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Diversified Agriculture Part 1: Simplified and Lower Cost Methods for Mushroom Cultivation in Africa
Authors: BM Gianotti
Published: January 2024

Mushroom cultivation in more developed countries has evolved from an art into huge agri- business by way of the most innovative production technology and biotechnology available. However, there are still less-developed areas of the world where access to these technological advances are either unavailable or too expensive to utilize. West Africa exemplifies this problem, and a low cost mushroom production program would have compounded benefits for the region. This process would allow the use of secondary crops to be produced in a short time frame from agricultural byproducts derived from the primary agriculture of the region, such as millet and sorghum straw, cassava peelings, or virtually any other cellulose source. These and other potential raw materials are currently being disposed of as waste. After the production of edible or medicinal mushroom crops are harvested from these agricultural wastes, the residual mushroom substrate represents a bioconversion from the non- nutritional cellulosic material to an edible fungal matrix of high protein content which can be utilized as nutritious cattle and goat fodder as well as feedstock for tilapia farming. This diversified approach results in three successive cash crops from any agricultural operation where previously there had been only the one primary crop. The oyster mushroom complex (Pleurotus ostreatus and other Pleurotus and Hypsizygus species) appear to be the best candidates for production in the West African climate. These mushrooms are primary cellulose decomposers, and can grow on almost any plant material substrate including banana waste, coffee residue, sugar cane baggasse, paper or cardboard waste, river grass, sawdust and nearly all other agricultural waste. The purpose of this paper is to present low-cost, low-technology methods applicable to small- scale village mushroom production. The process obtained from this research represents the least training and smallest capital and infrastructure investment to implement a mushroom farming operation, while suggesting the easiest system to grow locally acclimatized mushroom strains for a large and valued mushroom crop in the shortest possible time with minimal financial risk for the farmers.
Assessment of an Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) For Point of Care Diagnosis of Cryptococcosis in SenegalAssessment of an Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) For Point of Care Diagnosis of Cryptococcosis in Senegal
Authors: D Sow
Published: January 2024

Background: Cryptococcal meningitis is a medical emergency. Therefore, simple, rapid and efficient diagnostic techniques are needed. New rapid diagnostic tests based on the detection of cryptococcal antigen have been developed. The aim of our study was to evaluate the performance of the Dynamiker Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) in our routine diagnosis activities. Materials and Methods: We performed a prospective study from November 2017 to August 2018 at the ParasitologyMycology laboratory of the CHNU of Fann in Dakar. Biological samples collected from HIV-infected patients hospitalized at the infectious diseases department of CHUN de Fann were used. Serum, CSF and urine samples received in the laboratory were examined using mycological techniques and the cryptococcal latex agglutination test (CLAT). The performance of the Dynamiker test was evaluated considering CLAT as the reference method. Results: A total of 39 samples were examined: 14 CSF, 24 sera and 1 urine sample. The average age was 44.5 years with a predominance of female patients (64.1%). The mean CD4 count was 73 cells/mm3 . Among the 39 samples tested, 23.1% were CLAT positive while 30.8% were LFA positive. The sensitivity and specificity rates were 100% and 75% respectively. The percentage of correlation between the two methods was 92.3%. The intensity of the bands on the LFA was high en 66.7% of cases. Conclusion: The excellent sensitivity of the rapid Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay and the rapidity of obtaining results (less than 15 minutes) make it suitable for routine diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis.
Immunization against Invasive Candidiasis is the Exigency of the Decade
Authors: V Ghattargi
Published: January 2024

Fungal infections by Candida spp. have emerged as one of the major concerns of high mortality in immunocompromised patients. It is one of the kingpins of the critical priority group of WHO fungal priority pathogens list 2022. Modern medicine has made its way for the better treatment of diseases and bacterial infections. But with drug-resistance in bacteria causing millions of deaths and to add on the trouble, invasive fungal infections which remains unnoticed is culminating into a challenge among the immunocompromised patients. A proper understanding of the host-pathogen interaction and the detailed immunology against fungal pathogens provides a better insight. This helps in development of efficient strategies for new generation antifungals and vaccination. In this review invasive fungal infections or fungemia caused by Candida species will be the heart. According to WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL 2022) for this group of fungus no commercial vaccine is available and it has become the need of this decade. The current efforts and preventive strategies studied against this infection will help in the up growth of vaccination against Invasive Candidiasis (IC).
Fungi Isolation, Identification and Detection of Aflatoxin in Cereals Sold In Major Markets of Katsina Metropolis
Authors: I Lawal
Published: January 2024

Aflatoxins are highly toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by fungi. The study was aimed at isolating and identifying fungi associated with cereals sold in major markets in Katsina metropolis and detect aflatoxin in the cereals.. Sixteen (16) samples (four each) were collected from four different market namely; Chake, Central, Tsohuwar Kasuwa and Yarkutungu markets. Fungi were isolated and identified using standard microbiological procedures and aflatoxin was detected using thin layer chromatography (TLC). Fungal species isolated and identified were Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, A. parasiticus and A. fumigatus with the occurrence of 6(35.3%), 5(29.4%), 5(29.4%) and 1(5.9%) respectively. Blue florescence which indicated aflatoxin B was detected in the samples with retention factors of 0.52-0.88. Aflatoxin was not detected in the samples having the retention factor above 0.88. This study therefore concluded that cereal samples collected from major markets of Katsina metropolis were contaminated with one or more Aspergillus species and detection of aflatoxin B in some samples is a health hazard. Thus, fungal and aflatoxin contaminations of cereals at the field, during harvest or storage should be controlled through good agricultural, processing and storage practices as well as ensuring hygienic practices at the point of sales.
Risk Factors for Candidiasis among Patients Referred to Medical Mycology Laboratory of the Special Clinical of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Authors: A Mikaeili
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Candidiasis is undoubtedly one of the most important and common diseases of opportunistic fungi in human. Factors such as: age, physiological changes, long-term use of antibiotics, diabetes, immune deficiency, cardiovascular disease can make a person prone to candidiasis. In this study, risk factors contributing to candidiasis in the patients referred to the mycology laboratory of the special clinic of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2013 to 2018 were investigated. Methods: In a descriptive study, to show the effective factors in the development of candidiasis as an opportunistic fungal disease, all patients during 2013 to 2018 that referred to the mycology laboratory of the special clinic of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences were examined. In this study, demographic characteristics such as age, gender, occupation, and residence were collected. The results of direct microscopic observation and mycological culture of patient samples were determined. The results were expressed as descriptive statistics. Results: In this study, 26.98% of 541 people had cutaneous candidiasis, 72.08% had nail candidiasis, and 0.92% had systemic candidiasis. The most common species is Candida albicans. The highest frequency of skin candidiasis is related to the age group of 40-49 years (20.54%). It was more common in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and 47% of patients mentioned excessive contact with water. The highest frequency of nail candidiasis is related to the age group of 30- 39 years and women. It is more common among housewives. It is more prevalent in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, respectively. 75% of patients with systemic mucosal candidiasis had immunodeficiency. Conclusion: The most important factor in preventing candidiasis is public health. For age group of 20-29 years, when suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular and immunodeficiency disease.
Utility of Donor Corneas Based on Endothelial Cell Count
Authors: SA Saman
Published: January 2024

Aim: To assess utility of donor corneas based on analysis of endothelial cells qualitatively and quantitatively. Methods: It was a observational study of donor corneas received at eye bank in a tertiary care centre during period of January 2021 to June 2022. 94 corneoscleral buttons were excised and endothelial cell density and morphology were assessed using specular microscope. Results: With increasing age there was decrease in endothelial cell density seen. A highly significant co-relation was found between age and endothelial cell density. (p<0.001).Endothelial cell count was high in phakic compared to pseudophakic eyes. A highly significant co-relation was found between lens status and endothelial cell density (p<0.001). With increasing age there was decrease in hexagonality of endothelial cells seen. A highly significant co-relation was found between age and hexagonality of endothelial Cells (p<0.001). A highly significant correlation was found between utility of endothelial cells of mean 2018.94, hexagonality of mean 54.39 and co-efficient of variation of mean 34.50. Amongst 94 donor corneas 24.4% were used for optical penetrating keratoplasty, 22.3% for therapeutic purpose, 6.3% for DSEK, 4.2% for DALK and remaining 42.5% for research/practice purpose. Conclusion: Analysis of donor corneas demonstrated that age and pseudophakia as predictor of decrease endothelial cell density. A significant co-relation was found between endothelial cell density and utilization.
Visual Outcome of Adult Cataract Small Incision Cataract Surgery in Northern Benin
Authors: COA Abouki
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Cataract remains a public health problem in Africa. Its treatment remain essentially surgical. Several management techniques are available and the most adapted to a context with poor resources like lack of material and financial resources is small incision cataract surgery (SICS). Method: This was an exhaustive recruitment of the study population meeting the inclusion and non-inclusion criteria. Carried out from January 1st to May 30th of 2022 at Hôpital Saint André de Tinré (HOSAT) located in the Northern part of Benin. It involved patients aged 40 and above who underwent cataract surgery during the period of this study. Visual acuity was assessed before and after the surgeries at day 1 and day 30. Results: We included 213 eyes. The average age was 65.2 ± 9.1 years with a mean age of 65.2 ± 9.1 years. Comorbidities were dominated by arterial hypertension in 57.5% of cases. Preoperatively, all patients had at least in one eye a visual acuity of less than 1/20. The main intraoperative complication was posterior capsular tear with vitreous loss, found in 6% of cases. The average power of the implant was 21.4 ±1.7 diopters. The standard implant was used in 64.7% of patients. After one month, the visual acuity without postoperative correction was good in 32.1%; borderline visual acuity was 41.4% and poor visual acuity was 26.5%. Conclusion: Cataract remains the main cause of blindness in developing countries, particularly in rural areas. It is important to sensitize patients for early screening in order to improve theirs qualities of life.
Quality of Life Related to Visual Impairment in Visually Impaired Learners at the Center for Social Promotion of the Blind in Parakou in 2022
Authors: ALFA BIO ISSIFOU Amadou
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Sight is important for learning and daily living life and becomes a challenge in cases of visual impairment. This study aims to assess the impact on the quality of life of learners at Parakou Social Promotion Centre for the Blinds. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 57 visually impaired and blind participants, using the PedEyeQ scale. Data were analysed using statistical tests to identify factors influencing quality of life. Results: The prevalence of visual impairment was linked to a variety of causes, with an overall satisfaction rate of 50.9%. Specific dimensions such as "Self-image" showed positive scores, but "Daily life" revealed dissatisfaction in 51.1% of blind people. Factors such as female gender and age between 15 and 25 were associated with a less positive quality of life. Conclusion: This study highlights disparities in the quality of life of visually impaired learners, underlining the importance of appropriate interventions to improve their well-being
Improved Exercise Tolerance and Lung Function in Women with LAM Following Three Months of Exercise Training
Authors: TW Lowder
Published: January 2024

Rationale: While exercise has been shown to improve respiratory symptoms, exercise tolerance, and bone mineral density in many populations, no supervised exercise training interventions have been undertaken in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Objectives: To assess the effects of a supervised exercise intervention on exercise tolerance, pulmonary function, and bone mineral density in patients with LAM. Methods: subjects with LAM (Sporadic LAM n=7; TS-LAM n=1) enrolled in the study. Subjects participated in two weekly supervised aerobic exercise training (50-60 minutes) at 80-85% heart rate max for 12 weeks. Heart rate and oxygen saturation levels were monitored throughout the intervention. Treadmill ergometry (VO2peak), spirometry (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, FEV1 predicted, peak flow), and bone mineral density assessments were performed prior to and 12 weeks after initiation of intervention. Measurements and Main Results: After 12 weeks of supervised aerobic exercise training, group mean improvements were seen in all outcomes including VO2peak, FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, FEV1 predicted, peak flow, and whole body bone mineral density. Conclusions: Results from this study indicate that supervised exercise training can improve exercise tolerance, pulmonary function, and bone mineral density in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Further research is needed, including longitudinal studies with larger sample sizes, to determine long-term effects and consistency of these findings. Aerobic exercise may offer a viable alternative to, or work in conjunction with, pharmacological intervention in the treatment of lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
Soluble Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 in Potential Therapy of Oral and Salivary Coronavirus Infection
Authors: Cheepsattayakorn Attapon
Published: January 2024

A comprehensive search was carried out in mainstream bibliographic databases or Medical Subject Headings, including Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science. The search was applied to the articles that were published between 2004 and early 2022. With strict literature search and screening processes, it yielded 4 articles from 142 articles of initial literature database. In oral cavity, tongue has the highest angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE 2) expression and lesser amounts in the other oral tissues, oral mucosa, including the gingival tissue. By Pre-incubation with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RBD, CTB-ACE 2 activity was absolutely inhibited, offering a description for decreased saliva ACE 2 activity in COVID-19 patients. Through minimizing or debulking virus transmission, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)-trapping proteins proposes an affordable strategy for protecting people from most oral re-infection, whereas newly evolving strains have higher viral load in saliva and greater transmission. Delta variant viral load in a patient is about 1,260 times higher than those infected with previous strains. In conclusion, ACE 2 fusion proteins or chewing gum can be used as the rapid methods of decreasing SARSCoV-2 (COVID-19) from saliva and oral cavity of the infected patients for minimizing infection and transmission, diagnosis, inhibitors, vaccine development, and therapy of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) disease.
Huge Subglottic Stalked Polyp Treated by Endoscopic Polypectomy Snare at Jalalabad Afghanistan
Authors: Shinwari Abdullah Jan
Published: January 2024

Polyps are the common benign mucosal lesions of larynx. Usually present as exophytic lesion with thin mucosa. Horsiness is a common symptom and rarely large subglottic polyp causes dyspnea. A patient with horsiness and shortness of breath due to a huge laryngeal polyp around 2cm with thin stalk, linked to thyroid angle below the vocal cords. According the combined decision of Otorhinolaryngologist, Endoscopist and Anesthesiologist, underwent resection of the mass by endoscopic polypectomy snare with electrocautery without any residues and damages. The dyspnea and hoarseness relieved. The histopathological findings confirmed vocal cord benign mass lesion. We consider that careful intubation under the direct vision of bronchoscopy and electrocautery is the safest and useful procedure to secure the upper airway successfully in cases of large subglottic polyp showing dyspnea.
Dolphin (Globicephala Macrorhynchus) Middle Ear: Can Ossicle Asymmetry Aid Locating the Source of Incoming Sounds?
Authors: Tsur Itamar
Published: January 2024

The survival of biological organisms depends upon their ability to nourish, reproduce and find shelter. Nourishment for a predator depends on finding prey. In the absence of sight (e.g., underwater; at night), sound has been evolutionarily favored as a means of remote-detecting prey. This may include echolocation, resembling the man-made sonar under water, turning a mute prey into a sounding object. Cetaceans (dolphins and whales) use acoustic cues, including active sounding in the ultrasonic range, to determine the locations and identities of environmental stimuli in their underwater habitats. Dolphins (Odontoceti) have evolved unique auditory systems for spatially differentiating ultrasonic signals. The aim of this paper is to find out whether directional asymmetry that may support location exists in the dolphin middle ear, and if so, whether it is age or sex linked. We measured the auditory ossicles of 34 pairs of the peripheral hearing organ of Globicephala macrorhynchus: On both sides, the weights and lengths of each of the three ossicles, the area of the stapes footplate, and the angle between incus and stapes; and computed a ratio between ossicle mass and stapedial footplate area. The left-side ossicles were on average heavier, and the angle between the incus and stapes greater in the left ear. We found no significant age- or sex-linked differences with respect to these asymmetries. We propose how the asymmetries may help the animal locate its prey, especially in the vertical plane.
Surgical Innovation: Advanced Strategies in the Treatment of Pathologies in the Oropharynx and Parapharyngeal Space
Authors: Ruggeri Carlos Santiago
Published: January 2024

Transoral surgery has evolved and its indications for treating diseases of different regions of the head and neck have increased. Pathologies that affect different sectors of the oropharynx and parapharyngeal space can be treated in selected patients through a transoral approach, significantly reducing the morbidity of surgery and the adjuvant treatments. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of transoral surgery of the oropharynx and parapharyngeal space in patients treated with transoral surgery with microscope (TOMS) for tumors and other pathologies. Methods: Patients treated via transoral approach with the assistance of endoscopes or using a microscope for benign or malignant tumors, as well as other pathologies affecting different regions of the oropharynx (tonsillar fossa, tongue base, and pharyngeal walls) and the parapharyngeal space, between March 2004 and April 2022, were included in the study. To perform the surgeries, cautery, ultrasonic scalpel and CO2 laser were used. Results: Twenty patients with different lesions affecting various regions of the oropharynx and parapharyngeal space were treated using a transoral approach. Ten patients underwent surgery for lesions located at the base of the tongue, two were treated for tumors located in the tonsillar fossa, four patients had lesions located in the posterior and lateral walls of the oropharynx and four patients had lesions located in the parapharyngeal space. Conclusions: Transoral surgery of the oropharynx and parapharyngeal space assisted with endoscopes was highly effective, allowing adequate exposure and complete resection of various benign and malignant tumors, as well as the resolution of other diseases treated using this approach. There was no need to convert the transoral approach to an open procedure. The use of microsurgical technique was infrequent, and we found it to be more suitable for small tumors at the base of the tongue or lesions located in the lower sector of the posterior pharyngeal wall.
Health Impacts of Ambient Air and Water Pollution
Authors: Balakrishnan Vidushi
Published: January 2024

We know that pollution can have a negative impact on the overall health of an economy in terms of an increase in healthcare costs due to an increase in health diseases, reduced productivity: employees may be less productive if they are suffering from health problems caused by pollution. Additionally, pollution can damage crops and other natural resources, leading to reduced agricultural yields and other economic losses. Hence there is a relation between the two. But on which basis should we analyze this relation? The paper tries to answer the question that whether important criteria such as population, Human development, and global innovation affect the pollution of an economy which in turn causes severe health impacts. To answer the question, the paper studies the correlation among the countries across the world for the year 2019 ranked according to Human Development Index, Global Innovation Index, and population, and tries to understand how the ranking of the countries has an impact on pollution and how does that in return affect the health of the country. We conclude the paper with the reasons behind such relations and how to reduce the pollution effects on health.
Nilai-nilai Sosial dalam Novel Terusir Karya Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah dan Implikasinya terhadap Pembelajaran Teks Novel
Authors: Bukit Idemina Br , Afnita Afnita
Published: January 2024

The aims of this research are as to describe the social values and to describe the most dominant social values in the novel Laluir by Haji Abdul Karim Amrullah (HAMKA). This is qualitative research with descriptive method. The data of this research are event units in the form of words, phrases, clauses, or sentences that identify social values in the form of a narrator's narration about characters, actions of characters, and speeches of characters in the background of the novel. The source of the research data is the novel Laluir by HAMKA published by Gema Insani in 2016. The data collection was conducted by reading and understanding the novel, identifying the characters, identifying the event units, and identifying data related to social values in the novel. Overall, 31 data on social values were found in the novel Laluir by Haji Abdul Makil Karim Amrullah. Each of these social values are 10 values of love, 6 values of social responsibility, 5 social values of caring, 6 social values of empathy, and 4 social values of helping. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that social values in the novel Laluir by Haji Abdul Makil Karim Amrullah arise because of the speech of the characters and the narrator and the action of taking h in learning the novel text of high school students of class XII.
Analisis Struktur dan Diksi Teks Prosedur Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 43 Padang
Authors: Amanda Deby Willy , Tamsin Andria Catri
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to describe the structure and diction in the text of the seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. This is qualitative research using descriptive methods. The data are the structure and diction in the procedural text of class VII students of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. The source of the data is written procedure text for class VII students of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. The results show the students have written down the five structural text procedures. Of 30 procedure texts, 27 procedure texts have an appropriate title structure, and 3 procedure texts have an inappropriate title structure. Of 29 procedure texts, 9 texts have the right objective structure, and 20 text structures have an inappropriate purpose structure. Of 30 procedure texts 5 texts have the right structure of tools and materials, and 25 texts have the structure of tools and materials that are not right. Of 30 procedure texts, 20 texts have a proper step structure, and 10 procedure texts have an inappropriate step structure. A total of 27 procedure texts, 23 texts have an appropriate summary, and 4 texts have an inappropriate closing structure. In terms of the use of diction, there are 2,201 correct use of diction and 655 inappropriate uses of diction.
The Relationship Between Variations in Teaching Skills of Tutors and Learning Motivation of Learning Package C Students in SPNF SKB Kota Pariaman
Authors: Dilia Reschia Nofour , Irmawita Irmawita
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTThe aim of this research is to find out the description and relationship between skills in applying variations in tutor teaching and the learning motivation of residents studying Package C at SPNF SKB Kota Pariaman. This research uses quantitative correlational. The population of this research is all students registered in the package C pursuit program at SPNF SKB Kota Pariaman for the 2023/2024 academic year, namely 72 people. The sampling technique used cluster random sampling, so that the total sample that the researchers took was 50 residents studying package C at SPNF Kota Pariaman. Data collection techniques using questionnaire format and list of statements as data collection tools, data analysis techniques using percentages to find correlations using the product moment formula. The results of this research are: 1.) Skills in applying variations in tutor teaching to students studying at SPNF SKB Kota Pariaman are classified as less than optimal, 2.) Motivation of students studying Package C at SPNF SKB Kota Pariaman is classified as less than optimal and 3.) There is a significant relationship between skills in applying variations in tutor teaching with learning motivation for residents studying Package C at SPNF SKB Kota Pariaman.Keywords: Variasi Mengajar, Motivasi Belajar, SKB.
The Relationship Between Parental Involvement and Learning Outcomes of Class VII Students at SMP Negeri 3 Padang
Authors: Afrina Siska , Wisroni Wisroni
Published: January 2024

Siska Afrina, 2023. Hubungan Keterlibatan Orang Tua Dengan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Padang. Tesis. Fakultas Pendidikan Sains. Universitas Negeri Padang. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya hasil belajar siswa kelas VII.4 dan VII.5 di SMP Negeri 3 Padang. Karena banyak siswa yang mendapat nilai di bawah KKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah ada hubungan keterlibatan orang tua dengan hasil belajar siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Padang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif korelasional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII.4 dan VII.5 SMP Negeri 3 Padang yang berjumlah 63 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling, sehingga besar sampel penelitian ini adalah 80% dari 63 orang yaitu 50 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada responden penelitian, teknik analisis data menggunakan persentase untuk mencari korelasi menggunakan rumus product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan orang tua terhadap hasil belajar masih tergolong rendah. Keterlibatan orang tua terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Padang masih tergolong rendah. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara keterlibatan orang tua dengan hasil belajar siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Padang. Disarankan bagi orang tua untuk terlibat dalam proses pembelajaran anaknya, dan bagi peneliti lain untuk dapat meneliti variabel lain yang dapat mempengaruhi keterlibatan orang tua. Kata Kunci: Keterlibatan Orang Tua, Hasil Belajar.
The Relationship Between Learning Readiness and Learning Outcomes of Citizens Learning Package C At Pkbm Titian Amanah Kayu Tanam
Authors: Salman Iza Elvira , Syur'aini Syur'aini
Published: January 2024

The purpose of study is to ascertain how adult student learning outcomes in Indonesian language classes at PKBM Titian Amanah relate to their readiness for learning. Attention, drive, and the growth of personal preparedness are all components of learning readiness. This study employed a correlational research design and a quantitative methodology. The questionnaire measures the level of learning readiness in terms of attention, motivation and development of individual readiness.Findings of this research indicate the learning readiness of adult students Package C program at PKBM Titian Amanah is in the low category, especially in terms of attention and motivation. This is evident from respondents' propensity to select "disagree" option in the questionnaire. However, research also finds a significant relationship between learning readiness and learning outcomes. Students with a higher level of readiness tend to achieve better learning outcomes. Based on the results of this research, there are several recommendations that can be given. First, PKBM Titian Amanah must provide better facilities to increase adult students' learning readiness. Second, tutors must be more creative in using learning media to increase learning motivation. Additionally, future research could explore the relationship between learning readiness and learning outcomes. Keywords: Learning Readiness, Learning
Differences in Religious Attitudes Between People Who Participate and Do Not Participate in Religious Studies in Jorong Teluk Sikai Nagari Sungai Duo
Authors: Oktafiyatna Nur 'Aine , Solfema Solfema
Published: January 2024

Recitation is an activity carried out by a number of individuals to gain religious knowledge and good morals or attitudes. The religious attitudes seen among the people in Jorong Teluk Sikai are still relatively low. This is thought to be because there are people who take part in the recitation and there are also people who do not take part in the recitation. This research aims to: (1) describe the religious attitudes of the people who attend the recitation, (2) describe the religious attitudes of the people who do not attend the recitation, and (3) determine whether or not there are differences in the religious attitudes of people who do and do not attend the recitation in Jorong Teluk Sikai. This research is research that uses quantitative methods with a comparative type. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The research subjects were 30 people who took part in the recitation and 30 people who did not take part in the recitation. The data analysis technique uses hypothesis testing with t test analysis (independent sample t-test). The results of this research are: (1) the religious attitudes of people who take part in the recitation are classified as good, (2) the religious attitudes of people who do not take part in the recitation are classified as poor, and (3) there is a significant difference between the religious attitudes of people who do and do not take part in the recitation at Jorong Sikai. It is hoped that the community will always support recitation activities as a form of non-formal education in society so that it will form good religious attitudes in society.
THE ROLE OF COURSE INSTITUTIONS IN EMPOWERING "KAMPUNG INGGRIS" VILLAGES THROUGH SERVICES BUSINESS
Authors: Rozi Muhamad Fahrur , Sunarti Vevi , Dwi Arini Fitri , Husnul Hayati Ridha , Septia Landa Klara
Published: January 2024

This study intends to describe the function of the course institutions in empowering communities via roadster bicycle rental services. This study employs a qualitative research method based on case studies. This study utilized in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation studies to collect data. Techniques for data analysis consist of the steps of data management, data description, data classifications, data interpretation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Triangulation of the source method and triangulation of approaches are utilized in the process of validating the findings. The results of the study indicate that the course institutions play a crucial role in enhancing the local economy. Student mobility during taking the course in "Kampung Inggris" was high enough that the local community can be used to create economic opportunities. Economic opportunities are created by providing students with teaching courses with roadster bicycle rental services. The potential to boost the economy was utilized by a population for the first time in 1998. Since then, hundreds of roadster bicycle rental services have been formed, and some of them have even become family businesses in Tulungrejo village. Improving the economics of the Tulungrejo village community is inextricable from the role of the Mahesa Institute, which promotes the use of bicycles for student mobility during the "English Village" course.
The influence of gadget usage and maternal attachment on the cognitive and motor development of early childhood in Situbondo Regency
Authors: Damayanti Findya , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of device use and maternal bonding on early childhood cognitive and motor development in Situbondo Regency. In this research, the sample used was 311 respondents using quantitative methods. The multiple linear regression analysis technique was carried out using SPSS version 22 software. The data collection technique used in this research was observation, interviews, filling out Google forms and also direct questionnaires. The results of this research show a partial contribution, namely between the use of gadgets on cognitive development in early childhood, there is a partial contribution, namely between maternal attachment to cognitive development in early childhood, then there is a partial contribution between the use of gadgets and motor development in early childhood. , while there is no partial contribution of maternal attachment to motor development in early childhood. The use of devices in early childhood requires care and supervision, and also the mother’s role in the operation, as overuse of the device by the child can lead to addiction to playing with the device. This negatively affects the child’s growth and development process, especially the development of cognitive and motor skills. Dependence on the use of gadgets hinders the child’s growth and development process. Keywords: Gadget Use, Maternal Attachment, Cognitive Development, Motor Development
Description of Constraints in Manure Fertilizer Training Activities by The Prosperous Farmers Group Together in Padang Sarai Padang City
Authors: Klub Harahap Mhd Tanwir
Published: January 2024

The background of this research was that the outreach program on manure was not going well because the outreach activities in the implementation of follow-up extension activities experienced obstacles, this was allegedly due to the obstacles encountered by the extension participants of the Cinta Damai Farmer Group. This study aims to look at the farmers' obstacles in implementing the results of manure counseling which includes getting, processing, using and determining the portion of the use of manure. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method. The population in this study were all participants of the Cinta Damai Farmers Group in Cubadak Mentawai Village, East Pariaman. The sampling technique used purposive sampling method. The data collection tool used in this study was a questionnaire. The data collection technique used was a closed questionnaire. Data analysis techniques in this study are data description and data analysis. The results obtained in this study: a) Barriers to farmers in obtaining manure. b) Barriers of farmers in processing manure. c) Barriers of farmers in the use of fertilizers. d) Barriers to farmers in determining the dosage of fertilizer use.
PENGARUH KEBERADAAN KELOMPOK TANI TERHADAP PERThe Influence of The Existence of Farmers' Groups on The Development of Community Empowerment in Agriculture in Kampung Beringin Baru, Jorong Makmur, Padang Gelugur District
Authors: Safitri Winda , Syur'aini Syur'aini
Published: January 2024

This research is motivated by the many problems experienced by members of farmer groups. This is characterized by the still low income from harvests from farmer groups, resulting in their lives being less prosperous. Therefore, according to researchers, it is very suitable for holding community empowerment in Beringin Baru village, Jorong Makmu, Padang Gelugur sub-district in the agricultural sector. Based on the geographical location of Beringin Baru village, Jorong Makmu, Padang Gelugur sub-district which is in a water area where the land for rice fields is still very large, therefore, according to the author, a farmer group program in the form of community empowerment is very suitable to be carried out. The type of research is literature study research, with research techniques using interview/observation techniques. The research results show that 1) There are many problems faced by new banyan farmer groups related to their agriculture. 2) The influence of the existence of farmer groups in Beringin Baru is not very significant in increasing the potential of the farming community, so that the community does not understand and understand the problems they are facing. 3) Based on the problems and influence of the new banyan farmer group, there is a great need for a community empowerment program in the agricultural sector that can boost agricultural development in the new banyan village, both in terms of human resources, natural resources, and the harvests that will be obtained by the farming community.
Empowerment of Bamboo Rattan Weaving Craftsmen to Increase The Activities of Housewives in The Pasaman Regency
Authors: Nurhabibah Nurhabibah , Syur'aini Syur'aini
Published: January 2024

One Desa Tingkarang, Jorong VIII, Nagari Tarung-tarung Selatan, Kecamatan Rao, Kabupaten Pasaman, Provinsi Sumatera Barat, has abundant natural bamboo potential. Up to now, the utilization of bamboo has not been optimal in terms of both quantity and quality, even though bamboo can be used for various woven and non-woven crafts. Based on this, the village of Tingkarang, Jorong VIII, Nagari Tarung-tarung Selatan, Kecamatan Rao, Kabupaten Pasaman, Provinsi Sumatera Barat was chosen as the location to implement Community Empowerment (Pemberdayaan Kepada Masyarakat - PKM).The goal of the service is to produce bamboo woven crafts called "Tampah" with innovations in weaving techniques and colors. The partner group involved in the activity can apply bamboo craft weaving techniques for "Tampah" with various weaving styles and attractive colors. Through product innovation, the selling value of the products will increase, and there will be an improvement in the partners' ability to manage their business, including product innovation, marketing, and business bookkeeping.
Effectiveness of Group Guidance Services Using Bibliotherapy Techniques to Increase Student Self-Resilience in Class IX Students of SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Bandar Lampung
Authors: Murni Sri , Ismaniar Ismaniar , Hazizah Nur , Wismumpuni Sidiq
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of group counseling services with bibliotherapy to increase the self-resilience of class IX students at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Bandar Lampung. Resilience is a process that involves the role of various individual as well as social or environmental factors, where a person can reflect his own strength and toughness to rise from difficult experiences or situations that hinder the development of resilience components. The research method used in this research is quantitative method and this research is an experimental research with one group pretest-posttest design. In this study there were two groups, namely the first group as the experimental group, namely the group that was given treatment and the second group as the control group, namely the group that was not given treatment.The results of the study showed that group guidance services using bibliotherapy techniques could increase the self-reliance of class IX students at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Bandar Lampung students. This is based on the self-resilience score of the experimental group that was given group guidance services using the bibliotherapy technique, which obtained 1396 with an average of 174.5. Whereas the control group that was not given group guidance services using the bibliotherapy technique obtained 1091 with an average of 136.3. Thus it can be concluded that group guidance services using bibliotherapy techniques can increase students' self-resilience.
Menstimulasi Tingkat Kepercayaan Diri Pada Anak Dengan Metode Bermain Peran
Authors: Febrianti Sonia Dita Anggraeni
Published: January 2024

Early childhood education is a process of fostering development and development of children at birth as a whole, which includes appropriate and correct social, emotional, moral, and spiritual aspects so that children can grow and develop optimally. Play for early childhood can learn and learn many things, be able to recognize rules, socialize, place themselves, organize emotions, tolerance, cooperation and uphold sportsmanship. Based on the results of observations, the social emotional aspects of the child have not developed optimally. The purpose in this is to see the implementation of the role play program in improving social, emotional, moral, and spiritual children. Observation data through and interviews. Based on the results of observations, it shows that in the implementation of role playing in improving the social emotional of children are as follows: the teacher collects the children to be given directions and rules in the game, the teacher talks about the tools the children will use to play, the teacher gives the assignment before play and attendance and count the number of children together, the teacher only joins and accompanies the child in role playing, the teacher has discussions about role playing that have been implemented.
DESAIN RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP) MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI TK PKK 93 KARANGTENGAH
Authors: Setyaningrum Helda
Published: January 2024

The existence of Covid-19 in Indonesia has caused a bad impact on psychology and human behavior and education, especially in education, namely PAUD education. But now Covid-19 has subsided, so what used to be full of online or online learning has now started with face-to-face learning. With this, learning is now starting to implement limited face-to-face learning so that learning can still run optimally, so teachers must be able to design RPP (Learning Implementation Plans) that are different from the previous RPP. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative which is used to obtain information on the design of face-to-face learning implementation plans during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research subjects or respondents for this study were the principal of the PKK 93 Kindergarten Karangtengah. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews and documentation. The design made by the teacher to carry out limited face-to-face learning is carried out twice a week at school, the rest will be done online through WhatsApp social media. Lesson plan lesson plans adapted to pandemic conditions, implementation of learning with an emphasis on material delivery; assessment/evaluation carried out in accordance with existing conditions and complying with health protocols. Face-to-face learning activities continue normally despite the limited time available in accordance with government regulations. The results of this study will be useful as a reference for PAUD teachers who have designed a limited face-to-face Learning Implementation Plan during the COVID-19 pandemic
İLKOKUL DÖNEMİ ÇOCUKLARININ DUYGU DÜZENLEME BECERİLERİ İLE SALDIRGANLIK DÜZEYLERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Yurdakul Yeşim , Cesur Elifcan
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada, ilkokul dönemi çocuklarının öfke ve üzüntü duygularını düzenleme becerilerinin saldırganlık düzeyleri ile ilişkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma korelasyonel bir araştırma olarak yürütülüp, çalışma grubunu, resmi ilkokullarda öğrenim gören, 7-10 yaş arası 322 çocuk oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada çocukların öfke ve üzüntü duygularını düzenleme becerilerini değerlendirmek amacıyla ‘‘Çocuklarda Duygu Yönetimi Ölçekleri: Öfke ve Üzüntü Ölçeği’’ ve saldırgan davranış düzeylerini belirlemek için ‘‘Çocuklar için Saldırganlık Ölçeği’’ kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen sonuçlara göre, çocukların üzüntü ölçeği düzenlenmemiş ifade alt boyutu puanlarında cinsiyetlerine göre anlamlı olarak farklılık bulunmuştur. Çocukların üzüntü ölçeği başa çıkma alt boyutu puanları yaşlarına göre anlamlı olarak farklılaşmakta ve çocukların yaşları arttıkça üzüntü duygusu ile başa çıkma becerileri de artmaktadır. Çocukların üzüntü ve öfke ölçekleri puanları ile çocuklar için saldırganlık ölçeği puanları arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmaktadır (p< .001). Çocukların öfke ve üzüntü duygularını düzenleme becerisi arttıkça saldırganlık düzeyleri azalmaktadır. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda ebeveynlere, eğitimcilere ve araştırmacılara yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
One Million Years of Climate-Driven Rock Uplift Rate Variation on the Wasatch Fault Revealed by Fluvial Topography
Authors: Smith Adam G. G. , Fox Matthew , Moore Jeffrey R. , Miller Scott R. , Goren Liran , Morriss Matthew C. , Carter Andrew
Published: January 2024

Displacement along the Wasatch Fault, Utah, has created the Wasatch Range. Owing to its topographic prominence, location on the eastern boundary of the Basin and Range, presently active fault slip, and proximity to Utah’s largest cities, the range and fault have garnered much attention. On the 102–103 year timescale, the behavior, displacement and seismic history of the Wasatch Fault has been well categorized in order to assess seismic hazard. On the 107 year timescale, the rock uplift rate history of the Wasatch range has also been resolved using thermochronometric data, owing to its importance in inferring the history of extension in the western US. However, little data exists that bridges the gap between these two timescales. Here, we infer an approximately 1 Ma rock uplift rate history from analysis of three river networks located in the center of the range. Our recovered rock uplift rate histories evidence periodic changes to rock uplift on the Wasatch Fault, that coincide with climate driven filling and unfilling of lakes in the Bonnneville Basin. To ensure our rock uplift rate histories are robust, we use field data and previously published cosmogenic 10Be erosion rate data to tightly constrain the erodibility parameter, and investigate an appropriate value for the slope exponent of the stream power model, n. We use our river network inversion to reconcile estimates of erodibility from a number of methodologies and show that the contrast between bedrock and bedload strength is an important factor that determines erodibility.