bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Asociación entre cuidados paliativos y enfermedades crónicas en pacientes Covid persistentes en un hospital ecuatoriano
Authors: Chiluisa Guacho1 Carlos Vinicio , Cuello Freire Guadalupe Eduvige , Rodríguez Plasencia Adisnay , Sánchez Martinez Belkis
Published: July 2022

El empeoramiento del curso de la infección por COVID-19 es favorecido por la comorbilidad con enfermedades crónicas de base, incrementando la letalidad de la enfermedad. Tras la infección por SARS-CoV-2, se ha descrito la persistencia de diversos trastornos relacionados con la enfermedad, denominado síndrome post-COVID-19, cuyos síntomas se presentan frecuentemente en pacientes con una enfermedad inicial grave, siendo responsables de un alto porcentaje de fallecimientos a nivel mundial. Se realizó un estudio en 93 pacientes con síntomas de COVID persistente en los últimos 6 meses y diagnóstico previo de enfermedad crónica, con el fin de determinar la asociación entre cuidados paliativos y enfermedades crónicas en pacientes COVID persistentes en un hospital ecuatoriano. Para ello, se obtuvieron datos clínicos y se aplicó un instrumento con indicadores de cuidados paliativos Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool con 27 items de respuestas dicotómicas. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Los síntomas orgánicos más prevalentes fueron cefalea, ansiedad, depresión, tos; destacando el dolor y la fatiga entre los sistémicos. Se obtuvo una mayor prevalencia de enfermedades crónicas en mujeres y pacientes mayores de 65 años, además un alto porcentaje de pacientes con enfermedades crónicas presentó más de una comorbilidad y requiere cuidados paliativos. El estudio demuestra una asociación directa entre los cuidados paliativos y la comorbilidad por enfermedades crónicas en pacientes COVID persistentes; sustentada en la necesidad de atenuar los síntomas y mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes afectados.
Factores sociodemográficos, clínicos y asistenciales asociados al impacto de la Covid-19 en la capacidad funcional respiratoria post alta hospitalaria
Authors: Quiñones-Ulloa Ana Cecilia , Vásquez-Tirado Gustavo Adolfo , Rodríguez-Chávez Luis , Alva-Guarniz Hugo , Segura-Plasencia Niler Manuel , Arbayza-Ávalos Yessenia Katherin , Quispe-Castañeda Claudia Vanessa , Cuadra-Campos María del Carmen , Meregildo-Rodríguez2 Edinson Dante
Published: July 2022

Introducción: La COVID-19 es una enfermedad infecciosa que causa importantes disfunciones respiratorias con repercusión a largo plazo, perdurando después del alta médico. En este estudio, se determinó la asociación entre los factores sociodemográficos, clínicos y asistenciales con el impacto de la COVID-19 en la capacidad funcional respiratoria post alta hospitalaria. Material y métodos: estudio observacional, analítico, transversal. La muestra conformada por 385 pacientes con diagnóstico de COVID-19. Se aplicó una ficha de recolección de datos, se estimó la capacidad funcional respiratoria. Se realizó un análisis bivariado mediante la prueba de chi cuadrado y razón de prevalencias considerando una significancia del 95% (p<0,05). Resultados: De los 385 pacientes, 228 (59,2%) se les percibió capacidad respiratoria normal y, disminuida en 157 (40,8%). Los adultos contemporáneos (55,84%) y masculinos (67,80%) fueron mayormente afectados. La comorbilidad (p= 0,292) y Co-Rads (p= 0,797) no mostraron estar directamente asociadas a la afectación respiratoria; contrario a RALE ≥ 3 en Radiografía de tórax (p=0,000). El tiempo en hospitalización, UCI y ventilación mecánica sugiere estar relacionado con la disminución respiratoria. Sin embargo, por RPc no hubo evidencia estadísticamente significativa. Pero, clínica severa 3.029 [1.611 – 5.696] p= 0.001 y RALE ≥3 4.079 [2.248 – 7.401] p= 0,000, arrojaron asociación. Conclusión: se identificaron como factores asociados el grado de severidad y RALE≥ 3 en radiografía de tórax. Se sugiere realizar estudios que confirme los hallazgos de esta investigación y se proponga un protocolo de rehabilitación integral dirigido a pacientes post covid-19 que les permita recuperar la normalidad en la capacidad funcional respiratoria.
Escala News2 y Quick COVID-19 Severity Index: Predictores de mortalidad en adultos con infección por SARS–CoV–2
Authors: Murrieta-Rojas Katherine , Vásquez-Tirado Gustavo Adolfo , Fernández-Rosado Jorge , Cuadra-Campos María del Carmen , Meregildo-Rodriguez Edinson Dante , Quispe-Castañeda Claudia Vanessa , Segura-Plasencia Niler Manuel , Arbayza-Ávalos Yessenia Katherin
Published: July 2022

Introducción: la alta morbi-mortalidad asociada con COVID-19, se ha desarrollado herramientas de estratificación de riesgo clínico para estos pacientes, con el fin de predecir la progresión a enfermedad grave y/o mortalidad. En este estudio se comparó la Escala Quick COVID19 Severity Index con News2 como predictor de mortalidad en adultos con infección por SARS – CoV-2, precisando su validez diagnóstica. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, analítico, de pruebas diagnósticas. Se incluyeron a 255 pacientes, mayores de 18 años, hospitalizados en el Hospital II – I Moyobamba con diagnóstico de COVID-19, con requerimiento de oxígeno ≤6 Lt/min, en el periodo de enero a diciembre del 2020. Resultados: 13% (32/255) de los pacientes fallecieron, con predominio del sexo masculino 62,5% (20/32), con edad promedio de 50 años, los parámetros bioclínico valorados no demostraron asociación estadísticamente significativa, a excepción de la glucemia p: 0.01. En cuanto a las escalas, considerándose como puntaje alto ≥ 7 puntos; Quick Covid-19 Severity Index no tiene asociación significativa como predictor de mortalidad, con una sensibilidad y especificidad de 43,75% y 63,23% respectivamente; mientras que NEWS-2 arrojo sensibilidad de 87,50%; especificidad de 50,67%; AUC 0,768 (IC: 0,684-0,853; p 0,00); es decir existe más del 75% de probabilidad de pronóstico. Conclusión: la escala NEWS-2estadisticamente mostró ser una buena herramienta para el pronóstico de mortalidad en pacientes con infección con SARS – CoV – 2, se sugiere realizar estudios que confirme los hallazgos de esta investigación y valorar su aplicabilidad y reproducibilidad en otras poblaciones.
Respuesta humoral inducida por la vacuna BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharm COVID-19 en trabajadores de primera línea
Authors: Montalvo Otivo Raúl , Almora-León Kelina , Diaz-Lazo Anibal , Beraun-Barrantes José , Tresierra-Ayala M. Á. , Montalvo Josdan
Published: July 2022

Con la llegada de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 se evidenció la disminución de casos de Infección por SARS-CoV-2. El objetivo del estudio fue cuantificar la producción de anticuerpos neutralizantes (An) e inmunoglobulina G (S-IgG) en trabajadores de primera línea inmunizados con dos dosis de la vacuna BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharma. Se realizó un estudio observacional analítico transversal en personal de salud inmunizado con la vacuna inactivada (BBIBP-CorV). Sus muestras sanguíneas se recogieron tres meses después de la segunda dosis, para medir las respuestas de anticuerpos (An, S-IgG). De un total de 172 personas evaluadas, 110 (64%) personas ya habían tenido COVID-19 antes de ingresar al estudio, los títulos de An fueron superiores a 10 AU/mL en el 60,5% de los vacunados y el 89,3% mostró S-IgG superior a 50 UA/mL. Los trabajadores mayores de 60 años fueron el grupo que no desarrolló suficientes anticuerpos. La correlación de An y S-IgG fue positiva (r=0,84) (p<0,001). La administración de dos dosis de la vacuna inactivada BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharma provocó una notable respuesta An y S-IgG, excepto en mayores de 60 años.
Tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico y su impacto del estrés durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Castañeda-Rodriguez Katherine Del Pilar , Gamboa-Cruzado Javier , Niño Montero José , Izquierdo Vásquez Luis , Castañeda-Rodriguez Julio Gianpiere , Zavala-Gutierrez Abel Anderson
Published: July 2022

El COVID-19, ha generado estrés a nivel mundial ante la ausencia del desarrollo de los hábitos diarios, causando complicaciones físicas y psicológicas. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de literatura (RSL) del tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico y su impacto del estrés durante la pandemia de COVID-19 desde el 2019 hasta el 2021. La estrategia de búsqueda consiguió obtener 25.078 artículos, escogidos de las 6 fuentes de investigación (Taylor & Francis, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, ARDI, Microsoft Academic y Nature Portfolio), luego se realizó un filtrado de 4 etapas con 2 criterios de exclusión cada una de ellas, quedando solo 78 artículos, los cuáles se utilizaron para responder 4 preguntas de investigación planteadas. Se precisó alteración del bienestar emocional de la población en general, con aumento alarmante de prevalencia de ansiedad, depresión e insomnio; el presente estudio brinda información necesaria sobre los tratamientos, ya sea farmacológico (teniendo como principal en un 31,11% a los antidepresivos y antupsicóticos); como no farmacológico (teniendo como principal en un 21,62% a la telemedicina), orientados a mejorar el estado psicológico, sobretodo de la población vulnerable, que demanda abordaje integral, ante la incertidumbre asociada con la infección por SARS-CoV-2, más el efecto el aislamiento físico, que repercute negativamente sobre la salud mental, incrementando pensamientos suicidas, alucinaciones, y trastornos psiquiátricos.
Percepciones sanitarias y educativas condicionadas por la pandemia COVID-19: intercambio internacional de experiencias docentes, 2021
Authors: Calderón Sedano Carlos Alberto , Hinojosa Núñez Miriam Liz , Veli Rojas Davy Dario , Castillo Rodríguez María Nelly
Published: July 2022

Este estudio cualitativo explora la percepción docente sobre los cambios educativos y las medidas sanitarias acaecidas por la pandemia COVID-19, en el marco del “Intercambio internacional de experiencias docentes” llevado a cabo de manera virtual sincrónica por la Universidad Continental del Perú en 2021. La técnica de análisis de la información fue la categorización, a partir de las concepciones de los 15 ponentes, quienes para efectos de la investigación fueron considerados como informantes clave. Al contrastar la triangulación de estos hallazgos con los referentes teóricos, se desarrollaron las teorías emergentes: 1). Los eventos sanitarios globales tienen un efecto catalizador en las dinámicas institucionales de la sociedad. Esta causalidad se ejemplifica en la correlación cronología de las olas pandémicas de COVID-19 y la evolución en los modelos educativos ecuatorianos: inicialmente, la migración a la virtualidad debido a la emergencia sanitaria, la alta morbilidad y el temor de fallecer en la primera ola; posteriormente, la implementación de la educación híbrida debido a la flexibilización de las medidas de contención y la adherencia a las medidas de autocuidado de la segunda y tercera ola; por último, el retorno a la presencialidad en la nueva normalidad pospandémica. 2). La masificación del uso tecnológico durante la pandemia COVID-19 afianzó el alcance de la confianza digital, permitiendo el desarrollo de interacciones positivas en los sistemas educativos, pero ambiguas en el contexto sanitario, marcadas por la infodemia. Es necesario promover estrategias que vinculen la tecnología y la salud. 3). El sistema educativo ecuatoriano debe tener la capacidad de enfrentar contingencias sanitarias actuales y futuras, mediante el fortalecimiento de los sistemas virtuales y las modalidades híbridas, la reducción de las brechas tecnológicas y educativas, el desarrollo de competencias docentes en pro de la calidad educativa, y la inversión en espacios físicos seguros para evitar el contagio.
Prevalencia y factores de riesgo de leptospirosis en la industria porcícola
Authors: Dávila Morán Roberto Carlos , Agüero Corzo Eucaris del Carmen , Zuta Arriola Noemí , Castro Llaja Lindomira , Cajas Bravo Tomasa Verónica , Tinoco Plasencia Christian Jairo
Published: July 2022

La leptospirosis es una enfermedad clasificada como zoonótica, y también es una de las más olvidadas. Como enfermedad endémica zoonótica, permanece en los lugares menos favorecidos afectando la salud humana y tambien de los ciertos animales domésticos. Tal afectación ocasiona pérdidas sustanciales económicas y sanitarias en las poblaciones vulnerables. La incidencia, se estima que afecta a un millón de seres humanos ocasionando la muerte a casi 59.000 de ellas. La transmisión de la leptospirosis humana es debida a la exposición directa o indirecta de las fuentes de infección primaria como animales infectados (orina o tejidos), y también por el contacto con alimentos o aguas contaminadas. En este trabajo se estudió la prevalencia y los factores de riesgos de leptospirosos en la industria porcícola en diferentes regiones del Estado Peruano. Los resultados mostraron que los trabajadores, en su mayoría, masculinos, con edades comprendidas entre 20 y 50 años fueron los más vulnerables a estos serovares de Leptospira, lo cual se relaciona con el contacto directo con porcinos y sus derivados. Por otra parte, las condiciones de vida de los trabajadores influyen en la mayor prevalencia de este servar. Condiciones rurales, falta de higiene, el contacto con mascotas sin tratamiento son factores de riego para la propagación de la leptospirosis.
Biopelícula cariogénica de Streptococcus mutans y efecto hemostático de ácido tánico en la hemorragia post-exodoncia
Authors: Armijos Briones Fernando , Arroyo Lalama Emma , Cáceres Correa Silvia , Camaño Carballo Liset
Published: July 2022

La caries dental y la placa dental se encuentran entre las enfermedades más comunes en todo el mundo y son causadas por una mezcla de microorganismos y restos de alimentos. Tipos específicos de bacterias productoras de ácido, especialmente Streptococcus mutans, colonizan la superficie dental y causan daño a la estructura dental dura en presencia de carbohidratos fermentables, por ejemplo, sacarosa y fructosa. Por otro lado, el sangrado posterior a la extracción es una complicación reconocida y frecuente en la práctica dental, que se define como la pérdida de sangre que continúa más allá de las 8 a 12 horas después de la exodoncia. Existe una amplia gama de técnicas sugeridas y sustancias para el tratamiento del sangrado post-extracción, que incluyen intervenciones dirigidas tanto a causas locales como sistémicas. El ácido tánico es una de las sustancias astringente que precipitan proteínas, pero no penetran en las células, por lo que inciden solo en la capa superficial. Su objetivo se enfoca a robustecer la superficie para acrecentar su resistencia mecánica y reducir la exudación. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la presencia de S. mutans en las biopelículas dentales y al mismo tiempo evaluar la actividad del ácido tánico como inhibidor del sangrado profuso en las extracciones dentales. S. mutans se aisló en el 92,5% de los pacientes evaluados. Los tiempos de hemostasia post-exodoncia fue significativamente menor en el grupo de pacientes a los que se les aplicó el ácido tánico en comparación a los que no se les aplicó.
Analisis pengaruh ekspor, impor, nilai tukar rupiah dan inflasi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia tahun 2000- 2019
Authors: Slamet Agung , Hidayah Anisa Nur
Published: July 2022

Economic growth is a measure of progress or failure of the economy in a country, especially in Indonesia, because the level of factors of production of goods and services will affect the ongoing economic development. This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of exports, imports, the rupiah exchange rate, and inflation on economic growth in Indonesia for the 2000-2019 period. The dependent variable of this research is economic growth. In contrast, the independent variable is export, import, rupiah exchange rate, and inflation in seeing the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable in this study using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the export variables and the rupiah exchange rate had a positive effect, while the import and inflation variables did not affect economic growth.
Fungsi ekonomi kota kecamatan dalam pembangunan wilayah
Authors: Nurhadi Bayu
Published: July 2022

The sub-district has complete government and vertical agency apparatus as the lowest administrative unit. It has access to the bottom, which is very suitable to be developed as a service center and a center for developing rural areas. Thus the development and economic growth of the region are influenced by the function of the sub-district city. The problems faced in development in Sukoharjo district include the availability of socio-economic facilities and infrastructure at the sub-district level, The function of the sub-district city in regional economic development, and the system and the role of markets in the development of the selected sub-district area. Qualitative analysis was used to analyze the profile and role of the market in the economic development of the sub-district area, the role of the market, and the service area of the sample market. Meanwhile, quantitative analysis was conducted to analyze the relationship between regional resources and the availability of socio-economic facilities. Based on the scalogram analysis, parallel overlap analysis, Linkert scale, and also the Spearman correlation test, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between resource potential and the availability of socio-economic facilities, and there is also a reciprocal relationship between accessibility and the economy as well as a reciprocal relationship between the magnitude of market activity and community economic activities in the sub-region
Peran perempuan dalam berwirausaha menuju pengembangan industri ekonomi kreatif di Desa Wisata Menari Getasan Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Saadati Nila
Published: July 2022

This research identifies the role of women as entrepreneurs. This study uses qualitative research methods carried out by field research. The location of this research is in Tanon "Dancing Tourism Village" Getasan, Kab. Semarang. The existence and development of the Tourism Village for approximately ten years has positively impacted the community by increasing residents' income because they can sell their plantation and livestock products. Besides that, they can also encourage the community to provide homestays. Business activities in the form of household creative industry activities are carried out by utilizing local raw materials found in the hamlet, with workers from their own families for the milk soap and hand chips industries. Professional conservation is the actual involvement of mothers because the dominant people are farmers and breeders. Thus, the husband's job is also the wife's job because the wife will always help her husband do his work daily to improve the family's standard of living.
Determinan pengangguran muda: Studi di Negara ASEAN-5 2010-2019
Authors: Nisa Khoeru , Sugiharti Rr. Retno
Published: July 2022

The role of youth is needed for the development of a country. However, unemployment is still a problem for young people currently. This study was conducted to analyze the effects of education, labor force participation rate (LFPR), economic growth, and population on youth unemployment in ASEAN-5 in 2010–2019. The method used is panel data regression with a fixed-effect model (FEM). The result of this study indicates that the variables of education and labor force participation rate (LFPR) have a positive and significant influence on youth unemployment. Meanwhile, economic growth and population variables have a positive and insignificant effect. By model, the model's equation in this study has met the criteria of goodness of fit. Therefore, increasing job opportunities, especially for youth as the nation's next-generation, must be a top priority to reduce unemployment and improve the quality of the young workforce by increasing training and competence in the workforce.
Studi keterlibatan perempuan dalam lembaga legislatif dalam indeks pembangunan gender di Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Abidin Ali Zainal , Arif Muhammad , Abroroh Sittah Alifia
Published: July 2022

The research was carried out to investigate women's contributions in the political aspect, especially in the legislative institutions in the province of West Java, Indonesia. This study uses a quantitative approach, with data processing based on panel data analysis. The Gender Development Index (IPG) was chosen as the dependent variable. In contrast, the independent variables used the Total Female Population (JPP), Average Years of Schooling (RLS), Number of Female Legislative Members (JALP), and the Gender Empowerment Index (IBG). The study used the province of West Java as the location, with secondary data from 2017 to 2020. The results showed that the average length of schooling (RLS) was the only variable positively influencing the Gender Development Index (GPA). This shows that the contribution of women on the political stage will increase along with the number of women with higher education. Other variables do not affect the index.
Pengaruh social media marketing, online customer review, dan religiusitas terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen shopee di masa pandemi Covid-19 dengan minat beli sebagai variabel intervening
Authors: Ngadimen Ahmad Nurrokhim , Widyastuti Emy
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social media marketing, online customer reviews, and religiosity on Shopee consumer purchasing decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with purchase intention as an intervening variable. This type of research is a quantitative study with a population of Shopee consumers scattered randomly in Indonesia. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling, totaling 100 respondents. Method analysis data use path analysis. Statistical test results show that social media marketing, online customer reviews, and religiosity have no significant positive effect on purchasing decisions. Then social media marketing and online customer reviews have a positive and significant effect on buying interest, while religiosity has a positive and insignificant effect on buying interest. Buying interest can mediate the influence of social media marketing and online customer reviews on purchasing decisions. However, buying interest cannot mediate the influence of religiosity on purchasing decisions.
Mengukur minat berwirausaha dengan menggunakan pendekatan theory of planned behavior dan religiusitas
Authors: Maullah Siti , Rofiuddin Mohammad
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and religiosity on interest in entrepreneurship. This type of research is quantitative research. The population used is students of the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Salatiga State Institute of Islamic Religion, with the criteria for students who have taken entrepreneurship courses. The number of samples taken was 271 students with a proportional stratified random sampling technique—data collection method through distributing questionnaires and then analyzed by multiple linear regression. The study results show that, partially, attitude-behavior does not affect an interest in entrepreneurship. At the same time, subjective norms perceived behavioral control and religiosity affect an interest in entrepreneurship. This research can use as a reference for students or further researchers related to entrepreneurial interest seen from the theory of planned behavior and religiosity.
Pengaruh work pressure, job insecurity dan workplace favouritism terhadap turnover intention dengan taqwa sebagai variabel pemoderasi
Authors: Nurdianto Wahid , Pratama Abdul Aziz Nugraha
Published: July 2022

This study aims to answer the effect of work pressure, job insecurity and workplace favouritism on the turnover intention with taqwa as moderating variable. This research was conducted at PT Metinca Prima Industrial Works Salatiga. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires using an interval scale of 1-10 to 127 workers PT Metinca Prima Industrial Works Salatiga. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. Testing the hypothesis shows that work pressure has no significant negative effect on turnover intention. Job insecurity does not affect turnover intention. Workplace favouritism has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention. Work pressure, job insecurity and workplace favouritism have a positive and significant effect on turnover intention. Taqwa can moderate the effect of work pressure on turnover intention. Taqwa can moderate the effect of job insecurity on turnover intention. Taqwa can moderate the effect of workplace favouritism on turnover intention.
Determinant of service quality to Islamic banking customer satisfaction during Covid-19
Authors: Hasyim Fuad , Fauzi Achmad Noor
Published: July 2022

Customer satisfaction is the key, where the company will survive because there is customer loyalty. This study aims to evaluate the effect of service quality (SERVQUAL) in measuring customer satisfaction in Islamic banking. The respondents of this study are Islamic banking customers in Surakarta. The sampling technique using convenience random sampling was obtained as many as 121 respondents. Data analysis used multiple linear regression with additional modifications of dummy variables to see the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on customer satisfaction. The results show that tangible, reliability, and empathy have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, responsiveness and assurance variables have no significant effect on customer satisfaction. Other results found that the pandemic had no significant effect, meaning that Islamic banking continued to try to provide excellent service, whether in a pandemic or not.
Factors that shape Muslim consumers' purchase decisions on Pattaya Corner Products, Salatiga City
Authors: Saifudin  , Kesuma Murtadho
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the reasons behind the fluctuating sales of Pattaya Corner products using price, product quality, and promotion variables to influence purchasing decisions. Primary data was used in this study and distributed through an online questionnaire. The population in this study is people who live in Salatiga, while for the sample itself, namely consumers from Pattaya Corner, Salatiga city, as many as 106 samples. Random sampling does sampling. A quantitative approach is used in this study with validity test, reliability test, T-test and F test. The study results using SPSS version 23 show that the variables of price, product quality, and promotion both have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. The price variable has an impact of 52%. For the product quality variable, it has an effect of 46%. The promotion variable has an impact of 54% and is the most dominant in making purchasing decisions.
Adopsi teknologi sebagai alternatif untuk peningkatan daya saing UMKM Surakarta pasca Covid-19
Authors: Wibowo Frendy , Agra Belligo , Husain Fida
Published: July 2022

The rapid development of technology in the last few decades has impacted the business world. Information technology is one of the best examples of that rapid development. Large companies aware of the importance of information technology seek to increase its use to increase competitiveness in the market. In contrast to the conditions in the SME sector, it has not significantly comprehensively adopted information technology to increase competitiveness in the industry. This study uses a qualitative method. The respondents of this study were MSMEs who were randomly selected using snowball sampling by previous informants from various sectors regardless of the size of their business. Informants from the MSMEs are business owners with different educational backgrounds and experiences. We will only look at the status of MSMEs in deciding whether or not they are ready to use information technology to increase competitiveness in the industry. We found that four main factors become the basic considerations for SMEs in Surakarta to use or not to use information technology to increase competitiveness in the industry
Peran dinas komunikasi dan informatika dalam mewujudkan informasi yang beretika dan bertanggung jawab di Kabupaten Sampang
Authors: Eko Haryansyah Septian , Anas Zulviar
Published: July 2022

The high level of violations in the use of social media and the lack of public knowledge about ethical and responsible information creates several problems in information and communication. In this case, the communication and informatics department of Sampang Regency plays a role in creating ethical and responsible information. Based on this, the researcher wants to research the role of the communication and informatics department in creating ethical and responsible information in the Sampang Regency. This study aims to determine the role of the communication and informatics office in creating ethical and responsible information and the factors that influence the role of the communication and informatics office in creating ethical and responsible information in the Sampang Regency. This study uses the concept of role theory, which explains several indicators such as informants, facilitators, and mediators. Based on the research, it can be seen that the role of the communication and informatics department in creating ethical and responsible information in Sampang Regency is still not maximized. Furthermore, the influencing factors are communication, resources, facilities, funds, and budget.
Revitalisasi dan penerapan manajamen persediaan pada Warung Sembako Yoga Kelurahan Penatih Kota Denpasar
Authors: Sumartana I Made , Adrie Adrie
Published: July 2022

Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) are business units managed individually with various limitations. Warung Yoga is one of the stalls that sell different types of vegetables, necessities and other kitchen ingredients. The problems faced include the procurement of merchandise has not paid attention to the inventory, the placement of goods is irregular, untidy, has not utilized the remaining merchandise. The solution offered to partners in the procurement of merchandise inventory should apply the model Safety Stock, Reorder Point, Economic Order Quantity, and First In First Out so that merchandise inventory can be controlled so that there is no buildup of merchandise inventory. Marketing uses social media via the web, Instagram, and Facebook in marketing merchandise. Given the limited time of the partnership program, partners must be independent. For the partnership program to run independently, partners participate, starting from providing training facilities providing training materials.
Comparative Effects of Nigella Sativa and Cassia Senna in Iron Overloaded Mice
Authors: Naeem Uzma , Azhar Rabia , Shadab Wajiha , Awan Nazir , Naeem Maryam , Iftikhar Jawairia
Published: July 2022

Background: Iron overload-related complications are the main concern in patients who must often receive blood transfusions. The only way to treat iron overload in these patients is by chelating agents. Owing to the high cost and adverse effects of chelating agents use of naturally present chelators is under study. Aim: To compare the protective effects of two commonly used herbs Nigella Sativa and Cassia Senna in iron-overloaded mice. Study Design: Experimental randomized controlled trial. Setting: Zoology department of Govt College University Lahore during six months period. Method: A total of forty-eight mice were divided into four groups (n = 12). Group one was normal to control while group 2, 3, and 4 were overloaded with iron by intravenous injection of iron dextran (0.1 ml/kg body weight) daily for fifteen days. After 15 days iron overload was confirmed by blood testing. For additional 15 days, group three mice were provided with Cassia Senna (100 mg/Kg body weight) while group four mice were permitted to feed on Nigella sativa (200 mg/Kg body weight). Animals were sacrificed on day 32 and organs were preserved to check the iron levels. Blood sampling was done on days 0, 15, and 31 to analyze serum iron levels. Results: The protective effect of Nigella Sativa was more marked than cassia senna in iron 0verloaded mice. Conclusion: The addition of Nigella Sativa instead of cassia senna in iron-laden patients as an adjunct therapy can be more beneficial in preventing the damaging effects of iron overload. Keywords: iron overload, Nigella Sativa, Cassia Senna
A Cross Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Dyslipidemia and Diabetes among Young Adults with Hypertension
Authors: Akhtar Naheed , Hanif Muntaha , Parveen Shehla , Amil Javaria , Saleem Sheraz
Published: July 2022

In hypertensive patients, lipid disorders (LD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are related with an amplified jeopardy of cardiovascular issues, which require aggressive treatment and close monitoring. Therefore, this study was held to investigate the pervasiveness of dyslipidemia and diabetes in young patients with hypertension less than forty years of age. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: In the Medicine department of Jinnah hospital Lahore and DHQ Hospital Mianwali for six-months duration from July 2021 to December 2021. Methods: A total of 150 patients with hypertension under forty years of age, receiving antihypertensive treatment or newly diagnosed with hypertension were enrolled in the study. Blood pressure was measured twice with 30 minutes interval in sitting position on the right arm and average BP was recorded. The fasting blood glucose and lipid profile were evaluated after fasting for 12hrs, and the incidence of diabetes and dyslipidaemia was analyzed from the collected data. All statistical analyses and calculations are determined by SPSS 25.0. Results: Of the 150 enrolled patients, 107 (71.3%) were aged 31-39 and 37 (24.7%) were aged 21-30 and 6(4%) were ≤ 20 of age group. 95 (63.3%) are men and 55 (36.7%) are women. The pervasiveness of pre-diabetes was 46 (30.7%) and diabetes mellitus was 17 (18%). The incidence of dyslipidaemia was 110 (73.3%) with the communal disorder being high triglycerides trailed by low HDL in 82(54.7%) patients. Of high cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol in 19 (12.7%) patients and very high LDL level in 13(8.7%) subjects. Among patients with regarding to HDL cholesterol; low level HDL cholesterol was seen in 82 (54.7%) subjects and 68 (45.3%) patients in acceptable level. Conclusions: A high incidence of pre-diabetes, dyslipidemia and diabetes was noticed in patients with hypertension under 40 years of age. Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Diabetes mellitus, Pre-diabetes and Hypertension
Compare the Insuline Resistance of Diabetic Type 2 Men and Women Subjects
Authors: Sajjad Arslan , Toqeer Malik Muhammad , Mujeeb Sana
Published: July 2022

Objective: Diabetic type 2 men and women are the subjects of this research, which aims to assess insulin resistance. Study Design: Observational/Prospective Place and Duration: Rawalpindi Medical University, Holy Family Hospital. Nov 2019-April 2020 Methods: There were 100 patients of both genders in this research. Patients ranged in age from 20 to 70. After obtaining written permission, we collected demographic data on each patient, including age, gender, and BMI. Patients' fasting insulin and glucose levels were evaluated. IRI (insulin resistance indices) were calculated using HOMA-IR 1 (insulin resistance metre). SPSS 23.0 was used to analyze all of the data. Results: We found that patients' mean age was 36.13± 4.15, with an average BMI of 27.15±8.65 kg/m2. Males accounted for 42 of the 100 patients, while females accounted for 58 of the 100 patients. Comparing men and girls, serum glucose levels in the males were higher than those in the females at 13.35 ±6.88 mmol/L and 9.12 ± 11.45 mmol/L, respectively, and insulin resistance was higher in the males at 7.45±8.121and 6.13±4.32 in females. In terms of gender, there was no statistically significant difference (p value 0.004). Conclusion: In this research, we found that increasing insulin sensitivity was more challenging in males. This might indicate that males who are insulin-resistant may need to take a more active role in preventing the development of metabolic or diabetic disorders. Keywords: Insulin resistance, Diabetic type 2, Hyperinsulinemia, Hyperglycemia,
Determine the Rate of Harmful Maternal and Foetal Outcomes in Pregnant Adolescents
Authors: Parveen Shehla , Hanif Muntaha , Akhtar Naheed
Published: July 2022

Objective: The purpose of this research is to examine whether or not adolescent pregnant women have adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial Place and Duration: The study was conducted at Gynaecology department of DHQ Teaching Hospital, Sargodha and DHQ Hospital Mianwali for duration of four months from August 2021 to November 2021. Material and Methods: In all, there were 84 participants in this research. Patients were between the ages of 14 and 45 years. After obtaining written agreement from patients, demographic data was collected. The patients were split into two groups, I and II, which were evenly distributed. Group I included 42 patients between the ages of 14 and 19, and Group II included 42 patients between the ages of 19 and over. Cesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, labour inductions and labour prolongations, hypertensive disorders, and other negative results were observed for the two cohorts. High rates of perinatal death and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) were also found. SPSS 20.0 was used to analyse all of the data. Results: In group I mean age of the patients was 16.65±8.51 years and had mean BMI 20.05±6.33 Kg/m2 while in second group the mean age was 23.15±6.22 years and had mean BMI 24.7±9.51 Kg/m2. Study participants in adolescence (I) were more likely to have unfavourable foetal (perinatal death, low birth weight and low apgar score) and mother outcomes (C-section, Instrumental delivery, induction of labour, and prolonged labour) than those in the adult group (II). Conclusion: According to this research, premature neonatal critical care unit admissions and delayed intrauterine development are both on the increase. Pregnant teenagers are more likely to suffer from anaemia, a urinary tract infection, high blood pressure pregnancy, and a need for a surgical birth. Keywords: Maternal outcome, Partum haemorrhage, Fetal outcome, Pre-eclampsia,
Findings that Red Meat Consumers are at Rise to Liver Cirrosis
Authors: Shahzad Atif , Irshad Muhammad Muzzamal , Rashad Areeba
Published: July 2022

Objective: To study the link between cirrhosis and red meat intake and death in patients. Study Design: Prospective Study Place and Duration: THQ Hospital Kamalia.March 2019- Feb 2020 Methodology: This research involved a total of 200 individuals of both sexes with chronic liver disease. Two groups of patients were established. One group had a daily red meat intake more than 60 grammes, whereas the other consumes less than that limit. Both groups were compared in terms of mortality rates. SPSS 24.0 was used to examine the whole set of information. Results: Among 200 cases, frequency of males was significantly higher than that of females. Group I had mean age 50.2±6.45 years and in group II mean age was 52.13±17.97 years. We found that cirrhotic patients who consumed more than 60 grammes of red meat per day had a higher death rate (13 % vs. 5%) than those who consumed less than 60 grammes of red meat per day, with a p-value of 0.0004. Conclusion: Results from this study show that people with cirrhosis are more likely to suffer from unfavourable outcomes if they consume a diet high in red meat. Keywords: Mortality, Red Meat Consumption, Chronic Liver Disease,
Patients with Helicobacter Pylori Infections Who Have Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Authors: Abdullah M , , Zaffar Mounis Ahmad , Musanna Syed Hassan , Saleem Sheraz , Amil Javaria
Published: July 2022

Objective: It is the goal of this research to evaluate the presence of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in individuals with Helicobacter pylori infection. Study Design: Prospective/cross-sectional study Place and Duration: Department of medicine, Ittefaq Hospital Trust, Lahore, during the period from 16th January 2021 to 15th July 2021. Methods: There were one hundred and thirty patients of both genders with ages 22-60 years were presented. Informed written consent was taken from all the patients included age, sex, body mass index, education status and residency. All the included patients had helicobacter pylori infection in this study. Blood samples from the individuals were tested for serum iron, transferrin saturation, ferritin, and total iron-binding capacity. A urea breath test, stool antigen testing, a quick urease test, or histopathology may all be used to look for H. pylori infection. SPSS 22.0 version was used to analyze complete data. Mean standard deviation was used for laboratory outcomes. Results: Mean age of the patients 35.32 ± 6.53 years with mean BMI 26.12±8.64 kg/m2. Majority of the patients were females 75 (57.7%) and remaining were males 55 (42.3%). 53 (40.8%) patients were from urban areas and 60 (46.2%) patients were literate. Most of the patients 80 (61.5%) had poor socio-economic status. Mean Hemoglobin level was 11.12 ± 1.8 (g/dl) mean serum iron level was 50.3 ± 12.45 (ug/dl) and mean serum ferritin level was 123.4±56.55 (ng per ml).We found iron deficiency anemia in 51 (39.2%) patients. Conclusion: Iron deficiency anaemia was shown to be more prevalent in individuals with Helicobacter Pylori infection who were mostly females in this research. Keywords: Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), H.pylori infection, Prevalence
Medical Students and Prevalence of Sleep Disorder Insomnia
Authors: Malik Mohsan ul , Irshad Muhammad Muzzamal , Shahzad Atif
Published: July 2022

Objective: The goal of this research is to find out how often medical students suffer from insomnia. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: THQ Hospital Kamalia. Nov 2020-Aug 2021 Methodology: A total of 112 students, both male and female, took part in this study. The demographics of the patients, including their age, gender, BMI, socioeconomic status, and marital status, were documented after receiving a signed permission from all parties. The patients were between the ages of 20 and 38 years old. The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) was used to gauge the frequency with which cases suffered from insomnia. The SPSS 24.0 version was used to analyze all of the data collected here. Results: In our study the mean age of the patients was 25.13±8.41 years and mean BMI 22.15±11.31kg/m2. Majority was males 70 (62.5%) and females were 42 (37.5%) patients. Majority were from middle socio-economic status 62 (55.4%) followed by upper class 25 (22.3%) and poor 25 (22.3%). 80 (71.4%) of the patients were single. According to the AIS scale, insomnia was reported by 50 (44.6 percent) of the patients, the majority of whom were female. Conclusion: We concluded that Studying late at night to get good grades resulted in a considerable increase in the prevalence of insomnia among medical students. As one gets older, the likelihood of developing it increases. In addition, it is feasible to lower it to the entire night's sleeping time (7 to 10 hours). Keywords: Demographic, Medical students, AIS scale, Insomnia
The Relationship Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Serum Vitamin D Concentrations
Authors: Afzal Muhammad , Aslam Zaid , Umair Ali
Published: July 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the association between rheumatoid arthritis and serum vitamin D levels. Study Design: Case-control study Place and Duration: THQ Hospital Kamalia. Aug 2021-Jan 2022 Methods: There were one hundred and sixty patients were presented in this study. After obtaining informed written permission, we took detailed demographic information on all patients who had signed up for treatment. Clinical signs and symptoms, X-ray findings, and anti-citrullinated protein levels more than 20 u/mL were all used to diagnose RA in this patient's instance. They all pointed to the disease. Group I featured 80 people with verified rheumatoid arthritis, whereas group II had 80 individuals who did not have rheumatoid arthritis. The levels of vitamin D in both groups' blood were compared. Data was analysed using SPSS 2.0. Results: There were 45 (56.3%) males and 35 (43.7%) females in group I and in group II 42 (52.5%) males and 38 (47.5%) females. Mean age in group I was 44.7±8.35 years and had mean BMI 27.8±9.45 kg/m2 while in group II mean age was 46.5±6.51 years with mean BMI 28.6±6.51 kg/m2. Hypertension and diabetes were the most common comorbidities. Vitamin D level in group I was significantly lower 29.41±5.59 as compared to group II 40.41±8.81(ng/mL). Among 80 cases of rheumatoid arhthritis, positive patients for rheumatoid factor were 72 (90%) in which frequency of hypovitaminos was found among 65 (90.3%) cases. Conclusion: People with RA are far more likely to be vitamin D deficient, and the severity of the disease is directly correlated with this insufficiency. Since vitamin D deficiency affects women more than males, they should be tested with a high degree of suspicion. Taking vitamin D supplements may be necessary to prevent or reverse the progression of the disease. Keywords: Vitamin D Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Factor, Hypovitaminosis
Comparison Between Conventional and Sutureless Thyroidectomy
Authors: Parveen Kousar , Kokab Sajeela , Akhtar Zahra
Published: July 2022

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes between conventional and sutureless (Harmonic® FOCUS) thyroidectomy. Study Design: Prospective/ Comparison study Place and Duration: de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore.Nov 2019-Aug 2020 Methods: There were eighty patients of ages 20-70 years were presented in this study. All the patients had multinodular, primary and secondary goitre. Patients provided written consent for the detailed demographics included age, sex and body mass index. The patients were separated into two groups, I and II, for the study. Group I received conventional technique and sutureless technique was used in group II. Outcomes were operative time, hospital stay, blood loss, post-operative drainage volume and complications assessed and compared among both groups. We used SPSS 20.0 version to analyze complete data. Results: In group I 35.34±6.55 years was the mean age with mean BMI 25.15±7.21 kg/m2 and in group II mean age was 36.23±4.31 years with mean BMI 25.15±8.15 kg/m2. There were 25 (62.5%) females and 15 (37.5%) males in group I and in group II 23 (57.5%) females and 17 (42.5%) males. Majority of the patients among both groups had multinodular goitre 32 (80%) and 30 (75%). We found less operative time in group II 60.12±11.52 minutes as compared to group II 81.9±9.34 minutes. Intraoperative blood loss in group I was significant 59.21±7.71 ml as compared to group II 26.4±10.39 ml. Mean drainage volume in group II was lower 10.13±13.23 ml as compared to group I 28.14±5.41 ml. Frequency of complications in group I was higher 5 (12.5%) as compared to group II 3 (7.5%). Conclusion: As a result of this study, we determined that the sutureless thyroidectomy approach was a successful and safe alternative to conventional thyroidectomy in terms of reduced operative time, hospital stay, and post-surgical problems when compared to conventional thyroidectomy. Keywords: Sutureless, Conventional, Thyroidectomy, Multinodular Goitre, Complications