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Processing of Woven Bamboo for the Economy of Village Communities
Get PDFThe economic benefits of processing bamboo are examined in this thesis study. This paper examines the economic benefits of bamboo processing, including income generation, job creation, links to other economic sectors, and environmental benefits, as well as the operations involved in processing bamboo, such as harvesting, processing, weaving, and finishing. Lack of access to technology and markets, the cyclical nature of bamboo, and a lack of funding are just some of the difficulties that village groups who engage in bamboo processing encounter, and they are all explored in the research. The research concludes by outlining strategies for rural areas to maximize their financial gain from bamboo processing, such as expanding their product line, advertising their location as an eco-tourism destination, working together with designers and other interested parties, and educating and training their workforce. The research concludes that bamboo processing has the potential to become a sustainable economic activity for rural communities and offers suggestions for policy-makers, development organizations, and interested citizens
Closing the Achievement Gap: An Analysis of Equity-Based Educational Interventions
Get PDFThis research focus on examining effects of equity-based educational practices on closing an achievement gap with main emphasis placed on underprivileged students. The approach the research employed is the quantitative and qualitative research where findings include the pre and post-intervention, test scores, engagement levels, and attendance where it is complemented by interviews and focus group discussions. These are evidenced in the areas of academic achievement, student attitude and behavior, and social emotional learning with emphasis made on the lowest SES students
However, they also noted limitations and threats inherent with the change process such as: resistance to change; scarcity of resources; and unsure future of the said interventions. Based on the findings from the study, the author opines that equity based interventions are useful in promoting equity in education delivery however they require enhancement of support, sufficient resource mobilization and enhanced community participation. The findings provide significant insights into how educators and policy makers can strengthen preservice teachers abilities to support equity- oriented reform efforts in K-12 classrooms as well as promote and maintain such reforms. Thus it is recommended that future research focus on the sustained impact of these interventions and strategies with regards to the hurdles encountered in the process of implementation
Exploring the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Business Models, Customer Behavior, and Workforce Implications
Get PDFIn this study, we investigate how new technologies affect traditional company structures, consumer habits, and the implications for the labor force. This research delves deeply into the potential of robots, blockchain, and AI to disrupt existing markets and pave the way for new forms of business and product development. The study used a qualitative strategy, which included a literature review and industry-specific case studies. According to the data and analysis, if you want to successfully adopt new technologies, you need to take a strategic approach that takes into account the wants and fears of your customers and employees while also opening the door to growth and innovation. This research emphasizes the value of learning about and catering to customers' individual preferences and requirements before investing in the creation of customer-centric technologies. In addition, it stresses the significance of businesses investing in retraining and development to equip their workforce with the skills necessary to adapt to new job roles, as well as working with the workforce to address concerns and meet their needs. Finally, to effectively utilize emerging technologies for growth and innovation, it is necessary to continually evaluate and adjust to the impact they are having on business models, customer behavior, and the workforc
Women's Reproductive Health for Housewives in the Work Area of the Passo Health Center, Ambon City
Get PDFReproductive health for housewives in the work area of the Passo Health Center is carried out based on problems from the partner group, namely low knowledge and minimal information about women's reproductive health, especially cervical cancer and breast cancer as well as skills in practicing or performing the BSE method resulting in low awareness of the importance women's reproductive health, this is shown through the low behavior of early detection carried out by housewives both the IVA test for early detection of cervical cancer and the application of the BSE method for early detection of breast cancer. With the aim of increasing the knowledge, skills and health of housewives in the target group regarding reproductive health, especially cervical cancer and breast cancer as a prevention effort. As well as increasing the knowledge of mothers about basic clinical information on cervical cancer and breast cancer, methods of detection as prevention and treatment methods, the number of mothers who are detected and can be treated. The solutions applied to the above problems are (1). Counseling to increase the knowledge of housewives about women's reproductive health (cervical Ca and breast Ca); (2). perform early detection of cervical cancer and early detection (screening) of breast cancer. The method used for the implementation of the solution is (1). Lectures, questions and answers and discussions both audio (sound) and visual (pictures and video) to increase mothers' knowledge about women's reproductive health; (2). Visual inspection method with acetic acid, also known as visual inspection with acetic acid (IVA test) for early detection of cervical cancer in housewives of the target group; Evaluation is carried out for each implementation of activities to encourage understanding of housewives to behave healthily towards reproductive health
Effect of Green Color Therapy on Blood Pressure Reduction in Elderly With Hypertension at Dungaliyo Health Center
Get PDFHypertension is a health problem that is quite dangerous in the world, because hypertension is a major risk factor that leads to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. The design of this study used a quasi-experimental using a paired T-test. By involving the control group and the intervention group, sampling using purposive sampling, obtained 20 respondents, then given green color therapy. The results showed that the p value was 0.001 (p <0.05), which means that there is a significant effect. It can be concluded that there is an effect of green color therapy on reducing blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension at the Dungaliyo Health Center. So it is hoped that green color therapy should be given to reduce blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension
The Effect of Meditation on Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertension Patients in the Batudaa Pantai Health Center Work Area
Get PDFData, the incidence of hypertension in Gorontalo Regency in 2019 was 14,590 cases. Most hypertensive patients do not control their blood pressure and only treat their disease with traditional medicine. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of meditation on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension in the working area of Batudaa Pantai Health Center. This study uses a Pre Post Test with Control design with the type of Quasy Experiment research. The population is 67 respondents who suffer from hypertension and live in the working area of Batudaa Pantai Health Center with purposive sampling technique and the number of samples is 30 respondents. The results showed that there was a significant effect in the intervention group with a Mean systolic value of 6,000 mmHg and a Mean diastolic of 6667 mmHg, a control group with a systolic mean of 2.667 mmHg and a Meandiastolic value of 2.667 mmHg where p-value < 0.05. The conclusion in this study is that there is an effect of meditation on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension in the working area of Batudaa Pantai Public Health Center
Educators Strategies: Overcoming Students’ Speaking Difficulties
Get PDFThis research aims to assess the teaching methods applied by English teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Selayar to overcome the barriers to speaking English for their students in EFL context. Using a descriptive qualitative research approach, the study concerns the incorporation of role-play, simulations, group discussion, vocabulary games and positive re-enforcement to foster the development of the students’ speaking skills. Questionnaires, observations and document reviews were designed and semi structured interviews were carried out and themes were analysed. The findings shown above prove that using the role-play and simulation members improve learners’ confidence and fluency in the actual contexts. Group meetings help learners to build up interactional proficiency since they become more free and organic with others as compared to performances. It has been established that vocabulary games are effecting in improving the students’ ability to recall and use the words as well as in motivating the students through positive reinforcement. The main study emphasizes the realistic utility of these approaches and their evidence base in instructional theories as well as their effectiveness in improving language learning achievements in EFL contexts. To the best of current knowledge, the present investigation adds to the existing literature by offering qualitative evidence in support of the means and ends of interactive and student-centered methods of language instruction
Analysis of Students’ Morphological Awareness
Get PDFThis research examines the morphological knowledge of the ASE undergraduates learning English as a second language, ESL with reference to simple morphological structure and compound morphological structure. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved a structured test and oral discussions with 70 participants to assess their proficiency in three key areas: total knowledge of words shapes, including both development of individual vocabulary as well as words formation by means of inflections and derivatives. The study affirms that there is evidence of improved understanding of elementary morphemic components; however, there seems to be a growing weakness as the morphological complexity in the forms advances. In particular, the difficulties concern derivational morphology and other advanced features which are very essential for reading and writing levels of language. As for the results of the task, the students demonstrated good performance in the recognition of the simple words as well as morphological tasks such as simple inflections whereas they displayed low performance in tasks that required compounding and derivational affixes and more involved words
The Employee Welfare Program in PT. Royal Coconut Gorontalo District
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the employee welfare program in PT. Royal Coconut Gorontalo district. The method used was qualitative, data was collected through observation, interviews and literature studies. The number of informants was 20 people. The data obtained relates to the welfare of the employees of PT. Royal Coconut, Gorontalo District, which was then analyzed through categorization and data reduction. The results showed that the theory put forward by Hasibuan about the types of welfare programs when compared with the welfare programs implemented at PT. Most of Royal Coconut is still not in accordance with what is happening in the field due to the fact in the research location that the employee welfare program has not been maximally implemented in terms of economics such as pension, food and transport fees. In terms of facilities such as arts, education funds, and cooperative activities and in terms of services such as pickups, babysitting, legal assistance, financial advisors, insurance and home loans, as well as free health clinic services in companies, they still tend to be limited due to insufficient supply of medicines and doctors and nurses who are often not in the clinic during employee working hours. From the results of the study concluded that the employee welfare is not good because PT. Royal Coconut has not implemented maximum employee welfare services in terms of economy, facilities, and welfare service
Strategies for Improving Organizational Efficiency, Productivity, and Performance through Technology Adoption
Get PDFWith an emphasis on digital transformation, this thesis analyzes methods for enhancing organizational effectiveness and competitiveness through the use of technology. There is a growing need for administrators and managers to comprehend and execute digital transformation strategies due to the widespread use of technology in businesses. The research combines different techniques, such as a literature review, in-depth interviews, and a survey of the workforce at one company. According to the research's results, successful digital transformation initiatives require buy-in from the top down, a well-defined path forward, and a culture that prizes creativity and teamwork. Effective change management strategies that address employee concerns and utilize the benefits of digital technologies should also be an integral part of digital transformation strategies. The research also identifies digital transformation's enablers and inhibitors, and assesses how well digital transformation strategies boost productivity, efficiency, and performance in businesses. Researchers and practitioners in the field of management and administration can benefit from the study's valuable insights into the strategies for improving organizational efficiency, productivity, and performance through technology adoption. However, there are caveats to the research that should be taken into account. The results of this study need to be replicated in other settings and with bigger samples