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ANALISIS DAMPAK PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI INKLUSIF PADA KABUPATEN/KOTA DI PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA BARAT TAHUN 2016-2021
Authors: Afriyana Lina
Published: April 2023

Pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif yaitu pertumbuhan ekonomi yang dapat menurunkan tingkat kemiskinan dan pengangguran, menciptakan pemerataan, serta mendorong percepatan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Salah satu strategi yang dapat ditempuh untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif adalah dengan pembangunan infrastruktur di seluruh sektor di seluruh wilayah secara merata.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh infrastruktur jalan, listrik, air, pendidikan, dan pasar secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif kabupaten/kota di Provinsi NTB tahun 2016-2021 . Pengujian dilakukan pada 10 kabupaten/kota di Provinsi NTB dengan tahun pengamatan yaitu tahun 2016-2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan  pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode asosiatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode dokumentasi, lalu dianalisis dengan analisis regresi data panel pendekatan Random Effect Model (REM) menggunakan software Eviews 12.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Infrastruktur jalan dan pendidikan berpengaruh tidak signifikan dan negatif terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif. Infrastruktur listrik, air, berpengaruh signifikan dan positif, sedangkan infrastruktur pasar berpengaruh signifikan dan negatif terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif. Infrastruktur jalan, listrik, air, pendidikan dan pasar secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan temuan baru mengenai pengaruh infrastruktur terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif dan sebagai bahan pertimbangan pemerintah dalam melakukan pembangunan infrastruktur yang optimal, sehingga pertumbuhan ekonomi yang inklusif dapat tercapai.
PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI, INVESTASI ASING LANGSUNG DAN EMISI KARBON DI INDONESIA PERIODE 1990-2022
Authors: Arifah Lidyana
Published: April 2023

Climate change caused by the increasing of carbon emission needs to get serious attention from the society and the policy maker. One of the key factors that makes the carbon emission advance almost uncontrollably is the economic activities such as industrial action. This paper examines the relationship between economic growth, investment, and carbon emissions in Indonesia over the period 1990-2022. Time series data are used to investigate this correlation. The result indicate there is a positive relationship between GNI and carbon emissions, which confirm the environmental Kuznets Curve. As for the Foreign Direct Investment, the result indicate that estimated coefficient is negative.
Sistem Infromasi Company Profile Balai Teknologi Informasi dan Data Pendidikan Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat Berbasis Website
Authors: Jihad As' Syahid  , Husodo Ario Yudo , Haerudin
Published: April 2023

Sistem informasi company profile pada Balai Teknologi Informasi dan Data Pendidikan (BTIDP) Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat merupakan sistem informasi yang saat ini digunakan sebagai media pengelolaan dan penyebaran informasi berkaitan dengan BTIDP Provinsi NTB. Akan tetapi sistem informasi yang digunakan saat ini masih memiliki tampilan yang kurang menarik. Pada penelitian ini penulis memberikan solusi dari permasalahan tersebut dengan pengembangan sistem informasi company profile BTIDP Provinsi NTB berbasis website. Pengembangan sistem informasi company profile BTIDP Provinsi NTB ini menggunakan framework Laravel yang menyediakan kesederhanaan dan fleksibelitas pada desainnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Extreme Programming (EP), metode ini dipilih dikarenakan dilakukan dengan mencoba menyederhanakan berbagai tahapan dalam proses pengembangan, sehingga menjadi lebih adaptif dan fleksibel. Proses pengujian dilakukan dengan memberikan kuesioner kepada masyarakat umum secara acak sebagai responden. Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner, responden memberikan jawaban bahwa tampilan sistem informasi company profile BTIDP Provinsi NTB setelah dilakukannya pengembangan memiliki tampilan yang lebih menarik daripada sebelumnya.
Pelatihan Penetapan Harga, Kelengkapan Fasilitas, Variasi Produk dan Kemampuan Manajerial Pada Pengelola Café di Kawasan Sembalun Lombok Timur
Authors: Sulhaini Sulhaini , Rusdan Rusdan , Dayani Rahman , Rinuastuti B. Handayani , Nurmayanti Siti
Published: April 2023

Cafe managers in Sembalun sub-district have weaknesess managerial skills, ownership of business facilities, pricing, product variations and marketing. Solving these problems is the main focus of this service activity. The solution to these problems is through training activities with materials that are in accordance with the problems faced and business assistance. The conclusion of this service activity is that the manager of the Cafe in the Sembalun area is still not professional; the managerial ability of the cafe business is low, not creative in product variations, pricing is not right, ownership of facilities is still limited, and generally does not have a coffee blending professional (barista). Important results of the community service is that the team provide suggestions as follows; (1) price issues; (a) Do cost classifications based on the main function in manufacturing companies, (b) Determine the cost of goods, namely the cost of production, cost of goods sold, and selling price. (2) The problem of product variation, it is necessary to develop product variations both in terms of product lines and product items by means of; (a) use raw materials from agricultural products in the Sembalun area which are relatively large for food or beverage products. (b) Add a variety of products other than the core product (3) Facility problems, to provide more facilities, (4) managerial skills problems, a cafe manager must have high spirit, and competences and (5) Need to form groups/associations as a means to develop promotion.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Generasi Muda Desa Mendana Raya Tentang Bahayanya Pernikahan Dini
Authors: Paniran Paniran , Yadnya Made Sutha , Kanata Bulkis , Putri Kurnia Utami Rinjani , Kadariya Elya
Published: April 2023

Mendana Raya Village is one of 16 villages in Keruak District, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. The obstacle that is often faced by Mendana Raya Village is the lack of knowledge about the age limit that is allowed to marry or the Marriage Age Maturity (PUP). So far, efforts have been made to make the Mendana Raya Village community aware of reducing the number of early marriages through lectures. An alternative method that researchers use to reduce the number of early marriages in Mendana Raya Village is to conduct counseling with the addition of several methods so that adults and children can understand them well. Some of the methods that the service uses are lectures, question and answer questions with prizes and discussions. The product of this counseling cannot be seen directly because it is knowledge, behavior and decisions between individuals. To find out the level of success of the counseling that was carried out, the servant conducted a short interview regarding Marriage Age Maturity to children and parents. The result after counseling is an increase in understanding and knowledge of each resident of Mendana Raya Village.
Edukasi Literasi Media Sosial dan Informasi Kesehatan Mental kepada Siswa Madrasah X
Authors: Janitra Preciosa Alnashava , Aristi Nindi
Published: April 2023

The number of mental health survivor, especially adolescents in Indonesia, shows an increase. Based on data from Basic Health Research in 2018, around 19 million people experienced mental stability disorders caused by psychic factors, economic factors, nutritional health factors, family factors, and social factors. But there is an interesting fact that the factors of social media use can also cause mental discomfort including: being insecure, closing or even withdrawing, feeling depressed, tremendous stress and so on after reading certain messages on social media. The community service activities that have been carried out focus on Madrasah X students with the aim of being able to increase knowledge and practical literacy skills related to the use of social media, social media ethics, and the selection of good and correct information so that mental health can be maintained positively. Discussion methods, role playing, and tutorials are carried out in this activity. Through this service activity, madrasah students are able to: understand the differences between some social media and the purpose of their use, understand the ethics of social media, and distinguish good and bad information for their mental health
PENGARUH PERENDAMAN KITOSAN TERHADAP SIFAT FISIK DAN KEKUATAN PUTUS SERTA KEMULURAN TALI SERAT DAUN NANAS UNTUK MATERIAL ALAT PENANGKAP IKAN
Authors: Mainnah Muth , Jaya Made Mahendra , Iskandar Budhi Hascaryo
Published: April 2023

Pemanfaatan serat daun nanas dan kitosan sebagai pengawet adalah salah satu langkah pengembangan material alat tangkap yang ramah lingkungan, dengan memanfaatkan limbah daun nanas dan cangkang kerang, udang, kepiting, yang biasanya langsung dibuang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh kitosan sebagai pengawet dalam menambah kekuatan putus tali serat daun nanas agar dapat digunakan sebagai material alat penangkap ikan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan 2 (dua) variabel uji. Analisis data menggunakan analisis data deskriptif yang disajikan pada tabel sederhana dan dikaji berdasarkan tinjauan pustaka yang berkaitan dengan penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian terbaik dari uji kekuatan putus tersebut diperoleh dari tali daun nanas yang direndam di dalam kitosan berkonsentari 1% dalam waktu 45 menit. Kekuatan putus tali dengan perlakuan tersebut adalah sebesar 183,7497 kgf/cm2. Rata-rata kekuatan putus tali serat daun nanas dengan kitosan lebih kuat dibandingkan tali tanpa kitosan (172,0734 > 152,4089 kgf/cm2). Berdasarkan uji kekuatan putus dan kemulurannya, tali serat daun nanas memiliki potensi untuk digunakan sebagai material alat penangkapan ikan.
DESAIN KONSTRUKSI DAN TEKNIK PENGOPERASIAN MINI PURSE SEINE DENGAN SATU KAPAL (ONE BOAT SYSTEM) DI KENDARI, SULAWESI TENGGARA
Authors: Satyawan Noar Muda , Larasati Rakhma Fitria , Bhagaskara I Nyoman Sujiwo
Published: April 2023

Laut Banda merupakan salah satu perairan yang termasuk ke dalam Wilayah Pengelolaan Perikanan (WPP) 714 dengan potensi sumberdaya ikan pelagis yang besar. Sebagian besar ikan yang tertangkap di Laut Banda diadratkan di PPS Kendari, Sulawesi Tenggara. Alat tangkap yang banyak digunakan adalah Pukat Cincin Kecil (Mini Purse Seine). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui desain konstruksi dan teknik pengoperasian Mini Purse Seine dengan satu kapal. Penelitian dilaksanakan di PPS Kendari selam 2 bulan yaitu pada bulan April sampai dengan Mei 2021 dengan metode wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan observasi diperoleh hasil bahwa konstruksi alat tangkap Mini Purse Seine berbentuk trapesium yang terdiri dari kantong, badan jaring, sayap, tali ris atas, tali ris bawah, pelampung, dan cincin. Panjang jaring yang digunakan nelayan adalah 400 m dan dalam kantong 90 m. Kantong tempat berkumpulnya ikan  memiliki ukuran mesh size 0,8 inci sedangkan mesh size badan jaring dan bagian sayap berukuran masing-masing 1 inci. Proses pengoperasian mini purse seine meliputi persiapan di darat, persiapan di laut, proses pengumpulan gerombolan ikan, setting, dan hauling. Operasi penangkapan ikan menggunakan alat bantu penangkapan berupa lampu kapal, rumpon lampu dan rumpon daun agel.
Sway-Based Interactive Chemistry Learning Media: Feasibility for Improving Students’ Conceptual Understanding and Self-efficacy
Authors: Hikmah Siti Nor Laily , Saadi Parham , Sholahuddin Arif
Published: April 2023

Self-efficacy greatly determines the success of students in learning. However, most students have low self-efficacy. This study aims to develop sway-based interactive chemistry learning media to improve the students’ conceptual understanding of stoichiometry and self-efficacy. The research used a 4D development model which consists of the stages of define, design, develope, and disseminate. Sway-based media trials include individual trials involving 3 students, small group trials involving 8 students, and field trials involving 2 classes consisting of 70 students of class X MIPA SMA Negeri 4 Banjarmasin. The study indicated that the developed sway-based media: (1) very valid from the aspect of content, presentation, language, and media; (2) practical based on one to one and small group trials, students’ responses, and learning process management data; and (3) effective based on the N-gain score of the students’ conceptual understanding of stoichiometric concept and self-efficacy in the medium and high categories, respectively. It can be concluded that sway-based interactive learning media is feasible used in chemistry learning to improve students’ conceptual understanding of stoichiometric concepts and self-efficacy.
Analysis of Scientific Literacy Ability Junior High School Students in Science Learning on Environmental Pollution
Authors: Amala Inggrid Ayu , Sutarto Sutarto , Putra Pramudya Dwi Aristya , Indrawati Indrawati
Published: April 2023

The development of science in the 21st century science has an important role, especially natural science. Scientific developments in the field of education require students to have skills that will continue to be used to improve the quality of human resources. One of the skills needed is scientific literacy skills which are important for students to have because they can make students not only memorize subject matter but can make students able to understand and analyze science concepts and processes that occur contextually. Scientific literacy has indicator aspects namely explaining phenomena scientifically, evaluating and designing scientific investigations, and interpreting data and evidence scientifically. This research is descriptive research. Research subjects of grade 8 students in the academic year 20 21/2022. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientific literacy abilities of SMPIT Al-Ghozali students in science learning on environmental pollution. Data collection techniques used scientific literacy tests with reference to aspects of scientific literacy indicators and interviews. The results showed that students' scientific literacy achievement was 54.14% with sufficient criteria and the highest achievement indicator was 60% in the aspect of the indicator explaining phenomena scientifically. The results of this study indicate that students' scientific literacy needs to be improved in science learning activities
Synthesis and Characterization of PVA-Enzyme/GA/PPy/ PVC-KTpClPB-o-NPOE Indicator Electrodes, XRD Analysis, FTIR and Variable Signal Analysis
Authors: Hakim S Abd
Published: April 2023

This study aims to synthesize and characterize PVA-Enzyme/GA/PPy/PVC-KTpClPB-o-NPOE indicator indicator electrodes, XRD and FTIR analysis and variable signal analysis for urea sensors. The method used is biosensor potentiometry with urease enzyme immobilization technique which analytes urea. Modify 6 mg of enzyme from the amount of 1 drop and 3 drops in 0.5 mL (50% water: 50% ethanol) in PVA solution and o-NPOE plasticizer in PVC-KTpClPB. The indicator electrode is designed in multi-membrane, namely PVA-Enzyme/GA/PPy/PVC-KTpClPB-o-NPOE. PPy was dissolved in H2SO4 at a concentration of 8 M. Modification of PVA-Enzyme/(GA 2.9%)/PVC-KTpClPB-(o-NPOE 61%) was carried out in one layer each. The number of enzyme drops to see the difference in the intensity of the XRD diffraction spectrum and the difference in the transmittance of the FTIR spectrum from the indicator electrode with multi membrane modified PPy with H2SO4 denoted H2SO4-1 and H2SO4-3, respectively. The best results were obtained on the indicator electrode with the notation H2SO4-1
Efforts to Develop Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Chemistry Learning: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rushiana Ruci Aditya , Sumarna Omay , Anwar Sjaeful
Published: April 2023

This article examines the efforts that can be made to develop students' critical thinking (CT) skills through chemistry learning. The method used in this study is the systematic literature review method, which consists of three stages: planning, conducting, and reporting. The planning stage is the stage of determining the topic, formulating the problem, and determining the criteria for the article to be used as a reference source. The conducting stage is the implementation stage of the systematic literature review and the reporting stage is the stage of writing systematic literature review articles. Based on the results of studies that have been conducted on 24 articles, it can be concluded that the learning model most widely used to develop students' CT skills in chemistry learning is project-based learning (PjBL). Other efforts made include implementing problem-based learning (PBL) models, guided inquiry, inquiry, predict observe explain (POE), REACT, the local culture-based 7E learning cycle, the ethnoscience-based chemistry learning model (MPKBE), and creative problem solving (CPS). The study's results also found that the characteristics of learning to develop students' CT skills in chemistry learning were using problems in everyday life (contextual) as motivation or stimulus and applying local wisdom-oriented learning.
Growth of Arthrospira platensis with Different Nitrogen Sources
Authors: Zsalzsabil Nur Aliya Nabila , Risjani Yenny , Firdaus Muhamad , Karimah Karimah
Published: April 2023

Microalgae is a promising and innovative biological resource. Indonesia has the potential for the development of microalgae production. One of the microalgae that have high economic value is Arthrospira platensis. In the production of microalgae, the development of suitable media and environmental conditions need to be factors that must be considered. This study aimed to analyze the effect of different nitrogen sources and nitrogen doses and their interaction on the growth of microalgae Arthrospira platensis cultured in fresh water. In addition, analyzing the water quality of Arthrospira platensis culture media. This study used an experimental method of Completely Randomized Factorial Design) with two factors. The first factor is the nitrogen source (Sodium nitrate, Potassium nitrate, and Calcium nitrate). The second factor is the dose of nitrogen source (2 g/l.2.5 g/l.3 g/l). The main parameter observed was microalgae growth, while the supporting parameter was the water quality which affected the growth of Arthrospira platensis. The highest density results were found in the provision of a nitrogen source of Ca(NO3)2 3 g/l, which was 370,000 cells/ml. The results of the ANOVA test showed that the type of nitrogen source, the dose, and the interaction between the two affected the specific growth rate of Arthrospira platensis. The environmental conditions during culture ranged from 20.2°C-26.2°C, pH values ​​8.95 – 10.18, and dissolved oxygen 9.17 – 9.77 mg/L.
Development of Basic Chemistry II Textbook Based on Research
Authors: Mawarnis Elvy Rahmi , Maiyena Sri , Roza Liszulfah , Rahman Mohd Yusri Abd.
Published: April 2023

Research based on the absence of the development of quality, innovative and integrated Research based on the absence of the development of quality, innovative and integrated Chemistry textbook with the latest research results that are used to broaden student's horizons and increase student creativity. The purpose of this research is to produce basic Chemistry II textbook based on research. This study uses a type of development research using a 4-D model which consists of 4 stages, namely, definition, design, development and dissemination. The subjects of this study were students of the Department of Chemistry Education of IAIN Batusangkar. The data were collected using a questionnaire. The results of textbook based on research validity obtained a percentage of 88.21% with highly valid category. Then, the results of the practicality test obtained a percentage of 76.31% in the practical category and the results of the effectiveness test showed a significant increase in student activities and learning outcomes. With this, it can be concluded that the basic Chemistry II textbook based on research is valid, practical and effective for use in the learning process
Analysis of Changes in Students' Scientific Literacy Ability After Attending Lectures Using the RADEC Model
Authors: Sukmawati Wati , Zulherman Zulherman
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze Changes in Students' Scientific Literacy Ability in lectures on the basic concepts of science, the subject matter and the characters trained during lectures using the RADEC model (Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create) using the Rasch model stacking analysis. This descriptive research is a quantitative study with a sample of 42 first year students. The data were obtained from scientific literacy tests, then the data were analyzed using the Rasch model stacking analysis. The results showed that students with low and high abilities experienced changes in scientific literacy skills for the better. During learning with the RADEC model students are trained to study independently and in groups at the read and answer stages, students are also trained to express opinions and learn to accept opinions from other friends during the discuss and explain stages. At the create stage, students are facilitated in applying material concepts to solve problems in everyday life so that students are trained in scientific literacy.
Impacts of Global Warming on Public Health in Natural Science: Elementary Student’s HOTS and PEB in Environmental Education
Authors: Ichsan Ilmi Zajuli , Wahyuni Dwi , Merliana Anggit
Published: April 2023

Global warming is a hot topic in various countries. The impacts of global warming are felt through the decrease in public health. Handling the issue requires Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) in environmental education. Elementary school students need to contribute to preventing global warming. The research aims to describe the HOTS and PEB of elementary school students on the topic of the impacts of global warming on public health. The research used a descriptive method. Research instruments are used to measure HOTS and PEB and are disseminated using Google Forms. The research results indicate that the HOTS score of elementary school students is still in a very low category (21.32), whereas their PEB score is in a high category (80.65). Learning media can be developed in future research to improve students’ HOTS regarding the impacts of global warming on public health. This research conclude that HOTS and PEB of students in impact of global warming on public health must be improve. The limitation of this study is that the scope of this research is still very limited because it has not yet carried out media development for students at school
Open Inquiry Practicum: An Effective Strategy for Enhancing Science Process Skills of Prospective Biology Teachers
Authors: Artayasa I Putu , Muhlis Muhlis , Merta I Wayan , Sukarso AA , Hadiprayitno Gito
Published: April 2023

Practicum has been widely recognized as an effective approach to enhance science process skills. However, traditional practicums may not be sufficient in improving integrated process skills. To address this issue, the current study aimed to introduce the open inquiry practicum model and investigate its impact on basic and integrated process skills among prospective biology teacher students. The study was conducted during the odd semester of 2022-2023, where selected courses utilized practicums both in and outside of the laboratory to facilitate open inquiry learning. A quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group design was conducted to assess the effect of open inquiry practicum on students' science process skills. Data was collected from observing the practicum process utilizing the open inquiry learning model, as well as pretest and posttest results of science process skills. Treatment effect was analyzed through Mann-Whitney test with an alpha level of 0.05. The open inquiry practicum model consisted of experimental design preparation, practical field and laboratory work, data collection and analysis, data presentation, and uploading practical activity products in the form of posters and videos to YouTube. The results indicated a significant improvement in students' science process skills through the implementation of the open inquiry practicum.
Conversion of Rubber Land Into Palm Oil and Its Effect on Production in North Sumatra
Authors: Syamsafitri Syamsafitri , Gunawan Indra , Rambe Rahmi Dwi Handayani , Dalimunthe Mahyuddin , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze the conversion of rubber land to oil palm and its effect on production in North Sumatra. Today many rubber farmers are turning their land into oil palm plantations. So that the famous commodity from North Sumatra, namely, palm oil, is no longer rubber. Whereas previously the rubber plant (Hevea brasiliensis) as a plantation plant that was integrated with the culture of the people of North Sumatra Province had environmentally friendly properties. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data were collected by observation, interviews, literature study, and document analysis. The results show that smallholder rubber plantations have been the mainstay of the economy of North Sumatra Province since a century ago. Although there has been a change from Rubber Land to Palm Oil Land, currently North Sumatra accounts for 33% of the total national natural rubber production. North Sumatra is the second largest natural rubber producer after South Sumatra.
Development of Learning Media Using Powtoon in Arthropoda Sub Materials for Senior High School
Authors: Lestari Maretha Ayu Angel , Hamidah Afreni , Sanjaya M. Erick
Published: April 2023

Learning Media made using Powtoon Software is an educational product in the form of animated videos covering the Arthropoda sub-material for Class X SMAN. The purpose of this study was to develop biology learning media using Powtoon in the Arthropoda sub-material and to see the feasibility of the learning media which was validated by material experts and media experts. This type of research is development research (R & D) and the research model used is the ADDIE model consisting of five stages, namely: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research instruments used were observation sheets, questionnaires, assessment sheets, and documentation. The subjects of this study were students of class X IPA SMAN 8 Jambi City. The trial was conducted on 6 students (small group) and 31 students (large group). The results of material validation were obtained with a score of 56 and a percentage of 93% in the "very good" category and the results of media validation were obtained with a score of 56 and a percentage of 93% in the "very good" category. The test results in the small group were obtained with a score of 220 and a percentage of 91.6% in the "very good" category and the test results in the large group obtained a score of 1.103 and a percentage of 81.1% in the "very good" category, and the results of the teacher's perception were obtained. a score of 34 and a percentage of 85% in the "perfect" category. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that the learning media using Powtoon in the Arthropoda sub-material for class X SMA is feasible to use in learning
Frequency of Vitamin D deficiency in children with recurrent chest infections.
Authors: Jahanzeb Khan Afridi  , Rahida Karim  , Shumaila Khan  , Huma Gul  , Gul-e-Lala  , Tahir Ahmad
Published: April 2023

Objective: To ascertain how frequently children with recurrent chest infections are vitamin D deficient. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Department of Pediatrics Hayatabad Medical Complex HMC Peshawar. Period: 10th August 2021 to 10th February 2022. Material & Methods: The study included 103 children with recurrent chest infections, including both males and females. Lithium heparin plasma separator test tubes were used to take 3-5 ml of blood from the vein, and the samples were then sent right away to the hospital's lab for assessment of the vitamin D level. Results: The age range of research participants was 1 to 5 years, with a mean age of 3.80 years. The gender split among patients was 33% female to 67% male. 60.2% of the patients had vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion: It has been found that vitamin D deficiency is substantially more common in children with recurrent respiratory tract infections.
Hemostatic and hemodynamic effects of two different doses of epinephrine during endoscopic sinus surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
Authors: Abdul Malik Mujahid  , Muhammad Wahid Saleem  , Shahid Ali  , Muhammad Umair Wahab  , Abdul Shakoor  , Asma Binte Saad
Published: April 2023

Objective: To determine the hemostatic and hemodynamic effects of two different doses of epinephrine during endoscopic sinus surgery. Study Design: Randomized Control Trial. Setting: Department of Otolaryngology, Teaching Hospital, D. G. Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan. Period: 1st January, 2020 to 31st December, 2020. Material & Methods: A randomized control trail was done at ENT Department, Teaching Hospital Dera Ghazi Khan. 96 subjects were included and divided into two groups. Group-A patients received lidocaine hydrochloride, 2%, with 1:100,000 epinephrine while group-B patients received lidocaine, 2%, with 1:200,000 epinephrine. Data were collected through a structured proforma and analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Numerical variables presented as mean and standard deviation and qualitative variables as frequency and percentages were calculated. Independent sample t test was used to compare the quantitative variables between both groups. Chi-square test was used to estimate the association between qualitative variables. P-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Among 30 patients of Group-A, 60.4% were males, mean age was 39.73+10.736 years and the mean blood loss was 202.58+12.218 ml. In Group-B, 64.6% were males, mean age was 39.35+11.421 years and the mean blood loss was 176.90+5.846 ml. In Group-A, mean heart rate at 0 minute, and 5 minutes was 76.54+1.786, and 76.65+1.296 while in Group-B was 75.50+2.568, and 73.88+1.886, respectively. In Group-A, mean SBP at 0, and 5 minutes was 108.17+3.191, and 107.17+2.234 while in Group-B was 106.25+3.795, and 103.56+1.821, respectively. Conclusion: Lidocaine hydrochloride 2% with epinephrine dose of 1:200,000 is more effective during endoscopic sinus surgery than epinephrine dose of 1:100,000 with Lidocaine hydrochloride 2%.
Evaluation of benign breast diseases.
Authors: Muhammad Shah  , Ainul Hadi  , Muhammad Iftikhar  , Imranuddin Khan  , Muhammad Zeb  , Shehzad Akbar Khan
Published: April 2023

Objectives: To find the frequency of benign breast diseases presented to outdoor patient department and to exclude malignancy. Study Design: Descriptive Case Series Study. Setting: Department of General Surgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. Period: July 2021 to June 2022. Material & Methods: Ninety five females presented to OPD with complaints of breast pain, lumpy, nipple and breast discharge. All patients were investigated through triple assessment. Mammography and trucat biopsy were performed in selected cases. Diagnosed cases of breast cancer and those picked up through investigations, were excluded. Data was analyzed through SPSS. Results: The age range was 11 years to 71 years with a mean age of 28 years (SD ± 7.55 years). Forty three (45.3%) patients presented in the 3rd decade, followed by 26 (27.4%) in the 2nd decade of life. The most common conditions encountered were fibroadenoma in 42.17% (n=40) cases, mainly in 3rd decade. Inflammatory conditions like acute mastitis and abscess formation was found in 21.05% (n=20) Cases. Fifteen (15.8%) patients had fibrocystic diseases, in the 3rd and 4th decades. Conclusion: Fibroadenoma is the commonly encountered benign breast disease in women in the 3rd decade. FNAC is a quick and reliable investigation to exclude malignancy and relieve mental stress in women.
Perceived stress among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.
Authors: Somayya Siddiqa  , Syed Muhammad Ali Haider  , Bushra Babar  , Nazir Ahmed Malik  , Sumaiyya Javed  , Aqsa Naheed
Published: April 2023

Objective: The study aims to ascertain the degree of felt stress among parents of cerebral palsy patients at HIT and POF Hospitals. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Department of Pediatrics, HIT & POF Hospitals. Period: February 2022 to May 2022. Material & Methods: The study was approved by IRB of HITEC-IMS under approval number HITEC-IRB-22-2021. Using the purposive sampling method, the study included CP children aged 3 to 10 and caregivers who had experienced stress for three consecutive months. The total score was determined using Sheldon Cohen's perceived stress scale. Scores between 0 and 13 were classified as low perceived stress, 14 to 26 as moderate, and 27 to 40 as high felt stress. Results: Children with the spastic form of CP made up 50% of the population, while those with the dyskinetic ataxic and mix types made up 16%, 8%, and 5% of the total. 66 percent of the children were under 5, 22 percent were between the ages of 6 and 10, and just 12 percent were under 3. With level 4 on the second, the GMFCS level of 3 was the most prevalent. The parents’ average age was 31±7.2. Respondents' average stress score was 18.03±8.8. Conclusion: Parents of CP children experience moderate to high levels of stress that are significantly influenced by the employment status of moms and family income. Parents must be stress-free in order to raise children with poor health.
Impact of L-Pyroglutamic Acid on the Solubility of Puerarin: Preparation, Solid-State Characterization and Physicochemical Evaluation of Puerarin-L-Pyroglutamic Acid Co-Crystal
Authors: Inam Muhammad , Jamshed Muhammad , Rehman Idrees , Noor Khan Wahib , Iqbal Zaman Muhammad , Adnan Akram Muhammad , Chudhary Tayba
Published: April 2023

Abstract. Drug solubility plays a significant role in the successful therapeutic formulation. The objective of this work is enhancing the water solubility of Puerarin. We successfully synthesized a novel crystalline phase co-crystal of Puerarin (PUE) with L-pyroglutamic acid (PG) via recrystallization method and characterized by various solid-state characterization techniques. PXRD pattern shows the crystallinity phase co-crystal. The DSC analysis of co-crystal shows change in the thermal behavior compared with a pure form of PUE and PG. The FT-IR analysis shows change in the functional group frequency due to H-bonding interaction between PUE and PG molecule. The solubility of Pure PUE and co-crystal investigated in Pure water, pH 6.8 phosphate buffer solution and pH 1.2 acidic medium.  co-crystal reveals improved solubility when compared with pure form of PUE. The time-dependent in vitro dissolution rate of co-crystal was more significant compared to the pure commercial form of PUE, demonstrating that co-crystal could be used as a useful product for pharmaceutical formulation with enhance properties.
Resumen. La solubilidad de un fármaco juega un papel importante en su formulación farmacútica final. El objetivo de este trabajo es incrementar la solubilidad acuosa del compuesto puerarina. En este sentido, reportamos la síntesis de una nueva matriz cristalina, formada a través de la recristalización de una mezcla de puerarina (PUE) y ácido L-piroglutámico (PG). El patron de análisis DSC del co-cristal mostró un cambio términco comparado con PUE y PG puros. El análisis detallado del co-cristal por medio de infrarrojo (FT-IR) mostró un cambio en la fecuancia de absorción en la región característica de enlaces de hidrógeno entre PUE y PG. Comparamos la solubilidad de una muestra pura de PUE y la de una muestra del co-cristal en agua, en un buffer de fosfátos pH 6.8, y en medio acídico a pH 1.2. La muestra del co-cristal mostró un aumento significativo en la solubilidad acuosa, comparada con la de PUE en todos los medios. Además, el perfil de disolución de una mestra del co-cristal fue significativamente mayor que el perfil de disolución de PUE, demostrando que esta forma de co-cristalización es un procedimiento altamente efectivo para incrementar la solubilidad acuosa de PUE.
Türkiye’de Kayıt Dışı Ekonominin Boyutunun Parasal (Sabit) Oran ve Hareketli Ortalamalar Yöntemi ile Ölçülmesi
Authors: BİLEN Abdulkadir , BÖREKCİ ŞAHAN Havva
Published: April 2023

Devletin bilgisinde olmayan faaliyetler bütünü olarak tanımlanan kayıt dışı ekonominin boyutunun tahminine dair akademide çeşitli yaklaşımlar geliştirildiği görülmüştür. Kayıt dışı ekonomi sorununun çok boyutluluğu ve her ülkede farklı şekillerde kendini göstermesi sonucunda her bir yaklaşım kendi içerisinde çeşitli varsayımlara dayandırılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’nin 1985-2021 dönemine ait verileri üzerinden parasalcı yaklaşım olarak kabul edilen Parasal (Sabit) Oran Yöntemi kullanılarak, kayıt dışı ekonomi büyüklüğünü tahmin etmek amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca Hareketli Ortalamalar Yöntemi uygulayarak ekonomik koşulların durağan kaldığı dönemlerde veri serileri arasında yaşanabilecek sert kırılmaların etkisi azaltılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucuna göre kayıt dışı ekonomi oranı % 17,14 ila % 20,84 arasında değişmektedir. Yapılan analiz sonucunda; kayıt dışı ekonominin GSYİH içerisindeki payının 1985-2008 dönemleri arasında şiddetli dalgalanmalar yaşadığı ve ABD’de finans sektöründe başlayan küresel ekonomik krizin de etkisiyle 2008 yılında Türkiye’nin son dönemlerin en büyük kayıt dışı ekonomi oranı ile karşı karşıya kaldığı görülmektedir. Çalışmaya göre 2009-2010 yıllarında küresel ekonomik krizin etkisinin devam ettiği, takip eden yıllarda ise azalarak kayıt dışı ekonomi oranının 2021 yılında %20,84’e kadar gerilediği anlaşılmıştır. Elde edilen bulguların kayıt dışı ekonomi faaliyetlerinin, ekonomik kriz döneminde artış eğilimine sahip olduğuna işaret ettiği değerlendirilmektedir.
How Does Deglobalization Affect Economic Growth?
Authors: SEVİNÇ Deniz , POLAT Alp , SEVİL Tuba , SEVİL Güven
Published: April 2023

The current global landscape has been marked by a series of factors, such as the US-China trade war, disintegration in the European Union (EU), the refugee crisis, and the pandemic, which have impeded the process of globalization. However, similar situations have been experienced in the past, such as colonization, the Great Depression, and the Cold War. The world has experienced periods of globalization (Globalization I, II, and III) as well as periods of deglobalization (Deglobalization I and II). There have been discussions about whether the current decade is experiencing deglobalization and its effects. In this context, the present study aims to investigate the effects of deglobalization on economic growth in 34 OECD countries during the period 2000-2019, in various dimensions. Using panel data analysis, the results indicate that trade and social deglobalization have a negative impact on economic growth, while financial deglobalization and the subdimensions of social deglobalization have a positive influence on growth. Additionally, the study reveals that political globalization is not significantly associated with economic growth. These findings contribute to the ongoing debate on the current state of globalization and its effects on economic development.
RHETORICAL MOVES ON THE BBC NEWS ABOUT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN PRESIDENT, JOSEPH BIDEN, IN ANNOUNCING OF OIL BANNING OVER UKRAINE
Authors: Amran Ali -
Published: April 2023

The objective of this study is to find out the functions of rhetocial moves and to find out the negative effects of rhetorical moves by Josep Biden. This research used the qualitative design. The data source of this research is the script that will be taken from Youtube channel. The channel containes news about the United States of American President, Joseph Biden, in announcing of oil banning over Ukraine conflict.The research shows that there are three distinct registers, namely the "formal," "consultative," and "casual" registers. The formal register predominates by a factor of 19% over any other. The objective of this formal register is to facilitate communication. Many individuals continue to be ill-equipped with register skills. They are unsure of how to properly construct sentences. They are hesitant to use such language. However, the register experiment will teach us how to use register effectively.
Eksplorasi Payung Geulis Tasikmalaya Dengan Konsep Etnomatematika Berbantuan Aplikasi Geogebra
Authors: Rahman Sidiq Aulia , Sundhari Rachma , Ramanda Ramanda
Published: April 2023

Etnomatematika merupakan kolerasi antara matematika dengan budaya. Pada kenyataannya pembelajaran matematika dengan mengaitkan unsur budaya didalamnya masih terasa minim, bahkan pendidik masih kesulitan dalam mengimplementasikannya. Padahal disisi lain etnomatematika dapat memudahkan siswa dalam memahami materi dan dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran karena menggunakan budaya daerah yang erat kaitannya dengan kehidupan sehari-hari peserta didik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji konsep-konsep matematika pada kerajinan tangan Payung Geulis sebagai sumber belajar bagi pendidik maupun peserta didik. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan prosedur pengumpulan data melalui studi pustaka. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan selama perkuliahan Geometri Transformasi, terhitung mulai dari bulan Februari sampai dengan bulan Juli 2022. Objek penelitian adalah Payung Geulis Tasikmalaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Eksplorasi Payung Geulis Tasikmalaya Dengan Konsep Entomatematika Berbantuan Aplikasi Geogebra, ditemukan konsep-konsep matematika pada kerajinan tangan Payung Geulis yang dapat dijadikan sumber belajar bagi pendidik maupun peserta didik khusunya pada materi bangun datar, bangun ruang, dan geometri tansformasi yakni refleksi dan rotasi.
The Effect of Cooperative Learning Models on The Students' Mathematical Critical and Creative Thinking Ability: Meta-Analysis Study
Authors: Siagian Qania Agustika , Darhim Darhim , Juandi Dadang
Published: April 2023

This study aims to describe the results of the study and examine the effect of the implementation of the Cooperative learning model on the students' mathematical critical and creative thinking abilities and obtain an effect size when viewed based on educational level, sample size, and research demographics from the primary studies being analyzed. This research is quantitative research with a meta-analysis research design. The research sample that met the inclusion criteria consisted of 34 primary studies of mathematical critical thinking ability (the total effect size of the studies was 39) and 23 primary studies of mathematical creative thinking ability (the total effect size of the studies was 24). Based on the research findings, it was found that the overall effect of the implementation of the cooperative learning model on the students' mathematical critical thinking skills had a significant effect with an effect size of 0.792. Overall, implementing the cooperative learning model on the students' mathematical creative thinking ability had a significant effect with an effect size of 0.696. In addition, there is no difference in mathematical creative and critical thinking abilities between the students who studied in the cooperative class and those who studied other than in the cooperative class in terms of education level and sample size. There is no difference in mathematical critical thinking skills between the students who studied in the cooperative class and those who studied other than in the cooperative class in research demography. However, there are differences in mathematical creative thinking abilities between the students who studied in the cooperative class and the students who studied other than in the cooperative class in terms of research demography.
Estimation of Water and Energy Saving by Rainwater Harvesting: Sulaimani City as a Case Study
Authors: Ways Ozhen Taha Ali , Ibrahim Hekmat M.
Published: April 2023

Rainwater harvesting could be a possible solution to decrease the consequences of water scarcity and energy deficiency in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). This study aims to calculate the water and energy (electricity) saved by rainwater harvesting for rooftops and green areas in Sulaimani city, KR, Iraq. Various data were acquired from different formal entities in Sulaimani city. Moreover, Google Earth and ArcMap 10.4 software were used for digitizing and calculating the total rooftop and green areas. The results showed that for the used runoff coefficients (0.8 and 0.95), the harvested rainwater volumes were 2901563 and 12197131 m³ during the study period (2005 – 2006) and (2019-2020). Moreover, by comparing the study area's rainwater harvesting volume and water production, the water-saving percentage was 8.21 to 22.68%. Furthermore, the energy-saving percentage recorded was from 7.70 to 22.5% by implementing rooftop rainwater harvesting. On the other hand, using average daily rainfall data for the year (2005-2020), the total water-saving percentage and the total energy-saving rate for both runoff coefficients were very close. Water and energy-saving results were calculated using year-by-year rainfall data, taking more time and effort for its computation. Moreover, the water-saving percentage for the selected green area was not encouraging, and the results were between 0.73 and 11.15%. Additionally, the storage size for three typical buildings was calculated, and the results show the average storage size required for rainwater harvesting using daily rainfall data was 11.2 to 14.68 m³ (house), 291.42 to 422.33 m³ (school), and 10.5 to 11.41 m³ (hotel) for runoff coefficients of 0.8 and 0.95, respectively.
Improvement of Moisture Susceptibility for Asphalt Mixture with Ceramic Fiber
Authors: Al-Saadi Ahmed Ashor , Ismael Mohammed Qadir
Published: April 2023

Moisture damage is one of the most significant troubles that destroy asphaltic pavement and reduces road serviceability. Recently, academics have noticed a trend to utilize fibers to enhance the efficiency of asphalt pavement. This research explores the effect of low-cost ceramic fiber, which has high tensile strength and a very high thermal insulation coefficient, on the asphalt mixture's characteristics by adding three different proportions (0.75%, 1.5%, and 2.25%). The Marshall test and the Tensile Strength Ratio Test (TSR) were utilized to describe the impact of ceramic fiber on the characteristics of Marshall and the moisture susceptibility of the hot mix asphalt mixture. The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) analysis was used to investigate ceramic fibers' microscopic structure and clarify the mechanics of their improved behavior and their distribution within the asphalt concrete mixture. The results showed that the incorporation of ceramic fibers improved the Marshall properties and the asphalt mixture's susceptibility to moisture damage with an optimum fiber content equal to 1.5%, where Marshall stability increased by 39.04%, and the TSR increased by 11.06% at this content compared with the control asphalt mixture.