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Spatial Analysis for Surface Water Quality Assessment of the Ikpoba River Using Geographic Information System
Authors: Ojeah J.C. , Oriakhi O.
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to assess the water quality of the surface water body in the study area (Ikpoba River) in Benin City using the Geographic Information System (GIS). The present research involved the spatial analysis of water quality for four stations along the Ikpoba River in Benin City. The four stations were delineated using satellite images of Google Earth. At the same time, water samples were collected at these stations and the parameters such as Temperature, Turbidity, pH, Total Dissolved solids (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), COD, Biochemical BOD, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Zn, Cl, NH4N, Ca, Pb, SO4, Fe, Mg, NO3, PO4, and Total Hardness were analyzed in the laboratory. The analytical result of water samples was compared with WHO (World Health Organization) maximum permissible limits for the parameters tested and it was found that DO, TDS, EC, pH, NH4N, Zn, Ca, Mg, NO3, and Cl all fell below the WHO standard at all four points along the Ikpoba river. Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) was employed for the spatial analysis using ArcGIS software. The database for all spatial data was created using GIS interpolation according to the IDW method to obtain the spatial distribution of each selected water quality parameter. It was estimated and concluded that the quality of water from the four different stations on the river varies comparatively with the permissible limits given by WHO Standards, with only a few parameters falling below the acceptable limit and the spatial extent of water quality is changing with respect to the parameter and its values.
Exploring Varietal Mixtures as a Strategy for Sustainable Management of Insect Pests Associated with Cabbage [Brassica oleraceaVAR. capitata L. (Brassicaceae)]
Authors: Oladejo A.O. , Ukwela U.M. , Okoroafor E. , Ekoja E.E.
Published: February 2023

Cabbage is a highly nutritious vegetable, yet faced with pest challenges. At present, synthetic pesticides are the major control measure and this has some side effects such as; resistance by pest, adverse effect on non-target organisms and hazardous effects on environment. All these problems bring the sustainability of ecosystem to danger. Exploring varietal mixture of cabbage as an alternative for sustainable pest management of cabbage was investigated during the rainy (April, – August 2020) and dry (November, 2020 – March, 2021) seasons. Treatments consisted of Purple-ball, GloriaF1, Oxylus (sole each and mixture) in ratio 1:1 respectively, all raised in nursery beds and transplanted to treatment plots, given a total of 7 treatments, all laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates each. The insect associated with the crop were sampled using sweep net, pitfall traps and the mechanical hand-picking methods. The phytochemical components of each variety were also carried out. Results showed that cabbage which was mixed with purple-ball variety showed reduced attack by insects as compared with Gloria and Oxylus planted sole. This could be attributed to the higher value of cardiac glycoside, tannins, steroids and anthraquinone in Purple-ball variety than other varieties. These compounds are responsible for plant defence which may have caused the low insect population in Purple-ball variety. The yields from Purple-ball variety plots in both seasons were however significantly lower compared with other varieties in both seasons. Notwithstanding, the yield from the mixture of purple-ball with other varieties was not significantly different from others. Therefore, the inclusion of Purple-ball variety in GloriaF1 and Oxylus production is recommended as this may serve as a natural defence against insect pests. Also, the use of this cropping system is not only effective but inexpensive and safe for human health and the environment relative to synthetic insecticides.
Nutritional Evaluation of Orange-fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) Flour Extracted from Various Processing Techniques
Authors: Olufelo J.O.
Published: February 2023

Orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) is one of the world’s most important food security-promoted root crops. Unfortunately, the crop is underutilized in Nigeria due to its poor storability technics and rapid deterioration in storage. To establish baseline data for its better storage and utilization for upgrading its value chain, an alternative approach of processing is thereby expedient to curb the menace. Thus, the nutritional evaluation of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flour extracted from various processing techniques was evaluated. OFSP used for the study was sourced from National Root and Tubers Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria. The experiment was carried out in the Department of Crop Production Laboratory, University of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Owerri, Nigeria. The three different processing techniques used were peeled; scratches peeled, and puree samples. The result of the proximate composition, mineral analysis of the flours and the puree showed significant differences among the samples evaluated. However, the crude protein content for both puree and scratched OFSP was insignificantly different. The puree sample recorded the highest protein content (5.48±0.24) and moisture content (85.95±3.89), respectively, and was closely followed by scratched OFSP with (5.02±0.01) while the least was recorded in the peeled sample (4.03±0.04). The study concluded that scratched OFSP through cabinet drier processing was considered the best alternative to the puree method of storage of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and the best method of processing in areas where electricity is erratic or not available.
Diversity and Population Status of Tree Species in Bakin-Dutse of Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Hammanjoda S.A. , Barau B.W. , Buba U. , Usman D.D. , Fauziya K.M. , Maikeri T.C.
Published: February 2023

Nigerian forest resources are constantly threatened due to many anthropogenic activities and considering their importance in recycling oxygen, preventing erosion, biodiversity habitats etc. This study was carried out to determine the diversity and population status of trees. A 50km2 plot was studied using the line transect method, and the Point Centered Quartet technique was deployed to enumerate standing tree biomass. Total Height, Diameter at Breast Height and Crown cover were also measured and recorded. The results showed that 200 trees spread across fifteen (15) families and forty (40) species were identified. The Fabaceae Family had more representatives 12 (30%) while Bignoniaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Meliaceae, Sapotaceae, Rutaceae and Olecaceae had 1 (2.5%) representation each. Parkia biglobosa had highest abundance 37 (18.5%) while Anacardium ocidentale, Brachystegia eurycoma, Ceiba pentandra, Cocos nucifera, Combretum molle, Ficus thoninngii, Khaya senegalensis, Haematostaphis barterii, Lannea microcarpa, Limonia. acidissima, Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis, Nauclea latifolia, Newbouldia laevis, Psidium guajava and Tamarindus indica all recorded the least abundance of 1 (0.5%). Diversity indices of Hʹ=2.65 (North), Hʹ=2.49 (South), Hʹ=2.72 (East) and Hʹ=2.37 (West) were recorded. The results also showed that 90% of the tree species enumerated are in need of serious conservation efforts. Parkia biglobosa had the highest Importance Value (46.84%) while Psidium guajava recoded the least (2.21%). It was then concluded that trees in Bakin-dutse community of Ardo-kola LGA needs conserving, hence, we suggest that a concerted effort from Governmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organization and the Local Community to curtail the rapid decline in the population of these important biodiversity resources.
Effect of Environment on Morphometric Characteristics of Mung bean (vigna radiata (L.) Genotypes through Seed Digital Imaging Analysis
Authors: Olufelo J.O.
Published: February 2023

Digital imaging is a fast and reliable method for cultivar identification and discrimination. Computer seed digital imaging was utilized in this study to evaluate the differences in seed metric traits in ten genotypes of mung bean as affected by the seed production environment. A hundred seeds in each of the mung bean genotypes were subjected to digital imaging analysis using the ‘WinSEEDLE™’ software to differentiate the seed metric characters. For every replication, a hundred seeds were placed on the lighting hood in such a way that the embryo axis of the seed faces the image analysis system and the longitudinal axis runs parallel to the surface of the scanner. Seeds were automatically analyzed by the scanner and the image of the seed was recorded by the ‘WinSEEDLE™’. The procedure of hundred seeds placement on seed digital image was repeated three times for each genotype. The parameters observed were seed area, straight length, curve length, straight width, curve width, width length, and seed perimeter. Scan data collected from ‘WinSEEDLE™’ were subjected to analysis of variance and principal component analysis. The result revealed that the Mung bean genotypes evaluated were highly variable in all the seed metric traits evaluated. The study recommended that attention should be given to genotypes and seed production environments in the seed production of Mung bean. Genotypes Tvr-73, Tvr-27, Tvr-98, and Tvr-78 have been identified with consistent and high seed morphometric characteristic performance for most of the attributes examined, hence, can be important criteria in selecting superior seed physical traits and could be used as parental material, in the development of high seed yielding varieties.
Prevalence of Exfoliative Syndrome in Patients Scheduled for Cataract Surgery: A Review of 110 Cases
Authors: Abounaceur A. , Aitelhaj J. , Denial A. , Mchachi A. , Benhmidoune L. , Rachid R. , Belhadji M. EL
Published: February 2023

Background: Capsular pseudoexfoliation syndrome (CEP) is an age-related systemic disorder of unknown etiology defined by the abnormal production and deposition of pseudoexfoliative fibrillar material both in the anterior segment and in several extraocular tissues [1, 2]. CEP is associated with the development of glaucoma, cataract and zonular instability. It is also responsible for specific surgical complications. Hence the interest to evaluate the prevalence of exfoliative syndrome in patients scheduled for cataract surgery and to shed light on its clinical and surgical particularities. Patients and methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study involving 110 patients, admitted for cataract surgery, in the adult ophthalmology department, Hospital 20 August in Casablanca, from January 1, 2021 to January 2022. Patients underwent extraction by phacoemulsification or manual extraction with placement of an intraocular implant. Results: This study included 110 patients. The mean age was 66.67 years with a slight predominance of the female gender at 56% versus 44%. The percentage of PEC increases with age. Mean intraocular pressure was significantly higher in eyes with PES than in those without PES. The presence of PES increases the risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications, regardless of the surgical technique, regarding zonular rupture and vitreous exit. Conclusion: The exfoliative syndrome remains a frequent pathology in elderly subjects with cataracts, whose prevalence increases significantly over the age of 60. Its presence constitutes an important risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma and increases the risk of intraoperative complications during cataract surgery, regardless of the technique used. The key points in surgery are the surgeon's experience and good dilatation.
Management of Acute Cholecystitis at Ouakam Military Hospital of Dakar, Senegal
Authors: Diop B. , Ba P. A , Diouf A. , Phiri A. , Sylla C.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Acute lithiasis cholecystitis complicates 10 to 15% of symptomatic gallbladder stones. Emergency management with laparoscopic cholecystectomy within the first 72 hours treats the infection and the stones involved in one step without increasing morbidity or mortality. The aim of the study was to report our experience with laparoscopic treatment of acute lithiasis cholecystitis. Material and method: This is a descriptive retrospective study from January 2015 to December 2019. It include all patients treated urgently for acute lithiasis cholecystitis by laparoscopic route. Results: There were twenty-three (23) patients composed of 6 men and 17 women, ie a sex ratio of 3/1 in favor of women. The average age was 50.91 years (range 26 years and 85 years). One patient has sickle cell type SS. The duration of symptoms was 4 days on average (extreme 2 days and 7 days). The symptoms consisted of pain in the right hypochondrium (100%), fever, vomiting (30.4%), pain and localized defense in the right hypochondrium (82.6%). Hyperleukocytosis and elevated CRP were found in all patients. Biological cholestasis was noted in 1 patient. Ultrasound showed stones and a thickened gallbladder wall in 23 cases (100%), a Murphy's sign in 19 cases (82,6). Cholecystectomy was retrograde in 82.6% and anterograde 17.3% of cases. Conversion to laparotomy was performed in 4.3% (1 case). The intervention time was on average 59.6 min (range of 30 min and 180 min). The mean hospital stay was on average 3.6 days (range 2 and 13 days). No death was noted. Morbidity was 8.6%. Conclusion: The delay in consultation and the antibiotic therapy protocols lengthen the time taken for treatment. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the early forms can treat the inflammation and the stones involved in one step.
Socio-demographic and Clinical Profile of Neurological Patients in Chittagong Medical College & Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Md. Ridwanur , Zaman Farhana , Md. Hassanuzzaman Md. Hassanuzzaman , Azam Akramul , Khandker Md. Mahabubul Alam , Sheekha Tasbeen Akhtar
Published: February 2023

Background: Globally, neurologic disorders are very common and describe a significant public health problem. Innovative strategies are needed to cease the progression of the neurologic epidemic in resource-poor settings in Bangladesh. Clear concept of socio-demographic and clinical profile of neurological patients may be helpful in the management of such patients. But in Bangladesh, we have very limited research-based data regarding these issues. aThe aim of this study was to form the socio-demographic and clinical profile of neurological patients. Methods: This was a prospective observational study which was conducted from January 2021 to June 2021 by consecutive sampling technique on the patients admitted to the adult Neurology unit of Chittagong Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh. For this intervention, the ethical clearance was obtained from BMRC. Data were collected and recorded from appropriately consented cases by maintaining confidentiality by face-to-face interviews (or from attendants if the patient cannot respond appropriately), laboratory data from hospital records and pre-hospital treatment from previous records with the patient. All data were cleaned and analyzed by SPSS version 22.0 and presented in tables. Results: In this current study, among total participants, 53% were male and 47% were female. Most of our participants were educated up to SSC level (50%) and the majority of them were Muslims (84%). The mean ±SD age of the participants was 55±0.73 years and most of them were from rural areas (74%). Among total acute confusional state patients (6%), the most common presenting symptom was decreased alertness: 88%. Among 74% stroke patients, 5% cases with CNS infections and among 15% patients with other diseases, the most frequent presenting symptoms were muscle weakness in 90%, decreased alertness in 68% and again decreased alertness in 52% respectively. In this study, majority of the patients had a stroke (74%), followed by others: 58 (10%), ...
Fostering Teacher’s Education Competencies for Global Competitiveness: A Motivational Approach
Authors: Ebere Wagbara S. , Isaac Obilor Esezi
Published: February 2023

Educational output is measured by the competence of teacher, and for any teacher to be competitive enough to withstand the global capability, he or she required acquisition of some level of competence skill, thus fostering teacher’s competencies for global competitiveness is a necessary issue in teacher education. Two areas of teacher's competence (teacher’s pedagogical and intercultural competence) for global competitiveness was discussed. It was pointed out that in order to enhance teachers' capacity to instruct, the subject of teacher teacher’s pedagogical and intercultural competence becomes one that calls for critical consideration. To fosters teachers’ competence motivation is essential for teachers to maintain their zeal and enthusiasm and have a greater global impact.
A Preliminary Discussion on Geological Tourism Teaching
Authors: Zou Gao-lu
Published: February 2023

The geological environment includes various monuments, resources, and geoparks built on these natural relics and resources. Geological tourism (Geotourism) teaching is a significant component of the college tourism specialty. Teachers stress that geological environments are non-renewable and guide students to learn Study Tourism and knowledge of geoparks. Study tourism is the combination of research, learning, and tourism experience. The Paleo Marine Geography and Biological Evolution Research Tour of the Sichuan Basin is a good example. China formulates standards for the construction of national geoparks. National Geoparks must have sound geopark planning and geological heritage protection measures. The on-site investigation is functional. Geotourism teaching can combine teacher's lectures and class group discussions.
A Brief Review on Acne Vulgaris: Chronic Inflammatory Disease
Authors: Verma Navneet Kumar , Singh Asheesh Kumar , Maurya Ajay , Rai Ambesh , Chaurasiya Amit kumar
Published: February 2023

Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disease rather than a natural part of the life cycle as colloquially viewed of the pilosebaceous unit (comprising the hair follicle, hair shaft and sebaceous gland) and is among the most common dermatological conditions worldwide. Some of the key mechanisms involved in the development of acne include disturbed sebaceous gland activity associated with hyperseborrhoea (that is, increased sebum production) and alterations in sebum fatty acid composition, dysregulation of the hormone microenvironment, interaction with neuropeptides, follicular hyperkeratinization, induction of inflammation and dysfunction of the innate and adaptive immunity. Grading of acne involves lesion counting and photographic methods. However, there is a lack of consensus on the exact grading criteria, which hampers the conduction and comparison of randomized controlled clinical trials evaluating treatments. Prevention of acne relies on the successful management of modifiable risk factors, such as underlying systemic diseases and lifestyle factors. Several treatments are available, but guidelines suffer from a lack of data to make evidence-based recommendations. In addition, the complex combination treatment regimens required to target different aspects of acne pathophysiology lead to poor adherence, which undermines treatment success. Acne commonly causes scarring and reduces the quality of life of patients. New treatment options with a shift towards targeting the early processes involved in acne development instead of suppressing the effects of end products will enhance our ability to improve the outcomes for patients with acne.
Joint Charge against Defendants in Rape Cases - A Legal Impossibility?
Authors: Tijani Nasiru , Alimi Lukman Olakunle , Ololu Salihu
Published: February 2023

The successful prosecution of offences, including sexual offences like rape, is sometimes dependent on the framing of the charge or information by the Prosecutor. This takes additional complexity where the offence is committed by two or more suspects. In framing the charge, should the defendants be charged in one count or several counts for the rape of the victim but in the same charge sheet or information? And where two or more persons set out to commit rape but only one of them penetrated the prosecutrix, can all the defendants be charged in one count with rape? Or is it only the defendant who penetrated the victim that can be charged with rape whilst others are charged in different count with kindred offences like sexual assault or attempt to commit rape? This paper examines the rules of drafting of charges within the context of sections 7 of the Criminal Code Act and similar provisions in the Penal Code in relation to the vital ingredients of rape and argues that where two or more suspects are accused of actively participating in the commission of rape in jurisdictions where the Criminal Code Act applies, they should be charged jointly in the same count and in the same charge sheet or information. Whereas in jurisdictions where the Penal Code applies, each person who penetrated the victim should be charged with rape whilst others should be charged with abetting the rape in a separate count but in the same charge sheet. Adopting a doctrinal methodology, a critical examination of the relevant authorities in Nigeria and other jurisdictions will be undertaken. It will be recommended that where more than one defendant is charged in a count for rape, this should not vitiate the charge as such charge is actually technically valid.
Hope and Despair in Politics: An Analytical Approach to Jack Mapanje’s The Chattering Wagtails of Mikuyu Prison
Authors: Constant Aguessy Yélian , Théophile Houndjo , Pascal N’tcha N’kpé
Published: February 2023

This paper is a critical analysis of The Chattering Wagtails of Mikuyu Prison, a collection of poems by Jack Mapanje. It aims at demonstrating how new voices in politics are often compelled to silence. It explores the factors that make the hope of the masses dissipate to make room for a great despair in the heart of both the masses and the political opponents and activists who in our case here are writers. To conduct this work, we have based our analysis on new historicism and post-colonial criticism using the qualitative research method. The results of our findings reveal that some people get involved in politics either directly or indirectly with the hope of bringing about changes in the management of their country so as to put it on the path of sustainable development. Unfortunately, the powerholders resort to all the possible means to show resistance through all possible means to silence and discourage them. This state of affairs constitutes a hindrance to a true development and a good political leadership in Africa where powerholders do not tolerate opposition at all.
Hausar Masu Sayar da Motoci a Garin Sakkwato
Authors: Umar Dr. Muhammad Mustapha
Published: February 2023

Car dealers (tokunbo) in Sokoto metropolis use three strategies namely, extension of meaning, coinage, and borrowing in forming their slang that makes no sense to customers. The central objective of this paper is to study and analyze the aspect of language use to ascertain the existence of this slang. This paper is a product of primary data collection through interviews and direct observation of traders’ utterances. Six various locations (shops) in the Sokoto metropolis were carefully selected and eight traders were also interviewed. The findings of this paper discovered that the traders coin new words and semantically expand some Hausa words to suit their commercial communications. The paper also revealed that traders use slang in their communications, which cannot be understood by other Hausa speakers.
Reasons for Referral of Children aged 0 to 15 years to the Multipurpose Emergency Department of the Mali Hospital
Authors: Cissé Modibo A. , Sidibe Souleymane , Diakité Yaya , Farota Ibrahima , Maiga Issa B. , Mariko Seydou , Saye Amaguiré , Samaké Alou , Bamba Brahima
Published: February 2023

Introduction: A child is defined as “any human being under the age of 18, unless majority is reached earlier due to the legislation applicable to them. In reality, initial care is also found in multipurpose or adult emergency departments. In France (Seine-Saint-Denis), out of 390 children rescued by the Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) in 2004, 77% of child deaths were medicalized by the Regional Emergency Medical Service (SMUR). all-rounders of the department. As a result, at the hospital in Mali, many children are referred to the emergency department, while there is no pediatrician in the SAU and the technical platform is not well suited to their care,hence the objective of this work.. Methods and Materials: We conducted a prospective, longitudinal study over a period of 12 months from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 at the emergency department of the hospital in Mali. The study involved patients aged zero (0) to fifteen (15) years The parameters studied were socio- demographic and clinical variables Results: During the study period, we collected 458 children aged 0 to 15 out of 6517 visits to the service, i.e. a frequency of 8.12%. The age group of 10 to 15 years was the most representative with 39% of cases. The male sex represented 58% of cases with a sex ratio of 1.36. The patients were uneducated in 10% of the cases, the workers represented 28.8% among the fathers and 54.8% of the mothers were housewives. Children belonging to families with more than three children accounted for 50.9% of cases and 39.5% of patients lived outside Bamako, the capital. Our study shows that 53.9% of patients were admitted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 54.8% of patients came to the service by taxi, vehicle or motorbike and admissions by referral/evacuation represented 60.3% of case. AVP accounted for 48.7% of cases After the initial examination on admission, 36% of patients were classified as category three according to the Clinical Classification of Emergency Patients (CCMU3). Conclusion: The grounds for recourse of children from 0 to 15 years old to the general-purpose SAU of the Hospital of Mali are multiple. Accidents remain the most frequent reason for recourse in the service.
Use of Antibiotics in Pregnant Women for the Treatment of Dental Infections: A Short Review
Authors: Kossara Dr. Mohamad Bassel , Abukhairan Dr. Muhnnad Abdel Karim
Published: February 2023

Odontogenic pain is very common among pregnant women. Pregnant patients and their fetuses are more at risk when they experience pain, which frequently comes along with periapical or pulp infections. Therefore, it is crucial to offer adequate pain relief and eradication of the infection for the pregnant woman while maintaining the safety of fetus inside the womb. Antibiotics are used in endodontic treatment; thus, the choice of appropriate and safe antibiotic for pregnant patients is very important. The current study will highlight the antibiotics that can be used in the treatment of dental-related infections during pregnancy.
Consequence of Miswak plus Nano Calcium Carbonate Tooth Paste on Demineralized Enamel
Authors: Hanbola Dr. Mohamed M. A
Published: February 2023

In order to examine and contrast the effects of brushing with miswak and nano calcium carbonate toothpaste on the surface hardness of human teeth surfaces that had been demineralized with citric acid, a study was conducted. Surface hardness was assessed using a Knoop Hardness Tester after brushing for fourteen or twenty-eight minutes, and data were compared using Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests. These findings demonstrated that the increase in surface hardness following the use of nano calcium carbonate toothpaste was greater than the rise following the use of miswak toothpaste (p 0.05).
Experimental Refutation of Einstein’s Symmetry Principle
Authors: Buenker Robert J.
Published: February 2023

A well-known prediction of the Lorentz transformation (LT) of Einstein’s theory of Special Relativity (SR) is that when two observers exchange light signals, they will both measure a red shift (lowering in frequency). An experiment with gamma rays was reported by Hay et al., in 1960 in which an absorber is mounted at the rim of a high- speed centrifuge while the source is located near the rotor axis. There is general agreement that because of its acceleration, the clock attached to the absorber must be retarded relative to the gamma ray source. Despite the claim that this result is a confirmation of the Symmetry Principle, the fact remains that the slowing down of the absorber clock means that the frequency of the signals it receives from the source will be greater than the standard value, i.e. a blue shift will be observed because more waves are counted per second by virtue of the absorber clock’s reduced rate. This experience therefore stands in direct contradiction of the Symmetry Principle. In addition, it is pointed out that the three space-time predictions of the LT (equal speeds of light, time dilation and FitzGerald length contraction) are incompatible with one another. An alternate theory is presented (Uniform Scaling method) which is in full agreement with the results of the ultra-centrifuge experiment and also avoids any incompatibility with regard to it space-time predictions.
Public Awareness in Paying Land and Building Tax in Indonesian
Authors: Rohmawati Nurul Laila , Widjajani Roos
Published: February 2023

This study aims to describe and analyze how PBB-P2 payment policies are implemented. It will also tell and analyze the factors that help and hurt the policy's implementation, based on Malang Regency Regional Regulation number 1 of 2019 about changes to Regional Regulation number 8 of 2010 about regional taxes in Lawang District. The type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach, and this study implementation of PBB-P2 Payment Policy Based on Malang Regency Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2019 concerning Amendments to Regional Regulation Number 8 of 2010 regarding Taxes. Also, Miles and Huberman's interactive technical analysis model was also used to look at the data. This model has four stages: data collection, data consolidation, data presentation, and conclusions. The study's results show that the communication factor shows how clear policymakers' instructions are, even though several things need to be written down in the regional regulation. Also, the level of human resources education affects their ability to manage monthly reports, so they need help from UPT officers. The facilities for paying PBB-P2, however, are enough and make payments more manageable. Policy executors' willingness to send in SPPT on time, a clear bureaucratic structure, and policy executors' cooperation and support for sending due dates to taxpayers. Factors supporting implementing PBB-P2 payment policies include rewards, proof of ownership, and procedures by the District Government of Lawang. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include taxpayers being reluctant to pay their taxes and no taxpayers being found.
Development of Learning Media Bowling Letters in Increasing Language Capabilities Early Children
Authors: Dewi Tri Kumala , Mukhtar Nurkamelia
Published: February 2023

This research at developing bowling letters game as learning media in increasing the early childhood language development, and knowing the feasibility of bowling letters as a learning media in developing early childhood language. It was a research and development (R&D) which derives from Borg and Gall. The subject of this research was Play Group of State Kindergarten Perttiwi, Kecepatan Hulu district, Rokan Hulu Regency. Questionnaire validated by material and media experts, principal, and teacher was used for collecting the data. The data obtained was qualitative that was analyzed by the guidelines assessment criteria to determine the quality of bowling letter developed. This research produced a product like bowling letters as learning media based on media expert assessment was 82.6% in very proper category, 85% was from media expert assessment in very proper category, 84.37% was from teacher assessment in very proper category, and 83.75% was the limited trying out in very proper category. And for early childhood language development in the play group, it can be stated as developing because children are able to Pretend to read illustrated stories in books in their own words, Begin to understand two commands given at the same time, Begin to express a desire by saying simple sentences (6 words) and Start telling your experiences with simple stories
Online Media Management In Using Social Media Facebook
Authors: Falimu Falimu , Karinda Kisman
Published: February 2023

This research is about how online media management sangalu.com in using Facebook social media to be able to provide information that is received by a wide audience. Online media management in this case sangalu.com will describe several management functions in using Facebook as a communication medium, including management functions, namely planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring, the use of Facebook social media. Research findings with the application of management functions to ensure continuity between the facts in the field and the management functions carried out. In its development, the online media sngalu.com has implemented this management function, although some things have not been applied optimally. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative descriptive methodology where the researcher tried to review the online media management activities that had been carried out by sangalu.com using predetermined data collection the paradigm used was the constructivism paradigm, the right paradigm in this study where researchers tried to see what was being done. sangalu.com party carries out the management process with various forms of its functions, in managing social media Facebook
The Effect of Green Intellectual Capital On Competitive Advantage With Corporate Social Responsibility as A Mediating
Authors: Arizqa Setiadi Nanda , Saraswati Aida , Dwi Astuti Christina
Published: February 2023

Study this aim for knowing the effect of green intellectual capital (green relational capital, green human capital, and green structural capital) on competitive advantage with corporate social responsibility as a mediator. Study this using primary data collected through questionnaire google forms help. The population in the study are employees who have involvement with the division of R&D, marketing, HR, and departments' protection working environment in the company manufacturing area of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (JABODETABEK). The amount of sample used is as much as 260 with the use convenience sampling method. The analytical tool used in research is SPSS. Result study with the use of analysis multiple linear regression show that : (1) Green human capital, green relational capital, and green structural capital have an effect positive significant on competitive advantage, (2) Corporate social responsibility, green relational capital, green human capital, and green structural capital have an effective positive significant to competitive advantage, (3) Corporate social responsibility can mediate the effect of green relational capital, green human capital and green structural capital on competitive advantage
Bureaucracy Reform In The Body of The Indonesian National Police (Applying The Principle of Professionality
Authors: Septia Saputri Adhalia
Published: February 2023

State administrators have a very important role in realizing a clean and free country from corruption, collusion, and nepotism. State administrators must work hard and cooperate with the community. This is in accordance with the ideals of the nation's struggle to create a just and prosperous society as stated in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. principles of state administration. State administrators in this case the National Police as a state instrument that has a role in maintaining public security and order, enforcing the law, and providing protection, protection, service, and a good example to the community. Demands for the professionalism of the Police are now being intensively voiced by the public. This community demand is to reform the police bureaucracy.
Renewal of Criminal Law And The Implementation of Chemical Clearance Sanctions For Child Sexual Crimes
Authors: Novita Eleanora Fransiska , Sa'adah Nur
Published: February 2023

Protection of children is an activity to ensure the continuity of their lives to be able to grow and develop as the next generation of the nation, where the protection provided always pays attention to the existence of their rights, both juridical and non-juridical, which aims to ensure that children are always optimally healthy and able to move forward. maturity so that they can support themselves, so that due to protection and children are always guarded to avoid all threats and even actions that can endanger themselves. Because of the importance of protecting children, the perpetrators are always given castration sanctions, namely actions given to perpetrators of sexual crimes against children, in addition to the imposition of sanctions in the form of imprisonment and fines, but for children as perpetrators this chemical castration sanction is excluded. The purpose of this research is to find out how effective the implementation of castration sanctions is as a punishment for perpetrators of sexual crimes. While the method studied from this research is normative juridical, namely reviewing from the literature and also regulations from legislation and relating to the problem under study and can also be done by conducting a literature study where the results are that the implementation of castration sanctions in its application is contrary to human rights, and religion and can disturb the psyche of the perpetrator, and a law that applies nationally and not only a Government Regulation must be made so that its implementation is binding on everyone as an Indonesian citizen wherever they are.
The Influence of Company Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management, Company Size and Leverage On Environmental Performance
Authors: Pambudi Raharjo Tyas , Hasnawati Hasnawati
Published: February 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of corporate strategy, enterprise risk management (ERM), company size, and leverage on environmental performance. The object of research chosen is companies incorporated in the primary consumer goods industry, non-primary consumer goods, and health (manufacturing) listed on the IDX in the period 2017 – 2020. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The data that meets the criteria for processing amounts to 97 observational data. This study used a multiple linear regression model as an analysis technique and use PLS to process the data. The results of this study found that the ERM has a positive and Leverage has a negative effect on environmental performance while the differentiation strategy, ERM, company size, and leverage do not affect environmental performance.
Teachers’ Adaptation In The Use of Instructional Media In Teaching English as A Foreign Language at Junior High School In Sungai Penuh
Authors: Indah Sari Tiara , Surono Surono , Arroyo Estrella
Published: February 2023

In Indonesia, the number of English learners keep growing. Different methoods and effectiveness in teaching English has been experimented to get a better achievement. But still the systems, methods and techniques have some lacks and still need to have improvement and innovation to solve the problems. The problems are different in every schools, one of the problems currently faced by teachers was the new adaptation to the situation where schools activity turned to online activity. Teachers have to adapt into the new situation where all activities need to be handled through online activity and it becomes the problems for most of teachers who had no preparation and facilities during that time. Thus, the way English teachers adapt intstructional media and how teachers utilize and apply the instructional media especially audio visual media will be the main focus of this research. The researcher used suervey as a research design. There will be five junior high schools included in this study. There are 10 English teachers from different junior high schools in Sungai Penuh. The researcher only chose the junior high schools which are A-accredited. The researcher used questionnaire and interview as the instruments of this particular study. The researcher employed quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were taken from close-ended questionnaire while the qualitative data were taken from interview result. The data analysis results shows that the teachers at Junior High Schools in Sungai Penuh used variatif instructional media in teaching. The researcher found types of audio visual instructional media mostly used among the teachers to improve student’s skills are audio recording (9,4) (hints,stories,conversation) and Videos (8,4) (documentaries,tutorials,teaching) which is very good response. The most used to improve speaking is Song (6,1) and Picture (7,3) teachers have good response towards them. Next, for reading is picture (8,8) and last to improve writing skills song (6,4), picture (6,8), flashcards (5,9), charts (5,7), videos (5,1) also have good response. Audio drama, movies, TV programs, news broadcast are the media that have bad response. Additionally, The most used hardware among the teachers are whiteboard (9,7) printed paper (9,1), smartphone (8,4), computer /laptop (7,7). Radio, recorder, CD player are get low response from the teachers. In adapting instructional media, teachers adapting from concrete object surround the classroom and schools, teachers also utilze digital devices like smartphone and software application like Whatsapp and Youtube. Moreover, teachers adapting the existing media and combined with other media that created by their own to assit them in delivering the materials. In addition, Teachers at five different junior high schools in Sungai Penuh have good views towards instructional media.
Penta Helix Model Tourism Development In The City of Palembang
Authors: Rina Herawati Augustin , Larasati Setianingsih Endang , Hariani Dyah
Published: February 2023

This research is a literature study on the penta helix model. This study aims to analyze the penta helix model of tourism development in the city of Palembang. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this study is qualitative data, which is categorized into two types, namely primary data and secondary data. Sources of data obtained through library research techniques (library study) which refers to sources available both online and offline such as: scientific journals, books and news sourced from trusted sources. The results of the study conclude that there are five important things or indicators that need to be considered in using this analysis. These five lines are, among others, shortened to ABCGM. The results of the pentahelix analysis on tourism in the city of Palembang, as for the roles and duties of each line/field that synergize with one another, among others, Academics in the Penta Helix model act as drafters, the private sector in the Penta Helix model acts as an enabler, Community in the Penta Helix model Penta Helix acts as an accelerator, the government must act as a regulator as well as a controller, the media must be able to act as an expander.
Project Team Bulding, Conflict and Negotiation
Authors: Dwi Ningsih Arie , Ariani Desy , Sagala Suwastati , Harahap Darmawati
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out about conflict in negotiations. Organizational conflict is a difference of opinion or contradiction between two or more individuals or groups or work units in an organization because they have to share their limited resources in work activities, and the facts they have different goals, values, perceptions and interests. Internal conflict is often seen as a common event that is also faced by organizational leaders. Handling conflict requires a creative process that expects positive results, namely solutions and good relations between the two parties. Qualitative approach is a type of research that aims to analyze in depth a phenomenon related to the research focus to be explored. The sources used are primary and secondary data. Research results negotiation is a process in which two or more parties who have similar or contradictory interests meet and talk to reach an agreement. Conflict always arises when one person's point of view is different from that of others. In order for conflicts to provide optimal benefits and to reduce negative impacts, conflicts can be managed by preventing and handling conflicts so that the goals and objects of negotiation can be achieved. If there is no way in negotiations, it can be proposed to use delays to give time for both parties to think repeat and meditate according to the difficult situation. This delay does not mean postponing negotiations, but rather provides an opportunity when tensions escalate and this delay must be used by both parties and not used to avoid conflict.
Utilization of Educational Games For Distance Learning In Mathematics Class VIII Middle School
Authors: Nur Kholifah Anisa , Masitoh Siti , Yolanita Maureen Irena
Published: February 2023

The development of information and communication technology has now touched various domains that are able to change conventional methods into modern ones. As an example of technological developments in student learning media which are now varied and creative, such as the application of learning through educational-themed games. The game contains content in the form of interesting and interactive learning materials with the aim of being able to increase student interest in learning and form a fun learning environment. This study used the research and development (R&D) method with the aim of implementing a design game with the theme of educating mathematics subjects at the VIII grade level of junior high school in the distance learning process. The results of the study, namely educational game learning media, met the validity criteria with an average proportion obtained from expert validators of 85.94% and included in the "very valid" category. Educational game learning media also meet the practical criteria with an average proportion of results obtained from filling out student response questionnaires of 87.5% and are included in the "very practical" category.
Determinant Earnings Quality, Size of Companies Registered In Indonesia, Malaysia, America and Singapore
Authors: Alfarisy Rahersya Revan , Daito Apollo
Published: February 2023

The industrial revolution 4.0 at this time requires companies to interact directly with the global market. The intense global competition we are facing includes the economic sector which is growing rapidly accompanied by technological developments. The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of the factors that influence earnings quality. the data analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The population in this study are companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, the United States Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange. Data collection used a purposive sampling method, with a total sample of 52 with a quota of 13 samples for each country. The independent variables of this study are Leverage and Profitability, the dependent variable of this study is Earnings Quality. The results showed that the Leverage and Profitability variables had no effect on earnings quality in all categories of this study, while Size Companies were able to moderate the effect on earnings quality in Indonesia and Malaysia.