bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of lateral flow assay as a field test for sero-diagnosis of bovine brucellosis
Authors: KATHIRIYA JAYSUKH B , SHAH NALINKANT M , TRANGADIA BHAVESH J , BHEDI KIRIT R , SINDHI SAMIULLAKHAN H , MONTAGNARO SERENA
Published: October 2022

Indirect-ELISA offers a significant advantage over conventional serological methods in the diagnosis of brucellosis in endemic geographical region. Considering iELISA as a gold standard test, RBPT was more sensitive than LFA and the concordance of iELISA with LFA was comparable. The Lateral flow assay is a rapid point-of - care diagnostic test which makes it ideal for use in resource pour countries. It is an immuno-assay and is used also for diagnosis of bovine brucellosis. It is a highly sensitive and specific test which does not require expensive equipment, electricity and or refrigeration or special training. The LFA has shown good PPV (positive predictive value) and NPV (negative predictive value) greater than RBPT in the current study suggest that the test is a simple, cost-effective and rapid that provides accurate detection of antibodies to B. abortus in bovine serum samples, thereby saving time and eliminating the need for special training. It could be used conveniently on the field even in farms located in remote areas. However, evaluation on large sample size would be required for future use. Hence, looking to the results obtained in the present study and by other workers, it is recommended that this rapid test can therefore be practically implemented in serological screening for bovine brucellosis, although evaluation on a larger scale with various sera, and blood samples is still necessary.
Impact of genetic selection and enhanced feeding on growth rate of Nilagiri and Sandyno sheep and their lambs
Authors: KUMAR R ANIL , PREMA N , VENKATARAMANAN R , PRABHAKAR R
Published: October 2022

Weaned ewe lambs born during 2009-2014 were ranked according to their breeding value ascertained by BLUP analysis for weaning weight. Ten weaned ewe lambs each in Nilagiri and Sandyno breeds, on the top of the ranking were selected each year and placed as a separate elite group and were supplemented with increased level of concentrate feed from weaning with 8 h of routine grazing. Weight at 6, 9 and 12 months was recorded. Weight at birth, weaning, 6th and 12th months of lambs born to elite ewes were recorded up to February 2020 lambing. The data were analyzed by least square analysis. The body weight at 6, 9 and 12 months of age were significantly higher in elite ewes (17.22±0.21, 22.17±0.24, 26.19±0.27 vs 14.29±0.10, 18.09±0.13, 21.38±0.14). Elite Sandyno lambs weighed significantly higher than elite Nilagiri lambs at all stages. Highest ADG was observed in Sandyno elite ewe lambs during 6 months to 9 months period (62.98±2.80 g). The ADG was significantly higher in elite ewes during this period and from 9 months to 12 months (54.79±1.85 and 44.38±1.61 vs 37.52±0.98 and 33.70±0.87). The average birth weight, weaning weight and weaning percentage of born elite Nilagiri lambs (2.88±0.15, 11.52±0.77 and 93.54% vs 2.63±0.15, 10.02±0.76 and 90.82%) and Sandyno lambs (3.41±0.17, 12.91±0.86 and 94.69% vs 3.04±0.17, 11.31±0.84 and 91.73%) were significantly higher. The survivability of twin lambs was significantly higher in born elite lambs. The findings will help in promoting genetic selection and improved nutritional management in sheep farms from weaning to improve growth rate, better lamb crop and good survivability. Marginal increase in the feed would bring a substantial improvement in the performance of the sheep.
Isolation, identification and characterization of rumen bacteria and estimation of their fibre degradable enzymes in yak (Bos grunniens)
Authors: MEDHI D , ALI EYASHIN , CHOUDHURY L C , BARUAH K K , A SANTRA , DUBEY SWATI , AGARWAL PAYAL , CHAKRAVARTY P
Published: October 2022

To utilize the plant nutrients efficiently, rumen microbes play a great role in the livestock, acting as a source of energy. Like other ruminants, the yak rumen harbours different microorganisms that are responsible for bioconversion of nutrients into a source of energy for the animals. The samples of rumen liquor were collected from the yak (Bos grunniens) rumen. The specific media was made to culture the rumen microbes and isolated the pure culture with serial dilution. The pure colony was identified with the help of 16S ribosomal gene sequencing. The enzyme activity of the isolates was observed by estimating the enzymes like Carboxymethyl Cellulase (CMCase) and Avicilase. The isolates were identified with the help of specific primer (Fibrobactor succinogen) and characterized which were closely related to Bacteroides pyogenes and Ruminococcus species. The study indicates diverse group of rumen bacterial population in yak rumen. Fibrobactor succinogen, Ruminococcus and Bacteroides species take potential roles as source of microbial enzyme for degradation of feed and fodder in yaks.
Performance, proficiency, and training need of para-vets in the four states of India
Authors: KUMAR VIKASH , MEENA H R , KADIAN K S , SANKHALA GOPAL , MOHANTY T K , LATHWAL S S , KAR PRIYAJOY
Published: October 2022

In constrained availability of veterinarians and paramount study on the effectiveness of para-veterinary services, assessing the ability of these personnel vis-à-vis role proficiency and performance from stakeholder's perspective could act as impetus in reforming the animal healthcare and animal husbandry extension delivery system in India. The present study was conducted in four districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan respectively. A total of 380 respondents were surveyed, comprising of 160 dairy farmers, 160 para-vets, and 60 veterinarians. Two indices namely, Role Performance Index and Role Proficiency Index were exclusively designed. Based upon the responses, the training need of para-vets were analyzed from the perspective of veterinarians. Accountability for reporting for vaccine failure to higher authority, on-spot health hazard reduction by consulting vets in the uncommon situation and, dissemination of new tools and techniques to farmers (eg. CMT toolkit) were found low by 93.12, 86.62, 91.25% para-vets respectively. Nearly half of para-vets rated their proficiency in the medium category on the role proficiency index, followed by 36.25% in the low category towards the assessed roles. Veterinarians perceived high training needs for quarantine measures (93.33%), fodder production and silage making (88.34%), latest trends in animal breeding, feeding and reproductive management (91.67%), awareness about principles of animal management and disease control (83.34%), sufficient information about rapid test kits (73.33%), and knowledge about new technologies in Animal Husbandry evolved by research institutions (86.67%). Paraveterinary services were most skillful in Hisar district, followed by Jaipur and Ahmadnagar district, and least proficient in Mathura district.
Ecosystem service approach for community-based management towards sustainable blue economy
Authors: K GREEN SEA , M RAJAKUMAR , T UMAMAHESWARI , N V SUJATH KUMAR , P JAWAHAR , KEER NARESH RAJ , YADAV RAJPAL
Published: October 2022

The present study was undertaken to examine the role of community-based fishers in blue economy taking ecosystem and livelihood development and sustainability of Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, India. A questionnaire was designed to capture context-specific community-based blue economy practices. The virtual factors and environmental determinants which affect the sustainability of ecosystem between resource benefitters were evaluated. A significant difference is noticed between male and female beneficiaries for preference to all the variables except enhanced waste management practices variable (insignificant difference- 0.183; Mann-Whitney U test). All the variables significantly advance the livelihood sustainability of ecosystem-dependent population and the ecosystem service evaluation process. The present survey also resulted that the better sustainability of blue economy involved the significant implementation of growth agendas by minimizing the effluent and sewage disposal, developmental activities in industrial areas, disaster outbreak and eliminating harmful fishing practices, overfishing and instead incentivizing approaches that promote growth, improve conservation, build sustainable fisheries, and terminate the IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing. An ecosystem-based management framework, improved governance is required to grow and improve the sustainability of livelihood and ecosystem towards a blue economy. Innovative financing to direct investments into economic activities is also needed to enhance ocean health. A further step would be to assess how such human inputs or improved management practices could be included in the set of ecosystem service indicators.
Delayed Vigilance
Authors: Jablonowski Karl , Hooker Brian S
Published: October 2022

This comment documents the fact that the CDC delayed reporting the incidence of myocarditis to the general public for three months after the first statistically significant signal appeared in the VAERS database. The delay kept about 120,000,000 Americans in the dark until after they had already unknowingly exposed themselves to one or more doses of the COVID-19 injections that were, according to the analysis presented here, in all probability. the proximate cause of the increased incidence of myocarditis, especially in young male Americans from 8 to 21 years of age.
Book review: The Tongue as a Gateway to Voice, Resonance, Style, and Intelligibility by Angelika Nair
Authors: Morris Ron
Published: October 2022

a review of the book "The Tongue as a Gateway to Voice, Resonance, Style and Intelligibility" by Angelika Nair (2021)
Descriptions and Evaluations of "Good Singing" in the Age of 'The Voice'
Authors: Forbes Melissa , Krause Amanda E. , Lowe-Brown Xanthe
Published: October 2022

What constitutes “good singing” can be hotly contested amongst singing voice pedagogues, yet little is known about what the general public considers to be “good singing”. Within a program of research on musical identity and singing self-concept, this mixed-methods pilot study considered how members of the public (N = 52) described and evaluated stylistically different versions of a sung melody to test a hypothesis that reality TV singing may be deemed as “good singing”. Participants were exposed to three versions of “Happy Birthday”: 1) amateurs singing “as they would normally sing”; 2) professionals performing a “plain” version; 3) the same professionals singing an embellished version in the style of The Voice reality TV show. Results indicate that both professional versions were considered “better singing” than the amateur singing. While respondents focused on the technical deficiencies for amateurs, descriptions of the professionals concerned style. Stated exemplars of “good singing” were split between the two professional versions—based on sophistication and creativity (“professional: embellished”) or vocal quality (“professional: plain”). While respondents’ preferred version largely matched their chosen exemplar of “good singing”, participants were more likely to sing along with the “amateur” version. Implications for singing voice pedagogy and engagement in singing activities for wellbeing are considered.
Post Graduate Student Research Capacity Development: Through the Eyes of a Student Mentorship
Authors: Bidandi Fred
Published: October 2022

Research capacity development in most African countries has been by and large hampered by inadequate infrastructure, poor remuneration and inability to mentor graduate students. While the capability of funding is a vital condition, however, there are a number of concrete initiatives that could be taken by the higher education and research institutions themselves. This may include the strengthening of graduate study improvements in the management of research and the pooling of resources within the individual departments, faculties as well as across institutions. In 2001, the University of the Western Cape initiated the Post Graduate Enrolment and Throughput (PET) project (division for post graduate studies) with the aim of helping post graduate students to complete their theses within a reasonable time frame while at the same time conducting workshops on research skills, technical assistance and research fund applications, among other issues. This paper discusses the post graduate peer mentoring experiences initiated by the University of the Western Cape. The experience of the writing coaches is discussed in relation to research productivity, capacity building, skills in practice and process of research, and contribution to post graduate student output. Furthermore, the paper focuses on the best practice and models arising from these experiences, and suggests a peer mentorship model to develop research capacity at institutional level, taking into account institutional strategic priorities.
Analyzing Gender Roles in Housework Norms from a Quantitative Perspective
Authors: Li Yuansi
Published: October 2022

Social expectations stemming from obsolete stereotypical ideologies have forced numerous wives and mothers to undertake disproportionately more housework than their male counterparts. In this paper, we aim to evaluate the economic aspect of the intrinsic value of uncompensated housework by analyzing a recent dataset from China as a representative example with the largest population and the many disparities coming from it. The quantitative analysis is achieved via two rigorous approaches: calculating the average economic value created by unpaid housework and creating a gender index to compare different levels of gender equality in the household globally. Scientific analysis based on statistical models could lay a firm foundation to shift out-of-date social norms and largely motivate national authorities to establish more women-friendly policies for gender inequality in household or work settings.
QUALITATIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF PHYTOCHEMICALS PRESENT IN THE BARK FROM SOME SELECTED TREE SPECIES
Authors: Vadera Hima , Pandya Jay , Mehta Shailesh
Published: October 2022

Plants have tremendous properties which are used in our day to day life. Majorly plant used as source of food, fabrics and medicine. Hence the identification of plants is very essential process. Generally, plants are identified by their primary structures of growth; such as leaves, flowers and fruits. In the absence of these organs bark is the only outermost region of the plants; through which identification of the particular plant can be identified. Bark is the secondary structure and which persist throughout the plant life. Bark is composed of various tissues which are incorporated with many phyto-chemicals which are photosynthetic products as well as bio products jointly known as photosynthates. Due to the presence of these photosynthates bark are used as medicine. Hence the preparation of data that includes information about phytochemical present in bark leads us to the new aspect towards bark for identification as well as pharmacological purpose.
DIVERSITY OF PHYTOPLANKTON IN RANI LAKE, IDAR, GUJARAT
Authors: Vijayanshi Nupur , Qureshimatva Umerfaruq , Solanki Hitesh
Published: October 2022

Phytoplankton are accumulations of diverse microscopic algal forms whose movement is more or less dependent upon water currents. To know the nature of species composition of phytoplankton and their significance, the present observations were made in the Rani Lake, Idar. The study revealed the occurrence of 65 species belong to 45 genera. Phytoplankton represented by class members of Chlorophyceae. Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae. The algal flora of polluted water bodiesshowed the dominance of green algae.
INHIBITORY EFFECT OF ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF GROUND NUT OIL AGENT’S FUNGI
Authors: Oza Kalpa , Jain B.K. , Maitreya Bharat
Published: October 2022

Ground nut (Arachis hypogaea) oil is essential component of our food and it can inhibit the spore germination of Aspergillus sp. The development of protective components with natural origin as alternatives to synthetic fungicides is currently in the spotlight. This oil is known for their broad spectrum of antifungal activity against plant pathogen and human both. The essential oils reduce hyphal growth and induce cell lysis and cytoplasmic evacuation in fungi.
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SIXTEEN SESAMUM VARIETIES FOR DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY AND STABILITY (DUS) TEST
Authors: Mathur Shivangi
Published: October 2022

Sesamum indicum is an important food oil crop of India. It is useful in many aspects like seeds for oil, seed cake (after oil extraction) as fodder, Seeds as one of the richest sources of calcium carrying many nutrients, seeds having therapeutic properties along with many cosmetic uses. For releasing any new variety of crop DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability) Test is done. For conducting DUS Test many morphological characteristics are observed for several generations and uniformity stability of characteristics are noted down. We observed morphological characteristics of 16 Sesamum crop varieties from different regions of India for DUS Testing. Result shown that even geographically different Sesamum crop can be grouped into one. So, along with morphological characteristics, Biochemical and Molecular markers are also suggested to be included for DUS Testing.
AN APPRAISE ON TECOMA STANS (L.) EX. JUSS, KUNTH. - PHYTOCHEMICAL POTENTIALS
Authors: Fernandes Ancy , Mankad Archana
Published: October 2022

Tecoma is naturally distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of Central Mexico and South Florida, Central America, Carribean and South America and Northern Argentina. Tecoma is a perennial flowering shrub, 5-8 m in height.Tecoma stans is drought resistant fast growing ornamental plant which grows throughout India. It is commonly called as yellow trumpet bush, yellow bells, yellow elder, ginger Thomas. In Hindi it is known as Piliya/ Pila kaner. Flowers occur in clusters and are trumpet-shaped with 5 round lobes, pale to bright yellow, with faint orange stripes at the throat of the corolla tube. The flowers of Tecoma are the official flowers of the United States Virgin Island and also the floral emblem of the Bahamas. This review intends to infer an insight to the in vitro phyto-constituents composition and their respective characteristic pharmacological properties of leaves and flowers of Tecoma stans.
ROLE OF METHANE IN CLIMATE CHANGE AND OPTIONS FOR MITIGATION-A BRIEF REVIEW
Authors: Thakur Sneha , Solanki Hitesh
Published: October 2022

CH4 is a powerful greenhouse gas. It is present in the atmosphere in very low concentrations. Nevertheless, it is the third most important greenhouse gas after water vapour and carbon dioxide (CO2). Water vapour is present in variable amounts. CO2 contributes about 50% to the enhanced greenhouse effect, CH4 about 15-20% and nitrous oxide (N2O) about 6%. Methane (CH4) is a hydrocarbon and the primary component of natural gas. Methane is also a potent and abundant greenhouse gas (GHG), which makes it a significant contributor to climate change, especially in the near term (i.e., 10–15 years). Methane is emitted during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil. Emissions also result from livestock and other agricultural practices and from the decay of organic waste in municipal solid waste landfills and certain wastewater treatment systems. Methane is the second most abundant GHG after carbon dioxide (CO2), accounting for 14 percent of global emissions. Though methane is emitted into the atmosphere in smaller quantities than CO2, its global warming potential (i.e., the ability of the gas to trap heat in the atmosphere) is 25 times greater. As a result, methane emissions currently contribute more than one-third of today’s anthropogenic warming

In this study an integrated assessment is performed of the contribution of methane to climate change especially from agricultural fields and the options for methane control. The main aim of the study was to analyze future trends in global methane emissions, the associated climate change, and the costs of emission control in terms of agricultural surface methane emissions.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF CORALS AT POSHITRA, GULF OF KACHCHH, GUJARAT
Authors: Parikh Honey , Jadeja Jalpa , Mankodi Pradeep
Published: October 2022

Corals are the tiny invertebrates and are keystone species. The individual colony are called “polyps” which secrete calcium carbonate. Such colony forms a coral reef which play a major role in providing shelter to marine animals. Amongst four major reefs in India one is Gulf of Kachchh. Gujarat has a longest coastline of about 1650 km among all the marine states in India and the Gulf of Kachchh (22⁰15’ - 23⁰40’N; 68⁰20’ - 70⁰40’E) is the biggest gulf along the west coast of India. It is endowed with 42 islands with fringing reef of corals and mangroves which provided congenial habitat to many marine animals   (Roy et al., 2015). In the present study, the diversity and distribution of corals were enumerated for three (03) different sites at Poshitra in the Gulf of Kachchh. The study was carried out during December 2019 to March 2020. The method used was random quadrant method. Total 18 hard corals and 01 soft coral were recorded. Further, diversity indices of corals were carried in which site 2 showed highest species richness which is also called alpha diversity, for beta diversity number of species variety were more in site 1 and site 2 and for evenness, the species were more evenly distributed in site 2.
SPERM-ZONA BINDING INTERACTION: AN IN SILICO BLUEPRINT TO IDENTIFY MARKER MOLECULES FOR EFFECTIVE FERTILIZATION
Authors: Sharma Rishika , Thakur Monica , George Linz-Buoy , Highland Hyacinth
Published: October 2022

Precise binding interaction between sperm surface-specific molecules and the ovum zona-pellucida is the key to a positive fertilization outcome. An in-silico approach was therefore adopted to understand the intricate molecular docking between a receptor molecule of the Zona-pellucida (ZP3) and effective sperm ligands selected viz., IZUMO1, ADAM2 and ERp57. The study aims at identifying the possible molecular biomarkers on the sperm plasma membrane which could efficiently initiate the acrosome reaction, recognize and bind to barrier membrane molecules and mediate fusion of sperm with ovum, thus culminating in successful fertilization. The in-silico identification of sperm-oocyte interaction biomarkers would serve a dual purpose in aiding to recognise potential targets for fertility regulation and infertility research.
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN SOIL SAMPLE NEAR INDUSTRIAL AREA OF MORBI, GUJARAT
Authors: Patel Roshni , Maitreya Bharat
Published: October 2022

The quantities of toxic trace metals in soil have a significant impact on soil quality and its usage in food production, particularly in an industrial Area. Toxic elements such as copper, zinc, and iron, as well as Manganese, are investigated in representative soil samples from Morbi, Gujarat's industrial sector. Sample were taken from five different location near industrial area it were compared to the Gujarat government's test range, most of the industrial region is significantly contaminated bycopper, and zinc, with partial contamination by manganese and iron.
SEASONAL ANALYSIS OF PHYTOCHEMICALS IN MORINGA CONCANENSIS NIMMO EX DALZ.AND GIBSON FROM SOUTH SAURASTHARA ZONE, JUNAGADH- GUJARAT, INDIA
Authors: Stacey Christian , Maitreya Bharat
Published: October 2022

The Methanolic extract of the Leaves of Moringa concanensis (family:Moringaceae) was tested for Phytochemicals and total flavonoid test. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of Moringa concanens is leaves extract was carried out with a view of developing leads for new therapeutic products. The results indicate that Moringa concanensis is rich in phytoconstituents. It also shows high amount of Flavonoid in Monsoon season as compared to summer which is important for human health because of their antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities.
From Editor-in-Chief’s Keyboard (October 2022)
Authors: Sentosa Ilham
Published: October 2022

Who is a leader? Chief, Head, Principals, Boss, Manager, Commander, Captain, and President are just few of the titles that can be used to describe a leader. Recent leadership theories have expanded beyond the sphere of behaviour to emphasise the significance of having a vision for the future and bringing followers along with it.
This October's (Issue 5) collection of conceptual articles on leadership and focused on education management. You can obtain as many of the essence of leadership topics, approaches, and theories as possible, such as transformational leadership (Article written by Sun Li Hua), which is frequently confused with charismatic leadership, in which followers perceive the leader to have extraordinary powers and abilities. Authentic leadership, spiritual leadership, servant leadership, adaptive leadership, and responsible leadership are further contemporary leadership concepts. Clearly, there are a variety of approaches to the role of leadership inside an organisation.
You can also find a wealth of information on the different variables and determinants of leadership success, such as self-efficacy, decision-making abilities, HR strategy, emotional intelligence, and many others. Let's check it out, and I hope you love what you read.
 
“A nation that reads is a nation that succeeds”

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad -

 
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilham SentosaEditor-in-Chiefeditor@dreamjournal.my
A Study on Academic Optimism on the Academic Achievement of Secondary Education School in China
Authors: Yue Zhang
Published: October 2022

Finding the features of schools that lead to improved student accomplishment is one of the challenges that educational researchers, legislators, and school reformers face. The task at hand is unambiguous but challenging. Optimism and self-efficacy are a self-regulatory mechanism that influences students' academic behavior in academic settings because it affects how they perceive their own competence for a specific task and their capacity to adjust to and manage future academic demands. Higher self-efficacy students view homework as a task to be met with self-assurance and to put their skills into efficient and responsible practice. In an effort to address these concerns, this paper investigates the connections between students' academic optimism and their performance. Previous studies on academic optimism have been limited by their narrow focus on its defining traits; this approach may help remedy this. The research aims to shed light on the nature of academic optimism and the ways in which it manifests itself to improve teaching and learning and, by extension, to expand human understanding. The researcher selects the Theory of Planned Behavior in order to strengthen and support the entire body of study. The purpose of this article development and suggested framework on academic optimism and its relationship with student achievement in China's schools. The proposed study design is critical for subsequent analysis to confirm that both exogenous factors and endogenous factor were strongly related to the contingency of institutional efficiency can affect student progress.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KECERDASAN VISUAL SPASIAL MELALUI KEGIATAN MELUKIS PADA MEDIA TALENAN KELOMPOK B TK PGRI 3 NGAWI DESA MANGUNHARJO KECAMATAN NGAWI KABUPATEN NGAWI TAHUN PELAJARAN 2021/2022
Authors: Binsa Ucik Hidayah Binsa , Diyanah Syarifatud Diyanah
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT : Education for early childhood is increasingly popular. Parents increasingly feel the importance of providing education to their children from an early age and compete to provide the best educational facilities for their children. These developments encourage the growth of preschool educational institutions or better known as Kindergarten schools. Visual-spatial intelligence is an intelligence possessed by a person to understand something by visualizing it using the sense of sight in the form of shape, color, and space and the result of that vision is that one of the children can paint it perfectly on a blank paper. The purpose of this study was to determine the visual-spatial intelligence of children in Group B in PGRI 3 Ngawi Kindergarten and efforts to improve visual-spatial intelligence through painting activities on the cutting board of Group B in PGRI 3 Ngawi Kindergarten.

The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach where data is collected by interview, observation and documentation methods. Sources of information from this study were the Principal and Teachers of Group B TK PGRI 3 Ngawi. The results of this study are presented in the form of sentences, not in the form of numbers. The data analysis technique used in this research is observation and conclusion drawing.

Based on the results of the study, painting activities using cutting boards can improve visual-spatial intelligence in children in TK PGRI 3 Ngawi, this can be seen in the increase in each cycle. Achievement in the pre-cycle percentage is 75% in the undeveloped category and only a few children are in the starting to develop the category. And after taking action during the first cycle, the score for increasing children's visual-spatial intelligence increased to 50% of children starting to develop and 25% of children developing as expected. Furthermore, in the second cycle, which was carried out by carrying out painting activities using a cutting board, there was an increase in children's visual-spatial intelligence to 50% with the category developing as expected and 25% with the category developing very well.
"Engkaulah Imam Selama-lamanya menurut Melkisedek"
Authors: Prayidno Iswadi
Published: October 2022

Letter to the Hebrews is one of the most difficult and, at the same time, intriguing writings in the New Testament. Its author is responding to a particular crisis of the christian community. His theology is based on the basic christian teachings but then is developed as a response to the congregation’s need. One of his original ideas is the high priestly of Christ. It is significant because Jesus did not come from the line of the High Priests of Israel. This paper intends to understand why the author of Hebrews presents Jesus Christ as a High Priest according to Melchizedek and to see the significance of this Christology in responding to the current crisis.
Evangelisasi
Authors: Jelantik Yohanes Padmono Hapsara
Published: October 2022

Evangelization is the natural obligation of the Catholic Church. The apostolic exhortation of Pope Paul VI" Evangelii Nuntiandi" demands the Church, both hierarchy and laity, to be continuously evangelized. The mission-evangelization center is one of the lay movement groups in the Diocese of Surabaya. It makes many evangelization courses in many parishes under the control of the Diocese. Its members concern about bringing Jesus into their everyday life experience. The goal of this program is to build Christian faith to be more and more qualified. This paper intends to examine the evangelization course in the Diocese of Surabaya and its role in deepening the people's faith.
THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS IN I-BEAMS PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD
Authors: Uzunović Faik , Beganović Omer , Sušić Lamija
Published: October 2022

Some specific aspects in the state of art regarding the improvements related to I-beams and parallel flanged I-beams production are presented in this paper. One practical solution in the variety of the conversions of the classical to the universal rolling stands is described in some more detail, as well as an overview of the latest improvements in I-beams and parallel flanged I-beams production in the world. So-called INP I-beams have tapered flanges v.s. parallel flanges concerned with parallel flanged I-beams, which are very difficult to be produced on classical rolling mills stands, but much easier and better to be produced on so-called universal rolling stands. Since the universal stands are expensive and are very difficult to fix at the existing rolling mills with classical rolling stands, then a conversion of classical to the universal rolling mills stands is the cheapest satisfactory solution. In a short overview are as well presented state of art technological improvements in parallel flanged I-beams production. 
PENGARUH PENGELUARAN PEMERINTAH SEKTOR PERTANIAN DAN INVESTASI TERHADAP TENAGA KERJA, PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH KABUPATEN LUWU
Authors: Adhiputra Pangerang Andi M. Iswan , Fatmala Wilda , Rahma Filasti , Yunarsi Yunarsi , Husriah Husriah
Published: October 2022

The large budget allocation and agricultural area of luwu county is expected to create jobs for the people of luwu district and attract investors. The deployment of the large budget and the extent of the development of the research is aimed at (1) reviewing and analyzing the impact of government spending on the agricultural sector on luwu's native incomes indirectly through agricultural sector labor and economic growth; And (2) review and analyze the impact of private investment on luwu county's local revenue and indirectly through agricultural sector labor and economic growth. The study used a secondary type of the time serries during the 2004 to 2013 (10 years) collected by the files. The government expenditure in luwu district's agricultural sector and the gross domestic product data on the basis of the 2000 luwu district's constant price. The research makes real incomes independent variables, government spending and investment as dependent variables and labor and economic growth as intering variables. To answer the purpose of the study is done analysis using simultaneous equation model. The results of the data processing in this study suggest that government spending on agriculture was indirectly significant to the local revenue Luwu district. In addition, the research also suggests that investments both directly and indirectly give significant impact to the original income in luwu district.
STRUKTUR MODAL MEMEDIASI PENGARUH STRUKTUR ASET, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN (PERUSAHAAN NON BANK YANG TERCATAT DALAM INDEK LQ45)
Authors: Jusmawati Jusmawati , Sari Murni
Published: October 2022

The aims of this research are: 1). To examine the role of capital structure in mediating asset structure, firm size and profitability to firm value. 2) To examine the direct influence between asset structure, firm size, profitability and capital structure on firm value. 3) to examine the direct influence between asset structure, firm size and profitability on capital structure.  The research design used is quantitative research. The data used is secondary data in the form of data based on time series. Data analysis using Smart PLS software version 3.0.
The results showed that: 1). Capital structure plays a role in mediating the influence, both the relationship between asset structure and firm size, on firm value. On the other hand, capital structure does not play a role in mediating profitability to firm value. 2) Directly, asset structure and firm size have no significant effect on firm value. However, directly profitability and capital structure have a significant effect on firm value. 3) In addition, asset structure and firm size directly have a significant effect on capital structure. On the other hand, profitability has no significant effect on capital structure
ANALISIS PERAN PETUGAS LAPANGAN KELUARGA BERENCANA DALAM MENINGKATKAN JUMLAH AKSEPTOR “MJKP” DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS LASUSUA KECAMATAN LASUSUA KABUPATEN KOLAKA UTARA
Authors: Jusriani Jusriani , Rifai Muhammad , Juhanto Asrijun
Published: October 2022

Data from the Lasusua Health Center, Lasusua District, North Kolaka Regency in 2020 the number of couples of childbearing age who use contraception is 3321 people and those who use "MKJP" are 762 people. This study aims to determine the extent of the analysis of the role of family planning field officers in increasing the number of "MKJP" acceptors through a formal approach, family planning services, family planning acceptors and non-acceptors of family planning. This qualitative research was carried out in the Work Area of the Lasusua Health Center, North Kolaka Regency, applying the number of informants as many as 9 people. Data was collected by means of in-depth interviews regarding the role of family planning field officers in increasing the number of “MKJP” acceptors.The results showed that the formal approach taken by PLKB was as usual, namely providing a counseling schedule and also participating in the success of the MKJP program. Family planning services provided by PLKB have been very good and what is the target of PLKB in increasing the use of MKJP has received a positive response from the community, especially those who use long-term contraception. PLKB has carried out its duties and functions according to its competence and PLKB also often goes directly to the homes of residents who use contraception or those who do not use contraception and in general the reasons for refusing to use contraception are due to cultural and religious factors. For this reason, it is necessary to collaborate with related parties to be more active in promoting long-term contraceptive use programs. It is expected that midwives who work in the KB poly section will further improve their performance and attention in providing counseling, especially regarding communication with family planning field officers (PLKB).
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN EKSTRAK METANOL DAUN BELIMBING WULUH (Averrhoa bilimbi)
Authors: Mustiqawati Evi , Supardi Suparman , Juniadin Juniadin
Published: October 2022

Belimbing wuluh leaves contain active substances such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins, sulfur, formic acid, peroxidase, calcium oxalate and potassium citrate. Tannins, flavonoids and saponins which have antibacterial activity. Many plants contain antioxidants, one of which is starfruit leaves (Averrhoa bilimbi). Antioxidants are substances that can neutralize free radicals so that atoms with unpaired electrons gain electron pairs. This study aims to determine the antioxidant activity of the methanol extract of star fruit (Averrhoa Blimbi) leaves. The maceration process was carried out on samples of star fruit leaves (Averrhoa Blimbi) and then extracted using methanol as a solvent to analyze the antioxidant activity contained in the leaves of star fruit (Averrhoa Blimbi) using methanol. UV-vis spectrophotometry method. The results of the research that has been carried out on UV-vis spectrophotometry with a wavelength of 517 and has been incubated for 30 minutes shows the IC50 value of the methanol extract of starfruit leaves (Averrhoa Blimbi) of 288.82 mg/mL. The conclusion of this study is the antioxidant properties of methanol extract. Belimbing wuluh leaves contain compounds that act as antioxidants.
UJI EKSTRAK ETANOL KULIT NANAS (Ananas comosus L.) SEBAGAI ANTIBAKTERI
Authors: Yolandari Sri , Tasjiddin Teheni Muhammad , Wulandari Musriati
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the inhibitory activity of the ethanolic extract of pineapple peel (Ananas comosus L.) from Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and to determine the antibacterial effect of the ethanolic extract of pineapple peel (Ananas comosus L.) on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This study uses the maceration method. Based on the results of the study, . Concentrations used were 10%, 30% dan 50% with inhibition 10% = 7,167 mm, 30% = 13,167 mm and 50% = 14,83 mm. It can be concluded that the ethanolic extract of pineapple peel (Ananas comosus L.) has an antibacterial effect and can inhibit antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
PERANCANGAN TRACER/OUT GUIDE BERKAS REKAM MEDIS DI PUSKESMAS WOLIO KOTA BAUBAU
Authors: Sitti Budiaty Wa Ode , Latumbu Sumpia
Published: October 2022

Design of trace/out guide Medical Record at Puskesmas Wolio, Baubau city in 2021 with research methods with a phenomenological approach. Based on the initial data collection which was carried out at the Wolio Health Center On june 5, 2021, the design of a tracer in the medical record filing section at the Wolio Health Center is very necessary in order to minimize the occurrence of Misfiles that oflen occur in the medical record filing section. The research objective is to design a tracer/out guide for medical record files that can be used at the Wolio Health Center, Baubau City. The subjects in this study were 3 medical record officers at the patient registration and filing department. The results of this study are the patient comes back then the officer looks for the register folder which turns out to be not there. Of the four tracer design drafts that have been designed for the chose a tracer design made from Poly Ethylene Terphthalate (PET) alternative 1 with consideration of the thin material so that it can be used on shelves that are full or solid and the material is elastic so that it can be used repeatedly in long period of time.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN REMAJA PUTRI TENTANG PERUBAHAN FISIK MASA PUBERTAS KELAS VII DI SMP NEGERI 4 KOTA BAUBAU TAHUN 2021
Authors: Nursiah Wa Ode
Published: October 2022

Description of the Knowledge Level of Young Women About Physical Changes during Puberty for Class VII at SMP Negeri 4 Baubau City in 2021 "supervised by Anita and Risnawati. Adolescence is a period of transition in life where at this phase the individual experiences changes from children to adults, including physical changes. Adolescent physical changes are the main characteristic of biological processes that occur rapidly, which are not balanced with psychological changes (mental emotional). The purpose of this study was to describe the level of knowledge of young women about physical changes during puberty in grade VII at SMP Negeri 4 Baubau City in 2021. The type of research used was a descriptive survey research. The population in this study were 194 grade VII adolescent girls at SMP Negeri 4 Baubau City. The number of samples in this study was 55 people, the sampling used the Lameshow formula. The results showed that of the 55 respondents of seventh grade teenage girls at SMP Negeri 4 Baubau, it was found that the level of good knowledge was 15 respondents (27.2%), and the high level of knowledge was 15 respondents (27.2%). lack of knowledge amounted to 40 respondents (72.8%). The conclusion in this study is that it is hoped that adolescents will be more responsible for themselves and their surroundings by increasing their knowledge of physical changes during puberty.
The effect of digital technology on students' reading Behavior
Authors: Pido Nur Wahidah Thayib , Sujitno Fatrah Dwik Cantika
Published: October 2022

The study discusses the effect that technology can have on a student's reading behavior. Where students now a day spend a lot of time with cell phones. Rapid advances in telecommunications technology, media and information technologies and the widespread development of global information infrastructure transform learning and reading patterns into global paradigms. It was this paradigm that became dominant and effectively became involved in the revolution of information networks, which would later determine the future of national welfare. Technology, however, remains the initial hypothesis before research is carried out. In this method is use qualitative method. Study using qualitative method provided a comprehensive and clear picture of the social situations studied, comparative events from one social to another or from one time to another; or be able to find patterns of connections between certain aspects and others, and be able to find hypotheses and theories. In a study that described the work done by 12 respondents. Based on  Moleong, the aim of the writer is to examine how the student's behavior, habits, and perceptions of how technology affects reading habits for them. The purpose of this study is to know whether technology has a major impact on student reading behavior. The results of this study indicate that technology had a positive impact on the interest in reading students, but most students prefer reading nonfiction rather than reading lessons. And technology can has a negative impact on the student as student interest is distracted and they are sedated with the modern technological sophistication of gadgets.
Transitional signal error on xtudents’ paragraph writing
Authors: Ismail Abbul Kadir , Adjud Muslimah S.
Published: October 2022

This research aims to know error analysis in using transition signal on students’ Paragraph Writing. The subjects of this research were sixth semester students of Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sultan Amai Gorontalo. English Education Department, in academic year 2018/2019, consisted of 20 students. The method used in this research was a qualitative method with a descriptive design. Technique of collecting data was carried out through interview. Data analysis was performed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the types of error in using transition signal that existed in Paragraph Writing namely; punctuation for transition signal, sentence and clause connectors, types of transition signal, placement of transition signal and repetitive transition signal. The implication of this research was students did not have good competence in using transition signal according to their function and grammar, but some transition signals were still used inappropriately.
Identify students’ difficulties in essay writing courses
Authors: Nabu Andiani , Pakaya Nursela
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the students' difficulties in the Essay Writing course. The subjects of this study were fifth semester students of the Department of English Education at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo for the 2019/2020 academic year, totaling 5 students. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive design. Data was collected through observation sheets, interviews and documentation. Analysis data is done through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that there were four difficulties in the Essay Writing course, namely Lack of vocabulary, Lack of grammar mastery, Lack of organization and mechanics mastery in writing. The researcher implies that lecturers must pay attention to students' vocabulary mastery and students' grammatical skills.
Género y cultura en Diario de Santa María de Edgardo Rivera Martínez
Authors: Martínez García Regina
Published: October 2022

Definir la categoría “mujer” implica reconocer las diferencias que existe entre individuos que se inscriben bajo esta categoría. Estas diferencias pueden ser fundamentalmente por edad, clase, etnia, opción sexual, entre otros. Me propongo analizar la novela de Edgardo Rivera Martínez Diario de Santa María (Santillana, 2008) desde una perspectiva que utilice los Estudios de Género como un artefacto que posibilite evidenciar las jerarquías anteriormente mencionadas. En esta novela, la sexualidad y la cultura representan papeles centrales como modernidad, arte, homoerotismo, normas religiosas y sociales en una sociedad andina. Las relaciones de género se encuentran en el núcleo de las construcciones culturales y de las identidades que se buscan formar en las mujeres de inicios del siglo XX. El análisis discursivo se definirá desde las propuestas y planteamientos de Nira Yuval- Davis, quién enfatiza en temas de género y nación; Judith Butler con su propuesta de apropiación y subversión; y, en el aspecto de cultura y sociedad tomaré las propuestas de Antonio cornejo Polar desde la perspectiva de sujeto heterogéneo.