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Sustainable Water Treatment with Induced Bank Filtration
Authors: Schelling Miles , Patil Kavita , Boving Thomas B.
Published: January 2023

This study demonstrates that an induced bank filter (IBF) system can treat raw water polluted with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. Similar to riverbank filtration (RBF), induced or reversed bank filtration relies on natural processes to clean water, including filtration through layers of allochthone alluvial sediments and a bioactive layer that forms on top of the filter after a ripening period. At the study site, located in Southwestern India, villagers rely on a mountain spring for their water supply. Although of generally high quality, the spring water contains E. coli bacteria (up to ~2000 MPN/100 mL). Raw water diverted from this spring was gravity-fed into the IBF system, which consisted of a (1) flow regulator, (2) pre-filter and (3) the actual IBF filter. Designed and constructed based on pilot testing of prototype filters, a full-scale filter (5 m by 7 m by 2 m) was built and its performance and maintenance requirements were studied during both the monsoon season and the dry season. The data show that the IBF significantly improved the water quality. Turbidity and E. coli concentrations were reduced to or below the detection limit (approximately 2.5 log unit reduction). During the peak of the monsoon season (August), E. coli was present in the IBF effluent after a storm destroyed the cover of the IBF tank. The IBF construction and maintenance costs were documented. Extrapolated over a 10-year period, the cost of IBF water was 3 and 10 times lower than reverse osmosis or water supplied by truck, respectively. This study demonstrates that IBF can be part of an affordable water supply system for rural villages in mountainous terrain where conventional RBF systems cannot be installed or where other water treatment technologies are out of financial reach.
Investigation on Water Levels for Cascaded Hydropower Reservoirs to Drawdown at the End of Dry Seasons
Authors: Liu Shuangquan , Luo Xuhan , Zheng Hao , Zhang Congtong , Wang Youxiang , Chen Kai , Wang Jinwen
Published: January 2023

Operators often have a dilemma in deciding what water levels the over-year hydropower reservoirs should drawdown at the end of dry seasons, either too high to achieve a large firm hydropower output during the dry seasons in the current year and minor spillage in coming flood seasons, or too low to refill to the full storage capacity at the end of the flood seasons and a greater firm hydropower output in the coming year. This work formulates a third-monthly (in an interval of about ten days) hydropower scheduling model, which is linearized by linearly concaving the nonlinear functions and presents a rolling strategy to simulate many years of reservoir operations to investigate how the water level at the end of dry seasons will impact the performances, including the energy production, firm hydropower output, full-refilling rate, etc. Applied to 11 cascaded hydropower reservoirs in a river in southwest China, the simulation reveals that targeting a drawdown water level between 1185–1214 m for one of its major over-year reservoirs and 774–791 m for another is the most favorable option for generating more hydropower and yielding larger firm hydropower output.
Extending the Overlay and Index: A Simple Method for Assessing Aquifer Vulnerability in a Combined Vadose Zone—Groundwater Flow System
Authors: Fiori Aldo , Pomarico Irene , Zarlenga Antonio , Catani Vittorio , Leone Guido
Published: January 2023

This work extends the overlay and index methods for intrinsic groundwater vulnerability, that typically involve the soil surface and the vadose zone, to groundwater (saturated) transport. The method is “hybrid” as it combines the standard overlay and index methods with a simplified process-based approach for the groundwater component. For the latter, we make use of concept and methodologies based on geomorphological analysis, employing tools that are generally implemented in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The proposed method is based on a simple probabilistic analysis, in which the overlay and index method (that can be any) provides the probability that the contamination reaches the groundwater through the vadose zone, while the probability that the contaminant reaches a generic location in the groundwater system is determined by analyzing the groundwater streamlines. The analysis leads to the definition of the combined vulnerability index υ, that takes care of both transport in the vadose zone and the aquifer. The method is applied to a groundwater catchment in the Campania region, Southern Italy. The method is simple and effective in assessing aquifer vulnerability in a combined vadose zone—groundwater flow system, useful for preliminary, screening analysis of the intrinsic aquifer vulnerability.
A Comprehensive Review of the Multiple Uses of Water in Aquaculture-Integrated Agriculture Based on International and National Experiences
Authors: Ibrahim Lubna A. , Abu-Hashim Mohamed , Shaghaleh Hiba , Elsadek Elsayed , Hamad Amar Ali Adam , Alhaj Hamoud Yousef
Published: January 2023

Multiple uses of water aquaculture-integrated agriculture systems (AIAS) are inevitable to produce more food per drop of water to address water shortage, food insecurity, and climate change. This survey intends to outline the multiple-use water in pond-based AIAS in light of legal regulations and water salinity. Scenarios for pond-based AIA and their impact on the environment were presented and discussed. Pond-based AIA has been demonstrated to have many social, economic, and environmental benefits. Moreover, international and national experiences and attempts for genuine applications were exhibited. Throughout, pond-based AIA farming practices are seen as a proficient utilization of water that aids food sustainability. It was concluded that pond-based AIA could aid in increasing productivity, income for food producers and soil fertility, ecosystem maintenance, and adaptation to environmental change. AIAS helps adapt to and mitigate climate change by reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, reducing pressure on water resources, and recycling nutrients. Finally, developing and promoting the expansion of rotation of wheat-fish and pond-based AIA in the desert and encouraging global collaboration for information and knowledge transfer among different countries were discussed.
Theoretical Estimation of Disinfectant Mass Balance Components in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
Authors: Wongpeerak Kittikun , Charuwimolkul Natchapol , Changklom Jiramate , Lipiwattanakarn Surachai , Pornprommin Adichai
Published: January 2023

The water quality audit concept is an important feature in assessing the loss of disinfectant mass in drinking water distribution systems. Based on this concept, the loss can be divided into the loss of disinfectant mass through water losses (Ml) and the decay of disinfectant mass due to chemical reactions (Mr). When an audit focuses on the effect of water losses on the loss of disinfectant mass, the decay of disinfectant mass by chemical reactions with the ideal condition of no water losses (Mro) has to be estimated; thus, the disinfectant mass associated with water losses (MWL=Ml+Mr−Mro) can be assessed. Generally, the computation of these components (Ml, Mr, and MWL) needs hydraulic and water quality modeling. In this study, we propose a novel method based on a simple theoretical analysis to evaluate these components using only two parameters: the ratio of water losses (p) and the ratio of disinfectant concentrations at the critical pressure point and the network inlet (Cp*). The coefficients of our theoretical Ml, Mr, and MWL were estimated using 20 real network models, with p between 2.8% and 54.9% and Cp* between 18.4% and 91.9%. The results showed that our equations were effective at assessing the loss of disinfectant mass in drinking water distribution networks for the top-down auditing approach.
On the semi-local convergence of a sixth order method in Banach space
Authors: Argyros Ioannis K , John Jinny Ann , Jayaraman Jayakumar
Published: January 2023

High convergence order methods are important in computational mathematics, since they generate sequences converging to a solution of a non-linear equation. The derivation of the order requires Taylor series expansions and the existence of derivatives not appearing on the method. Therefore, these results cannot assure the convergence of the method in those cases when such high order derivatives do not exist. But, the method may converge.
In this article, a process is introduced by which the semi-local convergence analysis of a sixth order method is obtained using only information from the operators on the method. Numerical examples are included to complement the theory.
LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA NO CONTEXTO DO ENSINO ESCOLAR: sentidos projetados aos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Santos Geniana dos , Oliveira Liliane Gomes de , Almeida Marlene Neris de , Pereira Maria Gabriela Ferreira
Published: January 2023

Este artigo focaliza a Língua Portuguesa como objeto de ensino escolar nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. O objetivo é evidenciar, a partir da análise documental, os sentidos projetados pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) às práticas pedagógicas desenvolvidas pelo pedagogo. O estudo assume a compreensão de linguagem como construção cultural (MORTATTI, 2000, 2004; SMOLKA, 1993; VYGOTSKY, 1991) e a definição de currículo como território de disputas por significação (LOPES, 2019). A partir do levantamento realizado, foi possível compreender que a história desse componente curricular marca os sentidos que privilegiaram a leitura e a literatura como síntese de aprendizagem, mecanismo de apropriação/democratização de conhecimento e significação que foi parcialmente acolhida nas produções curriculares nacionais contemporâneas, como nos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN) e na BNCC. No contexto da BNCC, mais especificamente nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, é possível destacar um esvaziamento da compreensão da leitura e do trabalho com a literatura em uma perspectiva discursiva, tendo em vista a ênfase nos processos de alfabetização baseados na ortografização e na aquisição da escrita.
Insuficiência adrenal - aspectos epidemiológicos, fisiopatológicos e manejo terapêutico
Authors: Nascimento Francis Henrique , Yochida Bruna Maria Rodrigues , Fortes Bernardo Moura Fantoni , De Souza Bernardo Sander Corrêa , De Souza Dirceu Sander Corrêa , De Souza Eduardo Rubio , Gildin Felipe , Fiorese Gabriela Sartor
Published: January 2023

A Insuficiência Adrenal (IA) é um distúrbio que se caracteriza pela perda ou pela redução da função do córtex da glândula adrenal. Estas glândulas produzem hormônios, como glicocorticoides, mineralocorticoides e androgênios, bem como as catecolaminas, que são fundamentais para a manutenção da homeostase humana. A maioria das causas de IA na infância é hereditária, enquanto na idade adulta as etiologias mais comuns são a doença de Addison, doenças autoimunes, distúrbios infiltrativos/metástases, hemorragia e doenças infecciosas. Acerca das manifestações clínicas, estas se mostram, muitas vezes, inespecíficas, acarretando no atraso do diagnóstico. Dessa forma, a investigação diagnóstica da IA deve ser minuciosa, através de uma anamnese detalhada e por meio de exames laboratoriais, como a dosagem de cortisol basal e o teste de estímulo. Após identificado, o manejo terapêutico é baseado na reposição de hormônios adrenais, como a hidrocortisona, geralmente por meio de injeções IV ou IM, e pode ser acompanhado com solução salina isotônica e dextrose. Alcançando a estabilização hormonal do paciente, a dose dos glicocorticóides é reduzida e passada para uso oral. Ademais, a educação do paciente e de seus familiares e cuidadores é o componente mais importante para a crise adrenal, devendo-se instruí-los em relação à prevenção, medidas de emergência e o ajuste da dose de medicação. Além disso, é necessário realizar acompanhamento anual com o endocrinologista após o diagnóstico.
Avaliação do processo de extração do óleo essencial do caule da preciosa (Aniba canelilla)
Authors: Dos Santos Andreza Pinheiro , De Souza Jeferson Coutinho , Duvoisin Junior Sergio , De Castro Douglas Alberto Rocha
Published: January 2023

Neste trabalho investigou-se o processo de extração do óleo da preciosa (Aniba canelilla) a partir de massa de seu tronco em escala laboratório. Os experimentos de extração foram realizados via hidrodestilação e via extração por solvente, utilizando-se uma coluna vigreux e um extrator soxhlet, respectivamente, a fim de se avaliar os rendimentos e a composição do óleo essencial obtido em cada processo. O óleo essencial foi caracterizado a partir da análise de cromatografia gasosa aplicada à espectrometria de massas (CG-MS). Os resultados experimentais demonstraram-se satisfatórios em ambos os processos de produção avaliados, pois constatou-se rendimentos de óleo essencial de 0,2 % (m/m), condizentes com a literatura. O CG-MS apresentou o composto (2-nitroetil) -Benzeno como majoritário na composição do óleo com percentual em área de 51,826%. Assim é possível inferir a potencial aplicação do óleo essencial em formulações de produtos repelentes de insetos.
Avanços e desafios do sistema de cotas raciais em instituições brasileiras e públicas federais de ensino superior e a odontologia: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Guimarães Camila Souza , Almeida Luiz Eduardo de , Oliveira Valéria de
Published: January 2023

Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa, cujo objetivo foi analisar a efetividade (avanços e desafios) do sistema de cotas raciais junto às instituições públicas federais e brasileiras de ensino superior, e sugerir a necessidade de maiores reflexões a respeito da significância da temática nos cursos de odontologia, especificamente. Por meio de uma pesquisa sistematizada e aplicados os critérios de elegibilidade foram considerados elegíveis 15 artigos. Dos resultados, destaca-se que, respectivamente, 73% (11 artigos), 6,6% (01 artigo), 6,6% (01 artigo) e 12% (02 artigos) apresentam como temática central a Educação, as Ciências Sociais, à linguística e o campo das Ciências humanas. Conclui-se com este trabalho que, desde a regulamentação da Lei N° 12.711, a acessibilidade ao ensino público e superior brasileiro por estudantes alvo desta lei configura-se como maior avanço. Entretanto, verifica-se que, apesar das prosperidades evidenciadas, ainda há limitações que interferem na amplitude de benefícios advindos desta política. Dessa forma, torna-se fundamental seu melhoramento continuado com o objetivo de minimizar as suas limitações, até então, percebidas em sua práxis.
Problemas de regionalização e políticas públicas de turismo no território paraense
Authors: Serra Hugo Rogério Hage
Published: January 2023

A política de turismo no estado do Pará passa a ser oficialmente estruturada no ano de 2001 com o lançamento do seu primeiro plano de desenvolvimento do turismo, atualizado em 2011. Em ambos, a estratégia adotada tinha na região seu recorte administrativo vinculado às políticas setoriais de turismo, com forte presença do setor mercadológico na formulação e suas concepções e ações. Uma das ações se refere à regionalização do território, que concentra os investimentos nas sedes regionais em detrimento do restante dos municípios, causando distorções na política adotada pelo governo estadual. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a relação entre as políticas públicas de turismo escolhidas pelo governo paraense e a criação das regiões turísticas de Belém e Araguaia-Tocantins.
Arsenic and heavy metal concentrations in human hair from urban areas
Authors: Solgi Eisa , Mahmoudi Selahedin
Published: January 2023

Background: As concentrations of heavy metals in hair can reflect both metals exposure and intake concentrations, hair sample analysis is widely applied in forensic sciences, evaluation of environmental or occupational exposure and other studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the concentrations of As, Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Co, Mn, Zn, Fe and Ni in the scalp hair of an urban population from Kermanshah in western Iran. Methods: In the present research, 30 points of the city were selected for human scalp hair sampling. Samples were taken from healthy inhabitants (aged 6 to 46 years) in Kermanshah city. Multivariate analysis method was applied to distinguish the anthropogenic and natural sources of heavy metals. Levels of elements in the scalp hair were measured by ICP-MS. Results: The mean concentrations of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb and As were 33.53±9.05, 27.98±7.77, 203.18±22.31, 1.94±0.85, 18.44±3.40, 107.11±22.56, 119.21±10.52, 0.97±0.36, 60.27±13.84, and 0.34±0.51 µg/g in the urban area, respectively. The highest concentration of all elements was found in the age group of 31-40 and 41-50 years except Fe, the maximum concentration of which was found in the age group of 6-20 years. Significant differences were found between smokers and non-smokers. Conclusion: Comparison of the heavy metals concentrations in the scalp hair of this area showed that the concentrations of the elements were clearly higher than those reported in other studies. However, the high concentrations of the elements in hair indicated that the inhabitants in the urban areas of Kermanshah might be at risk of exposure to high levels of toxic elements.
Photocatalytic removal of ciprofloxacin antibiotic from aqueous medium by applying AgI/Ag2 O nanocomposite: Activity test, reaction kinetics, and catalyst reusability
Authors: Ahmadmoazzam Mehdi , Takdastan Afshin , Neisi Abdolkazem , Ahmadi Mehdi , Babaei Ali , Jorfi Sahand
Published: January 2023

Background: This study examined the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP), which is a very widely used antibiotic, from an aqueous medium by applying AgI/Ag2 O photocatalyst under visible light radiation. Methods: AgI/Ag2 O was synthesized conveniently by applying a two-stage precipitation method. The synthesized compound was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), FE- field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive x-ray (EDX), and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Different parameters including initial pH of the solution, initial CIP concentration, reaction kinetics, and catalyst reusability were investigated. Results: Concurrent use of AgI and Ag2 O caused improved photocatalytic properties in the presence of UV light. The pH and initial concentration of CIP affected the process efficiency; 95% efficiency was achieved within 100 min at pH 9. Furthermore, the process efficiency was still maintained over 90% after four consecutive cycles. Conclusion: The photocatalytic degradation process using AgI/Ag2 O nanocomposite under visible light radiation is a suitable method for removing CIP from aqueous media due to its high efficiency and stability.
The food safety management in beach tourism: A qualitative study using focus group discussion in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Suryani Dyah , Rustiawan Asep , Maretalinia Maretalinia
Published: January 2023

Background: Foodborne diseases are still a concern of public health sectors in Indonesia. The tourism area is an important place where the transmission of diseases could occur if there is no implementation of food safety management. This study aimed to investigate the local government management of food safety in the beach tourism area in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods: In this qualitative study, the focus group discussion (FGD) was used to gain in-depth information about the implementation of food safety management. Data were collected from Bantul Regency in December 2020. Qualitative data were obtained using a different statement about food safety from 15 informants from three levels (district, sub-district, and village levels). The informants were selected using the purposive sampling method to gain richer information from the expert. The NVivo software was used to code the data. The content analysis was used to analyze the FGD transcript and concluding statements. Results: Most of the informants were male with the mean age of 40 years. In terms of the description of the role, each of them has a role from any stage of food safety management, like implementation, formulation, action, evaluation, and inspection. The results showed that the waste management, implementation after training, facilities, and infrastructures were needed to improve the food safety management in the beach tourism area. The informants from the village level reported more specific information compared to those from other levels. Stakeholders need to work together to accelerate food safety management. Conclusion: The waste management and lack of facilities and infrastructure were the most important issues of food safety implementation.
The assessment of groundwater vulnerability: A case study in the Doroud-Boroujerd aquifer, Iran
Authors: Byeranvand Leila , Afzali Afsaneh
Published: January 2023

Background: Agricultural, industrial, and residential activities have caused the vulnerability of the groundwater of the Doroud-Boroujerd aquifer to pollution in Lorestan province, Iran. This study aimed to investigate the vulnerability of the Doroud-Boroujerd aquifer using a set of intrinsic (DRASTIC, IV) and specific (SI, LU-IV) vulnerability assessment methods. Methods: The DRASTIC model with seven parameters of groundwater depth, net recharge, aquifer media, soil media, slope, the effect of the vadose zone, and hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer has the highest number of parameters. The total dissolved solids (TDS) index was used to compare the efficiency of different methods. Results: The results showed two classes of medium and high vulnerability with an area of 73.71% and 26.3%, respectively, in the DRASTIC model. The SI model had two classes of low and medium vulnerability. The IV model had three classes of low to high vulnerability, of which the high class with an area of 75.94%, had the largest extent. The LU-IV model also included four classes of very low to very high (92.02%) vulnerability. The validation of DRASTIC, SI, IV, and LU-IV models with TDS index showed a weak correlation between vulnerability maps and TDS values, so it can be concluded that this index alone is not a good indicator for validation. Conclusion: The results of vulnerability assessment of different methods generally showed that the groundwater of this area is highly vulnerable, so it is recommended to take the necessary measures to prevent, control, and manage these valuable water resources.
Defluoridation potential of indigenous thirst-quenching herbal products commonly used in Kerala, India
Authors: Ramanarayanan Subramaniam , Kuruvilla Suneesh , Methar Sabith , Latti Pooja
Published: January 2023

Background: Drinking fluoride-contaminated water is a severe health hazard problem. Fluorosis -both skeletal and dental- is an important clinical and public health problem in about 24 countries including India. The best method to overcome the problem of excess fluoride in drinking water is defluoridation. Adsorption methods are simple, economical, and globally pursued techniques. Thirst-quenching herbal products locally called ‘Dahashamini’ are plant parts that are used during boiling drinking water. Possessing a defluoridation potential is an added benefit. Methods: Two grams of each of dried and ground Zingiber officinale, Elettaria cardamomum, Eugenia caryophyllus, Coriandrum sativum, Acacia catechu, Caesalpinia sapans, Vetiveria zizanioides, Cuminum cyminum, and Hemidesmus indicus, were added to 100 millilitres of fluoridated water of baseline concentrations of 5 and 10 ppm, boiled till its boiling point, and cooled. The samples were then filtered and analyzed for fluoride content using fluoride ion specific electrode method. Statistical analysis was done using one-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey’s post hoc test for pair-wise comparison. Results: Caesalpinia sapans, Vetiveria zizanioides, Acacia catechu, Eugenia caryophyllus, and Coriandrum sativum, had a significant ability to adsorb fluoride from fluoridated water, with an efficiency ranging from 12% to 56% (at a baseline concentration of 10 ppm) and 19% to 82% (at a baseline concentration of 5 ppm). Conclusion: The study indicates the possibility of the use of five ingredients in developing a cost-effective and acceptable method of defluoridation based on the adsorption method.
PELAKSANAAN POSYANDU LANSIA TERHADAP PEMENUHAN HAK NARAPIDANA LANSIA UNTUK MENDAPATKAN PELAYANAN KESEHATAN
Authors: P Galih Zhoohiru , Subroto Mitro
Published: January 2023

ABSTRAK Kesehatan merupakan suatu hal yang sangat penting bagi setiap individu manusia. Permasalahan kesehatan Narapidana lansia merupakan suatu masalah utama di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan, mengingat Lansia memiliki kebutuhan yang khusus yang tidak dimiliki oleh narapidana pada umumnya (dewasa), maka dari itu Narapidana lansia memerlukan bimbingan yang tepat dan benar. Posyandu Lansia diadakan guna memenuhi hak narapidana mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan dan pemantauan kesehatan narapidana lansia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari pelaksanaan Posyandu Lansia pada Lansia di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan studi literatur. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menjelaskan pelayanan kesehatan yang didapatkan oleh Narapidana Lansia di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan, sehingga dapat dipastikan kondisi dari Narapidana lansia tersebut dapat dikatakan terjamin dan sejahtera.ABSTRACTHealth is something that is very important for every human being.The health problem of elderly inmates is a major problem in correctional institutions, considering that the elderly have special needs that are not shared by inmates in general (adults), therefore elderly inmates need proper and correct guidance.The Elderly Posyandu is held to fulfill the rights of prisoners to receive health services and monitor the health of elderly prisoners.This study aims to determine the effect of the implementation of the Elderly Posyandu on the Elderly in Correctional Institutions.The research method used is descriptive research with literature studies.This study is intended to explain the health services obtained by elderly inmates in correctional institutions, so that it can be ascertained that the condition of the elderly inmates can be said to be guaranteed and prosperous.
Edukasi Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat dengan Penerapan 3M sebagai Upaya Pemulihan Aktivitas Pasca Covid-19 Di Desa Lamomea
Authors: Sahidin I , Sadimantara Gusti Ray , Malaka Muhammad Hajrul , Malik Fadhliyah , Sadimantara Fahriah Nadiryati
Published: January 2023

Corona Virus Disease 2019 merupakan jenis penyakit baru yang disebabkan oleh infeksi Virus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus 2 (SARS COV-2) atau yang dikenal dengan sebutan COVID-19. Hadirnya COVID-19 membuat banyak dari masyarakat mulai sadar pentingnya menjaga kesehatan dan kebersihan pada masa pandemi. Penularan penyakit ini dapat dicegah dengan cara menjaga kebersihan dan salah satu upaya yang dilakukan yaitu adanya penerapan Gerakan masyarakat perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Hal ini kemudian yang mejadi latar belakang pengabdi dalam membantu masyarakat dalam mencapai pola hidup yang lebih baik. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan Edukasi dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan terhadap perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat sebagai upaya pencegahan Covid-19 dengan melakukan Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat (GERMAS) dan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat dalam hal ini dengan penerapan 3 M (Mencuci tangan dengan sabun, Memakai masker, dan Menjaga jarak) dimasyarakat Desa Lamomea, kec. Konda dan SDN 8 Konda. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode sosialisasi, dengan tujuan memberikan pemahaman dan praktek secara langsung.
ФОРМУВАННЯ ЦІННОСТІ ОСОБИСТОСТІ В ОСВІТНЬОМУ ПРОСТОРІ ПОЛЬЩІ – ОСНОВА ГУМАНІЗМУ: ПІДТРИМКА ВИМУШЕНИХ ПЕРЕСЕЛЕНЦІВ З УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Хомич Лідія , Коваленко Олена
Published: January 2023

У вступі схарактеризовано середовище у якому опинились українці з початку війни Російської Федерації проти України, стан вимушених переселенців які прибули до Польщі і адаптуються до нових умов життя. Констатовано, що польське суспільство створює умови для задоволення національно-культурних та освітніх потреб вимушених переселенців з України. Визначено мету статті – здійснити аналіз психологічного стану вимушених переселенців з України та різних видів наданої їм допомоги Польським урядом та суспільством. Проаналізовано теоретичні основи здійсненого дослідження, зокрема: процес розвитку стосунків між Україною і Польщею в усіх сферах життя; роль освіти у збереженні миру; особливості полікультурної освіти; готовність вчителів до полікультурного виховання і формування загальнолюдських цінностей у підростаючого покоління. Результати експериментального дослідження базуються на використанні теоретичних і емпіричних методів дослідження. Визначено, що в умовах сьогодення громадяни Польщі позитивно ставляться до українців. З’ясовано, що психологічний стан українців, які після 24 лютого приїжджають до Польщі є різним: їм часто властиві нестійкі суперечливі емоційні стани (відчуття безпорадності, підвищена дратівливість, подавлений настрій, емоційна відстороненість тощо); розвивається «синдром біженця» – специфічна реакція на стрес, пов’язана з активізацією суперечливих емоцій та негативних думок; актуалізується почуття самотності; може виникати культурний шок – психологічна дезорієнтація і фізичний дискомфорт при зіткненні з іншою спільнотою. З метою адаптації тимчасово переміщених українців польське суспільство надає їм безкоштовно різні види допомоги, серед них психологічна і соціальна підтримка як система заходів щодо надання їм необхідної інформації, фінансових коштів, навчання, правого захисту, місця проживання тощо. Обґрунтовано конкретні завдання соціальної політики на загальнодержавному та регіональному рівнях щодо підтримки українців. Зроблено висновок, що це стало можливим завдяки реалізації наскрізних загальнолюдських, цивілізаційних цінностей у змісті освіти Польщі, що сприяє вихованню гуманних особистостей.
SRI LANKA NAVY THROUGH THE VOYAGE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors: Іддагода Анурада , Абейсайнхе Рохіта , Діссанаяке Хіранья
Published: January 2023

The development of human resource management has alarmed the enhancement of performance outcomes. Employee job performance is one main consequences of employee engagement. Employee engagement is all about employee’s head, heart and hand involvement of his/her job as well as his/her organization. Therefore employee engagement has become a buzz word in the management circles. Other than the employee job performance, engaged employee is loyal, creative, innovative and a good team players. They are the people who take extra effort in-order to achieve the organizational goals. In the military context these characteristics are crucial. Consequently engaged employee is vital to the military context as well. National security, diplomatic relations and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) are the traditional roles of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Sri Lanka due to its island geography, Sri Lanka Navy has an especial responsibility for maritime defence. The Identified research gap is that, there is no empirical evidence about the level of employee engagement in the Sri Lanka Navy. Through a thorough quantitative study, the identified empirical and population gap was bridged. This is a descriptive study. Unit of analysis is individual i.e. officers in Sri Lanka Navy. The sample size is 108 Navy officers. Extent of the researcher interference with the study is minimal. Study setting is non-contrived. Type of investigation is correlation. Cross-sectional is the time horizon of the study. An instrument with 12 statements was used. Reliability of the instrument is also ensured. Actively/highly engaged, engaged, moderately engaged, dis-engaged and actively disengaged are the five levels of employee engagement. The results indicate that the level of employee engagement in the Sri Lanka Navy belongs to level ‘four’ on a five-point scale, which is ‘Engaged’.
ФОРМУВАННЯ ЦИФРОВОЇ ГРАМОТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ВИКЛАДАЧІВ ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ АСПЕКТ
Authors: Тринус Олена
Published: January 2023

Розбудова інформаційного суспільства та цифрової економіки актуалізують питання цифрової грамотності людини. Його визначено пріоритетним на сучасному етапі економічного і соціального розвитку України та країн світу. Кожна людина сьогодні потребує широкого спектру цифрових знань, умінь, навичок з розумного використання новітніх технологій для навчання, професійної діяльності, участі у житті суспільства. У статті подано хронологію зарубіжних та українських нормативних документів з розвитку цифрової компетентності/цифрової грамотності. На основі теоретичного аналізу розробленості поняття «цифрова грамотність» з’ясовано, що відсутній єдиний підхід до його розуміння, але дослідники пов’язують цифрову грамотність з різними аспектами використання цифрових технологій та інструментів для досягнення визначених цілей – особистих, академічних, професійних тощо. Констатовано, що в умовах цифрових викликів важливого значення набуває роль викладача закладу вищої освіти як провайдера цифрових трансформацій, формування його цифрової грамотності. Це відбувається у процесі фахової підготовки та власної діяльності та передбачає набуття спеціальних знань, умінь, навичок для роботи в цифровому освітньому середовищі, використання різноманітного цифрового інструментарію, забезпечення комфортного та творчого функціонування. На основі вивчення й аналізу наукових праць розглянуто структурні компоненти цифрової грамотності майбутніх викладачів, що повязані зі здатністю використовувати цифрові технології в роботі і житті; критично і творчо здійснювати академічну й професійну комунікацію; безперервно оволодівати новими цифровими уміннями; навичками, що гарантують безпеку в цифровому світі. Розроблено цифровий профіль майбутнього викладача закладу вищої освіти, що охоплює цифрові знання, уміння, навички, якими має володити випускник закладу вищої освіти та які можуть бути використані в якості показників сформованості його цифрової грамотності.
UJI AKTIVITAS EKSTRAK BUNGA KECOMBRANG (Etlingera elatior Jack) SEBAGAI HIPOLIPIDEMIA PADA TIKUS WISTAR OBESITAS
Authors: Wardani Sri , Bogoriani Ni Wayan , Rustini Ni Luh
Published: January 2023

Kecombrang (Etlingera elatior Jack) is a plant that has potential for hypolipidemia. Kecombrang has secondary metabolites consisting of tannins, saponins, alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, phenolics, and flavonoids. The purpose of this study was to determine the hypolipidemic activity of kecombrang flower methanol extract in obesed Wistar rats fed a high-fat diet. The test animals used in this study were 18 female white rats aged two months,  weight of ± 150 grams. The test animals were divided into three groups, namely normal control (only given standard feed), high-fat control (obesed rats with high-fat diet), and flower treatment group (obesed rats with a high-fat diet + flower methanol extract 100 mg/kgBW) orally for 30 days. The results showed that kecombrang flowers reduced total cholesterol levels by 55.5%, triglycerides (TG) by 57.4%, LDL by 76.73%, and increased HDL by 42.96%. The kecombrang flower has the potential for hypolipidemia which is characterized by a decrease in total cholesterol, TG, LDL, and can increase HDL levels in obese  rats significantly (p<0.05).
Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Pengelolaan Sampah Masyarakat di Kecamatan Manggala Kota Makassar
Authors: Daud Firdaus
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze: knowledge of waste, attitudes towards waste, waste management, relationship of knowledge and attitudes with waste management, relationship of knowledge with waste management, relationship of attitude with community waste management in the District. Manggala, Makassar City. This research is an ex-post facto research. When examining causal relationships between variables, this type includes correlational research. Determining the sample size using the Isaac and Michael table with an error rate of 5%, the research sample was 578 households. Cluster Random Sampling Technique, 20% of the 578 households were taken, i.e. 115 samples. The results showed: 1) The knowledge of waste in the community was in the low category, 2) Attitudes towards the community's waste were in the neutral category tended to be positive, 3) Waste management in the community was in the fairly good category, 4) Knowledge of waste and attitudes towards waste together -the same has a significant relationship with waste management, 5) Knowledge of waste has a significant relationship with waste management, 6) Attitudes towards waste have a significant relationship with waste management in the community in Manggala District, Makassar City. Based on the results of the analysis and the findings obtained, it is recommended as follows: 1) It is hoped that the Makassar City government will try to increase public knowledge about waste through education and training at the RW level to the District level, 2) It is expected that the community will continue to increase their participation in the implementation of the hygiene program in each environment., 3) It is hoped that other researchers will use the research results as a reference and reference material to support further research, 4) It is hoped that this research can be useful and beneficial for all elements of society who use this research. Keyword: knowledge, attitude and waste management
Mengidentifikasi Kesulitan Belajar Siswa pada Pelajaran Biologi secara Daring di SMAN 13 Takalar
Authors: Yasma Yasma , Arsal Andi Faridah , Palennari Muhiddin
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the profile of student learning difficulties and factors that affect student learning difficulties in online biology lessons at SMAN 13 Takalar. The research method uses a quantitative descriptive approach. The data collection technique is in the form of a questionnaire of student responses related to learning difficulties in biology lessons in online learning at SMAN 13 Takalar. The results of the descriptive analysis of the study showed that the profile of student learning difficulties in online biology lessons at SMAN 13 Takalar, namely mastery of student material is classified as a low category, student learning time is classified as a low category, student learning achievement achievement is classified as a medium category, student focus is classified as a medium category, student enthusiasm is classified as a medium category, student learning behavior is classified as a medium category and the use of online learning applications is classified as a medium category. Keywords: Learning difficulties, online learning, SMAN 13 Takalar.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SERVICE LEARNING IN IMPROVING THE MORAL DIMENSION OF STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL
Authors: Mohd Noor Farah Liyana Nabihah , Salleh Sakinah
Published: January 2023

This research study aims to examine the effectiveness of service learning aimed at improving the moral dimension of students at the college level. The study objectives were to identify the effectiveness of the Service Learning program in developing moral reasoning and practice as well as improving the moral dimension of students. A case study design with a qualitative approach was used in the study involving 6 college students as the study sample. The research instruments used were focus group interviews, journal writing and reflection notes. While the data collected by the study has used theme analysis technique and the results of the study were analysed using descriptive analysis method. The findings of the study indicated that service learning can improve the moral dimension of students at the college level. Various elements of the moral dimension have been detected by researchers which include moral reasoning, moral emotion and even moral practice. Based on the findings of the study, service learning was able to improve all aspects of moral dimension of students. Apart from that, service learning can also provide many benefits as well as educate students with various skills such as program management skills.
CHARACTER EDUCATION BASED ON THE APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY TO THE FORMATION OF LEADERSHIP AMONG STUDENTS
Authors: Mohamad Zin Siti Aisyah , Hamzah Intan Suria , Sarifin Muhammad Ridhwan , Ramli Ahmad Faizuddin , Md Zain Mohd Firdaus
Published: January 2023

The field of education is also undergoing a transformation in a more advanced and systematic direction. To achieve the goal of quality education, the teaching and learning process must be balanced and effective. The philosophy of education is one of the approaches to create an excellent human civilization and is able to educate students to be systematic and superior. Through philosophy, a student is able to organize his way of thinking and build a civilization using creative and critical thinking. A person's way of thinking and acting can be a motivation to do something. If thinking skills do not have a specific guide, a society will develop without a clear role and function, which contributes to waste from the point of view of the use of human capital. With Philosophy, one can find the truth, analyze, think to plan a solution and build a character that will play a role as the leader of Malaysia's transformation. The use of philosophy as a tool to purify the culture of thought in life through art and methods of thinking and human concepts. This study aims to identify the effect or impact of the implementation of the National Education Philosophy on character building among students in Malaysia. Thus, this study aims to examine the extent to which the National Education Philosophy is able to have an impact on thinking skills and building superior character. In order to achieve this goal, the method used is a literature review by examining and analyzing various articles that are relevant to the context of education in Malaysia. The data were analyzed to produce a great human character development model based on the application of the National Education Philosophy. As a result of this study, it is hoped that students will be able to see the scientific disciplines as a comprehensive idea of knowledge and linked to each other so that they are able to become students with high thinking, good character and able to solve society's problems as well as build the personality and character of excellent students.
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT AMONG ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHERS (IET) IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Mohd Sukis Suhaida , Muhamad Norhisham , Borham Abd Hadi
Published: January 2023

School- Based Assessment is one of the transformations in the education system. Changes in the field of education also involve a various assessment method, including the use of digital technology. This article will discuss the implementation of digital alternative assessment in primary schools. The use of digital technology in education is recommended by the Malaysian Ministry of Education to ensure that the country's education moves along with modernization. 21st Century Education has been introduced to ensure that the quality of the education system can be improved. Along with the industrial revolution 4.0, the Government is in the framework of implementing the National Digital Education Policy as a step forward to prepare a digitally literate generation. Accordingly, the practice of digital assessment carried out by teachers is expected to provide accurate information and show the true state of the student's learning level. This article is a concept paper that discusses issues related to teachers' knowledge, practices and attitudes in implementing digital alternative assessment in primary schools. This article also discusses and highlights issues related to the knowledge, practice and attitude of Islamic Education teachers in implementing digital alternative assessment in primary schools. The matters discussed are in line with the Malaysian Education Development Plan 2013-2025, which is that the Malaysian Ministry of Education will focus on improving the quality of teaching by improving the quality of teachers and school leadership. The article also put forward some suggestions for the improvement of quality in the implementation of digital alternative assessment of primary schools.
AN OVERVIEW OF A LECTURER’S EXPERIENCE WITH ONLINE TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SABAH FOUNDATION (UCSF)
Authors: Musa Mohammad Aqmal Hafidz , Tobi Bernadette , Abu Bakar Anna Lynn , Rahman Nor Dawirah
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this article is to find out about a lecturer’s experience teaching online at the University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF), and also to provide an overview of the respondent’s experience. A qualitative method was implemented that consists of ten (10) semi-structured interview questions based on Creswell. (2012). There are ten (10) emerged categories (themes) from the findings. The respondent seems to be in favour for face-to-face classes since there are certain topics that could have been done better physically. Nonetheless, further, studies are needed to find more about the implications of online teaching that focuses on the state of Sabah, Malaysia.
A CASE STUDY ON CHALLENGES OF STUDENTS' WILLINGNESS TO ORALLY RESPOND IN ENGLISH DURING CLASS SESSIONS IN SABAH
Authors: Tobi Bernadette , Musa Mohammad Aqmal Hafidz , Rahman Nor Dawirah , Abd Rahim Sabariah
Published: January 2023

Students’ willingness to respond in class is an important factor to ensure language usage and language acquisition. Literature reviews reveal that learners' levels of anxiety and self-confidence are predictors of students’ willingness to communicate in class. However, there has been a lack of studies conducted in the local context regarding anxiety as a predictor of willingness to respond in English. This study looked into students’ anxiety levels while communicating in English during Occupational Purpose class and the reasons for not being willing to respond in the online class orally. The class consisted of students from Malaysia and China studying in a local Malaysian university. During class, the instructor had to call out names to get students to answer questions asked. Classes were entirely conducted online and the assessments cover both written and oral aspects. Horwitz’s Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) was adapted and Baharuddin’s three levels of anxiety mean measurement was used in this study. The FLCAS scale included 33 items of a five-point Likert scale which in this study was reversed with 1 “Strongly disagree” to 5 “Strongly agree” to measure the level of anxiety. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive analysis to include percentages and mean. The finding indicates that level of anxiety is not a predictor of WTC.
IMPLEMENTING THE TEACHING OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING TO IMPROVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ READING SELF-EFFICACY IN CHINA
Authors: Wang Jiaquan , Hiew Wendy , Swanto Suyansah
Published: January 2023

This paper aims to investigate the implementation of the teaching of transformative learning to improve students’ reading self-efficacy at university in China. The study used a questionnaire on reading self-efficacy as the research instrument to survey 85 non-English students’ reading self-efficacy. A comparison of the pre- and post-test mean scores of the students reading self-efficacy using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test indicated a significant difference with the introduction of the teaching of transformative learning in improving the students’ reading self-efficacy. The three main features of the teaching of transformative learning include (1) using critical reflection to change students’ thinking and improve their self-efficacy, (2) using rational discourse to change students’ psychological state, and (3) using peaceful and equal classroom atmosphere to enhance dialogue and students’ self-efficacy to build an environment that is congruent with the learners’ learning expectancy.