the purposively randomly selected 100 respondents in the three major markets in Abeokuta. The test of hypothesis was carried out at 0.5 level of significance. This research study investigated the “Analysis of the Shea Butter Market Structure and Performance in three major Markets in Abeokuta Ogun State”. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. There were a total number of one hundred (100) respondents (shea producers/marketers) randomly selected from three major markets in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Purposive sampling was used to select three (3) major markets namely: Iberekodo, Kuto and Lafenwa) in Abeokuta. 30 respondents were randomly selected from Iberekodo and Kuto while 40 respondents were randomly selected in Lafenwa market being the largest market of all the three. Questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection. It was designed to elicit relevant responses on the variables of interest to the study. Data were analyzed using simple percentages, tables, F-test, and students T- test statistics to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings indicated among others that there was significant difference in Shea butter marketing structures among the three major markets (Iberekodo, Kuto and Lafenwa) in Abeokuta. Recommendations were suggested among others that first, the chiefs and elders of the communities should promulgate bye-laws against the free cutting down of live shea trees.
FIRM STRUCTURAL TRAITS AND QUALITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING OF LISTED NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, Adebayo Aderemi Olalere , Adeyemi Adewumi Zaid ,   Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, Ajiboye Oyewole Oladunni ,   Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

The presentation of financial reports by firms is becoming a formality because some of the happenings in many firms negate their reports. This study explored the influence of firm structural traits: firm size as well as leverage on the quality of financial reporting of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. This study adopted the longitudinal (panel) research design. The study utilized the data gathered from listed 72 sampled firms on the Nigeria Stock Exchange from 2012 to 2020; and was analyzed using fixed effect panel regression based on the outcome of different specification tests conducted. The quality of financial reporting was proxy with discretionary accrual. The findings revealed that leverage has a negative significant influence on the quality of financial reporting of listed non-financial firms. Besides, the results indicate that firm size positively and significantly influence the quality of financial reporting of listed non-financial firms. Hence, the study recommends that leverage should be made optimal by firms so as to limit their exposure pressure of having to engage in earning management while trying to assure creditors of the firm’s ability to repay the loans.
COCOA FARMERS’ LEADERSHIP DYNAMISM, GROUP RAPPORT AND COHESION IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Derived Guinea Savanna Research Station Adoin, Ogbomoso, Oyo State., C.A. Odebunmi , D. S. Muritala ,   Derived Guinea Savanna Research Station Adoin, Ogbomoso, Oyo State., Q. R. Olopete ,   Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Oyo State., T. O. Anifowose ,   Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Oyo State., J. E Ale ,   Federal College of Forestry, Jericho Hill, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

The study examined the effect of leadership dynamism and group rapport on Cocoa Farmers group cohesion in Ogun State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 93 cocoa farmers for the study. Descriptive statistics and linear regression were used to analyse the data. Results showed that the cocoa farmers were mostly male (81.7%), married (85.0%), within an active age (Mean = 49.2 years), had a moderate household size (Mean = 6 persons), a mean annual cocoa revenue per production cycle of ₦2,693,900 and are well experienced in cocoa production (Mean = 21.6 years). A major leadership dynamism, group cohesion and group rapport of cocoa farmers was that the cocoa farmers’ leaders provide guidance and direction to the members of the group (Mean = 4.3), they believed that their group was the best in the vicinity and that regardless of the circumstances (Mean = 4.27) and were exceptionally friendly, courteous and respectful to other group members respectively (Mean = 4.25). The results of linear regression revealed that the cocoa farmers’ leadership dynamism (β = 0.676) significantly (p<0.05) increased the group cohesion of the cocoa farmers. The study recommended that cocoa farmers’ leadership dynamism should be improved through intervention programmes such as training, workshops and seminars as this will translate into better-quality group cohesion thereby enhancing their cooperation and productivity amongst themselves.
IFRS DISCLOSURE AND PERFORMANCE OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Adediran Rasheed Adekunle , Olaniyi Rafiyat Bosede ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Omilegan Paul Oladunmomi ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Lawal Moronke ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Published: June 2023

This study examined impact of IFRS disclosure financial reporting standards and disclosure on organization’s performance. Secondary data obtained from annual reports of listed organization for ten years (2011-2020) was analyzed. Regression analysis was used in order to check the relationship between the variables. Findings indicate that there was a statistically significant relationship between cash flow and organization’s performance in financial reporting, Earnings per share impacted organization’s performance negatively. The variables NCF, EPS, ROE caused a variation of 98.2% in organizational performance as disclosure during financial reporting. Therefore, the results showed that financial reporting standards have significant influence on organizational performance. It recommended that managers’ voluntary and fuller disclosure for the purpose of obtaining capital from investors but also because financial reporting disclosure of information increases transparency and accountability and reliability in annual reports.
CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH
Authors:   The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Abdullahi Usman Abdulfatai , O. Obadare Grace ,   Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria, Anifowose Oladotun Larry ,   The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

This study was embarked upon to provide empirical evidence on the effect of contributory pension scheme on economic growth in Nigeria. Data for the study were secondary sourced from various records of PenCom Annual Reports and CBN Bulletin (database). The data were computed with the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). It was concluded that pension fund assets and pension contribution /savings mobilized over the years have positive and insignificant impact on economic growth. The implication of this finding is that the authorities concerned have not been able to use the pension fund asset and savings mobilized to boost economic growth in Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that, there should be more emphasis on the management of pension assets in the capital market as well as government bond, real estate and investment trust to boost Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country (Nigeria). Secondly, there should be prompt reconciliation between Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians. This will bring transparency and accountability to the system. Finally, PenCom should ensure effective monitoring, supervision and enforcement of the provision of the PRA 2004, which are the inevitable ingredients in the Contributory Pension Scheme towards Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF MAIZE FARMERS USING MODERN FABRICATED SOLAR DRYER IN ODEDA LGA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, E.O. Oni , O.E. Fapojuwo ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, I.A. Kareem ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, A.O. Badmos ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, T.M. Adeleye ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, F. Oluwafemi ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

In Nigeria, well over 30% of maize produced yearly is lost in storage due to improper drying methods and postharvest practices by rural farmers. Also, income of rural farmers over the years have been a great concern to the economy. This study analyzed the profitability of maize farmers in Odeda local government area with the use of modern fabricated solar dryer (MFSD). A total of 105 randomly sampled maize farmers from two villages in the local government were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents and their drying methods while budgetary analysis was used to estimate the profitability of maize. Results showed that majority of the farmers were young-males, with no formal education and had above 30 years of experience in maize farming. The major problems identified amongst the farmers was lack of credit facilities, lack of working capital (assets like land) and lack of skills (education). The result of profitability analysis of maize from the two major farms after the use of the fabricated dryer revealed a profit margin of 100%. Recommendation for this study is that farmers should be encouraged to invest more and increase their input in agriculture so as to improve their output by the use of modern dryer. Also, the government should give concessions to the rural farmers in various aspects which include provision of credit facilities and infrastructures. The use of the MFSD drying method by rural maize farmers reduced post-harvest losses by 65% irrespective of variety, and significantly boosted the farmer’s profit margin.
HIV/AIDS KNOWLEDGE AND UTILISATION OF HCT UPTAKE AMONG MUSLIM YOUTH IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA
Authors:   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Titilayo M. Musa
Published: June 2023

Nigeria has the third highest population of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite this, the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and uptake of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is still low, especially in the rural areas. This study assessed knowledge of HIV/AIDS and uptake of VCT among Muslim youths in a community in Oyo State, Nigeria. A pretested questionnaire was administered on a cross-section of 309 Muslim youth attending a religious programme in Iseyin town, Nigeria. Information about knowledge of HIV/AIDS and uptake of VCT was elicited among respondents. The majority of respondents did not know the need to assess and why VCT; however, knowledge of route of disease transmission was high, with majority mentioning sexual activity and unscreened blood transfusion, respectively, as possible transmission routes. Respondents listed avoidance of premarital sex, outlawing prostitution, and screening of blood before transfusion as protective measures respectively. Reasons for rejection of VCT included fear of stigma, marital disharmony, incurable nature of the disease and Islamic belief that HIV is most common among youth that are not religious because Islam is already against sexual intimacy before marriage.
IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS ON BUSINESS EXPANSION CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN FOOD VENDORS IN FUTA ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Ayomide Samuel Fowowe , Oladotun Larry Anifowose ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Shomorin Akindare ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, O. Alabi Adedeji ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of microfinance on business expansion capacity and performance on women food vendors in Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (FUTA) environment as well as the factors that affect the performance of women entrepreneurs. For this purpose, data was collected from women entrepreneurs in FUTA environment. The findings show that there are various barriers that imitate against entrepreneurs’ development in FUTA environment. The major challenges involve, lack of collateral, high loan interest rate and lack of registration. Also, the study concluded that, micro entrepreneurs face a number of challenges. These include business risk, lack of education, family problems, high interest rate and lack of support. Despite the existence barriers for micro entrepreneurs in accessing microfinance services, among others, several Micro entrepreneurs have got their businesses growing. This suggests that there might be some factors or opportunities that have enabled some micro entrepreneurs to overcome the above-mentioned constraints and make their businesses prosperous. This could be because of their hardworking spirits, having understanding and supportive family members, required skills and technical knowhow obtained by being persistent in the business. Finally, the study concludes that lowering interest rate will improve loan provision to entrepreneurs in FUTA environment. It was established that microfinance institutions are skeptical in giving loans to not only very risky businesses but also new businesses. They are keen when assessing the creditworthiness of businesses while dealing with disproportionate information problems.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER PRICING AND TAX DISCLOSURE ON MULTICULTURAL COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Ekiti State University, Nigeria, Osho Augustine
Published: June 2023

The study examines the effect of transfer pricing on tax consideration of multicultural companies in Nigeria. It specifically examined the effect of tax expenses, tunneling incentive as well as foreign exchange exposure on tax disclosure of Multicultural companies in Nigeria. The study adopted an ex-post-facto research design and secondary data was gathered to analyze the relationship between the variables. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 76 Multicultural companies in Nigeria. Data for the study were gathered from annual reports of selected firms for the period of 11 years (2010-2020) and analyzed using Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator. Panel data was used which consists of 760 observations analyzed using multiple regression model. Robust regression model was employed to test the effect of transfer pricing and tax consideration. The Hausman test result revealed that tax expenses and tunneling incentives have positive and significant effect on tax disclosure with coefficient of 0.0352 and 0.1282 which is significant at 5% (p=0.005,0.039) respectively, foreign exchange exposure has negative and significant effect on tax disclosure with coefficient of -0.0935 which is significant at 5% (p=0.248). The study therefore, concluded that transfer pricing have strong statistical relationship with tax consideration of selected multicultural companies in Nigeria. The study recommends that non-controlling interest, foreign exposure and debt ratio are important variables to consider when the management of selected multicultural companies in Nigeria decides on tax disclosure
DESIGN AND FRABRICATION OF ECO FRIENDLY DRILLING MACHINE ASSISTED GO-KART VEHICLE
Authors: P.Shanmugam  , Krishnamohan S
Published: June 2023

A Go Cart also wheeler run by I.C Engine. It is the process and methodology to produce a low cost go-kart. Simple but innovative, we have made a simple, self-fabricated „Go Cart‟, chassis formed by made of steel tube. There is no suspension therefore chassis have to be flexible enough to work as a suspension and stiff angular shaft. The purposes of this replacement are; for the same length of tubular shaft, rectangular is found that hollow rectangular shaft has more bending stress than the tubular shaft.
Water Filtering and Management System using IoT
Authors: M.Prameela  , R.Selvi
Published: June 2023

Water scarcity is the lack of enough water (quantity) or the lack of access to safe water (quality). The problem of water scarcity is growing every day. Clean and safe drinking water is scarce. Current water purification methods such as reverse osmosis and vacuum distillation are energy intensive. High pressure (800 to 1180psi) is needed for water purification in these methods. A membrane of micro porous filtration has large pore size and rejects only a certain amount of solutes. The proposed work is to reveal the potential of nano materials in water and the aim for proper water distribution in the environment, as well as avoid the wastage of water like unexpected leak ageing and cross connection or illegal connections in pipelines which can also to check the contaminates of water using flow meters, temperature, TDS, Salinity, pH which interface with Wi-Fi module through the controller and it monitors water supply time
Analysis of GRDP Per Capita, Population Density and Foreign Investment against the Environmental Quality Index
Authors: Ar'rida Maulidina , Sopiana Yunita
Published: June 2023

The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of GDP Capita, Population Density and Foreign Direct Investment on the Environmental Quality Index. This type of quantitative research with multiple linear regression model analysis. Using panel data in four provinces of Kalimantan Island in the 2010-2021 period. The results showed that population density has a significant effect on environmental quality. Meanwhile, GDP Per Capita and Foreign Direct Investment partially do not significantly affect environmental quality. The three independent variables simultaneously have a significant effect on the environmental quality index.
A Simple and Rapid DNA Isolation Method from Dry Pea Seeds Suitable for PCR Analyses
Authors: Conțescu Elena Laura
Published: June 2023

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is an important legume grown and consumed extensively worldwide. As a rich source of proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins, peas are important in human nutrition. In this study, we compared four different DNA isolation methods from four pea cultivars (F95-927, Specter, Windham and Nicoleta), with some modifications to the original extraction protocols: one SDS extraction buffer without PVP and one SDS extraction buffer with 1% PVP; one CTAB extraction buffer without PVP and one with 1% (1.5%) PVP. For all four extraction methods we used the same quantity of plant material (0.05 g) and an equal quantity of extraction buffer, so the comparison between methods to be very accurate. To establish which is the most efficient extraction method, after DNA isolation and purification, we submitted our samples to PCR analyzes with two markers: ISSR marker 17899A and SSR marker AA175. In my study, based on spectrophotometric measurements and PCR results, I concluded that both CTAB extraction methods were not suitable for DNA extraction from dry pea seeds because they did not show amplification products. The most appropriate DNA extraction method was SDS1 which provided a good quality DNA.
Wheat Grain Size and Dimensions in Contrasting Environments of Eastern and Western Europe
Authors: Mandea Vasile , Săulescu Nicolae N.
Published: June 2023

We compared grain weight and dimensions, measured in a warmer temperate continental climate at Fundulea (Romania) in four wheat cultivars, with published data on the same cultivars, measured in the cooler temperate maritime climate of England. The weight of thousand grains (TGW) was on average smaller by 23.6% in the Romanian location, as compared with the Western Europe location. The response of the studied components of TGW to the two contrasting environments was different: grain length showed the lowest reduction in the warmer environment (on average by 11.1%), while grain width was smaller by 16.9%, and grain projection area by 27.4%. The reductions in grain dimensions were partially compensated by an average increase of 4% of the Factor describing the differences in grain density and/or deviation from a cylindrical form. The reduction of kernel weight, most probably due to higher temperatures during grain filling, could explain an important part of the known wheat yield difference between Eastern and Western Europe. Differences were noticed among cultivars in the reduction of TGW and grain dimensions, suggesting possibilities of breeding to minimize the effects of higher temperatures during grain filling.
Fusarium spp. and Mycotoxin Analysis on Oat Genetic Resources
Authors: Plăcintă Domnica Daniela , Murariu Danela
Published: June 2023

The analysis of oat genetic resources on the mycotoxin production was performed on genotypes grown by experimental field testing with artificial inoculation of Fusarium spp., within the European project "Avena genetic resources for quality in human consumption" (AVEQ, 2007-2011). The testing of the genetic material was performed in three European countries (Romania, Czech Republic, Germany) by artificial infection with inoculum of Fusarium species: F. culmorum, F. graminearum, F. sporotichioides, F. langesethiae and F. avenaceum. In 2008, in the experimental field of the Suceava Gene Bank, 112 genotypes of oats (modern and obsolete cultivars) originating from different areas of Europe were inoculated, causing Fusarium spp. infection and the presence of DON and T2 mycotoxins. The infection of oat grains with Fusarium spp. was evaluated in the laboratory using three classes of infection: 1- sound, 2- suspiciously infected, grey tips, 3 - Fusarium damaged, discoloured, smaller kernels. Analysis of the mycotoxin content of the tested grains oat accessions was performed by the ELISA immunochemical method in the Agrotest Fyto Laboratory, Ltd., Kromeriz (Czech Republic). The quantification of the obtained results was made by determining the correlation coefficients between the mycotoxin content and the percentage of grains infected with the Fusarium spp. and different agronomic characters, revealing significant correlations between Fusarium spp. infection, concentration of DON and T2 mycotoxins, the seed weight, heading and ripening data of tested oat genotypes.
Relationship Among Yield and Yield Components of Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Cultivars, as Affected by Tillage Systems
Authors: Cociu Alexandru I.
Published: June 2023

The relationships among grain yield and yield components of 6 winter wheat cultivars in Romania, as affected by two contrasting tillage systems (no tillage-NT and chisel tillage-CT) were studied during five growing seasons (2011/12-2015/16) at Fundulea, which is located in the middle of Eastern Romanian Danube Plain. In order to determine the relationship between the investigated traits, both correlation method and linear regression were used on the level of significance 5%, 1% and 0.1%, dependant variables being considered as already late formed features in ontogenesis. Under both NT and CT tillage systems, mean positive correlations between number of kernels per spike and individual kernel weight per spike (r=0.783***and r=0.524**, respectively) and strong positive correlations between grain yield and number of spikes mˉ² (r=0.893*** and r=0.905***, respectively) were established. Weak correlation between kernel weight per spike and thousand kernel weight (r=0.379* and r=0.456*, respectively) was also established. Due to lower nutrients availability in NT system versus CT system, one can ascertain a significant diminution of number of grains per spike and grain weight per spike together with spike density increasing. Under CT system versus NT system, the significant TKW diminution due to increasing of number of grains per spike could be attributed to the diminution of soil moisture preservation as follows of crop residue incorporation.
The Influence of the Number of Fungicide Treatments upon the Quantity and Quality of Winter Wheat Yield in Climatic Conditions of ARDS Turda
Authors: Suciu Alexandra Loredana , Șopterean Laura , Kadar Rozalia , Mureșanu Felicia , Miclea Raluca , Florian Vasile , Puia Carmen
Published: June 2023

The effect of the number of fungicide treatments in vegetation on the quality and quantity of the autumn yield was studied in 2012-2014 at Agricultural Research & Development Station (ARDS) Turda, in the Phytopathology laboratory field. The study was conducted with three wheat varieties: Arieșan, Dumbrava and Andrada and the test variants were: no treatment (T0), one treatment, (T1) and two treatments (T2). The vegetation treatments were carried out with the products Nativo (1 l/ha) and Prosaro (1 l/ha). Since the Fusarium head blight, produced by different species of the genus Fusarium, is the most important disease in wheat crops and has a high impact on the quality and quantity of production, the percentage of diseased kernels was determined. Applying vegetation treatments with fungicides decreased the percentage of diseased grains compared to the control. The yield increased when treatments were applied. The gluten and the protein content recorded a slight decrease or increase, depending on the variant; the ash content decreased when the treatments were applied during the vegetation period. The application of fungicide treatment on the vegetation is an important link in the wheat crop management, ensuring higher quantitative and qualitative production.
Evaluation of Three Wheat Species (Triticum aestivum L., T. spelta L., T. dicoccum (Schrank) Schuebl) Commonly Used in Organic Cropping Systems, Considering Selected Parameters of Technological Quality
Authors: Petrenko Vasyl , Spychaj Radosław , Prysiazhniuk Oleh , Sheiko Tamila , Khudolii Liudmila
Published: June 2023

A recent interest in the usage of different wheat species for organically grown healthy food has led to resurgence in cultivation not only of hulled wheat, but also of coloured-grain wheat, which contains a large number of nutrients that have vital importance for human feed. The study was aimed to determine and compare the technological properties of Triticum spelta L., Triticum dicoccum (Schrank) Schuebl and colouredgrain wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The research was based on field experiment carried out at the Agronomy experimental station of National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv region) during the period 2014-2016. The data were analyzed using ANOVA method. The difference of weather conditions among experimental years did not have significant influence on examined parameters. On the other hand quality parameters significantly depended on the wheat species. The results obtained indicated that the highest protein content was testified in emmer wheat 20.8 %, but the highest wet gluten yield (30.8 %) and as a result better rheological dough properties was determined in spelt wheat. Significantly the least values for such key parameters as flour strength (W), water absorption, sedimentation value were found examining T. aestivum (coloured). Overall it should be noted that all three examined wheat species had poor technological properties for bread producing in most characteristics, except protein content.
Model Praktik Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Syariah dalam Pemberdayaan UMKM di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Hidayat Agus
Published: June 2023

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are components of business actors that play a significant role in improving the national economy, both in terms of gross domestic product, employment, or investment. This study aims to analyze the practice model of Islamic Microfinance Institutions in Empowering MSMEs in Indonesia. Analytical descriptive is used to describe the model. The findings of this study explain that the performance of microfinance for strengthening MSMEs has been good. From the aspect of capital, LKMS has been able to increase capital for MSMEs, so that the quantity of MSMEs production increases. There are several micro-financing models for strengthening MSMEs that may be applied by Islamic financial institutions, namely the solidarity group model, the village banking model, the grameen model, and the individual model.
Pemanfaatan Zakat untuk Pemulihan Ekonomi Pasca Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Ibrahim Muhammad Yusuf , Lubis Rusdi Hamka
Published: June 2023

The research is aim to analyze the effect of the zakat instrument on poverty and unemployment and test the zakat instrument as an alternative solution to the economic impact of the middle to lower class post-pandemic community. It uses least square regression as the method of analysis. Where the method is in line with the research objectives that is to test the form of the relationship and the level of significance of the effect of the observed variable. Findings show that H01 is rejected and H11 is accepted, or the zakat instrument has a negative relationship with the poverty and unemployment instrument. As well as the zakat instrument also has a significant effect on the poverty and unemployment instrument or H12 accepted. This research is limited to the geography of Indonesian research. By taking secondary data from reliable sources related to research topics, such as the Baznaz and BPS websites. The time interval for data in this study was taken from 2002 to 2019. Developed from Beik & Arsyanti (2016) published in the journal of Islamic monetary economics and finance 1 (2) pages 141-160 with the title Measuring Zakat Impact on Poverty and Welfare using the Cibest Model. And current research will review with empirical evidence through secondary data about the effectiveness of the zakat instrument in overcoming economic problems in the middle to lower society, especially regarding poverty and unemployment. This aims to strengthen the reasons for submitting zakat instruments to be applied as an alternative solution for post-pandemic economic restoration tools. By taking case simulations from previous crises and testing their effects in the long run. Therefore, in the current research, the method that will be applied is least square regression. Because it is in accordance with the objectives and research conditions at this time. It is a form of refinement on previous research and development with the latest economic cases.
Strategi Penyelesaian Pembiayaan Bermasalah
Authors: Ma'ruf Faried
Published: June 2023

Analisis faktor penyebab pembiayaan bermasalah di Koperasi dan strategi penyelesaikannya adalah tujuan dari penelitian ini, karena bila tidak diselesaikan segera dapat menggrogoti kinerja koperasi dan akan menjadi hambatan dalam pengembangan usaha karena kesulitan keuangan. Analisis kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian dengan melakukan pendalaman mengenai strategi penyelesaian pembiayaan masalah dengan pendekatan observasi dan pengamatan mendalam pada pengurus koperasi tentang kondisi kesehatan koperasi. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor penyebab terjadinya pembiayaan bermasalah pada koperasi di Kota Tangerang Selatan disebabkan karakter nasabah yang tidak mendasari itikad baik, selanjutnya adalah kinerja usaha nasabah yang buruk dan meninggal dunia  apalagi setelah terjadinya pandemi Covid-19 yang menyebabkan banyak korban meninggal setelah terinfeksi  positive virus covid-19 serta krisis ekonomi dan kesulitan keuangan pada koperasi secara umum yang disebabkannya. Adapun strategi Penyelesaian pembiayaan bermasalah dalam menanggulangi faktor-faktornya adalah dengan melakukan pendekatan persuasif kepada nasabah serta mencari jalan keluar terbaik dengan program reschedule, reconditioning pembiayaan macet. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penyebab terjadinya pembiayaan macet adalah kegagalan usaha ,karakter yang kurang baik dari Nasabah , bencana alam dan meninggal dunia. Strategi penyelesaikan pembiayaan bermasalah dengan rescedulling dan reconditioning
Analisis Rasio Profitabilitas sebagai Alat Penilaian Kinerja Keuangan Bank Syariah di Indonesia (Studi Kasus Laporan Tahun 2016-2018)
Authors: Iswandi Andi
Published: June 2023

Penilaian tingkat keuangan suatu perusahaan dapat dilakukan dengan menganalisis laporan keuangan perusahaan. Untuk mengetahui apakah keadaan keuangan perusahaan dalam kondisi yang baik dapat dilakukan berbagai analisa, salah satunya adalah analisis rasio. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan pada Bank BRI Syari’ah ditinjau dari analisis rasio keuangan. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis kuantitatif deskriptif menggunakan pengukuran rasio profitabilitas. Data dan informasi penelitian diperoleh dari Laporan keuangan Bank BRI Syari’ah. Berdasarkan rasio profitabilitas dari penelitian ini adalah kinerja keuangan bank BRI Syari’ah pada tahun 2016-2018 mengalami fluktuasi jika dilihat dari return on asset, net profit margin dan return on equity berada ditahun 2017 sedangkan pada tahun 2016 nilai rasio profitabilitas berada diposisi tertinggi baik secara return on asset, net profit margin dan return on equity yang menandakan bahwa kinerja keuangan tahun 2018 sangat menurun.
Implementasi Faktor Sosiologis-Psikologis dan Faktor Institusional pada Pengelolaan Ziswaf di Indonesia
Authors: Fitria  , Lubis Rusdi Hamka
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor sosiologis-psikologis, faktor institusional, faktor dukungan spesifik dalam menjalankan strategi pengembangan zakat di Indonesia. Urgensi komunikasi publik lembaga amil zakat yang telah diberikan izin resmi oleh pemerintah untuk menghimpun zakat dan menganalisis pengaruh implementasi zakat sebagai pengurang penghasilan kena pajak terhadap peningkatan penerimaan pajak, fakta pro dan kontra terhadap peraturan ini. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa dukungan sosiologis-psikologis, institusional dan spesifik lainnya sangat membantu dalam pengembangan zakat, infak, sedekah dan wakaf di Indonesia.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Aplikasi SPK-TB bagi Programmer Tuberkulosis dan Kader Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kartasura, Kabupatem Sukoharjo, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Setyowati Maryani
Published: June 2023

Kasus Tuberculosis atau TBC masih banyak dijumpai di Indonesia, khususnya di Wilayah Kabupaten Sukoharjo. Besar dan luasnya permasalahan akibat TBC yang mengharuskan semua pihak  berkomitmen dan bekerjasama dalam melakukan pencegahan dan pengendalian TBC karena kerugian yang diakibatkannya sangat besar bukan hanya dari aspek kesehatan tetapi juga dari aspek sosial maupun ekonomi, dengan demikian TBC masih menjadi ancaman terhadap cita-cita pembangunan dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan rakyat secara menyeluruh. Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Tuberculosis atau SPK-TB berbasis desa telah diterapkan, namun sejauh mana penerapannya untuk meningkatkan pencarian suspek TBC dengan dukungan dari kader TBC di desa. Masalah yang ditemukan yaitu belum munculnya dukungan dari para kader kesehatan dalam membantu pelaksanaan penjaringan suspek TBC dengan menggunakan SPK-TB di wilayah Kabupaten Sukoharjo. Sehingga penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk membuat Model Pemberdayaan Kader Tuberculosis dalam rangka mendukung Pemberantasan Tuberculosis yang berbasis SPK-TB. Metode yang daigunakan adalah sosialisasi dan pelatihan penggunaan SPK-TB. Adapun mitra yang terlibat adalah Programmer TB  dan kader kesehatan Puskesmas Kartasura, Kabupaten Sukoharjo sebanyak 5 Orang. Hasil yang dicapai menunjukkan SPK-TB sudah diterapkan di Puskesmas Kartasura, namun masih mengalami kendala yaitu peranan Kader Tuberkulosis belum optimal untuk penggunaan SPK-TB di lapangan dan adanya kesibukan dari petugas sehingga belum melakukan updating data pada sistem ini
Peningkatan Kompetensi Welding Inspection dengan Metode Liquid Penetrant bagi Siswa SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Malang
Authors: Mamungkas Mohamad Irkham , Suprianto Herry
Published: June 2023

SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Malang merupakan salah sekolah tingkat menengah yang berada di kota Malang. Lulusan dari sekolah ini diharapkan dapat memiliki ompetensi yang bisa bersaing dalam mendapatkan pekerjaan setelah lulus. Ada beberapa permasalahan terkait hal ini, yaitu Tidak adanya program pelatihan dan minimnya penguasaan terhadap software engineering yang masih minim tentu akan menjadi kendala bagi pihak sekolah dalam mempersiapkan lulusan yang mampu bersaing. Berkaitan dengan permasalahan tersebut, maka pengusul berharap dapat membantu memecahkan permasalahan tersebut dengan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada mitra baik bagi siswa dengan pembekalan kompetensi di bidang welding inspection dengan menggunakan metode liquid penetrant. Metode ini dipilih karena merupakan salah satu metode yang banyak diaplikasikan oleh pihak industri karena sifatnya yang murah dibanding metode yang lain, mudah, dan portable. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 2 orang guru dan 10 siswa dari SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Malang yang terdiri dari 9 siswa laki-laki dan 1 siswa perempuan. Sebelum melakukan praktek pengujian cacat, peserta diberi pembekalan baik teori maupun praktek di laboratorium. Dari pelatihan yang telah diberikan, didapatkan mayoritas siswa dapat mengikuti dengan baik. Hal ini terlihat dari pengamatan sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan yang diberikan, dimana setelah dilaksanakan kegiatan ini, siswa dapat melakukan dan memiliki kompetensi yang diharapkan
Mesin Obras Untuk Meningkatkan Kapasitas Produksi Di UKM Oase The Store Sukun Kota Malang
Authors: Daryono  , Subeki Nur , Mamungkas Mohamad Irkham
Published: June 2023

Usaha kecil menengah setiap tahun semakin meningkat dimana usaha ini merupakan salah satu pendongkrak perekonomian dan kesejahteraan di suatu daerah. UKM OASE the Store adalah salah satu usaha yang berada di daerah kelurahan Sukun kota Malang. Usaha ini didirikan oleh Bapak Jamal beserta istri yang bergerak di bidang fashion. Alamat dari usaha ini adalah di Jalan Sukun Sidomulyo No. 11 Rt.10 Rw. 07 Sukun Malang. Usaha ini masih sangat muda, dengan modal yang minim dan peralatan yang terbatas. Dengan kondisi tersebut, usaha ini berjalan dengan sistem PO. Hal ini tentu sangat disayangkan dengan potensi yang dimiliki, namun adanya keterbatasan alat yang dimiliki, produksi yang bisa dibuat masih sangat terbatas. Dari pelaksanaan kegiatan yang telah dilakukan didapatkan bahwa dengan adanya mesin obras 4 benang yang diberikan kepada mitra berdampak pada produksi dari mitra yang meningkat. Selama ini beberapa kendala yang dialami mitra karena keterbatasan alat yang menyebabkan mitra harus menolak tawaran pekerjaan obras yang didapatkan. Namun dengan adanya mesin obras 4 benang, mitra dapat melakukan pekerjaan obras tanpa harus meminta pihak atau usaha lain untuk membantu pekerjaannya. Sehingga produksi meningkat mencapai 2 kali lipat dan waktu pengerjaan menjadi semakin singkat