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Workshop Pembuatan Video Pembelajaran Untuk Pengoptimalan Media E-Learning
Authors: Buntoro Ghulam Asrofi , Ariyadi Dwiyono , Astuti Indah Puji 
Published: December 2022

Masa pandemi mengharuskan perubahan kebiasaan perilaku. Tak terkecuali pada proses pembelajaran di SMK. Media pembelajaran yang interaktif akan memudahkan penyampaian materi oleh guru dan dapat mudah dipahami sebagian besar siswa dibandingkan dengan penyampaian berbentuk teks ataupun power point. Untuk mendukung konten elearning yang sudah berjalan di SMK Negeri 1 jenangan maka guru perlu diberi bekal pembuatan video pembelajaran sebagai media pendukung pembelajaran. Pelatihan pembuatan media pembelajaran berbasis video ini diharapkan menambah kopetensi guru dalam memperkaya keilmuan dalam memfasilitasi siswa untuk belajar mandiri secara virtual di musim pandemi. Pelatihan pembutan video pembelajaran ini menggunakan aplikasi camtasia yang mudah dipraktekkan oleh semua kalangan guru. Sehingga hasilnya dapat menambah isi konten elearning yang sudah digunakan oleh sekolah tersebut. Dari workshop yang sudah dilakukan, sebanyak 20 Guru SMK Negeri 1 Jenangan Ponorogo yang mengikuti Workshop sudah mampu menggunakan Camtasia untuk membuat Video Pembelajaran.
Diklat Makalah Sebagai Implementasi Potensi Kepenulisan Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Kualitas Mahasiswa Selama Pandemi Covid19
Authors: Zunaidi Arif 
Published: December 2022

Perubahan tehnik kegiatan belajar mengajar selama pandemi telah mengubah pemahaman mahasiswa tentang bagaimana membuat karya tulis ilmiah. Sebagai mahasiswa baru dituntut untuk tahu dan memahami bagaimana tehnik membuat makalah sebagai bagian dari tugas masing-masing matakuliah. Pengabdian ini menggunakan tehnik diklat makalah, dimana tehniknya dibagi atas penyampaian materi secara konsep oleh pemateri dan pendampingan praktik pembuatan makalah oleh 2 mentor pada tiap-tiap kelompok. Pengabdian masyarakat ini diikuti oleh sebanyak 400 peserta, dimana pelaksanaannya dibagi atas 3 tempat yang berbeda untuk mencegah penyebaran covid19 selama pandemic berlangsung dan juga melalui media zoom meeting bagi peserta yang wilayahnya jauh. Materi yang disampaikan meliputi pengertian, tujuan dan tehnik pembuatan makalah dari pemilihan judul, kata pengantar, dan daftar isi. Selain itu juga disampaikan tehnik pembuatan footnote dan daftar pustaka yang benar sesuai dengan kaidah-kaidah karya ilmiah. Setelah penyampaian materi dan juga pendampingan dalam membuat makalah dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas mahasiswa baru telah meningkat karena sudah berhasil dalam membuat makalah sebagai bagian penilaian dalam keberhasilan kegiatan ini.
Camel herding and commerce: adaptation for reducing poverty through camel meat value additions
Authors: Huka Guyo , Arimi Joshua , Musalia Levi , Changwony David , Thiakunu Florence 
Published: December 2022

Camel rearing among the pastoralist of Northern Kenya is both a socio-cultural and a livelihood phenomenon signifying perceived wealth and authority. This centuries old practice has otherwise enjoyed tranquility and serenity of its stature until various human, technical and environmental changes emerged in the recent years. The onset of climatic changes, marauding urbanization, schooling advances and alternative modern commerce is a beckoning realities to camel herding. The emergencies of these constraints is seemingly threating the camel herding practices in terms of socio-cultural significances, livelihood viability and sustainability as well as herding dividend. Consequently, this study attempts to navigate through the discourse around camel meat products value chains as a commercial adaptation towards improving camel pastoralists livelihoods. This enterprising approach is buttressed in transforming institutional, socio-psychological and technical interventions through research. The objective of the study is to validate viability of camel meat marketing value chains in order to improve camel herders dividend from camel rearing. The key result areas (KRAs) entails characterization of camel meat Value Chain Nods (VCNs), synergization and effectiveness for herders, marketers, butchers, processors and consumers focusing on meat cut, bones, nyirinyiri, fat and bone marrow. Descriptive research design employed PESTEL, SWOT and FIEST models for analyzing external, internal and sustainability variables respectively. Data collective tools were FGD (n=47), Interview (n= 47) and questionnaire (n=340) in Isiolo County. The focus of the validation is to understand current practices with a view of enhancing camel meat value addition, value modification and value optimization for stakeholders. Expected research output and outcomes are publications, learning and sharing dissemination workshop as well as poverty reduction, improved quality of life for camel herders and policy influencing.
Alcohol abuse and its impact on food security in Igembe South Sub-county
Authors: Koome Martin , Kinoti Mary , Mworia Muga 
Published: December 2022

Food security in Kenya has worsened substantially over the last 30 years, with high population and increasing food demand consistently exceeding modest agricultural production growth. There is a very strong link between agricultural productivity and alcohol consumption especially in the rural areas. The purpose of this study is to understand the demand patterns of alcohol and its impact on food security in Igembe South Sub-County. Cross sectional descriptive survey design was used to undertake the study. The target population was all the households in Igembe South Sub-County. The sample size of the study was 384 respondents. The study employed three sets of data collection instruments. Interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, observation checklist and key informant interview guide. Qualitative and econometric data analyses was carried out in this study to provide a deeper understanding of alcohol households’ demand and how it affects the food security situation in Igembe South-Sub County. The results indicate that Alcohol consumption by the household head was associated with an increase in food insecurity, a statistically significant effect with an odds ratio of 1.593(95% CI 1.152 to 2.035, Wald χ2(1) = 50.015, p ˂0.05. An ordinal regression model was highly statistically significant with P˂0.005 and all the socio-economic variables being significant and Nagelkeke pseudo R-Square being 0.75. Patterns of alcohol consumption affected food security in the household. This was statistically significant in its predictive ability X2 (11) = 140.834, p < .01. Nagelkerke R-Square for the model is 0.737. The study concludes that alcohol consumption can cause serious food security problems in the household and it recommends that the government needs to develop and implement firm policies for the control of sale and consumption of alcohol so as to help reduce alcohol intake among the general populace. The study also recommends that media also needs to play its part by promoting campaigns and messages that emphasize the risks involved in the use of alcohol.
Editorial
Authors: Muchiri Prof. Eric 
Published: December 2022

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the African Journal of Science Technology and Social Sciences: a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal in the field of Science, Technology and Social sciences. Launched by Meru University of Science and Technology, AJSTSS provides a cross-disciplinary and international forum for researchers to disseminate innovative research and practices that preserve the integrity, life-cycle performance, and resilience of new or existing knowledge.
The many challenges towards achieving improved publications must be addressed with proactive, holistic, and multidisciplinary approaches. This journal is facilitating an in-depth dialogue and synergistic collaboration between both the academia and industry. We aspire to establish AJSTSS as the flagship journal in the various emerging fields with a focus on creating consistent contributions.
All abstracts and manuscripts have gone through a rigorous yet relatively rapid peer-review process, which translates to benefits such as timeliness of publication, widespread dissemination, high visibility, and likelihood of high citations and broader impacts. We are presenting cutting-edge innovations and the latest insights and strive to maintain quality.
AJSTSS provides the most complete and reliable source of information on current developments in the field and facilitate peer-to-peer exchange and dialogue beyond the conventional discipline boundaries, leading towards proactive and systematic solutions that enhance reliability. The emphasis is on publishing high-quality articles, including original research papers, research notes, and reviews - all of which contribute to advancing the knowledge base of infrastructure preservation and resilience and bridging the gaps between different disciplines and stakeholders relevant to the development and implementation of best solutions.
In this first issue we have published abstracts from the Inaugural Meru University of Science and Technology International Conference Proceedings (MUSTIC 2022).
Welcome!
From the Editor in ChiefProf. Eric Muchiri (Ph.D.)
Influence of nitrogen and spacing on growth and yield of chia (Salvia hispanica) in Meru county, Kenya
Authors: Njoka Moses , Masinde Peter , Mugo Cynthia 
Published: December 2022

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an emerging food crop in Kenya and has attracted a lot of attention due to its edible seeds and leaves. Despite its importance, Chia production is still very low due to scarce information on the agronomic management. A field experiment was conducted in the upper-midland zone Meru County, at the Meru University of Science and Technology, in two seasons (February-June 2021 and March-August 2021), to determine the influence of nitrogen fertilizer and spacing on growth and yield of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.). The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with a split plot arrangement with four nitrogen rates (0, 40, 80, 120 kg N ha-1) as main plots and three plant spacing levels (30 cm x 15 cm, 30 cm x 30 cm, 50 cm x 50 cm) as the sub plots, replicated three times. Application of 120 kg N ha-1 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth and seed yield of Chia. Chia height, number branches, stem diameter, number of leaves and total dry weight increased by 23-28%, 11-13%, 43-55%, 59-88% and 59-101%, respectively. 50 cm x 50 cm significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth. An increase of 7-8%, 27-74%, 36-45% and 73-107% was recorded in number of branches, number of leaves, stem diameter and dry weight, respectively. Chia yield per plant was significantly higher (p≤0.05) in 50 cm x 50 cm. However, when expressed per unit area, 15 cm x 30 cm significantly produced higher yields. The study recommends 120 kg N ha-1and a 15 cm x 30 cm as the best option for Chia production in Kenya.
Deep packet analysis firewall model
Authors: Kailanya Eunice , Omamo Amos , Mwadulo Mary 
Published: December 2022

Firewall (software or hardware device that monitors traffic into and out of the network). It can be classified as stateless or stateful. The existing firewalls are only concerned with filtering packets based on the information contained in the header part of every packet. The most improved stateful inspection firewalls have a state table enabling the storage of header information such as source address, destination address, port, connection status and protocol. Consequently, existing firewalls can be compared to only reading the book tittle and foregoing other essential activities such as evaluating the content of the book. The proposed Deep packet analysis firewall model, not only evaluated the header content of a packet but also open and examines the content in a packet in order to detect and block any threats. In addition, the proposed model will be analyzing the actual content of the traffic that is flowing through packet as opposed to existing firewall which only focuses on analyzing the header content. The model will also locate, detect, categorize, block, or reroute packets having certain data payload and specific codes that are not located, detected, categorized, blocked or redirected by existing firewall. Therefore, deep packet analysis firewall model is a feasible approach to overcome challenges faced in cyberspace today. The proposed Deep packet analysis firewall model will use mixed research method. Quantitative method will include obtaining data from the peer reviewed academic articles in the area of study. Quantitative method will also entail using a simulation by feeding quantitative data into the model to produce quantitative results. Finally, qualitative method will include conducting interviews and use of questionnaires
Machine learning in software security testing: a literature survey
Authors: Murerwa Emily , Munialo Samson , Mwadulo Mary 
Published: December 2022

As the use of software systems permeate diverse areas of the society, there is a need to ensure that not only does the software provide the needed functionality but it is also of high security, providing confidentiality, integrity and availability of the underlying data. Software security testing is one among the approaches towards detecting vulnerabilities and flaws in software which contribute to software insecurity. As machine learning finds success in other areas of computing, it has also gained interest in the field of software security testing. A review of the application of various machine learning techniques, including current trends in software security testing is of high value both to research and practice. This research provides an overview of how machine learning has been applied in software security testing and especially in the different phases of the testing cycle. Basic and recent developments of machine learning application in static analysis testing, dynamic analysis testing, symbolic execution and fuzz testing are discussed. The research followed a literature survey approach where existing literature on the subject were reviewed. A comparative performance of various machine learning techniques in the different phases of security testing is provided.
Web based systems security review and trends
Authors: Mwiti Jackson 
Published: December 2022

Security of any web application is paramount because any breach to this can result to major consequences. Many developers have given web security an afterthought which has made it possible for the attackers to target these systems. Technology has also contributed to security vulnerability since most applications were built on old platforms which make it harder to be compatible. Cyber wars among the countries and many other more reasons have worsened the situation. Emergent of artificial intelligent has given hope to the fight gain some of the security threat. The main objective of this paper is to review on the current trend of web based systems security. The paper has applied exploratory research design to review on security of web applications, protection mechanism and the role of convolution neural networks. The outcome of this review aims on improving the body of knowledge.
Blessing in disguise: Kenya’s prospects towards harnessing data-driven ICT techniques in quest of post-Covid-19 economic recovery
Authors: Ronoh Lamek , Knowen Cosmas 
Published: December 2022

COVID-19 crisis caused tremendous disruptions and abrupt shut down or slow down on core business processes globally and ultimately causing a worldwide recession. The unpredicted nature of the economic informed decision data due to rapid unstructured data that was generated at a high pace, business entities were at a great risk to collapse. Kenya is no exception to these unprecedented phenomena - COVID-19 pandemic. Retrospectively, we can learn lessons from the earlier shattering worldwide pandemics such as the Spanish Flu or the great influenza which paved way to paradigm shifts in the introduction and implementation of disruptive technologies. In the recent past, there is an increasing effort on innovative technologies to make every sector sustainable to meet the opportunities arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper explored and presented the latent opportunities in which Kenya’s business community in virtually all sectors/industries can harness and leverage not only for economic recovery’s sake but also creating a platform for businesses to catapult towards business reengineering maturity frameworks that is hardened with almost infinite potency of innovations. More specifically, integration of BI and AI to business processes is proposed in this paper. Leveraging BI and AI will aid business organizations transform data into useful insights that inform a businesses’ strategic and tactical decisions. Pragmatically, detailed intelligence about the status of the business using BI and machine learning techniques together with predictive analytics will be demonstrated in this paper as a panacea of economic recovery from post COVID-19 ravages when adopted and integrated well in Kenya’s business landscape. It will no doubt provide business entities with groundbreaking data-driven insights that can be leverage and be utilized to synthesize big data into a coherent action plan (using BI/AI powered economic data). This way, business entities will be able to employ this data to create post COVID-19 recovery indexes which is further used to give business entities important statistics such as predictive recovery Index that ultimately aid quick economic recovery for Kenya’s business sector by embracing the utilization of the unstructured vast data generated for the advantage of economic revolution.
Comparative awareness on Zoonoses between residents of Igembe Central at the human-wildlife interface and inhabitants of the non-wildlife zones of Tigania West, Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Mirirti Gervase , Karani Caroline 
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. Persons with low knowledge and exposure to wildlife and domestic animals or their products are at higher risk. Extensive research and public health surveillance for timely response through One Health framework is necessary to stop possible cross-species pathogen exchange between animals and humans. This study compared the knowledge on zoonoses between residents at the wildlife-interface zone of Meru National Park, and non-wildlife areas of Tigania West Sub County, Meru Kenya.
Methods: Data were collected simultaneously in both wildlife interface zone and non-wildlife zone and compared. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data for differences in awareness between the two areas. Results: The knowledge on zoonoses in the non-wildlife interface zone of Tigania West Sub-County was statistically significant at p< .05. Tigania West residents more aware of zoonoses than their counterparts living next to Meru National Park. χ² (1, N=525) =84.965, p< .001. Conclusion: The residents of Igembe Central had scanty knowledge on zoonoses despite closer proximity to the wildlife conservancy. This community was considerably at higher risk of contracting zoonoses than persons at the non-wildlife zones. Awareness creation through one health strategy is necessary as a deterrent measure.
The Correlation between Waist Circumference and Cognitive Function in Type II Diabetic Mellitus Patients in the Work Area of the Sedayu 2 Health Center Bantul
Authors: Cahyani Amanda Dita , Yulitasari Brune Indah , Santoso Nindita Kumalawati 
Published: December 2022

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus continues to increase every year, the increase in cases of diabetes mellitus that increases occurs in many people with changes in consumption patterns of high fat and low physical activity habits, so that problems of motion tend to be overweight and obese. Obesity has strong relationship with diabetes mellitus, particularly in type 2 diabetes. Obesity occurs when excessive fat accumulation increases health risks. Increased body fat mass, and excessive central fat can lead to an increased risk of vascular and metabolic disorders which are risk factors for cognitive decline. Aims: To identify the relationship between waist circumference and cognitive function in type II DM patients in the Work Area of ​​the Sedayu 2 Health Center, Bantul. Methods: This is quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were respondents with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged 45 years with a simple random sampling of 110 samples. The instruments of this research used the midline and MMSE (Mini-Mental State Exam) questionnaire. Results: This study using Kendall's tau correlation analysis with 110 respondents showed that there was a significant relationship between waist circumference and cognitive function in type II DM patients in the working area of ​​the Sedayu 2 Bantul Public Health Center. The results of analysis showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05).Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between waist circumference and cognitive function in type II DM patients in the working area of ​​the Sedayu 2 Health Center, Bantul.
Education and Counseling for Scabies Prevention
Authors: Setyorini Andri , Lutifah Rahmiyati 
Published: December 2022

Abstrak
Latar Belakang: Scabies merupakan penyakit infeksi kulit menular yang diakibatkan oleh sejenis kutu. Kelainan skabies menempati urutan ke 3 dari 12 penyakit kulit tersering di Indonesia. Prevalensi skabies yang tinggi umumnya ditemukan di lingkungan dengan kepadatan penghuni dan kontak interpersonal tinggi seperti penjara, panti asuhan, dan pondok pesantren. Peningkatan pengetahuan dan sikap pada santri dapat dilakukan dengan pemberian pendidikan kesehatan dengan metode pembelajaran yang sesuai dan efektif. Pengetahuan dan sikap seseorang tentunya memiliki peranan untuk melakukan pencegahan dengan melakukan praktik kebersihan diri yang baik untuk mencegah terjadinya scabies, selain itu seseorang tersebut juga dapat mengetahui tentang faktor-faktor apa saja yang menyebabkan scabies. Nama Kegiatan: Kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah Edukasi Dan Konseling Guna Pencegahan Scabies yang diberikan kepada Santri di pesantren Al I’tishom Gunung Kidul Yogyakarta. Tujuan : Meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap santri dalam perilaku pencehagan scabies Metode Pelaksanaan: Pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan secara daring menggunakan goo meet dalam 3 sesi yaitu: Sesi 1 : Edukasi tentang Penyakit Scabies; Sesi 2 : Konseling dan Sharing dengan melibatkan pendamping santri (ustadz); Sesi 3: Evaluasi. Kesimpulan: Sebanyak >50% peserta mampu menjawab pertanyaan post test secara lisan dengan benar ; 100% pendamping aktif dalam melakukan pendampingan pada santri saat pelaksanaan edukasi dan turut aktif pula dalam berdiskusi saat konseling berlangsung. Saran: Setelah dilakukan edukasi dan konseling ini hendaknya santri dapat lebih meningkatkan sikap dan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat guna pencegahan scabies. Serta pengurus pondok diharapkan lebih meningkatkan edukasi terutama tentang penyakit scabies dan membuat jadwal supervisi secara periodik untuk mengetahui lebih awal kemungkinan adanya kejadian scabies pada santri.

Kata Kunci: Edukasi, Konseling, Scabies, Santri