EFEKTIFITAS ALIH TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA DALAM MANAJEMEN PRODUKSI VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (VCO) DI MASA PANDEMIK COVID-19

ABSTRAKMakalah ini akan memberikan paparan akan proses penumbuhan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan kepada Kelompok Usaha Bersama pada pembuatan Virgin coconut oil (VCO) di masa Pandemik Covid-19. Kegiatan ini secara keseluruhan berlangsung selama 8 (delapan) bulan. Rangkaian kegiatan yang dilakukan terdiri dari (1) orientasi lokasi, (2) persiapan dan perencanaan pelatihan dan pendampingan, (3) kegiatan pelatihan, (4) pengamatan hasil pelatihan, dan (5) evaluasi terhadap pelatihan dan pendampingan. Pengumpulan data dari kajian ini dilakukan dengan metode observasi dan wawancara mendalam terhadap 8 informan yang menjadi peserta kegiatan. Berdasarkan pada hasil evaluasi dan pembahasan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ibu-ibu dan remaja putri di Desa Bener, Kecamatan Bener, Purworejo sudah mulai menyadari dan mengerti pentingnya peranan pengembangan agroindustri khususnya minyak VCO sebagai sarana penunjang kesehatan dan menambah pendapatan keluarga. Salah satu bagian penting dari kegiatan ini adalah peserta mengetahui peluang dan tantangan agroindustri VCO dengan benar dalam upaya meningkatkan ketrampilan dan pendapatan dari bidang pertanian. Di sisi lain mereka juga bertambah pengetahuannya tentang teknologi pembuatan VCO pada skala rumah tangga secara optimal, dan mampu meningkatkan pendapatan di masa pandemic Covid-19. Kata kunci : virgin coconut oil (VCO); kelompok usaha bersama, pandemic; covid-19. ABSTRACTThis paper will explain the process of growing knowledge and skills to the Joint Business Group on the manufacture of virgin coconut oil (VCO) during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Overall this activity lasted for 8 (eight) months. The series of activities carried out consisted of (1) location orientation, (2) preparation and planning of training and mentoring, (3) training activities, (4) observation of training results, and (5) evaluation of training and mentoring. Data collection from this study was carried out using observation and in-depth interviews with eight informants who were participants in the activity. Based on the results of the evaluation and discussion, it can be concluded that women and young women in Bener Village, Bener District, Purworejo have begun to realize and understand the importance of the role of agro-industry development, especially VCO oil, as a means of supporting health and increasing family income. A critical part of this activity is that participants know the opportunities and challenges of the VCO agro-industry properly to improve skills and income from the agricultural sector. On the other hand, they have also increased their knowledge of optimal VCO manufacturing technology at a household scale and can increase revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic. Keywords: virgin coconut oil (VCO); joint venture group, pandemic; covid-19

Evaluation of a training program on the prevention of violent radicalization for health and education professionals

This article presents a preliminary evaluation of training sessions promoting a systemic approach to violent radicalization (VR) offered to first-line health and education professionals in Quebec. We describe the rationale and content for the training program, its general principles and implementation modalities. The mixed-method evaluation indicated that the participants felt the training increased their level of confidence in dealing with VR in their work. It appeared that training also shifted participants’ attitudes significantly on four items with decreases: (1) worry about the extent of VR of young people in Quebec; (2) belief that VR should automatically be reported to the police; (3) thinking that Islam favors VR; and (4) assumption that enhanced security measures would have a deterrent effect on VR. The conclusion discusses the challenges associated with violent radicalization training programs, emphasizing the delicate ethical and political questions related to the provision of training on this socially divisive topic.

Evaluation of Training with Elastic Bands on Strength and Fatigue Indicators in Paralympic Powerlifting

Background: Variable resistance training has recently become a component of strength and conditioning programs. Objective: This randomized counterbalanced cross-over study aimed to investigate the use of elastic bands (EB) and the traditional method (TRAD) and force indicators in a training session. Methods: 12 Paralympic athletes (age: 28.60 ± 7.60 years) participated in this three-week study. In the first week, the participants were familiarized with EB and TRAD and were tested for maximal repetition (1-RM). The research occurred in weeks 2 and 3, which included the pre-post training, during which the following measures were extracted: maximum isometric force (MIF), the peak torque (PT), rate of force development (RFD), fatigue index (FI), and time to MIF (Time). The athletes performed two tests, EB and TRAD, separated by a one-week interval. Results: Significant differences were found between the pre- and post-test for 1RM (p = 0.018, η2p = 0.412), MIF (p = 0.011, η2p = 0.415), PT (p = 0.012, η2p = 0.413), and RFD (p = 0.0002, η2p = 0.761). With the use of EB, there was a difference in RFD between TRAD before and EB after (p = 0.016, η2p = 0.761). There were significant differences in the before and after for FI between TRAD and EB (p < 0.001) and for Time (p < 0.001), indicating that training with the use of elastic bands promotes overload, characterized by increased fatigue and decreased strength. Conclusions: Training with EB did not decrease 1RM, PT, MIF or RFD, however, there was an increase in fatigue and time to reach MIF when compared to the method with fixed resistance.

Perspectives of Evaluation of Training (EoT) for Enhancing Professional Competence of the Hydrogeologists and Strengthening Participation of the Stakeholders – A Case Study

The paper is the outcome of one week training programme on Evaluation of Training (EoT) organised by the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kolkata, West Bengal from 05.09.2016 to 09.09.2016. The paper deals with a case study associated with the Induction Level Training Course (ILTC) for the newly recruited Hydrogeologists of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). An EoT report can strengthen the professional competence of officials working with various Regional and State Unit offices of CGWB and also can ensure the stakeholders participation to achieve the desired objectives of the CGWB. The CGWB is the National Apex body entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of ground water resources of the country consisting of Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, Hydrologists, Hydrometeorologists and Engineers and has its headquarters at Faridabad, Haryana state. Major activities being taken up by CGWB include various R&D studies, exploratory drilling programme, monitoring of ground water and its management. The Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training and Research Institute, Central Ground Water Board (RGNGWTRI) is the only training and research institute of CGWB and is envisaged to function as a `Centre of Excellence’ in training ground water resources personnel and objective of these trainings is to develop a pool of trained resource persons, who would be working towards sustainability of ground water resources. The paper includes detailed account of material and methods like primary and secondary data collection, SWOT, EMB factors, Interaction with faculty and trainees, Interview and observation, Feedback, Course Director’s Report (CD Report) and various EoT tool kits, Training plan design and the EOT report (withdrawal Phase). The aims and objectives, performance problems, various environmental, motivational and behavioural problems have also been incorporated in the paper. Training and Non-training recommendations, Training Plan, Priority List and Design brief are the other highlights of the paper. The EoT analysis recommends the training and non-training implications, training design, new EoT Systems with various types of activity during the ILTC. Further, the paper includes the Flip chart preparation, Recap, Presentation and Exercises involving all the trainees with an aim to fully engage and involve the trainees. In addition, the remaining highlighted features of the paper are the motivational factors to the trainee officials like various types of incentive, good entry certificate, appreciation letter from Line Managers or Senior Manager for their outstanding performance, proper transparent promotion and transfer policies and the post training external validation are to be carried out by obtaining report on the performance of the trainees from Line Managers or Senior Manager.

Commentary on “a logic model for the implementation of a regional workforce strategy in positive behavioural support”

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “A logic model for the implementation of a regional workforce strategy in Positive Behavioural Support”. Design/methodology/approach This commentary provides a discussion of the importance of evaluating positive behaviour support (PBS) training and key issues relating to this. This provides a springboard from which researchers/practitioners may consider these issues when designing and evaluating PBS training courses. Findings Three main issues are explored: the necessary diversity and breadth of PBS training approaches, the outcome domains to be evaluated and wider systemic issues that may influence PBS training and evaluation of its effectiveness. Originality/value Effective PBS implementation requires robust training. To achieve this, it will be important for the field to overcome issues relating to the evaluation of training approaches.

Increasing physical activity among elementary school students during distance learning: The StandUp Kids Study

Sedentary behaviour among primary school students has been associated with unfavourable health outcomes, which have been believed to be exacerbated by distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We present the methodology used to design and develop interventions to increase physical activity in 4th grade students using a participatory, systems approach while online learning. Preliminary formative evaluation of training has indicated a positive reception by the stakeholders. This study highlights the importance of a systems approach to engage stakeholders in the betterment of our students’ health.