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Indigenous dance and sustainable environmental development in Nigeria
Authors: Nwaru Christian Ikechukwu , Abakporo Princewill Chukwuma 
Published: September 2024

The question of environmental health has been placed on the front burner of discourses in several academic fields as a measure to provoke conversations to rethink and atone for agelong humanistic and anthropogenic activities. Over the years, humans have continually plundered the earth and other non-human ecosystems in the guise of development, industrialization, modernity, and civilization. Today, we are hit by several negative feedbacks, ranging from high sea levels, global warming, environmental-based diseases, and devastated seas and landscapes. Based on the present accelerated changes evident in society, studies about the future predict the end of humanity or the apocalypse; a report that have received universal attention as reflected in the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) 13, 14, and 15. Governments and policymakers have continued in their efforts to ensure environmental protection to rebuild the earth’s resilience for the present and future generations. Given these indices, environmental discourse has received multidisciplinary attention and the arts have tried to be part of the panoply of strategies. Although there have been considerable responses from drama and music, indigenous dance seems not to have done much in scholarship and practice of this new reality. The researchers, relying on the Indigenous Standpoint Theory (IST) and using the content analysis and participant observation tools of qualitative research method, submit that indigenous dances in Nigeria have the potency to become dominant tools in advocacy about the environment despite conceptual and physical limitations.
Nollywood films and the Niger delta crisis of ecology in Nigeria
Authors: Idyo Solomon , Ademiju-Bepo Adediran Kayode 
Published: September 2024

The discovery of oil in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria in 1956 at Oloibiri, has brought myriads of problems to the region. For decades, there have been agitations and attendant crises resulting in repeated loss of lives and properties and monumental destruction of the ecosystem. Several interventions, including from Nollywood, and countless efforts at finding a solution to the conflicts have been deployed. This paper undertakes an assessment of the progress of actionable measures taken, primarily by the government and oil companies, in curbing environmental degradation and injustices, thereby bringing the citizens’ agitations to rest. It uses Nollywood films, Blood and Oil (2010), Black November (2012), Oloibiri (2015) as points of departure for analysis and discussion. This paper interrogates the level of changes attained, if at all, with the production of the aforementioned films. It deployed a qualitative research method, exploring document observation, media analysis and focused group discussion (FGD) instruments. The study is theoretically undergirded by the Marxist Film Theory (MFT). Findings showed that, though there have been significant changes since Nollywood’s films in the crises, there is still much that needs to be done, to lay to rest the issues of agitations and climate change in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The paper submits that new interventions from Nollywood are required as events have assumed new dimensions and new dynamics have arisen.
Theatre for development, internal displacement and food crisis in benue state: The Ukpiam IDP camp experience
Authors: Doki Gowon Ama , Mayange Sesugh Emmanuel 
Published: September 2024

In recent years, population displacement has been topical in discourses across disciplines. This worrisome trend that has affected livelihoods and peaceful co-existence in the country is caused mainly by armed farmers/herders’ conflicts and banditry, among other factors. In Benue State, the farmers/herders’ crisis has been the major cause of displacement which has sacked farmers from their sources of livelihood. Consequently, food shortage prevails in the state and the nation at large, given the fact that Benue State whose massive population is displaced, is considered the food basket of the nation. Through a qualitative research approach, this paper investigates other issues that are associated with this displacement. The paper found out that if nothing sustainable is done to checkmate this ugly trend, the entire country might be plunged into food crisis in the long run. It, therefore, recommends the theatre for development (TfD) approach as an enduring strategy towards resolving this hydra-headed problem. As evidenced in the Ukpiam TfD workshop under study, this people-centred form of theatre has been proven over the years in various experiments to trigger actionable solutions to community problems and jolt relevant government agencies and other policymakers to enact policies that offer lasting solutions to issues identified.
Efek Rumah ikan terhadap kehadiran ikan karang
Authors: Tahapary Jacomina , Simbolon Domu , Wiryawan Budy 
Published: September 2024

Rumah ikan merupakan konsep habitat buatan di dasar laut yang desain dan kosntruksinya dibuat menyerupai kondisi terumbu karang alami. Rumah ikan didesain dengan material beton yang dipadukan dengan limbah cangkang mutiara dengan konstruksi yang sama namun berbeda dalam penerapan penggunaan cangkang. Penelitian ini berlangsung selama 6 bulan dengan 12 kali pengamatan, yang bertujuan untuk mengkaji preferensi perlakuan terhadap rumah ikan yang berdampak pada keberadaan ikan di sekitarnya. Rumah ikan ditempatkan di dua lokasi berbeda untuk melihat ketertarikan ikan pada rumah ikan. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode sensus visual untuk mengetahui pengaruh rumah ikan terhadap keberadaan ikan menggunakan data analysis of variance (ANOVA) dengan metode eksperimen rancangan acak kelompok faktorial (RAK factorial). Penilaian pengaruh rumah ikan terhadap keberadaan ikan dilakukan dengan perlakuan konstruksi rumah ikan itu sendiri, dan perlakuan lain yang juga diuji adalah waktu sampling, posisi penempatan, dan pengulangan (kelompok). Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa faktor bangunan rumah ikan, waktu pengamatan, dan kelompok (pengulangan pengambilan data) berpengaruh nyata terhadap keberadaan ikan, sedangkan faktor posisi bertelur tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap keberadaan ikan. Jenis ikan yang diamati di apartemen ikan dan sekitarnya adalah 19 famili pada lokasi terumbu karang baik, dan 15 famili pada lokasi terumbu karang rusak. Jumlah ikan yang diamati lebih banyak pada rumah ikan tanpa cangkang mutiara.

Kata kunci: Rumah ikan; cangkang kerang mutiara; ikan karang
Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Kader Posyandu dalam Pengukuran Antropometri Sebagai Upaya Deteksi Dini Stunting di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas
Authors: Prasetyowati Arie 
Published: September 2024

Berdasarkan data pencatatan dan pelaporan gizi berbasis masyarakat (e-PPGBM), angka stunting di wilayah kerja Puskesmas mungkid pada tahun 2023 sebesar 15,2%. Sedangkan berdasarkan Survey Status Gizi Indonesia Tahun 2023, angka stunting di Kabupaten Magelang sebesar 28,2%. Salah satu factor yang mempengaruhi angka stunting adalah pengukuran antropometri yang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana gambaran pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader posyandu di wilayah kerja puskesmas mungkid dalam melakukan pengukuran antropometri. Merupakan penelitian desktiptif yang dilaksanakan di posyandu wilayah kerja Puskesmas Mungkid, pada bulan Desember 2023. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh kader posyandu berjumlah 743 orang, menggunakan perhitungan Slovin diperoleh besar subjek sebanyak 88 orang yang dipilih secara Non probability sampling. Karakteristik responden meliputi usia, pendidikan, lama menjadi kader dan pelatihan antropometri. Tingkat pengetahuan dinilai melalui kuisioner, dan keterampilan dinilai berdasarkan 7 indikator yaitu pengukuran berat badan, panjang badan, memasang microtoise, pengukuran tinggi badan, Lila, lingkar kepala dan pengisian buku KMS. Dari 88 subjek, diperoleh 45,5% responden berada pada rentang usia 41-50 tahun, 60,2% Pendidikan setingkat SMA, 45,5% lama menjadi kader pada rentang 1-5 tahun, dan 62,5% belum pernah mendapatkan pelatihan antropometri secara formal. Untuk tingkat pengetahuan yang bernilai baik 40,9% . Responden yang terampil dalam pengukuran berat badan 77,3%, memasang microtoise 90,9%, pengukuran tinggi badan 47.7%, pengukuran panjang badan 39,7%, lila dan lingkar kepala 38,6%, dan pengisian buku KMS 43,2%. Analisa chi square memiliki p value <0.05 yang berarti terdapat hubungan pelatihan antropometri kader terhadap kemampuan keterampilan pengukuran antropometri terutama dalam pengukuran Panjang badan dan tinggi badan sebagai acuan stunting. Gambaran kader yang belum mendapatkan pelatihan serta keterampilan dalam beberapa pengukuran antropometri cukup rendah. Diperlukan pelatihan dan pendampingan kader oleh tenaga puskesmas yang terlatih
Role of Higher Education Institutions in Rural Development
Authors: Bryden John 
Published: September 2024

The topic of this paper has emerged from the work of Shelton (2000, 2003), Bernhardt, Kawagley and Hill (2000), Boylan and McSwan (1998), Bryden and Boylan (2004) and others on ‘place-based’ and ‘consequential’ education in rural areas, prompting the question: if place-based and consequential education is ‘good’ for primary and secondary school education in rural contexts, why not also for further and higher education? Beyond that, several recent papers on the changing role of universities in general (Ehrlich, 2000), the role of universities in regional development, and on related issues of Innovation and (Regional) Innovation Systems (Thomas, 2000; Edquist, 2004) have fed my curiosity to deepen this question. Finally, my own recent move from an old established city-based university (Aberdeen) to a new or emerging ‘networked’ university spread around the perimeter of the most sparselypopulated and ‘rural’ region of the UK (The University of the Highlands and Islands) has given a very practical and applied context for these issues. The paper raises rather than solves issues. It is based only tangentially on my own recent research and publications, and so it presents little or no new empirical data. Nevertheless, I believe that the issues raised are increasingly universal issues, and therefore worthy of intellectual examination.
The effects of knee brace use on landing error, balance, and crossover hop test in healthy athletes
Authors: Kıyak Görkem , Said Uyan Ahmet , Arslan Esma , Tolga Acar Hüseyin , Ercan Sabriye , Çetin Cem 
Published: September 2024

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of knee brace use on landing error after jumping, balance and crossover hop test (CHT) in healthy athletes.
Methods: After recording the descriptive information of the healthy volunteer athletes and measuring the lower extremity joint range of motion, and the Q angle at the knee, participants were randomized. During the study, randomization was carried out as follows: those who did not use knee braces (GroupNon), those who used simple knee braces (GroupBasic) and those who used ligament-supported knee braces (GroupLig). Y-balance test of lower extremity (YBTL), CHT, and landing error scoring after jumping were applied to the participants.
Results: A total of 56 professional athletes (GroupNon, n=19; GroupBasic, n=19; GroupLig, n=18) participated in the study. Characteristics of the participants did not reveal any difference (p>0.05). Compared with the other two groups, lower hip extension range of motion was observed in GroupNon (p˂0.05), and no difference was observed in other lower extremity descriptive data (p>0.05). Furthermore, comparing to the other two groups, a significant (p=0.014) increase was observed only in the velocity of CHT applied to the non-dominant extremity of GroupBasic. No significant difference was observed in the other evaluated parameters (p>0.05). As a result of intra-group correlation analyses, different levels of relationship were determined between the landing results after the jumping and various biomechanical properties according to the choice of knee brace (p˂0.05).
Conclusion: It would be appropriate to choose the knee brace to be used in healthy athletes by taking into account the biomechanical defining characteristics of the athlete.
Régimes de sens et formes d’éducation
Authors: Landowski Eric 
Published: September 2024

O presente texto é o resumo de uma palestra apresentada no colóquio « Sémiotique et sciences humaines et sociales : la sémiotique face aux défis sociétaux du XXIe siècle », Université de Limoges (França), 25-27 novembre 2015, section Education.
IMPLEMENTASI AJARAN KASIH KRISTUS: PELATIHAN ALTRUISME UNTUK MEMBANGUN CARING BEHAVIOR REMAJA DI SMA SWASTA X JAKARTA
Authors: Dariyo Agoes , Andrianputra Ezra 
Published: September 2024

Masalah utama generasi z adalah ketidakpedulian mereka terhadap lingkungan sosial, karena mereka sudah dimanjakan dengan kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, sehingga mereka tidak memiliki kepedulian terhadap kepentingan orang lain. Kegiatan pengabdian masyakarat ini berupa pelatihan altruisme yang bertujuan untuk menumbuh-kembangkan caring behavior pada remaja generasi z di SMA Swasta X di Jakarta. Jumlah peserta 95 orang siswa (56 perempuan dan 49 laki-laki). Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan dengan tahapan pra-kegiatan, kegiatan dan pasca kegiatan. Pra-kegiatan dilakukan pendalaman masalah melalui wawancara dari kepala sekolah, guru bimbingan dan konseling dan guru Pelajaran. Masa kegiatan yaitu pemberian pelatihan altruism. Pasca kegiatan yaitu mewancarai kepala sekolah, guru bimbingan dan konseling, guru Pelajaran dan peserta pelatihan. Teknik pengambilan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisis dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil kegiatan disimpulkan bahwa secara kognitif, pelatihan altruisme dapat memberikan pengetahuan perilaku menolong yang didasari empati terhadap kondisi orang lain, sehingga mereka dapat mengembangkan caring behavior untuk menunjukkan perilaku menolong (prososial) terhadap orang lain.
Impact of AI-Enabled A/B Testing on Product Performance in E-commerce Platforms
Authors: Adams Gbolahan Adeleke  , Temitope Oluwafunmike Sanyaolu  , Christianah Pelumi Efunniyi  , Lucy Anthony Akwawa  , Chidimma Francisca Azubuko  
Published: September 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in e-commerce platforms has significantly revolutionized how businesses optimize product performance and customer experiences. One of the most impactful applications of AI is in A/B testing, a method used to compare two versions of a webpage or product feature to determine which one performs better. AI-enabled A/B testing enhances this process by automating the experimentation, analyzing vast amounts of data in real-time, and providing actionable insights faster and more accurately than traditional methods. This review explores the impact of AI-enabled A/B testing on product performance in e-commerce platforms. AI-driven A/B testing algorithms can dynamically adapt tests based on user behavior, allowing for more personalized and effective product offerings. This leads to an increase in conversion rates, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, revenue. Furthermore, AI enables the testing of multiple variables simultaneously, which reduces the time required to identify optimal configurations and strategies. By leveraging machine learning models, e-commerce platforms can predict outcomes more accurately, ensuring that product changes are more likely to result in positive performance metrics. The review also discusses the challenges associated with implementing AI-enabled A/B testing, such as the need for large datasets, the risk of overfitting models to specific data segments, and the potential for bias in AI algorithms. Additionally, it highlights the importance of human oversight in interpreting AI-generated results to avoid misalignment with broader business goals. In conclusion, AI-enabled A/B testing represents a powerful tool for enhancing product performance in e-commerce platforms. It offers the ability to optimize user experiences in real-time, leading to more effective product strategies and higher customer engagement. As AI technology continues to advance, its role in A/B testing will likely expand, offering even greater opportunities for innovation in the e-commerce industry..
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, A/B Testing, E-commerce, Product Performance, Conversion Rates, Machine Learning, Customer Engagement.
Brand management and market expansion in emerging economies: A comparative analysis
Authors: Uloma Stella Nwabekee  , Oluwatosin Yetunde Abdul-Azeez  , Edith Ebele Agu  , Tochukwu Ignatius Ijomah  
Published: September 2024

In the context of globalization, brand management and market expansion have become critical strategies for companies seeking growth in emerging economies. This comparative analysis explores how organizations effectively manage their brand and expand their market presence in rapidly developing regions. Emerging economies, characterized by dynamic markets, evolving consumer preferences, and varied regulatory environments, present unique opportunities and challenges for brand management. The study examines key strategies that firms employ to establish and strengthen their brands in these markets. It highlights the role of localized branding efforts, cultural adaptation, and consumer engagement in building brand equity. Additionally, the analysis delves into market expansion techniques, such as strategic partnerships, distribution channel development, and digital marketing, which are essential for penetrating and sustaining presence in emerging economies. Through a comparative approach, the paper identifies best practices and common pitfalls faced by businesses in different emerging markets. It explores case studies from diverse regions, providing insights into successful brand management practices and effective market expansion strategies. The findings underscore the importance of understanding local market nuances, leveraging local partnerships, and continuously adapting strategies to meet the evolving needs of consumers. This analysis contributes valuable knowledge to practitioners and researchers interested in the intersection of brand management and market expansion in emerging economies. It offers actionable recommendations for companies aiming to enhance their brand presence and achieve sustainable growth in these high-potential markets. By integrating insights from various emerging economies, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of the strategic approaches necessary for navigating the complexities of global market expansion.
Keywords: Brand Management, Market Expansion, Emerging Economies, Localization, Consumer Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Comparative Analysis.
PENENTUAN KADAR TOTAL FENOLIK DAN FLAVONOID EKSTRAK ETANOL DAN FRAKSI DAUN TERAP (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco)
Authors: Furi Mustika , Meldayanti  , Octaviani Melzi 
Published: September 2024

Daun terap (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) merupakan salah satu tumbuhan tradisional yang memiliki beberapa aktivitas farmakologi karena mengandung metabolit sekunder berupa fenolik dan flavonoid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar total fenolik dan flavonoid pada dalam ekstrak dan fraksi daun terap dengan metode kolorometri. Metode penelitian penentuan kadar total fenolik menggunakan metode Folin Ciocalteu menggunakan pembanding asam galat dan penentuan kadar flavonoid menggunakan metode pembentukan kompleks AlCl3 dengan pembanding kuersetin dengan pengukuran secara spektrofotometri VU-Visible. Hasil Penelitian diperoleh hasil kadar total fenolik pada ekstrak etanol sebesar 154 mgGAE/g, fraksi n-heksana sebesar 124 mgGAE/g, fraksi etil asetat sebesar 106 mgGAE/g dan fraksi air sebesar 40 mg GAE/g. Hasil kadar total flavonoid pada ekstrak etanol sebesar 25 mg QE/g, fraksi n-heksana sebesar 32 mgQE/g, fraksi etil asetat sebesar 55 mgQE/g dan fraksi air sebesar 28 mgQE/g. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa kadar total fenolik lebih besar dibandingkan kadar flavonoid di ekstrak dan fraksi.
Terap leaves (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) is one of traditional plant have several pharmacological activities because of secondary metabolite as know phenol and flavonoids. This study aimed to determine the total content of phenol and flavonoids in extract and applied leaf fraction determined by colorimetric method. Research method for determining total phenol content using the Folin Ciocalteu method using gallic acid as standard and determining total flavonoids content using complex formation method with AlCl3 using quersetin as standard by measurement with UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The results of the total content phenol and flavonoids showed that the ethanol extract of 154 mgGAE/g, n-hexane fraction of 124 mgGAE/g, ethyl acetate fraction of 106 mgGAE/g, water fraction of 40 mg GAE/g. Determination of total flavonoids using the AlCl3 complex formation method, obtained results in the ethanol extract of 25 mg QE/g, n-hexane fraction of 32 mgQE/g, ethyl acetate fraction of 55 mgQE/g, water fraction of 28 mgQE/g. Based on results, it can be concluded that the total phenol content is higher than total flavonoids content.
Assessment of Combined Resection-Anastomosis and Urethropexy in Dogs with Urethral Prolapse
Authors: Grewal Manraj K. , Kudej Raymond K. , Grace Mackenzie 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT
The literature regarding surgical repair of urethral prolapse in dogs is limited and associated with a high recurrence rate. We hypothesized that combined resection and anastomosis (R&A) with urethropexy would be associated with less recurrence of urethral prolapse compared with R&A alone. Medical records of dogs managed surgically for urethral prolapse were reviewed (2013–2023) from three tertiary care hospitals. Inclusion criteria included complete medical records, including surgery reports, short-term postoperative complications, and longer-term follow-up. Forty-six male dogs successfully met the inclusion criteria (16 castrated; 30 intact). Brachycephalic breeds were overrepresented (37/46, 80%). Surgical repair by R&A alone (n = 27), urethropexy alone (n = 6), or a combined R&A and urethropexy (n = 13) was performed. Recurrence rates for these techniques were 13/27 (48%), 2/6 (33%), and 1/13 (8%), respectively. The recurrence rate of urethral prolapse treated by a combined R&A and urethropexy was significantly lower (P &lt; .05) than R&A alone, despite more dogs being overweight and less surgeon experience (each P &lt; .05). Interestingly, dogs neutered before initial diagnosis may be more likely to have postoperative recurrence. Considering general anesthesia risks, an initial combination procedure for urethral prolapse may help prevent recurrence.