bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRATEGI PRAKTEK PEMBELAJARAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA
Authors: Idhartono Amelia Rizky , Lutfi Isni Badi’ah  , Kaltsum Kamilah Khairunnisaa  , Irene Balgis Salsabila
Published: March 2024

Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar dikemas sederhana dan mendalam yang difokuskan pada esensial dan pengembangan kompetensi peserta didik sesuai dengan tingkatan fasenya. Karakteristik Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar meliputi (1) pembelajaran berbasis proyek untuk mengembangkan softskill dan karakter sesuai dengan profil Pelajar Pancasila, (2) difokuskan pada materi yang esensial seperti literasi dan numerasi, dan (3) fleksibel bagi guru untuk melakukan pembelajaran sesuai dengan kemampuan yang dimiliki peserta didik dan melakukan penyesuaian dengan konteks lokal dan muatan lokal.
Sesuai dengan aturan Undang-Undang Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 yang menyatakan bahwa hak seluruh warga Negara Indonesia untuk memperoleh Pendidikan tidak terkecuali anak berkebutuhan khusus (ABK). Oleh karena itu, Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) juga menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar sesuai dengan fase-fase yang telah ditentukan untuk peserta didik berkebutuhan khusus. Dengan memperhatikan hasil dari analisis kondisi tersebut, maka tim PPM Dosen Pendidikan Khusus memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan terkait implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar dan difokuskan pada strategi praktik Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. Mitra dalam kegiatan PPM ini adalah MGPK Guru Pendamping Khusus Sekolah Tingkat Pertama (SMP) Se-Surabaya. Masalah yang dihadapi oleh mitra adalah strategi praktik yang diterapkan dalam Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar.
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI QUIZIZZ SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Irnawati  , I Wayan Arsana  , A Qomaru Zaman  , Melania Tesa Iana Maya Anugraheni  , Jihan Aulia Salma
Published: March 2024

The purpose of writing this article is to provide an understanding of the use of the quizizz application through training and assistance in the use of the quizizz application as a learning medium at the Muhammadiyah 1 Taman High School, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java Province. This training activity is a form of training and mentoring to increase awareness of the importance of understanding the use of digital and technology platforms. Implementation methods with workshops such as presentation models, lectures, discussions, and counseling. The results of the study provide an answer that the quality of student understanding lies in the creativity of the teacher in the use of interesting digital platforms such as the quizizz application. So, providing training and assistance related to the use of the quizizz application is important, especially for teachers and especially for high schools for students who are enthusiastic about learning.
PELATIHAN DIGITAL MARKETING SEBAGAI PENUNJANG KEWIRAUSAHAAN SISWA SMKN 7 SURABAYA
Authors: Andarmadi Jati Abdhi Wasesa  , Yunia Dwie Nurcahyanie  , Djoko Adi Walujo  , Titik Koesdijati
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this community service activity is to broaden students' knowledge about marketing, especially digital marketing. Entrepreneurship as one of the materials in the SMK curriculum has been successfully implemented as an alternative in producing graduates who have had an average career as employees, become entrepreneurs who are able to make a product or service and sell it to the market. However, in practice students only learn how to make and sell, not to market and develop their business. Meanwhile, the world is currently entering the era of e-commerce where the majority of products are marketed via the internet. This service activity is carried out to increase students' insight and skills in order to develop and expand the market for selling their products so that it will increase business turnover. The training is carried out using a workshop method, where students practice marketing their products through Instagram and Facebook. After that, an evaluation of the increase in customer engagement is carried out. From the results of the evaluation, it was found that engagement increased by 20% after being paid to promote students' business social media.
PELATIHAN MENGHIAS TOTE BAG MENGGUNAKAN DAUN DI SEKITAR RUMAH UNTUK MENDORONG PRODUKTIVITAS DESA TUIREJO KECAMATAN KEDAMEAN KABUPATEN GRESIK
Authors: Nur Asiah Ujik , Primadani Rizky Primadani , Priyono Teguh , Nur Intania Cantika , Uzlifatul Jannah Dimas , Fuadi M. Syifaul , Khoiriyah  , Habiburrahman  , Mahya Fanny Arif
Published: March 2024

Reducing plastic waste is a shared responsibility not only for the government through making regulations such as PERDA (Regional Regulation), but also society as a whole. One thing that can be done is to use a shopping bag that can be used many times, for example a tote bag or tote bag. There are lots of different types of tote bags, ranging from the plain ones to the different looks. In addition to being able to use plain tote bags, they can also be decorated to make them look nicer and can also be resold. Because of this, training and practice of decorating tote bags was carried out. The activity was carried out by providing counseling as well as practice and assistance to members of youth organizations and youth women's mosques in Turirejo Village, Kedamean District, Gresik Regency by utilizing existing plant leaves for materials for making ecoprint tote bags. The purpose of this activity is to increase the creativity and productivity of youth members and mosque youth who are expected to become ecoprint tote bag craftsmen, as well as economic empowerment which is expected to increase income and encourage increased welfare.

The methods and stages of the activities carried out are conducting material presentations then followed by live demonstrations and practice of making ecoprint tote bags. The result of this training is that members of youth organizations and mosque youth have become more trained in making ecoprint tote bags. It is hoped that the skills acquired can encourage creativity, productivity and the economy. From a small existing group, it can become bigger by creating a business unit with a variety of other products on the basis of an ecoprint that can prosper the surrounding community, especially Turirejo Village.
PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU SDN SUMURWELUT III MELALUI PENDAMPINGAN PENULISAN KARYA ILMIAH
Authors: Rusminati Susi Hermin , Arif Mahya Fanny  , Ida Sulistyawati  , Rarasaning Satianingsih  , Rosmiati
Published: March 2024

Penulisan ilmiah merupakan suatu tuntutan sebagai seorang guru profesional yang selalu menjaga tradisi ilmiah dalam rangka meningkatkan mutu dan kompetensi. Namun banyak guru di SDN Sumurwelut III yang belum secara konsisten menulis karya ilmiah. Hal tersebut menjadi sebuah kebutuhan sekolah mitra dari kampus Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya untuk dilakukan pendampingan penulisan karya ilmiah melalui kelompok dosen dari Program Studi PGSD. Permasalahan minimnya wawasan guru dalam hal penulisan ilmiah menjadi kegiatan pokok dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM). Pada Kegiatan PkM yang dilakukan kelompok dosen ini bertujuan memberikan solusi dan kemanfaatan bagi guru dalam penulisan ilmiah, sehingga guru semakin profesional dengan adanya karya ilmiah yang dimiliki. Selain itu menambah wawasan bagi guru untuk menyusun karya ilmiah. Kegiatan PkM ini mendapatkan respon baik dari para guru. Dengan harapan setelah melaksanakan kegiatan pendampingan tersebut, guru dapat membuat publikasi karya tulis ilmiah.
PEMBERDAYAAN IBU-IBU PKK MELALUI PEMBUATAN JAMU HERBAL TEMULAWAK TANPA AMPAS DI DUSUN BURNEH KECAMATAN BANGKALAN KABUPATEN BANGKALAN PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Ika Lis Mariatun  , Manah Tarman  , Aldila Septiana  , Octaviana Arisinta
Published: March 2024

Kreativitas menjadi suatu tantangan dan peluang tersendiri bagi ibu-ibu PKK untuk mengembangkan olahan  minuman herbal menjadi sebuah kebutuhan alternatif untuk menjaga imunitas dalam tubuh. Jamu Herbal Temulawak dusun Burneh Kecamatan Bangkalan Kabupaten Bangkalan Provinsi Jawa Timur adalah kegiatan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan ibu- ibu PKK dusun Burneh

Rencana kegiatan yang akan dilakukan ada empat tahap yaitu persiapan, pelatihan, pengemasan, dan Pemasaran. Tahap Persiapan tim bersama mitra mulai menyusun kegiatan, Tahap Pelatihan yang akan dilakukan berupa pelatihan pembuatan jamu temulawak tanpa ampas, Tahap Pengemasan menggunakan label untuk identitas produk jamu. selain itu Tahap Pemasaran menjaring mitra dan pemasaran secara online. Selanjutnya pelatihan manajemen pembukuan keuangan secara sederhana. Setelah kegiatan pelatihan dilanjutkan pendampingan dan evaluasi yang dilakukan selama kegiatan PKM sampai mitra berhasil dengan baik dalam mengembangkan usahanya.
PENDAMPINGAN PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN LITERASI MEMBACA DAN LITERASI NUMERASI BAGI GURU SMK DENGAN MODEL RIA (REFLECTION-IMPROVEMENT-ACTION) DI KABUPATEN WAYKANAN
Authors: Megi Prantama  , Laila Nursafitri
Published: March 2024

Literasi membaca dan literasi numerasi  merupakan dua hal yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat. Literasi bertujuan untuk peningkatan pemahaman seseorang dalam mengambil kesimpulan dari informasi yang diterima menjadi lebih baik, membantu orang berfikir kritis dengan tidak mudah terlalu cepat bereaksi, serta membantu meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat. Kegiatan literasi membaca dan literasi numerasi yang diselenggarakan oleh Satuan Pendidikan memiliki tujuan menguatkan kemampuan peserta didik untuk memahami setuasi dan kondisi terkait membaca dan pemahaman angka yang ada di lingkungan sekolah. Kegiatan pendampingan ini bertujuan untuk dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru untuk melaksanakan pembelajaran yang mendukung literasi membaca dan literasi numerasi bagi siswa. Pendampingan ini menggunakan model pendampingan RIA (Reflection, Improvement, Action). Hasil dari pendampingan ini guru memahami pembelajaran literasi membaca dan literasi numerasi.
Peranan Risk Taking Propensity dan Cognitive Flexibility Dalam Membentuk Entrepreneurial Intention di Kalangan Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir di Surabaya
Authors: Palumian Yonathan , Giarto Benedictus Felex , Sahetapy Wilma Laura
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana kecenderungan mengambil risiko dan kemampuan berfikir fleksibel mempengaruhi niat untuk menjadi seorang wirausahawan di kalangan mahasiswa tingkat akhir di Surabaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari mahasiswa tingkat akhir di kota Surabaya, dengan sampel sebanyak 130 responden. Variabel yang diteliti meliputi kecenderungan mengambil risiko, kemampuan berfikir fleksibel, dan niat berwirausaha. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Data yang terkumpul kemudian diolah menggunakan berbagai metode, termasuk uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, serta asumsi klasik regresi dan regresi linier berganda. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kecenderungan mengambil risiko dan kemampuan berfikir fleksibel memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap niat berwirausaha di kalangan mahasiswa tingkat akhir.
Perolehan Bukti Audit Berdasarkan Standar Audit 570 dan 580 Untuk Mendukung Opini Audit
Authors: Mega Rosdiana
Published: March 2024

Pembahasan studi ini ditujukan untuk menilai kepatuhan standar audit 570 dan 580 dalam konteks opini audit. Auditor sekarang dituntut untuk mengungkapkan ketahanan usaha entitas (going concern) melalui laporan auditnya. Standar audit 570 berkaitan dengan bukti audit terkait ketahanan usaha, yang mewajibkan auditor untuk mengekspresikan pendapatnya tentang ketahanan usaha dalam opini audit. Sementara dalam standar audit 580, auditor bertanggung jawab atas representasi tertulis dari manajemen yang mendukung audit atau mengonfirmasi informasi tertentu. Objek penelitian ini adalah sebuah perusahaan yang diaudit oleh KAP CSR dan memiliki defisiensi ekuitas. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif untuk menggambarkan keadaan perusahaan tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya gangguan terhadap ketahanan usaha (going concern) yang tercermin dari rasio likuiditas, solvabilitas, dan saldo laba. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya ketidakpastian yang signifikan mengenai kemampuan perusahaan untuk berkelanjutan. Laporan keuangan disusun dengan memperoleh bukti audit dari representasi tertulis manajemen, yang menunjukkan bahwa auditor sudah melaksanakan kewajibannya pada saat pembentukan laporan keuangan yang disesuaikan dengan aturan terkait pelaporan.
TINJAUAN KEBERLANJUTAN LINGKUNGAN Studi Kasus PDAM Kabupaten Bondowoso
Authors: Prayogi Gusti Dian , Widiar Onny Kurniawan
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the implementation of environmental accounting in PDAM Bondowoso, particularly concerning the management of production waste. In modern business, it is crucial for companies to consider financial aspects, social welfare, and the environment. Although the Republic of Indonesia Law number 23 of 1997 regarding Environmental Management identifies waste as operational residue requiring special handling, conventional accounting practices in PDAM Bondowoso tend to inadequately incorporate environmental aspects into their financial reports.

This study aims to contribute to the development of environmental accounting practices, especially for similar companies, to reduce the negative impacts of production waste. The results are expected to serve as a basis for practical guidelines in applying environmental accounting, strengthening the understanding of the importance of environmental management in the context of a company's sustainability and its surroundings.

Environmental pollution is the degradation of the environment caused by human activities or uncontrolled external factors. Environmental accounting is necessary to measure, assess, and disclose costs related to waste management. Allocating environmental costs requires systematization to ensure corporate accountability. The stages of environmental cost treatment include identification, recognition, and grouping of expenses associated with managing environmental impacts during the production process.

This research provides a clearer perspective on the importance of incorporating environmental aspects into corporate accounting to implement sustainable practices, prevent negative impacts of production waste, and promote a balance between financial, social, and environmental considerations.

 

Keywords: Environmental Accounting; Sustainability; Financial Reporting.
Pengaruh Pemberian Dosis POC ( Pupuk Organik Cair ) Limbah Kulit Kopi Dan Media Tanam Terhadap Pertumbuhan Benih Sawi Caisim (Brassica chinensis var. parachinensis)
Authors: Sri Hartanti Dyah Ayu , Mubarok Aldi , Zuhria Siti Aminatuz
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian dosis pupuk organik cair kulit kopi dan media tanam terhadap pertumbuhan benih sawi Caisim (Brassica chinensis var. parachinensis). Jenis penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Rancangan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan rancangan perlakuan 2 faktor yaitu faktor penambahan dosis pupuk organik cair dan jenis media tanam, yang terdiri dari 5 taraf perlakuan dengan 2 ulangan. Sehingga didapatkan 10 unit percobaan pada setiap jenis media tanam, sehingga didapati 30 polybag dengan unit percobaan meliputi POC 0 ml (P1), POC 5 ml (P2), POC 10 ml (P3), POC 15 ml (P4), POC 20 ml (P5) dan tanah (M1), cocopeat (M2), sekam bakar (M3). Parameter pengamatan antara lain panjang batang, panjang akar, jumlah akar dan jumlah daun. Teknik analisi data menggunakan sidik ragam uji anova taraf 5% dan uji lanjutan DMRT taraf 5%. Hasil uji anova menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh pemberian dosis pupuk organik tidak berbeda nyata terhadap pertumbuhan benih sawi, sedangkan pada pengaruh media tanam terhadap pertumbuhan benih tanaman sawi sangat berbeda nyata dan untuk media tanam yang memiliki pengaruh optimal adalah pada perlakuan M3 ( media tanam sekam bakar) ditunjukkan dengan nilai rerata tertinggi dari beberapa uji DMRT perlakuan M (media tanam) lainnya.
DETECTION OF HETEROTROPHIC AND COLIFORM BACTERIA IN TWO RIVERS IN SIDOARJO REGENCY, INDONESIA: BUNTUNG AND SINIR RIVERS
Authors: YACHYA ARIF , Zaki Ekiq Naufal , Herdina Abelya Putri , Astuti Yola Amanda , Azmi Nabila Afni Ulul , Wakhyuni Indah
Published: March 2024

Sungai Buntung dan Sinir terletak di Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur. Hingga kini, Sungai Buntung dan Sinir masih dimanfaatkan oleh warga sekitar untuk aktivitas sehari-hari. Oleh karena itu, untuk keamanan dan kesehatan warga yang tinggal di sekitar kedua sungai tersebut, maka perlu dilakukan analisis HPC (Heterotrophic plate count) dan koliform. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode pour plate dan MPN  (Most Probable Number) seri 5-5-5 tabung. Hasil uji HPC menunjukkan populasi bakteri heterotrof pada sampel air Sungai Buntung dan Sinir berturut-turut 9,5 .103 dan 7,2.104  CFU/mL. Nilai MPN total coliform sampel air sungai Buntung dan Sinir berturut-turut 33. 103 dan 109. 103 CFU/100 mL. Nilai MPN coliform fecal dan E. coli adalah sama. Nilai MPN coliform fecal dan E. coli sampel air sungai Buntung dan Sinir berturut-turut 17. 103 dan 12. 103 CFU/100 mL. Hasil ini menunjukkan Sungai Buntung dan Sinir tercemar bahan organik dan feeses. Populasi bakteri heterotrofik, nilai MPN coliform total, fekal dan E. coli kedua air sungai tersebut melampaui standar mikrobiologis Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Nomor 2 Tahun 2023 dan Peraturan Pemerintah Republik Indonesia Nomor 22 Tahun 2021, sehingga tidak layak digunakan untuk aktivitas sehari-hari.
Penambahan Tepung Labu Kuning Untuk Meningkatkan kecerahan Warna dan Pertumbuhan Ikan Cupang (Betta splendens)
Authors: Ratu Peo Lusia Evatrita , Kusuma Pungky Slamet Wisnu
Published: March 2024

Ikan cupang salah satu jenis ikan hias dengan karakteristik unik yaitu memiliki warna yang menarik, untuk meningkatkan intensitas warnanya ikan cupang perlu ditambahkan pigmen warna dan betakaroten berasal dari alam dalam pakannya. Labu kuning dikenal sebagai buah dan sayuran mengandung karotenoid terutama β-karoten. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan tepung labu kuning dalam pakan komersial terhadap peningkatkan kecerahan warna dan pertumbuhan ikan cupang. Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan 5 kali ulangan yaitu P0 (kontrol), P1 (2,5%), P2 (5% ), P3 (7,5% ) dan P4 (10%) selama 3 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan P2 menghasilkan kecerahan warna signifikan (P<0,05) dibandingkan control. Pertumbuhan panjang ikan cupang tidak signifikan (P>0,05). Pertumbuhan berat ikan cupang perlakuan P3 signifikan (P<0,05) dibandingkan kontrol. Penambahan tepung labu kuning dalam pakan komersial terbukti dapat meningkatkan kecerahan warna dan pertumbuhan berat ikan cupang.

 

Kata kunci: Ikan Cupang; Tepung labu kuning; Kecerahan warna dan pertumbuhan
Modernization of an automated office ventilation control system using artificial intelligence
Authors:   Safin M.A. Gorbov V.YU.
Published: March 2024

The modernization of the office premises ventilation system using artificial intelligence is considered. A ventilation system for an office space is designed by using a rotary heat exchanger, which ensured its energy efficiency. To further reduce energy costs, it is proposed to use artificial intelligence. This will allow take into account the real air parameters indoors and outdoors, which cannot be taken into account when designing this system. The positive and negative aspects of using artificial intelligence in modernizing the ventilation system are described.

Keywords
ventilation, fan, control, energy efficiency, recuperator, artificial intelligence, automation
IMPROVING THE DIGITAL PAYMENT EXPERIENCE: A CUSTOMER-CENTRIC APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING
Authors: Ramanatha A  , Ramya M  , Prameela N  , Shivaprasad S
Published: March 2024

In an increasingly digitized world, the convenience and efficiency of digital payment systems are paramount. However, the proliferation of options and the complexity of interfaces often lead to user frustration and dissatisfaction. This paper proposes a customer-centric approach to addressing these challenges, focusing on understanding user needs, preferences, and pain points. By employing techniques such as user research, journey mapping, and iterative design, businesses can tailor digital payment solutions to better meet customer expectations. Additionally, incorporating feedback loops and continuous improvement mechanisms ensures that these solutions evolve in line with changing user behaviors and technological advancements. Ultimately, prioritizing the customer experience in digital payment systems not only enhances user satisfaction but also drives adoption and loyalty in an increasingly competitive landscape. This article looks at the major challenges users face while utilizing digital payments and how those challenges could impact user interfaces and the user experience as a whole. Considering the increasing importance of digital payments in todays financial transactions, it is imperative to identify potential for process improvements and gain an understanding of end-user perspectives.
KEY WORDS: Digital payments, Cyber security, Mobile wallets, Online payments, Biometrics, channels, User interface (UI), User experience (UX).
Utilizing the REDCap platform in a cardiac rehabilitation service
Authors: Rezende Patricia de Souza , Franceschet Camile Tormen , Schmidt Márcia Moura , Peringer Vinicius , Eibel Bruna
Published: March 2024

Utilizing online health data records helps in disseminating, organizing, and securing vital medical data, yet their availability remains scarce. To address this gap, we implemented an online database, REDCap®, in a cardiac rehabilitation service, in addition to describing the clinical profile of program patients. The electronic health record implementation was carried out across four stages, from organizational setup to record initiation. Four forms were created, with 83 input fields in total, and 75 patients were registered. The majority of patients were male, white, elderly, employed, and diagnosed with ischemic heart disease. The implementation of an online database on the REDCap electronic platform in a cardiovascular rehabilitation service enhances data security and insights into patient demographics. These patient data can promote the dissemination of the importance of this service in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
Digital Marketing and its Importance in Tourism Promotion: Case of Southern Albania
Authors: Vela Fioralba , Feimi Dorjana
Published: March 2024

The advent of new technologies such as social media have penetrated many households and have made it possible to change the way consumers seek information as a basis for their purchasing decisions. As the number of users escalates, companies are advised to take advantage of the development of these marketing channels and effectively communicate with customers. Meanwhile, the hotel industry is growing rapidly and hoteliers in general have actively tried to pursue marketing strategies that remained competitive. However, with the large number of competitors and the increase in the bargaining power of consumers, hoteliers must rethink their strategy to manage, among other things, marketing communication channels that include social media (Hennig-Thurau et at., 2010). This paper seeks to examine the relationship between social media use, and the role of social media in tourism promotion and the related consumer behavior. Primary data were collected through questionnaires. The results showed that there is a positive correlation between the research variables.

 

Received: 29 December 2023 / Accepted: 25 February 2024 / Published: 6 March 2024
China’s Contemporary Strategies for the Promotion of Security, Development, and Governance in the Horn of Africa
Authors: Kwesi Kyirewiah Francis , Yaw Attah Emmanuel
Published: March 2024

This study focuses on “China’s Contemporary Strategies for Promoting Security, Development, and Governance in the Horn of Africa”. This study explored the key outcomes and challenges of these new strategies by China for security, development, and governance in the Horn of Africa region. The Horn of Africa as it is often called is one of the most culturally, religiously, and ethnically diverse and growing cosmopolitan regions in Africa. The region comprises countries with the most similar as well as unique philosophies. The strategic proximity of the region to the Middle East, Europe, and Asia underscores its strategic importance. However, these cultural, religious, and ethnic philosophies have for some ages thrown the region into a severe crisis. The Horn of Africa to date continues to be the most conflict-prone area in Africa. The finding indicates the strategic and geopolitical importance of the region has poorly been translated into human, capital, and socio-economic development for the good of the people. The region continues to remain one of the most volatile, unstable, and under-developed in Africa.  The diversity of domestic and international actors has had great complications on the region's peace, security, and development. However, a recent pronouncement by China for a new strategy toward the attainment of security, development, and governance in the region is worth exploring. The proposal includes the appointment of China’s special envoy to the Horn of Africa while advocating that an internal solution is the best option for the crisis in the region. 

 

Received: 29 December 2023 / Accepted: 25 February 2024 / Published: 6 March 2024
Safety Awareness in Auto Mechanics Workshop among Technical College Students in Lagos State
Authors: Olusesan Ogunmilade Johnson
Published: March 2024

The study investigated the safety awareness in auto-mechanics workshops among Technical College Students in Lagos State. The study adopted the survey type of descriptive research. The population of the study consists of eighty (80) technical college students in three technical colleges in Lagos state. Data were collected with the use of instrument namely: Safety Awareness in Auto Mechanics Workshop Questionnaires (SAAWQ). In the date processing the simple percentage and frequency counts were used to quantify and to analyse the responses.  The result of the study showed that accidents prevention does not occur by itself, that it is the duty of the students, the teachers, instructors and administrators to be educated on why and how accidents happen. Also, the need to develop and adhere to safe working habits. Findings showed that using wrong tools to work, worn out tools, poor safety rules among others can cause accidents in the workshop. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the well planned workshop should be provided with standard facilities. Regular training and retraining program should be given for both teachers and students. Also, government must always visit the technical colleges and provide enough money for the school.

 

Received: 15 January 2023 / Accepted: 29 February 2024 / Published: 6 March 2024
Shoreline length and water area in the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes parks (second edition): Updated statistics for shoreline miles and water acres
Authors: Winchell Alyssa , Helinski Olivia , Curdts Thom , LaFrance Bartley Monique
Published: March 2024

This report details the cumulative shoreline miles and water acres within the 88 ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes National Park units. Across the National Park Service (NPS), there is a total of 14,350 shoreline miles and 2,534,595 water acres. This report serves as an update to the NPS Natural Resource Report titled, ?Shoreline length and water area in the ocean, coastal and Great Lakes Parks: Updated statistics for shoreline miles and water acres (rev 1b)? (Curdts 2011). Note: For park units located in ocean settings, ?water acres? refers to marine, estuarine, and tidally influenced waters. For park units in the Great Lakes region, ?water acres? refers to freshwater. For all park units, freshwater bodies such as lakes, ponds, and rivers that exist inland of the marine or Great Lake shoreline are excluded from the calculation.
Existing shoreline products from federal, state, and NPS sources were visually assessed for each park and compared to reference imagery within ESRI ArcGIS Pro to determine the best available data. The resulting shoreline delineation for each park was reviewed by NPS park, regional, national, and/or Inventory and Monitoring Network staff, and manual adjustments were made as needed to accurately reflect the shoreline. Park boundaries were defined according to the NPS Land Resources Division (LRD), with a few exceptions as noted within the report. Shoreline miles and water acres within each park?s boundary were then calculated within a GIS framework.
The results of this report represent a snapshot in time, and variation is to be expected given the dynamic nature of coastal environments. Future updates to these statistics may be calculated as new data become available. These shoreline miles and water acres statistics and associated geospatial data and maps are intended for general reference only; they are useful for describing the scale of NPS holdings and management responsibilities.
Processos de Abstração Matemática: reflexões a partir da articulação entre o Desvanecimento da Concretude e a Teoria dos Registros de Representação Semiótica
Authors: Sabel Eduardo , Silveira Everaldo
Published: March 2024

Considerando a matemática uma ciência composta por objetos ideais abstratos, as pesquisas em educação matemática devem contemplar essa discussão para contribuir em como podemos promover sua aprendizagem. O presente artigo, de caráter qualitativo e teórico, apresenta uma reflexão sobre os processos de abstração na aprendizagem matemática, a partir de uma articulação teórica entre o Desvanecimento da Concretude e os Registros de Representação Semiótica. Por meio da compreensão dos aspectos conceituais de cada referencial e como podem ser conectados, estabelecemos uma discussão sobre a abstração matemática por meio do diálogo teórico entre ambos. Dentre as principais reflexões, defendemos que, para refletirmos acerca dos processos de abstração matemática, os dois referenciais podem ser usados em conjunto, pois oferecem elementos significativos para investigá-los.
Puérperas e as representações sociais acerca dos cuidados com o recém-nascido em uma maternidade de referência regional
Authors:   Eduarda de Deus Gomes, Ellen Karoliny de Oliveira Dantas, Mateus Bernardo Scussulim Saloto, Leticia Cláudio, Livia Dalla Bernardina, Paula Caires do Amaral, Adriene de Freitas Moreno Rodrigues and Luciano Antonio Rodrigues
Published: March 2024

O Ministério da Saúde vem implementando estratégias que visam melhorias na assistência à mulher desde seu período gestacional ao puerpério e a assistência ao recém-nascido. Desta forma, foi efetivada em 2011 a Rede Cegonha com o intuito de contemplar medidas para um atendimento seguro e humanizado à gestante, parturiente, puérpera e a criança desde o seu nascimento até os dois anos de vida, tendo como um de seus objetivos reduzir a mortalidade materna e infantil. Essa pesquisa objetivou-se avaliar as representações sociais acerca dos cuidados com o recém-nascido de puérperas internadas em uma maternidade de referência regional, localizada na região noroeste do Espírito Santo. Tratou-se de um estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal de abordagem qualitativa. A amostra foi constituída por 40 puérperas e os dados foram coletados mediante entrevistas utilizando como roteiro um formulário semiestruturado, que foram integralmente gravadas e posteriormente transcritas. Os resultados foram tratados utilizando a análise semântica das informações e extraídas as evocações, as quais foram elucidadas através do software openEVOC 0.92. finalizando com a discussão das representações sociais (RS) obtidas, fundamentada na Teoria do Núcleo Central (TNC). Diante disso, identificou-se que as práticas de cuidado neonatal são influenciadas pelas orientações de profissionais de saúde durante a gestação e pós-parto, a qual as equipes de saúde desempenham um papel essencial ao instruir sobre os cuidados neonatais para promover a saúde da mãe e do recém-nascido. Portanto, resta admitir que, o pré-natal é imprescindível e a equipe de saúde desempenha o importante papel de apoiar as gestantes sobre cuidados neonatais, seguindo as diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).
The Influencing factors of quality Health Care delivery and nhis Accessibility: A Fresh Empirical Evidence from the Greater Accra Metropolis, Ghana
Authors:   Paul Otoo, Sun Haojie, John Wiredu and Agyapong Elvis
Published: March 2024

In low-income economy such as Ghana, most citizens have poor access to quality health delivery (QHD). Healthcare system in Ghana suffers from numerous challenges that affect people accessibility to quality health care. This research investigates the comprehensive dynamics influencing the quality of healthcare in Ghana, focusing on the interplay between government funding (GF), human resource management (HRM), demoralization of health workers (DHW), healthcare infrastructure (HCI), and work attitude and ethics (WAE). Anchored in Andersen's Health Behavior Model and the WHO Health System Framework, the study aims to discern the intricate relationships among these variables. The research objectives involve assessing the individual and collective impacts of GF, HRM, DHW, HCI, and WAE on the quality of healthcare. The research further explored the moderation effect of health care professional behavior on the connection between WAE and QHD in Ghana. A sample size of 300 respondents is surveyed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) method, allowing for a robust examination of the complex relationships within the proposed model. The outcome of the study indicated that all the variables were reliable and valid. The main findings of the present study indicated government funding, human resource management, demoralization of health workers, health care infrastructure and work attitude and ethics have a significant influence on QHD in Ghana. In addition, the study empirical outcome revealed that health workers professional behavior moderates the interaction between work attitude and ethics and QHD. Furthermore, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers alike, offering a holistic understanding of the factors shaping the healthcare landscape in Ghana and providing a foundation for informed interventions and policy development.
Analysis of Interest Towards Science Subject and Its Relation with 21st Century Skills
Authors: Mustapha Mastura , Jamaludin Azi Azeyanty
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of interest in science subject and the relationship between interest in science and 21st century skills among pre-service biology teachers. The domain of 21st century skills being studied includes three elements which are inventive thinking skills, effective communication skills and high productivity skills. These three skills are necessary in the field of science and need to be mastered by every pre-service teachers so that it can be applied to their students later. The quantitative approach with survey method was used, involving questionnaires as a research instrument for collecting data. Respondents consist of 111 students of Bachelor of Education (ISMP) in Biology. Descriptive and inferential analysis were used to analyse the data. The descriptive analysis explained the level of interest and skills of pre-service biology teachers in 21st century skills. While inferential statistics involve Spearman Rho correlation and regression test describing relationships and influences between variables. The results showed that the level of interest in science among pre-service biology teachers were at a high level with an average mean value of 4.2748. The results also indicated that the mastery level was high for inventive thinking skill, effective communication skill and high productivity skill with 4.0149, 4.0931 and 4.1778 respectively. Nevertheless, for each subscale, the correlation test revealed a significant and positive relationship between interests and 21st century skills with correlation coefficient value (rs) of 0.569. While for regression test, it showed that interest in science influenced about 37.7% towards inventive thinking skills, 21.5% towards effective communication and about 30.1% on high productivity skill. In conclusion, the level of interest in science influence the mastery of 21st century skills of pre-service biology teachers. The implication is that interest in a subject needs to be increased through a variety of teaching and learning processes to ensure that 21st century skills can be mastered.
The Development of Heat Teaching Unit using Genially as Trainee Teachers’ Teaching Plan
Authors: Abdullah Mohammad Khairul
Published: March 2024

The ability of trainee teachers in planning an effective teaching activity in the class is very important to ensure that the desired learning objectives can be achieved well. This study aims to develop a teaching unit based on the Heat topic by using the online software, genially to assist the trainee teachers in planning a better learning environment and evaluate its usability among the trainee teachers. The research designs were development research. ADDIE model has been used in developing the teaching unit. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. A total of 30 Physics trainee teachers from the Sultan Idris University of Education in their sixth and seven semesters of the study were involved in this study. The sampling technique that has been used was the simple random sampling technique. The findings show that level of usability of the online-based teaching unit among the trainee teachers was excellent based on the construct of usefulness (mean = 3.71, SD = 0.43), ease of use (mean = 3.68, SD = 0.38) and satisfaction (mean = 3.73, SD = 0.40). The use of this online teaching unit model is seen to be able to improve the ability and performance of trainee teachers in planning their teaching more efficiently, thus attracting students' interest in Physics subjects.
An Exploratory Study on Green Chemistry Practices and Experiments in Malaysian Secondary Schools
Authors: Taha Hafsah , Zahari Nur Liyana , Tien Lee Tien , Muhammad Damanhuri Muhd Ibrahim
Published: March 2024

Although green chemistry had been promoted since 1980s, it is still quite unknown in Malaysia even among chemistry teachers and students. Hence, the success of environmental sustainability education would be hard to achieve if chemistry teachers did not have adequate competency and skills to cultivate students' green chemistry awareness and practices. This study investigated Malaysian chemistry teachers’ understanding, awareness and practices on green chemistry; and the impact of student-initiated green chemistry experiments on their practices of environmental sustainability; and on their achievement in the topic of electrochemistry. The survey involved 269 secondary school teachers, and the quasi-experimental study involved 77 secondary school chemistry students (n = 37 in control and n = 40 in treatment groups). A set of questionnaires for the teachers, and a set of tests for the students were employed in the study. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Analysis of the survey found the level of teachers’ understanding of green chemistry was at a moderate level, their awareness on the importance of green chemistry was high while the level of their green chemistry practice was moderate. The quasi-experimental results revealed no significant difference in the achievement between students undergoing traditional chemistry experiments and the green chemistry experiments. Nevertheless, students participated in designing green chemistry experiments were found to have higher level of green chemistry awareness compared to the control group. This study recommends that teachers should empower students with suitable mechanisms to address sustainable environment issues in classroom or laboratory instruction to promote sustainable practices among school community.
Construction of Algebra Board as a Teaching Aids for Subtopic Linear Equations in One Variable Form 1
Authors: Azizan @ Zolkipli Nur Alwani , Abdullah Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee
Published: March 2024

This study aims to construct Algebra Board as a teaching aids for the subtopic of Linear Equations In One Variable Form 1. This study is a design and development study (DDR) based on the ADDIE model in developing Algebra Board. The validity of Algebra Board is determined by three expert panels consisting of two mathematics lecturers from a public university and an experienced mathematics teacher. Questionnaire instrument were used to test the validity of the Algebra Board. Descriptive statistical analysis was used for the purpose of data analysis and the results of the study showed that Algebra Board obtained 92.5% agreement from the panel of experts. In conclusion, Algebra Board have achieved high validity values. The implication of this study is that Algebra Board can be used as teaching aids for the subtopics of Linear Equations In One Variable Form 1.
The Relationship Between Teachers' Anxiety, Confidence, and Attitudes with Mathematics Achievement of Primary School Pupils
Authors: Hamdan Ahmad Radzi , Mustafa Mohd Firdaus , Taha Hafsah
Published: March 2024

This study aims to identify the relationship between teachers’ anxiety, confidence, and attitudes with mathematics achievement of primary school pupils. Survey method design was used in this study and data were collected using Likert 5 scale questionnaires. A total of 30 teachers and 30 year 5 students were selected as the sample. The results showed that the level of mathematical anxiety of teachers is at a low level, the level of teachers’ confidence is at a high level, and the level of teachers’ attitude is at an excellent level. Correlation analysis showed there is a significant negative relationship between teachers’ anxiety and students’ achievement (r= -0.636, p <0.05). There is a significant positive relationship between teachers’ confidence and students’ achievement (r=0.600, p <0.05). There is a significant relationship between teachers’ attitude and students’ achievement (r = 0.795, p <0.05). In conclusion, good mathematics achievement of primary pupils is related to excellent teachers’ attitude, high confidence level, and low level of anxiety. The implications of this study can help primary school mathematics teachers to reduce anxiety levels, increase confidence, and improve their attitudes in mathematics teaching so that student achievement in mathematics can be improved.
PENERAPAN PARENT EDUCATION TENTANG KESIAPAN MENJADI ORANGTUA DI KELURAHAN KENANGA KAB. CIREBON
Authors: Nina Nirmaya Mariani  , Suratmi
Published: March 2024

Kader Posyandu merupakan warga masyarakat yang dipilih oleh masyarakat serta bekerja dengan sukarela untuk membantu peningkatan kesehatan masyarakat, serta memiliki peran dan tugas untuk melakukan penyuluhan dan pelaporan Kesehatan Ibu dan bayi di sekitar lingkungannya sehingga memiliki kedekatan yang cukup baik dengan sasaran atau target kegiatan, termasuk dengan Ibu hamil. Berdasarkan data tahun 2021 kelurahan Kenanga terdapat ibu dengan kehamilan pertama pada usia muda. Proses perubahan peran pasangan muda menjadi orang tua merupakan tahapan penting menjalani kehidupan rumah tangga,  banyak orang tua baru tidak percaya pada kemampuan mereka dalam memenuhi tanggung jawab menjadi orang tua. Proses modifikasi self-efficacy dapat dilakukan melalui suatu intervensi atau parent edukasi. Parent education dilakukan secara terpisah atau menyatu dengan kegiatan lain dalam perawatan kehamilan. Tujuan dar kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan peran kader dalam memberikan pengetahuan persiapan menjadi orang tua, sehinga ibu hamil memiliki maternal self efficacy yang tinggi.  Pelatihan ini dilakukan selama 4 kali. Sasarannya adalah kader  (10) dan ibu hamil pertama (20) orang. 2 hari diberikan teori dan 2 hari selanjutnya melakukan praktik langsung dengan ibu hamil. Hasil evalusi dengan menggunakan kuesioner pre test dan post test menunjukkan adanya perbedaan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader (P value 0.005) dan perbedaan maternal self efficacy pad ibu hamil(P value 0,000)). Peran Kader dalam menberikan edukasi sangat penting, diharapkan maternal self efficacy ibu hamil tinggi dan pasangan muda memiliki kesiapan menjadi orang tua.
STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO REDUCE DISCOMFORT IN THE IIIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANT WOMEN THROUGH PRENATAL YOGA CLASS IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE KAHURIPAN PUSKESMAS, TASIKMALAYA CITY
Authors: Yuliastuti Santi , Khairiyah P Ir ir
Published: March 2024

During pregnancy, women need time to adapt to the various changes that occur within them. Physical changes, especially in the third trimester, such as frequent urination, shortness of breath, back pain, heartburn, constipation, insomnia and dyspnea cause discomfort in pregnant women. One way to overcome discomfort in the third trimester is to do exercises, namely antenatal yoga. The positive effects of yoga can reduce stress, anxiety and back pain throughout pregnancy. Therefore, researchers want to know the effect of prenatal yoga classes as a strategic effort to reduce discomfort in third trimester pregnant women through community empowerment. This research is a research method of socializing and practicing antenatal yoga for Trimester III pregnant women, carried out for 12 months, namely from January to December 2023, involving the coordinating midwife and CI of the Tamansari Community Health Center as well as 15 respondents from third trimester pregnant women. The location of the activity is in the Kahuripan Community Health Center Working Area, Tasikmalaya City. Research data was obtained, almost all pregnant women experienced discomfort during pregnancy, but after doing antenatal yoga 4 times in 20 minutes, the discomfort in pregnant women was reduced. All pregnant women felt comfortable and showed high enthusiasm for this activity and hoped that the antenatal yoga class activities could be carried out in a sustainable manner to improve the fitness and health of pregnant women.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) vs Inhalation Techniques in Patients with Morbid Obesity at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
Authors: Mutholib Abdul , Zuriatinah
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Morbidly obese patients (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m²) present unique challenges in anesthesia. Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) and inhalation techniques have their respective advantages and disadvantages in this group of patients. This study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of TIVA and inhalation anesthesia in morbidly obese patients at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang.

Methods: A prospective, randomized study was conducted on 80 morbidly obese patients undergoing elective surgery. Patients were randomized to receive TIVA with propofol and remifentanil or inhalation anesthesia with sevoflurane and desflurane.

Results: The TIVA group demonstrated faster recovery time (p = 0.02) and less postoperative opioid requirements (p = 0.01) than the inhalation group. There was no significant difference in the incidence of intraoperative or postoperative complications.

Conclusion: TIVA is an effective and safe option for morbidly obese patients undergoing elective surgery. TIVA offers faster recovery and fewer postoperative opioid requirements than inhalation anesthesia.