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Application of Virtual Reality Program to Improve Individual Skills for Soccer Players
Authors: Ai Xiaoping , Tongdecharoen Wisute , Phucharoen Thongchat
Published: June 2024

Background and Aim: This study takes the application of VR technology in soccer training as the research object and is expected to achieve the following research objectives: 1. To study the influence of VR technology on soccer heading and 、free kick and shooting accuracy of college soccer. 2. To compare the mean values between the experimental group and the control group.3. To compare the mean values within the experimental group; pre-test, after the 3rd and 9th weeks.
Materials and Methods: This paper utilizes the literature method, experimental method, mathematical statistics method, questionnaire method, and scale measurement method to study the application of VR technology in soccer training. 48 sophomore students in the 2020 soccer option class of Nanchang University were randomly divided into the VR experimental group (22), and the control group (26). After a 9-week experimental study, we successfully completed the experimental procedures, The data obtained from the questionnaire survey and experiments were analyzed and interpreted in depth using the SPSS software package. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and analysis of variance were mainly used to analyze the collected information. and drew the following conclusions through the statistics and analysis of the experimental results:
Results: 1. Soccer heading, free kick, and shooting accuracy were selected as the experimental indexes to test the personal technical ability of soccer players. In a comparison between the experimental and control groups, the VR experimental group showed highly significant differences in soccer heading, free kicks and shooting accuracy after 9 weeks of instructional training (p <0.001).2.The results of the paired t-test in the experimental group showed that: there was a highly significant difference between the pre and post-experimental comparisons of soccer heading, free kicks and shooting accuracy(p < 0 .001).3.The results of the questionnaire for the Emotional Interest in Sport Scale showed that： at the end of the experiment, the VR training group scored higher than the control group on all questionnaires with a highly significant difference(p < 0 .001).
Conclusion: 1. The experimental group compared with the control group, individual soccer skills in the first phase of the traditional teaching after the progress of gall is not obvious; after the second phase of the VR technology teaching after the progress is very obvious, all three data show a highly significant difference.2. Both the experimental data and the survey investigation data show that the improvement of self-confidence and the improvement of individual soccer skills in real-life performance of the students in the experimental group before and after the experiment are very obvious.
The Effect of SAQ Training Program to Improve Table Tennis Skills of High School Students in Shanxi Province
Authors: Liang Tinglei , Siriphan Chanchai , Hongsaenyatham Prakit , Khachornumpaisook Nutchanat
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims: Table tennis originated in Britain in the late 19th century and was popular in Europe. It was first known as "Table Tennis". Because table tennis changes many, strong interests, the field facilities requirements are not high, not limited by age, gender, and physical quality, so it has a good development. Table tennis is one of the most popular sports in China. Table tennis training must begin in school until adulthood to have good knowledge and expertise in tennis skills. It also requires proper physical fitness to play. Table tennis is a sport that requires speed. agility and good coordination of the nervous system and body will be able to respond to fast-paced sports games. Therefore, the researcher is interested in studying SAQ exercises. The objectives are as follows: (1) To study the effects of the SAQ training program to improve the Table Tennis skills of High school students. (2) To develop an SAQ training program to improve the Table Tennis skills of High school students. (3) To compare the effects of the SAQ training program to improve the Table Tennis skills of High school students.
Methodology: The population used was five classes of 5th-grade high school students in Yinzhou in Shanxi Province. By randomly selecting 1 class from 5 classes, a sample group of 40 people.
Results: The results of the SAQ training program to develop table tennis skills of high school students, it was found that after training with SAQ for 8 weeks Table tennis skills and Agility were better than before training. A comparison of the results of the table tennis skills test in post-training was better than the pre-training test (t 12.176, p ≤.000) and Results of the agility test the post-training test was better than the pre-training test (t 10.335, p ≤.000) at.05 levels of significance.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the positive impact of an 8-week SAQ training program on high school students' table tennis skills and agility. The statistically significant improvements in both table tennis skills and agility post-training highlight the efficacy of incorporating SAQ methodologies in enhancing the overall performance of young table tennis athletes.
The Effect of Peer-Assisted Technique Badminton Teaching Class in Primary School Students
Authors: Huang Shaohuan , Tongdecharoen Wisute
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims: The need to explore alternative teaching methods in physical education for primary school students. This study likely aims to investigate the impact of incorporating peer-assisted techniques in badminton instruction, seeking to enhance the learning experience and outcomes for primary school students in the context of physical education. Thus, this study aimed to study the effects of peer-assisted badminton teaching selected course to improve learning outcomes in primary school students and to compare the effects of learning outcomes between the pretest and post-test
Methodology: The sample consisted of 40 students from simple random sampling in five badminton classrooms, examined through pretest and post-tests Forehand deep high service skill, Forehand high clear skill, drop shot skill, forehand skill, backhand skill, and satisfaction survey on peer-assisted badminton course teaching. The experiment was conducted by following the peer-assisted badminton teaching selected course, 10 weeks duration. Then the data were prepared and analyzed statistically with a packet computer program to compute the mean and standard deviation and compare teaching achievement using a t-test dependent. (*p<.05)
Results: (1) The effects of peer-assisted in badminton teaching selected courses to improve learning outcomes were found in the pretest and post-test of Forehand deep high service skill (11.26+2.59 and 16.00+4.03 score), Forehand high clear skill (3.95 + 1.15 score and 5.90 + 1.65 score), drop shot skill (4.60 + 2.47 score and 8.35 + 3.02 score), forehand-wall skill test (7.07+ 2.23 and 9.88 + 2.62 score), and backhand-wall skill test (9.63+ 2.43 score and 13.28 + 2.95 score), respectively. (2) The mean comparison between the pretest and post-test of badminton skills found that long sever skill test, highball skill test, drop shot skill test, forehand wall test, and backhand wall test, all of the variables had significant differences (*p<.05). The average score post-test of all variables was greater than the pretest. (3) The mean comparison of the satisfaction survey on peer technique in badminton course teaching between the pretest and post-test found that all variables had a significant difference (*p<.05). The average post-test score of all variables was greater than the pretest.
Conclusion: The study evaluated the impact of peer-assisted teaching in badminton courses on learning outcomes. Results showed significant improvements in various skills, including forehand deep high service, forehand high clear, drop shot, forehand-wall, and backhand-wall skills. Additionally, a mean comparison between pretest and post-test scores indicated significant differences in long serve, highball, drop shot, forehand wall, and backhand wall skills, with post-test scores higher in all variables. Furthermore, the satisfaction survey demonstrated a significant increase in satisfaction with peer teaching techniques in badminton courses.
The Effect of Functional Training Programs to Improve Distance Hitting for Baseball Players in University
Authors: Pan Wenbin , Siriphan Chanchai
Published: June 2024

Background and Aim: In the field of baseball, the attacking ability of baseball players is mainly reflected in their hitting techniques, including hitting distance and swinging speed. At present, the level of domestic university baseball teams is still very low. From the data of hitting percentage, long hit percentage, and home run, it can be seen that the main problem is reflected in the insufficient ability to hit from a long distance. Therefore, it is difficult to have more multiple and home runs in the game, resulting in the team being unable to score. These shortcomings will hurt the overall athletic ability of the team. This study aims to address this issue by focusing on developing and implementing training programs specifically designed for the effect of functional training programs to improve distance hitting for baseball, to significantly improve the long-range hitting ability and swing speed of baseball players.
Materials and Methods: This study is an experimental study. The research subjects are 20 baseball majors (18-22 years old) from Guangzhou Sports College in Guangdong Province, including 6 professional baseball coaches, 1 baseball instructor from a professional sports college, and 3 professors in the field of sports training, totaling 10 experts. This study used focus groups to develop and improve training plans through expert interviews and experimental analysis, with an IOC value of 0.914. This study mainly used analysis of variance to analyze the results before, 4 weeks after testing, and after testing.
Result: After specialized functional training, the use of the T-seat hitting distance test and swing speed test effectively improved the long-distance hitting ability and swing speed of baseball players, and improved their long-distance hitting ability and swing speed, which helped to improve their athletic level and achieve better game results.
Conclusion: After 8 weeks of baseball versatility training, 20 martial arts athletes underwent further tests on their long-range hitting ability and swing speed. This study analyzed the differences and their effects on long-range hitting ability and swing speed before and after training. The comparison before and after training fully proves that functional training in baseball can effectively improve the long-range hitting ability and swing speed of baseball players.
ДЕМОГРАФИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ И СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТЕНДЕНЦИИ ТРУДОВОЙ МИГРАЦИИ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ УЗБЕКИСТАНА
Authors: Мамадалиева Хафиза
Published: June 2024

Произошедшие в республике, за последние годы, структурные преобразования и экономические реформы заметно преобразили социально-экономический облик страны: произошло открытие экономики, заметно улучшился инвестиционный климат, сформирована институциональная среда и система нормативных правовых актов, которые обеспечивают вопросы демографической безопасности, а также действуют широкие механизмы и подходы по поддержке семей.
TOSHKENT VILOYATI AHOLISI BANDLIGINING OILAVIY TARKIBGA TA’SIRI
Authors: Sabirova Muazzam
Published: June 2024

Jamiyatdagi har qanday qusur va kamchiliklarning ildizini aksariyat hollarda oilalardagi ijtimoiy-ma’naviy muhitdan izlash nechog‘lik o‘zini oqlagani kabi, kuchli, barqaror va farovon davlat negizini ham, avvalo, mustahkam oilalar tashkil etishi bugun vaqt va zamon chig‘irig‘idan o‘tgan ulkan haqiqatdir
ДОХОДЫ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ ПРИ ОЦЕНКИ ФИНАНСОВОГО ПОТЕНЦИАЛА
Authors: Буранова Лола
Published: June 2024

Развитие государства требует поиска новых инновационных решений в котором акцент будет сделан на активацию не только внешних ресурсов, но и внутренних ресурсов, в первую очередь это касается человеческого фактора его финансовое выражение, то есть доходы, расходы, сбережения, налоги, социальные обязательства и т.д.
ЎЗБЕКИСТОН РЕСПУБЛИКАСИ АҲОЛИСИНИНГ ТУҒИЛГАНДА КУТИЛАЁТГАН УМР КЎРИШ ДАВОМИЙЛИГИ
Authors: Тожиева Зулхумор , Жалолиддинов Низомиддин
Published: June 2024

Демографик жараёнлардан бўлган ўлим жараёнини ва унинг кўрсаткичларини таҳлил қилинишида, энг асосий ўрганилиши керак бўлган жиҳатларидан бир туғилганда кутилаётган умр кўриш давомийлигини тадқиқ этиш муҳим аҳамият касб этади
ҚИШЛОҚ ХЎЖАЛИГИ КОРХОНАЛАРИДА БИОЛОГИК АКТИВЛАР ВА УЛАРГА КАПИТАЛ ИНВЕСТИЦИЯЛАР ҲИСОБИНИ ТАКОМИЛЛАШТИРИШНИНГ ДОЛЗАРБ МАСАЛАЛАРИ
Authors: Мухаммадиев Заррух , Абдурасулов Жамшидбек
Published: June 2024

Республикамизда кенг кўламда амалга оширилаётган модернизациялаш жараёнлари, уларга киритилаётган катта миқдордаги инвестициялар, авваламбор, корхоналар иқтисодий салоҳиятини ташкил қилувчи асосий фондлари (капитали)ни кўпайтириш, янгилаш, замонавийлаштириш, улар қувватини янада оширишга қаратилгандир
Metagenomic Assessment of Fungal Diversity in the Mangrove Sediments from North and Central Kerala, India
Authors: Pothayi Vidya , Kutty Sreedevi N. , Devasia Sebastian Chempakassery
Published: June 2024

The fungal communities of mangrove sediments have wide ecological significance and are actively involved in nutrient recycling, decomposition of litter and degradation of recalcitrant substances. The present study focused on comparing the abundance, diversity and composition of fungal community in the sediments of two selected mangrove ecosystems of Kannur and Eranakulam districts of Kerala. Metagenomic analysis of the total sediment DNA was performed on an Illumina sequencing platform using fungal ITS primers. The number of Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs) and the diversity indices showed that the Eranakulam mangrove sediments possessed higher fungal abundance, species richness and diversity than the mangrove sediments of Kannur. Ascomycota was most predominant phyla identified and a total of 11 classes, 20 orders, 34 families and 36 genera were obtained from the mangrove sediments. Talaromyces, which is not a commonly reported genus from Indian mangroves was the most prominent genera found in our study. The diversity heat map showed that 16 genera were exclusive to Eranakulam mangrove sediments while 5 genera were exclusive to Kannur samples. The metagenomics data of the mangrove sediments in our study revealed the presence of many fungal strains with vast biotechnological potential which can be further explored in the technology development.
Modeling of material and energy inputs in the life cycle of a vehicle
Authors: Mrozik Małgorzata , Merkisz-Guranowska Agnieszka
Published: June 2024

The paper focuses on the analysis of the environmental impacts related to the production, operation, decommissioning of vehicles as well as servicing and repairs of cars in real conditions of their use. The authors’ presented mathematical model that was implemented in original numerical program EN-VEHICLE that enables the analysis of energy consumption and emission loads related to material inputs in the entire life cycle of a passenger car. It is a tool from the Life Cycle Assessment category that aims at the effective inclusion of environmental impacts in the decision-making process. The developed program allows for a quantitative interpretation of the calculation results in terms of the environmental safety in each of the phases and throughout the life cycle of the vehicle, taking into account the possibility of supplying the vehicle system with additional material streams derived from recycling and recovery, and introduced both during the construction phase and during the car operation phase. In the presented tool, linear algebra and matrix analysis were used in modeling the vehicle life cycle system. The results of the implementation of the mathematical model were presented in the form of a regression function that allows for approximation of selected empirical data. The regression analysis was used to verify the material characteristics. The tool can be used for a comprehensive comparative assessment of the environmental impact of a passenger car from different production periods. In addition, it can be used to forecast the environmental effects of changes in the material structure determining the production technology and, consequently, having a significant impact on the entire life cycle of the vehicle as well as energy and ecological parameters.
KONTRIBUSI MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN PENGUASAAN KALIMAT EFEKTIF TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS EKSPOSISI SISWA KELAS X SMA NEGERI 1 KAMPAR
Authors: Perawati  , Atmazaki  , Novia Juita
Published: June 2024

This research aims to: (1) explaining there a contribution learning motivation in the exposition text writing skills students class X SMA Negeri 1 Kampar; (2) explaining there a contribution mastery of effective sentence in the exposition text writing skills students class X SMA Negeri 1 Kampar; and (3) explaining there a contribution learning motivation and mastery of effective sentence in the exposition text writing skills students class X SMA Negeri 1 Kampar. The research sample is taken 15% of the total population of students each class are 40 students. The data of this research is from the score result of learning motivation questionnaire, the score test results mastery of effective sentence and score test result exposition text writing skills that is converted into value. The results showed that the learning motivation and mastery of effective sentences can be used as predictors to improve learning outcomes exposition text writing skills. Therefore, to increase learning outcomes writing skills, the students are given the learning motivation to write and mastery of effective sentences.
Kompetensi Organisasi
Authors: Nursalim M Fahri , Anshori Mohammad Isa
Published: June 2024

Organizational skills play an important role in achieving business goals. Organizations with strong capabilities can adapt quickly to changes, produce high-quality products, and build a competitive advantage. This research analyzes the relationship between organizational capabilities and business success. Through a literature review and descriptive analysis, this study identifies organizational competency factors that have a significant impact on business success. The results highlight the importance of investing in employee skills development, an organizational culture that supports learning and innovation, and strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. Understanding organizational capabilities and translating them into business strategy is key to the long-term success of an organization.
AbstrakKeterampilan organisasi memainkan peran penting dalam mencapai tujuan bisnis. Organisasi dengan kapabilitas yang kuat dapat beradaptasi dengan cepat terhadap perubahan, menghasilkan produk berkualitas tinggi, dan membangun keunggulan kompetitif. Penelitian ini menganalisis hubungan antara kapabilitas organisasi dan kesuksesan bisnis. Melalui tinjauan literatur dan analisis deskriptif, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor kompetensi organisasi yang mempunyai dampak signifikan terhadap keberhasilan bisnis. Hasilnya menyoroti pentingnya berinvestasi dalam pengembangan keterampilan karyawan, budaya organisasi yang mendukung pembelajaran dan inovasi, dan kemitraan strategis dengan pemangku kepentingan eksternal. Memahami kapabilitas organisasi dan menerjemahkannya ke dalam strategi bisnis adalah kunci  keberhasilan jangka panjang suatu organisasi.
Geothermal parameter assessment in the Southwestern Sokoto Basin, Nigeria, using spectral analysis (centroid method)
Authors: Magawata U. Z. , Olasunkanmi N. K , ISSA T. A
Published: June 2024

This study utilized spectral analysis (centroid method) to assess geothermal parameters in the southwestern part of the Sokoto Basin, Nigeria. The high-resolution airborne data comprised forty-nine (49) overlapping blocks, and each block was divided into 55x55 km to evaluate essential parameters such as depth to the top boundary (Zt ), centroiddepth (Zo), and magnetic source bottom (Zb = 2Zo-Zt ). The analysis revealed variable Curie points depths (CPD), ranging from 3.89 km to 26.56 km. The lowest CPD is primarily associated with basement rocks within anomalies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I, with an average CPD of 9.16 km. Furthermore, the thermal gradients ranged from 21.84 ◦C/km to 149.10 ◦C/km, with an average thermal gradient of 73.30 ◦C/km. The heat flow exhibited variations between 54.81 mW/m² and 374.24 mW/m², with average heat flow of 180.4 mW/m², indicating significant geothermal potential zones. The high thermal gradients and heat flow regions were identified, around anomalies A, B, and C. Additionally, temperature gradients identified at shallow depths ranged from 110 ◦C/km to 150 ◦C/km. The results reveal the presence of high-temperature points and anomalous geothermal potentials, particularly within anomalies A, B, and C, thus requiring further for sustainable geothermal energy generation in the study area.
A Data-driven Deep Learning Approach for Remaining Useful Life in the ion mill etching Process
Authors: Darwish Ahmed
Published: June 2024

Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) is regarded as an essential element in the scope of intelligent manufacturing. Precise forecasting of the remaining useful life (RUL) of an ion mill is crucial in order to enhance the overall efficiency of the ion mill etching (IME) procedure. This paper proposed a Data-driven Deep Learning (DL) framework that integrates a Temporal Convolution Network (TCN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and self-attention mechanism to improve the accuracy of RUL prediction in the ion mill etching Process. Initially, sensor input data is divided into two parallel paths - one with TCN blocks for capturing long-range dependencies, and the other with LSTM layers for extracting temporal patterns. The outputs from both paths are then merged and input into an LSTM layer for enhanced learning, followed by a self-attention mechanism to highlight important features then fully connected layer for predicting RUL. The efficacy of this suggested model was assessed through the utilization of the 2018 PHM Data Challenge Dataset and juxtaposed against various Deep Learning models to demonstrate its efficacy. The results from the experiments indicate that ATCN-LSTM serves as a robust option for estimating the RUL in the ion mill etching Process as it outperformed all other models that were compared. The source code is publicly accessible at https://github.com/ion-mill-etching-Process.
Multi-objective optimisation and sensitivity analysis of component influences on efficiency in air-based bifacial photovoltaic thermal systems (B-PVT)
Authors: Rajani Ahmad , Mat Said Dalila , Noorden Zulkarnain Ahmad , Ahmad Nasarudin , Arifin Muhammad Subhan , Komarudin Udin , Atmaja Tinton Dwi , Subagyo Subagyo , Fudholi Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Bifacial Photovoltaic Thermal (B-PVT) technologies have seen significant advancements in sustainable energy production by converting solar energy into useful electric and thermal energies simultaneously. The present study explored the optimisation of these systems by first performing sensitivity analysis on design parameters to identify key variables affecting their performance efficiencies. The system design and performance were then studied simultaneously using a multi-objective optimisation algorithm NSGA-II. It was found that increasing packing factors from 0.4 to 0.8 leads to a 15% increase in both electrical and thermal efficiencies, while an asymmetry in channel depths could lead to an 8% increase in thermal efficiency.  Key design parameters such as transmissivity cover, mass flow rate, packing factors and channel depth ratios were found to have the most significant influence on overall system performance. Multi-objective optimisation of design variables results in a Pareto front describing trade-offs between solutions of conflicting objectives of performance. Optimisation with preferences towards overall efficiency over temperature differential produces solutions with a high overall efficiency yield of 70.79%, requiring specific values for mass flow rate (0.197 kg/s) and channel ratio (0.129), however at the expense of a reduced temperature differential of 5.12oC. Solutions with a balanced preference towards both objectives could produce a solution that is less biased in performance.
Comparative Analysis of Gender Responsive Pedagogy Practices in United Kingdom and Pakistan: A Mixed Method Approach
Authors: Naz Rafia , Hussain Shah Manzoor , Bibi Sadia
Published: June 2024

The current paper aimed to investigate the of Gender responsive pedagogy practices in United Kingdom and Pakistan. The study was mixed method in nature. Therefore, convergent parallel design was used. The study was conducted in County Durham, UK and District Abbottabad, Pakistan. A sample of 453 teachers (269 from UK and 184 from Pakistan) and 1165 students (825 from UK and 340 from Pakistan) were selected through stratified sampling method by using Yamane (1967) sample formula. Twelve (12) individuals (6 from UK and 6 from Pakistan) were selected for qualitative data collection.  Close ended questionnaire was used including item related to GRP. An open-ended questionnaire was developed by the researcher. There were twenty questions on the open-ended survey. These tools pertain to how students view the promotion of GRP and the growth of life skills among themselves. Content validation was done through experts’ feedback whereas reliability of the tools was done through Cronbach alpha which estimated .850 for close ended and .868 for open ended. Independent sample t-test was to compare the views of teachers and students of UK and Pakistan while thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The study concluded quantitative and qualitative data reveals that UK uses gender response pedagogy education much more than Pakistan does. The spoken and written language proficiency of the British educators was superior to that of the Pakistani educators. In the UK, teachers provide the same opportunities and attention to children with disabilities, special needs, etc. in the classroom as they do to students who are male or female.
Hospital Stay Duration and Postoperative Complications among Patients Undergoing Volar Buttress Plate for Fixation in Volar Barton’s Fracture of the Distal Radius
Authors: Dr. Md. Khalilur Rahman
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Volar Barton’s fractures of the distal radius are complex injuries requiring precise surgical intervention to ensure optimal functional outcomes and minimize complications. This study investigates the hospital stay duration and postoperative complications among patients undergoing volar buttress plate fixation for these fractures.
Objective: To evaluate the functional outcomes, hospital stay duration, and postoperative complications in patients treated with volar buttress plate fixation for Volar Barton’s fractures of the distal radius.
Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted at Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College & Hospital,Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh over two years from March 2014 to September 2016. Thirty patients with closed Volar Barton’s fractures of the distal radius were included based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a pre-designed questionnaire and analyzed using the Sarmiento and Latta (1980) scoring system for functional outcomes.
Results: The majority of participants were young adults aged 18-39 years (73%), with a male predominance (77%). Most fractures (63%) occurred on the left side. Eighty percent of patients received treatment within one week of injury. Hospital stays ranged from 1 to 8 days, with 53% of patients staying for 3-4 days. Postoperative complications were minimal, with 83% of patients experiencing no complications. Superficial wound infection was observed in 7% of patients, while other complications such as wrist stiffness, carpal tunnel syndrome, and late collapse each occurred in 3% of patients. At final follow-up, 80% of patients had satisfactory functional outcomes, with 73.3% achieving good results and 6.7% excellent.
Conclusion: The volar buttress plate fixation technique for Volar Barton’s fractures of the distal radius demonstrates high efficacy in achieving satisfactory functional outcomes with minimal complications and manageable hospital stay durations. These findings support its continued use as a preferred surgical intervention for this type of fracture.
Observation of Clinical Profile of Different Types of Meningitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Dr. Md. Atiqul Islam
Published: June 2024

Background: Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, presents significant diagnostic challenges due to its varied etiologies and overlapping clinical symptoms. This study aims to observe and document the clinical and laboratory characteristics of viral, bacterial, and tubercular meningitis in a tertiary care hospital setting.
Methods: This descriptive observational study was conducted at the Department of Neuromedicine, Cumilla Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh, from January 2020 to December 2020. We enrolled 159 patients diagnosed with meningitis based on clinical, biochemical, and investigative criteria. Detailed demographic data, clinical examination findings, and relevant investigations, including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies, were recorded. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20 and MS-Excel 2016.
Results: Among the 159 participants, 36.7% were diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, 32.5% with viral meningitis, and 24.9% with tubercular meningitis. Fever was a universal symptom, while headache was reported by 87.3% of viral, 87.1% of bacterial, and 95.2% of tubercular meningitis patients. Vomiting was more prevalent in tubercular (57.1%) and bacterial (50%) meningitis. Laboratory findings showed the highest mean white blood cell count in bacterial meningitis (11803.18±2905.55 cells/cmm). C-reactive protein levels were also highest in bacterial meningitis (21.23±16.20 mg/dl). Elevated adenosine deaminase levels were a distinguishing feature of tubercular meningitis (14.18±10.60 Unit/L).
Conclusion: This study highlights the distinct clinical and laboratory profiles associated with different types of meningitis. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive evaluations for accurate diagnosis and effective management of meningitis. Further research should aim to refine diagnostic criteria and explore advanced diagnostic tools to improve patient outcomes.
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The Role of Agency Cost as a Mediator in the Effect of Capital Structure on Company Financial Performance
Authors: Hutapea Agnes Agataha Br , Sulistyowati Erna
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of capital structure on agency cost, the impact of agency cost on corporate financial performance, and to assess the indirect impact of capital structure on corporate financial performance through agency cost acting as an intervening variable. The subjects of this study are the cement sub-sector companies publicly traded on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the years 2014 and 2018. This study employed a saturated sampling technique, specifically census sampling, which resulted in a sample of 30 enterprises. In this study, the capital structure is measured using the debt-equity ratio (DER), while the company's financial performance is measured using return on equity (ROE). This research employed SmartPLS 3.0 software for testing purposes. The findings of this study suggest that the capital structure, represented by the debt-to-equity ratio (DER), has a detrimental impact on agency costs. Additionally, agency cost negatively influences corporate financial performance, as measured by return on equity (ROE). However, the study did not find any indirect effect of capital structure on financial performance through agency cost as an intervening variable.
EVALUATION OF THE ACHIEVEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX TARGETS IN ONE-STOP ADMINISTRATION SERVICES OFFICE CIKANDE SERANG BANTEN
Authors: Aggraeni Feni , Pratiwi Esti Utami , Fazri Edward , Muttaqin Galih Fajar
Published: June 2024

Purpose - This study aims to determine and analyze how variance between the target and the realization of motor vehicle tax revenue

Design/methodology/approach - This research approach is descriptive by using data types quantitative, this study was conducted with data received from the Office SAMSAT Kabupaten Serang in the form of data on the number of targets and tax realization Motorized Vehicles so as to provide a fairly clear picture of analyze and compare with existing theory. Research data that carried out in the form of primary data and secondary data. Data analysis techniques used in the form of quantitative descriptive analysis techniques.

Finding - The results of the study show that seen from the realization of tax revenue Motor Vehicles for 2015-2019 are still below the targets set, this shows that the performance is carried out by SAMSAT Kabupaten Serang Regency in collecting motor vehicle tax not optimal. Motor vehicle tax revenue is revenue which has the greatest contribution in increasing Regional Original Revenue (PAD). Lack of awareness of taxpayers to report tax objects his motorized vehicle. In this case the taxpayer also tends to delay payment or tend to avoid payment.

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Characteristics of the Influence and Role of Sports and Sports Organizations in Countering Military Aggression: Organizational and Legal Aspect
Authors: Zavatska Lidiya , Ilkiv Oksana , Koval Vadim , Snizhko Yuliia , Zavatska Katarina , Krasilnikova Olena
Published: June 2024

The main purpose of the article is to characterize the characteristics of the influence and role of sports and sports organizations in countering military aggression. The object of assistance is sport and sports organizations. The research methodology involves using the IDEF0 method to build a model. As a result, the IDEF0 model is presented about the characteristics of the influence and role of sports and sports organizations in countering military aggression. The innovativeness of the results obtained is revealed through the presented approach to modeling the characteristics of the influence and role of sports and sports organizations in countering military aggression. The study has an overtaking in the form of a deduction only for the sports industry. Prospects for future research should be aimed at accounting for other organizations.
Panorama Sobre El Crecimiento Económico Y La Política Fiscal En Los Países De América Latina 2020-2022
Authors: Acurero Luzardo Marilú , Arroyo Morales Eylen Patricia , Martínez Cárdenas Alberto Luis , Mercado Covo Tatiana Margarita
Published: June 2024

En el año 2019 se inició una pandemia que generó una crisis económica y social que trajo consigo la contracción de la economía, el Producto Interno Bruto se redujo en   un 7,7% en el 2020, evidenciado una caída a valores negativos de la oferta y   demanda de servicios, lo que impactó en la producción, el empleo, la pobreza y la desigualdad de las regiones. Por tanto, el presente estudio analiza los indicadores sobre el crecimiento económico y las leyes fiscales adoptadas por los países de América Latina en el período correspondiente al 2020 – 2022. Para el desarrollo de este estudio, se llevó a cabo un análisis bibliométrico utilizando las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science (WoS); el enfoque se centró en las variables de crecimiento económico y políticas fiscales; para el análisis de  la información, se evaluó la calidad científica de las revistas y los artículos de investigación consultados; además, se exploraron las tendencias relacionadas con la temática investigada en la unidad de análisis. . Finalmente, se concluye que el crecimiento económico de los países de América Latina para el año 2020 tuvo una caída negativa considerable, producto de la paralización de las regiones; por otra parte,   para el 2021 se tiene  una recuperación positiva del crecimiento económico de los países, evidenciando una recuperación económica de las regiones, producto de la adopción de políticas fiscales expansivas aplicadas por los gobiernos de turno a corto plazo; sin embargo  para el año 2022,  el crecimiento económicos para los países de América Latina tuvo un descenso considerable con respecto al año anterior, lo cual interfiere directamente con el desarrollo económico de las regiones.
Suplementación de zinc en la dieta de Pollos de engorde en la UFPSO.
Authors: Meza Quintero Myriam , García Quintero Carmen Liceth
Published: June 2024

Con el propósito de alcanzar mayores niveles de producción y desarrollo en la avicultura, se hace necesario implementar estrategias nutricionales como el uso de macro y micronutrientes, que permitan  obtener un producto final de mayor calidad y mejor contenido nutricional; siendo el zinc uno de los oligoelementos indispensables en las dietas de las aves, esencial para que se lleven a cabo una serie de procesos biológicos; indispensables para un normal crecimiento, una buena salud y fertilidad, desarrollo de huesos y plumas, y el control del apetito; nace la presente investigación con el objetivo de evaluar el efecto de diferentes niveles de zinc en la dieta de pollos de engorde, a través de una metodología descriptiva utilizando un método experimental, con un enfoque cuantitativo, contándose con tres tratamientos (20, 40 y 80 ppm de zinc),   un grupo control (0 ppm de zinc),   seis repeticiones conformadas por diez aves, veinticuatro unidades experimentales, para un total de doscientas cuarenta  aves; con un diseño completamente al azar, evaluado a través del software estadístico (SPSS versión 26). Los resultados recopilados indican que el contenido de zinc suplementado en la dieta, no arrojó diferencias significativas para las variables consumo de alimento, ganancia de peso, peso vivo final, peso en canal, peso de la pechuga y mortalidad. En cuanto a las variables conversión alimenticia, rendimiento en canal y rendimiento en pechuga, los resultados arrojan que al suplementar con 40 ppm de zinc, estas variables mejoran notablemente con respecto a las anteriores.
Quality of Pain Management among Post-Operative Patients in Bir Hospital
Authors: Niraula Hira Kumari , D.C. Anita , Maharjan Mankeshari
Published: June 2024

Background: Most of the patients experienced pain after surgery. Inadequately managed pain affects the physiological and psychological state of the patient, interferes with daily activities, reduces the satisfaction of care provided, and interferes with quality of life. The study aims to assess the quality of pain management among admitted postoperative patients of Bir Hospital, Nepal.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Academy of Medical Science, Bir Hospital using the Revised American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire and patients’ charts. A total of 352 post-operative patients were interviewed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the severity of pain, and satisfaction levels. Spearman’s correlation coefficient, chi-square test, and ordinal logistic regression were used as an analytical approach using SPSS Version 16.
Results:  About 95.2% of patients reported postoperative pain during the first 24 hours after surgery with a mean pain intensity score of 4.9±2.3. Of these patients, 44.3% had moderate, and 27.8% had severe pain. The mean satisfaction with the quality of postoperative pain management was 4.6 ± 2.3. Only 21.6% were very satisfied with pain management. There was a significant positive correlation between the pain intensity score with the interference of physical and emotional activities. Satisfaction with quality of pain management was significantly associated with the patient’s demand for pain medications and intensity of pain. The satisfaction with the quality of pain management was 3.4 times, 7.1 times, and 8.7 times more likely in moderate, mild, and no pain intensity in comparison to severe pain intensity respectively.
Conclusion:  The majority of postoperative patients experienced moderate to severe pain and the majority of patients were only moderately satisfied with the quality of pain management. Hence, additional efforts are required to reduce postoperative pain and improve the quality of pain management.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Disaster Preparedness Among Health Care Workers in a tertiary care center of Central Nepal
Authors: Thapa Rashmi , Yadav Mandeep Kumar , Pokharel Mohir , Chhetri Dinesh , Mandal Sobha , Shahi Makendra Bahadur
Published: June 2024

Background: An increase in the number of natural disasters and consequently the rate of disability has been also increased. So, purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice about disaster preparedness among health care workers at a tertiary care center of a disaster-prone developing country like Nepal. 
Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 135 participants were included. Self-administered multiple sets of questionnaires with four sections i.e., Demographic information, Knowledge Questionnaire, Aptitude Checklist, and Practice based questionnaire were used for study. The study was conducted in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital and the study period was two months, from December to February 2021. The respondents were the staffs working in Kathmandu medical college teaching hospital with or without formal training and work-related experiences of disaster preparedness and management in the past. The data was entered into the Microsoft Excel software and analyzed using the statistical package for social studies (SPSS) software 23.0 version and P-value was set at 0.5 with 95% CI.
Results: Among 135 participants, female participants were 90 (66.7 %). There were 41 Doctors (37.0%) and 45 nurses (37.8%). Equal participation from every department was ensured. Their overall knowledge, attitude, and practice in disaster preparedness were good. 80.7% of the participants had knowledge of the disaster, and 7.0% agreed with the necessity to have a disaster plan.
Conclusions: Health Care professionals have a significant level of knowledge. Attitude is a significant predictor of readiness to practice. Educators and health policymakers should build a robust curriculum in disaster medicine management and preparedness for the future of competent health care professionals in our country Nepal.
Nurses’ Perception on Evidence Based Practice in Tertiary Hospital of Nepal: A Quantitative Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Bhandari Bhagwati , Karki Sabita , Lamichanne Narayani , Aryal Sharada
Published: June 2024

Background: The evidence-based practice movement has spread globally, prompting calls for evidence-based policymaking and public health. Health care being the dynamic discipline with research, is, intended to improve practice through evidence-based novel approaches. As evidence based practice (EBP) among nurses is essential for improving the quality of care, fewer pieces of evidence are available in Nepal. This study aimed to assess the perception of evidence-based practice among nurses of a tertiary hospital in Nepal.
Methods: We conducted a quantitative cross-sectional study among the 100 nurses of Bir Hospital in Kathmandu. The self-administered questionnaires were applied using the survey instrument by Upton and Upton. A purposive sampling technique was employed. We calculated the mean score to assess the nurses’ perceptions in the three sub-scales of knowledge, attitude, and use of evidence-based practice. Bivariate analysis was performed to examine the relationship between subscales.
Results: The majority (89.0%) of nurses did not receive training on evidence-based practices. The mean score of knowledge on EBP was 4.47±1.11, the mean score of attitude on EBP was 4.45±1.06, and the mean score of EBP use was 4.18±1.42. EBP knowledge, attitude, and use were not significantly associated with the selected demographic variables (age, work experience, EBP training and marital status).
Conclusion: Nurses’ perceptions of evidence-based practice were moderate. The implementation of EBP use needs to be strengthened among the nurses. Nurses need to be more involved in the implementation of EBP. To incorporate evidence in practice, nurses require training and support from high authorities.
Prevalence and Associated Factors for Cesarean Section among Women at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Sunaina , Lama Monika
Published: June 2024

Background: There has been a global rise in caesarean section (CS) rates including Nepal. Though caesarean birth reduces maternal mortality and morbidity but is associated with short and long-term risks. The main objective of this study was to find out the prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section among women admitted at a tertiary care hospital.
Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at postnatal ward of Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital. Women who had either vaginal or caesarean birth during the study period were included in the study. A non-probability consecutive sampling technique was adopted to include 178 women. Data were collected through face-to-face interview technique and hospital records. Descriptive and chi-square analysis were done to find out the factors associated with caesarean birth.
Results The mean age of women was 24.64 (± 4.64) years. In majority, both the woman and her spouse had acquired secondary-level education which was 43.3% and 46.1% respectively. Few (14%) of the women were working. Half of the women were primiparous and few (14%) had a prior history of cesarean birth. More than half (51.7%) have ANC visits more than 4 times. More than one-third (37.1%) women have had their labour induced. The prevalence of CS was 38.2%.  The major indications for CS were previous CS and fetal distress which were 23.45 and 20.98 respectively. Variables such as age, education, parity, and previous CS were significantly associated with CS with p-value ≤ 0.05.
Conclusions: The overall magnitude of CS in this study exceeds the WHO-recommended critical threshold of 10-15%. Age, education, parity, and previous CS were significantly associated with cesarean birth. A judicious decision is an utmost priority while selecting a case for primary CS as it is evident that previous CS has the highest likelihood of having subsequent CS.
Knowledge and attitude on umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among bachelor nursing students in Lalitpur Metropolitan City
Authors: Bajracharya Karuna
Published: June 2024

Background: Stem cells are immature cells that have ability to mature into different types of functioning cells as needed by body. Umbilical cord blood is one of the richest sources of stem cells. It is vital for nurses to keep up-to-date of current advances in stem cell science and nurses can play crucial role in providing first-hand information to public about stem cell and umbilical cord blood banking. Therefore, this study is aimed to identify the knowledge and attitude regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among bachelor nursing students.
Method: A descriptive cross sectional research design was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of 263 nurses studying bachelor in nursing science and post basic bachelor in nursing in different selected nursing college of Lalitpur metropolitan city.  Multi stage cluster sampling was used to select respondents. Data was collected using self-developed self-administered google form questionnaire.
Results: Most of the nurses had poor knowledge (49.4%) and few nurses had good knowledge (6.8%) however majority of nurses (93.9%) had favourable attitude regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. Regarding association between variable, there is no any association between knowledge level and attitude (p=0.224).
Conclusion: Nurses had poor knowledge and favourable attitude regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy.
 
 
Keywords: Nurses,Stem cells, Umbilical cord blood