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National Health Accounts of Nigeria: Results from Second Round of Estimation
Authors: Lawanson Akanni O. , Olaniyan Olanrewaju , Soyibo Adedoyin
Published: October 2023

National Health Accounts (NHA) tracks the flows of health spending from financial sources to end users. This paper uses the framework to capture the general health expend it lire and updates the earlier NHA for Nigeria by providing estimates for 2003 2005. The estimates were prepared in line with the WHO’s guide to the NHA estimation. Our estimates reveal that households are the major source of health funds in Nigeria. Government funding accounts for a quarter of the health funds and but the main incidence still lies with households. These funds were spent about equally in private and public health facilities. Although resource pooling is not widespread health insurance show promise as a significant potential option in health care financing. Given health as a public good, the implication is that there is need for government focus on the responsibility to lessening the burden of health expenditure 011 poor households if its stewardship role is not to be called to question.
The Legislature and the Challenge of Corruption in Africa: The Nigerian Case
Authors: Lafcnwa Stephen Akinyerni
Published: October 2023

The paper investigated the power and role of the legislature in resolving political corruption as one 0f the challenges facing democratization project in Nigeria. The paper revealed that contrary to the opinion that national legislature declining in terms of the roles they perform in democracies, the National Assembly in Nigeria is central t0 the resolution of the challenge posed by political corruption to Nigeria’s democracy and development. The national assembly through its exercise of investigative powers and establishment of some legal instruments was able to expose sonic corrupt practices between 1999 and 2008. Due to the identified Limitations regarding its performance of this function. the paper argued that the effectiveness of the legislature in the resolution of democratic challenges hinges on the performance of this functions according to the rules and norms of democracy and the resolution of its internal crisis, The paper posited that democracy can flourish in Nigeria and Africa if the capacity of legislatures at all levels could he strengthened to address critical issues relating to constitutionalism, corruption, poverty and the national question, check the excesses of the executive, and collaborate with the judiciary to avert the consequences 0f “democracy by court order”, as well as empower and work with the civil society. By implication at more pro-active National assembly that is ready to set the priorities right as well as resolve its internal crisis democratically. is critically needed in Nigeria.
Labour Market in the Context of Economic Sociology: Bringing Society Back to the Economy
Authors: Onyeonoru Ifeanyi P.
Published: October 2023

The commodification of labour by mainstrearn economics and management has historically led to the alienation of labour and dehumanization of work. This trend has become increasingly worsened by the globalization of neoliberalism which, among others, has become characterized by the informalization of the labour market, particularly in the ‘secondary’ segment as a dominant strategy for capital accumulation. This has largely undermined the hitherto, arguably, formal framework for industrial democracy. What has been underemphasized or deliberately ignored in the new paradigm is the social dimension of the labour market paradigm – the social inequalities engendered by the uncritical deregulation of the labour market and its consequences for jobless growth and the sustainability of society – even in its liberal conception. This paper, therefore, attempts to fill this lacuna, by a critical re-conception and analysis of the labour market to embrace ‘society’- official regulation based on social contract that embraces social inclusiveness, social protection and flexicurity, voice representation and social dialogue, social partnership and social responsibility as welt as a decent work orientation to the labour market. Particularly emphasized is the importance of the above for African society, where social structural peculiarities and underdevelopment require a more creative and critical engagement with neo-liberalism. Secondary data from standardized sources including thc International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDZ) are used to demonstrate the nature of social exclusion generated by the dominant labour market practice and the need for the stated alternative.
On Democracy, Legitimacy and Accountability: Lessons for Nigeria
Authors: Sarafa Ogundiya I.
Published: October 2023

The paper explores the theoretical underpinnings to the questions of democracy, legitimacy and accountability. It is generally assumed that democracy and legitimacy are symbiotic, and that political accountability further enhances system’s legitimacy which in turn ensures survival of democracy. This paper simply assumes that political legitimacy connotes a relationship between rulers and the ruled which refers to the moral condition of individuals in modern political communities. Therefore, to say that citizens are loyal to the state implies that legal and political requirements of the state authority ought to be capable of justification. One important condition or ingredient for this justification is provided by democracy and accountability. This paper therefore explain the connection among these important political and social concepts. It then argues that the problem with Nigeria is that of democracy without accountability on one hand and democracy that has not guaranteed legitimacy on the other hand. This has been the bane of legitimacy in Nigeria.
Web Searching in a Nigerian Language: An Assessment of Google Yoruba
Authors: Omojola Oladokun
Published: October 2023

This study assess the audience rating of www.google.com/int/yo/, the Yoruba Language interface website of Google search engine named “Google Ede Oyinbo” but dabbed “Google Yoruba’ in this paper for easy reference. The study begins with the level of awareness which is expressed in terms of actual visit to the site. A survey of the rating of the satisfaction derived by the audience from five expectation categories was carried twice in two years across literate; web experienced members of five age groups. The findings from the two survey, which correlate, shows that awareness was low and in fact, those who had actually paid visit to the site with evidence of response to queries where not enthusiastic about the satisfaction they derived with regard to their expectations. This uninspiring attitude, come about not only as a result of limited service offering at the site but attributably as a result of audience intrinsic challenges which owe much to colonial legacy interference.
The EU and the AU: The Print and the Copy?
Authors: Opoukri Christian , Cocodia Jude
Published: October 2023

The African Union and the European Union have both come a long way in their aspirations of making the lives of their peoples better. While the AU began on quite certain grounds – to free the African continent from the shackles of colonialism and improve the lot of their citizens, the EU on the other hand started on quite uncertain terms, having as its initial aim, the growth of the economies of the six founding members. This has now been followed by the full scale integration of Europe that it has come to represent. In view of the beginnings of these continental organizations, the paths they have charted and the unique circumstances of their political and social environments, one wonders if there is any basis for one bloc to emulate the other as trends in their structures tend to suggest. It is against this backdrop that this paper, via the historical and. analytical approach, takes a look at the development of these continental bodies, and posits that while the EU is the success story of Europe’s integration, the AU can only achieve same if she takes her unique circumstances into perspective (just like the Europeans did) and develop accordingly. Emulating the EU in toto will definitely not produce the envisaged success story for the AU.
AI Embodiment Through 6G: Shaping the Future of AGI
Authors: Bariah Lina , Debbah Merouane
Published: October 2023

In the ever-evolving field of technologies, the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), often referred as strong artificial intelligence (AI), stands as a breakthrough in the realm of machines intelligence, promising to witness a new era of capabilities and possibilities. In particular, AGI ventures into human-level cognition, and expands to thinking, reasoning, and awareness. This imminent evolution is envisioned to be manifested through the embodiment of AI machines, allowing machines to transcend their purely computational nature and interact with the world through the different senses. Accordingly, AI agents will be grounded in the physical environment, going through subjective experiences and acquiring the needed knowledge that will lead to understanding and cognition. In our article, we explore the path towards realizing the true vision of AGI through AI embodiment, where we dig into the different types of thinking required to achieve knowledge, and hence, cognition and understanding. Furthermore, we look through the evolution of generative AI models, and shed lights on the limitations of auto-regression in large language models (LLMs), with the aim to answer the question: is sensory grounding (through 6G) necessary, and enough, to achieve understanding in LLMs? Finally, we identify the main pillars of AGI and unveil how 6G networks will orchestrate the development of AGI systems. 
Formação docente para educação sobre gênero e sexualidade no currículo da licenciatura em pedagogia de uma universidade virtual
Authors: LIMA Aline Patricia Campos Tolentino de , SILVA Roseli da , RAMOS Juliana de Souza
Published: October 2023

Este artigo buscou investigar como as temáticas de gênero e sexualidade são abordadas na formação de professores, no curso de licenciatura em Pedagogia, de uma universidade virtual. A pesquisa de análise textual teve como principal objetivo problematizar os discursos sobre gênero e sexualidade, a partir dos materiais que são disponibilizados como videoaulas e o material de linguagem textual nas disciplinas de Escola e Cultura, Teorias do currículo e Educação, corpo e arte, para os alunos do curso de Pedagogia. Os dados da pesquisa foram produzidos a partir da investigação textual realizada no material didático e em videoaulas. Espera-se que este estudo contribua para ressaltar a importância de que cada vez mais questões sobre gênero e sexualidade sejam discutidas na formação inicial de professores, pois a desigualdade nestes âmbitos é evidente em diversos setores da sociedade brasileira.
O uso dos enfoques epistemológicos: etnomatemática e teoria da aprendizagem significativa durante uma formação continuada na EJA
Authors: VIANA Wanderson Felix
Published: October 2023

Este estudo apresenta um recorte de uma pesquisa realizada no Mestrado Profissional em Educação, na linha de pesquisa Formação de Professores, do PPGE-UPE campus Mata Norte. O estudo tratou de analisar as implicações decorrentes de um processo de formação continuada/atualização para professores de matemática na EJA. As ações foram realizadas com 6 professores licenciados em matemática, com a finalidade de embasá-los didática e epistemologicamente, acerca da Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa e da Etnomatemática. Ao longo do processo de formação continuada, trabalhou-se com os dois aportes supracitados com o intuito de embasá-los didático e epistemologicamente para que eles pudessem construir seus próprios materiais de ensino na busca da relação dessas duas teorias. O artigo em questão evidenciará a relevância da relação de ambos os aportes utilizados durante a formação continuada em serviço, que foram os aportes da Etnomatemática e da Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa.
PENYULUHAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG OSTEOARTHRITIS PADA KOMUNITAS LANSIA DI POSYANDU DESA SUTOJAYAN
Authors: Rachmawati Miranti Ika , Rahmanto Safun , Ayu S.P. Herdiana
Published: October 2023

Osteoarthritis (OA) adalah penyakit sendi degeneratif dan berdampak cukup besar pada individu pasien secara keseluruhan, mengakibatkan rasa nyeri, kecacatan, dan mempengaruhi aktivitas social dimasyarakat yang mempengaruhi >25% dari populasi di atas 18 tahun. Pengetahuan dan pemahaman mengenai osteoarthritis dimasyarakat sampai saat ini masih sangat kurang, oleh sebab itu penyuluhan merupakan salah satu kegiatan yang bisa dilakukan untuk menambah pengetahuan dan pemahaman mengenai osteoarthritis. Kegiatan penyuluhan yang diadakan diharapakan menambah pengetahuan serta pemahaman bagi komunitas lansia  di poyandu desa Sutojayan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penyuluhan kali ini adalah dengan memberikan leafet dan memberikan beberapa pertanyaan pretest posttest untuk mengetahui gambaran pengatahuan pada komunitas lansia di posyandu desa Sutojayan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini terdapat 15 orang yang bersedia mengikuti penyuluhan dan didapatkan hasil posttest dari peserta yang mengikuti penyuluhan mengalami peningkatan pengetahuan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan penyuluhan yang dilakukan dapat memperbaiki serta menambah pengetahuan mengenai osteoarthritis.
Education PENDAMPINGAN BAGI FOS PSK (PEDULI SESAMA KITA) MELALUI PROGRAM LITTLE STAR CERDAS BERBAHASA INGGRIS DI DESA KETING, JEMBER
Authors: Yaqin Moh. Nazib Abdulloh , Putri Cendy Nur Faizah , Dwi Gresafril Wisnu , Chayyuna Aulia , Kuncoro Rishad Kurniawan
Published: October 2023

Pendidikan merupakan suatu proses pembelajaran meliputi pengajaran suatu keahlian, pemberian pengetahuan,pertimbangan dan kebijaksanaan. Jalur pendidikan terdiri dari dua macam yaitu pendidikan formal yaitu melalui sekolah dan pendidikan nonformal yaitu di luar sekolah. Pendidikan di luar sekolah atau nonformal dilakukan untuk menunjang atau menambah pengetahuan siswa mengenai pembelajaran materi di sekolah. Desa Keting Kabupaten Jember memiliki suatu organisasi sosial independen dengan nama FOS PSK ( Forum Organisasi Sosial Peduli Sesama Kita) . Organisasi ini memiliki program bernama Little Star yang memberikan pengajaran pada anak usia TK dan SD dalam mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris untuk meningkatkan pengeahuan dan pemahaman mereka. Penelitian ini menggambarkan mahasiswa KKN Kolaboratif dalam kunjungan dan kegiatan pendampingan  di FOS PSK (Peduli Sesama Kita) dalam program Little Star. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode wawancara dan pelaksanaan. Wawancara dilakukan antara mahasiswa dan pengurus dan pengajar PSK untuk mengetahui kondisi dari pemahaman Bahasa Inggris dan masalah yang dihadapi dari program Little Star. Pelaksanaan pendampingan dilakukan oleh mahasiswa dengan disertai oleh pengajar PSK selama dua kali pada hari Minggu. Kegiatan pendampingan yang dilakukan terdiri dari beberapa kegiatan yaitu senam,pemberian materi, dan latihan soal yang dipadukan dengan permainan berhadiah. Anak – anak Little Star menunjukkan minat yang tinggi dalam belajar Bahasa Inggris karena adanya pembelajaran yang dipadukan dengan permainan berhadiah.
OPTIMALISASI TUMBUH KEMBANG BALITA DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN BUKU KIA DAN PENERAPAN METODE SDIDTK DI KECAMATAN ABUNG SELATAN LAMPUNG UTARA
Authors: Hastuti Retno Puji , Mariani Rina , Sumardila Dewi Sri , Rahmadi Antun , Ismoyo Hanung
Published: October 2023

Stunting merupakan masalah kesehatan yang terjadi akibat kurangnya asupan gizi pada seribu hari pertama kehidupan (HPK). Salah satu penyebab terjadinya stunting di Provinsi Lampung adalah belum optimalnya asupan gizi seimbang dan rendahnya cakupan Stimulasi Deteksi Dini dan Intervensi Tumbuh Kembang (SDDITK) pada Balita. Kabupaten Lampung Utara merupakan salah satu dari enam kabupaten lokus stunting di Provinsi Lampung. Tingginya angka stunting dan rendahnya cakupan SDIDTK di Kabupaten Lampung Utara disebabkan oleh rendahnya asupan gizi balita dan kurangnya pengetahuan kader dan ibu balita tentang SDIDTK. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberdayakan masyarakat (kader kesehatan) dalam mengoptimalkan tumbuh kembang balita dengan memanfaatkan Buku KIA dan gizi esensial pada Masa Golden Age. Metode kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat menggunakan pendekatan proses mulai dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi yang dilakukan secara interkolaboratif. Kegiatan yang dilakukan meliputi: upaya promotif dan preventif khusus untuk meningkatkan cakupan SDIDTK dan status gizi balita. Hasil dari kegiatan ini meningkatkan pemahaman kader Posyandu dalam memantau tumbuh kembang balita, adanya upaya kader Posyandu dalam melakukan langkah-langkah mengatasi masalah gizi pada balita dan pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan oleh keluarga dengan baik untuk menunjang ketahanan pangan.
Psycho-Social Effects of Stuttering in Children
Authors: Osuji Genevive C.
Published: October 2023

The emotional needs of a child who has fluency disorder (stammering) is as important if not more important than the educational development. Many parents are concerned so much especially when they are not able to deal with the problem of fluency disorder in their children. Often times, this causes embarrassment in homes. Children who stammer are easily aggressive and this may be due to the fact that they find it difficult to express their views on a particular issue or occasion. This situation can also be frustrating and causes them to feel withdrawn and not to socialize, as it feels so terrible knowing what to say, but cannot express it the way it ought to be said due to some speech challenges. It is on that note that this research was carried out, to investigate the psycho-social effects of stuttering/stammering in the affected children as well as proffer some solutions or make some suggestions that will go a long way in helping to improve the lives of the children affected with stuttering.
The Intensity of Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus Measured Through the WI-NRS and Phosphorus
Authors: E Pérez-Nieto José , D Marcos-Ramírez Marcos , Mariela Rosas-García , Damayanty Gómez-Villanueva
Published: October 2023

Background: The chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus is very common and its impact on patient's quality of life is relevant. Although pathophysiology is not clear; it seems that phosphorus values influence the intensity of itching. The objective of the current study is to find the correlation between phosphorus and the Worst Itching Intensity Numerical Rating Scales. Methods: Cross-sectional study that included subjects with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease who had serum phosphorus measured and performed the WI-NRS. To find the correlation between these variables, the Spearman Correlation Coefficient and the Concordance Correlation Coefficient were used. The analysis was performed using STATA 14.0. Results: A discrete direct association was found between phosphorus and WI-NRS (rs = 0.445, p = 0.013). The concordance analysis was not relevant. Conclusion: The present study cannot suggest an association between serum phosphorus and WI-NRS.
Corruption and the Healthcare Sector: Overview
Authors: Chichi Chukwu Chinenye Chituru
Published: October 2023

The world is greatly out of balance on issues of health and equal distribution of resources. In the mist of scarce resources corruption has compounded the problem of health care institution as it affects the five dimensions of health system performance; access to care, quality of care, equity in health care services, efficiency of healthcare sector and efficacy of healthcare services. Corruption is a complex, multifaceted and a global issue in health system as no country is exempted, though it is more obvious in the developing world. In the health sectors corruption ranges from smaller- scale acts by doctors and nurses who collects bribes from patient before treatment, falsify data, to larger- scale acts at hospital administrator’s level or ministerial level, when people in power embezzle public funds or redirect resources from those who need it for their own benefit which affects population health. The effect of corruption on health outcome of such population is devastating. Since corruption severally comprise quality of health services, there is need for significant regulatory oversight, transparency and accountability. To attain health for all and implement the fundamental health right, corruption must be eradicated or dwindled to barest minimum for effective implementation of healthcare care services that will enhance population health positively
Measuring the Level of Work Related Stress among Nurses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Chichi Chukwu Chinenye Chituru
Published: October 2023

Work-related stress is reportedly a very common issue among nurses in health care. This study was aimed at assessing the level of work-related stress among nurses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Objectives were to: assess the level of work-related stress, compare the level of work-related stress among nurses across units/wards and assess for availability of stress reduction support systems. Cross sectional descriptive survey design was adopted with a sample size of 288 nurses. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data and data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages with the aid of SPSS version 23 and difference between variables was tested using T test. Majority (86.3%) of the nurses experienced severe stress, all respondents (100%) lacked support systems, and there was significant difference in the stress level between the units/wards. It was suggested, therefore, that a special reward/recognition should be introduced to nurses who were dedicated to their work, and more nurses employed to share the work burden, with occupational health services provided in the study center.
Utilisation of ABPMJAY Bharat among Patients Availing Services at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Ganai Shaista , Mir Mohd Sarwar
Published: October 2023

Background: Patient have to bear several direct and indirect costs, commonly referred to as out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE), which impoverish them. Objective: To study the impact of Ayushman Bharat scheme on prevalence of catastrophic health expenditure and distress financing in surgical patients. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among surgical patients registered at Ayushman Bharat cell of SKIMS. Results and Conclusion: Distress financing and catastrophic health expenditure reduced to 6.25 percent in patients availing benefits of AB-PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat scheme).
Obstacle Avoidance Robot using an Ulrasonic Sensor with Arduino Uno
Authors: Baballe Muhammad Ahmad , Bello Mukhtar Ibrahim
Published: October 2023

The first function of obstacle avoidance robots is to detect the presence of obstacles. When you power on the system with the help of the ON/OFF switch, the Arduino microcontroller will read the data. When the ultrasonic sensor detects the presence of an obstacle in the process of moving forward, the robot will move backward. If the robot does not sense any obstacle, that is, if the distance between an obstacle and it is wide, it will then move forward again until it senses an obstacle before it stops. Two LEDs are used in the research, one indicating the robot is moving forward and the other showing if the robot is moving backward. The third LED shows if the battery is fully charged. C programming is used for Arduino board applications to develop the program for the whole system's operation. There is also a power source unit that is used to charge the batteries used in the system.
Assessment of Factors Associated with Increased Number of Sexually Transmitted Infection Cases among the Youth in Serenje Urban District, Zambia
Authors: Mbita George , Ngoma Catherine M. , Liambai Kestone
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections among the youth are of paramount concern to all people who work on improving the health status of populations worldwide as the highest reported rates of sexually transmitted infections are found among the people between 15-24 years of age which predispose them to infertility, general ill-health, pelvic inflammatory diseases in women, three-fold HIV transmission with mother-to-child sexually transmitted infections resulting in still births, neonatal deaths, prematurity, sepsis, pneumonia, congenital deformities and other morbidities. Therefore the study aimed to assess the factors associated with increased number of sexually transmitted cases in the youth of Serenje Urban District, Zambia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 138 youth of Serenje urban district selected using simple random sampling technique. The data were collected using a structured, pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Chi square and multivariate logistical regression analyses were employed through SPSS version 22 to assess and identify factors associated with increased sexually transmitted cases in the youth of Serenje urban district. Odds Ratio with a 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of association. In the multivariate analysis, variables with p-value less than 5% were considered as statistically associated, association between covariates and sexually transmitted infections. Results: The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among the youth of Serenje Urban District was found to be 55%. About 47.8% of the respondents had high knowledge levels on STIs, 60% had multiple sexual partners, 34.8% used condom during the last intercourse, 27.5% experienced sexual coercion and 24.5% utilized youth friendly services. Most (43.5%) respondents in this study had poor practices towards STI prevention. Service related such as lack of consumable for STI treatment (92%) and erratic supply ........
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN REMAZOL YELLOW TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS FOTOREDUKSI ION Cr(VI) TERKATALISIS TiO2-RESIN
Authors: A'yun Ayu Qurota , Ridho Rosyid
Published: October 2023

Pengaruh Remazol Yellow terhadap efektivitas fotoreduksi ion Cr(VI) yang dikatalisis TiO2-Resin telahditeliti. Penelitian ini diawali dengan pembuatan katalisis TiO2-Resin dengan perbandingan 1:1. Hasil preparasi Katalis TiO2-Resin dikarakterisasi menggunakan difraksisinar-X. Kemudian katalisis TiO2-Resin diujikan untuk mereduksi ion Cr (V) dan mendegradasi senyawa Remazol Yellow dalam limbah. Proses fotoreduksi ion Cr(VI) dan fotodegradasi Remazol Yellow dilakukan di dalam suatu sistem reaktor tertutup (sistem batch) yang dilengkapi dengan lampu UV yaitu dengan cara menyinari campuran yang terdiridari ion Cr(VI) dan serbuk fotokatalis TiO2-Resin disertai pengadukan selama waktu tertentu. Dalam penelitian ini dipelajari pengaruh waktu penyinaran, konsentrasi awal ion Cr(VI) dan keberadaan Remazol Yellow terhadap efektivitas fotoreduksi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa fotokatalis TiO2-Resin dapat meningkatkan hasil fotoreduksi ion Cr(VI) yaitu waktu 48 jam hasil fotoreduksi sebesar 82,83%. Pengaruh konsentrasi awal ion Cr(VI) diperoleh hasil fotoreduksi ion Cr(VI) yaitu 5 ppm sebesar 89,54%. Adanya penambahan Remazol Yellow mempengaruhi efektivitas fotoreduksi ion Cr(VI) sebesar 76,44% pada konsentrasi 5 ppm ion Cr(VI). Hasil Fotodegradasi Remazol Yellow hasilterbesar juga terdapat pada konsentrasi ion Cr(VI) 5 ppm sebesar 29,28%. Ketersediaanradikal •OH yang diperlukan untuk mengoksidasi Remazol Yellow dalam jumlah yang tetap dan relative banyakmembuatfotodegradasi Remazol Yellow meningkat. Hasil pengaruhvariasi Remazol Yellow terhadap efektivitas fotoreduksi ion Cr(VI) sebesar 78,46%  pada konsentrasi Remazol Yellow 10 ppm. Adanya penambahan Remazol Yellow dapat meningkatkan reduksi ion Cr(VI) dan sebaliknya, hal ini dikarenakan keberadaan Remazol Yellow dapat mencegah penggabungan kembali •OH dan elektron.
SUPERKAPASITOR STUDI PERBANDINGAN SIFAT ELEKTRODA SUPERKAPASITOR DARI ARANG AKTIF TEMPURUNG KELAPA BANYUWANGI DENGAN ACTIVATOR ASAM DAN BASA
Authors: Malis Eko , Ridho Rosyid , Ayun Qurrata , Eka Evi Susanti Reny
Published: October 2023

Telah dilakukan penelitian preparasi elektroda superkapasitor arang aktif dari tempurung kelapa. pembuatan arang aktif dari tempurung kelapa yang berasal dari pesisir pantai Banyuwangi. Arang aktif ditreatment surface area melalui beberapa Langkah yaitu karbonasi dan aktivasi. Karbonasi dilakukan dengan cara pirolisis yaitu memanaskan tempurung kelapa pada suhu 750oC pada kondisis aerob. Aktivasi dilakukan dengan membandingkan 2 activator kimia diantaranya asam klorida dan Kalium Hidroksida  Dengan konsentrasi masing-masing 5 mol/L.

Pada penelitian ini difokuskan pada pemanfaatan tempurung kelapa sebagai elektroda superkapasitor. Karbon aktof Dari tempurung kelapa dipilih disebabkan sebaran distribusi kapasitansi dan luas area terbaik.  Superkapasitor merupakan penyimpan energi yang lebih efisien dibandingkan dengan baterai. Elektroda dibuat dengan Luas 1,5 cm x 1,5 mm. Karakterisasi Permukaan karbon aktif menggunakan titrasi iodometri, karakterisasi elektroda menggunakan metode voltametri. Kapasitansi kapasitor maksimum diperoleh 15,59 F/g/S, Morfologi SEM menunjukkan ukuran pori sebesar 8,457 , iod number optimal sebesar 2376,74.
CLAREAMENTO DENTAL DE CONSULTÓRIO: ESTUDO DOS FATORES DE ESCURECIMENTO DENTAL E ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DOS AGENTES QUÍMICOS UTILIZADOS PARA O PROCEDIMENTO EM CONSULTÓRIO – REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Gomes Marinho Francicleide , Antezana-Vera Saul Alfredo
Published: October 2023

O sorriso desempenha um papel crucial na forma de como nos apresentamos à sociedade, exercendo influência sobre a autoestima e autoconfiança. Entre os serviços odontológicos mais procurados, o clareamento dental desponta como um dos mais requisitados, visto que o escurecimento dos dentes é uma queixa comum entre os pacientes. Utilizou-se as fontes de pesquisa bibliográficas das bases de dados RevOdonto, Revista FT, Google Acadêmico, SCIELO e BVS – Biblioteca Virtual De Saúde. Os indicadores de busca foram: “Clareamento Dental de consultório”, “Peróxido de Carbamida”, “Peróxido de Hidrogênio”. O correto diagnóstico para um tratamento clareador eficaz, é de extrema importância, por isso, é necessário conhecer a etiologia do escurecimento dentário, como também os agentes clareadores e a química que existe por trás do clareamento. Finalmente, observou-se que o peróxido de carbamida é a escolha mais segura e que possui menor risco de hipersensibilidade dentinária em comparação ao peróxido de hidrogênio.
Reflexos da Violência Obstétrica na saúde mental das mulheres uma Revisão Integrativa da literatura
Authors: Da Silva Pinheiro Paula Jeane , Carvalho Barbosa Gleiciane , Delfino Rodrigues Mariana
Published: October 2023

Introdução: a violência obstétrica (VO), é um problema que afeta a saúde e os direitos das mulheres. Muitas mulheres não sabem o que é VO e como se proteger. Objetivos: investigar os impactos psicológicos da VO em mulheres, com ênfase na identificação de sintomas de distúrbios psiquiátricos como depressão e ansiedade e analisar as principais evidências científicas relacionadas à VO, destacando a prevalência, as consequências e as práticas médicas associadas. Metodologia: trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa. A busca na literatura foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed e BVS, utilizando descritores em português e inglês. Foram aplicados critérios de inclusão e exclusão, resultando em uma amostra final de 18 artigos científicos, publicados entre 2018 e 2023, em três idiomas: português, inglês e espanhol. Resultados: a maioria dos artigos (72%) foram publicados em português, no Brasil. A base de dados mais utilizada foi a Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde - BVS (56%). A maior concentração de publicações ocorreu nos dois últimos anos, com 17% em 2023 e 39% em 2022. A maioria dos estudos foi do tipo transversal (33%), seguido por estudos qualitativos (28%). Considerações finais: a violência obstétrica é uma realidade para muitas mulheres no mundo, que afeta sua saúde mental e seus direitos reprodutivos. Entre as formas mais comuns de violência obstétrica estão o desrespeito, o abuso verbal, físico e psicológico, as intervenções desnecessárias e a discriminação. Entre as consequências estão a depressão pós-parto, o transtorno de estresse pós-traumático, a insatisfação com o serviço de saúde e a perda de confiança nos profissionais.
GESTURE-BASED HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
Authors: N. Meghana  , K. Sri Lakshmi  , M. Naga Lakshmi Tejasree  , K.Srujana  , N.Ashok
Published: October 2023

This project explores touchless interaction with computers using gesture recognition technology. By combining computer vision and gesture recognition, users can control their computers using hand gestures. The system uses a webcam for input, processes images with OpenCV, tracks hand movements with MediaPipe, and controls mouse and keyboard actions with PyAutoGUI. Users can perform various gestures like clicks, scrolls, and custom Open Paint gesture to control their computer. The project integrates with a paint application, allowing users to create digital art using their hand gestures, enhancing the overall user experience. Users can seamlessly control their computers by executing predefined gestures in the air, eliminating the limitations of conventional input device like mice.
KEYWORDS - Gesture-based interaction, Human-Computer Interaction, MediaPipe, OpenCV, Paint Application, PyAutoGUI, Virtual mouse.
Examining the effect of demographic and socioeconomic factors on household food insecurity in Lideta subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Goda Ephrem Tadesse , Boshera Terefe Degefa , Aredo Mengistu Ketema
Published: October 2023

Food security and vulnerability assessments in Ethiopia have traditionally focused on rural regions. In contemporary policy discussions, urban food security has garnered significant attention. Notably, there is a lack of empirical substantiation of urban food security and its impact on the livelihoods of city dwellers as they grapple with escalating food prices. The present study aims to determine the extent of household food insecurity and identify correlated factors among 692 households in three randomly selected Woredas (districts) within Lideta sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Six Ketenas (villages) were selected using a probability proportional-to-size technique from three Woredas between February and March of 2023. Data were collected through a validated survey administered by trained individuals, and household income and expenditure were used to measure food insecurity access. Chi-square (χ2) and logistic regressions were used to identify factors associated with food insecurity in the region. The overall prevalence of household food insecurity in the study area was found to be 66.5%. Regression results indicate that seven of the hypothesized nine demographic and socioeconomic determinants of household food insecurity significantly influence the probability of experiencing food insecurity (p < 0.05). Household food expenditure, household dependency ratio, age, sex, educational status of the household head, access to savings and credit, and the urban productive safety net program were identified as significant determinants of urban household food insecurity. This study underscores that food insecurity in Ethiopia is not limited to rural areas but also affects urban regions, mainly due to high urban poverty rates. Strategies to reduce household size, improve the household dependency ratio, and enhance socioeconomic factors can empower households to build resilience against food insecurity. Policymakers should adopt measures to stabilize the food insecurity improve living standards, and enhance the economic capabilities of urban households.
Masjid Pusat Ekonomi Kerakyatan
Authors: Ngimadudin Ngimadudin
Published: October 2023

Indonesia is the largest Muslim population in the world. With the largest Muslim population in the world, the country of Indonesia is take advantage of these conditions and can be an opportunity to develop the economy Sharia in Indonesia. With the existence of Islamic Economics, it can provide activities Islamic economy and adheres to Islamic principles, namely the Qur'an and Sunnah Hadith. The prolonged economic crisis that has occurred in Indonesia is still have not been able to find the light. Poverty at the bottom and tend to be marginalized from every community activity, this can lead to gap between the rich and the poor. Upgrade the community's economy means increasing the ability of the community by develop the potential of the community. Therefore Baitul Maal Mattamwil (BMT) also plays an important role in developing the Islamic Economy in Indonesia. Because this BMT will also be able to help in increasing the business economy in the community for the lower middle class, this assistance can also in the form of additional capital or financing to be able to improve a business.
Analisis Makna Jilbab: Sebuah Persepsi Mahasiswi IAIN Ponorogo (Pendekatan Analisis Semiotika Ferdinand De Saussure)
Authors: Millah Zaimatul
Published: October 2023

The use of the hijab is a symbol in Islam that shows the piety of Muslim women. With the provisions of the syari'at which regulates that the veil is to cover the genitals. However, in the current era, the hijab is not only a covering of genitals, it is also a part of self-identity, life style and fashion in social interactions among society. That's why the hijab increases its function to beautify and value the beauty of its users. The development of the hijab in today's reality can change the way of thinking, the perception of the meaning of the hijab, especially among IAIN Ponorogo students. Saussure semiotic analysis is used to see the phenomenon of the meaning of the headscarf towards female students of IAIN Ponorogo. In this study, it was found that female students interpreted the hijab not only as an obligation to cover their genitals and self-identity for Muslim women, but also as a life style on the grounds that they looked fashionable and not too conservative.
Dakwah Dan Ekonomi Kemasyarakatan
Authors: Taufik Ahmad , Kamsi Nurlila , Hana Siti , Mukmin Taufik
Published: October 2023

The proselytizing used is bilhal i.e. in a natural way. By using deeds or examples as the message. So the message of proselytizing that is an example in the efforts of the community economy is very good and very important to be understood in a comprehensive manner. This research is qualitative research in the form of field and literature studies. The purpose of proselytizing is as an answer to challenges and social problems (solutive). As for the problem of solutions to the dahwah and economy of the first society, in modern society must have a good socialization relationship related to morals in oneself, society, family and nation. Second, the economy of society. then the solution in this challenge is the need for humans with a high work ethic, high discipline and having a forum for the Amil Zakat and Alms Agency as an effort to optimize the improvement of Muslim understanding to share with others.
"Ein Denkmal ist eine Projektionsfläche für Wünsche" : Ein Gespräch über Public Art im Ruhrgebiet
Authors: Berger Christian
Published: October 2023

An vielen Orten prägen Projekte aus dem Bereich Kunst im öffentlichen Raum („Public Art“) die postindustrielle Landschaft im Ruhrgebiet. Sie sind in mehrfacher Hinsicht mit dem ökonomischen Strukturwandel verknüpft. So verweisen sie vielfach auf die durch Bergbau und Schwerindustrie geprägte Vergangenheit und sollen zugleich einen Beitrag leisten zur kulturellen Umwidmung und ästhetischen Aufwertung von Industriedenkmälern wie der Zeche Zollverein in Essen oder von Flächen wie dem Emscher Landschaftspark. Das Ruhrgebiet und viele seiner Städte verfügen über eine Vielzahl derartiger Projekte, die in den meisten Fällen weitaus weniger Aufmerksamkeit als derlei herausgehobene Beispiele erhalten. In der Stadt Dortmund ist seit Mitte 2022 Jacques Heinrich Toussaint als Leiter des Ressorts für Kunst im öffentlichen Raum verantwortlich für diesen heterogenen Bestand, seine Bestimmung, Pflege und Ergänzung. Gemeinsam mit dem Volontär André Kölsch nahm er mich mit zu einem Ortstermin an verschiedene Punkte der Stadt – zu vielfach übersehenen metallenen und steinernen Zeitzeugen am Straßenrand, vom Kaiserviertel im Osten der Innenstadt bis zum Hauptbahnhof. In seinem Büro und unterwegs sprachen wir über vergessene Spuren am Straßenrand, problematische Relikte und neue Impulse für Public Art
GRAVI-STEM MODULE’S VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY
Authors: Abdul Halim Roslan  , Nur Jahan Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Gravi-STEM Module, which was developed by employing Sidek’s Module Development Model. Three experts in the fields of teaching and learning (T&L) and STEM education evaluated the content validity of the module. A pilot study was carried out on 30 students in a secondary school where the students participated in all of the Gravi-STEM Module’s specified activities to examine the reliability of the Gravi-STEM Module. Then, the students’ feedback was evaluated by filling out a module’s reliability questionnaire. From the viewpoint of experts‘ consensus, the module had good content validity and excellent reliability, with content validity coefficients of 0.88 and module reliability coefficients of 0.95, respectively. All of the experts’ suggestions and comments were taken into account, and modifications were made so that it could be used as an effective STEM teaching module. This module is intended to be an addition to the present STEM integration module and to effectively contribute to teachers and students conducting T&L using a STEM approach. Moreover, this study intends to provide an insight into the application of STEM T&L based on an Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) strategy that can assist the students in rectifying alternative concepts, improving Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), and stimulating their interest specifically in the gravitation topic in the Standard Based Curriculum for Secondary Schools (KSSM) Physics subject.

Keywords: STEM; module; physics; gravity; reliability
RECEPTION ANALYSIS OF NIGHT CLUB FUNCTIONAL CHANGES AS A COVID-19 VACCINATION CENTER
Authors: Viranti Monica Mezia , Elly Yuliawati
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Many governments enforce strict regulations for entertainment business activities during the pandemic such as banning music concerts, closing KTV bars, and closing of night clubs as one of the major sites for spreading COVID-19. When the government emphasizes people to get vaccine due to the risk of death, Holywings Indonesia creates a unique campaign to invite people to participate vaccines in nightclubs. This research aims to interpret Holywings Indonesia’s customer response towards the nightclub functional changes in the COVID-19 vaccination center. This research uses a qualitative approach of reception analysis method and data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews. The findings of this research are influenced by these items, such as (1) the gender of the informant, (2) the intensity of the informant's visits to the Holywings nightclub, (3) the duration of the informant following Instagram @holywingsindonesia, and (4) the informant's membership status at Holywings. This research identified that most of the informants were in the category of The Dominant-Hegemonic Position. This explains the informant’s acceptance to the functional changes of Holywings Indonesia as a COVID-19 vaccination center. Evidently this has shown that the respondents prioritize their health condition rather than needs for entertainment.

Keywords: Nightclub; COVID-19; reception analysis; new media; Instagram
INTERPRETASI POLITIK TEMPATAN DALAM UNGKAPAN “ADUHAI MALANGNYA PAK KADUK, AYAMNYA MENANG KAMPUNG TERGADAI”: ANALISIS PRAGMATIK
Authors: Daud Muhammad Zaid , Subet Mary Fatimah , Awang Pawi Awang Azman
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This study aims to analyse Pak Kaduk’s seloka line “Aduhai malangnya Pak Kaduk, ayamnya menang kampung tergadai” in local politics scenario. The data of this study is a Malay classical poetry known as seloka Pak Kaduk which is obtained from an anthology entitled “Lukisan Zaman”. To further complement of the research, data was also taken from Facebook search engine which is confined to current issues related to local politics. To relate the data of this study, the researchers used a pragmatic approach: Relevance Theory by Sperber and Wilson (1986). The research found that, there are manifestations of criticisms of this line such as, “criticism of the attitude of someone who makes reckless decisions”, “criticism of a person who does not think about the decisions he make will cause others to suffer” and the “criticism of superiors using power or trickery to deceive subordinates”. In conclusion, the manifestation of criticisms of this line of seloka does not end at surface level only, but the meaning can be expanded in the current political context as well. It is hoped that this study can make the valuable oral literature of our ancestors as further reference in discussing the current local political situation as history proved that the history of a nation can as well be referred further by perusing the classical literature’ work.

Keywords: Seloka Pak Kaduk; Current Political; Pragmatic Analysis; Relevance Theory

Abstrak: Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis baris seloka Pak Kaduk “Aduhai malangnya Pak Kaduk, ayamnya menang kampung tergadai” dengan kancah politik tempatan. Data kajian ini diperoleh melalui antologi “Lukisan Zaman” dan enjin pencarian Facebook (isu semasa berkaitan politik tempatan). Bagi mempertalikan data kajian ini, pengkaji telah menggunakan pendekatan pragmatik: Teori Relevans oleh Sperber dan Wilson (1986). Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa, wujudnya manifestasi kritikan terhadap baris seloka ini seperti, “kritikan terhadap sikap seseorang yang membuat keputusan secara melulu”, “kritikan terhadap sikap seseorang yang tidak memikirkan keputusan yang diambilnya akan menyebabkan orang lain terkena tempias” dan “kritikan terhadap golongan atasan menggunakan kuasa atau tipu helah untuk memperdayakan orang bawahan”. Rumusannya, manifestasi kritikan terhadap baris seloka ini tidak terhenti pada peringkat permukaannya sahaja, namun maknanya dapat diperluas dalam konteks politik semasa. Kajian ini diharap dapat menjadikan khazanah lisan tinggalan nenek moyang ini sebagai rujukan lanjut dalam memperkatakan perihal suasana politik tempatan semasa. Hal ini dikatakan demikian kerana sejarah sesebuah negara itu juga boleh dirujuk melalui hasil kesusasteraannya.

Kata kunci: Seloka Pak Kaduk; Politik Tempatan; Analisis Pragmatik; Teori Relevans