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Antigone’s return: When a once-told story is not enough
Authors: Flockemann Miki
Published: January 2023

Encountering an old story in a reimagined way is sometimes deliberately more unsettling than pleasurably familiar in its new guise. A case in point is a recent revisioning of Sophocles’ Antigone, arguably the most frequently recalled story from the classical canon, which has seen several local iterations over time – most notably in The Island by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona (1973). The focus here is how the re-enactment of the Antigone story, Antigone (not quite/quiet) at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town in 2019, produced as part of a project on Re-imagining Tragedy in the Global South, generates a multi-layered reading experience within the affect-laden and communal atmosphere of a live performance event. Reading here encompasses several dimensions: apart from reading the re-envisioned performative response in relation to its much-translated ‘original’ version, there is the experience of reading as an embodied, affective encounter in the context of the live performance event. In addition, this invites a process of reading around classic texts, which as I argue, can revitalise the intersections between current and apparently forgotten texts in one’s own reading history. In reflecting on Antigone (not quite/quiet) for instance, in relation to the contemporary need for ‘stark fictions’ of the past in developing an ethics of responsibility, I was struck by an unbidden recollection of Thomas Hardy’s preoccupation with tragedy in late nineteenth-century Victorian England. As I shall show, Hardy’s frequent rebuttals in response to often somewhat dismissive accusations of his over-determined pessimism reveal his foresight in understanding the necessity of a tragic sensibility, which in hindsight now makes sense ‘differently’ and even anticipates some current debates on the revelatory and critically urgent aspects of a tragic consciousness.
Evaluation of cytotoxic effect of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Mimosaceae) pod, root and stem bark extracts on AU565 breast cancer cells
Authors: Imade Rose O. , Ayinde Buniyamin A. , Alam Anam
Published: January 2023

Tetrapleura tetraptera is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of diseases, including tumor-related ailments in ethnomedical practice. This study was undertaken to assess its pod, root, and stem bark extracts for cytotoxicity against AU 565 human breast cancer cell line. The plant parts were extracted with methanol and organic solvent partitioning carried out on the pod extract using hexane and chloroform. Preliminary screening was conducted on the extracts and fractions with brine shrimp of Artemia salina nauplii (10-1000 g/mL) and growth inhibition test with Sorghum bicolor seed radicles (5 mg/mL). Antiproliferation effect on AU565 was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay at 50 μg/mL. The extracts showed moderate cytotoxic activity with A. salina nauplii. T. tetraptera root extract produced the highest antiproliferative activity, with +99.79 % inhibition on AU 565 cell line. No cytotoxic action was observed with the pod extract on the cell line but its chloroform fraction had high growth inhibitory action on S. bicolor radicles and high cytotoxic effect on the cancer cell line, with 81.98 and 82.27% inhibitions realized respectively. The root bark extract and chloroform fraction of the pod extract demonstrated potent cytotoxic activity on the cell line and seem to justify the use of the plant in preparation of recipes for tumor-related ailments.
Updated remarriage contingency deductions for widowed South Africans
Authors: Channa A , Yuan J , Carswell MBJ
Published: January 2023

Where a widowed person has a legal claim for support following the death of their spouse, their compensation may be reduced to allow for the possibility of remarriage. This reduction, known as a remarriage contingency, accounts for both the probability of remarriage and the change in financial status on remarriage. The only South African tables available are viewed as outdated and focus only on widows. This research uses data from the National Income Dynamics Survey to find updated remarriage contingencies for South African widows and widowers. The data indicate that age and race may influence the remarriage probabilities although this result may have been influenced by poor income and child data. The remarriage contingencies calculated were lower than the old tables for widowed whites and younger coloureds but higher for widowed Africans, Asians and older coloureds. The remarriage contingencies calculated were high relative to the general post-settlement contingency of 15% suggesting that there may still be scope for an explicit remarriage contingency.
Investigation on Suitability and Safeness of Water hyacinth for Animal Feed, from Lake Ziway
Authors: Belete Kidanu , Getu Emana , Mekonnen Andualem
Published: January 2023

Water hyacinth is a free-floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon Basin in South America and the most dangerous and worst aquatic plant in the world including Ethiopia. The objective of the current study was to evaluate water hyacinth found in Lake Ziway for its suitability and safe as animal feed. Suitability of the water hyacinth was determined based on its nutrient content, while safety was determined based on the level of selected heavy metals, and pesticides. Three sites were selected for sampling purposively based on the types of land use and potential sources of water pollution around the Lake. Water hyacinth samples were collected from the selected sites and the level of selected heavy metals, 21 organochlorine, and 14 organophosphate pesticides were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrometry and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (gc-ms), respectively. The proximate analysis in the water hyacinth were also determined using the standard method of analysis. The results obtained demonstrate that the level of heavy metals found the ranged from nd to9.0 mg/Kg for cadmium; nd to 30.44 mg/Kg for chromium; 118.1 to 518.8 mg/Kg for manganese; 6.78 to 57 mg/Kg for copper; 34.28 to 884.19 mg/Kg for iron; 2.84 to 37.02 mg/Kg for nickel nd to 21mg/kg for lead and 25.67 to 89.9 mg/Kg for zinc. All pesticides levels were below the limits established by European council regulation for plants used as animal feed which is <0.001mg/Kg.  The proximate analysis of the water hyacinthsamples of the leaves parts was moisture content 9.32%, crude protein 18.03%, crude fat 1.42%, crude ash 17.04%, crude fiber 31.04% carbohydrate 22.30%and energy 174 Kcal. The result of the stem revealed the presence of 3.96 moisture content, 2.17% crude protein, 0.47% crude fat, 5.23% crude ash, 6.70% crude fiber, 81.47% carbohydrate, and 338.79 Kca energy. Based on the results of this study, water hyacinth in the Lake Ziway can be potentially used for animal feed.
Multiclass classification of Ethiopian coffee bean using deep learning
Authors: Amtate Getabalew , Teferi Dereje
Published: January 2023

Ethiopia is the homeland of Coffee Arabica. Coffee is the major export commodity and a high-income source of foreign currency for the country. In addition to this, coffee has a great role in social interaction between people and is also a source of income for the coffee-producing farmers. Several types of coffee beans grow in Ethiopia. These beans are distinct from each other in terms of quality, color, shape etc. based on their geographical origins. Classification of these coffee beans are based on growing origin, altitude, bean shape and color, preparation method and others. However, the quality of the coffee beans is determined by visual inspection, which is subjective, laborious, and prone to error. This creates the necessity for the development of an automatic method that is precise, non-destructive and objective. Thus, this research aims to develop a model that classifies coffee beans of six different origins of Ethiopia (Jimma, Limmu, Nekemte, Yirgacheffe, Bebeka, and Sidama) in to nine classes. The dataset for this research is collected from the Ethiopian Coffee Quality Inspection and Auction Center (ecqiac). This research followed design science research (dsr) to investigate the problem. Image processing and the state-of-the-art deep-learning techniques were employed to automatically classify coffee bean images into nine different classes grown in six different regions of Ethiopia. A total of 8646 coffee bean images were collected and 1190 images were added using augmentation to make the total dataset 9836. The model is trained and tested by tuning the hyper-parameters of the cnn algorithm. When 80% of the dataset is used for training, 10% for validation, and the remaining 10% for testing, the proposed model achieved a 99.89% overall classification accuracy with 0.92% generalization log-loss. In conclusion, the result of this research shows that deep learning is an effective technique for classification of Ethiopian coffee beans and can be implemented in the coffee industry.
Testicular abnormalities of rams in two slaughterhouses in Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors: Adeyeye AA , Odo TI , Isiyaku A
Published: January 2023

This study was designed to determine the testicular abnormalities in rams slaughtered in Sokoto, Nigeria. The testicles of rams presented for slaughter were examined, and the age, breed, position, and sites of testicular abnormalities were noted. Out of 638 rams examined, 3 had testicular abnormalities, representing a prevalence of 0.47%, comprising 2 (0.31%) unilateral cryptorchidism and 1 (0.16%) unilateral hypoplasia. The prevalence of (0.58% (2/342) and 0.34% (1/296) were obtained at the Sokoto metropolitan abattoir and Batta Shuni slaughter slab, respectively. Two (0.31%) of the rams with abnormality were 1 < - ≤ 2 years old, comprising 1(0.16%) cryptorchid ram and testicular hypoplasia. There was 1 (0.16%) ram 2 < - ≤ 3 years with testicular hypoplasia. Based on breed, there was 1(0.16%) each of Yankasa, crosses (cryptorchidism) and Uda (testicular hypoplasia). The abnormalities were all on the right testis, while one cryptorchid testis each was in the subcutis and abdomen. There was a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in the testicular weight and mid-testicular circumference of the abnormal testis compared to the normal. The longitudinal length of the abnormal testis was smaller than the normal, although this was not significantly (p > 0.05) different. There was atrophy of the seminiferous tubules with a poorly developed tubular lumen in the cryptorchid ram. In addition, the epididymis was devoid of spermatogenic cells. The hypoplastic testis had reduced spermatogenic activity and slight testicular degeneration which were absent in the normal testis. The study shows that rams with testicular abnormalities are rare among rams slaughtered in Sokoto although those with abnormalities may be infertile, rendering them unfit for breeding.
Modified collection methods and quality of semen in Nigerian local turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Authors: Asuku SO , Alkali IM , Ali RI , Bamanga UM , Mustapha AR , Bukar MM , Waziri MA
Published: January 2023

Semen collection in birds was initially achieved either via post-mortem drainage of the vas deferens or by cloacal retrieval after natural mating. Current techniques do not exclude stress and risk of injury during restraint or milking, especially in domestic turkeys. The present study was designed to develop more convenient methods of semen collection in turkeys. It involved five (n = 5) matured turkey toms weighing approximately 12 – 15 kg and two (n = 2) turkey hens. In the improved collection method, toms were stimulated by exposing them to hens, covered using a locally constructed wooden box. They were allowed to mount until there was evidence of ejaculatory response, demonstrated by increased abdominal pressure and cloacal contraction. After mounting, the tail feathers were lifted, and a collection vial was placed immediately below the cloaca to collect the ejaculates. In the modified abdominal massage, the turkey toms were restrained on sterna recumbency while the ejaculatory response was initiated by gently massaging the soft part of the abdomen and backward massage of the tail feathers. This is continued by rubbing either side of the cloaca till erection is achieved and semen is milked into a collection vial by gently squeezing the cloaca. Collections were made twice a week for four weeks using each method independently. The mean semen volume in the improved collection method was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the modified abdominal massage. There was no significant (p > 0.05) difference in motility, abnormalities and concentration between both methods. The results from this study suggest that both collection methods were satisfactory for practical use and may offset some challenges associated with the most widely used abdominal massage technique of semen collection in turkeys.
Quality assessment of smoke-dried Clarias gariepinus and Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus stored in two storage facilities
Authors: Osibona A. O. , Amaechi C. P.
Published: January 2023

The quality of smoke-dried fish can be enhanced by storing the products in good storage facilities. This research was carried out to determine the proximate composition, microbiological quality and sensory properties of smoke-dried Clarias gariepinus and Chrysichthysis nigrodigitatus stored in refrigerator and kitchen cabinet during a 6-week storage period. Sensory properties were assessed using panel of assessors. Bacterial load was done using plate count agar spread plate technique. Fish were purchased alive, washed, sacrificed and smoked for 72 hours. Percentage weight loss after smoking C. gariepinus and C. nigrodigitatus were 57.42% and 65.91%, respectively. Results for crude protein, moisture and lipid content of smoke-dried C. gariepinus stored in refrigerator ranged between 67.80-68.31%, 8.32-9.00% and 12.15-12.34% while the values for those stored in kitchen cabinet ranged from 67.04-68.30%, 8.30-8.49% and 12.15-12.34, respectively; for smoke-dried C. nigrodigitatus the ranges of the nutrients were 61.75-62.20%, 7.40%-8.00, 16.15-16.28% and 60.89-62.19%, 7.40-7.49%, 16.15-16.28% for those stored in refrigerator and kitchen cabinet, respectively. The results showed no significant difference (p>0.05) in proximate composition of the samples in the two storage facilities. Microbes isolated from the smoke-dried fish samples were Staphyloccus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. Total bacterial counts (TBC) at week 6 for C. gariepinus were 0.17×10-6 and 0.25×10-6; C. nigrodigitatus, 0.24×10-6 and 0.31×10-6 in refrigerator and kitchen cabinet, respectively, and the values were not significantly different (p>0.05) in the two storage facilities. No fungal growth was present throughout the six-week storage period. The sensory quality ratings ranged between 8.00±0.00 for flavour and 4.67±0.58 for overall acceptability. Sensory quality was significantly different (p<0.05) in flavour, texture, appearance and aroma at week 2 and 6. The findings of this study show that the storage facilities retained good nutritional and sensory qualities as well as overall acceptability of the smoke-dried fish throughout storage.
Diversity, distribution and abundance of fish species in Lake Asejire, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ipinmoroti M. O. , Iyiola A. O.
Published: January 2023

Aquatic systems in Nigeria have suffered stress induced by human activities which alter the natural composition of the water resources. This study investigated the diversity, distribution and abundance of fish species in Lake Asejire. The lake was partitioned based on accessibility into upper, middle and lower sections for the study. Fish species were sampled using monofilament gill nets with stretched mesh sizes ranging from 44.45-169.33mm. Water and fish species were sampled fortnightly for a period of twelve months. Water quality parameters: temperature (28.96±0.28oC), dissolved oxygen (5.6±0.13mg/l), pH (6.73±0.19) and conductivity (159.8±0.32μS/cm) measured were within suitable standard ranges for fish production in natural waters. A total of 16 species from 10 families were identified from the lake. Cichlids had the highest number of fish species (4) and relative abundance (66.82%) and Coptodon zillii was the most abundant fish species across the months and sampling stations (27.53%). The lower section of the lake had the highest relative abundance (52.90%) while the upper section of the lake had the least (16.14%) and the highest fish catch (13.35%) was in November. The species richness of the lake decreased from lower (S=16) to upper section (S=14), the middle section was highly diversified (H=0.73) with a combined value of H=0.67 for the lake. The fish species were evenly distributed across the lake with the highest evenness in the upper section (E=0.22). Simpson’s index was highest in the lower region (D=0.30) and there was a high probability of picking different fish species at random. Trophic grouping showed forage to carnivore (F/C) ratio of 2.06 indicating an unbalanced fish population based on food habit, which should be addressed. There is need for proper regulation such as enforcement of fishing seasons and fishing across the trophic levels to ensure sustainability of the fish resources in the lake.
Transformative education as an orientation for sustainable development of higher education in Vietnam: An exploratory study
Authors: Tung Mai Son , Tri Ha Minh
Published: January 2023

Transformative education is recognized as a relevant theory for educational development in many countries. Scholars have noted that transformative education can help learners to become more critical, responsible, and autonomous. However, there is no such empirical evidence available in Vietnam to date. There is also a gap between theoretical construct and practical application of transformative education in Vietnam. This study aims to explore the current understanding of transformative education and clarify its impact on learners. To address the gap, the authors assess the status of higher education in Vietnam and propose why transformative education can be a solution to improve the quality of higher education. Our study used a qualitative approach to explore the knowledge and experience of respondents related to transformative education. Data collection used Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and In-Depth Interview (IDI). Two FGDs were performed with students and alumni from universities in Binh Duong Province and Ho Chi Minh City exploring the learning experience in class. Three IDIs were implemented with experts in higher education management and quality assurance exploring the consistency and application of transformative education in Vietnam. The findings indicate that learning activities at several universities in Vietnam are still heavy on theory, and students lack experimental activities. Respondents also reported that transformative education is consistent with the sustainable development of higher education in Vietnam. Our study also provides several suggestions regarding to how to apply transformative education in Vietnam in the long term.
The challenges faced by students in school of advanced study at Ho Chi Minh City Open University in doing research
Authors: Linh Dang Le Khanh , Quyen Bui Thi Thuc
Published: January 2023

At the School of Advanced Study, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, to ensure the quality of training, students must have a scientific research topic and have the research recognized by the school in order to be considered for graduation. This study was conducted in order to investigate the difficulties encountered by university students when carrying out scientific research difficulties as a whole and in regard to the academic year and academic major. There were 220 participants chosen randomly at the School of Advanced Study, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vo Van Tan Campus. The study was designed as a quantitative method. According to the findings, there are four major factors that the School of Advanced Study students face when conducting research: personal problems, problems related to lecturers, problems related to knowledge and skills, and problems related to the university. There are five differences in the academic year and one difference in majors among the 20 difficulties mentioned. Suggestions for future research are also mentioned.
Proyeksi kebutuhan lahan padi sawah dan evaluasi kesesuaian lahan padi sawah dalam mencukupi kebutuhan pangan di provinsi Papua Barat
Authors: Yulino Bernadus , Bachri Samsul , Kubangun Siti Hadjar , Djuuna Irnanda A. F.
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to predict the need for lowland rice land, and evaluate the suitability of the land to meet food needs in the West Papua province. This study used a descriptive method with food demand projection techniques to predict the need for lowland rice land; and the technique of matching data on physical characteristics of land with land suitability criteria for lowland rice plants based on the Land Evaluation Technical Manual to evaluate the suitability of lowland rice fields. The projection result showed that the demand for food and land tends to increase every year, therefore, based on the comparison between food needs and the production, the West Papua province tends to experience a food deficit. An alternative to increase rice production is the extensification of paddy fields. The results of the evaluation of actual land suitability for lowland rice in the West Papua province ranged from the suitability class moderately suitable (S2) to marginally suitable (S3), with the limiting factor in the S2 land suitability class were nutrient retention (KB, CEC), available nutrients ( P2O5, N-total) and soil texture; while the limiting factors in the S3 land suitability class were slope, temperature and soil texture. If improvement efforts are made by adding organic matter and fertilization, then the distribution of potential land availability (available and suitable) is spread in very suitable land suitability classes (S1) and quite suitable (S2), with the largest land area being in Teluk Bintuni district.
Preferensi bekicot Achatina fulica Bowitch., (Pulmonata : Achatinadea) terhadap beberapa jenis tanaman sebagai pakan di daerah Manokwari
Authors: Handayani Dwi Irianti , Yaku Alexander , Bodang Yacob , Tanati Adelin Elsina , Sutiharni
Published: January 2023

Preference is a form of statement that expresses feelings of preferring one thing over another. This study aimed to determine the preferences of snails (Achatina fulica) to several types of plants in the area of Manokwari. The method used in this research were descriptive method and field observation. Observations in the field were carried out by inventory of snails from the six plants, namely gedi, banana, papaya, sweet potato, cassava, and mustard greens, while data collection in the yard was carried out with an olfactometer to see the interest of snails in several types of plants. The results showed that snails liked the gedi plant the most while the least preferred was cassava.
Inventarisasi dan Identifikasi Hama Utama Kedelai Pada Fase Pertumbuhan Generatif Tanaman Kedelai (Glycine Max (L.) Merril) Di Kebun Percobaan Manggoapi Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Papua
Authors: Rahayu Juarti , Bodang Yacob , Sutiharni  , Tanati Adelin Elsina , Suparno Antonius
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to inventory and identify the types of insect pests that damage soybean plants in the generative phase and describe the symptoms of damage caused. The results showed that there were 6 (six) main insect pests that caused damage to soybean plants in the generative phase, namely Phaedonia inclusa, Nezara viridula, Riptortus linearis, Chrysodeixis chalcites, Etiella zinckenella, and Lamprosema indicata. It was suspected that the presence of these 6 types of insects was influenced by two factors, namely internal factors (the characteristics possessed by the insect itself such as the ability to reproduce, the nature or how to maintain themselves and also the age of the insect) and external factors that was climatic factors such as temperature, humidity and rainfall (Jumar, 2000). The 6 pests were found to damage soybean plants by biting and chewing plant parts, but there were also those that damaged plants by piercing and sucking plant fluids.
Serapan hara dan hasil beberapa varietas kedelai (Glycine max L. Merril) akibat ameliorasi pada tanah inceptisol Prafi
Authors: Olivia Elvira , K. T Kati Syamsudin , Purbokurniawan  , Tuhumena Veronika L.
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to determine the interaction of ameliorant with various soybean varieties on nutrient uptake and soybean yield on Inceptisol soil in Wasegi Indah Village, Prafi District, Manokwari Regency. This study used a separate plot design consisting of ameliorant treatment as the main plot and varieties as sub-plots. The ameliorant treatments consisted of K0 (without treatment), A15 (rice husk ash 15 tons/ha), A30 (rice husk ash 30 tons/ha), P15 (goat manure 15 tons/ha), P30 (goat manure 30 tons/ha), PA15 (goat manure 7.5 tons/ha + rice husk ash 7.5 tons/ha), and PA30 (goat manure 15 tons/ha + Rice husk ash 15 tons/ha). The 3 soybean varieties consisted of V1 (Detam-I), V2 (Demas-I), and V3 (ena-I). The results showed that there was no interaction between ameliorant and variety in all plant variables. The highest N nutrient uptake was indicated by PA30 treatment of 0.467 g and V3 variety of 0.335 g. The highest P uptake at P30 was 0.063 g and the V1 variety was 0.051 g. The highest K uptake was shown in P15 at 0.523 g and V1 at 0.424 g. The results of the application of ameliorant to several soybean varieties resulted in good production in the ameliorant treatment of 30 tons/ha (P30) goat manure at 3,210 tons/Ha and Detam-1 (V1) varieties at at 2,880 tons/Ha.
Respon pertumbuhan dan produksi ubijalar (Ipomoea batatas L.) terhadap pemberian beberapa jenis pupuk pada Inceptisol Amban
Authors: Ulunggi Olin , Musaad Ishak , Tola Kati Syamsudin Kadang , Prabawardhani Saraswati
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine the response of growth and yield of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) to the application of several types of fertilizers on Inceptisol soil in Amban. Fertilizer application with the following doses: P0 = No fertilizer (control), P1 = NPK fertilizer (standard dose) 300 kg/ha = 225 g/mound, P2 = KCl fertilizer, 50 kg/ha = 375 g/ mounds, P3 = Papua nutrient granular fertilizer 300 kg/ha = 225 g/mounds, P4 = Papuan nutrient liquid fertilizers 10 liters/ha = 7.5 ml/mounds. P1, P2 and P3 treatments were carried out at 2 week after plant (WAP), while the P4 treatment was carried out at the age of 2, 4 and 6 WAP. The results showed that the application of several types of fertilizers did not have a significant effect on tendril length, tuber weight, wet weight and dry weight of tendrils in all observations. The analysis results of the soil chemical properties found that the soil pH was 4.63 (acidic), C-organic was 0.89% (very low), N-soil was 0.14% (low), Pavailable was 4.17 ppm (very low), and base saturation was 32.92% (low). The soil CEC was 4.94 cmol(+)/kg with exchangeable cations of kalsium, magnesium, potassium and sodium were 1.19 cmol(+)/kg (low), 0.34 cmol(+)/kg (very low), 0.07 cmol(+)/kg (very low) and 0.03 cmol(+)/kg (very low), respectively. The highest tendril length produced by KCl fertilizer, but Papua Nutrient granule yielded the best of average fresh weight of tendril, average dry weight of tendril, and tuber weight of sweet potato.
Karakteristik lahan budidaya kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) di distrik Manokwari Utara kabupaten Manokwari provinsi Papua Barat
Authors: Hae Theresia , Taberima Sartji , Suparno Antonius , Rumainum Inna Martha
Published: January 2023

This study aims to study soil fertility status, determine land suitability status and provide recommendations for land suitability for cocoa cultivation based on land suitability evaluation in 6 (six) villages in North Manokwari District based on its slopes. The 6 (six) villages in the research location such as Pami, Mandopi, Sairo, Bremi, Yoom, and Lebau. The study lasted for approximately three (3) months, from March to May 2019. The results showed that the soil fertility status at the study site on a slope of 0-8% (SPT 1) was classified as moderately fertile. The slope of 8-15% (SPT 2) and the slope of 15-25% (SPT 3) were quite fertile. The land suitability status for SPT1 land was actually categorized as marginal (S3), but it can be upgraded to a potential land suitability class of S2 with some improvements. SPT 2 land is actually categorized as marginal (S3) and quite suitable (S2), which can be increased to potential land suitability classes S2 and S1. SPT 3 land is actually categorized according to marginal (S3) and quite suitable (S2), but can be increased to potential land suitability classes S2 and S1. Recommended land potential for cocoa plant development are on SPT 2 land with a slope of 8-15%, namely in Lebau Village, Yoom, Mandopi; and SPT 3 with a slope of 15-25%, namely Lebau, Sairo, Pami.
Konsentrasi beberapa ekstrak daun ketapang (Terminalia catappa L.) sebagai herbisida nabati pada pertumbuhan gulma rumput grinting (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.)
Authors: Nurhalina Desiana Linda , Erari Derek Kornelis , Tola Kati Syamsudin Kadang , Mustamu Yohanis Amos
Published: January 2023

The objectives of the study were to determine the inhibition of Terminalia catappa leaf extract on the growth of grinting grass weed (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) as well as determine at what concentration it could inhibit growth of grinting grass weed. The research method used in this study is an experimental method with observation techniques. The results of this study found that Terminalia catappa leaf extract can inhibit the growth of grinting grass weed (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.). Furthermore, 20% of Terminalia catappa leaf extract was the most effective concentration in inhibiting grinting grass weed. Therefore, it can be used as an alternative to organic herbicides.
Identifikasi lahan pertanian pangan berkelanjutan (LP2B) pada lahan sawah di Kampung bowi subur (SP 6) Distrik masni
Authors: Arisoy Muller Manuel , Bachri Samsul , Kubangun Siti Hadjar , Noya Alce Ilona
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify the area distribution of Sustainable Food Agricultural Land (LP2B) in Bowi Subur Village (SP6) Masni District. The methods used are spatial methods and field surveys. Observational variables in this study include data on paddy fields based on lowland rice cultivation techniques, lowland rice productivity results, irrigation facilities and farmer responses regarding lowland rice cultivation. The results of this study found that Bowi Subur Village in recent years experienced a decrease in productivity, which was only 0.69 to 1.1 tons/ha due to the acidic nature of the soil, and damaged irrigation networks that were still being renovated, so to meet the needs of life, farmers sold land. rice fields, and finally change the function of the land. There were 3 categories of land availability for LP2B in Bowi Subur Village, namely very eligible, eligible and inappropriate. Very eligible criteria for LP2B has an area of ​​14 ha, while Eligible criteria and unfeasible criteria for LP2B have area of ​​23.5 ha and ​​11 ha, respectively.
Daftar Isi
Authors: Isi Daftar
Published: January 2023

Daftar Isi
Perancangan Aplikasi Pemesanan Makanan Online Berbasis Web (E-del)
Authors: Zahara Ade Nahya , Nunsina Nunsina
Published: January 2023

AbstrakPerkembangan teknologi internet dan aplikasi mobile telah membawa kita selangkah lebih maju dalam penerapan teknologi di kehidupan modern. Salah satunya adalah aplikasi untuk mendapatkan barang dan jasa berupa aplikasi pemesanan makanan secara online. Selain lebih cepat dan praktis, pemesanan online juga dianggap lebih nyaman, karena menawarkan pilihan bagi konsumen untuk menulusuri menu, ulasan makanan, dan lain-lain. Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah metode pengembangan software menggunakan metode waterfall. Dengan adanya rancangan aplikasi pemesanan makanan online berbasis web (e-del) konsumen tidak perlu dating langsung ketika ingin memesan makanan. Aplikasi ini juga membantu efektifitas waktu pekerja menjadi lebih cepat dan efisien. Serta dapat menghasilkan informasi yang cepat, tepat dan akurat karena menggunakan sistem database Mysql, sehingga data dapat terhubung satu dengan yang lain.Kata Kunci: Aplikasi, web, MySql, PHP
ANALISIS DATA MINING UNTUK MENENTUKAN PROFIT PERUSAHAAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE K-MEANS
Authors: Atma Yori Adi , Montesori Suci
Published: January 2023

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini menerapkan Data Mining dengan menggunakan metode Clustering untuk menentukan profit perusahaan berdasarkan tingkat penjualan aplikasi di CV. Alele Solutions. Algoritma yang digunakan yaitu K-Means Clustering, di manadata dikelompokkan berdasarkan karakteristik yang sama akan dimasukkan ke dalam kelompok yang sama dan set data yang dimasukkan ke dalam kelompok tidak tumpang tindih. Informasi yang ditampilkan berupa kelompok – kelompok data aplikasi berdasarkan tingkat penjualannya, sehingga diketahui profit perusahaan pada CV. Alele Solutions yang disesuaikan dengan cluster aplikasi dengan tingkat penjualan tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Pengujian dilakukan dengan aplikasi RapidMiner 5.3.015, sehingga menghasilkan cluster-cluster produk yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh CV. Alele Solutions dalam menentukan profit perusahaan. Kata Kunci : Data Mining, Clustering, K-Means, Laba, RapidMiner
ANALISIS DAN PERANCANGAN FITUR PENCARIAN DAN PERSEDIAAN OBAT SOFTWARE APOTEK VIVA GENERIK
Authors: Firdaus Lintang , Putri Divani Jane Forinda , Rahmawati Dian , Syahputra Ardyanto Widyadana , Ardiyono Taufiq Arinta , Fitri Anindo Saka
Published: January 2023

Abstrak— Di era digital saat ini, penggunaan aplikasi mobile di industri kesehatan semakin marak. Salah satu aplikasi tersebut adalah Viva Health Pharmacy App, yang bertujuan menyediakan platform yang nyaman bagi pengguna untuk mencari dan membeli obat. Namun, aplikasi saat ini tidak memiliki fitur yang memungkinkan pengguna untuk dengan mudah memeriksa ketersediaan stok obat. Dalam studi ini, kami bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan merancang fitur yang mengatasi masalah ini. Kami melakukan penilaian kebutuhan melalui survei dan wawancara dengan apoteker dan pengguna aplikasi untuk memahami masalah dan persyaratan mereka. Berdasarkan hasil, kami mengusulkan desain untuk fitur pencarian dan ketersediaan stok, termasuk fungsi seperti pembaruan stok waktu nyata, peringatan untuk obat-obatan yang habis, dan kemampuan untuk menahan obat-obatan. Desain yang kami usulkan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengalaman dan kepuasan pengguna secara keseluruhan dengan Viva Health Pharmacy App.Kata Kunci: Apotek online, persediaan obat, sistem aplikasi.Abstract— In today's digital age, the use of mobile applications in the healthcare industry has become increasingly prevalent. One such application is the Viva Health Pharmacy App, which aims to provide a convenient platform for users to search and purchase medications. However, the current app lacks a feature that allows users to easily check the availability of medications in stock. In this study, we aimed to analyze and design a feature that addresses this issue. We conducted a needs assessment through surveys and interviews with both pharmacists and app users to understand their pain points and requirements. Based on the results, we proposed a design for the search and stock availability feature, including functionalities such as real-time stock updates, alerts for out-of-stock medications, and the ability to place a hold on medications. Our proposed design aims to improve the overall user experience and satisfaction with the Viva Health Pharmacy App.Keywords - Pharamacy App, Drug Supply, System Analysis, System Design.
Application of digital technologies in kindergarten
Authors: Boyanova Irena
Published: January 2023

The main subject matter of the paper is digital technology application in kindergarten as a result of the revolution of information technology since the 1980s. Author's ideas for the application of technological toys and applications in the kindergarten are shown. The current paper discusses children’s ability to apply digital technology in their day-to-day activities.
Abordaje fisioterapéutico de algias anorrectales: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Machado Freitas Mayanna , Azevêdo Alves Souza Polyana Maria , Linari Ana Mailén , Castro Rodrigues Iane , Nasud Raed Gamez Shiri , Domenech Romina Andrea , Passos de Carvalho Valeria Conceição , Macedo Uchôa Silvana Maria
Published: January 2023

Introducción: Las algias anorrectales forman parte del consenso de los trastornos funcionales gastrointestinales (FGIDs), ahora denominados trastornos de interacción cerebro-intestino (DGBI) del dolor anorrectal funcional.

Objetivos: Realizar una revisión sistemática de las intervenciones de fisioterapia utilizadas en el tratamiento del dolor anorrectal funcional.

Materiales y métodos: La búsqueda de artículos se realizó mediante la búsqueda en las bases de datos Science Direct, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline) a través del National Center for Biotechnology Information, Virtual Health Library, Scientific Electronic Library Online y SciVerse Scopus. Se excluyeron los artículos que no tuvieran tratamiento de fisioterapia en pacientes con dolor anorrectal como foco principal.

Resultados: De los 1947 artículos encontrados, solo 3 estudios cumplieron los criterios de inclusión para realizar esta revisión sistemática. Como tratamientos fisioterapéuticos para rehabilitar esta patología están el biofeedback, la estimulación electrogalvánica, la electroacupuntura, los baños de asiento y el masaje digital. Los pacientes informaron una mejoría y se destacó el biofeedback como el mejor método terapéutico. La calidad metodológica de los estudios incluidos se consideró como moderada en base al análisis de la escala de PEDro, con una puntuación media de 6. 

Conclusión: En los artículos incluidos en esta revisión se reportan los siguientes abordajes terapéuticos: estimulación electrogalvánica, electroacupuntura, biofeedback, masaje digital y baños de asiento. Sin embargo, el biofeedback se destacó como el mejor recurso terapéutico. Se cree que la fisioterapia pélvica es eficaz en el tratamiento del dolor anorrectal funcional, sin embargo, es necesario realizar más investigaciones con un tamaño de muestra mayor y con mejor calidad metodológica sobre este tema.
EFL STUDENT’S PERCEPTIONS OF USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS AS MEDIATORS TO DEVELOP THEIR INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN LEARNING ENGLISH: A CASE AT A SCHOOL IN A UNIVERSITY, THE MEKONG DELTA REGION, VIETNAM
Authors: Huynh Nguyen Xuan , Dan Thai Cong
Published: January 2023

This article describes a research undertaken at a Mekong Delta university's foreign language school. Its goal is to determine the significance of authentic papers based on cultural themes in the development of intercultural competency in English language students. The pedagogical implementation of activities is planned in accordance with the specified criteria for assessing culturally relevant material. In terms of intercultural competence, Byram's (2002) part of intercultural competence (ICCo) is assistance for task planning and execution. Two surveys, a questionnaire, and an interview were used to collect data in this qualitative action research project. The subjects of the survey included 80 students and four fourth-year students majoring in English Studies and Translation and Interpreting and three lecturers of English, teaching Intercultural Communication (ICC) courses from School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University. The findings demonstrate that students comprehend diversity, appreciate other cultures, and are interested in learning about different societies. Similarly, the students stated that they were open to discussing cultural issues. Furthermore, elements from other English classes help students learn and become more interested in culture. Finally, recommendations will be offered to assist instructors in improving intercultural communication. When using authentic materials as mediators to develop their intercultural competence in learning English, the initiative seeks to assist students to get a different viewpoint and higher awareness. Finally, the researcher will provide suggestions for further research.
 

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SEZAİ KARAKOÇ IN WORLD POETRY: AN EVALUATION OF MONA ROSA POETRY TRANSLATIONS
Authors: Demir Yasin Murat
Published: January 2023

Sezai Karakoç, who is one of the most important intellectuals who grew up in our country, is an important person who influenced large masses with his views on art and literature. Karakoç wrote works in many fields such as literature, philosophy, economy, politics, and education. Sezai Karakoç has nine poetry books; in the following periods, he compiled and published all of his poems in his book called "Gün Doğmadan". The most well-known of his poems is the poem "Mona Rosa". This poem, which he wrote during his university years, was greatly appreciated by all his readers. While defining human love in this poem, the poet tries to express the impossibility of meeting the spiritual, mystical, and platonic aspects of love. In this study, the Turkish and English translations of Sezai Karakoç's "Mona Rosa" will be evaluated in the context of equivalence. While interpreting the translation equivalence; formal elements will be discussed in detail in terms of linguistic, semantic, and stylistic aspects, in terms of adequacy and acceptability.
 

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LANGUAGE REGULATORY PRACTICES IN THE ESL CLASSROOM: AN ANALYSIS OF LESSONS IN SOME PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN GHANA
Authors: Ansah Rose Asantewaa , Lomotey Charlotte Fofo
Published: January 2023

Language regulation is perceived as positive because it makes learners more aware of their errors and allows for learner-generated repairs. Despite this evidence, studies in language regulation place little emphasis on language regulation in the classroom. This study examined the practices of language regulation in the ESL classroom. Using purposive sampling, data consisted of classroom lesson recordings and interviews from 8 classrooms (360 students; 24 teachers) in senior high schools in the Koforidua township. The findings showed that second language speakers reject the notion of “anything goes” and take on language expert roles, resulting in explicit and implicit regulation of language. Based on the findings, it is argued that teachers should design a system that provides learners the opportunity to practice English in the form of negotiating for correctness and acceptability within and outside of the classroom.
 

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EFFECT OF CUSTOM DUTY INCENTIVES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN KENYA
Authors: Mwangi Gideon M. , Gitau Robert
Published: January 2023

Background: The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of custom duty incentives on the financial performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study focused on the manufacturing companies registered by Kenya Association of Manufacturers. Materials and Methods: The population of the study was the 447 manufacturing companies in the register of Kenya Association of Manufacturers in 2019. The study applied a stratified random sampling technique in the determination of the sample size, where 211 manufacturing companies were selected for the study. Primary data was collected by the use of questionnaires targeting accountants and other senior management officers in manufacturing companies. Secondary data was collected from audited financial statements covering a period of 10 years from 2009 to 2018. The response rate on the questionnaires was 73.5 %. Data analysis was performed by use of SPSS version 25. The study performed both descriptive and inferential statistics, diagnostic tests involving multi-collinearity tests, auto-correlation, heteroscedasticity and test of normality were carried out. Results: The data did not suffer from multi-collinearity neither was there auto-correlation; however, the data violated the assumption of normality. The study applied ordinal regression analysis so as to determine the predictive model. Pseudo-R square was computed which showed that custom duty incentives explain 4% of the change in financial performance meaning there are other factors that contribute to the change in financial performance. The results of the study also showed that custom duty incentive has a statistically significant relationship with the financial performance of manufacturing companies. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study was custom duty contributes positively to the financial performance of manufacturing companies in Kenya. The study recommended that manufacturing companies should embrace the aspects of custom duty incentives offered by the government.

 

JEL: L10; L20; L60

 

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THE WOLF AND THE TURTLE: AMERICAN OMNIPREDATORIAL AND CHINESE CIVILIZATIONAL-PROTECTIONIST TENDENCIES IN THE BICULTURAL CLASSROOM
Authors: Von Goble Brant
Published: January 2023

Despite setbacks to global commerce and communication over the last three years, the United States and China remain closely bound in the areas of science, technology, and commerce. Even if their economies decouple, such is likely to take years. In the meantime, academic exchange will continue. So long as this is the case, effective cross-cultural education is bound to be essential to the peace and welfare of the American and Chinese peoples. At the heart of effective education is understanding, both of the academic content being taught and the lens through which students process instruction and student/teacher and student/student interaction. This is a matter of culture. Existing theories of American and Chinese cultural differences focus on opposing family and community values and on the individualism/collectivism spectrum. None of these theories are inherently wrong, yet they are deficient in that they fail to account for the most fundamental dissimilarity: that between the inherently slow-moving, security-oriented, and cautious nature of Chinese culture (the turtle) and the fast-moving, aggressive, predatorial and growth-oriented nature of American culture (the wolf). The discourse du jour of colonialism and anticolonialism proves no better, providing an inadequate means of analysis in that it only allows for the comparison of colonizer and colonized. Herein, we take a different tack and consider the previously unnamed and not fully recognized omnipredatorial impulse of American culture—that which drives American educational, media, and corporate organizations to expand and consume without restriction or regard for ethnicity, national background, heritage, or practicality. It is this organic, instinctive, and subconscious impulse that causes American institutions to strive for a unification of all cultures under a single banner that absorbs all that is useful from other peoples, discards all the rest, and effectively Americanizes everything and everyone with which it interacts. The Chinese have no comparable impulse at the global scale, being content to engage in commerce with a focus on practical, regional geopolitics. But they are intensively protective of their culture and civilization, which stands to frustrate the American instinct and complicate interaction between the nations. How these competing and conflicting behavioural patterns developed and how they function in the classroom are matters worthy of discussion and consideration. By developing and expanding upon the concept of the omnipredatorial impulse, contrasting it to China’s unexpansive culture, and assessing their respective influence on American and Chinese educational mindsets, this research will develop a more effective model of intercultural classroom dynamics.
 

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