bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMANFAATAN JERAMI PADI PADA BETON NORMAL STRUKTURAL
Authors: Abzarih Abdul Widayat
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui sifat-sifat karakteristik agregat dari   Desa Poleang  Kabupaten  Bombana  baik  agregat  halus  maupun  agregat  kasar  serta  untuk mengetahui besar kuat tekan dan kuat tarik yang dihasilkan oleh beton yang dibuat menggunakan agregat tesebut dengan menggunakan bahan limbah jerami padi sebagai bahan tambah dalam pembuatan beton. Pengujian dilakukan pada umur perawatan 3 hari, 7 hari, dan 28 hari. Dengan dimensi benda uji silinder 15 cm x 30 cm. Setiap perbandingan dibuat dengan 12 benda uji untuk masing-masing persentase 5%, 10%, dan 15%. Untuk beton normal dibuat 9 benda uji dimana jumlah keseluruhan sebanyak 45 benda uji. Dari hasil pengujian kuat tekan beton pada umur 3 hari dengan penambahan jerami padi 5% yaitu 61,6 kg/m3, 10% yaitu 40,4 kg/m3, dan 15% yaitu 32,7 kg/m3. Pada umur 7 hari dengan penambahan jerami padi 5% yaitu 70,2 kg/m3, 10% yaitu 44,3kg/m3, 15% yaitu 36,6 kg/m3. Pada umur 28 hari dengan penambahan jerami padi 5% yaitu 76,0 kg/m3, 10% yaitu 51,0 kg/m3, 15% yaitu 45,2 kg/m3. Pada pengujian kuat tarik belah beton dengan menggunakan jerami padi sebagai bahan tambah menghasilkan 13,2 kg/cm2  untuk penambahan 5% jerami pada umur 28 hari untuk persentase penambahan 10% pada umur 28 hari menghasilkan 12,0 kg/cm2  dan kuat tarik belah beton dengan penambahan 15% jerami pada umur 28 hari adalah 11,8 kg/cm2.
STUDI KARAKTERISTIK LAWELE GRANULAR ASPHALT (LGA) BERBAHAN TAMBAH LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) TERHADAP CAMPURAN ASPAL PANAS
Authors: Nur Hilda Sulaiman
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui perbandingan Karakteristik Marshall Lawele Granular Asphalt (LGA) terhadap campuran aspal panas tanpa dan dengan  menggunakan bahan tambah Low density Polyethylene (LDPE). Penelitian menggunakan metode cara Trial And Error. Benda uji dipadatkan dengan pemadatan 2x75 tumbukan. kadar aspal rencana yaitu: 7% sedangkan kadar LGA yaitu  3% (10%), serta bahan tambah LDPE 3%, 3,5% dan 4%. Masing-masing variasi dibuat 5 sampel benda uji, total benda uji sebanyak 20 buah. Kemudian dilakukan pengujian Marshall Test. Dari hasil pengujian campuran beraspal panas Asbuton Lawele tanpa bahan tambah Low density Polyethylene (LDPE) diperoleh nilai stabilitas yaitu 1929,36 kg. Nilai Flow yaitu 3,52 mm. Nilai kepadatan yaitu 2,31 gr/cm³. Nilai VIM yaitu 4,73%. Nilai VMA yaitu 17,89%. Nilai VFB yaitu 73,98%. Nilai MQ  yaitu 540,00 kg/mm. Sedangkan dengan menggunakan bahan tambah Low density Polyethylene (LDPE) 3%, 3,5% dan 4% diperoleh nilai stabilitas yaitu 1146,09 kg, 1233,03 kg, dan 1351,20 kg. Nilai Flow yaitu 3,58 mm, 3,55 mm, dan 3,53 mm. Nilai kepadatan yaitu 2,33 gr/cm³, 2,33 gr/cm³, dan 2,33 gr/cm³. Nilai VIM yaitu 3,82%, 4,10%, dan 4,92% . Nilai VMA yaitu 17,11%, 17,35%, dan 18,06%. Nilai VFB yaitu 78,21%, 78,43%, dan 80,63%. Nilai MQ yaitu 336,97 kg/mm, 350,69 kg/mm, dan 389,47 kg/mm.
ANALISA KARAKTERISTIK DAN KEBUTUHAN RUANG PARKIR DI PASAR SABHO KECAMATAN PASARWAJO KABUPATEN BUTON
Authors: Dairi Rachmat Hidayat
Published: January 2023

Masalah yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini yaitu bagaimana karakteristik parkir kendaraan roda dua dan roda empat di pasar sabho saat ini dengan tujuan yaitu untuk mengetahui karakteristik lahan parkir roda dua dan roda empat di pasar sabho. Metode yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini adalah melakukan survey langsung di pasar sabho dengan mengetahui masuk keluarnya kendaraan roda dua dan roda empat untuk mendapatkan data kendaraan. Dari data kendaraan kemudian di analisis untuk mendapatkan akumulasi, durasi, volume parkir, tingkat pergantian parkir, indeks parkir serta kebutuhan ruang parkir. Hasil analisis diperoleh karakteristik parkir untuk motor dan mobil memiliki akumulasi parkir tertinggi sebesar 39 kendaraan dan 11 kendaraan , durasi kendaraan parkir maksimum masing masing berkisar kurang dari 1 jam , volume parkir tertinggi sebesar 262 kendaraan roda dua dan 36 pada kendaraan roda empat, tingkat pergantian parkir  maksimum untuk motor sebesar 6,55 dan 3,42 untuk mobil dan indeks parkir sebesar 90% untuk kendaraan roda dua dan 75% untuk kendaraan roda empat serta kebutuhan ruang parkir diperoleh sebesar 3,41 SRP untuk motor dan 1,15 SRP untuk mobil, sedangkan kapasitas parkir adalah sebesar 40 SRP kendaraan roda dua dan 12 SRP untuk kendaraan roda empat. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa kebutuhan ruang parkir masih dapat memenuhi.
STUDI KARATERISTIK MARSHALL TERHADAP CAMPURAN ASPAL PANAS LAWELE GRANULAR ASPHALT (LGA) MENGGUNAKAN BAHAN TAMBAH SABUT KELAPA
Authors: Bitu Laswar Gombilo
Published: January 2023

Perkerasan lentur merupakan perkerasan yang paling diminati pada struktur perkerasan jalan raya. Untuk memperbaiki karateristik / sifat-sifat campuran beraspal dan dapat digunakan sebagai substitusi untuk mengurangi pemakaian aspal minyak adalah Lawele Granular Asphalt. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan bahan tambah sabut kelapa karena sabut kelapa adalah salah satu hasil alam yang dapat terus diperbaharui dan berkelanjutan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui karakteristik marshall terhadap kadar sabut kelapa. Panjang sabut kelapa digunakan kurang lebih antara 5 mm – 10 mm dengan kadar sabut kelapa 0%, 2%, 3%. Dengan kadar aspal 6% yang terdiri dari AC 3% dan Lawele Granular Asphalt 3%(10%). Pengujian awal dilakukan dengan pemeriksaan terhadap material yang akan dipakai dalam membuat benda uji. Pemeriksaan terhadap material dilakukan untuk mengetahui material apakah telah memenuhi spesifikasi dan apakah dapat digunakan sebagai bahan campuran dalam pembuatan benda uji. Hasil Pengujian Marshall dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa kadar sabut kelapa optimum sesuai spesifikasi Bina Marga adalah 2%. Kadar sabut kelapa 0% tidak memenuhi spesifikasi Bina Marga dan 3% tidak memenuhi spesifikasi Bina Marga.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH BETON SEBAGAI AGREGAT KASAR PADA ASPAL BERONGGA MENGGUNAKAN ASPAL PENETRASI 60/70
Authors: Gasruddin Ahmad
Published: January 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan nilai karakteristik marshall pada setiap kadar aspal yang direncanakan dari campuran aspal berongga dengan memanfaatkan limbah beton sebagai agregat kasar. Dalam penelitian ini perencanaan benda uji dilakukan dengan menentukan komposisi campuran baik penentuan komposisi agregat mapun penentuan kadar aspal rencana dimana variasi kadar aspal rencana yaitu : 4 %,  5 %, 6 %, dan 7 % dan setiap kadar aspal terdiri dari lima sampel. Benda uji dipadatkan dengan pemadatan 2x50 tumbukan, Kemudian menyiapkan benda uji untuk tes Marshall dan Permeabilitas. Dari hasil pengujian didapat nilai karakteristik marshall dari campuran aspal berongga didapat nilai tertinggi terdapat pada kadar aspal 7 % dimana nilai Stabilitas yaitu 2950,13 kg, nilai Kelelehan/Flow yaitu 2,63 mm, nilai VIM/ Porositas yaitu 19,86 % dan nilai Permeabilitas yaitu 0,42 ltr/dtk sedangkan nilai yang terendah terdapat pada kadar aspal 4% dimana nilai Stabilitas yaitu 1669,37 kg, nilai Kelelehan/Flow yaitu 5,83 mm, nilai VIM/ Porositas yaitu 22,56 % dan nilai Permeabilitas  yaitu 0,54 ltr/dtk.
PEMANFAATAN KAPUR ALAM SEBAGAI AGREGAT HALUS PADA CAMPURAN BATA BETON
Authors: Hartini Hartini
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui nilai kuat tekan bata beton dengan pemanfaatan kapur alam serta hubungan antara kuat tekan bata beton dengan subtitusi pasir. Dalam penelitian ini meninjau pemanfaatan kapur alam sebagai agregat halus pada campuran bata beton. Sifat mekanik bata beton yang diuji dengan total benda uji sebanyak 60 buah. Meliputi kuat tekan sebanyak 36 benda uji dan absorbsi 24 benda uji dengan standart SNI 03-0349-1989. Pengujian dilakukan pada umur perawatan 3,7 dan 28 hari, dengan dimensi benda uji 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm. Dengan 4 variasi campuran kapur alam yaitu 0%, 30%, 40% dan 50%. Pada umur 28 hari untuk kuat tekan bata beton mendapat hasil masing-masing 68,83 kg/cm2 (6.7 Mpa) 110.47 kg/cm2 (10.8 Mpa), 134,26 kg/cm2 (13.1 Mpa) dan 136.81 kg/cm2 (13.4 Mpa) untuk absorbsinya mendapat 15.13%, 12.56%, 11.05% dan 10.16%. Maka berdasarkan SNI 03-0349-1989, bata beton dengan campuran 50%, dengan nilai kuat tekan sebesar 136.81 kg/cm2 (13.4 Mpa) dan nilai serapan air yang mencapai 10.16% dapat digolongkan sebagai bata beton dengan mutu I yang digunakan untuk kontstruksi yang memikul beban dan bisa digunakan pula untuk konstruksi yang tidak terlindung (di luar atap).
PENGGUNAAN TANAH LATERIT DAN KAPUR PADAM TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN MORTAR GEOPOLYMER PADA CURING UDARA TERBUKA
Authors: Syaifullah S Muh.
Published: January 2023

Sebagian besar lapisan permukaan di wilayah Papua dan Kalimantan merupakan Tanah Laterit. Ketika kering tanah laterit akan kering namun ketika mengandung air dalam jumlah besar tanah laterit menjadi lembur. Produksi semen memerlukan energi yang besar sehingga geopolymer beton dan mortar merupakan material yang memiliki potensi yang besar sebagai alternatif untuk mengurangi penggunaan semen Portland karena memiliki sifat mekanik yang hampir menyerupai beton berbasis semen Portland. Penelitian ini membahas pemanfaatan abu terbang dan alkali aktivator (NaOH dan Na2SiO3) untuk mengikat tanah laterit dengan menambahkan kapur padam untuk mengurangi penggunaan oven membentuk mortar geopolymer. Perbandingan tanah laterit dan kapur padam digunakan yaitu 95%:5%. Pengujian flow pada mortar geopolymer segar memperlihatkan semua material mampu terikat dengan baik dan tidak terjadi segregasi. Benda uji yang telah mengeras dirawat di udara yang terekspos (udara terbuka) selama 3, 7 dan 28 hari. Pengujian kuat tekan dianalisa untuk mengetahui perilaku mortar geopolymer. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan kuat tekan dari umur 3 ke 7 hari namun menurun pada umur 28 hari.
PENGARUH SUBTITUSI PASIR BESI TERHADAP NILAI KUAT TEKAN BETON
Authors: Agus Irzal
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui nilai kuat tekan beton dengan penambahan pasir besi sebagai bahan campuran dalam pembuatan beton. Subtitusi pasir besi dalam beton dilakukan dengan empat komposisi yaitu masing-masing dengan variasi penambahan 0%, 5%, 10% dan 15%. Pengujian dilakukan pada umur perawatan 3, 7 dan 28 hari, dengan dimensi benda uji silinder 15 cm x 30 cm. setiap komposisi dibuat 9 benda uji dengan jumlah keseluruhan 36 benda uji. Hasil pengujian kuat tekan beton yang dihasilkan mengalami peningkatan seiring dengan penambahan subtitusi pasir besi pada campuran beton. Hasil Uji Kuat tekan beton normal (0%)  pada umur 3 hari adalah 97,2 kg/cm2, umur 7 hari adalah 126,4 kg/cm2 dan 28 hari adalah 145,3 kg/cm2, nilai kuat tekan beton dengan subtitusi pasir besi (5%)  pada umur 3 hari adalah 100 kg/cm2, umur 7 hari adalah 134,9 kg/cm2 dan 28 hari adalah 158,5 kg/cm2, nilai kuat tekan beton dengan penambahan pasir besi (10%)  pada umur 3 hari adalah 104,7 kg/cm2, umur 7 hari adalah 144,4 kg/cm2 dan 28 hari adalah 166,1 kg/cm2 dan nilai kuat tekan beton dengan penambahan pasir besi (15%)  pada umur 3 hari adalah 124,6 kg/cm2, umur 7 hari adalah 164,2 kg/cm2 dan 28 hari adalah 205,7 kg/cm2.
PEMANFAATAN LGA SEBAGAI FILLER PADA KONSTRUKSI JALAN (HOTMIX AC-WC)
Authors: Gasruddin Ahmad
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh penggunaan nilai karakteristik Marshall pada campuran Laston Lapis Aus (AC-WC) dengan pemanfaatan LGA sebagai bahan pengisi (filler). Perencanaan benda uji dilakukan dengan menentukan komposisi campuran agregat, kadar aspal rencana dan kadar filler. Kadar aspal rencana adalah 6%. Kadar LGA sebagai filler rencana bervariasi yaitu: 0%, 1,5%, 3%, 4,5% dan 5%. Benda  uji yang direncanakan 15 buah. Hasil uji laboratorium untuk LGA 0% diperoleh nilai Density 2,28 gr/cm³; VMA 17,29%; VIM 5,58%; VFA 72,34%; Stabilitas 1207 kg; Flow 4,98 mm; MQ 250 kg/mm. Campuran menggunakan LGA 1,5% diperoleh nilai Density 2,29 gr/cm³; VMA 16,71%; VIM  4,92%; VFA 72,49%; Stabilitas 1491 kg; Flow 4,47 mm; MQ 347 kg/mm. Campuran menggunakan LGA 3% diperoleh nilai Density 2,30 gr/cm³; VMA 16,65%; VIM 4,85%; VFA 75,53%; Stabilitas 1571 kg; Flow 3,31 mm; MQ 475 kg/mm. Campuran menggunakan LGA 4,5% diperoleh nilai Density 2,31 gr/cm³; VMA 16,06%;  VIM 4,17%; VFA 77,43%; Stabilitas 1888 kg; Flow 3,70mm; MQ 527 kg/mm. Campuran menggunakan LGA 5% diperoleh nilai Density 2,31 gr/cm³; VMA 16,05%; VIM 4,17%; VFA 77,43%; Stabilitas 1727 kg; Flow 3,55 mm; MQ 488 kg/mm.
PENGARUH GRADASI AGREGAT TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK MARSHALL PADA CAMPURAN LAWELE GRANULAR ASPHAL (LGA)
Authors: Dairi Rachmat Hidayat
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbandingan Gradasi agregat terhadap karakteristik Marshall pada campuran Lawele Granular Asphal (L G A). Penelitian ini  mengunakan  gradasi menerus dan gradasi senjang dengan variasi kadar  Lawele Granular Asphal (LGA). yaitu : 0%, dan 4,5%. masing-masing varian  5 sampel untuk gradasi menerus 10 sampel benda uji dan untuk gradasi senjang 10 sampel benda uji, sehingga total benda uji sebanyak 20 buah. Kemudian pengujian Marshall Test. Dari hasil pengujian aspal Laston (AC-WC) menggunakan aspal penetrasi 60/70 sebagai pengikat dengan gradasi menerus diperoleh nilai Density 2,37 gr/cm3, dan 2,35 gr/cm3, Nilai VIM yaitu 3,58%, dan 4,34%. Nilai VMA yaitu 17,16%, dan 17,81%. Nilai VFB yaitu 79,21%, dan 75,81%. Nilai stability yaitu 1084,31kg, dan 953,24 kg. Nilai Flow yaitu  3,24 mm, dan 4,06 mm. Nilai MQ yaitu 324,25 kg/mm, dan 253,18 kg/mm,. Sedangkan dengan mengunakan gradasi senjang diperoleh nilai Density 2,38 gr/cm3, dan 2,37 gr/cm3, Nilai VIM yaitu 3,23%, dan 3,43%. Nilai VMA yaitu 16,85%, dan 17,03%. Nilai VFB yaitu 80,93%, dan 80,16%. Nilai stability yaitu 1029,50kg, dan 1068,45 kg. Nilai Flow yaitu 3,88 mm, dan 4,02 mm. Nilai MQ yaitu 266,02 kg/mm, dan 269,64 kg/mm.
STUDI KARATERISTIK BETON ASPAL (AC-BC) DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN HASIL PEMBAKARAN KULIT KERANG KIMA (KIMA CRECEA) SEBAGAI FILLER
Authors: Bitu Laswar Gombilo
Published: January 2023

Tujuan dan manfaat dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan kerang kima sebagai pengisi (filler) pada campuran Aspal Beton (AC-BC) terhadap pengujian marshallAspal yang digunakan adalah aspal pen 60/70, dengan kadar aspal optimum 6%. pada variasi filler 0%, 1,5%, 3%, 4,5%, 6%. Berdasarkan karakteristik agregat, diperoleh komposisi agregat untuk AC-BC : Batu pecah 54,0%, Batu medium 40,0% dan filler 6%. Pengujian ini dilakukan di laboratorium struktur dan bahan Teknik si[pil Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin. Berdasarkan pengujian untuk campuran  AC-BC diperoleh kadar filler optimum sebesar 1,5% dengan karakteristik sebagai berikut : Stabilitas (kg) =1680 > 800, flow (mm) = 3,07 > 2,0, Density (t/m³) = 2,40 > 2,0, VIM (%) = 4.09 > 3,0, VMA (%) = 15,28 > 15,0, VFB (%)  =  77,00 > 65,0, MQ (%) = 548,52 > 250. Bila dibandingkan dengan spesifikasi campuran beraspal panas maka kerang kima dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif bahan pengisi (filler) dalam campuran AC-BC
正当防卫的认定应考虑“天理人情”
Authors:   中南财经政法大学, 林 宗汶
Published: January 2023

正当防卫是“正与不正”的交锋，有着一定的条件要求，时常出现法与道德的冲突。如果最终是道德意义上的“正”遭到重罚，其结论势必有损民众的法感情。因此，在防卫行为的刑事定性和刑事定量上，应考虑一定的天理人情，不宜对防卫人有多于严格的要求。在防卫时间上，要站在防卫人的立场上考虑危险的紧迫性、持续性；在防卫限度上，既要考虑客观的危险程度，也要考虑防卫人当时情景下的预见能力和控制能力。
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 1
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: January 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2023.
Effect of a Health Communication Strategy on Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening in Isiolo County, Kenya
Authors: Linus Agnes Muthoni , Wanyoro Anthony , Gitahi Mary Muiruri
Published: January 2023

Background: To assess the effect of a health communication strategy on women’s community-level uptake of cervical cancer screening in Isiolo County.

Purpose: to determine the effect of a health communication strategy on women’s community-level uptake of cervical cancer screening in Isiolo County.

Methodology: The study adopted a community-based cluster randomized trial design. Multi-stage sampling was used to derive the sample size. There were 444 women overall, varying in age from 15 to 65 years. Community Health Volunteers disseminated health information to the intervention arm of study and referred participants to link health facilities for screening. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The research was done between February and August of 2022.

Findings: At baseline, the study findings showed that 18.2% of respondents had ever been screened. Reasons for not screening included: fear (12%); feeling healthy (17%) among others. At post-intervention, the cervical cancer screening uptake among the respondents in the intervention arm was found to have increased from 18.2% to 45.9%, while that of the control arm remained at 18%. Respondents in the study’s intervention arm had a 3.867 higher chances of being screened than respondents in the control arm (OR 3.849, CI.1.802- 8.223, P<0.001)

Conclusion: At baseline, the screening uptake for cancer of the cervix was low. The existing communication strategies in Isiolo County were limited in addressing cervical cancer. Targeted health communication on cervical cancer screening by Community Health Volunteers, subsequently cervical cancer screening uptake post-intervention.
Time-Fractional Cattaneo-Type Thermoelastic Interior-Boundary Value Problem Within A Rigid Ball
Authors: DHAMEJA G. , KHALSA L. , VARGHESE Vinod
Published: January 2023

The paper discusses the solution of an interior-boundary value problem of one-dimensional time-fractional Cattaneo-type heat conduction and its stress fields for a rigid ball. The interior value problem describes the dependence of the boundary conditions within the ball's inner plane at any instant with a prescribed temperature state, in contrast to the exterior value problem, which relates the known surface temperature to boundary conditions. A single-phase-lag equation with Caputo fractional derivatives is proposed to model the heat equation in a medium subjected to time-dependent physical boundary conditions. The application of the finite spherical Hankel and Laplace transform technique to heat conduction is discussed. The influence of the fractional-order parameter and the relaxation time is examined on the temperature fields and their related stresses. The findings show that the slower the thermal wave, the bigger the fractional-order setting, and the higher the period of relaxation, the slower the heat flux propagates.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE FEAR OF MEDICAL PROCEDURE IN CHILDREN 7-14 YEARS OLD
Authors: UYSAL Gülzade
Published: January 2023

The study was conducted in order to determine the factors affecting the fear of medical procedures of school children aged 7-14 years. The sample was calculated by using the formula used when the number of individuals in the universe was known and consisted of 300 children willing to participate in the study. The data were collected with the "Data Collection Form" and the "Medical Procedure Fear Scale (MPFS)", which inquired about the sociodemographic characteristics of the child and family, and the child's hospital experience. The difference between the gender and total MPFS, procedural, personal and interpersonal sub-dimension scores, and the age and mean scores of MPFS, procedural and interpersonal sub-dimensions were statistically significant. Children with hospital experience had higher environmental and interpersonal subscale scores than those without (p<.05). It was determined that average score of MPFS and subdimension scores of the children who defined income as less than expense was higher (p<.05). As a result, it is seen that the majority of children are “a little afraid during medical procedures. It is seen that the age and gender of the children, mother's age and educational status of mother and father and perceived income status affect the fear of medical procedure.
COVID- 19 PANDEMİ SÜRECİNDE BAKIM VEREN HEMŞİRELERİN KORONAVİRÜS FOBİLERİ VE YAŞAM KALİTELERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ: KESİTSEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: Mihrap İLTER Sümeyra , SEVEN Ahmet , ÇİL Burak
Published: January 2023

The present study was conducted to examine the Coronavirus phobia and quality of life of nurses providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic period.The study was conducted descriptively and cross-sectionally with 178 nurses, who worked in a university hospital, and who agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected with a questionnaire that contained data on socio-demographic characteristics, Short Form 36 Quality of Life Scale, Coronavirus-19 Phobia Scale, and online google forms. The analysis of the data in computer medium was made by using percentages, mean values, and parametric and nonparametric tests.The Coronavirus phobia levels of women, married people, and those who had children were found to be higher at statistically significant levels in the study (p<0.05). The mean score of the nurses’ Coronavirus phobia scale was found to be 68.93±5.43. Also, no significant relations were detected between the sub-dimensions of the quality of life scale and Coronavirus phobia levels. (p>0.05).It was determined in the study that the quality of life of the nurses during the pandemic period was moderate, and the level of Coronavirus phobia was high. No correlations were detected between nurses’ quality of life and Coronavirus phobia levels.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF BOBATH THERAPY ON SPASTICITY IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY USING SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE METHODS
Authors: AKDUMAN Veysel , SARI Zübeyir , AYDOĞDU Onur
Published: January 2023

The positive effects of Bobath therapy on spasticity are known, but studies using objective data tools that can evaluate these positive effects are limited. The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in lower extremity muscle tone and viscoelastic properties of children with spastic cerebral palsy who received Bobath therapy. Thirty-three children with CP, aged between 5 and 15 (18 girls, 15 boys) years were included in the study. Based on the evaluation parameters, initial evaluations were conducted using the Modified Ashworth Scale and Myoton®PRO Digital Palpation Device, and all children continued to receive neurodevelopmental therapy (NGT) twice a week for six weeks following the initial evaluation. Muscle tone was measured with Modified Ashworth Scale, and muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity levels were measured with Myoton®PRO Digital Palpation Device. According to the results of this study, it has been determined that the sensitivity of the MyotonPRO digital palpation device is higher and more reliable than MAS in evaluating spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy. Therefore, it is recommended to use MyotonPRO digital palpation device, which is more objective and reliable in evaluating spasticity in children with cerebral palsy in future studies.
Integrated Pest Management Of Field Crops
Authors: Chander Subhash
Published: January 2023

Insect pests, diseases, nematodes and weeds constitute major biotic stresses in crop production systems inflicting 15 to 25% or more yield losses. Adverse effects of pesticides can be countered through adoption of integrated pest management (IPM), which emphasizes harmonious use of safer and environment friendly methods of pest suppression. IPM works on the premise that all pest population levels are not injurious to crops. It is a knowledge intensive decision based activity and requires tools and techniques for its execution. IPM algorithm involves crop loss assessment, pest risk analysis, development of pest surveillance and forewarning methodology and decision support tools for harmonious integration of management tactics within the framework of Integrated Crop Management system. IPM modules for various field crops are based upon integration of resistant cultivars, cultural, mechanical and physical methods, natural enemies, biopesticides and pesticides to suppress pest population without jeopardizing the environment. Various organizations addressing the issue of plant health management need to converge in a mission mode to disseminate IPM throughout the country. This review covers the latest developments in these areas of IPM with main reference to India.
Advances In Lac Insect Culture Research And Scope For Innovative Entrepreneurship Using Natural Resins And Gums
Authors: Sharma Kewal Krishan
Published: January 2023

Lac insects are specialized group of phytosuccivorous insects (Coccoidea: Tachardiidae) that secrete resin of industrial importance having diverse applications. Around 101 species of lac-insects and over 400 species of lac host-plants have been reported but insects belonging to sub-family Tachardiinae are considered important for laksha-culture (lac insect farming). Not only the lac insect, but also the host-plants and various biotic associations play a significant role in determining the quantity and quality of the produce. India is endowed with rich wealth of lac insect resources. 27.7% lac insect biodiversity reported from the world is found in our country under two genera i.e., Kerria and Paratachardina. Kerria the true lac secreting genus includes 28 species worldwide, 23 of which are recorded from India. Cultivation of lac / tapping of natural resins and gums not only provides livelihood to millions of lac growers but also helps in conserving the vast stretches of forests, lac insects and associated biota. Lac also provides sustained high economic returns, generates employment opportunities and has the potential to lay a strong foundation for lac based rural cottage industries. Lac farming can easily be integrated with agriculture thus helping in land use diversification for increased income. Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (ICAR- IINRG) has recently developed new technologies of lac insect farming including newer host plants and developed value added products from lac and other natural resins and gums. Lac integrated farming system models and many of these products have the potential to pave the way for rural industrialization and entrepreneurship development. This review article discusses all these aspects in detail
Application Of Genome Editing In Entomology
Authors: R Asokan , Rai Anil , Dash Sangeetha , M Manamohan , K Ashok , C N Bhargava , Wishard Rohan , Pradhan Sanjay Kumar , M S Parvathy
Published: January 2023

Genome editing mediated by programmable CRISPR/Cas system is a new, emerging technology that holds greater potential in developing genetic pest management strategies via precision guided sterile insect technique; genetic improvement of pollinators, natural enemies etc. The seemingly innocuous prokaryotic immunity has now been translated into a mammoth site specific editing technology for its use in medical, agricultural, diagnostic fields etc. Until recently most of the genome editing work was dependent on RNA directed site specific cleavage by Cas9 enzyme followed by error prone, non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) resulting in random mutations. Later development of improved editing systems like base editor and prime editor have enabled obtaining site-specific, pre determined mutations without a double stranded break. Similarly many engineered Cas9 variants and other Cas proteins belonging to different class and types such as Cas3, Cas12a, Cas13a have improved the existing editing tool box. Currently efforts are being made to design and implement suitable gene drive methods for various pests such as spotted wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) , many species mosquito, Med fly, Ceratitis capitata Wiedem etc..
Overcoming The Taxonomic Impediment: An Action Plan For India
Authors: J Poorani
Published: January 2023

Insect taxonomy in India has been on a terminal decline and the unknown and undocumented insects of India face the threat of extinction before they are formally described due to climate change, habitat destruction and other anthropogenic factors. Ways to overcome the so called ‘Taxonomic impediment’, loosely defined as the lack of experts and funds and other resources for taxonomic research, are briefly discussed in the Indian context. A combination of concise morphological descriptions, high resolution digital imaging and open access web publishing with at least minimum molecular characterization (COI sequences) appears to be an ideal way to promote fast track documentation of Indian insects. Needless to add, increased funding and opportunities for insect taxonomy is the foremost requirement to further the cause of insect taxonomy in India. For this, insect taxonomic services should be recognized as a major input in agricultural pest management technology by ICAR and state agricultural universities.
Leadership Style and the Morale and Productivity of Sales Force: A Study of Banking Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Dr. Zobia Zaman
Published: January 2023

This study tries to explore, The Impact of leadership style on Employees Performance, Since leadership styles are entering with lots of new changes in the last ten years and has seen a remarkable development. This study expands the knowledge of the impact of leadership style on employee’s performance, when examining how leadership style works. Contributors were requested to respond to a questionnaire focused on the impact or leadership style on employee’s performance, motivation, self-esteem, reward, turnover and diversity  . Questions related to the level of interest and understanding of leadership importance and its styles towards employees’ performance. On the basis of convenience, a sample of 250 respondents was taken. Questionnaire had two variables, that is, leadership style and employees’ performance, and each of them was defined in four secondary variables. The reliability of the questionnaire was within the acceptable range.
Potential of China Pakistan Economic Corridor After US Exit From Afghanistan
Authors: Dr. Syed Shuja Uddin, Dr. Taha Shabbir
Published: January 2023

U.S. and Taliban signed a peace deal on 29thFebruary2020 which brought an end to the decades-old Afghan conflict. 9/11 Attacks changed the situation of the world as the U.S. used its preemptive right of self-defense and started the global war on terror to eliminate the threat of terrorism. This research paper has discussed in detail the war on terror and events that led to the peace deal between the U.S. and the Taliban. Defensive realism theory has been used to analyze the unilateral decision of the U.S. to start the war on terror and the Liberalperspective has been used to analyze the peace deal between the U.S. and the Taliban. Peace in Afghanistan is very important for the peace and stability of South Asia. This paper has discussed how Afghanistan can increase its economic growth and stability by inclusion in CPEC. The inclusion of Afghanistan in CPEC will bring economic stability and prosperity in the South Asian region.
Familial And Communal Factors Spreading Drug Addiction in Suburban Slum Areas
Authors: Romana Bano
Published: January 2023

The emergence of drug use among children and their inclination towards addiction has become an epidemic that has thoroughly seeped into society and now overwhelmingly trickling down to younger generation. The present qualitative and descriptive study was designed to investigate the familial and social reasons that have contributed to the emergence of drug use among children, the type of drugs mostly used by them and the way they access to drugs. The study further explored how the families are being affected due to the presence of an addict in the family. Ten students of Malir University were selected through purposive sampling and interviewed by using an open-ended questionnaire, and the results were drawn through thematic analysis. The results indicate that lack of parents' support & absence of family quality time in which proper care and emotional feelings of the children are not being addressed and they feel neglected and being left out appeared to be the main reasons for children diverting towards different types of drug abuse. Other reasons included lack of understanding about the harmful effects of drug use and their easy accessibility. The study suggested awareness of parents, highlighting the importance of parental care, support, and guidance to develop self-confidence and self-esteem among children to protect them from any danger. Workshops at the community level need to be conducted to provide drug education to parents & the general public about drug types, their negative physical and psychological effects, and how to save the children from this menace. The active participation of civil society and media is also important to work towards drug reduction.
Public Participation in School Management as a Catalytic agent for the Enhancement of Education Quality
Authors: Bushra Waqar
Published: January 2023

The right to education is not only indicating the right to access to education but also emphasizing the right to quality education. To improve the quality of education, World Bank and other donor agencies introduced the need of community involvement in school management system in achieving the right to education. Thus, multiple reform programs initiated based on community involvement known as school-Based Management (SBM) or School Management Committee (SMC). Given this, to improve the quality education, many countries initiated multiple reform programs and indicated the need of community involvement through community-school partnership.  Therefore, in Pakistan, like other provinces, Sindh has also formed School Management Committee (SMC). This study is an attempt to evaluate the impact of community involvement i.e. SMC on quality of education in Sindh province, Pakistan. For the analysis, the study has used Sindh Education Management Information System (SEMIS) database for the year 2013-14. To evaluate the impact of SMC intervention, the study has constructed different measures of quality education such as school environment index, teacher’s resource index, promotion rate, repetition rate, and dropout rate. Further, the study has also assessed the quality of matching based on different measures of matching quality. Since the study has selected those schools of Sindh in which SMC is functional. Hence, to control the problem of self-selection bias, the study has used a semi-parametric propensity score matching technique (PSM). The overall findings of the study provide useful insights and reveals that the establishment of SMC has positive and significant impact on access to school and quality of school measures except the one i.e. student’s dropout rate. The study recommends that an impact evaluation is one of the best ways to provide evidence-based useful insights for the policymakers to improve educational outcomes for future generations.
Creativity as a Class Room Practice: A difference in the Perception of Public and Private Secondary School Teachers in Pakistan
Authors: Rakhshinda Ahmed  , Shafiaq Sohail
Published: January 2023

The research examines and compares public and private secondary school teachers’ perceptions about creativity as a skill that can be cultivated in their class room practices. The researcher adopted PBA, a psychological model of professional behavior analysis for analyzing professionals’ perception. Any professional expert’s positive perception is essential regarding the strategies, to handle the task properly and achieve its maximum objectives. In the present study secondary school teachers of Malir district were taken as population of the study and were divided into two clusters; public and private. For selecting the sample of 560 sizes, each sub group of the sample remained equal by using probability technique. All the clusters were collected randomly. Mixed Method was the adopted research method; quantitative analysis contributes 80% and qualitative analysis contributes20%. Survey was the research design to collect the data. Close ended questionnaire was developed for collecting quantitative data. In-depth Interview was developed for collecting qualitative data. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the groups quantitatively and thematic analysis for qualitatively. The data triangulation determined the degree of strength of their perceptions. Obtained findings depict that private school teachers’ perceptions are stronger than public school teacher regarding the issue.
China's Long-Term Economic Growth Sustainability: The Effects and Consequences on the World
Authors: Khurram Shahzad  , Mahad Javed
Published: January 2023

This dissertation is based on examining China’s long-term economic growth sustainability, and its effects and consequences on the world. For this purpose, the study set objectives regarding identifying various factors of sustainable economic growth of China, assessing effects of China’s economic growth sustainability on global setting and evaluating consequences of sustainable economic growth of China on the world. The research considered a qualitative method of research where authentic and reliable secondary sources were identified and included. The findings highlighted that various factor including large-scale capital investment, increased use of natural resources for additional investments, FDI flows, government-initiated policies, investment and attainment of foreign businesses, build-up of foreign exchange reserves, incorporation of market-oriented institutional changes, rural industrialization and technological innovation have contributed to China’s sustainable economic growth over the years. The findings also revealed that effects of China’s sustainable economic growth on global setting can be seen as Chinese allies and close trading partners have been positively impacted by rebalancing investments towards consumption of products. The findings further mentioned that consequences of sustainable economic growth of China for developed countries can be perceived as exploitation of natural resources has been reduced and focus on non-renewable technologies has been increased by China, which have made China globally competitive. Success of China is a reminder for the developing world to take its economic growth as an example that creates an influence on the global environment. Therefore, it is recommended to developing countries that use of non-renewable resources, infrastructure spending, expenditure for transport accessibility, improvement in internal market structure, liberalization and reforms will be beneficial in achieving sustainable economic development.
Assessing the Role of Traditional and New Media in a Multichannel Environment
Authors: Jaweria Ali  , Khurram Shahzad
Published: January 2023

The research which is conducted on the role of the new media and traditional in the multichannel environment has analyzed social media and advertising and their impact on the multicultural environment. The research also discusses the various activities that are intended in the marketing results. Moreover, the study has highlighted the importance of the traditional and new media and also evaluated their values in this modern world. However, the research also elaborated on the aims and the main objection of the research, which are the identification of the various models of the traditional and new media that are in the multichannel environment, also evaluate the role of new media and traditional, moreover discussing the benefits and advantages of the new media and traditional. In addition to this, this research has chosen the qualitative research approach in which the inductive approach has been discussed, and also the sample size that is included in the study is 100-120.
Impact of Quality System on Financial, Innovation, and Operational Performance of Business Projects in Pakistan SME’s.
Authors: Cengel Prof. Dr. Ozgur , Shaikh Dr. Ahsan-ul Haque , Almashaqbeh Dr. Hashem Ali , Ali Raza
Published: January 2023

Quality practices are globally recognized efforts in a relationship to the entities’ financial, Innovational and operational performances in an organization’s project implementation. They help them to determine their levels of satisfaction in all aspects of projects and their systematic approaches adopted. This research work took place to find out the Impact of Quality systems on SMEs’ Business Project Performance: case study for Pakistan. The population for this research was all the small and medium enterprises established in Pakistan. That were sampled with random sampling technique. This research work took place to have investigative descriptive method in design with deductive reasoning approaches. The data was collected with close ended questionnaire and it was analyzed on SPSS 22.0 version. The main findings determined the correlation between quality system and organizational project implementation process with regards to its financial, Innovational and operational performance with some high positive attributions.
A SEM-based approach towards the Utilization of Technology and its Relationship to the performance of private business education institutions
Authors: Khan Sherbaz , Rasheed Dr. Rizwana , Muhammad Ghulam
Published: January 2023

Gartner sees device meshes and mesh apps as a future strategic technology trend because they can anticipate people's needs based on their historical data and then provide the services needed or service innovation to endorse their activity engagement. Many theories, however, have found that intrinsic human motivation, rather than external tools, gets people to take action. This is why the authors of this study construct a theoretical foundation by bringing together the existing logic and theories to inquire into how potential future technologies might provide advantages to society. It combines the motivation theory (primarily task technology theory) and the task-technology fit (TTF) model that examines how people use technology to accomplish specific tasks. It distinguishes between users' technology-enabled and technology-dependent actions. It concludes that focusing too much on technology's role without considering users' motivations would give a clearer picture of how technology is used. According to a 2018 study (Ming-Hsiung Hsiao, A study's conceptual and technology-dependent user behavior toward device mesh and mesh app), users' attitudes and actions toward these technologies constantly evolve. The study tests the Utilization of Technology and its Relationship to the performance of private business education institutions.
The Effect of Total Quality Management in Organizational Performance- A Case Study of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
Authors: Wajidi Dr Faraz Ahmed , Rehan Eruj Wajidi , Razzak Dr.Tasneem , Baig Dr Mirza Dilshad , Zaib Madiha
Published: January 2023

Pakistan has been one of the fastest-growing economies in developing countries. Therefore, it is not surprising that the healthcare industry is also expanding rapidly. In the past two decades, Pakistan's healthcare industry has risen astoundingly. This study seeks to determine the extent to which TQM has been implemented in Pakistan's healthcare sector, as well as how it influences and is influenced by organizational effectiveness. Numerous TQM characteristics and organizational performances were analyzed to achieve this objective, and the results were analyzed to determine how well they were utilized. To achieve this objective, research was conducted on several facets of TQM, including organizational leadership, customer satisfaction, and customer relationships, emphasizing human resources. Also, structural equation modeling was utilized to examine the relationships between TQM elements and an organization's performance (SEM). The primary objective of this study is to investigate how Total Quality Management (TQM) influences the performance of healthcare institute. The research was conducted with the assistance of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD). This research utilized both primary and secondary data to determine the extent to which pharmaceutical businesses had implemented TQM.
Early Warning Alarm System for Detecting Forest Fire Using NODE MCU with IoT
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Rao N.D. Parameswara , Chennaiah Y ,   B. Tech Scholar, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Kavya P. Sri ,   B. Tech Scholar, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Koteswararao R ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Subbarao B ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Veeranjaneyulu R ,   Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Gopindh V ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Kalyani U ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: January 2023

Wildfire causes a severe impact on the ecosystem may. It has occurred naturally or manmade. Nowadays, the construction of buildings takes place everywhere, even in the forest surrounding region also. So the surrounding people have to face a lot of troubles through these forest fires. Sometimes it leads to serious health issues as a natural wildfire cannot be avoided but can be timely detected and dealt with by effectively using the available technologies. The Internet of things comes to mind as a first choice due to its special features. Our project sensor is used to detect the fire by Node MCU information is updated continuously through a cloud, and that information can be checked remotely by an android application. Also, we are using Buzzer so that nearby people can be alerted. Thereby we can take timely action so that many natural resources and human beings will be saved from this threat.