bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUASI MANAJEMEN RANTAI PASOK PADA USAHA GLOBAL PAMUNGKAS
Authors: Rochmato Kevin Prayogo
Published: January 2025

Global Pamungkas merupakan usaha yang bergerak dalam bidang distribusi. GP mendistribusikan komoditas hasil bumi berbahan kelapa yaitu coconut fiber dan coconut peat. GP tidak memiliki penjualan yang baik. Subjek penelitian ini ada lima kategori, antara lain: anggota GP, pengusaha sejenis, konsultan, pemasok dan pembeli. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif dan menggunakan teknik snowball sampling untuk pengumpulan data. Penelitian ini fokus pada bagian hulu pada rantai pasok. Penelitian ini menggunakan indikasi manajemen rantai pasok dalam penulisannya, antara lain: kecepatan, transparansi, rantai pasok virtual, dan nilai tambahan. Kecepatan dalam rantai pasok penting agar dapat mengirim barang dengan tepat waktu sehingga bisa menarik kepercayaan pelanggan. Transparansi informasi dibutuhkan supaya informasi dapat keluar masuk dengan mudah dan dapat mengatur rantai pasok. Rantai pasok virtual harus lah luas agar dapat dengan leluasa mengatur kinerja yang terjadi dalam kegiatan operasional, dan menyesuaikan kondisi dengan pasar saat itu sehingga kegiatan operasional tetap berjalan dengan lancar. Nilai tambahan perlu diberikan pada jasa distribusi untuk bisa menyesuaikan dengan kondisi dan dengan permintaan dari pelanggan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa GP tidak dapat menerapkan sistem manajemen rantai pasok dengan baik karena tidak dapat memenuhi seluruh indikitor yang digunakan. GP perlu bisa lepas dari ketergantungannya dan menerapkan sistem manajemen rantai.
EVALUASI PROSES KERJASAMA TIM DALAM BISNIS TIMIKA
Authors: Sugiarto Tommy
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to find out the evaluation result of team cooperation process during the establishment of TIMIKA business. Data collection method uses semi structured interview. Interviewees interview in this research is TIMIKA team member, TIMIKA CEO, and the expert of organization. Indicator that is used in team from literature, that consists of four indicator, that is Clear Purpose, Civilized Disagreement, Open Communication, and Clear Roles and Work Assignment. The research result shows that in fact the handling conflict and communication process that occurs in TIMIKA team is quiete good, and that thing can make the team run well. However, from its purpose and contribution, TIMIKA team is still considered not to good that affects cooperation team of TIMIKA cannot be maintained until today.
PERSEPSI KONSUMEN ATAS KUALITAS PRODUK GOTCHA ESCARGOT CHIPS PADA PERUSAHAAN SINERGI PEMENANG
Authors: Priskila Meilita , Christian Sonata
Published: January 2025

Pakar kuliner seperti Tendi Naim dan Arie Parikesit memperkirakan tren makanan yang akan semakin popular selanjutnya adalah healthy food, khususnya di kalangan masyarakat perkotaan. Gotcha Escargot Chips merupakan produk perusahaan Sinergi Pemenang berupa makanan ringan dengan kandungan gizi yang tinggi yakni, tingginya kandungan protein, rendah lemak, serta tidak memiliki kandungan kolesterol. Dalam perjalanannya, perusahaan menyadari bahwa masyarakat masih sulit untuk menerima produk makanan yang berbahan dasar daging escargot karena adanya persepsi “jijik” dan kotor. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persepsi konsumen terhadap kualitas produk Gotcha Escargot Chips serta cara peningkatannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dimana peneliti yang terjun ke lapangan sendiri, melakukan pengumpulan data, analisis, dan membuat kesimpulan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan wawancara semi terstruktur kepada tiga konsumen loyal produk Gotcha Escargot Chips, seorang owner perusahaan sejenis, serta seorang ekspertis makanan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rasa merupakan komponen terpentingdalam suatu produk makanan, dan persepsi “jijik” muncul ketika orang belum mencoba escargotkarena membayangkan bentuknya saat hidup. Namun apabila sudah terbiasa makan, persepsi “jijik” tersebut akan hilang.
Educación Ambiental para la Gestión Integral de Residuos Sólidos de la Parroquia Río Toachi, Santo Domingo
Authors: Campos Pachito Mabel Elizabeth , Salvatierra Pilozo Darwin
Published: January 2025

La Educación Ambiental para la gestión integral de residuos sólidos en la parroquia Río Toachi, Santo Domingo, tiene como objetivo conocer la percepción de los jóvenes y adultos sobre criterios para el manejo de los residuos sólidos Los métodos utilizados fueron la investigación descriptiva con enfoque mixto, método de nivel empírico, observación científica con la finalidad de conocer el discernimiento de los moradores con respecto  de la Educación Ambiental, se aplicó una encuesta abierta a 360 moradores del Paraíso y Riveras del Toachi, se utilizó fórmulas para determinar población y  muestra, los criterios evaluados fueron recolección, clasificación, gestión y tratamiento de los residuos sólidos, percepción de Educación Ambiental y la participación comunitaria. Se utilizó tablas dinámicas y el análisis de las mismas mediante una estadística descriptiva y comparativa la cual sirvió para aplicar el análisis FODA. En los resultados se evidenció que el 77, 78% de los jóvenes conocen lo que son los residuos sólidos a diferencia de los adultos, el principal factor que impide la correcta clasificación de residuos es  la falta de tiempo representando un 41,47% y 44,44% respectivamente, el 88,33% de encuestados jóvenes tienen conocimiento sobre Educación Ambiental, sin embargo, afirman que no han recibido capacitaciones  sobre el manejo de residuos sólidos en la localidad, se concluye que la población maneja un nivel bajo de Educación Ambiental, pero, no obstante, tanto jóvenes como adultos tienen la disposición de aprender sobre el buen manejo de residuos sólidos, esto con el fin de mejorar su cultura y concienciación ambiental.
Niveles Séricos de Vitamina D y su Relación con el Grado de Conminución Ósea, en Pacientes con Fracturas de Cadera
Authors: Gordillo Méndez Eduardo Jesús , López Estrada Drusso , Carrera Paz Verónica Guadalupe
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La vitamina D es una hormona cuya función es captar calcio desde el medio externo. Siendo esencial para la homeostasis ósea. Incrementándose su estudio en los últimos 20 años. Su deficiencia repercute en la disminución de los niveles del calcio, la elevación de la paratohormona y aumento de la remodelación ósea, disminuyendo la masa mineral ósea y aumentando el riesgo de fracturas. Siendo común en pacientes mayores y se relaciona con fracturas de cadera en dicha población. Objetivo: Determinar la relación de los niveles séricos de vitamina D con el grado de conminución ósea, en pacientes mayores de 50 años con diagnóstico de fracturas de cadera por mecanismo de lesión de bajo impacto atendidos en un hospital del sureste del país. Material y método:  estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal y prospectivo, con adultos mayores de 50 años, con fractura de cadera secundaria a un mecanismo de lesión de bajo impacto, con un nivel sérico de vitamina D cuantificado, sin evidencia de territorio previamente patológico, o mecanismo de lesión de alto impacto. Realización de encuesta, formación de base de datos de los pacientes muestra, procesamiento de la información en software IBM SPSS. Resultados: Cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión del estudio 25 pacientes. Los cuales 56% fueron mujeres, la media del IMC fue de 30, el 52% estuvo en el grado de deficiencia y 36% de insuficiencia, el 52% tuvo un patrón de fractura definido como fragmentado, y 28% un patrón multifragmentado, así como un 72% de los pacientes encontrándose con algún déficit de vitamina D y un patrón fragmentado o multifragmentado de fractura. Además, se encontró una relación entre la hipovitaminosis D y la hipertensión arterial estando presente en un 72% de la población muestra. Conclusión: La hipovitaminosis D está relacionada al mayor grado de conminución de la fractura, las comorbilidades como la hipertensión están asociados a bajos niveles séricos de la misma.
Evidencias de Validez y Confiabilidad del Cuestionario Conducta Prosocial en Estudiantes Universitarios Mexicanos
Authors: Zanaatta Colín Martha Elizabeth , Moysén Chimal Alejandra , Ponce Davalos Teresa
Published: January 2025

Las conductas a favor de la sociedad, denominadas prosociales son esenciales para el desarrollo social sustentable, el bienestar social y la satisfacción personal. Es fundamental contar con instrumentos con propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para identificar este tipo de comportamiento y las variables psicosociales con las que se asocia. El objetivo del presente estudio fue confirmar la estructura factorial y evidencia de validez/ confiabilidad de la Escala de Conducta Prosocial de Auné et al. (2019). Se reporta el proceso de obtención de evidencias de validez referidas a la estructura interna en fases exploratoria y confirmatoria, mediante procedimientos estadísticos de análisis factorial de componentes principales varimax y ecuaciones estructurales, asimismo la obtención de evidencias de confiabilidad-precisión por medio de alfa de Cronbach y omega de McDonald. Se obtuvieron evidencias de validez referidas a la estructura interna del Cuestionario de Conducta Prosocial, con una varianza de 50.875 explicada por una estructura factorial de tres dimensiones, las dos primeras: ayuda y confort/empatía, resultó congruente con la estructura reportada por los autores. En contraste, se integró un tercer factor con indicadores asociados al altruismo.
Impacto de la Rotación de Personal en los Costos y la Rentabilidad Empresarial
Authors: Solís González Beatriz Ariana , Guzmán Prince Ileana , Mediana Álvarez Miguel Ángel , Galván Rodríguez Daniel Gonzalo
Published: January 2025

La rotación de personal en una organización siempre ha sido un factor importante para el área de Recursos Humanos, sin embargo, qué hay de las demás repercursiones que este concepto genera en otros departamentos. El objetivo principal de este estudio es identificar y cuantificar los costos asociados a la alta rotación de personal en las empresas. Se busca comprender tanto los costos directos, como el reclutamiento, la capacitación y otros gastos relacionados, como los costos indirectos que incluyen la pérdida de conocimiento, la disminución de la productividad, y el impacto negativo en la moral de los empleados y la cohesión organizacional. Además destaca cómo estos dos conceptos están íntimamente relacionados con la rentabilidad empresarial, ya que una empresa con alta rentabilidad asegura la sostenibilidad a largo plazo, permitiendo a la empresa reinvertir en su crecimiento, pagar deudas y distribuir dividendos a los accionistas, mientras que con una baja rentabilidad la empresa tendrá menos capacidad para reinvertir en la mejora de infraestructura, investigación y desarrollo lo que la podría llevar a verse obligada a despedir empleados o cerrar unidades de negocio. Para el logro de esto la metodología empleada en el estudio incluye un enfoque cuantitativo, mediante la recolección de datos con un muestreo por conveniencia y el análisis de costos directos e indirectos asociados a la rotación de personal, además de la revisión de reportes financieros de la empresa participante. Para finalmente a raíz de la información obtenida elaborar un plan de acción que ayude a la toma de decisiones adecuadas en un futuro.
KREATIVITAS ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH DENGAN MEDIA BERMAIN KOLASE
Authors: Alchaidar Ikhwanto Iqbal , Setyorini Yuyun , Hartono  , Editya Darmawan Rendi
Published: January 2025

Anak mengalami berbagai tahapaan perkembangan yang harus dilalui. Salah satunya dengan meningkatkan kreativitas. Kreativitas penting untuk dikembangkan sejak dini karena merupakan kemampuan yang sangat berarti dalam proses kehidupan manusia. Saat ini nampaknya kreativitas anak cenderung rendah, hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa hal yaitu kurang lancarnya anak dalam mengembangkan ide, membuat kombinasi baru, merinci suatu benda atau ide dan adanya lingkungan yang membatasi anak. Dunia anak adalah dunia bermain, dan anak belajar sambil bermain, sehingga bermain dapat menjadi cara lain untuk menumbuhkan kreativitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah total sampling dan diperoleh 40 responden. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket tentang kreativitas. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa jenis kelamin berhubungan dengan tingkat kreativitas anak prasekolah dengan p-value 0,003, sedangkan umur tidak berhubungan dengan tingkat kreativitas anak prasekolah dengan p-value 0,715. Gambaran kreativitas anak usia prasekolah di TK Mojolaban 2 Mojolaban Sukoharjo adalah tingkat kreativitas rendah sebanyak 25 anak (62,5%), tingkat kreativitas sedang sebanyak 15 anak (37,5%), dan tingkat kreativitas tinggi sebesar 0 atau tidak ada sama sekali.
Kata kunci: kolase, kreativitas, prasekolah
Children experience various stages of development that must be passed. One of which is by increasing creativity. Creativity is important to develop from an early age because creativity is a very meaningful ability in the process of human life. Currently, it seems that children's creativity tends to be low, which may be caused by several things, namely the child's lack of fluency in developing ideas, making new combinations, detailing an object or idea and the existence of an environment that limits children. The world of children is a world of play, and children learn by playing, so play can be another way to foster creativity. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive research methods. The sampling technique used was total sampling and obtained a number of 40 respondents. The instrument used is a questionnaire about creativity. Data analysis used the chi-square test. Based on the results of the chi-square test data analysis, it shows that gender is related to the level of creativity of preschoolers with a p-value of 0.003, while age is not related to the level of creativity of preschoolers with a p-value of 0.715. The description of creativity in preschool-aged children in Kindergarten, Mojolaban 2 Mojolaban, Sukoharjo is a low creativity level of 25 children (62.5%), a moderate level of creativity of 15 children (37.5%), and a high level of creativity of 0 children or none.
Keyword: creativity, kolase, preschool
KESIAPSIAGAAN DAN TANGGAP DARURAT BENCANA PADA SISWA DI SEKOLAH: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Sibualamu Khalida Ziah , Ernawati Ernawati , Wahdini Rizqa , Chairunisa Ratu , Saragih Dameria Br , Kusmayanti Evi , Mustafa Sri Resky
Published: January 2025

Keadaan darurat dan bencana alam memengaruhi kesehatan dan kesejahteraan jutaan orang setiap tahunnya, termasuk anak usia sekolah dan remaja. dampak negatif bencana terhadap pendidikan sangatlah besar, hal ini menunjukkan pentingnya kesiapsiagaan dan tanggap darurat bencana di sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mensintesis artikel terkait kesiapsiagaan dan tanggap darurat bencana pada siswa di sekolah. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode scoping review. Pencarian literatur dilakukan pada database seperti Scopus, CINAHL, Medline dan ScienceDirect dari bulan Maret hingga Juni 2024. Hasil: dari 347 artikel yang ditemukan, 8 artikel dipilih untuk disintesis. Tiga tema utama yang muncul adalah pengetahuan dan sikap siswa, efektivitas program pendidikan bencana, serta keterlibatan sekolah. Studi menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan bencana mempunyai dampak positif terhadap pengetahuan dan kesiapsiagaan siswa. Kesimpulan: pendidikan kebencanaan di sekolah membantu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap siswa dalam menghadapi bencana alam. Penerapan program pendidikan kebencanaan yang efektif di sekolah penting dilakukan untuk meminimalisir dampak negatif bencana alam terhadap anak.
Kata kunci: kesiapsiagaan bencana, manajemen bencana, pendidikan, siswa
Emergencies and natural disasters significantly affect the health and well-being of millions of people every year, including school-aged children and adolescents. The negative impact of disasters on education is substantial, underscoring the importance of disaster preparedness and response in school. This study aims to synthesize articels on school preparedness and disaster response. Method: this study employed the scoping review method. We conducted literature searches in database such as Scopus, CINAHL, Medline, and ScienceDirect from March to June 2024. Results: we selected 8 out of 347 identified articles for synthesis. Three main themes emerged: students’ knowledge and attitudes, the effectiveness of disaster education programs, and school preparedness and response. The studies indicate that disaster education in school has a positive impact on students’ knowledge and preparedness. Conclusion: Disaster education in schools significantly enhances students’ knowledge and attitudes in dealing with disasters. Implementing effective disaster education programs in schools is crucial for minimizing the negative impacts of disasters on children and adolescents.
Keyword: disaster management, education, emergency preparedness, students
THE QUALITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authors: Sugiato Fiki , Tohopi Rustam , Nani Yacob Noho
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine how the Quality of Administrative Services of the Togean District Office of Tojo Una-Una Regency is seen from five dimensions, namely (a) tangibles (physical evidence), (b) reliability, (c) responsiveness, (d) assurance, and (e) empathy. This research uses a qualitative approach method with a descriptive qualitative research type while the data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Based on the research results obtained, it can be concluded that the results of this study are in the aspect of physical evidence, the Togean sub-district office has not fulfilled adequate service facilities, in the aspect of reliability, the community is satisfied with the services provided, in the aspect of responsiveness, employees are willing to help the difficulties experienced by visitors, from the aspect of assurance, especially the responsibility of each has not been maximized due to the lack of existing facilities, in the empathy aspect, which the Alla Sub-district gives by giving a pleasant impression. The author suggests that the sub-district government further improve the quality of service that is considered unsatisfactory in the service process, namely the dimension of physical facilities so that people can feel satisfied and comfortable when receiving services.
THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SATISFACTION IN BONGOMEME VILLAGE, DUNGALIYO SUB-DISTRICT GORONTALO COUNTY
Authors: Danial Titin A , Igirisa Irawaty , Tantu Romy
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the quality of public services and their effect on community satisfaction in Bongomeme Village, Dungaliyo District, Gorontalo Regency. The approach in this study is quantitative with ex-post facto methods. Data collection in this study was carried out by questionnaire. The number of samples was 62 people consisting of 12 village officials and 50 community members. Data analysis in this study is a simple linear regression inferential quantitative analysis. The results showed that the quality of public services was in a fairly good category with a score of 78.16%. This means that public services in Bongomeme Village, Dungaliyo District, Gorontalo Regency have not been able to achieve the desired goals or do not fully meet the needs of the community with satisfactory results or in this case the services provided have not provided significant benefits to the local community. Then the quality of public services has a positive and significant effect on community satisfaction in Bongomeme Village, Dungaliyo District, Gorontalo Regency with a coefficient of determination of 72.60%. The influence of other variables on community satisfaction amounted to 27.40%, namely village government motivation in the form of assistance and ease of service affairs, speed of service, social relations and community psychological factors. Positive results show that community satisfaction in Bongomeme Village, Dungaliyo District, Gorontalo Regency for the public services provided can be maximized through efforts to strengthen service quality in accordance with the expectations of the community as users of these services.
Doña Ana de Pina, una mujer sola al frente de su linaje en la Almansa del Antiguo Régimen
Authors: Arráez Tolosa Alfonso
Published: January 2025

Este artículo da a conocer la trayectoria vital de doña Ana
de Pina, hija y legítima heredera
de don Alonso de Pina IV, principal personalidad de la Almansa de
la segunda mitad del siglo XVI.
Villarrobledo durante la primavera del Frente popular: una aproximación a través de las actas de sesiones del ayuntamiento (febrero-julio de 1936)
Authors: Hernández Yunta Rubén
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo incorpora una aproximación a la historia sociopolítica de Villarro-bledo durante el periodo conoci-do como «primavera del Frente Popular». Para ello, se ha efectua-do una revisión del libro de actas de sesiones del ayuntamiento. En general, la gestión del gobierno municipal radicó en adoptar polí-ticas sociales que, ante la escasez de recursos, implicaban recurrir a la financiación estatal para acometerlas
Excavación arqueológica de una bodega subterránea en la calle Albarderos de Albacete
Authors: Serna López José Luis
Published: January 2025

Durante el proceso de excavación de una zanja en el centro urbano de la ciudad de Al-bacete, quedó al descubierto una cavidad en la que se podían apre-ciar varias tinajas, por lo que se procedió a la paralización de las obras, poniéndose el hallazgo en conocimiento del Servicio de Cul-tura de la Dirección Provincial de Educación, Cultura y Deportes de Albacete.
Genetic variability and association analyses of morphological and biochemical traits in Tamarindus indica L. clones
Authors: A. Mayavel , J. Padmanaban , A. Nicodemus , B. Nagarajan , C. Bagathsingh , M. Akshayasri , G. Radha Krishnan , M. Amaravel
Published: January 2025

The study aimed to investigate the genetic variability and association of morphological and biochemical characters of 60 different Tamarind clones. The experiment was conducted in 10-year-old germplasm bank of Tamarind at ICFRE-IFGTB Field Research Station, Kurumbapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Analysis of variance revealed significant variation among clones for the morphological and biochemical characters. High phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were observed for the parameters like annual yield per tree, fruit weight, pulp weight, seed weight, shell weight, vein weight, number of seeds per fruit, fruit length, fruit thickness, fruit width and total sugar content. High broad-sense heritability and high genetic advance per cent mean were recorded for annual yield per tree, tree height, number of primary branches, fruit weight, pulp weight, seed weight, shell weight, vein weight, number of seeds per fruit, fruit length, fruit thickness, fruit width, ascorbic acid, total acidity, total sugar, reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar and protein. Phenotypic path analysis highlighted positive direct effect of fruit weight, pulp weight and seed weight on annual yield per tree. Mahalanobis D-square analysis clustered the 60 tamarind clones into ten groups with higher inter-cluster distances highlighting the substantial genetic diversity present among the genetic resources. This comprehensive assessment provides insights for the genetic improvement of tamarind, aiding in the selection of superior genotypes for breeding programs.
Assessment of genetic variability in oat (Avena sativa L.) germplasm using agro-morphological traits and microsatellite markers
Authors: Mathavaraj Parameshwaran , Goswami Prasanta Kumar , Neog Seuji Bora , Baruah Akhil Ranjan
Published: January 2025

This study assessed genetic variability among oat genotypes for twelve traits, including yield. Significant differences were found across all traits, with high heritability and genetic advance for the number of effective tillers, 1000-seed weight, and grain yield. Hierarchical clustering using morphometric traits grouped the genotypes into four distinct clusters. We identified 665 potential microsatellites using 1000 contigs from NCBI and designed possible primer pairs to develop PCR-based markers in orphan crop like oats. Validation with a panel of 31 diverse genotypes revealed that seven of ten newly developed markers detected expected alleles, with four being polymorphic. Additionally, eight reported SSRs were used to assess genotypic differences. The markers showed a mean allele richness of 2.86 (range: 2-4) and a mean polymorphism information content (PIC) of 0.37 (range: 0.15-0.96). Cluster analysis indicated three distinct clusters with a mean dissimilarity of 0.54, demonstrating the markers’ effectiveness for genetic diversity assessment and breeding.

Keywords: Oats, heritability, GCV, PCV, microsatellites, molecular diversity.
Optimizing rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield and lodging resistance using MGIDI and conventional selection indices
Authors: Mullangie Durga Prasad , Thiyagarajan Kalaimagal , Swaminathan Manonmani , Natarajan Sritharan , Govindan Senthilkumar
Published: January 2025

Abstract
To deal with the changing climate there is a necessity to develop climate resilient varieties without compromising yield. Hence concentrating on all the traits is essential to select genotypes. On utilization of the selection indices SI 1, SI 2, SI 3, and MGIDI we have observed that the modern selection indices such as MGIDI are superior over the Smith Index as MGIDI reported a gain of 2% in yield in F5 which simultaneously improved lodging resistance with a gain of 39.6% for section modulus and 34.7% for bending stress. In BC1F4, a selection gain of 5.80% for yield with simultaneous improvement in culm diameter at 5.89% gain was observed. Hence MGIDI was found to be superior over conventional indices, which improved both lodging resistance and yield.

Keywords: Smith Hazel Index; Genetic Weights; Section Modulus; Bending Stress; Multicollinearity.
Genetic assessment in early clonal population in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) for productivity traits and resistance to foliar diseases
Authors: B Shivarudra , Patil Sanjay B , P K Mallikarjun , H G Manoj Kumar , N G Hanamaratti
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The study evaluated 557 progenies from commercial/near-commercial crosses, along with eight commercial checks, for productivity traits and resistance to foliar diseases in the clonal-I generation at ARS Sankeshwar during the 2022-23 season in an augmented design. The results revealed significant variability within and between families, heritability and genetic advance for all traits. Clones such as SNK 190023, SNK 191722, SNK 190362 and SNK 191801 recorded significantly higher cane yield besides showing high resistance (HR) to foliar diseases such as brown rust, red leaf spot, eye spot, brown spot and pokkah boeng in comparison to the checks Co 09004 (early) and Co 86032 (mid-late). Families F3 (CoVC 14062 × Co 775), F5 (CoVC 14062 × CoT 8201), F8 (Thirumadhuram × CoPant 97222), F12 (CoC 671 × 85 R 186), F14 (Co 86032 × CoSe 92423), F15 (CoVC 14062 GC), and F44 (Co 99004 GC) exhibited significant superiority over the check Co 86032 for cane yield, while CoVC 14062 × CoT 8201 and Co 99004 GC showed higher selection rates and high resistance to brown rust (100%), red leaf spot (84%), and Pokkah boeng (70%) suggesting their potential for use in future breeding programs aimed at improving sugarcane productivity and disease resistance.

Keywords: Sugarcane, Flowering behavior, Progeny evaluation, Foliar diseases
Heterosis and inbreeding depression in Aus Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for yield contributing traits
Authors: S G Sarna , Ahmad Ekhlaque , A K M Aminul Islam
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The extent of relative heterosis (RH) and heterobeltosis (HB) of 17 F1s and inbreeding depression (ID) in 15 F2 generations of Aus rice were estimated for 13 yield traits. The F1s revealed significant negative heterosis for days to panicle exertion, days to maturity, plant height, empty grains/panicle, grain breadth in P1 × P4, P2 × P1, P2 × P5, P3 × P4, P6 × P4, P6 × P11 and P7 × P11 which indicated the possibility of superior segregants for desirable types. Significant and positive heterosis was found in the crosses P1 × P4, P2 × P1, P2 × P6, P3 × P4, P4 × P6 for effective tillers/plant, filled grains/panicle, 1000-seed weight and grain yield/plant. Heterosis for filled grains/panicle was significant positive in (P3 × P4) over mid parent and better parent. The highest significant positive RH and BH was exhibited by crosses P8 × P3 (34.08 and 18.65), P2 × P6 (23.58 and 8.53), P6 × P3 (16.97 and 15.27), P3 × P4 (11.66 and 11.10) for panicle length. Significant positive RH was observed in F1s P3 × P4 (160.22) and P4 × P6 (63.68), and P3 × P4 (88.85) showed desirable HB for grain yield/plant. High degree of ID was manifested by tillers/plant, empty grains/panicle, panicle length, grain breadth and 1000-seed weight in F1s P6 x P7, P1 x P4, P7 x P6, P1 x P4 and P6 x P7, respectively. Tillers/plant manifested positive and high ID in F2 of P6 x P7 (42.56). The F2 of P7 x P6 (-15.1) had the highest negative ID for panicle length. All crosses showed significant ID for filled grains/panicle except P3 x P4 and P6 x P7. The F2 populations of P6 x P7 (14.55) showed the highest positive ID for 1000-grain weight. The highest negative ID was observed in F2 generation of the cross P1 × P4 (-158.74) for seed yield per plant and the highest positive value in the F2 generation of P3 × P4 (44.84). It can be concluded that hybrid breeding would be more effective for effective tillers/plant, filled grains/panicle, 1000-seed weight and grain yield/plant in rice as they exhibited relative heterosis and heterobeltiosis in desired (positive) direction. On the other hand, plant height and days to maturity revealed negative association grain yield per plant as they exhibited negative estimates of relative heterosis and heterobeltiosis.

Keywords: Aus rice, recombination, heterosis, segregation, grain yield.
Genetic variability and association studies for yield and pre-harvest sprouting traits in greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]
Authors: P J S Pramod , N Hari Satyanarayana , J Sateesh Babu , K Jaya Lalitha , V Roja
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The present study investigates the genetic variability and associations of agronomic traits impacting pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) in 30 greengram genotypes. Significant variability was observed across multiple traits, with seed yield per plant ranging from 2.19 to 7.82 g. ​Key findings indicate that hard seed percentage and alpha-amylase activity at different germination intervals are having high heritability, demonstrating genetic heritability essential for breeding strategies.​ High phenotypic variability suggests environmental influence on trait expression, especially in traits such as days to maturity and pod diameter. Correlation analysis revealed robust positive associations between seed yield and days to maturity, while negative correlations were noted with epicuticular wax content and pod wall thickness. The path analysis identified that days to 50 % flowering, along with alpha-amylase activity, directly affects yield, emphasizing the intricacies of trait interrelationships. This research aims to contribute towards developing PHS-resistant mung bean varieties that enhance crop yield and quality.

Keywords: Greengram, genetic variability, pre-harvest sprouting, correlation analysis, path analysis
Review of Thematic Bureaucratic Reform Policy Changes in Efforts to Accelerate Local Development in Indonesia
Authors: Khairul Muluk M.R. , Radyan Danar Oscar , Amiruddin Akhmad
Published: January 2025

Bureaucratic reform has become the Indonesian government's strategic agenda to create better, more adaptive and responsive governance. In the context of bureaucratic modernization, the Weberian bureaucratic model which emphasizes hierarchy, professionalism and standard rules is seen as less effective in dealing with global dynamics and local complexity. Therefore, thematic bureaucratic reforms have emerged that focus on improving the quality of public services, infrastructure development, and accelerating community welfare. This research examines the impact of implementing thematic bureaucratic reform on accelerating development at the local level, especially in three main aspects: public services, infrastructure development, and improving the quality of life of the community. It is hoped that thematic bureaucratic reform can build a bureaucracy that is responsive, fast and adaptive, in accordance with the directions of the President of Indonesia. Although the concept of thematic bureaucratic reform is promising, its implementation still faces challenges at the regional level. Many local governments view these reforms as an additional burden, with little understanding of their implementation. Therefore, further efforts are needed in the form of outreach, assistance and technical training for local governments, so that the Thematic RB can be implemented more effectively and sustainably.
Assessing Teachers’ Views on the Impact of Teacher Unions on Curriculum Development and Implementation
Authors: Machaea Modumedi Joseph , Gobingca Berington Zanoxolo
Published: January 2025

The thrust of this study was to assess the teachers’ views on the impact of teachers’ unions on curriculum development and implementation in schools of OR Tambo Inland Education District. The government of democracy in South Africa necessitated the design and development of curriculum to be a transformed and inclusive curriculum offered in learning institutions such as schools, colleges and universities irrespective of the colour, gender, disabilities, race, and religion of the registered learners. The rationale for the design of a transformed and inclusive curriculum was crucial to redress the imbalances of the past apartheid which was characterised by or with segregated curriculum on the basis of colour, disabilities, and gender. The researchers adopted a qualitative approach, making use of the case study research design. Data were collected from a sample of ten purposefully chosen secondary schools, with one teacher serving as a participant from each secondary school. Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face with 10 teachers of the selected secondary schools. A thematic approach was used to analyse the collected data. It emerged that the stakeholders like teachers, principals, teacher unions, and communities, were marginalised in curriculum development by Department of Basic Education officials. The marginalisation of teacher unions has a negative impact on the implementation of the curriculum by teachers. Collaboration of stakeholders like teacher unions, researchers, and book-publishers to mention a few, in curriculum planning and development by DBE is the key to the success and implementation. The study outcomes encourage the training on and usage of technological skills for online meetings by stakeholders.

Keywords: Teacher Participation, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, OR Tambo Inland Education District
African Diaspora Pentecostals Deliverance Practices and the Lived Reality in the United Kingdom
Authors: Sande Nomatter
Published: January 2025

In African diaspora Pentecostalism, spiritual warfare theology configures ‘spiritual deliverance’ as an integral aspect of healing, prosperity, and wellbeing. In the United Kingdom, deliverance practices, including exorcisms, are booming in immigrant communities, particularly the Pentecostal churches. African diaspora Pentecostals believe in a spirit-filled world consisting of the Holy Spirit, ancestors’ spirits, evil spirits, demons, and Satan. African diaspora deliverance practices proffer existential solutions in a spirit-filled world. This study used the desktop research approach to explore the lived tensions of African diaspora Pentecostal deliverance practices in the United Kingdom, where such practices are not generally part of the cultural and social worldview. The study findings were that African diaspora Pentecostal deliverance practices clash with scientific mental health approaches, and overtly can be abusive, especially around consent, ethical concerns and post-deliverance trauma. This article concluded that African diaspora Pentecostals’ spiritual deliverance therapy practices create tensions with the lived reality in the United Kingdom and recommended the need to negotiate questions about psychological well-being, dignity, and abuse on the part of the deliverance candidate. This study contributes to knowledge by highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of deliverance practices in a more scientifically grounded multicultural context of the United Kingdom.

Keywords: African Diaspora Pentecostalism, Migration, Spiritual Abuses, Spiritual Deliverance, Spiritual Warfare Theology, African Traditional Religion.
Genesis 1:1-3 in Selected Akan Mother-tongues: A Grammatico-syntactic Analysis
Authors: Korankye Alfred , Twumasi-Ankrah Emmanuel , Boaheng Isaac
Published: January 2025

The purpose was to examine and analyze the mechanisms used in the Oromo language to decrease the valency (or argument structure) of verbs. Specifically, it aimed to understand how valency-decreasing operational devices are employed, their semantic motivations, and their implications for linguistic theory. To assess the valency-decreasing devices, the first corpus analysis was used to collect a representative corpus of Oromo texts containing valency-decreasing verbs. Next, linguistic annotation was used to involve tagging verbs, identifying their valency properties (such as transitivity), and noting any derivational devices used to decrease valency. Then, interviews with native speakers were carried out to provide valuable insights. Finally, an in-depth qualitative analysis of selected examples was conducted to only explore the semantic motivations behind specific operational devices regardless of considering cultural and pragmatic factors. The valency-decreasing operations in Oromo are the passives with -am- suffix, the anticausatives with -at- suffix, the inchoatives with -a(a)t-, -a(a)h- and -o(o)m- suffixes and the impersonal inflections of syntactic constructions. The findings revealed how these devices function in Oromo verbal operations. This study seeks to contribute to (i) providing a comprehensive analysis of valency-decreasing mechanisms in the Oromo language; (ii) identifying universal patterns or language-specific variations in valency decrease strategies; (iii) informing linguistic theories by examining how operational devices impact verb valency; (iv) offering insights for language documentation, language teaching, and natural language processing (NLP) systems.

Key Terms: Oromo, Valency, Valency-decreasing devices, Basic verbs, Derived verbs.
Scripture Engagement and Bible Translation Project Management: The Case of Bono-Twi Bible Translation Project
Authors: Boaheng Isaac
Published: January 2025

This article examined the intersection of scripture engagement and Bible translation project management. It explored various modes of scripture engagement, including literacy, local performing and visual arts, audio recordings, cell phones, and videos, and how these methods have evolved through different communication eras—from oral and manuscript to print and electronic. The paper identified key conditions for effective engagement, such as appropriate language, accessible translation, and the spiritual readiness of the community. It further investigated how the functionalist approach to translation can enhance scripture engagement by aligning translation strategies with the functional needs of target audiences. Through a comprehensive review of related literature, this research underscores the importance of integrating effective engagement practices into Bible translation project management to foster meaningful and accessible scripture use. In the process, the article makes reference to the ongoing Bono-Twi Bible Translation Project. The main argument is that integrating diverse methods of scripture engagement with a functionalist approach to translation management significantly improves the effectiveness and accessibility of Bible translation projects. The paper contributes to Bible Translation studies and translation management.

Keywords: Scripture Engagement, Orality, Project Management
Radio Follow-up Observations of SN 2023ixf by Japanese and Korean Very Long Baseline Interferometers
Authors: Iwata Yuhei , Akimoto Masanori , Matsuoka Tomoki , Maeda Keiichi , Yonekura Yoshinori , Tominaga Nozomu , Moriya Takashi J. , Fujisawa Kenta , Niinuma Kotaro , Yoon Sung-Chul , Lee Jae-Joon , Jung Taehyun , Byun Do-Young
Published: January 2025

We report on radio follow-up observations of the nearby Type II supernova SN 2023ixf, spanning from 1.7 to 269.9 days after the explosion, conducted using three very long baseline interferometers (VLBIs), which are the Japanese VLBI Network, the VLBI Exploration of Radio Astrometry, and the Korean VLBI Network. In three observation epochs (152.3, 206.1, and 269.9 days), we detected emission at the 6.9 and 8.4 GHz bands, with a flux density of ~5 mJy. The flux density reached a peak at around 206.1 days, which is longer than the timescale to reach the peak observed in typical Type II supernovae. Based on an analytical model of radio emission, our late-time detections were inferred to be due to decreasing optical depth. In this case, the mass-loss rate of the progenitor is estimated to have increased from ~10−6–10−5
M
⊙ yr−1 to ~10−4
M
⊙ yr−1 between 28 and 6 yr before the explosion. Our radio constraints are also consistent with the mass-loss rate needed to produce a confined circumstellar medium proposed by previous studies, which suggest that the mass-loss rate increased from ~10−4
M
⊙ yr−1 to ≳10−2
M
⊙ yr−1 in the last few years before the explosion.
Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal four new wood-inhabiting fungi of Asterostroma and Radulomyces (Basidiomycota) from Southwestern China
Authors: Dong Junhong , Deng Qiaohua , Chen Minglan , Chen Daxiang , Zhou Chunqin , Zhao Changlin
Published: January 2025

In the ecosystem, wood-inhabiting fungi play an indispensable role in wood degradation and the cycle of substances. They are regarded as the “key player” in the process of wood decomposition because of their ability to produce various enzymes that break down woody lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. In this study, four new wood-inhabiting fungal species, Asterostroma paramuscicola, Radulomyces bambusinus, R. fissuratus, and R. sinensis, were collected from southwestern China and were proposed based on the morphological and molecular evidence. Asterostroma paramuscicola is characterised by the felted-membranous to pellicular basidiomata with pinkish to slightly salmon-buff, a smooth hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system, and generative hyphae bearing simple-septate and subglobose, thin-walled, echinulate basidiospores measuring as 8–8.8 × 7–8 µm. Radulomyces bambusinus is characterised by the resupinate basidiomata with pinkish-white to pink, a tuberculate hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system and generative hyphae bearing clamp connections, and subglobose, slightly thick-walled, smooth basidiospores measuring as 6–7.5 × 5.5–7.3 µm. Radulomyces fissuratus is characterised by the coriaceous basidiomata with grey to grey-buff, a tuberculate hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system and generative hyphae bearing clamp connections, and globose, slightly thick-walled, smooth basidiospores measuring as 7–9.5 × 6.5–8.5 µm. Radulomyces sinensis is characterised by the coriaceous basidiomata with straw to cinnamon to ocherous, a tuberculate hymenial surface, a monomitic hyphal system and generative hyphae bearing clamp connections, and broadly ellipsoid, slightly thick-walled, smooth basidiospores measuring as 7.5–9 × 6.2–7.5 µm. Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and large subunit (nrLSU) markers of the studied samples were generated, and phylogenetic analyses were performed with maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony, and Bayesian inference methods. Phylogenetic analyses of ITS+nrLSU nuclear RNA gene regions showed that four new species were assigned to the genera Asterostroma and Radulomyces. The phylogenetic tree inferred from the ITS sequences revealed that A. paramuscicola was closely associated with A. macrosporum and A. muscicola. Based on the ITS sequences, the topology showed that Radulomyces bambusinus was retrieved as a sister to R. zixishanensis. The taxon R. fissuratus forms a monophyletic lineage. The other one species, R. sinensis, was closely associated with R. molaris and R. yunnanensis.
Improving Medication-Related Safety for Residents in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Shieu Bianca , Lee Ya-Wen , Epps Fayron , Wang Mei-Chen , Harris John
Published: January 2025

Purpose

To gain a better understanding of the perceptions of RNs on medication safety concerns and potential solutions for nursing home (NH) residents.

Method

This prospective, qualitative study used semi-structured phone interviews with a description approach. We used purposeful sampling to recruit 12 RNs employed at two NHs in the northeastern region of the United States. The Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety constructs informed the interview guide, coding, and qualitative theme identification.

Results

We categorized non–user-friendly charting systems and gained insights into more experience with paper-based charting under the technology component. For the organization component, participants identified the importance of teamwork, communication, and leadership. Participants also mentioned how education and nationality of training impact medication administration (MA) safety. Task-related concerns revealed how different care approaches, extreme workload variation, and task prioritization during the day are perceived as critical issues that need to be addressed. Staff shortages were also expressed as an environment-related concern.

Conclusion

Findings highlight the importance of appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, the significance of user-friendly charting systems, and customizing the interface of MA in the charting system. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51
(3), 38–43.]
S’approprier son expérience de genre dans son lycée alternatif public quand on a vécu des violences de genre
Authors: Doulin-Dimopoulos Barbara
Published: January 2025

Lors de notre recherche socio-ethnographique (2017-2021), nous avons constaté qu’une part importante des jeunes participant·e·s à notre recherche arrivaient dans lycées alternatifs publics du fait de discriminations et de violences sexistes et sexuelles dans leur ancien établissement ordinaire. Les observations et les entretiens ont permis d’ouvrir une nouvelle piste de réflexion d’une part sur l’expérience des corps assignés femmes ou identifiés comme LGBT+ dans les parcours de formation. Et d’autre part, sur leurs stratégies de résistance et de subversion face aux violences de genre rencontrées – en particulier leur recours aux établissements alternatifs. Les lycéen·ne·s semblent trouver dans les lycées alternatifs des espaces subversifs où iels peuvent (se)transformer et transformer leur environnement scolaire à travers une éducation féministe ou Queer, mais c’est sans compter sur les rappels à l'ordre.