The aim of this study was to know the application of reproductive management of buffalos in West Sulawesi Province. This study was conducted during a period from July to August 2012 in three different sub-districts;Me...The aim of this study was to know the application of reproductive management of buffalos in West Sulawesi Province. This study was conducted during a period from July to August 2012 in three different sub-districts;Mehalaan, Messawa, and Nosu. Purposive sampling was used to choose the location where the study was taking place with consideration that those sub-districts have different population of buffalos ranging from highest to smallest. Data collection both primary and secondary data was done through observation and interview to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. The results of this study showed that mating system of buffalos in this area were two different methods;natural mating without any help and natural mating with the help of the farmers, while artificial insemination (AI) method for mating the buffalos did not apply yet. A total of 85% farmers/respondent did mating system for the buffalos with the help of the farmers, while the remaining 15% of the farmers did mating system without any help. This study also showed that most of the farmers had good knowledge about estrus (98.3%) and the remaining 1.7% farmers had poor knowledge about estrus. Most of them were capable to identify buffalos in estrus by observing their behavior.展开更多
The objective of this study was to elucidate the current status of reproductive management of Bali beef cows in south Sulawesi Province,Indonesia. This study was conducted in Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi Province,...The objective of this study was to elucidate the current status of reproductive management of Bali beef cows in south Sulawesi Province,Indonesia. This study was conducted in Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used to choose the location where the study was taking place with consideration that this region has potential place for Bali cows. Data collection both primary and secondary data was done through observation and interview to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. The results of this study showed that reproductive management applied to Bali cows in this region was very low. However, knowledge of the farmers regarding reproductive management such as estrus and its signs were much better, although the time of insemination to the estrous cows sometimes was too late. Mating system of Bali cows in this area were two different methods;natural mating and artificial insemination (AI). To adopt AI technology, the farmers should follow the standard operation of this technology. This study also showed that most of the farmers had good knowledge about estrus synchronization;however, they are still having difficulty to obtain or to access this technology, especially the price of the hormones used for estrus synchronization.展开更多
Background:This study investigates the economic impacts of eye care interventions on the quality of life in Katsina state.Eye care intervention is a requirement for equitable and inclusive development in the state.Met...Background:This study investigates the economic impacts of eye care interventions on the quality of life in Katsina state.Eye care intervention is a requirement for equitable and inclusive development in the state.Methods:The study used a survey method and 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to collect data.A multistage sampling strategy was employed to select 300 beneficiaries from the existing beneficiaries of Noor Dubai Foundation(NDF)eye care interventions.Results:The findings show that cataract surgery interventions improve economic benefits and quality of life of beneficiaries in Katsina state.The results show that productivity,income,employability,dignity and skills of beneficiaries have improved significantly after the cataract surgery.Precisely,96.2%of the beneficiaries agree that their productivity has improved;99.6%of the beneficiaries revealed that their income has improved;99%of respondents evidence that their employability has improved;90%of beneficiaries have experienced an improvement in their dignity;while 97%agreed that their skills have improved.Conclusion:The implication of these findings is that poor eye health is negatively related to economic benefits and quality of life while good eye health is a vital determinant of standard of living.Without good eye health,it is hard to participate in the labour force,produce goods and earn income.Thus,the Katsina state government should further improve awareness of good eye health to mitigate preventable cases of blindness for equitable and inclusive development.展开更多
Biocomposites are one of the environmentally friendlymaterials as a substitute for synthetic plastics used for various applications in the automotive,household appliances industry,and interiors.In this study,biocompos...Biocomposites are one of the environmentally friendlymaterials as a substitute for synthetic plastics used for various applications in the automotive,household appliances industry,and interiors.In this study,biocomposites from Polylactic Acid(PLA)and sugarcane bagasse fibers(SBF)were made using the 3D Printing method.The effect of alkalization with NaOH of 0(untreated),4%,6%,and 8%of the fibers were studied.The SBF in PLA was kept at 2%v/v from the total biocomposite.The characterization of all biocomposite tested using tensile,flexural,impact,scanning electron microscope(SEM),thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),and Fourier TransformInfrared(FTIR).The tensile test results showed that the 6%NaOH concentration on the fibers had the highest tensile strength of 34.59MPa compared to pure PLA.Theflexural and impact strengths of the biocomposite samples in the treatment also showed the highest results of 45.62MPa and 45.03 kJ/m2,respectively.SEMimaging also confirmed the presence of good bonding between the matrix and fibers.The thermal stability of biocomposite showed an increase in the degradation point after alkalization.There was a change in the chemical functional group in the biocomposite with fibers treated by 6%NaOH at a wavenumber of 1150–1030 cm^(−1).These results indicate that PLA biocomposites have competitive properties for application in various industrial sectors.展开更多
文摘The aim of this study was to know the application of reproductive management of buffalos in West Sulawesi Province. This study was conducted during a period from July to August 2012 in three different sub-districts;Mehalaan, Messawa, and Nosu. Purposive sampling was used to choose the location where the study was taking place with consideration that those sub-districts have different population of buffalos ranging from highest to smallest. Data collection both primary and secondary data was done through observation and interview to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. The results of this study showed that mating system of buffalos in this area were two different methods;natural mating without any help and natural mating with the help of the farmers, while artificial insemination (AI) method for mating the buffalos did not apply yet. A total of 85% farmers/respondent did mating system for the buffalos with the help of the farmers, while the remaining 15% of the farmers did mating system without any help. This study also showed that most of the farmers had good knowledge about estrus (98.3%) and the remaining 1.7% farmers had poor knowledge about estrus. Most of them were capable to identify buffalos in estrus by observing their behavior.
文摘The objective of this study was to elucidate the current status of reproductive management of Bali beef cows in south Sulawesi Province,Indonesia. This study was conducted in Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used to choose the location where the study was taking place with consideration that this region has potential place for Bali cows. Data collection both primary and secondary data was done through observation and interview to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. The results of this study showed that reproductive management applied to Bali cows in this region was very low. However, knowledge of the farmers regarding reproductive management such as estrus and its signs were much better, although the time of insemination to the estrous cows sometimes was too late. Mating system of Bali cows in this area were two different methods;natural mating and artificial insemination (AI). To adopt AI technology, the farmers should follow the standard operation of this technology. This study also showed that most of the farmers had good knowledge about estrus synchronization;however, they are still having difficulty to obtain or to access this technology, especially the price of the hormones used for estrus synchronization.
文摘Background:This study investigates the economic impacts of eye care interventions on the quality of life in Katsina state.Eye care intervention is a requirement for equitable and inclusive development in the state.Methods:The study used a survey method and 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to collect data.A multistage sampling strategy was employed to select 300 beneficiaries from the existing beneficiaries of Noor Dubai Foundation(NDF)eye care interventions.Results:The findings show that cataract surgery interventions improve economic benefits and quality of life of beneficiaries in Katsina state.The results show that productivity,income,employability,dignity and skills of beneficiaries have improved significantly after the cataract surgery.Precisely,96.2%of the beneficiaries agree that their productivity has improved;99.6%of the beneficiaries revealed that their income has improved;99%of respondents evidence that their employability has improved;90%of beneficiaries have experienced an improvement in their dignity;while 97%agreed that their skills have improved.Conclusion:The implication of these findings is that poor eye health is negatively related to economic benefits and quality of life while good eye health is a vital determinant of standard of living.Without good eye health,it is hard to participate in the labour force,produce goods and earn income.Thus,the Katsina state government should further improve awareness of good eye health to mitigate preventable cases of blindness for equitable and inclusive development.
基金funded and supported by the Institute of Research and Community Service(LPPM),Universitas Jember,for International Research Collaboration Scheme with project number:3565/UN25.3.1/LT/2023.
文摘Biocomposites are one of the environmentally friendlymaterials as a substitute for synthetic plastics used for various applications in the automotive,household appliances industry,and interiors.In this study,biocomposites from Polylactic Acid(PLA)and sugarcane bagasse fibers(SBF)were made using the 3D Printing method.The effect of alkalization with NaOH of 0(untreated),4%,6%,and 8%of the fibers were studied.The SBF in PLA was kept at 2%v/v from the total biocomposite.The characterization of all biocomposite tested using tensile,flexural,impact,scanning electron microscope(SEM),thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),and Fourier TransformInfrared(FTIR).The tensile test results showed that the 6%NaOH concentration on the fibers had the highest tensile strength of 34.59MPa compared to pure PLA.Theflexural and impact strengths of the biocomposite samples in the treatment also showed the highest results of 45.62MPa and 45.03 kJ/m2,respectively.SEMimaging also confirmed the presence of good bonding between the matrix and fibers.The thermal stability of biocomposite showed an increase in the degradation point after alkalization.There was a change in the chemical functional group in the biocomposite with fibers treated by 6%NaOH at a wavenumber of 1150–1030 cm^(−1).These results indicate that PLA biocomposites have competitive properties for application in various industrial sectors.
