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Vaginal fluid creatinine in diagnosing pre-labor rupture of membranes in Vietnam
Authors: Ho Thang Viet , Vo Tuan Minh , Huynh Nghiem Xuan , Pham Chau Hai , Nguyen Hien Dang Phuoc , Vo Hanh Thi My
Published: May 2024

Pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM) is a common issue in obstetrics that can lead to serious complications. Timely diagnosis is crucial for proper management of PROM. Creatinine concentration in vaginal fluid is a potential candidate for diagnosing PROM in resource constrained environment. This study aims to investigate the usability of creatinine concentration and its optimal cutoff value for diagnosing PROM.

We conducted a case-control diagnostic test study at Hung Vuong Maternity Hospital, Vietnam. Pregnant women between 24–42 weeks were enrolled into case and control groups, with a ratio of 1:2. We used sterile speculum examination for fluid leak from cervix, nitrazine test and ferning test are used to determine membrane’s status. Vaginal fluid was collected by injecting sterile saline and later withdrawing. Data was summarized using descriptive statistics, difference between groups was tested using Mann Whitney U test. The cutoff value was determined by receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve and Youden’s J statistic. Ethics approval was obtained from the local ethics committee, all participants gave written informed consent. We recruited a total of 693 pregnant women into the study – 231 participants in the study group and 462 participants in the control group.

The median vaginal fluid creatinine concentration in the study group is significantly higher than those in the control group (0.84 mg/dL versus 0.09 mg/dL, p<0.01). The optimal cutoff for diagnosing PROM was 0.29 mg/dL, providing 93% sensitivity, 97% specificity and 95% accuracy.

Vaginal fluid creatinine concentration is a credible indicator for PROM, providing great diagnostic power and high-quality information.
Factors Influencing Support for Bat Management and Conservation in the Wildland-Urban Interface
Authors: Petriello Michael , Edgeley Catrin , Chambers Carol , Lee Martha
Published: May 2024

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about bats often underlie social support for bat management and intentions to conserve bats. Effective bat conservation and management hinges on understanding these drivers across contexts. Lands classified as wildland-urban interface (WUI) are rapidly expanding in the USA, increasing the likelihood of human-bat interactions from management practices and encroachment on forested landscapes. We surveyed 410 households in one Arizona WUI community to assess residents’ knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions toward bats, and differences among these variables associated with demographic traits, past encounters with bats, support for bat management, and willingness to place artificial bat roosts on their properties. Greater knowledge and positive attitudes, beliefs, and emotions positively predicted willingness to place roosts 59% to 85% of the time, varying across demographic groups; they did not predict support for bat management. Our findings demonstrated that contexts and demographic traits are important considerations for bat conservation and management.
La teoría en América Latina y la incompletud de la sociología: Comentario a partir de Fielbaum y Puga
Authors: Cortes Alexis
Published: May 2024

En el célebre ensayo que el intelectual cubano Rafael Fernández Retamar escribió sobre el Calibán (2004), la reflexión se inicia con una pregunta que un periodista de izquierda realiza al autor: “¿Existe una cultura latinoamericana?”. Para el cubano la pregunta conlleva un presupuesto que se traduce básicamente en: “¿Existen Uds.?”. Este cuestionamiento encuentra cierto eco cuando los sociólogos latinoamericanos nos interrogamos sobre si existe la teoría social en el continente, o si acaso es posible hacer sociología en América Latina y al mismo tiempo contribuir a su desarrollo teórico. Tal como acreditan las contribuciones de Alejandro Fielbaum e Ismael Puga en el presente número, la respuesta es más difícil de lo que aparenta. Frente a la expectativa de una respuesta positiva a la demanda señalada, ambos polemizan con las tradiciones intelectuales que han replicado de modo negativo a esta inquietud
Acerca de la comunidad y su (¿presunto?) renacer
Authors: De Marinis Pablo
Published: May 2024

Este texto narra, en clave autobiográfica, la relación existente entre mi vida, experiencia y trabajo como sociólogo y unas de mis inquietudes teóricas prioritarias: el concepto de “comunidad”. En este ejercicio, describo cómo dicho concepto y yo hemos ido relacionándonos con distintas realidades intelectuales, principalmente, la Sozialtheorie alemana, la teoría anglofoucaultiana y la discusión sociológica latinoamericana. También recupero algunas derivas más recientes, de orden epistemológico, que dicho trabajo ha asumido, y que se relacionan fundamentalmente con el problema de la embeddedness cultural de los conceptos sociológicos. Finalmente, articulo todo este recorrido con el cultivo de una “moral de la incomodidad”, que para mí significa un desafío intelectual y vital a la vez.
Evaluation of Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes and Vetiver zizanoides in Phytoremediation of a Hospital Wastewater Effluent
Authors: Ahmed Abdullahi Fatima , Muhammad Namadi Mukhtar , Shuaibu Akpai Abdullahi
Published: May 2024

The study assessed the physicochemical parameters from a hospital wastewater treatment plant in Zaria, using a standard method for water and wastewater examination and its phytoremediation by hydroponic treatment method using Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth), Pistia stratiotes (Water lettuce) and Vetiveria zizanoides (Vetiver grass). Results recorded were analyzed by one-way Analysis Of Variance at 95% confidence, multiple comparison tests, and quantitative linear relationship. The study showed higher concentrations of Electrical Conductivity (EC) (951.83 µs/cm), Phosphate (PO4) (64.46 mg/l), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) (244.90 mg/l), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (625.50 mg/l), Total Suspended Solid (TSS) (27.30 mg/l), Potassium (K) (40.67mg/l) above the permissible limit standard by WHO and FAO, Phytoremediation showed there was significant difference at P ≤ 0.05 in reduction capacity across treatment between water hyacinth, water lettuce and vetiver grass for EC (49.8, 41.6 and 51.4%), TDS (51.3, 47.0 and 63.0%), PO4 (49.0, 45.3 and 53.0%), COD (47.3, 48.4 and 57.1%), NO3 (51.6, 43.1 and 64.6%), TSS (49.5, 42.7 and 60.3%), NH3 (44.7, 40.8 and 53.2%), SO4 (53.9, 47.2 and 62.8%). Plant analysis results showed higher concentrations of contaminant in the roots of water hyacinth than in the shoot, higher in the shoot of vetiver grass than its roots, and an even distribution in roots and shoots of water lettuce. Therefore, the three plants can be used effectively in the phytoremediation of wastewater contaminants due to cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, and the emerging cheaper technology for a lasting solution to the problems of water contamination to both humans and the environment.
Incidence of Bacterial Contaminants in Fermented Milk (Nono/Kindirmo) Sold By Fulani Women to Consumers in Wukari Metropolis, Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Kasimu , Biyabra M. I.
Published: May 2024

A study was conducted to investigate contaminants in fermented milk sold by Fulani women in Wukari, Nigeria. Fifteen milk samples were obtained from five different sales points (A, B, C, D, and E) for analysis. The Standard Plate Count method was employed to detect contaminants, with spread plate techniques isolating bacteria. The total aerobic bacteria count on nutrient agar plates was found on sample 2 of sales point D with a bacteria count of 3.3 x 106. The total aerobic bacteria count on Manittol salt agar plates was found on sample 2 of sales point D with a bacteria count of 2.4×106. The highest bacterial growth was staphylococcus aureus with 73.33%. The least bacterial growths was Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with 13.33% respectively. Sample 1 of sales point A, samples 1 and 2 of sales point D and sample 3 of sales point E show bacteria growth on the Mannitol salt agar plate, while the other samples shows no growth. Also on a Nutrient agar plate, sample 1, 2, and 3 of sales point A, sample 3 of sales B, sample 3 of sales point C, and sample 2 of sales point D were negative, while the other samples were positive. It can be concluded that the high incidence of contamination with bacteria in nono could be attributed to the unhygienic milking process and post-contamination after pasteurization and during sales.
Sustainability Assessment of Rural Water Supply System in Lamongan, Indonesia
Authors: Nisa’ Syadzadhiya Qothrunada Zakiyayasin , Novembrianto Rizka , Murti Restu Hikmah Ayu , Jawwad Muhammad Abdus Salam
Published: May 2024

The commitment to provide clean water and proper sanitation is one of the goals of the Sustainable Development Programs (SDGs). The government of each region needs to strive for clean water for the community. Efforts to provide clean water can be realized with the Water Supply System. Water Supply System sustainability indicators need to fulfill three aspects of quality, quantity, and continuity. The aim of this research was to assess the sustainability of the ‘Sugio’ Water Supply System in Lamongan Regency, which served three villages, namely Sugio, Lebakadi, and Sekarbagus. The aspect of water quality, seen from the results of the analysis of the quality of production water, met the quality standards for drinking water. The aspect of water quantity was calculated to meet water needs for the next 20 years. The calculation showed that the daily average debit requirement was 17 L/s and the daily maximum debit was 19 L/s, while the existing debit was 15 L/s. The aspect of water continuity was calculated by the ability to distribute water during an emergency. The calculation showed that the distribution of clean water when there was no source of electrical energy could only be carried out in a maximum of 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 48 seconds. The conclusion obtained was that the sustainability of the ‘Sugio’ Water Supply System from the perspective of water quantity and continuity needed to be improved.
Exploring the Effectiveness of E-Learning in Fostering Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
Authors: Hardini Marviola Grace , Khaizure Tarisya , Godwin Gelard
Published: May 2024

This research aims to explore the effectiveness of implementing E-Learning in increasing innovation and creativepreneur skills of students in higher education. By focusing on the digital learning environment, this research wants to identify the impact of using E-Learning platforms on the development of students' creative and entrepreneurial ideas. The research method involves collecting quantitative data through online surveys and qualitative through in-depth interviews with students and lecturers. The data is then analyzed to measure the level of effectiveness of E-Learning in providing support for innovation and creativepreneurship skills. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide new insight into the potential of E-Learning in increasing students' creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in the digital era. It is hoped that the conclusions of this research can provide a basis for developing more effective online learning strategies in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education.
An Examination of the Impact of Using Marketplaces to Promote the Growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia
Authors: Prabowo Dimas Aditya , Tariazela Chloe , Birgithri Andzelika
Published: May 2024

Marketplaces have become a critical component in the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. The availability of a marketplace platform has a substantial impact on MSMEs' growth. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of marketplaces on the growth of MSMEs by taking into account the elements that influence their integration into the digital ecosystem. The quantitative methodology was utilized to collect data from MSME traders who used the marketplace to market their items. The marketplace's presence has greatly enhanced sales and had a favorable impact on their business operations. Market access is open from Sabang to Merauke thanks to the information technology network. This data is evaluated statistically to determine the association between market presence and MSME business growth. The findings of this study can help MSMEs gain a better understanding of how to use marketplaces to boost exposure, sales, and overall growth. The practical ramifications of this research are supposed to assist MSME owners in developing marketing strategies for their products and services via marketplace platforms. This research will also contribute to scholarly literature on the development of MSMEs in the digital era.
Optimizing Online Business Security with Blockchain Technology
Authors: Ani Nyree , Millah Shofiyul , Sunarya Po Abas
Published: May 2024

This research discusses the implementation of blockchain technology to improve online business security. The main problem facing online businesses today is their vulnerability to security attacks such as data theft and information leaks. The aim of this research is to optimize online business security by utilizing the advantages of blockchain technology in providing data security, integrity, and transparency. This research method includes a literature review to understand existing online business security frameworks and analysis of possible weaknesses. Next, we designed and implemented a blockchain-based solution to mitigate the identified security risks. Data collection is carried out through security attack simulations and reliability testing of the proposed system. The research results show that the application of blockchain technology significantly increases the security of online businesses, reduces the risk of data theft, and provides a high level of transparency. The conclusions of this research support the view that blockchain can be an effective solution to overcome security problems in the context of online business. This research makes a significant contribution to understanding and applying blockchain technology as an innovative security solution in the context of online business.
Job Demands to Turnover Intention: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Liyanti Aisyah Febri
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this article is to systematically review existing research on job demands to turnover intention. The aims of this study are to bridge the gap between job demands and turnover by systematically review the main issues from previous research finding regarding the correlation of job demands to turnover intention. All articles that cited the Job Demands and Turnover have been systematically reviewed. In total, 13 studies of 394, found in Scopus are included in the review. The findings from our study indicate that High job demands have a positive influence on increasing turnover intentions. Physical and psychological fatigue and burnout are indicators of the effects of high job demands. This paper evaluates the comprehension of high job demands to turnover intention.
Pengaruh Coaching dan Mentoring terhadap Kinerja Karyawan dengan Mediasi Motivasi Kerja di Bank Negara Indonesia Cabang Muara Bungo
Authors: Usman Usman , Suryani Arna , Akbar Ali
Published: May 2024

The objectives of this study are to characterize coaching and mentoring, work motivation, and employee performance at the Bank BNI Muara Bungo Branch. Additionally, work motivation will be used as a mediating variable to examine the effects of coaching and mentoring on employee performance. Descriptive verification research is employed in this kind of study. This study aims to investigate the impact of mentoring on work motivation, which serves as a mediating variable for employee performance at the Bank BNI Muara Bungo Branch. The PLS analysis method is applied in this study. According to the Bank BNI Muara Bungo Branch's description of coaching, mentoring, work motivation, and employee performance, coaching demonstrates the right category, mentoring demonstrates the right category, work motivation demonstrates the high category, and employee performance demonstrates the high category. Counseling has a positive and significant effect on work motivation, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, according to the research findings. At the Bank BNI Muara Bungo Jambi Branch, mentoring significantly and favorably affects employee performance through work motivation, but coaching has no discernible impact on this.
Pengaruh Citra Destinasi, Fasilitas Wisata dan Experiental Purchasing terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen (Studi pada Pengunjung Domestik Heha Sky View Gunungkidul)
Authors: Yuseni Finacatrin , Asteria Beta
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of destination image, tourist facilities and experiental purchasing variables on customer satisfaction on Heha Sky View Gunungkidul tours, Yogyakarta. This type of research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. This research data is primary data taken through a questionnaire to 100 respondents using purposive sampling technique, which is then analyzed using multiple linear regression and hypothesis test through SPSS 23 software. The result obtained show that destination image has a positive significant effect on customer satisfaction, tourist facilities have a insignificant effect on customer satisfaction and experiental purchasing have a positive significant effect on customer satisfaction.
Pengaruh Leadership Style, Reward, dan Punishment terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. Hikmah Sejahtera Surabaya
Authors: Ariq Arsalan Anjab , Prabowo Budi
Published: May 2024

PT Hikmah Sejahtera is a private company engaged in general trading. This research aims to determine how the influence of leadership style, reward, and punishment on the performance of employees of PT Hikmah Sejahtera Surabaya. The research method used in this research is a quantitative approach method with interviews, observation, documentation, and distributing questionnaires conducted by researchers in obtaining the required data. The population in this study were employees of PT Hikmah Sejahtera Surabaya, totaling 50 respondents. The analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of this research it is concluded that the variable leadership style (X1), punishment (X3) can affect employee performance (Y) and reward (X2) has no effect on employee performance (Y). Of the three independent variables leadership style (X1), reward (X2), and punishment (X3) which have a dominant effect on the dependent variable employee performance (Y), the variable is punishment (X3) with a coefficient value of 0.327 which is the largest value among other variables.
Pengaruh Sales Promotion, Celebrity Endorsement, dan Sosial Interaction terhadap Impulsive Buying dengan Consumer Trust sebagai Intervening pada Media Sosial TikTok Shop
Authors: Alyandro Bryan , Sadat Andi Muhammad , Fawaiq Muhammad
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of sales promotions, celebrity endorsements and social interactions on impulse purchases through consumer trust in TikTok Shop users in Jabodetabek. This research uses quantitative methods by collecting data through survey methods, which are distributed via Google Form. The research sample consisted of 308 respondents and was processed using SPSS 25 and AMOS 24. The research results showed that sales promotions, celebrity endorsements, and social interactions had a positive and significant effect on consumer trust. Sales promotions, celebrity endorsements, social interactions, and consumer trust have a positive and significant effect on impulse buying. Sales promotions have a positive and significant effect on impulse buying both directly and indirectly through consumer trust as a partial intervention. Celebrity endorsement has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying both directly and indirectly through consumer trust as a partial intervention. Social interaction has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying both directly and indirectly through consumer trust as a partial intervention.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Stres Kerja terhadap Motivasi Serta Dampaknya pada Kinerja Pegawai Perumda Air Minum Tirta Merangin
Authors: Hardian Riki , Suryani Arna , Yamali Fakhrul Rozi
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe the discipline, work stress, motivation and performance of PERUMDA Tirta Merangin employees and to analyze the effect of partial and simultaneous work discipline and stress directly and indirectly on work motivation and employee performance, as well as to analyze work motivation on employee performance. To answer the purpose of this research, this research is supported by theoretical studies related to research variables, namely work discipline, work stress, work motivation and performance. In addition, the author is also looking for relevant previous research in the form of articles/journals and previous theses to support this research. From the path analysis test conducted, it was found that work discipline and stress affected work motivation by 46.28% while the rest was influenced by other variants. Work discipline and work stress affect 43.14% of employee performance at PERUMDA Tirta Merangin. This study concluded work discipline, work stress, work motivation and employee performance in good and high condition. In addition, work discipline and work stress partially and simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on work motivation and employee performance at PERUMDA Tirta Merangin. Similarly, work motivation has a positive and significant influence on employee performance.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Keadilan Organisasi terhadap Kinerja ASN dengan Stres Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Penataan Ruang Kabupaten Merangin
Authors: Ashadi Edi , Zahari M. , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe organizational culture, organizational justice, work stress and performance of PUPR Merangin Regency employees and to analyze the influence of organizational culture and organizational justice partially and simultaneously directly and indirectly on work stress and employee performance, as well as to analyze work stress on employee performance. To answer the purpose of this research, this research is supported by theoretical studies related to research variables, namely organizational culture, organizational justice, work stress, and performance. In addition, the author is also looking for relevant previous research in the form of articles/journals and previous theses to support this research. The population in this study is PUPR employees totaling 93 employees with conditions in 2022. The data analysis technique used in this study is through path analysis followed by hypothesis testing through F test (Simultaneous) and t test (Partial).From the path analysis test conducted, it was found that organizational culture and organizational fairness affected work stress by 74.2% while the rest was influenced by other variants. Organizational culture and organizational justice affect 75.1% of employee performance in the Merangin Regency PUPR Office. This study concludes organizational culture, organizational fairness, work stress and employee performance in good and high conditions. In addition, organizational culture and organizational justice partially and simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on work stress and employee performance at the Merangin Regency PUPR Office. Similarly, work stress has a positive and significant influence on employee performance.
Upaya Peningkatan Kinerja Karyawan Bagian Power Plant Berbasis Budaya Organisasi dan Lingkungan Kerja Fisik pada Perusahaan X di Purwakarta
Authors: Alfariz Mochamad Rezi , Romi Mochamad Vrans
Published: May 2024

Competent and high-performing human resources ensure that the company runs well, from the data obtained there are several employees whose performance is still lacking. Factors that affect the good and bad performance of employees are organizational culture and physical work environment. This study aims to determine the relationship between organizational culture and physical work environment on the performance of power plant employees at company x in Purwakarta. The method in this study uses quantitative methods with sampling techniques, namely all populations sampled. Data collection techniques by distributing questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis technique uses descriptive methods and associative methods and data analysis, namely multiple regression analysis by interpreting the output table of the SPSS version 25 program. The results showed that organizational culture partially affects employee performance, and the physical work environment partially affects employee performance. Furthermore, organizational culture and physical work environment simultaneously affect the performance of power plant employees at company x in Purwakarta.
Peran Kritis Tourist Engagement dalam Meningkatkan Revisit Intention Wisatawan Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Authors: Amelia Winda , Ernawadi Yadi
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the influence of destination image, tourist engagement, and destination attributes on revisit intention through the memorable tourist experience of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah tourists. A total of 150 respondents who had experience visiting Taman Mini Indonesia Indah participated in this research. The cross-sectional or one shot method is used to obtain data. The research instrument has been declared to have passed the validity and reliability tests. The data analysis technique used is structural equation modeling (SEM) using Smart-PLS version 3.0. Of the ten proposed research hypotheses, nine of them have a positive influence. Destination image, tourist engagement, and destination attributes have a direct and indirect influence on revisit intention. The addition of destination attribute variables as a consequence of revisit intention is a development of the conceptual model in previous research.
Pengaruh Keselamatan Kerja, Kesehatan Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan (Studi pada Karyawan Perusahaan Pengolahan Hasil Kelautan Di Kabupaten Rembang)
Authors: Kamawati Legita Agustina , Sari Dian Anita
Published: May 2024

Employee performance is the overall result of carrying out their duties and roles within a specific period of time in achieving organisational or company goals. Good employee performance will create significant business growth and low performance will also adversely affect the continuity of the company. Employee performance can be seen in terms of quality, quantity and work time in achieving company goals. The purpose of this study was to show and explain the effect of safety, health and work environment on employee performance of marine product processing companies in Rembang Regency. This study used accidental sampling technique to get a sample of 73 respondents. The data source in this research is primary data by distributing questionnaires to employees. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the analysis show that occupational safety, occupational health and work environment partially have a significant positive effect on employee performance.
Pengaruh Persepsi Harga dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Mesin Cuci Merek LG di Kota Surabaya
Authors: Fauziah Ike Nur , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: May 2024

The aim of the research is to analyze the effect of perceived quality and product price on purchasing decisions on LG brand washing machines in the city of Surabaya. The population in this study are washing machine buyers and users in the city of Surabaya. Determination of sampling in research using purposive sampling technique and the number of samples used is 104 respondents. The data used is primary data and data collection is done by distributing questionnaires to buyers and users of LG brand washing machines in the city of Surabaya. Then the analysis technique used is Partial Least Square (PLS). through the results of the study it is known that price perceptions and product quality contribute significantly to purchasing decisions on LG Brand Washing Machines in the City of Surabaya.
Analisa Faktor Pengaruh Purchase Intention Melalui Engagement Sebagai Mediasi dan Brand Equity Sebagai Moderasi Pada Pengguna Media Sosial
Authors: Herdinasari Renisa Ester , Christiarini Renny
Published: May 2024

This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the purchase intention of social media users. The research examines the impact of social presence, psychological distance, trust, engagement, social media marketing, electronic word of mouth (EWOM), and brand equity on purchase intention. Engagement is identified as a mediator, and brand equity as a moderator in the relationship. Data was collected from 290 reSPondents through the distribution of questionnaires and analyzed using the SmartPLS 3.0 program. The results of the data analysis indicate a positive correlation between trust, engagement, EWOM, and brand equity with purchase intention. However, there is no significant effect of social presence, psychological distance, and social media marketing. Additionally, the results showed no mediating effect of engagement, and the moderating impact of brand equity was less than 5%.
Optimalisasi Finansial pada Industri Barang Konsumsi: Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Cash Holding
Authors: Ristianti Dina Eka , Cahyaningtyas Fadilla
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the variables influencing cash holding in consumer products businesses that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2019–2021 timeframe. Effective financial tactics, particularly cash holding practices, are necessary in a competitive and tightly developed economy. Maintaining cash on hand is critical to the business's ability to remain liquid, particularly in the face of adversity like the Covid-19 outbreak. Growth opportunity, investment opportunity set, and cash conversion cycle are the aspects taken into account in this study. The findings of a regression study using SPSS 26 indicate that, among the 43 companies chosen through purposive selection, growth potential has no bearing on cash holding, but that the cash conversion cycle and investment opportunity set do. This demonstrates that businesses with higher levels of cash holding typically have longer cash conversion cycles and significant investment prospects. This study sheds light on the critical function that cash holding plays in preserving a company's liquidity as well as the significance of financial management in the face of industrial and economic uncertainty..
Pengaruh Cash Flow Volatility, Firm Size, Foreign Debt dan Exchange Rate terhadap Hedging (Studi pada Perusahaan Sektor Energi Tahun 2018-2022)
Authors: Hadini Chila Ratna , Desmiza Desmiza
Published: May 2024

The energy sector has a sharp increase in the value of imports resulting in a trade deficit that causes losses for the country as the rupiah depreciates against the exchange rate. This makes the energy sector vulnerable to exchange rate risk. Any hedging instruments such as swaps, options, forwards & options and natural hedging are generally used by companies to protect foreign exchange exposures. This study aims to examine the effect of Cash Flow Volatility (CFV), Firm Size (SIZE), Foreign Debt (FD) and Exchange Rate (ER) on the use of hedging using various instruments used by companies. By using purposive sampling, 35 energy sector companies in 2018-2022 samples were chosen for the study, and data were gathered from annual repots available on the Indonesia Stock Exchange website. The analysis employed aims to examine the impact of independent variables on the dependent in this study is logistic regression analysis. The results of this study prove that cash flow volatility, firm size and foreign debt have a positive and significant effect on hedging. While the exchange rate has no effect on hedging. The coefficient value of determination in which the variation of the dependent variable can be explained eh the variability of independent variables by 17 percent.
Eksplorasi Peran Tourism Satisfaction dalam Memediasi Hubungan Antara E-Wom, Destination Image dan Tourism Loyalty (Studi Kasus Wisata Air Terjun Moramo Sulawesi Tenggara)
Authors: Hamid Nisrina , Swastika Yuan , Wulansari Wiwin Putri
Published: May 2024

Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WoM) and destination image play a significant role in the tourism sector and have a strong influence on tourism satisfaction and tourism loyalty. This research aims to understand and identify the implications of E-WoM and destination image on tourism loyalty and tourism satisfaction as mediating (intervening) variables in Moramo Waterfall Tourism, Southeast Sulawesi. The analytical approach used is to use the SEM-PLS analysis tool with a sample of 160 respondents using purposive sampling. The results of the study show that the E-Wom and destination image variables have a positive and significant effect on tourism satisfaction and tourism loyalty. The more positive information and reviews and the more positive the image of the Moramo Waterfall tourist attraction in Southeast Sulawesi, the higher the tourism satisfaction and the stronger the formation of tourism loyalty, therefore tourism satisfaction is an important strategy to build tourism loyalty and the influence of both variables is positive and significant. The results of the study also show that tourism satisfaction as a mediating variable has a positive and significant effect on tourism loyalty, although the mediating effect is low.
Study on Computed Tomography (CT) Guided Transthoracic Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in the Diagnosis of Intrathoracic Mass Lesions - Not Approachable by USG
Authors: Sultana Mosammat Arina , Quddus Abdul , Alam Mohammad Taharul , Islam SK Md Jaynul
Published: May 2024

Background: Intrathoracic mass is a general issue encountered by the physicians in whole world including Bangladesh. Accurate diagnosis is important for proper management. Percutaneous fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has been extensively utilized and widely accepted as an important means of diagnostic technique. This study was performed to know and justify the computed tomography (CT) guided FNAC as a diagnostic modality for the diagnosis of intrathoracic masses which are non-approachable by ultrasonography (USG).
Methods: It was a descriptive type of cross sectional study and conducted among 30 patients having ultrasonologically non approachable intrathoracic masses during the period of Feb 2016 to July 2016 in Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka considering selection criteria and informed written consent using purposive sampling technique. FNAC was done in all the patients. After further investigation, a definitive diagnosis was made. The analysis of the surgical specimen, the biopsy, the therapeutic response, and the clinical follow-up all contributed to the ultimate diagnosis. A comparison was done between the cytological and final diagnosis for thirty cases. Ethical issues were properly addressed.
Results: Initially CT guided FNAC was carried out on all patients. Conclusive cytological diagnosis was possible in 28 patients yielding 93.33% diagnostic accuracy. FNAC diagnosed 24 cases as malignant intrathoracic mass, 04 as benign lesion and 02 undiagnosed due to inadequate tissue material. In final diagnosis 25(75%) diagnosed as malignant and 05(25%) diagnosed as benign. Diagnosis of two patients was impossible by FNAC due to inadequate tissue material.
Conclusion: CT guided FNAC of intrathoracic mass allow early diagnosis with lesser trauma and lower cost. This procedure avoided more invasive diagnostic surgery.
Bangladesh Armed Forces Med J Vol 56 No (2) December 2023, pp 10-16
Non-occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia – A Rare but Deadly Condition
Authors: Cadet B S Carla , Hoque Farzana
Published: May 2024

Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia is a rare but often fatal condition that occurs due to spasms in the splanchnic arteries leading to hypoperfusion, cellular death, bowel ischemia, and eventually perforation. Having a high clinical suspicion in the correct setting is crucial to identifying and treating the medical condition quickly. This is a unique case of an 82-year-old Caucasian male who presented with peritonitis secondary to acute mesenteric ischemia caused by hypotension leading to the eventual finding of bowel ischemia and perforation.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35: 106-109
Clinical Profile and In-hospital Outcome of Acute Household Substances Poisoning in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Mahmud Sajjad , Hezbullah Muhammad , Chakraborty Shishir Ranjan , Farooqui Radia , Sultana Sharifa
Published: May 2024

Background: Poisoning is an acute medical emergency. Among the thousands of harmless products available for household, very few are hazardous. Still, self-poisoning with these substances is one of the commonest mode of poisoning. This study was carried out to get information related to clinical profile and inhospital outcome of household substances poisoning in a particular area of Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional type of descriptive study was carried out in the department of Medicine, Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh during the period of June 2022 to November 2022.Purposive convenient sampling was applied to recruit sample from study population. Calculated sample size was 64. Detailed history including nature of poisoning (unintentional/ intentional), route of poisoning, type of poison, symptoms and signs with relevant laboratory findings were documented in a structured data collection sheet through interview from the patient or their guardians after obtaining informed written consent. In-hospital outcome in terms of survival (discharged, discharge without advice/absconded) and mortality were recorded.Results:Among 64 participants majority 65.63% (n=42) were female and most 56.25% (n=36) were of 18-20 years age group.Regarding educational status 96.87 %(n=62) participants were educated. All of the poisoning were intentional and by oral route. Harpic was the most common agents 59.38% (n=38) used by the victims.Vomiting was the most common 81.25% (n=52) symptomand oral ulcer was the commonest 40.63% (n=26) sign. No significant abnormality of vital signs and laboratory investigations were found. Majority of the respondents 43.75 % (n=28) stayed 2 days in hospital for treatment purpose. Total 85.94% (n=55) respondents were discharged with advice and 14.06% (n=9) respondents left hospital without medical advice. No death was documented in this study. Conclusion: Young teenaged female patients were the majority of victims in our study reflecting the degree of powerlessness and hopelessness of young, educated people with unemployment and difficulties in coping with life stressors.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35: 70-75
Scope of Practice: Shared Decision-Making For Patient-Centered Care
Authors: Hoque Farzana
Published: May 2024

Shared decision-making (SDM) represents a collaborative model of healthcare decision-making, contrasting the traditional unidirectional approach where physicians solely determine medical choices. SDM engages patients in evaluating options based on individual goals and values. In various clinical scenarios, SDM proves indispensable, enhancing patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, and reducing the likelihood of blaming physicians for adverse outcomes. Illustrated by the BRAN questions in the UK, SDM serves as a tool to explore benefits, risks, alternatives, and the option of doing nothing. Notwithstanding its benefits, SDM encounters implementation challenges, including time constraints and varying patient priorities. Elderly patients may face cognitive barriers, exacerbated by limited clinical trials catering to diverse geriatric needs. Nevertheless, SDM offers significant advantages, fostering strong patient-physician relationships, aligning with patient-centered care principles, and yielding positive outcomes. Physicians must integrate SDM consciously into clinical practice, recognizing its potential to improve patient satisfaction, quality of life, and overall healthcare outcomes.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35: 122-123
Medical Quiz: Image-1 Vol. 35(2) 2024
Authors: Rahman Aminur
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35: 125
Maternal and Neonatal Outcome of Patients Having Placenta Previa Lying Over The Uterine Scar
Authors: Karmaker Anuradha , Eusufzai Farzana Khan , Sultana Fahmida
Published: May 2024

Background: Placenta previa (PP) is defined as placenta implantation in the lower uterine segment with or without overlying the endocervical os. It is a significant cause of severe fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality.
Objective: To evaluate the maternal and neonatal outcome of placenta previa lying over the uterine scar due to previous one or two caesarean sections.
Material and Methods: This descriptive type of observational study was done in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Enam Medical College & Hospital, Savar, Dhaka, from December 2020 to June 2021. All relevant data were collected prospectively in a prescribed form (questionnaire). Data were processed and analysed with the help of the computer program SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) windows version 25.
Results: This study shows the most familiar age group was 26-30 years, which included 46%, and 38% belonged to the 31-35 age group. The average age was 29.93 years. Maximum (54%) number of cases were admitted during the gestational period of 35-38 weeks. It was observed that maternal outcome was profuse intraoperative blood loss (100%), post-partum haemorrhage (26%), transfusion requirement (100%), and post-partum anaemia (28%). In addition, the outcome was fetal distress (36%) and lower Apgar scores at 1 min (24%).
Conclusion: This study shows women with placenta previa lying over the uterine scar were more likely to have poorer maternal and neonatal outcomes. To counsel their patients appropriately, healthcare providers should be aware of possible complications of placenta previa lying over the uterine scar.
J Dhaka Med Coll. 2022; 31(1) : 56-60
Assessment of Serum Magnesium Levels In Patients With Acute Severe Bronchial Asthma Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Ahsan Ragib , Islam Md Khairul , Islam Md Maidul , Gomes Lilian Catherene , Rahman Farzana , Ahmad Md Mohiuddin
Published: May 2024

Background: Hypomagnesaemia has been associated with diminished respiratory muscle power, which maintains the work of breathing. However, the effect of magnesium on asthma has yet to be examined in our country. Therefore, assessing the serum magnesium level in acute severe asthma patients in a tertiary-level hospital was the study’s objective.
Methods: The study was a hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Medicine and Department of Respiratory Medicine in DMCH. Each patient performed serum magnesium ion (Mg2+) during admission with other necessary investigations.
Results: Fifty-seven percent of participants had hypomagnesemia, and 43% of patients had normal magnesium levels. Mean serum magnesium was 1.57±0.22 mg/dl [range: 1.25-2.23 ng/dl]. Although a higher proportion of patients with severe attacks (64.8%) had hypomagnesemia than those who had moderate-severity attacks (47.8%), the difference is not statistically significant (p >0.05). About 23% of patients stayed at the hospital for >3 days; among them, 73.9% had hypomagnesemia. Hypomagnesaemia patients had higher odds of staying at the hospital for >3 days, but the relation is not statistically significant (OR 2.62, 95% CI 0.93 -7.36, p >0.05).
Conclusion: Hypomagnesaemia is present in half of the patients with acute severe bronchial asthma and is not associated with the severity of the disease and duration of hospital stay.
J Dhaka Med Coll. 2022; 31(1) : 114-119
99MTC RBC Scintigraphy in the Diagnosis of Hepatic Haemangioma
Authors: Haque Mohammad Majharul , Jannat Syeda Nur E , Salimullah ASM , Saha Amitav , Datta Ponkaj Kanti
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
J Dhaka Med Coll. 2022; 31(1) : 167-169
Tác động của rủi ro địa chính trị đến nắm giữ tiền mặt của các doanh nghiệp trong lĩnh vực năng lượng
Authors: Nguyễn Vân Hà
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là phân tích tác động của rủi ro địa chính trị đến nắm giữ tiền mặt của các doanh nghiệp năng lượng trên phạm vi toàn cầu. Sử dụng dữ liệu bảng gồm 10.321 quan sát trong giai đoạn từ 2009 đến 2022, kết quả hồi quy sử dụng các phương pháp khác nhau gồm OLS gộp, hiệu ứng cố định công ty và GMM chỉ ra rằng tỷ lệ nắm giữ tiền mặt của các doanh nghiệp giảm xuống khi rủi ro địa chính trị leo thang. Phân tích sâu hơn cho thấy mối quan hệ ngược chiều giữa rủi ro địa chính trị và nắm giữ tiền mặt càng rõ ràng hơn ở những doanh nghiệp thực hiện chi trả cổ tức tiền mặt nhiều hơn, qua đó gợi mở nguyên nhân của sự giảm sút tiền mặt làm do gia tăng chi trả cổ tức. Ngoài ra, kết quả nghiên cứu cũng nhấn mạnh vai trò của môi trường thể chế trong việc chi phối các chính sách tài chính của doanh nghiệp để ứng phó với các bất ổn từ môi trường kinh doanh. Các kết quả nghiên cứu cung cấp hàm ý quan trọng đối với các nhà quản lý doanh nghiệp trong việc quản trị vốn lưu động và các nhà hoạch định chính sách trong việc nâng cao chất lượng thể chế nhằm hỗ trợ các doanh nghiệp thực thi các chính sách tài chính tốt hơn.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Dan Dukungan Keluarga Terhadap Kepatuhan Berobat Pada Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru Di RSUD Dr. Soeroto, Kabupaten Ngawi
Authors: Husna Happy Bunga Isyraqul , Abidin Zaenal , Ramadhanintyas Karina Nur
Published: May 2024

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is the number one deadly infectious disease in the world caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Indonesia ranks third globally, and East Java ranks second in Indonesia. Secondary data from Dr. Soeroto Ngawi Regional Hospital in 2022 indicate that there will be 15 patients resistant to drugs. The research aims to determine the influence of knowledge and family support on medication adherence among tuberculosis patients at Dr. Soeroto Ngawi Regional Hospital. The research design is quantitative observational with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consists of all pulmonary TB patients aged ≥ 12 years recorded from January to July 2022 at Dr. Soeroto Ngawi Regional Hospital, with a selected sample of 48 respondents using simple random sampling probability techniques. Research instruments include direct observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The research period was from December 4, 2022, to April 9, 2023. The results showed that the majority of pulmonary tuberculosis patients are female, aged between 26 and 45 years, with educational levels ranging from junior high school to high school. Most respondents have good knowledge (56.2%) and good family support (60.4%). The analysis indicates that there is an influence of knowledge factors and family support factors on medication adherence in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The most dominant factor affecting medication adherence in pulmonary tuberculosis patients is family support.