bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK (PROJECT BASED LEARNING) BERBANTUAN MEDIA GAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS CERITA FANTASI
Authors: Ginting Evi Susanti
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis cerita fantasi pada siswa kelas VII A 1 SMP Negeri 1 Singaraja melalui penerapan model pembelajaran berbasis proyek dengan bantuan media gambar. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, yang terdiri dari rencana tindakan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi atau evaluasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII A 1 SMP Negeri 1 Singaraja, berjumlah 30 orang dengan rincian 15 orang putra dan 15 orang putri. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil analisis data rata-rata nilai keterampilan menulis cerita fantasi siklus I yaitu sebesar 72,46 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 43,33% dan rata-rata nilai keterampilan menulis teks tanggapan kritis pada siklus II yaitu sebesar 81, 76 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 86,67%. Dari data hasil belajar tersebut dapat dikatakan bahwa hasil belajar keterampilan menulis cerita fantasi pada siklus I ke siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 9.3. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar keterampilan menulis cerita fantasi meningkat melalui penerapan model pembelajaran berbasis proyek berbantuan media gambar pada siswa kelas VII A 1  SMP Negeri 1 Singaraja.
The Readiness of Islamic Banking in Indonesia to Implement Digital and Green Banking
Authors: Cahyadin Malik , Sarmidi Tamat , Nurrachma Elsa Adelia
Published: May 2020

This study aims to analyze: (a) the relationship between Islamic banking asset and financing, ICT Index, and Environmental quality index in Indonesia; and (b) the readiness level of Islamic banking in Indonesia to implement digital and green banking. The data used are asset growth, financing growth, IDI and IKLH. Period of data used is annual from 2010-2016. Methods of data analysis include descriptive statistics, correlation and Granger causality test. The results show that: (a) asset and financing of Islamic Banking have correlation/causality with IDI and IKLH; and (b) the readiness level of digital banking is 3 while the readiness level of green banking is 1. Islamic banking in Indonesia has utilized ICT in asset management and financing. Meanwhile, Islamic banking has not been able to play an active role in controlling the environmental impact of financial transactions. The recommendation of this research is OJK should set periodization of digital and green banking implementation in Islamic banking supported by DSN-MUI fatwa. OJK could also establish the index of digital and green banking in Indonesia Islamic banking.
Eradicating Income Inequality in Lower Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Pratysto Tangguh , Panjaitan Ingrid
Published: May 2020

Studying the distribution of income is an important issue to know what factors which affect to make income distribution more equitable, what factors can be the key to resolving the problem of income inequality, and shortening the distance between the poor and the rich. This paper studies the relationship between human capital, inflation rate, unemployment rate, physical capital, fiscal expenditure, gross domestic product growth, and urbanization on income inequality in 52 Lower Middle-Income Countries throughout 1990-2014. The authors estimate the impact of seven independent variables on income inequality as a dependent using Prais-Winsten with the robust model over period 1990-2014 at 52 Lower Middle-Income Countries. The results indicate an increase in human capital (gross school enrollment tertiary) can make the income distribution more even in the long run. The writers conclude that increases in human capital can reduce Gini coefficient and hence make income distribution fairer.
Tobacco Farmer’s Willingness to Pay for Green Tobacco Sickness Risk Mitigation
Authors: Saptutyningsih Endah , Sujud Arifatus
Published: May 2020

Tobacco farmers are at risk for disease due to work directly related to pesticide exposure and the absorption of wet leaf tobacco nicotine that is Green Tobacco Sickness (GTS). This study aimed to determine the value of Willingness to Pay (WTP) of tobacco farmers in the Jember Regency for health insurance because they are at risk of exposure to GTS disease. The method used in this research is a contingent valuation method (CVM). The sample of 394 respondents have interviewed. By binary logistic regression, it is showed that 64% of respondents are willing to pay health insurance, income, education level, and green tobacco sickness significantly influence the WTP, while age variable, family, and periods of work has no effect on WTP. The results of this study are expected to provide input to policy makers in the framework of providing health insurance for tobacco farmers of many regions in Indonesia.
Does Women’s Reproductive Health and Empowerment Affect Female Labor Participation in ASEAN?
Authors: Al Faizah Salma Audiena , Mafruhah Izza , Sarungu Julianus Johnny
Published: May 2020

This research aims to analyze the effect of women’s reproductive health and women’s empowerment on female labor force participation (FLFP) in ASEAN countries. This type of research is quantitative research with panel data types from 9 (nine) ASEAN countries during the period 2010-2017. The resultsshow that countries with high levels of women’s reproductive health and women’s empowerment also have high levels of female labor participation.
The Role of Entrepreneurship Development for Women Welfare in Rural Area
Authors: Riandika Devita , Mulyani Endang
Published: May 2020

Data from statistics Indonesia in 2017 indicates that entrepreneurship in Indonesia reaches 3.01% of the population, which is 225 million people. That number increased dramatically from 2014 which only amounted to 1.55%. Increasing the number of women entrepreneurs is still largely urbanized, whereas from rural communities the number is still limited. Women are expected to have the ability to develop their potential and improve the welfare of women in rural areas. Using Schumpeter’s theory which is then supported by hope theory explains why entrepreneurship is important for some women. The approach used in this research is to use a qualitative approach. The procedure in collecting data through the study of literature, namely in the form of activities to collect, review, and examine and search for documents or literature that can provide information needed in a research activity. This article investigates how and what rural women need to become entrepreneurs. Women in rural areas are more likely to be less involved in entrepreneurial activities and are less optimistic about the ability to engage in entrepreneurship education and the lack of confidence to start as an entrepreneur. Because in Schumpeter’s theory the most important factor that causes economic development is the process of innovation and the culprit, namely entrepreneurs. Community economic progress can only be applied with innovation by entrepreneurs. Whereas in the theory of hope, it is based on the interests of individuals who want to achieve maximum satisfaction and want to minimize dissatisfaction.
Distribution Channel Patterns and The Actors Welfare of Marine Fishery Supply Chain in Arjasa, Kangayan and Sapeken in Kangean Islands
Authors: Indahsari Kurniyati , Farid Akhmad
Published: May 2020

The actors’ welfare of marine fishery supply chain in the three sub-districts in Kangean Islands, namely Sapeken, Arjasa and Kangayan, are different even though they access to the same marine fisheries resources. The marine fisheries in Sapeken are more prosperous than those in Arjasa and Kangayan. This study aimed at identifying the distribution channel patterns of marine fishery products supply chain in Kangean Islands which providing an explanation of the actors’ welfare differences. In-depth interviews with various actors were conducted to formulate the distribution channel patterns of marine fishery products. Quantitative survey data of 102 respondents from marine fisheries were processed descriptively to determine the actors’ welfare. Research showed that the distribution channel patterns in Arjasa and Kangayan vary but are limited in the local market and the islands communities as the final consumers. It causes the low products prices. Meanwhile, the distribution pattern in the Sapeken is able to penetrate markets outside the Kangean Islands with high product prices. Therefore, it is not surprising if the actors’ welfare in Arjasa and Kangayan sub districts are lower than the actors’ welfare in Sapeken.
Spatial Redistributions of Regional Economic Activity in Central Java (Direct Error Correction Model Causality Approach)
Authors: Panjawa Jihad Lukis , Samudro Bhimo Rizky
Published: May 2020

This study analyzes spatial inequality through a causal relationship between inequality and economic growth within-recidency, between-recidency and overall in Central Java.The analytical tool used is the Direct Error Correction Model causality. This study shows that spatial concentrations throughout the observation period are quite high. In the 2001-2008 period there was an increasing tendency for spatialconcentration, reflecting the decline in the distribution of the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) share of districts and cities in Central Java. We also obtained similar findings in a number of regions both within and between-recidency. Post-2008, spatial concentration tends to decrease, indicating the distribution of the Gross Regional Domestic Product share. Other findings indicate a one-way relationship shown economic growth towards inequality. Another important contribution is that economic growth in inequality only occurs in the long term. Thus there has been convergence because of the increase ineconomic growth which is able to reduce inequality in all areas of Central Java, including within and between-recidency. This proves that during the implementation of regional autonomy there is a spread effect greater than the backwash effect in Central Java, including within and between-recidency.
Perceptions about Decision Making in Entrepreneurship from the Perspective of Community Participants in Accra, Ghana
Authors: Okyireh Marijke A. A.
Published: May 2020

In this paper, we explored the experiences of twelve (12) community participants in the La Nkwantanang municipality (Accra) on when deciding for entrepreneurial activities. These participants were purposively selected from a previous study on entrepreneurial cognitions. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. The results of the study identified  three major themes; perceptions attached to entrepreneurial activities; perceptions of past entrepreneurial experiences on decisions towards future venture creation; and potential challenges in decision-making for entrepreneurial businesses emerged from the narratives. Implications of the findings are discussed for theory and practice.
Financial Reporting Standards and Cost of Waters in Corporate Organization
Authors: Akande Adesola Adebayo
Published: May 2020

This paper examined costs of waters and its disclosures propensity in financial statement of corporate organizations with a view to advocate for a suitable reporting standards globally. International Accounting Standard Board has not specifically announced or produced any financial reporting standard in support of reporting cost of waters despite the huge amount of monies that some corporate industries incurred on it. Both primary and secondary data were sourced from six breweries that uses water as one of their major raw materials and analyzed through descriptive statistics techniques of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Simple Percentage Method (SPM). The result revealed that there were significant relationship between earnings and cost incurred on waters by some specialized industries like breweries, juice manufacturers and food processing companies  in Nigeria and as such affects the earning potentials of the organization. On the average, water cost showed p-value of (0.04) > (0.05) level of significant in and p-value of (0.18) > (0.05) level of significant when reported differently from environmental costs. The result obtained from (80.1%) of the corporate affair section of six breweries and 65.7% professional accountants judgement from selected districts of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Nigeria showed that there is urgent needs to provide for a separate standard of reporting such cost especially for specialized industries that uses water as their major input/raw material in their production. The study concludes that reporting cost of waters separately will project the principles of IFRS as prescribed by the board. Thus, the basic principles of human rights, cost standardization, environmental pollution protection and treatment-costs could be accounted for and reported in all the continent of the world.  Based on this, the study recommends that accounting standards making bodies need to give cost of waters adequate consideration with allotment of appropriate standards for disclosure and reporting of costs of waters for all corporate organization world-wide to allign uniformity in financial reporting.
The Influence of Inflation Level, Exchange Rate and Gross Domestic Product on Foreign Direct Investment in the ASEAN Countries on 2007 - 2018
Authors: FoEh John , Suryani Ni Kadek , Silpama Shakti
Published: May 2020

This research aims to determine the effect of the inflation rate, exchange rate and gross domestic product to the foreign direct investment in the ASEAN countries in periods of 2007-2016. The object of this research is the foreign direct investment in 11 countries of ASEAN region such as; Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. The data used are secondary data with analysis by a panel data regression model using with an estimated model of random effect which were processed by Eviews tools version 10. The results of this study indicate that simultaneously the inflation rate, exchange rate, and gross domestic product have a very significant effect to the foreign direct investment. Partially, the inflation rate has a significant negative effect on foreign direct investment, while the exchange rate has a significant positive effect on foreign direct investment. The further analysis showed that the gross domestic product has no significant effect on foreign direct investment.
Non-Oil Tax Revenue on Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria
Authors: Adegbie Festus Folajimi , Nwaobia Appolos Nwabuisi , Osinowo Olalekan Olawale
Published: May 2020

Globally, government is experiencing difficulties in generating adequate revenue to finance their activities. In Nigeria, studies have shown that the recent sharp reduction in the revenue was as a result of decline in crude oil prices which inversely affected the financial ability of government towards growth and development of the nation. To this end, this paper therefore investigated the effect of non-oil taxes on economic growth and development of Nigeria. The study employed ex-post facto research design. Macro data for the period 1994Q1-2017Q4 representing seventy six (76) observations were obtained from CBN statistical bulletin and National Bureau of Statistics. The documents were already exposed to the scrutiny of the appropriate regulatory agencies. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics employing multiple regressions. The study discovered that non-oil taxes (custom and excise duties, capital gain tax, company income tax, tertiary education tax and value added tax) have significant effect on economic growth. (Adj. R2 = 0.75, F(5,71) = 213.43, p< .0.05). The individual effects are also positive and statistically significant: (VAT- β = 8.011, t(76)= 2.802, ρ<0.05, CIT- β = 2.560, t(76)= 2.383, ρ<0.05, CED - β = 1.767, t(76)=3.092, ρ<0.05, CGT- β = 4.162, t(76)= 3.509, ρ<0.05, and TET- β = 0.161, t(76)= 2.443, ρ<0.05). This study concluded that non-oil taxes significantly influenced both economic growth and economic development in Nigeria. The study recommended that government must strive to sustain the current unflinching commitment towards improving non-oil tax revenue, ensure Tertiary Education Tax collected translates into real development and also ensure efficient utilization of tax payers’ money to boost non-oil tax revenue collection which will then lead to economic growth and development.
Financial Reporting and Shareholders’ Crave for Investment in Nigerian Listed Companies: The Earnings Management Question
Authors: Uwah Uwem Etim , Udoayang Joseph O.
Published: May 2020

This study examined the extent to which earnings management could be a factor in the higher value of stock in the Nigerian capital market, thereby being an inducement to invest in companies listed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The contemporary viewpoint of financial consultants, firm of auditors and academicians about the subject matter was sought. Interviews were granted, in conjunction with secondary data from the Security and Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. A comprehensive research design which was garnished by the use of content analysis of relevant literature and theories was adopted. The findings of previous empirical studies were corroborated in the analysis from discussions with accounting professionals in the academia and audit firms. It was concluded that most investments in quoted companies are made as a result of earnings management mechanisms inherent in financial reports. It was recommended that the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and every stakeholder should act to ensure that corporate governance practice is actually achieved for sound financial reporting practice.
A Conceptual Study of Technology Adoption of Online Mutual Fund Investment Platform
Authors: Dewi Elena Kusuma , Rahadi R. A.
Published: May 2020

Mutual Funds is an alternative investment designed as a means to raise funds from people who have capital and have the desire to invest, but only have limited time and knowledge. In addition, Mutual Funds are also expected to increase the role of local investors to invest in the capital market. To encourage an increase in the number of investors, the first online mutual fund investment platform was launched in Indonesia in 2016. Over time, similar platforms began to appear. The theory of technology adoption is implemented in this study to analyze how technology adoption of online mutual fund investment with millennials as the main object of research. Based on various literacies, there are several factors that influence a person to adopt online mutual fund investment, namely performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, price value, habits, content design quality, user interface and perceived trust.
Adopting Digital Payment based on the Features and Benefits provided by the Application
Authors: Ramli Yanto
Published: May 2020

Indonesia are facing the era of digitalization where almost all of the citizens today are using technology and digital. The development of information technology has been moving so fast including the payment of using digital system. This research is to analyze the variables of features and benefits towards customer's decision to use in relating to intention to use as the intervening variable. The data collection is done through distribution of questionnaire, where the population is consisted of the customers of Go-Pay digital payment application in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is a descriptive and verification research, the descriptive methods is based on assessment analysis and the verification methods is based on quantitative analysis. The sample determination is done through Purposive Sampling and the analysis technique is using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show that features and benefits have positive and significant effect towards intention to use, the benefits of the application have the most significant influence towards intention to use compare to the features of the application. The results show that Go-Pay is the digital payment applications in Indonesia which is mostly used by the customers because of the features and benefits provided by the application, that is why Go-Pay is the most popular digital payment application used by the customers.
Feature Extraction of Real-Time Image Using SIFT Algorithm
Authors: Sasikala Nellutla , Swathipriya V. , Ashwini M. , Preethi V. , Pranavi A. , Ranjith M.
Published: May 2020

This paper deals with image processing and feature extraction. Feature extraction plays a vital role in the field of image processing. There exist different image pre-processing approaches for feature extraction such as binarization, thresholding, resizing, normalisation so on...Then after these techniques are applied to obtain high clarity images. In Feature extraction object recognition and stereo matching are at the base of many computer vision problems. The descriptor generator module is changed for increasing the performance of algorithm. SIFT algorithm consist of two modules such as key point detection module and descriptor generation module. When compared to recent solution, the descriptor generation module speed is fifteen times faster and the time for feature extraction is also reduced.
A Novel Improved Data Envelopment Analysis Model Based on SBM and FDH Models
Authors: Mirmozaffari Mirpouya , Azeem Gohar , Boskabadi Azam , Aranizadeh Ali , Vaishnav Aditya , John Jithin
Published: May 2020

During the past decade, applying nonparametric operation research problems such as Data Envelopment Analysis(DEA) has received significant consideration among researchers. In this paper, a new DEA-based SBM-FDH model is introduced. Finally, productivity evaluation for banking systems in Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) based on the proposed model has been compared with Slack Based Measurement (SBM) and Free Disposal Hull (FDH). The obtained results confirm the high performance of the proposed model in comparison to the other models used in this paper.
Evaluation of Strength Properties of Subgrade Materials Stabilized with Bio-Enzyme
Authors: Raheem Bamidele S. , Oladiran G. F. , Oke D. A. , Musa S. A.
Published: May 2020

In the recent studies many chemical have been emerged and used as stabilizing agent. One of such chemical (Bio-enzyme) was used in this study as a stabilizing agent. Bio-enzyme is prepared locally from fermented vegetable and fruits waste. These products are natural, nontoxic, non-corrosive, nonflammable liquid and environmentally harmless. In this research, Bio-enzyme was prepared and used in varying proportion to stabilize laterite samples collected from different locations. Detailed laboratory experiments (Classification tests and CBR) were conducted to evaluate the effects of Bio-enzyme at varying dosage after 24 hours of curing of specimens. The percentage passing through sieve No. 200(75 micron) was less than 35%., according to ASHTO and clause 6201 of Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (F.M.W & H) Specification Requirements, sample A is (A-2-5), sample B is (A-2-4) while sample C is classified as A-2-6 and they are silty or clayed gravel and sand. Sample A is a good subgrade, subbase or base materials based on highest CBR values (at 20% bio-enzyme dosage, Sample A (102.50%) and sample B (69.40%) & at 10% sample C (33.2%). Sample B can also be used as subgrade or subbase materials where light traffic is considered and sample C is suitable as filling materials as evident in their CBR value. It has been observed that Bio-enzyme treated soil shows significant improvement in terms of the dry density and CBR value. Presence of Bio-enzyme in the soil samples led to increase in the C.B.R by 10-20% as compared to the control). However, it is recommended that assumption should not be made that Bio-enzyme is considered suitable for all type of soil and long term effect of it should also be examined.
Smart attendance system using Convolution Neural Network and Image Processing
Authors: ChayaDevi Senigala Kuruba , Agnihotram Vamsi
Published: May 2020

Smart attendance maintenancesystem has been a research topic from past a fewdecades; each method has its own disadvantages and advantages.An algorithm using Convolutional Neural Network and Image processinghas been proposed in this paper to overcome the disadvantages of the previous algorithms. Image recognition is playing an important role in the modern living like driver assistance systems, medical imaging system, quality control system to name a few. An Artificial Neural Network along with image recognition used to enhance the reliability of the attendancesystem. One such update used here is CNN.Deep learning has been an emerging technology hence opted to implement the smart attendance system.The implementation basically consists of three components : 1)Face scanning and detection using HAAR cascade method 2)Training the CNN-ANN model 3)Recognize the face  and update the attendance .The main motivation of our work is to merge three of the emerging technologies : Machine learning , Image Processing and IOT . Key advantage of this implementation is that a deep learning model increases its accuracy with more epochs of training andit optimizes the run time.
Simplified Rate Expression for Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) and Methanol Alkali Catalyzed Transesterification Reaction
Authors: Okewale A. D. , Abowei Millionaire Freeborn Nestor , Agbogun F. O. , Owabor C. N.
Published: May 2020

The need for the development of simplified kinetics rates expression (-RA) for Vegetable Oils Alkali catalyzed Transesterification processes to enhance biodiesel production motivated this study. The study, therefore aimed at proposing unified simple rate expression that may be a useful prelude to design various reactor types for Alkali Catalyzed Transesterification of palm kernel oil (PKO) and Methanol reactions. The kinetics   rate expression is proposed using simple explicit algebraic technique with the consideration that alkali catalyzed transesterification reaction of palm kernel oil and methanol is a reversible bimolecular reaction. The proposed kinetic reaction rate expression is developed as a function of conversion (XA), reactants and products concentration and reaction rate constants (k1 and k2). The kinetics reaction rate expression obtained is further evaluated   on the basis of reactants and product molar masses and densities. The developed models were simulated using Matlab codes programming techniques. The results for kinetic reaction rates (-RA & -ReA) decreases with decrease in fractional volume change (e) and increase in fractional conversion at constant reaction time. The results were quite compatible with those of inferential laboratory physicochemical characterization reported.
The Synthesis of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things
Authors: Parker Brian , Bach Christian
Published: May 2020

This paper is an exploration of several theories on the synthesis of the Blockchain(BC), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence(AI) through a literature review. Blockchain technology is a decentralized peer-to-peer network that stores records and transactions in immutable blocks secured by cryptography. The decentralization aspect of blockchain eliminates the need for trusted third party interceder. Internet of Things(IoT) is an interrelated computer system that makes a connection between computers and humans to communicate in several areas; smart devices like homes, cars, radio are just a few examples. IoT challenges are security, connectivity, issues with the analysis of big data, centralization, and vulnerability to attacks.  Artificial Intelligence(AI) machine learning technology is the advanced decision-making process that influences daily routines such as banking, healthcare, gaming, transportation, and space exploration, among others. AI’s challenges are; security, centralized architecture, and resource limitations. The methodology will be a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the existing research and how these technologies can be a transformative impact on how information is accessed through enterprise and society. The convergence of BC, AI, and IoT will provide scalable, secure high-level intellectual functioning that will be the new paradigm of digital information.
Can Innovation Platforms (IPs) Improve Rural Women Participation in Maize Value Chain? Evidence from the Eastern DR Congo
Authors: Mumbeya Paulin Njingulula , Matungula Paul Kande , Masuki Kenneth Kefa , Schut Marc , Okafor Chris
Published: May 2020

This study explored the potential of the Innovation Platform approach, in improving the participation of rural female farmers in Maize value chain. It intends to identify the peculiarities, in terms of challenges and opportunities related to its application to the rural women realities. The study collected data from 120 small scale maize producers in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 2015 to 2017, using individual interview and focus group discussion (FGD) for data confirmation. Data was analyzed using the Average Effect of Treatment of treated (ATT) and the propensity matching score to assess the effect of IP approach on rural women, who were randomly selected to participate in an innovation platform composed solely of women (100%) against those participating in a mixed innovation platform, made of 70% of men. The results show that the Innovation platform approach allowed women to address their basic challenges and improve their participation in the maize value chain.  Average individual income from participation to the Innovation Platform increased from $ 100 to $ 300 per cropping season and the average earning of a women in a platform made of women solely was $552.6 higher than that of women participating in mixed platform $432.4. We hypothesized that the main benefits from the female IP would be increased maize yields. However, the analysis shows that although yield increased, the main effect was due to improved market access provided by the IP." The implementation of the innovation platform process encountered several challenges, in particular: building a consensus when the interests of the groups in place have proven to be divergent, the barrier of social consideration (social stereotype), inability of smallholder’s farmers to learn quickly and fully play expected role, the traditional culture of learning, visioning the process. Despite these challenges, IPs offered small-scale maize producers many technical, organizational and material opportunities, including income generation, access to inputs and to lucrative markets, acquisition of diversified knowledge and skills, ability to work in a commercial environment, benefiting from the services of experts, accessing new sources of financing, they could not benefit otherwise. These findings imply that to be effective for rural women, an innovation platform should include individuals with no wide social disparity and diversify the sources of income, including livestock and others off farm activities
Sugar Content and Physical Characterization of Four Selected African Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) Edible Berries
Authors: Kamau Elijah Heka , Mathara Julius Maina , Kenji Glaston Mwangi
Published: May 2020

Fruits constitute a major part of the diet in many parts of the world, highly recommended for the nutritional value derived from them. Fruit maturity is an important determinant of the quality as it affects the appearance, an aspect of quality considered by most consumers. Sugar content, colour, size and firmness are some of the quality indicators associated with maturity. While the ripening and maturity indicators are well documented for climacteric fruits, non-climacteric fruits such as berries lag behind. African nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.)  edible berries are among them. This study evaluated the quality parameters of the edible berries of four varieties of African nightshade and found out that they accumulate glucose and fructose as they ripen with glucose being the most abundant sugar. Sucrose is only present during the senescence stage. Size remained relatively constant within each variety while firmness decreased progressively after veraison. Black NS differed with the others in colour besides fructose and sucrose content at 29.35 and 388.40 mg/100g, respectively. Giant NS recorded the highest glucose content at 172.44 mg/100g when ripe. Conclusively, the African nightshade berries are characteristically similar to other non-climacteric fruits adopted as part of the normal diet and should be considered as a valuable addition to the diet.
Assessment of Cashew Apple Juice on Fermentative Activity of Two Lactic Bacteria in Production of Yoghurt
Authors: Toure Abdoulaye , Soro Yadé Réné , Zoro Armel Fabrice , Djah Ledjou Arnaud Kogbou , Coulibaly Adama
Published: May 2020

Cashew apple is not practically used such as cashew nut which is one of most traded agricultural export products from Northern Ivory Coast. This work focus on the use of cashew apple juice as food additive in production of yoghurt. The aim of this study is to evaluate physicochemical parameters of cashew apple juice and its effect on fermentative activity of two lactic bacteria (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus and Streptococcus salivarius subsp thermophilus). Various types of yoghurt were formulated with incorporation of different proportions (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 25%, 35% and 40%) of cashew apple juice in milk (v/v). Each formulation was fermented with lactic ferment containing the above two lactic bacteria. Effect of juice on fermentative activity of the two bacteria was carried out by pH, titratable acidity with duration of fermentation to obtain 80 Dornic degrees. Results of phytochemical analysis (p<0.05) showed that cashew apple juice have an acid pH with value of 3.96 ± 0.03 and titratable acidity of 0.41 ± 0.01%. This juice contains a high level of moisture (77.48 ± 0.09%) and vitamin C (124.74 ± 1.17 mg/100ml) but a low concentration of reducing sugars (1.46 ± 0.03 g/100ml). The study of effect of cashew apple juice incorporated into milk, showed that the formulations with 5% and 10% improved fermentative activity of lactic bacteria tested. These two formulations (5% and 10%) reduced fermentation time (180 min) compared to control (220 min). This study suggests that cashew apple juice could be a food additive in production of yoghurts as a source of vitamin C and catalyst for fermentation. In perspective, we plan to assess toxicity and shelf of yoghurt with cashew apple juice.
A Silent Attacker SARS-CoV-2 - A Review
Authors: Jannat Khoshnur , Nahar Nusratun , Hossan Md Shahadat , Bondhon Tohmina Afroze , Hasan Anamul , Paul Anita , Jahan Rownak , Rahmatullah Mohammed
Published: May 2020

The recent coronavirus (known as COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) has created a pandemic of unheard proportions affecting virtually every country and region of the world. As of April 15, 2020 the virus has resulted in over 2 million infections, and over 100,000 deaths and has brought world economic activities to a standstill, and has led to social isolation and massive unemployment with possible economic recessions on an unprecedented scale around the corner. Till now, the virus shows no signs of abatement. Also till now, scientists have not been able to come out with an effective drug or vaccine against the virus. This review attempts to give a comprehensive view of the origin of the virus, the mode of its entry and infecting human beings, and further discusses the possibility of new drugs and vaccines against the virus.
A Turn for the Better – The Benefit of Doing A Limited Prone Rescan to Confirm the Exact Location of an Equivocal Vesicoureteric Junction Calculus Detected on Supine Abdominopelvic CT Scan
Authors: Rampersad Fidel , Persaud Satyendra , Chan Adrian C. , Diljohn Jason , Maharaj Paramanand , Ramsundar Ashton
Published: May 2020

Background: In this case report, a calculus was seen at the vesicoureteric junction (VUJ) on computed tomography (CT), in an equivocal location. The subsequent urological management is based on the precise location of the calculus (ureteric orifice at the VUJ versus urinary bladder lumen). A simple manoeuvre of doing a limited prone CT rescan of the urinary bladder confirmed the location of the calculus within the urinary bladder, thus allowing conservative management.

Case Presentation: A middle-aged male with known urolithiasis presented with right sided abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Differentials included a right ureteric calculus and appendicitis. A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis in the supine position revealed a 0.4 cm calculus at the right VUJ with mild right hydronephrosis. It was not certain whether this calculus was impacted at the VUJ or within the bladder lumen. A limited prone CT re-scan of the pelvis was performed, which confirmed that the calculus was within the urinary bladder, as it migrated to a dependent position in the lumen of the bladder when in the prone position. Patient was managed conservatively and passed the calculus via the urethra the next day.

Conclusion: Prone CT is the gold standard for the evaluation of stone disease and can differentiate a vesical calculus from a vesicoureteric junction calculus. In cases where a supine abdominopelvic CT is performed (e.g. in institutions which do not routinely scan in prone position or in cases where a supine scan is done to exclude other pathologies), an additional limited prone CT is needed in equivocal cases for a suspected VUJ calculus. This additional limited prone CT can prevent unnecessary urologic intervention.
Primary Leiomyosarcoma Of Inferior Vena Cava : An Uncommon Entity
Authors: Dave Kruti , Solanki Shwetang , Prajapati Ritesh
Published: May 2020

Primary vascular leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor that arises mainly from the inferior vena cava (IVC). It is usually a slow-growing progressive tumor. It shows mainly three type of growth patterns; 62% of cases demonstrate extraluminal pattern, 5% cases show intraluminal pattern, and 33% extra- and intraluminal growth patterns.
Sudden Mono-ocular Vision Loss in An Adolescent Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Adesanya Oluwafolajimi Adetoye , Adewale Boluwatife Adeleye , Oduguwa Ifeoluwa Oluwasegun , Onumeguolor Joseph Ajiroghene
Published: May 2020

Psychogenic blindness remains a bewildering medical condition with very little information known about its exact etiology and pathophysiologic mechanism. While complaints of reduction in visual acuity are most common, occasionally patients present with complaints of total loss of vision which after extensive clinical examination and electrophysiological investigations cannot be linked to any pathology of the visual pathway. In such cases, a diagnosis of psychogenic blindness is usually considered. Here we present the case of a teenage girl who presented to the ophthalmology department with complaints of complete monocular loss of vision and was referred to the child and adolescent psychiatry team for expert management. This case showcases the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care and importance of quick and effective referral systems in proper management of complex cases. It also provides more insight into the manner of presentation of cases of psychogenic blindness and the role of psychotherapy and counseling in its successful treatment.
Persepsi Remaja Muslim Yogyakarta Terhadap Peredaran Hoaks di Media Sosial
Authors: Astuti Yanti Dwi , Mustofa Mustofa
Published: May 2020

This research tries to reveal how Muslim teenagers' perceptions and interpretations of hoax news are often circulating in social media. The phenomenon of hoax spreads or false information gets a big moment when social media becomes very common on the internet. People become agents of hoax distribution because they believe in hoax content. Young teenagers are considered the most vulnerable affected by false or hoax news because the characteristics tend to be explorative, always curious, easily influenced, and tend to receive just the contents of the media. It may pose a latent danger and potentially divisive perceptions of society. This research uses Stimulus, Organism, and Response (SOR) theory through qualitative approaches. Data was collected through the FGD method, observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation by using purposive sampling. Meanwhile, to ensure the validity of the data, it is done with the triangulation of data and sources. The results revealed a relationship between understandings of the hoax with the rejection of hoax. It suggests that hoaxes as false news are designed to pose a threat to social life. The study concluded that people, especially Muslim youth, reexamine the truth of the information with "Tabayyun. It also increases digital literacy to be smart and critical in the media.

 

Penelitian ini mencoba untuk mengungkap bagaimana persepsi dan interpretasi remaja muslim mengenai berita hoaks yang kerap beredar di media sosial Fenomena penyebaran hoaks atau berita bohong mendapat momen besar ketika media sosial menjadi sangat umum berkembang di zaman internet. Masyarakat menjadi agen penyebaran Hoaks karena percaya dengan konten hoaks. Kalangan remaja remaja dinilai paling rentan terpengaruh berita bohong atau hoaks karena karakteristiknya cenderung eksploratif, selalu ingin tahu, mudah terpengaruh dan cenderung menerima begitu saja isi media. Ini dapat menimbulkan bahaya laten dan beragam persepsi yang berpotensi memecah belah masyarakat. Penelitian ini akan menggunakan teori Stimulus, Organisme dan Respon (SOR) melalui pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data penelitian dilakukan melalui, metode FGD, Observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Sementara itu, untuk menjamin validitas data, dilakukan dengan triangulasi data dan sumber. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan terdapat hubungan antara pemahaman terhadap hoaks dengan penolakan terhadap hoaks. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa hoaks sebagai berita bohong yang terdesain menjadi ancaman bagi kehidupan sosial. Penelitian menyimpulkan agar masyarakat khususnya remaja muslim memeriksa kembali kebenaran sebuah berita dengan â€œTabayyun. Selain itu juga meningkatkan literasi digital agar dapat pintar dan kritis dalam bermedia.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Concept Towards Project Performance
Authors: Abdul Aziz Nurul Ayuni , Mohd Nordin Rumaizah , Ismail Zulhabri , Yunus Julitta , Hashim Norfashiha
Published: June 2020

Construction industry is one of the highest incidences after manufacturing industry and also the third biggest contributor to accident cases in Malaysia which making the industry deemed unsafe. The purpose of this research is to identify the causes and effect of construction accident and the impact of occupational safety and health (OSH) concept to project performance. This research is using questionnaire survey method of data collection to 72 respondents from G7 contractors which presenting 75 percent of response rate that involved in the construction of high rise building in Selangor. From the survey, finding shows major factors of construction accident consist of eleven (11) factors that been divided into four (4) main factors (i.e. Human; Worksite; Organization and Management; and External). Moreover, effect of construction accident includes loss ability to work lead to decrease and loss of individual/family income and standard of living, work disruption, delay of work progress, loss of time in project execution, need extra health and safety compliance work, company reputation and image, damages of plant and equipment, property and asset, increase of fine and legal expenses, and loss of productivity. Furthermore, most of the respondents also strongly agree with all statement impact of occupational safety and health (OSH) concept to project performance which include increase workers productivity, reduce rate of construction accident and injuries, increase safety at construction site, improve efficiency, human relations, increase profit, company reputation, business performance, reducing of penalties, insurance premiums and employment costs, quality of product, job satisfaction, morale of the workers, costs saving, and enhancement of project performance. The finding results of this research may contribute in reducing the number of accidents at workplace and assist in designing effective solutions of construction accident.

Keywords: Construction accident; Occupational Safety and Health Concept; Project performance
Statistical Optimization for Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Cross-linked Chitosan Composite
Authors: Jawad Ali , Aazmi Mohd shafiq Bin , Jawad Ali
Published: May 2020

Response surface methodology-Box–Behnken design (RSM-BBD) was employed to optimize the methyl orange (MO) dye removal efficiency from aqueous solution by cross-linked chitosan-tripolyphosphate/nano-titania composite (Chi-TPP/NTC). The influence of pertinent parameters, i.e. A: TiO2 loading (0- 50 %), B: dose (0.04-0.14 g), C: pH (4-10), and D: temperature (30-50 oC) on the MO removal efficiency were tested and optimized using RSM-BBD. The F-values of BBD model for MO removal efficiency was 93.4 (corresponding p-value < 0.0001). The results illustrated that the highest MO removal efficiency (87.27 %) was observed at the following conditions: TiO2 loading (50% TiO2), dose (0.09 g), pH 4.0, and temperature of 40 oC.
Morphological and optical properties of graphene film synthesized from waste of industrial cooking oil, AYAMAS using DTCVD method
Authors: Mohd Zin Nurfazianawatie
Published: May 2020

The synthesis of graphene by double thermal chemical vapor deposition (DTCVD) using waste of industrial cooking oil (WICO) as a natural carbon source was investigated. The synthesis parameter (Argon gas flow rate) was varied between 50sccm to 300sccm by 50sccm increments. The function of Argon gas is to provide ambient condition, remove the atmospheric air from the tube and could improve the crystallinity of graphene during synthesis. WICO (from AYAMAS food processing) was placed in the first furnace (precursor furnace) and nickel was placed in the second furnace (deposition furnace). During the synthesis, elevated quantities of carbon from the source material are separated and precipitated on the Nickel surface. The sample were characterized by using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Ultraviolet Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. Based on FESEM images, at 250sccm, hexagonal graphene formation was observed. Besides, optical properties can be seen by UV-Vis and as the results show that 250sccm is the highest reflectivity value. Consequently, graphene synthesis from WICO using various Argon gas flow rate as precursor is successfully demonstrated.
Effects of Storage Temperature on Shelf-Life of Mango Coated with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Abdul Malek Nur Syazwani
Published: May 2020

Effect of different storage temperatures on physical and physiological changes of Golden Lily mango was investigated. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles edible coating was prepared by sol-gel method and Golden Lily mangoes were dipped in the solution and stored at different (32 ℃, 27 ℃ and 5 ℃) temperatures for 7 days. The mangoes were characterized by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) after 7 days of storage. Both the analysis of FESEM and EDX revealed the highest volume ratio of ZnO nanoparticles with a homogeneous dispersion throughout the mango peel surface is at 5 ℃. FTIR spectra revealed the absence of Zn–O bonding as metal oxides absorption is expected to be in the region below 700 cm-1. The mangoes stored at 5 ℃ delayed ripening, slowed down weight loss and found to be firmer than mangoes stored at 32 ℃ and 27 ℃.