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Ethnic Discrimination among Nigerians: The Predictory Roles of Perceived Ethno-Cultural Empathy and Ethnocentrism
Authors: Emmanuel Agesin Bamikole
Published: September 2023

This study investigated the extent to which Perceived ethno-cultural empathy and ethnocentrism predict ethnic discrimination among Nigerians. This study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. Participants comprised 412 people (male=220; female=192). They were selected from three states in Nigeria namely Ondo (youruba ethnic group), Abia (Igbo ethnic group) and Taraba (Hausa ethnic group), using accidental sampling technique. Their ethnic group classifications (33.9%) were Yoruba’s, (33.8%) were Igbo’s, and (32.3%) were Hausa’s. They responded to ethnocentrism scale, scale of ethno-cultural empathy, perceived ethnic discrimination questionnaire. The study hypothesis was tested with a multiple regression analysis. Results revealed that perceived ethno-cultural empathy significantly predict ethnic discrimination such that high level of ethno-cultural empathy decreases ethnic discrimination (β=-0.12, t(412)=-0.2.59, p<0.05). Ethnocentrism significantly predict ethnic discrimination such that high level of ethnocentrism increases ethnic discrimination (β=-0.40, t (412)=8.69, p<.01). This study showed that ethno-cultural empathy was negatively related to ethnic discriminations. Ethnocentrism was positively related to ethnic discriminations. Therefore in order to reduce ethnic discrimination, the researcher suggest that direct public education initiatives that help prevent and contribute to the eradication of incitement to discrimination, hostility, and violence in the society should be encouraged and promoted. National program such as NYSC should be recalibrated and sustained. Knowledge of other people’s ethnic beliefs should be promoted within the society to increase understanding, tolerance and respect and to ensure that their belief and ethnic differences does not become a source of division, tensions and violence.
ESTRATÉGIAS ADAPTATIVAS À LIMITADA DISPONIBILIDADE HÍDRICA EM ESPÉCIES ARBÓREAS DA CAATINGA
Authors: Souza Lindomar Maria de , Ribeiro Barbosa Marta , Romênia Pinheiro Nascimento Katarina
Published: September 2023

A Caatinga, floresta tropical sazonal seca é, proporcionalmente, a menos estudada e protegida e está em acelerado processo de alteração e deterioração ambiental provocado pelo uso inadequado dos seus recursos. A contínua e intensiva exploração predatória tem acarretado na destruição e diminuição do habitat, constituindo sérias ameaças às espécies. Os estudos das respostas de plantas adaptadas às condições do semiárido contribuem para a compreensão das diferentes estratégias utilizadas por diversas espécies em condições ambientais adversas. A compreensão dessas respostas é de fundamental importância para consolidar projetos e ações que visam à conservação da biodiversidade na Caatinga.
Effective charge transfer regulation for robust photoelectrochemical water splitting
Authors: Hou Jungang
Published: September 2023

The direct conversion of solar energy to chemical fuels is an important approach to address the world's challenges of sustainable energy, environmental and climate issues owing to the abundant solar energy. Photoectrochemical (PEC) cells as a promising technology by the utilization of solar energy have received much attention for the generation of renewable hydrogen from water splitting on a large scale. However, the efficiency of solar energy conversion into hydrogen is still limited by narrow light absorption, slow charge transfer and sluggish surface reaction kinetics. Great efforts in the regulation of charge transfer have been summarized toward efficient solar-to-chemical energy conversion in this review. Firstly, various photoanodes and photocathodes are been discussed. Then, different strategies such as morphological regulation, heteroatom and defect introduction, heterostructure engineering and cocatalyst incorporation are elaborated to accelerate the charge transfer process and optimize the PEC performance. Finally, the perspectives and comprehensive outlooks on the future regulation of charge transfer are also proposed. This review offers an overview for the rational design and development of the promising photoelectrodes and the delicate manipulation of photogenerated charge transfer in PEC systems for effective solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
Perovskite/organic tandem solar cells: a review
Authors: Yang Junliang
Published: September 2023

The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has rapidly increased and exceeded 25% based on strategies such as interface modification, doping engineering, and optimization of preparation methods. further improvement seems to have entered a bottleneck period due to Shockley-Quiesser (S-Q) limit of single-junction devices. Tandem cell designed to achieve efficient matching of a wider range of the solar spectrum is considered a successful method to solve this difficulty. In tandem architecture, the PSC is a perfect top-cell candidate owing to its large absorption coefficient, adjustable band gap, and feasible low-temperature solution processibility. The perovskite-based tandem solar cells (TSCs) such as perovskite-silicon, perovskite-perovskite, and perovskite-organic devices have stimulated enormous research interest and got significant progress in the past few years. Among them, the abundant perovskite and organic semiconductor materials with tunable components, adjustable bandgap, and various physical and chemical properties make the perovskite/organic TSCs (PO-TSCs) more competitive. In this work, a general introduction and review of recent advances in perovskite/organic tandem features are provided. In addition, a perspective and some suggestions about future developments in this field are also discussed.
Magnetic field driven catalysis of multiferroic magnetoelectric nanocomposites
Authors: Liu Yong , Li Shun
Published: September 2023

Magnetic field as a booster for catalytic reactions has been widely studied in the past few decades. Recently, multiferroic materials with intriguing magnetoelectric coupling effects have been emerging as a new type of catalyst, providing a unique opportunity for magnetically-driven catalytic reactions in a variety of fields, including clean energy, environmental and biomedical applications. In this review, we describe this entirely new catalysis phenomenon observed in multiferroic magnetoelectric composite materials, aiming at giving an in-depth understanding of magnetically-driven catalysis processes based on the direct magnetoelectric-catalytic effect. Moreover, the latest progress in catalytic applications of magnetoelectric nanocomposite nanomaterials is comprehensively summarized. Finally, the challenges and future perspectives for the design and application of high-efficient magneto-multiferroic catalysts are discussed.
Analisis Kesalahan Morfologi dan Sintaksis pada Teks Buku Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Prespektif Rusydi Ahmad Thu'aimah
Authors: Abidin Moh Zaenal , Ilmiyah Dina Faiqotul , Naja M. Zulfan Badru , Taufiq Mirwan Akhmad
Published: September 2023

Analisis kesalahan pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan evaluasi tehadap buku pembelajaran Bahasa arab " Auto-Drill ngomong Arab"  Penerbit; DAMIGO BOOKS (ANDALIMAN BOOKS). No. ISBN; 978-623-7345-31-2. Dengan pendekatan menurut prespektif  Rusydi Ahmad Thu'aimah. Analisis kesalahan Teks merupakan sebuah pendekatan atau metode penelitian yang berfungsi sebagai pisau analisis dalam mengetahaui kelayakan dan kualitas dari sebuah karya tulis. Tujuan dari analisis pada artikel ini sebagai upaya mengungkap kesalahan morfologi dan sintaksis pada buku tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, pendekatan ilmu Bahasa terapan, di bidang shorof dan nahwu ( morfologi-sintaksis). Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis kesalahan Rusydi Ahmad Thu'aimah. Sumber data primer didapatkan dari buku Auto-Drill ngomong Arab. Teknik pengumpulan data identifikasi dan kategorisasi kesalahan teks, observasi sistematis dan interpretasi hasil. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti berupaya untuk memberikan koreksi  terhadap buku Auto-Drill ngomong Arab sehingga penelitian ini bisa sebagai bahan pertimbangan dalam revisi buku buku tersebut.
Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Pengembangan Karir terhadap Motivasi Kerja Karyawan CV Neureus Putra Subang
Authors: Alawiyah Tuti , Saragih Romat
Published: September 2023

Pengelolaan sumberdaya manusia yang baik berdampak pada motivasi kerja karyawan yang tinggi sehingga didapatkan kinerja yang baik dan berakhir pada peningkatan kinerja perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan kompensasi dan pengembangan karir terhadap motivasi kerja karyawan pada CV Neureus Putra. Motivasi pegawai yang tinggi diduga terjadi diantaranya karena pemberian kompensasi dan pengembangan karir yang memuaskan bagi karyawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif dan kausalitas. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik random sampling berjumlah 141 responden dari 219 karyawan CV Neureus Putra, Subang. Analisis data penelitian menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda dengan bantuan aplikasi SPSS versi 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukan kompensasi masuk pada kategori sangat memuaskan, pengembangan karir termasuk pada kategori sangat memuaskan dan motivasi juga termasuk pada kategori sangat memuaskan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kompensasi dan pengembangan karir berpengaruh  positif dan signifikan baik secara parsial maupun simultan.
Implikasi Teori Belajar Kognitivistik Jerome S Bruner dalam Pembelajaran PAI
Authors: Assyakurrohim Dimas , Putra Agung Mandala , Suryana Ermis , Abdurrahmansyah Abdurrahmansyah
Published: September 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk membahas serta menganalisis tentang teori belajar Kognitivistik mulai dari pengertian, proses belajar mengajar, tahapan belajar mengajar, alat-alat mengajar, implikasinya serta kelebihan dan kekurangan dari teori kognitivistik. Teori ini menjelaskan bahwa proses belajar akan berjalan dengan baik dan kreatif jika guru memberi kesempatan kepada siswa untuk menemukan suatu aturan (termasuk konsep, teori, definisi, dsb) melalui contoh-contoh yang menggambarkan (mewakili) aturan yang menjadi sumber. Dalam mengkaji artikel ini menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dengan mengkaji kritis dan mendalam terhadap bahan-bahan pustaka yang relevan dengan materi makalah seperti buku dan jurnal yang layak dijadikan referensi. Implikasi Teori Bruner dalam Proses Pembelajaran adalah menghadapkan anak pada suatu situasi yang membingungkan atau suatu masalah. Dengan demikian Teori kognitif juga menekankan  bagian-bagian  dari  situasi  yang saling berhubungan  dengan  seluruh  kontek  situasi  tersebut.
Media Mainstream Sebagai Sarana Komunikasi Politik
Authors: Guntur Ahmad Majdy , Unde Andi Alimuddin , Hasrullah Hasrullah
Published: September 2023

Di era globalisasi, media mainstream memegang peranan penting dalam komunikasi politik yang didukung oleh adanya digitalisasi dalam pemberitaan tokoh politik. Rumusan masalah dari penelitian ini adalah bagaimana media mainstream memiliki peranan penting terkait aktivitas-aktivitas komunikasi politik yang dijalankan oleh politisi? Metode penelitian adalah penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi literatur. Media seperti Harian Fajar, Riauterkini.com, JawaPos.com, Tempo.co, Tribunnews, Portalmedia, Tribun Timur, Portal Media dan Pedoman media sebagai sarana komunikasi politik mengkonstruksi berita-berita tentang politisi dipengaruhi kekuatan elit, partai dan kelompok penguasa dan posisi pesaing dalam berita. Media lokal biasanya bercirikan partisan yang berpihak pada kelompok penguasa secara halus melalui manipulasi teks secara interdiskursif. Redaktur berita memiliki kuasa untuk menentukan arah pemberitaan. Namun, mereka masih mendapat tekanan dari kepentingan politik dan ekonomi. Sehingga pemberitaan yang berbeda hanya bertujuan untuk mempromosikan kepentingan politik dan ekonomi dari kelompok-kelompok tertentu. Terdapat skema pemberitaan melihat strategi perpolitikan dan tuturan si politisi, dengan menggunakan kalimat yang saling berkesinambungan antar paragraf dan fakta disampaikan menggunakan grafis dan foto mengenai kegiatan masing-masing kandidat yang juga bermanfaat sebagai personal branding politisi itu sendiri.
Analisis Kesulitan Menulis Ringkasan Bacaan Tema 9 Sub Tema 2 Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Siswa Sekolah Dasar Kelas VI
Authors: Saputro Uung Gondo , Suyono Suyono , Dewi Radeni Sukma Indra
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kesulitan menulis ringkasan bacaan pada pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengen metode studi kasus di salah satu sekolah negeri di Kota Malang kepada 23 siswa dan 1 guru. Hal penelitian ini siswa masih mengalami kesulitan dalam menuli ringkasan, hal itu ditunjukan dari hasil belajar sebanyak 56,5% masih berada di bawah skor KKM yaitu 75. Faktor yang mempengaruhi kesulitan menulis ringkasan yaitu faktor internal meliputi, siswa kesulitan dalam menemukan ide pokok dan memulai menulis paragraf, tidak mudah kosentrasi (fokus), kurangnya pemahaman tentang aturan tata tulis, kurangnya minat siswa. Sedangkan faktor eksternal yaitu kurangnya motivasi dan dukungan dari lingkungan keluarga dan guru masih belum maksimal dalam menerapkan metode serta media pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran menulis ringkasan.
Konsepsi dan Implementasi One Day One Verse di PMI Dea Malela
Authors: Maksum Muh. Nur Rochim , Salahudin Salahudin
Published: September 2023

Al-Qur’an dalam pandangan umat Islam, ia sebagai pedoman hidup. Ayat-ayat demi ayat memiliki makna dan kandungan yang sangat mendalam melebihi para penyair terkenal sekalipun. Dengan demikian ummat Islam sangat perlu memahami isi kandungan Al-Qur’an agar bisa direnungkan dan diamalkan. One Day One Verse (ODOV) memiliki peran penting dalam meningkatkan pemahaman santri dan santriwati di Pesantren Modern Internasional (PMI) Dea Malela. One Day One Verse menjadi salah satu program unggulan PMI Dea Malela karena cukup berbeda dengan program lainnya seperti program tahfidz dan sejenisnya. Program ini sebagaimana namanya disampaikan hanya “satu hari satu ayat” dengan memilih ayat-ayat yang di dalam al-Qur’an seputar ayat-ayat aqidah, ayat-ayat akhlaq, dan ayat-ayat seputar peradaban dan sebagainya. Tujuannya, santriwan dan santriwati dapat menghafal, memahami, mentadabbur, dan mengaplikasikan ayat ODOV.  Metode penelitian yang disajikan adalah metode studi kasus dengan dipadukan berbagai referensi terkait. Dengan demikian penelitian ini termasuk penelitian deskriptif, yang berfokus pada penjelasan sistematis tentang fakta yang diperoleh saat penelitian dilakukan. Subyek penelitian adalah santriwan dan santriwati dengan melakukan wawancara serta pengamatan kegiatan secara langsung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa santriwan dan santriwati PMI Dea Malela sangat mendukung kegiatan ini karena dirasa memiliki dampak positif terhadap pemahaman mereka mengenai ayat-ayat al-Qur’an. Secara aplikatif, ayat-ayat yang dihafalkan beberapa sudah diamalkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Perspektif Komunikasi Yang Efektif dalam Pandangan Islam Berdasarkan Quran Surat An-Nahl Ayat 78
Authors: Said Selamat , Abzar M. , Madani Abu Bakar Ilham
Published: September 2023

Perspektif Komunikasi Yang Efektif dalam Pandangan Islam Berdasarkan Quran Surat An-Nahl Ayat 78
Komunikasi dilakukan di hampir setiap kegiatan manusia, sejak bangun dari tidur manusia berada dalam kegiatan komunikasi, perkembangan dewasa ini komunikasi mulai menjadi suatu disiplin ilmu yang pelajari secara spesifik. Proses interaksi antar sesama manusia tidak akan terlepas dari proses komunikasi. Dalam perspektif Islam komunikasi merupakan aktivitas da’wah dalam menyampaikan sebuah kebenaran walaupun satu ayat. Bahkan komunikasi merupakan suatu aktivitas yang mendapat banyak penjelasan dan mendapat perhatian khusus sebab Allah SWT telah berfirman yang artinya “Dan berkatalah kamu kepada semua manusia dengan cara yang baik”, selain itu juga selamat atau celakanya manusia tergantung dari lisannya, atau mulutnya (cara berkomunikasinya).
Implementasi Bela Negara (SDGs) Mewujudkan Generasi Islami
Authors: Fadil Cholid , Zawawi Zawawi , Nisa Fauzatul Laily
Published: September 2023

Implementasi Bela Negara (SDGs) Mewujudkan Generasi Islami
Penelitian ini memaparkan sebuah pembuktian bahwa Bangsa Indonesia telah mampu mewujudkan generasi yang baik melalui jurnal penelitian yang berjudul “Implementasi Bela Negara (SDGs) Mewujudkan Generasi Islami.” Rumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah bagaimana implementasi bela negara SDGs dapat mewujudkan generasi Islami. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan mempelajari teori implementasi tujuan bela negara SDGs dalam membentuk generasi Islami kepada mahasiswa UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur Surabaya melalui analisis teori Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam pembentukan Karakter yang Islami. Objek penelitian berupa kegiatan mahasiswa UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini memiliki metode penelitian kualitatif. Penelitaian ini menggunakan analisis teori Pendidikan Agama Islam dengan teori Pribadi Islami. Hasil dan pembahasan berupa data kegiatan mahasiswa yang dianalisis melalui analisis teori Pendidikan Agama Islam dengan teori pribadi Islami yaitu; pertama, pribadi muslim, kedua, struktur pribadi muslim, dan ketiga, berakhlak mulia. Penelitian ini menghasilkan implementasi bela negara SDGs yang terdiri dari 17 poin antara lain: tanpa kemiskinan, tanpa kelaparan, kesehatan yang baik dan kesejahteraan, pendidikan berkualitas, kesetaraan gender, air bersih dan sanitasi, energi bersih dan terjangkau, pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pekerjaan yang layak, industri, inovasi, dan infrastruktur, mengurangi kesenjangan, keberlanjutan kota dan komunitas, konsumsi dan produksi bertanggung jawab, aksi terhadap iklim, kehidupan bawah laut, kehidupan darat, institusi peradilan yang kuat dan kedamaian, dan terakhir kemitraan untuk mencapai tujuan.
Konsep Bahagia dalam Kitab Kimiyaus Al-Sa’adah karya Syekh Al-Ghazali dan Implikasinya terhadap Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Najib Mohd. Noor
Published: September 2023

Makna kebahagiaan saat ini telah banyak mengalami pergesaran arti. Ada yang berorientasi pada keduniaan dan akirat. Menurut Al-Ghazali dalam kitabnya Kimiyaus al-Sa'adah kebahagiaan harusnya memiliki tujuan akhir untuk kembali kepada Allah. Pendidikan Islam merupakan muatan pendidikan yang mengarahkan anak untuk menjadi insan yang secara jiwa, rohani, akal, yang selamat/islami serta bahagia. Pencapainnya dapat dicapai dengan kita banyak mempelajari ilmu-ilmu tentang kebahagiaan misalnya dalam kitab Kimiyaus al-Sa'adah, kemudian bagaiamana konsep bahagia Al-Ghazali dan implikasinya terhadap pendidikan Islam?. Penelitian ini kualitatif menggunakan studi pustaka dengan sumber primer kitab Kimiyaus al-Sa'adah dan refrensi sekunder yang memuat tema konsep bahagia dan pendidikan islam. Adapun teknik analisis isi mengac pada teori Krippendorff, Barelsin, Holsti. Adapun tahap penelitian dimulai dari persiapan, pelaksanaan, analisis data dan penyusunan data berdasarkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan. Penelitian ini menghasilkan bahwa konsep bahagia Al-Ghazali didadasarkan pada kekuatan dalam mengontrol nafsu, syahwat, dan dua sifat yang dimiliki manusia berupa setan dan malaikat. Sedangkan dalam mencari kebahagiaan menurut kaca mata Al-Ghazali diperlukannya makrifat kepada Allah yang mana hal tersebut sesuai dengan perumusan tujuan pendidikan islam. misalnya dalam pengajaran ilmu tasawuf yakni ilmu tentang mengenal Tuhan.
Evaluasi Kinerja Manajemen Strategi Pemasaran Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru Pada AMIK Bina Sriwijaya Palembang
Authors: Fikri Maiza
Published: September 2023

This research is an evaluation of the management of the marketing strategy for new student admissions at AMIK Bina Sriwijaya Palembang which is based on the decline in student admissions from 2019-2022. The purpose of this study is to identify the problems faced by AMIK Bina Sriwijaya in increasing new student admissions for the 2022-2023 academic year. This research method is qualitative descriptive with an indicator approach to marketing mix, service quality, physical form and using the fishbone diagram method using data collection methods with deep interviews and observations. The results showed that 7 main variables can be concluded that there is a problem of decreasing the number of students at AMIK Bina Sriwijaya from year to year with the main problems as follows: (1) The student admission system is still manual; (2) Does not have cooperation with related parties regarding the financial administration process; (3) The promotion carried out by AMIK Bina Sriwijaya Palembang is still based on the promotion manual; (4) Content that features in promotions; (5) The selling power of AMIK Bina Sriwijaya which is superior; (6) The curriculum and quality of lecturers, lecturers who make the backbone of D3 Computer Science lectures have not met expectations; (7) Facilities and supporting facilities for lectures at AMIK Bina Sriwijaya are inadequate.
Pengelolaan Kinerja Berbasis Balanced Scorecard
Authors: Hartini Hartini , Habibi Dhani
Published: September 2023

The Effective performance management is a key factor in achieving the strategic goals of government organizations. This study aims to find out how the use of the balanced scorecard in managing performance management at KPPBC TMP Merak by using the perspectives of stakeholders, customer, internal process, and learning and growth and to find out whether using the balanced scorecard can describe success in achieving performance at KPPBC TMP Merak. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with primary and secondary data collection. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the application of the balanced scorecard in managing performance management at KPPBC TMP Merak using the perspectives of stakeholder, customer, internal process, as well as learning and growth is going very well and by using the balanced scorecard success can be described in achieving organizational performance at KPPBC TMP Merak as evidenced by the status of indicator 19 (nineteen) Main Performance Indicators for 2022 which are green (successfully achieved) and Organizational Performance Score (NKO) in 2020 to 2022 worth above 100 with a special title
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Etis dan Keterampilan Komunikasi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai dengan Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Mediasi dada Inspektorat Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Tengggara
Authors: Kumalasari Eka Astiti , Muthalib Abd Azis , Nur Muh
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of ethical leadership variables and communication skills on performance variables through motivation as a mediating variable. The types and sources of data in this study are in the form of primary data obtained through questionnaire techniques or distributing questionnaires to all civil servants of the Regional Inspectorate of Southeast Sulawesi Province. While secondary data, namely data obtained through literature studies by referring to literature, journals and various other information related to the problem under study. The data collection method to be used in this study is filling out questionnaires. The data analysis technique is Quantitative data analysis using the SEM-PLS 3 application. The results of hypothesis testing concluded that ethical leadership has no effect on performance, but the variable ethical leadership has a significant positive effect on motivation. The communication skills variable has a significant positive effect on performance and the communication skills variable has a significant positive effect on motivation. The motivation variable can mediate the influence of ethical leadership on performance and the motivation variable is able to mediate the influence of communication skills on performance
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Kepercayaan Konsumen Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Melalui Kepuasan Pelanggan Sebagai Variabel Intervening (Studi Kasus pada Konsumen Rinni Mekeup Gondang)
Authors: Mufidah Siti Zahrotul , Baidlowi Imam , Kasnowo Kasnowo
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the Effect of Service Quality and Consumer Trust on Customer Loyalty through Customer Satisfaction as an Intervening Variablel. In this study using quantitative data. The method used in data collection is to use questionnaires measured by Likert scale. The sampling technique in this study uses non-probability sampling techniques with a sample of 100 respondents. In this data processing using SmartPLS. The results showed that there is a positive influence of service quality on customer loyalty, there is a positive influence of consumer trust on customer loyalty, there is a positive influence of service quality on customer satisfaction, there is a positive influence of consumer trust on customer satisfaction, there is a positive influence of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty, Service quality hasnot an influence on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction as an intervening variable, consumer trust has an influence on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction as an intervening variable
Opportunities and Threats of ASEAN Economic Community for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in East Java
Authors: Nurika Rizki Rahmadini
Published: September 2023

The implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 is aimed to improve economic relations in ASEAN. The AEC required provisions for the trade liberalization that might impact positively or negatively for entrepreneurs. This article is aimed to describe the opportunities and threats of AEC for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in East Java. If AEC has been implemented for more than five years, AEC should have made a real contribution to MSMEs in East Java. In fact, there were many MSMEs in East Java who don't even know what AEC is. To analyze it, the author used the concept of economic integration by Bela Balassa. The author used a type of descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Based on the findings, the opportunities for AEC for MSMEs in East Java are product standardization and market access. Meanwhile, AEC's threats to them are product similarity, foreign investment, and the free flow of goods. Even so, both do not have a significant impact on MSMEs in East Java because the target sales of MSMEs in East Java are mostly for the domestic market.
Efektivitas Dan Kontribusi Pajak Reklame Terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) di Kota Medan
Authors: Lumbanbatu Maristella J , Dewi Kumala , Lumbantoruan Sorta
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of billboard tax revenue on the Regional Original Revenue of Medan City in 2019-2021 and to find out how much the contribution of billboard tax to the Original Revenue of Medan City in 2019-2021. The research uses qualitative methods that are descriptive. The types and sources of data used are primary data and secondary data. Data analysis techniques are summarizing data, presenting data, analyzing data, and preliminary conclusions that are temporary. The results showed that the effectiveness rate in 2019-2021 achieved every year was not significant, namely 44.26% for 2019; 16.69% for 2020; and 100% for 2021. The average effectiveness of billboard tax revenue on Local Original Revenue for 3 years is 53.77% or can be categorized as "ineffective". The contribution of billboard tax to Regional Original Revenue in 2019-2021 always increases but is still categorized as "undercontributing", namely 1.03% in 2019, 1.03% in 2020, and 2.01% in 2021 with an average contribution of Regional Original Revenue for 3 years of 1.38%.
Digitalisasi Dakwah Nahdlatul Ulama untuk Memaksimalkan Jangkauan Dakwah Islam Ahlusunah Wal Jama’ah di OKU Timur
Authors: Sodikin Ahmad , Hasan Sholeh , Musthafa M Iqbal , Hanifah Umi
Published: September 2023

The goal of PKM is to help partners solve their priority issues, including in the fields of digitization, account management, and the enhanced ability to read yellow book references to find material. Outside of this dedication: (1) Partners are able to engage digitally through social media that has already been created, in this case by Dai NU and LDNU managers; (2) Partners are capable of managing accounts of engagement well to continue to grow; (3) Partners are able to make videos of engagement; (4) Partners can read books of Nasoibh Ibad as reference material for engaging in engagement; (4) Publication of articles in accredited national journals; (5) Publication of articles on national seminars resulting from dedication to the community organized by the University of Nurul Huda; (6) Formation of mutually beneficial cooperation between the University of Noorl Huda OKU East with the community and the Doi NU in the environment of LDNu OKU Eastern
ANALYSIS OF RED CHILLI AND COR INTERCROPPING FARMING BUSINESS WITH ESTIMATED LAND USE RATIO IN PANJI PORSEA VILLAGE, SITINJO DISTRICT, DAIRI DISTRICT
Authors: Sangkot Pahisar Siboro  , Retna Astuti  , Tumpal HS Siregar
Published: September 2023

This research aims to analyze how farming works, the effectiveness of utilization and aspects of red and corn production intercropping red chilies and corn with production functions in Panji Porsea Village, Sitinjo District, Dairi Regency. This research was carried out in November 2022. The form of this research was a quantitative method. The population in this study were 50 farmers using corn monoculture, chili monoculture and intercropping red chili with corn. To obtain appropriate research results, the sample used was purposive sampling taken from each village, the data analysis technique used was cost and revenue analysis and Land Use Ratio Analysis.intercropping chili corn.The effectiveness of intercropping land use for red chilies and corn is running very well, because the intercropping system at the time of planting is very suitable and very feasible to implement, able to increase the income of both chili and corn farmers. The production aspect of red chilies and corn after using the intercropping method appears to increase when compared to monoculture because by saving land you can produce 2 different productions.
The Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Glycaemic Index in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Evidence Based Case Report
Authors: Kumala Marcia , Mutu Manikam Nurul Ratna
Published: September 2023

Background: PCOS is the most common cause of infertility around the world. PCOS is associated with impaired glucose tolerance and higher tendency to develop type 2 diabetes. Curcumin, which is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties, may show promising effect in regulating blood glucose.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of curcumin supplementation on improving glycaemic profile in women with PCOS.

Methods: Literature searching was conducted by advanced searching in Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and ProQuest database using MeSH Terms combined with Title/Abstract. After removing duplicates, the literatures were screened based on the eligibility criteria. Critical appraisal and level of evidence of the selected literatures were determined based on Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.

Results: Two selected literatures were relevant to answer our clinical question. The first literature is a systematic review/meta-analysis study by Chien et al (2021) and the latter is a randomized controlled trial by Asan et al (2020). Both literatures show that curcumin supplementation is beneficial in improving glycaemic profile in PCOS patients. These effects were marked by lower fasting blood glucose, insulin level, and HOMA-IR in curcumin group compared to the control group.

Conclusion: Curcumin supplementation for at least 6 weeks significantly improve glycaemic profile in women with PCOS. Curcumin supplementation is also considered safe and well tolerable. However, more studies are needed to investigate further regarding the long-term effects of curcumin supplementation.

Keywords: curcumin, turmeric, polycystic ovarian syndrome, glycaemic profile
Public Relations Strategy of the West Java Province Cooperative and Small Business Service in Increasing the Active Role of Secondary Cooperatives in West Java
Authors: Saefudin Iing , Yuliansyah Teuku , Nabilah Risma A. , Rusanti Anisa
Published: September 2023

Effective Public Relations Communication between the West Java Province Cooperative and MSME Service can help people increase awareness about the Secondary Cooperative program and how they can use it for their benefit. To achieve this goal, an appropriate communication strategy is needed. This research then aims to see how the Public Relations strategy of the Cooperatives and Small Business Office of West Java Province is increasing the active role of Secondary Cooperatives in West Java. This research will be carried out using a descriptive qualitative approach. Research data was obtained through various methods such as literature studies and interviews. The results of this research then found that the public relations strategy at the Department of Cooperatives and Small Businesses of West Java Province could be carried out through 4 phases. Aspects of the formative research phase help ensure that communication campaigns or programs are designed according to the needs and preferences of the audience, and are more effective in achieving the stated communication goals. Aspects of the strategy phase are carried out through a series of steps or methods to convey messages and information to the audience, namely the fostered secondary cooperative. Aspects of the tactical phase are carried out by documenting on social media and collaborating. Finally, evaluation research aspects are carried out periodically through evaluation meetings, both external and internal.
Partial Purification and Characterization of the Acetylcholinesterase from Poecilia reticulata (Peters, 1859)
Authors: Hazuki Intan Nabilah , Yasid Nur Adeela , Shukor Mohd Yunus
Published: September 2023

Poecilia reticulata (P. reticulata) is a species of tropical fish in the family Poeciliidae that is found all over the world and is a favorite in freshwater aquariums. The Malay name for this fish is "Ikan Gapi," although the English term "Guppy" has become more common. The Million Fish, or Rainbow Fish, as it's known in other parts of the world. The goals of this research were to char-acterize the acetylcholinesterase that will be partially purified from P. reticulata brain extract using ammonium sulphate fractionation followed by an affinity chromatography method. The result shows that ammonium sulphate fractionation gave better purification fold over the procainamide affinity chromatographic method with fold of purification of 3.38 compared to 0.64 for the latter. Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) shows a dramatic reduction of protein bands compared to crude extract. A pH of 9 in a Tris-HCl buffer system and a temperature of 15 °C were found to be ideal for the activity of the enzyme. Based on its high Vmax and low Km with acetylthiocholine iodide (ATC) as a substrate compared to butyryl thiocholine iodide (BTC) and propionyl thiocholine iodide (PTC), the substrate specificity profile identified acetylcholinesterase (AChE) as the major enzyme present in the purified enzyme. The molecular weights of the en-zyme following affinity chromatographic purification are about 92 kDa.
Proximate, Nutrient Composition and Glycemic Index of Pearl Millet-Acha-Moringa Blend
Authors: Ramlatu M.A. , Ibrahim Aminu , Hassan Madinat
Published: September 2023

Globally, grains can be regarded as the daily source of diets for many populations. They constitute cereals, pseudocereals and legume and are majorly the seeds of plants. They are made up of a wide variety of macronutrients that are vital to human diet, those nutrients are not limited to carbohydrates, but also proteins lipids and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Grains can be consumed as a source of dietery fibre and bioactives. This research is aimed at formulating a diet using whole grains and cray fish and also to determine the nutrients composition of the diet and its Glycemic Index. A diet was formulated using whole Pearl millet, whole Hungary rice, moringa leaves and cray fish. The Glycemic Index of the diet and the nutrients composition of the formulated diet such as % Fat, % Ash, % Moisture, %Fiber and Vitamin E were determined. Iron and magnesium ions concentration was determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry while calcium ion was determined using Flame Photometry. The result showed that the blend contains 6.31% moisture, 1.24% ash, 1.50% fat, 12.06% protein, 3.22% fibre, 75.66% carbohydrate, 50.22 mg Vitamin E, 1.37 mg Magnesium (Mg), and the Glycemic Index was 67.7%.
Isolation and Screening of Amylase-producing Fungi from Spoiled Fruits
Authors: Usman Musa , Bukar A. , Jauro A.H. , Mubarak A.M. , Tawfiq U.A. , Muhammad A. , Mansur I. , Kazeem M.O.
Published: September 2023

Amylase is the enzyme that is employed in the breakdown of starch into its simpler components. The research was aimed at isolating and screening Aspergillus niger from spoiled fruits for amylase enzyme production. The spoiled fruits utilized in this study were orange, tomato, banana, mango, hot pepper and pineapple, and were taken from fruit sellers in Kasuwar Mata within the Gombe metropolis. Six different fungi were isolated from spoiled fruits and were identified using cultural and morphological characteristics. They were screened on starch agar for amylase production. A. niger isolated from banana produced the biggest zone of hydrolysis (76 mm) on starch agar while A. niger from tomato produced the smallest zone of hydrolysis (38 mm). The result of this research indicates that A. niger from spoiled fruits are capable of producing amylase enzyme which can be utilized for different industrial processes.
Biosorption of Zn (II) onto Rice Husk Ash: Isothermal Remodelling
Authors: Dan-Iya Bilal Ibrahim , Khayat Mohd Ezuan , Shukor Mohd Yunus
Published: September 2023

Zn is a heavy metal often found at elevated concentrations in effluents as high as 300 ppm from the rubber processing industry as it is used for the vulcanization of rubber. The rice milling process produces rice husk as a by-product. It is one of the most important agricultural leftovers in terms of volume. The data of the sorption isotherm of Zn (II) (CV) sorption onto rice husk ash, which was plotted using linearized plots of isothermal models were reanalyzed using isothermal models using nonlinear regression. As the datapoints were small, isotherms with parameters of only up to three were utilized to prevent overfitting. The nineteen models were Henry, Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich, Jovanovic, Redlich-Peterson, Sips, Toth, Hill, Khan, BET, Vieth-Sladek, Radke-Prausnitz, Brouers–Sotolongo, Fritz-Schlunder III, Unilan, Fowler-Guggenheim and Moreau. Statistical analysis based on error function analyses such as root-mean-square error (RMSE), adjusted coefficient of determination (adjR2), accuracy factor (AF), bias factor (BF), Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC), corrected AICc (Akaike Information Criterion), and Hannan-Quinn Criterion (HQC) showed that Freundlich, followed by Langmuir and the Jovanovic models as the best top three models. The value of the maximum monolayer adsorption capacity for Zn binding to rice husk ash according to the Langmuir’s parameter qmL was 7.33 mg g-1 (95% Confidence interval from5.464 to 9.187), while bL (L mg-1), the Langmuir model constants was 0.011 L mg-1 (95% C.I. from 0.030 to 0.182). As the Freundlich equation is unable to model the maximum adsorption, the Halsey rearrangement of the Freundlich equation was utilized and gave the estimated maximum absorption of 7.20 mg g-1, which is very close to the experimental value. The constant values obtained in this study, especially the Langmuir model are largely different from the previously reported linearized approach.
Phytochemical Screening and Antiproliferative Potential of Some Medicinal Plants in Northeastern Nigeria
Authors: James Jalil Idi , Madugu Khalid Ibrahim , Sulaiman Furaira Isa , Yarima Nabila Yusuf , Ahmad Abubakar , Abare Abubakar Usman , Abdullahi Abubakar , Abdussalam Salihu
Published: September 2023

The use of medicinal plants for the therapy of different disease conditions has been in practice for decades, this has been attributed to the various phytoconstituents present in plants. This study seeks to investigate the presence of secondary metabolites and assess the growth inhibitory properties of the plant extracts Curcuma longa, Momordica balsamia, Prosopis africana, Zizipus mauritianai, Boswellia dalziel, Guiera senegalensis and Diospyros mespiliformis. The method used to assess the growth inhibitory potential of the extracts involved the incubation of viable Sorghum bicolor seed in different concentrations of the extracts and water as a control. The seeds radicle lengths were measured at different time intervals to ascertain the antiproliferative activity of the extracts. The results showed the presence of alkaloids, coumarins, flavonoids, phenolics, steroids, terpenoids, tannins, saponins, quinone, anthraquinone and glycosides. The antiproliferative potential of the plants was evident by the concentration-dependent decrease in the growth of the seeds in the different extracts. This suggests that when explored further; extracts from the different plants might be used as potential antitumor and anticancer agents.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN INDEPENDENSI AUDITOR TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT PADA INSPEKTORAT UTAMA BADAN NARKOTIKA NASIONAL
Authors: Sugiarti Eva , Nurminingsih  , Agustin Dinni
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of auditor competence and independence on audit quality at The Main Inspectorate of the National Narcotics Agency. Population data as many as 42 people were used for the sample of the research object. The data to be obtained in this study uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale in the form of a checklist with statements relating to the research variables along with 5 alternative answers to measure each research variable. The variables studied in this study include Auditor Competence, Auditor Independence, and Audit Quality. The research method uses quantitative methods. The data analysis technique used in this research is quantitative analysis using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). The results of this study indicate that (1) Auditor Competence has a positive and significant effect on Auditor Independence, (2) Auditor Competence has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality, and (3) Auditor Independence has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality.
FORMULASI DAN EVALUASI SEDIAAN SUSPENSI EKSTRAK BIJI PEPAYA (Carica papaya L.) SEBAGAI ANTI DIARE
Authors: Sukmawati Sukmawati , Ambermasha Maulidina
Published: September 2023

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) mulai dari bagian akar, batang, daun, dan buah serta bijinya diduga mengandung senyawa metabolit sekunder alkaloid, flavonoid, fenol dan tannin yang memiliki aktivitas farmakologi sebagai laksatif, inhibitor lipase, anti diare, dan anti bakteri terhadap beberapa jenis bakteri patogen seperti Eschericia coli, Salmonella thypii, dan Shigella. Diketahui biji pepaya merupakan tanaman obat yang praktis tidak larut dalam air, agar menghasilkan sediaan yang stabil maka dibuat dalam bentuk suspensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ekstrak biji pepaya dapat diformulasikan sebagai anti diare dalam sediaan suspensi serta mengetahui konsentrasi yang dapat memberikan mutu fisik terbaik. Formulasi suspensi yang terbuat dari ekstrak biji pepaya dengan variasi konsentrasi pada 0,8% (F1), 1,6% (F2), dan 2,4% (F3). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak biji pepaya dapat diformulasikan sebagai herbal anti diare dalam sediaan suspensi, konsentrasi ekstrak biji pepaya dapat memberikan pengaruh terhadap mutu sifat fisik sediaan suspensi dan semua formula memiliki sifat mutu fisik yang baik.
Hansen's Disease: A Neglected Tropical Infectious Condition
Authors: Quan Song Ji , Malan Malumani , Kaseya Chiyenu O.R
Published: September 2023

This case of Hansen's disease reminds clinicians of all ages and era that leprosy is not a disease of the past as such a systematized multidisplinary approach and timely referral to specialists should be followed when evaluating any patient with chronic dermatoses of unknown cause.Early diagnosis of leprosy coupled with prompt treatment with Multi Drug Therapy (MDT) are the most important steps in preventing permanent debilitating deformity and disability.
Molecular Subtyping of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): An approach to improving treatment response and survival outcome
Authors: Okoye Jude Ogechukwu
Published: September 2023

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The epidemiology of Road Traffic Crashes in Rural Zambia: A Retrospective Hospital-Based Study at Monze Mission Hospital
Authors: Sichembe Wantula , Manyozo S D , Moodie R
Published: September 2023

Background:

Road trauma represents a significant yet neglected public health challenge in Zambia leading to loss of lives, severe disabilities and hampering development. It disproportionately affects low and middle income countries (LMIC) with 90%  of all road deaths occurring there. Zambia, like many other LMIC lacks robust evidence to guide road safety initiatives and program planning due to limited research, poor quality data and competing health priorities.

Objectives:

We aimed to investigate the epidemiology of road trauma cases seen at a general hospital in Monze district from 2013 to 2017. We further assessed the road trauma data quality as captured by the hospital registry.

Methods:

We reviewed records for all road trauma cases seen at Monze Mission Hospital from 2013 to 2017. Descriptive statistics  were used to summarised using means and proportion. We further assess the variables captured for each case that  presented at the hospital including socio-demographic and trauma-related details. Depending on the quality of data obtained, statistical methods were applied to explain the epidemiology including Chi-square, t-tests and proportional  tests were used to assess the differences in means and proportions, respectively.

Results:

The road trauma data at MMH are very poor evidenced by a lot of missing variables for road trauma cases that would aid  understanding of the epidemiology of road trauma cases seen at the facility. However, of the 449 road trauma cases reviewed, 62.4% of these were males. The highest road trauma burden was recorded among those aged 15-44. Time trend analysis shows a decreasing pattern in road deaths in Monze district. The case-fatality rates were very high with more than 90% the of deaths occurring before arrival at the hospital. However, many case files lacked data on occupation, education level, type of road user, type of vehicles involved and time of collision.

Conclusion:

The available data at MMH suggested that young and active people aged 15-44 years were the most affected of road  trauma in Monze district, with males experiencing a higher burden than females. The data also showed a decreasing  trend in the road trauma burden in Monze district. However, these results should be interpreted with great caution as the data are highly unreliable due to suspected very high levels of underreporting.