Socio-Economic Profile of Dairy Cattle Farmers in the Agropolitan Area of Tulungagung, Indonesia

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This study investigates the socio-economic profile of dairy cattle farmers in the agropolitan area of Tulungagung Regency, focusing on smallholder dairy farming in a developing country context. The research aimed to explore key factors such as the age, education, income, and farming practices of dairy farmers and assess their implications for local livelihoods and rural development. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a descriptive survey design and purposive sampling to gather data from six villages in the agropolitan area. The findings revealed that dairy farming is a primary livelihood for the majority of farmers, with an average milk production of 44 liters per day. Most farmers have extensive farming experience, but they face challenges such as limited access to capital and fluctuating feed prices. The study emphasizes the importance of improving the socio-economic conditions of dairy farmers through better access to education, financial support, and sustainable farming practices. The results highlight the potential of dairy farming to contribute to local economic growth and poverty reduction in developing regions.

Analysis of the Role of Reverse Whole Brain Teaching Method in Foreign Language Learners with Aphasia Disorders

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People with Aphasia will have difficulty communicating with others, which will interfere with the learning process. The part that affects a person’s speaking is the left brain. If the left brain is disturbed or damaged, it will make it difficult for individuals to speak. The Whole Brain teaching method teaches a learning method that does not only focus on one part of the brain. It is said that the human brain will work and function better if all parts of the brain are used. This paper examines using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). “The SLR method is a literature review method that identifies, examines, evaluates, and interprets all available research…. In this study, the collection of articles was carried out from Google Scholar, Research Gate, Sinta, DOAJ, and Scopus” (Hotmauli et al., 2024). 23 articles were related or closely related to the article’s keywords: whole brain method, teaching, and learners with Aphasia disorders. Learners with aphasia disorders have damage to the left side; the whole brain method can teach from various aspects of the brain without having to rely on one side only. The whole brain method is a plus point and is needed for learners with this aphasia disorder.

Women in Vishwa Guru Bharat

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Vishwaguru Bharat is the vision of India being a teacher that inspires the world with its culture and holistic development. A key component of this vision is acknowledging women as playing a central role in India’s socio-economic and cultural development. Despite their immense historical roles, women’s contributions have frequently been overlooked.

This paper signifies how the status of women evolved from ancient to modern India, with Gargi and Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi being a few of the scholars and leaders who guided history through their intelligence and bravery. One of the most important tools of empowerment is education that has improved after independence, through schemes like the Right to Education Act and “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”,  which has made women develop more in various sectors.

Women have been entering politics in increasing numbers, the best-known examples being Indira Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee. The Women’s Reservation Bill is an attempt to expand this inclusivity. They are also economically women lend a lot of time, energy and money to households and enterprises through programs on micro-credit. They also promote and preserve India’s cultural heritage globally.

But problems of the gender gap and social subjugation still exist that will need to be addressed through policy reforms and changes in attending Vishwaguru Bharat. India, by embracing inclusion and fairness, can ascend to its place in the world and propel the world.

Effect of Family Structure on Resilience and Coping Mechanism Among Youth: A Review Study

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This literature review explores the influence of family structure, specifically comparing joint and nuclear families, on the resilience and coping mechanisms of youth. Resilience, the capacity to adapt positively to challenges, and coping mechanisms, the strategies employed to manage stress, are critical for the well-being of adolescents and young adults . While the family environment is acknowledged as a key factor in shaping these attributes, the distinct impacts of joint and nuclear family systems require further investigation . This review aims to synthesize existing research on how these family types relate to resilience and coping in youth, considering potential mediating factors such as family dynamics and social support, and the influence of cultural contexts. Understanding these relationships is vital for developing effective support systems and interventions that promote positive development in young individuals across diverse family structures .

The family environment serves as a critical foundation for adolescent development, influencing their ability to navigate challenges and cope with stress. This introduction has outlined the significance of understanding how different family structures, specifically joint and nuclear families, might impact the resilience and coping mechanisms of youth. The existing research presents a complex picture, suggesting both potential benefits and drawbacks associated with each family type. By exploring these relationships further, this dissertation aims to contribute valuable insights into the psychological well-being of young individuals growing up in diverse family settings. The findings will have implications for developing targeted interventions and support systems that promote resilience and healthy coping in adolescents, ultimately fostering their successful transition into adulthood.

Mediation Effect of Job Satisfaction between Transactional Leadership and Employee Performance

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The basis for conducting this study was to investigate the effect of transactional leadership behaviour on employee performance as well as the role job satisfaction played as a mediating variable in the relationship between transactional leadership style and employee performance. Evidence of previous studies that investigated how transactional leadership affected employee performance were contained in the literature. However, studies that indicated the role job satisfaction played in the transactional leadership-employee performance relationship were scanty. This necessitated conducting the study to determine the mediating effect of job satisfaction between predictor and outcome variables.

A survey research design was the basis for carrying out the study. Data were collect on a scale that ranged from strongly disagree 1, to strongly agree, 4. Data collection was from a random sample of 226 employees of a food and beverage manufacturing company in Lagos State, Nigeria. Inferential statistics involving simple and multiple regression was the basis for data analyses.

The findings indicated that job satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between transactional leadership style and employee performance; the effect of transactional leadership on employee performance was positive as well as the effect of transactional leadership on job satisfaction. However, there was insignificant positive effect of job satisfaction on performance.

The conclusion of the study stated that transactional leadership was a good predictor of employee performance. It was also indicated that the management of the studied company should ensure the availability of factors that promote job satisfaction and give more attention to ensuring the adequacy of rewards for attaining goals in a transactional relationship with employees as a means of boosting performance.

Integration of Robotic Automation in Manufacturing: Benefits and Challenges for Quality Assurance

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Robots have helped revolutionize manufacturing processes by lending an assisting hand to humans. Robots have proven to be more effective and efficient than humans, even though humans still possess the mental prowess to help them function. Robots assist in activities like assembling, carrying heavy objects, performing strenuous tasks, welding mechanical parts, and quality inspection. Robots have several advantages over humans like being more accurate, cost effective, faster, and reliable. Nevertheless, robots still have their downsides like being too costly to implement and technically complex, especially for small businesses. This research paper comprehensively assesses the integration of robotic automation in manufacturing, focusing specifically on its benefits and challenges for quality assurance. Quality assurance is an essential component of the manufacturing process, as without it the process is never complete, manufacturing industries adhere to specific standards for their products to avoid causing harm to the end consumer in the long run, hence the relevance of robotic automation in this process. Robots are very relevant in the aspect of quality assurance, as they possess special devices which help in inspecting products during and after production. Through a thorough review of articles on this subject matter from reliable databases, this article discusses in details and suggests better ways of integrating robots in industries for more effective quality assurance.

Attempt to The Valorization of Brown Algae Sargassum sp. in Cement Mortar Composites for Housing or Building Purposes

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In this study, material composites composed of cement and normalized sand as matrix and brown algae Sargassum sp. as reinforcement and/or filler were prepared. When used as reinforcement, algae size was comprised between 0.4 and 1 mm at various amounts (0%, 1% and 2% wt) whereas when used as filler, algae size was lower than 0.4 mm and the content was 0 or 3 wt %. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potentiality of those materials as building materials; consequently, they have been tested after 7 and 28 days of curing by helium pycnometer, thermal conductivity and setting temperature, mechanical measurements and thermogravimetry.

Results show that using brown algae Sargassum sp. as reinforcement of cement decreases by up to 23% compressive performance of matrix, it has a negative influence on thermal conductivity and almost no influence on density. Fillers seem to act as set retarder of cement and to have a synergistic effect (when combined with 2% wt of on the decrease of thermal conductivity.

Strengthening Women’s MSMEs in the Efforts to Restore the National Economy

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The involvement of the State-Owned Enterprises’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is urgently needed in an effort to support national economic recovery as carried out by PT Pertamina (Persero) through the Pertamina Small Medium Enterprise Partnership Program (SMEPP) CSR program. The Pertamina Small Medium Enterprise Partnership Program (SMEPP) CSR Program can help Women MSMEs in recovering the national economy, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic crisis. The formulation of the research problem is how is the implementation of the Womenpreneurs CSR program as an effort to strengthen Women’s MSMEs in the context of national economic recovery during the COVID-19 Pandemic by PT Pertamina (Persero)? The research approach used is descriptive qualitative with case study research methods. The first data collection was through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) on the Pertamina Womenpreneurs CSR program. Then secondary data is obtained through the study of documents, news, and related studies.  The SMEPP CSR program partners are given capital, assistance, and invited to exhibit production works. This shows that PT Pertamina contributes to accompanying women in the progress and recovery of the national economy in Indonesia. Nonetheless, the role of women still needs assistance and guidance to continue to be empowered in efforts to recover the national economy. Therefore, through PT Pertamina SMEPP’s CSR program, which collaborates with female MSMEs actors, this is a solution that needs to be emulated by several other companies so that the vision and mission of empowering women in efforts to restore the national economy significantly.

The Impacts of Vegetables and Fruits Smoothies on Reducing Risk of Hypertension

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Since 2019, the majority of people in Thailand have been at risk of hypertension. This appears to be due to the low daily consumption of vegetables and fruits in Thai people. However, the impact of food processing, such as blending (smoothies), on vegetables and fruits is somewhat obscure. Thus, we do this survey research to investigate whether consuming vegetables and fruit as a fresh and blended form has any impact on reducing the risk of hypertension in Thailand. We conducted a survey research and collected data from 567 participants using an online survey questionnaire through Google Forms. Unfortunately, some participants have to be excluded due to answering errors, so only 418 participants were included in the final analysis. Statistics Products and Service Solutions (SPSS) was used for data analysis, so we can divide the questionnaire into 3 parts that are related to the topic, including general information by using multiple choices, daily vegetable and fruit consumption, and lifestyle behaviors that reduce the risks of hypertension. Descriptive statistics were used to illustrate the mean and standard deviation of daily vegetable and fruit consumption and lifestyle behaviors that reduce the risks of hypertension. From our results, the independent samples t-test revealed a significant difference in the lifestyle that reduces the risk of hypertension between participants who use and do not use pain relievers. One-way ANOVA (F-test) also showed a significant difference in the lifestyle that reduces the risk of hypertension between different age groups. Pearson’s correlation was used to investigate the correlation between hypertension risk and consumption of vegetables and fruits. We discovered that the consumption of vegetables and fruit does have a significant positive correlation to hypertension risk for both eaten fresh and as smoothies. However, the Pearson correlation obtained for smoothie consumption (r = 0.331) is less than that of fresh vegetable and fruit consumption (r = 0.42). Subsequently, we can conclude that fresh vegetable and fruit consumption can reduce the risk of hypertension more than vegetable and fruit smoothie consumption. Nevertheless, it is related to the specific participants who usually consume vegetable and fruit smoothies. Moreover, we believe that the reader will obtain numerous benefits from this research, including ways to reduce the risk of hypertension and alternative ways to consume vegetables and fruits.

Transforming Tourism in Indonesia: Advancing a Green Economy for Sustainable Development and Job Creation

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The primary objective of this research is to analyze the transformation of tourism in Indonesia towards a green economy, focusing on creating sustainable and environmentally friendly job opportunities. This study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing policy analysis and case studies of high-priority destinations like Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo to assess the integration of green economy principles into tourism practices. The findings indicate that investments in public transportation infrastructure and green technologies, such as electric vehicles, enhance tourist experiences while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, implementing carbon pricing policies is expected to accelerate economic recovery in the post-pandemic context by promoting responsible tourism. Collaboration among government entities, academia, and society emerges as crucial for creating green jobs that benefit all stakeholders. The research underscores the importance of participatory approaches in sustainable tourism development to raise awareness about resource conservation. Ultimately, the transformation towards a green economy in Indonesia’s tourism sector not only aims to attract more tourists but also aligns with global commitments to combat climate change, fostering a resilient industry that benefits local communities and the environment.