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Welcome to the Ocean of Research across Technical Disciplines
Authors: Mishra Anjay Kumar
Published: July 2023

This editorial introduces the inaugural issue of the Journal of UTEC Engineering Management (JUEM), which aims at disseminating research and innovation in wide technical and managerial disciplines. It starts with a background and need to the journal suggests their potential readers, and concludes with a justification on the suitable development of journal name which focuses broad area of innovative research from different disciplines on technical researchable issues. This journal has started the new approach of publications in context of Nepal with a view to promote open access publication and copyright will be with authors. That signifies the author to obtain intellectual property rights on their own name. This journal is an official publication of United Technical College, Affiliated to Pokhara University. It confers high quality academic publication through blind peer reviewed. This issues contains articles from Nepal and abroad across the field of project management, concrete technology, human resource management, technology management, procurement management and many more. Acknowledging the individuals and institutions involved in bringing the journal from its conception to fruition, the review ends with a call on researchers and practitioners to cross over disciplinary boundaries and create an international platform for intellectual exchange that can lead to positive change in the scientific society
Comparative Assessment of Quality Management System in Selected Housing Construction Projects in Lalitpur District
Authors: Lakhey Sanam , Tuladhar Amrit Man
Published: July 2023

The objective of the study was to assess the quality management system applied in housing construction projects of Lalitpur district. General questionnaire survey on quality management system was done in ten housing developers. Detail assessment on quality management system was done only in two housing projects i.e. CE housing and Civil homes housing. This research was based on key informant interview with project manager and site engineers, questionnaires survey with clients, consultants and contractors who were involved in building construction projects. Statistical tools mean value and relative importance index were used for the ranking of different quality methods. The importance of the individual factor are calculated and ranked by their relative importance index (RII). Total Quality Management, Quality Management system and Quality control ranked highest respectively as a part of quality management process employed in the project. From the study, it was found that different stakeholders have different priorities and preferences. Clients give major priority to procurement of equipment and material. Consultants give main priority to recorded outcomes and achievement and contractors give management commitment and involvement as main priority. Training and education in quality, work improvement teams, customer expectations are found as important. The outcome of this thesis will document the quality management system and will also assist to improve the quality system of housing construction in Lalitpur districts. Proper documentation regarding quality control should be maintained at site. For ensuring optimum quality management in housing projects, timely ISO audits system should be set up.
Study of Current Cybersecurity Threats to Information & Operational Technology (IOT) and their Effect on e-Governance in Nepal
Authors: Bhagat Chandan Kumar
Published: July 2023

As the development of digitalization process spreads worldwide, daily necessity and dependability on World Wide Web is increasing. Now after global pandemic of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), digitalization has become compulsory process in the world. The process of digitization in Nepal is also increasing. Along with the process of digitization in Nepal, there is also a huge possibilities of cyber security threat. Today, the information security system must be set up to counter emerging vulnerabilities that may additionally arise as a result of technological development and advancement. In the complex and dynamic arena of Internet, the challenges inherent in protecting Information infrastructure is significantly increasing, maybe as an influence of the global existence of services etc. Depending on these networks. These network links are unprotected to cyberattacks due to more than a few flaws in the system. Therefore, it is necessary to accelerate on the protection that covers the software and infrastructure to provide the governance fruitful interconnection besides any probable hazard of being arranged. This research tries to find out the cyber security problems in the present concern as technological innovation is moving each and every sphere of existence so as e-Governance applications. Research additionally emphases on how e-Governance is made more protected and what type of security and protection mechanism to be implemented, have to be safe, tightly closed and dependable surroundings via numerous technologies in digital Governance functions i.e. cloud computing, e-commerce, social networking, e-Banking/Internet Banking system, e-Payment and also outline here in what way to reduce the Online crimes through strengthening the safety components of e-Governance systems.
Occupational Safety and Health Facilities and Its Impact on Project Success: A Case Study of Narayangarh- Butwal (N-B) Road Project
Authors: Sanjel Govinda
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted in N-B road improvement project funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) . The research aims to focus on status of safety and health risk level of workers, assess the safety and health facilities provided to workers in selected road construction project. The primary data were collected through questionnaire and field observation whereas secondary data were collected through project contract documents and literature study. Basically, percentage- based data were generated and Relative Importance Index (RII), Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient was calculated to analyze and interpret the data. As per the consultant, contractor and labor respondent’s response safe drinking water, first-aid/ medical facilities and provision of toilets were the top three ranked health facilities. Similarly, according to respondent safety signs and barriers, safety helmet and safety boots were the top three ranked safety provisions with RII of 98.25%, 96.87% and 96.22% respectively, showing that there is urgent need for upgrading or establishing these requirements at construction site. And, hazard identification, health facilities and safety provisions were ranked as first, second and third high impact factors for project success with RII of 94.07%, 91.85% and 84.44% respectively. Here it was found and concluded that the client and contractor are lacking to provide adequate safety and health facilities to the construction workers at workplace as per ILO provisions and Labor act 2017.
Causes and Impacts of Variation Order in Building Construction Projects: A Case Study of Three Projects at Bharatpur Metro
Authors: Ghimire Shivahari , Bohra Niraj , Awasthi Keshab Datt
Published: July 2023

Variation orders are common in civil engineering construction projects and serve as significant measurement tools for project efficiency and success. This study focuses on identifying the causes and impacts of variation orders in building projects. Three hotel buildings under construction in Bharatpur were considered for the study. The study population included the client, consultant, and contractor, as they are the major stakeholders in any construction project. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) to rank the causes and impacts of variation orders. The study also identified strategies to minimize variation orders. Based on the overall ranking using the RII index, the top three causes of variation orders in building projects at Bharatpur were found to be: Errors and omissions in design (RII = 0.953),Variations in the scope of work by additions, omissions, and alterations of the employer’s requirements (RII = 0.937) and Change in design and drawings by the consultant (RII = 0.905) Regarding the impacts of variation orders, the top three identified impacts were: Completion schedule delay, Increase in project cost, Affect on progress. All parties strongly agreed on the ranking of these impacts, as supported by a Kendall’s coefficient of concordance value of 0.973.Strategies to minimize variation orders: Fourteen major strategies were identified and analyzed to minimize variation orders. The top three measures, ranked based on overall RII analysis (Kendall’s coefficient of 0.812), were:Complete the drawings at the tendering stage (RII = 0.942), All involved parties should plan adequately before works start on-site (RII = 0.937) and Carry out detailed site investigation, including soil investigations, and consider them during the tendering stage (RII = 0.895)
Critical Success Factors for Technology Management in the Post Pandemic World
Authors: Blair Garry , Morris Michelle , Pagano Rosane
Published: July 2023

The requirement to achieve the successful implementation and operation of technology is more urgent than ever, given the changes to society imposed by the pandemic and post-pandemic events. The identification of critical factors for the success of technology has become paramount for organisations, irrespective of their sector. This paper accesses a literature review of current and seminal sources together with empirical research to discern a framework for examining the topic. A thematic analysis was performed to identify the key areas for critical project success factors. A summary of these areas for practice was then formulated, in order to assist both practitioners and academics in this sphere. Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in Technology Management are defined as the principal areas requiring satisfactory results in order to ensure the successful delivery of systems’ objectives. The use of ‘hard’, namely objective, and ‘soft’, namely subjective, information can be required to measure these factors. CSFs are also dynamic, in that they may change over time and thus require ongoing reflection and revaluation, to potentially redefine them in order to accommodate the organisation’s current environment. A semi-structured interview was held with an experienced project manager. The main themes were then discerned, using an inductive, grounded approach. The focus was on determining the critical factors for change management, as applied in this sphere.
Strategic Planning and Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Karuoya Elizabeth Wairimu , Waithaka Paul
Published: July 2023

SACCOs play a crucial role in granting access to sustainable fiscal assistance and are identified as most effective models in enhancing productivity with over 80% of the population in Kenya, deriving their livelihood directly or indirectly from the cooperative sector. However, SACCOs are facing challenges in performance as a result of stiff competition from other financial institutions, modern technology, problems in financial management, poor leadership, and governance issues. This review narrows the gap by evaluating the impact of strategic planning on SACCO performance in Nairobi City County, Kenya. A descriptive survey research design was utilized. The research targeted 47 licensed SACCOs in Nairobi City County using a census sampling method. Results revealed that all independent variables comprise environment analysis, strategy formulation and strategy selection, were significant and had a positive relationship with SACCO performance. Therefore, it was concluded that strategy planning delivers positive results in a firm, with strategy selection contributing most to the performance of SACCOs, followed by strategy formulation and then environmental analysis. The study recommends that SACCOs should review its strategic plan every quarter of the year for continuous improvement of performance as well as that the top management of SACCOs ought to incorporate the other strategic planning practices in order to improve their performance and competitiveness. SACCOs should acquire a steady improvement in performance by reviewing its strategic plan every quarter of the year. This will enable SACCOs to develop a better strategy. Based on the research results, top management ought to play the key role on ensuring the strategic plan process is success in SACCOs and it is a critical factor in the SACCO performance in NCC. There is need to embrace good leadership structure to ensure improvement on strategic plan implementation.
Human Resource Investment Disclosure and Corporate Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Israel Okafor Uchenna , Young Itah Aniema Alfred , Akpan Bassey Bassey , Peter Obukor , Edem Ededem Asuakak
Published: July 2023

The extant management literature considers the creative and innovative ingenuity of the human resource (HR) as a critical success factor for achieving corporate goals, yet the contribution of investment in HR and their disclosure towards enhancing corporate financial performance (CFP) is still controversial among researchers and industry practitioners. More so, in a fiduciary contract such as in banking industry which requires impeccable fulcrum of trust to retain the confidence of often fragile investors and customers. Therefore, the objective of the study was to empirically evaluate the impact of human resource investment disclosure (HRID) on the corporate financial performance (CFP) of deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. Human resource cost (HRC) and human capital efficiency (HCE) were the determinants for HRID, profitability expressed as return on equity (ROE) and capital market performance denominated into market value performance (MVP) of firms were proxies for CFP. While four hypotheses were formulated for the test, the absolute HRC indices were further transformed into natural log of numbers. The researchers deployed causal comparative and descriptive research designs whereas multivariate econometric regression model was adopted for estimating the test results. HRC in the test of HO1 demonstrated a positive and statistically significant contribution to ROE in the multivariate analysis at a beta coefficient of 68.9050%. Supported by a significant F-probability and F-statistic, HO1 was rejected. In tandem with a significant F-probability and F-statistic, HCE revealed a positive beta coefficient contribution to the joint impact on ROE and HO3 was also rejected. Similar to the insignificant F-probability and F-statistic in HO2 and HO4, HRC and HCE respectively demonstrated negative and insignificant positive beta coefficients in nexus with MVP. Hence, HO2 and HO4 were not rejected. Moreover, the Adjusted R-squared of the four tests of hypotheses were ........
How Financial Ratio, Good Corporate Governance, and Firm Size Affect Firm Value in Infrastructure Companies
Authors: Baihaqqi Muhamad Sifa , Widyanto Muhammad Laras , Kurniawati Sri
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the factors that influence firm value. There are several factors used, including profitability, leverage, good corporate governance, and company size. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine whether profitability, leverage, good corporate governance, and firm size, influence the value of the company in infrastucture companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample in this study consisted of 33 Infrastucture Companies in 2016-2021. With a purposive sampling. The data used in this research is secondary obtained from the official website of Indonesia Stock Exchange and the official website of each company. This study use Multiple Linear Regression analysis to test profitability, leverage, good corporate governance, and company size on value of company. The results of this study indicate that leverage and firm size has an effect on firm value, while profitability and good corporate governance has no effect on firm value.
Antecedent of Service User Satisfaction at the Harbormaster's Office and Port Authority in Indonesia
Authors: Kisworo Prabowo Hendro , Respati Harianto , Natsir Mokhamad
Published: July 2023

This study aims to investigate the impact of facilities, competencies, and bureaucracy on service user satisfaction. This study was carried out at the Indonesian Kesyahbandaran Office and Port Authority. Data is gathered using questionnaires. The census is the method of data collecting, and the population of 78 are service consumers at the Port Authority and Port Office. With three hypotheses put out, this study's design was quantitative. The study's findings have demonstrated that the availability of facilities, the level of staff expertise, and the amount of bureaucracy all significantly increase service user satisfaction. The most important factor affecting service customer happiness is bureaucracy, it turns out. Transparency, accountability, and balance of rights and obligations are very important bureaucratic parts for government organizations that aim to build Integrity Zones (ZI) towards Free from Corruption Areas (WBK) and Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Areas (WBBM), such as the Kesyahbandaran Office and Port Authority in Indonesia.
The Importance of Work Motivation, Workability, and Employee Loyalty in Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Saifuddin Saifuddin , Sanusi Anwar , Harsono Harsono
Published: July 2023

This research aims to describe Work Motivation, Work Ability, Transformational Leadership, Employee Loyalty, and Employee Performance of Islamic Boarding School Cooperatives in Malang Raya. The research location was conducted in Cooperative Islamic Boarding Schools in Malang Raya. Research results found The results of this study indicate that physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, self-esteem needs, and self-actualization needs to contribute to work motivation. This has positively reflected work motivation or hedonic values, which are a form of employee appraisal based on the salary given to meet the family's food, clothing, and housing needs. Workability is contributed by technical ability, social ability, and conceptual ability. This has positively reflected workability or hedonic value, which is a form of employee assessment based on the condition of education and knowledge possessed and the last level of education by the field of work, able to complete work because they are experienced and by predetermined work methods. Work loyalty is contributed by the desire to remain in the organization, the willingness to try as much as possible, full acceptance of organizational values, and commitment to the company. This has positively reflected on work loyalty or hedonic value, a form of employee appraisal based on the attitude of never intending to quit his job, never thinking about actively looking for another company to move to work in the following years.
Organisational Core Values and Employee Performance in Selected Construction Companies in Uyo, Nigeria
Authors: Peter Obukor , Edem Ededem Asuakak , Akpan Bassey Bassey , Lynda Edem Mary
Published: July 2023

The researchers examined organization core values and employee performance in select construction companies in Uyo. The objectives of this study were to examine the effect of teamwork, commitment and recognition on employee performance in Julius Berger Nigerian PLC and Niger Pet Structures Limited in Uyo. The survey research design was adopted for the study. Data for the study were obtained through questionnaire which was administered to 356 respondents. Simple percentages, pie-chart, simple and multiple regressions were adopted as the analytical tools for the study. The four hypotheses were formulated and tested using simple and multiple regressions statistical analysis. All the null hypotheses were rejected and the alternative accepted. The finding revealed that teamwork; commitment and recognition have significant effect on employee’s performance in Julius Berger Nigeria PLC and Niger Pet structures limited in Uyo with t-values of 17.721, 3.805 and 14.864 with corresponding p- values of. 000,000 and .000 respectively (p<0.05). Thus, it was discovered that teamwork, commitment and recognition have significant effect on employee performance and that effort should be tailored towards effective implementation of core values to improve employee performance. It was therefore recommended that Managers should design an effective and efficient team formation process to facilitate implementation of core values, enhance teamwork and improve performance.
The Effect of Work Motivation on Employee Performance at the Makassar City Regional Representative Council Secretariat Office
Authors: Syahrul Andi , Aminah M, , Irfan Andi , Safira Erika , Alim Andi , P Suhenrik,
Published: July 2023

Work motivation is the most vital driving force in achieving performance. Without motivation, employees will not succeed in completing a job to the fullest because no will comes from within the employee itself, what appears is only routine. The work motivation factor for Makassar City Regional Secretariat employees in carrying out their duties as state servants greatly determine the success of the performance of the Makassar City Regional Secretariat. This study aims to determine the effect of work motivation on employee performance at the secretariat office of the Regional People's Representative Council of Makassar City, namely Work Motivation (X) with the dependent variable namely employee performance (Y) of the Regional People's Representative Council of Makassar City. The study used a sample of 39 respondents. The data collection method used was a questionnaire spread hearing which was processed using simple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that based on the results of simple linear regression analysis, the equation is obtained: Y = 1.576 + 572 X. The hypothesis submission using the t-test shows that work motivation has a significant effect on employee performance. The coefficient of determination (R²) is 56%. This shows that 56% of employee performance can be explained by motivational variables, while the rest is influenced by other factors not examined. The benefit of this research is to provide input to government agencies regarding the influence of employee motivation at the secretariat of the Regional People's Representative Council of Makassar City.
The Role of Customer Satisfaction as Mediation: The Effect of Accessibility and Amenities on Visitor Loyalty in Tourist Locations
Authors: Cahyono Agus Dwi , Roedjinandari Nanny , Harsono Harsono
Published: July 2023

This study discusses how accessibility and amenities factors have an influence on visitor loyalty in the scope of tourism. The purpose of this study was to find out how much influence the level of accessibility and amenities has on visitor loyalty mediated by customer satisfaction. The population and sample in this study are visitors of Jawa Timur Park 3 on February 3, 2023 who visit drive a private car as many as 86 respondents. This study was designed using a causality research design with a quantitative approach where in this research the process begins with the preparation of a theoretical model and analysis as a basis for submitting hypotheses, then proceed with the preparation of operational concepts, to obtain a conclusion as a research finding. Data collection in this study was carried out by interviewing all respondents. The result of this study is that accessibility and amenities have an effect on customer satisfaction, accessibility and amenities have a significant effect on visitor loyalty, customer satisfaction has a significant effect on visitor loyalty, accessibility and amenities have a significant effect on visitor loyalty through customer satisfaction.
Elementary School Students with Lisp: Causes and Solutions (VietNam)
Authors: Linh Tran Trang
Published: July 2023

Having a lisp can present challenges in communication and have a negative impact on the social and academic development of elementary school students. This study focused on identifying the causes of lisping in elementary school students. By analyzing factors such as psychological issues, neurological factors, environment, and genetics to determine the causes of lisping in children, we propose several solutions to address this speech disorder in elementary school students. Firstly, it is important to create a supportive and inclusive environment both at home and in school. Encouraging students to participate in language development activities, such as speech therapy or group discussions, is also recommended. These activities can help children improve their speech skills and enhance their ability to communicate. Additionally, seeking professional counseling and specialized treatment is an effective approach to addressing lisping. When encountering lisping issues, students should receive guidance and treatment from experts who specialize in this field.
Training Teaching Skills for Students Majoring in Primary Education by Model of Combined Teaching
Authors: Hung Nguyen Van
Published: July 2023

The trend of teaching and learning in the model of a combination of face-to-face and online is an inevitable trend in the future, so the investment and construction of infrastructure, equipment, and teaching personnel for the Blended learning model is also a factor to serve online learning in the future. In order to successfully apply the Blended learning model in teaching, in addition to investment and change from schools and teachers, the main factor is still the learners themselves, learners need to change their perceptions, find a suitable self-study method to bring out the full effect of the Blended learning model. Blended learning is increasingly popular in Vietnamese education. In the field of teacher training, blended teaching is considered as an effective form of training, helping learners improve and practice their pedagogical skills. The article focuses on analyzing perspectives on blended teaching. At the same time, it points out the importance, identifies the influencing factors and suggests the ratio between online and face-to-face teaching in blended teaching to achieve high efficiency in Vietnam.
A Case of Demons-Meigs Syndrome Observed at the Markala Reference Health Center
Authors: D Kanthé , S Kéita , M Traoré , O Koné , Y Samaké , B Samaké , D Fomba , K Malle , TB Bagayoko , I Diarra , BT Dembélé
Published: July 2023

DEMONS-MEIGS syndrome is defined by a pathological triad associating ascites, hydrothorax (Both can sometimes be associated) and an ovarian tumor, most often solid and benign but possibly cystic. Objective: To describe a case of Demons-Meigs syndrome observed at the Health Center of Reference of Markala. Clinical observation: We report the medical file of a 64-year-old postmenopausal lady, G11P7V6A0D1, IIG=2 years old without surgical history but poorly monitored hypertension. She was conducted in our department on 08/25/2020 in a picture of paroxysmal abdominal-pelvic pain with gravity type associated with an alteration of the general condition. It is associated with a productive cough with dyspnea of effort and previous chest pains. After the physical examination, there was a voluminous rounded pelvic mass going from the epigastric region to the pubic hair, the ultrasound examination having objectified an ascites of medium abundance and a voluminous left pelvic mass of 191mm / 120 mm then the chest X-ray from the front showing a right basal pleural effusion, the diagnosis of Demons-Meigs syndrome was evoked. After a preoperative assessment and a pre-anesthetic consultation, an exploratory laparotomy was performed. At the celiotomy, a serohematic ascites of 1.5 l is discovered, a large ovoid and pediculated ovarian tumor of the left ovary, not bumpy, overhanging the uterus, not twisted and not adhered but easily mobilizable. Conclusion: The Demons-Meigs syndrome which essentially comprises a benign ovarian tumor, ascites and a recurrent pleural effusion, characterized by healing without sequelae with drying of the effusions (Ascites and pleurisy) after removal of the ovarian tumor still retains a rather obscure etiology and pathophysiology.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Public Transport Drivers Regarding Ophthalmological Medical Examinations When Issuing Driving Licences on the RN 6 and RN 30 in Fana
Authors: Traoré Momine , Keita Sema , Samake Youssouf , Malle Sekou , Traore Solomane , Niare Boubacar , Diabate Kassoum , Diallo Adama , Fomba Dramane , Kone Ousmane , Kanthe Djibrilah
Published: July 2023

In good driving, 90% of the indications needed by the driver are provided by the eye, and 20% of those responsible for road traffic accidents have a visual impairment. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of public transport drivers specifically on the RN 6 and 35 in Fana. The study was both quantitative and qualitative, and the data were collected from questionnaires covering socio-demographic information and the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the respondents. The data was entered and analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25 software. Results: A total of 150 drivers were surveyed, of whom 59.3% (n=89) had not had an ophthalmological consultation when obtaining their driving licence and 78.2% (n=86) when renewing it. 36.1% (n=22) had not received any information on the result of the visual aptitude test and of the 22 drivers who had an opinion on the type of legal consequences, 45.5% (n=10) of those who had an idea of the legal consequences gave imprisonment as an example. 81.8% (n=18) of the unfit drivers were BCD licence holders, 49% of whom were minibus drivers compared with 53% of bus drivers at the time of the visual aptitude test. Conclusion: The results of this survey have shown us that there is a weakness in the application of the law concerning the medical examination required to obtain or renew a driving licence for public transport drivers.
On the origin of quartz in the Velkerri Fm: implications for exploration and production in the Beetaloo Sub-basin and the Si cycle in the Mesoproterozoic
Authors: Delle Piane Claudio , Milliken Kitty L. , Crombez Vincent , Martin Laure , Rickard William
Published: July 2023

The Beetaloo Sub-basin is a concealed, composite depocenter and a component of a group of intra-cratonic Paleoproterozoic to Mesoproterozoic sedimentary basins collectively described as the Greater McArthur Basin. The Sub-basin hosts unconventional and conventional petroleum resources, particularly in the uppermost Roper Group where stacked play opportunities include liquids rich shale, dry gas shale and hybrid/ tight gas plays (Côté et al. 2018; Altmann et al., 2020).
New metal isotope techniques to explore past depositional environments of the Centralian Superbasin, Australia
Authors: Farkas Juraj , Collins Alan , Löhr Stefan , Verdel Charles , Blades Morgan , Holmden Chris , Schmid Susanne , Shao Yuexiao , Subarkah Darwinaji , Klaebe Robert , Yardley Shaun
Published: July 2023

The Centralian Superbasin (CSB) is a ~ 2 million km2 Neoproterozoic to early Palaeozoic (ca. 850−400 Ma) intracratonic depositional system, which stretches across four states (WA, NT, SA and QLD) and is of fundamental scientific and economic significance to Australia. Sedimentary sequences within the CSB, comprising the Amadeus/Warburton, Georgina and Officer Basins, record a critical phase of Earth history, encompassing the Neoproterozoic rise of atmospheric oxygen, major reorganisations in the global carbon cycle and the emergence of the first complex life.
Understanding the interplay between basin architecture, depositional environments and sediment pathways in the Cooper Basin
Authors: Wainman Carmine C. , McCabe Peter J.
Published: July 2023

The late Carboniferous to Middle Triassic Cooper Basin is Australia’s premier onshore petroleum province hosting a range of conventional and unconventional resources (Hall et al., 2019). Despite being considered a mature petroleum basin with over 1900 wells drilled and over 104,000 km of seismic surveys shot (Resources, 2022), many aspects of the Cooper Basin remain enigmatic with very different structural and sedimentary histories between the eight troughs and intervening ridges (Kulikowski et al., 2022).
Quick-look core-logging, a cost-effective way to develop a regional depositional model, Patchawarra Formation, Cooper Basin
Authors: Cubitt C. , Kirk Rob , Tiainen Sharon
Published: July 2023

The early Permian Patchawarra Formation is one of the principal gas producing intervals of the South Australian Cooper Basin (Government of South Australia., 2022). The gross depositional environment (GDE) for this interval is reported to be dominantly fluvial plain (Strong et al., 2002 and Stephens et al., 2014). However, recent logging and interpretation of 296 m of the Patchawarra Formation from seven wells (Dullingari 39, Fly Lake 2, Halsam 1, Le Chiffre 1, Moomba 194, Pando 1 and Talaq 1), from the South Australian Cooper Basin, indicate the presence of significant lacustrine depositional environments, including shoreface, possible lacustrine turbidites and potential incised valleys, all of which may alter exploration and development strategies.
The Camooweal seismic survey extends the known Carrara Sub-basin sedimentary packages
Authors: Butcher Grace , Southby Chris , Carr Lidena , Fomin Tanya , Edwards Sally , Troup Alison , Carson Chris , Bailey Adam , Grosjean Emmanuelle , Henson Paul
Published: July 2023

The Camooweal deep-crustal seismic reflection survey (GSQ Open Data Portal SS095590) was acquired in 2019 by the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) as part of the Queensland Government’s Strategic Resources Exploration Program (SREP). The survey is centred on the northwest Queensland town of Camooweal, with the total length of acquisition spread over three lines: 19Q-C1 (65.8 km), 19Q-C2 (173.6 km) and 19Q-C3 (60.9 km).
The Proterozoic greater McArthur Basin – New ways of looking at a frontier resource-rich basin
Authors: Collins A.S. , Blades M.L. , Farkaš J. , Subarkah D. , Nixon A. , Glorie S. , Yang B. , Holford S. , King R. , Spandler C. , Gilbert S. , Deepak A. , Soares J. , Madavan Y. , Jarrett A. , Munson T. , Cao X. , Flament N. , Hasterok D. , Müller R.D. , Pisarevsky S. , Li Sanzhong , Frei R.
Published: July 2023

The greater McArthur Basin of northern Australia is a vast frontier exploration province for basin-hosted resources, both hydrocarbons (oil and natural gas) and metals (critical metals [e.g. rare earth elements, Co], Cu, Pb, Zn and Au). This basin system covers much of northern Australia and may have included much of North China that lay off northern Australia when the basin formed—ca. 1820–1325 Ma. Hydrocarbon and metal deposits in the basin are largely controlled by host sediment composition and ‘redox traps’ related to ancient water chemistry, which, in-turn, are modulated by biological activity, tectonism and relative sea level change. None of these controls are fully understood or constrained throughout the basin.
In situ Rb–Sr dating and trace element analysis of glauconite-rich strata from the Arumbera Sandstone, Amadeus Basin
Authors: Collins AS , Blades ML , Redaa A. , Edgoose C. , Shields G. , Brock G. , Loyola C. , Loehr S. , Farkas J. , Verdel C. , Gilbert S. , Holmes L. , Hissey E.
Published: July 2023

The Rb-Sr dating technique is among the most widely used geochronological tool available in earth and planetary sciences. The method is based on the radioactive decay of 87Rb to 87Sr via a negative beta decay (the emission of an electron), with a half-life of 49.61 ± 0.16 Ga1. Traditionally rubidium-strontium dating has required the separation and acid digestion of mineral phases and/or bulk rocks, thus preventing high-resolution and micro-scale geochronology applications. Here we present results of the novel in-situ (laser-based) rubidium-strontium dating of selected mineral phases (i.e., glauconite and K-feldspar) in glauconite-rich strata of the Arumbera Sandstone from the northeast part of the Amadeus Basin in central Australia.
Combining the strength of Petroleum and Mineral System knowledge to advance exploration within the Critical Mineral space
Authors: Camac BA , Krapf C. , Fabris A.
Published: July 2023

Both the petroleum and mineral industries have relied on proven methods when exploring for economic deposits. All methods have their origins in a deep understanding in geological principles, so it’s no surprise that there are many analogous processes employed across both industries. A significant difference is “where” in the earth’s crust the commodity of interest is accumulated and extracted. Economic recovery of any resource drives “how” explorers go about finding the commodity of interest and what tools they employ in their search.
Possible Late Mesoproterozoic or earliest Neoproterozoic glacial deposits, Beetaloo Sub-basin, Northern Territory
Authors: Gorter John D. , Ferdinando Darren
Published: July 2023

In the Beetaloo Sub-basin, the Kyalla Formation is unconformably overlain by a late Mesoproterozoic to early Neoproterozoic sandstone to mudstone succession comprising three formations/units: the lower Jamison sandstone, the upper Jamison sandstone, and the Hayfield mudstone (Munson, 2016; pers. comm. 2022). Gorter and Grey (2013) subdivided the Jamison sandstone into two mappable units separated by an unconformity. The Jamison sandstone and overlying Hayfield mudstone represent a marked change in provenance and were deposited after the Musgrave Orogeny in a basin dominated by silciclastic sedimentation that may have formed a shallow, long-wavelength foreland basin to areas uplifted during the Musgrave Orogeny.
Borehole image features map depositional environment change in Mesoproterozoic deltas: insights from the Beetaloo Sub-Basin
Authors: Wilson Andrew , Côté Alexander , Richards Brenton , Altmann Carl
Published: July 2023

The Beetaloo Sub-Basin in the Northern Territory is a Proterozoic basin filled predominantly with siliciclastics rocks, the deeper sections only found in sub-crop (Munsen, 2016). The Beetaloo Sub-Basin hosts significant unconventional hydrocarbon resources within three identified shale reservoir intervals of the Mesoproterozoic Velkerri Formation (Close, 2016).
TRATAMENTO DE VASCULITE LIVEDOIDE SECUNDÁRIA A TROMBOFILIAS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Garcia Ellen Vilanova Alves , Almeida Leal Ana Luiza de , Silva Souza Paula Fernanda da , Patrício Nardino Erica
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A vasculite livedoide se manifesta exclusivamente nas extremidades inferiores e principalmente na região maleolar. Pode ser primária ou secundária. Quando secundária, a doença possui comum relação com a trombofilia e outras doenças do tecido conjuntivo. Objetivo: O presente trabalho tem por objetivo investigar por meio de uma revisão integrativa de literatura o tratamento de vasculite livedoide secundária a trombofilias. Métodos: Para o desenvolvimento desta pesquisa, foram utilizadas as bases de dados BVS, Scielo e PubMed. Para se realizar a pesquisas de artigos relevantes usados no desenvolvimento da revisão bibliográfica, utilizou-se os seguintes MESH terms: (livedoid vasculitis) AND (livedoid vasculitis treatment) OR (thrombophilia) AND (livedoid vasculitis secondary to thrombophilia). O período entre os anos de 2010 até 2022 foi um dos limitadores de critério para seleção dos artigos, podendo estes ser em idiomas português, espanhol ou inglês. Foram selecionados 21 artigos para análise desta pesquisa. Resultados: Entre os autores dos 21 artigos analisados, mostrou que o uso da heparina de baixo peso molecular e os anticoagulantes orais diretos foram as terapias mais prevalentes nos casos de vasculite livedoide, todavia isso não indica que as demais terapias sejam ineficazes. Visto que cada quadro clínico tem suas especificidades. Conclusão: As opções de tratamento para vasculite livedoide secundária são variadas, e o médico deve avaliar e individualizar o tratamento para cada paciente. Entre os tratamentos conhecidos e com relevância encontram-se: a terapia heparina de baixo peso molecular, terapia com anticoagulantes orais diretos, imunoglobulinas intravenosas, terapia com uso de fenprocumon e varfarina e oxigenoterapia hiperbárica. Novos estudos comparando os diferentes tratamentos para a vasculite livedoide secundária à trombofilia são necessários principalmente nos casos associados à Síndrome do Anticorpo Antifosfolípide.
Early Marriage as a Risk Factor for Anemia and Low Birth Weight During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Utama Lalu Juntra , Widarta Widarta , Adiyasa I Nyoman , Sofiyatin Reni , Narda Widiada I Gde , Yunita Lina , Kristiandi Kiki
Published: July 2023

Early marriage has a risk impact on the fetus and pregnant women. This triggers anemia and chronic lack of energy in the mother and has an impact on the growth of the fetus and children born with low birth weight. Law Number 16 of 2019 stipulates a basic age of 19 years for marriage for both men and women. This study is a community based cross-sectional study conducted in April 2022. Random sampling was used to select 117 samples. Data on the baby's weight, anemia, and mother's arm circumference were obtained from the 2019-2021 Health Center cohort data. Socio-demographics were collected using a structured questionnaire. Babies born to mothers aged 19 years and under were used as research subjects. The results confirm that the covid 19 pandemic, place of residence, education level, and work status are related to the incidence of early marriage in women. Education level has a significant impact on changes in birth weight in mothers who early marriage during the Covid-19 with p-value<0,05. There was no significant relationship found that women who were married at the age of 19 and under had a risk of suffering from anemia, chronic lack of energy and low birth weight with p-value>0,05. Education level has a significant impact on changes in birth weight in mothers who early marriage during the Covid-19. The use of other samples as controls may be needed at the time of further research so that the results obtained become a comparison of intervention cases.
PELATIHAN PENGOLAHAN PRODUK HASIL PERIKANAN DI DESA TITIGOGOLI, KECAMATAN MOROTAI JAYA
Authors: Akerina Febrina Olivia , Kour Femsy
Published: July 2023

Desa Titigogoli merupakan salah satu Desa di Kecamatan Morotai yang memiliki potensi sumberdaya alam melimpah. Desa Titigogoli diketahui memiliki potensi perikanan yang sangat melimpah, belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Ikan Layang merupakan salah satu jenis ikan yang sering ditangkap oleh nelayan Desa Titigogoli, bahkan juga ditangkap oleh nelayan yang berasal dari Kota Tobelo, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara. Hasil tangkapan nelayan di jual dalam bentuk mentah tanpa dilakukan penanganan terlebih dahulu, jika hasil tangkapan tidak habis terjual, maka nelayan akan menurunkan harga jual atau ikan akan ditukar dengan barang lain (barter) agar tidak ada ikan yang tersisa, karena keterbatasan fasilitas penyimpanan berupa freezer. Pengetahuan Masryarakat Desa Titigogoli tentang pengolahan ikan hanya sebatas ikan asin dan ikan asap untuk konsumsi rumah tangga, sedangkan ikan dapat diolah menjadi berbagai produk olahan diantaranya abon ikan, nugget ikan dan bakso ikan. Kegiatan dilakukan dalam bentuk penyuluhan yakni masing-masing narasumber menyampaikan materi sesuai dengan bidang keahliannya. Selanjutnya dilakukan pelatihan pembuatan bakso ikan yang bertujuan memberikan bekal ketrampilan bagi peserta tentang cara pengolahan bakso ikan. Kegiatan penyuluhan yang dilakukan terdiri dari pemaparan materi oleh dua orang narasumber diantaranya tentang penanganan ikan dalam mendukung kualitas produk perikanan; dan pengolahan hasil perikanan. kegiatan dihadiri oleh 27 orang peserta yang terdiri dari ibu-ibu PKK, nelayan dan perangkat desa. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Kantor Desa Titigogoli, Kecamatan Morotai Jaya. Kegiatan pengabdian ini sangat membantu masyarakat dalam memahami pentingnya pengolahan produk hasil perikanan dan meningkatnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai cara pengolahan bakso ikan layang.
MEWUJUDKAN GERAKAN SADAR SEHAT PADA ANAK MELALUI PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT
Authors: Yuanita Anwaristi Aprilia , Sari Nendika Dyah Ayu Murika , Cahyani Cahyani , Sari Morita , Hafizi Ikmal , Nugrahani Nur Ariska , Zafira Gusti Dhika
Published: July 2023

Aspek kesehatan Anak Usia Dini yang perlu diperhatikan salah satunya adalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Kegiatan UKGS belum pernah dilakukan di SD Negeri Krikilan Dua, Kecamatan Masaran, Kabupaten Sragen. Guru dan siswa belum pernah mendapatkan materi pelatihan tentang cara menyikat gigi yang benar untuk menjaga kesehatan gigi pada saat pandemi covid 19. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah terciptanya gerakan masyarakat sadar sehat pada anak terutama pada kesehatan gigi selama pandemi covid-19. Metode penyuluhan dilakukan dalam beberapa tahap meliputi persiapan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Kesadaran akan kesehatan gigi pada anak sekolah dasar selama pandemi adalah kurang, dikarenakan program UKGS juga tidak dapat berjalan dengan baik. Penyuluhan cara menyikat gigi yang benar untuk menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan anak-anak sekolah dasar dari yang berpengetahuan kurang menjadi baik dan sangat baik. Upaya lanjutan perlu dilakukan misalnya dengan sikat gigi bersama dan cek kesahatan gigi oleh tim penyuluh.
PELATIHAN TEKNIS PEMETAAN BERBASIS ANDROID BAGI PENYULUH PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN TAPIN, KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Kahfi Aman Nurrahman , Ayuningtyas Efrinda Ari
Published: July 2023

Sektor pertanian merupakan salah satu bidang yang mempunyai pengaruh besar terhadap perekonomian bangsa. Seiring dengan kemajuan dan perkembangan teknologi, maka bidang pertanian sangat memerlukan penyesuaian, sehingga diharapkan dapat turut berpartisipasi menyediakan data spasial pertanian. Salah satu kompetensi penyuluh pertanian adalah memiliki kemampuan penyajian data potensi wilayah sebagai langkah awal persiapan program penyuluhan pertanian pada Wilayah Kerja Penyuluhan Pertanian (WKPP) masing-masing. Melalui kegiatan pelatihan ini, penyuluh pertanian dapat meningkatkan kemampuan dan keterampilan mempersiapkan, mengumpulkan, dan menyajikan data spasial dalam bentuk peta. Tujuan akhir dari kegiatan ini adalah penyuluh pertanian dapat mengembangkan kemampuan tersebut untuk mengubah dan menyediakan data sketsa potensi wilayah dalam bentuk data spasial. Penggunaan aplikasi pemetaan berbasis android dan perangkat lunak ArcGIS 10.8 membantu peserta dalam pembelajaran ini.
PELATIHAN ADMINISTRASI KEUANGAN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN SOFTSKILL ORGANISASI MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI AKUNTANSI
Authors: Posi Sahrul Hi. , Manoma Suharli
Published: July 2023

Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah adanya kebutuhan untuk meningkatkan kualitas administrasi keuangan serta mengembangkan softskill bagi organisasi  kemahasiswaan dalam hal ini Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi Universitas Hein Namotemo. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan adalah metode ceramah, diskusi,  tanya jawab, penugasan, praktek dan pelatihan. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukan bahwa Pre-test pemhaman administrasi keuangan organisasi kemahasiswaan diketahui bahwa 1 mahasiswa (5,56%) mendapatkan kategori sangat rendah, 4 mahasiswa (22,22%) mendapatkan kategori rendah, dan 3 mahasiswa (72,22%) mendapatkan kategori sedang, dan terjadi peningkatan setelah dilakukan Post-test pemahaman administrasi keuangan organisasi kemahasiswaan diketahui bahwa 3 mahasiswa (16,67%) mendapatkan kategori sedang, 10 mahasiswa (55,56%) mendapatkan  kategori tinggi, dan 5 mahasiswa (27,78%) mendapatkan kategori sangat tinggi. Artinya dengan adanya pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dapat mempengaruhi pengetahuan bagi pengurus untuk meningkatkan softskill administrasi keuangan  organasasi Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi di Universitas Hein Namotemo