bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites were associated with short sleep duration and self-reported trouble sleeping in US adults: data from NHANES 2005–2016 study population
Authors: Han Lu , Wang Qi
Published: June 2023

Background

The aim of the current study was to investigate the link between human exposure to PAHs with short sleep duration (SSD) and self-reported trouble sleeping.

Methods

A total of 9,754 participants and 9,777 participants obtained from NHANES 2005–2016 were included in this cross-sectional study about SSD and self-reported trouble sleeping, respectively. The association between urinary PAHs metabolites with the prevalence of SSD and self-reported trouble sleeping by the weighted multivariate logistic regression model, restricted cubic spline (RCS) curves, and weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression.

Results

After adjusting for all covariates, 1-hydroxynapthalene, 2-hydroxynapthalene, 3-hydroxyfluorene, 2-hydroxyfluorene, 1-hydroxyphenanthrene, and 1-hydroxyphenanthrene demonstrated positive associations with SSD prevalence. Besides, 1-hydroxynapthalene, 2-hydroxynapthalene, 3-hydroxyfluorene, 2-hydroxyfluorene, 1-hydroxyphenanthrene, and 1-hydroxyphenanthrene exhibited positive associations with the prevalence of self-reported trouble sleeping following the adjustment for all covariates. RCS curves confirmed the non-linear associations between 1-hydroxynapthalene, 2-hydroxynapthalene, 3-hydroxyfluorene, 2-hydroxyfluorene, and 1-hydroxyphenanthrene with the prevalence of SSD, and 1-hydroxynapthalene, 3-hydroxyfluorene, and 2-hydroxyfluorene with the prevalence of self-reported trouble sleeping. The WQS results showed that mixed exposure to PAH metabolites had a significant positive association with the prevalence of SSD (OR: 1.087, 95% CI: 1.026, 1.152, p = 0.004) and self-reported trouble sleeping (OR: 1.190, 95% CI: 1.108, 1.278, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Urinary concentrations of PAH metabolites exhibited a close association with the prevalence of SSD and self-reported trouble sleeping in US adults. More emphasis should be placed on the importance of environmental effects on sleep health.
Knowledge and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in individuals practicing regular amatorial physical activity: a cross-sectional study conducted in the Metropolitan Area of Palermo, Italy
Authors: Costantino Claudio , Casuccio Alessandra , Belluzzo Miriam , Balsamo Francesco , Bonaccorso Nicole , Carubia Alessandro , D’Azzo Luciano , Gattuso Luisa , Lo Porto Maria Chiara , Sciortino Martina , Vitello Tania , Tabacchi Garden , Vitale Francesco , Mazzucco Walter
Published: June 2023

Introduction

Mediterranean Diet (MD) is a universal model of nutrition that prevents several metabolic, cardiovascular, and oncological diseases. Main objective of the present study was to analyze adherence and knowledge regarding MD principles in a sample of individuals practicing amatorial sports from the Metropolitan Area of Palermo.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 Sports Centers, between October 2020 and September 2021, through a previously validated anonymous questionnaire structured in five sections including 74 items.

Results

Overall, 337 subjects answered to the questionnaire. Based on the multivariable analysis conducted, a higher knowledge score (KS) on MD principles was observed among individuals daily consuming vegetables (OR: 3.32; CI95%: 1.82–6.02) and in the ones more adherent to MD principles (OR: 10.15; CI95%:5.47–18.85). More in depth, using MEDAS score to analyze the adherence to MD, a significant lower adherence was observed among overweight/obese (OR: 0.57; CI95%:0.33–0.99) and among employed subjects (OR: 0.52; IC95%: 0.28–0.98); while, a higher adherence was highlighted among daily consumers of vegetables (OR: 2.52; CI95%:1.52–4.17), daily consumers of fruit (OR: 1.77; CI95%:1.08–2.90), and in individuals that have daily breakfast (OR: 4.29; CI95%:1.15–15.96).

Discussion

In accordance with the WHO Europe Gaining Health Campaign, Public Health Authorities should simplify accessibility to healthy food among general population, promoting principles and accessibility to MD.
Whale Detectives Use Chemistry Clues to Uncover the Secret Lives of Beaked Whales
Authors: Smith Kerri J. , Peterson Tarla Rai , Peterson Markus J.
Published: June 2023

Have you ever heard of a beaked whale? These fascinating but mysterious whales live far away from shore and stay under water for a long time, so it is challenging for scientists to learn about them. Some species of beaked whales are so mysterious that scientists have never even seen them alive! To help learn about beaked whales, scientists can study special chemicals, called stable isotopes, in the tissues of these whales to learn where they have been living. These whale detectives work with museums and coastal communities to get tiny pieces of whale skin, muscle, and bone, which the detectives then examine for stable isotopes. Using these chemistry clues, the whale detectives discovered that some beaked whales live in one area their entire lives. The whale detectives can use this information to find and study beaked whales in the wild and answer more questions about their lives.
Auraldiversity: Do You Hear Differently?
Authors: Drever John L. , Bharat Vinita
Published: June 2023

This article explores the sense that opens us to the world of sound: hearing. Textbooks often repeat the same numbers and figures on the sensitivity of human hearing, as if we all share the same set of symmetrical mechanical ears. Here, you will discover hearing as we experience it day-to-day: the different kinds and qualities of hearing you, your friends, and your family may have experienced, and how hearing may change as we grow older. We call this real-life approach to understanding hearing auraldiversity. This article will tell you about some important kinds of hearing differences such as hyperacusis, misophonia, and tinnitus, and it will explain the brief changes in hearing sensitivity that sometimes occur, such as after sudden loud sounds. Hearing can open us up to the world in a very powerful way, but we must remember that it is a vulnerable sense that needs protecting from too much loud sound.
MHD simulation of rapid change of photospheric magnetic field during solar eruption caused by magnetic reconnection
Authors: Bian Xinkai , Jiang Chaowei
Published: June 2023

It has been well observed that the horizontal component of the magnetic field at photosphere changes rapidly and irreversibly after solar eruptions. Specifically, the horizontal magnetic field near the polarity inversion line increases substantially, while that near the center of the magnetic polarity decreases. Such a phenomenon is considered as the dynamic feedback from the corona to the photosphere, but the underlying mechanism remains in debate. Here based on a recent magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulation of homologous eruptions initiated by magnetic reconnection, we analyzed the rapid changes of the horizontal magnetic field, the magnetic inclination angle, the Lorentz force and as well as the derivative variation of the horizontal magnetic field. The simulation reproduces a pattern of rapid evolution of the horizontal field during the eruptions in agreement with typical observations. Our analysis suggests the physical reasons for this phenomenon: 1) The magnetic field near the polarity inversion line becomes more horizontal after flares due to the compression of the downward outflow of flare reconnection, and accordingly the magnetic inclination angle decreases and the downward Lorentz force increases; 2) The magnetic field near the center of the magnetic polarities become more vertical mainly due to the expansion effect of the velocity divergence term, and as a result the magnetic inclination angle and the upward Lorentz force increase.
Lunar Solar Occultation Explorer (LunaSOX)
Authors: Cooper John F. , Habbal Shadia R. , Boe Benjamin , Angelopoulos Vassilis , Sibeck David G. , Paschalidis Nikolaos , Sittler Edward C. , Jian Lan K. , Killen Rosemary M.
Published: June 2023

In the present decade and beyond, now 51 years after the last Apollo landing, the NASA Artemis human exploration program will offer abundant opportunities for heliophysics investigations from, by, and of the Moon from the vantage points of the lunar orbit and the surface. The Lunar Solar Occultation Explorer (LunaSOX) concept uses the lunar limb to occult the solar disk for high-resolution coronal observations at hourly, daily, to biweekly cadences from spacecraft either in the lunar orbit or at the surface. A 0.2 m diameter solar telescope in orbit with white light and narrow-band visible filters would provide arcsecond spectroscopic imaging of the low-to-high corona (1–10 R☉) with an upper limit of 10–12 B☉ on the local scattered light background from lunar atmospheric dust, as compared to 10–9 B☉ for Earth ground-based solar eclipse observations looking up through the atmosphere at totality. For eclipse observations from and by the Moon, there would be no significant atmospheric disturbances that otherwise limit seeing to arcsec resolution from Earth’s surface. The present eccentric orbits of the ARTEMIS P1 and P2 spacecraft are used as models for a 1 × 10 Rm orbit of LunaSOX to compute the times of solar eclipse intervals, up to 2 hours in duration between the east and west solar hemispheres at a daily cadence for coronal observations at 1–16 R☉ when the orbital aposelene is in anti-sunward directions. In a low-altitude circular orbit and from the surface, the observational cadences would, respectively, be hourly and biweekly. LunaSOX satellites also carrying in situ space environment instruments could integrate into a network of orbital platforms for space weather monitoring and communications relay to far-side surface lander and permanent base sites, e.g., for low-frequency radio cosmology and detection of exoplanet magnetospheres.
Cytochemical staining of leukocytes and platelets in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris): identification of a bilobed monocyte similar to other members of the Paenungulata
Authors: Cagle Laura A. , Stacy Nicole I. , Harvey John W. , de Wit Martine , Adler Laurie , Walsh Michael , Bonde Robert , Stokol Tracy
Published: June 2023

Manatees (Antillean-, Amazonian, and African-) and dugongs belong to the OrderSirenia, and when combined with elephants and rock hyraxes, form thePaenungulata. A bilobed mononuclear cell has previously been identified in elephants and rock hyraxes, but not in manatees and dugongs, with cytochemical staining identifying these cells as bilobed monocytes in elephants. The objective of this study was to characterize leukocytes (white blood cells, WBC) and platelets in blood films of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris;n = 8) using one routine hematological (Wright-Giemsa) and eight cytochemical stains: alkaline phosphatase (ALP), α-naphthyl butyrate esterase (ANBE), chloroacetate esterase (CAE), Luna, myeloperoxidase (MPx), periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), Sudan black B (SBB), and toluidine blue (TB). Heterophils and lymphocytes comprised most of the WBC, with low numbers of eosinophils, basophils, and monocytes. Additionally, 1–3% of the WBC were bilobed mononuclear cells. Bilobed mononuclear cell proportions were similar to rock hyraxes, but lower than elephants (approximate range 20–60%). Heterophils and eosinophils were positive for MPx, ALP, SBB, and PAS, with heterophils also being positive for CAE. Most of the lymphocytes were positive for ANBE and they were variably positive for CAE. Monocytes and bilobed mononuclear cells had similar cytochemical staining reactions (variably positive for all stains, except Luna and TB), supporting a monocytic origin, like elephants. Platelets were ANBE- and PAS-positive. Luna stain was useful for identifying eosinophils and TB was uninformative. This study provides new information on the morphological features and cytochemical staining characteristics of WBC and platelets and will aid in obtaining accurate hematological data of Florida manatees.
Molecular identification of Trypanosoma theileri (Laveran, 1902) in cattle from two slaughterhouses in Ecuador and its relation with other haemotropic agents
Authors: Chávez-Larrea María Augusta , Cholota-Iza Cristina , Cueva-Villavicencio Jorge , Yugcha-Díaz Michelle , Ron-Román Jorge Washington , Rodríguez-Cabezas Andrea , Saegerman Claude , Reyna-Bello Armando
Published: June 2023

Trypanosoma theileri is a worldwide distributed haemoparasite that has been reported throughout the American continent in various species, including bovines, buffaloes and bats. In bovines, high incidence of T. theileri can be harmful when associated with other infections or under stress situations. There is little information on this hemoflagellate in Ecuador, which prompted the study and molecular identification of the trypanosomes collected in two slaughtering centers. Between February and April 2021, a total of 218 samples of bovine blood were collected in abattoirs located in the Andean region of Quito (n = 83) and in the coastal region, in Santo Domingo (n = 135). Quito public Slaughterhouse is the biggest in Ecuador, and for that, they receive animals from all country; on the other hand, Santo Domingo's Slaughterhouse is a small one where mainly females from the region are sacrificed and some males. The samples were evaluated using two molecular tests, the PCR cathepsin L-like (CatL) specific for T. theileri and for the positive samples, a Nested PCR that targets the ITS of the 18S gene. The corresponding PCR products were sequenced, analyzed by BLAST/NCBI and the sequences were used to build a concatenated phylogenetic tree, using the MEGA XI software. Overall, 34 out of the 218 samples, (15.6%) were positive to T. theileri by PCR CatL, resulting from 20/83 (24.1%) positives from the Quito abattoir and 14/135 (10.4%) from the Santo Domingo slaughterhouse. These prevalence rates were found to be significantly different (p = 0.006). According to the phylogenetic tree based on the CatL and ITS concatenated sequences (n = 13), the two novel Equatorial T. theileri isolates, ThI (n = 7) and ThII (n = 6) are closely related and associated to the IC, IB and IIB genotypes, present in Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia. Thirty-one out of the thirty-four T. theileri-positive bovines were co-infected with other haemotropic pathogens, Anaplasma marginale Babesia spp and T. vivax. This coinfection could be responsible for additional pathologies and harmful effects on the affected cattle. This study presents the molecular identification and genotypification of T. theileri isolated from cattle in Ecuador through the analysis of CAtL and ITS sequences, and the high frequency of coinfection of this hemoflagellate with other blood haemotropic organisms.
Using Importance-Performance Analysis to Guide Extension Needs Assessment
Authors: Warner Laura , Chaudhary Anil , Lamm Alexa
Published: June 2023

Importance-performance analysis is a methodology that may allow Extension professionals to prioritize the characteristics of an issue, a resource, or so on that should receive the most attention. Through this approach, high priority is assigned to elements that clients are unsatisfied with but view as highly important. We explored applying the method to the selection of messages on water conservation. Findings are presented in the context of water conservation programming, but implications may apply across Extension. We recommend that Extension professionals consider using this methodology to analyze target audiences and prioritize associated communications.
Transforming the Knowledge Gap for Local Planning Officials: Impacts of Continuing Education in a Master Citizen Planner Program
Authors: Beyea Wayne , Menon Rohit , Crawford Pat
Published: June 2023

In an era of increasing complexity, the majority of local land-use decisions in the United States are made by volunteer citizen planners. Often these elected or appointed volunteers enter their positions with a passion for their communities but without appropriate background training. The Michigan Citizen Planner Program was developed to address this gap. The study described in this article investigated the self-assessed impacts on graduates of basic and advanced training. Findings suggest that training conducted as the result of collaboration by university Extension, other state agencies, and nonprofit groups is essential to realizing the positive community development impacts expected by citizens and local officials.
Risk Scenario Planning Tool for Education on Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Feeder Cattle
Authors: Parsons Jay , Hewlett John
Published: June 2023

It can be difficult to provide livestock producers with effective education on livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance. Recently, the RightRisk Education Team developed a risk scenario planning tool that applies a partial budget analysis approach to decision making under uncertainty. A case study for use with the tool was developed for educating producers about the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency's Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Plan for Feeder Cattle. We have found the combination of the tool and case study to be effective in developing producers' understanding of LRP insurance to a level at which they feel comfortable analyzing the decision of whether to purchase the insurance.
Willingness to Pay for One-on-One Farm Business Programs
Authors: Cannella Mark , Dolce Michael , Kitsos Tony
Published: June 2023

Extension farm business programs have maintained enhanced individualized services by using a variety of external funding strategies. These farm business programs are uniquely positioned at the intersection of public good and private benefit to the farms served. Meanwhile, there is an ongoing cultural shift among Extension professionals and farm owners who acknowledge that Extension programs cannot be sustained at low or no cost to participants. In this article, we draw on research involving a statewide survey and focus group interviews to address farm owner willingness to pay for business programs. Findings indicate an opportunity for new programs that match participant registration fees with external grant funds.
Simulating Money Management and Life Skills with Prison Populations
Authors: Richel Karen
Published: June 2023

Interactive education can help learners retain complicated and sometimes frustrating financial information. For inmate audiences, using traditional education methods is not always feasible. To address this challenge, university faculty and students, state officials, and staff from a minimum-security men's prison began conducting a face-to-face financial capability simulation called That's Life. The simulation promotes development of personal finance skills as well as intangible skills such as decision making, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking. The interactive nature of the simulation allows participants to make personal connections to the information as they physically move through the simulation experience. Inmates instantly become invested in their own financial behaviors.
Evaluating Extension Impact on a Nationwide Level: Focus on Programs or Concepts?
Authors: Wise Dena
Published: June 2023

As agencies with minimal national reach and capacity grow more sophisticated in capturing public and private funding for outreach, Extension finds itself competing for national recognition of its scope and capacity. Because of the need for that recognition, it is increasingly important that states look beyond their individual systems of evaluation to cooperate in demonstrating the full extent of the Extension network for national stakeholders and funders. To do that, Extension must implement a nationwide system of evaluation, and that system should be built around the teaching of common concepts, rather than the delivery of common programs.
Determinants of Downtown Image and Retail Patronage: A Case of Fargo, North Dakota
Authors: Lee Jaeha , Park Kwangsoo
Published: June 2023

We sought to identify determinants of downtown image and retail patronage, which contribute to tourism development in small and mid-sized communities. The purpose of our research was twofold: (a) to understand how visitors perceive the business mix, safety, and atmosphere of the Fargo, North Dakota, downtown and (b) to identify what factors influence their perceptions of the downtown and patronage of the downtown retail businesses. A total of 155 visitors to Fargo's downtown participated in our survey. Although we investigated one specific downtown, our findings may be relevant to Extension professionals in other small and mid-sized cities.
Multiple-Methods Needs Assessment of California 4-H Science Education Programming
Authors: Worker Steven , McQuitty Lynn , Ambrose Andrea , Brian Kelley , Schoenfelder Emily , Smith Martin
Published: June 2023

The California 4-H Science Leadership Team conducted a statewide assessment to evaluate the needs of county-based 4-H programs related to the key areas of the 4-H Science Initiative: program development and design, professional development, curricula, evaluation, partnerships, and fund development. The use of multiple qualitative data sources proved effective in identifying needs and gaps. Integrated findings provided evidence of institutionalization of 4-H Science; the assessment also revealed gaps that represent opportunities for future efforts and directions. Needs identified included intentional and systematic science programming, effective program models, professional development for staff, and consistency in messaging and branding.
Expanding Global Mindedness Through a 4-H International Village
Authors: Seal Susan , Peterson Donna , Iwata Chieko , Kobia Carolina , Reddy Raja
Published: June 2023

With expanding global interdependence, it is vital that 4-H youths learn more about the ever-increasing diverse cultures in their own communities as well as expand their global mindedness and understanding of globalization. The 4-H International Village (a) offers a comfortable yet engaging avenue for youths to expand their knowledge of and interest in foreign cultures and (b) increases their interest in participating in student exchange or study abroad programs. In this article, we provide the outline for conducting a 4-H International Village and describe the initial impact of the program.
Using Egocentric Networks to Illustrate Information Seeking and Sharing by Alfalfa Farmers in Wyoming
Authors: Noy Shiri , Jabbour Randa
Published: June 2023

We explored using farmers' egocentric (personal) networks to understand how they seek farming advice and how their advice networks map onto their friendship networks. We examined results from a survey of alfalfa farmers (n = 634) in Wyoming. Farmers reported seeking advice from neighbors and fellow farmers, and most indicated that these people are also their friends. In this article, we outline the procedure for collecting egocentric network data and report some of our results from using this tool. We conclude by illustrating the utility of acquiring egocentric network information for Extension professionals across domains, contending that such information can facilitate Extension program and technology implementation and information sharing with the public.
Choose and Tell Cards: A 4-H Cloverbud Resource for Promoting Public Speaking and Life Skills
Authors: Stechschulte Jill , Scheer Scott
Published: June 2023

Choose and Tell is a curriculum for 4-H Cloverbud members that introduces them to public speaking and life skill enhancement (communication and social interaction). Choose and Tell consists of activity cards analogous to a deck of cards. Activity card titles include Wash and Comb Your Hair, Plant a Seed, and Floss Your Teeth. The activities are fun and engaging and involve 4-H Cloverbuds practicing demonstrations and illustrated talks in a group setting. The activities are designed as a springboard for advisors to help 4-H Cloverbuds gain confidence in speaking and sharing in front of other youths.
Maximizing Use of an Extension Beef Cattle Data Set: Part 1—Calving Distribution
Authors: Ramsay Jennifer , Hulsman Lauren , Ringwall Kris
Published: June 2023

Previously, we created a 20-year data set, CHAPS20Y, from historical data generated by Cow Herd Appraisal Performance Software, a beef management program. In this article, we describe CHAPS20Y calving distributions, including yearly means and 20-year averages. Yearly mean calving distributions are consistent over the 20-year period, but yearly herd minimum and maximum values vary greatly. Herd-to-herd differences in nutrition, breed, environment, and management may explain this variation. We used CHAPS20Y as a tool for understanding calving distribution and increasing the Extension knowledge base. Extension professionals can use this knowledge to help beef producers set and achieve their herd management goals.
The Trend of Deverbalization of Anglicisms in the Georgian Digital Vocabulary
Authors: BERİDZE Nato
Published: June 2023

Verb forms that appear in Georgian with English cause many problems. The vulgar and inappropriate forms of these new forms have an impact on the language. Although these words have Georgian equivalents, there are examples where the use of English words distorts the language. There is no need to derive verbs from English in the Georgian language. On the other hand, the prevalence of such rudeness in language also creates some problems. Language becomes incomprehensible with social networks. The aim of the article is to group, classify and analyze Georgian spellings of computer-related language uses that are very common in Georgian.
Evaluating the Effect of Methanolic Extract of Astragalus effusus Plant on the Hatching of Eggs of Haemonchus Species In Vitro
Authors: Sagheb Elnaz
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Internal parasites, especially nematode infections of the digestive tract (e.g., different species of Haemonchus), have always been associated with economic losses in sheep production systems in tropical regions. Therefore, the implementation of environmentally benign treatment alternatives is essential for integrated parasite control programs. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of the methanolic extract of Astragalus effusus plant on the hatching of eggs of Haemonchus species in laboratory conditions. Methods: This study was conducted between 2021 and 2022 in Tabriz, Iran. Haemonchus nematode eggs were extracted from experimentally infected sheep and were exposed to different concentrations (10, 20, 40, 80, and 160 mg/mL) of the methanolic extract of the plant under laboratory conditions. The hatching percentage of Haemonchus eggs was recorded after repeating the experiments five times, and the 50% and 90% inhibitory concentrations of the methanolic extract of the plant (CL50 and CL90) were estimated through regression analysis. Results: Our results demonstrated the effect of the methanolic extract of the A. effusus plant on the hatching of the eggs of Haemonchus species in laboratory conditions with satisfactory results. The effect of different concentrations of the methanolic extract of A. effusus plant from 1% to 8% (10-80 mg/mL) on the hatching of the eggs of Haemonchus species was significant, and 0.5% dimethyl sulfate was considered as the negative control of the group (χ2=0.024, P<0.05). Likewise, the inhibitory effect on the hatching of the eggs of Haemonchus species in a concentration of 16% of the methanolic extract of the A. effusus plant (160 mg/mL) was similar to the effect of albendazole (positive control). Conclusion: In laboratory conditions, the methanolic extract of the A. effusus plant was effective in preventing the hatching of the eggs of Haemonchus species, which is important to guide further studies on the other effective compounds of this plant in all stages of the life of Haemonchus because different species of the A. effusus plant have widely adapted to the geographical and climatic conditions of Iran.
Factors Affecting Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Trend in Students: A Scoping Review
Authors: Sharifi Azam , Seif Marzieh , Daraee Mohammad Mehdi
Published: June 2023

Background: Today, waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) has been proposed as a global health concern. Therefore, this research focused on reviewing factors affecting the students’ trends in WTS. Materials and Methods: This research was scoping review. Data were collected from keywords in Magiran, ISC, SID, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases from January 2004 to January 2022. Documents were screened and selected based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Results: In the initial search, 210 articles were found, of which 20 articles were included in the study by removing duplicates and unrelated ones to research objectives and inclusion criteria. The investigation results revealed that effective factors on the students’ trend toward WTS are classified into 3 groups, including background (gender, race, and background of smoking a cigarette), mental (characteristics elements, bitter experiences of childhood, and sensual attractions), and social (easy and cheap access, wrong attitude and knowledge, role of family and friends, religious and cultural elements, and health policies) factors. Conclusion: Overall, among the effective factors for reducing WTS are making culture and increasing social awareness, preventing flavored smoking, cultivating and increasing awareness in society, and banning the production of flavored tobacco. The other influential factors were implementing laws prohibiting the use of WTS in public places, increasing the price of tobacco, and increasing recreational and sports facilities which are suggested to be investigated by responsible institutions.
Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Pelatihan Peningkatan Kapasitas Kelembagaan SPR "Ngudi Rukun" di Desa Gondang Kecamatan Plosoklaten, Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Rudiono, D.  , Lisnanti. E.  , Astuti, I.Y.  , Jatmiko, U.  , Hibrida, A.R.
Published: June 2023

Kelembagaan peternak merupakan “center of stage” dalam kegiatan kelompok tani ternak.  Hal ini juga berlaku pada SPR “Ngudi Rukun” yang bergerak dalam usaha pengembangan ternak sapi. Semua aktivitas dalam usaha peternakan sapi dilakukan melalui kelompok. Berkaitan dengan pentingnya arti kelompok maka perlu dilakukan peningkatan kapasitas kelembagaan di SPR “Ngudi Rukun”, Desa Gondang, Kecamatan Plosoklaten, Kabupaten Kediri.

Upaya peningkatan kapasitas kelembagaan dilakukan melalui pemberian materi tentang kelembagaan.  Materi meliputi Manajemen Kelompok dan Dinamika Kelompok. Pemberian materi dilakukan dengan metoda ceramah yang kemudian diikuti dengan diskusi dan tanya jawab.

Hasil pelatihan peningkatan kapasitas kelembagaan melalui PKM memperlihatkan bahwa anggota SPR “Ngudi Rukun” mulai memahami Manajemen Kelompok. Pemahaman tentang Manajemen Kelompok ini tampak dari peningkatan pengetahuan dan kapasitas anggota kelompok dalam hal manfaat dan peran kelompok.  Selain itu anggota kelompok juga menyadari perlunya melengkapi kelompok dengan berbagai persyaratan administrasi kelompok. Sementara pada aspek Dinamika Kelompok, hasil pelatihan memperlihatkan bahwa anggota SPR “Ngudi Rukun” mulai memahami teknis pembentukan kelompok serta teknis pengurusan Badan Hukum.

Disimpulkan bahwa pelatihan peningkatan kapasitas kelembagaan kepada anggota SPR “Ngudi Rukun” telah mampu meningkatkan kapasitas kelembagaan di SPR “Ngudi Rukun”. Disarankan untuk dilakukan pelatihan lain terkait dengan peningkatan kapasitas teknis peternakan sapi.

Farmer institution is “center of stage” of farmer activity, so do to SPR “Ngudi Rukun” which have cattle business. It’s happen because all of the business activity will be done through farmer institution.  Based on the importance, the capacity of farmer institution, such as SPR “Ngudi Rukun”, Gondang Village, Plosoklaten Sub District, should be improved.

The improvement effort could be done through trained the members of SPR “Ngudi Rukun” on institution matters, which are included: Institution Management and Institution Dynamic.  The topics were shared by lecture, and then continued by discussion among the meeting group.

The results showed that training could improve the knowledge of SPR “Ngudi Rukun” members on: how to build the farmer institution; function and administration of farmer institution; and how to prepare the legal aspect of farmer institution.

The training concluded that there are improvements on capacity of SPR “Ngudi Rukun” farmer institution.  It’s suggested to follow up the training on technical aspect of cattle business management topics.
PEMANFAATAN SUMBER DAYA ALAM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEREKONOMIAN MASYARAKAT DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 (Studi di Desa Margomulyo, Desa Serang, dan Desa Rejoso)
Authors: Wahyudi Arif , Setia Intan Ayu , Nurani Sekar Cahya , Nugroho Ilham Rizky
Published: June 2023

Kemajuan suatu bangsa seringkali dilihat dari pertumbuhan ekonominya. Semakin pesat pertumbuhan ekonomi suatu negara, maka semakin maju pula  negara tersebut. Pertumbuhan ekonomi dapat dilihat dari pendapatan nasional suatu negara dari tahun ke tahun.Sistem Perekonomian merupakan salah satu sistem yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan penghasilan masyarakat selain itu sistem perekonomian pada suatu negara digunakan untuk mengalokasikan sumber daya alam yang dimiliki, baik individu maupun organisasi di negara tersebut.Pengelolaan sumber daya alam yang baik akan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan begitu sebaliknya pengelolaan sumber daya alam yang tidak baik akan berdampak buruk kepada masyarakat.

Maka diperlukannya pengembangan inovasi program pemanfaatan sumber daya alam secara menyeluruh dan inovatif terutama untuk mengatasi kesulitan perekonomian yang dilakukan agar berguna bagi masyarakat.Maka dari itu dalam pembahasan kali ini penulis melakukan pemanfaatan sumber daya alam untuk meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat demi menunjang kesejahteraan hidup.
PENYULUHAN ANALISA USAHATANI PADA PENGELOLAAN BUDIDAYA BAWANG MERAH DI DESA LOREJO, KABUPATEN BLITAR
Authors: Wahyu Budiman Eko , Brillian Pintakami Lintar
Published: June 2023

Bawang  merah merupakan  salah  satu  komoditas tanaman hortikultura  yang  banyak  dikonsumsi  masyarakat, tujuan kegiatan adalah: 1. Melakukan pembinaan kepada petani untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dan keuntungan. 2. Melakukan pembinaan bagaimana cara yang efektif dan efisien untuk meminimalisir penggunan input produksi. Metode pelaksanaan memberikan penyuluhan tentang pengelolaan budiaya tanaman bawang merah dan analisa usaha dengan cara pemberian materi dan diskusi tentang persiapan budidaya, analisa usahatani dan analisa pendapatan. Penerapan analisis usahatani diharapkan dapat membantu para petani mencegah dan mengatasi masalah yang sering dihadapi dalam budidaya bawang merah, selain itu dapat dijadikan refrensi guna memaksimalkan produksi. Penggunaan input produksi yang efektif dan efisien perlu didukung manajemen usahatani yang baik. Peserta pelatihan diharapkan lebih terampil dan teliti dalam mengeluarkan biaya produksi baik dalam bentuk uang ataupun penggunaan tenaga kerja sendiri.
PELATIHAN ENGLISH VOCABULARY DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE LAST MAN STANDING GAMES DI MADRASAH DINIYAH BABA AL -HIKMAH
Authors: Sholikhi Fu'ad
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Beragam cara untuk belajar Bahasa Inggris dan artikel ini lebih menekankan kepada penggunakan games atau media belajar untuk belajar Bahasa Inggris secara cepat. Permainan yang digunakan adalah last man standing di dalam program pengabdian kepada masyarakat di tahun ini, yaitu 2022. Tim pengabdi menggunakan permainan model last game standing untuk belajar kosa kata Bahasa Inggris dengan metode ceramah, tanya jawab, dan praktek untuk para santri di Madrasah Diniyah Baba Al Hikmah. Di dalam pelatihan ini, tim pengabdi menggunakan perencanaan, aksi, obsevasi, dan evaluasi akhir pelatihan untuk akurasi pelatihan. Kesemuanya tersebut harus melalui pembandingan hasil pre-test dan post-test yang menggunakan the last man standing game. Untuk memenuhi kelayakan, para santri harus menempuh dua siklus. Hasil keempat proses tersebut adalah peningkatan kosa kata berbahasa Inggris sehingga memberikan sebuah inovasi pembelajaran yang solutif dan menyenangkan di dalam belajar kosa kata berbahasa Inggris. Nilai kosa kata pada saat pre-test adalah 50 dan post test adalah 90. Hasil tersebut tersebut menunjukan bahwa pelatihan kali ini berjalan dengan sukses.

Kata kunci: Kosa Kata Berbahasa Inggris, Pengabdian Masyarakat, Permainan, The Last Man Standing Game

ABSTRACT

There is always a method to learn English, and this article will focus on how to learn English via games. A game will speed up the learning process since it relieves learning tension, and the game in this article is the last man standing during a social community program this year. It will help the students leaning English vocabulary at Baba Al Hikmah and the teacher will use lecturing model to share the knowledge. There are four steps in lecturing; preparation, action, observation during the training, and evaluation as correction. To earn the standard success score, the training goes through two cycles. The results reveal that they received a score of 50 on the pre-test and a substantial score on the post-test. The students claim that it boots their English vocabulary and it motivates the students to learn more about it.

Kata kunci: English Vocabulary, Game, Social Community Program, The Last Man Standing Game
WORKSHOP ROBOTIKA UNTUK PENUNJANG EKSTRAKURIKULER BAGI SISWA PAUD AL GHIFARI KOTA BLITAR
Authors: Haris Yuana  , Kurnia Paranita Kartika Riyanti
Published: June 2023

Taman Pendidikan Kanak-kanak merupakan lembaga pendidikan formal yang memiliki peranan penting bagi masyarakat dalam peningkatan kemampuan kognitif dan psikomotorik. Salah satu pendidikan yang diberikan dalam tingkat usia dini adalah peningkatan daya imajinasi dan kreativitas anak-anak seperti dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler robotika. Pada proses pembelajaran robotika sangat penting merencanakan penggunaan media yang tepat dan dapat diaplikasikan untuk anak usia dini. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut tim pengabdian masyarakat memberikan solusi berupa pelatihan dan workshop untuk pengajar terkait dengan robotika sebagai media peningkatan imajinasi dan pengembangan syaraf motorik anak didik. Dalam kit robot ini dilengkapi dengan petunjuk pembacaan gambar, perakitan dan instalasi pada  perangkat dan penggunaan langsung. Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini diselenggarakan di PAUD Alam Al-Ghifari dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 20 guru dari kelas A dan kelas B. Dari hasil pengabdian masyarakat ini diperoleh data bahwa 87% peserta merasa puas dengan adanya program workshop robotika ini.
Faktor Penyebab Kerusakan Jalan pada Ruas Jalan Pantura Kabupaten Ende dengan Metode Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
Authors: Kumalawati Andi , Jhon Yohanes Eghu , Rizal Andi Hidayat
Published: June 2023

Pada umumnya jalan dibangun guna memfasilitasi semua infrastruktur, kegiatan ekonomi masyarakat. Adanya jalan sangat dibutuhkan guna membantu pesatnya pertumbuhan pertanian, ekonomi serta sektir lainnya. Mengetahui sangat penting akan manfaat bidang konstruksi dan pemeliharaan jalan menjadi prioritas untuk diteliti dan dikembangkan dalam perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan penjagaannya. Keadaan Jalan Pantura Maukaro memiliki panjang 3.900 meter dan lebar 6 meter yang memiliki cukup banyak kerusakan, dari kerusakan yang ringan hingga kerusakan yang parah. Diadakan penelitian ini ialah untuk menemukan tipe dan tingkat kerusakan oada permukaan jalan, dan menyususn strategi untuk perbaikan kerusakan jalan berdasarkan tingkat dan jenis kerusakan yang dialami. Analisis dalam penelitian ini ialah dengan mengadakan survei visual di lokasi penelitian, menentukan jenis serta tingkat kerusakan kemudian mengukur dimensi kerusakan yang meliputi panjang, lebar dan kedalaman kerusakan. Menghitung luas dan menganalisis keadaan rusaknya permukaan jalan di Ruas jalan Maukaro menggunakan hitungan Nilai PCI secara keseluruhan dengan menggunakan metode (PCI). Berdasarkan hasil analisis, permukaan Jalan Pantura Maukaro berada pada tingkat kerusakan yang buruk dengan nilai PCI sebesar 31,8 sehingga alternatif yang sesuai adalah program patching, overlaying kemudian dilakukan perawatan rutin.Kata kunci: Faktor kerusakan jalan
Studi Karakteristik Propertis Tanah di Kecamatan Polen Kabupaten TTS
Authors: Sir Tri M , Karels Dolly W. , Bunganaen Wilhelmus , Udiana I Made
Published: June 2023

Knowing soil characteristics is very important for an engineer to ensure the safety of buildings above the ground. Therefore,  conducting a soil investigation in the laboratory and field testing The island of Timor, especially in the Polen sub-district, Timor Tengah Selatan district, has fine-grained soil deposits. In the sub-district area, a large dam is being built, namely the Temef Dam and the main road link connecting one city and four regencies on the island of Timor also. This study aims to determine the characteristics of the soil both physically and mechanically through laboratory testing. The results showed that the location in Puna Village was clay of low plasticity, while the Loli Village had high plasticity clay deposits. The higher of soil's plasticity index, the higher the potential for swelling of the soil. The increased swelling potential causes the low shear strength of the soil. Clay with low shear strength cannot support the construction load on it. Therefore, before the construction of the building on it, it is necessary to improve the soil. In addition to its weaknesses, on the other hand, impermeable clay is used in the dam core material, where the location of material extraction is still within reach so that the work becomes economical.
Pengaruh Variasi Suhu pada Campuran HRS-Base Menggunakan Filler Tanah Putih Terhadap Pengujian Marshall.
Authors: Berutu Gloria Feronika , Nasjono Judi K. , Frans John H.
Published: June 2023

Hot Rolled Sheet- Base merupakan salah satu jenis dari lapis perkerasan lentur, jenis lapis perkerasan ini merupakan campuran merata antara agregat bergradasi senjang dengan aspal sebagai bahan pengikat. Dalam pelaksaannya aspal beton ini dibuat dalam keadaan panas, baik dalam tahap pencampuran maupun pemadatannya dilaksanakan pada temperatur tertentu. Aspal termasuk bahan thermoplastik di mana konsistensinya akan berubah apabila temperatur berubah, sehingga sifat campuran aspal akan berpengaruh terhadap hasil pengujian Marshall. Perkembangan penelitian tentang bahan konstruksi perkerasan jalan khususnya perkerasan lentur (flexible pavement) diarahkan pada usaha pemanfaatan material setempat dan disesuaikan dengan kondisi daerah di mana konstruksi pengerasan dilakukan.  Tanah putih yang digunakan sebagai bahan pengisi pada campuran aspal. Berdasarkan geologi, Kota Kupang sebagian  besar wilayahnya memiliki batuan gamping sehingga berpotensi sebagai sumber tanah putih.Tanah putih yang terdiri dari partikel-partikel halus dapat memenuhi persyaratan gradasi untuk sebagai filler. Maka dari itu maksud penelitian ini untuk mengetahui sejauh mana variasi suhu campuran aspal HRS-Base yaitu: 110°C,120°C, 130°C, 140°C, 150°C dengan menggunakan tanah putih sebagai bahan pengisi. Penelitian ini adalah studi kasus dengan metode eksperimental. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa material tanah putih sebagai filler pada kadar aspal tertentu memenuhi spesifikasi berdasarkan hasil pengujian Marshall sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai material pada campuran aspal HRS-Base, di mana kadar aspal optimum yang diperoleh adalah 6,2%. Dengan kadar aspal optimum dibuat uji variasi suhu 110°C, 120°C, 130°C, 140°C, 150°C. Hasil menunjukan suhu yang memenuhi  spesifikasi  berdasarkan  hasil  pengujian  dan  analisis  Marshall pada campuran HRS-Base adalah suhu 120°C, 130°C dan 140°C.
PENGARUH LABA KOTOR, LABA OPERASI DAN LABA BERSIH DALAM MEMPREDIKSI ARUS KAS DI MASA MENDATANG (STUDI EMPIRIS PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2017-2019)
Authors: Garum Maria Arnita Herawati , Demu Yohanes , Tiwu Maria Indriyani Hewe
Published: June 2023

This study was conducted with the aim of explaining the effect of gross profit, operating profit and net profit in predicting future cash flows in mining companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. The population in this study were 49 mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling so that the sample in this study was 13 mining companies on the Indonesia StockExchange in 2017-2019. The data analysis technique uses panel data regression with the Eviews 9 program. The results of data analysis in this study show that gross profit partially has no effect on predicting future cash in predicting future cash flows, operating profit partially has an effect on predicting future cash flows, net income partially influential in predicting future cash flows. Meanwhile, the result of the study also shows that simultaneously gross profit, operating profit and net income have an influence in predicting future cash flows.
PERAN DAN PENGARUH DARI PEMBERDAYAAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN GENDER TERHADAP PEREKONOMIAN DAERAH PROVINSI KALIMANTAN UTARA
Authors: Yustie Renta , Ariska Ricky Angga , Purwitasari Fadilla
Published: June 2023

Gender is one of the current issues and problems in North Kalimantan Province. Focuses on the role and function of women in society and government in their contribution to the regional economy. The role and function of women is measured by involvement in parliament, professional staff, income and expenditure of women on a per capita basis as well as gender balanced development towards economic growth in North Kalimantan Province. This research is a quantitative research with secondary data sourced from BPS North Kalimantan Province. The research sample uses 5 districts / cities in North Kalimantan Province, namely Kab. Malinau, Kab. Bulungan, Kab. Tana Tidung, Kab. Nunukan, Tarakan City. The research method uses the panel method with a period of 2018 to 2020, with a multiple regression model. The analytical tools used to calculate the research data were Eviews 10 and SPSS 25. The alpha value in the study was 5% or 0.05 and the result was that all independent variables in the study were able to influence the dependent variable.
PENGARUH LOCUS OF CONTROL, INDEPENDENSI, DAN KOMPETENSI DALAM MENDETEKSI FRAUD (STUDI KASUS PADA BPK PERWAKILAN PROVINSI NTT)
Authors: As Maria Chemy , Angi Yohana Febiani , Tiwu Maria I.
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh locus of control, independensi, dan kompetensi dalam mendeteksi fraud. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada pemeriksa di Badan Pemeriksa  Keuangan Perwakilan Provinsi NTT. Jumlah sampel yang diteliti sebanyak 34 auditor. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan program aplikasi SPSS 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa variabel locus of control, dan independensi secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan pemeriksa dalam mendeteksi fraud, sedangkan kompetensi secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan pemeriksa dalam mendeteksi fraud. Hasil uji F (simultan) menunjukan bahwa locus of control, independensi, dan kompetensi secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan pemeriksa dalam mendeteksi fraud, dengan koefisien determinasi sebesar 45,7%.