bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Mushtaque Tania , Jadoon Imran Abbas , Idrees Rana Nadir , Imran Asma , Rehman Zia ur
Published: May 2021

Purpose of the Study: The fundamental objective of this study was to examine the association between workforce diversity and employee performance in commercial banks of Pakistan. Methodology: Gender, age, education, and ethnic diversity contribute to the workforce's diversity. A standardized questionnaire was distributed amongst the 400 employees of commercial banks of Pakistan to collect data. However, 281 employees, constituting 70.25%, responded. The research hypotheses were tested by using a multi-regression model through Stata16 for data analysis. Main Findings: The outcomes indicated a positive and significant association between gender diversity and employee performance. Gender diversity and age diversity are strong predictors of employee performance in Pakistan. However, the findings revealed that employee performance is not affected by education or ethnic diversity. Applications of the study: This study has significant implications from both a theoretical and a realistic perspective. This study contributes by adding sound theoretical literature to the body of knowledge on workforce diversity and employee performance. From a practical perspective, this study sheds more light on how workplace diversity affects employee performance in the banking sector of an emerging economy like Pakistan. The results of this study can also be used to build strategies to improve the implementation of employee diversity in an existing market. Novelty/Originality of this Study: Studies have been conducted to analyze the impact of diversity on employee performance, but this is the first study that has investigated the association between workforce diversity and employees performance with rich facets and particularly in the context of an emerging economy like Pakistan and specifically in commercial banks.
GENDER EQUALITY IN ISLAM AND GENDER BIASED DISCRIMINATION IN GLOBAL MUSLIM SOCIETIES: ANALYTIC AND CRITICAL EVALUATION
Authors: Tirmizi Syed Muhammad Shahid , Rauf Abdul , Sultana Iram , Saeed Muhammad
Published: May 2021

Purpose of the study: The main aim of this study is to stipulate the practical elucidation for the act in spotting sustaining ways of discrimination as well as inequality against the female children, obliterating ways, and practices that are harmful in fulfilling the rights of the females and prescribing an efficient policy for the protection and promotion of these rights.

Methodology: Analytical and critical evaluation techniques have been used in executing this research study. Ongoing gender-based discrimination in societies of Muslim worlds has been analysed through various sources including published journal articles, news articles, and books, etc. These analytical studies are then critically evaluated in the light of the Holy Quran and Sunnah as primary study resources.

Main Findings: Education helps in breaking the model of gender discrimination and creates permanent changes for the females in the developing states inclusive of Pakistan, among others. Pakistan has hardly invested in educational sectors, and specifically in the education of women. The education of girls leads to extensive social changes. Educated females are very significant to terminate this rapidly growing notion of gender discrimination.

Application of study: This study is applicable in the domain of gender studies in the perspective of global Islamic societies, in comprehension of the drawbacks of this norm faced by the societies, and the consequences of gender discrimination.

The novelty of this study: To the best of my knowledge this study explores the concept of gender inequality in the light of the Quran and Sunnah and gender discrimination in the society of Pakistan. Furthermore, it addresses the bill passed by the national assembly of Pakistan in context to the protection of Women’s property rights in 2020 and its religious significances and advantages of observing this bill.
MODERATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AMONG INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES
Authors: Akhtar Andleeb , Ahsan Sadaf , Andleeb Syeda Naila , Bano Saira , Kainat Rimsha
Published: May 2021

Purpose of the study: The present research paper investigated the moderating role of perceived organizational support on the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and organizational performance.

Methodology: The sample consisted of 205 employees from different organizations in Hattar Industrial State and Haripur, Pakistan. The Perceived Organizational Support (Eisenberger et al., 1986), the Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Podsakoff et al., 2009), and the Organizational Performance (Kuo, 2011) scales were used to attain the desired results. A purposive sampling technique was used with a cross-sectional survey research design. The employees from Hattar Industrial State were taken as the target sample. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS 21. The alpha reliability, Pearson correlation, t-test, ANOVA, linear and multiple regressions were calculated along with demographic analysis to meet the objectives of the study.

Main Findings: Results indicated a highly significant positive correlation between OCB, POS, and OP. The results also showed that OCB and POS are significant predictors of OP. The gender differences are non-significant. The differences are significant between groups at upper, middle, lower, senior, and other management levels. The results showed significant differences between age groups with late age adults (46-60 years age) having high mean scores in organizational citizenship behavior and organizational performance. Among the demographic variables: age, average salary, and organizational size are significantly impacting organizational citizenship behavior, perceived organizational support, and organizational performance. The results indicated that perceived organizational support moderated the relation between organizational citizenship behavior and organizational performance significantly.

Applications of the study: The study findings are important for organizations, officials, and managers to further develop work attitudes and work behaviors and enhance their performance and productivity.

Novelty: Very few researchers have studied the employees in industrial settings. People spend a major part of their life in the workplace. Their work is affected by several organizational factors as well as their subjective factors. The impact of demographic variables has also been studied. Thus, this study provided insights into factors that affect employee performance.
Aproximaciones interdisciplinarias sobre diversos escenarios posteriores a la pandemia del COVID-19
Authors: Romero Otálvaro Ana María
Published: May 2021

Este libro busca iniciar la reflexión académica y social sobre los temas que, como sociedad, enfrentaremos en la siguiente década; un periodo de tiempo en el que las Humanidades tendrán un papel trascendental en la reconstrucción del tejido social y el bienestar humano. Es un documento que establece análisis, reflexiones, recopilaciones y resultados de investigación alrededor de temas como la crisis social y humanitaria durante la pandemia, los retos y desafíos para la primera infancia en salud mental, la recuperación de los profesionales de la salud ante el síndrome de burnout, las formas de comunicación en periodos de incertidumbre y las tendencias en educación que se proyectan en el horizonte; todos los anteriores temas, con el eje articulador de reflexionar como sociedad en un futuro que fue alterado por el COVID-19.
Quality evaluation of gari produced from provitamin A cassava (Manihot esculenta) enriched with African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa)
Authors:   Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, Olatunde Sogo James , Owoola GO ,   Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, Ajiboye TS ,   Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, Babarinde GO ,   Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Published: May 2021

Provitamin A cassava (PVAC), a biofortified yellow cassava, has great potential to alleviate vitamin A deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa. Blending PVAC with an underutilized legume, African Yam Bean (AYB), in gari production will go a long way in reducing protein and vitamin A malnutrition problems in sub-Saharan Africa where gari is a staple food. Gariwas produced from PVAC mash substituted with varying proportions (0, 7.5, 15, 23 and 30%) of AYB using simplex lattice design expert (version 16.0). The gari samples were evaluated for their nutritional composition, physicochemical properties and anti-nutritional factors. Sensory attributes of the products were evaluated using a 7-point hedonic scale. Moisture contents of all the gari samples were below 5% indicating safe level for prolonged storage. Substituting PVAC with AYB at varying proportions resulted in 14.4-23.7%, 16.3-23.5%, 19.8-20.3% and 15.5-20.3% for ash, protein, calorific and beta-carotene contents, respectively, and 18.3–21.8% reduction in fiber content. Production of gari from blends of PVAC and AYB significantly (p<0.05) increased pH level and reduced total titratable acidity of the gari samples. Gariproduced from 92.5% PVAC and 7.5% AYB mash had the least value of 1.20 mg/kg HCN, and 100 % cassava gari had the highest value (5.0 mg/kg) of HCN. The swelling capacity decreased with increase in the substitution level of AYB in the mixture. The results of syneresis of the samples followed a similar trend with that of swelling capacity. Water absorption capacity and reconstitution index showed increase with increase in the level of AYB inclusion. The anti-nutritional factor of the gari sample ranged from 1.95 to 5.65% for trypsin inhibitor, 4.53-31.02 mg/100g for total phenols, and 2.56-5.33 mg/100g for alkaloids. Gariproduced from 100% PVAC was the most preferred in terms of colour, texture, aroma and appearance while gari substituted with 7.5% AYB was best preferred in terms of taste. Significant difference (p<0.05) was recorded for the overall acceptability attribute of 100% PVAC gari(control sample) which was best rated by the panelists. It was concluded that a substitution of 7.5% AYBintoPVAC mash gave the gari with the best overall quality acceptability. These findings indicated the potential of AYB in gari processing to curb vitamin A deficiency among the vulnerable group.
Lingwistyczne podstawy badań specjalistycznej komunikacji międzykulturowej
Authors: Grucza Sambor
Published: May 2021

The paper presents the linguistic foundations of research on intercultural specialized communication from the point of view of anthropocentric communicology. It must be assumed that in these studies, firstly, specialized intercultural communication is based on communication competence, within which one can distinguish (a) specialized language competence, (b) specialized discursive competence, (c) specialized cultural competence and (d) specialized intercultural competence. Secondly, it is necessary to distinguish between (i) specialized idiolects, specialized knowledges and specialized idiocultures, (ii) specialized polylects, specialized knowledges, and specialized polycultures, (iii) models of specialized languages, models of specialized knowledges, and models of specialized cultures. The paper discusses and develops these issues.
Wybrane cechy języka medycznego – terminologia, normalizacja, gatunki tekstów medycznych i relacje międzygatunkowe
Authors: Karwacka Wioleta
Published: May 2021

This article discusses selected features of the medical language with special emphasis on Polish and English. The first discussed feature is medical terminology, in particular: Greek and Latin influences, eponyms and acronyms. The medical language is a controlled one, which is another aspect presented in this article. The next characteristic feature includes conventions related to particular medical genres. Finally, genre shift is briefly discussed.
Język pracowników służb specjalnych w Polskiej Rzeczpospolitej Ludowej i w Bułgarskiej Republice Ludowej (na przykładzie analizy teczek TW „Bolek” i TW „Sabina”)
Authors: Mazurkiewicz-Sułkowska Julia
Published: May 2021

Releasing declassified files, reports, denunciations and other Communist-era secret service documents in the former socialist countries raises great controversies and emotions. The so-called “teczki” become an element of political maneuvering and power games. Reports from the informants and collaborators are usually the object of consideration for historians and archivists alike. However, there are virtually no linguistic analyses that characterize them. The paper is an attempt to investigate the language of secret service employees from a comparative perspective based on two collections of notes from Poland and Bulgaria.
Premier isolement au Tchad du virus de la PPR et reproduction expérimentale de la maladie
Authors: Bidjeh K. , Bornarel Pierre , Imadiné M. , Lancelot Renaud
Published: May 2021

Des foyers de la peste des petits ruminants (PPR) ont été étudiés en 1993 et 1994 dans des troupeaux de chèvres de race sahélienne au Tchad. Si le virus n'a pu être isolé des premiers foyers de 1993, le sondage sérologique par le test ELISA de compétition ponant sur 475 sérums récoltés dans la zone d'épidémie a montré une prévalence de 34 %. Pour la première fois au Tchad, le virus fut isolé et des cas cliniques caractéristiques de la PPR furent observés sur les chèvres sahéliennes réputées peu sensibles à ce virus. La maladie a été reproduite expérimentalement par inoculation des chèvres avec des broyats de ganglions et de poumons, ces derniers ayant provoqué les symptômes les plus sévères. La réaction d'immunodiffusion en gélose s'est révélée positive vis-à-vis de l'antisérum anti-PPR avec les broyats de poumons et de ganglions mésentériques, métis pas avec ceux de ganglions préscapulaires. La caractérisation du virus isolé, en particulier sur le plan génomique, s'avère nécessaire.
La lutte contre l'East Coast Fever par bains détiqueurs au Malawi : le programme du point de vue de l'éleveur
Authors: Blanc F. , Norman T. , Soldan A. , Chilombo D. , Edelsten M.
Published: May 2021

La lutte par bains détiqueurs contre l'East Coast Fever (ECF) au Malawi entraîne une réduction des pertes dues à cette maladie variable avec la fréquence de balnéation. Le seul coût pour l'éleveur est représenté par le temps passé à la manipulation des animaux. Toutefois l'impact économique de l'ECF apparaît limité en situation d'élevage traditionnel. Les éleveurs tiennent son importance comme secondaire par rapport à d'autres interventions en santé ou production animales ou dans d'autres domaines de leur système de production. Les caractéristiques de ces systèmes expliquent les différences d'intérêt pour les bains entre les divers types d'éleveurs. Vus les coûts élevés de cette méthode de lutte, diverses modifications sont envisagées.
Etude au laboratoire des effets d'un insecticide naturel extrait du neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) sur Glossina fuscipes fuscipes Newstead, 1910 (Diptera : Glossinidae)
Authors: Makoundou P.B. , Cuisance Dominique , Duvallet Gérard , Guillet Pierre
Published: May 2021

Dans la perspective d'une lutte contre les glossines avec sa prise en charge par les communautés rurales, nous avons testé l'Azatin EC*, produit à base d'extraits de graines de neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss). Les tests sont effectués sur Glossina fuscipes fuscipes, par applications topiques et par contact tarsal. L'application topique d'Azatin EC* provoque une faible mortalité qui ne se manifeste qu'aux doses élevées chez les jeunes mâles et les femelles âgées et gravides. La productivité (pupes/femelle) est abaissée de 4,5 fois pour les doses élevées et ensuite le poids des pupes est significativement plus bas en début de pupaison mais n'évolue pas différemment de celui des témoins. Le taux d'éclosion est significativement abaissé aux doses supérieures à 0,261 µg/mouche. Des difficultés de vol et de sondage (piqûre) sont notées à partir de 0,261 µg/glossine, semblant traduire une perturbation de la physiologie musculaire. En fonction des effets observés chez cet insecte hématophage, les applications envisageables sur le terrain sont discutées, soulignant la possibilité de mettre à profit cet effet répulsif pour protéger le bétail dans les zones à risque.
Lésions de la peau chez le chien, le cheval et le veau causées par les stomoxes Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera : Muscidae)
Authors: Yeruham I. , Braverman Y.
Published: May 2021

Des lésions spécifiques de la peau causées par Stomoxys calcitrans sur des sites de prédilection sont décrites sur des espèces différentes d'animaux (chiens, chevaux et veaux) consécutivement à des piqûres par des stomoxes, Une dermatite nécrotique est observée chez 32 chiens de races diverses, sur la pointe des oreilles. Une dermatite exsudative est constatée sur les pattes de 45 chevaux adultes et une dermatite est diagnostiquée sur les zones des "tourbillons de poils" sur le dos de 18 veaux.
Acaricides utilisables dans la lutte contre les tiques aux Antilles : résultats d'essais en Guadeloupe
Authors: Barré Nicolas , Fargetton M. , Aprelon Rosalie , Coulibandu L.
Published: May 2021

Un acaricide pyréthrinoîde, la deltaméthrine (Butox 50), une amidine, l'amitraze (Taktik) et un organophosphoré, le phoxime (Sébacil), applicables en aspersion, ainsi que deux pyréthrinoîdes administrables en dépôt dorsal ("pour,on") ou en taches ("spot-on"), la fluméthrine (Bayticol "pour,on") et la deltaméthrine (formulation "pour-on"), ont été testés en Guadeloupe sur des bovins au pâturage naturellement infestés par des adultes de la tique Amblyomma variegatum. Pour les produits administrables en aspersion, la meilleure efficacité est obtenue avec l'amitraze (98,5 % de réduction de l'infestation). L'efficacité est encore meilleure avec les deux pyréthrinoîdes testés en "pour-on" (99,3 % de réduction avec la fluméthrine), ou en "spot-on" (100 % de réduction avec la fluméthrine et la deltaméthrine). Outre son efficacité, la technique du "spot,on" est la mieux adaptée au contexte de l'élevage à l'attache pratiqué aux Antilles. Ce mode de traitement est 2 à 3 fois plus rapide que l'aspersion permettant, malgré le coût élevé des produits, un gain de temps, donc en personnel qui peut rendre cette méthode de détiquage compétitive, en particulier dans des perspectives d'éradication des tiques.
Réponses leucocytaires et thrombocytaires à l’infection expérimentale à Trypanosoma brucei chez les chiens
Authors: Omotainse S.O. , Anosa V.O.
Published: May 2021

Trois chiens ont été infectés par une souche ILRAD 1797 de Trypanosoma brucei par voie sous-cutanée. Une anémie hémolytique a été provoquée artificiellement chez deux autres chiens par phlébotomie, traitement thermique et réinjection de sang, alors que deux autres chiens ont servi de témoin. Les animaux infectés ont manifesté une panleucopénie et une thrombocytopénie, alors que les chiens atteints d'une anémie hémolytique provoqué artificiellement ont présenté une leucocytose et une thrombocytose. Ces résultats laissent supposer l'existence d'un facteur d'aplasie médullaire dans le plasma des chiens infectés à T. brucei, d'autant plus que la production leucocytaire a été affectée.
Facteurs de variation des indicateurs plasmatiques du statut nutritionnel en oligo-éléments chez le dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius) au Maroc. I. Valeurs usuelles et variations physiologiques
Authors: Bengoumi Mohammed , Faye Bernard , El Kasmi K. , Tressol J.C.
Published: May 2021

Trois essais réalisés dans des contextes climatiques et alimentaires différents (Guelmim, Laôyoune, Tadla) et concernant au total 125 dromadaires ont été mis en oeuvre en vue de préciser le statut nutritionnel en cuivre et zinc des camelins au Maroc. Les valeurs moyennes régionales ont varié de 65 à 102 µg/100 ml pour la cuprémie, et de 38 à 59 µg/1où ml pour la zincémie. Exception faite de l'effet de l'âge sur la zincémie, plus élevée chez les jeunes, il n'y a aucune variation significative de la cuprémie et de la zincémie en fonction des facteurs physiologiques (âge, sexe). Les résultats sont discutés en fonction des variations des apports alimentaires dans les différents essais.
Facteurs de variation des indicateurs plasmatiques du statut nutritionnel en oligo-éléments chez le dromadaire (Camelus dromedarius) au Maroc. II. Effet d’une complémentation minérale
Authors: Bengoumi Mohammed , Faye Bernard , Tressol J.C. , Bengoumi D.
Published: May 2021

Quatre lots de 5 dromadaires ont reçu respectivement une injection unique de cuivre et de zinc (lot lM), une complémentation orale pendant un mois de sulfate de cuivre (lot Cu), de sulfate de zinc (lot Zn) et aucune complémentation (lot T). L'essai a duré 111 jours et la période de complémentation est survenue entre 7e et le 37e jour. Dans le lot IM, la cuprémie et la zincémie ont significativement augmenté (maximum de 72 et de 73 µg/100 ml respectivement). Dans le lot Cu, la cuprémie a significativement augmenté ainsi que la zincémie dans le lot Zn, mais les valeurs observées ne dépassent pas les seuils admis comme limite de carence et chutent rapidement après l'arrêt de la complémentation. L'interaction cuivre-zinc se traduit par une diminution non significative de la zincémie dans le lot Cu et significative de la cuprémie dans le lot Zn.
Standardisation et évaluation de la technique de salivation manuelle pour le dépistage des infections par trypanosomes chez la glossine (Diptera: Glossinidae)
Authors: Kazadi J.M. , Jochems M. , Kabore H. , Mbeng C. , Van Hees J. , Kageruka P.
Published: May 2021

La méthode de salivation manuelle et celle de Bruce et al, sont décrites. Elles ont été évaluées simultanément, suivant un jeûne de 24, 48 et 72 heures, sur 1 702 mouches mâles non infectées, appartenant aux sous espèces de Giossina palpalis palpalis (Zaire), G. palpalis gambiensis (Bobo-Dioulasso), G. palpalis gambiensis (Maisons-Alfort) et G. morsitans morsitans (Mall). Le risque de salivation est de 0,66 pour la première méthode et de 0,01 pour la seconde. La standardisation de la méthode de salivation manuelle sur 79 mâles de G. morsitans morsitans (Mall) infectés avec Trypanosoma congoiense IL II 80 a permis d'identifier 70,88 % des mouches porteuses d'infection mature et/ou immature. On note une nette différence entre les proportions des glossines qui salivent après un jeûne de 72 h et celles qui salivent après 48 et 24 heures.
Concentrations du glutathion érythrocytaire des bovins zébus et Ndama nigérians
Authors: Igbokwe I.O. , Umar I.A. , Obagaiye O.K. , Saror D.I. , Esievo K.A.N.
Published: May 2021

Une étude réalisée sur les concentrations de glutathion érythrocytaire des bovins zébus et Ndama nigérians a mis en évidence une variation allant de 40,8 à 135,1 mg/100 ml de globules rouges, avec une moyenne de 84,0 ± 25,4 mg/1o0 ml. On a observé une corrélation positive entre les concentrations de glutathion et l'hématocrite (r = 0,58, p0,05).
Sensibilité aux trypanocides et au plasma humain de souches de Trypanozoon isolées d’animaux provenant de foyers endémiques de maladie du sommeil au Nigeria
Authors: Kalu A.I.
Published: May 2021

La sensibilité de douze souches de Trypanozoon isolées de bovins semi-nomades provenant de foyers endémiques connus de maladie du sommeil situés dans le Centre et au Nord du Nigeria a été étudiée vis-à-vis de deux trypanocides, l'acéturate de diminazène (Berenil) et le chlorure d'isométamidium (Samorin), et du plasma humain. Chez les petits ruminants infectés, trois souches ont montré une résistance visà-vis de l'acéturate de diminazène administré à des doses de 7,0-14,0 mg/kg de poids vif, alors que le chlorure d'isométamidium administré à des doses de 1,0 mg/kg de poids vif ou à des concentrations supérieures n'est pas parvenu à guérir les infections dues à deux des souches résistantes à l'acéturate de diminazène. De même, les deux souches ayant manifesté une résistance vis-à-vis du chlorure d'isométamidium se sont montrées régulièrement résistantes à l'activité trypanolytique du plasma humain. Cela tend à indiquer que les bovins jouent le rôle de réservoir du sous-genre Trypanosoma brucei, lequel est une source potentielle d'infection pour l'homme et résiste à l'action thérapeutique de ces deux médicaments, l'acéturate de diminazène et le chlorure d'isométamidium.
Absence d'interaction des infections à Trypanosoma theileri avec le diagnostic des trypanosomoses animales par détection des antigènes circulants
Authors: Delafosse Arnaud , Bengaly Zakaria , Duvallet Gérard
Published: May 2021

Ce travail reprend des données accumulées au centre international de recherche-développement sur l'élevage en zone subhumide (CIRDES) lors de suivis épidémiologiques. Les prévalences de Trypanosoma vivax, Trypanosoma congolense et Trypanosoma brucei obtenues à l'aide du test ELISA de détection des antigènes circulants ont été comparées chez des animaux infectés ou non par Trypanosoma theileri. Le but était de mettre en évidence l'existence d'éventuelles réactions sérologiques croisées entre T. theileri et les trypanosomes pathogénes. Les résultats obtenus montrent l'absence d'interaction des infections à T. theileri avec le diagnostic des trypanosomes pathogènes par détection des antigènes circulants.
La réponse sérologique à l’immunisation contre la cowdriose constitue un indicateur effectif du degré de protection immunitaire
Authors: Lawrence J.A. , Tjornehoj K. , Whiteland A.P. , Kafuwa P.T.
Published: May 2021

Les auteurs ont mis en évidence une corrélation significative chez des bouvillons croisés Frison entre la réponse sérologique à des vaccinations antérieures avec la souche Ball 3 de Cowdria ruminantium, et le développement de la protection immunitaire contre un isolat de la souche Kalota du Malawi. Des 10 animaux dont la séroconversion a été constatée après la vaccination, tous étaient complètement ou partiellement immunisés contre la souche d'épreuve. Dix des 14 animaux qui n'ont pas effectué de séroconversion étaient immunisés mais cette proportion n'était pas significativement différente de celle des témoins non vaccinés (4/10). Enfin, sur 29 animaux vaccinés et traités simultanément avec un implant de doxycycline, 13 n'ont effectué aucune séroconversion et, parmi eux, 4 étaient totalement sensibles à l'isolat.
Synchronous and asynchronous remote exercise may improve motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Santinelli Felipe B. , Simieli Lucas , Costa Elisa de C. , Marteli Leticia N. , Fen Chien H. , Tardelli Erica , Okamoto Erika , Tanaka Katia , Barbieri Fabio A.
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND: Stay active is a good strategy to mitigate the negative effects of confinement in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Synchronous (full-time class interaction) and asynchronous (without the live presence of the healthcare professional) exercises are two strategies to avoid the worsening of PD.
AIM: To investigate the effect of the synchronous and asynchronous exercise on motor and non-motor symptoms in people with PD during the pandemic lockdown.
METHOD: Fifty-eight people with PD responded to an online survey and were divided into synchronous, asynchronous, and no-exercise groups. The participants responded to questions regarding motor and non-motor symptoms, besides the questionnaire of quality of life, physical activity, anxiety and depression, and sleep quality.
RESULTS: Synchronous group presents higher amounts of physical activity than the asynchronous and no-exercise groups. Also, the synchronous group presented lower anxiety symptoms, while the asynchronous group presented lower depression symptoms compared with the no-exercise group. Worse motor symptoms were presented by the three groups.
CONCLUSION: Stay active during the pandemic lockdown, is beneficial to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people with PD. This population should be encouraged to perform synchronous classes to perform greater amounts of physical activity, which in the long-term could produce greater benefits.
Lorenzen, Stefanie (2020). Entscheidung als Zielhorizont des Religionsunterrichts? Religiöse Positionierungsprozesse aus der Perspektive junger Erwachsener (Praktische Theologie heute 174). Stuttgart: Kohlhammer. ISBN 978-3-17-038154-4. 362 Seiten.
Authors: Englert Rudolf
Published: May 2021

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Letramentos e(m) translinguagem na educação de surdos
Authors: Rocha Daniele Silva , Ribeiro Gilmara dos Reis
Published: May 2021

Este trabalho, de abordagem qualitativa e de natureza predominantemente propositiva e interpretativista, objetiva apresentar e discutir uma proposta de material didático voltado para alunos surdos, em contexto acadêmico, pautando-se na necessidade de serem elaborados materiais que se mostrem mais sensíveis às especificidades linguístico-culturais desses alunos. Assim, a proposta desenvolvida pelas autoras, sendo uma surda e outra ouvinte, foi materializada em um verbete multimodal, em formato de vídeo, sobre o gênero ‘resenha acadêmica’, contemplando as múltiplas linguagens que constituem e significam a realidade multilíngue em que surdos e ouvintes constroem sentidos colaborativamente, extrapolando o limite de línguas autônomas e suas formas “padrões”. A apresentação e a discussão do material proposto têm como suporte epistemológico a perspectiva da Translanguaging (CANAGARAJAH, 2017; GARCÍA; LI WEI, 2014; OTHEGUY; GARCÍA; REID, 2015; 2018) e dos Novos Letramentos e Multiletramentos (COPE; KALANTZIS, 2009; KALANTZIS; COPE, 2006; LANKSHEAR; KNOBEL, 2007; MELO; ROJO, 2014; ROJO; MOURA, 2019; ROJO, 2017; 2013; 2012), a partir do qual apontamos alguns elementos que mostram como o verbete elaborado se constitui em um material didático em que as múltiplas semioses (ROJO; MOURA, 2019) indiciam e significam as translinguagens inerentes aos contextos de surdez. Isso posto, destacamos como resultado a constatação das contribuições dos mencionados pressupostos epistemológicos para a elaboração de materiais didáticos que podem colaborar com a inclusão social de surdos e com a construção de práticas educativas de bases mais pluralistas, entendendo-se que práticas translíngues ampliam o processo de construção de sentido tendo em conta questões de contextos culturais e sociais.
Evaluasi Penggunaan Obat Berdasarkan Indikator Peresepan dan Pelayanan Pasien di Rumah Sakit Tora Belo
Authors: Diana Khusnul , Kumala Aviva , Nurlin Nina , Tandah Muhamad Rinaldhi
Published: May 2021

Pendahuluan: Praktik kefarmasian merupakan kegiatan terpadu untuk mengidentifikasi, mencegah serta menyelesaikan masalah yang berkaitan dengan obat dan kesehatan untuk  meningkatkan penggunaan  obat  yang rasional. Tujuan: Untuk mengevaluasi penggunaan obat berdasarkan indikator peresepan yang ditulis oleh dokter dan pelayanan pasien di RSUD Tora Belo, Kabupaten Sigi. Metode: Penelitian dilakukan secara retrospektif dan prospektif. Indikator peresepan digunakan untuk menghitung rata-rata jumlah obat, obat generik, antibiotik, suntik dan obat esensial/obat formularium rumah sakit yang tertera pada setiap lembar resep. Sampel resep diambil dari resep pasien umum rawat sebanyak 391 lembar dengan teknik purposive sampling, sedangkan indikator pelayanan pasien diambil dari pasien rawat jalan sebanyak 269 pasien dengan teknik accidental sampling. Hasil: Rata-rata penggunaan obat tiap lembar resep adalah 3,1 (standar: 1,8 - 2,2); persentase obat generik adalah 74,89% (standar: 81 - 94 %); persentase obat antibiotik adalah 45,52% (standar: ≤ 30%); persentase obat injeksi adalah 6,90% (standar: 0,2 - 48%); dan persentase kesesuaian obat dengan formularium rumah sakit adalah 99,17% (standar: 86 - 88%). Sedangkan dari indikator pelayanan pasien diperoleh rata-rata waktu konsultasi 4,32 menit (standar: 2,3 - 3,5 menit); rata-rata dispensing time obat non racikan 11, 42 dan racikan 22,54 menit; persentase obat yang diberikan 94,54% (standar: 100%); persentase kelengkapan label obat sebesar 100%; dan persentase pengetahuan pasien tentang penggunaan dosis yang tepat 48,12% (standar: 100%). Kesimpulan: Penggunaan obat belum memenuhi standar WHO jika dilihat dari indikator peresepan, namun masih memenuhi standar WHO jika dilihat dari indicator pelayanan.
Analisis Rhodamin B dalam Bolu Kukus yang Beredar di Kota Jambi dengan Metode Spektrofotometri UV-Vis
Authors: Hadriyati Armini , Lestari Linda , Anggresani Lia
Published: May 2021

Pendahuluan: Rhodamin B adalah pewarna sintetik yang umum digunakan sebagai pewarna tekstil, Rhodamin B dalam makanan dapat menyebabkan keracunan, sehingga Rhodamin B dilarang digunakan sebagai bahan tambahan pangan. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif adanya Rhodamin B dalam kue bolu kukus yang beredar di Kota Jambi. Metode: Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara acak dalam 8 kecamatan dari 11 kecamatan di Kota Jambi. Analisis Rhodamin B pada kue bolu kukus ini ditentukan dengan 2 metode yaitu Kromatografi Lapis Tipis dan Spektrofotometri UV-Vis. Pada analisa kualitatif dengan Kromatografi Lapis Tipis menggunakan plat silica gel GF 254 dengan mengunakan fase gerak campuran n-butanol : asam asetat : ammonia dengan perbandingan (10 : 4 : 5). Hasil: Hasil dari analisis Rhodamin B yang dilakukan dengan KLT didapatkan nilai Rf sama antara sampel dengan pembanding Rhodamin B yaitu 0,8. Spektrofotometri UV-Vis didapat panjang gelombang maksimum 557 nm, dan diperoleh kadar Rhodamin B pada sampel B 0,88210 µg/mL, sampel E 1,3475 µg/mL dan sampel F 0,80684 µg/mL. Kesimpulan: Hasil uji identifikasi menunjukan bahwa dari 8 sampel kue bolu kukus, 3 sampel diantaranya positif mengandung pewarna Rhodamin B.
Hubungan antara Efektivitas Hemodialisis dengan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronis di Yogyakarta
Authors: Fatonah Liliany , Andayani Tri Murti , Yasin Nanang Munif
Published: May 2021

Pendahuluan: Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronis (PGK) dengan hemodialisis (HD) memiliki kualitas hidup yang rendah. Hal ini dapat dipengaruhi oleh efektivitas HD. Nilai adekuasi HD yang disarankan oleh kementrian kesehatan RI untuk pasien HD dengan frekuensi dua kali seminggu yaitu ≥ 1,8. Meskipun demikian, di Indonesia mayoritas pasien menjalani HD dengan adekuasi HD < 1,8. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara efektivitas HD terhadap kualitas hidup pasien PGK dengan HD. Metode: Penelitian ini meggunakan rancangan cross sectional dengan teknik pengambilan sampel convenience sampling. Penelitian dilakukan di RSUP Dr Sardjito dan RS Akademik UGM pada bulan Januari hingga Maret 2020. Data primer yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form-36 (KDQoL-SF36). Data sekunder yaitu rekam medis untuk mengumpulkan parameter efektivitas meliputi durasi HD tiap sesi, adekuasi HD (Kt/V) dan kecepatan aliran darah (Qb). Pengaruh efektivitas HD terhadap skor kualitas hidup dianalisis menggunakan independent sample t-test dan one-way ANOVA. Regresi linier berganda digunakan untuk menentukan prediktor utama dari kualitas hidup. Hasil: Diperoleh 109 pasien dengan skor rata-rata kualitas hidup 72,10 ± 11,58. Peningkatan durasi HD tiap sesi, adekuai HD dan kecepatan aliran darah berpengaruh signifikan terhadap peningkatan skor kualitas hidup (p < 0,05). Hasil analisis regresi linear berganda memaparkan bahwa penghasilan (p = 0,019), komorbid (p = 0,054), adekuasi HD (p = 0,029), dan juga kecepatan aliran darah (p = 0,006) merupakan prediktor kualitas hidup. Kesimpulan: Skor kualitas hidup pasien PGK dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh durasi HD tiap sesi, adekuasi HD dan kecepatan aliran darah.
Analisis Faktor Klinik terhadap Kualitas Hidup Pasien Hemodialisis di RSUD dr. Loekmono Hadi Kudus
Authors: Adiningrum Nafiah , Andayani Tri Murti , Kristina Susi Ari
Published: May 2021

Pendahuluan: Penyakit ginjal kronik (PGK) dan hemodialisis berdampak negatif terhadap kualitas hidup pasien. Penilaian HRQoL penting dilakukan sebagai evaluasi terhadap kualitas layanan kesehatan dan efektivitas terapi. Tujuan: Untuk menilai status HRQoL pasien dan mengetahui faktor klinik yang berpengaruh terhadap kualitas hidup pasien hemodialisis di RSUD dr. Loekmono Hadi. Metode: Cross sectional dengan teknik total sampling pada pasien hemodialisis rutin yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Data sosiodemografi dan faktor klinik yang digunakan yaitu komorbid, durasi menjalani hemodialisis, kadar hemoglobin, ureum, dan kreatinin diperoleh dari rekam medik, sedangkan data kualitas hidup dinilai menggunakan kuesioner KDQoL-SF36 yang terdiri dari tiga domain. Gambaran kualitas hidup berdasarkan karakteristik sosiodemografi dianalisis menggunakan Independent sample t-test atau Mann-whitney test dan one-way ANOVA atau Kruskal-walis test. Analisis faktor klinik yang berpengaruh terhadap kualitas hidup menggunakan koefisien korelasi Spearman dan regresi logistik. Hasil: Skor rata-rata kualitas hidup pada 60 subjek penelitian sebesar 63,20 ± 17,05, sedangkan skor untuk domain penyakit ginjal, kesehatan fisik dan mental adalah 74,52 ± 9,83; 47,41 ± 25,09 dan 67,68±20,10. Faktor klinik berkorelasi lemah terhadap rata-rata skor domain kualitas hidup kecuali pada variabel durasi menjalani hemodialisis terhadap domain kesehatan fisik (r = 0,319). Analisis regresi logistik menunjukkan tidak terdapat faktor klinik yang secara signifikan paling berpengaruh terhadap kualitas hidup pasien (p > 0,05). Kesimpulan: Hasil pengukuran klinik merupakan informasi penting bagi dokter untuk melihat luaran terapi, namun parameter tersebut berkorelasi lemah terhadap HRQoL. Penilaian HRQoL diperlukan sebagai ukuran kecukupan dialisis dan kolaborasi tenaga kesehatan untuk meningkatkan HRQoL pasien.
The Effect of Psychoeducation on Self-Efficacy and Motivation for Taking Treatment in Breast Cancer Patients (Ca Mammae)
Authors: Nihayati Hanik Endang , Nurhanifah Laeli , Krisnana Ilya
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Besides being a physiological problem, breast cancer is also a psychological problem. Breast cancer patients are prone to   anxiety, depression, stress, fear, and other psychological problems. Prolonged psychological problems that are not resolved lead to impaired self-confidence and motivation to undergo treatment, which has a negative impact on health. Psychoeducation as a psychological therapy as well as providing education is used as a therapy that aims to overcome the psychological problems of breast cancer patients.Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental research design. The population in this study was breast cancer patients (ca mammae) at Prof. Dr. Margono Soekardjo Purwokerto. The sample of this study was 50 respondents obtained with purposive sampling technique. The independent variable of this study is psychoeducation and the dependent variables are self-efficacy and motivation. Data were collected using a general self-efficacy questionnaire and intrinsic motivation inventory as well as an observation sheet. Data were analyzed using the Paired T-Test and Independent Test statistical tests with a level of significance 𝛼≤0.05.Results: There was an effect of psychoeducation to self-efficacy and motivation (p= 0.000; p=0.000.Conclusion: This study shows that psychoeducation affects self-efficacy and motivation to undergo treatment in breast cancer patients (ca mammae). Psychoeducation provides information related to breast cancer and stress management methods so that it can increase self-efficacy and motivation to undergo treatment for breast cancer patients.
Potential Loss among Infant Feeding Options
Authors: Syam Azniah , Musni Musni , Amin Andi Nurzakiah , Iskandar Imelda
Published: May 2021

Introduction: The conceptual relationship between economics and breastfeeding is still mathematically invaluable, while the family's economic burden increases along with babies born. Indicating potential loss when a family chooses other than breastmilk is a progressive way to manage campaign messages about exclusive breastmilk and prolonged breastfeeding. Descriptive studies are needed to magnify all of these indicators and transform them into measuring instruments generalized to assess family expenditures related to infant feeding.Methods: This study uses a quantitative descriptive design, questionnaire draft upon qualitative open questions containing all micro indicators impacted financially during the baby’s first year. Data collection was carried out in Makassar based on telephone surveys with 330 preliminary samples. After structural analysis and data reduction, the expenditure indicators were divided into medical and non-medical expenses.Results: The study show there is a difference in the average amount of family expenses of those who provide formula milk compared to breastmilk. This outcome is 21.1 times higher in non-medical components and 2.5 times higher in the medical component. One of the highest contributions in medical expenses is the cost of a recurrent visit to a pediatrician due to a history of illness such as allergies, respiratory infections, and diarrhea.Conclusion: This empirical fact stated the strong affirmation of how families should consider wisely to choose the best feeding pattern for babies aged 0-12 months.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the Mental Health Crisis of Coronavirus Disease Infection in Java Island
Authors: Priyantini Diah , Nursalam Nursalam , Sukartini Tintin
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a health problem that is still a health emergency in the world and causes mental health crisis. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the mental health crisis of COVID-19 infection on the island of Java.Methods: A cross sectional study between June-July 2020 in Java Island, Indonesia with 1.218 respondents selected using convenience sampling. The independent variable were demographic, individual internal, psychological factors and the dependent was mental health crisis. Data was measured by demographic information, knowledge and attitude questionnaires, depression anxiety stress score, the brief 28-item COPE Inventory, questionnaire on problem faces and crisis mental health emergencies. Analysis data is conducted by chi square and multivariate logistic regression.Results: The relation of demographic, individual internal and psychological factors were significant to crisis mental health and P <0.05. After adjusted with logistic regression, psychological factors have more significant relation and the highest relation was found in stress level with P = 0.000 and CI 95% was 1.064 – 2.131.Conclusion: The contributing factor that has the strongest relationship with a mental health crisis is the level of stress that people experience. The biggest contribution that causes disruption of psychologic conditions and mental health is psychological factors, which include levels of anxiety, stress, coping mechanisms and problems faced.
Family Coping Strategies to Improve the Health of Family Members Living with Schizophrenia
Authors: Mashudi Sugeng , Yusuf Ah
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects the thinking, emotions, relationships, and decision-making. One of the positive effects of treating schizophrenia in patients is family health. The family welfare management strategies provide help for coping, care preparation, organizing meetings, and mentoring. This study focuses on family coping strategies for improving the health of members living with schizophrenia.Methods: A cross-sectional design was used by choosing 160 respondents randomly. The inclusion criteria were family members accompanying control schizophrenia patients to the Public Health Center, with a minimum age of 18. The independent variable was family coping, which consist of two sub-variables (problem-focused coping mechanism and emotion-focused coping mechanism), while the dependent variable was family health, which consists of three sub-variables (efficient, satisfaction, and happiness). The SMART PLS (2.0 Version) was used to prove the impact of the variables.Results: The results indicated that family coping had a significant impact  on the health of the family. The hypothesis was taken from the value of the T-test on the structural model analysis, which shows T- statistics (13.966) > T-critical (1.96). The impact of family coping on the health is equal to 0.682 (OR). This means that if family coping is given one-unit value, it will increase the family health by 0.682 times.Conclusion: The implementation of the family coping strategy will improve the capacity of the family to clarify health issues encountered, resolve family behaviors effectively and minimize risk factors. Furthermore, the coping mechanisms chosen by families in facing stress will have an impact on the reduction of illness symptoms in the members with schizophrenia.
Contributing Factors of Cyberbullying Behavior among Youths During Covid-19
Authors: Kusumawaty Ira , Yunike Yunike , Elviani Yeni , Arifin Hidayat
Published: May 2021

Introduction: The use of information technology during the Covid-19 period is inevitable and can lead to cyberbullying. Mental and life health conditions can be threatened due to being the victim of cyberbullying. This study aims to determine the factors that contribute to the formation of cyberbullying behavior among youths in South Sumatra, Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken. The population was youths in South Sumatra, Indonesia with a total sample of 213 respondents who were determined based on purposive sampling. The data collection was done by distributing questionnaires via Google Forms. The questionnaire was developed based on the concept of cyberbullying behavior inclusive of repetition, power imbalance, deliberation and aggression.  The data was analyzed using ANOVA and MANOVA.Results: In the study, we found that gender contributes the most to shaping cyberbullying behavior (p=0.000), followed by the parent’s occupation (p=0.018).Conclusion: It is necessary to establish an interconnected system between parents, youth groups and the education sector to avoid cyberbullying behavior. The ability of youths to adapt constructively to the increasing advancement of information technology and to use it wisely is something urgent that needs to be observed so then the cyberbullying cycle can be eradicated.
Nurse Manager Competency Model in a Teaching Hospital
Authors: Setiawan Setiawan , Suza Dewi Elizadiani , Siregar Farida Linda Sari
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Nurse managers in carrying out their duties must have a variety of competencies, one of which is managerial competencies. A model of competency for nurse managers will assist them in shaping their roles as managers in a teaching hospital. This study aims to develop the managerial competency model for nurse managers at the teaching hospital.Methods: The research design used in this study was action research. This research was conducted with 20 nurse managers who work at inpatient wards of the teaching hospital. Participants were selected by purposive sampling approach and have accepted to participate in the research. The data were obtained by using interview through focus groups discussions. The content analysis method was employed for analyzing the data. Results: This study found six domains of managerial competencies of nurse managers: 1) provision of patient care (assignment methods, clinical excellence, collaborators, patient safety, evidence-based practice), 2) resource management (personnel management, information and technology management, equipment management, supplies management), 3) leadership (commitment, conflict resolution, negotiator, role model, professional mentor, initiator, motivator), 4) self and staff development (effective communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills, tridharma function of nurses), 5) customer and service orientation (team builder, customer service, quality improvement), and 6) function of preceptorships (basic teaching skills, clinical skills). These 24 fundamental competencies are rooted in caring foundation.Conclusion: Nurse managers in teaching hospitals should possess a set of managerial competencies to perform their optimal roles in order to achieve the unit goals. This model will provide comprehensive and solid ways for nurse managers to improve their performance. Therefore, the set of nurse manager competencies needs to be standardized across the setting.