bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theological debate among Buddhist sects in Indonesia
Authors: Syukur Abdul
Published: February 2022

Indonesian Buddhism has many sects such as Theravada, Mahayana, Buddhayana, Tantrayana, Maitreya, Tridharma, Kasogatan, Nichiren and so on. These sects historically come from the same source, the Buddha’s teachings, but now they have differences in terms of doctrines and practices. This article analyses the differences with regard to their doctrines and beliefs in relation to the concept of God as required by the Indonesian Constitution. The discussion focuses on the debate among three sects, namely, Buddhayana, Theravada and Mahayana, about the name and nature of God and sources of doctrines on which they rely. The research was conducted in Jakarta and Bogor which focused mainly on the organisation of Nichiren Shoshu Indonesia (NSI). The data were collected through book and document study, observations and interviews with NSI followers. Additional data was performed in Bandung in 2019 by interviewing Buddhayana and Theravada adherents. The research finds that Buddhayana was successful in formulating the concept of God based on an old manuscript, Sang Hyang Kamahayanikan, so that Buddhism has met constitutional requirements and eventually has been accommodated as one of the official religions. However, it has been challenged by both Theravada and Nichiren, which rely on other sources of doctrines.Contribution: This article contributes to the theological discourse among Buddhist sects, which are rarely discussed by Buddhist scholars. Buddhist adherents in Indonesia not only have political responsibility as required by the Constitution, but also have a socio-ethical responsibility in terms of religious tolerance both within and outside other religions.
The Safety and Tolerability of Pirfenidone in Indian Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Authors: Nair Avinash Anil , Gupta Richa , James Prince , Irodi Aparna , Christopher Devasahayam J. , Thangagunam Balamugesh
Published: February 2022

Background:

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a form of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease with a poor prognosis. Pirfenidone is an oral antifibrotic agent used in the treatment of IPF, and it reduces the rate of decline of lung function. However, the tolerable dose and adverse effect profile appear to be different in the Indian population.

Methodology:

This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at a tertiary care center in India between January 2015 and June 2016. All adult patients diagnosed as IPF based on multidisciplinary discussion were enrolled. Subjects with active respiratory tract infection, other end-organ failures, and drugs interacting with Pirfenidone were excluded. Data collection was done with a predesigned questionnaire at baseline. Subsequently, they were followed up telephonically every week and in-person review at 3 and 6 months.

Results:

The cohort has 30 patients with a mean age of 60 years ± 4.5 (standard deviation 8.9). 80% did not tolerate the recommended total dose (40 mg/kg/day or 2400 mg/kg) and the median tolerated dose was 1800 mg/day (25–30 mg/kg). 75% reported adverse events, the most common being anorexia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease in gastrointestinal (GI) reaction, followed by a rash in dermatological reactions. All these adverse effects were mild to moderate and managed with supportive care or dose reduction. None of them were severe, causing cessation of therapy.

Conclusion:

Pirfenidone has a lower tolerable dose and predominantly GI adverse effects in our population, and if addressed early, it can prevent cessation of treatment and better quality of life for patients.
Sanitizer burns
Authors: Ravi Swaminathan , Phulwar Rohit D. , Panse Nikhil S. , Sahasrabudhe Parag B.
Published: February 2022

The use of alcohol-based sanitizer solutions has become ubiquitous during the COVID-19 epidemic. However, the public at large is not aware of the hazards associated with their use. In this article, through three representative cases, we discuss accidental burns occurring due to the use of alcohol-based sanitizers and highlight the hazards associated with flammability of the compound. We also would like to propose precautions to be followed during the sale and use of such products and discuss preventive measures for sanitizer burns.
Evaluation of reasons of glaucoma treatment dropouts in a health-care center
Authors: Shah Surohi , Shah Khushi , Popat Aarti , Desai Hemaxi , Jariwala Disha , Chaturvedi Naina
Published: February 2022

Aims:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the reasons of dropout in glaucoma patients in a health-care center.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was carried out among 135 glaucoma patients assessed from January 2013 to January 2016 and lost to follow-up for more than 1 year; who were inquired about their reason of dropout through telephonic talk.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Z-test (SPSS-Statistical Package for the Social Sciences; version 21).

Results:

Out of 135 patients, 11 were untraceable due to wrong numbers. Of the remaining 124 patients, 33.1% cited lack of communication as their reason of dropout, followed by 29.8% of patients citing distance from the hospital and 19.3% citing no immediate visual improvement/symptoms. Among the dropouts, 49.2% of patients were on medical treatment, 26.4% of patients underwent laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) only, 12.1% were on medical treatment post-LPI, 9.7% of patients underwent trabeculectomy, and 1.6% of patients were on medical treatment postsurgery.

Conclusions:

The most common factors of glaucoma treatment dropout found in our study were lack of communication followed by far distance from hospitals and no immediate visual improvement on treatment. Strategies to improve follow-up may include provision of appropriate education, motivation, and adequate counseling as well as accessible health care to prevent blinding eye disease.
Premenstrual Syndrome among College Students and its Relation to their Study Activities
Authors: Talukdar Pallavi , Ahmed Nurnahar , Sarkar Subhra
Published: February 2022

Aim:

The study was conducted to assess Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) among college students and its relation to their study activities in a selected college.

Methods:

Nonexperimental Quantitative research approach was used in the present study. Data were collected from 229 female students studying degree courses in a selected college of Tezpur. The college for the study was selected by purposive sampling and the participants were selected with the systematic random sampling method. A sociodemographic pro forma and self-structured questionnaires were used to collect the data.

Results:

The data analyses were performed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive analyses showed that 21% of the female students had irregular menstrual cycles and 12.2% had heavy menstrual flow. Among the participants, 45.9% of the female students had menstruation-related problems. Use of substance, family history of menstruation-related problems, regularity of menstrual cycles, menstruation flow, presence of any menstrual problems were found to be associated with PMS. In the present study, PMS was found to be positively correlated with impact on study activities (r = 0.542 and P = 0.000).

Conclusion:

At the end of the study, the investigators found that PMS is an important issue which is affecting the study behavior or habit of the female degree students.
Prevalence of Delirium and Predictors of Longer Intensive Care Unit Stay
Authors: Kumar Rajesh , Haokip Hoineiting Rebecca , Tamanna  , Bairwa Mukesh
Published: February 2022

Introduction:

The incidence of delirium varies in literature across the globe. Delirium is reported as one of the leading causes of increased length of hospital stay and mortality among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. This study aims to determine the prevalence and independent predictors of longer ICU stay among mechanically ventilated patients admitted into a medical ICU.

Methods:

In this prospective investigation, 207 consecutive patients admitted to the medical ICU beyond 72 h of mechanical ventilation at a tertiary care hospital between September 2020 and July 2021 were screened for delirium. ICU nurses assessed sedation and delirium status of patients after 72 h of mechanical ventilation using the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale and Confusion Assessment Method for ICU. A multiple linear regression model was used to identify the predictors of more extended hospital stay, and the KaplanMeier curve was used to study time-to-event analysis.

Results:

Findings reveal that 161 (77.8%) patients develop delirium after 72 h of mechanical ventilation in the medical ICU. Patients who experienced delirium were advanced in age (mean ± standard deviation [SD]: 51.50 ± 14.97 vs. 37.39 ± 8.31 years, P ≤ 0.001), and more critically ill (mean ± SD: 15.84 ± 4.94 vs. 6.93 ± 2.07, P ≤ .001) and have multiple organs dysfunctions (mean ± SD: 12.56 ± 3.45 vs. 5.17 ± 1.83, P ≤ 0.001) at the time of admission compared to nondelirious patients. Patients who developed delirium significantly reported a higher oxygen flow (mean ± SD: 7.38 ± 1.08 vs. 6.30 ± 1.43 L/min, P = 0.001), a long duration of ICU stay (mean ± SD: 11.61 ± 1.71 vs. 9.24 ± 1.69 days, P ≤ 0.001), longer days on mechanical ventilation (mean ± SD: 8.44 ± 1.57 vs. 6.22 ± 1.46 days, P < 0.001) and shows higher in-hospital mortality (P = 0.003). Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation-II (odds ratio [OR]: 0.068 95% CI: 0.027–0.019, P < 0.001) and SOFA (OR: 0.132, 95% CI: 0.075–0.189, P = 0.001) reported independent predictors of ICU stay after 72 h of ICU admission.

Conclusions:

Delirium was reported in more than two-thirds of patients after 72 h of mechanical ventilation. The severity of illness and multiple organ dysfunctions reported independent predictors for longer days of ICU stay.
Effects of Pyrethroid Pesticide Cypermethrin on the Gonad and Hemato-biochemical Parameters of Female Gangetic Mystus (Mystus cavasius)
Authors: Uddin Md. Helal , Ali Md. Haider , Sumon Kizar Ahmed , Shahjahan Md. , Rashid Harunur
Published: February 2022

A 90-day experiment was conducted to study the effect of sub-lethal concentration of cypermethrin exposure on mortality, Gonadosomatic index (GSI), ovarian cell development and hemato-biochemical parameters of Gangetic mystus (Mystus cavasius). According to previous findings of LC50 value (30µg/L) of cypermethrin the experiment was carried out using four sub-lethal concentrations as treatment (0.0, 4.0, 8.0, and 16.0µg/L). The whole water was exchanged in every 4th day and pesticide was mixed accordingly. For collection of gonad and blood, fish were sampled at 30, 60 and 90 days after starting of pesticide exposure. There were no significant changes on GSI. Several histopathological changes were observed in ovary. Wrinkle oocyte, cytoplasmic clumping, atretic follicle, degenerated granulose layer, degenerated oocyte wall, increased inter follicular space, adhesion, cyst, necrosis were found in the ovary of M. cavasius with increasing cypermethrin concentration and exposure time. Blood glucose level and WBCs were significantly increased whereas blood hemoglobin and RBCs were significantly decreased in exposure groups compared to control groups over the three sampling days. The current findings revealed that cypermethrin had negative impact on the hemato-biochemical parameters and female gonad of M. cavasius. So the use of cypermethrin in agriculture should be done with a great caution.
Primjena metode analitičko-hijerarhijskog procesa u analizi rizika zemlje
Authors: Papić Milan , Zovak Igor , Mršić Gordana
Published: February 2022

Poduzetničke aktivnosti podložne su nastupu rizičnih događaja koji mogu djelomično ili
u potpunosti narušiti očekivani financijski rezultat te posljedično dovesti i do problema
u poslovanju povezanog poslovnog subjekta. Pritom čak i najednostavnije strategije poput izvoznih poslova i plasmana proizvoda predstavljaju određeni kratkoročni rizik, dok
se vjerojatnost i moguće posljedice povećavaju s duljim periodom trajanja projekta poput
izgradnje proizvodnih kapaciteta ili razvoja strateških saveza. Aktivnosti u inozemstvu u
pravilu su pod manjom kontrolom poduzetnika, dok su obujam i visina vrijednosti poslova često značajniji u odnosu na transakcije u domicilnoj zemlji, zbog čega možemo reći da
rizični događaji u međunarodnom poslovanju imaju veću vjerojatnost nastupa, kao i visinu
potencijalne štete. Analiza rizika zemlje pomaže u identificiranju takvih rizika i procjeni
razine negativnog utjecaja na povrat od ulaganja. Analiza rizika zemlje sadrži i kvantitativne i kvalitativne kriterije te je stoga jedna od mogućih tehnika metoda analitičko-hijerarhijskog procesa. Radi se o relativno jednostavnoj metodi koja omogućuje uvid u različite
veze i odnose među raspoloživim alternativama. U radu se daje prikaz moguće primjene
AHP metode u procesu odabira zemlje kod donošenja odluke o usmjeravanju investicijske
aktivnosti.
Sigurnosni aspekt pandemije bolesti COVID-19 u Republici Hrvatskoj
Authors: Prskalo Damir
Published: February 2022

Cilj je rada istražiti kako je pandemija bolesti COVID-19 utjecala na sigurnosne aspekte u
Republici Hrvatskoj. Pandemija COVID-19 započinje u kineskom gradu Wuhanu te se vrlo brzo širi na ostale države. Zbog brzog širenja virusa, Svjetska zdravstvena organizacija
proglašava pandemiju bolesti COVID-19 11. ožujka 2020. Zbog toga mnoge države u svijetu
uvode ograničenja, odnosno lockdown. U radu se prikazuje i objašnjava proces sekuritizacije koje su države morale poduzeti da zaštite zdravlje ljudi. Također, u radu se prikazuje case
study na primjeru Republike Hrvatske, odnosno kako je pandemija COVID-19 utjecala na
ekonomsku i sigurnosnu paradigmu Republike Hrvatske. U zadnjem dijelu rada govori se
o posljedicama pandemije SARS-CoV-2 virusa.
Suvremeni pristupi u promatranju poslovne uspješnosti iz poduzetničke perspektive
Authors: Morić Milovanović Bojan
Published: February 2022

Mjerenje poslovne uspješnosti još uvijek predstavlja značajan izazov, kako za znanstvenu
tako i za poslovnu zajednicu. Empirijska istraživanja jasno ukazaju na multidimenzionalnost samog koncepta, međutim ne pružaju suglasnost koje točno dimenzije čine koncept
poslovne uspješnosti. Ciljevi rada su: (1) prikazati detaljan pregled literature povijesnog
razvoja koncepta poslovne uspješnosti uvažavajući tradicionalne i suvremene poglede, (2)
pružiti osnovni pregled prednosti i nedostataka različitih mjera uspješnosti te (3) pružiti
detaljan opis koncepta poslovne uspješnosti unutar poduzetničkog konteksta, pri čemu je
naglasak stavljen na najznačajnije pristupe proučavanja poslovne uspješnosti. Može se zaključiti da literatura i dalje ne pruža jedinstven i nedvosmislen pogled koja je to „najbolja”
mjera poslovne uspješnosti, niti pruža jasno definiran model kojim bi se poslovna uspješnost mogla u potpunosti iskazati. Rad je namijenjen široj akademskoj i poslovnoj zajednici
zainteresiranoj za proučavanje koncepta poslovne uspješnost i njezine teorijske i praktične primjene.
Zadovoljstvo studenata Libertas međunarodnog sveučilišta provedbom nastave za vrijeme pandemije bolesti COVID-19
Authors: Ilić Mladen
Published: February 2022

Početkom 2020. Hrvatska se suočila s pandemijom bolesti COVID-19. Pandemija se ubrzano širila što je dovelo do zatvaranja škola i fakulteta te se većinom organizirao prelazak na online nastavu. Na sreću, mnoge škole i fakulteti već su imali razrađene platforme
za organizaciju nastave na daljinu. Tako je i na Libertas međunarodnom sveučilištu zbog
pogoršane epidemiološke situacije obustavljena izravna kontaktna nastava u učionicama
krajem ožujka 2020. Studenti, kao i nastavnici, u samom početku nisu bili pripremljeni na
novi oblik nastave te je trebalo izvjesno vrijeme za prilagodbu. Iako su studenti i profesori
raspolagali digitalnim kompetencijama i te vještine koristili u svakodnevnom životu i radu, ipak su nedostajale mnogim nastavnicima kod vođenja nastave, ali i studentima koji su
trebali pratiti online predavanja i provoditi vježbe. Ukratko, riječ je o digitalnoj kompetenciji koju moraju u podjednakoj mjeri imati studenti i nastavnici. Na specijalističkom studiju na Libertasu provedena je anketa sa studentima, a pitanja su bila vezana uz digitalnu
kompetenciju studenata, održavanje nastave na daljinu i ocjenjivanje studenata. Rezultati
su predstavljeni u ovome radu.
"Factors Affecting Handloom Weaving Practices among Women Weavers of Assam"
Authors: Bori Geetashree
Published: February 2022

"Handloom weaving practices plays an important role in the livelihood generation of the women weavers of Assam. The present study was conducted to find out the factors affecting handloom weaving practices among the women weavers of Lakhimpur District of Assam. Data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule. Handloom weaving practices were prevalent in different types of looms in the handloom industry. The involvement of the weavers in the handloom practices of Assam were mostly women and was found working from 2 years to above 15 years. The weavers weave almost all the products from traditional mekhela chaddar to furnishing materials. It was also found that the income of the weavers is an influencing factor for their involvement. The factors affecting the performance and productivity of the handloom products were due to the arising health-related issues among the weavers. Body pain was found very high among the weavers. Therefore, an improvement in the working environment, as well as compatibility of the weaver and the loom, would help to mitigate the pain and discomfort among the weavers. This would further increase the productivity, performance and income of the weavers."
"An Economic Analysis of Production of Cauliflower in Sikar District of Rajasthan"
Authors: Shekhawat P.S.
Published: February 2022

"The present investigation was undertaken to study about costs and returns from the cultivation of cauliflower in Sikar district of Rajasthan. In this study, primary data were collected from the selected cauliflower cultivators through personal interview method with the help of pre- structured schedule. The study concluded that, on an average, total costs of cauliflower cultivation was estimated at ` 79786 per hectare. Out of which, overall total operational costs were observed as ` 55718 per hectare (i.e., 69.83 percent of total costs). It was decreased with the increase in farm size holdings whereas, total fixed costs were calculated at ` 24068 per hectare which accounts for 30.17 per cent of total costs. It was found positive relationship with the size of farms holdings. Total cost of cultivation of cauliflower was highest on medium farms (` 91764) and lowest on marginal farms (` 77511). The results also revealed that major components of cost of cauliflower cultivation were found human labour with ` 22482 per hectare followed by rental value of owned land (` 21265 per hectare), cost of manure (` 10340 per hectare) and cost of improved seed (` 9498 per hectare). The results of study indicated that overall gross returns obtained from cauliflower cultivation were ` 243275 per hectare. Gross returns were found to be highest (` 286750 per hectare) on medium farm and lowest (` 231250 per hectare) on marginal farms. On an average, cost of production in cauliflower was estimated at ` 670. The cost of production was found maximum (` 682 per quintal) on marginal farms and minimum (` 651 per quintal) on medium farms. It was decreased with increase in the farm size groups. It was observed that, an overall return per rupee earned from cauliflower cultivation was ` 2.77. Among the farm size groups, return was estimated as ` 2.71, ` 2.82, ` 2.83 and ` 2.84 per rupee on marginal, small, semi-medium and medium farm, respectively."
Economic Analysis of Arrivals and Prices of Pomegranate in Solapur District of Maharashtra
Authors: A.T Kamble, .
Published: February 2022

"The price behaviour of different agricultural commodities and the responsiveness of market arrivals to the price movement to reduce the gap in market arrival mark the need for analyzing the market arrivals and prices. This study is based on the secondary data of 15 years from 2005-06 to 2019-20 which was collected from APMC Solapur and APMC Pandharpur in Solapur district. For the analytical framework, the Exponential Regression Equation was used to study the trend in arrivals and prices. During the study period, in Solapur market, arrival was highest in August and the lowest in April. Pandharpur market observed maximum arrival in July whereas the lowest arrival in February. In terms of prices, Solapur market witnessed maximum price per quintal in September whereas minimum price per quintal in May. Pandharpur market recorded highest price per quintal of Pomegranate in February and the lowest price per quintal in November. During the study period, Solapur market witnessed highest positive growth rate whereas Pandharpur market reported a non-significant growth in terms of arrival among the selected markets. In terms of prices, Solapur market showed a positive and significant growth rate while Pandharpur market observed a negative and non-significant growth during the study period. The main season for arrivals of the pomegranate in both markets was from August to December."
"Economic Sustainability of Vegetable Farming by Self-Help Group Members and Non Members: An Assertive Study in Himachal Pradesh"
Authors: Singh Surinder
Published: February 2022

"Vegetable cultivation have paved new path in economic development for farmers in Himachal Pradesh but information on future viability and sustainability is still lacking. This study was conducted in the state of Himachal Pradesh to find out economic sustainability index (ESI) for vegetable farms of SHG members vis-à-vis other farmers. The study revealed higher economic sustainability of vegetable farms belongs to SHG members in comparison to other farmers. Indicators of economic sustainability, viz. production efficiency, net profit and market accessibility were found to be significantly higher for SHG members than other farmers. Socioeconomic characteristics like education, land holding, vegetable production and extension contacts proved to have significant and positive effect on economic sustainability index. Although SHG approach found to improve economic sustainability in vegetable farming, very few vegetable farms found to be in highly sustainable category, So, there is untapped potential to cover more vegetable growing farmers under self-help groups to harness the benefits of group dynamics in strengthening vegetable production in the state."
"Constraints Faced by Dairy Owners in Adoption of Marketing and Scientific Dairy Practices in Haryana"
Authors: Kumar Nirmal
Published: February 2022

"The present study was conducted in Sirsa and Hisar districts of Haryana state with the objective to find the constraints faced by dairy owners on adoption of marketing and scientific dairy practices. The multistage stratified random sampling technique was used for selection of the respondents. It was revealed from the study conducted in Sirsa and Hisar districts of Haryana that farmers of Sirsa perceived constraints regarding feeding practices most seriously and with higher concentration as compared to the farmers of Hisar districts which may be due to significant difference of agro-climatic variation as well as lack of large sized processing industries in Hisar district as compared to such industries in Sirsa district. All the farmers’ across different categories reported lack of veterinary clinics and medical stores and high cost of treatment as serious constraints thus underlining the immediate need of low cost and highly accessible treatment. Uniform application of technology or adoption of umbrella approach for extension appears difficult given the observed differences in awareness and adoption. Future research and technology generation should, therefore, identify the differential technological requirements of different categories of farmers and should deliver technologies appropriate to needs of farmers. Shift to farming systems research and participatory technology development are suggested."
AGROBIOLOGICAL VALUE OF SOME WHITE GRAPE VARIETIES CREATED AT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STATION FOR VITICULTURE AND VINIFICATION ODOBEȘTI, VRANCEA COUNTY, ROMANIA
Authors: Bosoi Ionica , Rotaru Liliana , COLIBABA Cintia , PUȘCALĂU Marioara
Published: February 2022

Vine varieties react differently to the influence of environmental factors by decreasing or significantly intensifying the vigour of shoot growth, a biological reaction that also affects fertility and productivity. This article presents data on some agrobiological properties (vegetative growth of shoots, fertility and productivity) of some white wine varieties, created at the Research and Development Station for Viticulture and Vinification (R.D.S.V.V.) Odobești, Vrancea County, Romania) - Şarba, Băbească gri, Mioriţa and Vrancea, in the period 2020 - 2021. The data obtained were compared with the control variety Fetească regală. In Odobeşti vineyard, 2020 was much warmer than normal, characterized by a severely deficient rainfall regime resulting in atmospheric drought, followed by the gradual development of pedological drought. The vigour of shoots was negatively influenced by the climatic conditions of the vegetation period in 2020, the highest values being recorded for the varieties Șarba (159.6 cm) and Vrancea (141.5 cm), which showed significant positive differences, compared to the control variety. The fertility of the buds was lower in 2020, compared to 2021, the Vrancea variety being distinguished by higher potential fertility than the varieties Șarba, Băbească gri and Miorița, but lower potential fertility than the control variety. The absolute fertility coefficient (Cfa) had superunitary values for all varieties (1.07 - 1.50), and the relative fertility coefficient (Cfr) had subunitary values, except for the Vrancea variety (1.32). The varieties Șarba, Băbească gri and Miorița achieved an absolute productivity index (Ipa) superior to the control variety Fetească regală due to the higher average weight of the grapes, and the relative productivity index (Ipr) ranged from 199 for the Vrancea variety to 182 for the variety Șarba.
APLIKASI PEMBAYARAN IURAN BULANAN PADA TPQ AS-SALAM SUMBAWA BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Esabella Shinta , Shibghatallah Habib , Hamdani Fahri
Published: February 2022

Pembayaran iuran adalah pembayaran setiap bulan dari murid yang menjadi kewajiban bagi murid di sekolah. Pembayaran iuran tersebut diambil berdasarkan kesepakatan rapat Komite sekolah dan orangtua murid. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mempermudah sistem pembayaran iuran yang ada pada TPQ As-salam. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan perangakat lunak Rapid Application Development (RAD) dan black box sebagai alat penguji aplikasi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, studi pustaka dan kuesioner. Aplikasi pembayaran iuran bulanan pada TPQ As-salam ini menggunakan rest API, rest API digunakan untuk mengambil data dan menyimpan data di dalam database online. Adapun database yang digunakan pada aplikasi ini yaitu MySQL versi 5.1.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI PENGAMANAN PESAN CHATTING MENGGUNAKAN SOLITAIRE CHIPER BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Andini Tiara
Published: February 2022

Progress on the delivery of android-based information has many advantages, especially because it can reduce many things that are not necessary or can be said to have an impact on efficiency in many ways. However, along with negative aspects also occur, such as crime, which includes theft, fraud and extortion.

By using the Solitaire Cipher Algorithm which is a classic cryptographic algorithm, which uses playing cards as intermediaries. This type of algorithm uses the order of playing cards as keys that will be securely given to the recipient of the ciphertext. Whereas to do the encryption and decryption process of this solitaire algorithm, the order of cards is changed in certain order and rules.

The design of this application also facilitates the process of securing text so that it is not easily read by others so that the authenticity of the data is maintained. It is an effort to safeguard information from those who are not entitled to access or in other words a confidential information that may not be accessed by others and may only be accessed by those who are granted access..
Pengolahan Data Penerima Kartu Indonesia Sehat Menggunakan Transaction Processing System
Authors: Putra Dede Wira Trise , Rahman Syaiful
Published: February 2022

Kartu Indonesia Sehat (KIS) merupakan bantuan pemerintah yang data penerimanya diserahkan kepada setiap wilayah untuk diolah. Pengolahan data Kartu Indonesia Sehat (KIS) menggunakan cara pembukuan. Permasalahan dan kendala yang dihadapi adalah terjadinya penumpukkan berkas, kerusakan berkas, kesulitan dalam pencarian data dan terjadinya duplikasi data dalam proses penginputan data. Permasalahan tersebut menyebabkan kekeliruan terhadap pemanfaatan data oleh pihak yang berkepentingan. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang ada maka dirancang sebuah Transaction Processing System (TPS) untuk mempermudah dalam pengolahan data dan meminimalisir kesalahan dan kekeliruan. Transaction Processing System (TPS) yang dirancang yakni sebuah sistem informasi berbasis web. Penggunaan sistem ini dapat membuat data tersimpan dengan baik dan teratur. Serta jika terjadi penambahan dan penghapusan data dapat dilakukan langsung oleh pengguna yang berkepentingan. Transaction Processing System untuk pengolahan data penduduk ini dapat memberikan kemudahan bagi pengguna dalam penginputan dan pengolahan data. Sistem yang dirancang telah dibangun dan diuji berdasarkan kebutuhan pengguna.
Peningkatan Digital Image Processing Dalam Mendeskripsikan Tumbuhan Jamur Dengan Segmentasi Warna, Deteksi Tepi Dan Kontur
Authors: Enggari Sofika , Ramadhanu Agung , Marfalino Hari
Published: February 2022

Jamur merupakan tumbuhan yang dapat dikonsumsi oleh manusia sebagai makanan. Jamur seperti tubuh buah yang tampak di permukaan media tumbuh dari sekelompok fungi (Basidiomycota) yang berbentuk seperti payung. Beberapa jamur aman dimakan manusia bahkan beberapa jamur dianggap sebagai obat dan ada beberapa yang lain beracun. Sampai pada saat ini masih ada kita dengar berita mengenai keracunan makanan dari jamur ini. Sehingga ada beberapa kejadian yang berakibat fatal yaitu berupa kematian. Untuk mengurangi atau menghilangkan keracunan dari makanan jamur ini peneliti mencoba melakukan penelitian terhadap jamur ini dengan memberikan solusi berupa digital image processing dalam mendeskripsikan tumbuhan jamur dengan segmentasi warna, deteksi tepi dan kontur, terhadap jamur yang boleh dikonsumsi dan yang tidak dikomsumsi melalui proses penerepan BPNN (Back Propagation Neural Network). Metode jaringan saraf tiruan ini terbukti mampu merepresentasikan input dari contoh-contoh citra yang diberikan sehingga dapat melatih jaringan hingga diperoleh bobot yang diinginkan dengan hasil akurasi sebesar 80%. Sehingga dengan adanya sistem digital image processing ini dapat membantu masyarakat dalam menentukan jamur yang dapat dikonsumsi dan yang tidak dapat dikonsumsi.
Analisa Kualitas Sistem Informasi Manajemen Menggunakan Framework Cobit 5 (Studi Kasus Pada Kantor Dprd Kabupaten Sijunjung)
Authors: Gushelmi Gushelmi , Neldi Mondra , Septiadi Yayan
Published: February 2022

Teknologi informasi secara signifikan telah mempengaruhi dan mengubah cara bisnis yang sedang dikelola dan dipantau saat ini. Teknologi informasi yang telah digunakan oleh banyak perusahaan sebagai salah satu solusi dalam menghadapi dan memenangkan persaingan. Sejalan dengan itu diperlukan suatu kerangka kerja Cobit 5 dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan Database MySQL  untuk memastikan bahwa teknologi informasi yang diimplementasikan mengharuskan perusahaan dalam memaksimalkan keuntungan, resiko teknologi informasi dikelola dengan tepat dan digunakan secara bertanggung jawab. Guna mencapai tujuan dimaksud diperlukan perencanaan, implementasi, dukungan, pengawasan dan evaluasi yang matang dan optimal. Dengan diterapkan analisa kualitas sistem informasi manajemen kepuasan karyawan dalam menggunakan sistem yang ada pada DPRD Sinjunjung dapat memberikan solusi dalam memperbaharui dan meningkatkan kualitas sistem yang ada.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Keinginan Wajib Pajak Dalam Menggunakan E-Filing Di Kota Batam
Authors: Jufri Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Рenerimааn  terhаdар  sistem  e-filing  Ditjen  раjаk  terhаdар  lаyаnаn  оnline  lароrаn  раjаk  рenting  dilаkukаn  buаt  mengetаhui  indikаtоr  bаhwа  sistem  diterimа  sertа  diterарkаn  оleh  mаsyаrаkаt  untuk  mendukung  рrоses  рelароrаn  раjаk.  Рenelitiаn  ini  bertujuаn  buаt  mengetаhui  kоrelаsi  аntаrа  vаriаble  рerfоrmаnсe  exрeсtаnсy,  effоrt  exрeсtаnсy,  sосiаl  influenсe,  fасilitаting  соnditiоn  dengаn  behаviоrаl  intentiоn  раrа  wаjib  раjаk  wаrgа  terhаdар  sistem  e-filing  Ditjen  раjаk.  Рengumрulаn  dаtа  dilаkukаn  menggunаkаn  саrа  membuаtkаn  аngket  yg  berjumlаh  250  yаng  disebаr  di  kоtа  bаtаm  раdа  seluruh  rаkyаt.  Sаmрel  yаng  digunаkаn  diрilih  seсаrа  асаk  dаri  раrа  mаsyаrаkаt  yаng  sudаh  memаkаi  sistem  dаn  belum  memаkаi  sistem  e-filing.  аkibаt  рengujiаn  раdа  рenelitiаn  ini  memberikаn  bаhwа  vаriаble  рerfоrmаnсe  exрeсtаnсy,  effоrt  exрeсtаnсy  sertа  fасilitаting  соnditiоn  sаngаt  berрengаruh  terhаdар  behаviоrаl  intentiоn  sistem  e-filing  Ditjen  раjаk.  Sedаngkаn  yаng  аkаn  terjаdi  рengujiаn  di  vаriаble  sосiаl  influenсe  tidаk  memberikаn  рengаruh  terhаdар  hаsrаt  рenggunааn  sistem  e-filing.
Sistem Informasi Pencatatan Pengaduan Dan Keluhan Di Unit Layanan Pelanggan PT. PLN Selatpanjang
Authors: Zulfikri Zulfikri
Published: February 2022

PLN (Persero) Unit Layanan Pelanggan Selatpanjang merupakan salah satu perusahaan listrik milik negara yang dibangun untuk memenuhi kebutuhan listrik di wilayah selatpanjang dan sekitarnya. Sejauh ini proses pencatatan pengaduan dan keluhan masih menggunakan cara manual sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang lebih lama. Pada saat ini ditemui banyak kekurangan-kekurangan yang harus dihadapi seperti buku rusak, hilang dan proses pengarsipan yang di gunakan tidak beraturan yang menjadi penghambat kinerja di bidang Pelayanan Teknik PT.PLN (Persero) Unit Layanan Pelanggan Selatpanjang. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini berupa sistem informasi pencatatan pengaduan dan keluhan Di PT. PLN (Persero) Unit Layanan Pelanggan Selatpanjang.
Perbandingan Implementasi Algoritma Welch-Powell Dan Recursive Largest First Dalam Penjadwalan Mata Kuliah
Authors: Ermanto Yehezkiel Victorious , Finsensia Riti Yosefina
Published: February 2022

Salah satu hal penting yang harus dilakukan untuk kelangsungan suatu kegiatan yang baik adalah dengan membuat jadwal, dengan dibuatnya jadwal maka kegiatan yang dilakukan dapat lebih teratur atau terorganisir. Namun jika dalam menyusun suatu penjadwalan perlu diperhatikan untuk menghindari terjadinya tabrakan antar aktivitas, hal ini dapat dicegah dengan menggunakan algoritma dalam pembuatan jadwal seperti algoritma welch-Powell dan rekursif terbesar terlebih dahulu. Diantara kedua algoritma tersebut, penulis ingin membandingkan algoritma mana yang sesuai untuk digunakan dalam penyusunan jadwal seperti untuk perkuliahan di Program Studi Informatika Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika Surabaya untuk semester 2 (dua) dan semester 4 (empat) dimana dua mata kuliah memiliki waktu yang sama dalam satu hari. Dari penelitian yang dilakukan didapatkan hasil algoritma welch-powell lebih cepat dari segi waktu dan lebih ringkas dari segi kompleksitas dibandingkan dengan algoritma rekursif terbesar pertama dan dari pewarnaan graf yang dilakukan diperoleh bilangan kromatik senilai 2 (dua) yang artinya dalam satu hari menggunakan 2 (dua) ruang kuliah berdasarkan kesamaan waktu antara mata kuliah di semester 2 (dua) dan semester 4 (empat), untuk mencegah dampak waktu kelas pada waktu yang bersamaan.
Sistem Informasi Promosi Pariwisata Yang Ada Di Kecamatan Pariaman Utara Kota Pariaman Berbasis Web
Authors: Ariandi Vicky , Afdhal Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Kota Pariaman merupakan sebuah daerah yang memiliki beraneka ragam obyek wisata baik jenis, bentuk, maupun ciri keunikan tradisional daerah. Penyajian informasi di kota Pariaman saat ini masih memerlukan pengembangan, hal ini dikarenakan informasi tentang objek wisata tersebut masih kurang. Sistem promosi yang ada saat ini masih konvensional yaitu dengan memberikan brosur pariwisata yang berisi informasi tempat pariwisata.Pada penelitian ini akan dibuat suatu aplikasi Sistem Informasi Pariwisata berbasis web. Tools yang digunakan dalam pendekatan pengembangan sistem yaitu Data flow diagram, kamus data, entity relationship diagram. Sedangkan bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan untuk membuat program ini adalah Php dan MySQL dengan dibantu tools Notepad ++, Adobe Dreamwaver, Adobe Photoshop, Navicat, dan Xampp.Sistem informasi pariwisata yang dibuat diharapkan dapat menjadi media yang membantu mempromosikan objek wisata yang ada di Kecamatan Pariaman Utara Kota Pariaman Berbasis Web, mempermudah wisatawan dalam mencari informasi pariwisata karena dapat diakses melalui website. Website ini sebagai media informasi yang bisa memuat segala informasi mengenai wisata yang berada di Kecamatan Pariaman Utara. Penulis mencoba untuk mengembangkan pemikiran awal yang terwujud dalam suatu website, website yang mempunyai fasilitas rating yang berguna untuk memberikan informasi yang favorite yang ada di kecamatan Pariaman Utara kota Pariaman. Dan website ini juga memiliki informasi mengenai wisata yang ada di Kecamatan Pariaman Utara kota Pariaman. Setelah melalui tahapan sesuai dengan metode pengembangan yang dipilih maka dalam pengimplementasian sistem informasi pariwisata ini memiliki tindak lanjut pengujian sistem.
Association of GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes insertion/deletion polymorphism with colorectal cancer risk: a case-control study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa population Pakistan
Authors: Zubair Hina , Aurangzeb Javeria , Zubair Bushra , Imran Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Objective: To evaluate the genetic association of glutathione S transferase M1 and glutathione S transferase T1 genes insertion/deletion polymorphism with the risk of colorectal cancer.
Method: This case-control study was conducted March 2018 and November 2019 at the University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan, and comprised blood samples from colorectal cancer patients and age- and gender-matched controls. Deoxyribonucleic acid was extracted from blood samples, and glutathione S transferase M1 and glutathione S transferase T1 genotyping was performed using polymerase chain reaction at the Institute of Radiation and Nuclear Medicine, Peshawar. Data regarding age, gender, location, smoking status, cancer stage and node involvement was collected on a predesigned proforma.  Data was analysed using Minitab 17.
Results:  The frequency of glutathione S transferase M1 was was significantly associated with colorectal cancer risk (p<0.01), while glutathione S transferase T1 null genotype showed non-significant association (p<0.43). The association between the combined deletion of glutathione S transferase M1 and glutathione S transferase T1 polymorphism and the colorectal risk was significant (p=0.011). Glutathione S transferase M1 and glutathione S transferase T1 deletions had non-significant association with age, smoking status, dwelling and tumour location (p>0.05) when compared with the wild genotypes in colorectal cancer cases.
Conclusion: Glutathione S transferase M1 gene deletion was found to be associated with the risk of colorectal cancer development.
Key Words: Colorectal cancer, Detoxification, GSTM1, GSTT1, Polymorphism.
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Effectiveness of adapted cognitive behaviour therapy for dysthymia: an evidence based case study
Authors: Sameera Shafiq  , Zaqia Bano  , Shahid Sharif Randhawa  , Khalid Hayat Khan  , Qurat-ul-Ain Muhammad  , Abdullah Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Several empirical researches imply that cognitive behaviour therapy can be effective in treating psychiatric disorders. In the context of Pakistan, some researches with Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy were found to be effective for depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders. The present study theoretically underpinned the model of Adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ACBT) based on the inclusion of Tasbeehs (Rosary) derived from the Quran and Sunnah to be fruitful in producing the desirable change in a single case of Dysthymia with anxious distress which was assessed with the help of the Urdu versions of Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) and Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSS). ACBT produced profound differences in pre-test and post-test scores in a patient. The Tasbeeh  or Rosary could provide a therapeutic means for treating psychiatric illnesses irrespective of the religious and cultural differences.
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Tirofiban and Rivaroxaban use in the management of right coronary artery thrombus as a primary manifestation of essential thrombocythemia
Authors: Muhummad Nasir Rahman  , Javed Maleeha
Published: February 2022

A 45 year old male with hypertension was presented to our centre with a recent inferior wall myocardial infarction (IWMI) and post infarction angina. Invasive coronary angiography revealed an occluded proximal right coronary artery (RCA) with high thrombus burden, in the absence of obstructive disease in the remaining coronary vasculature. Based on raised platelet counts of 923,000/microliter and positive Janus kinase (JAK 2- V617) mutations tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a diagnosis of essential thrombocythemia (ET) was made. A therapeutic strategy of aspiration thrombectomy along with I/V Tirofiban was used for three days, followed by reassessed angiogram and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug eluting stent (DES) placement was applied.
In addition to dual antiplatelet and statin therapy, patient was treated with Rivaroxaban 15 mg once daily for a month and Hydroxyurea 500mg twice daily.  At one month follow up, patient was asymptomatic,
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Frequency of French-American-British subtypes of acute myeloid leukaemia in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi
Authors: Bhatti Irtiza Ahmed , Haider Ghulam , Khan Youksal Intikhab , Saifuddin Taher
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of different subtypes of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) cases that presented in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi. It was a retrospective cross-sectional study, conducted in the hospital’s Oncology department. Data of patients admitted during 2018 was collected from the records. In this study, patients were included using the non-probable convenient sampling technique. Selected cases were classified according to the French-American-British (FAB) classification and data analysis was performed using the SPSS version 25.0. Among the 61 patients included in the study, 28 were males and 33 were females, with a male to female ratio of 1:1.2. The patients’ age ranged between 15 and 92 years and the mean age of diagnosis was 36.13± 15.5 years. M2 was the most common FAB subtype in 14(29.8%) patients, followed by M1 in 11(23.4%) patients. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) was positive in 44 (71.4%) of those cases.
Keywords: Acute myeloid Leukaemia (AML), French-American-British (FAB) classification.
Sub-Acute Thyroiditis presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin, a rare case with literature review
Authors: Rubina Mukhtar
Published: February 2022

Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is a challenging entity in medical practice from a diagnostic point of view. Sub-Acute Thyroiditis (SAT), that is an inflammatory condition of thyroid, self-limiting and easily treatable, is a very rare cause for PUO with a few published cases and unfortunately not considered in routine for the differential diagnosis (DD) of PUO. Usually, it presents with mild thyrotoxicosis signs and symptoms, painful goiter, and rarely with cervical Lymph adenopathy.  Thyroid antibodies might be negative, but inflammatory markers are usually raised. Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and steroids are a simple but very effective treatment. We present our experience for diagnosing and treating a female patient presenting with PUO. She was diagnosed as a case of sub-acute Thyroiditis on nuclear thyroid scan, High resolution ultrasound (HR-USG) of Thyroid and radioimmunoassay (RIA) for thyroid hormones and thyroid antibodies.
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Burden and predictors of undernourishment among married women of reproductive age: a cross-sectional study in Dadu and Jacobabad districts of the Province Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Zamir Hussain Suhag  , Ayaz Ahmed Baloch  , Baig Nelofer , Zohra Lassi  , Abdul Wahab Soomro
Published: February 2022

Objective: To assess the nourishment level of married women of reproductive age in a two rural setting.
Method: The cross-sectional study was based on secondary data of the Impact Assessment Survey 2019, which was conducted by the People’s Primary Health Care Initiative from January to May, 2019, in Dadu and Jacobabad districts of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Nutritional status of married women of reproductive age was analysed using mid-upper arm circumference; <23cm being indicative of under-nourishment, and <21cm of severe under-nourishment. Predicting factors were identified using multivariate logistic regression. Data was analysed using STATA 15.
Results: Of 10,388 subjects, 5,138(49.5%) were from Dadu and 5,250(50.5%) from Jacobabad. The overall mean age was 32.9+8.1 with 4,739(45.6%) aged 25-35 years. Overall, 2,336(22.5%) subjects were undernourished and 609(5.9%) were severely undernourished. Age, education, socio-economic status and parity were significant predictors of the nourishment status (p<0.05), while location and health facility type were significant predictors of severe undernourishment (p<0.05), but were not related to undernourishment (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Overall nutrition status of the married women of reproductive age in the two rural districts of Sindh was less than satisfactory.
Key Words: Undernourishment, Underweight, Mid-upper arm circumference, Women of reproductive age, Pakistan.
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Effect of omentin-1 on cancer stem cell surface markers and tumor-suppressive miRNA expression in a high-glucose environment associated with colorectal cancer
Authors: Lele Hou  , Murong Xu  , Xiaotong Zhao  , Mingwei Chen  , Cancan Hui  , Hua Ji  , Datong Deng
Published: February 2022

Objective: To investigate how omentin-1 impacts colorectal cancer stem cell surface markers and the expression levels of tumour-suppressive micro ribonucleic acid in a colorectal cancer-associated high-glucose environment.
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