bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modèle de caractérisation de la situation de qualité des universités chiliennes à partir d'indicateurs financiers et de gestion
Authors: Ruff Claudio , Ruiz Marcelo , Benites Luis
Published: September 2023

L'un des indicateurs les plus significatifs de l'effectivité de systèmes d'assurance de qualité est le processus d'accréditation des institutions d'enseignement supérieur, car il considère une variété d'éléments essentiels au moment d'accréditer la qualité des systèmes de formation utilisés dans ces institutions. Dans ce contexte, cette recherche vise à créer un modèle de caractérisation, évolution et projection de la situation d'accréditation des universités chiliennes rattachées au Système d'Information de l'Enseignement Supérieur (SIES). Nous employons une méthodologie de type quantitatif exploratoire corrélationnel et prédictif qui considère 56 institutions d'enseignement supérieur chiliennes, cataloguées comme universités, et leurs indicateurs publiés entre 2017 et 2021 par le SIES, afin de créer un modèle basé sur l'évolution des indicateurs consolidés et d'établir une information de référence sur les secteurs les plus pertinents dans les résultats du processus d'accréditation. Ainsi, cette recherche se présente comme un modèle contribuant à la planification stratégique des universités pour atteindre une meilleure qualité et davantage d'années d'accréditation.
Characteristics related to the nutrient composition of white bread with the addition of Taro leaves (Colocasia esculenta (L). Schott) as antidiabetic food
Authors:   Universitas Diponegoro, Afifah DN , Madani PS , Mahda A , Nindita Y , Syauqy A , Pratiwi SN
Published: September 2023

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that occurs due to increased blood glucose levels as a result of the body's inability to process carbohydrates or glucose. The most crucial thing in diabetes mellitus is diet, especially when it comes to choosing food. The good news is that Taro leaf (Colocasia esculenta (L). Schoot), as a raw material, has a potential to control blood glucose levels and can be functional by adding it to food such as white bread. The aim of this study is to determine the best formula of white bread modified with the addition of taro leaves that can have a positive impact on people with diabetes. This is an experimental study with one factor completely randomized design using four treatments in which white bread with additional taro leaves 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%. These breads will be analyzed for their nutrition (carbohydrate, protein, fat, water, ash) product acceptance, antioxidant activity, and glycemic index and glycemic load. The best formula was obtained by the De Garmo method. There was no difference in the mean percentage value of inhibition and protein content of white bread with taro leaves added even though carbohydrate, fat, water, and ash content showed a difference. The highest value of carbohydrate content was at 15% taro leaf white bread (52.46%), the highest fat was at 0% (7.71%), the highest water was at 10% (36.52%), the highest ash was at 0% (1.56%) and the highest antioxidant activity was at 10%. The glycemic index and load of 10% indicated a high category (93.07% and 21.78 g/100 g of food). However, based on the results, there was a decrease in blood glucose response in taro leaves white bread compared to white bread without the taro leaves added. Organoleptic analysis showed that the formulation with the highest acceptance level was 10%. Therefore, the best formulation chosen based on The Effectiveness Index (De Garmo) was 10% taro leaf white bread with a value of 0.75. Key words: taro leaves, white bread, functional food, nutrient content, antidiabetic
A comparative analysis of organic and conventional horticultural farming in the Getasan District, Semarang Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Asfawi S , Utomo D , Isworo S
Published: September 2023

The organic horticultural farming system is a horticultural farming technique that relies on natural materials in its production and is a sustainable agriculture, in contrast to the conventional horticultural farming system which still relies on chemicals in its production process. The purpose of this research was to compare organic and conventional horticultural farming systems in Getasan district, Semarang. This study is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study that employed survey methodologies. This study was conducted from July to December 2019 using a sample of 314 respondents, 90 organic horticulture farmers and 224 conventional horticulture farmers as research subjects. Research results showed that the average total additional cost of restoring soil nutrients in 100 m2 / year for organic horticulture farming was IDR. 69,958.33 less than the cost for conventional farming systems, which was IDR. 79,550.00 per 100 m2 per year, with a p-value of 0.032*. The cost of purchasing fertilizer in year / 100m2 on a conventional horticultural farm was IDR. 90,575.78, greater than the cost of organic horticulture farming which was only IDR. 73,170.38 with a p-value< 0,001*. The average yield of organic horticulture farms was somewhat higher than that of conventional farms during each growing season. The average annual income from yields in 100 m2/year for organic horticulture production was IDR 2,449,246.32, while conventional IDR. 2,369,641.10 with p-value of 0.441 although not statistically significant. The average profit per 100 m2 / year for an organic horticultural farming system was IRD. 1,549,303.42, which is greater than the profit value for a conventional horticultural farming system, which was IDR. 1,450,109.82, 959,289.06, although statistically not significant, with p-value = 0.228. The total annual production cost for the organic horticulture farming system was less than the conventional system, which was IDR 901,346.78 for the organic horticulture farming system and IDR. 921,084.17 for conventional, for every 100 m2 / year with p-value = 0.383, even though not statistically significant. Statistically, there was no significant difference in labor costs between the two agricultural systems, p-value 0.702, but descriptive analysis shows that the average labor cost per 100 m2/year for organic horticulture farming was IDR. 588,859.57, which is less than IDR. 591,760.50 for conventional horticulture farming. Based on the parameters analyzed, the outcome of this study demonstrates that the organic horticulture farming system is superior to the conventional horticultural farming system. Key words: Environmental value Fertilization costs, Cultivation profits, Labor expenses, Production costs
Characterization of the traditional cheese Adghess produced from cow's milk
Authors:   University of Constantine, Meriem D , Fadhila A ,   University of Constantine, Lamia E ,   University of Constantine, Hacène M ,   University Larbi Ben Mhidi of Oum
Published: September 2023

In Algeria, milk is traditionally transformed into several forms to allow its preservation, particularly fermented products, among which cheese has been the pride of the culinary tradition for a long time. Adghess is a fresh cheese frequently made in the region, especially in rural areas. Adghess is a product poorly known outside its original geographical area. The objective of this study was to characterize Adghess cheese by determining some of its physicochemical and microbiological characteristics. The characterization was preceded by a survey carried out in Oum El Bouaghi with 50 households in order to determine the production diagram of this cheese. The survey was carried out by means of a questionnaire based on random sampling. Ten samples were collected at the level of five farms located in the region and were analyzed for physicochemical attributes such as pH, total dry extract, total lipids as well as, dornic acidity, and microbial population such as total flora, total and fecal coliforms, Salmonella, Clostridium, yeast, and molds. The results obtained showed that the cheese samples analyzed were acidic (pH and an acidity of 4.4 and 38.4°D, respectively). For the total dry extract of Adghess cheese is 334 g kg-1 with a lipid level of 91 g kg-1, the recorded ash content was 3.8g/kg, while sodium chloride was 2.4g/kg. The microbiological results showed a high content of the total flora (7.8×108cfu g-1): Total coliforms were noted to be present in all the analyzed samples, with the absence of fecal coliforms. Unlike molds, yeasts marked their presence (4.6×102cfu g-1). The microbiological findings revealed a high level of total flora (7.8108 cfu g-1): total coliforms were found to be present in all of the examined samples, although fecal coliforms were not found. Yeasts (4.6 102 cfu g-1) left a trace of their existence, unlike molds. The absence of all the pathogenic microorganisms sought (Salmonella, Clostidium, and molds) made the cheese healthier for consumption. Overall, the hygienic quality of the cheese studied was satisfactory. This work constituted the starting point to launch research on this product in order to preserve the know-how on the one hand and achieve the objective of manufacturing it on artisanal, then industrial scales. Key words: Adghess, characterization, traditional, cheese, microbiological, Oum El Bouaghi, preservation, physicochemical, survey
Occurrence, abundance and distribution of soil nematodes associated with groundnut farming in Kenya
Authors:   National Museums of Kenya, Nyandiala A , Amakhobe T ,   University of Nairobi, Okoth S ,   University of Nairobi
Published: September 2023

Groundnut is a major cash crop grown in tropical and subtropical regions. In Kenya, groundnut is mostly grown in the Western and Nyanza regions and has been ranked the fourth cash crop of the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). However, groundnut production in Kenya has continued to decline with farmers attaining less than 50 % of the yield potential of 700 to 1400 kg/ha. Yearly statistical reports by Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate for the last seven years, show the decline has been consistent. In 2019/2020 AFA reported there was a decrease of 216 Mt in Homa Bay and 30 Mt in Kisumu. Yield loss is attributed to lack of quality improved seed and pests’ infestation during growth and storage. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) are the major pests of groundnut worldwide. This study sought to investigate the occurrence of nematode communities (PPN and non-parasitic nematodes (NPN) in soils cultivated with groundnuts in the LVB and to determine the effect of farmyard manure application on their presence. Six peanut varieties (4 improved and 2 local) were cultivated in Nyakach and Karachuonyo in March to August in 2021 and 2022. Soil samples, groundnut roots and pods were collected. A modified Baermann’s, maceration methods and filtration technique was used to isolate nematodes from the soil, groundnut pods and roots. Multi-stage Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine any significant differences in abundance and richness while the Shannon index compared diversity of PPN and NPN among the farms in two seasons and regions. Eleven genera of PPN: Aphelenchoides, Meloidogyne, Pratylenchus, Helicotylenchus, Tylenchus, Scutellonema, Trichodorus, Hemicycliophora, Tylenchorhynchus, Rotylenchulus and Criconema. spp., and three genera of NPN; Rhabdittes, Dorylaimus spp. and Predators were categorized. Aphelenchoides and Meloidogyne were the most abundant PPN and Rhabdites NPN in both regions and seasons. Application of farm yard manure led to decline of abundance of PPN and an increase in NPN. The results confirm the presence of PPN in the LVB groundnut growing regions and the potential use of farm yard manure in their management. This study recommends further investigation on actual damage potential of these PPN and their management strategies. Key words: Arachis hypogaea, Soil nematodes, Meloidogyne, Aphelenchoides, Rhabdites, Pratylenchus, Helicotylenchus
Measuring the labour productivity of sericultural farmers in Mahasarakham province, Thailand
Authors:   Mahasarakham University, Sawangloke W , Chanthes S ,   Mahasarakham University, Nuttee S ,   Mahasarakham University
Published: September 2023

Sericultural farming is important to the local economy of Mahasarakham province of Thailand. This study measured the labour productivity of sericultural farmers by calculating the total labour value added per hour worked, given that the total labour value added refers to the difference between the total revenue and the total cost, not including the labour cost. This mixed-method research collected empirical data from 160 households in five districts of Mahasarakham during the 2020 production cycle using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Silk mulberry sales minus all costs (except labour) were used to represent the added value of labour. The overall total revenue data and total costs in each production cycle were used in this study. The study's results revealed that farmers' total labour productivity equated to 1.68 USD per hour per production cycle, 9.69 USD per day and 1,559.61 USD per year, calculated using the added value of labour divided by total hours worked. When comparing by district, Na Dun had the highest productivity of labour at 1.90 USD per hour, followed by Na Chueak (1.82 USD per hour), Wapi Pathum (1.70 USD per hour), Phayakkhaphum Phisai (1.50 USD per hour) and Yang Sisurat tires (1.46 USD per hour), respectively. The research results showed that the labour productivity of the studied sericultural farmers, 1.68 USD per hour, was higher than the minimum wage of Mahasarakham labours in 2022, which was 1.26 USD per hour. Despite the higher productivity cost, various challenges faced by the farmers were also identified, including a shortage of labour, lack of a market to support production, insufficient promotion and support from government agencies, a low price for silk products, damage to barns repair costs, lack of investment and production factors. The procedures and methods used to raise silkworms are complicated and time-consuming. Traditional farmers' barns are insufficient for raising silkworms and sick silk varieties; a suitable barn design and systematic production management are recommended, providing the research's empirical evidence confirmed to help enhance labour productivity. Based on the results and discussions, this paper recommends future studies to investigate practical guides to help increase labour productivity and tackle the challenges facing local sericultural farming to a wider extent. Key words: Labour productivity, Measuring labour productivity, Sericultural farmers, Value-added labour
Effect of bioslurry effluent on seedling growth of swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L.)
Authors:   Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, Dumani A , Silwana TT , Mpambani B ,   Nelson Mandela University, Celliers R ,   Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, Mhlontlo S ,   Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, Mbangcolo MM ,   Dohne Agricultural Development Institute
Published: September 2023

Glasshouse experiments to evaluate the effect of bioslurry effluent on seedling growth of Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L) were conducted in summer 2017 and winter 2018 at Dohne Agriculture Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Two cultivars of Swiss chard, Star 1801 and Fordhook giant, were planted in 200 cavity trays using a hygromix commercial growing medium incorporated with fertilizer treatments at different rates of bioslurry: no incorporation (control), 50% bioslurry, 100% bioslurry, 200% bioslurry and the recommended rate of 2:3:4 (30) NPK fertilizers. In the glasshouse the experiments were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) which was replicated three times. At four weeks after germination, ten (10) seedlings per treatment were destructively sampled randomly to determine the plant growth and biological mass parameters: i) Seedling height, shoot and root height; ii) Seedling mass; iii) Fresh shoot and fresh root mass as well as their dry mass; iv) Nutrient content of leaves. The results indicated that fertilization with 100%Bioslurry produced significantly taller seedlings and shoot height, while the shortest seedlings were obtained from the recommended inorganic fertilizer. Fertilization with 200%Bioslurry and the control treatment produced significantly higher biological yield compared to other treatments. The interaction between fertilizer treatments, cultivar and season indicated that summer season performed better compared to winter in seedling growth and development, and Fordhook giant fertilized with 100% and 200% bioslurry was superior compared to Star 1801. Fertilization with 50% bioslurry resulted in seedlings with higher sodium, while the seedlings grown in the control treatment showed higher copper content. The highest manganese was obtained from the seedlings fertilized with the inorganic fertilizer. It is therefore, concluded that fertilization with bioslurry at 100% and 200% bioslurry application rates enhanced the growth and quality of Swiss chard seedlings. Key words: Bioslurry effluent, seedling growth, Swiss chard, cultivars, biological yield
Policy strategies in planning adaptation of the sustainable palm oil industry in Merauke Regency Papua Province of Indonesia
Authors:   Hasanuddin University, David OS , Didi R ,   Hasanuddin University, Alex PT ,   Musamus University, Mahyuddin Mahyuddin ,   Hasanuddin University
Published: September 2023

In the Papua region, the expansion of the palm oil industry increased by up to 71% from 2011 to 2019, with the largest affected area located in Merauke regency. The objective of this research is to develop policy strategies with impact simulations related to economic, socio-cultural, and environmental issues for the sustainability of the palm oil industry with or without a moratorium on further expansion of land area. This study employs a system dynamics approach. The dynamic system is carried out through conceptual development, model specification, model verification, scenario development, and validity testing by measuring the absolute percentage error (MAPE). Model development and validation were carried out using PowerSim v.7 software. The policy scenario is simulated from the palm oil expansion policy beguan in 2018, until the research year ends in 2030. The validated results, forming the basis for simulations, exhibit high accuracy with a MAPE of less than 5%. The percentage deviations of 4.21% for production and 0.28% for land area is observed based on actual data from 2018 to 2022. The simulation of a 20% expansion scenario shows a significant increase in production to 1 million metric tons per year but also a 1.3% rise in waste generation, with an average waste volume of 350,000 tons per year. The expanded area will experience a 50% increase in the labor force to meet the higher production demand. The proposed comprehensive strategy includes regional contract regulations, diligent monitoring of land clearing, community empowerment, and indigenous peoples' involvement. It also promotes smallholder plantations, the utilization of waste for energy, and alternative markets for crude palm oil (CPO). Conversely, the dynamic model scenario with a moratorium on land expansion resulted in a production output of 600,000 metric tons, slower job market growth, and a 1.3% increase in waste generation, with an average waste volume of 195,000 tons per year. The strategy proposed uses proper waste processing, production adjustments, regulation of community rights and boundaries, resource development, and involvement of local palm farmers. These simulations offer valuable insights for sustainable decision-making, emphasizing the need to balance economic growth, environmental protection, and community well-being in the development of the palm oil industry. Key words: dynamical system, moratorium, palm oil, scenario strategy, sustainability
Economics and effect of replacing wheat offal with cassava peel meal on growth performance, nutrient digestibility of growing pigs
Authors:   University of Calabar, Nsa EE , Ozung PO ,   University of Calabar, Etuk EA ,   University of Calabar, Archibong EE ,   University of Calabar
Published: September 2023

This study was carried out to determine the feeding value of Cassava Peel Meal (CPM) as replacement for wheat offal in growing pigs’ diets. Five treatment diets were formulated by replacing wheat offal with CPM at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% for treatments T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5, respectively. A total of 75 growing pigs of large white breed were allotted on weight equalization basis into the five dietary treatments with 15 pigs per treatment and 3 pigs per replicate in a completely randomized design. The pigs were allowed to acclimatize for two weeks before the commencement of the study which lasted for 14 weeks. Results indicated that wheat offal contained 16.25% crude protein (CP), 18.86% crude fibre (CF) and 1.18% ether extract. The values were higher than cassava peel meal’s 5.18% CP and 15.18% CF and was lower than 1.99% ether extract. The 25, 50, 75% CPM significantly (p<0.05) increased final live weight, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio compared to 100% CPM. There was no significant (p>0.05) difference in feed intake. Total feed cost/Kg, feed cost/Kg weight gain and returns on investment significantly (p<0.05) decreased as the levels of cassava peel meal increased in the diets. The bled, scalded, eviscerated and dressed weights decreased as the level of CPM increased in the diets. The heart weight increased with the CPM level, while the liver and the kidney decreased with increase in CPM in the diets. Blood glucose and cholesterol increased with increasing levels of cassava peel meal in the diets while albumin and creatinine decreased as the level of cassava peel meal increased in the diets. The packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb) and red blood cell (RBC) counts decreased (p<0.05) as the level of cassava peel meal increased in the diets. White blood cell (WBC) and lymphocyte values were highest for pigs in T3 (50%) and T4 (75%). The study concluded that cassava peel meal could replace 75% of wheat offal in growing pig diets without deleterious effects on growth performance and economic benefit in terms of total feed cost, cost per kilogram and weight gain. Key words: Blood serum, cassava peel, carcass, haemotology, returns on investment
Development and acceptability of Tamarillo Honey Jam among preschoolers (4-5 years) and adults in Kakamega, Kenya
Authors:   Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Asianut DO , Aswani AM , Sigot A
Published: September 2023

Fighting malnutrition in all its forms among adults and children faces a great challenge in the 21st century. Utilization of fruits in jam production has been on the rise. Exploring the use of honey for food value addition has also gained popularity. Tamarillo as a fruit has a high antioxidant activity, contents of carotenoids, ascorbic acid, Vitamin B6, minerals and provitamin A. Globally, tamarillo is an underutilized, sustainable fruit crop with great potential for value-added product preparations such as salads, sauces, soups, jams, ice creams, juices and liqueurs. In Kenya, tamarillo has gained traction in the recent past due to the increasing awareness of its nutritional value and economic potential. This study sought to develop tamarillo honey jam and determine its acceptability among preschoolers (4-5) years and adults (parents included) (25-60) years. Fresh ripe tamarillo fruits were collected along with honey from Kitale and Marigat farms. The acceptability tests done with preschoolers used the 9-point hedonic scale and Focus Group Interview guide for adults. The sensory evaluation parameters used were: smell, appearance/colour, mouth feel, taste, fluidity and general acceptance. Coded and transcribed videos were analyzed with NVIVO 20 for qualitative data and SPSS version 25 for the descriptive statistics. Developed tamarillo honey jam consisted of 64.93% (4.3 kg) fruit pulp, 32.45% (2.15 kg) honey, 2.59% (0.172 kg) pectin and 0.03% (0.002 kg) preservatives. The results showed that the smell, appearance/colour, taste, mouthfeel and fluidity of tamarillo honey jam were important factors in accepting the jam. More than 75% of both adults and preschoolers liked the jam with less than 25% having negative test preferences. The findings revealed that tamarillo jam was acceptable among the adults and preschoolers. Findings indicate that honey can be incorporated in jams for consumption of variety value added nutritious products and help address macronutrients and micronutrient public health concerns alongside diets. Key words: Tamarillo, Honey, Sugar, Jam, Analysis, Adults, Preschoolers, Acceptable
Effects of household income composition on food consumption in rural Malawi
Authors:   International Food policy Research Institute, Benfica RMS
Published: September 2023

This analysis uses panel data methods to assess how food consumption and dietary diversity are affected by changes in household income composition, diversity, and liquidity in rural Malawi. Fixed-effects model estimates reveal several results. First, food consumption and dietary diversity increase with overall income, but at a decreasing rate. Second, while no relationship is found between changes in income per capita of different sources (composition effects), and food consumption per capita, there is a differentiated impact on calorie intake changes and dietary diversity outcomes. Third, overall, there is no statistically significant effect of income diversity on changes in food consumption, but a positive association is found with dietary diversity. As such, income diversity driven by crop diversification leads to greater consumption of calories from roots, pulses, and fruits; and a drop in balanced diets, while income diversification away from agriculture yields greater dietary diversity. Finally, household liquidity, incentivized by off-farm diversification through wage labor market participation and self-employment, promotes dietary diversity via higher consumption of calories from non-staple foods, notably those dependent on market acquisitions, such as animal-based proteins, vegetables, and fruits. These results are corroborated with those from the Seemingly Unrelated Regression Model. There are several policy and programmatic implications. First, income composition, diversity and liquidity are important dimensions to consider when focusing beyond household food security. Second, efforts to promote and sustain income growth are critical for food consumption growth and dietary diversity but increases in income alone are not enough. Policies and investments that ensure a diversified portfolio of economic activities are likely to result in better consumption and dietary diversity outcomes. Promoting crop diversification at the farm level coupled with nutrition sensitive programming, including extension and crop support programs is critical to increase and sustain consumption and better dietary quality. Third, as balanced diets in the Malawian context require a combination of staple foods sourced through crop and livestock home production, including goats, poultry and small domestically raised animals and protein-rich foods typically purchased in the market, as well as a degree of liquidity achieved through increased generation of cash income. Finally, programmatic efforts are needed to reduce gender gaps in access to resources, strengthening nutrition education more broadly, and ensure availability of balanced diets in school feeding programs potentially linked through local procurement. Key words: Dietary diversity, income composition, liquidity, fixed effects, seemingly unrelated regression
Determinants of commercialization and choice of market channels among smallholder groundnut farmers in the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors:   University of South Africa, Mothiba ME , Mthombeni DL ,   University of South Africa, Antwi MA ,   University of South Africa
Published: September 2023

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most significant crops in South Africa and Africa due to its various health benefits and diverse uses. Groundnut production provides employment for farmers, starting from the production to the marketing phase. This study aims to analyse the determinants of commercialization and the choice of market channels (local market, urban market and farm gate) among smallholder groundnut farmers. The study was conducted in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province, South Africa, in the three villages namely; Moletlane, Ga-Molepo and Zebediela. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample 100 smallholder farmers from a sampling frame of 405 groundnut farmers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data by interviewing 100 selected smallholder farmers and Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 27.0 was used to analyze the data. The binary logistic regression model was employed to analyze the factors affecting commercialization of groundnuts amongst the smallholder farmers. Furthermore, the study applied multinomial logit model to determine the choice of market channels for groundnuts amongst the smallholder farmers. The study’s results indicated that 51% of the smallholder farmers sold their groundnuts at an urban market, 35% at a local market and 14% at the farm gate. The results of the study further indicated that age, gender, level of education, household size, access to extension services, groundnut yield, and employment status had a significant influence on the groundnuts commercialisation by smallholder groundnut farmers. The variables of gender, distance to the market, vehicle ownership and employment status had significant influence on the choice of market channel of the smallholder groundnut farmers in the study area. Smallholder farmers’ access to market information is limited, therefore, the local agricultural department and municipalities should initiate an extension programme that will focus and put more emphasis on the access to market information. Policies aimed at improving commercialization among smallholder groundnut farmers should be informed by the factors and determinates found in this study. Key words: Groundnut, smallholder farmers, commercialization, market channel, multinomial logit model
Study of Effectiveness of Curcumin-Chitosan-Aloe Vera Healing Agent with Mupirocin for the Treatment of Aseptic Wounds in Dogs
Authors: Pradhan Jasobanta , Das Jayakrushna , Kar Santosh Kumar , Mulia Bansidhar , Kar Biswabandita , Mahanand Benudhar , Patra Ritun , Senapati Manas Ranjan
Published: September 2023

Background: The study was conducted to evaluate the wound healing potential of nano-based curcumin-chitosan-aloe vera, an indigenously prepared healing agent, for treatment of aseptic surgical wounds in clinical canine cases presented to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. Methods: The wounds were assigned into two therapeutic regimens, application of nano-based healing agent and mupirocin to the test and control group respectively as topical therapy along with parenteral antibiotics as per standard operative procedure (SOP). Results were statistically analyzed, using analysis of variance (ANOVA), paired t-test (parametric) and kruskal-wallis one way ANOVA test (non parametric). Result: Chitosan-curcumin-aloevera based healing agent resulted in early reduction of wound exudates and cast formation than control group. Time of appearance and filling of wound bed by granulation tissue was significantly better in test group than control group. Early appearance of epithelium and the percentage of wounds with epithelium were also higher in test group than control group. Histological and histo-chemical findings on day 14 after surgery suggested less inflammatory reaction, more fibroblasts and neo-vascularisation, wider and compact granulation tissue in test group than control group. The values of clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters remained within the normal physiological limits without any significant difference. The average duration taken for complete healing in test and control groups was 9 and 14 days respectively without any sign of infection during the treatment period.
Structuring of an evaluation model of informational services in a library of an educational institution
Authors: Cavalcanti Cláudia Osvaldina dos Passos , Dutra Ademar , Soares Sandro Vieira , Ensslin Leonardo
Published: September 2023

This study aims to structure an evaluation model of informational services performed by the library of an educational institution. To this end, the Multicriteria Methodology for Decision Support-Constructivist (MCDA-C) was used, obtaining, as main results: (1) the identification of 41 Primary Elements of Evaluation (PEEs) and 75 Concepts, which resulted in five areas of concern; (2) the identification of five performance indicators of the "Basic Services", being one descriptor with “Commitment” performance, three descriptors with “Market” performance and one descriptor with “Excellence”; and (3) the proposition of improvement actions through the 5W2H technique.
How are you, Russia? Express information. 53rd stage of the sociological monitoring, June 2023
Authors:   Institute of Socio-Political Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Levashov V. K. , Velikaya N. M. ,   Institute of Socio-Political Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Shushpanova I. S. ,   Institute of Socio-Political Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: September 2023

В издании представлены экспресс-результаты 53 этапа российского социологического мониторинга «Как живешь, Россия?», отражающие динамику восприятия основными группами и слоями населения социально-политической ситуации в России в июне 2023 года, в условиях проведения специальной военной операции и санкционной политики стран Запада. Для исследователей, аналитиков, преподавателей, аспирантов, студентов, специализирующихся на изучении социально-политических процессов, политиков, организаторов и активистов избирательных кампаний, управленческого персонала.
EFL Teacher Professional Development Needs: Voices from the Periphery
Authors: Barrientos-Moncada Marta Isabel , Carvajal-Castaño Natalia Andrea , Aristizabal-Cardona Hernán Santiago
Published: September 2023

EFL teachers’ professional development in Colombia has been characterized by top-down policies that neglect the regions in terms of contextualized professional development programs and resources. This article is an effort to make EFL teachers’ needs in the Eastern region of Antioquia, Colombia, visible for academic institutions and local authorities to propose coherent professional development programs. This report is based on a section of the findings of a larger study called “Diagnosis of the needs about plurilingualism in the regions of Antioquia”. Findings show that EFL teachers in the Eastern region claim for ongoing and contextualized professional development programs, differentiated for primary and secondary-school teachers, and focused on instructional material design and adaptation according to the resources available in the local communities. Conclusions from this study outline implications for educational institutions to support teachers in pursuing their professional development within their contexts, methodological limitations for researchers, and possibilities for further research for stakeholders in the territory.
Parity of technical and humanitarian potentials of society as a factor of its sustainable development
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Gubanov Nikolay N.
Published: September 2023

A thoughtful study of the historical process with all its ups and downs allows us to argue that at all turning points in the development of mankind such a characteristic feature of social consciousness as its humanitarian-instrumental dualism has clearly manifested itself. The subject of this study is interdependent and mutually complementary evolution of the two parameters of social intelligence — technical and humanitarian. Substantively the article is divided into two parts. The first discusses the possibilities of using reason in the field of morality. One of the main trump cards of ethical skeptics (non-cognitivists), D. Hume’s guillotine, is presented, and the conclusion is made that it only limits ways of justification of moral norms, but does not exclude this perspective in principle. Some of the foundations of ethical cognitivism are discussed, and a firm belief is expressed that this is the approach that needs to be cultivated by the educational system to provide a justificatory sentence to reason in the field of morality. The second part of the article is devoted to a description of various aspects of the techno-humanitarian balance model. It is shown that modernity is marked by a painful process of cultural-psychological adjustment to new information and communication technologies. Two levels of this process — global and existential — are distinguished. The role of education in mitigating the lapping and increasing its efficiency at each of these levels is assessed.
Academic freedom in Uzbekistan: Problems and prospects
Authors:   Uzbek State University of World Languages, Saidov Sanjar Sh.
Published: September 2023

In the modern world, along with many principles of democratic development, the factor of “academic freedom” is very important. Academic freedom is used in many areas, such as education, science, research, innovation, and is generally the political culture of the society. This article provides a scholarly analysis of academic freedom in Uzbekistan, its characteristics, problems and prospects. Despite numerous positive educational reforms in recent years, academic studies and related problems remain. Attracting young people into science, developing new skills and competences and ensuring academic freedom are the urgent tasks of today. The article identifies the factors that condition academic freedom and draws scientific and practical conclusions.
Problems of adaptation of young teachers in higher educational institutions (on the example of the Altai Territory)
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Ivanova Marina M. , Tomas Artem V. ,   Barnaul Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Rodichev Nikita E.
Published: September 2023

Professional formation of a personality is a multi-level process that covers a long period of human ontogenesis from the origin of professional interests to the completion of professional activity. One of the most important stages, largely determining the success of professional development, is adaptation to professional activity. Adaptation is the process of “entering” a profession, mastering the knowledge, skills, and skills necessary for its mastery. The problem of professional adaptation is of scientific interest from the perspective of various disciplines: pedagogy, psychology, sociology, vocational guidance, acmeology, etc. The conducted research is based on systematic and interdisciplinary approaches. In this article, the authors carried out a theoretical analysis of the problem of adaptation of young teachers, identified and characterized the main types of adaptation: social, psychological, professional. The article contains the results of a sociological study related to the adaptation of young teachers in higher educational institutions of the Altai Territory. The results of the study made it possible to identify the problems that complicate the adaptation of young teachers at the university. These problems fully reflect the realities of the modern system of higher professional education. The conducted research may be of scientific interest, first of all, for students at the stage of completion of professional education, young teachers, as well as for scientists whose sphere of interests includes professional personal development.
System approach to the learning process
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Shipaeva Tatyana A.
Published: September 2023

This article is addressed to teachers with technical education. It considers an important aspect of pedagogical science related to the systemic approach of the learning process. It shows how the systemic approach is interrelated with the regularities of the learning process in higher education, as it is more qualitative and modern. It provides more opportunities for assimilation of learning information, which improves assessments in controlling the quality of knowledge. It is noted in the article that the logical structure of the training course obeys systemic laws and increases the efficiency of learning. An example of the logical structure of the discipline “Engineering Graphics” is given. It is shown that learning, as well as any pedagogical action, always has a goal.
Specifics of motivation of higher education students’ learning
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work, Musina Vera P.
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the specifics of motivation for teaching university students. A compiled and tested set of psycho-diagnostic techniques for studying the characteristics of the manifestation of learning motivation in university students is described. It is shown that students with low motivation for learning, compared with students with high motivation for learning, have a number of features in the motivational sphere and personality traits. Recommendations for the psychological services of the university on the development of learning motivation among university students are presented.
Integration of offline and online tools as a vector for improving the effectiveness of educational activities of a regional university
Authors:   Rostov Institute of Improving Teachers’ Qualification and Professional Retraining, Legkonogikh Aleksandr N.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the article is to study the experience of integrating online and offline tools in the practice of a regional university, highlighting problematic issues coming from both internal and external audiences that affect the development of integration and the rating of the university. The research vector is aimed at identifying the role of integration of offline and online tools in improving the effectiveness of the university’s professional activities, where integration is based on research and highlighting current trends and requirements of future applicants. The research vector is aimed at identifying the role of integration of offline and online tools in improving the effectiveness of the university’s professional activities, where integration is based on the study and generalization of current trends and requirements of future applicants. The tasks include generalization of knowledge, experience and skills of integration of offline and online tools by a regional university, as well as a comparative study of the practice of regional universities that are competitors in the aspect under study. The monitoring of the studied sphere and competitors is carried out, the results of improving the efficiency of the university’s educational activities against the background of the integration of offline and online tools are presented. The approbation of the results is included in the practical colloquiums of the author of the article, which were highly appreciated by colleagues and groups of students from different universities of Rostov-on-Don in the 2022/2023 academic year.
Hubungan Keragaman Pangan Individu dan Status Gizi Anak 2-5 Tahun di Desa Batur Kecamatan Getasan Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Prasetyo Age , Davidson Sarah Melati , Sanubari Theresia Pratiwi Elingsetyo
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Dalam konteks pedesaan, permasalahan ketahanan pangan cenderung masih menjadi tantangan. Keadaan tersebut muncul karena kurangnya keragaman diet dan berakibat pada gizi keluarga, terutama pada anak balita.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan keragaman pangan individu dan status gizi anak 2-5 tahun di Desa Batur, Kabupaten Semarang.
Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional dengan desain cross-sectional. Responden adalah keluarga yang memiliki balita usia 2-5 tahun yang tergabung di Posyandu Desa Batur wilayah kerja Puskesmas Getasan. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner food recall 1x24 jam dan diolah berdasarkan Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS). Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik simple random sampling dan sebanyak 95 balita yang sesuai kriteria. Status gizi dinilai berdasarkan indikator TB/U, BB/U, dan BB/TB. Data yang dikumpulkan selanjutnya diolah menggunakan uji spearman.
Hasil: Keragaman pangan signifikan berhubunagn dengan status gizi balita berdasarkan indikator TB/U (r=0,618; p<0,001), BB/U (r=0,545; p<0,001), dan  BB/TB (r=0,325; p=0,001). Tingkat korelasi yang kuat ditunjukkan antara keragaman pangan IDDS dengan status gizi indikator TB/U dengan nilai (r=0,618).
Kesimpulan: Keragaman pangan merupakan faktor yang berhubungan dengan terjadinya masalah gizi pada balita di Desa Batur.
Kebiasaan Makan Balita dan Ketahanan Pangan Rumah Tangga di Daerah Kesetaraan Gender Rendah dan Tinggi di Indonesia
Authors: Tanziha Ikeu , Khomsan Ali , Sumarti Titik , Ana Dina Resa , Diana Rian , Rohmaeni Yeni
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Perempuan lebih banyak yang mengalami ketidaksetaraan gender walaupun perannya besar terhadap ketahanan pangan rumah tangga. Perempuan memiliki akses yang lebih terbatas terhadap pendidikan dan pekerjaan, sehingga berpengaruh terhadap otonomi ekonomi dan rendahnya posisi tawar dalam rumah tangga. Ketidaksetaraan gender yang dialami perempuan berdampak pada kejadian rawan pangan rumah tangga.
Tujuan: Menganalisis perbedaan kebiasaan makan rumah tangga dan anak balita serta ketahanan pangan rumah tangga di daerah dengan kesetaraan gender tinggi dan rendah di Indonesia.
Metode: Penelitian cross-sectional dilakukan di dua lokasi dengan ketimpangan gender rendah dan tinggi di Indonesia. Sebanyak 303 rumah tangga dengan anak balita berpartisipasi dalam studi ini. Pengumpulan data meliputi karakteristik rumah tangga, Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), serta kebiasaan makan rumah tangga dan anak. Uji beda Mann Whitney dilakukan untuk menguji perbedaan antar variabel di kedua daerah.
Hasil: Proporsi kerawanan pangan di daerah kesetaraan gender rendah (tingkat sedang 45,6%, berat 23,8%), berbeda signifikan (p<0,05) dengan di daerah kesetaraan gender tinggi (tingkat sedang 34,6%, berat 17,3%). Rumah tangga yang tinggal di daerah kesetaraan gender tinggi lebih sering makan 3 kali sehari (p<0,001), makan bersama rumah tangga (p=0,003) dan tingginya peran suami (p<0,001) dan anak (p<0,001) dalam menentukan menu makan. Terdapat perbedaan signifikan (p<0,05) kebiasaan makan anak balita di kedua daerah.
Kesimpulan: Rumah tangga yang tinggal di daerah kesetaraan gender rendah lebih rawan pangan, memiliki kebiasaan makan rumah tangga dan anak yang kurang baik. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya perhatian khusus dari pemerintah untuk meningkatkan kesetaraan gender melalui peningkatan pendidikan dan keberdayaan ekonomi perempuan.