bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kebijakan dan Strategi Logistik Mengatasi Hambatan Rantai Pasok Pangan saat Bencana
Authors:   Sekolah Bisnis, IPB University, Dikky Indrawan Raden , Martianto Drajat ,   Departemen Gizi Masyarakat, Fakultas Ekologi Manusia, IPB University, Setiawan Alim ,   Departemen Manajemen, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Manajemen, IPB University, Saputra Arista Galih ,   Sekolah Bisnis, IPB University,   Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Cente, Septiani Stevia ,   Departemen Manajemen, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Manajemen, IPB University,   Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Cente, Hustina Rachman Purnawati ,   Departemen Gizi Masyarakat, Fakultas Ekologi Manusia, IPB University,   Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Cente, Ridwan Muhammad ,   Departemen Gizi Masyarakat, Fakultas Ekologi Manusia, IPB University,   Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Cente, Rakhmat Asep ,   Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Cente,   Center For Tropical Animal Studies
Published: October 2023

Koordinasi yang efisien antara BNPB, BPBD, Pusat Produksi Pangan, dan BULOG sangat penting dalam mendukung kelancaran logistik kemanusiaan selama bencana. Kolaborasi yang erat antara lembaga-lembaga ini dapat membantu menghindari birokrasi yang bisa memperlambat distribusi bantuan pangan kepada mereka yang membutuhkannya. Selain itu, perluasan model sistem pangan berkelanjutan yang mempertimbangkan seluruh rantai pasokan pangan, aspek lingkungan pangan, perilaku konsumen, dan pola makan menjadi sangat penting untuk memastikan ketahanan pangan di masa depan. Model ini harus memperhitungkan berbagai faktor seperti kondisi biofisik, teknologi, aspek ekonomi, dan nilai-nilai sosial budaya. Dalam mengembangkan kebijakan yang memengaruhi rantai pasokan pangan, upaya untuk menjaga keseimbangan antara produksi pangan sumber zat gizi makro dan mikromenjadi faktor kunciuntuk memastikan bahwa kebutuhan gizi masyarakat dapat dipenuhi dengan optimal. Kolaborasi yang kuat antara berbagai lembaga dan perencanaan yang matang akan menjadi kunci dalam memastikan ketahanan pangan dan kesehatan gizi masyarakat dalam menghadapi berbagai bencana yang mungkin terjadi.
Modelos para determinar las relaciones alométricas en Juniperus deppeana Steud. en el estado de Tlaxcala
Authors: Flores Ayala Eulogio , Pineda Ojeda Tomas , Hernández Ramos Jonathan , Buendía-Rodríguez Enrique , Flores Andres , Guerra De la Cruz Vidal
Published: October 2023

Cuantificar las existencias del arbolado por medio de las relaciones alométricas dentro de un rodal favorece una mejor gestión forestal, aprovechamiento maderable y ayuda a estimar las pérdidas por cortas clandestinas. El objetivo del presente estudio fue representar de manera cuantitativa las relaciones alométricas entre las variables de interés forestal para Juniperus deppeana, especie de aprovechamiento restringido. Se ajustaron distintos modelos alométricos con 1 096 pares de datos de los diámetros de tocón (dt), normal (dn) y de copa (dc), altura total (At) y volumen (V) de árboles de dos condiciones de crecimiento en bosques naturales del norte y poniente de Tlaxcala, México. Se obtuvo una mejora estadística promedio del 16.63 % en la explicación de la variabilidad muestral y una reducción de 18.53 % en el sesgo al incluir el sitio como efecto aleatorio en el enfoque de modelos de efectos mixtos. La validación de las estimaciones con datos independientes al ajuste no mostró diferencias significativas. De manera consistente, las estimaciones de dc, At o V en función del dt fueron conservadoras en comparación a cuando se utiliza como variable explicativa al dn. Los modelos , R2=0.8187; , R2=0.8195; , R2=0.6281 y , R2=0.9563 evidenciaron ser confiables para reconstruir las características dasométricas del arbolado dentro de los rodales afectados por actividades de clandestinaje, y para cuantificar las existencias reales de los bosques de esta especie de forma precisa. Debido a lo anterior, pueden ser una alternativa confiable para la elaboración de planes de manejo forestal para Juniperus deppeana.
Efecto del manejo forestal en las características físico-hidrológicas del suelo en un bosque de clima templado
Authors: Pérez Hernández Josué Fabián , Razo Zárate Ramón , Rodríguez Laguna Rodrigo , Capulin Grande Juan , Árcega Santillán Ingrid , Manzur Chávez Nancy
Published: October 2023

El proceso de aprovechamiento del bosque templado genera impactos reversibles en el suelo al alterar sus propiedades, principalmente por la reducción de la vegetación, troceo y arrastre de la madera que ocasiona aumento en la densidad aparente y reduce la infiltración. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de diferentes prácticas de manejo forestal sobre propiedades físico-hidrológicas del suelo y su relación con la infiltración del agua en los suelos de un bosque de clima templado. Las áreas de estudio fueron: área de reciente intervención, intervenida hace 18 años y área de conservación (testigo) en un bosque templado de pino-encino bajo aprovechamiento en el estado de Hidalgo. Las variables evaluadas fueron, densidad aparente y porosidad (metodología propuesta por USDA), granulometría (método de Bouyoucos) y pruebas de infiltración con el método de doble anillo. Los resultados de la densidad aparente fueron mayores en el área de reciente intervención (0.62 g cm-3) y menor en el área de conservación (0.32 g cm-3). La porosidad en el área conservada superó en 11 % al área de reciente intervención (88 y 77 %, respectivamente). La tasa de infiltración en el área conservada tuvo 2.641 cm min-1 en comparación con 0.655 cm min-1 del área intervenida hace 18 años. Se concluye que la densidad aparente del suelo se incrementa mientras que la porosidad y capacidad de infiltración disminuyen con la ejecución de las actividades de aprovechamiento, situación que se recupera en forma gradual con el establecimiento de los nuevos bosques.
Standard of germination in Abelmoschus esculentus Linn. (Bhendai or Okra)
Authors:   Associate Professor of Botany,Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore  3, D DANIEL SUNDARARAJ , BALASUBRAMANIAN GIRIJA ,   Lecturer in Botany,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,  Coimbatore  641 003, G SOUNDRAPANDIAN ,   Assitant Lecturer in Botany,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,  Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

The importance of good seed is well realised in Agriculture. The quality of seed is dependent upon a number of factors such as the maturity of the seeds, purity, the method of storage adopted, the period of storage after harvest, the age of the seed and the incidence of pests and diseases during storage. For the determination of the quality of the seed and arriving at its real value two important factors are to be considered namely (1) purity and (2) germination enpacity. With the advance of modern agriculture, seed testing has become very important in most countries of the world. The Governments of most of the countries have enforced seed laws and regulations to assure their farmers of improved varieties and qualities of seeds and ultimate good stand of crops and returns. It has been realised in our country also that it should promulgate laws regulating the sale of seeds in similar lines as in other countries. It is proposed that in the case of seeds put up for sale by seed merchants, "guarantee certifi- cates" should be obtained by them from the seed testing stations before they sell (Pal and Mukerji, 1950). This calls for the need for first fixing up the seed standards for the different crop seeds on regional basis and with a view to contribute data on this aspect, research work is being conducted in the Botany section, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore. The data gathered on the germination studies in Abelmoschus esculentus is presented here.
Results of Manurial Trials in Madras State on Cotton
Authors:   Professor of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, A MARIAKULANDAI , Y.B MORACHAN ,   Associate Dean Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003
Published: October 2023

Manurial experiments on cotton have been done in Madras State mainly in the Agricultural Research Stations at Koilpatti (black soil) and Coimbatore (mixed black and red soils). Experiments were conducted in recent years at the Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar also. The experiments are reviewed separately for rainfed conditions (cotton-dry) and for those grown under garden land conditions (cotton - irrigated).
Handling Cotton seed, after release as Variety in Madras State
Authors:   Assitant Cotton Development Officer Madras, V.D GURUSWAMY RAJA
Published: October 2023

The benefits of the improved varieties cannot be realized in. full, until enough seed has been produced for a variety and grown on a commercial scale, over the entire area to which it is adapted. Proper provision should also be made to maintain the varietal purity, as otherwise much of the efforts and cost expended in developing the improved types may come to naught. The regular seed multiplication and distribution work on more scientific lines has been in steady progress in Madras State for nearly one and a half decades (Balasubramanyan, 1951 & 1955). This machinery is set in motion, by the cotton breeder who periodically makes available small amounts of "elite" seed of the variety. An account of the efforts made since the beginning of the present century, for the multiplication and distribution of cotton seed and the latest developments in Madras State is presented in this article.
The Concept of Agricultural Universities
Authors:   Field Directore,The Rockfellor Foundation New Delhi, W RALPH  CUMMINGS
Published: October 2023

The highest level and greatest efficiency in agricultural production in this country, as indeed in any other country, can be achieved only through the application of modern scientific principles to the practices employed in crop and livestock production and in soil and water management. The development of the agricultural colleges, agricultural experiment stations, and extension organizations has this as its major objectives. The key to success in such a program is an intelligent, well trained and imaginative corps of scientists dedicated to the ideals of service. It requires a progressive research organization with its activities focused closely on the problems of the cultivators which limit increased productivity. This in turn must be closely linked, on the one hand with the program of training students so that the advances in agricultural science are rapidly incorporated into their program of instruction and on the other hand, with an extension service which carries these improvements to the cultivator and in turn keeps the research workers in touch with the problems of the cultivator.
Soil Conservation Measures Benefit the Nilgirı Farmers
Authors:   Directore of Agriculture Madras, S KRISHNAMURTHI
Published: October 2023

Soils are the natural bodies on which plants grow. The top few inches of soil which is called "Top Soil" is the most fertile portion containing the needed plant nutrients, organic matter and favourable physical properties. It is this layer that has to be preserved and properly managed for obtaining sustained and successful agriculture. If through man's folly of land neglect and faulty agricultural practices, this productive layer of soil is lost, the land not only loses the capacity to sustain crops but also its productivity until cultivation is rendered unprofitable, if not unsuccessful.
Effect of phosphorus on the Yield and Composition of Green Manure and Availability of organic phosphorus in paddy soils
Authors:   Soil Survey Officer, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, R SOUNDARARAJAN
Published: October 2023

Beneficial effects of phosphatic fertilizer on the growth of green manure and also the availability of the phosphorus contained in it have been reported by Parr and Sen (1948), Venkatarao and Govindarajan (1952), Khan and Mathur (1953), Shende and Sen (1958), Panos (1959), Raheja (1961) and Singh (1961). But Krishna Rao et al. (1962) did not find any special benefit by the application of phosphate to the green manure crop intended for paddy. Similarly, the experiments sponsored by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and conducted in the Madras State from 1958 to 1963 did not indicate any beneficial effect due to the application of phosphate to the green manure crops on paddy soils. In view of the conflicting results it was thought of interest to investigate the uptake of fertilizer phosphorus by the green manure crop using P3 and assess its availability in some of the paddy soils of India.
Insecticidal Control of Surulpoochi (Stomopteryx subsecivella Zell) on Groundnut
Authors:   Assitant Entomologist, Regional Research Station Tindivanam, S.M VITTAL , R SAROJA ,   Assitant Entomology, Regional Research Station Tindivanam
Published: October 2023

Among the pests of groundnut, Surulpoochi (Stomopteryx subsecivella Zell) is a major one next to red-hairy caterpillar (Amsacta albistriga M.) in causing severe damage to the crop. It is a small dark- headed greenish caterpillar which mines into the young leaves and folds and brings together adjacent leaves, feeds on the leaf tissue and hence known as Surul or Mudupoochi (Ramakrishna Ayyar, 1940). Attempts have been made to control the insect and dusting DDT 5 per cent at the rate of 20 lb. per acre has been found effective in bringing down the pest incidence (Anon. 1947 and 1953). The aerial spraying conducted during 1963 summer in Kurnool district (Andhra Pradesh) revealed the efficacy of Endrin in controlling the pest (Krishnamurthi Rao et al, 1963). In the observational insecticidal trial for the control of Surulpoochi conducted at the Regional Research Station, Tindivanam, during 1962-63 rainfed season, Endrin 0.02 per cent spray effectively checked the pest incidence and registered high yield with maximum net profit (Vittal et al, 1964). With the object of comparing these chemicals with new insecticides like Parathion, Dieldrin and Aldrin, trials were conducted on the rainfed and summer crops of 1963-64 at the Regional Research Station, Tindivanam.
A few observations on the growing of Sesbania speciosa at Aduthurai
Authors:   Assitant Agronomist Regional Agricultural Research Station Aduthurai, R.S BINDUMADHAVA RAO , G VENKATESAN ,   Assitant in Paddy, Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore
Published: October 2023

Sesbania speciosa was first introduced from South Africa for tri.... green manure crop in Madras Stato during the year 1935-36 from the seeds supplied by H. W. Sampson. An observational trial was first laid during that year at Agricultural Research Station, Aduthurai. This trial revealed that sesbania can be grown as a suitable green manure crop and it was found superior to daincha (Sesbania aculeata) in all respects. Daincha becomes woody within two months after sowing while sesbania does not become woody especially when it is sown thick, thus making the incorporation of the stalks in the soil quite easy. Sesbania attains 10 ft. height within four months. The shedding of leaves is comparatively less in sesbania. than in daincha and there is less wastage in taking it from one field to another.
Studies on grasses with special reference to their fodder production potential on contour bunds
Authors:   Assitant Botanist,Soil Conservation Scheme, Ootachamund, S MADHAVA RAO , K.P RAMASWAMY ,   Assitant in Botany, Bhavanisagar
Published: October 2023

The findings of a study carried out at the Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar on the fodder value of grasses raised on contour bunds are reported in this article. In addition to assuring economic return for the farmer, the growing of grasses on contours acta as a protection for the bunds.
Scope for the Cultivation of Cabbage in the Plains of Madurai District of Madras State
Authors:   Plant Protection Assitant Madurai, M MUTHIAH
Published: October 2023

Though cabbage is a crop of the hills, it has been successfully grown in the plains of Madurai district in a total aren of about 2,000 acres. The crop is found to be cultivated more successfully in the Hot-Weather season from February-March than in the North-East monsoon, when the crop is very badly affected by heavy rains and pests and diseases. The main season of cultivation of cabbage is an otherwise fallow period and does not intervene with the normal systems of cultivation adopted. The yield is as much as 18,000 lb to 30,000 lb per acre of cabbage and a net income of Re. 1,220/ is obtained per acre.
Progress of Agricultural Education in Mysore
Authors:   Agricultural College Hebbal, M PUTTARUDRIAH , B.V VENKATA RAO ,   Agricultural College Hebbal
Published: October 2023

The Hebbal School trained students for a post-secondary diploma course in Agriculture. The school earned a great reputation and attracted students from other States in India and outside from Ceylon, Burma, Malaya and other countries. It was during this period that agriculture was introduced as an optional subject for study in selected middle and high schools in various parts of the State. The staff resources in the Research Divisions particularly in earlier periods were very limited. As a result of devoted research work on the part of these few workers, many useful information of practical value to farmers have come out. In the Division of Entomology, considerable intensive work on the use of chemical pesticides and insecticides was done in the past two decades. In consequence, Folidol, BHC, DDT and other chemicals in the protection of crops from pests and insects have gained wide acceptance and popularity. In the Division of Botany many new varieties of sugarcane, paddy, groundnut, ragi and other crops have been evolved. Similarly, the Division of Agricultural Chemistry after sustained experimental work has recommended economic and optimum manurial schedule for the several crops in the different soil and climatic regions of the State. The demand for fertilizers is growing by leaps and bounds. It may be mentioned in this connection, that research conducted at Hebbal on the direct use of anhydrous ammonia as a nitrogenous fertilizer for crops is the first of its kind in the region East of Suez and South East Asia. The work on the influence of lime and phosphate on pod filling of groundnut and the build up of soil phosphorus status as a means of improvement of red soils belong to the category of fundamental research.
Effect of Naphthalene Acetic acid (NAA) on the pre-harvest drop of Mandarin Orange fruits
Authors:   Agricultuural Research Station, Ambalavayal, K KANNAN , K.P VASUDEVAN NAIR ,   Agricultuural Research Station, Ambalavayal
Published: October 2023

The effect of Planofix (NAA) in the provention of pre-har- vest fruit drop in mandarin orange was studied at the Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal during two seasons. Thres concen trations of active growth regulators i. e. 26 ppm, 5 ppm and 10 ppm were used in the trial with a control receiving only water spray. 5 ppm active growth regulator was found to reduce the fruit drop by 22-57 per cent in the off-season crop and by 4-28 per cent in the main season сrор over the untreated plants. There was no appreciable difference in the weight of the fruits obtained from the treated and untreated plants.
Pollen Morphology of some Cultivated Fruits
Authors:   Research Assitant,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,Coimbatore  641 003, J. B. M. Md. ABDUL KHADER , RAO MADHAVA ,   Reader in Horticulture,Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 3
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the results of an investi- gation on the pollen morphology of six fruit crops belonging to six stonopalynous families viz.. Caricaceae, Moraceae, Myrtaceae, Sapotaceae, I'unicaceac aud Vitaccas.
Correlations and Heritability of Morphological Characters in Grain Sorghums
Authors:   Assitant Millets Specialist, Chandragiri A.P, D.V NARASIMHA RAO , K.O RACHIE ,   Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
Published: October 2023

In this paper, the genotypie, phenotypie and environmental correlations between grain yield and nine other charactors estimated to establish their potential value as indices for selection of superior genotypes in Sorghum have been discussod.
Investigation in Double and Triple Cropping of Paddy in Chingleput District
Authors:   Super Intendent Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar 638 541 Tamilnadu., L DHANARAJ , R SANKARANARAYANAN ,   Assitant in Paddy Rice Research Station Tirurkuppam
Published: October 2023

Double cropping of rice is the usual practice in areas of Southern India where either canal irrigation facilities are available or protective irrigation is assured on account of availability of wella. In such areas, yield of rice can still further be stepped up by introducing the possibility of growing three crops of rice on the same land as it is proved that a total yield of 7926 1b. can be realised when three erops are raised. Strain TKM. 6 has been found to be suitable for cultivating in sornavari season and Co. 18 for the Navarai season in the Chingleput District.
Effect of Ridging Rice Crop
Authors:   Assitant Cylogeneticits ,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, M.V SUKANYA BAI , A ABDUL SAMAD ,   Assitant in Paddy Specialist, Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore
Published: October 2023

The results of an experiment conducted to study the effect of ridging on the yield of paddy are reported in this article. It has been concluded by the authors that ridging the crop by human labour increased the cost of cultivation without significantly increasing the yield.
Betclvine Cultivation Along the Raja Channel Area in Salem District
Authors:   Assitant Mycologist ,Pothanur Salem District, A VENKATA RAO , K.S SUBRAMANIAN ,   Assitant Lecture in Mycology,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,Coimbatore 641 003, C.S KRISHNAMURTHY ,   Mycologist and Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, 641 003
Published: October 2023

This article deals with the complete details of Cultivation of betolvine along the Raja Channel in Salem district.
MIOCARDIOPATIA PERIPARTO
Authors:   Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. Divisão de Cardiologia, Marques Fabiana , Valicelli Flávio Henrique ,   Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. Divisão de Cardiologia, Simões Marcus V. ,   Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. Divisão de Cardiologia
Published: October 2023

A miocardiopatia periparto é uma forma de insuficiência cardíaca com fração de ejeção reduzida (ICFER) que se manifesta no final da gravidez ou nos meses seguintes ao parto. A incidência é maior entre mulheres negras, multíparas, em idade materna mais avançada e ou na presença de síndrome hipertensiva da gravidez. Os sintomas de insuficiência cardíaca simulam os de uma gestação saudável, muitas vezes resultando em diagnóstico tardio. O achado de fração de ejeção inferior a 45% na ecocardiografia é fundamental para o diagnóstico. O tratamento é o mesmo utilizado na ICFER por outras etiologias, mas com necessidade de alguns ajustes durante a gravidez e lactação para garantir a segurança fetal e do lactante. Avanços mais recentes no conhecimento fisio-patológico apontam para desbalanço angiogênico causado pelo aumento de produção de prolactina na hipófise e pela produção de forma soluvel de sFlt-1 pela placenta no final da gestação em mulheres com suscetibilidade genética. Tratamento com inibidores da prolactina tornaram-se uma opção no tratamento farmacológico desta doença, mas ainda necessitam de evidências científicas mais robustas para consolidação de seu uso como tratamento de rotina.
AMILOIDOSE CARDÍACA: O QUE HÁ DE NOVO
Authors:   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, de Barros Correia Edileide , Ventura Ribeiro Bruscky Larissa ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, del Cisne Jadán Luzuriaga Georgina ,   Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo, Vaz Kerges Bueno Bruno ,   Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo, Simões Marcus Vinicius ,   Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Published: October 2023

Amiloidose se refere a um conjunto de doenças causadas pelo depósito de fragmentos anômalos de diferentes proteínas. O coração é um dos principais órgãos afetados, nas formas mais comuns de amiloidose, com os pacientes apresentando mau prognóstico e sobrevida curta, conforme o grau de acometimento. Embora considerada uma afecção rara, vários trabalhos têm demonstrado um aumento expressivo no número de diagnósticos nos últimos anos. Tem contribuído para isso o maior arsenal diagnóstico não invasivo, com novas ferramentas de avaliação mais específicas em exames já consagrados na prática clínica diária, como o ecocardiograma, a cintilografia com marcadores ósseos e a ressonância magnética cardíaca. A disseminação do conhecimento da doença e dos seus sinais de alerta, e o surgimento de diretrizes da doença, associados à chegada de novos tratamentos medicamentosos, têm mudado a história natural desses pacientes. A diminuição da jornada até o diagnóstico e tratamento tem permitido aumento da sobrevida e da qualidade de vida desses pacientes
EFL Students' Language Learning Strategies at Argumentative Writing Class at UNIROW Tuban
Authors: Iqlima Putri Amifalahiya , Sofia Rissa , Triassanti Risa , Panggabean Christina Innocenti Tumiar
Published: October 2023

The focus of this research is on EFL students’ language learning strategies used in Argumentative Writing class at UNIROW Tuban. It sought to determine the students’ most frequent language learning strategies and the strategies’ distinctions between students, both male and female. The descriptive qualitative was employed as the design of research for this study. The study's participants are 15 EFL students enrolled in Argumentative Writing class from English Language Education department undergraduate program of UNIROW Tuban. The questionnaire and interview data were qualitatively examined using Oxford's (1990) theories of language learning. It was identified that there were six kinds of language learning strategies used by the students, namely memory strategies, cognitive strategies, compensation strategies, metacognitive strategies, affective strategies, and social strategies. The findings showed that in the Argumentative Writing class, both genders of students most frequently employed cognitive strategies (30,1%). Additionally, it was discovered that female students (23,5%) employed more varied language learning strategies than male students (22,5%). The cognitive strategies appear to be the finest support strategies employed in Argumentative Writing class that can overcome students' writing limitations.
The Use of Grammarly by Tertiary English Language Learners in Their Online Writing Classes
Authors: Galuh Puri  , Setiamunadi Antonina Anggraini
Published: October 2023

In writing English texts, grammatical errors are a problem that is always faced by writers. Not to mention other writing errors such as typos, punctuation, and capitalization can also be done by writers. Therefore, the Grammarly application was created to overcome this problem. This study aims to find out how Grammarly helps tertiary-level students in their online Writing Classes. The participants of this study were 78 students studying in an English Language Education study program. A questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument by adopting and adapting closed-ended questions from Hakiki's research (2021) and adding open-ended questions to find out the respondent's perceptions about the use of Grammarly in their online Writing activities. The findings of this study show the majority of respondents perceived Grammarly as a very helpful writing tool. Grammarly helps them by providing vocabulary and grammar suggestions to avoid language errors in their writing, providing mechanics corrections to help them revise their writing errors, and providing plagiarism checkers for premium users.
Test Case Prioritization Using Swarm Intelligence Algorithm to Improve Fault Detection and Time for Web Application
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mohan Kohani K. , Zainal Nurezayana ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Prioritizing test cases based on several parameters where important ones are executed first is known as test case prioritization (TCP). Code coverage, functionality, and features are all possible factors of TCP for detecting bugs in software as early as possible. This research was carried out to test and compare the effectiveness Swarm Intelligence algorithms, where Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) and Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithms were implemented to find the fault detected and execution time as these are the curial aspects in software testing to ensure good quality products are produced within the timeline. As web applications are commonly used by a board population, this research was carried out on an Online Shopping application represented as Case Study One and Education Administrative application known as Case Study Two. In recent years, TCP has been implemented widely, but none has implemented on web application which was conducted to fill the gaps and produce a new contribution in this area. The outcome was compared using Average Percentage Fault Detected (APFD) and execution time. For Case Study One, the APFD value was 0.80 and 0.71 while the execution time was 8.64 seconds and 0.69 seconds respectively for ABC and ACO. For Case Study Two, the APFD values were 0.81 and 0.64 while the execution time was 8.83 seconds and 1.22 seconds for ABC and ACO. It was seen that both algorithms performed well in their respective ways. ABC had shown to give a higher value for APFD while ACO had converged faster for execution time.
The Effect of Fire Training Given with Virtual Reality Applications on Individual Awareness
Authors:   Bursa Uludag University,, Saklangıç Uğur , Mertoğlu Bülent ,   Marmara University
Published: October 2023

The use of virtual reality applications, which entered our lives with the concept of Industry 4.0, in training contributed to increasing the security awareness of individuals and indirectly to developing security culture studies. Obviously, the maximum efficiency that can be obtained in Occupational Health and Safety studies will occur due to behavioural changes in employees. For this reason, it should be ensured that the safety perceptions of the employees are kept at the highest level with appropriate and continuous training. In recent Occupational Health and Safety studies, the importance of developing technology has caused these studies to evolve in a different direction. The study's main purpose in this context is to evaluate whether the fire training given with virtual reality applications contributes to the development of fire safety skills and raising awareness in individuals. This study aims to reveal the teaching of basic fire safety skills to vocational and technical students and academicians at universities, their fire preparedness and their common behaviour in fire situations by using fire extinguishing systems through virtual reality and fire simulation. In the study, 47 questions including one group pre-test post-test, 31 prepared for the scale and 6 interview questions, one of the experimental methods consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, the scale and face-to-face interviews were conducted. Participants were able to moderately to completely control events in terms of heredity, adaptation/containment, and sensory attachment; In terms of interface quality, it has been determined that they can control events between none and moderate. There is no significant difference between the presence levels and sub-dimensions of the participants in terms of age factor. It can be said that the training with virtual reality is effective in improving the success of the participants in fire training. After the study, it was determined that 38 out of 40 participants increased their success in fire protection subjects. It will be ensured that the fire training given in Turkey will be given more efficiently and effectively by using technological infrastructures. With the feedback received from this study, the existing virtual reality application improvement and virtual reality applications that are planned to be developed will be studied.
Development and Validation of Heutagogical Survey Items
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, M. M Mohamad, , T. B Demin ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, J Sulaiman, ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, H Mohd Affandi, ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, R. H Raja Mohd Ali. ,   Universiti Utara Malaysia
Published: October 2023

The development of survey items includes the preparing and validating the items. A construct validity and reliability are two important concepts in survey research that are used to assess the quality of survey items. This study was conducted to generate on the construct validity process of the survey items in heutagogy elements specifically for vocational learning. Items have been developed based on relevant literature and the context of vocational education in particular leads to readiness for employment. Therefore, to go through the process of validity and reliability of the items, this study involved 100 students from Vocational Colleges to response the survey items. There are 71 items in a set of questionnaires with six elements consists of Exploring, Collaborating, Relationship, Creating, Reflection and Sharing. The data was analysed based on Rasch Model as statistical measurement model that can be used to assess the validity and reliability of research instruments. The construct validity was examined by analysing the point-measure correlation index, infit, and outfit values; meanwhile, the reliability was examined by analysing the item reliability index. The results have shown that the findings of the analysis found seven items dropped because the items did not meet the requirements of the established analysis. By analysing the data collected from the questionnaire, the final instrument shows a total of 64 items suitable for measuring six elements of heutagogy. The Rasch Model differs from other measurement models in reliability assessment by focusing on one-dimensionality, assessing both person and item reliability, enabling item calibration, and providing fit statistics. Hence, this systematic approach may facilitate researcher to improve the items to produce the good quality of research instrument.
Resonant Leadership: A Catalyst for Job Empowerment Among Palestine Technical University Kadoorie Employees
Authors:   Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie, Obied Asem S.
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to identify the role of resonant leadership in promoting job empowerment among the employees of Palestine Technical University Kadoorie, with different variables: educational qualification, gender, staff, and experiences. The researcher designed a questionnaire addressed to employees consisting of 32 items distributed on four domains: resonant leadership (mindfulness, hope, empathy) and (career empowerment). The study used descriptive method. The sample consisted of 73 employees from PTUK, Ramallah branch, who were chosen randomly. The results showed that the employees' responses were moderately on all domains. The results showed that there are no differences in the employees' point of view according to the educational qualification variable in all domains, and there are differences in the employees' opinions according to the gender variable in the domains of mindfulness, hope, and job empowerment in favor of male. The existence of differences in the opinions of employees, according to the variable of staff, in the domain of hope, empathy, and job empowerment in favour of academic employees. There are differences in the opinions of employees according to their experiences in the domains of (mindfulness and hope (in favour of employees with mindfulness (less than 5 years). The results also showed that there is a statistically significant positive correlation between resonant leadership and job empowerment. The study suggests that senior leaders and employees at PTUK should prioritize the use of resonant leadership to achieve job empowerment. It suggests ways to implement this approach among senior leaders and employees, which can benefit organizations seeking to enhance employee empowerment through effective leadership practices.
A Comparative Study of Stakeholder Engagement in the Dual Education System: A Case of Germany, the United States and Kazakhstan
Authors:   Satbayev University, Aizhan Artykbayeva , Virginia Greiman A. ,   Boston University
Published: October 2023

Stakeholder engagement in the dual education system is one of the key factors in developing a sustainable educational system. In this study, the authors aim to explore the role and responsibilities of the key stakeholders and the level of their engagementin the dual education system. The authors aim to contribute to stakeholder engagement in dual education by identifying, assessing, and prioritizing project stakeholders’ interests and influence on the education system. The paper used a case study approachand conducted semi-structured interviews with representatives of vocational schools in Kazakhstan. The case study was conducted by comparing the results of the project stakeholder analysis in the dual education systems of Germany and the United States to Kazakhstan. The semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 experienced educators from different vocational schools in Kazakhstan. The author's analysis reveals that significant changes are necessary to the legislation in Kazakhstan to improve the dual education system.
Looking Through the Gender Lens: Women in Sabah Under APPGM-SDG Solution Projects
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Hasan Muhammad Rahimi , Abd Rahman Muhamad Azwan ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Joko Eko Prayitno ,   Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Published: October 2023

In Sabah, five solution projects under the auspices of All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) were related to the ‘Goal 5 Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. One of the main aspects evaluated towards solution providers and beneficiaries is ‘gender dimension’. Hence, this article underlinesthree research objectives. Firstly, to identify gender-driven issues faced by the women in their community. Secondly, to demonstrate the strategies executed by solution providers in collaboration with beneficiaries’groups. Thirdly, to analyze the impacts of the solution projects by utilizing four aspects: (i) deep (personal), (ii) clear (skills),(iii) wide (network), and (iv) high (system) as a measuring tool. In terms of research methodology, this study utilizesqualitative approach in data collection and analysis comprised of (i) observation, (ii) focus group discussion (FGD), and (iii) document analysis. Based on the analysis, three main findings were obtained in line with the objectives of this study. Firstly, main issues were based on local community experiences in education, household economy and health. Despitethat, most of the issues require a national and global solution framework for the betterment of their community. Secondly, good synergy between solution providers (expertise and networks) and beneficiaries’groups (local wisdom and motivation) is ‘the key tosuccessesfor solution projects. Thirdly, assessment on four aspects ofthis study showsthe beneficiaries groups have been empowered through knowledge, skills,and networks. The most significant findings arethat the beneficiaries’groups established a system—as a registered and licensed groups on their own and as a part of the larger groups to ensure their sustainability—thus, ensuring ‘leave no woman behind.
Assessing The Impacts of Community-Based Technical Education and Training Projects in Northern Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), Syahirah Sharifah , Osman Syamsul Fozy ,   Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), Amat @ Adnin Norfarahin ,   Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), Mohamed Roseli Nurul Rashidah ,   International University of Malaya-Wales
Published: October 2023

Leaving no one behind is the central transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In Malaysia, the formation of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on the Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) by the Malaysian Parliament has made it possible to localise this SDGs’ transformative agenda. Therefore, this paper attempts to discuss the effectiveness of programs conducted by solution providers in the Northern region in managing and conducting projects, the impact of the projects on the beneficiaries, the alignment and mapping of the impact evaluations of the solution providers with the SDG goals and APPGM-SDG modules,and identification of issues and recommended solutions to the projects in the Northern region. Twenty-three (23) APPGM-SDGs projects were implemented from 2021 to 2022, consisting of various programs, mainly entrepreneurship, environment, research and education. As a bipartisan initiative to localise SDG goals in Parliamentary constituencies in Malaysia, it is crucial to analyse the impact of its implementation. Hence, this study has conducted an impact evaluation analysis from October 2022 until January 2023 in seven (7) constituencies in Kedah, Penang and Perak. Using four (4) dimensions of impact analysis framework, which are psychology and knowledge, skills, network, and system of these projects on the beneficiaries to determine the effectiveness of each project. This study has collected data from document analysis, focus group discussion and site-visit to the twenty-three (23) projects in the Northern Region. The findings indicate the programmes were well-implemented and beneficiaries managed to learn new skills and strengthen their networks.
E-Learning Framework of TVET Practical Skills Courses
Authors:   Politeknik Nilai, Sani Atiqah , Mat Noor Siti Fadzilah ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Mohamed Hazura ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Online teaching and learning (TnL) is one of the transformation of education towards digital it is a necessity now especially during a pandemic. The TnL in Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) institutions prioritizes on the practical, which is one of the Malaysia Education Development Plan 2015-2025 (Higher Education). The implementation of TnL is less effective if the practical course is conducted online without a guide specially designed for the practical subject. Thus, this study will develop an TVET e-learning framework for practical courses offered in TVET institution. The objective of this study is to identify components in the TVET e-learning framework of practical skills courses and test the acceptance of the framework through application prototypes. Respondents for this study are specialist lecturers from Nilai Polytechnic Retail Management Diploma who implement TVET teaching and learning. This study is divided into two phases which is identify elements from the previous study and the second phase is the assessment of the acceptance of the framework by ten experts in the field which aims to see the suitability and acceptance of the framework to be used as a guide by TVET teaching staff. The results of the study were analyzed to meet the objectives of the study. This research framework is based on the Community of Inquiry model and the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) also use of augmented reality. The results of the analysis show that experts agree on the elements used for the learning framework. From analysis,this framework can be implemented in the online TnL process and is capable of helping TVET instructors to implement practical skills teaching in addition it functions as a guide for lecturer to increase creativity, engagement and communication of students with lecturer.
Level of Job Satisfaction Among Vocational College Lecturers
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, M.M Mohamad , M.F. Johari ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, K.H. Othman ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, S.Y. Chia ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Job satisfaction refers to an employee's positive or contented feelings about his or her work. Significantly, the job satisfaction of TVET educators will impact academic achievement, engagement, and student well-being. Thus, this study aimed to determine job satisfaction among TVET instructors at vocational colleges, which involved 44 lecturers from the Vocational College in Negeri Sembilan. This quantitative study employs 50 questions covering five factors: working conditions, salary, direct supervision, coworkers, and promotion opportunities. The Statistical Package for Social Science Version 22.0 software analysed the data. The study results indicate that overall job satisfaction among TVET instructors at the Vocational College is moderate. The colleague factor is at the highest level of satisfaction, while the promotion opportunities factor is at the lowest level of satisfaction. The data analysis also revealed no significant correlation between job satisfaction and gender, expertise, or years of experience. In order to improve the quality of teaching and the commitment of lecturers, stakeholders need to increase the level of job satisfaction of lecturers by offering them more promotion opportunities. At the same time, the lecturers should take advantage of the excellent teacher pathway opportunities for career advancement.
Challenges and Teaching Needs for Technical Communication Graphics Teachers at National Secondary Schools
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Tee Tze Kiong , Yee Chia Swee ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Wulansari Rizky Ema ,   Universitas Negeri Padang, Singh Charanjit Kaur Swaran ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Azid Nurul Wahida ,   Universiti Utara Malaysia, Hanapi Zaliza ,   Sultan Idris Education University
Published: October 2023

The Technical Communication Graphics (GKT) course aims to produce knowledgeable, skilled, imaginative, creative, and innovative students so they can communicate effectively and confidently through graphics in various technological fields. However, the study on the challenges and teaching needs of GKT teachers has not been explored since its introduction in 2017. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the challenges faced by GKT teachers and their needs in teaching this subject. This survey received responses from 217 GKT teachers from across Malaysia. This study employs a questionnaire with both closed and open questions. The data collected for the closed questions were analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 software to obtain the mean score, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage. In the meantime, a thematic analysis of open questions regarding teachers' teaching challenges and needs has been conducted. With an overall mean score of 3.17 and a standard deviation of 0.65, the study reveals that the level of teaching challenges faced by GKT teachers are moderately low. In contrast, the level of teachers' needs in teaching GKT subject is high in all aspects, including teaching aids, professionalism development courses, diversity of teaching strategies, and teaching and learning activities based on learning styles, with a mean value of 4.31 and a standard deviation of 0.63. In addition, theme analysis for open-ended questions reveals that teachers require adequate basic teaching facilities, engaging teaching aids, professionalism development courses, effective teaching strategies, as well as adequate teaching time allocation and budget. Overall, stakeholders must pay close attention to the obstacles faced by GKT teachers and provide the best support for their needs to enhance the quality of GKT instruction and student achievement in this subject.