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The level of Applying Total Quality Standards in Graduate Studies at Palestinian Universities, Gaza
Authors: Alqedra Hamed N. I.
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of applying total quality standards in the graduate studies at the Palestinian universities from the students' perspective. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method to achieve the objectives. A questionnaire, consisting of (33) items divided into (3) themes, was developed and distributed to the sample of the study which was (129) male and female students, approximately constituting (15%) of the study population (860 members). To collect the data, the questionnaire was distributed to the sample, data was analyzed and the following results were obtained. The overall degree of applying the total quality standards in higher studies from the perspective of students was on average with a proportional weight of (62.83%). The theme related to the teaching staff scored the first rank while the theme related to the university administration scored the last rank. In addition, there were no statistically significant differences between the means of the study sample members regarding the degree of applying total quality standards in the graduate studies at the universities that were attributed to the variables of gender, university, and the academic level. Finally, the study proposed major recommendations the first of which was that more efforts should be exerted in order to improve the application of total quality standards in the postgraduate studies at Palestinian universities, and to continuously develop human resources as well. The second recommendation was that there should be a revision of future visions of Palestinian universities according to the total quality management standards, with wide participation of the university staff to ensure compliance with the total quality standards. The last major recommendation suggested by the study was to consider the university inputs to ensure that the outputs are in line with the quality standards. This can be achieved through persistent and continuous efforts on the application of total quality standards during the processing phase

Keywords: Total quality standards, Graduate, Palestinian universities.
Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Analyze the Saudi University Students' Attitudes and Intentions toward Using E-learning in their Courses
Authors: Hassan Nasr Taha , Melegy Magdy Melegy Abdul hakim
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to analyze students' behavioral intentions to use e-learning in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to examine the effectiveness of the technology acceptance model as a theoretical basis for understanding these behaviors. The researchers used analytical descriptive approach to identify the perceptions of a sample of (324) students in the Saudi government and private universities in the e-learning system. The researchers developed a questionnaire consisting of (29) items which covered nine main themes.The results of the field study showed the validity of the technology acceptance model as the theoretical background that would help in understanding and clarifying behavioral intentions of the students toward e-learning. The results showed that the behavioral intentions were affected by students' attitudes, personal standards and system accessibility, while they were not directly affected by perceived ease of use and expected benefits of the system. Also, the results showed that students' attitudes were affected by all variables, including expected benefits of the system, personal standards, system accessibility, ease of use and system effectiveness. The study recommended establishing of a center for teaching and learning within the university to present e-learning system and provide written instructions on that system and be responsible for the development of e-learning strategy. Also, the study recommended increasing self-efficacy for students in e-learning system, and providing more Courses in this system. It was also recommended that the department of e-learning system should help students to confirm or increase their positive perceptions toward e-learning system through developing more user-friendly and user-oriented e-learning content.

Keywords: E-Learning, Technology acceptance model, Students' attitudes, Behavioral intentions, Saudi universities.
Quality and Accreditation Requirements for the Curriculum Development of Special Education Departments as Perceived by Faculty Members
Authors: Agail Omer A.
Published: August 2022

The current study aimed to determine the quality and accreditation requirements, according to the NCAAA, for the curriculum development of the departments of Special Education as perceived by faculty members. Moreover, the study aimed to determine the relationship between the faculty awareness and other factors such as, gender, academic rank, teaching experience, participation in curriculum development, attendance of workshop, and participation in program development committees. The researcher created a survey to answer the research questions. A sample of (45) faculty members was chosen randomly from three main universities: King Khalid university, Jazan University, and Najran University.  Statistical methods were used, including mean, frequencies, one sample t–test, one way ANOVA. The results indicated that the participants' awareness toward curriculum development requirements was generally very low, because of the limited number of faculty members and the newly established departments. It was recommended that quality culture should be disseminated, and moral and material support should be provided to the programs in these departments.

 Keywords: Study programs, Quality, Accreditation, Special education.
The Impact of Entrepreneurial Characteristics on the Intention of Administrative Sciences Students –University of Science and Technology – to Start New Ventures
Authors: Al-Nashmi Murad Mohammed
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics (locus of control, self-confidence, need for achievement, independency and responsibility, risk-taking, creativity) on entrepreneurial intentions among business students in the University of Science and Technology, Yemen. The researcher used descriptive analytical methods to answer the study questions, and used a questionnaire for collecting quantitative data from the study sample which consisted of 157 university students. The study findings showed that there was a significant effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on the intentions to start new ventures among business students in the University of Science and Technology. Based on the regression analysis applied in the study, results also showed that students' locus of control, and their creativity level were of the highest influencing variables on students' intentions, whereas self-confidence appeared to be the lowest influencing variable. The study concluded that students of administrative sciences have several characteristics and traits of a successful entrepreneur. This enhances their enthusiasm towards initiating their own businesses, given proper support. In light of the findings, the researcher presented a set of recommendations to the stakeholders. 

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial characteristics, Entrepreneurial intention, Small enterprises.
Level of Self-confidence among Female Students of Hail University in Saudi Arabia in Relationship with some Variables
Authors: Alkferi Wedad Mohammad Saleh
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to detect the level of self-confidence among female students of Hail University, and whether there were significant differences at the level of the students' self-confidence attributed to the variables of age and specialization. The study sample, which was randomly selected, consisted of 802 students from various disciplines at the university (medicine, engineering, psychology, and Islamic culture) enrolled for the second semester of the academic year (2015/2016). To achieve the objectives of the study a confidence Scale developed by Kawasmeh and Farah (1996). The scale was checked for its validity and reliability. The statistical package SPSS was used to extract the results. Results of the study revealed a low level of self-confidence for the students of the university, whereas there were no statistically significant differences due to the variables of age and specialization.

Keywords: Self-confidence, Students of Hail University, Saudi Arabia, Some variables.
A Proposed Training Program for The Instructors in Light of Their Training Needs and Standards of Performance Learning Quality in Higher Education At The University of Setif 1-2 Algeria
Authors: Zergane Layla
Published: August 2022

Abstract: This study aimed to formulate a training program for instructors in light of standards total quality in higher education. To achieve this goal, the researcher has followed several steps: first preparing a list of quality standards for teachers performance, then specifying another one for training needs whereby these standards, finally formulating training program. To acquire this purpose she adopted descriptive method and used a set of tools, One of the most important was building scale of six area as teachers  standards quality as follow: standard of effective teaching strategies, evaluation , using pedagogical and technological means, effective communication with students, research scientific activities , management and leadership practices. The scale consisted of two parts. The first one particularly of personal data , the second belong to the above area to know the degree of the training requirement of them. After making sure of its validity and reliability, it was submitted to the jury and calculated the coefficient alpha Cronbach those reached (0.80) and (0.97). The researcher applied the scale on a random sample of teachers which amounted of (150) ones of the three departments (legal sciences, economic and science management, literature and Social Sciences) at the University of Sétif 1-2. To trait the data and analyze the responses sample study the researcher used the statistical program (spss) and calculated the frequencies, percentages, means, middle and standard deviation. Through statistical analysis results of the study we found that:  there were needs training for teachers in all fields according to quality standards ,After that arranging them like this :1-the area of scientific research activities of 9 needs / 2 - effective teaching with 8 needs / 3 - / communication with 8 needs / 4 - the use of TIQ 9-needs / 5 - the administrative and leadership practices by 16 needs / 6 – evaluation by 6 needs. than removing those did not represent a need.So, the researcher proposed a model for training program by its objectives, elements, time and events requirements. At the end this study set a list of proposals and recommendations including the need of Appling T.P  by concerned authorities to ensure its effectiveness. In addition to that  established centers for the development and training teachers according to the quality in higher education.
The Level of Application of Total Quality Management (TQM)Requirements in Algerian Higher Education Institutions Case Study of University El Hadjlakhdar Batna in Algeria
Authors: Barka Mechnane , Ilhem Yahiaoui
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to identify the extent of the application of total quality management requirements from the viewpoint of teachers at the university of batna in Algeria, and to identify differences in attitudes resulting in a number of demographic changes, and thus develop a questionnaire distributed to a targeted sample of teachers, has been analyzing data using statistical analysis package (SPSS) and based on appropriate statistical indicators and tests. We have concluded that the application of total quality management requirements at the university of batna as members of the Teachers is a medium was also a substantial differences in attitudes of teachers, so they must work continuously on the development of the climate that fosters positive direction and senior management commitment to the participatory processes and continuous improvement.
Academic Problems at College of Education- Girls' Section in Hail University, from Students & Staff Members Perspectives
Authors: Attallah Bakhiet Salaheldin Farah , Elhassan Salim Hibat Allah Muhammad
Published: August 2022

Abstract:    This study aims at investigating the academic problems at college of education- girls'  section, from students & staff Members perspectives. A strata random sample consisted of (329) participants, on which (229) student , and (90) college  members were chosen.    For data collection, Academic Problems Scale prepared by the researchers was used. The most remarkable findings are:  There are significant differences in estimating the severity of academic problems ,between students and staff members , for students benefit, and the presence of a 50% difference in the ranking of the severity of the problems between the two groups.Other results were:- From the perspective of the students the problems of the educational process and organization are the most frequent problems, followed by problems with the availability and adequacy of support services, then the counseling and guidance of university problems, the problems of student motivation and interest, and finally issues related to college  members.- From the point view of the college  members,  provide support and adequacy services is the most frequent problems, followed by problems with student motivation and interest, then the problems of the implementation of the educational process and organization, the counseling and guidance, and finally issues related to faculty members.- There are significant differences in estimating the severity of the academic problems, between students of the kindergarten department and those of home economic , for the benefit of the first.- There are no significant differences between students in estimating the academic problems attributed to their academic levels.- There is no significant  correlation between students , in estimating the academic problems ,& their academic GPA-- There is no significant differences between staff members, in estimating the academic problems, according to their academic ranks- There is no significant differences between staff members , in estimating the academic problems ,according to their assigned departments.- There is no significant differences between staff members , in estimating the academic problems ,according to their professional experiences.
Strengths, Weaknesses & The Potential Opportunities for The Employing Informatics in The Jordanian University Education from Education Colleges’ Students’ Perspective
Authors: Al- Zaboot Somia Eid , Al-Khawaldah Tiseer Mohammad
Published: August 2022

Abstract  The study aimed to identify the extent of employing informatics in the Jordanian university education from Education Colleges’ students’ perspective according to informatics resources, informatics software programs and informatics devices and to identify the strong and weak aspects in the reality, in addition to  the possible opportunities and threats. Moreover, the study aimed to reveal the differences in the respondents’ responses about employing informatics in the Jordanian university education according to gender and university variables. The sample of the study consisted of 150 students representing Education Colleges’ students in three Jordanian universities ( University of Jordan, Balqa Applied University, AL-Bayt University).  To achieve the study’s goals , the researchers adopted the descriptive approach and SWOT analysis.The most significant results were as follows :1) The level of employing informatics in the Jordanian university education was moderate with (62.7%). And the field of informatics devices came in the first rank followed respectively by the fields of informatics software and informatics resources.2) There were statistically significant differences in the respondents’ responses about employing informatics in the Jordanian university education attributed to the variables : gender in favor of the male students and the university in favor of Balqa Applied University.3) There were aspects of strength in employing informatics as : understanding the use of Internet to keep up with the latest publications in information. There were aspects of weakness in employing informatics as: lack of exchanging information with the professors through the e-blogs. Additionally, one of the possible  opportunities in employing informatics in the Jordanian university education is  the possible use of the electronic browsers in developing the scientific research skills.In light of these results, the study recommended the necessity to develop , prepare and provide  the infrastructure of  technical informatics  in the Jordanian universities and to increase the interest of the real needs of the university informatics environment, in addition to the necessity of having a suitable strategy for employing the informatics in the Jordanian university education within the university’s whole strategy and following up its implementation and evaluation so as to achieve the university’s vision and its goals.
The Extent of The Application of The University of Science and Technology of Total Quality Standards in Accordance with The European Foundation Quality Management (EFQM) in The Strategic Planning
Authors: Alghaili Riyadh Yahya , Alshuraimi Abdullah Ahmad
Published: August 2022

AbstractThis study aims to investigate the range of the application of total quality standards in accordance with the European Foundation Quality Management (EFQM) in the strategic planning of the University of Science and Technology (UST), Yemen, by answering the main question:-To what extent the total quality standards that are based on the EFQM are applied in the strategic planning from the viewpoint of UST senior management and medium management?In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers adopted the descriptive analytical method by using the case study. the researchers reached the following findings:        1-        The findings showed that the senior management at the university has a role in the process of planning as the respondents agreed with the rate (%74.7). This role represented in some aspects such as formation of work teams for planning, training, and participating in some of their works.        2-        The findings also showed that there is a limited participation of staff in the process of strategic planning at UST as the respondents agreed with the rate (%63.3).        3-        The findings showed that there is acceptable application for some modern methods that are used to determine the customer’s needs during the process of strategic planning at UST. The respondents agreed with rate (%63.0).        4-        The findings investigated that there is acceptable dependence on accurate information in the strategic planning at UST. The respondents agreed with the rate (%67.9).        5-        The findings illustrated that there is a lack in disseminating the strategy for all staff at UST as the respondents agreed with the rate (%59.2).  The findings generally show that there is a clear weakness in the application of total quality standards based on the EFQM during the planning process.
Educação rural: um olhar sobre a percepção dos agricultores familiares do município de Vitorino, PR
Authors: Zangrande Helen Junara Balbinotti , Godoy Cristiane Maria Tonetto , Campos José Ricardo da Rocha , Teixeira Edival Sebastião
Published: August 2022

Nas últimas décadas, o Brasil acompanhou um aumento no debate sobre a relevância da agricultura familiar, principalmente no que se refere a sua importância como agente de transformação do rural e para o desenvolvimento regional. Assim, a educação, entendida como agente transformador, ganha papel fundamental. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo compreender a percepção dos agricultores familiares do município de Vitorino, Paraná, sobre a educação rural e a sua importância como elemento estratégico para a manutenção dos jovens no campo. Para isso, foram realizadas entrevistas com vinte agricultores familiares do município. A partir das entrevistas, foi possível compreender que, apesar de a maioria das escolas rurais do município terem sido fechadas, as crianças e os jovens rurais têm acesso à educação, mas em escolas urbanas. Entretanto, o currículo urbano, em sua maioria, não valoriza o modo de vida rural, o que acaba contribuindo para o êxodo dos jovens rurais. Nesse sentido, é importante a criação de estratégias educacionais e políticas públicas para o fortalecimento da sucessão e permanência dos jovens no campo, assegurando a reprodução social da agricultura familiar.
Ensaio sobre territórios induzidos por políticas públicas no Brasil: a experiência do Alto Oeste Potiguar
Authors: Fernandes Vinícius Rodrigues Vieira , Marcelino de Jesus Clesio
Published: August 2022

O enfoque territorial, ao conceber o rural como espaço, propor a superação da dicotomia rural-urbano e atentar-se para a necessidade de articulação das ações top-down e bottom-up, tem sido considerado como uma relevante estratégia para a discussão e promoção dos processos de desenvolvimento rural, culminando na institucionalização de políticas públicas. No Brasil, destacaram-se o Programa Nacional de Desenvolvimento Sustentável dos Territórios Rurais (PRONAT) e o Programa Territórios da Cidadania (PTC). Tais programas induziram arranjos socioprodutivos intermunicipais, objetivando reduzir as desigualdades e promover o dinamismo econômico. Este artigo analisa os limites e as possibilidades dessas ações, tomando-se como estudo de caso o território Alto Oeste, localizado no estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Metodologicamente, utilizam-se aportes que contribuem com a análise do desenvolvimento territorial, bem como analisam-se documentos sobre o processo de constituição e de funcionamento do território, realiza-se trabalho de campo com entrevistas semiestruturadas a membros do Colegiado e analisam-se dados secundários. Em que pesem algumas possibilidades encontradas, como a criação de um espaço de concertação e a discussão de projetos que beneficiassem a principal ideia-guia do território (bovinocultura), a experiência deste território sugere a baixa participação dos atores públicos e privados no Colegiado, relações de poder incrustradas, reduzido capital social e problemas relacionados aos projetos financiados. Conclui-se que o território sofreu relevantes limites para incorporar a abordagem territorial do desenvolvimento, suscitando um conjunto de ações para atenuar esse problema. Ademais, entende-se que a abordagem territorial é relevante, mas exige interação mais concreta entre Estado e sociedade civil na construção do desenvolvimento.
Estágio curricular em ciências dos alimentos: estratégia de formação no curso de graduação em Nutrição de duas instituições federais de Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Santos Elisvânia Freitas dos , Tobal Thaise Mariá , Sanches Fabiane La Flor Ziegler
Published: August 2022

A formação acadêmica de Nutrição busca graduar profissionais generalistas, com visão humanista e crítica, capacitados a atuar em todas as áreas do conhecimento em que a alimentação e nutrição se apresentem fundamentais para a saúde humana. Este trabalho relata a experiência na disciplina de Estágio Curricular Obrigatório de Ciências dos Alimentos dos cursos de graduação de Nutrição da Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Alimentos e Nutrição (FACFAN) da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) e da Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde (FCS) da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD) de Mato Grosso do Sul. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência. Apresenta inicialmente a descrição do funcionamento, caracterização e sistema de avaliação dos estágios nas duas instituições de ensino superior supracitadas, bem como uma reflexão sobre o conhecimento e a percepção dos professores responsáveis pela disciplina e orientadores do estágio. Este estágio visa oportunizar aos acadêmicos uma vivência da realidade do profissional nutricionista na área de Ciências dos Alimentos. Considerando as atribuições do profissional nutricionista e os possíveis campos de atuação previstos pelo Conselho Federal de Nutricionistas (CFN), assim como os objetivos desse estágio, sua inserção na área de Ciências de Alimentos como componente obrigatório nos Projetos Pedagógicos dos cursos de Nutrição certamente terá um impacto promissor e inovador na formação dos graduandos, contribuindo positivamente na carreira profissional.
Photo-coupled electrocatalytic oxygen reduction to hydrogen peroxide using metal-free CNT-threaded oxidized g-C3N4
Authors: Zhu Qiong , Fan Jinchen , Tao Ying , Shang Huan , Xu Jingcheng , Zhang Dieqing , Li Guisheng , Li Hexing
Published: August 2022

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has been widely used in environmental cleaning, hospital disinfecting and chemical engineering. Compared to the traditional anthraquinone oxidation method, the electrocatalytic two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e-ORR) to produce H2O2 has become a promising alternative due to its green, safety and reliability. However, its industrial application is still limited by the slow reaction kinetics and low selectivity due to the competitive reaction of the 4e-ORR to H2O. Herein, we prepare a novel photoresponsive metal-free electrocatalyst based on oxidized g-C3N4/carbon nanotubes (OCN/CNTs) and introduce an external light field to realize the high-performance electrocatalytic 2e-ORR to produce H2O2. Impressively, the OCN/CNT electrocatalyst exhibits an outstanding H2O2 productivity of 30.7 mmol/gcat/h with a high faradaic H2O2 efficiency of 95%. The oxygen-containing groups of the OCN/CNTs promote the adsorption of oxygen intermediates and the photo-coupled electrocatalysis simultaneously improves the electron transport efficiency and enhances the electrocatalytic selectivity.
The war from within: analyzing a contested entity’s perspective
Authors: Green B.
Published: August 2022

Review of: Matveeva A. Through Times of Trouble: Conflict in Southeastern Ukraine Explained from Within. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2018
Kac. sytość i głód, red. Wojciech Ślusarczyk, Dorota Gawenda-Kempczyńska, Roksana Wilczyńska, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Lublin 2019, ss. 252, ilustr. ISBN:978-83-227-9294-0
Authors: Skalski Piotr
Published: August 2022

Recenzja
Dr. Teofil Kaczorowski (1830-1889) and his scientific debut
Authors: Magowska Anita
Published: August 2022

Artykuł przedstawia życie i działalność lekarską Teofila Kaczorowskiego (1830-1889), w 1853 roku autora rozprawy doktorskiej o nietrzymaniu moczu, potem internisty praktykującego w zaborze pruskim, kolejno w Golubiu i Poznaniu. Omówiona została jego dysertacja i inne osiągnięcia lekarskie.
O nietrzymaniu moczu
Authors: Kaczorowski Teofil
Published: August 2022

Tłumaczenie: Katarzyna Surdyk, weryfikacja i opracowanie redakcyjne: Anita Magowska
Efecto del 17α-etinilestradiol (EE2) como perturbador endócrino reproductivo en el pez
Authors:   Grupo de Investigación sobre Reproducción y Toxicología de Organismos Acuáticos – GRITOX, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, Universidad de los Llanos, km 12 vía Puerto López, Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia, Pahí-Rosero Ana María , Velasco-Santamaría Yohana María ,   Grupo de Investigación en Biotecnología y Toxicología Acuática y Ambiental – BioTox, Escuela de Ciencias Animales, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, Universidad de los Llanos, km 12 vía Puerto López, Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia
Published: August 2022

El 17α-etinilestradiol (EE2) es un esteroide sintético que interfiere en el sistema endócrino reproductivo de los peces. En este estudio se evaluó el efecto del EE2 como posible perturbador endócrino en hembras y en machos adultos de Aequidens metae expuestos a 0.5, 5, 50 y 250 ng/L por 21 días. Se incluyó un testigo negativo (C) y un testigo con solvente (etanol) (CE). Finalizada la exposición al EE2, la sangre fue colectada para determinar calcio y fósforo plasmático y en las gónadas e hígado se evaluaron los índices somáticos y las alteraciones histológicas. Los índices gonadosomático y hepatosomático no presentaron diferencias significativas. A nivel histológico, en los ovarios se encontró congestión, fibrosis intersticial, apoptosis, atresia y material vitelogénico. A nivel testicular, se observó acumulación de material de melanomacrófagos, degeneración testicular, fibrosis intersticial, atrofia y engrosamiento de la pared intersticial. Y en hígado, en ambos sexos, se observó mayor picnosis degenerativa, activación de macrófagos, apoptosis, infiltraciones, dilatación y congestión, en comparación con los grupos testigo. Las hembras no presentaron diferencias significativas en calcio y fósforo plasmático. Los machos expuestos a las tres concentraciones más altas tuvieron valores significativamente mayores en el calcio plasmático en comparación con el grupo testigo. Con respecto al fósforo plasmático, en los machos expuestos a 250 ng/L se presentaron diferencias en comparación con el grupo testigo. Estos resultados permiten inferir que esta especie es sensible a los efectos de la perturbación endocrina generados por el EE2, y que la determinación de parámetros bioquímicos como los iones de calcio y fósforo pueden ser usados como biomarcadores adicionales del estado de salud de los peces expuestos a xenobióticos.
Análisis de legislación sobre biorrefinerías en México
Authors:   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Programa Transdisciplinario en Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico para la Sociedad, Yáñez Vergara Alejandra Gabriela , Sotelo-Navarro Perla Xochilt ,   Cátedra Conacyt Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Programa Transdisciplinario en Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico para la Sociedad, Poggi-Varaldo Hector Mario ,   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, 2 Departamento de Biotecnología y Bioingeniería, Programa Transdisciplinario Doctoral en Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico para la Sociedad, Calderón-Salinas José Víctor ,   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Departamento de Bioquímica, Programa Transdisciplinario Doctoral en Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico para la Sociedad, Sánchez-Pérez Rocío ,   Subdirectora Académica en el Centro Mexicano para la Producción más Limpia del IPN, Matsumoto-Kuwahara Yasuhiro ,   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Departamento de Electrónica del Estado Sólido, Programa Transdisciplinario Doctoral en Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico para la Sociedad
Published: August 2022

La biorrefinería (BRF) de residuos sólidos orgánicos (RSO) propone el aprovechamiento y transformación de la fracción orgánica de los residuos sólidos urbanos para la obtención de bioenergías y productos de valor agregado. La investigación y desarrollo de BRF de RSO en el marco internacional ha demostrado tener ventajas potenciales y factuales en el marco del desarrollo sostenible. Además, existe evidencia internacional sobre los posibles beneficios de la legislación relacionada con BRF. En consecuencia, por propiedad transitiva, una legislación sobre BRF seguramente será una gran contribución al desarrollo sostenible en México. Este trabajo busca determinar el estado de la legislación sobre BRF en México mediante un análisis comparativo de las legislaciones de la Unión Europea (UE) y los Estados Unidos de América (EUA). Los resultados muestran que no hay legislación ni política que regule la tecnología de BRF en México y, en comparación con las legislaciones de EUA y la UE, México muestra un rezago. Sin embargo, en materia de bioenergías la legislación actual presenta un avance alentador, que puede servir de base para la generación de una legislación sobre BRF. Con la finalidad de alcanzar la independencia energética en México y reducir los gases de efecto invernadero, es necesario avanzar en la generación de políticas energéticas y de desarrollo sostenible que amparen el diseño y operación de BRF que aprovechen los RSO y tengan la capacidad de producir biocombustibles, bioenergías y bioproductos de valor agregado. De lo contrario, la incertidumbre legal retrasará el desarrollo de esta tecnología.
Solidarity Finance and Sustainable Development Strategies for Solidarity Funds in Pichincha, Ecuador
Authors: Dávila Pablo , Ortuño-Pérez * Sigfredo , Palacio-Fierro Andrés , Mantilla Diego
Published: August 2022

This research was carried out with the objective of analyzing the principles of social and solidarity economy in the community funds of the rural sector of Pichincha, Ecuador. Small organizations promote microcredits for local, social and economic development, representing an alternative to those managed by traditional banks. The research was descriptive, non-experimental field research. The population analyzed consisted of 220 community funds, and the size of the representative sample was 49 community organizations that practice solidarity finance. The data were collected through online questionnaires using a Likert scale, and the validity of this approach was judged by experts; the reliability of the instrument obtained was 0.95 using the Cronbach’s alpha method. The results highlight that in these organizations, the following traits prevail: associativity, self-management and organization. However, autonomy and solidarity have a negative valuation, which shows that strategies must be rethought to achieve the empowerment of the financial service. This will allow them to be sustainable and to expand with more benefits that promulgate financial activity and promote structures in rural community networks that promote local development and strengthen deficient principles as a basis for generating a greater benefit to the partners.
Reproductive aspects of the dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii under captive conditions
Authors: Silva Hélio Jacobson da , Costa Tiago Viana da , Cidade João Pedro , Santos Wendell Glória dos , Machado Noedson de Jesus Beltrão , Vieira Rita Brito
Published: August 2022

Apistogramma agassizii is a native fish from the Amazon basin, which is of great interest for fishkeeping and is supplied to the retail trade from extractivism. Knowledge about the reproductive characteristics of this fish is fundamental to successful breeding. Objective: This work aimed to study the behavior and reproductive performance of this species in white and black aquariums. A total of 16 pairs were used, 8 in each treatment. The system had water recirculation, with fresh and inert food supply. Result: The fish demonstrated parental care, more accentuated by the female and partial spawning. The same coloration pattern was observed in both treatments, with coloration intensifying only during spawning. The eggs were adhesive and U-shaped/oval. The females followed the larvae, even after they left the nests, and attacked the males when they approached the offspring. Males exhibited territorial behavior. No significant differences were observed for the following parameters studied: largest and smallest egg size, spawning weight, absolute fecundity, number of hatched larvae, and hatchability rate. Conclusion: This study found that the fish are prolific and show good reproductive rates in conditions of captivity; thus, they are suitable to rear for the ornamental fish trade.
HUBUNGAN PENGAJARAN PENDIDIKAN KEUANGAN DENGAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI KEUANGAN ANAK USIA 4-5 TAHUN
Authors: Arianti Servina , Syamsuddin Muhammad Munif , Jumiatmoko Jumiatmoko
Published: August 2022

Pengajaran pendidikan keuangan merupakan kegiatan memberikan pengajaran terkait keuangan kepada peserta didik dengan memperhatikan materi dan usianya sehingga kemampuan literasi keuangan anak dapat terstimulasi dengan baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara pengajaran pendidikan keuangan dengan kemampuan literasi keuangan anak usia 4-5 tahun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian korelasi. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus 2021 dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 22 anak dengan rentang usia 4-5 tahun di 3 lembaga TK di Gugus 3, Kecamatan Ciputat Timur, Kota Tangerang Selatan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan jenis sampling jenuh atau sensus. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui persebaran kuesioner yang diisi oleh guru kelas A dan orang tua.  Uji validitas dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji Corrected Item-Total Correlation dan Uji reliabilitas menggunakan rumus Cronbach's Alpha. Uji hipotesis menggunakan korelasi Pearson Product Moment. Hasil hipotesis korelasi Pearson Product Moment menunjukkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,037 < 0,05, yang berarti terdapat hubungan antara pengajaran pendidikan keuangan dengan kemampuan literasi keuangan anak usia 4-5 tahun. Nilai koefisien korelasi yang didapatkan sebesar 0,447, tergolong pada kategori sedang. Arah hubungan juga menunjukkan tanda yang positif (+), artinya memiliki arah hubungan searah. Jika pengajaran pendidikan keuangan tinggi dan maksimal, maka kemampuan literasi keuangan anak akan meningkat.
Utilization of Indigofera (Indigofera zollingeriana) leaf meal in the ration on chemical meat composition, carcass and non-carcass production, and feces-derived methane yield of male growing rabbit
Authors: Sutaryo Sutaryo , Rahmawati Oktafia Munita , Subur Subur , Adiwinarti Retno , Purbowati Endang , Purnomoadi Agung
Published: August 2022

Objective: The aim of this study were to evaluate the inclusion of Indigofera leaf meal (ILM) in the ration on the carcass and non-carcass production, meat chemical composition and feces-derived methane yield of New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits.

Methods: Twenty eights male NZW rabbits with initial body weight of 1455.25 ± 142.41 g, and 65-70 d old were used in this study. There were four treatments namely basal feed (T0); inclusion 4% (T1); 8% (T2), and 12% of ILM (T3) in the ration. The ration was made in form of pellet, and iso-protein that containing 16% of crude protein (CP). The observed variables were carcass and non-carcass production, meat nutrient content and feces-derived methane production.

Results: The study result showed that inclusion of ILM in the rabbit ration up to 12% gave no significant effect (P>0.05) on the carcass and non-carcass production, nutrient content of the rabbit meat (CP, extract ether, moisture and ash) both in Longissimus dorsi (LD) and Bicep femoris (BF) muscles. The moisture concentration in LD muscle showed lower than that in BF muscle, while EE content of LD was higher than that in BF muscle. The result also showed that the incorporation of ILM in the ration up to 12% gave no significant effect (P>0.05) on the methane production of rabbit feces.

Conclusions: The treatments gave no impact on the observed variables. Therefore, ILM can be used as a protein source in male growing rabbit ration at least up to 12%.

 
The role of livestock farming groups in developing the empowerment of beef cattle fattening business in the Cirebon Regency
Authors: Perwitasari Fitri Dian , Arisandi Bayu , Putra Ahmad Romadhoni Surya , Suwignyo Bambang , Widiati Rini
Published: August 2022

Objective: The research is as follows: (1) The role of the farmer group in its function as a place of learning, a place of production, and a place for cooperation and member business, (2) the empowerment of beef cattle farmers, and (3) the relationship between the role of the group and the empowerment of beef cattle farmers in Cirebon Regency.

Methods: I conducted this research from July to August 2021. The research method was survey and field observation—data analysis using SPSS 26 Spearman rank correlation test. The number of respondents using the Snowball sampling formula is 60 respondents from 5 livestock farmer groups in Cirebon Regency.

Results: The empowerment of farmers in this study measures two aspects: farmers' ability to maintain and have high-value entrepreneurship. The correlation coefficient of the relationship between the part of the group and the empowerment of beef cattle farmers is 0.674. In conclusion, the relationship is quite strong between the two variables. The role of the group is not optimal either as a place of learning, a place of business, or a place to work together, which requires the involvement of the Cirebon Regency agriculture office, educational institutions, and private institutions to be involved in developing the role of groups in Cirebon Regency.

Conclusions: The empowerment of farmers in this study measures aspects, namely, 1) the role of the group is not optimal, while 2) the ability of farmers to maintain entrepreneurship is of high value. The correlation coefficient of the relationship between the role of the group and the empowerment of beef cattle farmers is 0.674. It indicated that the relationship is quite strong between the two variables.
ANALYSIS OF POLYMORPHISM IN THE NUCB2 GENE AND THE MILK PRODUCTION TRAITS OF POLISH HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE
Authors:   Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland, SZALAST Daria K. , KOWALEWSKA Inga ,   Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland, CZERNIAWSKA-PIĄTKOWSKA Ewa ,   Department of Ruminant Science, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland
Published: August 2022

The aim of the study was to analyze the single nucleotide substitution polymorphism (SNP) located in exon 9 (1079 G > T, rs471862956) of the gene encoding nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2) in relation to milk production traits such as milk, protein and fat yield and protein and fat content in milk. The research was carried out in a herd of Polish Holstein-Friesian black and white cattle, and genotyping of individual animals was carried out using PCR-RFLP. The most common genotype is the heterozy- gous genotype (0.53), and the more frequent allele is the T allele (0.52). The analysis of the obtained results showed that there are statistically significant relationships at the level of P ≤ 0.05 and P ≤ 0.01 between individual genotypes of the polymorphism studied and the considered milk performance char- acteristics. It was observed that individuals with the TT homozygous genotype were characterized by the highest values of such traits as: milk yield as well as fat and protein yield. However, in the case of animals of the homozygous GG genotype, it was observed that the milk obtained from them was characterized by the highest fat and protein content.
Text Mining untuk Pengelompokan Skripsi di Prodi Pendidikan Informatika Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
Authors: Cahyani Laili , Arif Muchamad
Published: August 2022

Skripsi merupakan karya tulis ilmiah mahasiswa sebagai syarat kelulusan atau perolehan gelar sarjana. Meskipun demikian, dosen juga berperan aktif dalam mengarahkan penentuan topik skripsi sebagai pembimbing. Skripsi yang ideal mengacu pada topik – topik yang up to date. Hendaknya skripsi juga mendukung keberhasilan rencana induk penelitian (RIP) Universitas bahkan rencana induk riset nasional (RIRN). Selain itu, topik skripsi harus selaras dengan bidang minat sesuai kurikulum program studi. Untuk itu, perlu adanya penyelarasan antara kondisi universitas, kebutuhan masyarakat, dan tujuan nasional. Sehingga, analisis data skripsi diperlukan untuk tujuan tersebut. Selama ini data dokumen skripsi di Program Studi Pendidikan Informatika Universitas Trunojoyo Madura belum terorganisir dengan baik di lingkup Program Studi. Sedangkan, jumlah data terus meningkat. Hal itu menjadi tantangan dalam pencarian dan penentuan topik skripsi sebagai bahan referensi selanjutnya. Selain itu, hingga saat ini belum dilakukan analisis terkait berkembangan skripsi yang sudah ada. Belum dilakukan juga pemetaan atau pengelompokan skripsi. Sehingga, dapat memberikan peluang adanya kemiripan skripsi. Oleh karena itu, dikembangkan sistem pengelompokan skripsi menggunakan text mining (studi kasus Program Studi Pendidikan Informatika Universitas Trunojoyo Madura). Dengan adanya sistem tersebut, diharapkan dapat membantu manajemen pengelolahan data skripsi bagi bidang skripsi di Program Studi. Sehingga dapat membantu dalam penentuan kebijakan dosen pembimbing dan meminimalisir peluang adanya kemiripan topic skripsi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa metode clustering menggunakan K-Means dapat melakukan pengelompokan topic skripsi secara optimal dengan nilai akurasi sebesar 0,972972973, nilai presisi sebesar 916666667, nilai recall sebesar 0,9849199722, dan F-Measure sebesar 0,949199722 dalam skala 0 – 1.
Analisis Faktor - Faktor Penerimaan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Rumah Sakit Sakinah Mojokerto
Authors: Pratama Arista , Putri Alfia Rahmania , Safitri Eristya Maya
Published: August 2022

Rumah sakit adalah institusi pelayanan kesehatan yang menyelenggarakan layanan kesehatan bagi masyarakat. Rumah Sakit Islam “ Sakinah ” Mojokerto telah  menerapkan penggunaan sistem informasi manajemen rumah sakit ( SIMRS ) untuk membantu memanajemen rumah sakit dalam pengambilan keputusan. Namun masih terdapat permasalahan fungsional pada sistem yang dapat mempengaruhi perilaku pengguna terhadap penggunaan sistem dan akan berdampak pada penerimaan sistem informasi tersebut. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antar variabel Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) dan Human-Organization-Technology (HOT) Fit Model untuk meningkatkan penerimaan pengguna terhadap implementasi SIMRS di Rumah Sakit Islam “ Sakinah ” Mojokerto. Penelitian ini mereplika sembilan variabel dari TAM dan HOT-fit model yaitu, user self-efficacy, compatibility, top management support, project team competency, system quality, information quality, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, dan SIMRS acceptance. Jumlah Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 147 pegawai Rumah Sakit Islam “ Sakinah ” Mojokerto yang menggunakan SIMRS . Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu hubungan antara HOT-fit pada TAM yang bernilai signifikan terdapat pada variabel top management support, system quality, information quality  terhadap variabel perceived usefulness dan variabel user self-efficacy, top management support, system quality, information quality terhadap variabel perceived ease of use, serta variabel perceived ease of use terhadap SIMRS  acceptance. Hal ini ditunjukan dengan nilai p values dari masing-masing variabel 0.05. Kata kunci: SIMRS, TAM, HOT-fit model