bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Smallholder farmers' attitudes toward locally made commercial organic fertilizer
Authors: Mensah T. Grace , Mutua Kinyili , Mwajita M. Rashid , Ngamau Catherine , Aggrey B. Nyende , Uckert Goetz 
Published: August 2024

Organic fertilizer has been identified as an agricultural technology that has the potential to lower direct production costs, enhance environmental benefits, and boost crop yields. Several Organic fertilizers such as bokashi and safi sarvi are being produced locally and commercialized to promote the use of the product. Yet the utilization is low among smallholder farmers in Kenya. Therefore, this study sought to assess the attitudes of smallholder farmers toward organic fertilizer utilization. Understanding farmers' attitudes is crucial as it influences the use of organic fertilizers. The study was conducted in Kirinyaga and Kiambu Counties in Kenya where some of these organic fertilizers such as bokashi and safi sarvi are being produced. A purposive and sample random sampling design was used to select a sample size of 109 smallholder farmers in the study areas. Descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were used to identify the attitudes of farmers toward organic fertilizer utilization and their underlying factors respectively. Results of a two-tailed t- test showed that farmers in Kiambu and Kiriyanga counties differ statistically in age and years of farming. Overall, the Chisquare test revealed that women (58.7%) were more involved in organic farming than men. Descriptive statistics revealed that the attitudes of the farmers toward organic fertilizers were positive and relatively homogeneous. Out of the 14 statements, 11 scored positively on the Likert scale (agree and strongly agree). The study established that majority of the farmers agreed and strongly agreed that organic fertilizers increased their yield (96.3%) and improved their livelihood (96.6%). EFA generated four factors that explained 62.578% of the total variance. “Preference of organic fertilizer” and “beneficial factor” had the highest factor loading respectively. The study therefore recommends that there is a need to improve sensitization of organic fertilizers among farmers to increase their utilization.
Cultivation, Molecular Identification and Productivity Assessment of a commercial strain and two Wild Strains of Ganoderma mushroom Harvested from Tree Stumps in a Rainforest at Ugbowo, Benin City, Nigeria
Authors: Poyeri W. R. , Ohimain E. I. 
Published: August 2024

Ganoderma mushroom is one of the most important medicinal mushrooms that has been used especially in the Orients for the treatment of diverse chronic disease conditions. Therefore, the objective of this study is cultivation, molecular identification and productivity assessment of a commercial strain (W1) and two wild strains (W2 & W3) of Ganoderma mushroom harvested from tree stumps in a rainforest at Ugbowo, Benin City, Nigeria using appropriate standard techniques. The molecular study revealed that all the three strains were indeed Ganoderma lucidum, though, results show that there were significant differences among the strains. Irrespective of the inoculum size, the number of days to maturity of the fruiting bodies was about 30 days for strain W3, 18 -22 days for strain W2 and 10-11 days for strain W1. Overall, it took 6-11 days for primordial formation and 10-30 days for maturity of the fruiting bodies. The biological efficiency (BE) of the strain ranged from 0.7 -2.4%. The results show that biological efficiency of the strains was poor, perhaps due to the infancy of Ganoderma cultivation in the country caused by poor substrates and supplements selection, colonization and fruiting conditions. Notwithstanding, the productivity of the strains could be improved through breeding.
Spatial Variability of Soil Chemical Properties of an Undulating Site within a University Farm at Okha, near Benin City in Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi A. A. , Okonokhua B. O. 
Published: August 2024

Assessment of spatial variability of soil properties due to inherent factors is critical for optimum crop production and environment protection. Hence, the objectives of this study was to evaluate the influence of climate, topography and land management on spatial variability of the soil chemical properties and fertility status of an undulating farmland at Okha, near Benin City. Twelve soil samples were collected from the depth of 0-20 cm at an interval of 30 m × 30 m on a regular grid design with a global positioning system and assessed using standard methods. Results revealed that the coefficient of variability (CV) was low for sand and clay (<15 %), moderate for silt (15 – 50 %), low for pH, moderate for organic C, N, K and ECEC but high for P (>50%). The soil texture was sandy loam and pH displayed very strongly, strongly as well as medium acid conditions. Concentrations of organic C were generally low, N and P were low, while K was very low. Low concentrations of ECEC were spread over the site with highest concentrations on the concave part of the landscape. Generated maps revealed a substantial influence of topography and land use on spatial variability of soil chemical properties even within a small part of a farmland which is quite useful for site-specific nutrient management.
Tear Quantity and Quality in Smartphone Users Amongst Students of University of Benin
Authors: Idu Faustina K. , Shuaibu Ayishetu O. , Jagunmolu Olufemi O. 
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study was aimed at investigating how smartphone use affects tear quantity and tear quality in students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria.
Methods: The study involved 300 participants, comprising 174 males and 126 females, aged between 16 and 25 years, with mean age of 20.76 ± 3.00 years. The study began by instructing participants to refrain from using smartphones for 60 minutes. Baseline measurements for tear quantity and tear quality were obtained through Schirmer and invasive tear breakup time test respectively. Subsequently, participants were asked to read an article on a smartphone for 60 minutes, followed by the same tear tests.
Results: Statistical analysis, using paired t-tests, revealed a statistically significant decrease (p <0.05) in tear quantity after smartphone use: right eye (RE) from 17.08 ± 3.01mm to 14.71 ± 2.63mm and left eye (LE) from 17.01 ± 2.63mm to 14.91 ± 2.47mm. Tear quality also showed a statistically significant decline (p<0.05) after smartphone use: RE from 16.17 ± 2.90 secs to 14.26 ± 2.67 secs and LE from 16.17 ± 2.74 secs to 14.46 ± 2.67 secs.
Conclusion: Smartphone use was found to lead to reduced tear quantity and tear quality among University of Benin students.
Role and Contribution of Cooperative Societies in the Economy of Awka North Local Government Area
Authors: Okoye Martina 
Published: August 2024

This study examines the contribution of co-operative societies towards development of Awka North L.G.A. The specific objectives include to determine the socio-economic characteristics of members of the co-operative in the area, to identify the activities carried out by the co-operatives, examine the contributions of the co-operatives toward national development and identified the constraints which hinders their contribution towards development of Nigerian economy efforts. Taro Yamani’s formular was used to determine the sample size of 197 respondents and descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage, frequency distribution and scale analysis were used to analyze data. The study revealed that co-operative societies in the area are engaged in crops, livestock and storage enterprises and that they provides credit facilities and supply farm inputs to their members. The study further revealed that mobilization of savings is among the contributions of the co-operatives towards enhancing national development. In line with the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that the government should encourage the co-operative in the area of increase supply of credit from financial institution and improve on public enlightenment in order to bring about increased participation and involvement of small-scale farmers.
PENGARUH DESAIN DAN KUALITAS CETAK TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA CV. DAFFAIZ DI BATANG KUIS
Authors: Adha Fachriza , Rangkuti Sahnan , Firah Al 
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh desain dan kualitas cetak terhadap kepuasan pelanggan pada CV. Daffaiz di BatangKuis. Populasi dan sampel berjumlah sama (sampel jenuh) sebanyak73 pelanggan.Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dan menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Metode pengumpulan data adalah observasi, dokumentasi, kuesioner. Teknik analisis data adalah uji validitasi, uji reabilitas, uji asumsiklasik (uji normlitas, uji multikolineritas), uji heteroskedasitas, (regresi linier berganda, uji t, uji f, uji deteminasi).Hasil uji hipotesis secara parsial dengan menggunakanuji-t, diketahui bahwa nilai thitung>ttabel yaitu 2,308 > 1,669 sehinggaH0ditolak dan H1 diterimaberarti Desain memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikanter hadap variabel Kepuasan Pelanggan CV. Daffaiz. Hasil uji hipotesis secara parsial dengan menggunakan uji-t, diketahui bahwa nilai thitung>ttabel yaitu 2,818 > 1,669 sehingga H0 ditolak dan H2 diterima berarti Kualitas Cetak memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan dengan variabel Kepuasan Pelanggan CV. Daffaiz. Hasil uji hipotesis secara simultan dengan menggunakan uji-F, diketahui bahwa nilai Fhitung>Ftabel yaitu 4,790 > 3.12 dengan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05 maka H0ditolak dan H3 diterima, berarti adanya pengaruh antara Desain dan Kualitas Cetakter hadap Kepuasan Pelanggan pada CV. Daffaiz. Nilai R Square (R2) ataukoefisiendeterminasi yang diperoleh sebesar 0,592 artinya variabel Kepuasan Pelanggan (Y) dapat dijelaskan oleh variable Desain (X1) dan Kualitas Cetak (X2) sebesar 59,2% sedangkan sisanya 40,8% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
PENGARUH HYGIENE, MOTIVATOR DAN BUDAYA KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS KESEHATAN SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Harahap Fikrialdi , Harahap Nur’ain 
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruhhygiene, motivator dan budaya kerja terhadap kepuasan kerjapegawai pada Dinas Kesehatan Sumatera Utara.Jenis penelitian adalah kuantitatif, sampel,penelitian ini sebanyak 170 orang pegawai Dinas Kesehatan Sumatera Utara. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan tekniksampling jenuh..Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dengan observasi, dokumentasi serta kuesioner dengan skala pengukuran data Skala Likert. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji validitas, reliabilitas dan asumsi klasik. Metode analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda dengan bantuan program SPSS. Hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa hygiene berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerjapegawai, motivator berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerjapegawai, budaya kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja pegawai. Secara simultan, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hygiene, motivator dan budaya kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasankerjapegawai padaDinas Kesehatan Sumatera Utara dengan Fhitung Fhitung (27.146) > Ftabel (2,66), dan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 < 0,05. Diperoleh nilai koefisien determinasi yang sudah disesuaikan (R Square) sebesar 0,329 hal ini berarti 32,9% variabel dependen dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel independen sedangkan sisanya dijelaskan oleh variabel lain diluar variabel yang diteliti
PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN PELANGGAN DAN FASILITAS JASA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN KONSUMEN MENGGUNAKAN JASA EKSPEDISI PADA PT. DJASA AUTOTRANS MEDAN
Authors: Pratiwi Fadilla , Sahputa Ngatno , Firah Al 
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepercayaan konsumen dan fasilitas terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam menggunakan jasa ekspedisi pada PT. Djasa Autotrans. Adapun penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulandatadilakukanmelaluidaftarpernyataan(quesiner)danstudidukomentasi. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 65 orang. Variabel diukur dengan skala likert. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda melalui uji t danuji f. Secara parsial, atau uji t X1 kepercayaan konsumen berpengaruh positif terhadap keputusankonsumendengannilai𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔>𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙(2,394>1,669).Dan ujitX2Fasilitasberpengaruhpositifterhadapkeputusankonsumendengannilai𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔>𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙(3,489 > 1,669). Hasil uji secara simultan atau uji f menunjukkan pengaruh sangat nyata terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam menggunakan jasa eskpedisi pada PT.Djasa Autotrans, berdasarkan uji f diketahui Fhitung> Ftabel (28,784 > 3,15) sehingga hasil tersebut mengidentifikasikan bahwa Kepercayaan Konsumen dan Fasilitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan Konsumen Dalam Menggunakan Jasa Eskpedisi pada PT. Djasa Autotrans. Diketahui uji R2 dengan nilai koefisien determinan sebesar 0,481 berarti keputusan konsumen dalam menggunakan jasa eskpedisi pada PT. Djasa Autotrans dapat dipengaruhi oleh kepercayaan konsumen dan fasilitas sebesar 48,1%.
Safety Assessment of 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) as a Novel Food for Use in Food and Food Supplements (RP1476)
Authors: Food Standards Agency  , Food Standards Scotland  
Published: August 2024

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) received an application from Kyowa Hakko Bio Company Ltd, Japan (“the applicant”) for the authorisation of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) as a novel food in March 2022. The novel food is intended to be used as a source of human identical milk oligosaccharide, 2’-FL, and is manufactured by microbial fermentation using a genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli W, and then refined to yield the purified powder. This new application is seeking to use the novel food within the following food categories: dairy products and analogues, bakery wares, table-top sweeteners, foods for special groups, beverages, and food supplements. Food supplements are not intended to be used if other foods with added 2’-FL or breast milk are consumed the same day. The intended uses and use levels for the novel food are the same as those that have already been authorised for 2’-FL produced by fermentation with genetically modified strains of E. coli BL21 (DE3), E. coli K-12 DH1, and Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 13032. However, this application is also seeking to use 2’-FL as a food supplement for infants, which is not currently authorised. To support the FSA and FSS in their evaluation of the application, the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) were asked to review the safety dossier and supplementary information provided by the applicant. The views of the Committee were taken into account by the FSA and FSS who concluded that the applicant had provided sufficient information to assure the novel food, 2-FL, was safe under the proposed conditions of use. The anticipated intake levels and the intended use in food and food supplements was not considered to be nutritionally disadvantageous. This safety assessment represents the opinion of the FSA and FSS.
Lipoenxertia autóloga no tratamento da atrofia hemifacial progressiva (Síndrome de Parry-Romberg): relato de caso e revisão da literatura
Authors: Nunes Priscila Castilho , Lima Gabriela ariente Pinheiro , Sá Enanda Mirelly Batista Freire de , Martinelli Isabela Cardoso 
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A atrofia hemifacial progressiva, conhecida como síndrome de Parry-Romberg, é uma doença rara e debilitante caracterizada pela perda progressiva de tecidos moles e ósseos de um lado da face. Objetivo: Apresentar uma revisão de literatura com os dados disponíveis recentes e relevantes sobre o assunto disponíveis na literatura médica. Materiais e métodos: Foram consultados, estudados e revisados artigos científicos e pesquisas referenciadas presentes nas plataformas de estudos SciELO e LILACS entre 1991-2011. Resultados e discussão: Após a realização da lipoenxertia autóloga em paciente com atrofia hemifacial progressiva, observou-se uma melhora significativa no volume facial e simetria entre os lados afetados e não afetados. Os enxertos de gordura se mostraram bem integrados e os resultados estéticos foram satisfatórios. Além disso, o paciente relatou melhora na autoestima e na qualidade de vida após o procedimento, o que reforça a eficácia da técnica para casos de Síndrome de Parry-Romberg (SPR). As baixas taxas de complicações pós-operatórias e a boa evolução a longo prazo também são pontos positivos a serem destacados. Considerações finais: Destaca-se o sucesso estético com uso de injeções de ácido poli-L-lático (PLLA) após 18 meses de seguimento, sendo indicado em caso de recusa da abordagem cirúrgica e pequenos ajustes do déficit tecidual.
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN DALAM HUKUM PIDANA PERLINDUNGAN ANAK PADA PEMBARUAN SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA ANAK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Mulyana Saputri Rahayu , Wahyuni Fitri , Muhsin Muhsin 
Published: August 2024

Juvenile delinquency behavior is an action that is contrary to social norms and can cause discomfort in society. Nevertheless, this is considered a general phenomenon that must be accepted as part of social reality. Adolescents, because of their physical, mental, and social limitations, are in a more vulnerable position compared to adults, so their treatment must be different. However, efforts to protect children still do not fully reflect agreed international principles. Violations of children's rights still often occur in court, especially in handling cases of children in conflict with the law. The laws governing the juvenile criminal justice system do not fully accommodate the principle of the best interests of the child, so normative efforts to protect children are still not optimal.

Perilaku kenakalan remaja merupakan tindakan yang bertentangan dengan norma sosial dan dapat menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan di masyarakat. Meskipun demikian, hal ini dianggap sebagai fenomena umum yang harus diterima sebagai bagian dari realitas sosial. Remaja, karena keterbatasan fisik, mental, dan sosial mereka, berada dalam posisi yang lebih rentan dibandingkan dengan orang dewasa, sehingga perlakuan terhadap mereka haruslah berbeda. Namun, upaya perlindungan terhadap anak masih belum sepenuhnya mencerminkan prinsip-prinsip internasional yang telah disepakati. Pelanggaran terhadap hak-hak anak masih sering terjadi di pengadilan, terutama dalam penanganan kasus anak yang berurusan dengan hukum. Undang-undang yang mengatur sistem peradilan pidana anak belum sepenuhnya mengakomodasi prinsip the best interest of the child, sehingga upaya perlindungan terhadap anak secara normatif masih belum optimal.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BY USING JIGSAW TECHNIQUE IN CLASS VII B IN MTsN 2 KUANTAN SINGINGI IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 / 2023
Authors: Wati Elda 
Published: August 2024

This research was held in MTsN 2 kuantan Singingi. the reseacher applied the jigsaw as a technique to improve the students’ reading comprehension. Specifically, in understanding descriptive text. The purpose of this research is to what extend is jigsaw technique could influence the students' comprehension in reading descriptive text. The collection data method are observation, test, and interview. The students are given multiple choice. The analyzing data is by using the quantitative method. The data was taken from a written test. The test were given in three cycles. The test was done In the last of every cycle. The research result was taken from the application of the Jigsaw technique. The proof of the test average in cycle one is 58,93, in the second cycle was increased in 77.22 average. While in the third cycle is 83,33. The conclusion of this research is the application jigsaw technique can improve the students' reading comprehension of descriptive text in class VII B IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023.

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MTsN 2 kuantan Singingi. Peneliti menerapkan puzzle sebagai teknik untuk meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa. Khususnya dalam memahami teks deskriptif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah sejauh mana teknik Jigsaw dapat mempengaruhi pemahaman siswa dalam membaca teks deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan datanya adalah observasi, tes, wawancara. Siswa diberikan pilihan ganda. Penganalisisan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Data diambil dari tes tertulis. Tes diberikan dalam tiga siklus. Tes dilakukan pada akhir setiap siklus. Hasil penelitian diambil dari penerapan teknik Jigsaw. Terbukti rata-rata tes pada siklus I sebesar 58,93, pada siklus II terjadi peningkatan rata-rata 77,22. Sedangkan pada siklus III sebesar 83,33. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penerapan teknik jigsaw dapat meningkatkan pemahaman membaca teks deskriptif siswa di kelas VII B TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023
PROFITABILITY, SOLVENCY, AND FINANCIAL DISTRESS OF TRANSPORTATION SECTOR COMPANIES LISTED ON THE IDX 2018-2021
Authors: Theo Fourentina Septianingsih 
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of Profitability and Solvency on Financial Distress in Transportation Sector Companies Listed on the IDX in 2018-2021. This research replicates the research of Dwiantari et al. (2021). This research is different from previous studies because it focuses on the transportation sector, which is the industry most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic due to the availability of large-scale social policies (PSBB) which caused a decrease in transportation use which led to a decline in financial performance. This research uses Return on Assets to measure the level of profitability, Debt to Asset Ratio to measure the level of solvency, and the Ohlson method to measure bankruptcy predictions. The findings of this research are in line with research by Wahyuningtyas and Fatmawati (2021)which found that profitability does not significantly influence Financial Distress. This results in the large profits of a company not requiring large debts or high capital to cover financing. Conversely, solvency significantly influences Financial Distress. Keywords: Profitability, Solvency, and Financial Distress
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PT SARIMELATI KENCANA TBK TAHUN 2022-2023
Authors: Simanjuntak Daniel Nicson 
Published: August 2024

This research aims to see the impact of the war which caused a boycott of products from PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk. The results of this research state that PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk experienced poor performance in 2022-2023 for profitability, solvency and liquidity ratios. This poor performance occurred because the company was unable to generate net profits for 2 consecutive years and there was no significant reduction in debt value, causing liquidity and solvency ratios to show poor performance.. Keywords: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Performance, Liquidity Ratio, Solvency Ratio, Profitability Ratio
DETERMINASI MOTIVASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT Bank Artha Graha Internasional. Tbk
Authors: Sembiring Hendri 
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of Determinant ofmotivation on employee performance. This type of research is a type of descriptive quantitative research. Sources of data of this study include primary data and secondary data. Data analysis techniques used are classical assumption test which includes normality test, multicollinearity test, and heteroscedasticity test, multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination (r2), and hypothesis test which includes t-test and F test. The result of this research shows that motivation by job design and empowering significant influence on employee performance Keywords: Motivation, Employee Performance