bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pain catastrophizing moderates the relationship between chronic pain and insomnia severity in persons with opioid use disorder
Authors: Baime Melanie A. , Satyavolu Prem Umang , Huhn Andrew S. , Ellis Jennifer D.
Published: June 2023

Study objectives

Chronic pain and insomnia commonly co-occur among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and are associated with adverse treatment outcomes and reduced quality of life. Exploring factors that influence these relationships may help identify relevant treatment targets. The present study investigated whether pain catastrophizing moderates the presence of chronic pain and insomnia severity in individuals with OUD.

Methods

Participants with OUD symptoms (N = 154) were recruited from Amazon's Mechanical Turk, and completed screening measures for chronic pain, insomnia, and pain catastrophizing. Moderation analyses were used to explore whether pain catastrophizing moderated the relationship between chronic pain and insomnia severity.

Results

Results suggested that chronic pain was only associated with insomnia severity symptoms among individuals with higher levels of pain catastrophizing but was unrelated at lower levels of pain catastrophizing.

Conclusions

These results suggest that pain catastrophizing may represent a modifiable risk factor among individuals with co-occurring OUD, insomnia, and chronic pain. Future longitudinal and experimental research that examines changes in insomnia, pain severity, and pain catastrophizing over time in OUD may be beneficial.
Relationships Between Trees and Fungi in a Time of Climate Change
Authors: Rapaport Alon , Klein Tamir
Published: June 2023

Fungi form important relationships with trees, in which both the trees and the fungi benefit. Scientists recently discovered that fungi are critical in forests because they help to transfer carbon-containing materials between trees. Previously, no one knew whether these materials were distributed equally between all trees. In our study, we examined the transfer of carbon between trees planted in large containers with forest soil containing their natural fungi. We found that there is an unequal transfer of carbon between trees of different species: some species of trees (such as oaks) transfer more carbon to the fungi and on to trees around them than they receive; and other species (such as pines) receive more than they transfer. Climate change is expected to make it more difficult for trees to survive. In a hot, dry world, carbon exchange between trees may be able to help trees—and possibly entire forests—to survive.
Out With the Old and in With the New: Repairing Damaged Cartilage
Authors: Gonzalez-Nolde Sofia , Benito Carlos G. , Inguito Kameron L. , Schofield Mandy M. , Manzoni Thomas J. , Richardson-Solorzano Stephanie , Chowdhury Visnu Pritom , Parreno Justin
Published: June 2023

Imagine experiencing aching pain with every step and every bend of your knee. As time passes, the pain only worsens. Sounds terrible, does it not? Such pain could be caused by a disease called osteoarthritis. This disease involves the breakdown of joint tissue, called cartilage, which normally keeps the bones from rubbing together. Even small injuries to cartilage can lead to osteoarthritis because cartilage lacks the ability to heal itself. A surgical procedure called autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) can be performed after small cartilage injuries, to help prevent osteoarthritis from developing. In ACI, healthy cartilage cells are grown outside the body and then re-implanted into the damaged area. ACI is not perfect; healing is limited because of the artificial environment that the cells are grown in before implantation. This article discusses the changes these cartilage cells undergo when they are grown in an artificial environment, and how our research is addressing this issue to improve the success of ACI.
Multi-instrumental observation of mesoscale tropospheric systems in July 2021 with a potential impact on ionospheric variability in midlatitudes
Authors: Koucká Knížová Petra , Potužníková Kateřina , Podolská Kateřina , Hannawald Patrick , Mošna Zbyšek , Kouba Daniel , Chum Jaroslav , Wüst Sabine , Bittner Michael , Kerum Jacek
Published: June 2023

The ionosphere as a part of Earth’s atmosphere supports a wide range of oscillations, of which acoustic–gravity waves (AGWs) form an important part. AGWs distribute energy and momentum from the source region over large distances. A significant portion of AGWs originates in the lower atmosphere and propagates through the atmosphere up to the ionospheric heights where, due to the coupling between neutral and ionized particles, it could be detected as wavelike disturbances of the plasma. Primarily, the ionospheric behavior is driven by solar and geomagnetic activity, while the influence from neutral and below-laying regions of the atmosphere most of the time forms a substantially smaller part of the observed variability. However, it could significantly alter ionospheric behavior. Our study is limited to a time span of rather low solar and geomagnetic activity in order to highlight neutral atmosphere influence. In this study, we focus on two tropospheric situations above Europe that may lead to AGW generation, which propagate up to the F-layer where they potentially induce variability that we observe within ionospheric plasma parameters.
Antibacterial potential of commercial and wild lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from ovine and caprine raw milk against Mycoplasma agalactiae
Authors: Toquet Marion , Bataller Esther , Gomis Jesús , Sánchez Antonio , Toledo-Perona Raquel , De la Fe Christian , Corrales Juan Carlos , Gómez-Martín Ángel
Published: June 2023

Introduction

The complexity of fighting contagious agalactia (CA) has raised the necessity of alternative antimicrobial therapies, such as probiotics. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are present in the mammary gland of small ruminants and their antimicrobial effect have been previously described against species like Mycoplasma bovis but never against Mycoplasma agalactiae (Ma). This in vitro study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity against Ma of ovine and caprine LAB strains and a human commercial probiotic (L2) of Lactobacillus spp.

Methods

A total of 63 possible LAB strains were isolated from nine ovine and caprine farms in Spain, three isolates (33B, 248D, and 120B) from the 63 strains were selected, based on their capacity to grow in a specific medium in vitro, for an in vitro experiment to assess their antimicrobial activity against Ma in Ultra High Temperature (UHT) processed goat milk (GM). A women commercial vaginal probiotic was also included in the study. The inoculum of L2 was prepared at a concentration of 3.24 × 108  CFU/mL and the average concentration of the inoculum of the wild LAB varied from 7.9 × 107 to 8.4 × 108  CFU/mL.

Results

The commercial probiotic L2 significantly reduced the concentration of Ma to 0.000 log CFU/mL (p < 0.001), strain 33B reduced it from 7.185 to 1.279 log CFU/mL (p < 0.001), and 120B from 6.825 to 6.466 log CFU/mL (p < 0.05). Strain 248D presented a bacteriostatic effect in GM. Moreover, the three wild strains and the commercial probiotic produced a significative reduction of the pH (p < 0.001).

Discussion

This is the first in vivo report of the antimicrobial potential of LAB strains against Ma and its interaction. Our results support possible future alternative strategies to antibiotic therapy, previously not contemplated, to fight CA in small ruminants. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the action mechanisms through which these LAB are able to inhibit Ma and to assess the safety of using these strains in possible in vivo studies.
Economically Disadvantaged Minority Girls' Knowledge and Perceptions of Science and Engineering and Related Careers
Authors: Wang Hui , Billington Barbara
Published: June 2023

This article addresses economically disadvantaged minority girls' knowledge and perceptions of science and engineering and the influence of their experiences with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on their choices for future careers. We interviewed three girls who participated in a 4-H–led gender-inclusive STEM program. Our findings suggest that the girls lacked opportunities to learn STEM in out-of-school settings and that they had very limited knowledge about STEM professions. They did not associate their job aspirations as being related to STEM, even though they were. To better prepare such girls to engage in STEM, educators need to provide long-term interventions that are supported by both out-of-school programs and families.
Windfall Wealth and Shale Development in Appalachian Ohio: Preliminary Results
Authors: Bates James , Loy Polly
Published: June 2023

The response by agriculture/natural resources and community development Extension educators to shale development in Ohio has been proactive. There is a need, however, to understand the impact that shale development is having broadly on families and communities and specifically as it relates to lease payments and the perceptions and realities of resource windfalls or sudden wealth. This article presents the preliminary results of a qualitative study. In the course of data analysis, themes emerged around the topics of money, family and community life, and land. A discussion of the role of Extension professionals is provided.
Good Agricultural Practices Certification for Small-Scale Produce Processors: A Case of Food Safety
Authors: Vaughan Barrett , Hooks Demetrius , Robinson Miles
Published: June 2023

A case study illustrates both the process undertaken by a small produce-processing facility to become certified as having food safety good agricultural practices (GAP) and associated assistance provided by Extension. Information was collected from four U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service audits conducted over 2 years. The audits resulted in certification of the facility for processing southern peas and leafy greens at the Harmonized GAP with Global Markets Program Intermediate Level. The case study details the changes the facility implemented to become compliant with the requirements identified during the audits. It was concluded that broad and extensive Extension training and technical assistance could be needed to help small-scale processors become food safety GAP certified.
A Theoretically Based, Easy-to-Use Tool for Promoting Goal-Setting Behaviors in Youths
Authors: James Anthony
Published: June 2023

Extension youth development professionals benefit from having theoretically based, easy-to-use tools for promoting goal-setting behaviors in youths. The Youth Goal-Setting Map provides practitioners with a mechanism for helping youth develop attributes that place them on a pathway to thriving. This article provides the Youth Goal-Setting Map tool, describes how to implement the tool, and suggests applications of the tool within Extension contexts.
Evaluate Naturally and Quickly with Just-in-Time Program Evaluation
Authors: Franz Nancy , Munsell John , Brown Tiffany , Chittum Holly
Published: June 2023

A just-in-time evaluation approach can help Extension professionals expand their program evaluation readiness, interest, and competence. A pilot test of this efficient approach helped organizers of a forest farming conference determine important information about the event's processes and content to be better positioned for future work. The conference evaluation team and conference participants enjoyed this approach that integrated evaluation methods and evaluative thinking into all the conference activities. This approach to evaluation is especially appropriate for gathering real-time data for determining the value of educational processes taking place while making evaluation more visible and easier to accomplish.
Assessment of an Online Nematology Training for County Extension Agents
Authors: Gentry Mia , Edgar Leslie , Graham Donna , Kirkpatrick Terry
Published: June 2023

A set of online nematology modules was administered to county Extension employees for the purpose of assessing its efficacy as a training tool on the basis of participants' changes in knowledge and evaluative feedback. Mean pretest and posttest scores indicated increases in participants' levels of nematology knowledge and comfort with nematology topics. Participants found using the modules to be an effective method of learning. We recommend that other online training modules be developed and that future research involve testing the materials in a controlled setting so that a determination can be made as to whether the knowledge change was due to the treatments or external factors.
Opportunities for Meeting Educational Needs of Aging Adults: Listening to Limited-Resource Older Homeowners
Authors: Parrott Kathleen , Lee Sung , Giddings Valerie , Robinson Sheryl , Brown Gene
Published: June 2023

We present descriptive findings from a North Carolina study of 30 limited-resource older homeowners who want to age in place, and we relate those findings to opportunities for outreach education. We grouped the findings from extensive participant interviews into five key areas. For two of those areas—health conditions and financial situation—critical educational content is needed. In addition, by understanding issues and attitudes related to the other key areas—neighborhood, family, and church/religion—Extension and other outreach professionals can develop and market educational programs that better address older adults' needs.
Applying 4-H Judging Strategies to Board, Dice, and Card Games: Developing Skills in Urban and Suburban Youths
Authors: Brandt Brian , Stowe James
Published: June 2023

Most 4-H judging events involve livestock or other traditional 4-H projects. Consequently, many urban and suburban youths miss out on building life skills developed through judging. In a nontraditional approach to 4-H judging, such youths play board, dice, and card games and then judge the games using the practice of giving oral reasons. The youths also reflect on the life skills learned while playing and judging the games. This approach has been used in a Washington State 4-H program. Youths have responded positively, demonstrated skills, and returned to the program year after year. Because Extension offices across the country have resources related to judging, the approach is easily replicated.
Using Pop Culture to Teach Youths Conflict Resolution, Healthful Lifestyles, Disaster Preparedness, and More
Authors: Torretta Alayne , Black Lynette
Published: June 2023

Adolescents learn sustainable production techniques, civic engagement, leadership, public speaking, food safety practices, conflict resolution, disaster preparedness, and other life skills through Extension programming. Educators can increase participant interest in such programming by applying a creative pop culture twist, such as a zombie apocalypse theme. A pop culture take on a traditional topic infuses the educational experience with excitement and fun, which researchers stress increase motivation and learning. Who knew that understanding the U.S. government's structure and recognizing the importance of voting could thwart development of a biological weapon that might spawn a zombie apocalypse? Creative thinking such as this can engage learners and increase registration numbers in youth development programs.
A National Perspective on Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) Networks
Authors: Huff Emily
Published: June 2023

This article provides a national overview of women owning woodlands (WOW) networks and the barriers and successes they encounter. Qualitative interview data with key network leaders were used for increasing understanding of how these networks operate. Network leaders were all connected professionally, and all successful WOW networks involved partnerships between universities and local or regional nonprofits and state agencies. WOW networks face recruitment challenges similar to those faced by woodland owner associations, but Extension efforts and peer-to-peer learning opportunities can lead to comfortable and welcoming environments in which women can learn more about their woodland management options.
The Need for Evidence-Based Outreach in the Current Food Safety Regulatory Landscape
Authors: Fouladkhah Aliyar
Published: June 2023

As the most comprehensive legislation related to safety of U.S. agricultural production and food manufacturing in more than 70 years, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aims to ensure safety of domestic and imported foods by shifting the focus of producers, processors, and federal regulatory agencies from response to prevention. Considering the diversity of industries in need of FSMA outreach and technical assistance, land-grant institutions and Extension are presented with a challenge and historic opportunity. Systematic and evidence-based needs assessment would enable Extension educators to efficiently triage resources to assist the most vulnerable Extension stakeholders.
Participatory Evaluation and Learning: A Case Example Involving Ripple Effects Mapping of a Tourism Assessment Program
Authors: Bhattacharyya Rani , Templin Elizabeth , Messer Cynthia , Chazdon Scott
Published: June 2023

Engaging communities through research-based participatory evaluation and learning methods can be rewarding for both a community and Extension. A case study of a community tourism development program evaluation shows how participatory evaluation and learning can be mutually reinforcing activities. Many communities value the opportunity to reflect on progress made toward development goals and efforts that help accomplish these goals. Application of select evaluation and teaching tools helps stakeholders in a community refine definitions of success. By adopting the methods outlined in this article, Extension educators and program evaluators can deepen their engagement with partner communities in a variety of realms.
Evaluation of an Extension-Delivered Resource for Accelerating Progress in Childhood Obesity Prevention: The BEPA-Toolkit
Authors: Gunter Katherine , Nader Patrick , Armington Amanda , Hicks John , John Deborah
Published: June 2023

The Balanced Energy Physical Activity Toolkit, or the BEPA-Toolkit, supports physical activity (PA) programming via Extension in elementary schools. In a pilot study, we evaluated the effectiveness of the BEPA-Toolkit as used by teachers through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education partnerships. We surveyed teachers (n = 57) regarding their use of the kit and examined associations between teacher use of the kit and objectively measured PA of students (n = 1,103). Over 80% of responders reported that the BEPA-Toolkit provided additional opportunities for PA, and children regularly exposed to the kit were more active than those having less exposure to it. The BEPA-Toolkit may support PA opportunities in underresourced school settings.
A Comparison Between the Efficacy of Venlafaxine and Duloxetine in Improving Chemotherapy-Induced Chronic Neurotoxicity in Cancer Patients
Authors: Jour Ebrahimiyan Hanzaleh , Ansarinejad Nafise , Fardad Farshid
Published: June 2023

Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of venlafaxine and duloxetine in improving chronic neurotoxicity induced by chemotherapy in cancer patients. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on cancer patients undergoing outpatient chemotherapy or hospitalization in Rasoul Akram hospital. The admitted patients were blindly divided into two groups. The first group was treated with venlafaxine, and the second group was treated with duloxetine. The treatment lasted up until the patients’ full recovery up to 10 weeks. Different intensities of the patients’ neuropathy were measured on all days of treatment based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v 3.0 criteria. At the end of the treatment, the side effects of venlafaxine and duloxetine were identified. Results: A total of 30 patients in two groups (n=15 for each group) were treated with venlafaxine and duloxetine. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age and gender. The severity of neuropathy was significantly reduced in the venlafaxine compared to the duloxetine group from 7 to 10 weeks. The results indicated that 75% and 85.7% fall asleep in the venlafaxine group and the duloxetine group, respectively. Further, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of drug side effects. Conclusion: This study showed that venlafaxine is a suitable drug for the treatment of chronic neurotoxicity in patients with relatively fewer side effects compared to other used drugs. Although these results require further prospective studies due to the small sample size, future drug regimens may preferably contain venlafaxine.
A Comprehensive Review on Major Zoonotic Parasites From Dogs and Cats
Authors: Pal Mahendra , Tolawak Dinaol
Published: June 2023

Zoonotic diseases are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in humans and animals, including birds. These diseases are transmitted through several routes and are reported in developing and developed nations of the world. The dogs and cats also act as the reservoirs of a large number of parasitic zoonoses, including toxoplasmosis, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, toxocariasis, and cryptosporidiosis. The roles of pet animals (cats and dogs) in transmitting human infections have been recognized worldwide. Since most of these parasites have an oral-fecal transmission cycle, the transmission of these zoonotic agents could occur through indirect contact with animal feces, contaminated water, and food, or direct contact with infected animals. In addition, the soil is an important route for the transmission of human pathogens. In socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, the poor levels of hygiene and overcrowding, together with a lack of veterinary attention and zoonotic awareness, exacerbate the risks of disease transmission. Traditional husbandry and inadequate management practices, the mixing of wild animals with farm animals, and unrestricted movement and living pastoralists with their animals can all contribute to the development of zoonotic diseases. Therefore, veterinarians are thought to be on the ‘front line’ of the prevention of pet animal-associated zoonotic parasitic infections.
Relationship Between Cardio-metabolic Parameters in Diabetic Non-smokers, Current Smokers, and Quitters: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Ghabimi Mehrangiz , Taklif Mohammad Hossein
Published: June 2023

Background: Smoking is associated with an increase in macrovascular and microvascular complications in people with diabetes. In addition to other concomitant vascular disturbances, it also appears to affect cardio-metric parameters. This may partly explain the acceleration of vascular complications in people with diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between smoking and its cessation in cardio-metric parameters in diabetes. Materials and Methods: Searches were conducted in Medline, Embase, and CINAHL. After screening 6866 studies, 14 observational studies with a total of 98978 participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were selected for the investigation. Results: Meta-analysis demonstrated that the mean difference of hemoglobin A1c (HBA1C) between non-smokers and smokers was 0.61% (95% confidence interval [CI] -0.88 to -0.33, P<0.001). The difference in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol between non-smokers and smokers was 0.11 mmol/L (95% CI -20.21 to 0.01, P=0.04). The difference in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol between non-smokers and smokers was 0.12 mmol/L (95% CI 0.08-0.15, P<0.001). However, there was no statistically significant difference in blood pressure (BP) between the two groups. The difference in HBA1C between quitters and continuing smokers was not statistically significant at 10.0.10% (95 CI -0.42 to 0.21, P=0.53). Conversely, the results revealed that over 10 years, HBA1C was comparable between non-smokers and quitters. Conclusion: Smoking in patients with diabetes was widespread and should be the target of smoking cessation campaigns. Smoking cessation does not lead to an increase in HBA1C in the long term and may reduce vascular complications in diabetes by its desirable effect on the lipid profile.
The Relationship Between Smoking Cessation and Time Perspective in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Moayedi Farah , Asgharnia-Tabarestani Samira , Abbaszadeh Shahin , Seddigh Seyed Hamzeh , Khajavi-Mayvan Fatemeh , Sheybani-Arani Mohammad Hosein , Massoudifar Ali
Published: June 2023

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and has a high mortality and morbidity rate. Smoking is one of its important risk factors. The time perspective is the basic cognitive process by which individuals perceive, interpret, and interact with their environment and describes the impact of attention on the past, present, and future. It was hypothesized that this cognitive process can have an effect on decisions to use or quit smoking. Thus, this study evaluated the relationship between smoking cessation and time perspective. Materials and Methods: Overall, 170 patients who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of CAD in Bandar Abbas Shahid Mohammadi hospital were selected for inclusion in this cross-sectional descriptive study. They all had a history of smoking. The subjects were divided into two groups of smokers and previous smokers (smoking cessation at least 3 months ago). Finally, Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory was used to evaluate the time perspective. Results: In general, 170 patients were surveyed, including 151 males and 19 females. Based on the results, 140 people were smokers and 30 had quit smoking. Those quitting smoking received higher scores on past-positive and future time perspectives (P<0.05). Patients who were smokers had higher scores in the present-hedonistic, present-fatalistic, and future transcendent perspectives, but they were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Although previous evidence confirmed a positive relationship between present time perspective and risky behaviors, our findings failed to prove it. However, people with future time perspectives had less tendency to drug addiction and smoking.
The Heavy Metals in Human Body Fluids Related to the Tobacco Smoke: A Systematic Review
Authors: Momen Ali , Rostami Roohollah
Published: June 2023

Metals are a part of trace nutrients necessary for our body. They enter the body and accumulate there in different ways such as drinking water, food, smoking, and the like. In addition, they can lead to harmful health effects. In this study, three databases, including ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Springer, were searched, and articles dealing with the monitoring of metals in human body liquids related to tobacco consumption were selected. The results demonstrated that the total concentration of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in the hair of children, who were exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (Child E-ETS), was higher than that of children not exposed to tobacco smoke (Child NE-ETS) (4.89 vs. 4.82 µg/g). It was similar for the blood of the children (32.58 vs. 28.3 µg/L). The concentration of Pb, Cd, and arsenic in the blood of adult smokers was significantly higher than that of adult non-smokers (22.07, 1.37, and 22.42 vs. 13.81, 0.57, and 7.51 µg/L). The concentration of the metals in the plasma was higher than the remaining fluids. The concentration of Cd was 0.3286±0.0982 and 0.2759±0.1239 µg/g in the urine of adult smokers and non-smokers, respectively. The results indicated that tobacco smoking could increase some metals in body liquids while decreasing some essential elements of the body, including iron.
İslam Hukukunda Farz-ı Kifâye Kavramının Sosyal Hayattaki İşlevi
Authors: BUĞDA Alimcan
Published: June 2023

Fayda temelli bir dünya görüşünün daha ön planda tutulduğu günümüzde, Müslümanların Allah'ın rızasına uygun bir yaşama biçimini nasıl oluşturacakları büyük önem arz etmektedir. Müslümanların dünya ve ahiret saadeti için İslâmî öğreti dayanaklı, salt iyilik temelli ulvi bir hedefler edinmeleri gerekir. İlahi emre muhatap olan Müslümanların öğretilerine uygun biçimde yaşamalarını mümkün kılmak için söz konusu ortam ve şartlarda; içtimaî, iktisadî, hukukî, politik, sağlık, güvenlik ve teknolojik vb. alanlarda İslami bilincin gerektirdiği gibi hareket etmeleri elzemdir. Bu manada ilahi emirler Müslümanların hayatının her yönünü kapsar. Bu ilahi emirler; Müslümanların yapıp etmekte oldukları veya terk ettikleri her eylemi nitelendirir yani doğruluğunu, yanlışlığını veya yapılıp yapılmaması gerektiğini belirler. İslam hukuk literatüründe buna Şer’î hüküm veya teklifî hüküm tabiri kullanılır. Bu hükümler şahsi ya da içtimai görevler belirlerken çoğu zaman içtimai nizamı amaçlanmaktadır. Müslüman mükellefler Rablerine, kendilerine ve çevrelerine karşı sorumluluk sahibidirler. İşte tam burada, konumuz olan farz-ı ayn ve farz-ı kifâye Müslümanların bu sorumluluk hususunda bilgilendirilmesi ve yönlendirilmeleri devreye girmektedir.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN ECO ENZYME DARI LIMBAH BUAH BELIMBING DESA KARANGSARI, KOTA BLITAR
Authors: Prayudhi Luhur Aditya , Widiatmantya Jeka , Sativa Rima Dewi Oryza
Published: June 2023

Pengabdian masyarakat dapat dilaksanakan secara mandiri atau kerjasama dengan pihak terkait (mitra atau stakeholders) serta dapat dilaksanakan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa. Pengabdian masyarakat kali ini mengupayakan masyarakat desa khususnya petani belimbing dan kelompok tani wanita belimbing untuk mewujudkan masyarakat desa yang cakap dan handal dalam mengatasi permasalahan ekonomi di era pandemi Covid-19. Di era pandemic sekarang tentunya tidak hanya bisa mengandalkan penjualan produk buah belimbing saja, tetapi harus mencari alternatif lain dari produk buah belimbing tersebut. Salah satu alternative yang bisa dilakukan adalah dengan memanfaatkan limbah buah belimbing sebagai bahan organic dari Eco enzyme

Rumusan masalah yang diambil adalah bagaimana memanfaatkan limbah buah blimbing supaya lebih bermanfaat dan bagaimana  cara memberikan bekal kemampuan untuk membuat eco enzyme. Metode pelaksanaan pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah metode ceramah atau presentasi dan metode praktek yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 22 April 2021 di Kelurahan karangsari , Kec Sukorejo Kota Blitar.

Eco-enzyme terbuat dari buah belimbing, air, gula (gula merah, molasses). Pembuatannya membutuhkan container berupa wadah yang terbuat dari plastik, atau botol plastik 1,5 ml. Tambahkan 1000 ml air kedalam botol. Kemudian tambahkan 100gram gula/ tetes tebu dan masukkan 300gr dari buah belimbing hingga mencapai 90% dari kontainer. Setelah itu tutup botol selama 3 bulan dan buka setiap hari untuk mengeluarkan gas selama 1 bulan pertama.Kegiatan ini diharapkan memacu peserta untuk membuat kegiatan lain yang kreatif dan bermanfaat bagi masyarakat.
PELATIHAN PUBLIC SPEAKING MELALUI KOMUNIKASI STRATEGI DAKWAH DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN KETRAMPILAN BERPIDATO
Authors: Meifilina Andiwi
Published: June 2023

The use of speaking skills continues to develop according to the times and changes in art and models that occur in society.The ability of public speaking for women is very important, especially in understanding rhetoric and communication strategies in preaching such as speech techniques.Fatayat Nahdlatul 'Ulama is an Islamic youth organization, which is one of the autonomous institutions within the Nahdlatul 'Ulama. The objectives of this activity are (1) to increase knowledge, understanding. The place for the implementation of the community service training program at Fatayat NU in Papungan Village, Kanigoro District, Blitar Regency. The method used includes the provision of material, including the provision of material, training, distribution of questionnaires and evaluation. The results of community service activities showed that the satisfaction of community service activities held by FISIPOL, Balitar Islamic University, the results of the questionnaire were 62.8% and 37.2% agreed. The expectations of participants from the results of the questionnaire, namely 57.7% and 42.3% agreed. Personnel/members of the community service activity team provide services according to the needs of participants with the results of the questionnaire as much as 55.9% and 44.1% agree. In every complaint/question/problem submitted, it is followed up properly by the resource persons/members involved with the results of the questionnaire as many as 60.5% and 39.5% agreeing and if this activity is held again.
OPTIMALISASI PERAN UMKM DAN POKDARWIS PADA WISATA SUMBER BANTENG DENGAN MEDIA DIGITAL MARKETING DAN MARKETPLACE
Authors: Ambarwati Diana
Published: June 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian ini melibatkan 13 orang UMKM dan 15 orang yang tergabung dalam Pokdarwis Kelurahan Tempurejo Kecamatan Pesantren Kota Kediri dan dilakukan selama satu bulan pada bulan Agustus 2021 dengan membantu mengelola penjualan produk dengan berjualan di marketplace dan menyusun strategi yang tepat untuk mengenalkan wisata yang ada dengan menggunakan media youtube dan whatsaap grup. Respon UMKM pada kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan pemasaran online gratis melalui platform marketplace sangat baik, ditandai dengan ketertarikan 2 (dua) orang untuk menjalankan program yang tersebut. Tim pengabdian membantu mendampingi pembuatan akun marketplace toko online Shopee dan Blibli. Diharapkan akun toko online tersebut dapat digunakan dengan maksimal dan membantu UMKM dalam berjualan di masa pandemi ini. Respon masyarakat di sekitar Wisata Alam Sumber Banteng pada pelatihan digital marketing dalam pengelolaan pariwisata juga sangat baik, ditandai dengan antusiasme masyarakat menonton pelatihan online melalui youtube. Tim pengabdian juga telah membantu pembuatan akun instagram dan tiktok Pesona Tempurejo. Diharapkan masyarakat umum tertarik untuk mengakses akun yang telah dibuat dan masyarakat mengetahui berbagai hal yang disuguhkan dari wisata alam ini.
PELATIHAN STORY TELLING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMBELAJARAN KOSAKATA BAGI GURU BAHASA INGGRIS DI SDN MULYOAGUNG 02 KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Mafulah Siti , Lutviana Rizky , Sari Hesty Puspita
Published: June 2023

Bahasa Inggris dalam kurikulum sekolah dasar merupakan muatan lokal (mulok) dimana tiap-tiap sekolah mempunyai kebijakan tersendiri yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan kodisi masing-masing sekolah. Fakta yang ada bahwa pengajaran bahasa Inggris di SDN Mulyoagung 2 Kecamatan Dau hanyalah menggunakan metode yang tradisional dengan guru sebagai sentra pengajaran dan hanya menggunakan buku teks sebagai media pembelajaran sehingga pembelajaran bahasa Inggris pada siswa SD yang seharusnya menyenangkan menjadi membosankan.  Terlebih di SDN Mulyoagung 2 tidak ada guru pengajar Bahasa Inggris yang merupakan lulusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. Maka dari itu perlu diadakan pelatihan di sekolah ini.  Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah: pertama, Pemberian pengetahuan dan wawasan tentang motode pembelajaran unuk anak SD. Kedua, pengenalan Story telling sebagai metode yang dapat diterapkan dalam kelas, berikiutnya memberikan model dan yang terakhir adalah praktik menggunakan metode Story Telling dalam kelas. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah guru memiliki wawasan tentang pentingnya metode pembelajaran bagi siswa sesuai dengan usianya. Kedua, guru juga mampu membuat cerita dan mengembangkan ide mereka menjadi sebuah kegiatan siswa berdasarkan tema. Dari hasil evaluasi pada akhir kegiatan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan abdimas berjalan dengan lancar dan sukses, semua peserta mengikuti kegiatan dengan baik sampai kegiatan berakhir
PENGELOLAAN PROSEDUR ADMINISTRASI POLIS ASURANSI KENDARAAN BERMOTOR DI PT ASURANSI WAHANA TATA JEMBER
Authors: Apriyanisa Nur , Nur Ika Mauliyah
Published: June 2023

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) merupakan salah satu bentuk implementasi secara sistematis dan sesuai dengan program yang diperoleh melalui kegiatan kerja secara langsung didunia kerja untuk mencapai tingkat keahlian dan kreatifitas tertentu. Kegiatan pengabdian ini memiliki tujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan tentang bagaimana pengelolaan prosedur administrasi polis asuransi dari kendaraan bermotor pada salah satu perusahaan asuransi yaitu PT Asuransi Wahana Tata Cabang Jember. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan prosedur administrasi polis asuransi kendaraan bermotor yang diterapkan pada PT ASWATA Jember yang sudah dilakukan dengan cukup baik oleh pihak perusahaan meliputi pengajuan penutupan dari tertanggung langsung atau dari marketing, dan marketing menerbitkan surat penawaran setelah disetujui maka tertanggung mengisi Surat Permintaan Penutupan Asuransi (SPPA) dengan membawa syarat KTP, SIM, STNK, selanjutnya bagian marketing melakukan penginputan system, melakukan survey, meminta persetujuan dari underwriting, dan polis bisa diterbitkan. Dalam pengabdian ini menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer diperoleh secara langsung melalui proses pengamatan dan juga melakukan wawancara langsung bersama beberapa narasumber di PT Asuransi Wahana Tata Jember. Sedangkan, data sekunder berupa tulisan-tulisan karya ilmiah yang berkaitan langsung dengan objek pengabdian. Pengamatan dilakukan secara langsung ke lokasi pengabdian untuk memperoleh data-data yang diperlukan, melakukan wawancara bersama karyawan PT Asuransi Wahana Tata Jember, serta melakukan penelitian kepustakaan dengan mencari literature karya ilmiah untuk membantu penyelesaian pokok permasalahan pada pengabdian ini.
Pengaruh Karakteristik Tanah Dasar Terhadap Tingkat Kerusakan Jalan (Studi Kasus Ruas Jalan Naioni Kecamatan Alak Kota Kupang)
Authors: Soares Jeanne Elvira Da Costa , Sir Tri M.W. , Hangge Elsy E.
Published: June 2023

Ruas jalan Naioni merupakan ruas jalan yang mempunyai tingkat kerusakan jalan yang bervariasi mulai dari kerusakan ringan, sedang, sampai berat. Kerusakan-kerusakan ini dapat diakibatkan oleh sifat dari tanah dasar. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui sifat-sifat fisik dan mekanis tanah dasar serta pengaruhnya terhadap tingkat kerusakan jalan. Metode pengujian yang digunakan yaitu metode observasi melalui pengujian sifat fisik dan mekanis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tanah untuk semua tingkat kerusakan jalan termasuk kelompok CH. Tanah untuk semua tingkat kerusakan jalan termasuk kelompok A-7-6 , yaitu tanah lempung yang dikategorikan buruk sebagai bahan untuk tanah dasar. Dari hasil penelitian, tingkat kerusakan jalan berbanding lurus dengan meningkatnya nilai indeks plastisitas, batas cair, batas plastis, kadar air optimum dan nilai pengembangan tanah. Sebaliknya, berbanding terbalik dengan penurunan nilai batas susut, berat volume kering maksimum dan CBR. Hasil pengujian CBR di laboratorium menunjukkan nilai CBR terendam untuk semua tingkat kerusakan jalan tidak memenuhi syarat nilai CBR terendam (>3%), dengan nilai CBR terendah pada kerusakan berat, sebesar 1,22%. CBR tak terendam untuk semua tingkat kerusakan jalan tidak memenuhi syarat nilai CBR tak terendam (>6%), dengan nilai CBR terendah pada kerusakan berat, sebesar 2,12%. Nilai pengembangan tanah terbesar terjadi pada kondisi jalan rusak berat yaitu sebesar 4,08%.
PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL, PERILAKU BELAJAR DAN MINAT BELAJAR TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN AKUNTANSI (STUDI PADA MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS UNIVERSITAS NUSA CENDANA)
Authors: Ndait Theodora Vivinia , Dethan Minarni Anaci , Pau Sarlin Paleina Nawa
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to know the effect of emotional intelligence, learning behavior and learning interest towards the understanding of accounting partially and simultaneously. The technique of analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression. The data was collected by quesionnare. Sample used in this research is 135. The results of this research showed that partially emotional intelligence has no effect towards the understanding of accounting, whereas learning behavior and learning interest affect the understanding of accounting. The result of this research simultaneously showed that emotional intelligence, learning behavior and learning interest affect the understanding of accounting
ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN FUNGSI PENGAWASAN INSPEKTORAT DAERAH DALAM PENYELENGGARAAN PEMERINTAHAN DAERAH DI KABUPATEN SABU RAIJUA
Authors: Ly Ady Cusrell William , Kerihi Anthon Simon Y. , Pau Sarlin P. Nawa
Published: June 2023

The Office of the Regional Inspectorate of Sabu Raijua District is one of the government agencies that has a supervisory function on the implementation of regional government. Where one of the missions to be achieved is to improve the quality of supervision of the implementation of regional government. However, the problem that occurs is that the implementation of the supervisory function on the implementation of regional government in Sabu Raijua district, especially in 2019 to 2021, has been carried out according to the provisions, but there are still several sub-activities that have not been implemented. implemented due to the lack of available resources. Data collection techniques used in this research are questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. In this study, the analysis used was descriptive qualitative data analysis. The results of the study concluded that the implementation of the supervisory function, especially at the Regional Inspectorate of Sabu Raijua Regency in 2019 to 2021, namely audit, review, evaluation, and monitoring had been carried out according to the provisions, but there were several sub-activities that had not been carried out due to lack of adequate human resources and time allocation. implementation of inadequate supervisionactivities.
ANALISIS KEMANDIRIAN KEUANGAN KABUPATEN DAN KOTA DI PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR TAHUN ANGGARAN 2016-2020
Authors: Loni Nasly Betsyeba Mahalia , Angi Yohana Febiani , Tungga Cicilia A.
Published: June 2023

This study aims to identify and explain the financial independence of districts and cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province based on financial independence ratio analysis with a quantitative descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out using the documentation method, namely by taking financial data in the form of Budget Realization Reports from 22 Regencies/Cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province in 2016-2020. The results of the study show that the level of independence of districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province Not independent has not even touched half of the highest level of independence, in 2016 the highest independence achieved was the "less" criterion with the highest percentage of independence achieved by Kupang City at 18%, In 2017 the highest independence achieved was the "moderate" criteria, an increase of one level compared to the previous year with the highest percentage of independence achieved by the City of Kupang at 27%, the following year 2018 the highest criteria achieved were the "less" criteria, the highest percentage of independence was achieved by Kupang City is 19%, for 2019 and 2020 the highest criteria achieved are the "medium" criteria achieved by West Manggarai Regency in 2019 by 22% and Kupang City for 2020 by 21%.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAERAH (SIPKD) TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN PADA BADAN KEUANGAN DAERAH SETDA PEMERINTAH PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Authors: Lotu Martha Nathasya
Published: June 2023

This research was conducted at the Office of the Regional Finance Agency of East Nusa Tenggara. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the implementation of the Regional Financial Management Information System (SIPKD) on the quality of local government financial reports at the Regional Finance Agency of East Nusa Tenggara Province partially. The number of samples in this study were 43 who were staff who were directly involved in the implementation of SIPKD, the researchers took samples using the purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques in this study using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique in this study used simple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the partial analysis, it is known that the Regional Financial Management Information System (SIPKD) affects the quality of financial reports with a coefficient of determination of 15% while the other 85% is influenced by other factors.
STRATEGI BANK NTT MELAYANI KREDIT DALAM MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Jolong Fabian Aldino Zecharian
Published: June 2023

This study aims to formulate a strategy for Bank NTT to provide credit services during the covid 19 pandemic. This study uses a descriptive approach. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. Technical analysis of data in this study uses triangulation data analysis and interactive data analysis by Miles and Huberman to formulate the strategy to be achieved. The results of this study indicate that the strategy needed for Bank NTT to maintain or even increase credit income during the COVID-19 pandemic is through mapping its debtors who are in the restructuring period, focusing/prioritizing credit in low-risk sectors and avoiding the red line sector business, using digital banking for its services, requires debtors during the restructuring period to continue to make installments at the maturity date of the debtor not to be burdened with credit arrears and in July 2020 Bank NTT issued independent microloans program to improve people's welfare and increase Bank NTT income
PENGARUH PERENCANAAN PAJAK, BEBAN PAJAK TANGGUHAN, LEVERAGE DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA PERUSAHAAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Aguarelia Lala , Harimurti Fadjar , Widarno Bambang
Published: June 2023

Good management in managing earnings will have a good impact on the company. Tax Planning, Deferred Tax Expenses, Leverage and Company Size can help so that profit management is carried out properly according to existing regulations. This study aims to analyze the significance of the effect of Tax Planning, Deferred Tax Expenses, Leverage and Company Size on Profit Management of Food and Beverage Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2021. The population of this study are Food and Beverage Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with a total of 26 companies. The sample in this study is the entire population. The type of data used is quantitative data. The data source used is secondary data. The sampling method used is Sampling Jenu, which is a sampling technique when all members of the population are sampled. Data collection techniques using documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques used  statistical linear regression test. The results show that Tax Planning and Company Size have no effect on Profit Management while deferred tax expenses and Leverage have an effect on Earning Management.