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Ginecologia e Obstetrícia - Edição III
Authors:   Guilherme Barroso Langoni de Freitas, Barroso Langoni de Freitas Guilherme , Rocha Luiza
Published: June 2023

Desde a puberdade, menarca, desenvolvimento das mamas, gravidez até a menopausa, doenças significativas afetam as mulheres. uma equipe multidisciplinar poderá assistir da melhor forma esta mulher e ser apoio fundamental no trabalho do médico ginecologista. A partir da maturidade, quando os órgãos reprodutivos amadurecem, as mulheres são aconselhadas a fazer um exame de saúde anual ou pelo menos a cada 3 anos com um ginecologista, porém muitas delas não terão esse acesso com facilidade pelos serviços públicos de saúde ou ainda se depararão com profissionais sem a formação adequada. A consciência das funções corporais básicas e a manutenção de um bom bem-estar físico e mental são aspectos vitais da gestão da saúde da mulher e no bom atendimento ginecológico e obstétrico. A detecção precoce de doenças e outros problemas de saúde pode ser importante para ajudar qualquer paciente a ter uma vida mais saudável, feliz e, em alguns casos, mais longa. Na verdade, a detecção precoce e bom manejo da paciente pode aumentar significativamente as chances de sobrevivência de certas doenças, incluindo muitas formas de câncer. É por isso que os especialistas recomendam a adesão a um cronograma regular de exames médicos e exames apropriados com base em seus dados demográficos e fatores de risco. O livro Ginecologia e Obstetrícia aborda capítulos sobre sexualidade, atendimento clínico, cuidados do aparelho genital feminino e intervenções cirúrgicas e medicamentosas para as principais complicações. O leitor encontrará capítulos pré-definidos, construídos por autores convidados e atualizados sobre os principais temas. A Editora Pasteur fica feliz em apresentar esse material de alta qualidade e importância.
EFFECT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND SOWING METHODS ON YIELD OF SESAME (Sesamum indicum L.) VARIETIES IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: A. Waziri , Fagam, A. S. Fagam, A. S. , Garba, A. A. Garba, A. A. , Aliyu, M. Aliyu, M.
Published: June 2023

Field experiment was conducted at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching and Research farm, Bauchi in 2018, 2019 and 2020 rainy seasons to study effect of nitrogen fertilizer and sowing method on growth and yield of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) varieties. The treatments consisted of four levels of nitrogen fertilizer rates (0, 30, 60 and 90 kg N/ha), three sowing methods (dibbling, drilling and broadcasting) and two varieties of sesame (Ex-Sudan 1 and NCRI BEN 01M). The experiment was factorially combined and laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design, replicated three times. The result of the experiment revealed that, nitrogen fertilizer had significant (P≤0.05) effect on yield characters of sesame. Application of nitrogen fertilizer at 60kg/ha significantly (P≤0.05) increased number of flowers, total ash, crude fibre, crude protein, ether extract, number of capsules per plant, number of seeds per capsule and yield/hectare in the 3-year study. It was also observed that, sowing method had significant (P≤0.05) influence on the performance of the crop. Dibbling method of sowing significantly (P≤0.05) produced higher number of flowers, number of capsules per plant, number of seeds per capsule and yield/hectare than the other two sowing methods. Studies carried out during the 3 years investigation revealed that 2020 rainy season produced significantly (P≤0.05) higher numbers of flowers, capsules per plant, seeds per capsule and grain yield/hectare than 2018 and 2019 seasons. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the application of 60kg N/ha and dibbling method of planting can be adopted by farmers in the study area for optimum yield.
Socio-economic Impact of Rural Road Infrastructure by African Development Bank Community Based Agriculture and Rural Development Project in Selected States of Nigeria
Authors: A.Y Nura , Bawa D.B Bawa D.B , Sani, M. H. Sani, M. H.
Published: June 2023

The study was carried out to assess the socio-economic impact of rural road infrastructure provided by the African Development Bank Community Based Agriculture and Rural Development Project (AfDB-CBARDP) in the States of Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Kwara. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select samples for the study. A sample of 80 respondents were used for the study. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that the project had achieved 100% set target on the provision of road construction in each of the participating States. Also, 83.0%, 76.0%, 69.0%, 79.0% and 72.0% of beneficiaries’ communities in Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Kwara States rated the roads quality as very good. The result has shown that in Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Kwara States, there was reduction in time of waiting for motor vehicle by 160, 15, 50, 40 and 10 minutes. There was also a concurrent reduction in the transportation fare (Naira/passenger) to the nearby town by ₦50, ₦200, ₦100, ₦150 and ₦50, respectively. The study equally revealed that average yield per hectare of maize has increased from 1500 kg to 2500 kg before and after the project in Adamawa State. In the same vein, average yield in Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Kwara States before the project were 1100 kg, 1200 kg, 1745.6 kg and 1223 kg, while after the project intervention the maize yields more than double to 2500 kg, 2800 kg, 2309 kg and 2309 kg, respectively. Likewise, average yield of cowpea per hectare has increased considerably across the five States of Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Kwara by 69.8%, 65.9%, 51.6%, 73.8% and 46.5%, respectively. Percentage change in income of the sampled respondents indicates an average increase of 67.6% across the beneficiary States. The study concluded a strong positive NPVs and BCRs greater than 1 in all the States. The BCR in all cases indicates that the road projects were worth investing. The study recommended that a willingness to pay analysis to be undertaken as a way of gauging future tariff plan for the use of the road infrastructure to justify and attract private investment.
EFFECT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND SOWING METHODS ON PERFORMANCE OF SESAME (Sesamum indicum L.) VARIETIES IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: A. Waziri , Fagam, A. S Fagam, A. S , Garba, A. A Garba, A. A , Aliyu, M. Aliyu, M.
Published: June 2023

Field experiment was conducted at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching and Research farm, Bauchi in 2018, 2019 and 2020 rainy seasons to study Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Sowing Methods on performance of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Varieties. The treatments consisted of four levels of nitrogen fertilizer rates (0, 30, 60 and 90kg N/ha), three sowing methods (dibbling, drilling and broadcasting) and two varieties of sesame (Ex – Sudan 1 and NCRI BEN 01M). The experiment was factorially combined and laid out in to a Randomized Complete Block Design and replicated three times. The result of the experiment revealed that, nitrogen fertilizer had significant (P≤0.05) effect on growth characters of sesame plant. The application of nitrogen fertilizer at 60kg/ha significantly (P≤0.05) increased plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, stem girth, number of branches, leaf area index, leaf area ratio, crop growth rate, relative growth rate and net assimilation rate in the 3 years of study. It was also observed that sowing method had significant (P≤0.05) influence on the performance of the crop. Dibbling method of sowing significantly (P≤0.05) produced higher plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, leaf area index, stem girth, number of branches than the other two sowing methods. Studies carried out during the 3-year indicated that 2020 rainy season produced significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, leaf area index, stem girth, number of branches than 2018 and 2019 seasons. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the application of 60kg N/ha and dibbling method of sowing can be adopted by farmers in the study area for optimum production.
GENDER ANALYSIS OF RURAL SMALL-SCALE ARABLE CROP FARMING IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: NWANDU PETER IFEANYICHUKWU
Published: June 2023

The study was conducted on Gender analysis of rural small- scale arable crop farming in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling techniques was used to select 150 respondents for the study. Data was collected through the use of structured questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Results showed that in age distribution of respondents according to gender, about 70% of the male respondents and 60% of the female were less than 35 years of age with only 2.67% and 4.00% respectively being above 55 years. 80% of male and 76% of female were married while 92% of male had formal education as compared to 86.7% for female. Also, 50.66% of male farmers had large families of seven and above while 50.67% of their female counterpart had family size of seven and above. About 16% of the male farmers accessed loan from banks as against 6.7% of the female folks. Male farmers dominated in yam production with over 84% as against the female group that had only 20% of the females involved. Females were into cassava production (60%) as against their male counterpart with 33.3%. The econometric analysis for determinants of gender productivity among small holder farmers showed that coefficients for farm size and age were negative and significant at 5% level for the male and 1% for the female. The coefficients for capital inputs, planting materials, labour and education were positive as expected and significant at 5% level for the male farmers and 1% level for the female farmers. Inadequate credit was the most important constraints to small- scale arable crop farming with 80%. Major constraints also include inadequate extension services (70%). It was recommended that extension agents should sensitize and involve more rural small-scale arable crop female farmers in their contact and training.
ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND USAGE OF MASS MEDIA AMONG RICE FARMERS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Usman, Ibrahim
Published: June 2023

The study examined access and usage of mass media among rice farmers in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. It also identified the constraints to the usage of mass media tools among the farmers in the study area. Purposive random sampling methods were used to generate data from 138 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that the major mass media used by respondents were radio (86.2%), television (48.6%), Internet (48.6%), posters (46.4%), and leaflets (39.1%). The agricultural information medially accessed by the respondents from the mass media were credit facilities, marketing information, pests and diseases, fertilizer application, improved seeds, and improved storage facilities. The farmers identified a high need for agricultural information relating to credit, marketing, pests and diseases, fertilizer, improved seeds, and storage facilities. The high cost of mass media facilities, inadequate electricity, lack of local content, low level of education, lack of awareness of mass media use, and the inability of the farmers to access information from mass media were the major constraints faced by the respondents. The study recommended subsidizing the cost of media facilities, increasing access to electricity supply, creating awareness and skill of the farmers to take advantage provided by mass media tools for their farming benefits, and increasing the usage of other mass media outlets were made to enable the respondents to have full access/use of mass media to improve rice production.
SIMPLE CORRELATION BETWEEN FLAG LEAF AREA AND YIELD CHARACTERS OF SORGHUM UNDER STRIGA INFESTATION DURING THE 2018, 2019 AND 2020 RAINY SEASONS IN BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Bako, J. B.  , Fagam, A. S.  , Garba, A. A.  , Sabo, M. U.  , Sheriff, H. H.
Published: June 2023

Field experiment was conducted for three (3) years during the rainy seasons of 2018, 2019 and 2020 to study the flag leaf area and yield character relationship as influenced by Striga infestation of sorghum in Bauchi state. The research was conducted at   Teaching and Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (10° 22' N and 9°47′ E) in the northern Guinea savanna ecological zone of Nigeria. The treatments consisted of four (4) transplanted age; (2, 3, 4 and 5 weeks after emergence with a control as direct seeded on the field) and five (5) nitrogen levels; (0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 kg N/ha). The treatments were factorially combined and laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. In all the three seasons, sorghum seedlings were first raised in the nursery before being transplanted out to the field. Characters measured were flag leaf area, panicle length, panicle weight, number of spikes per panicle, number of seeds per panicle, spike length, spike weight, number of spikelets per spike, number of seeds per spike, seed weight and seed yield per hectare. Simple correlation between flag leaf area and yield characters of sorghum was carried out to determine the relationship. The results indicated a significant and positive correlations exist between the characters measured throughout the study period. This implies as flag leaf area increase, all yield characters increase with a resultant increase in yield. Based on the result this finding, it can be concluded that net increase in flag leaf area resulted to increase in yield of Striga infested sorghum in the study area.
GROWTH RATE, TRENDS AND FORECAST ANALYSIS OF WHEAT DEMAND-SUPPLY GAP IN NIGERIA
Authors: Abah, D.  , Umbugadu, G. B.  , Ochoche, C. O.
Published: June 2023

The study analyzed the growth rate, trends and forecast of wheat demand-supply gap in Nigeria. The study made use of time series data spanning from 1990 to 2020. Data on the variables for the study were collected from the archives of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and analyzed using both descriptive such as mean, maximum and minimum with trend graphs and inferential statistics such as Growth model and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. Findings of the study revealed that supply of wheat in Nigeria within the study period ranges from 32,600 tons to 169,961 tons with mean of 79609.97 tons. Wheat demand ranges between 427575 tons and 8142811 tons with a mean of 4153978 tons during the period of study. However, the demand has not been met as there is a widening demand-supply gap of 99%, indicating that demand of wheat has a higher growth rate than supply. The result further revealed a stagnating instantaneous growth rate (IGR) of 9.2% for demand and a decelerating IGR of 1.4% for supply but an accelerating IGR of 9.4% for the wheat demand-supply gap. The study also forecasted an increase in demand from 8078642.57 tons in 2021 to 10002488.59 tons in 2030 and wheat supply increase from 40306.22 tons in 2021 to 94707.54 tons in 2030. The demand-supply gap will consequently increase from 7860173.39 tons in 2021 to 9628172.33 tons in 2030. Consequently, the study recommended that Government and other players in the sub-sector should encourage the high production of wheat in the country to boast domestic supply so as to reduce the wheat demand-supply gap.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WHEAT FARMERS IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Mohammed, F. A.  , Sani, M. H.  , Ibrahim, A. A.  , Jibril, S. A.
Published: June 2023

This study was carried out to analyzed the socio-economic and institutional characteristics of wheat farmers in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 503 wheat farmers (352 men and 151 women) from the study area. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaire and analyzed; using descriptive and inferential statistics (Tobit regression). The result revealed that Majority (70%) of the respondents were male and 30% were female. About 56.0% male and 49.0% women respondents were within the age bracket of 30-39 years and 20-29 years respectively. It was revealed that 91.5% male and 95.4% female respondents were married. Furthermore, 58.3% of the female respondents had primary level of education. Meanwhile, 55.4% male and 56.3% female respondents had a household size between 6-10 persons and 1-5 persons respectively. Majority (64.2%) of the female respondents had a farm size between 0.5-1.0 hectares. About 54.8% male and 67.5% female respondents had 6-10 years and 1-5 years of farming experience. Furthermore, 68.5% of the male respondents had access to extension from Jigawa Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (JARDA) while, 51.7% women had no contact. On the other hand, 32.4% of male had extension contact twice a year while 32.5% female had contact once a year. The result further revealed that 64.9% female respondents practice mixed cropping. 52,0% male practice bed drill method of sowing. The result further shows that majority (63.3% males and 67.5% female) respondents use the LCRIWHIT-4 (Atilla-Gan-Atilla) variety of wheat, 53.0% of female respondents applied organic manure to their farmland and 72.2% of the female respondents used machine in processing the wheat grains. Majority (68%) female respondents used wheat to prepare traditional dishes. The result further shows that 61.6% of the female respondents believed that high quality wheat variety is rewarded by substantial price premium. Tobit regression estimate of the extent of participation in wheat farming had a chi-square of 54.43 and significant at P≤0.01 level and Log likelihood of 364. Men and women participated in wheat farming, except that, on average male respondents had better access to land, inputs and extension services than the female wheat farmers. Policy makers should ensure that farmers receive the latest information on wheat agronomy through regular trainings.
PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOUNDS IN SENNA SIAMEA LEAVES POWDERS FOR INSECT PEST CONTROL
Authors: Sabo, M. U.  , Kashere, M. A.  , Tijjani, A.  , Aliyu, M.
Published: June 2023

Laboratory evaluation of phytochemical compounds and insecticidal/repellent effect of Senna siamea L. leaves was conducted. Ethanol, methanol and distilled water were used as extraction solvents for the conduct of untargeted Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of the leave extracts. To mention but few, the ethanol extracts revealed the presence of  2-[2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) ethoxy]ethyl acetate (C9H18O5); 3-Methylmannoside (C7H14O6); 7H-Chromen-7-one, 8-hydroxy-2,4-dimethyl (C11H10O3); 3,5-Dimethylanisole C9H12O as compound with the highest percentage area.Methanol extracts showed Thiophene, tetrahydro-2-methyl- (C5H10S); 4,6-Di-O-methyl-.alpha.-d-galactose (C8H16O6); 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-[(5-methyl-2-furanyl)methyl]- (C11H10O3); 5,9-Undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl- (C13H22O) as compound with the highest percentage area. Distilled water extraction revealed Phosphoric acid, dimethyl(4-methoxy-3-t-butylphenyl) ester (C13H21O5P); Vitamin E (C29H50O2); Naphtalene-1,3-dicarbonitrile, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-hydroxy-4-phenyl (C18H14N2O); Lanosterol (C30H50O) as compound with the highest percentage area. Phytochemicals have been used for many years to control insect pest damage in agricultural crops. Pyretre, Nicotine, Rotenone and tobacco have long been used as control agents against insects in some regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Unlike synthetic chemical insecticides that kill both pests and non-target organisms, botanicals pesticides are relatively target specific. They are also biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and can also be used in insecticide resistance management programs. Hence, could serve as good alternatives to chemical insecticides.
ASSESSMENT OF THE PERCEIVED INCOME EARNED FROM POULTRY FARMING: IMPLICATIONS FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA
Authors: Onyemekihian, F.  , Okwuokenye, G. F.  , Jov, E.
Published: June 2023

The study focused on the assessment of perceived income earned from poultry farming and the  implications for poverty alleviation among poultry farmers in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria The study examine the socio-economic characteristics of the poultry farmers, evaluate the farm income realized from poultry farming, ascertain the farmers level of satisfaction on income earned from poultry production and ascertain the level to which poultry farming has helped to alleviate the poverty status of the farmers. Simple random technique was used to source for the 112 respondents that were used for the study. The data were sourced from primary and secondary sources. The primary data were analyzed with the use of descriptive and inferential statistics (Logistics regression and Binomial test). The results revealed that the average age, household size, farm size and farm experience was 43.30 years, 6 persons, 869 birds and 8.01 years respectively. Poultry farming was found to be profitable since they made an average income of N397,768.36. The farmers claimed that the income realized from poultry farming helped in alleviating their poverty level to a high extent. Socio-economic characteristics of the poultry farmers revealed that age, household size, farm experience, educational level and marital status have significant relationship with perceived income realized from poultry farming. The results also showed a significant difference between farmers that are satisfied and those not satisfied with the extent to which poultry farming has alleviated their poverty status. It was recommended that there is a need to coopt and focus on more young persons in the poultry farming business and that more females still need to be supported and encouraged into the poultry farming business so that the output and income realized will increase to meet more family needs and have more farmers poverty level alleviated.
LOAN REPAYMENT AND CREDIT WORTHINESS OF FARMERS UNDER BANK OF AGRICULTURE IN ENUGU STATE OF NIGERIA
Authors: Kaine, A. I. N.  , Ume, S. I.
Published: June 2023

The loan repayment and credit worthiness of farmers under Bank of Agriculture (BOA) in Enugu State were studied. One hundred and twenty respondents were randomly selected for the study using multi stage random sampling technique. The data for the study were collected using a well-structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Multiple regression analysis and logistic analysis were used to address the objectives of the study. The determinant factors to loan repayment in the study area were off -farm income, educational level and membership of organization. In addition, the factors affecting the farmers’ credit worthiness were distance from the bank, all-weather road, educational level and off-farm income.  The need to ensure farmers’ access to educational programme, off- farm income employment and to form or join cooperative society were proffered.
The determinants of government expenditures in Serbia: The application of ARDL model
Authors: Mirović Vera , Kalaš Branimir , Inđić Milica
Published: June 2023

Government expenditures represent one of the most important issues for policymakers both in ordinary and extraordinary conditions. The aim of this paper is to estimate and identify the effects of selected macroeconomic determinants on government expenditures in Serbia from 2002 to 2020. Using the ARDL technique, the empirical findings confirmed that there is a long-run relationship between gross domestic product, government revenues, inflation, and population size and government expenditures for the observed period. The significant and positive effects of explanatory variables are confirmed in the long run, except for inflation, whose impact is not significant in the short run. Specifically, GDP growth, higher inflation rate, greater government revenues and population contribute to the higher government expenditures level. The obtained findings give certain directions to fiscal authorities in creating and defining optimal government expenditures level in the context of influences of chosen macroeconomic variables.
How digital age shapes the mind of modern youth
Authors: Domazet Sanja
Published: June 2023

The paper explores changes that occur in the human mind as a consequence of life in digital age. The specific subject of the analysis is the impact on the human mind and overall human activity of human existence dominated by screen culture, where mobile phones, tablets, iPods, computers have become inevitable parts of everyday life. Through the analysis of the thought process of teenagers, who are now refered to in literature as "screenagers" and whose life is characterised by copy-paste education, decline of reading culture and new forms of addiction to technology and its impact on their behaviour, this paper will show that this new high-tech culture has led to emergence of increasingly difficult direct, offline interpersonal communication and to a decline of social skills. The main goal of the research is to determine how the mind of a modern man works today in the age of electronic markets, web-economy, social networking, cybercrime, love at first "site" and how the human mind reacts to the effect of technology on our privacy.
Contributions to the history of Serbian reading rooms: Reading rooms in the villages and small towns of Vojvodina
Authors: Selihar Karla
Published: June 2023

Under the influence of the ideas of the Enlightenment, just in time after the French Revolution, educated bourgeois class that formed in many countries felt the immense need for books and reading. Due to the social changes that had affected Europe, the attitude towards books and libraries was also changing. In Europe, social processes took place that enabled the development of education, literacy, and thus the creation of a new readership, as well as new ways of reading, which led to the establishment and formation of various clubs and societies whose main purpose was to enable the access to the newspapers and magazines. The first such societies appeared in France, England and Germany during the 17th and 18th century, and other European countries followed this trend. Serbs in Vojvodina opened their first reading room in Irig in 1842. Until the revolution of 1848/49, Serbian reading rooms were established in Sombor, Kikinda and Novi Sad. The reading movement experienced its expansion in the second half of the 19th century, when the majority of reading rooms in Vojvodina towns and villages were founded. The paper includes a brief overview of the origin and development of Serbian reading rooms in the villages and smaller towns of Vojvodina, with a reference to their role in educational and cultural development, as well as development of the national identity.
Culture of rememberance and Jasenovac martirs
Authors: Ilić Slađana
Published: June 2023

The paper describes and studies two cases relating to the culture of remembrance of Jasenovac martyrs. The movie Dara from Jasenovac has drawn a lot of attention, achieved high ratings, but has also instigated some sharp reactions in a segment of the public. On the other hand, the exhibition Jasenovac - Camp of Death, Land of the Living, has not been much noticed by the general public although the reactions of the viewers were positive. Both projects were based on the idea "to uncover the name and the face of the victim" and both had received financial support from the authorities, but the public reactions to them were different. The reason for this undoubtedly lies in the nature of the media they used, since the film, unlike the indoor exhibition, has far more influence on the shaping of consciousness and the attitudes of broad public. However, when it comes to perception, we cannot overlook the insistence of the second project on a catharsis and reconciliation - with a strongly expressed Christian, New Testament ideas of penitence and resurrection. A distinctive non-religious dimension of the modern film industry may have prevented implementation of such approach to Dara from Jasenovac. Still, even this angle of artistic reflection is not without controversies, as it opens the door to moral and social issues of participation of the other side in the overcoming of our collective trauma.
Religion, politics and educational system
Authors: Jovović Zoran
Published: June 2023

Religion is important for a person's life, as well as politics, which is a practical necessity. For religion, we can say that it is the need of every individual in the social community; it is simply a spiritual need. Both politics and religion prove to be human necessities. Both upbringing and education are also human necessities, while knowledge is in their centre. A reasonable educational system must meet the following conditions: pass on the cultural heritage to younger generations; prepare young individuals to assume some of the operational roles in society; create value awareness and conscience in young individuals; enable the unhindered development of the possibilities of each individual (meaning intellect, morals, culture); provide conditions for the unhindered acquisition and expansion of knowledge about and from religion; provide requirements for acquiring knowledge in politics and democracy (the rule of law, free market of ideas). Without religion, upbringing, and education, society lacks air, pure truths about it. Without religion, upbringing, and education, darkness would move into all of us and build a specific form for itself: we would make a pact "that binds us to the ninth circle of hell". Those dark expectations would come true; what we fear most would come true for us. As Šušnjić (1997, p. 18) says, we live in a "century that has gambled away its human possibilities," it is a bloody age. We are witnessing a time when most blood is shed: "we are losing our heads, while we have plenty of cutthroats" (Čupić, 2002, p. 18). This is an age of numbers, organizations, violence, even in the educational system; an age in which we have almost lost a clear idea of what we should do, that is, what we want and what we can do.
Nanotechnology and the internet of nanothings benefits and risks
Authors: Jovanović-Popović Dejana
Published: June 2023

Nanotechnology provides state-of-the-art solutions to a number of applications that have a significant impact on almost every aspect of our community, including medicine, smart cities, army, agriculture, and industry. e intertwining of nanoscale devices with the existing communication networks through the Internet defines a new networking paradigm referred to as the Internet of nanothings, which includes a large number of nanosensors providing more precise and more detailed information on a person's health, the environment or a particular structure in real time. is paper analyses possibilities for the use of nanotechnologies and the Internet of nanothings, as well as their different applications in smart cities. Finally, this paper presents a discussion on the risks, challenges, and security issues that these two revolutionary techniques may bring to mankind.
Analyzes of hydrocarbons (PAH, alkanes and BTEX) in marine water of Vlora's port
Authors: Halo Esmeralda , Tahiraj Jonida , Murtaj Bledar , Kane Sonila , Marku Elda , Nuro Aurel
Published: June 2023

In this study, levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), aliphatic hydrocarbons (n-alkanes) and volatile hydrocarbons were determined in water samples of the port of Vlora which is the second largest port in Albania. It is located in Vlora Bay, near Vlora city. Presence of these pollutants in port area is mainly because of ships transport, commercial/passengers processing and the water currents in-side/out-side the port area. Hydrocarbons (PAHs, n-alkanes and BTEX) are generated mainly by the transport (automobiles, ships, trains, etc), extracting/processing of oil industry, coal mine and other industries. Forest burning and their natural background make them very often in environment. Water samples were taken in May 2022 in different stations of the Vlora's port (inside and outside its area). Aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons were extracted simultaneously using two steps liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) technique. Firstly, dichloromethane (MeCl2) and after that n-hexane were used as extraction solvents. After extraction, the organic phase was dried with sodium sulfate anhydrous, for water removing. "Clean-up" procedure was realized in an alumina column. After the concentration to 2 ml, the samples were injected in Varian 450 GC equipped with FID detectors. BTEX were analyzed using head space solid phase micro-extraction technique (HS/SPME) by using polydimethylsiloxane fiber (PDMS) followed by GC/FID technique. PAH, n-alkanes and BTEX were found almost in all water samples of Vlora's port. Their presence could be because of anthropogenic factors (elevated activity and ship transport) in the port area. The levels of hydrocarbons in water samples of Vlora's port were higher / comparable than reported levels for them in other stations of the Adriatic Sea, Albania part.
Effects of Desulfotomaculum sp on corrosion behaviour of mild steel and aluminium in sea water
Authors: Imo Ejeagba , Ihejirika Chinedu , Ndukaku Adaugo , Misoni Peter
Published: June 2023

The microbiologically influenced corrosion of mild steel and aluminum in sea water (SW) caused by a sulfate reducing bacterium (SRB), Desulfotomaculum sp was investigated. The corrosion rates were evaluated at intervals of ten days for a period of sixty days using gravimetric and electrochemical methods. Results showed that corrosion rate decreased with exposure time after initial increase. The plot of the electrode potential (EP) with the exposure time shows a decrease as resistance increased due to the corrosion product formed on the surface of the metals. Aluminum recorded a maximal EP reduction (-0.85 mV) after 60 days of incubation, with an onset potential of -0.53 mV after 10 days. The more negative the EP, the greater the tendency to form ions and hence to corrode. The average corrosion rate of mild steel and aluminum coupons in the presence of SRB was 4-fold higher compared to coupons on media without Desulfotomaculum sp.
Elementary particle microstates in sandwich nanostructures
Authors: Šetrajčić Jovan , Vučenović Siniša , Jaćimovski Stevo
Published: June 2023

This paper analyzes micro-characteristics (single-particle wave functions, the dispersion law of elementary excitations) of sandwich structures. Such structures have exceptional properties and have become current issues in the light of relatively recent discoveries in crystalline structures such as boron nitride-graphene-boron nitride. In our case, structures with a simple cubic lattice are analyzed, but the results can be applied to the structures with monoclinic and triclinic lattices.
Corine land cover change detection in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Tešić Dajana
Published: June 2023

The structure of land cover in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the Republic of Serbia has been constantly changing due to a number of different factors. The war profoundly influenced life, particularly the socio-economic structure, which furthermore has a meaningful impact on current land cover. In this research CORINE land cover (CLC) databases are used (from 2000 to 2018) for analysis and comparison of land cover in the aforementioned countries. The analysis is conducted by ArcGIS Pro 2.9.0 software to interpret changes in land cover over the period 2000-2018. The result showed that in the period from 2000 to 2018 agricultural land has a trend of a significant decrease in both countries. In addition, artificial surfaces enlarged their surface, especially to the detriment of all agricultural categories which is directly linked with the process of the post-war reconstruction of the countries. In this paper, land cover changes in Serbia and BiH that occurred during the period 2000-2018 are analyzed and presented in graphical forms. The results show that the period 2000-2006 has undergone the most intense changes. A total of 1,223.14 km2 of agricultural land was transferred to other types of land cover in Serbia in the period 2000-2006 while in BiH it amounted to 1,045.76 km2 . Most of these changes can be attributed to the past war and its implications, but also to the challenges of the current economic situation. The CLC database established in this way serves as a necessary framework for providing information on vulnerable ecosystems and habitats, as well as a basis for regional spatial planning, natural resource inventory and environmental monitoring.
Sosialisasi dan Simulasi Pemilahan Sampah di SDN 9 Beroangin, Kelurahan Mangallekana, Kabupaten Pangkep Tahun 2023
Authors: Wisnah Wisnah , Ismah Azatil , Arsjad Nadiyah Fadhilah AR , Maisarah Husnun , A Ariani , Syarifuddin Siti Noriah Binti , Marzuki Dian Saputra , Manyullei Syamsuar
Published: June 2023

Sampah adalah sesuatu yang bersifat padat dan tidak diinginkan lagi oleh pemiliknya, baik itu bersumber dari sisa aktivitas manusia, hewan, tumbuhan, atau proses alam. Berdasarkan laporan dari Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan, timbunan sampah di Indonesia mencapai 67,8 juta ton/tahun. Jenis pengolahan sampah yang banyak dilakukan oleh masyarakat adalah menimbun, membakar, membuang ke sungai, atau diangkut ke tempat pembuangan sampah, tetapi tindakan tersebut belum dapat dikategorikan sebagai proses pengolahan yang benar. Salah satu contoh pengolahan sampah yang benar adalah pemilahan sampah organik dan anorganik. Sayangnya di Kelurahan Mangallekana hanya sebesar 23,3% yang melakukannya. Pada tingkat Sekolah Dasar juga belum dilakukan pengolahan sampah secara benar, salah satunya di SDN 9 Beroangin karena masih kurangnya pengetahuan terkait pemilahan sampah dan tidak tersedianya tempat sampah yang terstandar. Oleh karena itu, melalui kegiatan sosialisasi dan simulasi pemilahan sampah ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa, sekaligus menyediakan tempat sampah percontohan yang sesuai standar. Desain penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan ini adalah ceramah dan simulasi. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan berupa kuesioner pre-test dan post test. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan pada 14 responden (70%).
Sosialisasi Entrepreneur Untuk Generasi Z Di SMP Sapta Andika Denpasar
Authors: Pratiwi Ni Kadek Ariasih , Murpratiwi Santi Ika , Pramawati I Dewa Ayu Agung Tantri , Mulyawan I Putu Arya , Putri Kompiang Martina Dinata , Suandana Ni Putu Widantari , Aristana Made Dona Wahyu , Suryawan I Wayan Dharma , Agetania Ni Luh Putu , Antara I Gede Made Yudi
Published: June 2023

Salah satu tema utama dalam projek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila dalam kurikulum merdeka adalah kewirausahaan. Sekolah Menegah Pertama yang sudah menerapkan kurikulum merdeka dan memberikan mata pelajaran kewirausahaan pada peserta didiknya yaitu SMP Sapta Andika Denpasar. Namun, berdasarkan pre-test yang diberikan kepada siswa kelas VII di SMP tersebut didapatkan hasil bahwa 78% siswa dari 290 responden ingin menjadi entrepreneur. Tetapi, sebanyak 78% siswa menjawab tidak mengenal istilah entrepreneur, 43,7 siswa tidak mengetahui contoh pekerjaan entrepreneur, 61,4% siswa belum pernah mencoba membuka usaha, dan 72% siswa belum pernah membuat catatan keuangan. Berdasarkan hasil pretest tersebut, maka kami selaku pihak pelaksana PKM bekerjasama dengan pihak sekolah untuk memberikan materi secara tatap muka mengenai entrepreneur. Setelah dilakukan sosialisasi didapat hasil dari 7 pertanyaan terkait entrepreneur yang diajukan, rata-rata 76,16% dari 257 siswa mampu menjawab dengan benar. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa sosialisasi ini memberikan manfaat kepada siswa dan menambahkan pengetahuan siswa terkait entrepreneur.
Pengolahan Bunga Telang (Clitoria Ternatea) Sebagai Minuman Kaya Antioksidan Dan Pewarna Alami Makanan
Authors: Widjajanti Hary , Aminasih Nita , Muharni Muharni , Arwinsyah Arwinsyah
Published: June 2023

Bunga telang (Clitoria ternatea) semakin populer di Indonesia sebagai bunga yang memberikan banyak manfaat kesehatan. Pemanfaatan tanaman bunga telang (Clitoria ternatea) sangat berguna untuk peningkatan kesehatan manusia karena bunga telang memiliki beberapa potensi farmakologis sebagai antioksidan, anti mikroba, anti depresan, antelmintik, anti kanker dan anti diabetes. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan di Desa Pulau Semambu Kecamatan Indralaya Utara Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Provinsi Sumatera Selatan meliputi demonstrasi, pelatihan, pendampingan dan evaluasi. Demonstrasi dan pelatihan pembuatan teh celup bunga telang dan penggunaan bunga telang sebagai pewarna alami berbagai makanan telah dilaksanakan dan dapat diterima dengan baik oleh khalayak sasaran yang terdiri atas ibu-ibu remaja putri. Kegiatan evaluasi dirancang dengan mewajibkan khalayak sasaran yang mewakili 6 (enam) dusun yang ada untuk membuat teh celup bunga telang dan menggunakan bunga telang sebagai pewarna alami makanan yang kemudian akan dinilai dan diberi penghargaan sesuai dengan hasil yang dibuat. Kegiatan penyuluhan Pengolahan bunga telang (Clitoria ternatea) sebagai minuman kaya antioksidan dan pewarna alami makanan telah memberikan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan baru bagi masyarakat  Desa Pulau Semambu yang diharapkan dapat memberikan alternatif usaha untuk meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga.  Masyarakat Desa Pulau Semambu kecamatan Indralaya Utara memberikan respon positif  dan partisipasi aktif dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat.
Pelatihan Public Speaking Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi Guru Dan Siswa/I SMK Telkom Bandung
Authors: Milyane Tita Melia , Mukhlisiana Lusy , Ali Aditya
Published: June 2023

Public speaking adalah kemampuan yang dimiliki seseorang dalam menyampaikan atau mempresentasikan suatu topik di depan umum. Poin terpenting dari keahlian public speaking adalah bagaimana seseorang tersebut dapat berbicara dengan baik dan terstruktur sehingga gagasan yang ingin disampaikan dapat dengan mudah dipahami oleh banyak orang. Terlebih bagi guru, menyampaikan materi, berdialog dengan masyarakat, presentasi di depan organisasi profesi, menjadi fasilitator dalam forum-forum yang melibatkan peserta yang beragam, tentunya keterampilan berbicara menjadi hal yang fundamental. Begitu pun juga dengan siswa, khususnya siswa SMK Telkom Bandung. Dalam hal ini secara khusus guru dan siswa membutuhkan pelatihan yang dapat membantu mereka meningkatkan keterampilan public speaking mulai dari persiapan, menyusun pesan yang baik agar dapat diterima dan mendapat feed back yang baik pula, hingga bagaimana mengelola publik agar berhasil dengan efektif. Oleh karena itu,  tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Universitas Telkom ingin sepenuhnya mendukung guru dan siswa/i di SMK Telkom Bandung agar dapat meningkatkan kemampuan public speaking yang akan bermanfaat dalam tugas keseharian mereka serta dapat mempersiapkan diri untuk memasuki dunia kerja bagi siswa/i.  Dengan mengikuti program pelatihan pada kurun waktu yang telah ditetapkan, masyarakat sasar akan mendapatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan khusus dalam mengembangkan keterampilan public speaking. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pelatihan public speaking kepada Siswa SMK melalui pemaparan teori dan praktek selama empat minggu di Bulan Desember 2022. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah menciptakan dan mengembangkan keterampilan berbicara siswa SMK agar dapat menyampaikan gagasan, melatih kepercayaan diri dan melatih jiwa kepemimpinan yang akan berdampak baik sebagai persiapan memasuki dunia kerja. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah timbulnya keberanian para siswa untuk berbicara di depan public dan mampu melakukan presentasi dengan baik.
Sosialisasi Budidaya Tanaman Tarum (Indigofera) Di Lahan Kering Pada Kelompok Tani Bilubahan Desa Tapenpah Kecamatan Insana
Authors: Pareira Magdalena Sunarty , Naikofi Kristina Irnasari , Tuas Maria Angelina , Pasi Maria Selfiana
Published: June 2023

Tarum (Indigofera ) is a plant that has high commodity value. It can produce a naturally blue color because it contains indican glycosides which are oxidized to indigo (alkaloid compounds). Tarum is included in the Fabaceae family, belonging to a leguminous tree species that has purple flower colors, used as a natural blue dye which is the result of extracting its leaves. This plant is easy to cultivate in dry land because it can improve soil fertility and increase the productivity of dry land. The cultivation of tarum plants is still relatively low, especially on dry land, due to the lack of knowledge of the local community about the potential and methods of cultivating tarum. In addition, tarum can be used as animal feed, tarum leaves are used as forage for animal feed because they contain high protein and nutrients for livestock, and are resistant to drought and disease. This socialization was done in the Bilubahan farmer group in Tapenpah Village, Insana District, North Central Timor Regency. The method used is counseling and the provision of educational materials that are easily accessible to the community of farmer groups, to increase knowledge, and skills and improve productivity and welfare of the community on dry land regarding tarum cultivation. The socialization was attended by the group leader and members of the Bilubahan farmer group, totaling 25 people, this activity went well and smoothly, and the result was that the community was interested and willing to do tarum cultivation.

Keywords: Socialization, education, Tarum
Pengaruh Kerjasama Tim dan Pengawasan Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Di Kantor Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sikka
Authors: Maria Salvani Lebi  , Imanuel Wellem  , Margaretha Yulianti
Published: June 2023

This study aims to: (1) determine the description of employee performance, teamwork, and supervision; (2) analyze the effect of Teamwork and supervision on employee performance either partially or simultaneously.The population in this study were employees of the Sikka Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, totaling 55 people. Because the population is limited, this research was carried out by means of a census or saturated sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics, namely multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing is done through the F test and t test.The results of the descriptive analysis show that the variables of employee performance, teamwork, and supervision are categorized as good. The results of the t-test statistics show that partially the variables Teamwork and Supervision have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The statistical results of the F test show that simultaneously the variables Teamwork and Supervision have a significant effect on employee performance. The results of the determination analysis show that the two independent variables in this study are able to explain the variation in the ups and downs of the performance of the employees of the Office of Population and Civil Registration of Sikka Regency by 26.99%.