bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on the factors influencing the development of the thinking and politics of higher education courses in China based on the “O2O” model
Authors: Zhang Weidong , Yin Li
Published: August 2023

The outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia in early 2020 has attracted more and more attention to the O2O teaching mode to implement the deployment of “stopping classes without teaching and learning” during epidemic prevention and control. In this paper, we take the factors influencing the development of curriculum thinking politics in the continuing education of higher education as the object and use the Bayesian network to apply the influence indicators of curriculum thinking politics to complex scenarios for causal inference to explore the development path of curriculum thinking politics in the continuing education of higher education. According to the analysis of 1205 questionnaires of adult education, 49.95% of the students think that the concept of education has the problem of “understanding but not depth”, 61.41% of the students think that the content of curriculum thinking and political education has “shallow excavation but little integration”, and 51.96% of the students think that the teaching concept has “shallow excavation but little integration”. 51.96% of the participants think that the teaching method is “traditional and less interactive”, and 38.05% of the participants think that the evaluation of education is “professional but not political”, which are the four key factors that affect the development of the course of higher education in China. This paper proposes improvement methods through the four key factors of the development of the course of thinking and politics so that the students can receive knowledge and understand the ideological and political education at the same time and naturally build up their moral character, which can achieve the effect of “embellishment”.
Research on preparing seedling substrates using edible mushroom waste and application
Authors: Liu Qi , Wang Sheng , Zhang Jingyu , He Tao , Chen Wen , Zhao Xuanyue , Bao Li , Zhang Naiming
Published: August 2023

To improve the utilisation of mushroom residue waste resources and identify a replaceable matrix material for peat, 10 different formula substrates and three commercially available substrates were examined to determine their physiochemical properties. Furthermore, the correlation and influence of these physicochemical properties on the substrates were explored. Pot experiments were conducted using Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis Makino var. communis Tsen et Lee (cabbage), Brassica chinensis L. (pakchoi), Cucumis sativus L. (cucumber), and Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex-Poiret (pumpkin). The results showed that the matrix was most significantly affected by water-holding porosity, aeration porosity, air-water ratio, total porosity, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), available phosphorous (AP), and available potassium (AK). The random forest (RFF) model indicated that pH and total nitrogen (TN) had the strongest influence on the plant height and stem diameter of the cabbage. Moreover, pH, water-holding porosity, and total porosity most significantly influenced the plant height, stem diameter, and seedling vigour index. AP and air-water ratio substantially affected the root length and root-to-crown ratio of the cucumbers, while EC, air-water ratio, and AP influenced the stem diameter, root length, and seedling vigour index of the pumpkin most. The biological characteristics of the four vegetables during the pot experiment indicated that the overall effect of the 10 substrates supplemented with perlite and vermiculite was better than in the basic group. Of these, T2 (mushroom waste: sawdust: catalyst: vermiculite = 8:2:5:5) displayed the best result and could be used as an alternative for peat seedling.
Spatial and temporal analysis of artificial light pollution of the city night sky. A case study from Toruń
Authors: Karpińska Dominika , Kunz Mieczysław
Published: August 2023

Artificial light pollution of the night sky over urban areas and in their immediate vicinity has become a common anthropogenic phenomenon and a major problem of the modern urban landscape. It is no longer only scientists or environmentalists, but increasingly ordinary citizens too, who perceive a decline in the quality of the night sky and suffer the health consequences of this systematically aggravating process. In order to observe the naturally starry sky, it is now necessary to travel to places far away, not only from large conurbations, but also from smaller human settlements. In order for there to be an improvement in the level of night sky pollution, it is necessary to monitor the phenomenon, provide targeted education and take systemic countermeasures to reduce its negative effects in time and space. Several interdisciplinary research groups and non-governmental organisations around the world conduct research on light pollution. In Toruń, the first measurements of this phenomenon were carried out in 2017 using handheld SQM devices, and a wireless automatic network monitoring the state of the city’s night sky has been developed since 2020. This paper presents the results of the analysis of measurement data recorded during the two-year operational operation of the monitoring network. The conducted measurements provided data to analyse the seasonal variability of the phenomenon, as well as to perform selected spatial analyses within the city limits. The results obtained were related to the results of measurements made outside human settlements, which made it possible to determine the variation of sky brightness in a gradient of decreasing human impact.
An Analysis Review: Optimal Trajectory for 6-DOF-based Intelligent Controller in Biomedical Application
Authors: Raheem qasim Kian , I. Al Mashhadany Yousif , T. Yassen Esam
Published: August 2023

With technological advancements and the development of robots have begun to be utilized in numerous sectors, including industrial, agricultural, and medical. Optimizing the path planning of robot manipulators is a fundamental aspect of robot research with promising future prospects. The precise robot manipulator tracks can enhance the efficacy of a variety of robot duties, such as workshop operations, crop harvesting, and medical procedures, among others. Trajectory planning for robot manipulators is one of the fundamental robot technologies, and manipulator trajectory accuracy can be enhanced by the design of their controllers. However, the majority of controllers devised up to this point were incapable of effectively resolving the nonlinearity and uncertainty issues of high-degree freedom manipulators in order to overcome these issues and enhance the track performance of high-degree freedom manipulators. Developing practical path-planning algorithms to efficiently complete robot functions in autonomous robotics is critical. In addition, designing a collision-free path in conjunction with the physical limitations of the robot is a very challenging challenge due to the complex environment surrounding the dynamics and kinetics of robots with different degrees of freedom (DoF) and/or multiple arms. The advantages and disadvantages of current robot motion planning methods, incompleteness, scalability, safety, stability, smoothness, accuracy, optimization, and efficiency are examined in this paper.
Chemical Composition and in vitro Antioxidant Properties of Hexane and Methanol Extract of Sesamum indicum Seeds Obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors:   epartment of Biochemistry, College of Natural Sciences , Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria., Ukpabi-Ugo Jacinta Chigozie , Anosike, Chioma Assumpta ,   Department of Biochemistry,  Faculty of Biological Sciences , Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, Chukwuma Enyinna Wisdom
Published: August 2023

The chemical composition and in vitro properties of hexane and methanol extract of Sesamum indicum seeds (SIS) obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria were evaluated. The proximate analysis of the ground seed showed the presence of moisture content (8.56 ± 0.02%), dry matter (91.44 ± 0.02%), ash content (5.70 ± 0.01%), crude protein (19.37 ± 0.08%), crude fiber (6.34 ± 0.03%), fat (52.77 ± 0.02%) and carbohydrates (7.26 ± 0.14%). Phytochemical analysis of both extracts showed the presence of oxalate, hydro cyanide, alkaloids, tannins, total flavonoids, phenol, steroids and terpenes. Flavonoids and phenol contents were higher in both extracts. The flavonoid and phenol concentrations of hexane and methanol extracts were 24.79 ± 0.01 and 25.27 ± 0.02 mg/100 g, 24.32 ± 0.02 mg/100 g and 18.66 ± 0.04 mg/100g, respectively. Hydrogen cyanide was found in lowest concentration in both extracts. Vitamins analysis showed that vitamin E had the highest composite for hexane and methanol extract. Vitamin E concentration was 3.44 ± 0.01 mg/100g and 2.95± 0.02mg/100g respectively while vitamin B6 (0.01 ± 0.00 mg/100g) and vitamin B1 (0.03 ± 0.00 mg/100g) were found in lowest concentration respectively. The mineral analysis showed that potassium (43.33 ± 0.04 and 27.46 ± 0.02 mg/100g) had the highest concentration for methanol and hexane extract, respectively. The results of the DPPH activity of methanol and hexane extract of S. indicum seeds indicated that the activity of the extract were all significantly (p<0.05) lower than the values for ascorbic acid (standard) across all concentrations. However, the DPPH activity of hexane extract indicated that there was no activity in the tested concentrations below100 µg/mL. The result of the FRAP of methanol and hexane extract of SIS showed that there was no activity at the concentrations of 100 µg/ml and 400 µg/ml respectively. However, the activity observed at concentrations above 100 µg/ml and 400 µg/ml were all significantly (p<0.05) lower than the same concentration in ascorbic acid. This result implies that hexane and methanol extract of S. indicum seeds possess nutritional and pharmacological value and can be a rich source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidative supplement.
Social Entrepreneurship as Panacea for Sustainable Community Development
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, University of Maiduguri, Borno-Nigeria, Abdullahi Muhammad , Sallau Abubakar Sadiq ,   Department of Public Administration, College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru, Yobe-Nigeria
Published: August 2023

This paper examines social entrepreneurship as a way of attaining sustainable community development. It specifically examines the practice of social entrepreneurship and how the idea gained popularity in recent discourse, as well as the focus of the idea as the use of business ventures in addressing social problems, promoting economic growth and enhancing community development. The paper adopted a conceptual review method to reveal that social entrepreneurship is a hybrid approach that emerge to transform communities with deliberate thoughts of social responsibility and has the potential of addressing social, economic and environmental challenges of communities including poverty, climate change, unemployment, education, healthcare, and security among others. Sustainable development requires a sustained social entrepreneurship that presents a holistic approach to community’s growth and development. Social entrepreneurship is therefore a veritable tool for sustainable community development which every nation must aspire to promote, encourage and establish policies capable of enhancing it. Keywords: Community Development, Social Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability
Farmer-Herder Conflict and Human Security in Agatu Community in Benue State
Authors:   Department of Politics and International Relations Lead City University, Ibadan, Akpabio Helen Emem
Published: August 2023

This study seeks to investigate into Farmer-Herder Conflict and its implication on Human Security in Agatu Community. Having experienced the unpleasant event in Benue state, the state government enacted the open grazing prohibition and ranches establishment law in November 1, 2017 to prevent further escalation. Extant literature have focused on the impact, demographic implications and understanding of farmer-herder dispute. However, studies are yet to look into the conflict and it affective nature on Human security. The study adopted qualitative method research design. A sample size of 35 participants was randomly selected through Purposive sampling Technique for data collection. The researcher through open-ended interview guide and focus group discussion randomly selected participants from the communities. Content Analysis was used to analyzed data generated from respondents. Findings reveal that the conflict affected the people negatively which made some families to depend on their fellow indigenes for survival with the assistances of concerned Non Governmental Organisations. It was also revealed that Herdsmen no longer exist in Agatu community. The study concludes that nothing significant has been done by the government to assist the farmers in Agatu. The study recommends that there should be more sensitization on how to manage and resolve communal conflict through dialogue and establish ranches for Herdsmen. Keywords: Agatu, Conflict, Farmers, Herders, Human security.
Symbolic forms in Church architecture: a case study of Saint Augustine Catholic Church Ikorodu, Lagos State
Authors:   Caleb University Imota, Lagos, Olaoye Ogunyemi Gabriel , Iweka Anthony ,   University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Adejumo Tunji ,   University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Adenubi Omolola ,   Caleb University Imota, Lagos, Chukwuka Obianuju Patience ,   Caleb University Imota, Lagos
Published: August 2023

A religious building is nothing less than the symbolic representation of the tradition, values, culture and creativity levels of the special territory in which it stands. Each type of church architecture may have different symbolic qualities, but every church building transmits some symbolic messages. Human beings provide meanings to the images that are received from objects by their symbolic minds. The study examined architectural spaces in Saint Augustine Catholic Church Ikorodu, in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State Nigeria enacting from the perspective of indigenous form, art and symbols. It demonstrates the integration of cultural heritage, traditional forms, material availability, arts and symbols into the architecture of Catholic Church. The study is an historical, explanatory, qualitative using the methods of observation and focused interviews. The Church architecture illustrates how influences from indigenous and local forms and symbols have been incorporated in sacred spaces in the Catholic Church. The study expounded knowledge for the clergy and the institution of religion bodies and the enlightenment of academic expository. KEY WORDS: Catholic Church, Church Architecture, Culture, Ikorodu, Symbols.
Influence of liturgy and socio-culture on the form and meaning of the architecture of Sacred Hearts Catholic Church Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors:   Caleb University Imota. Lagos, Ogunyemi Olaoye Gabriel , Iweka Anthony ,   Caleb University Imota. Lagos, Adejumo Tunji ,   University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos., Ajayi Oluwatoyin Olanrewaju ,   University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Published: August 2023

Church architecture is the design and building of places of worship for Christians that changed from simple houses converted to meeting places, to architectural styles, of various shapes and sizes. It is a product of culture and human civilization and dynamics of liturgy, and they have forms and are meaningful. There has been little knowledge and understanding of the influence on forms and meanings as regards many local churches, especially as in Sacred Hearts catholic churches in Ikorodu. The need to unravel this knowledge was the focus of this study. The research explored the idea that Form and Meaning of church architecture are influenced by the liturgy and socio culture of the people they belong, and that embedded in the beliefs and values were architecture variables that when assessed bring out the modalities of the influence. Many scholars have examined the relationship between church architectural form and meaning as a reaction to the phenomenon of the desacralization of Catholic Church architecture after the Second Vatican Council, however, the research that addressed the issue of influence on form and meaning of Sacred Hearts Catholic Church Ikorodu architecture has not been carried out. While this was not a wholesome study of history of architecture, it is important to discuss concepts seeking the ordering principles informing the creation of form and meaning for the church under study. The study methodology was qualitative and quantitative and assessed by observation, questionnaire, and interview. The findings enhanced understanding and values attached to the Ikorodu Sacred Hearts Catholic Church and broaden knowledge base for academic research in other churches and fields of research. KEY WORDS. Church Architecture. Church-Form. Church-Meaning. Church-Symbols.
Teachers’ Professional Development and Pedagogical Shift towards Dialogic Teaching in Malaysian Lower Secondary ESL Classrooms
Authors: Ramasamy Sheila Adelina , Zainal Azlin Zaiti
Published: August 2023

This study reports on teachers’ pedagogical changes upon attending a professional development programme. In supporting learners of a second language (L2), dialogic teaching was emphasised as an intervention programme in Malaysian lower secondary ESL classrooms. Dialogic teaching is a pedagogical approach that focuses on the importance of classroom talk in constructing knowledge collectively (Alexander, 2018). This study explored the perceptions of four rural L2 teachers who were participants in a professional development on dialogic teaching and investigated their classroom practices using the approach. The study was qualitative in nature which comprised four individual semi-structured interviews and nine classroom observations for the data collection. The case study method was employed to boost the reliability of the interview findings in which three of the teachers’ classes were observed, video-taped, transcribed, and analysed to identify the dialogic features prevalent in the teachers’ discourse pattern. The findings of this study indicated that the teachers perceived dialogic teaching as a meaningful interactive discourse structure that facilitated L2 learning and, to an extent, demonstrated a pedagogical shift that took advantage of the dialogic teaching principles and talk repertoire introduced during the professional development. Dialogic teaching strategies such as whole class and small group discussions increased the participation and engagement of students which led to better student outcomes. The teachers had acquired the skills of questioning to facilitate talk amongst the students. Nevertheless, the teachers were challenged with issues of students’ proficiency that obstructed their effective intervention process. The findings have key pedagogical implications in terms of teacher discourse patterns and for further investigation on the enactment of dialogic teaching in facilitating second language.
İyileştirilmiş Öğretme-Öğrenme Tabanlı Optimizasyon Algoritmasıyla Güç Sistemlerinde Gerilim Kararlılığı Çalışması
Authors: ERMİŞ Salih , BAYINDIR Ramazan , YEŞİLBUDAK Mehmet
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada, son yıllarda geliştirilen öğrenme-öğretme tabanlı optimizasyon algoritması (ÖÖTO) yeniden düzenlenerek, güç sistemlerinde gerilim kararlılığı için yeni bir optimizasyon yöntemi geliştirilmiştir. Düzenlenen öğrenme-öğretme tabanlı optimizasyon (D-ÖÖTO) algoritması, IEEE 14 baralı ve Türkiye, İstanbul Anadolu yakasında 17 baralı gerçek bir güç sistemi kullanılarak gerilim kararlılığı optimizasyonu olarak sunulmuştur. Bu güç sistemlerinde, beş farklı durum (temel durum, temel durumda ki talep edilen yükün %20, %40 ve %60 artışı ve 1-5 nolu hat kesintisi) oluşturulmuş ve analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Daha sonra yük baralarına şönt reaktif güç kompansatörleri (RGK) bağlanarak gerilim kararlılığı açısından etkisi incelenmiştir. Sunulan D-ÖÖTO algoritmasının etkinliğini kanıtlamak için orijinal ÖÖTO ve literatürde kullanılan Yerçekimi arama algoritması (YAA), parçacık sürü optimizasyonu (PSO) ve Newton-Raphson güç akış yönetimi sonuçlarıyla karşılaştırılmıştır. Tüm çalışma koşullarında sunulan D-ÖÖTO algoritması diğer yöntemlere göre üstünlüğü kanıtlanmıştır. Tüm analizler, Intel Core(TM) i7-2620 2.7GHz ve 8.00 (64 bit) Gb Ram PC kullanılarak, Matlab R2017b programında çözümlenmiştir.
Enhancing educational quality during MBKM implementation
Authors: Bariyyah Khairul , Soejanto Laily Tiarani , Latifah Leny , Wulan Sari Eva Kartika , Ifdil Ifdil
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the educational quality of Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) curriculum, alongside the competency of students and the satisfaction level of the framework partners. An exploratory and descriptive approach was employed, involving students and partners associated with MBKM during the semester 2021/2022 academic session. A descriptive quantitative approach was also used, involving a total of 199 respondents selected through complete sampling. This group comprised 189 students, with 3 university associates, and 8 non-university partners. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire provided by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Analysis, and Technology, and subjected to simple regression analysis. The results showed that MBKM implementation met the quality standards encompassing education, array, community engagement, and additional criteria as specified in SN-DIKTI. This indicated a positive connection between the competency of students and the satisfaction of MBKM partners. Therefore, this study observed that MBKM implementation successfully achieved the education quality criteria for graduate competency.
Learning to Make Hydroponic-Based Animal Feed
Authors: Mastiani Emay , Rohmat Farhan Ilham Wira , Solikhin Dadang , Rahayu Mega Mentari
Published: August 2023

Mild intellectually disabled is an individual who has intelligence far below the average individual in general. Although the intellectually disabled have intelligence that is far below the average, their abilities can be optimized and empowered through learning simple skills that do not require complex thinking or semi-skills. Hydroponic-based animal feed production is an activity in the semi-skills category that has the potential to be used as a medium for learning and empowering the intellectually disabled. This study aims to evaluate the potential of hydroponic-based animal feed production activities as a medium of learning and empowerment to improve the ability and physical suitability of the intellectually disabled. The research method used is field testing and Research and Development (R&D), and data is obtained through observation, interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). We found that the intellectually disabled can perform stages of work in the manufacture of hydroponic-based animal feed, the introduction of tools and materials, the manufacture of animal feed, the maintenance of tools and materials, and the maintenance of results. The results showed that every step in hydroponic-based animal feed production activities had been implemented and could be used as a medium of learning and empowerment to optimize and empower the intellectually disabled.
Role of RBC Parameters to Differentiate between Iron Deficiency Anemia and Anemia of Chronic Diseases
Authors: Reena Bhaisare , Ravindranath M , Gurmeet Singh
Published: August 2023

Introduction: In the present study we evaluated and compared RBC parameters, iron status, and ferritin for discriminating between patients with iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease. Anemia that accompanies infection, inflammation, and cancer, is commonly termed anemia of chronic disease (ACD). Methods: We compared the ability of serum ferritin concentration, using the microplate immunoenzymometric assay method with other, more traditional indicators of iron status like total iron binding capacity [TIBC], mean corpuscular volume [MCV], percent transferrin saturation [%TS], RBC distribution width [RDW], and serum iron concentration [SIC]. The ferritin concentration was determined in 80 serum samples selected from men and women above the age of 18 years. The patients were assigned to IDA and ACD groups based on serum ferritin concentration. Observation: By studying the ROC Curve for various red cell parameters for the diagnosis of IDA and ACD, we found that diagnostic accuracy of various indicators was as follows TIBC>TS%>MCV>MCH>SI>MCHC for anemia of chronic diseases, and TIBC>MCH>MCV>MCHC>TS%>SI for iron deficiency anemia. When both the value of AUCs (Area under Curve) of ROC were compared it is apparent that TIBC, TS%, MCV, and MCH are important discriminating factors between IDA and ACD. Conclusion: Conventional laboratory parameters play an important role in distinguishing overt causes of IDA and ACD. MCV, MCH, and TIBC were found to be (p - value < .05) significantly discriminated against IDA and ACD. Serum ferritin is an important diagnostic tool with reasonable accuracy for the detection and differentiation of iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.
Las habilidades: Una mirada a su estructura interna
Authors: González Beade Ifrain
Published: August 2023

En este artículo se combinan métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos para analizar la estructura interna de las habilidades y los factores que influyen en su adquisición en diferentes contextos. Se utilizó un enfoque mixto, comenzando con la recopilación y análisis de datos cuantitativos y luego utilizando datos cualitativos para explicar y ampliar los resultados cuantitativos. Se aplicó un cuestionario estandarizado a una muestra representativa de estudiantes en formación docente para recopilar datos cuantitativos, y se realizaron entrevistas a profundidad a una muestra de 5 docentes con experiencia en diferentes niveles de formación para recopilar datos cualitativos. Los datos cuantitativos se analizaron utilizando estadísticas y los datos cualitativos se analizaron utilizando análisis temático. Los resultados muestran que las habilidades están compuestas por diferentes subhabilidades y que los factores que influyen en su adquisición varían según el contexto, permitiendo concluir que, el análisis de la estructura interna de las habilidades y los factores que influyen en su adquisición son un tema complejo y multifacético que de mayores estudios.
Aprendizaje colaborativo entre pares: diseño, construcción y desarrollo de una clase invertida con enfoque inclusivo
Authors: Ullauri Ullauri Jaime Iván , Mejía Cajamarca Paulina Elizabeth , Ullauri Ullauri Carol Ivone
Published: August 2023

El propósito de esta experiencia educativa es poner en evidencia el trabajo colaborativo desarrollado por los estudiantes de maestros (EdM) de los dos terceros ciclos de la carrera de Educación Básica de la Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE) en la asignatura de Aprendizaje humano y mente consciente (emociones, memoria, razonamiento y lenguaje), sobre el uso de diferentes plataformas educativas gratuitas (LMS), que se han empleado como soporte de lanzamiento de contenidos y actividades, desde la perspectiva de la didáctica invertida (Flipped Classroom), como complemento al desarrollo de dos sesiones de práctica docente, permitiendo a los EdM experimentar su rol como formadores, sobre una base sólida de relación teoría-práctica. La experiencia investigación comportó el abordaje de dos estudios de caso. La captación de datos contempló la percepción de logro de aprendizaje, percepción de trabajo colaborativo sobre la construcción y gestión de aulas virtuales En esta investigación se han desarrollado dos grupos focales, uno por cada uno de los estudios de caso, que tuvo como objetivo indagar la experiencia sobre la planificación y construcción de sesiones didácticas sobre la base de la clase invertida.
Síndrome del profesor quemado y su relación con el clima institucional
Authors: Calvopiña Herrera Gladys Mercedes , Martínez Yacelga Ana del Rocío
Published: August 2023

La docencia es una profesión con altas cargas de estrés por la tensión y la alta exigencia, por ende, el objetivo es: Establecer la relación entre el Síndrome del Profesor Quemado (BURNOUT) y el Clima Institucional en los docentes a través de un estudio de campo desarrollado en las Unidades Educativas del Distrito 17D07 Quitumbe, Quito. La metodología empleada tiene enfoque cuantitativo, diseño transversal no experimental y alcance descriptivo, la muestra son 88 docentes, se aplicaron el Cuestionario para la Evaluación del Síndrome de Quemarse (CESQT) y el Cuestionario de Clima Organizacional. Los resultados establecen mayor participación del sexo femenino con el 71,6%. El síndrome de profesor quemado tiene un nivel medio en un 58%. El clima institucional es bueno para el 76,1% de docentes, constituyéndose regular solo para el 12,5%. La evaluación de la asociación entre síndrome de profesor quemado y el clima institucional, establecen relaciones entre dimensiones específicas, son significativas entre indolencia, comunicación y la motivación. Se concluye que no existen una sola causa que incida en la problemática, depende la motivación, la comunicación, las emociones y la salud mental de los docentes, las asociaciones son específicas, pero no generales según el enfoque cuantitativo que midió las variables estadísticamente.
Valoración y Prestigio del Docente Ecuatoriano desde una Perspectiva Estudiantil
Authors: Castellano Gil José Manuel
Published: August 2023

Este estudio tiene como principal finalidad acercarse a la percepción que un grupo de docentes en formación posee sobre algunos elementos centrales relacionados con la valoración y prestigio social del docente ecuatoriano, que ejerce su labor en la etapa de Educación Básica en instituciones fiscales o públicas. Los sujetos de estudio están integrados por 157 alumnos, que representan la totalidad de estudiantes que durante el período académico marzo-septiembre del año 2022 cursaba su primer ciclo de Educación Básica en la Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE), situada en la provincia de Cañar, Ecuador. La metodología empleada ha sido de carácter cuantitativo descriptivo, a través de la aplicación de un cuestionario que contempla dos módulos: El primero se ocupa de obtener una caracterización general del estudiante (edad, género, residencia, elección de la carrera, motivación y puntaje de ingreso en la universidad, etc.) y el segundo bloque trata de recoger la relación con sus antiguos docentes y unidades educativas, la percepción sobre la valoración y prestigio del docente ecuatoriano, su estado motivacional, formación, retribución, rol de autoridad, valoración y proceso de acceso al ejercicio profesional, estimación sobre otras profesiones, calidad y principales problemas del sistema educativo. Las principales conclusiones obtenidas evidencian una descontextualización o escaso conocimiento de este grupo de estudiantes sobre la situación del docente y del propio sistema educativo, al tiempo, que la ejecución de este proyecto de aula ha permitido al alumnado un acercamiento y apropiación de la realidad profesional actual.
Exploring Alternative Approaches for TwitterForensics: Utilizing Social Network Analysis to Identify Key Actors and Potential Suspects
Authors: Sembiring Irwan , Iriani Ade , Suharyadi Suharyadi
Published: August 2023

SNA (Social Network Analysis) is a modeling method for users which is symbolized by points (nodes) and interactions between users are represented by lines (edges). This method is needed to see patterns of social interaction in the network starting with finding out who the key actors are. The novelty of this study lies in the expansion of the analysis of other suspects, not only key actors identified during this time. This method performs a narrowed network mapping by examining only nodes connected to key actors. Secondary key actors no longer use centrality but use weight indicators at the edges. A case study using the hashtag "Manchester United" on the social media platform Twitter was conducted in the study. The results of the Social Network Analysis (SNA) revealed that @david_ornstein accounts are key actors with centrality of 2298 degrees. Another approach found @hadrien_grenier, @footballforall, @theutdjournal accounts had a particularly high intensity of interaction with key actors. The intensity of communication between secondary actors and key actors is close to or above the weighted value of 50. The results of this analysis can be used to suspect other potential suspects who have strong ties to key actors by looking.
Development of Measuring System using CSI on ITIL V3 for Improvement at Oil Palm Plantation Company
Authors: Andry Johanes , Wijaya Careen Hany , Thomas Kennedy
Published: August 2023

Many information technology services firms now offer services and consider software availability to be a critical component of achieving excellence and competing in the industry. The most crucial factor for customers is the quality of service, consumer needs, the state of the organization/company, and the present market should all be considered when improving their service. In this study, an ITSM analysis will be carried out at an oil palm plantation company based in West Kalimantan Province using ITIL framework V3 by focusing on continual service improvement, which largely relies on service measurement because a process must be measurable to be regulated and improved. To achieve continuous service improvement (CSI) throughout the service life cycle, we use the 7-step process to improve is used to establish and take care of the stages involved in identifying, defining, collecting, processing, analyzing, presenting, and implementing changes. The result of this analysis is CSF and KPI analysis that produce metrics, such as the average resolution time, the percentage of events allocated more than once, and the initial response time, then create a measurement system that is in accordance with the needs and can be used as a reference for the company's system assessment.
Neural Networks-Based Forecasting Platform for EV Battery Commodity Price Prediction
Authors: Togatorop Andrew Reinhard Marulak , Bahari Annisa Indira Larashati , Choiruddin Achmad
Published: August 2023

This study explores the impact of green energy-based economies on the growing use of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in transportation and electronic devices. Despite the environmental benefits, concerns have emerged regarding the supply, pricing, and volatility of raw materials used in battery manufacturing, exacerbated by geopolitical events such as the Russian-Ukrainian war. Given the high uncertainty surrounding EV commodity materials, this research aims to develop forecasting tools for predicting the prices of essential lithium-based EV battery commodities, including Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Aluminum, and Copper. The study builds on previous research on commodity price forecasting. Using Neural Networks such as LSTM that run using analytics platforms like RapidMiner, a robust and accurate models is able to be produced while require little to no programming ability. This will solve the needs to produce advanced predictions models for making decisions. As the results from the research, the models that are produced are successful in generating good prediction models, in terms of RMSE of 0,03 – 0,09 and relative errors of 4-14%.
Classification of Dragon Fruit Stem Diseases Using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Hakim Lutfi , Asyhari Aditya Roman , Kristanto Sepyan Purnama , Yusuf Dianni , Prasetyo Junaedi Adi , Siregar Hamdan Maruli
Published: August 2023

A holticulture plant known as dragon fruit (pitaya) is a fruit that has many benefits and is widely cultivated by farmers in several areas of Banyuwangi. In dragon fruit plants there are various kinds of diseases that attack including red spot, stem rot, black rot, scab, and mosaic. Farmers still recognize diseases on dragon fruit stems manually so that sometimes there are errors in disease recognition. In this research, a system was developed to identify the types of diseases on dragon fruit stems. This system was built by proposing the Convolutional neural network method with the proposed architecture using the Python programming language with the Tensorflow, Keras, and Scikit-Learn libraries. The proposed system is tested using k-fold cross validation with tunning parameters fold = 5 and epoch = 5. The training results show that the highest accuracy performance value is 85.06% with the data used as test data as many as 191 images producing 147 correct data and 44 data wrong, while the average overall accuracy score was 76.43%.
Comparison of Modified Nazief&Adriani and Modified Enhanced Confix Stripping algorithms for Madurese Language Stemming
Authors: Lindrawati Enni , Utami Ema , Yaqin Ainul
Published: August 2023

The Madurese language has a unique morphology. The morphological uniqueness can be used to find basic words. The basic word process is called stemming. Stemming can be developed into an application for translating Madurese into Indonesian and even other languages. It can support the development of a Madurese language text plagiarism system. Stemming research on the Madurese language is still rare. Therefore, this study aims to find the basic words of the Madurese language using modifications to the Nazief & Adriani algorithm and Enhanced Confix Stripping (ECS) modifications. The study used 1000 Madurese words, consisting of 630 prefix words, 74 ending words, and 296 confix words. The results showed that the modification of the Nazief & Adriani algorithm was better, shown by the accuracy obtained of 88.8% with overstemming of 0.7% and understemming of 10.5%. As for ECS, an accuracy of 74.0% was obtained, 0.4% overstemming, and 25.6% understemming. In the same process, Nazief&Adriani's modification is faster than the ECS modification. For the Nazief&Adriani modification, it takes 13.31 seconds while for the ECS modification, it takes 210.88.
Identification of IT Governance and Management Objectives and Target Process Capability Level in Government Institution
Authors: Hanafi Ridha , Munir Munir , Suwatno Suwatno , Furqon Choirul
Published: August 2023

This study attempts to review whether the organization's IT governance and management practices are appropriate, whether other practices are needed, and the level of capability required for the practices implemented. This study uses COBIT 2019 (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology 2019) as a reference for guideline practices and COBIT 2019 design factors as a method to identify organizational IT governance and management objectives. Based on this research, it shows that organizational IT governance and management are in accordance with national policies. However, in implementation, it still needs improvement with several other IT governance and management practices according to COBIT 2019. Based on the final results of this study after refinement of the design factor, the proposed IT objectives and practices that meet compliance with a policy are APO 13, APO 12, BAI 08, BAI 06, BAI 09, APO 14, DSS 02, and APO 07. However, adjustments still need to be made by adding some of the practices that are in line with the characteristics of the organization, which are MEA 03, DSS 05, EDM 03, and BAI 11. This study identifies appropriate IT governance and management objectives in the Province of West Java, Republic of Indonesia.
Stowage Planning System for Ferry Ro-Ro Ships Using Particle Swarm Optimization Method
Authors: Hermawati Fajar Astuti , Mulya Jalu Prasetya
Published: August 2023

Stowage planning involves distributing cargo on board a ship, including quantity, weight, and destination details. It consists of collecting cargo manifest data, planning cargo location on decks, and calculating stability until the vessel is declared safe for sailing. Finding the ideal solution to real-world situations in this stowage planning problem is challenging and frequently requires a very long computing period. The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is one of the evolutionary algorithms known for its efficient performance. PSO has been extended to complex optimization problems due to its fast convergence and easy implementation. In this study, the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) method is implemented to automate stowage arrangements on ships considering three factors (width, length, and weight of the vehicle). This system was evaluated with KMP Legundi vehicle manifest data and four load cases of 12 different vehicle types that can be loaded on Ferry / Ro-Ro Ships. It provides complete vehicle layouts and allows interactive changes for stowage planners, ensuring speed and accuracy in arranging ship cargo.
The Microbiome of olive mill wastes
Authors: Subaranjani S  , Arunthathi M  , Danya G  , R. Mahenthiran
Published: August 2023

Olive mill wastes (OMWs) pose a significant environmental threat due to their high-strength organic nature, which can harm soil and water quality and have adverse effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This review paper aims to present an updated understanding of the microbial communities found in OMWs over the past two decades, employing both culture-dependent and independent approaches. Through a comprehensive survey of 16S rRNA gene sequences from various olive mill waste environments, researchers have identified the prevalence of Alphaproteobacteria, Betaproteobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria. The alarming detection of fecal bacteria and human pathogens in OMWs raises considerable concern and calls for further investigation. Although previous research has primarily focused on using known bacterial and fungal species from different environments for olive mill waste degradation, the untapped biotechnological potential of native microbiota demands greater exploration for the bioremediation of OMWs and the eradication of plant and human pathogens.
Niemann-Pick Type B long taken for miliary tuberculosis: A Rare cause of interstitial lung disease: A case report
Authors: Mohamed Ijim  , Salma Ait Batahar  , Sara Kechnaoui  , Imane Saidi  , Lamyae Amro  , Latifa Elouazani  , Fatima Ezzahra Hazmiri
Published: August 2023

Background: Type B Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) is a rare lysosomal storage disease secondary to a deficiency in sphingomyelinase activity. The accumulation of sphingomyelin occurs in various organs, the lung in particular, the involvement of which determines the prognosis of the disease [1]. Case presentation: We report a case of type B NPD disease diagnosed in adolescence who was mistakenly treated as a miliary tuberculosis. The disease was revealed by a dyspnea, with a diffuse interstitial disease and a crazy paving at the chest computed tomography, and many foamy histiocytes with finely vacuolated cytoplasm on the bronchoalveolar lavage. Conclusion: Through this case, we underline the diagnostic difficulty of type B NPD and we recall the elements of orientation towards this pathology.
Effect of perception on adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Irish potato farming: A case of Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Amos Kiptoo  , Dave Mwangi Ireri  , Grace Opetu Oloo-Abucheli  , Geofrey Kingori Gathungu
Published: August 2023

Perception of climate change has been one of the important factors that enables or hinders the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) among farmers worldwide. Nevertheless, little in-depth analysis and information exist in Kenya on how ⁠ Irish potato farmers perception influence their adoption to CSAPs. It is crucial to understand how farmers perceive the various practices to create successful approaches for ⁠ encouraging the implementation of CSAPs among farmers. The focus of this article is to investigate perception aspects that influence the adoption of CSAPs among Irish potato farmers in ⁠ Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. In a population of 1500 Irish potato farmers, a random sample of 196 farmers were interviewed. Descriptive statistics was used to ⁠ analyze farmers' benefits, ⁠ sustainability, and effectiveness perception aspects. SPSS version 28, and Stata version ⁠ 17 software, were employed for econometric analysis. The investigation involved employing a principal ⁠ component analysis (PCA) model. The results of PCA analysis show that the benefits aspect rotated factor ⁠ loadings explained 96.09% of the total variance, sustainability explained 93.61%, and effectiveness accounted for 94.43%. The study recommends that policymakers and extension services focus on increasing farmers' awareness concerning ⁠ the benefits of embracing climate-smart practices in boosting productivity and food security.
Pelatihan Pembukuan Sederhana Bagi Ibu-Ibu PKK RT 10 Kelurahan Soe Produsen Keripik Alpukat
Authors: Kevin Aditia Gata Koe Totomone Mikhael , Luis Da Costa Stefanus , Perdona Hayon Rosadalima , Barek Maran Maria , Elsa Nggetu Theresia , Sonya Mau Indriwati , Helvinsis Aria Kandil Vinsensia , Buanarini Thalo Avrilli , Aprilia Jesandra Densi Fransiska , Salvator Naitili Hendrikus , Aldorius Mboi Yohanes , Kofi Ignasius , Faren Nomirvan Cawa Yorcan , Paulus Tinenti Yeheskial , Ton Maria , Regina Jaga Maria
Published: August 2023

Simple bookkeeping training activities in the avocado-based chips business are activities carried out to empower the community with existing natural resources in the form of avocados. Thus, existing resources can be made into an MSME product that aims to strengthen the economy of the community. This activity is included in one of the activities of Unwira KKNT-PPM students from the Accounting Study Program. The training aims to help PKK mothers in managing finances and bookkeeping records for the avocado chips business they run. The method used in this training is the delivery of theory and hands-on practice by teaching basic bookkeeping techniques. The result of this training is the increased ability of PKK women in managing finances, make more organized and transparent financial reports, and being able to better monitor the development of their avocado chip business. It is hoped that with this training, the avocado chips business in RT 10 Soe Village can develop and provide benefits to the surrounding community.
Penguasaan Tangga Nada Bagi Pelajar Kelas X SMAN Benlutu Melalui Latihan Bermain Pianika
Authors: Nidarwan Ranboki Richard , Petrus Olin Mario , Ursula Jawa Mukin Maria
Published: August 2023

KKN is a form of implementation of the dharma of service that provides work and learning experience for students in community empowerment. One form of activity in the KKN program is training activities to master scales for students of Class X SMA N Benlutu through pianika playing exercises. This activity aims to make students know how to operate the pianika musical instrument. The stages of service implementation began with observation, core activities of introducing the pianika instrument and documentation. Based on the results of observations and interviews, one of the factors causing the low ability to play the pianika instrument is the absence of a music teacher so that the art subject teacher teaches music. In addition, the lack of teacher knowledge about music learning is because teachers are more dominant in providing information than implementing learning through practice or training. The results of this training showed an improvement in the participants' ability to master scales in music. The participants also showed a greater love and interest in music, as well as a passion to continue learning and developing their skills in music. This training activity is expected to be one of the efforts to increase interest and achievement in music, especially among SMA N Benlutu students