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El retorno del desierto y los espectros del Antropoceno en Blanco Nocturno de Ricardo Piglia
Authors: Andúgar Rafael
Published: November 2023

Resumen:En la novela Blanco nocturno de Ricardo Piglia, el detective Croce intenta resolver un asesinato que plantea cuestiones sobre motivos raciales y económicos, simbolizando la alineación de los agentes económicos extractivos arraigados en el colonialismo. El paisaje de la pampa argentina se convierte en un lugar donde se cruzan el genocidio de las poblaciones indígenas y el desastre climático. A través del estudio de la connotación nostálgica del uso del desierto como paisaje, la novela conecta la perspectiva histórica de las narraciones del siglo XIX sobre la “Conquista del desierto”, donde los escritores retrataban los paisajes argentinos como un “desierto” vacío con el objetivo de colonizar la tierra y repoblarla, con las preocupaciones actuales sobre la desertificación.
Este artículo examina una serie de imágenes metafóricas, denominadas “espectros del Antropoceno”, que incluyen una fábrica abandonada en medio del “desierto”, la construcción de un centro comercial o la yuxtaposición de una amplia variedad del espectro electromagnético, como la luz eléctrica, para resaltar las ansiedades en torno al progreso tecnológico y la destrucción ambiental.
Palabras clave: Ecocrítica, Desertificación, Paisaje, Ecología, Ricardo Piglia, Espectros
Abstract:
In Ricardo Piglia’s novel Blanco nocturno, Detective Croce tries to solve a murder that raises questions of racial and economic motives, symbolizing the alignment of the extractive economic agents rooted in colonialism. The landscape of the Argentinean pampas embodies the intersection of indigenous genocide and climate disaster. Through the study of the nostalgic connotation of the use of the desert as a landscape, the novel connects the historical perspective of the XIX century narrations of the “Conquista del desierto”—, as writers depicted Argentinian landscapes as an empty “desert” with the objective of colonizing the land and repopulating it, with present-day concerns of desertification. 
This article will examine a series of metaphorical images, referred to as the “specters of the Anthropocene,” which include an abandoned factory in the middle of the “desert,” the construction of a mall, and a juxtaposition of a diverse array of the electromagnetic spectrum such as electric light, to highlight anxieties surrounding technological progress and environmental destruction. 
Keywords: Ecocriticism, Desertification, Landscape, Ecology, Ricardo Piglia, Specters
Simulation Game: The Pleasures of Disintegration in Sarduy’s Theater of Bodies
Authors: Campanioni Chris
Published: November 2023

Abstract
What are the ways in which our imposed and asserted identities work in tandem to undermine a shared politics, by obfuscating the various political projects in which these identity positions are grounded? This essay examines the work that Severo Sarduy—novelist, poet, playwright, painter, critic—produced toward the end of his life to consider the uses and usefulness of simulation as an exercise counter to the assimilation projects of the nation. In entangling the modes of autobiography, cultural reportage, and literary criticism, “Simulation Game” also looks at a poetics for migrants and their children to understand exile and extant cultural dislocation. What I am interested in is not the elaboration of a theory so much as putting its conjectures to the test of flesh; and moreover, to return this practice to the body of the text, to accommodate a narrative form that can run alongside our thoughts.
Keywords: autobiography studies, Cuba, diaspora studies, exile, migration, translation
Resumen
¿Cuáles son las formas en que nuestras identidades impuestas y afirmadas funcionan en conjunto para socavar una política compartida, al ofuscar los diversos proyectos políticos en los que se basan estas posiciones identitarias? Este ensayo examina la obra que Severo Sarduy–novelista, poeta, dramaturgo, pintor, crítico–produjo hacia el final de su vida para considerar los usos y utilidad de la simulación como ejercicio contrario a los proyectos de asimilación de la nación. Al entrelazar los modos de autobiografía, reportaje cultural y crítica literaria, “Simulation Game” también analiza una poética para que los inmigrantes y sus hijos comprendan el exilio y la dislocación cultural. Lo que me interesa no es tanto la elaboración de una teoría como poner a prueba sus conjeturas en la piel; y, además, devolver esta práctica al cuerpo del texto, para dar cabida a una forma narrativa que pueda transcurrir junto a nuestros pensamientos.
Keywords: estudios autobiografía, Cuba, estudios de la diáspora, exilio, migración, traducción
Effect of diets of patients using dietary guidance services in south-western Poland on quality of life
Authors:   Department of Labour, Capital and Innovation, University of Economics in Wrocław, Dziuba Szymon , Rowiecka Jacqueline ,   Department of Labour, Capital and Innovation, University of Economics in Wrocław
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The present paper aims to approximate issues related to the quality of life, which is directly affected by health status and nutrition. Design/methodology/approach: Over the last years, there has been a noticeable trend towards healthy diets and physical activity. This is crucial for modern civilization with all its inherent lifestyle disorders and chronic diseases. These issues are correlative as demonstrated by the authors based on the empirical study and literature review of the presented problems. An empirical study referring to the problems discussed was conducted on a group of over one hundred respondents (patients of dietetic clinics). Research limitations/implications: The results directly indicated that people who eat healthy diets, as verified by the regularity and type of products consumed, rate their quality of life relatively higher than those who do not pay attention to their nutrition. Originality/value: The paper also refers to issues related to health and its impact on the perceived quality of life, which are correlated. An important point to emphasise is that the article points to issues that are a reflection of everyone's life, and learning about the relationships presented can contribute to greater awareness and a relatively higher quality of life. Keywords: quality of life, healthy lifestyle, diet, health status. Category of the paper: research paper.
User as a source of the innovation based product value
Authors:   AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Filipowicz Pawel
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Development of the customer perceived value expression with the product use functions optimization model aiming particularly the case of new technology based innovations. Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, the role of customer is presented with particular attention payed to the client role in value creation process in the case of innovation based product. Then the perceived customer value and customer value definition are described. Those formulas are used in consequence as the base for expanded theoretic value concept, which is integrating the impact of used product brand and user functions mix. Finally, the introduced notion is developed in matrix form and briefly discussed. Findings: Extended formula of innovation based new product perceived customer value is presented in the form of the matrix notation, the possible application in the company innovation based product portfolio formation process is discussed. Research limitations/implications: Presented approach to the customer perceived value is based on the application of technical debt concept as the measure of analyzed product innovativeness, which is sensitive data and stay difficult to collect, particularly in case of new technologies. Practical implications: Proposed extended customer perceived value formula can be used as practical tool of new technology based innovative product, allowing to assess its market value in comparison to the existing company product cost structure. Makes possible to confront the customer product appreciation to those coming from the company interior analyzes. Hence its matrix form can serve as optimization model taking under consideration the possible market potential, impact of used brand and design and product use functions mix according to their technology life cycle. Social implications: Developed concept can reinforce the client role in commercialization process, particularly in case technology innovation. Also its use can be an interesting tool of prosumption development, making it more unambiguous and proactive. Originality/value: Presented extended formula of customer perceived vale can be applied as an interesting concept of research about nature the value of new technologies based innovation product also as base for practical managerial tool of optimization the new product mix during the commercialization process. Keywords: perceived innovativeness product value, new technology, technical debt. Category of the paper: Conceptual research paper.
ICT-based recruitment and selection tools: the recruiters’ perspective
Authors:   Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Management, Balcerak Alicja , Woźniak Jacek ,   University of Economics and Human Sciences, Warsaw
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Earlier studies on the use of ICT-based recruitment & selection tools focused primarily on two perspectives: the organizational (predictive validity of the tool) and the candidate’s (fairness of selection process using the tool), leaving aside the third one – recruiter’s assessment of different aspects of tool usage. The aim of this study is to investigate this third perspective through studying Polish recruiters’ opinions about different aspects of four ICT-based recruitment & selection tools. Design/methodology/approach: On the basis of data collected using an e-questionnaire from 120 Polish recruiters, four hypotheses concerning the assessment of three aspects (functionality, candidate experience, and predictive validity) of various types of ICT-based tools used in employee selection processes were statistically verified. Findings: Recruiters, regardless of the length of professional experience, notice differences in how each of the tools contribute to the three dimensions of the recruiter's role. These dimensions are: the recruiter as a person providing the organization with accurate predictions as to the likely success of the candidate in the job offered; the recruiter as a representative of the organization responsible for the efficiency of recruitment and selection processes; and the recruiter as a person who takes care of the company's image. Recruiters rated competence games and VR as the highest on candidate experience, while they value bots primarily for their functionality. Research limitations/implications: The sample was unrepresentative, as it was created using the snowball methodology. The scales constructed for this study are of a pilot nature and further research is needed to assess and improve their psychometric values. Practical implications: The study suggests that none of the three aspects investigated (i.e. functionality, predictive validity, and candidate experience) should be neglected when new tools are introduced to HR departments. Originality/value: The study is a rare attempt at conducting a multidimensional investigation of acceptance of ICT-based recruitment/selection tools from the recruiter’s perspective. Keywords: recruitment, selection, recruiters, ICT-based selection tool, candidate experience. Category of the paper: Research paper.
Resilient chains and chain shortening – trade exchange perspective
Authors:   Poznań University of Economics and Business, Maryniak Anna ,   Department of Logistics, Kliber Paweł ,   Poznań University of Economics and Business; Department of Econometrics
Published: November 2023

Purpose: One of the fundamental ways to strengthen supply chains is by shortening them. This can be reflected in the degree of utilization of chains for exports and imports. This is crucial for efficient supply chain management as it enables simpler and faster logistics operations. However, on the other hand, comparative advantages, resource localization, and cost considerations may lead management decisions to refrain from significant supply chain shortening on a larger scale. Additionally, the increasing level of digitalization in the logistics industry, which supports supply chains, also contributes to this perspective. The purpose of this study is, therefore to examine the extent to which recent crisis situations have influenced the exchange of exports and imports, categorized by short, medium, and long supply chains. The Polish economy has been chosen as a reference for this analysis. Design/methodology/approach: Statistical methods based on time-series analysis were employed in this research. Findings: Despite the crises, supply chains have not been shortened. It can be observed that in the long term, as well as in the post-pandemic period, there has been a shift in the structure of supply chains towards longer chains, particularly noticeable in import dynamics. The reason why supply chain shortening for the purpose of enhancing resilience is not evident in the data, despite many declarative statements about this approach in empirical research, has been indicated. Research limitations/implications: The formulated arguments in favor of supply chain lengthening should be confirmed through research in various economies. Practical implications: The importance of this article lies in providing management decision- making suggestions, particularly regarding supply sources. Social implications: The establishment of shorter supply chains is crucial for environmental sustainability and meeting customer needs. Originality/value: Research in this field is often conducted in an aggregated form, without differentiating between various supply chain lengths. In this article, we have taken these factors into account. Keywords: supply chain management, international trade, pandemic, reshoring, resilience. Category of the paper: research paper.
Craftsmanship as a development potential of the region – a case study of craftsmen from Opole Silesia (Poland)
Authors:   Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Economics and Management, Mazur-Włodarczyk Katarzyna , Łukaniszyn-Domaszewska Katarzyna ,   Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Economics and Management, Karaś Elżbieta ,   Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Economics and Management
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The aim of the article is to present craftsmanship as a development potential of the region, including a regional tourist product that influences the attractiveness of the Opole Voivodeship. Design/methodology/approach: A case study of craftsmen from Opole Silesia specializing in the production of handicrafts was presented, with whom in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted in April 2023. Findings: The research results present craftsmanship as a regional product that can make a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the region and constitute a significant development potential that is not yet fully utilized. Originality/value: The article attempts to demonstrate the significance of craftsmanship in the Opole Voivodeship in terms of its impact on regional development. Keywords: crafts, Opole Silesia, regional development, development potential, economic culture, cultural economy. Category of the paper: Research paper.
An econometric model of household electricity consumption. A case study of Poland
Authors:   Nicolaus Copernicus University, Department of Econometrics and Statistics, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management, Wiśniewski Jerzy Witold
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Electrical energy is in this day and age fundamental to the functioning of every household. The use of gas, heating oil or solid fuels for home heating also involves the supply of electricity. Today, electric power is the most environmentally friendly source of energy. Experience has shown that substitution of an oil heating system with a heat pump resulted in significant financial savings for the household. Design/methodology/approach: The purpose of this paper shall entail the construction of a multi-equation econometric model describing the mechanisms of electricity consumption in a specified household. The model takes the nature of a system of interdependent equations. Described shall be the monthly volume of electricity consumption, payment amount of for this energy (in PLN), and price per 1 MWh in a given month. Monthly time series from September 2015 to November 2022 have been used, which resulted in a time series with a count of 87 statistical observations. Findings: The econometric model of household electricity consumption presented in this paper confirms both the hypothesis about feedback between the variables USAGE and PRICE as well as the recursive effect of electricity consumption volume on its value in monetary units. In addition to the cognitive value of the econometric modeling results obtained, the empirical tool constructed makes enables forecast estimation of the energy consumption volume, its value and unit price in subsequent months, for at least 12 consecutive months. Practical implications: This type of research has great practical utility. They make it easier for rational interaction between electricity sellers and specific consumers. Social implications: Knowledge about the mechanisms of electricity consumption on the farm home may influence the rationalization of consumption and spending. This type of rationalization should have a positive impact on the environment natural, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Originality/value: The novelty and originality of the work are the identification of the mechanism behavior of a single household consuming energy electric. Feedback between magnitudes revealed electricity consumption and its price on a specific farm home. The recipients of the work will be electricity sellers, consumers, and researchers of household market behavior. Keywords: econometric model, electricity consumption, interdependent equations. Category of the paper: Research paper. Case study.
Assumptions of the concept of a phase model of an infrastructural project implemented on this basis of Yellow FIDIC conditions of contract
Authors:   HTS Sp. z o.o., Ziemińska Olga
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The aim of the article is to develop theoretical and practical assumptions of the phase model concept for infrastructural projects implemented from the perspective of design offices on the FIDIC rules. Design/methodology/approach: In the article, the author develops and presents the assumptions of the phase model concept based on the available literature in the field of project management and the assumptions of the FIDIC Contact Conditions. The research problem is as follows: What elements does the course of an infrastructural project based on the assumptions of the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract consist of? In the article, the author deepens the analysis of the research problem by pointing out specific questions. In her research, the author will use the method of modeling business processes, which allows for a detailed analysis of the studied phenomenon. Findings: As a result of the conducted research, the author developed a concept of a phased model for infrastructural projects implemented from the perspective of the design office on the basis of the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract. The presented concept integrates the project phase model typical for project management with the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract model. Research limitations/implications: The issues discussed in the literature require further development in the form of qualitative and model research. In the literature on the subject, the author identified insufficient knowledge resources in the field of integration of the project management phase model with the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract model. Practical implications: The conducted research will be an added value for the company, as it will help to systematize project management in a design and engineering company. They can be used as a starting point for developing a dedicated project management model in the researched industry. Originality/value: The innovation in the conducted research is the integration of the project management phase model with the FIDIC Conditions of Contract model. Keywords: project management, project phase model, infrastructure project, design office, FIDIC Conditions of Contract. Category of the paper: Research paper.
Changes in the structure of the CSR strategy of companies in the context of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine in 2022
Authors:   Department of Organization and Management, the Faculty of Management, University of Gdansk, Borowska-Pietrzak Agata , Stoian Kateryna ,   Dnipro University of Humanities, Ukraine
Published: November 2023

Purpose of paper: This is a presentation of basic changes in the approach to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy of Ukrainian and Polish companies in the context of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, and their impact on business efficiency. This study was conducted to determine how businesses have changed CSR strategies based on the assistance provided. Design/approach: The paper is consisted with 3 parts. The first is about a theoretical context of CSR in Ukraine and Poland – as a short view of literature and practices related to topic, in the time of begging of War. The second part includes findings on research sample – questionnaire research among Ukrainian companies and their practices with CSR during the begging the War. The last part is an attempt of conceptualization own proposal of operationalization of CSR strategy in a time of war called Emergency Reflection Algorithm. Practical implications: The development of corporate social responsibility is one of the ways of strategic business development in achieving strategic goals, strengthening competitive positions in the market, building partnerships, establishing stable relationships between all elements of the internal and external environment of enterprises. Social implications: With the beginning of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, there is an active participation of business in addressing the vital needs of civilians, military support, for Ukrainian citizens. Enterprises spend insane resources in material and financial terms in turbulent times of war. In general, understanding they bring emergency impact into a social surviving. The main subject of the research was the assessment of CSR practices in the face of a huge change, which was Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Findings: Half of the surveyed enterprises changed the strategic goals of CSR. In general, the primary goals are “Income” and “Use of material and financial resources: hire productivity of assets, better capital use, cost decrease”. The identified CSR strategy meets the criterion of measurability, and therefore all changes that are made to the current strategy or when formulating a new strategy must be adjusted to the strategic goals of CSR. Surveyed enterprises changed their strategic goals, while the rate of change in the strategic indicators of the positive contribution of CSR. This result demonstrates the need for changes in the enterprise management system. Originality/value: There was proposed the Business Model Canvas as tool to help forming/ adapting a CSR strategy. Keywords: CSR, Ukraine enterprises, war in Ukraine, sustainability management. Category of the paper: research paper, conceptual paper.
ANALISIS NILAI GIZI OTAK-OTAK BANDENG (Chanos sp.) DAN PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS PRODUKSI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MESIN PEMISAH DURI: STUDI KASUS UMKM AYAH OLALA, SUKOLILO JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Patmawati Patmawati , Tjahjaningsih Wahju , Pujiastuti Dwi Yuli , Agustina Maulida , Rahmawati Ghishella Ayu , Wahyuningtyas Renyta Andini , Ibrahimi Zulfan , Darmawan Rachmat Fajar , Saputro Wahyu
Published: November 2023

Most of the residents in Keputih have a livelihood as milkfish farmers. Milkfish has the potential to be easily contaminated by microorganisms due to its high water content. Another problem related to milkfish is a large number of thorns in the meat, making it difficult to diversify its derivative products, therefore the Meat and Thron Separator (MT-Separator) is an innovation to separate meat from thorns. Community service activities have been carried out from June to October 2022 which took place at the Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Airlangga University, Surabaya. Processing of milkfish brains is carried out at Keputih Sukolilo, Surabaya. Community service activities begin with assistance to partners starting from the production process, the storage process, to the packaging process. Particularly emphasis on training the operation of the MT-Separator tool. UMKM Ayah Olala is an UMKM that focuses on processing milkfish brains which are located in Keputih Tegal Gang III No. 2, Sukolilo District, Surabaya City. The implementation of this community service begins with analyzing the problems faced by MSMEs such as business capital, production and managerial. The results of the analysis will then be evaluated to determine the output target to solve the problem. Based on the implementation of community service activities, it can be concluded that this activity was successful and provided insight regarding the introduction of product diversification of processed milkfish brains and the introduction of the Meat and Thron Separator tool. More intensive assistance is needed for Ayah Olala's UMKM starting from the production process, business capital assistance, managerial and operational as well as training in the operation of the MT-Separator tool.
SOSIALISASI KONSERVASI LAHAN GAMBUT DAN PERTANIAN TANPA BAKAR DI DESA LIMBUNG, KABUPATEN KUBU RAYA
Authors: Utami Putri Yuli , Iwan Muhammad , Rahmadi Apri , Julianto Eko
Published: November 2023

Droughts caused by long droughts can cause fires on peatlands. Peatlands have a major function for the ecosystem, which is efficient in absorbing carbon and is a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. However, this is not yet understood by the community, because in the dry season land clearing is often done by burning. Limbung Village is one of the villages in Sungai Raya Sub-District, Kubu Raya Regency. This PKM aims to provide socialization related to peatland conservation and agriculture without burning, to provide knowledge of peatland conservation, peatland functions, conservation benefits, and agricultural techniques without burning. The method of this socialization activity is lecture and question and answer. The socialization activities were conducted through lectures given by resource persons related to peatland conservation and no-burn agriculture. A pre-test was conducted before the activity started and a post-test was given to the participants at the end. Based on the results of the participants' questionnaires before participating in the socialization activities and after participating in the socialization activities, there was an increase in knowledge. The value of the participants' pre-test results before the socialization activity was 7.5% and the value of the participants' post-test results after participating in the socialization activity was 97.5%. These results show a 90% increase in participants' knowledge after participating in the socialization activity on peatland conservation and no-burn agriculture. The participants were very sympathetic and enthusiastic while listening to the materials and asking questions to the resource person. The socialization activity on peatland conservation and no-burn agriculture went well because it was supported by village officials, farmer groups, and the community.
PEMBERDAYAAN BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DALAM PEMBUATAN BATA BETON BERBAHAN DASAR METAKAOLIN DAN ABU TERBANG DI DESA LIWUTUNG DUA, KAB. MINAHASA TENGGARA
Authors: Supit Steve , Priyono Priyono , Tulung Joy
Published: November 2023

Program kegiatan pemberdayaan berbasis masyarakat ini melibatkan mitra kelompok usaha bata beton SUWALA di Desa Liwutung Dua Kec. Pasan Kab. Minahasa Tenggara dengan masalah utama adalah kurangnya kualitas produk bata beton. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut maka dilakukan kegiatan pemberdayaan dan penerapan teknologi campuran bata beton menggunakan sumber daya alam lokal dan limbah industri yakni metakaolin dan abu terbang. Tujuannya adalah untuk mengaplikasilan hasil penelitian kepada masyarakat melalui pembuatan bata beton berbahan dasar material lokal guna meningkatkan daya saing dan kesejahteraan kelompok usaha serta masyarakat pada umumnya. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah dalam bentuk workshop teknologi pembuatan campuran bata beton dan edukasi yang melibatkan kelompok usaha, perangkat desa dan mahasiswa.  Melalui kegiatan pengabdian ini diperoleh teknologi campuran yang menghasilkan produk bata beton yang berkualitas serta memenuhi Standard Nasional Indonesia. Namun demikian masih perlu dilakukan kontrol terkait kualitas pasir yang digunakan, rasio campuran semen:pasir dan metode pelaksanaan campuran oleh tenaga kerja yang dilatih. Melalui edukasi pengelolaan usaha, keterampilan anggota kelompok dalam menyusun laporan keuangan meningkat sebesar 80% namun masih dibutuhkan pembinaan lanjutan terkait manajemen pemasaran khususnya dengan teknologi digital. Diharapkan agar kegiatan ini dapat memperbaiki dan meningkatkan pendapatan kelompok usaha dan mendorong perbaikan nilai ekonomi dan sosial masyarakat. Produk bata beton dari limbah abu terbang dan metakaolin dapat menjadi produk unggulan desa yang meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan peluang usaha di Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara.
PEMANFAATAN POTENSI ALAM KOTA REMPAH MELALUI PENGOLAHAN MINYAK ATSIRI DAGING BUAH PALA (Myristica fragrans) DI KELURAHAN TANAH TINGGI BARAT KOTA TERNATE
Authors: Nur Amran , Marwati Eri , Tjiroso Bambang
Published: November 2023

Kota Ternate adalah kota yang berada dibawah kaki gunung api Gamalama pada sebuah Pulau Ternate di Propinsi Maluku Utara, terkenal sebagai penghasil rempah-rempah. Karena itulah Maluku Utara dijuluki sebagai Kota Rempah (The Spicy Island). Secara finansial dan ekonomi, agribisnis pala di Maluku Utara sangat layak diusahakan, memiliki keunggulan komparatif dan kompetitif. Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah salah satu bentuk transfer pengetahuan oleh tim pelaksana dari Universitas Khairun, mengenai manfaat daging buah pala bagi kesehatan, pengolahan minyak atsiri. Peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai manfaat daging buah pala bagi kesehatan, peningkatan keterampilan masyarakat dalam membuat/mengolah daging buah pala menjadi minyak atsiri dan pengembangan usaha komoditi pala sebagai bahan baku obat tradisional. Pada kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode pendekatan kelompok berupa sosialisasi kepada kelompok masyarakat di Kelurahan Tanah Tinggi Barat (Tantibar), dalam sosialisasi tersebut dijelaskan manfaat daging buah pala bagi kesehatan, minyak atsiri dan pengolahannya. Pada kegiatan ini akan dilakukan pelatihan dan praktek pembuatan minyak atsiri daging buah pala. Pelaksanaan kegiatan penyuluhan dan pelatihan ini berlangsung lancar dan diikuti oleh masyarakat dengan antusias. Pada kegiatan yang dilaksanakan di kelurahan Tanah Tinggi Barat meliputi sosialisasi terlebihh dahulu kepada masyarakat mengenai manfaaat minyak atsiri pala. Kemudian setelah masyarakat paham mengenai manfaat dari minyak atsiri selanjutnya dilakukan praktek pembuatan minyak atsiri dengan memanfaatkan limbah daging buah pala yang berasal dari kebun warga sekitar, setelah dilakukan pelatihan selanjutnya dilakukan praktek langsung oleh masyarakat, sehingga masyarakat nantinya dapat memahami tata cara serta proses pengolahan limbah daging buah pala sehingga menjadi minyak atsiri. Hasil dari kegiatan ini semakin membuka wawasan masyarakat Kelurahan Tantibar mengenai manfaat minyak atsiri daging buah pala terutama bagi kesehatan.
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS PEMBUDIDAYA LOBSTER SISTEM KERAMBA JARING APUNG (KJA) DI KABUPATEN DOMPU
Authors: Affandi Rangga Idris , Scabra Andre Rachmat , Tanaya I Gusti Lanang Parta , Sukartono Sukartono , Rahmadani Thoy Batun Citra , Diniariwisan Damai , Asri Yuliana , Dwiyanti Septiana
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK

Indonesia berpotensi besar daIam mengembangkan budidaya Iaut dengan komoditas yang sangat berpotensi sebagai produk ekspor berkuaIitas tinggi, saIah satunya Iobster. SaIah satu Iokasi yang memproduksi Iobster adaIah Nusa Tenggara Barat dengan saIah satu daerah sebagai penghasiI Iobster adaIah Kabupaten Dompu. Budidaya Iobster di Dompu tidak terIepas dari berbagai masaIah yang muncuI sehingga hasiInya menjadi kurang optimaI. Maka dari itu perIu diIakukan peningkatan kapasitas keIompok pembudidaya Iobster untuk mengoptimaIkan produksi Iobster. Tujuan kegiatan ini adaIah meningkatkan pengetahuan keIompok pembudidaya Iobster sehingga dapat meningkatkan produktivitas budidaya Iobster dengan sistem KJA dan nantinya dapat meningkatkan pendapatan ekonomi pembudidaya Iobster serta PAD Kabupaten Dompu. Metode peIaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini meIiputi tiga tahap yaitu: 1) Tahap survei Iokasi dan koordinasi dengan mitra, 2) Tahap penyuIuhan (penyampaian materi) dengan ceramah dan 3) Tahap evaIuasi. Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adaIah KeIompok Doro Ombo dan KeIompok Doro Matompo. Peserta dikenaIkan dengan iImu pengetahuan dan teknoIogi budidaya Iobster dengan sistem keramba jaring apung (KJA). Materi awaI yang disampaikan meIiputi pengenaIan akuakuItur dan Iobster. Materi diIanjutkan tentang teknik budidaya Iobster dengan sistem KJA. Tahapan budidaya Iobster dengan sistem KJA meIiputi pemiIihan Iokasi, konstruksi KJA, tata Ietak KJA, pengadaan pakan, penyimpanan pakan, penangkapan benih di aIam, penanganan benih, teknik pendederan, dan teknik pembesaran di KJA (persiapan wadah, penebaran Iobster muda, pemberian makan, pengeIoIaan kuaIitas air, pengendaIian penyakit, pemanenan, penanganan pasca panen). Berdasarkan evaIuasi di akhir kegiatan berupa post-test, hasiInya sangat positif. KesimpuIannya menunjukkan bahwa penyuIuhan yang diberikan memberikan dampak positif terhadap transfer iImu dan pengetahuan tentang budidaya Iobster dengan sistem KJA.
EDUKASI KESEHATAN MENGENAI PENYAKIT DAN KEPATUHAN MINUM OBAT HIPERTENSI DAN DIABETES PADA LANSIA DI WILAYAH MANUKAN LOR SURABAYA
Authors: Prasetya Rahmad Aji , Thalib Fitria Abbas , Yudanagara Bani Bacan Hacantya
Published: November 2023

Pada orang lanjut usia (lansia), sering terjadi penurunan fungsi organ akibat degenerasi sel sehingga menimbulkan penyakit seperti hipertensi dan diabetes mellitus DM. Prevalensi hipertensi pada lansia di Jawa Timur mencapai angka 63,2% dan DM sebanyak 21,6% sehingga menjadikan keduanya masalah kesehatan yang signifikan. Pengendalian kedua penyakit ini sangat bergantung pada kepatuhan minum obat yang juga dipengaruhi oleh tingkat pengetahuan pasien. Untuk itu, perlu adanya program edukasi yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan para lansia terkait penyakit hipertensi dan DM serta kepatuhan minum obat. Sebagai tambahan, diberikan edukasi tentang pemanfaatan temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza) dan kayu manis (Cinnamomum verum) sebagai produk nutraseutikal. Kegiatan edukasi ini diselenggarakan dengan memberikan materi tentang gejala, tanda-tanda, serta komplikasi penyakit hipertensi dan diabetes, pengaruh pola hidup, kesadaran dan kepatuhan meminum obat pada hari pertama. Sedang di hari kedua, diberikan paparan serta demonstrasi pembuatan produk nutraseutikal dari temulawak dan kayu manis. Selain itu, terdapat pemeriksaan tekanan darah dan kadar gula darah. Program edukasi kesehatan yang dilaksanakan di Sentra Wisata Kuliner Manukan Lor dihadiri oleh 25 orang peserta, dengan rentang usia 48-81 tahun, dan berjenis kelamin laki-laki 4 orang (16%), perempuan 21 orang (84%). Untuk menilai keberhasilan kegiatan edukasi kesehatan, digunakan kuesioner yang diisi sebelum dan sesudah pemaparan materi. Hasil analisis statistik dari jawaban kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan edukasi kesehatan ini terbukti dapat meningkatkan secara signifikan (p=0,002) pengetahuan peserta mengenai penyakit hipertensi dan diabetes melitus. Selain itu, ditemukan fakta bahwa pengetahuan terkait kepatuhan minum obat serta perubahan gaya hidup seperti olahraga dan mengurangi makanan manis, masih perlu ditingkatkan. Program edukasi kesehatan kepada lansia penting untuk dilaksanakan secara berkelanjutan guna meningkatkan pemahaman mereka khususnya terkait penyakit degeneratif dan pola hidup sehat.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM MENDESAIN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF DI SMAN 2 PALOPO
Authors: Ramli Irwan , Khaerati Khaerati , Nurasia Nurasia
Published: November 2023

Aktifitas pembelajaran di dalam kelas yang dilakukan di SMAN 2 Palopo belum memaksilkan penggunaan media dalam proses pembelajaran di kelas. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan observasi di SMAN 2 Palopo, media yang digunakan berupa powerpoint yang diunduh dari internet dan guru hanya melakukan beberapa penyesuaian. Hal ini menyebabkan aktivitas pembelajaran belum bisa menarik perhatian siswa. Dilain pihak, siswa banyak menghabiskan waktunya dengan smartphone. Hasil observasi menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas siswa sudah mempunyai smartphone berbasis android. Sehingga pada kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan peningkatan kapasitas guru dalam mendesain multimedia interaktif berbasis android. Multimedia ini memungkinkan siswa dapat mengakses materi pembelajaran melalui smartphone dan dapat mengkasesnya kapanpun dan dimanapun. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dimulai dari kegiatan focus group discussion (FGD) yang diikuti workshop perancangan pembelajaran dan multimedia interaktif berbasis android. Workshop ini ditindak lanjuti dengan pendampingan guru dalam merancang multimedia interaktif disertai penerapan multimedia pada proses pembelajaran. Disetiap akhir pembelajaran dilakukan refleksi untuk melihat kekurangan baik pada proses maupun multimedia interkatif. Berdasarkan kegiatan FGD yang dilakukan, guru belum pernah mendesaian multimedia berbasis android dan belum memiliki kompetensi mendesain multimedia berbasis android. Setelah melului serangkaian workshop dan pendampingan perangcangan multimedia, guru sudah dapat guru dapat mendesain multimedia interaktif berbasis android yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran.  Pendampingan ini dilakukan selama empat minggu untuk 4 kali pertemuan. Guru mengungkapkan bahwa kemampuan merancang multimedia mengalami peningkatan setiap minggunya dan harapannya ini dapat berlanjut. Berdasarkan angket respon siswa, multimedia yang digunakan mudah diinstall dan digunakan, tampilan yang menarik dan cakupan materinya lengkap disertai lembar kerja siswa. Kegiatan pengabdian ini, kemampuan guru dapat mendesain multimedia interaktif berbasis android mengalami peningkatan yang muaranya pada peningkatan aktivitas belajar siswa dikelas.
The Urgency of Interactive Learning Media in Improving Students’ Physics Learning Outcomes
Authors: Andani Sri Rahayu , Sari Silvi Yulia , Akmam Akmam , Sundari Putri Dwi
Published: November 2023

Using media in the classroom can improve comprehension, convey trustworthy and engaging facts, facilitate data interpretation, and condense material for students. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how urgently or significantly interactive learning materials can enhance student learning outcomes. The research methodology employed is a survey of the literature, which involves reading several articles from both domestic and foreign publications about the application of interactive learning media to enhance learning outcomes. The study's findings demonstrate how crucial it is to employ interactive learning resources to raise student learning objectives.
PENGARUH BRAND EXPERIENCE, CITA RASA, DAN VARIASI MENU TERHADAP MINAT BELI ULANG DI KEDAI SERABI BANDUNG
Authors: Lazuardi Putri Ersa Heizza , Sulhaini Sulhaini , Herman Mulyono Lalu Edy
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of brand experience, flavor perception, and menu diversity on the inclination of customers to make repeat purchases at Kedai Serabi Bandung. The research approach employed is quantitative in nature. The research population encompasses all patrons who have completed transactions at Kedai Serabi Bandung, with a subset of 65 participants forming the research sample. The sampling method employed is non-probabilistic, specifically utilizing purposive sampling. This sample was subsequently subjected to validity and reliability tests, classical assumption evaluations, multiple linear regression analyses, significance assessments (t-tests), and coefficient of determination computations (R2). Based on the outcomes of the analysis, the findings of this investigation reveal that Flavor Perception and Menu Diversity significantly and positively influence the intention to make repeat purchases, while Brand Experience does not exert a discernible influence on the intention to make repeat purchases.
MANURIAL EXPERIMENT ON GROUNDNUT
Authors:   Oilseed Section, Department of Agriculture Madras, C.M JOHN , C.R SESHADRI ,   Oilseed Section, Department of Agriculture Madras, M BHAVANI SHANKAR RAO ,   Oilseed Section, Department of Agriculture Madras, M.M KRISHNA MARAR ,   Oilseed Section, Department of Agriculture Madras
Published: November 2023

Manurial experiments on groundnuts do not appear to have been conducted to any great extent in India, even though the crop attained commercial importance and occupied an area of two million acres as early as 1914 and over 8 million acres during 1938. The latest area statistics show that the acreage under groundnuts in India is roughly 7 millions. The few isolated experiments that were conducted in some of the Provinces indicate that the response of groundnuts to fertiliser application is to a large extent influenced by the nature and availability of plant food in the soil. On the black cotton soils of Bombay Presidency and the Central Provinces, nitrogenous manures are reported to have had no effect on the yield of groundnut (10) †. At Akola Experimental Station in Central Provinces, a definite response to the application of potassium sulphate has been obtained(10). On the Hebbal Farm in Mysore State, a combination of potassic and phosphatic manures has been found to be the best for application to red sandy loams (9). In Burma, in light sandy loam alkaline and poor in all essential elements of plant food manures alone have been found to have enhanced the yield(10).
Production Efficiency in Agriculture
Authors:   Lecturer in Agriculture Economics, Agricultural College of Bapatla, S.V DURAISWAMI
Published: November 2023

It will come as a strange surprise to many of us to hear that efficiency of production in agriculture of the United States of America is anything but satisfactory. This is sought to be proved in an article. entitled 'How efficient is American agriculture by Theodore W. Schultz in the Journal of Farm Economics, August 1947. This article would. naturally provoke in us the desire to examine the efficiency of production in our agriculture, but with what standards we have yet to decide. Efficiency of production in agriculture is difficult to Judge, unlike in well established industries. In the latter, practically all the factors are controlled and the in-put and out-put in production are easily worked out in cash value and efficiency is determined in a simple manner. But in agriculture, besides the known factors of capital and labour, there are unknown and uncontrolled factors of the soil and climate. Hence comparisons between crop and crop or between tract and tract in the strict sense will have no value. Only broad comparisons can be made to give us an idea of the efficiency of the controlled factors as implements, machines or human labour.
A NOTE ON SOIL EROSION AND USEFUL SOIL BINDERS IN THE WEST COAST
Authors:   SuperIntendent Cocount Research Station, G.V NARAYANA
Published: November 2023

The ravages effected by soil erosion are well-known and people are becoming alive to the dangers caused by it to land and to agriculture. The problem is serious in the west-coast where the land and cultivated fields are full of ups and downs and where the rainfall is about 150 inches in a year of which about 100 inches of rain are received in as many days from June to September every year. Further the soils are mostly light and sandy. During the monsoon it is a common sight to find a small rut or a foot-path developing into a deep gully overnight; field bunds, embankments of channels, river sides, road sides and even railway embankments are often washed off causing serious damage.
Some observations relating to natural factors influencing the incidence of insect pests.
Authors:   Lecturer in Entomology, Agricultural College of Bapatla, V TIRUMALA RAO
Published: November 2023

Out of about seven lakhs of species of insects reported to be existing in the world with the identifications so far made only about 10,000 are known to be phytophagous (herbivorous) and of these it is only a small number of about 500 working out to a percentage of 5 that have been put under the category of major pests of some consequence to the agriculturists and horticulturists. From this we can easily infer that but for maintenance of balance-of-life by the action and reaction of forces in nature many more would have menaced us by becoming pests. The physical and biological factors evidently create a strong environmental resistance round many other insects and do not allow them to become serious pests. The climate and cultural conditions forming the physical factors and food, natural enemies and competition with others forming the biological factors not only prevent many an insect from becoming a pest but even limit its distribution in case any insect is to become a pest with the breach secured in the environmental resistance keeping it at a particular balance in its association with the other animals in the world. Therefore we owe a good deal to the environmental resistance with its physical and biological factors for keeping many insects not only within bounds but also in limiting the zones of occurrences when any of them become pests. South India had recorded about 550 insects as occurring on economic plants and of these it was not even against 100 that artificial methods of control had to be resorted to. Even then it was not everywhere and at all times of the year that the pests proved to be of serious consequence. The occurrences of pests are limited to few areas and during certain seasons. These facts go to show that nature has helped and is helping not only the agriculturists and the horticulturists but also the economie Entomologist whose work would have become quite complex and unmanageable if every phytophagous insect becomes a post.
The Role and Responsibility of the Agricultural Department in the Solution of the Food Problem
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, K SANJIVA SHETTY
Published: November 2023

The problem of food production in our country must be enunciated and elaborated from the essential premises of a national background and economy, and this background is characterised by the inescapable fact that even under normal conditions, a majority of our population is bordering on starvation level. The acuteness of our food problem is further accentuated by the fact that we have to find sufficinet food not only to feed our teeming millions at a standard nutritional level but also for a population that increases at a normal and steady rate of abont 10% every decennium. Hence it is necessary to chalk out our line of action mutatis mutandis with both short term and long range policies and programmes. For an agricultural country like India "Grow More Food Campaign" has a special significance in that a proper, satisfactory and. expeditious solution of this issue is likely to result in its wake with the solution of the many other allied problems on which the very economic structure of rural India is built up.