bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH INDEKS KEBERLANJUTAN PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT TERHADAP PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT SEKITAR DI KALIMANTAN TENGAH
Authors: Yuprin, A. D.  , Agus Yuniawan Isyanto
Published: February 2022

This study aims to analyze the influence of the sustainability index of palm oil plantations along with other factors on the income of the local community in Central Kalimantan. The research sample was oil palm plantation companies which were purposively selected based on the watershed area and the sample of the local communities were randomly selected in the ring one region group. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression equations with the dependent variable, namely income and independent variables, namely the age of the family head, the education of the family head, the number of family members, the number of income sources and the sustainability index of the oil palm plantation companies. The results showed that age, education and sustainability index of palm oil plantation companies had a positive and significant effect on household income levels of local community, while the number of household members and the number of sources of income did not significantly influence the level of household income level. Significant influence of the sustainability index of palm oil plantation companies on household income levels indicates that the higher the sustainability index of the palm oil plantation, the higher the income of local communities
MENGEMBANGKAN AGRIBISNIS SKALA RUMAH TANGGA YANG RAMAH LINGKUNGAN PADA LAHAN GAMBUT MELALUI USAHATANI TANAMAN SAGU
Authors: Suharno Suharno
Published: February 2022

Sago (Metroxylon spp.) is one of the palmae family plants that produce starch, which grows naturally especially in lowland or swamp areas with abundant water sources. The more wet of the the soil, sago plants will grow even more fertile. This study aims to analize the technical viability and economic feasibility of sago cultivation on peatlands. The study is based on secondary data and information from various literatures. Technical feasibility is described descriptively on the technical cultivation of sago on peatlands, whereas economic feasibility is measured by NPV, B/C Ratio, IRR and Payback Period values. The results of the study indicate that in accordance with its characteristics as a crop in the swamp ecosystem, technically sago plant is suitable to be cultivated on peatlands. The potential for sago production can reach 20-40 tons of dried starch/ha per year. Economically, the result of feasibility analysis shows that sago cultivation is feasible to be cultivated, that is with NPV value of Rp 284,969.03; B/C Ratio of 4.84; IRR of 31.31% and the return on capital (Payback Period) in the 10th year, or the second year after the plant produces.
PERSEPSI PETANI TERHADAP PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DI DESA LADA MANDALA JAYA KECAMATAN PANGKALAN LADA KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN BARAT
Authors: M. Amrullah  , Abdul Mukti  , Eka Nor Taufik
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the perception of farmers on the role of agricultural extension. Extension roles/duties include education, dissemination of information/innovation, facilitation, consultation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation, where the sixth in this study into research variables. Likert scale is used to measure the perception of rubber farmers to the overall role of agricultural extension workers. From the results of the research note that the perception of farmers for the role of extension workers in the value is in the category “enough to play'' with the overall average of 3.11. The perception of farmers on the role of agricultural extension in Lada Mandala Jaya Village, Pangkalan Lada Sub-district can be categorized as (a). “role” (mean = 3,69) for sub-variable of Education, (b). “role” (mean = 3,41) for the sub-variable Dissemination, (c). “lacks role'' (average = 2.24) as the Facilitator, (d). “enough role” (average = 3.15) as consultant, (e). “enough role” (average = 2.60) as Supervisor, and (f). “enough role” (average = 2.61) in the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation. It is advisable to extension workers to optimize the role of extension workers, especially in facilitating and supervising the farmers in the development of rubber plantation business.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR PRODUKSI USAHATANI SEMANGKA DI LAHAN GAMBUT DESA PALINGKAU SEJAHTERA KECAMATAN KAPUAS MURUNG KABUPATEN KAPUAS
Authors: Setiya Dewi Purwanti  , Betrixia Barbara  , Trisna Anggreini
Published: February 2022

The research is aimed to determined the cost of production, income, revenue, and profit. The research was conducted from July 2018 to January 2019. The method used the sensus method and used in determining the location was purposive. The samples used were 40 watermelon farmers. The total average cost production of farming watermelon Rp. 15.599.004 per growing season, with income Rp. 24.592.500, the average revenue Rp. 13.182.746, and the average profit Rp. 8.993.496 per growing season.
ANALISIS PERMINTAAN BUAH SEMANGKA DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Julkifli Julkifli , Maleha Maleha , Rajudinnor Rajudinnor
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the factors that influence the demand for watermelon in the City of Palangka Raya. The data used are secondary data from 2002-2016. Data analysis method is multiple linear regression analysis using SPPS-24 tool. The results showed that the coefficient of determination was 0.936, meaning 93.6% of the demand for watermelon in Palangka Raya City was influenced by the price of watermelon, the price of papaya fruit, the price of bananas, per capita income and population. The results of the F test show that the calculated F = 26.109 is greater than the Ftable value = 6.06 at the 99% confidence level, so that the factors tested together have a significant effect on the demand for watermelon in the City of Palangka Raya that is at the level of trust of 90%-99%. While the population factor has no effect on the 95% confidence level.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA LEBAH MADU DI KELURAHAN KALAMPANGAN KECAMATAN SABANGAU KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Yunita Yunita , Pordamantra Pordamantra , Berkat A. P.
Published: February 2022

This research is done (1). to identify about the internal and external factors which become the strength, weakness, opportunity, threat by analysis method of IFAS and EFAS; (2). to formulate the alternative strategy that being possible to be applied by SWOT matrix. The results of this research show that (1). internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external (opportunities and threats) the development of honey bee cultivation in the Kalampangan Village, that is strength has four variables, among others workforce training, production facilities are available, cultivation management has been implemented and the marketing chain is short. Weakness has two variables, among others lack of group members participation and less attractive product packaging. Opportunities have three variables, that is the government's attention, establishing partnership relations and technological and information development. While threats have three variables, among others competitively priced honey products, weather changes and pest attacks. (2). the alternative strategy which can be applied for the effort of developing honey bee cultivation in the urban village of Kalampangan is the (SO) strategy which means to use the government’s support on spreading product marketing network, and developing cultivation technology of honey bee; the (WO) strategy which means we make a training and associating to improve the skills of the breeder and repairing the product’s packaging; the (ST) strategy which means to maintain the production, and maintain the product’s quality; and the (WT) strategy which means to maintain the group cooperation and to keep the area of woof plants.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENERAPAN KEBIJAKAN PENGELOLAAN LINGKUNGAN DI BERBAGAI EKOSISTEM DI KABUPATEN SERUYAN
Authors: Rajudinnor  , Dedy Mulyadi
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kebijakanpengelolaan lingkungan di wilayah Kabupaten Seruyan dan menentukan strategi kebijakanpengelolaan lingkungan di berbagai ekosistem di wilayah Kabupaten Seruyan. Jenispenelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Metode analisis yang digunakan untuk menjawab tujuanpertama, yaitu Internal Strategi Factor Analysis Summary (IFAS) dan Ekternal StrategiFactor Analysis Summary (EFAS). Analisis untuk menjawab tujuan penelitian keduadigunakan analisis SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Oppurtunities, Threat). Hasil penelitianmenunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang dominan yang mempengaruhi kebijakan pengelolaanlingkungan hidup di berbagai ekosistem di wilayah Kabupaten Seruyan terdiri dari faktorinternal (kekuatan dan kelemahan) dan faktor eksternal (peluang dan ancaman). Faktorkekuatan yaitu pemerintah Kabupaten Seruyan sudah memiliki perangkat SKPD yanglengkap untuk menjalankan roda pemerintahan dan penegakan aturan perundang-undanganPemerintah sudah memilki aturan tentang kewajiban AMDAL, UKL dan UPL dan sudahpernah menerbitkan Surat Ijin lingkungan. Faktor kelemahan yaitu belum memiliki PerdaRTRWK dan dokumen Kajian Lingkungan Strategis (KLHS) serta belum memiliki RencanaDetail Tata Ruang (RDTR) dan Bagian Wilayah Perencanaan (BWP), koordinasi antar sektoryang terlibat dalam pengelolaan sumberdaya alam dan lingkungan di wilayah KabupatenSeruyan belum dilakukan secara optimal. Faktor peluang yaitu sering dilakukan kunjunganoleh pemerintah provinsi maupun oleh pemerintah pusat yang membidangi pengawasan danlingkungan hidup, ada regulasi yang jelas untuk pengelolaan lingkungan hidup. Faktorancaman yaitu pengawasan terhadap pelaksanaan pengelolaan lingkungan hidup di daeraholeh pemerintah provinsi maupun pemerintah pusat masih belum optimal dan partisipasipublik, transparansi, dan demokratisasi dalam menegakkan kebijakan tentang pengelolaansumberdaya alam dan lingkungan sangat kurang, penegakan hukum administrasi terhadappelanggaran aturan pengelolaan lingkungan hidup belum efektif dilakukan. Strategikebijakanpengelolaan lingkungan di berbagai ekosistem terdiri dari Strategi S-O, W-O, S-T, dan W-T.Berdasarkan nilai tertimbang koordinat yang diperoleh dari faktor internal dan eksternal ialah0,900 dan 0,668. Hasil analisis kuadrat SWOT berada pada kuadran 1, yaitu kuadran S-Omendukung strategi agresif, artinya bahwa kondisi yang ada punya potensi besar untukmelakukan optimalisasi pengelolaan lingkungan di berbagai ekosistem di wilayah KabupatenSeruyan.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERMINTAAN BERAS DI KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN TIMUR
Authors: Imam Maulana  , Jhon Wardie  , Pordamantra
Published: February 2022

Penelitian dilakukan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permintaan berasdi Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah datasekunder berupa data time series selama 16 tahun (tahun 2000 sampai tahun 2015) meliputidata permintaan beras (Kg/tahun), harga beras (Rp/kg), harga mie instan (Rp/bungkus), hargatelur ayam ras (Rp/butir), pendapatan (Rp/kapita) dan jumlah penduduk (Jiwa). Hasilpenelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permintaan beras diKabupaten Kotawaringin Timur adalah harga beras, harga mie instan, harga telur ayam ras,pendapatan per kapita dan jumlah penduduk. Berdasarkan hasil analisis statistik menyatakanbahwa variabel harga beras, harga mie instan, harga telur ayam ras, pendapatan per kapita danjumlah penduduk secara keseluruhan berpengaruh nyata (signifikan) terhadap permintaanberas di Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur. Sementara secara parsial hanya variabel jumlahpenduduk saja yang berpengaruh nyata (signifikan), sedangkan variabel harga beras, hargamie instan, harga telur ayam ras dan pendapatan per kapita tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadappermintaan beras di Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur.
STUDI KELAYAKAN USAHA BUDIDAYA IKAN LELE SANGKURIANG DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA (Studi Kasus Usaha Budidaya Lele Sangkuriang Milik Bapak Yayan)
Authors: Alexcandra Sitanggang  , Maleha  , Suharno
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis secara finansial usaha budidaya ikan lele sangkuriangmilik Bapak Yayan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif, dilaksanakan di JalanRajawali VII, Kota Palangka Raya sebagai salah satu pelaku usaha yang melakukan usahapembenihan dan pembesaran ikan lele sangkuriang menggunakan kolam tanah dan bioflok.Aspek non finansial terdiri atas aspek pasar, aspek teknis, aspek hukum, aspek sosial danlingkungan. Banyak dan sedikit aspek yang akan dinilai serta kedalaman analisis tergantungpada besar kecilnya proyek yang akan dilakukan. Kriteria keberhasilan suatu proyek dapatdilihat dari manfaat investasi yang terdiri atas manfaat ekonomis proyek terhadap proyek itusendiri, manfaat sosial proyek tersebut bagi masyarakat di sekitar proyek. Harga jual benihikan lele sangkuriang yang diberikan oleh Bapak Yayan adalah sebesar Rp 350/ekor dan hargalele konsumsi sebesar Rp 25.000/Kg. Hasil perhitungan kelayakan usaha budidaya ikan lelesangkuriang layak diusahakan yang dapat dilihat dari NPV Rp 158.990.654, Gross B/Cdiperoleh sebesar 2,7, Net B/C diperoleh sebesar 4,8 (layak), IRR sebesar 87,16%, danPayback Period selama 2 tahun 5 bulan (layak).
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN INDUSTRI PENGOLAHAN TANAMAN BIOFARMAKA DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA (STUDI KASUS C.V. M4. BERSAUDARA)
Authors: Tampubolom Parlindungan B. , Maleha Maleha , Taufik Eka Nor
Published: February 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran umum industri pengolahan tanaman Biofarmaka C.V. M4. Bersaudara di Kota Palangka Raya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus pengolahan tanaman biofarmaka di C.V. M4. Bersaudara milik Ibu Kameliati Madran Jumain di Jalan Bangaris Kelurahan Tanjung Pinang Kota Palangka Raya. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah gambaran umum industri pengolahan tanaman Biofarmaka CV. M4. Brsaudara yaitu: (1) Pemilihan dan pengambilan tanaman biofarmaka, (2) Pengupasan, (3) Pemotongan, (4) Penjemuran, (5) Mencetak logo kemasan, (6) Pengemasan.

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This study aims to determine an overview of the plant processing industry of Biopharmaca C.V. M4. Brothers in Palangka Raya City. This research is using a case study method of processing biopharma plants at C.V. M4. Brothers owned by Mrs Kameliati Madran Jumain on Bangaris street, Tanjung Pinang Sub-district, Palangka Raya City. The results of this study are an overview of the plant processing industry Biopharmaca CV. M4. Brothers, which is: (1) Selection and collection of biopharmace plants, (2) Stripping, (3) Cutting, (4) Drying, (5) Printing packaging logos, (6) Packaging.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PRODUKSI USAHA IKAN PATIN (Pangasius Sp) DALAM KERAMBA DI KELURAHAN PAHANDUT SEBERANG KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Fitri Tia Arista , Maleha Maleha
Published: February 2022

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi ikan patin dalam keramba, Kelurahan Pahandut Seberang Kota Palangka Raya. Penelitian ini dilaksanankan dari bulan April-Juni 2019. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei. Metode yang digunakan dalam penentuan lokasi penelitian adalah purposive dan metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode simpel random sampling dengan jumlah responden 30 pembudidaya ikan. Analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Data-data penelitian berdistribusi dengan normal, nilai koefisien determinasi 0,872 atau 87,2%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa faktor produksi yang berpengaruh secara signifikan adalah modal, pakan dan frekuensi pemeliharaan, sementara pendidikan, usia, pengalaman, berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap produksi ikan patin dalam keramba.

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This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the production of catfish in cages, Pahandut Seberang Village, Palangka Raya City. This research was conducted from April to June 2019. The method used in this study was the survey method. The method used in determining the location of the study is Purposive and the sampling method using a simple random sampling method with the number of respondents 30 fish farmers. The research data are normally distributed, the coefficient of determination is 0.872 or 87,2%. Based on the results of the study that the factors of production that have a significant effect are capital, feed, the maintenance intensity, education, age, experience, is not significant for the production of catfish in cages.
KONDISI, PENDAPATAN DAN PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KEBERADAAN USAHA SARANG BURUNG WALET (Studi di Desa Rantau Katang, Kecamatan Telaga Antang, Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur, Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah)
Authors: Reza Fahnur , Elbaar Evi Feronika , Barbara Betrixia
Published: February 2022

ABSTRAK

Persepsi adalah merupakan proses penilaian seseorang terhadap obyek tertentu. Persepsi masyarakat terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang diperoleh dengan mengetahui kondisi usaha sarang burung walet, mengetahui pendapatan usaha sarang burung walet dan mengetahui persepsi masyarakat terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet dengan menggunakan skala likert dan rumus pendapatan. Hasil persepsi masyarakat menunjukan bahwa kondisi usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang adalah: pola pemanenan dilakukan rata-rata sebanyak 6 kali dalam setahun, rata-rata memiliki satu buah bangunan yang telah diusahakan 3-4 tahun, dan produksi didominasi oleh kualitas A. Rata-rata pendapatan usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang sebesar Rp. 60.025.000 /tahun. Adapun rata-rata biaya total eksplisit adalah Rp. 3.775.000 dan penerimaannya adalah sebesar Rp. 63.800.000 /tahun. Persepsi masyarakat di Desa Rantau Katang terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet adalah berada pada kategori “netral” dengan total persepsi 774 yang berarti responden memiliki sikap netral terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang.

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Perception is a process of evaluating someone against a particular object. The public perception of the existence of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang village was obtained by knowing the condition of swift's nest business, knowing the income of swift's nest business and knowing the community's perception of the existence of swift's nest business using the Likert scale and income formula. The results of public perception show that the condition of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang Village is: harvesting patterns are carried out on average 6 times a year, on average have one building that has been cultivated 3-4 years, and production is dominated by quality A. The average income of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang Village is Rp. 60,025,000 / year. The average total explicit cost is Rp. 3,775,000 and the receipt is Rp. 63,800,000 / year. The perception of the community in Rantau Katang village on the existence of swift’s nest business is in the "neutral" category with an total perception of 774, which means that respondents have a neutral attitude towards the existence of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang Village.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL KELAPA SAWIT RAKYAT DI DESA KARYA BERSAMA KECAMATAN PARENGGEAN KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN TIMUR (Studi Kasus Pada Usahatani Sawit Rakyat Ibu Hj. Sunarsih)
Authors: Kurniadi Fery , Pordamantra Pordamantra , Barbara Betrixia
Published: February 2022

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This research was conducted to know the general description of the smallholder palm oil plantation farming of Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih in Karya Bersama Village and to analyze the financial feasibility of an oil palm plantation run by Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih. The research location was chosen purposively, namely Karya Bersama Village, Parenggean District, Kotawaringin Timur Regency based on the consideration that the most of population in Karya Bersama Village were their living in the agricultural and plantation sectors. Respondent of this research was Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih with consideration of smallholder palm oil plantation of Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih had oil palm trees with the same age were 11 years with this area was 10 hectares and it was the largest in Karya Bersama Village. This research only took the tree age of 11 years palm oil trees planted by Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih in 2009. The data analysis method in this research was qualitative analysis which was processed descriptively based on the result of observation and financial analysis which was processed quantitatively. The result of this research of the financial feasibility analysis of Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih’s oil palm farming during 11 years planting period showed that Mrs. Hj. Sunarsih deserves to be implemented. Based on the financial feasibility investment criteria as follow: a) NPV value at DF 6 % (NPV > 0) namely Rp 458.477.970 ; b) The IRR value is more than the 6 % interest rate on KUR Micro Bank BRI (IRR > i) namely 16,48 % ; c) Gross B/C > 1 namely 1,68 ; d) Net B/C value > 1 namely 2,97 ; and the payback period is relatively fast namely 6,98 (6 years 11 months).
Chaotic Dynamics in the 2D System of Nonsmooth Ordinary Differential Equations
Authors: Rahman Zain-Aldeen S. A. , Jasim Basil H. , Al-Yasir Yasir I. A.
Published: March 2022

Over the last decade, the chaotic behaviors of dynamical systems have been extensively explored. Recently, discovering or developing a 2D system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) capable of exhibiting
chaotic dynamical behaviors is an attractive research topic. In this study, a chaotic system with a 2D system of
nonsmooth ODEs has been developed. This system is can exhibit chaotic dynamical behaviors. Its main dynamical behaviors, including time-series trajectories, phase portraits of attractors, and equilibria and their stability, have been investigated. The developed system has been verified by an excessive variety of fascinating chaotic behaviors, such as chaotic attractor, symmetry, sensitivity to initial conditions (ICs), fractal dimension, autocorrelation, power spectrum, Lyapunov exponent, and bifurcation diagram. Analytical and numerical simulations are used to study the dynamical behaviors of such a system. The developed system has extreme sensitivity to ICs, a fractal dimension of more than 1.8 and less than 2.05, an autocorrelation fluctuating randomly about an average of zero, a broadband power spectrum, and one positive Lyapunov exponent. The obtained numerical simulation results have proven the capability of the developed 2D system for exciting chaotic dynamical behaviors
Characterizations of sf-simple extension of topologies
Authors: Yaseen Mohammed , Hussain Raad Aziz
Published: March 2022

The main aim of this study is to create a new type of topology called “ -simple extension” and investigate its properties. We introduce a new definition for -open sets and consider this aspect as the basis of our main definition. Furthermore, we investigate the properties of the proposed concept to allow us to provide new examples of explicit descriptions of topological spaces and certain types of -covering for topological spaces, such as ( -Lindelof and -paracompact spaces). The use of the tool offers important results for topological spaces. Other findings related to the proposed approach have also been identified.
The 2021 review of the monetary policy strategy of the Eurosystem : an economy of forces
Authors:   Bank of Greece, Argiri Eleni , Skotida Ifigeneia
Published: March 2022

This study delves into the rationale behind the 2021 review of the monetary policy strategy of the Eurosystem and elaborates on the main elements of the new strategy and its implications for monetary policy-making going forward. The profound changes in the economic landscape that have taken place since the last review in 2003 prompted the European Central Bank and the euro area national central banks to embark on a comprehensive review of the monetary policy strategy of the Eurosystem. The aim has been to ensure that the strategy reflects upon these unique challenges and remains well suited in pursuit of the primary objective of price stability. The key outcome of the strategy review, unveiled in July 2021, has been the reformulation of the price stability objective so as to adopt a symmetric commitment to the 2% inflation target over the medium term, as well as the confirmation of the flexible use of unconventional monetary policy tools when the economy operates close to the effective lower bound of interest rates. In addition, the new strategy has further incorporated financial stability and climate change considerations into the monetary policy framework. The present study outlines the enhancements embedded in the new strategy, as regards the fulfilment of the price stability mandate of the Eurosystem. It also discusses the ways in which the new strategy could have, to some extent, addressed the challenges faced by the euro area and its individual members, with a focus on Greece, over the past crisis years.
Help-seeking among Australian ransomware victims
Authors: Voce Isabella , Morgan Anthony
Published: March 2022

This study examines the help-seeking behaviour of 321 Australian ransomware victims who participated in a national survey of computer users in June 2021. Nearly three-quarters of ransomware victims sought help, advice or support from at least one person or organisation, and nearly 60 percent sought help from at least one formal source (ie they told someone other than a family or friend). Nineteen percent of victims sought help, advice or support from the police or the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). The main reasons for not seeking help were that victims felt they could deal with the ransomware attack themselves, they did not think there was anything the police or ACSC could do, they did not regard the incident as a serious offence or they did not know that reporting to the police or ACSC was an option. The results confirm that official reports of ransomware significantly underestimate the levels experienced in the community. They also highlight the importance of consistent and accurate messaging about sources of advice and support.
Role Stressors and Burnout towards Organizational Commitment among Public Servants: Job Satisfaction as Mediator, Challenging during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ikhwan Nasir Ida Harlina , Hanafi Norshafizah , Mustafa Kamil Bidayatul Akmal
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between role stressors (RC) include role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload, burnout, and organizational commitment (OC) mediated by job satisfaction (JS) among public servant at Kuala Lumpur Council Hall (DBKL). The theoretical model is based on the Social Exchange Theory (SET) and Social Learning Theory (SLT). To answer the research questions, nine hypotheses were formulated. They are, there is a significant relationship between role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload, burnout, and organizational commitment (OC) and there is a significant relationship between role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload, burnout, and organizational commitment (OC) mediated by job satisfaction and the hypothesis number nine is there is a significant relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Self-administrated questionnaires were distributed to public servants in DBKL. A total of 375 people responded in this study. This study utilized the SPSS 24 to establish validity and reliability of measurement model and test the relationships. The results show a positive and significant relationship between role stressors and organizational commitment mediated by job satisfaction as a means of reaching the study objectives. The result of this study also provides a better insight for academician, government of Malaysia, DBKL and new knowledge to further understand the effects of roles stressors and organizational commitment mediated by job satisfaction at DBKL. The study provides empirical evidence for theoretical relationship hypothesized in the research framework and also adds to knowledge on the importance of role stressors. The study is only confined in DBKL, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. It is recommended that future research should also include other Council state(s) in Malaysia.
Examining of the Relationship Between Pilot's Leadership Styles and Crew Resource Management Practices (CRM) in Airline Operations
Authors: KUTLU Ezgi Berte , BAŞDEMİR Melih
Published: February 2022

This study was carried out for the purpose to research the relationship between pilot’s leadership styles and crew resource management practices. The data obtained were collected from 104 pilots working at the airports in Istanbul by survey data collection method; 3 of them were deemed invalid and 101 questionnaires were tested in the SPSS'21 package program. Factor analysis was executed to test the validity and reliability of the scales and as a result of the normality analysis applied, spearmen correlation analysis was applied based on the assumption that the distribution was not normal; linear regression analysis was applied to test the effect hypothesis. As consequence of the regression analysis, ıt has been revealed that has a meaningful and positive effect on attitudes towards the cockpit management of the pilot's autocratic leadership style; on attitudes towards individual performance in stress, fatigue and emergency situations of democratic leadership style; on attitudes towards communication, coordination and teamwork of libertarian leadership style. It is thought that the study will contribute to the understanding of the "leadership approaches of pilots" in crew resource management practices and thus contribute to flight safety.
Incidence of Urinary Incontinence among Pregnant Females
Authors: Burki Farzana , Muqarrab Kashif , Rehman Shams Ur , Fahim Fouzia
Published: February 2022

Aim: The aim of the study is to govern the incidence of urinary incontinence in pregnant women and its impact on the life quality as well as its relationship with the number of births and age. Study design: A Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: In the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Habib Medical Complex, Private Health Care Facility Peshawar for six-months duration from July 2021 to December 2021. Methods: In the third trimester, i.e., after 28 weeks, according to LMP (last menstruation) or ultrasound in the first trimester, 320 healthy pregnant women were interviewed and the information on proforma was recorded. Women who had been diagnosed with urinary incontinence, renal dysfunction, diabetes or gestational diabetes prior to pregnancy were omitted from the analysis. The main outcomes measured were incidence of urinary incontinence among pregnant females as recorded from interviews. The data was analyzed with SPSS 21.0 version. Results: Out of 320 women, 147 reported urinary incontinence and its incidence was 45.9%, 116 (78.9%) had stress incontinence (SI), and urge incontinence in 31 (21.1%). The general SI prevalence is 36.2 % and the UI prevalence is 9.7%. 130 primigravida participated in the study, 51 of which reported urinary incontinence. The incidence of UI in the third trimester of pregnancy was 45.9%. Conclusion: The result of this analysis shows urinary incontinence is a common occurrence during pregnancy. The results could help develop more intensive training programs to avoid UI during pregnancy by growing urinary incontinence awareness among healthcare professionals caring for pregnant females. The UI frequency in the pregnant population was 45.9%. Keywords: Stress urinary incontinence, urinary incontinence, religious activities and urge incontinence.
Gender-Based Comparative Analysis Regarding Non-Communicable Diseases Caused By Malnutrition
Authors: Raza Hafiz Ali , Naz Madiha , Ahmad Gillani Syed Muhammad , Jabeen Norina , Wudil Abdulazeez Hudu , Manzoor Adeela
Published: February 2022

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are exacerbated by malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to examine how respondents viewed about NCDs. One tehsil (Sadiqabad), two union councils, and four villages (two villages from each union council) were chosen by the multi-stage selection. In this regard, 41 respondents from households were randomly picked in each selected village. Malnutrition was shown to be a contributing factor in a slew of illnesses prevalent among rural residents. Dizziness was found to be the most common NCDs among the participants. The t-test found that male participants were more likely to suffer from NCDs than female individuals. The study recommended that rural households should be informed about NCDs via non-formal educational institutions, such as extension services. KeyWords: malnutrition, rural households, gender, diseases, education.
Multi-Drug Resistance of Escherichia coli (E.coli) Isolated from Clinical Isolates in District Peshawar Kp Pakistan
Authors: Haq Ihteshamul , Haq Mohsina , Farooq Muhammad , Javaid Amber , Zafar Shafaq , Ahmad Ashfaq , Kashif Khan Arbab Muhammad , Abbas Mohammad , Khan Bakht Biland , Haq Momina
Published: February 2022

Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli have become a main public health distress in Pakistan and many countries, causing failure in treatment with the resultingenormous health burden. The current study was aimed to find the prevalence of E. coli among clinical isolates and their antibiotics susceptibility pattern using standard procedures. The Purpose of the present study to investigate the Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of E. coli detected from clinical patients visiting Khyber teaching hospital Peshawar. In this study a total 415 sample were isolated from the patient of Khyber teaching hospital (KTH) Peshawar. The collected samples were processed for identification including Gram staining and biochemical test. Furthermore, the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of all the positive strains of E. coli was tested using selected antibiotic discs by disc diffusion method as per CLSI guidelines 2019.A total of 415 samples, 112 clinical isolates yielded the growth of E. coli using standard procedures. Out of 112 isolates, 52% were recovered from male patients while 60% were females. The positive samples were obtained from urine (58%), pus (14.3%), swab (8.9%), sputum (10.7%), and others 8.0% respectively. The highest sensitive drugs are FOS (99.1%), AK (98.2%), TZP (97.3%), MEM (93.8%), TGC (91.1%), CN (89.3%), SCF (78.6%), DO (65.2%), CT (60.7%), F (49.1%), ATM (27.7%) AMP (23.2%), CAZ (23.2%), CPM (22.3%) , CRO (19.6%) ,CTX (13.4%) and the lowest sensitive drug is CIP which is (7.1%) . The drugs which show high resistance are CIP (92.9%), CTX (86.6%), CRO (80.4%), CPM (77.7%), CAZ (76.8%), AMP (76.8%) , ATM (72.3%) , CT( 39.3%) , DO (34.8%), SCF (21.4%), CN(10.7%),TGC(8.9%), F(8.9%),MEM(6.3%) ,TZP(2.7%),AK (1.8%) ,and the lowest resistance drug is FOS (0.9%).Drug resistance monitoring and the epidemiological analysis of patient data are needed regularly and can be useful for the adequate management of antimicrobial resistance. Key words: Multidrug-resistant, Antimicrobial Resistance, Clinical Isolates, Bacteria, Peshawar
Clinico-Biochemical Presentation of Classical Organic Aciduria Presenting as Intoxication in Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar
Authors: Rehman Safia , Rehman Naumana , Rehman Khalil Ur , Khan Ejaz Hassan , Rafiq Ahmad , Ullah Ihsan
Published: February 2022

Background: About 5 million children died in 2017 in developing countries alone, amongst them 15-20% are due to inherited metabolic disorders. Inherited metabolic disorders like Methyl Malonic Aciduria, Isovaleric aciduria, Glutaric Aciduria type 1, Urea cycle defects, Maple syrup urine disease & multiple carboxylase deficiency present mostly as intoxication, ataxia and convulsions Objective:To find the pattern of classical organic aciduria in children of different age and gender Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Paediatrics department of Town Women & Children Hospital, Peshawar from Aug 2018- Aug 2020. Patients aged 0-24 months were included in the study based on inclusion criteria.Clinical data, preliminary investigations and urinary organic acids profile were collected. Data were analysed using SPSS version 21. Results: Out of 178 total patients, 36 patients were diagnosed with classical Organic aciduria in this present study. Mean age of the study population was 0.865+/- 1.07654 years and range of 1 - 2 years. About 20(53%) cases were males, while 16(47%) cases were females. Major clinical and biochemical findings included seizures, feeding difficulties, developmental delay, neurological impairment, and motor weakness, hypoglycemic and metabolic acidosis. Conclusion: The cases positive for inherited metabolic disorder showed a significant prevalence. Methyl Malonic Aciduria was the commonest of the OAs found in Northern areas of Pakistan followed by 3- Methyl Glutaconic aciduria.Simple heel prick test alongside blood gas analysis and confirmatory test by urinary Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry were helpful in diagnosis of such inherited metabolic disorder. Keywords: Intoxication; Organic aciduria;Ethyl Malonic aciduria; Fumaric Aciduria
Accuracy of Inserting a Pedicle Screw Percutaneously to Fix Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Fractures by Minimally Invasive Procedures: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Shah Syed Aamir , Mehtab Hammad , Kanth Rayif Rashid , Khan Faizullah , Nawaz Muhammad , Atif Sheema
Published: February 2022

Aim: To assess the accuracy of inserting a pedicle screw percutaneously to fix thoracic and lumbar spinal fractures by minimally invasive procedures. Study design: Prospective observational study. Place and duration: This study was conducted at , Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad, Pakistan from March 2020 to March 2021. Methodology: A total of 50 patients were evaluated, who had suffered from spinal injuries in the form of thoracic and lumbar spine fractures and were admitted for spinal surgery. Extensive CT scans were ordered for these patients and on the basis of these scans, the clinicians authorized and assessed the positioning for the percutaneous pedicle screw. However, in cases where the scans were not enough to visualize the exact placement of the pedicle cortex, an approach known as the cortical encroachment was applied. In cases where the need for the screw to be inserted laid outside the boundaries of the pedicle cortex the clinicians utilized a method known as the frank penetration. If placement for this screw was located outside the boundaries of the pedicle these boundaries were categorized in three types. Minor: if the displacement was less than 3 millimeters, moderate: where the placement lay between 3 to 6 millimeters and severe: where the placement was greater than 6 millimeters. Results: At total of 380 screws were fitted percutaneously in 50 patients. A total of 281(74%) of these screws were fitted inside the pedicle, 53 screws (14%) were placed in such a way that they encroached the pedicle and 46 (12%) of the cases showed that the screws penetrated the pedicle. Minor screw penetration was in 32 (8.47%) cases, moderate penetration in 10 (2.58 %) and severe penetration in 3 (0.7%) cases. Among one of severe screw penetration post-operative neurological symptoms were noted. Conclusion: Our study concludes that most of the pedicle positioning of screws were ideally placed, while in few cases there were Encroachment and perforation Keywords: Thoracic spine, lumber spine, spinal injury, pedicel screw
Evaluation of Medical Professionalism among the Students and Faculty Members of Public and Private Medical Colleges of Karachi, Pakistan a Comparative Study
Authors: Ahmed Fareena Khalil , Farooq Fareeha , Mushtaque Saher , Malik Ahsan , Mushtaque Hebah , Azhar Rabia
Published: February 2022

Background: Medical professionalism is an essential skill in medical education. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate medical professionalism among first year, final year and faculty of public and private medical and dental colleges. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 184 medical students of private and public Medical and Dental Colleges, of Karachi from November 2021 till January 2022 after ethical approval.First, final year students and faculty were enrolled using non-probability convenience sampling. We used a validated self-assessment tool “LAMPS” after getting permission. This questionnaire consisted of Accountability (seven items), Autonomy (six items), Integrity, Altruism, and Respect had five items each. The data was analyzed using t-test by SPSS version-23.(P ≤ 0.05)was considered significant. Results: The students of Public college’s undergraduate (first and final year; p=0.00) scored higher on Excellence(sub-scale of professionalism)while private sector students scored higher on altruism (first year p=0.01, final year; p=0.00) and respect (first year; p=0.01, final year p=0.02)respectively. Public sector faculty scored more on duty, honor, and respect (p=0.02, p=0.00 and p=0.00 respectively) while private medical college’s faculty scored more on Excellence (p= 0.00). Conclusion: The professionalism curriculum, teaching and assessment must be tailored to specificpublic and private sector to meet the needs of the community. The curriculum delivery and assessment offaculty development initiatives is essential to address the gaps of professionalism. Keywords: Assessment, Dental students, Faculty, Medical students, Medical Professionalism
Prevalence and Predictors of Heart Failure among Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Therapy at Tertiary Care Hospitals
Authors: Abbas Jawad , Arshad Muhammad , Akhtar Parveen , Shah Arshad Ali , Ali Shah Syed Dilbahar , Gul Khan
Published: February 2022

Background and Aim: The incidence of heart failure among hemodialysis patients predicts poor outcomes. Hypertension, aging, and diabetes mellitus are traditional risk factors for heart failure which may not predict heart failure accurately. Heart failure might be caused by other factors. The present study aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of heart failure among patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 142 hemodialysis patients in the department of Cardiology, PNS Shifa Hospital Karachi and King Abdullah Teaching hospital Mansehra for duration of six months from 5th March 2021 to 4th September 2021. All the patients having age above 16 years and who underwent at least three months of dialysis therapy were enrolled. Patients with severe respiratory distress and mentally incapacitated were excluded. Questionnaire-based Pro-forma was used for collecting patient’s demographic details, clinical details such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease, heart failure symptoms, hyperlipidemia, angina, and presence of diabetes, etc., and dialysis-related clinical information. Stadiometer and standard weight scale were used for height and post-dialysis weight also known as dry weight respectively. A monthly dose of erythropoietin (EPO) was taken from medical records. Based on the blood sample, albumin, ferritin, urea, complete blood count, C-reactive protein (CRP), and total cholesterol were measured. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis. Results:Out of 142 hemodialysis patients, 105 (73.9%) were male and 37 (26.1%) were females. Overall mean age was 46.74 ± 11.62 years. Of the total 142 patients, the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus was 138 (97.2%) and 73 (51.4%) respectively. The incidence of heart failure was 21 (14.8%). The incidence of hypertension, anemia, and angina were heart failure autonomousprognosticators on multivariate analysis. A higher score of malnutrition inflammation and resistance index for erythropoietin was found in heart failure patients. Conclusion: Our study found that heart failure is significantly associated with anemia, angina, and hypertension in hemodialysis patients. Malnutrition–inflammation complex and erythropoietin resistance were more prevalent in patients with heart failure. These conditions necessitate a thorough cardiac evaluation and appropriate treatment. Keywords: Heart Failure, Hemodialysis, Hypertension. Angina
Diagnosis and Treatment of Accommodative Spasm with Cycloplegics
Authors: Yasin Nasir , Farooq Shahid , Sharjeel Muhammad , Shahzad Muhammad Aamir , Khalil Iqra , Ahmed Muhammad , Khan Hashim Ali
Published: February 2022

Purpose: To evaluate the role of cycloplegic agents in diagnosis and management of accommodative spasms. Methods: Prospective cohort study included patients with recent onset ocular strain. All patients underwent comprehensive eye examination and objective refraction. Then patients were randomized to receive either atropine or cyclopentolate for cycloplegia. And objective refraction was recorded again. Patients were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments i.e.full cycloplegic correction or 0.001% atropine and reviewed at 1-, 2- and 3-month follow-ups. Results: Total 52 patients, mean age16.1±4.7 were evaluated. 33 patients (63.5%) received atropine and 19 (36.5%) received cyclopentolate. There was significant difference between precycloplegic and post cycloplegic refraction however, the difference between cyclopentolate and atropine was not significant. None of the patients, whether treated with glasses or low dose atropine experienced any ocular strain till the end of study. Conclusion: Both cyclopentolate and atropine are equally effective in achieving adequate cycloplegia in patients with accommodative spasm. Plus corrective wear or low dose atropine are equally effective in relieving the symptoms of patients. Keywords: Cycloplegic agents, Post-cycloplegic refraction, Accommodative spasm
Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism in Covid-19 Patients
Authors: Nadeem Khan Muhammad , Khan Shah Babar , Khan Shehzad , Zainab Saadia , Khokhar Amanullah , Kamran Ayesha
Published: February 2022

Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the blockage of a blood clot in the pulmonary arteries of the lungs. PE is a common phenomenon and requires prompt treatment. Despite advancement in the treatment and diagnosis it has a substantial mortality rate. Recent studies suggest that the novel Covid-19 infection is associated with rising trend of PE. Patients with Covid-19 may be at high risk of complications related to thrombotic condition in the consequences of stasis blood flow and irregular inflammatory response. The main objective of this article is to assess the incidence of PE in covid-19 hospitalized patients. Material and Method: We reviewed more than 160 medical records of the patients admitted to the Coivd-19 ward during the peak of first wave of Covid-19 pandemic. This study was conducted at Saidu Teaching Hospital Swat from June 2020 to Sep 2020in the time frame of 4 months. The real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to diagnose the Covid-19 in the patients and for the PE computed Tomography pulmonary angiogram(CPTA) was used. Results: In this study, 160 patients have participated of which 7 developed PE. This represents that the incidence of PE was 3% among individuals. Conclusion: In the Covid 19 Hospitalized patients Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism is a common phenomenon. For the patients having a high respiratory rate, smoking history, and low level of oxygen preventive measures should be considered. Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism, Covid-19, Computed tomography angiography, Intensive care unit, Risk factors,Incidence.
Enigma of categorizing COVID-19-related lung parenchymal diseases and management experience with follow-up outcomes in Qatar: a case series
Authors: Iqbal Phool , Bilal Jamshaid Muhammad , Shahzad Aamir , Yousaf Zohaib , Nabavi Monfared Saba , Sadik Nagham D. , Fawzy Hassan Ibrahim
Published: February 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become one of the worst global pandemics in recent history. Post-COVID-19 interstitial lung disease is a significant concern in COVID-19 survivors. It is a disabling clinical condition for patients and a burden on the healthcare system. With time and subsequent waves of COVID-19 globally, the post-COVID-19 sequelae of lung diseases can be debilitating. We report cases of three patients with persistent hypoxia post-COVID-19, raising concerns for interstitial lung disease in Qatar. In this report, we shared our experience of the patient's clinical course, complications, and outcomes with post-COVID-19 sequelae of lung parenchymal disease. Patients were followed up during and after treatment until recovery or discharge from the hospital.