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Efektivitas Pelayanan Administrasi Pada Masa Covid 19 Di Fakultas Ilmu Administrasi Universitas Lancang Kuning
Authors: Irawati
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujian untuk mengetahui bagaimana efektivitas pelayanan administrasi yang diberikan oleh Fakultas Ilmu Administrasi Universitas Lancang Kuning kepada Mahasiswa . Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan tehnik pengumpulan data dari hasil wawancara dan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dalam Efektivitas pelayanan administrasi pada Fakultas Ilmu Administrasi  sudah dapat berjalan cukup baik  hal ini dilihat dari indikato-indikator factor waktu pelayanan .faktor kecermatan.faktor gaya pemberian pelayanan. Sedangkan kendala yang dihadapi yaitu : factor sarana dan prasarana yang terbatas  dan penempatan Sumber daya manusia
Pengarusutamaan Gender (PUG) dalam Perencanaan dan Penganggaran di Provinsi Riau Tahun 2020
Authors: Fajarwaty Kusumawardhani  , Harsini  , Sri Roserdevi Nasution
Published: August 2022

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan hasil penelitian terkait dengan Pengarusutamaan Gender (PUG) dalam perencanaan dan penganggaran di Provinsi Riau. Payung hukum PUG telah ada sejak 21 tahun yang lalu melalui Inpres Nomor 9 Tahun 2000. Namun realisasinya khususnya di dalam perencanaan dan penganggaran public belum banyak diterapkan. Metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus digunakan dalam rangka menjawab pertanyaan bagaimana PUG dalam perencanaan dan penganggaran di Provinsi Riau. Temuan penelitian ini adalah belum kuatnya PUG mewarnai kebijakan publik di Riau, yang dibuktikan belum berjalannya perencanaan dan penganggaran yang responsif gender di Provinsi Riau saat ini. Selain itu terdapat pula evidens bahwa pemahaman PUG belum menyeluruh pada SDM perencana di OPD, dan belum ada dukungan yang tegas dari elite pemerintahan terhadap PUG di semua lini pemerintahan.
Pengaruh Integritas dan Disiplin Kerja Pegawai Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Publik di Dinas Dukcapil Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota
Authors: Nurjannah Lathifah , Syamsir
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh integritas dan disiplin kerja pegawai terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik di Dinas Dukcapil Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota. Penelitian ini didorong oleh rendahnya kualitas pelayanan karena perubahan sistem pelayanan dari sistem manual menjadi sistem online membuat terganggunya para pegawai dalam bersikap dan perilaku serta rendahnya disiplin pegawai pada saat memberikan pelayanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar integritas berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik, seberapa besar disiplin kerja pegawai berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik, dan seberapa besar integritas dan disiplin kerja pegawai berpengaruh terhadap kaulitas pelayanan publik. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut peneliti menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran angket dengan jumlah sampel 63 orang responden. Data diolah dengan menggunakan analisis kuantitatif untuk mengetahui pengaruh integritas dan disiplin kerja pegawai terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan integritas dan disiplin kerja pegawai terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik di Dinas Dukcapil Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota dengan tingkat pengaruh rendah.

Kata Kunci : Integritas, Disiplin Kerja Pegawai, Kualitas Pelayanan Publik
Difusi Kebijakan Penanggulangan Penambangan Emas Tanpa Izin Di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi
Authors: Dedy Kurniadi  , Pebriana Marlinda  , Trio Saputra
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini menganalisis Difusi Kebijakan Penanggulangan Penambangan emas Tanpa Izin Di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi Provinsi Riau. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang menghambat Pendifusian sebuah kebijakan serta penerapannya dan juga untuk mengetahui tindakan apa yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah Kabupaten Kuantan singingi terkait Penanggulangan Penambangan Emas Tanpa Izin. Penelitian ini menggunaka metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teori yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu teori Maggetti : pembelajaran, persaingan, peniruan, pemaksaan.hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan penangggulangan penambangan emas tanpa izin di kabupaten kuantan singingi pasca Undang-undang 23 tahun 2014. Pada kenyataannya pemerintah kabupaten masih menggunakan kebijakan lama sebelum ada nya Undang-undang 23 tahun 2014 yaitu masih menggunakan peratuan bupati nomor 13 tahun 2013. Hal tersebut dianggap menyalahin semangat otonomi daerah yang menuntut daerah mampu mengelolah rumah tangganya sendiri. Karena kewenangan pemerintah daerah dalam mengelolah izin usaha pertambangan dialihkan kepemerintah provinsi
Implementasi Strategi Disnakertrans dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Tenaga Prakerja di Kabupaten Bengkalis
Authors: Sarimaloho
Published: August 2022

Dinas Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi Kabupaten Bengkalis melakukan berbagai inisiatif dalam menaikan kualitas tenaga kerja. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan implementasi dari strategi Dinas Tenaga Kerja dalam meningkatkan kualitas tenaga pra kerja di Kabupaten Bengkalis. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan metodologi penelitian kualitatif dan metodologi studi kasus. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori wheelen dan hunger tentang implementasi strategi yaitu Program, Anggaran, dan Prosedur. Adapun teknik yang digunakan untuk memilih informan adalah dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Kemudian data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan analisis model interaktif dari Miles dan Huberman. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana Implementasi Dinas Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi dalam Meningkatkan kualitas Tenaga Prakerja di Kabupaten Bengkalis. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Implementasi strategi Dinas Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi dalam meningkatkan kualitas tenaga pra kerja di Kabupaten Bengkalis dalam pelaksanaannya belum maksimal.
VIETNAMESE HIGH SCHOOL EFL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARD ONLINE TEACHING UNDER THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Authors: Chi Vo Thi Le , Yen Phuong Hoang
Published: August 2022

The coronavirus disease case, commonly known as Covid-19, has spread internationally since March 2020. Approximately 100 countries, including Vietnam, closed their schools due to a public health emergency, according to UNESCO. Due to the circumstance, teachers were forced to convert from in-person instruction to online instruction. In the context of Covid-19, this study investigated how EFL high school instructors felt about online English language education. A descriptive design and a mixed-methods approach were utilized in this investigation. Six EFL high school teachers in the Mekong Delta were interviewed for this study to get their perspectives. The findings demonstrated that the participants' opinions on the usefulness and simplicity of online instruction during the Covid-19 epidemic were overwhelmingly positive. Despite the challenges they encountered when conducting their online classes, the teachers were able to show the proper attitude toward using technology to teach. The pedagogical implications of online teaching and learning are also meant to encourage the development of innovative teaching strategies in the setting of high schools in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta.

 

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REFLECTION OF ACADEMICIANS IN USING BLENDED LEARNING
Authors: Şengel Erhan , Aktaş Niyazi
Published: August 2022

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the physical conditions of learning environments and the measures taken within the scope of combating the epidemic have made blended teaching practices, including distance education, much more important. With this study, it is aimed to shed light on the opinions and experiences of the academicians, who are thought to have a higher assumption of experiencing the blended teaching method, regarding the use of the blended method at the higher education level during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this study, a mixed research methodology was adopted in which quantitative and qualitative data were used together by using a convenient sampling method. In this context, the data collection tool was shared with the academicians via the LinkedIn network. 58 academicians from 16 universities participated in the research. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage and mean) were used in the analysis of Likert-type quantitative questions, and content analysis was used in the analysis of qualitative data. According to the findings of the study, academics who stated that they could possibly teach with the blended method in the future stated that their educational experience in blended courses was better than in face-to-face courses without any web component. On the other hand, academics mostly stated that the amount of interaction in blended courses is lower than in face-to-face courses. Together with these findings, it is understood that academicians perceive the quality of interaction in blended courses as similar to the quality of interaction in face-to-face courses. According to academics, the most positive aspects of using the blended method in lessons are the use of technological opportunities, flexibility of space, flexibility of time and equality of opportunity. The most negative aspects of using the blended method are attendance problems, lack of communication, infrastructure problems and technological inadequacies and workload. It is understood that the materials, tools or technologies that academicians use most in blended courses are need-oriented trainings (web 2.0, web, innovation, technique, etc.), video and audio peripherals, online content, virtual reality technology and a powerful computer. Although some of the academicians stated that their experiences in blended courses affected their face-to-face courses, almost half of them stated that their blended course experiences did not affect their face-to-face courses. These results may guide both present and future policies and procedures for blended learning in general.

 

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DIGITAL TEACHER COMPETENCE DIMENSIONS: EXPERIENCES OF NORWEGIAN PRESERVICE TEACHERS
Authors: Meling Ådne
Published: August 2022

Most Norwegian preservice teachers are required to perform assignments relating to digital competence during their education. In this article, one such mandatory student assignment is used to explore students’ interpretations of digital teacher competence. In a study programme for future primary and lower secondary school teachers, second-year social studies students were required to develop digital teaching arrangements, apply these arrangements during their teaching practice, and finally share their experiences with their peers in online presentations. In the present study, these student presentations are used to examine how future teachers understand digital teacher competence, and a model consisting of five digital teacher dimensions is suggested. This way, the article aims to provide students and teacher educators with a conceptualisation of digital teacher competence.

 

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AFFECTIVE LEARNING WITH CREATIVE DRAMA? TRANSFORMATION GEOMETRY AND TEACHERS’ CANDIDATES’ LEARNING
Authors: Arık-Karamık Gözdegül , Aykaç Murtaza
Published: August 2022

Art is a special tool for mathematics education. Many artists have used mathematics and geometry in their artworks. This study aims to examine M.C. Escher's drawings with creative drama in the light of transformation geometry. In this study, the explanatory sequential was chosen from the mixed-method designs. Quantitative data of the study were collected with the Geometry Attitude Scale (GAS). Qualitative data were collected with the Workshop Evaluation Form, the Academic Achievement Measurement Form (AAMF), and semistructured interviews. The study group consisted of 21 volunteer participants. The data obtained from GAS were analyzed with SPSS and qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis. Participants' GAS scores differed significantly after the implementation. Regarding both quantitative and qualitative analysis obtained from this study, which consisted of 8 workshops in total, an increase was observed in participants' attitudes towards geometry after participating in the workshop.
 

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ CHALLENGES OF ONLINE INSTRUCTION IN READING CLASSES
Authors: Huynh Tham Kim Thi , Nguyen Huan Buu
Published: August 2022

Research into online instruction as an alternative to traditional teaching has indicated its role in facilitating student learning with the use of technology in times of COVID-19 pandemic. However, an intriguing question is how to conduct this mode of teaching English reading within the Vietnamese context. In Vietnam, little information has examined the challenges that high school teachers and students encountered in implementing online English reading classes to meet the needs and interests of the student and facilitate instructional practices. This study is therefore aimed to look into this area of interest. A mixed-methods study was used with fifty teachers and one hundred high school students. Data were collected from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings show that online instruction in reading classes challenged teachers and students to use technology, prepare lesson contents, and assess student comprehension. Implications are provided to teachers and students for the sake of the quality of online instruction.

 

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CRITERION, CONSTRUCT AND FACTORIAL VALIDITY OF THE GREEK VERSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE-SHORT FORM (IPAQ-SF)
Authors: Theodoropoulou Eleni , Stavrou Nektarios A. M. , Karteroliotis Konstantinos
Published: August 2022

The current study investigated the validity of the Greek version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form (IPAQ-SF, seven days recall period, Craig et al., 2003). Specifically, criterion and construct validity were examined in a sample of 120 adults (M ± SD = 30.52 ± 14.87 years). In addition, factorial validity and internal consistency were examined in a second sample of 726 physically active adults (M ± SD = 38.80 ± 13.64 years). Further, associations were examined among the IPAQ-SF, exercise self-efficacy, body mass index and various socio-demographic variables. The statistical analyses indicated: (a) acceptable validity coefficients and factorial validity of the IPAQ, (b) acceptable internal consistency, (c) higher physical activity values in men compared to women and in athletes compared to non-athletes, (d) positive correlations between physical activity levels, exercise self-efficacy and past physical activity and (e) negative correlations among physical activity, age, number of children and body mass index. The Greek version of the IPAQ-SF was valid and therefore, could be useful for assessing physical activity.

 

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A LONGITUDINAL INVESTIGATION OF CROWD DENSITY AND THE HOME COURT PHENOMENON IN THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Authors: Orton Spencer , Maggio Paul , DeBeliso Mark
Published: August 2022

The home team advantage has been extensively documented and studied in many team sports, especially men’s basketball leagues. In contrast, research that has examined the home court advantage in women’s basketball leagues could not be found. Therefore, this study was designed to answer the following questions: (1) is the home court advantage present in the woman’s national basketball association (WNBA)? (2) is there a relationship between crowd density and referee bias in favor of the home team in the national woman’s basketball league? (3) is there a relationship between crowd density and home team performance in the woman’s national basketball league? The study at hand employed a longitudinal study approach to examine 5 regular seasons (2015-2019) of 10 WNBA teams. Data for fan attendance, sport arena capacity, and box scores were collected from public domains. Statistical calculations and analysis were used to compare chosen box scores between the home team and away team. Similarly, chosen box scores were compared between home games that had a crowd density above 50% and home games that had a crowd density below 50%. The results of this study showed that the home court advantage was present in the woman’s national basketball league. In contrast to research studies that examined referee bias in men’s basketball leagues, the results of this study are conflicting and inconclusive. However, home games that had crowd density above 50% significantly outperformed home games that had crowed density below 50%, both offensively (p=0.003) and defensively (p=0.002).

 

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PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS AND PUPILS ON FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZAMBIA
Authors: Mumba Dennis , Kasonde-Ngandu Sophie , Mandyata Joseph
Published: August 2022

The academic performance of learners with hearing impairment has continued to decline far below their hearing counterparts. Comparison of academic performance in various subjects between pupils with hearing and non-hearing indicate that hearing impairment (HI), was lagging behind in schools. The study, therefore, explored perceptions held by teachers and pupils on factors affecting the academic performance of pupils with hearing HI in selected schools in Zambia. A qualitative approach supported by a case study research design was employed in the study. The sample size was 22 consisting of 10 pupils with HI, 10 teachers of pupils with HI and 2 head teachers. An expert purposive sampling technique was used to select participants. Data from pupils was collected using a focus group discussion guide (sign language used as a mode of communication) while data from head teachers and teachers were collected with aid of face-to-face interview guides. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically and results were presented descriptively. The study revealed that the use of sign language as a mode of communication significantly impaired the exchange of knowledge and skills at the classroom level. It was also found, that pupils with HI faced many challenges such as; a negative attitude towards their academic work, poor pre-academic readiness skills, insufficient resources, clouded school curriculum, inappropriate instructional methodologies and assesmmnet approaches that had affected their academic performance. It was further evident, that teachers were ill-prepared in sign language as a language of instruction to positively impact on academic and social life with HI pupils in schools. Although schools were seen to be making efforts to address the observed challenges, pupils with HI, continued to academically perform lowly. The study recommends, upgrading teachers’ competence in sign language, and providing an enriched learning environment, instructional resources as vehicles for improving academic success among pupils with HI in the study schools.
 

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Relationship between Family Support and the Incidence of Burnout among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Setyowati Rahayu , Natalia Lia , Nuraeni Rina , Zakiyyah Khusnun
Published: August 2022

Burnout can occur in every healthcare worker who works in hospitals and Comunity Health Centers (CHC), both consciously or unconsciously.  Healthcare workers at CHCs are required to make many reports and sometimes there is a possibility to do it at home. Burnout can be experienced by any healthcare worker. There are several factors that may influence the incidence of burnout, namely: ambiguity, multiple role conflicts, work stress, workload and lack of social support. One source of social support comes from family. Family is a place to share stories and issue complaints when individuals experience problems. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and the incidence of burnout among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a uantitative study with a Cross Sectional approach. The populations involved were all healthcare workers at Jati Tujuh Community Health Center Unit as many as 61 people. The samples were selected using total sampling technique. Data were analyzed through univariate analysis using frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using Chi square test. The study results showed that less than half of healthcare workers experienced burnout. Less than half of healthcare workers did not have family support. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between family support and the incidence of burnout among healthcare workers. Recommendation is proposed for healthcare workers to increase their knowledge about burnout through seminar activities, consultations with experts and families so as to obtain understanding regarding the importance of family support for healthcare workers who are dealing with COVID-19 patients. Furthermore, CHC Unit should provide training for healthcare workers, especially regarding burnout coping mechanisms to overcome burnout among healthcare workers.
Concerns and Experiences of the Nurses Caring For Patients Diagnosed With Covid-19 During the First Wave Of Covid-19
Authors: KORKMAZ Mehmet , ÖZ Özge , ÇELİK EREN Dilek , AYDIN AVCI İlknur
Published: August 2022

Aim: Health professionals who have direct contact with patients, provide primary care, and have the longest contact time are nurses. The pandemic caused by Covid-19, a virus with high mortality and high spreading rate have caused anxiety and fear in the nurses. This study aimed to evaluate the anxiety and experience of the nurses who care for the patients diagnosed with Covid-19.

Method: This study was carried out based on cross-sectional research principles. This study was carried out with 327 nurses providing care to the hospitalized patients diagnosed with Covid-19.

Results: The nurses stated that 70.6% of them had increased anxiety, 63.9% of the nurses stated that there was a change in sleep patterns and 51.1% of the nurses stated that they were concerned about the transmission of this disease to themselves while giving care to the patient diagnosed with Covid-19. Approximately half of the nurses (49.5%) stated that they needed psychological support.

Conclusion and Suggestions: Nurses experience problems such as impaired sleep pattern, increased anxiety level, and increased fear and anxiety about transmitting the virus to themselves, their families, loved ones, friends and colleagues. For this reason, nurses who care for the patients diagnosed with Covid-19 should be evaluated periodically in terms of psychological health with a risk approach and should be supported psychologically when necessary. In order to ensure that nurses cope with these problems and work efficiently during the Covid-19 pandemic process.
English Learning Strategies by the Second Grade Students at a State Junior High School in Kupang, Indonesia (A Case Study)
Authors: Beeh Norci , Baun Piter
Published: August 2022

Learning and mastering English will not be possible if from the beginning we do not have a strong determination. After having a strong determination, all you need to do is find the right English learning strategy. The students used different learning strategies in learning English as a foreign language. This study is designed to find out types of English language learning strategies are used by the students and the factors influencing the choice of learning strategy. On the basis of the nature of the data, a qualitative approach is appropriate to this study. Data were obtained by questionnaire and interview. The result of the analysis revealed that the students used three types of strategies in learning English. The types of strategies are cognitive, metacognitive and social/affective strategies. The more dominant strategy that is used by the students is social/ affective strategy. While the factor influencing their choices of strategies are classified into internal and external factors.
The Effects of Early Marriage in Selected Barangays of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan Municipality, Maguindanao Province
Authors: Unos Ansare K. , Calib Mohammad Rayyan B.
Published: August 2022

This study sought to explore the effects and challenges of early marriage in the selected barangays (Elian, Dapiawan, and Kitango) of Datu Saudi Ampatuan Municipality, Maguindanao Province. The researchers used the mixed research method which combines quantitative and qualitative methods in the same study. The respondents were 40 males and 40 females who have been married at their early age and currently living in the municipality. The following were the findings of the study: The overwhelmingly majority of the respondents agreed that early marriage is being practiced in accordance with the Shari‘ah Law, complying with the essential requisites of marriage in Presidential Decree 1083 or PD 1083. Meanwhile, 15% from the male respondents and 3% from the female respondents have admitted that there are disagreements that happened before the wedding commonly because of disapproval of their mother but easily resolve and facilitated. Majority of the respondents confirmed that the transaction between offer (ijab) and acceptance (qabul) duly witnessed by two competent persons after the guardian in marriage (wali) has given his/her consent. Large majority of the respondents also agreed that the “mahr” (dower) was given before the wedding and the female respondents were satisfied with the amount of the “mahr”. The researchers stated their recommendations addressed towards the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARRM), local government units (LGUs), Barangay officials, and the academic community, to formulate or create program interventions like adult literacy, financial literary, and livelihood for those illiterate couple and other less fortunate individuals.
Individualism and Combating Poverty in Contemporary Nigeria: A Case Study of Bayelsa State
Authors: Warri Tare Ebi , Peter T. Etchie , Sapele Frank Funkeye , Gogo David Okuwa
Published: August 2022

The study is centred on individualism and combating poverty in contemporary Nigeria, using Bayelsa State as a case study. Poverty is widespread and the poor people are the hardest hit of the excruciating effects of the menace. Poverty is a one of the major problems confronting the world and combating it has being a priority of government at all levels. Poverty remains the root cause of many problems in the globe such as wars, conflicts, environmental degradation, prostitution, malnutrition, illiteracy, human trafficking, political violence and different dimensions of crime in our society. This research views poverty firstly as an individual challenge and considers the “self” a major factor in combating it. It is a qualitative study which adopted the expo-facto research design and data were obtained mainly from secondary sources, while relying on the problem solving approach for the analysis of data. Findings in the study reaffirmed the multi-dimensional nature of poverty in line with the existing literature. However, the research proffered a new approach in fighting poverty in Bayelsa State, with an acronym of “ESCAPE” – Poverty, which can be adopted in Nigeria and the world at large. It is recommended in this study that individuals must accept responsibility and prove consistent commitment that is believed to be a better approach in combating poverty in contemporary times.
Proposed Marketing Strategy to Increase Awareness of Linkaja’s Benefits
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Laksono Fauzan Adi
Published: August 2022

The e-wallet industry in Indonesia is growing, with these developments creating intense competition. LinkAja is one of the e-wallet in Indonesia which was launched in 2019. LinkAja is initiated by BUMN (State-owned enterprises) and HIMBARA (State-owned bank association). LinkAja’s total awareness is quite high compared to its competitors, but just some customer regularly uses it. It is clear that although consumers are aware of the LinkAja brand, they are unfamiliar of its benefits. The purpose of this study is to propose a suitable marketing strategy to increase awareness of LinkAja’s benefit which is expected to increase the initiation of increasing the number of active users. Researchers use qualitative and quantitative methodologies in conducting research. Data collection is done by conducting interviews with LinkAja employees, distributing questionnaires to customers, and also collecting other supporting data. External and internal analysis was carried out to map the SWOT analysis. The tools used to perform external analysis are PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and customer analysis. While the tools used to perform internal analysis are STP (Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning) analysis and marketing mix. The proposed new marketing strategy is carried out using the TOWS matrix derived from the SWOT analysis. There are eight new marketing strategies classified into marketing mix variables that represent, product, price, place, and promotion. Some of the marketing strategies are optimizing LinkAja as a solution for the transformation of conventional payments into digital payments, creating promotions in the form of free transfer fees and top-up fees, expanding to marketplace as a digital payment method, and highlighting LinkAja competitive advantage and product value to win market competition.
The Analysis of the Implementation of Research-Based Learning with STEM Approach to Improving the Students’ Metaliteracy in Solving the Resolving Strong Dominating Set Problem on traffic CCTV placement
Authors:   Department of Sciences Education, University of Jember, Indonesia, Ridlo Zainur Rasyid
Published: August 2022

Metaliteracy is urgently needed in the digital era, however, is still not widely owned by students. This metaliteracy requires high-level thinking skills to process various problems with various media sources, as well as it requires a collaborative environment. To achieve a good metaliteracy equipped with a higher thinking skill, we will implement research-based learning with a STEM approach in the learning process. This study uses a mixed-method by combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The subject of this study is the students of mathematics education as the candidates for teachers. They are grouped into two classes, namely, experiment class and control class. We used an independent sample t-test to determine the significant difference in the students’ metaliteracy between the experiment class and the control class under the implementation of the research-based learning model with the STEM approach to resolve the strong domination problem. Before testing the significant difference, we tested the homogeneity. The test results on the pre-test items showed that the significance score is 0.747 > 0.05, meaning the two classes are homogeneous. The independent sample t-test showed that the score is 0.020 < 0.05, which indicates that the difference between the two classes is significant. It implies that implementing the research-based learning materials with a STEM approach affects the students’ metaliteracy improvements.
Quality of Public Service One-Stop Administration System Southeast Sulawesi Province
Authors:   Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Halu Oleo University Jl. H.E.A Mokodompit, Campus Hijau Bumi Tridharma, Anduonohu, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, 93232
Published: August 2022

Government organizations have a strategic position in providing quality public services. The quality of public services plays a central role in the happiness of citizens, sustainability, and growth of communities, regions, and nations. Public service is the essence of a democratic system that reflects the quality of a democratic system theoretically and strives as much as possible to provide quality public services. This study aims to analyze the quality of public services for the One-Stop Administration of the Southeast Sulawesi Province, which lasted for three months, from October to December 2021. The population of this study was all civil servants at the Office of the One-Roof Administration of Southeast Sulawesi Province totaling 125 people The research sample was 56 people using a questionnaire which was then analyzed descriptively. The results of the study show that the quality of public services is in the "good" category, meaning that employees provide services to the community with easy access, speed of provision, responsiveness, service communication, and cost-effectiveness.
Hyoid Bone also Known as Suicide Bone – A Case Report
Authors:   Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur, Rajasthan India, Chouhan Ashwin Singh
Published: August 2022

Objective: The goal of this paper is to provide a case of traumatic hyoid bone fracture as well as a literature review. Rationale: Traumatic hyoid bone fractures are uncommon; but, as martial arts become more popular, the incidence of traumatic hyoid bone fractures may rise. Clinical Characteristics: After getting a kick to the anterior neck, a thirteen-year-old taekwondo athlete fell. Following immediate first-aid treatment, the athlete complained of difficulty speaking and swallowing, as well as breathlessness. Over the hyoid bone, there was ecchymosis and soreness. Intervention and Result: Lateral radiographs indicated a hyoid fracture. The patient was given analgesics and told to rest at home. At four weeks after the injury, the athlete was cleared to return to sports. Conclusion: In the management of suspected bone fractures, ensuring airway integrity and screening for symptoms of laryngeal laceration are critical. It is strongly advised that you observe for 48-72 hours. (JCCA 2012; 56(4):269-274)
The Most Common Ten Diseases in the Dental Department
Authors:   Orthodontist & Maxillofacial Orthopedist Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Kharsa Mhd Azhar
Published: August 2022

In this article the author focuses of the most common ten diseases and anomalies that come across our daily practice in the Dental Department of AHT-SA Hospital. The author depended on the statistics, cases reports and active cases of his daily practice. The most registered anomaly “considered disease” in the Orthodontic Department has been the Malocclusion. It’s found out that 94% of the patient who visited the Orthodontic Clinic of A.H. Hospital have had a sort of “Mal-Occlusion”. The other diseases that had been registered had been: the Dental Caries, Periodontitis, Cleft-Lip and Palate, Ectodermal Dysplasia, Dentigerous Cysts, Impacted Third Molars, Mouth breathing “and Snoring”, Diabetes and its dental aftermaths and Finally Achondroplasia. Discussion: This study has used the files, the notes and all the registrations and statistics of the hospital [1, 2]. Despite that the diseases differ in their advent according to the region, the ethnic considerations and the patients’ habits, however, the author tries in summarize the highest registered cases during the period of the latest 18 months within the Hospital. The most numbered diseases in the Orthodontic Clinic have been:
Prognostic Factors of the Overall Survival and Disease Progression in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients in India: Mini Review
Authors:   Department of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, Kumar Arjun
Published: August 2022

Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer among females and males, carrying the highest cancer-related mortality rates worldwide. Nearly two-thirds of patients present in the advanced stage at diagnosis requiring palliative therapy with chemotherapy and often radiotherapy, giving a variable response, too. Knowledge of prognostic factors might guide in tailoring the therapy in resource-limited countries. Hence, we reviewed the prognostic factors affecting overall survival and disease progression in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients.
Biventricular Assist Devices for Acute Heart Failure After Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
Authors:   Division of Transplantation Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Shah Anushi , Fruscione Michael ,   Division of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Published: August 2022

Background: Medical comorbidities augment surgical risk of liver transplantation. This is a report of immediate post-operative biventricular failure following liver transplant requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and subsequent conversion to minimally invasive biventricular assist devices (BIVAD) for cardiac recovery and liver graft preservation. Case Report: 66-year-old male decompensated alcoholic cirrhotic with a pre-operative stress echocardiogram (ECHO) showing no significant valvular or coronary disease and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 65% underwent liver transplantation. Transesophageal echocardiogram at the conclusion of the case demonstrated a LVEF of 10% with biventricular dysfunction and severe mitral regurgitation requiring four pressors. VA-ECMO was initiated for temporary stabilization with subsequent transition to biventricular support using an Impella® 5.5 left ventricular device (VAD) via axillary artery graft and a Protek-Duo percutaneous right VAD via the right internal jugular vein, both placed peripherally through a minimally invasive approach. Serial echocardiograms showed recovery of myocardial function. BIVAD were removed on day 8 and day 13. Excellent liver function was maintained. Conclusion: This is the first report of minimally invasive BIVAD used for acute cardiogenic shock after liver transplantation. A multidisciplinary team approach to prompt mechanical support ensured preservation of liver graft while allowing for cardiac recovery.
Rehydration Characteristics of Beetroot, Sweet Potato and Yam Slices Dried using the Refractance WindowTM Method
Authors: Akinola Akinjide A. , Abeokuta Ebikeseye T.
Published: August 2022

This study presents four models' suitability for the rehydration ratio and moisture content history data during the hydration process of beetroot, sweet potato, and yam. The models are the Akinola et al., the Exponential, the Peleg, and the Weibull models. Rehydration occurred at 27◦C for the dehydrated sample slices, which had original dimensions of 25 mm × 25 mm × 3.0 mm. During rehydration, the mass/moisture content history data was recorded for the samples. Regression analysis established that the Akinola et al. Model best fit the rehydration ratio/ mixture content changes vs time history data. The study results show a rapid increase in rehydration in the initial hour of the rehydration process. This increase gradually decreases to a contact equilibrium value. For the yam, sweet potato, and beetroot slices, the rehydration ratio values approached 2.1, 2.1 and 6.5, respectively. This study provides a better understanding of the beetroot, sweet potato, and yam slices' rehydration process. Also, knowledge of the rehydration characteristics of the agro-products will be valuable in the design, operation and optimisation of processing equipment and prediction of water absorption with time.
SCREENING OF FILAMENTOUS FUNGI SYNTHESIZING INVERTASE
Authors: TAMKOVICH I. A. , SAPUNOVA L. I. , CHYZH I. G.
Published: August 2022

Results of screening invertase-synthesizing filamentous fungi deposited at Belarusian collection of non-pathogenic microorganisms and isolated from various sugar-containing substrates have been presented. Model organisms were selected to

study the mechanisms of synthesis and properties of invertase.
GENETIC ENGEENERING OF ESCHERICHIA COLI STRAIN PRODUCING KERATINASE OF BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS
Authors: CHINDAREVA M. A. , KAZLOUSKI I. S. , ZINCHENKO A. I.
Published: August 2022

The method of continuous overlapping polymerase chain reaction was applied to clone gene encoding keratinase of Bacillus licheniformis within vector pET42a(+). The resulting genetic construction was used to transform Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) cells. The strain with maximum level of protein synthesis was selected. Specific activity of purified enzyme solution (purity grade ~95 %) in the reaction with azocasein substrate equaled 73.18 units/mg protein. The recombinant E. coli strain could serve as a source of enzyme capable to process keratinous wastes.
INSECTICIDAL STRAIN OF THE GENUS LECANICILLIUM FOR PLANT BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
Authors: KRUTYAKOVA V. I. , PILYAK N. V. , NIKIPELOVA O. M.
Published: August 2022

Presented are the results of studies of the biological activity of a strain of the genus Lecanicillium, which is in the collection of the Engineering and Technological Institute “Biotechnika” NAAS of Ukraine. The biological activity of the strain of the genus Lecanicillium under laboratory conditions was compared with the biological activity of control samples. Actofit (Streptomyces avermitilis) and Metarizin (Metarhizium anisopliae) were used as control samples. The studies carried out to assess the fungus of the genus Lecanicillium indicate that after two treatments at 1.0 % concentration of the working solution, the population density of the large cereal aphid (Sitobion avenae Fabricius, 1775) decreased. Thus, the introduction of a strain of the genus Lecanicillium into the natural biocenosis will make it possible to regulate the number of harmful insects, limiting outbreaks of their mass reproduction.
ENGINEERING OF STRAIN PRODUCING C-TERMINAL FRAGMENT OF CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS ALPHA-TOXIN
Authors: VINTER M. A. , KAZLOVSKI I. S. , ZINCHENKO A. I. , NOVIKOVA O. N. , LOMAKO Yu. V. , BELSKAYA I. V.
Published: August 2022

An Esсherichia coli 42cpa-c strain synthesizing C-terminal fragment of Clostridium perfringens alpha-toxin was engineered. The strain is distinguished by productive capacity 1.2 mg of target protein per 1 L of cultural liquid. The protein contains octahistidine peptide at C-end of the molecule, enabling to carry out its one-stage purification by metal-affine chromatography on Ni2+-NTA resin. The resulting CPA-C protein preparation is potentially suitable for formulation of the derived vaccine.
EVALUATION OF THE ENZYMATIC ACTIVITY AND MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY OF SEEDS AND SPROUTS OF MUNG BEAN AND CHICKPEA
Authors: SAPUNOVA L. I. , PAULIUK A. М. , MOROZ I. V. , LOBANOK A. G. , OURBANTCHIK А. M. , MASALTSAVA А. I.
Published: August 2022

Microbial contamination and enzymatic activity of beans and seedlings of mung bean (Vigna radiate) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum) as well as the derived proteinrich concentrates were estimated. Using germinated legume feedstock, test samples

of dry concentrates for beverages were produced and stability of their microbiological parameters in the course of storage at diverse temperature regimes was demonstrated. The obtained data may find use in elaboration of technology for manufacturing

concentrated proteinaceous products from leguminous substrates to be further incorporated into novel healthy foodstuff formulas.
MICROBIAL CULTURES PRODUCING HYDROLYTIC ENZYMES TO BE FURTHER USED IN PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD INDUSTRY WASTES
Authors: MAKSIMOV A. YU. , MAKSIMOVA YU. G. , SHILOVA A. V. , SHCHАTKO V. A.
Published: August 2022

The results of isolation and research of microorganisms – producers of hydrolytic enzymes, biodestructors of cellulose-containing materials, identification of limiting factors for optimizing the processes of biodestruction, ways and prospects of their use for biotechnological processing of biogenic raw materials are presented. A new strategy for the fermentation of cellulose-containing waste in dumps and storage facilities of biogenic waste is proposed. One of the key points of the new technology is the creation of a volumetric zone of active biodegradation using a new type of open-type reactor that creates an optimal environment for the growth of biodegradators. The results of such processing are organic fertilizers, humates, feed protein and other useful products.
SOME ASPECTS OF CURRENT BACTERIOPHAGES TAXONOMY
Authors: SAVICH V. V.
Published: August 2022

Classification of bacterial viruses is an important element for describing and cataloging their diversity. For a long time, the division of bacteriophages into systematic groups was based on morphological characteristics (type of nucleic acid, structure of the virion) and the range of host bacteria. The genomic and metagenomic studies marked the beginning of a new era in the classification of bacteriophages and led to a significant revision of their taxonomic structure. In particular, a new classification scheme for bacteria viruses was adopted, realms, a number of new classes, orders, families and taxa of a lower rank were proposed and accepted, and the use of a binary nomenclature was approved. Currently the taxonomic revision of bacteriophages continues. The review summarizes information on the principles of classification and modern taxonomy of bacteria viruses, and considers the characteristics of their main families.
Entrepreneurship Education and Economic Emancipation of Youths in Oyo State, Nigeria, West Africa
Authors: E. Kayode Dr. Aderinsola , Yakubu Suleman , Netswera Prof. Fulufhelo G.
Published: August 2022

The primary aim of every citizen in any nation of the world is to be economically emancipated, as it enables one to be self-reliant rather than depending on parents, guardians or government for survival. However, the majority of Nigerian youths are living in abject poverty compared to their counterparts in developed countries. In an attempt to find a solution to the problem of acute poverty, this study investigated the relationship between entrepreneurship, education and the economic emancipation of youths in the Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. A sample of 350 respondents was selected through the purposive sampling technique. Three hypotheses were tested. A self-designed online survey questionnaire titled “Entrepreneurship Education and Economic Emancipation Questionnaire (EEEEQ)” was administered and used for data collection. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and multiple regression analysis were the statistical tools employed for data analysis. The findings revealed a significant relationship between entrepreneurship knowledge and economic emancipation among youths in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria (r=0.78, p<0.05). It was also shown that entrepreneurial skills and economic emancipation among youths in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria were significantly related (r=0.63, p<0.05). Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that more emphasis should be given to entrepreneurial skill acquisition and to the adequate provision of learning tools and materials. Government should also make available grants for youth with potential to demonstrate and maximize their acquired entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.