bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Type of recess and its influence on girls physical activity levels
Authors: Hellín Martínez Marta , García-Jiménez José Vicente , García-Pellicer Juan José   , Alfonso-Asencio Manuel
Published: October 2023

The purpose in this study is to describe the physical activity levels (PA) in primary school female students during four different types of recess: free, with sports equipment, with organized games and with music. Sample consisted of 20 girls (10.6 ± 0.70 mean age) from a Primary Education School in Region of Murcia (Spain). The data collection ocurred during 32 recesses. 8 sessions of each type of recess were observed and analyzed with the iSOPARC app, which structures the activity in three levels: sedentary, walking and vigorous. Results show medium-low levels of PA during breaks, being the free type the ones that reach the highest sedentary level values (39.79 ± 5.38%) while the organized ones obtain the lowest sedentary value (6.89 ± 2.56%). Regarding the vigorous level, the breaks in which music was used are the ones with the highest percentage (51.36 ± 12.55%). After applying the Mann Whitney U statistic, it is shown how the type of recess exerted a significant influence on the results (p = 0.000) in all cases. Conclusions. The recesses in which music is used, activities and games were planned and sports equipment are used achieve higher PA values at a vigorous level and less sedentary lifestyle.
Keywords: physical education, MVPA, physical activity, recess.
Perceptions of teachers and students about the use of ICTs in physical education classes: uses, advantages, and projections
Authors: Matheu Pérez Alexis , Muñoz Marcelo , Cortés Cortés Manuel , Díaz Contreras Luis , Muñoz Sepúlveda Sergio , Juica Martínez Paola , Dehnhardt Macarena
Published: October 2023

The digitalization of societies is not a homogeneous or mechanistic process that moves in parallel to technological processes, since the uses of ICT are linked to the social and political contingency of each country. Consequently, this paper set out to analyze the perception of teachers and students about the use of ICTs in Physical Education classes in schools in Santiago of Chile. The use of ICTs in Physical Education is uncommon in Chile, these are focused on physical exercise and folklore teaching. A qualitative methodology was used. Based on structured interviews with teachers and students from schools in the southern area of Santiago. These were analyzed through Atlasti software. A qualitative analysis of content and a thematic analysis was carried out through data coding. The results show that there are differences in the perception of ICT by teachers and students. The former prioritize technologies applied to physical exercise. The latter consider that technologies are important for obtaining information and managing communication between teacher and student. It is concluded that it is necessary to generate institutional mechanisms that allow socialization in new skills and knowledge of technologies, since the lack of training in these skills could produce severe problems in the integration into the new digital society that is developing in Chile. Likewise, there is a generational gap in the use of this type of technologies, which would affect the older population.
Keywords: ICTs in the classroom; Physical education; Digital society; Education in Chile.
RELAÇÕES INTERTEXTUAIS E EFEITOS DE SENTIDOS NO GÊNERO MEME
Authors: Pereira Maria Lidiane de Sousa , Sousa Laís Leite de , Pereira Francisca Damiana Formiga
Published: October 2023

Objetivamos analisar as relações intertextuais por coopresença em exemplares do gênero meme. A partir disso, temos dois objetivos específicos, a saber: (a) identificar diferentes categorias intertextuais em exemplares de memes veiculados na Internet e (b) compreender os efeitos de sentido construídos a partir das relações intertextuais por coopresença nos memes selecionados. Para tanto, construímos um corpus com 6 (seis) memes vinculados na Internet, no período de 2019-2023. Este trabalho é de cunho qualitativo de abordagem interpretativa. Assim, os dados obtidos foram analisados e interpretados à luz da literatura pertinente sobre a temática em tela. Dentre os estudos que compreendem o aporte teórico, destacamos Piégay-Gross (1996); Koch, Bentes e Cavalcante (2008); Fávero Koch (2012), Koch (2015, 2017); Lima et al. (2021), dentre outros. As análises revelaram que, no corpus deste estudo, as relações intertextuais por coopresença ocorrem por meio das seguintes categorias: referência, alusão e citação. Dentre as conclusões a que chegamos, cabe salientar que, no contexto dos memes selecionados, as relações intertextuais são de suma importância para a composição e funcionamento desse gênero textual. Ademais, as relações intertextuais promovem a construção de diferentes efeitos de sentido como críticas, posicionamentos políticos, alertas e, sobretudo, o humor.
Uma inteligência artificial na educação para além do modelo behaviorista
Authors: Teles Lúcio , Nagumo Estevon
Published: October 2023

A expansão da Inteligência Artificial (IA) tende a gerar impactos na educação, tanto no processo de aprendizado como na organização do sistema educativo. A IA também facilita o design de pedagogias colaborativas avançadas. Contudo, o modelo dominante de IA na educação utilizado nas instituições educacionais privadas é baseado na abordagem behaviorista. A coleta massiva de dados para sustentar esse modelo implica discutir questões éticas, como a privacidade e o interesse comercial nos dados dos usuários. É possível suscitar outras IA baseadas no modelo pedagógico de Vygotsky, ou na dialogicidade de Paulo Freire, e também em outras pedagogias. Modelos de IA baseados na interação e no trabalho de grupo podem contribuir para uma educação mais produtiva e solidária, não apenas focada no desempenho individual do aluno em provas. Para tanto, os educadores devem participar dessa discussão para pautar uma IA na educação além do modelo behaviorista dominante.
The Secret of Women in Physics: Finding Motivations
Authors:   Physics and Chemistry Department, International High School J.H.Newman, Madrid, Spain, Martín Héctor Reyes , González Juan Manuel García ,   Sociology Department, Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain
Published: October 2023

Why is there an under-representation of women in physics? What can teachers encourage women to learn about physics? We want to analyze the motivations behind studying physics at pre-university educational levels. 69 high school students who learned with a Brain-Based Teaching Approach (BBTA) methodology (Socratic-Maieutic style) were compared to a sample of the same N who had learned in a masterclass style. The BBTA group learned through four main steps: establishment of affective bonds between the student and the subject, argumentative class as a tool to judge (maieutic style), contextualization, and experimentation. Both groups were analyzed using the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The t-test and U Mann-Whitney analysis suggest that amotivation (lack of motivation) is the same in both groups, but extrinsic motivations (related to external rewards) are higher in the classic style group, while intrinsic motivations (related to internal rewards) are higher in the Socratic style, especially for women (p < 0.032). Learning physics reinforces intrinsic motivation if we consider the way the brain works.
Evaluation of Some Biochemical Parameters in Haemolymph of Bulinus specie in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Usman, L. U.  , Adakole, J. A.  , Gadzama, I.M.K.  , Sama’ila, A. U.
Published: October 2023

Evaluation of some biochemical parameters was conducted in haemolymph of Bulinus sp in Ajiwa reservoir, Katsina state, Nigeria from September, 2014 to August, 2015. Four samples of Bulinus spwere collected at 5 different sampling locations every 3 months and were transferred into labelled plastic storage bottle and transported into laboratory for haemolymph extraction and analysis. Glucose, Aspartate amino transferase (AST) and Alanine amino transferase (ALT) were determined using standard methods, procedures and instruments. The mean value of the biochemical parameters are Glucose (36.28±1.76mg/dl), AST (19.21±0.24U/L) and ALT (13.91±0.62U/L). The level of the parameters were slightly increasing in the following order of magnitude; station 3 > station 2 > station 4> station 1 and station 5 recorded the lowest value. Seasonal variation of the biochemical parameters were clearly observed in the Bulinus sp. Glucose, AST and ALT levels were higher during the wet season compared to dry season (45.83±1.83mg/dl to 27.49±0.93mg/dl), (24.61±0.16 to 13.80±0.13U/L) and (19.33±0.78 to 10.44±0.21U/L) respectively. This may be due to high influx of nutrients from the surrounding farm lands and other domestic activities like bush burning, washing clothes, bathing and cattle rearing within the vicinity of the reservoir. Alterations in these biochemical parameters (Glucose, AST and ALT) in the haemolymph, indicate disturbance of the oxidative carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Apart from evaluating energy content as biomarkers, this experiment shows how Bulinus sp undergoes metabolic alteration to overcome stress.
Acute Toxicity (LD50) of Petroleum Ether, Ethanolic and Aqueous Stem Bark Extracts of Adansonia digitata on Albino Wister Rat
Authors: Abdulmalik, U.  , Magashi, A. M.
Published: October 2023

Adansonia digitata Linn. Commonly known as “Baobab” is a deciduous tree and belongs to the plant family called Bombacacea. The tree is mostly known for its exceptional height and may live for several hundred years. The bark tends to be smooth, ranging in colour from reddish brown to grey, being rough and wrinkly like elephant skin. Acute toxicity of petroleum ether, ethanolic and aqueous extract of stem bark of Adansonia digitata was carried out using albino Wister rat as animal models. This study was conducted to determine the acute toxicity level of the crude extracts using Albino Wister rats. The study was conducted in two phases. In the phase I, three groups of three rats (3 per group) with weight range of 100 – 120g were administered with respective oral doses of 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg body weight of each extract. While the control groups were administered normal saline. These were observed 24 hrs and up to a period of 2 weeks. In second phase II, the dosage of each extract was increased to 1600 mg, 2900 mg and 5000 mg/kg body weight respectively for another three groups of one rat (1 per group). The control groups were administered normal saline. These were equally observed for toxicity signs namely salivation, brushing of the nose on the floor, isolation, weakness, sleeping, coma and possible deaths. The result shows that throughout the 2 weeks period, no mortality was observed in any of the test animal groups up to the highest dose of the extract tested. It is thefore concluded that administration of Adansonia digitata stem bark extract in rat may be safe up to a dose of 5000 mg/kg body weight. This may serve as a base line data value for the development of ethnopharmacologically active substances with potention to be use as modern medicine.
Macroinvertebrates as Indicators of Water Quality in Thomas Dam, Dambatta, Kano State, Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim, S.  , Nafi’u, S.A.
Published: October 2023

A study on the water quality assessment using benthic macroinvertebrates in Thomas Dam, Dambatta Kano State was carried out fortnightly for a period of four months (January – April, 2016). Four sampling sites were chosen based on the vegetation pattern and impact of human activities on the dam. Modified Ekman grab sampler was used for benthic Macroinvertebrates collection and identified using standard identification keys. Standard methods were used to determine the physicochemical parameters. The mean range of physicochemical parameters studied were; water temperature (19.6±1.12 - 23.0±1.00 °C), pH (7.6±0.20 - 8.2± 0.25), DO (6.1±2.88 - 9.4±0.24mg/L), BOD (3.0±0.30-5.6±0.25mg/L), TDS (150.6±2.88-183.3±5.77mg/L), Tubidity (18.8±0.80 - 41.9±0.26NTU), Electrical conductivity (161.3±1.52 - 195.6±0.57µS/cm), N03-N (1.2±0.19 - 3.5±0.20mg/L), and PO43-P (0.1±0.05 - 0.3±0.03mg/L).There was no significant difference between the sampling sites in physicochemical parameters (P<0.05). Nine (9) taxa comprising of 33 species belonging to Arthropoda, Annelida and Mollusca were identified accounted for 1162 individuals. Increasing dominance of benthic Macroinvertebrates followed the order: Mollusca (35%) > Coeloptera (28%) > Diptera (12.7%) > Annelida (11.4%) > Trichoptera (4.96%) > Placoptera (3.6%) > Ephemeroptera (3%) > Hemiptera( 0.85%) > Odonata ( 0.08%). Correlation analysis between benthic Macro invertebrates distribution and abundance and physicochemical parameters showed a strong positive relationship (P<0.05). Presence of pollution tolerant Macroinvertebrates notably Chironomus sp. and Tubifex sp. indicates the Dam is under pollution stress. Species diversity indices showed a variation in the community structure in the dam and the implications of this to the biotic status of the dam is discussed
Antibacterial Potency of Combined Extracts of Mitragyna inermis (Linn) and Monotes kerstingii (Linn) on Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi A and Its In vivo Toxicity against Swiss Albino Mice
Authors: Zumbes, H.J.  , Babalola, O.B.  , Nanle, C.D.  , Katnap, R.S.  , David, E.V.  , Anejo-Okopi, A.J.  , Dabo, D.A.  , Gokir, J.D.  , Nvau, J.B.
Published: October 2023

The phytochemical screening, antibacterial and toxicological effect of the extracts of Monotes kerstingii (Linn) and Mitragyna inermis (wild) extracts were investigated. The plant extracts were prepared by cold maceration method using water and ethanol and screened against Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphy A using the agar well diffusion method. The LD50 of the extract was determined using Locke’s method. Phytochemical analysis reveals the presence of Carbohydrates, Cardiac glycosides, Steroids, Anthraquinones, Resins, Saponins, Flavonoids Tannins and Alkaloids in both plant extracts. The combined ethanol and aqueous plant extracts shows activity against S. Typhi with diameter of zones of inhibition ranging from 14.00 mm and 15-24 mm respectively. The combined extracts were also active against S. Paratyphi A with diameter of zones of inhibition ranging from 10-24mm and 11-26 mm for ethanol and aqueous extracts respectively. Toxicity studies of the combined extracts revealed that the plant was well tolerated at 5000mg/kg body weight. These results suggest that the plant may be exploited for therapeutic purposes.
Abdussamad Abubakar1, Abdullahi Muhammad2, Dayyabu Shehu3, Murtala Ya’u3, Abba Babandi3, Abubakar Sadiq Tanko4, Ferdaus Mohamat-yusuff5, Hadiza Ibrahim6 and Salihu Ibrahim2*
Authors: Abdussamad Abubakar  , Abdullahi Muhammad  , Dayyabu Shehu  , Murtala Ya’u  , Abba Babandi  , Abubakar Sadiq Tanko  , Ferdaus Mohamat-yusuff  , Hadiza Ibrahim  , Salihu Ibrahim
Published: October 2023

Tributyltin (TBT) is one of the most toxic substances ever deliberately introduced into the marine environment. It is an organotin compound mostly used as wood preservative, pesticide, bactericide, PVC stabilizer, fungicide, antifouling biocide in boat and ships paints to prevents attachments of the marine organism on the hull surface.We studied the TBT-Resistant Bacterium by Klebsiella sp. FIRD 2 containing copper II ion and modelled it using several kinetic models such as Monod, Haldane, Luong, Aiba, Teissier, Yano, and Webb and estimated the accuracy of the fitted model using statistical analysis such as coefficient of determination (R2), adjusted coefficient of determination (adj R2), and root mean square (RMSE). Aiba model was the best model to the experimental growth kinetics data determined and gave a very good fit. The estimated value for the Aiba constants in this work such as maximal growth rate, half inhibition constant, and half saturation constant rate designated asumax, ki andks were 0.1265 hr-1, 8.061 mg/Land 0.8300 mg/L respectively. The true umax where the gradient for the slope is zero for the Aiba model was approximately 0.061093 hr-1 at 1 mg/Lcopper.
Effects of Care Provision Practices on the Nutrition and Health Status among Children in Gadagau and Hanwa Communities of Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State Nigeria
Authors: Yaradua, A.I.  , Gadagau A.A.  , Alhassan A.J.  , Nasir A.  , Matazu K.I.  , Usman A.  , Umar M.I.  , Musa A.  , Wagini N.H.
Published: October 2023

A cross sectional study was conducted among male and female under- five children from urban and rural settings around Zaria city in Kaduna State-Nigeria to assess effect of care provision practices on their nutritional status. A total of 440 (218 male and 222 female) children under-five years of age were randomly selected from Hanwa community (urban) in Zaria city and Gadagau village (rural) both located within Zaria metropolis of Kaduna State- Nigeria. We determined anthropometric indices using standard methods. Information on care provision, source of drinking water, infections and hospital visits were obtained using a well structured questionnaire. The results of the study indicate that there is a significant difference (p<0.05) in anthropometric parameters across all the age groups in the male subjects. From the results, apart from age group 20-30 months, there is significant difference (p<0.05) in anthropometric parameters between the rural and urban female children. The results have indicated that 100% of mothers from the rural setting acquire knowledge of infant food preparation at home while for mothers from urban setting 80% acquire the knowledge from home. 60% (rural) and 65% (urban) of the subjects have access to improved water source. The result of the study has indicated that the extent of malnutrition is more prevalent in the urban than the rural subjects.
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen among Butchers and Slaughtered Cows in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Kareem, A. M.  , Mohammed, Y.  , Rogo, L. D.
Published: October 2023

Hepatitis B Virus is one of the most important human pathogens which present a significant threat to public health. The objectives of this study are to establish evidence of existence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) in cows and prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among butchers. A total of 138 human samples (including slaughter house workers and meat sellers) and 138 slaughtered cows’ samples were collected for detection of HBsAg using ELISA. A questionnaire was administered to collect relevant information regarding risk factors. Screened result showed prevalence rate of 11.6% (p< 0.05) among butchers and 10.9% prevalence was detected in slaughtered cows (p<0.05), these were however not statistically significantly different. Occupational practices including hand cuts and sharing of knives were seen to be more common among slaughter house workers than the meat sellers thereby increasing their exposure to hepatitis B virus infection. It is concluded that both cows and butchers in Kano metropolis serve as reservoir for Hepatitis B Virus and hence there is need for urgent policy formulation (screening and use of protective clothing) in slaughter houses in Nigeria.
Comparisons Between Different Crude Extract Yields Of Whole Plant Of Momordica Charantia And Their Antibacterial Susceptibility Against Selected Clinical Isolates
Authors: Oloninefa, S. D  , Abalaka, M. E  , Daniyan, S. Y  , Mann, A
Published: October 2023

Medicinal plants such as Momordica charantia contained different phytochemicals which have antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Salmonella typhimurium and Klebsiella pneumoniae. In this study, four solvents namely n- hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol and aqueous were used for the reflux extraction of whole plant of M. charantia successively and exhaustively. The phytochemicals and antibacterial susceptibility of the crude extracts against selected clinical isolates were determined at different concentrations of 40 mg/ml, 60 mg/ml, 80 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml using agar well diffusion. The clinical isolates used were subjected to biochemical tests and molecular characterization for proper identification. The study revealed that ethyl acetate extract had the highest percentage yield of 5.92% followed by 3.33% of aqueous extract. Phytochemicals such saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, tannins, phenols, alkaloids, steroids and reducing sugars were present in the crude extracts. The highest mean and standard error of means value of antibacterial susceptibility against E. coli were 14.67±0.33; 19.67±0.33; 21.67±0.33 and 30.33±0.33 for 40 mg/ml, 60 mg/ml, 80 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml concentrations of the aqueous crude extract respectively. This research work showed that there are  differences in the yields of crude extracts of whole plant of M. charantia when extracted with different solvents and the antibacterial activity result showed that the aqueous crude extract has a better antibacterial activity against the selected clinical isolates than other crude extracts. This present study compared the different yields of M. charantia and its antibacterial susceptibility against selected clinical isolates.
Isolation and Identification of Fungi from Some Selected Vegetables in Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State
Authors: Samaila Samaila Yaradua  , Shamsuddeen Lawal Kankara  , Murtala Yusuf
Published: October 2023

Samples of vegetables (infected and healthy) were investigated in this study to identify and isolate fungal species growing present. The vegetables are Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum), Pepper (Capsicum annum), Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and Onion (Allium cepa) which were collected from local farms around Kankara local government area. Potato dextrose agar (PDA) was used for isolation of the fungi and morphological features and fungal identification key were used to identify the isolated organisms. All the vegetables collected showed the presence of fungi. The fungi isolated are Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus stolonifer, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus parasiticus, Penicillium digitatum., Penicillium citrinum and Mucor spp. among all, Penicillium citrinum, Aspergillus niger., and Aspergillus. parasiticus had the highest rate of occurrence followed by Penicillium digitatum and Aspergillus flavus while Mucor spp. and Rhizopus stolonifer were the least.
Antbacterial Property of Ethanolic Extract from the Leaves of Acacia nilotica WILD. ON Staphylococcus aureus AND Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Manga, S.S.  , Isah, M.  , Danlami, M.B.
Published: October 2023

The traditional medicine involves the use of different plants or the bioactive constituents of different plants to cure diseases and this was done long time ago based on the history of human being Acacia nilotica is a multipurpose plant belonging to the family Mimosaceae.  Commonly known as Prickly acacia in English and Bagaruwa in  Hausa language,  It have been used traditionally to treat infections. The present study aimed at investigating antibacterial activity of Acacia nilotica Wild. ethanolic leaves extract and its column fractions against selected multi drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Extract of Acacia nilotica were prepared using ethanol on the basis of their increasing polarity with varying concentrations and were screened for the antibacterial activity using disc diffusion assay. The crude extract was further subjected to column and thin layer chromatography (TLC) for bioassay guided fractionation; thus a total of 74 fractions were obtained. The fractions were screened for the antibacterial activity, fraction 6 (CF6) showed highest zone of inhibition of 12 mm and 9 mm against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa respectively. Therefore this study demonstrated the value of A. nilotica plant as alternative for the treatment of bacterial infections. The most active fraction can be further explored to isolate and characterize the bioactive components responsible for biological activity to develop new antibacterial drug.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Pseudomonas spp. Isolated from Soil Samples
Authors: Badiyya Hassan Mashi
Published: October 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the major problems facing the health sector. This has to do with many factors including changes in metabolic pathways and transfer of virulence genes among bacterial species among others. Therefore, this study aimed at testing the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Pseudomonas spp. isolated from soil samples using the mastering-S (M13 and M14 disc). In this study, the susceptibility of 25 pseudomonas isolated from soil environment were tested using the mastering-S (13 and 14 disc). Overnight KB* cultures were used to inoculate KB* plates using the spread plate technique before placing the antibiotic disc on the surface of the agar and incubated at 20oC for 48hours. Antibiotic susceptibility was recorded based on the diameter of zone of inhibition. A diameter of 8mm and above was recorded as positive (susceptible) and a value of less than 8mm as negative (resistance). The results show that, all 25 isolates (100%) tested resistant to at least eight (8) antibiotics, while all the strains were susceptible to 10 µg Gentamicin (GM). Similarly, at least 8% were susceptible to 25 µg Chloramphenicol (C), 96% are susceptible to 10 µg Streptomycin (S) and about 92%, 40% and 48% of the isolates were found to be susceptible to 25 µg Tetracycline (T), 25 µg Colistin Sulphate (CO) and 200 µg Sulphatriad (ST) respectively. Therefore, the study concludes that different species of pseudomonad may respond to antibiotic differently and this should be considered especially when selecting drug of choice in medical settings.
Efficacy of Some Chemical Preservatives in Prolonging the Shelf Life of Fermented Locust Beans ‘iru’
Authors: Saliu, Bolanle Kudirat  , Sule, Ismaila Olawale  , Agbabiaka, Toyin Olayemi  , Zakariyah, Rahmat Folashade
Published: October 2023

In Nigeria most foods are preserved by adding salt. The efficacy of this and some other chemical preservatives in improving the storage quality of fermented locust beans was the focus of this study. Samples of fermented locust beans were separately treated with table salt (10% w/w), brine (10 and 20% solution), vinegar (4 and 6%) and lactic acid (10 and 20%). After treatment, all the samples were stored at ambient temperature and periodically analysed for sensory and microbiological properties. Samples treated with dry salt became slippery, changed in color and developed bad odor within 1, 4 and 14 days respectively. Except for the softening observed, no significant (p < 0.5) change occurred with the color and odor of the other samples during storage. A total of 29 bacterial and 6 fungal isolates were obtained. The dominant bacteria were members of the genera Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Micrococcus, Citrobacter, Microbacterium, Enterobacter, Leuconostoc, Arthrobacter, and Corynebacterium while Saccharomyces cerevisae, Aspergillus niger and other Aspergillus spp., dominated the fungal population. Other fungi were Rhizopus stolonifer, Alternaria alternata, and Candida albicans. The microbial load and diversity reduced significantly (p < 0.5) after treatment and during storage. Among the bacterial isolates, Bacillus cereus, B. pumilus, B. lentus, B. licheniformis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, S. saprophyticus Citrobacter freundii, Arthrobacter ureafaciens, Corynebacterium poinsetiae, Micrococcus denitrificans and Microbacterium sp. were inhibited by lactic acid, vinegar and brine with diameter zone of inhibition ranging from 11.0 to 24.0mm; 15.0 to 20.5mm and 12.5 to 22.5 mm respectively. This study has shown that lactic acid, vinegar and brine have some preservative effects on fermented locust beans and can therefore be used to prolong its shelf life.
Antimicrobial Activity of Acacia Nilotica and Ziziphus Mauritiana against Clinical Isolates of Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Aerogenes
Authors: Usman, A.  , Ahmad, M.  , Hamza, M. M.  , Hussaini I. M.  , Sanusi, S. B.  , Innocent, A. A
Published: October 2023

Klebsiella aerogenes is an opportunistic pathogen linked to several nosocomial illnesses, including pneumonia, sepsis, and infection of the urinary tract. Escherichia coli is frequently the source of numerous common bacterial illnesses, including bacteraemia, cholecystitis, cholangitis, urinary tract infections (UTI), traveler's diarrhoea, and other medical conditions such as meningitis in babies and pneumonia. This study aimed at determining the antimicrobial activity of Acacia nilotica and Ziziphus mauritania on clinical isolate of E. coli and K. aerogenes. The phytochemical constituents of Z. mauritiana and A. nilotica were determined. E. coli and K. aerogenes isolates were obtained from the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna and reconfirmed using standard microbiological techniques. The antibacterial activity of Z. mauritiana and A. nilotica extracts against the isolates was determined using Agar well diffusion assay, the MIC and MBC was also determined and recorded. The findings of this study revealed that tannins, quinone, phenols, terpenoids, and steroids are present in Z. mauritiana extract while tannins, saponin, quinones, and terpenoids in A. nilotica extract. There was no activity of Z. mauritiana against any of the test isolates at all concentrations used in this study. Whereas A. nilotica exhibited an antibacterial activity against both E. coli and K. aerogenes recording respectively a zone of inhibition of 24 mm and 25 mm with MIC and MBC value of 600 mg/ml. This research displayed an antibacterial activity of A. nilotica and no activity of Z. mauritiana against E. coli and K. aerogenes.
Pengaruh Religiusitas dan Pengetahuan Produk Halal pada Minat Pembelian Produk E-commerce pada Mahasiswa UIN Jawa Timur
Authors: Rohman Moh Holilur , Lifia Lifia , Hidayatulloh Muhammad Haris
Published: October 2023

Interest in buying in Indonesia is very important in the world of e-commerce every year increasing from 2017 there were 70.8 million to predictions for 2024 as many as 189.6 e-commerce users, this is not spared by students where the electronic world dominates, namely university students spread across Indonesia, 100% Islamic students are at UIN. The purpose of this study was to see halal labeling as mediation in buying interest in e-commerce products with religiosity and knowledge of halal products as variable Z by using the SmartPLS analysis tool. The results of this study show that the mediation aspect of halal labeling on religion has a full mediation effect, while halal labeling has a partial mediation effect on the interest in buying e-commerce products in UIN students in East Java. Meanwhile, religiosity has no effect on purchase intention with a t-statistic value of 1.430 <1.96 and a p-value of 0.153 > 0.05. on aspects of religiosity.

Keywords: Religiosity, Knowledge of Halal Products, Purchase Intention.
Konsep Penguat Usaha Ekonomi Rakyat Dengan Menggunakan Cloud Computing Literature Study
Authors: Fams Retnawati Siregar , Lubis Arnida Wahyuni
Published: October 2023

Dengan adanya era digital saat ini maka clout computing sangat familiar di kalangan perusahaan. Istilah yang sering kita dengar adalah komputasi awan yang terkenal dengan bagian data yang disimpan secara virtual kapan dan dimanapun  pemakai  dapat menyimpanan dan mengaksesa data . Dari data yang dirilis bagian rekomendasi ditahun 2022 adanya 5 rekomendasi perusahaan penyedia layanan cloud computing, misalnya Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services. Seperti database, dalam jaringan internet  layanan penyimpanan akan menyediakan sumber daya yang lebih inovatif, cepat, dan fleksibel kepada para penggunanya. Dari yang dirujuk dengan Undang-undang (UU) No. 28 Tahun 2008 ,usaha menengah bagian dari ekonomi produktif yang berdiri sendiri dilakukan perorangan atau badan usaha terdiri dari perorangan atau badan usaha yang bukan anak perusahaan atau cabang perusahaan yang dimiliki.  Metode penelitian yang penulis digunakan dalam penulisan jurnal ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yang        dilakukan dengan studi literatur,  dari jurnal , sumber lain ataupun buku data akan dikumpulkan. Dalam kegiatan bisnis adanya manfaat cloud computing dengan Pendekatan  metode ini dapat memberikan pengetahuan terkait dengan fitur-fitur. Hasil dari analisis peper ini adalah Banyak pelaku sektor usaha ekonomi rakyat yang belum menerapkan teknologi informasi ke dalam proses  bisnisnya yang dinyatakan dengan surve, Menset pelaku sektor usaha ekonomi rakyat dengan menggunakan cloud computing menggunakan biaya yang mahal , Pemahaman pelaku sektor usaha ekonomi rakyat dalam perangkat server sulit dalam  pengoperasiannya.
Strategi Peningkatan Daya Saing UMKM Dalam Menghadapi Masyarakat Ekonomi ASEAN
Authors: Andarini Sonja , Ikaningtyas Maharani , Putri Ratna Kusumawati , Fitria Anggita Dini , Kartika Ragita Widya
Published: October 2023

In order to achieve stable and sustainable economic growth, it is necessary to support solid macroeconomic and financial system stability. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia are getting serious attention to the government and the community's disability. Indonesia is progressing from year to year which cannot be underestimated. However, Indonesia must be more persistent in improving quality in all sectors of the economy, increasing competitiveness by utilizing advances in information and communication technology that are increasingly advanced as they are today. Why do Indonesian MSMEs have the right to improve the welfare of the Indonesian people and national economic growth, especially in the face of the ASEAN free market? And how are possible strategy efforts to be implemented for the government and Indonesian MSME business people? This study aims to provide an explanation of the form of efforts to Increase the Competitiveness of MSMEs in Facing the ASEAN Economic Community. This study uses a descriptive analytical research method to provide a complete picture of the current power of MSMEs. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach through critical appraisal. The ability of MSMEs to face the flow of global competition does need to be further thought about in order to survive for the stability of the Indonesian economy.
Pengaruh Brand Image, Pelayanan dan Word Of Mouth Terhadap Keputusan Konsumen PT. Jaladara Jaya Trans Klaten
Authors: Hidayat Yusuf Alfian , Istiatin Istiatin , Hartono Sri
Published: October 2023

The research design uses a quantitative descriptive design. The population is consumers of PT. Jaladara Jaya Trans Klaten and a sample of 97 people using the saturated sample technique, where the entire population is sampled. Linear regression test is used to analyze. The result is that brand image, service and word of mouth each influence PT. Jaladara Jaya Trans Klaten.

Keywords: brand image, service, word of mouth, consumer decision
Pengaruh Penempatan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Kantor Camat Talang Ubi Kabupaten Pali
Authors: Utami Dina Nabila , Andriana Isni , Farla Wita , Santati Parama
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penempatan kerja terhadap  kinerja pegawai pada Kantor Camat Talang Ubi Kabupaten Pali. Populasi pada  penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 52 orang pegawai. Teknik pengambilan sampek pada  penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh. Data yang digunakan dalam  penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh dari penyebaran kuesioner.  Teknik analisis data menggunakan metode analisis regresi linier sederhana dengan  bantuan program Statistical for Product and Service Solution (SPSS) versi 25.  Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa penempatan kerja berpengaruh positif dan  signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Kantor Camat Talang Ubi Kabupaten  Pali. Upaya meningkatkan kinerja pegawai, pimpinan hendaknya  mempertimbangkan terlebih dahulu sebelum menempatakan pegawai berdasarkan  latar belakang pendidikan, pengetahuan kerja, pengalaman kerja dengan job  description yang akan dibebankan kepada pegawai pada posisi yang baru.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Word of Mouth Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Eustacio Coffee di Surabaya
Authors: Azkiya Harfi Azkal , Tranggono Didiek
Published: October 2023

Seiring berkembangnya zaman semakin banyak pelaku bisnis yang sedang berlomba – lomba mendirikan bisnis. Semakin banyaknya pebisnis, persaingan bisnis akan semakin ketat. Perusahan akan bersaing dalam pemasaran produk untuk memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen agar dapat dikenal, diakui serta dijangkau oleh konsumen. Persaingan bisnis khususnya dalam dunia kuliner mengalami banyak kemajuan. Salah satunya dengan komunikasi Word of Mouth, yang mendorong konsumen untuk membicarakan produk atau jasa yang dikembangkan oleh sebuah perusahaan. Salah satu yang memanfaatkan komunikasi Word of Mouth dalam keputusan pembelian adalah Eustacio Coffee. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui serta menguji seberapa besar pengaruh komunikasi Word of Mouth terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Eustacio Coffee di Surabaya. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif. Analisis menggunakan regresi linear berganda dengan variabel X merupakan 3 dimensi dari komunikasi word of mouth dan variabel Y adalah keputusan pembelian. Hasil yang didapat adalah variabel-variabel  komunikasi word of mouth mempunyai pengaruh secara simultan maupun parsial terhadap variabel keputusan pembelian.
Mengkoordinir Ragam Format Acara Dakwah
Authors: Effendy Erwan , Salim Muhammad , Rosadi Imron
Published: October 2023

This research was structured to find out about Coordinating the Formats of Da'wah Events, the results of this research are organizing, controlling, supervising the effective and efficient arrangement of da'wah programs, so that in carrying out a da'wah program it can be well controlled and acceptable to mad'u. As we know, at this point, many people are not interested in a da'wah program due to the lack of ways to coordinate various formats of da'wah events so that mad'u are not interested in the da'wah program. In coordinating the various formats of da'wah events, of course, they have their own goals, therefore we must understand their goals and functions.

Keywords: coordinating, formatting, preaching
Strategi Public Relations Dalam Membangun Brand Image Melalui Media Sosial Pada Afsha Official
Authors: Choerotun Nisa Arriza Indah , Susanto Tri
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the public relations strategy in building brand image through Instagram social media at Afsha Official. This research uses a qualitative approach with a constructivism paradigm. Using the Case Study method, and data collection techniques by means of interviews, observation and documentation. Based on the results of this study, it discusses the public relations strategy in building brand image through Instagram social media at Afsha Official which is carried out by the marketing and business development division. The strategy that is carried out refers to the theory of public relations mix from Thomas L. Harris, namely publication, events, community involvement, information or image, lobbying and negotiation, and social responsibility. Research Contribution, namely the discussion in this journal focuses on the Public Relations Mix strategy at the religious equipment company, namely Afsha Official, so that the problems at that location are different from other locations that have been studied.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi pubic relations dalam membangun brand image melalui media sosial instagram pada Afsha Official. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan paradigma konstruktivisme. Menggunakan metode studi kasus, dan teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini membahas strategi public relations dalam membangun brand image melalui media sosial Instagram pada Afsha Official yang dilakukan oleh Divisi Marketing dan Business Development. Strategi yang dijalankan mengacu pada teori Bauran Public Relations dari Thomas L. Harris yaitu publikasi, program acara, membuat berita, hubungan dengan komunitas, menginformasikan atau memberitahukan citra, lobi dan negosiasi, dan tanggung jawab sosial. Kontribusi Penelitian yaitu pembahasan pada jurnal ini berfokus pada strategi Bauran Public Relations di Perusahaan alat ibadah yaitu Afsha Official sehingga permasalahan di lokasi tersebut berbeda dengan lokasi lain yang sudah pernah diteliti.
Representasi Politik Uang Dalam Film Lansia Lan Sopo:
Authors: Pamungkas Daniel Gelegar , Zamzamy Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Lansia Lan Sopo' is a film that addresses the theme of anti-corruption with the issue of political money in the implementation of village head elections. 'Lansia Lan Sopo' is directed by Alfian Alfarisi and has a duration of 15 minutes and 09 seconds. This research aims to understand how the representation of political money in the film 'Lansia Lan Sopo' is depicted in the context of two rival campaign teams during the village head election. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach and employs John Fiske's semiotic analysis method to dissect the codes and deeper meanings in the film. The results of the research reveal various depictions of political money in the film 'Lansia Lan Sopo.' Additionally, there is also a depiction of how political money is a product of capitalist ideology. This is demonstrated through John Fiske's semiotics with three levels: the level of reality depicting the actions of political money, the level of representation showing supporting elements in each scene, and the level of ideology to understand the concepts and meanings in the film 'Lansia Lan Sopo.'

Keywords: Political Money, John Fiske Semiotics, Lansia Lan Sopo
Analisis Penyusunan Rencana Kerja di Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah (SKPD) Bagian BKAD Kota Medan
Authors: Adawiyah Rabiatun , Dewi Cindy Kumala , Helmi Halimah , Zainarti Zainarti
Published: October 2023

The work plan is referred to as a process that has the potential to achieve the targets to be achieved for the next year while taking into account the potential, opportunities and obstacles that may arise, the work plan includes the vision and mission, as well as the goals and targets of an organization, and also regarding the main tasks and organizational functions, as well as programs and activities that include work planning to be carried out within one year. The preparation of work planning is the implementation of planning concepts that play a role in organizational managerial processes as a determining factor in the success of achieving goals and targets and achieving the vision and mission of an organization. Preparation of work plans in the Medan City Regional Finance and Asset Agency, compiled in sync using State Ministerial Regulation number 86 of 2017 concerning norms for planning, controlling and evaluating regional development, assessing norms on work plans including vision, mission, objectives, policies, events and activities will be implemented within one year. appropriate use identification and urgent disputes and use refers to income, ability to achieve performance, strategic planning, and synergy using national policies, against the aims and objectives of the acquisition sponsor at the Finance Agency and regional assets of the Medan City Levy Unit; Regional Work Units (SKPD) must produce capacity targets from the proposed activities in their budgets. Delegation of powers is not only the right to use the law, but also has consequences for that role. Regarding the use of financial data, SKPD must always know how much the APBN has entered.

Keywords: BKAD, Work Plans, Regional Financial Control and Evaluation, Implementation of Regional Opinions.
Pemanfaatan Pembangunan Sistem Pengelolaan Air Minum (SPAM) Regional Mebidang pada Masyarakat di Jalan Medan-Binjai Say
Authors: Tanjung Saydina Maya , Fahira Jirza Raisa , Walid Muhammad , Syahputra Diky , Simamora Irma Yusriani
Published: October 2023

Development of a Drinking Water Management System (SPAM) is an important effort to meet the community's need for clean water. This study aims to determine the utilization of SPAM development for people who live on Jalan Medan-Binjai. The method used in this research is data collection through surveys, interviews, and field observations. The data obtained were analyzed using a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that the construction of a SPAM on Jalan Medan-Binjai provides significant benefits for the community. However, this study also identified several challenges in the utilization of SPAM on Jalan Medan-Binjai. These challenges include the lack of public awareness in maintaining cleanliness and efficient use of water, as well as coordination between the government and the community in optimizing SPAM utilization.

Keywords: Clean Water, Community, Medan City
Analisis Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Kinerja Individu: Studi Kasus di Kantor PWI SUMUT
Authors: Zainarti Zainarti , Sitepu Elfran Dinata , Pratiwi Dinda , Putri Sit Annisa
Published: October 2023

Currently, with the rise of the media, the flow of information received by the public is different, professional journalists are an important pillar in informing the public. As a basis for action and improving the quality of life, human resource development has many things needed because it has important aspects in increasing productivity (Effendi and Sulistyorini, 2021). The purpose of this research is to find out the implementation of management and development of human resource management in the North Sumatra PWI organization. The research conducted by this writer uses a qualitative approach where the data is obtained without using numbers. The researcher chose a qualitative approach because it felt clearer and broader in the discussion. The use of a qualitative approach is intended to obtain original and natural data. This means that data is in accordance with the real situation and has deep meaning. PWI Sumut has carried out well the development of its human resources and encouraged its members to behave professionally in carrying out the profession as journalists through the training provided. Starting from the development of knowledge and skills, deepening the code of ethics, and competency tests which become formal development in the journalist profession. Although there are still some members who violate the journalistic code of ethics.

Keywords: human resources, improving the quality of performance, North Sumatra PWI office
Pengaruh Struktur Modal, Profitabilitas dan Pertumbuhan Perusahaan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Putri Adella , Syahzuni Annis
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the exploration is to see whether or not the capital structure, profitability, and growth of the company have an influence on the value of the company in the transportation sector listed on the IDX in 2020 – 2022. The independent variables used in this exploration are Capital Structure (DER), Profitability (ROA), and Company Growth (Net Revenue Growth), while the dependent variable is Company Value (PBV). This exploration was conducted using a quantitative system using secondary data. The population data in this exploration uses 54 transportation subsector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020 – 2022. The exploration sample used intentional slice with destined criteria to gain 18 companies fiscal statement data. The data analysis system used is multiple direct retrogression analysis through the SPSS program. The independent variable used in this exploration only has a 9 impact on the value of the company. The results showed that profitability has a positive effect on the value of the company, while the capital structure and growth of the company don't affect its value. thus, it's recommended that farther exploration be carried out to consider other independent variables that affect the value of the company, similar as the size of the company, because the size of the company is a pivotal fiscal index for a company.