bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENERAPAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL BERBASIS ANDROID DAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN E-LEARNING TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR SISWA PADA KELAS X ADMINISTRASI PERKANTORAN SMK NEGERI 2 TONDANO
Authors: Kandori Iwan
Published: December 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Digital Berbasis Android Dan Model Pembelajaran E-Learning Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Kelas X Administrasi Perkantoran di SMK Negeri 2 Tondano. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey dengan sampel yang berjumlah 100 orang diambil dari keseluruhan siswanya. Karena populasi masih berada dalam batas penelitian maka N=n atau penelitian populasi. Penelitian kuantitatif diterapkan dalam penelitian ini, dimana dalam penelitian kuantitatif  penjabaran angka sebagai interpretasi mulai dari pengumpulan data, penafsiran terhadap data tersebut, serta penampilan dari hasilnya. . Hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan metode analisis regresi linier ganda, analisis korelasi sederhana dan analisis korelasi ganda.Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara Media Pembelajaran Digital Berbasis Android Dan Model Pembelajaran E-Learning Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa  Kelas X Administrasi Perkantoran di SMK Negeri 2 Tondano.

Kata Kunci: Media Pembelajaran Digital, Model Pembelajaran E-Learning, Minat Belajar.

 

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of Android-based Digital Learning Media and E-Learning Learning Models on Student Interest in Class X Office Administration at SMK Negeri 2 Tondano. This research method is a survey method with a sample of 100 people taken from all students. Because the population is still within the research limits, then N = n or population research. Quantitative research methods are applied in this study, where in quantitative research the translation of numbers as interpretation starts from data collection, interpretation of the data, and the appearance of the results. . The results of the study were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis, simple correlation analysis and multiple correlation analysis. The results of this study show. There is a significant influence between Android-Based Digital Learning Media and E-Learning Learning Models on Student Interest in Class X Office Administration at SMK Negeri 2 Tondano.

Keywords: Digital Learning Media, E-Learning Learning Model, Learning Interest.
PENGARUH STATUS SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN BIMBINGAN BELAJAR ORANG TUA TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI PROGRAM STUDY ADMINISTRASI PERKANTORAN DI SMK N 1 BITUNG
Authors: Israel Veina Venesya , Korompis Consuslasia , Rooroh Agnes
Published: December 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh status sosial ekonomi dan bimbingan belajar orang tua terhadap motivasi belajar siswa kelas XI Program Study Administrasi Perkantoran di SMK Negeri 1 Bitung. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode survey dengan sampel 73  orang. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah teknik kuisioner (angket) dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan metode analisis regresi linier ganda, analisis korelasi sederhana dan analisis korelasi ganda. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan : (1) Status Sosial Ekonomi dan signifikan terhadap Motivasi Belajar siswa kelas XI Program Study Administrasi Perkantoran di SMK Negeri 1 Bitung sebesar 95,12% dengan jumlah thitung > ttabel = 37,181 > 1,99394 (2) Bimbingan Belajar Orang Tua berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Motivasi Belajar siswa kelas XI Program Study Administrasi Perkantoran di SMK Negeri 1 Bitung sebesar 92,04% dengan jumlah thitung > ttabel = 28,654 > 1,99394 (3) Status Sosial Ekonomi dan Bimbingan Belajar Orang Tua berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Motivasi Belajar siswa kelas XI Program Study Administrasi Perkantoran di SMK Negeri 1 Bitung sebesar 96,43% dengan jumlah fhitung 126,617 > ftabel =  > 3,127.

Kata Kunci : Status Sosial Ekonomi, Bimbingan Belajar Orang Tua , Motivasi Belajar Siswa.

 

ABSTRACT 

This study aims to determine the effect of socio-economic status and parental tutoring on student motivation in class XI of the Office Administration Study Program at SMK Negeri 1 Bitung. This research method is a survey method with a sample of 73 people. The technique used in data collection is a questionnaire (questionnaire) and documentation technique. The research results were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis, simple correlation analysis and multiple correlation analysis. The results of this study show: (1) Socio-Economic Status and significant learning motivation of class XI students of the Office Administration Study Program at SMK Negeri 1 Bitung by 95.12% with a total of tcount > ttable = 37,181 > 1, 1,99394 (2) Guidance Parental learning has a positive and significant effect on learning motivation of class XI students of the Office Administration Study Program at SMK Negeri 1 Bitung by 92.04% with a number of tcount > ttable = 28,654 > 1,99394 (3) Socio-Economic Status and Parental Tutoring have a positive and positive effect on Significant to the learning motivation of class XI students of the Office Administration Study Program at SMK Negeri 1 Bitung by 96.43% with a total of 126,617 > ftable = > 3,127

Keywords: Shopping Orientation,Buying Experience,Online Buying Interest.
PENGARUH FINANCIAL LITERASI, APLIKASI KEUANGAN DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA PENGELOLAH KEUANGAN PADA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MANADO
Authors: Kusnady Sinta Kusmawati , Kawatu Freddy , Kambey Joseph , Wantah Edwin
Published: December 2022

Abstrak
 Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur pengaruh financial literacy, pemanfaatan aplikasi keuangan serta kompetensi dari pegawai pengelolah keuangan kantor pusat Universitas Negeri Manado terhadap kinerja pegawai pengelolah keuangan di universitas negeri Manado. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunaka alat analisis jalur atau path analysis. Hasil penelitian kemudian menghasilkan pengaruh signifikan financial literacy terhadap kinerja pengelolah keuangan Universitas Negeri Manado, hasil selanjutnya terdapat pengaruh signifikan dan positif antara financial Literacy terhadap pemanfaatan aplikasi keuangan, pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara  pemanfaatan aplikasi keuangan terhadap kinerja pengelolah keuangan, Financial Literacy berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Kompetensi pegawai pengelola keuangan di Universitas Negeri Manado, Financial Literacy berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai pengelola keuangan melalui kompetensi pengelolah keuangan di Universitas Negeri Manado. Aplikasi Keuangan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai pengelola keuangan melalui kompetensi pengelolah keuangan di Universitas Negeri Manado
Kata kunci : Financial Literacy, Aplikasi Keuangan, Kompetensi, Kinerja Pengelolah Keuangan                     
 
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of financial literacy, use of financial applications, and the competence of financial management employees at the Manado State University headquarters on the performance of university financial management employees in Manado. This study uses a quantitative research design using path analysis tools. The results of the study then resulted in a significant effect of financial literacy on financial management at Manado State University, the next result there was a significant and positive influence between financial literacy on the use of financial applications, a positive and significant effect between the use of financial applications on the performance of financial managers, Financial Literacy had a significant positive effect on competence financial management employees at Manado State University, Financial Literacy has a significant positive effect on the performance of financial management employees through financial management competencies at Manado State University. Financial applications have a significant positive effect on the performance of financial management employees through financial management competencies at Manado State University
Keywords: Financial Litarcy, Financial Applications, Competence, Financial Manager Performance
INISIATIF Culture Health Index: Mengukur Tingkat Kesehatan Budaya Organisasi BPJS Kesehatan
Authors: Syarifuddin Syarifuddin , Afrizayanti  , Afdal Andi
Published: December 2022

Abstrak: Latar belakang: Budaya organisasi menjadi salah satu elemen kunci dalam manajemen SDM BPJS Kesehatan. Pengelolaan budaya organisasi yang optimal diharapkan mampu memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam pencapaian target organisasi, dimulai dari perencanaan yang matang, eksekusi program yang efektif dan efisien serta pengukuran tingkat efektivitas program budaya sebagai mekanisme evaluasi yang objektif. Dalam rangka melakukan perbaikan pengelolaan budaya organisasi yang lebih optimal di masa yang akan datang, maka adanya evaluasi yang objektif menjadi sangat penting untuk dilakukan. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang tingkat kesehatan budaya organisasi di BPJS Kesehatan. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pengisian survei Organization Culture Health Index (OCHI) oleh seluruh pegawai BPJS Kesehatan sebagai responden (tingkat partisipasi pengisian survei sebesar 96,79% dari populasi) dan focus group discussion (FGD) untuk mendapatkan informasi kualitatif yang dibutuhkan. Hasil dan Pembahasan: Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran yang dilakukan, tingkat kesehatan budaya organisasi BPJS Kesehatan secara umum berada pada kategori “Cukup Sehat” dengan nilai indeks total sebesar 72,6%. Indeks implementasi 4 tata nilai utama adalah sebagai berikut: pelayanan prima (71,3%), integritas (69,0%), inovatif (67,6%), dan kolaborasi (63,7%) dan telah terintegrasi pada 5 area kesadaran organisasi, yaitu: sustainability, relationship, growth, common goals, dan area meaning purpose. Tingkat energi positif yang dirasakan oleh pegawai pada saat bekerja berada pada kategori “Tinggi” dengan nilai indeks sebesar 95,2%. Hal ini karena budaya organisasi sebagai salah satu elemen penting manajemen SDM berhasil membentuk suasana kerja yang fun and meaningful sehingga mampu menciptakan energi positif yang dirasakan oleh pegawai. Kesimpulan dan Saran: BPJS Kesehatan dinilai cukup berhasil dalam menginternalisasikan budaya organisasi. INISIATIF sebagai tata nilai utama mampu dipahami dan menjadi keyakinan bersama bagi pegawai. Namun demikian, dalam rangka optimalisasi pengelolaan budaya organisasi, maka BPJS Kesehatan diharapkan dapat memperkaya berbagai tinjauan literatur terbaru, melakukan benchmarking terutama kepada organisasi lain yang telah berhasil membentuk budaya organisasi yang sehat, serta melakukan berbagai terobosan dan inovasi dalam pengelolaan budaya organisasi. Dengan demikian diharapkan budaya organisasi di BPJS Kesehatan dapat mencapai kategori “Sehat” dan mampu menjadi pembentuk citra organisasi yang diakui oleh seluruh pihak yang terlibat dalam ekosistem JKN.

Kata kunci: Indeks kesehatan budaya organisasi, tata nilai, BPJS Kesehatan
Evaluasi Pasca Program Pembelajaran Khusus Kepala Kabupaten di Kedeputian Wilayah Papua & Papua Barat Tahun 2021 dengan Model Kirkpatrick Level 3
Authors: Siallagan Win Dharlan , Hasibuan Nurullah , Adrian Firman , Nurcahyo Chandra
Published: December 2022

Salah satu cara menciptakan SDM yang kompeten dan professional adalah melalui pelatihan yang dirancang sesuai kebutuhan organisasi dan dilakukan secara komprehensif dan berkesinambungan. BPJS Kesehatan melalui Corporate University berperan dalam mengembangkan pegawai sesuai kebutuhan organisasi dalam bentuk Program Pembelajaran. Corporate University melakukan evaluasi seluruh program pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis hasil evaluasi pasca Program Pembelajaran Khusus Kepala Kabupaten di Kedeputian Wilayah Papua dan Papua Barat Tahun 2021 agar memberikan gambaran sejauhmana penerapan hasil program pembelajaran, perubahan perilaku peserta di tempat kerja, dan memberikan usulan tindakan yang perlu dilakukan untuk memperbaiki program pembelajaran di masa yang akan datang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi diketahui bahwa Skor Kompetensi untuk setiap kompetensi masih dibawah target nilai 5 dari skala 6, yaitu kompetensi Building Trust dengan skor 4,97; kompetensi Impact & Influence dengan skor 4,93, dan kompetensi Strive for Excellence dengan skor 4,79. Hasil evaluasi ditemukan bahwa ada 13 indikator perilaku (68,4%) yang memiliki skor dibawah target nilai. Penerapan hasil program pembelajaran masih belum memberi pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap peningkatan kompetensi peserta. Program pembelajaran masih belum mengubah perilaku peserta sesuai dengan indikator perilaku setiap kompetensi yang menjadi sasaran program pembelajaran. Ketersediaan sarana dan prasarana di lingkungan kerja masih perlu ditingkatkan. Faktor lain yang perlu mendapat perhatian adalah pengetahuan dan keterampilan, dukungan atasan, dan motivasi diri. Pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang perlu ditingkatkan adalah Communication Skill, Negotiation Skill, dan regulasi yang berhubungan dengan Pemerintah Daerah. Faktor eksternal yang mempengaruhi kinerja yaitu geografis dan keamanan, faktor dukungan keluarga, dan faktor kerjasama dengan pihak eksternal.
PENYULUHAN AKAN PENTINGNYA LINGKUNGAN BERBAHASA ARAB DAN INGGRIS DI MA’HAD AL-JAMIAH PUTRA WALISONGO SEMARANG
Authors: Maulana Abdullah Muslich Rizal , Wahyudi Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penyuluhan akan pentingnya lingkungan berbahasa Arab dan Inggris di Ma’had Al-Jami’ah Putra Walisongo Semarang. Penyuluhan dilaksanakan dalam bentuk seminar bersama mahasantri Ma’had Al-Jami’ah Walisongo yang berisikan hikmah pembelajaran bahasa Arab, urgensi bahasa Inggris dalam peluang beasiswa studi lanjut di luar negeri, sekaligus strategi dalam membangun lingkungan berbahasa Arab dan Inggris. Pengabdian ini menemukan adanya signifikansi kenaikan motivasi terkait dengan pembelajaran bahasa Arab dan Inggris mahasantri Ma’had Al-Jami’ah Walisongo berdasarkan hasil survei pasca penyuluhan. Dalamp pengembangannya, diharapkan akan adanya pengawalan berkelanjutan dalam membangun lingkungan berbahasa Arab dan Inggris di Ma’had Al-Jami’ah Walisongo dalam bentuk evaluasi dan kontrol, penelitian akademik terkait, adapun pengabdian selanjutnya.
Internet addiction and psychological impact on adolescents: A scoping review
Authors: Helen Dermani  , Pantelis Perdikaris
Published: December 2022

Background: Extensive engagement of young people with the internet can lead to the development of addictive behaviors. The purpose of this scoping review is to study the psychological effects of internet addiction on adolescents. Methods: The data were collected in three databases. The search retrieved 25 empirical studies that were divided into four categories: depression and anxiety, suicide, emotional and behavioral effects, school bullying and cyberbullying. The bibliography was searched based on a series of selection and exclusion criteria: a) articles of the last 5 years (2017-2022), b) articles that include primary empirical studies (quantitative and qualitative methodology), c) articles in which adolescents participate and d) articles published in Greek or the English language. The exclusion criteria were: a) articles that were meta-analyses, b) articles that did not present primary empirical findings (bibliographic reviews), c) articles that did not involve adolescents, d) case studies consisting of a small sample and e) articles that were published in a language other than English and Greek. Results: Searching for articles in the four databases led to the retrieving of 920 articles. The outcomes measured in this scoping review include 25 primary empirical studies. Conclusions: The review showed the aggravating role that internet addiction has in the manifestation of other forms of psychopathology in adolescents, the negative effects that cyber addiction has on the emotional state of adolescents, the effects that this form of addiction has on adolescent behavior and the psychological effects experienced by young people need to be taken seriously by professionals working with teens who are addicted to the internet
Patterns of infections and antimicrobial susceptibility in elderly patients: Long term care based study
Authors: Amira H Mahmoud  , Abdelwahab E Younes
Published: December 2022

Objective: This study has been conducted to determine Patterns of infections and antimicrobial susceptibility in elderly patients admitted to long term care at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia, Eastern province to guide rationale for antibiotic use and prevent resistance. Materials & Methods: A total of 100 specimens were collected from100 elderly patients ≥ 60years, both males and females admitted to long term care in a tertiary hospital in Dammam city, Eastern province, Saudi Arabia during the year 2022. Collected specimens included forty urine samples , forty sputum samples and twenty swabs from infected pressure ulcers .All collected specimens were sent for bacterial culture and sensitivity, bacterial species were determined by conventional methods and disk diffusion was used to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the bacteria isolates after 48 hours incubation. Results: Out of the 100 cultured specimens, 118 pathogens were detected in the whole sample where Gram-negative bacteria: primarily, Klebsiella pneumoniae (32.2%) followed by pseudomonas aeruginosa (20.3%) then Acinetobacter bumannii (14.4%) represented the most prevalent pathogens. High percentage of multidrug resistant pathogens (MDR) was detected mostly among Acinetobacter 60% followed by pseudomonas 35% then E-coli 33%. Antibiotic sensitivity was variable among different pathogens, gram negative pathogens sensitivity was generally high mainly to amino glycosides and carbapenems groups.
Glutathione-S-transferase (GSTM1 and GSTT1) polymorphism and lead toxicity in individuals environmentally exposed to lead
Authors: S Rabiu  , MG Abubakar  , DM Sahabi  , MA Makusidi  , SAMAS Eqani
Published: December 2022

Genetic variation in enzymes involved in metal detoxification could have influence on susceptibility to lead-induced oxidative stress. The present study aimed at evaluating the effects of genetic variation of Glutathione-S- transferase gene on oxidative stress markers (GSH, SOD, CAT and MDA) among individuals environmentally exposed to lead. GSTM1 and GSTT1 null homozygous genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction. Blood lead levels were determined using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP- AES-Agilent 4210 USA). Activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione levels were assayed using Cayman’s commercial kits. The study found mean blood lead levels of the study subjects of 78.16± 5.79µg/dl with range from 26.6 to 191.0 µg/dl. The frequencies of GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes were 23% and 50.8% respectively. The frequency was high in individuals with blood lead levels greater than 70µg/dl. Significant decreased activity of antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT), glutathione levels and concomitant increased of MDA concentrations were observed in individuals with GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes. Therefore, findings from this study were enough to infer a causal relationship between environmental exposure to lead and oxidative stress. Individuals who are homologous null at GSTM1 and GSTT1 loci predispose to increased risk of multi-organs toxicity from environmental exposure to lead.
Reglementările din domeniul protecției și folosirii raționale a resurselor biologice acvatice naturale din Republica Moldova
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Bulat Dumitru
Published: December 2022

Măsurile de reglementare a pescuitului care s-au aplicat de-a lungul anilor în bazinele piscicole naturale nu au fost întotdeauna eficiente – fie prin organizarea defectuoasă a exploatării resurselor piscicole, nerespectarea regimului de pescuit, neevaluarea stării resurselor piscicole, ineficacitatea măsurilor ameliorativ-piscicole ș.a., sau prin imperfecțiunea cadrului normativ. Indiferent de cauzele ce au generat și mențin o asemenea situație, cert este faptul că sunt necesare remanieri de calitate și eficiente, la baza cărora să stea cercetări științifice fundamentale în domeniu. Rezultatele științifice reflectate în lucrarea de față nici pe de parte nu soluționează și epuizează problema în cauză, dar prin originalitatea lor și abordarea multisistemică, cu siguranță se pretinde la crearea unei viziuni noi asupra problemei exploatării raționale a resurselor biologice acvatice. Mai mult ca atât, s-a dorit și sperăm că s-a reușit, integrarea armonioasă a rezultatelor științifice din domeniul ihtiologiei în cel al dreptului mediului, ca finalitate obținându-se cunoștințe principial noi și de un alt nivel calitativ.
Variation for seedling vigour among half-sib families in Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Grah.) Mabber: An anti-tumor drug yielding plant
Authors: Hareesh T. , Gunaga Rajesh , Vasudeva R. , Shivanna K. , Shaanker R. , Joseph Gladwin
Published: December 2022

Nothapodytes nimmoniana has attained international focus recently due to the occurrence of an important group of alkaloids, camptothecin and its derivates. Efforts are being made to domesticate this species for its large scale cultivation for realization of economic utilization by the industries. However, there is a paucity of information on the degree and extent of genetic control for any traits in this species. In this background an experiment was conducted to assess the variation for fruits and seed traits among half-sib families. Half sib families obtained from ten open pollinated individuals of N. nimmoniana from a natural population at Joida, Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka, South India were studied. Significant among-family variation was recorded for all the seed traits studied. Half-sib families also showed significant difference for seed germination and seedling vigour characteristics. Families with large and bold seeds showed higher germination and better seedling growth. Largest genotypic co-efficient of variation was observed for plant height (45.25%), while percent seed germination recorded maximum heritability (H2= 0.92). The results suggested that there is ample scope for genetic improvement of Nothapodytes nimmoniana through family selection.
Improved Routing Protocol for Extending Wireless Sensor Networks Lifetime
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, University College of Engineering Nagercoil, India., Banumathi Banumathi ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, India.,   QIS Engineering College, India,   Department of Information Technology, University College of Engineering Nagercoil, India., Muthumari Muthumari , .. Shahada , Shaik Syed Basha
Published: December 2022

One of the most cutting-edge technological trends to emerge over the past ten years is the availability of ubiquitous networks and the rising demand for them. The objective remains to have access to several services, including voicemail, the web, emails, messages, and other ones, without being restricted by one's geographical location. As a result, there will be an increase in the need for wireless networks for communication. The wireless network industry has had remarkable growth over the last several decades, and they make new advancements in this field. An ad hoc network is a non-stationary infrastructure that allows for the establishment of a sort of wireless network in which one node may share information with several other nodes through multi-hop links and interconnections. This type of network is also known as a mesh network. An ad hoc system is one that does not have a centralized control unit and instead relies on a collection of wireless mobile nodes to construct a functional wireless network. Newline Instead of using stationary network communication, this kind of network uses a multi-hop point-to-point routing technique to create a network connection. Because mobile nodes have a limited range, a problem may occur when one node has to connect with another node that is located outside of its range but is still inside its coverage area. In such cases, a connection between the origin and the destination should be made by linking several nodes. The criteria used to determine which nodes should participate in the routing process depend on a variety of different factors. In spite of this, the primary objective is to construct a route from one end to the other in order to provide the nodes with a transmission medium so that they may connect with one another. The process of routing data in ad hoc networks has become very difficult ever since the debut of wireless networks. The inherent characteristics of an ad hoc network, in which the topologies of the network are always subject to change, are the primary cause of this kind of challenge. Because ad hoc networks are inherently dynamic, there will be various performance concerns with the routing and transmission of data. The proposed work provides to become aware of the various performance issues that may arise from the use of routing protocols in mobile ad hoc networks. To evaluate the routing protocols in terms of their effectiveness in the context of wireless mobile networks and wireless static networks. For the purpose of assessing the performance of this network scenario, both mobile and static nodes are utilized.
Regression analysis of Ventilation Coefficient at a semi-arid IGP region using forward selection technique
Authors: Singh Priyanka , Soni Kirti , Nair AnjaliS , Singh Mahavir
Published: December 2022

In this study, a forward selection (FS),technique has been employed for linear and multiple regression analysis of Ventilation coefficient(VC) with meteorological parameters and air pollutants concentrations;using a Remote sensing technique acoustic sounder i.e., SODAR (Sound Detection and ranging); it gives real-time continuous ABL (Atmospheric Boundary Layer) height data and attached meteorological sensors give meteorological parameters data such as wind speed/direction, relative humidity and temperature. The diurnal variability is a dominant feature of the ABL, which plays an important role in the exchanges of heat, momentum, moisture, and chemical constituents between the surface and free atmosphere. The ventilation coefficient is an atmospheric condition that indicates the air quality and pollution potential. The correlation of VC with different air pollutants concentrations are discussed and the effect of convection and wind speed on the ventilation coefficient is also analysed. Diurnal and seasonal variation of ventilation coefficient gives knowledge about the day to day weather phenomena for air quality management. The result shows that among nine variables (WS, RH, Temp, CO, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, Ozone, PM10), wind speed (WS), relative humidity (RH), temperature (Temp), and COare the highly influencing variable to the ventilation coefficient and these four best variables selected by FS can be used as an input parameter in any prediction model to get better performance in comparison to the nine variables.
The Precursors of High Rainfall Intensity During June in Southern Central Java: A Case Study of Flash Floods 18 June 2016 in Purworejo
Authors: GIARNO GIARNO , NANARUSLANA ZAUYIK
Published: December 2022

High rainfall intensity during the dry season can cause floods and landslides that cause a lot of loss of property and life as happened in Purworejo. Generally, the dry season with little rainfall, heavy rain in June is very rare, therefore disaster anticipation will be better if the precursor can be identified. This research aims to obtain high-intensity rain precursors in the south of Central Java, especially Purworejo. Identification used classifying rainfall for 10 years and related to atmospheric phenomena that impact to Indonesian rainfall variability. The results show that if there are very heavy rainfall and evenly distributed, precursors, can be identified in 3 days before the incident such as low OLR which value of <150 Wm-2. Moreover, an analysis of the average 3 days before the incident, the value of the OLR anomaly in the Central Java region is between –20 to –60 Wm-2. Meanwhile, the vertical humidity profile with more than 80% reached the 500 mb level, as well as spots where the temperature was more than 30.20C, three to four days before the incident with a value of more than 30.20C in the Indian Ocean adjacent to the southern part of Java Island. Existing low air pressure in the northern part of Kalimantan and in the southern part of Java, which persists for a long time, can support very heavy rains in June in Purworejo. Especially if the wind speed decreases to less than 4 m/s and occurs in phases 3 and 4 of the MJO.
The deluge of peninsular India during Northeast Monsoon 2015: Observational aspects of thermodynamical, dynamical and microphysical features
Authors: RANALKAR Manish , Giri RK , Pathak Laxmi
Published: December 2022

During the period 1st November 2015 to 4th December 2015, Southern India especially the city of Chennai was battered by heavy rainfall owing to the passage of a Deep Depression during 8-11 November 2015 and low-pressure areas during 13-18 November 2015, 19-24 Nov. 2015 and 29 November 2015 - 4 December 2015. The deluge due to heavy rainfall associated with these systems resulted in enormous loss of life and property. A wave perturbation in deep zonal flow moved from east to west in November 2015. The observational, synoptic, dynamical and microphysical aspects of these systems have been analysed using in-situ surface observations, satellite observations and reanalysed datasets. 

The results show the existence of a dominant trough in the easterlies off the southeast coast of peninsular India at 850 hPa and anomalous anticyclonic circulation over central parts of the country at 500 hPa extending up to the upper troposphere were conducive to the northward movement of these low-pressure systems and copious rainfall over NMR. The surface observational features of the deluge were explored using the Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), High Wind Speed Recording (HWSR) systems, Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) satellites. The microphysical aspects of these low-pressure systems are also analysed using TRMM and ERA-Interim datasets.
Analysis of dry and wet weeks of rainfall by using Markov Chain - A case study at Jorhat (Assam), India
Authors: BORA RUBUL , Bhuyan Abhijit , Dutta BijuKumar
Published: December 2022

Knowledge of the weekly dry and wet spell rainfall analysis is an important aspect for successful agricultural planning as well as water conservation techniques. The rainfall data during the period 1996-2018 from Jorhat station has been analyzed and the average, maximum, minimum, standard deviation and co-efficient of variation for each 52 Standard Meteorological Weeks (SMWs) were calculated.  The initial and conditional probabilities of dry and wet weeks were investigated by employing Markov Chain probability model. It was observed that, during the first 12 SMWs, the chance of two and three consecutive dry weeks was ranged from 40 to 100% and from 15 to 96%, respectively, while the chance of two and three consecutive wet weeks was ranged from 0 to 20% and 0 to 16%, respectively. The 20th  SMW (14th to 20th May) is the earliest and the 23rd SMW (4th to 10th June) is the most delayed week of the onset of rainy season. Also, the 40th SMW (1st to 7th Oct) is the earliest and the 47th SMW (19th to 25th Nov) is the latest of withdrawal of southwest monsoon. The length of the rainy season is 161 days (21st May to 28th Oct).  The 41st to 43rd SMWs were vulnerable to 50% probability for dryness.  The monthly effective rainfall (ER) of the station was calculated and it was observed that, the total annual ER accounts only 47% of the average annual rainfall of this region.
Validation of medium range weather forecasts and its economic impact on cotton-wheat cropping system in South-Western Punjab
Authors: SINGH RAMALPREET , PAL RK , GILL KK , MISHRA SK , KAUR ANUREET
Published: December 2022

The value-added medium range weather forecast, received from Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh was validated using actual data taken from Agro-meteorological observatories of Bathinda and Faridkot, districts of Punjab during 2013-14 to 2017-18. Moreover, to study the economic impact of the forecast, field experiments were conducted during Rabi 2016-17 on wheat and Kharif 2017 on cotton having two sowing time and two management levels as adoption and non-adoption of agromet advisory services with four replications. Result revealed that, among the years and seasons, maximum accuracy was found with rainfall forecast, while, least correctness of the forecast was observed with wind speed. Except temperature, higher accuracy was observed during pre-monsoon season for all weather parameters. Alternatively, seasonal usability of forecast of rainfall, cloud cover, Tmax, Tmin and wind speed were found success ranged from 87-98%, 65-75%, 51-72%, 56-67% and44-83%, while, early usability was ranged 93-96%, 63-73%, 45-70%, 56-70% and 35-87%, respectively among study locations. Moreover, among study locations, the whole year RMSE was observed in the range from 3.95-5.12 mm, 2.71-2.80 Okta, 2.83-2.85 °C, 2.39-2.51 °C and 5.79-7.47 kmph, while, the value of correlation coefficient ranged from 0.68-0.83, 0.39-0.44, 0.92-0.93, 0.95-0.96 and 0.35-0.43 in respect of rainfall, cloud cover, maximum temperature, minimum temperature and wind speed, respectively. Moreover, adopted agro-meteorological advisory services (AAS) was found valuable, in which, better yield and its attributes were observed over non-adopted AAS for both the crops and study locations. Furthermore, an additional net return of Rs. 4055 and Rs. 1900 per acre for cotton, while, Rs. 5461 and Rs. 5045 per acre for wheat crop were obtained with the use of adopted AAS for timely and late sown conditions, respectively. On the other hand, adopted AAS showed 17 % and 21 % higher net profit for cotton and 26 % and 18 % higher net profit for wheat with timely and late sown crop, respectively.
Assessing the Factors Influencing Adoption of Weather Based Crop & Location Specific Advisories Service
Authors: Sharma Shirish , PSingh Naveen , PC Ranjith , Singh Amardeep
Published: December 2022

The study was conducted in Bikaner district of Rajasthan. It considers the set of factors that influence the farmers in adoption of information provided by Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva.  Probit adoption model was employed to understand the adoption behaviour of farmers. Probit model gives direction of the effect of independent variable on the dependent variables, so we obtained the actual magnitude of the change of probabilities through marginal effect. The results reveal that education level, age, farming experience, income and farm size were the significant factors that influence the adoption of GKMS to access agricultural information. The probability of adoption GKMS to access agricultural information increases with increasing of educational level, age, farming experience, income and farm size. Income is significant but has negative impact on the adoption of GKMS, as income increase, the probability of adoption of GKMS found to decreases.
Perception of Faculty teachers towards OSCE in Public Nursing Colleges of Peshawar
Authors: Khan Sheraz , Naz Najma , Khaum Sabiha , Zabeeda Malika , Siddique Usama , Salman Muhammad
Published: December 2022

There are different methods of evaluating clinical competencies in medical field students, among which the objective structured clinical examination is considered the most reliable and effective way of assessing clinical skills. Most popular method for assessment of clinical skills in Nursing Education. Objective: The study aims to explore and compare the perceptions of nursing faculty members regarding objective structured clinical examination application in the evaluation and assessment of the clinical skills of the nursing students. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 46 Faculty teachers through simple random sampling. Content validity of the adopted questionnaire was verified by (5) experts in the field of nursing education and the internal consistency of the scale was found to be excellent (Cronbach's Alpha =0.949). Results: The mean age of study participants was 38.23±9.69. The majority of Participants 82.6 % (n=38) were females Half of the participants were Post RN BSN in qualification (n=23). Perceptions were categorized into positive and negative by the median cut-off value. 93.5 % faculty teacher’s express positive attitude regarding training and conducting of Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Conclusions: The study concluded that, the faculty teacher’s knowledge skills and attitude were positive regarding the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) exam. The study revealed that OSCE is an appreciated practical learning experience and maximum of the faculty teachers agreed that OSCE facilitated the assessment and develop their psychomotor skills. P=0.05 so there is no association found between age group, gender, level of education and perception
Early Childhood School Leaders Knowledge, Attitude, Practices Schools Reopening Amidst Covid-19
Authors: Bhamani Shelina , Abbas Maliha , Rahim Komal , Syed Areeba , Ahmad Dawood , Faisal Saleem Ali
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously disrupted the educational process in every educational institution worldwide. Like many other countries, Pakistan has had to close schools and educational facilities twice over the past year to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To determine early childhood school leader’s knowledge, attitude, practices schools reopening amidst Covid-19. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine Early Childhood School leaders' knowledge and practices related to COVID-19. The data were collected as part of an online survey of 154 school leaders from Karachi's Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. Results: The knowledge constructs' overall mean score (right answers) was 6.8 with 1.3 standard deviations. Many respondents had misconceptions regarding the covid-19 virus's characteristics; only 70% of them are aware that the virus is not airborne. According to about 65% of the answers, the covid19 virus is not surface carried.  On the other hand, more than 90% of the respondents stated that the covid-19 virus spreads through respiratory droplets; consequently, an overwhelming majority (95%) expressed their concern about the transmission of covid19 in school. Nearly 3 out of 4 responders thought the school should continue to be closed. Conclusions: The study concludes that some proper training for school leaders regarding knowledge and practices of Covid-19 would help prepare them for safe school reopening. In addition, the majority of the school leaders showed a positive attitude towards school reopening amidst Covid-19.
Feto-Maternal Outcomes of Labouring Patients in Booked and Unbooked Patients
Authors: Ghafoor Maria , Irum Qureshi Qandeela , Soomro Sawina , Shah Faryal , Mughis Amber , Maqsood Zainab
Published: December 2022

The main factor contributing to poor feto-maternal outcomes is lack of antenatal care and awareness among pregnant ladies for need of booking in hospitals for their delivery management. Up to 39% of all obstetric patients in underdeveloped countries are hospitalized due to complications of labor, and same is case with neonates. Objective: To determine the association between patient booking status and outcomes because high maternal morbidity and mortality rates are indicative of the poor state of health services. Methods: A total of 380 patients, 190 booked patients admitted in emergency and 190 unbooked patients with fetal and maternal problems were included. The demographic data of each patient were recorded to determine the fetomaternal outcomes. Results: Different causes of obstructed labour such as CPD (60.62%), malpresentation (17.98%), and malposition (23.34%) were recorded in patients. In booked patients, 9.47, 3.15, and 5.78% of wound infection, anaemia, and ruptured uterus were recorded, respectively, while 11.05, 4.73, and 6.84%, respectively in unbooked patients. Among booked patients, 80.52% had maternal complications while 95.26% of unbooked had complications. Fetomaternal is a disorder that can be avoided and is common in underdeveloped nations. The majority of patients were unscheduled patients who did not obtain adequate antenatal care and as a result, showed up late in advanced labour with obstructional symptoms. CPD was the most typical reason for labour obstruction. Conclusions: Puerperal pyrexia was the most frequent maternal consequence, followed by PPH and UTI. Birth asphyxia was the most frequent prenatal consequence, followed by neonatal infection.
Sustained virological response (SVR) and safety of two direct acting anti-viral (DAA) combination therapies in Chronic Hepatitis-C infected patients of Lahore, Pakistan. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kazmi Salman , Farooqi Humaira , Sohail Umer , Haider Zaidi Sohaib , Majeed Naeem , Firdus Safia
Published: December 2022

Chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) is a deadly infection affecting > 185 million people worldwide and led to liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver failure. Recently, treatment regimens of chronic HCV have entered the era of direct acting anti-virals (DAAs). Sustained virological response (SVR) rate is one of the best available tools to evaluate the efficacy of DAA treatments. Objective: To compare SVR rate and safety of two combinations of DAA treatments (Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir vs Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir) in chronic HCV infected patients of Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: Present randomized controlled trial was conducted at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan and recruited 76 chronic HCV infected patients according to Consort guidelines. Registered patients were allocated in two groups by lottery method. Group A received sofobuvir with daclatasvir (SOFO + DCV) while group B received sofobuvir with velpatasvir (SOFO + VEL) treatment for 12 weeks. Response to therapy was evaluated in terms of SVR after 24 weeks and safety profile of the drug. Results: Both treatment groups showed high SVR 24 weeks after the completion of therapy. Group A (SOFO + DCV) presented 92% SVR while group B showed 97% SVR rate. Both DAA combination therapies presented good efficacy and safety profile. Few contraindications noted during the treatment included fatigue, arthritis, headache, loss of appetite and anemia. Conclusions: The efficacy of both DAA combination therapies was comparably high with > 90% SVR rate. Group A proved safer as compared to group B. Studied DAA combinations are effective treatment options for chronic HCV treatment planning.
A Cross sectional Study on Nurses Knowledge and Practice of Essential Newborn Care at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Bahawalpur
Authors: Kousar Razia , Afzal Muhammad , Qadir Anam , Sakina Robab , Asim Amin Muhammad
Published: December 2022

The newborn survival, growth, and development depend on the knowledge of essential infant care and correct application. The World Health Organization's guideline is crucial, yet the majority of healthcare professionals are unaware of it and do not adhere to it. Four million infants die every year, primarily in developing countries. For every 1,000 live births in Pakistan, there are 40.4 neonatal fatalities. Objectives: To examine nurses understanding and their application of newborn care at Bahawalpur tertiary care hospitals. Methods: At Bahawalpur's tertiary care hospitals, a cross-sectional study was done. Using a random sampling procedure, 280 registered nurses who provide labor and delivery and neonatal care were chosen. Participants were given self-administered questionnaires in order to gather data. Input and analysis of the data were done with SPSS Version 21.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present qualitative characteristics. A P value of 0.05 was employed to evaluate statistical significance. Results: Study participants averaged a 24.28 on a knowledge scale. 53.2 % of respondents had strong knowledge, while 47.8 % had low knowledge, according to the research. 52.1 % of respondents had an excellent level of practice, while 48.9 % had a low level, according to the mean practice score of 33.83. Conclusions: On some crucial aspects of neonatal care, the research population had inadequate knowledge and experience. Therefore, while assigning employees to the delivery room, preference should be given to participants with higher knowledge. Those who perform well should also be commended
Origin, Synthesis and Various Mechanisms of Hypericin as Antidepressant, Photosensitizer and Antiviral
Authors: Ahsan Waqar Muhammad , Riaz Tehseen , Zaman Muhammad , Majeed Imtiaz , Nadeem Alvi Muhammad , Ishaque Ambreen , Tabassam Naila , Mehboob Tooba , Waqas Muhammad , Munir Minahal , Tayyab Saqiba
Published: December 2022

Large number of hypericum species have been found around the globe. One of which is the Hypericin, that is extracted from the Hypericum perforatum. This review focuses on the brief history of the hypericin, its various natural and semisynthetic sources, the precise pharmacokinetics of the hypericin as well as describes the detailed actions of hypericin as an antidepressant, antiviral and as a phytotoxic agent. In chemical synthesis, Emodin had been found to be the ultimate likely hypericin precursor. Hypericin is not a newly discovered agent to the community of research, nonetheless it has been accomplishing an innovative and a promising position as a very effective agent in the medical diagnostics as well as in the therapeutic applications. Hypericin had been investigated as a good candidate for the treatment of depression, cancer and also had an efficacy against various viral agents as well. Depression is treated by voltage dependent Ca2+ influx reduction. Photosensitizing property is due to hemoglobin absorption. Antiviral activity is through the deactivation of enveloped viruses in life cycle of virus. With relatively fewer side effects this agent can be utilized as an alternate of various semisynthetic medications.
Dengue 2021: Trend and Infection rate in Teaching Hospitals of Rawalpindi
Authors: Shahid Rizwana , Mujeeb Khan Muhammad , Khan Sadia , Zaidi Nargis , Abdul Rehman Sheikh
Published: December 2022

Dengue is a viral infection that is transmitted to human through bite of Aedes mosquito which in turn incorporates dengue virus in human blood. Objectives:  To determine the trend of dengue cases reporting in Teaching hospitals of Rawalpindi during 2021 and dengue infectivity rate. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was done in teaching hospitals (Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital and District Head Quarters Hospital) affiliated with Rawalpindi Medical University during September and October 2021 to study the trend of dengue cases and infection rate. The data were gathered with permission of Medical Superintendent working in each of the 3 hospitals pertinent to the number of patients visiting Infectious Diseases OPD, patients admitted and verified as dengue positive on lab investigations. Data were analyzed by means of Microsoft Excel 2010. Results: About 1509 patients visiting Dengue OPD during September 2021 while 9765 patients visited during October 2021. Dengue infection rate among patients attended and being managed in three public sector tertiary care hospitals was 21.6% and 13.6% during September and October 2021 respectively. Conclusion: Dengue infection rate indicates the need to strategize for regional curtailment of this disease