bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISA REALIBILITY DAN MAINTAINABILITY PADA MESIN SCREW PRESS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE DISTRIBUSI NORMAL DI PABRIK KELAPA SAWIT
Authors: Benita Septiana Sinaga  , Zulham Effendi  , Giyanto
Published: September 2024

The cessation of the processing process at the palm oil mill will cause losses to the company, which can result inlow productivity of the plant. Damage to equipment at the palm oil mill requires more costs to repair the damage.For this reason, good maintenance is needed for each equipment used in the processing process using the normaldistribution method. In this study the tool used was Screw Press. The purpose of this study was to determine thevalue of Realibility and Maintainabiity by using a normal distribution and to determine the cause of damage to theScrew Press machine. This research stage was carried out by taking data on damage and repair of Screw Press inApril-June 2017 and processing data using normal distribution. The data needed in normal distribution is the valueof Realibility, Maintainability, and standard devisia. By doing this data processing, the Screw Press machine canoperate well with reliability value in April-June 2017 on screw press 1 machines at 98%, 98%, 99% andmaintainability value of 21.78 hours, 18.8 hours, 19 , 18 hours. Whereas in screw press machine 2 in April - June2017 the reliability value is 99%, 98%, 95% and the Maintainability value is 19.9 hours, 18.68 hours and 18 hours.
WARNA MINYAK SAWIT MENTAH DAN STABILITAS WARNA BERDASARKAN TINGKAT KEMATANGAN BUAH YANG BERASAL DARI KEBUN DENGAN KETINGGIAN 800 MDPL
Authors: Ika Ucha Pradifta Rangkuti  , Alvin Syahputra
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the color of crude palm oil in the Marjandi estate with an altitude of800 meters above sea level with a comparison of raw fruit, ripe and over ripe and the stability colorof crude palm oil. The results of the analysis of raw fruit at an altitude of 800 m dpl have the lowestcolor compared to other levels of maturity that is equal to 1.1 (red) and 11 (yellow), and maturefruits have the highest colors 1.7 (red) and 17 (yellow). The decline occurred in ripe fruit in theamount of 1.3 (red) and 13 (yellow) with a percentage decrease of 10%. And the results of theanalysis of crude palm oil at an altitude of 800 masl lower than the average value of 400 - 600 masl,which has a value of 3 for red and 30 for yellow. The better color stability of crude palm oil is thatthe yellow color is lower than the red color
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN PELEPAH KELAPA SAWIT SEBAGAI BAHAN CAMPURAN TERHADAP SIFAT MEKANIK KUAT TEKAN DAN POROSITAS BATU BATA
Authors: Teguh Satria Mahlindo  , Seno Aji  , Sari Anggraini
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to determine the effect of oil palm fronds addition as a mixture to the mechanicalproperties of bricks in terms of porosity testing, and compressive strength, and to determine theproper percentage of oil palm frond additions. This research is a type of experiment with arandomized block design (RBD) arranged non-factorial and the data is processed using the SPSS 20Tukey test program. This study used a brick-shaped sample with a length of 19 cm, a width of 9.5 cmand a height of 4.5 cm. Variations in the composition of the added oil palm fronds are 0%, 5%, 10%,15%, and 20%. Parameter mechanical properties of bricks included porosity, and compressivestrength tests. The addition of oil palm fronds with a composition percentage of 0% to 10% affectedthe mechanical properties of the bricks by reducing porosity and increasing the compressive strengthof the bricks. Based on the test results obtained by each of the best test values, namely the minimumporosity value achieved in the percentage of oil palm fronds as much as 10%, which is 18.4%. Theoptimum compressive strength value is achieved on the percentage of oil palm fronds as much as 10%which is equal to 20.5 N / mm²
AUDIT ENERGI LISTRIK DAN BOILER PABRIK KELAPA SAWIT KAPASITAS 60 TON/JAM
Authors: Muhamad Mustangin  , Saptyaji Harnowo
Published: September 2024

Palm Oil Factory Energy consists of steam and electricity. To increase the performance, energy will to beaudited. Electrical measurements are carried out at the power house, panels at each station and some electricmotors. Measurement in the main panel uses a power quality analyzer that can measure power, power factor,harmonics, unbalance and other electrical parameters. For measurement of mechanical equipment with steamenergy such as boilers and turbines using temperature measuring devices with infrared thermal imaging toolsFLIR brand. The quality of electric power with a total harmonic of 5.12% and individual harmonics of 2.78%.Voltage and current unbalance are 0.09% and 0.15%. Voltage drop is equal to 3 volts. The use of electricityutilities is 22.81 kW / ton FFB. The factory has cos phi of 0.84 but requires automatic power factor correction.The efficiency of boilers is 64.19% with the biggest losses being dry flue gas of 20.19% and oyher boiler of67.82% with the biggest losses being dry flue gas of 16.45%.
PENGARUH VARIASI KARAGENAN DAN HFS (HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP) TERHADAP PEMBUATAN PERMEN JELLY BERBASIS NIRA KELAPA SAWIT
Authors: Dovianda Kevin Tegar , Raja Pada Mulia , Syukri Muhammad , Fachrizal
Published: September 2024

In this study, the utilization of oil palm resources will be carried out. One of them is by using palm sap into jelly candy. The purpose of this study was to study the manufacture of jelly candy based on palm sap and to find out the best composition of Carrageenan and HFS in the manufacture of jelly candy based on palm sap. The stages of this research were starting from sap sampling, making jelly candy, sample testing and data processing. The method used in this study was a factorial completely randomized design (CRD) and consisted of 2 factors, each factor having 3 variations. Carrageenan Factor : K1 : 2 %, K2 : 4 % and K3 : 6 %. HFS factor : H1 : 20 %, H2 : 25 %, H3 : 30%. The test was carried out 3 times. Sample testing includes water content, vitamin c content, and organoleptic tests for aroma, taste and texture.
 
From the results of research conducted on 9 treatments: K1H1, K1H2, K1H3, K2H1, K2H2, K2H3, K3H1, K3H2 and K3H3. The interaction of the addition of carrageenan and HFS has no significant effect on the moisture and vitamin C content of jelly candy based on palm sap. There was no interaction that had a significant effect on the addition of Carrageenan and HFS due to the different functions of the ingredients, Carrageenan served to thicken the jelly candy and HFS served to give a sweet taste to the jelly candy. The higher concentration of Carrageenan given is directly proportional to the high content of reducing ash and the higher concentration of HFS given is directly proportional to the high content of reducing sugar. Organoleptic test of taste and aroma all panelists gave normal assessments for all samples, organoleptic test of sample texture K1H1, K1H2, K1H3, dan K2H1 has an abnormal texture, sample K2H2, K2H3, K3H1, K3H2 dan K3H3 has a normal texture. The best treatment is in the K3H3 treatment, the addition of 6% carrageenan & 30% HFS, with a water content of 19.74%. Ash content 1.73%, Vitamin C 1.05%, Reducing sugar 64.19%, organoleptic test value of aroma (normal), taste (normal) and texture (normal).
Key words : Palm Sap, Jelly Candy, Carrageenan, High Fructose Syrup
PENGARUH SISTEM DOUBLE PEAK PEREBUSAN TERHADAP OIL LOSSES DARI AIR KONDENSAT PADA PEREBUSAN VERTIKAL DILIHAT DARI PERBEDAAN SUMBER BUAH YANG DIOLAH OLEH PKS HAPESONG PTPN 3
Authors: Aisyah Siti , Mahyunis  , Faisal Busrizal , Firdaus Khairin
Published: September 2024

In the last 10 years, the Palm Oil Mill (PKS) in Indonesia has grown very rapidly. Most of the large names of oil palm plantations have gradually changed throughout Indonesia to oil palm plantations. One of the processes to achieve efficiency in the Palm Oil Mill can be determined in the fruit ripening process. Where the perfection of the ripening process is influenced by the condition of the fruit and the ripening system. One of the problems that need to be faced in the vertical boiling process is the occurrence of losses or also called oil loss in the condensate air. Oil losses can occur due to various factors, including differences in fruit sources processed in the PKS. In this study, a factorial complete randomized planning method will be used which has two factors. The highest losses are in third party fruit/community fruit with a total of 11.04%, and the lowest total losses are in core plantation fruit with a total of 4.8%. The highest oil losses are in third party fruit or community fruit, this is due to the length of time the fruit has been sorted overnight which can cause the fruit to be overripe and also in fruit that is injured by the loader. The results of this analysis show that the double peak system has a significant impact on oil losses to third parties/community members.
Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Diarrheagenic E. Coli Isolated from Stool Samples of Diarrheic Children Under 5 Years in Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors: Ahman Hauwau Abbas , Muhammad Ummu Khulsum , Fardami Aminu Yusuf , Muhammad Muhammad Zaharaddeen , Aliyu Rabiu Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Study’s Novelty/Excerpt

This study assesses the prevalence and antibiotic resistance patterns of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) in children under five in Sokoto, revealing a significant 21% prevalence rate with alarming multidrug resistance (MDR) profiles.
By identifying the presence of class 1 integrons in these MDR isolates, the research reveal the escalating public health risk posed by antibiotic-resistant DEC.
These findings highlight the urgent need for antibiotic stewardship programs and targeted infection control strategies to mitigate the spread of resistant strains in vulnerable populations.

Full Abstract
Diarrheal diseases continue to pose substantial public health challenges, especially in children under the age of 5.  Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the second most common cause of diarrhea in children after Rotavirus.  This study aimed to assess the prevalence of antibiotics resistant DEC recovered from diarrheic children 0-5 years in Sokoto.  Stool samples were obtained from 300 diarrheic kids attending two hospitals in Sokoto.  Bacterial isolates that showed colonial morphology suggestive of E. coli were subjected to antibiotic susceptibility testing.  PCR was carried out to confirm the presence of DEC and resistant genes among the multiple antibiotic-resistant isolates.  Structured questionnaires were administered to determine the risk factors that predispose the children to diarrhea.  The result revealed a 21% prevalence of E. coli isolates, out of which 75% displayed resistance to Ampicillin, 75% to Nalidixic acid, 30% to Gentamycin, 23% to Ofloxacin, 74% to Cefotaxime, 23% to Ceftriaxone, 18% to Nitrofurantoin, 10% to Imipenem and 73% to Cefuroxime.  Out of the 30 E. coli isolates with a MAR index of ≥ 0.2, 12 were found to be multidrug-resistant (MDR).  All four MDR E. coli selected were confirmed to be DEC using the UidA gene.  Out of all the four MDR DEC confirmed, only one class 1 integron was detected.  Raising concern about misuse of commonly used antibiotics.  This study highlights the need for implementing antibiotic stewardship programs and infection control measures to combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant DEC within Sokoto.
Assessment of Concentration and Potential Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Vegetable Samples Cultivated in Toro Mining Site, Bauchi State Nigeria
Authors: Bala M G , Yaradua A I , Kabir H G , Yasir I S , Abdullahi A , Umar K , Matazu K I
Published: September 2024

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This study evaluates heavy metal contamination in leafy vegetables from a long-term mining area in Toro, Bauchi State, Nigeria, highlighting significant public health risks.
The research identifies lead (Pb) concentrations exceeding maximum allowable limits, while other heavy metals remain within safe thresholds.
By assessing the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks through Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), Health Risk Index (HRI), and Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR), this study provides critical insights into the potential disease burden from prolonged exposure, emphasizing the need for stringent control measures.

Full Abstract
Heavy metals are dense metallic elements with significant environmental and health impacts.  The risk of exposure to the population from heavy metals in an area that had witnessed long-term mining activities was evaluated in the current study.  Leafy vegetable samples from Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria, were evaluated for the presence of heavy metals using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry.  The health risks of the evaluated heavy metals in the samples to the population were assessed using the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) and Health Risk Index (HRI)) to assess the possible non-carcinogenic effect and the Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR).  Pb concentration in the samples falls above the Maximum Allowable Concentrations (MAC) of 2.680mg/kg, 0.220mg/kg, 3.670mg/kg, 4.900mg/kg, and 4.280mg/kg for Amaranthus, Onion, Cabbage, Pepper, and Tomato respectively, while Cu, Cr, Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, and Cd were within the permissible values.  The results of the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) associated with the evaluated heavy metals exposure through consumption of vegetables for adults and children were all lower than 1.  The combined health risks for all the metals in the sample for the adults and children population represented as HRI were also below 1.0.  The result of the Incremental Life Cancer Risk (ILCR) for both the adult and children population revealed that the heavy metals were beyond the threshold safety limit for cancer risk.  The consumption of vegetables poses a health risk concern regarding Pb because of its high concentration, and this may contribute to disease burden in the population upon long time exposure, necessitating control measures.
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Ziziphusjujuba Leaf Extracts against Streptococcus pneumonia and Salmonella species
Authors: Umar, F. J.  , Adamu, A.  , Usman, A.  , Balarabe, F. T.  , Musa, F. M.
Published: September 2024

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This study explores the antibacterial properties of Ziziphus jujuba leaf extracts against clinically significant pathogens, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Salmonella species.
By demonstrating potent antibacterial activity and determining precise MIC and MBC values, the research provides critical evidence supporting the traditional use of Ziziphus jujuba as a medicinal plant.
The findings suggest that Ziziphus jujuba leaf extracts could serve as a promising source for developing new antibacterial agents targeting these pathogens.

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Ziziphus jujuba is a common medicinal plant traditionally utilised in tropical and subtropical regions for its various biological functions, such as antibacterial, antifungal, and antidiarrheal properties. This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial activity of Ziziphus jujuba leaf extracts against clinical isolates of Streptococcus pneumonia and Salmonella species using the agar well diffusion method. Phytochemical screening, Minimum Inhibitory, and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration Assays (MIC/MBC) were also carried out using standard procedures. The results of phytochemical screening showed that tannins, phenols, saponins, quinines, terpenoids, and steroids were present in ethanolic extract. Similarly, Tannins, saponins, phenols, steroids, phytosteroids, and terpenoids were present in aqueous extract. Salmonella species were sensitive to the aqueous and ethanolic extracts at 500 and 125 mg/mL, respectively, compared to the 250 and 125mg/mL obtained against Streptococcus pneumoniae, respectively. The MIC values of the ethanolic extract were 62.5 and 125 mg/mL for Salmonella species and Streptococcus pneumoniae, while the aqueous extract exhibited MIC values of 62.5 and 125mg/mL for Streptococcus pneumoniae and Salmonella species, respectively. Regarding the MBC values, 125 and 62.5 mg/mL were obtained for the aqueous extract against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Salmonella species, compared to the 62.5 and 125 mg/mL for the aqueous extract. The antibacterial activity exerted by the extract against the test isolates suggests that Ziziphusjujuba leaf can be explored as a source of effective antibacterial medications targeting the test bacteria.
Optimum Utilization of Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources for Improving Soil Properties and Agro-Physiological Indices of Maize Crop under Humid Subtropical Conditions of Pakistan
Authors: Shahzad Khuram , Smith Jo U. , Khan Ayub , Saeed Muhammad , Khan Sher Aslam , Mehmood Ayaz
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to assess the production potential of maize by examining its agro-physiological traits under different combinations of organic and inorganic nitrogen fertilizers, as well as to evaluate the resulting changes in soil properties.
Material and Methods: The study was conducted for two years using randomized complete block split-plot arrangement. Three tillage systems (minimum, conventional and deep) were used in the main plots, while ten different nitrogen treatments, with different proportions of single and combined applications of chemical fertilizer, poultry manure and bioslurry, were used in sub-plots. Further, detail is given in section-2.
Findings and Recommendations: The treatment where deep tillage was used in combination with 50% of the recommended nitrogen from chemical fertilizer (67.5 kg ha-1), 25% from poultry manure (1.9 t ha-1) and 25% from bioslurry (2.1 t ha-1) showed the greatest increase in agro-physiological crop growth compared to the control (zero nitrogen application with minimum tillage), with a 76% increase in leaf area index (75 days after sowing), 86% increase in average mean crop growth rate and 38% increase in mean net N assimilation rate. This might be due to a 43% increase in recovery efficiency of fertilizer nitrogen in this treatment compared to the control. This treatment also decreased soil bulk density by 5% and increased soil porosity by 6%, total soil nitrogen by 21%, available soil phosphorous by 55% and available soil potassium by 20% compared to the control.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: These results suggest that, in this soil, this treatment provides the optimum nutrient management, both improving soil properties and achieving maximum agro-physiological growth due to enhancing fertilizer nitrogen recovery efficiency.
CURRENT LEGAL PERSPECTIVES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Authors: CHEPTENE-MICU DIANA-MIHAELA
Published: September 2024

The judicial proceedings that are generated by violence against women registered significant increases at the level of the courts of the Court of Appeal Iași, from 2019 to 2023, according to the statistical data provided by the ECRIS computer application, used for the efficient management of cases.
                In the case of domestic violence crimes, statistics have shown that women are the victims in most of the cases, whether there is an injury to bodily integrity or health, or even their death. Thus, at the level of the local courts in Iași and Vaslui counties, it was found that, within 5 years, 82% of the family violence crimes had women as victims.
There are many cases in which violence against women takes on forms of high danger, both by the materiality of the acts done by the aggressors and by their extension in time, and the recent casuistry has revealed that there are recurrences on the same victim by the same aggressor.
 Although the protection orders are increasing significantly and their number has been double, the criminal persistence, by violating the protection order repeatedly, indicates the need to analyze the efficiency of the current legal instruments in reducing domestic violence against women.
USING MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS FOR BETTER EXPLAIN AND PREDICT INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
Authors: RAHMANIA NADJI , TEODORESCU CRISTINA
Published: September 2024

This study is intended to be educational and is of particular interest to young researchers. It first aims to present and analyze the most relevant risk factors of intimate partner violence (IPV), then to highlight the most used models in the fight against IPV, and, finally, to discuss them. By incorporating partner-related risk factors into standard screening procedures, we can potentially detect a higher number of women experiencing abuse, as well as those at greater risk of experiencing abuse or physical harm in the future.
CONSEQUENCES OF EXPOSURE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE ON THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Authors: BÂRSAN MARILENA GEANINA
Published: September 2024

This article examines the consequences of domestic violence on the lives and education of children, adolescents, and young people, highlighting how they can benefit from support within the educational system (Lloyd, 2018). By applying a systematic research and review approach, we synthetically analyzed studies that precisely evaluated the quantitative and qualitative impact of exposure to family violence on the academic achievements of these age groups. The results underscore the need for implementing educational solutions and support to help them overcome trauma and develop harmoniously. Synthesizing recent studies, we explored how exposure to family violence affects the adaptation and academic achievements of the respondents. The nine examined studies focused on the population of children, adolescents, and young people to assess the relationship between exposure to family violence and academic performance (Supol, 2021). In these research studies, exposure to family violence was treated as an independent variable, while academic success was considered a dependent variable. The conclusions highlight the significant link between family violence and a decline in academic results, emphasizing negative consequences on concentration and learning (da Silva Alves, 2021). Additionally, how a family climate marked by violence influences involvement in school activities, impacting their emotional well-being, is addressed. Through a comprehensive analysis of this topic, the review provides a more detailed understanding of the mechanisms through which family violence can influence the academic trajectory of young people and suggests possible directions for interventions and support.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE TRUE LIFE OF WOMEN IN THE “PERFECT HOME”
Authors: STAMATE MIHAELA-ANDREEA
Published: September 2024

Domestic violence is one of the most frequent violations of human rights, occurring worldwide and manifesting in various forms. It has been found that domestic violence should not be ignored or considered normal. Thus, various actions have been initiated to inform society about the consequences of this issue at individual, community, and national levels. Although in Romanian society, the awareness of domestic violence came much later, in the last three decades, previously being a “taboo” subject, today, violence against women is viewed with a different attitude. Through this paper, I aimed to identify the effects of domestic violence on victims, and for data collection, the interview guide has been used. The study is based on the analysis of 5 interviews conducted with women victims of domestic violence, who were beneficiaries at the time at the Social Services Center for Adults in Difficulty in Iasi. The discussion areas have been focused on the following aspects: the history of violence in the couple relationship, the couple relationship, the factors leading to acts of violence, the reason why the woman remains in the abusive relationship, and support services for victims. The main aspects identified from the study refer to the partner’s alcohol consumption, which is a primary factor in triggering acts of violence, jealousy, lack of financial resources (a reason that keeps the victim trapped in the relationship), and the partner’s promises.
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOEDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK SERVICES WITHIN THE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Authors: NISTOR PETRONELA POLIXENIA
Published: September 2024

This paper theoretically approaches the role of psychoeducation and professional social work services within the Romanian Orthodox Church in the prevention of domestic violence, as a contemporary social phenomenon. Domestic violence is not a new social problem, as social history demonstrates, but due to its recent worrying frequency, it can be considered a phenomenon that can be thought of as a form of contemporary social pathology, on the one hand, or a social anomaly, as the recrudescence of violent acts currently increases significantly compared to the previous periods in history. The intervention of the Church within the family or society in the prevention of family violence is oriented towards the three dimensions of psychoeducation: the spiritual-pedagogical dimension, the psychological dimension, and the behavioural dimension, which aim to change the perspective on the purpose and existence in life, the reduction of aggressive behaviours and promotion of respectful and nonviolent conduct in interpersonal relationships. The objective of this paper is to analyze the connection between psychoeducation and social work from a socio-spiritual perspective, by taking into account the specificity of this activity within the professionalised social work services provided by the Romanian Orthodox Church, to see if there are systemic differences in the approach to cases of family violence in religiously infused assistential services compared to secular services.
EMPOWERING THE WOMEN IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.A PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSAL FOR IAȘI COUNTY
Authors: IFTIMOAEI CIPRIAN
Published: September 2024

This public policy proposal highlights the challenges faced by women in Iași County, including violence, teenage motherhood, issues related to women working abroad, poverty among women, and their underrepresentation in local politics. It outlines a general action framework involving various stakeholders, such as public institutions, non-governmental organizations, and professional groups. The proposal sets goals and objectives aligned with the principles, norms, and values of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The public policy proposal is organized into five sections. The first section introduces gender issues in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the European Strategy on Gender Equality 2020-2025, Romania’s Sustainable Development Strategy, and the National Strategy for promoting equal opportunities and treatment for women and men and for preventing and combating domestic violence for 2018-2021. The second section provides an analysis of the most severe issues facing women in Iași County, including various forms of violence, teenage motherhood, women working abroad and leaving children behind, how poverty affects women, and their underrepresentation in political decision-making roles. Section three outlines the proposal’s goals, general and specific objectives, and identifies the direct and indirect beneficiaries. Section four discusses potential solutions to the identified problems, using SWOT analysis for each proposed option, and presents the rationale for selecting the implementation option, including an assessment of its economic, social, and environmental impact. Section five suggests a consultation framework for adopting the public policy proposal, and summarizes the post-adoption measures.
Effect of Service-Learning Program on Student’s Outcomes
Authors: M. Mabborang Jomel , Dumlao Darwin , Warren Cusap Kurt
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of service-learning program on students’ outcomes as a basis for enhancement. This study utilized a quantitative type of research employing a descriptive survey method. The respondents of the study were the 792 Senior High School Students of USL for theSY 2023-2024. Mean was used to assess the impact of the service-learning program on students’ outcomes. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis were also utilized to test the significant difference on the impact of service-learning program on students’ outcomes when grouped according to profile. Civic Responsibility and Quality Service were deemed “Very High” when it comes to the impact of service-learning program on students’ outcomes. Moreover, there is a significant difference on the level of impact of service-learning program when grouped according to sex and strand.
Nominal Group Technique for Identifying Challenges in Data Measurement Within Fundamental of Computer Science Curriculum
Authors: S.S.M Selamat. , N.H Adnan.
Published: September 2024

The fast progress of Information Technology (IT) requires modifications to educational methods, particularly in secondary education where Science, Technology, English and Mathematics (STEM) subjects are taught. The implementation of STEM approaches that requires hands-on and critical thinking leads to the necessity of improving innovative technology especially in the Fundamentals of Computer Science course. However, few studies have focused the issues arising that may lead to the inability to convey data measurement concepts effectively within the curriculum and classroom setting. To discover the issues and challenges, a Nominal Group Technique was utilised to uncover the key issues related to data measurements. Five experts that have educational backgrounds related to the subject was chosen to gather information and views about the arising issue and findings discovered 11 key issues. After conducting online sessions with five experts in Computer Science Education, we identified many significant obstacles. These concerns include struggles with applying formulas for file sizes, difficulty with unit conversions, and the necessity for more effective visual aids. The findings also indicated lack of interactive learning materials that aligns with the current Fundamental of Computer Science curriculum, therefore limiting the resources at hand needed to convey information effectively and in an engaging way. This study highlights the need for developing a better learning material and solution to make complex concepts easier to understand. With the findings at hand, future research can investigate and develop more effective and interactive applications that are in line with the curriculum and new digital era.
Examining the Access to Healthcare Among Inmates In Ghana Since 1992: A Case Study on Manhyia Local Prison
Authors: Appiah Wilson Albert
Published: September 2024

The health status of Ghanaian prisoners has long been poor. Prisoners are frequently stigmatized by society. They are seen and considered, as individuals who have committed major crimes and hence are unworthy of equal treatment, particularly when it comes to healthcare access. Nonetheless, equitable access to healthcare for prisoners is required by a 1992 Ghanaian constitution provision as well as a United Nations resolution. The study investigates healthcare availability among prisoners in Ghana, focusing on Manhyia Local Prison. This qualitative study gives a basis for understanding the general circumstances and healthcare accessibility in Ghana by looking at inmates’ health conditions
Determinants of the Patient Choice of Health Care Provider in Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan Rakibul , Mokarram Samiha , Muna Jannatul Ferdous , Shampa Umme Sumaiya
Published: September 2024

Background: In Bangladesh, people have many choices to get healthcare facilities; like formal and informal health care. Patients are free to select any health care professional, from a licensed physician to a conventional faith healer. The major objectives are to examine the association between health care choice (HCC) and related factors. Study design and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted randomly with 230 people in Gopalganj district in Bangladesh. Data were collected by interviewing using a self-reported questionnaire who had been sick for the previous six months and field work conducted from July to December 2023. Descriptive statistics were used to explain their socio-demographic characteristics and factors of health care choice. The significance of the association between each component and healthcare choice has been assessed using the Chi-square test. Results: A chi-square test of independence result, taking into account demographic and socioeconomic variables, indicates that there is a significant relationship between HCC and respondents’ education and illness severity (values of χ2 = 9.053, p =.029, and χ2 = 27.248, p =.000, respectively). Other variables, such as gender, location and family income, are not significantly associated with HCC. Out of the 12 variables related to health care, only three—location, relationship with a doctor, and other medical facilities—are statistically significant at the 1%, 5%, and 10% level. These variable values are χ2 = 8.965, p = 0.062, χ2 = 8.005, p =.090, and χ2 = 10.200, p =.037. The remaining nine variables are not significantly associated with HCC. Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that patients received a different type of health care choice (HCC) that is significantly depends on their demand perspective, which is ignored in our country. Given the importance of the variables involved, the government ought to focus on improving the quality of doctor-patient collaboration, providing more hygienic facilities, and expanding medical services in innovative ways for patients.
Manager’s Performance and Technology Withdrawal: Are They Related? An Empirical Study in the Maritime Industry
Authors: Mohd Daud Norzaidi
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the relationship between manager performance and technology withdrawal within Malaysia’s maritime industry. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis, based on a survey of 357 respondents, indicates that mandatory technology usage impacts manager performance and subsequently predicts technology withdrawal. The results also suggest that mandatory usage serves as a predictor of the intention to withdraw from technology. As anticipated, the intention to withdraw from technology affects manager performance and predicts technology withdrawal. This study is likely the first to examine how new dimensions, such as the intention to withdraw from technology, significantly predict manager performance and technology withdrawal. The findings provide insights into how the Malaysian maritime industry can better address issues related to technology usage and withdrawal.
Selected Factors that Influence Self-Efficacy in Competence Based Education among Junior School Learners in Kenya
Authors: Isoe Jasper , Kiragu Teresia , Kiriungi Lucy Nyambura
Published: September 2024

The implementation of Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya began in the year 2017 with the aim of nurturing the learners to attain their full capability and develop skills to meet the demands of the 21st century. To ensure that this system succeeds, the Government through the Ministry of Education has increased investment in infrastructure and human resource development. However, its alleged that CBC is yet to realize its aspirations because of the dwindling nature of learning outcomes especially in public primary schools. For instance, Uwezo Learning Assessment Report (2021) revealed that only 40% of the pupils in grade 3 met expectation in reading a grade three text. The results indicate that a significant number of pupils do not acquire adequate skills as outlined in CBC implementation framework. This calls for research to provide evidence that may be used to address the gaps in order to realize the objectives of CBC. This research article focuses on parental involvement and teacher competence in implementation of CBC as factors that influence self-efficacy among primary school pupils in Kenya. The study was restricted to desk top literature review on how parental involvement and teacher competence influence self-efficacy among primary school learners. The search criteria for the articles reviewed was based on the sample used, year of publication (2019 and after) and variables of study. Data were collected using descriptive analysis and thematic analysis. The results indicated that parental involvement and teacher competence in implementation of CBC influence self-efficacy in competence based education among primary school pupils in Kenya. Based on the results, the study recommends that teacher training should be enhanced to improve their competence in the implementation of CBC for high quality learning outcomes. The parents should be sensitized more to get involved in the learning of pupils to enhance their self-efficacy.
OS FUNDAMENTOS DA COMUNICAÇÃO NÃO VERBAL EM FAVOR DA ENTREVISTA NA ATIVIDADE DE INTELIGÊNCIA
Authors: Drehmer Cruz Ian , Swiantek de Carvalho Phelipe
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar se a comunicação não verbal e suas sutilezas são significativas na condução de entrevistas e se a atenção a esses aspectos pode contribuir positivamente para a coleta e a análise de informações essenciais para a segurança e a ordem pública. Para isto, é apresentada uma revisão narrativa de literatura sobre comunicação não verbal, com ênfase em seu uso durante o processo de entrevista no contexto da atividade de inteligência. A cinésica, a proxêmica, a paralinguagem, a tacêsica, as características físicas e as características ambientais — componentes da comunicação não verbal — desempenham papel crucial nas interações interpessoais, influenciando percepções, interpretações e respostas comportamentais. Dado que a entrevista envolve, essencialmente, a comunicação entre entrevistador e entrevistado, é relevante examinar os aspectos não verbais e seus efeitos nessa técnica de busca.
Differences in the Properties of Drinking Water and Cellular Water in Various Organs Can be Confirmed by Measuring Aquaporin Permeability
Authors: Kitagawa Yoshichika
Published: September 2024

This paper investigates the water permeability of several aquaporins (AQPs) and elucidates water scientifically. AQP is a membrane protein with a hole which water pass through. There are 13 kinds of AQP in humans. Mineral water could be classified by examining six types of AQP. Furthermore, it was found that the water in the cells of the organ was also water with different AQP permeability for each organ. There was a certain degree of correlation between AQP distributed specifically in organs and AQP permeability of water in organ cells. In other words, it became clear that there is water that accumulates specifically in organs. Furthermore, it was found by measuring the amount of ATP in organs that the activity of the cells of the organ increased when AQP highly permeable water was drunk.
Verruca Vulgaris of Nasal Vestibule: A Rare Cause of Nasal Obstruction
Authors: Kim Joon Kon
Published: September 2024

Various types of diseases can involve the nasal vestibule. Diagnosis and treatment of nasal vestibular mass are often diverse and challenging due to the anatomical features of the nasal vestibule. Verruca vulgaris is formed at the nasal vestibule rarely. Verruca vulgaris is featured that it is the multiple-shaped protruding mass with disfigurement. For accurate treatment of verruca vulgaris, it should be differentiated with other mass-forming diseases. The differentiation is needed because appropriate treatment can be provided based on the diagnosis. This case represents a case of verruca vulgaris of nose as a rare cause of nasal obstruction.
Enhancing Persona Creation Through the Hermeneutic Fusion of Horizons: Business Applications in AI Natural Language Generation
Authors: Tolbert Carl Lee
Published: September 2024

This paper details the creation of a persona often used in business research, product development, and marketing through the hermeneutic fusion of horizons and finally applying it to artificial intelligence (AI) natural language generation platforms. The intent is to discern if hermeneutics has the utility of creating a higher-resolution persona and rendering more accurate data for better integration and insight. The paper first reviews the utility of the persona and the impetus for use in business applications as well as the potential benefits and concerns. The hermeneutic background of horizons and circles is presented, leading to a review of the process of creating the first two horizons and the final fusion. The first horizon is the background of the domain, and the creation of the interview questions is needed to create the second horizon, where the domain members present current sentiment. Fusing the first two horizons summarizes the two data sets by rendering them into a singular narrative akin to a persona. The paper applies an example fusion of horizons crafted over a 14-month research project previously published in 2022 in two specific tests. The first application is where the example fusion is used to create AI versions of domain personas to verify richness and accuracy, and the second application used the example fusion as a means to create a sales strategy for a software company targeting the domain. Four AI platforms were tested, and the results were compared and contrasted. As the research is conceptual, there is no clear conclusion, but it offers a glimpse into possibilities and future research.
 
Received: 22 June 2024 | Revised: 22 August 2024 | Accepted: 24 August 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available at https://figshare.com/s/56306c9ce5aa2bba26ca.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Carl Lee Tolbert: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project administration.
HUBUNGAN MOTIVASI BERORGANISASI PEMUDA BUDDHIS DENGAN AKTUALISASI NILAI NASIONALISME-RELIGIUS (STUDI KASUS DI KABUPATEN TEMANGGUNG, JAWA TENGAH)
Authors: Jo Priastana  , Jeny Harianto  , Sutrisno
Published: September 2024

Pemuda adalah garda terdepan perubahan sosial dan politik masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, peran yang diemban pemuda sarat dengan nilai. Idealisme pada diri pemuda sering kali menjadi modal dasar dalam merespon keadaan lingkungan sosial dan alam di sekitarnya. Berdasarkan realita dan dinamika kehidupan beragama di Temanggung dan sekitarnya, maka pada 10
April 2016 sejumlah pemuda membentuk organisasi Pemuda Buddhis Temanggung-Kendal-Semarang. Organisasi ini dibentuk dengan tujuan membina potensi pemuda Buddhis, memaksimalkan pengelolaan sumber daya alam, dan berperan dalam membentuk tatanan masyarakat yang inklusif berdasarkan kearifan lokal. Kondisi tersebut mengindikasikan adanya dorongan berorganisasi sebagai perwujudan nilai keagamaan Buddha ke dalam aksi sosial-kebangsaan. Kemudian, Pemuda Buddhis Temanggung-Kendal-Semarang mengadakan beragam kegiatan yang meliputi: penyelanggaraan ritual hari-hari keagamaan secara bersama-sama, kegiatan seni budaya, safari napak tilas, visitisasi pada tokoh sesepuh, leluhur, usaha budidaya jamur, kopi dan kafe-terminal kopi, sarasehan kebangsaan. Keadaan ini menarik untuk diteliti dengan melihat korelasi  antara  motivasi  berorganisasi  dengan  aktualisasi  nilai  nasionalisme  religius.  Dengan  menggunakan  metode penelitian kuantitatif strategi survei dan pengelolaan data menggunakan aplikasi perangkat pengolah statistik diperoleh hasil bahwa R= 0,805. Artinya,   antara motivasi berorganisasi dengan nilai nasionalisme religius memiliki hubungan positif dengan taraf hubungan sangat kuat. Berdasarkan uji dua pihak diperoleh hasil bahwa motivasi  berorganisasi berkontribusi terhadap aktualisasi nilai nasionalisme religius sebesar 64,8%, artinya sebesar 35,2% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Uji hipotesis dengan taraf signifikansi 5% menunjukkan bahwa antara motivasi intrinsik dengan aktualisasi nilai nasionalisme religius diperoleh t hitung sebesar 3,961 > t tabel 1,671, sedangkan motivasi ekstrinsik dengan aktualisasi nilai nasionalisme religious diperoleh hasil t hitung sebesar  4,414 > t tabel 1,671. Hal itu menunjukkan bahwa hipotesis d  alam penelitian ini terbukti.
Penerapan Pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis Puisi Buddhis (Penelitian Tindakan di SMB Dhamma Sasana Wonogiri)
Authors: Sujiono Sujiono
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah   meningkatkan keaktifan siswa saat pembelajaran menulis puisi Buddhis dan meningkatkan kemampuan menulis puisi Buddhis dengan penerapan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). Tempat penelitian di SMB Dhamma Sasana, Wonogiri. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu: (1)   dapat meningkatkan keaktifan siswa saat pembelajaran menulis puisi Buddhis. Hal ini ditandai saat pembelajaran siswa aktif membangun pengetahuan sendiri, aktif mengajukan pertanyaan, aktif menyimak model puisi Buddhis, aktif kerjasama kelompok, aktif menemukan ide, aktif menulis puisi Buddhis, dan aktif saat refleksi. (2) mampu meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam menulis puisi Buddhis. Saat prasiklus siswa yang mencapai nilai KKM 12 siswa (48%) dengan nilai rata-rata 66. Siklus I siswa yang telah mencapai nilai KKM adalah 17 siswa (65,38%), nilai rata-rata adalah 71. Siklus II siswa yang telah mencapai nilai KKM sebanyak 20 siswa (76,92%), dengan nilai rata-rata 77.
Pengaruh Pola Didik Orang Tua yang Otoriter dan Tidak Perduli Terhadap Profil Kepribadian Anak-Remaja yang Antisosial
Authors: R. Surya Widya  , Edi Priyono  , Iit Iit  , Sugeng Sugeng
Published: September 2024

Peneliti ingin mengetahui sampai berapa jauh pengaruh atau hubungan antara sikap orangtua yang otoriter dan tidak perduli terhadap pembentukan kepribadian anak-remaja yang antisosial. Seperti diketahui bahwa profil kepribadian antisosial dibelakang hari, setelah memasuki usia dewasa bisa ikut berperan dalam kecenderungan untuk melakukan tindak  kriminal, termasuk melakukan white collar crimes seperti korupsi.