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Intensifying Forage Legume Strata System Technology Through Dairy Cattle Production, Marcos E. Bollido, Teresa B. Polbos, Feleciano R. Bejar Jul 2020

Intensifying Forage Legume Strata System Technology Through Dairy Cattle Production, Marcos E. Bollido, Teresa B. Polbos, Feleciano R. Bejar

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Intensification of forage legume strata system technology (FLSST) through dairy cattle production was implemented in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and the local government unit of San Jorge, Samar, Republic of the Philippines. The beneficiaries of the program were selected based on specific criteria and qualifications. Farmers were given training on dairy cattle production, and 10 beneficiaries in five communities received one ready-to-breed cow. Each farmer-beneficiary established a 500 sqm pasture area using FLSST. Abundant grasses and leguminous forages helped improve the health of the cattle. Cattle weighing an average of 150 kg grew to an average weight of …


Intention To Use Social Networking Sites Among Malaysian Chinese Older Adults, Chia Sin Ooi, Poh Chua Siah, Sew Kim Low Jul 2020

Intention To Use Social Networking Sites Among Malaysian Chinese Older Adults, Chia Sin Ooi, Poh Chua Siah, Sew Kim Low

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Research has shown that social networking sites (SNS), such as Facebook and WhatsApp, make it more convenient for older adults to bond with friends and family. However, despite such benefits, studies also found few older adults use SNS, and even fewer older adults use SNS in less developed nations. Therefore, it is important to identify factors that can influence intention to use SNS in older adults, especially among the Malaysian Chinese population, as they will face an aging society earlier than other ethnic groups in Malaysia. This study used the Technology Acceptance Model and Reasoned Action Approach to examine whether …


Sexting And Sexual Satisfaction On Young Adults In Romantic Relationship, Imelda Ika Dian Oriza, Magdalena Anastasia Hanipraja Apr 2020

Sexting And Sexual Satisfaction On Young Adults In Romantic Relationship, Imelda Ika Dian Oriza, Magdalena Anastasia Hanipraja

Psychological Research on Urban Society

The integration of technology into everyday life contributes to the urgency to study virtual activities within the context of a romantic relationship, one of them being sexting or the exchange of sensual messages through communication technology. Sexting, until recently, had been looked upon as risky sexual behavior. Researchers, however, have come to view sexting as a positive activity in romantic relationships, especially in regards to sexual satisfaction. Sexual satisfaction may be enhanced by sexting as it can function as a means of sexual communication and activity. This research aims to investigate the relationship between sexting and sexual satisfaction, especially with …


Covid-19 As A Non-Traditional Threat To Human Security, Siti Nurhasanah, Marthen Napang, Syaiful Rohman Jan 2020

Covid-19 As A Non-Traditional Threat To Human Security, Siti Nurhasanah, Marthen Napang, Syaiful Rohman

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

December 2019 marks a change in the perception of security itself because the enemy is invisible in the form of a virus that can endanger human survival. In this article, the author wants to discuss changes in the perception of "threat" in security from a "visible" threat to an "invisible" threat. Library research was used by the author in this article. The author uses three concepts as the development of security, namely traditional security concept, non-traditional security concept, and national security concept to analyze the case. The findings show that invisible threat in the form of virus or pandemic does …