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A Perempuan Adat, Habitus, dan Ketahanan Pangan: Kajian Pada Masyarakat Hukum Aat Kasepuhan Citorek, Banten
Authors: Surati Surati
Published: January 2024

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran perempuan adat dan habitus yang dimilikinya untuk  mewujudkan ketahanan pangan keluarga pada masyarakat hukum adat kasepuhan Citorek, Kabupaten Lebak, Provinsi Banten.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan pendekatan kerangka teoritik Piere Bourdieu tentang kosep habitus. Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam, pengamatan lapangan dan studi literatur. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa habitus yang ada pada masyarakat hukum adat Kasepuhan Citorek mempengaruhi bagaimana pengetahuan perempuan adat untuk mewujudkan ketahanan pangan keluarga.  Pengetahuan atas pangan pada perempuan adat tidak terbentuk begitu saja, tetapi terbentuk dari kehidupan sehari-hari. Upaya  perempuan adat untuk mewujudkan ketahanan pangan tidak terlepas dari relasi kuasa yang terjadi pada konteks hidup masyarakat hukum adat Kasepuhan Citorek. Konteks hidup tersebut terdiri dari berbagai aturan-aturan adat terkait kontrol atas lahan sumber pangan.  Habitus perempuan adat yang patuh terhadap keluarga dan aturan adat, di satu sisi membuat lemahnya akses dan kontrol terhadap pengelolaan lahan, dan disis lain dapat menguatkan ketahanan pangan keluarga, dimana cadangan pangan tercukupi.
TARI RONGGENG BEKEN AS THE CULTURAL IDENTITY OF A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY IN PERFORMANCE STUDIES PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Ayu Anjani , Nursilah
Published: January 2024

The Ronggeng Beken dance is a traditional dance art of multicultural communities in Bekasi City. This research aims to analyze the cultural identity of the Ronggeng Beken Dance in a multicultural society from a performance studies perspective. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews and document study. The results of the research explain that the Ronggeng Beken Dance, as a traditional dance art of multicultural society in Bekasi City, is a representation of Bekasi society which reflects the ethnic and cultural diversity in Bekasi City. Apart from that, mass performances of the Ronggeng Beken Dance, when analyzed from a performance studies perspective, produce a cultural identity for the city of Bekasi. Therefore, as a cultural identity, the preservation of the Bekasi Ronggeng Dance should continue to be carried out by the people of Bekasi City, one of which is by utilizing the role of education, both informal and formal education.
ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATION SYSTEM DESIGN FOR CV. FILADELPHIA TIRTA PERKASA USES CODEIGNITER AND BOOTSTRAP FRAMEWORK
Authors: Nurdiyanto Yusuf  , Dwi Kartinah
Published: January 2024

A website can be interpreted as a document stored on a web server that has a certain type and topic. Websites consist of two types, namely static and dynamic websites. A static website is a website where users cannot change the content of the website directly using a browser. Meanwhile, in a dynamic web, the interactions that occur between users and servers are very complex. One can change the content of a particular page by using a browser. This website application was built with the PHP, CSS, HTML and JavaScript programming languages using the Codeigniter 3.0.6 and Bootstrap 3.3.6 framework. This application was created to make it easier for an employee to get a CV. Filadephia Tirta Perkasa in applying for leave and permission. The research method used is the Waterfall method which consists of planning and needs analysis, design, implementation, testing, installation and maintenance stages. The application is divided into two designs, namely an application for administrators and an application for employees. Based on the implementation and results of trials carried out, it shows that this application can run well and can display all pages.
Emotional Labour and Corporate Vitality of The Nigerian Hospitality Sector in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Authors: Isaiah Oyeinkorikiye Stephan , Dickson Rachel Konyefa
Published: January 2024

This paper examined the relationship between emotional labour and corporate vitality of the Nigerian hospitality sector in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The researcher adopted a correlational survey design as it measures the link between two variables. A sample size of one hundred and fifty (150) participants were drawn from a population of two hundred and forty (240) with the aid of the Taro Yamane formula. The simple random sampling technique was used and a questionnaire was designed carefully to elicit data. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was adopted to test the hypotheses with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28. The results showed a week significant relationship between surface-level behaviour and corporate vitality. It was revealed that deep-level and genuine behavior have a strong and positive relationship with corporate vitality. The researcher concludes that there is a relationship between emotional labour and corporate vitality. However, it recommends that the management of hotels should create a work culture that promote positive emotional values, safety and feelings that will lead to improve customer service in such a way that surface-level behavior does not affect the worker and managers should serve as role models by displaying genuine behavior in their interactions with employees and customers.
Factors Affecting the Intention to Participate in E-Commerce of Vietnamese Businesses
Authors: Tran Nho Cuong , Quynh Dao Trong
Published: January 2024

E-commerce has emerged as a transformative force in the global business landscape, offering enormous opportunities for businesses to expand their reach and enhance their competitiveness. In the context of Vietnam, a rapidly growing economy in Southeast Asia, understanding the factors that influence businesses' intention to participate in e-commerce is extremely important. Therefore, we have proposed a research model including 12 factors that affect businesses' intention to participate in e-commerce: Government regulations, Available platform selection, Competitive advantage requirement, Internet infrastructure, Customer readiness, Cognition, Capability, Culture of innovation, Internal regulations, Model to participate, Infrastructure, Technology background. We conducted a survey with 300 businesses in 3 regions in Vietnam. After eliminating some votes with insufficient information, the study obtained 295 votes that met the requirements. In addition, the study uses multiple linear regression equation modeling to measure the impact of factors on businesses' intention to participate in e- commerce. Results: Besides external factors, businesses' intention to participate in e-commerce is also influenced by internal factors. Based on these findings, businesses intending to participate in the e-commerce market will have the right direction and take necessary actions to help their businesses develop further.
Institutional Factors Associated with Study Habits of Office Technology and Management Students
Authors: Adeyemi Samuel Sunday
Published: January 2024

The study examined institutional factors associated with study habits of office technology and management students in polytechnics Kogi State, Nigeria. Two specific purposes, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of this study comprised 246 NDII and HNDII OTM students of the two polytechnics. Census survey was adopted. Structured 20- item questionnaire tagged IFASHOQ was used to gather the data for the study. The items of the research question were placed on a modified four-point Likert scale of Strongly Agreed (SA), Agreed (A), Disagreed (D) and Strongly Disagreed (SD) with values of 4,3,2 and 1 respectively. 246 copies of questionnaire were distributed and 220 retrieved. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation and hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics. The findings revealed that study habits employed by OTM students in polytechnics is good and positive (mean = 2.92, SD = 0.72), institutional factors affecting study habits of polytechnic OTM students are weak institutional leadership, inadequate facilities and equipment, class size, teacher experiences, and school calendar stability (mean = physical facilities and equipment, institutional location, 2.79, SD = 0.71). It was concluded that institutional variables have been shown to have an impact on polytechnic OTM students' study habits. Not only did the respondents concur that they studied all of their subjects after every lecture, but they also concurred that they frequently studied into the night and with other students in their course. It was recommended that in order to address institutional factors, government and other education stakeholders should make concerted efforts to motivate teachers as well as provide the polytechnics with adequate facilities, equipment, and committed leadership.
Carbon Footprint Reduction and its Impact on Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: Edward Aigbedion , Nteegah Alwell , Gershon Obindah
Published: January 2024

Nigeria relies on heavy fossil fuels for energy. Nigeria emitted 0.57 metric tonnes of CO2 per capita in 2018. From 0.44 metric tonnes in 2016 to 0.56 metric tonnes in 2017, this figure has increased 29%. The issue is the lack of data on carbon footprint reduction and economic development in Nigeria. time series data from the 1990–2019 was employed to examine the relationship between carbon footprint reduction and economic development in Nigeria. How carbon footprint reduction affects Nigerian economic development was the main research subject. Carbon footprint reduction and economic development were examined using quantitative methods and ordinary least squares linear multiple regression. From the regression result, CO2 emission total CO2 emission from fossil (TCO2 has p-values below 0.05 (5%), indicating significance. The results showed that a unit increase in CO2 from TCO2 will decrease economic development by 0.003381. The study suggests lowering carbon footprint. The study's findings will help Nigeria's government reduce carbon emissions and boost economic growth.
Time Management and Business Activities in a Hostile Business Environment: Impact of Sit-At-Home on Micro and Small Businesses in the South East Nigeria
Authors: Arinze Nwankwo, Leopold
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of the current sit-at-home order on businesses in the South East with specific references to micro and small businesses. The sit-at- home in the region no doubt has negative impact on businesses generally, It impacts production and productivity; it impacts both big and small businesses and more especially time that are needed for business operations; it impacts the movement of persons, goods and services. It impact all sector of the economy including the education sector as students started recoding poor performance in exams arising from skipping schools. This work is an attempt to link time management to business growth and performance whether work or academic on the one hand, and with Sit-at-home in South East Nigeria on the other. Sit-at-home created insecurity; insecurity fears; fear affected performance, and performance is affected by time management. In staying off work/business due to insecurity, more business times and opportunities are lost, hence time management is connected to this study.
Continuous Process Improvement and Customer Satisfaction of Selected Food and Beverage Companies in South-West, Nigeria
Authors: OLUWAJINMI Bolatito , LONGE Olukayode
Published: January 2024

The food and beverage manufacturing sector is a highly competitive and dynamic industry. Organizations in this sector must be proactive in identifying corporate strategies to enhance business sustainability. One of the key strategies for optimum performance is the application of continuous process improvement through customer satisfaction. This study examined the influence of Continuous Process Improvement on Customer Satisfaction in some selected Food and Beverage Companies in South-West Nigeria. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study, with a questionnaire as the research instrument. The sample size was restricted to 400, using a stratified random sampling technique for sample selection. The basic criteria for inclusion in the sample were job rank and organizational tenure of five years or more. A Four-rating Likert Scale questionnaire with reliability coefficients above 0.76 was used to obtain data from the respondents. Data collected were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The main hypothesis for the study was tested by using regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that Continuous Process Improvement does not have a statistically significant influence on Customer Satisfaction. The study concluded that Continuous Process Improvement is very important in maximizing customer satisfaction in the Food and Beverage sector. However, it was recommended that as a result of the insignificant relationship between continuous process improvement and customer satisfaction, companies in this industry should focus on other factors such as product quality, customer service, and pricing to improve customer satisfaction. In addition, these organizations also need to align their improvement process needs with the demands of customers in order to boost customers’ delight.
Drivers of Blockchain Adoption in Dividend Distribution in the Nigerian Exchange Group
Authors: Akpadaka Ovbe Simon , Edeh Onyinyechi Precious
Published: January 2024

This research investigates the factors influencing the Adoption of Blockchain Technology for Dividend Distribution (ABT) within firms in the Nigerian context. Utilizing a survey-based approach with a sample of 182 respondents, the study employs a comprehensive set of predictors including Stakeholders' Perceptions (SP), Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Institutional Pressures (IP), and Regulatory Support (RS). Methodologically, the research addresses the issue of multicollinearity through Ridge Regression, offering a robust technique for more reliable estimates. Our findings reveal that SP, PEU, PU, and RS are significant positive drivers for ABT, while IP was not significant. Interestingly, the interaction of RS and SP was also significant, indicating a moderating effect. The research contributes to the theoretical landscape by highlighting the nuanced role of institutional and regulatory factors in technology adoption. On a practical level, the study suggests that policymakers, particularly the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), should reevaluate existing regulations to foster technology adoption. Moreover, stakeholders, such as the Association for the Advancement of the Rights of Nigerian Shareholders, should engage more in influencing positive perceptions. This study fills an important gap in the literature by being among the first to explore these dynamics within the African context, specifically focusing on dividend distribution.
Financial Fraud and Socio-Economic Development in Contemporary Nigeria: Interrogating the Nexus
Authors: Ochi Ijeoma Brigid , Okeke Christian Chidi , Chukwuma Ogonna E.
Published: January 2024

The study interrogated the effect of financial fraud on the socio-economic development in Nigeria from 2015 to 2022. Nigeria is characterized by high rate of financial fraud with growing concerns on its impact on the socio-economic development of Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study, therefore, are to examine the nature of financial fraud in the country from 2015-2022, determine how financial fraud affected socio-economic development in Nigeria from 2015-2022, and identify how financial fraud can be cubed in order to boost socio-economic development in the country. To achieve the objectives of this study, the following questions were posed: (i)What is the nature of financial fraud in Nigeria from 2015 to 2022? (ii),How has financial fraud affected socio-economic development in Nigeria from 2015 and 2022? and (iii) In what ways can financial fraud be curbed in order to boost socio-economic development in Nigeria? The study is anchored on the elite’ s theory propounded by Vilfredo Pareto in 1848. It adopted ex post facto research design and documentary method for data collection, while qualitative descriptive method was used for data analysis. Among other things, the study found out that financial fraud was high in Nigeria from 2015-2022. It equally found out that financial fraud adversely affected socio-economic underdevelopments in Nigeria from 2015-2022 as some measures put in place to curb financial fraud did not effectively achieve the objectives. In view of the findings, the study proffered some recommendations as solutions to the findings and they include the need to investigate all forms of financial allegations and offenders swiftly punished in accordance with
Non-Oil Exports, Exchange Rate Management and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Osmond Okonkwo N. , Okechukwu Akamike Joseph
Published: January 2024

In Nigeria like most developing countries, especially the sub-Sahara African countries, exports are largely determined by factors other than a country's trade policy, such as world demand and prices with major commodity-exporting nations having high export/GDP ratios even if they have very restrictive trade policies. Oil and gas accounted for over 90 percent of Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings since the oil boom of the 1970s to date. The non-oil exports had shown significant positive trends of improvement beginning from 1960 to 1986 when SAP was introduced in Nigeria. At the instance of SAP, the flexible exchange rate policy was introduced in 1986 with the core objective to reduce over-dependency on imports and diversify the non-oil export base by immediately abolishing the marketing boards. This study empirically examines the effects of foreign exchange management and non-oil exports on economic growth rate in Nigeria. Annual data spanning 1981 to 2021 was used and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) estimation technique was employed in analyzing the data of the study. Findings of the study revealed that foreign exchange rate has a negative and significant impact on economic growth rate in Nigeria.
Effect of Training on Employees’ Quality of Work in Consumer Goods Firms: An Empirical Review
Authors: Ibojo Bolanle Odunlami , Esther Akinade Mojisola
Published: January 2024

In today's competitive business arena, business organizations enterprises must continually improve the quality of their products and services to stay ahead of the competitors. It’s therefore in every organization’s interest to enhance the job performance of the employees by implementing training as one of the major steps to boost on employees’ productivity and quality of work. This paper examines the effect of training on employees’ quality of works in selected consumer goods firms in Ibadan, Oyo State. The research design utilized is the cross-sectional survey research design. Statistically valid conclusion was made by the researcher on responses from 158 respondents from the sample. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics including Pearson product moment correlation co-efficient was used to test the postulated hypotheses. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between on-the-job training and employees’ quality of work (R = 0.208**, N = 158, p < 0.09); a significant positive correlation between off-the-job training and employees’ quality of work (R = 0.249*, N = 158, p < 0.031). The study concluded that employees’ quality of work in the consumer goods sector is significantly and independently influenced by on-the-job training and off-the-job training. in addition, training has a significant effect on employees’ quality of work. it was recommended that organizations in the consumer goods industry should prioritize the design and implementation of comprehensive training and development programs in order to increase employees work quality which impacts on general organizational performance.
Human Resource Development and Service Delivery in Rivers State Ministry of Education, Nigeria
Authors: Prince-George Joy Nkeiru
Published: January 2024

This paper examined human resource development and service delivery in Rivers State Ministry of Education, Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population for this study comprised all the entire staff of Rivers State Ministry of Education. A sample of 150 respondents were drawn from the entire population using simple random sampling technique. The research instrument for this study is title: Human Resource Development Scale (HRDS) and Service Delivery Scale (SDS). The instruments items were designed and validated by the researcher. Cronbach Alpha reliability statistics was used to estimate the reliability of the two instruments. The reliability coefficients of Human Resource Development Scale and Service Delivery Scale are 0.88 and 0.82 respectively. The results of the study revealed that human resource development in the areas of training and mentoring has significant relationship with actualization of service delivery in Rivers State Ministry of Education. Based on these results, it was recommended that staff of Rivers State Ministry of Education should be constantly sponsored by the state government for development programmes such as training in order to increase their efficiency in service delivery. Also, there should be intentional paring of experienced and less experienced staff by the departmental heads for effective mentoring activities to enhance service delivery.
Understanding Non-Financial Reward as Instrument for Building a Motivated Workforce
Authors: Onavwie Friday Ojiyovwi , Okereka Onofere Princewill , Erude Shalom Ufuoma
Published: January 2024

This study adopts a qualitative method of data collection. Our argument is on the important role non-financial rewards play on a motivated workforce. The obtained data was from secondary sources viz, books, journals, newsletters, magazines, term papers, and etcetera. Abraham Maslow's Theory of the Hierarchy of Needs, guided this study. We understand that, humans as emotional beings are motivated by several factors. What may motivate one may demotivate another. From this study, the following findings where obtained: that there are other factors aside financial rewards that motivates employees in the organization. Some of these factors include, flexible work, summer hours, giving birthday off, once in a while giving of meals, snacks and treats, financial wellbeing support, discounts on commonly used essentials and etcetera. Submissively, for employers, management, organizations and government to get the best from employees vis-a- vis job performance, subsidies on transportation should be made available, and the need for a flexible working hours should be considered, especially for employees whose work are way far from home.
Serials as Vital Resources: A Bird’s Eye View
Authors: OLOWU Kemi , ADEDOKUN Titilayo Oludayo
Published: January 2024

Serials are important sources of information to library users. This study examines the serials management in a Law library, the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). Diverse resources aid research, learning and teaching, among these are serials. They feature as inaugural lectures, public briefings, reports, white papers, gazettes and other government publications, hazards, panels/commissions of inquiry, memoirs, findings, treaties, field trip’ reports, television or film series, body corporate statements of accounts, newspapers, conference proceedings. The role of UNESCO coupons in paying for foreign journals was briefly mentioned-though these are no longer sent to many Nigeria libraries. The compulsion for all serials editors to write to NLN for an ISSN to enhance the compilation of National Bibliographic Control, like the British Union Catalogue of Periodicals, and collective aim at ensuring a knowledge output consortia among all libraries to ‘save the bucks’ was also mentioned, this, so many of the knowledge industries do not comply with this statute, unfortunately. The paper discussed the management of serials which include: acquisitions, classification, storage and preservation. The study recommends the need for acquisitions policy reviews, staff skills, suggesting the employment of only possessors of library and information science qualifications in the libraries, preservation and conservation of serials via binding and pre-purchase quality assurance.
Finametric Analysis of Financial Innovation and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Gbanador Monday A. , Obari Blessing Owate , Opgah Nekabari
Published: January 2024

The study empirically investigates the effect of financial innovation on economic growth in Nigeria using quarterly time series data spanning through the periods of 2010 to 2021 while historical data design was adopted for the study. The Gross Domestic Product was used as proxy for the dependent variable while Automated teller machine, Web banking, Mobile banking and Point of sale transactions were adopted as proxies for the independent variables. The Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF), Phillips-Perron, Breusch-Pagan-Godfrey heteroskedasticity test, CUSUM test, Johansen cointegration test, Parsimonious Error Correction model and the fully modified Least Square were used for the data analysis. The outcome of the Johansen Cointegration and the fully modified least squares indicated evidence of long-run relationship between financial innovation and economic growth in Nigeria. From the foregoing, the study concludes that the adoption of financial innovation enhances economic growth in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study suggests that appropriate policies should be formulated to build the confidence of customers regarding the reliability of financial innovation products.
Digital Connectivity and Social Interaction among Secondary School Teachers in Nigeria
Authors: AHOO Terhile Jude , ERAYE Michael Christopher
Published: January 2024

Digital technology has increasingly become popular and connectivity to digital platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, WhatsApp and so on for the purpose of education, research, communication and recreation has equally intensified. For teachers, the massive adoption and utilization of digital technologies poses both positive and negative implications for their professional roles and social interaction with colleagues. This systematic review examines digital technology and social interaction among secondary school teachers in Nigeria. The review identified the determinants of social media usage among secondary school teachers in Nigeria, explored the pattern and extent of social media usage among secondary school teachers and assessed the gains and pains of social media utilization among secondary school teachers. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) developed in 1986 by Davis was adopted for the study. The study underscores the impact of digital platforms in improving secondary school teachers’ interaction by providing them avenues to socialize and establish virtual connections which may lead to future academic collaborations towards enhanced student learning, and teachers’ instructional practice. However, the review shows that digital technology platforms may influence the amount of time spent on face-to-face social interaction with colleagues and thus reduce their interaction and collaboration with each other. The paper concludes that over-commitment to digital technologies is inimical to social interaction among secondary school teachers, and thus recommends balancing of digital connectedness with face- to-face social interactions among teachers in order to achieve robust social and teaching experiences among them.
Religious Diversity and Socio-Economic Development in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: ACHUGO Eusebius , ADETAYO Hezekiah O , ONASANYA Opeyemi O.
Published: January 2024

Diversity management shares an important link with Socio-economic development. Religious diversity as a type of diversity also has a link with socio-economic development of southwest, Nigeria. The study investigated the effect of religious diversity on the socio-economic development of southwest, Nigeria. Regression analytical method was used to measure the effect of the parameters (religious diversity) which is the independent variable on the dependent variable (socio-economic development) which was measured with indicators like foreign and local investments, employment opportunities, quality education, good social amenities, higher life expectancy and personal safety using SPSS version 20.
Job Satisfaction and Performance of Kogi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Authors: Omada Deborah-Joshua , Ayogu Gabriel Igwebuike , Egbara Edward Amechi
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the effects of job satisfaction on performance of Kogi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the effect of employee job satisfaction on the performance of key functions of the Ministry, including training of women’s cooperatives in the state among others. In order to achieve these objectives, the study adopted the descriptive survey design and population consisting of 142 staff of the Ministry. Hertzberg Two Factors theory guided the study. The sample size was 140 respondents of the various departments of the Ministry using multistage sampling technique and the Krecie and Morgan Table to select the sample size. Furthermore, the instrument for the collection of data for this study was questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed using simple percentages method. Results from the study revealed among others that employee job satisfaction in KSMWA & SD affected the performance of its key functions including training of women’s cooperatives.
Optimizing Emotion Recognition of Non-Intrusive E-Walking Dataset
Authors: Jain Prachi , Maan Vinod
Published: January 2024

Emotion recognition being a complex task because of its valuable usages in critical fields like Robotics, human-computer interaction and mental health has recently gathered huge attention. The selection and optimization of suitable feature sets that can accurately capture the underlying emotional states is one of the critical challenges in Emotion Recognition. Metaheuristic optimization techniques have shown promise in addressing this challenge by efficiently exploring the large and complex feature space. This research paper proposes a novel framework for emotion recognition that uses metaheuristic optimization. The key idea behind metaheuristic optimization is to explore the search space in an intelligent way, by generating candidate solutions and iteratively improving them until an optimal or near-optimal solution is found. The accuracy & robustness of emotion identification systems can be enhanced by optimizing the metaheuristic optimization. The major contribution of this research is to develop a Chiropteran Mahi Metaheuristic optimization which emphasizes the weights updating in the classifier for improving the accuracy of the proposed system
Intimate partner violence against women: systematic review of current typologies, methodologies and topics in its research
Authors: Ballesteros Cárdenas Mery Laura , Inostroza Rovegno Carolina Isabel , Sáez-Delgado Fabiola , Izquierdo Araujo Luís Emilio
Published: January 2024

Introduction: intimate partner violence against women is a public health problem. Currently, there is a significant number of research on this problem. Objective: describe methodological aspects, typologies and variables studied in empirical research on intimate partner violence against women. Method: a systematic review was carried out, with a search in WOS, Scopus and SciELo for publications between 2015 and 2019. Of 762 articles identified, 178 met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS: The most used design was the cross-sectional one, with quantitative correlational analysis (73 %); with samples between 100 and 500 participants (31 %) and mainly developed in North America (43 %). Regarding the variables, individual characteristics of the woman, physical and mental consequences of IPV, characteristics of the couple's relationship and social variables that may affect IPV are studied. IPV was characterized as Psychological, physical and sexual, with a new typology called coercive control.Conclusions: the use of cross-sectional designs is understandable due to the ethical implications required for this population; The variables included include a wide spectrum of both possible risk factors and consequences of violence. Coercive control constitutes a new comprehensive aspect at IPV
Diagnostic Update and Treatment of Type 1 Muscle Atrophy
Authors: Solano Peña Gabriela Alexandra , Armendáriz Molina Richard Gabriel , Díaz Teran Gabriela Alejandra , Acurio Armas Gabriela Fernanda , Valencia Bautista Rosa Ximena , Rodas Rivera Maria Caridad , Aldas Palacios Tatiana Alexandra
Published: January 2024

Introduction: spinal muscular atrophy type 1 is the most severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. It affects newborns and manifests within the first months of life. It is a progressive disease that significantly impacts the quality of life and has a high childhood mortality rate.Objective: this article aims to provide an update on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal muscular atrophy type 1.Methods: a literature review was conducted on articles published in the last five years, utilizing databases such as PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Clinical studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to the topic were selected.Results: recent advances in genetics have enabled a more precise diagnosis through the Survival Motor Neuron 1 genetic test, in addition to electrodiagnostic studies and, in some cases, muscle biopsy. These tests allow for accurate disease confirmation, which is essential for effective treatment. Regarding treatment, it includes the use of Nusinersen, Onasemnogene Abeparvovec, and Risdiplam. These medications have shown promising results in improving motor function and patient survival. Each of these treatments addresses the disease from different mechanisms, offering various options for managing spinal muscular atrophy type 1.Conclusions: although there is still no cure, advances in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal muscular atrophy type 1 provide hope. Early detection and emerging therapies are crucial in improving outcomes for patients
GELIAT EKONOMI KREATIF PASCA COVID-19: PERAN PEMERINTAH DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN IKM MALL DI KOTA CIREBON
Authors: Kusuma Nurul Rahmah , Ayuni  , Wijaya M. Robby , Syahidaniyah Marwa , Jumali Jujun , Qurrotu’ain Nella , Sari Putri Nurlela
Published: January 2024

Pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional sangat ditentukan oleh dinamika perekonomian daerah, sedangkan perekonomian daerah pada umumnya ditopang oleh kegiatan ekonomi   berskala kecil dan menengah, serta ekonomi kreatif, Akan tetapi akibat pandemi Covid-19, sektor UMKM Indonesia mengalami kemunduran secara signifikan, sehingga perlu upaya dari pemerintah untuk memulihkan dan mengembangkan UMKM. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis peran pemerintah dalam mengembangkan UMKM pasca covid-19 di Kota Cirebon. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang bersumber dari sumber data primer dan sekunder melalui teknik wawancara terstruktur, Literature dan dokumen terkait dengan objek penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemerintah kota cirebon dibawah Dinas Koperasi dan Usaha Kecil Menengah telah menjalankan peran secara efektif sebagai fasilitator, edukasional, dan katalisator untuk mengembangkan UMKM Di Kota Cirebon pasca covid-19 dengan membuat label baru Industri Kecil Menengah (IKM) menjadi IKM Mall (Melayani Anda Lewat Layanan) untuk memasarkan produk UMKM, melaksanakan pemberdayaan, berupa pelatihan-pelatihan, mengembangkan digi corner online dan offline, program e-katalog untuk produk-produk UMKM yang  belum terpajang di galeri, dan membantu pemasaran dengan memasang iklan di papan reklame menggunakan nama Mall IKM dan promosi digital melalui media sosial, serta membuat Inovasi seperti pembuatan database UMKM dalam bentuk aplikasi.

 

Kata Kunci: IKM Mall, UMKM, Ekonomi Kreatif, Peran Pemerintah, Pasca Covid-19
Sistem Informasi Inventaris Aset Gardu Hubung Unit Pengatur Dan Pelaksana Distribusi Wilayah Sumut
Authors: Ulhaque Nida , Irawan Muhammad Dedi
Published: January 2024

PT. PLN Wilayah Sumatera Utara mempunyai kendala yang ditemukan salah satunya adalah sering terjadi kerusakan dikarenakan keterlambatan dalam melakukan pengelolaan dan pemeliharaan aset yang dimiliki oleh PT PLN Wilayah Sumut, sehingga menyebabkan kerusakan pada aset PT. PLN Wilayah Sumut. Pegawai sulit dalam mengakses data aset tersebut dikarenakan data aset dipegang oleh salah satu pegawai sehingga data sulit untuk ditemukan ketika salah satu pegawai ingin mengecek data aset. Tujuan Penelitian ini membuat aplikasi berbasis web untuk dapat membantu pegawai PT.PLN Wilayah Sumatera Utara dalam mencari data asset gardu hubung agar lebih efektif dan efisien. Metode waterfall yang memiliki beberapa tahapan yaitu: Analisis, Desain, Implementasi dan Pengujian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut akan menghasilkan suatu sistem informasi inventaris pada PT. PLN.disarankan kepada PT. PLN (Persero) Wilayah Sumatera Utara agar tetap mengambangkan sistem
Analisis System Aplication and Product (SAP) Pada Bagian Keuangan di PT PLN UPDL Tuntungan
Authors: Lala Pricilia Sahfitri
Published: January 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi saat ini dipengaruhi oleh perkembangan zaman, sehingga menuntut perusahaan agar beroperasi dan berkompetensi dengan baik. Jadi, dengan adanya hal tersebut maka pelaksanaan yang dilakukan perusahaan adalah dengan cara meningkatkan produktivitas dan kualitas kegiatan perusahaan melalui pengembangan sistem. Sekarang ini, PT PLN(Persero) UPDLTuntungan telah mempunyai sistem yaitu System Application and Product. SAP merupakan suatu produk perangkat lunak yang memiliki aplikasi yang bermacam-macam dalam mengolah data salah satunya human resources khususnya tentang kepegawaian, riwayat pendidikan, kenaikan pangkat, mutasi, gaji hingga urusan pensiun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan SAP. Objek penelitian ini mengenai penerapan System Application and Product (SAP) pada administrasi kepegawaian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam penerapan SAP di bagian SDM banyak memberikan keuntungan bagi pegawai dalam pengelolaan kepegawaian. Sistem ini efektif karena mampu menampilkan data secara cepat, lengkap, dan akurat ketika data tersebut dibutuhkan. Dengan demikian, sistem ini dapat membantu pekerjaan pegawai untuk selesai dengan tepat waktu
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Pakaian Berbasis Web Pada TrendyStore Fitri Menggunakan Framework Laravel
Authors: Fitri Annisa Purba
Published: January 2024

Perubahan pola jual beli dari sistem konvensional ke perangkat lunak penjualan berbasis website menawarkan berbagai manfaat baik untuk penjual maupun pembeli. TrendyStore Fitri merupakan salah satu usaha yang bergerak dibidang penjualan aneka pakaian serta fashion, Toko ini menjual aneka produk seperti gamis, kaos, kemeja dan produk lainnya. Saat ini TrendyStore Fitri memiliki masalah dalam sistem penjualan yang belum dapat menjangkau pembeli lebih luas sehingga diperlukan pembaharuan untuk dapat meningkatkan penjualan dan menjangkau konsumen lebih luas, serta mempermudah pelanggan untuk melakukan pembelian barang tanpa harus datang langsung ke lokasi toko. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan sistem berbasis web yang terstruktur, dimulai dengan analisis kebutuhan sistem yang melibatkan pemahaman terhadap proses bisnis dan kebutuhan pengguna serta dilakukan desain sistem berbasis web yang meliputi perancangan basis data, antarmuka pengguna, dan alur kerja website. Dengan adanya pemanfaatan website pada penjualan ini diharapkan mampu menjangkau pembeli dengan lebih luas sehingga ketika pembeli ingin membeli produk tidak harus datang langsung ke toko untuk mencari informasi produk ataupun membeli produk yang diinginkan. Dengan menggunakan Laravel Framework, pengembangan sistem ini menjadi lebih cepat, aman, dan dapat diandalkan.
Perancangan Sistem Pendataan Santri Pesantren Modern Al-Kautsar Al-Akbar Medan Berbasis Web
Authors: Rasyid Ridho
Published: January 2024

Pesantren Modern Al-Kautsar Al-Akbar adalah institusi pendidikan islami yang ada di Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara yang mendidik generasi islami yang cukup berkualitas dan dapat berguna dimasyarakat, khususnya daerah tempat tinggal para santri tersebut. Dari banyaknya santri yang berprestasi disitu masih ada kekeliruan dalam mengetahui bakat apa yang ada pada santri tersebut Hal ini menjadi masalah yang berpengaruh bagi kualitas pendidikan di Pesantren itu. Sedikitnya jumlah pengurus, alhasil banyak dari santri yang memilih untuk keluar dari situ. Website yang dirancang ini diharapkan dapat mampu memperbaiki kinerja dari para pengurus dala mendata para santri yang berprestasi dan dapat membesarkan nama Pesantren dan orang tua mereka.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Penjadwalan Imam Sholat di Mesjid Berbasis Web Menggunakan Framework Laravel
Authors: Ary Santri Yuanda
Published: January 2024

Penjadwalan imam shalat yang efisien merupakan hal penting dalam pengelolaan masjid. Dalam era digital saat ini, sistem informasi penjadwalan imam shalat berbasis web menjadi solusi yang efektif untuk mengoptimalkan proses penjadwalan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan sebuah sistem informasi penjadwalan imam shalat berbasis web untuk meningkatkan efisiensi penjadwalan di masjid. Metode pengembangan perangkat lunak siklus hidup sistem digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yang meliputi analisis kebutuhan, perancangan sistem, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Sistem informasi ini memungkinkan pengelola masjid untuk dengan mudah mengelola jadwal imam shalat, mengintegrasikan kalender Hijriyah, mengirimkan pemberitahuan kepada imam terjadwal, dan memantau riwayat penjadwalan. Evaluasi sistem dilakukan melalui uji coba penggunaan dengan partisipasi pengelola masjid dan imam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem informasi penjadwalan imam shalat berbasis web ini memberikan manfaat signifikan dalam meningkatkan efisiensi penjadwalan, mengurangi kesalahan jadwal, dan memperbaiki transparansi dalam proses penjadwalan.
Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticholinesterase activity of Dittrichia graveolens
Authors: Kormaz Nuh , Mohammed Falah Saleh , Uysal Imran , Sevindik Mustafa
Published: January 2024

Plants are responsible for many different biological activities. In our study, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticholinestrase activities of Dittrichia graveolens (L.) Greuter were determined. In addition, the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of the plant were measured. The aerial parts of the plant were extracted with ethanol. Antioxidant activities of the extracts were measured with Rel assay kits. Antimicrobial activity was determined using the agar dilution method. Anticholinesterase activity was determined by measuring acetyl and butyrylcholinesterase activities. Determination of total phenolic content was determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. Total flavonoid quantification was performed using aluminum chloride assay. As a result of the study, the TAS value of the plant was determined as 6.933±0.121, the TOS value was 12.535±0.244 and the OSI value was 0.181±0.006. It was determined that the plant extract was effective against microorganisms at concentrations of 50-400 µg/mL. Additionally, the anti-AChE value was found to be 25.88±1.73 and the anti-BChE value was 45.32±2.26. Total phenolic content was determined as 86.42±2.72, and total flavonoid content was determined as 117.96±1.93. As a result, it was determined that D. graveolens has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticholinesterase activity.
Botryodiplodin (A Mycotoxin) detection in pathogenic Botryodiplodia theobromae isolated from diseased coconut fruits
Authors: Ekhorutomwen Osayomore , Nnamdi Chidi , Shittu Olalekan
Published: January 2024

Botryodiplodia theobromae is a threat to crops because it produces botryodiplodin, that plays a role in the initial stages of plant infection, creating necrotic areas through which it can easily penetrate. In addition, the botryodiplodin produced is not easily detected during quarantine, and other techniques developed to detect botryodiplodin are not easily practicable for screening numerous samples. Hence, the need to develop an in-culture pigment formation method to identify and differentiate toxigenic and non-toxigenic pathogenic isolates of B. theobromae. In this study, to detect botryodiplodin produced by isolates of B. theobromae, PDA, CDA and modified CDA media were used. Only the modified CDA medium enhanced the detection of botryodiplodin produced by B. theobromae isolates due to the addition of glycine into the medium. The effect of modified CDA composition or formulation, sucrose, and glycine concentrations on botryodiplodin detection were also evaluated. Study on the effect of the modified CDA composition on the detection of botryodiplodin produced by isolates of B. theobromae revealed that only sucrose stimulated the detection of botryodiplodin in comparison with other ingredients in the modified medium. In addition, the results from the study also reveals that increasing sucrose and glycine concentrations directly enhanced botryodiplodin detection, with optimum concentration of sucrose and glycine for detecting botryodiplodin by isolates of B. theobromae established at 15 and 10 g/l respectively. Hence, there is no need to increase the concentration of both sucrose and glycine above these established concentrations when preparing an in-culture medium for screening B. theobromae isolates capable of producing botryodiplodin.
Effects of female hair braiding on selected facial Anthropometrics
Authors: Obaje Sunday , Ihotu James , Bernand Orji , Elizabeth Finbarrs-Bello
Published: January 2024

Objective: Effects of heavy hair braiding on facial anthropometrics have raised concerns in recent times. These concerns arise from the potential impact on cultural practices and the implications for physical appearance and self-perception. This study aimed to investigate the effects of braiding on the soft anthropometrics in face and head among students in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A total of 503 healthy participants, aged 19 to 25 years, were randomly recruited from an institution. Measurements of total facial length and face width were taken. A structured questionnaire was used, that contain anatomical, theatrical, and socio-psychological questions to evaluate the effects of braiding on the face and head. Participants responded using a Likert scale. Results: Mesocephalic shape was the commonest classification of the skulls based on cephalic indices. Relationship between age and facial parameters of the study population showed significant positive correlation (r = 0.17, p<0.05). Majority of respondents agreed that face type/facial structure determines the type of braid (n = 138) and braid can pull the forehead backward (n = 102). Conclusion: This study will contribute to understanding the influence of braiding on facial and head anthropometrics among Nigerian students. This information can inform discussions on cultural practices and their implications for physical appearance and self-perception.