Exploring the Potentials of Community Theatre as a Tool for Social Change: the Participatory Communication Method

It is observed that most development modalities employed over the years for achieving community development in Africa have not leaved up to expectation in terms of involving the majority of people in the quest for national transformation and development; rather, these modalities tend to complicate the very problems they are set out to solve. The situation is mostly like this because the adopted development strategies have not taken adequate cognizance the essence of effective communication methods and the importance of people’s perspectives and peculiarities in these processes. Mostly, the so-called outsiders and experts in development matters who are physically and socially separated from the people think for them and about their development. This situation is inimical to genuine and sustainable development. It is important therefore to note that development can only be meaningful and sustainable when it is people generated; involving people’s real needs and their participation in the process of achieving them. It is at this point therefore that community theatre can come handy as it has the potentials to bring people together to discuss issues that disempowered them and participatorily proffer solutions to the negatives. Community theatre can be explored to work with rural and urban people; mostly the rural dwellers who are mostly disempowered. In view of this therefore, this paper posits that community theatre is a method of participatory communication towards achieving social change

Yield Stability of Soybean Genotypes in Tropical Environments Based on Genotype and Genotype-by-Environment Biplot

Genotype × environment interaction is universal phenomenon when different genotypes are tested in a number of environments. The objective of this experiment was to determine the seed yield stability of soybean genotypes. Seven soybean genotypes and two check cultivars were evaluated at eight soybean production centers during the dry season 2015. Stability analysis on seed yield was based on the GGE biplot method. The combined analysis showed that yield and yield components were significantly affected by genotype (G), environments (E), and genotype × environment interaction (GEI), except for number of filled pods. The highest yield was G6 (3.07 ton ha-1), followed by G7 (2.93 ton ha-1). The “which-won-where” polygon mapping resulted two mega-environments. The best genotype for the first mega-environment was G1 (G511H/Anjasmoro//Anjasmoro-2-8) at E5 (Pasuruan2); and the second one was G6 (G511 H/Anj//Anj///Anj////Anjs-6-7) at E1 (Nganjuk), E2 (Mojokerto), E3 (Blitar), E4 (Pasuruan1), E6 (Jembrana), E7 (Tabanan), and E8 (Central Lombok). The G7 (G511 H/Anjasmoro-1-4-2) was closest to ideal genotype as indicated by relatively stable and produced high yield across environments. The analysis of multi-environment trials data using GGE is useful for determining mega-environment analysis and stability of genotype which focusing on overall performance to identify superior genotypes

EVALUATION OF BIOGAS POTENTIALS OF Cymbopogon citratus AS ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IN NIGERIA

This research explored the potentials of Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon Grass) for biogas production as a cost effective alternative energy source in Nigeria. The Cymbopogon citratus was crushed to small sizes between 20 to 50mm and pre-fermented for 40 days in a PVC drum. Six (6) kg of the pre-fermented Cymbopogon citratus was mixed with water in ratio 1:1 w/v to form slurry and digested for 30 days. The floating drum gas collection system was used to collect the gas after it was passed through water and lime respectively for scrubbing. A total of 0.125m3 (6.95x10-4 m3/kg/day) and 0.0897m3 (4.98x10-4 m3/kg/day) of biogas was produced from the Cymbopogon citratus before and after scrubbing respectively. The gas produced was used for cooking test. The scrubbed gas had higher cooking rates for both water and rice respectively (0.12L/min and 0.0052L/min) while the cooking rates for unscrubbed gas were 0.079L/min and 0.0036L/min respectively. During this period, daily ambient temperatures of the research environment varied from 310C to 420C while the digester temperature fluctuated between 28oC and 36.70C. The pH of the medium fluctuated optimally between 6.5 and 7.8. The research demonstrated that Biogas could be produced from Cymbopogon citratus in quantity and quality comparative with those in literatures

Peranan Activity-based Costing System Dalam Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi Kain Yang Sebenarnya Untuk Penetapan Harga Jual

This study discusses the relationship between activity-based costing system as the dependent variable in the calculation of the actual cost of the fabric and setting the selling price as independent variables. The research method used is descriptive analytical research method, namely the research conducted by collecting data on the costs incurred in PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing, served it so it gives an idea of the true state of PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing, whether PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing is properly classify expenses. It also carried the cost of analyzing data resulting in the calculation of cost price and selling price of a cloth fabric that is more appropriate. Then, from analyzing the drawn conclusions and suggestions. The results showed that PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing does not classify the costs incurred by the right. In addition, PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing does not calculate the cost of the product correctly because they do not charge the existing fee to each product. Miscalculated the cost of these products resulted in PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing has the wrong base in the sale price. PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing set the selling price by setting a mark-up is just enough to cover production costs. Determination of the selling price in this way lead to PT Panca Mitra Indah Clothing set the selling price too high on most products, and too low for a fraction of products although the cost of the product is still covered. The results of the discussion showed there were significant differences between the calculation of cost price and selling price of products made by companies with the calculation of the cost of products using activity-based costing system and to mark up prices accordingly. Calculations using the activity-based costing system can generate the cost of production is more precise so that it can be a good basis for determining the selling price of the product. To set the appropriate selling price, mark up the right to consider the competitive situation and the purchasing power of cutomers

Soybean Opportunity as Source of New Energy in Indonesia

These last few years, the name of soybeans soared as a source of biodiesel. Soy biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from soybean oil. Soybean potential as an alternative renewable energy source because it is expected to have the highest energy content compared to other alternative fuels. Opportunities to develop biodiesel using soybean oil in Indonesia is quite large, considering the soybean is a commodity that is already known and widely cultivated almost in all over Indonesia. In addition, the use of soybean for biofuel feedstock is expected to motivate farmers to cultivate soybeans, so their use is not limited to non-energy raw materials. Soybean varieties that have a high oil content as well as high yield is a source of major biodiesel feedstock. From 73 soybean varieties that have been released in Indonesia, has an average oil content of 18%. Varieties with high oil content can be used as raw material for biodiesel. Research on the use of soy as an ingredient of energy crops (biodiesel) have been carried out. In fact, soybean oil is the vegetable oil feedstock for most of the biodiesel being produced in the United States today. With the potential for soybean crops in Indonesia, both in terms of availability of land and varieties, the use of soybean oil for biofuel development in Indonesia is the flagship prospective materials for bio fuel substitute than other plants in the future

Ragam Karakter Morfologi Kulit Biji Beberapa Genotipe Plasma Nutfah Kedelai

Identification of morphological characters of soybean seed coat can be beneficial for industrial purposes and also important to enhance the seed quality genetically. The aims of the experiment were to identify the seed coat morphology of several soybean germplasm and to group them based on their seed coat morphological character. A total of 25 Balitkabi\u27s soybean germplasm were identified in Laboratory of Plant Breeding, Balitkabi and Laboratory of Biology, Malang University, from June until August 2005. The completely randomized design was used with three replications. Parameter measured include the thickness of seed coat layer and rate of imbibition. Cluster analysis was used to determine the index similarity of 25 soybean germplasms based on seed coat characters included epidermis, hypodermis, and parenchyma. The results shows that epidermis, hypodermis and parenchyma layer have mean of 0.051 mm, 0.160 mm, and 0.152 m, respectively. Imbibition\u27s rate ranged from 0.29-0.54% per hour. Cluster analysis was successfully clustering soybean genotypes into five groups, i.e. group with thin hypodermis layer, thin parenchyma, thick parenchyma, thick epidermis and hypodermis, and thinner parenchyma