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Students’ Attitude towards Agricultural Science in the Hinterland Regions of Guyana
Authors: Pooran Steve , Sharif Wazim R. 
Published: April 2024

This research investigates the attitudes of students towards Agricultural Science in the Hinterland Regions of Guyana, aiming to grasp their perspectives and aid educators in crafting dynamic lessons to instill a positive perception of the subject. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and curriculum developers, shedding light on the subject's importance and effective engagement strategies. Additionally, it delves into the correlation between gender and students' viewpoints on learning Agricultural Science.
Utilizing a questionnaire, data was gathered from 100 students and subjected to thorough analysis employing descriptive and inferential statistics to address multiple research inquiries. While the results did not reveal a significant relationship between gender and students' attitudes, variations in mean scores across gender groups were observed.
The implications of this study underscore the necessity of dispelling misconceptions surrounding Agricultural Science and integrating hands-on activities to bolster student involvement. Furthermore, the findings offer insights for creating incentives like scholarships and informing the Ministry of Agriculture's needs assessment report. Collaborative endeavors among educators and stakeholders are essential for enriching the caliber and allure of Agricultural Science education, ultimately nurturing a proficient and well-informed workforce within the agricultural sector.
BRAZILIAN SECURITY POLICY IN THE AMAZON BORDER AND SECURITIZATION OF THE COLOMBIAN CONFLICT (2001-2011)
Authors: Rego Monteiro Licio 
Published: April 2024

The cross-border effects of the Colombian conflict occurred unevenly in each neighboring country. The merging of the Colombian conflict with the global war on terrorism in 2002 was a turning point for the responses of neighboring countries. For Brazilian border policies, the main impact of this turning point was to reinforce the trend toward militarizing the institutional presence at the Brazil-Colombia border and in the entire Amazon region. The Brazilian government's responses did not occur only in a traditional way of closing the borders, but with new modalities of border control, with a focus on the cross-border illegal flows. The mapping produced by this research demonstrates that the current profile of Brazilian policies for border security was strongly influenced by the responses to challenges brought about by the Colombian conflict. It can be showed by the mapping. The result of this process represented a shift in the policies related to the continental border of Brazil. Considering security and development as two main drivers of Brazilian government approach at the border, we note that a focus on security issues, at the expense of cross-border regional development, has prevailed in recent years. Another possibility is to consider regional cooperation on security as a means to achieve better results in regional development and integration.
An Automated Performance Enhancement Approach for Mobile Applications
Authors: Tahir Muhammad , Zafar Muhammad Rahim , Bashir Muhammad Talha , Zubair Saleem , Iqbal Muhammad Waseem , Nasim Fawad 
Published: April 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile applications, the demand for high-quality, performance-driven software is paramount. However, the swift pace of development often leads to the introduction of code smells—bad programming practices that compromise both code quality and application performance. These code smells, if left unaddressed, can result in increased memory consumption, energy consumption, and CPU utilization, ultimately leading to a suboptimal user experience. This paper presents an automated approach for the detection and refactoring of code smells in Android applications, with a focus on improving performance. The proposed approach involves the development of a plugin integrated with Android Studio, which employs static code analysis to identify code smells. The plugin encompasses a customizable rule-based framework that allows for the detection of various code smells unique to Android development. To validate the approach, a comprehensive experiment is conducted. The experiment assesses the effectiveness of the proposed method in detecting code smells and explores the impact of refactoring on application performance. The results showcase that the proposed plugin successfully detects code smells in various open-source Android applications. Moreover, the integration of refactoring recommendations significantly improves the performance of the applications, as demonstrated through memory, energy, and CPU consumption metrics. Comparison with existing tools reveals that the proposed approach offers superior performance in terms of both code smell detection and refactoring. Additionally, the approach bridges the gap left by some existing tools by identifying previously undetected code smells, such as "string concatenation." The presented method not only enhances code quality but also contributes to the overall performance optimization of Android applications. As mobile applications continue to play an increasingly central role in modern life, the importance of maintaining high-quality code that performs optimally cannot be understated. This work provides a valuable contribution towards achieving these goals, offering developers a powerful tool for ensuring that their applications not only meet but exceed user expectations in terms of quality and performance.
ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK INDOMIE
Authors: Ria Karmina Arifiani  
Published: April 2024

ABSTRAK
Masalah dari penelitian ini bersumber dari adanya research gap pengaruh kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian, pengaruh citra merek terhadap keputusan pembelian, pengaruh harga terhadap keputusan pembelian, pengaruh promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian, serta pengaruh distribusi terhadap keputusan pembelian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, dengan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda dan menggunakan pengumpulan data primer melalui kuesioner. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pelanggan burjo rafa. Sampel diambil sebanyak 100 responden dengan menggunakan teknik pruposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas produk berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, citra merek berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, harga berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, promosi berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, serta distribusi berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian
Pengaruh Edukasi Video Animasi dan Booklet Pernikahan Dini Dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Reproduksi Pada Remaja Di SMKN 2 Kota Jambi Tahun 2023
Authors: Riana Erfa 
Published: April 2024

Dampak yang ditimbulkan dari pernikahan dini adalah terjadinya kehamilan saat usia muda yang akan berpengaruh terhadap kesehatan reproduksi remaja yang berakibat pada tingginya angka kematian ibu dan bayi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh edukasi video animasi pernikahan dini dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja di SMK Negeri 2 Kota Jambi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah 89 responden. Metode pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini berupa kuesioner dan observasi. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan proportional random sampling. Pada metode ini dilakukan pretest dan posttest perlakuan tentang kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan September tahun 2023. Uji statistik menggunakan SPSS versi 20. Analisis dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan univariat dan bivariat.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sebelum dilakukan edukasi video animasi pernikahan dini nilai rata-rata senilai 13.48 dan setelah dilakukan treatment didapat nilai rata-rata senilai 16.38 Hal ini dapat dilihat bahwa pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. Diketahui Asymp.Sig.(2-tailed) bernilai 0,000. Karena nilai 0,000 < 0,05. Berdasarkan kesimpulan setelah dilakukan edukasi video animasi pernikahan dini, pengetahuan remaja meningkat dari sebelumnya 19 responden (21,3%) menjadi 58 responden (65,2%) pengetahuan pada rentang baik. Pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. Diketahui Asymp.Sig.(2-tailed) bernilai 0,000. Karena nilai 0,000 < 0,05. Artinya ada perbedaan pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi antara pre test dan post test sehingga ada pengaruh edukasi video animasi pernikahan dini dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja di SMK Negeri 2 Kota Jambi.
The Effectiveness of Providing Education on Complementary Feeding with Booklet and Video Media on the Knowledge and Practices of Mothers with Infants 6-12 Months
Authors: Aulia Annisa 
Published: April 2024

Kekurangan gizi pada anak menjadi salah satu masalah kesehatan yang membutuhkan perhatian yang lebih maksimal. Permasalahan gizi di Sumatera Barat masih tergolong tinggi yakni stunted sebesar 23,3%, Wasted sebesar 7,4% sedangkan Underweight sebesar 18,1%. Maka dari itu perlu dilakukan penanganan dini seperti pengenalan MP-ASI sesuai anjuran. Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui Efektivitas Pemberian Edukasi Tentang MP-ASI Dengan Media Booklet Dan Vidio Terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Dan Tindakan Ibu Bayi Usia 6-12 Bulan. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian quasi eksperimen design dan menggunakan rancangan penelitian The One Group Pretest-Postest Design. Penelitian diaksanakan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Nilam Sari pada bulan Juli-Desember 2023. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh ibu yang memiliki bayi usia 6-12 bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Nilam Sari 2023 sebanyak 96 orang dengan jumlah sampel 20 orang diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling dengan door to door. Data dikumpulkan dengan pengisian kuesioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat, menggunakan uji paired sample t-test jika data berdistribusi normal dengan kemaknaan 95% dan jika tidak berdistribusi normal di uji dengan uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian diperoleh rata-rata skor pengetahuan pretest (5,45) dan posttest (8,95), rata-rata tindakan pretest (6,20) posttest (8,20). Sedangkan nilai p-value yang diperoleh pada variabel pengetahuan 0,000 (<0,05) dan tindakan 0,000 (<0,05). Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian edukasi Tentang MP-ASI Dengan mengkombinasikan dua media yaitu Media Booklet Dan Vidio Efektif Terhadap Pengetahuan dan Tindakan Ibu Bayi Usia 6-12 Bulan. Disarankan kepada tenaga kesehatan agar lebih proaktif dalam memberikan informasi bagi ibu tentang MP-ASI baik secara secara langsung ataupun melalui media elektronik dan media cetak.
Solution-Focused Group Counseling on Mental States in Hemodialysis Patients with Anxiety
Authors: Chen Peipei , Lin Dandan 
Published: April 2024

Background: Hemodialysis patients usually suffer from anxiety due to physical and social factors, which belongs to a kind of psychological disorder, easily contributing to the decrease of patients' adherence to the treatment, and seriously affecting the patients' health status and quality of life. Solution-focused group counseling (SFGC) is a kind of psychotherapy proven to improve emotional problems in many fields. Still, the application of this therapy is rare in medical situations. This retrospective study aims to analyze the application of SFGC and probe into the effects on mental states in hemodialysis patients with anxiety.
Methods: From January 2022 to February 2023, 212 patients with hemodialysis and anxiety admitted to our hospital were selected, and 9 patients who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded. Finally, 203 patients were included in this retrospective study. According to different clinical management methods, 102 patients receiving routine management were classified as the control group (CG), and 101 patients receiving SFGC on the basis of routine management were included in the observation group (OG). The scores of the self-perceived burden scale (SPBS), medical coping modes questionnaire (MCMQ), and self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) of the two groups were collected. The data collected were calculated and processed by software SPSS 26.0, and the effects of different managements on the mental states of patients with hemodialysis and anxiety were compared.
Results: After management, the scores of SPBS in both groups were lower than those before management, and the score in OG was significantly lower than the CG (p < 0.001). After management, the confrontation scores increased, the avoidance and resignation scores decreased in the MCMQ of the two groups, and the scores in the OG changed significantly (p < 0.001). The SAS scores of the two groups after management were significantly lower than those before management, and the OG score was significantly lower than the CG (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: SFGC has a positive effect on the mental states of patients with hemodialysis and anxiety, which is worthy of further clinical study.
Rapid Response Unit for Children and Adolescents at Risk of Suicide: Promoting Therapeutic Linkage and Reducing the Risk of Relapse
Authors: Butjosa Anna , Cruz Daniel , Richart Teresa , Ruiz Terradas Maria , Group CCAMH , Lacasa Fernando 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The increase in suicidal behavior among adolescents under 17 years of age in Catalonia between 2019 and 2022 has gone from 473 to 1425 cases, which entails a new healthcare challenge. The objective of the article is to explain the procedure and intervention of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) for children and adolescents at risk of suicide. The RRU is a multidisciplinary unit designed to prevent relapse and increase link-up to treatment. The cases attended in its 14 months of operation are described.
Methodology: 24 patients, 18 females and 6 males aged between 12 and 17 years, attended for the first time at the Child and Adolescent Health Centre of Cornellà for activation of the Suicide Risk Code (CRS) in hospital emergency departments during the period studied.
Results: After the intervention, high suicidal risk decreased from 29.17% to 0%, medium risk decreased from 37.5% to 20.83% and low risk increased from 33.33% to 79.17%. In addition, there was only one new CRS activation in the 3 months following the first activation. In the RRU, care was intensive: 52.7% of cases with visits once a week and more than once a week in 24.9%. During the intervention months 100% of cases were linked and no interruptions occurred.
Conclusions: Rapid Response Unit (RRU) decreases the risk of recurrence of suicidal behavior and ensures therapeutic linkage.
Prevalence of Laryngospasm in Children Undergoing Elective ENT Surgery At Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar
Authors: Khan Janas 
Published: April 2024

Background: Laryngospasm occurs frequently during the administration of anesthesia to pediatric patient. The pathophysiological mechanism of laryngospasm during anesthesia is unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, of laryngospasm postoperative in children undergoing elective ENT surgery.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in ENT Operation Theater at Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from October 6, 2020 to Feb 01, 2021 where Elective ENT surgeries are performed. Those included in the study whose age were between 11-15 years are most prominent laryngospasm and those who undergoing tonsillectomy. The exclusion criteria was the patients of ASA class IV and V Respiratory disease.
Results: A total of 169 patients were recruited in the study done in lady reading hospital Peshawar. In this males were 107 (67%) and females were 64 (37%). in which laryngospasm were found.in age wise the rate of laryngospasm is high in 11 to 15 years.
Conclusion: The risk factors that have shown increased incidence of laryngospasm in ENT surgery with statistical significance. The risk factors that showed positive correlation with outcome of Laryngospasm without statistical significance. There was no major adverse effect of laryngospasm encountered in this study.
Translanguaging as Interactional Resources Employed by Students in EFL Student-Led Group Task Interaction
Authors: HAO YANG  , Joseph Foley  
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to investigate the strategies used by students during group tasks in the EFL classroom. The study focused on translanguaging as one of the strategies to facilitate communication and interaction among students. The data was collected by recording the classroom discussions of a focused group in an EFL class at a Chinese university over three hours. The analysis was carried out using conversation analytic methodology. The study revealed various interactional features in turn constructions. Students often used single learner turns to agree and extended learner turns with clarification or explanation to support their ideas for turn-taking. Concerning turn passing, students prefer to use open-ended questions to ask for opinions, they also used open-ended questions to ask for opinions, confirmation checks for meaningful understanding, and extended wait times for other speakers to take turns. Regarding self-repairs and peer repairs, they often made content-focused repairs rather than form-focused ones, and students with a higher English proficiency usually provided support. Translanguaging was an effective strategy to facilitate peer interaction and avoid errors in meaning-making. The study has important implications for language teaching and learning policy, highlighting the need to encourage prospective teachers to practice translanguaging to facilitate classroom interaction and second language acquisition.
Using of Morphological Theory to Improve English Reading Comprehension Ability of Buriram Rajabhat University Students
Authors: Rungnapa Moendee  , Suwaree Yordchim  , Suphat Sukamolson  
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to 1) explore the English reading comprehension problems and needs of Buriram Rajabhat University students, 2) construct the English reading comprehension handbook by using morphological theory to improve their English reading comprehension ability, and 3) evaluate the effectiveness of the English reading comprehension handbook that uses morphological theory. The population consisted of 128 first-year students at Buriram Rajabhat University, had taken the BRU English proficiency test and experienced difficulties with English during the 2023 academic year. From this population, a sample of 30 participants was selected using systematic sampling techniques. The study used several research instruments to collect data which included: 1) a questionnaire to identify the problems faced by students in comprehending English reading, 2) an English reading comprehension handbook by using morphological theory, 3) pre-test and post-test, and 4) a students’ satisfaction with the English reading comprehension handbook that uses morphological theory questionnaire. The results revealed that 1) most students at Buriram Rajabhat University acknowledged facing challenges in English reading comprehension, with vocabulary knowledge receiving the highest, followed by fundamental knowledge, and knowledge of sentence structure, respectively. Moreover, the students express a high-level need to improve their English comprehension using morphological theory. 2) The handbook is structured into five chapters, each rooted in morphological theory to offer through assistance for students facing challenges in English reading comprehension. 3) The English reading comprehension handbook, which utilized morphological theory, received the highest level of student satisfaction and students demonstrate higher English proficiency test scores after utilizing the English.
An Assessment of the Nutritional Status and Eating Habits of in-School Adolescents in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria
Authors: Jiya Fatima Bello , Mohammad Ango Umar , Sidi Shu’aibu Jafar , Aminu Muhammad , Abdulbasit Abdullahi , Almustapha Hassan 
Published: April 2024

Background: Adolescence is a vulnerable stage of life within which there is rapid growth and development and increased nutrients requirement. However, the period of adolescence has been characterized by poor dietary practices that may lead to health problems such as under nutrition and obesity.
Objectives: To assess the nutritional status and eating habits of in-school adolescents within Sokoto metropolis.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of adolescents selected through multistage random sampling. Data was obtained using pre-tested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Subjects’ body mass index (BMI) was determined using Centre for Disease Control BMI percentiles. Data was analyzed using IBM® SPSS version 25.
Results: A total of 389 subjects were recruited with a mean age of 15.46 ± 1.67 SD and more than half of them 231(59.4%) were females. The BMI was normal among 276(71.0%) of the respondents, 93(23.9%) were underweight, while 4(1.0%) were obese. Most of the respondents 318(81.7%) reported taking at least 3 meals per day, 257(66.0%) reported breakfast as their heaviest meal. The frequency of skipping meals was 300(77.1%). The main reason for meal skipping was non-availability of food as at meal time by 99(33.0%) of them. Frequent snacking occurred amongst 330(84.8%) subjects. The independent predictors of BMI were age category (p=0.015), gender (p=0.012), tribe (p=0.031), father’s education status (p=0.002), mother’s education status (p=0.003), number of people in the household (p=0.004), social class (p<0.001), and frequent snacking (p=0.034)
Conclusion: Two-third of the respondents had normal BMI for age while about a quarter of them were underweight. A high proportion of them engaged in meal skipping and snacking. The BMI was associated with socio-demographics and frequent snacking.
Effects of Rainfall Variability on Maize Production in Eswatini
Authors: Mkhwanazi Mcebisi M. , Ndzinisa Lindokuhle H. , Sacolo Sanele J. 
Published: April 2024

Crop production is increasingly under threat as rainfall becomes more erratic and unreliable due to climate change. The rainy season in Eswatini is mainly between October and March, but a variation in the amount of rainfall, onset and cessation of rainfall season, and dry spells has been lately threatening rain-fed maize production. This study was meant to assess the degree of rainfall variability and its impacts on rain-fed maize production in Eswatini. Rainfall data for the years 1991-2021 from six weather stations representing the various agro-ecological zones in Eswatini was obtained from the Department of Meteorological Services. The degree of rainfall variability was then determined using the coefficient of variability (CV). Also determined was the relationship between rainfall and the maize production. This was done to determine how maize production responds to rainfall variability. Maize production data was obtained from the FAO online platform, FAOSTAT. Results from the study indicated that in Eswatini there is moderate to high rainfall variability. The Middleveld and Highveld had a year-to-year variability of 25% and 23%, respectively which is classified as moderate while the Lowveld had high variability of 34%. The seasonal rainfall was found to have a statistically significant relationship with nationwide maize production (in metric tonnes). The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) between seasonal rainfall and yield was found to be 0.68, which was tested and found to be significant (P<.05), indicating a significant positive correlation.