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Mechanical Design and Analysis of New Staircase Climbing Hand Truck
Authors: Muhammad Ikman Ishak  , Dir Fazly Pailin
Published: July 2023

The transportation of goods on a staircase could give challenges to the users, especially those stay in a high-rise building particularly when the elevators are not in service. There is a variation of existing staircase climbing hand truck designs has been developed; however, some problems were identified. The existing designs have a limitation in terms of wheel system configuration to be used on different staircase sizes. Besides, the designs also possess limited supporting structure areas to accommodate the goods and are less ergonomic for handling and downsizing. The objective of the study was to design a new staircase climbing hand truck that was completed with new functional and ergonomic features to improve the climbing process. Primary and secondary data were collected via observation, interview, and journal articles, followed by design concept development, three-dimensional modelling and analysis, and usability testing. Our findings showed that the proposed design of the hand truck is satisfactory in terms of developed features such as an adjustable wheel frame, foldable nose plate, safety compartments and cables, and adjustable handle. Further improvements might be necessary to enhance the design functionality of the hand truck for the transportation of goods on a staircase.
Response Surface Optimisation of the Mechanical Shock Testing for Advanced Ball Grid Array Package
Authors: Muhammad Syahmi Ahmad Tamili
Published: July 2023

This research focuses on optimising mechanical shock testing for advanced ball grid array (BGA) packages using finite element analysis. This research aims to analyse the parameters in mechanical shock testing for advanced BGA packages and optimise their mechanical strength using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). This research employs two methods: Finite Element Analysis and RSM.  The methodology involves investigating three parameters: impact frequency, stand-off height, and solder ball diameter through numerical experimentation. Three responses, namely stress, strain, and displacement, are obtained to achieve an optimal result using RSM. The numerical experiments are conducted using finite element software, specifically on advanced BGA packages. The findings of this study contribute to result optimisation and provide an understanding of the most significant parameters and responses. High displacement affects neighbouring circuit board parts and solder joints, leading to broken links and connections. Besides, high acceleration could lead to loose bolts, relay chattering, and slipping of the variable resistor in integrated circuit (IC) packages. The validation process is performed to verify the results obtained from the numerical experiments.
Are our health practitioners Phamacovigilant: Should this be an issue of concern?
Authors: Sethi Shahid , Arshad Maria
Published: July 2023

Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines or vaccines or any related problem.1 Etymologically, the word pharmacovigilance has been derived from “Pharmakon” and “vigilia” meaning “to keep watch of medicinal substance”. Despite all efforts from national healthcare initiatives, there is still lack of awareness among healthcare practitioners about pharmacovigilance and very few of these practitioners even practice to report adverse side effects to the regularity authority.
METABOLIC SYNDROME IN PATIENTS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PRESENTING TO THE NEPHROLOGY DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Saeed Muhammad Asad , Akhtar Mehwish , Munir Muhammad Abdullah , Ayub Kashif , Nazir Tamoor , Arshad Maria , Samad Hira
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is on rise and is proven to be a known factor for cardiovascular diseases. However, its association with chronic kidney disease is also emerging which can accentuate the risk of cardiovascular events in patients of CKD. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome and its related factors among patients with chronic kidney disease presenting to the Nephrology outdoor.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: it was a cross sectional study conducted at Nephrology department Jinnah hospital Lahore. About 110 patients of CKD diagnosed for atleast 6 months, aged 18-60 and fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled after an informed consent by non-probability consecutive sampling. Measurement of blood pressure and central obesity was done as per standard protocol and all the information was recorded in proforma. A 5 ml of blood sample was taken for triglyceride, HDL, and fasting blood sugar levels after ensuring overnight fasting. Frequency percentages were calculated for qualitative variables by using SPSS26. Chi-square test was applied to check statistical significance between metabolic syndrome and effect modifiers.

RESULTS: The Mean age of patients was 42.46 + 5.580 with about 63(57%) being male. Majority had CKD stage-V 64(58%), and had the disease for more than 5 years i.e. 75(68%). The frequency of MetS was 39(35%) with that of high blood pressure 68(62%) being the most common among all components, followed by high fasting plasma glucose levels 52(47%), high triglyceride levels 35(32%), high HDL levels 32(29%) and central obesity 30(27%). A statistically insignificant relationship of MetS was seen on stratification for age, gender, duration, and stage of CKD.

CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that a considerable frequency of MetS 35% is present among patients with CKD. Thus, there is a dire need to screen all the patients with CKD for the presence of MetS as an essential component of their routine follow up. This will help in its early diagnosis and management which may halt the disease progression and decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with this lethal but manageable double burden of disease.
Correlation of actual time since death with estimated time of death by measuring proteins concentration in cadaveric cerebrospinal fluid
Authors: Ahmad Arooj , Chaudhary Shabbir Hussain , Farooq Umar , Waheed Iqra , Junaid Ayesha , Ali Anam
Published: July 2023

Background and Objective: Postmortem Interval (PMI) is the time interval from death upto conducting autopsy of deceased. PMI is an overbearing perspective of medical jurisprudence used to support beholders claim, corroborate the potential in provided proof and serve as evidence for further action. The objective of this study is to estimate the time since death by measuring proteins concentration in cadaveric cerebrospinal fluid.

Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted at Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore for 1 year from February 2022 to 2023 in 50 dead bodies included through non probability consecutive sampling. After informed consent, CSF sample was taken by using lumbar puncture technique and quantitative values of proteins were obtained automatically through auto-biochemical analyzer. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 25. The relation between time of death and time estimated on CSF proteins was measured by calculating Pearson’s correlation coefficient. P-value ≤ 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.

Results: Out of 50 bodies, 25 (50%) were male bodies and 25 (50%) were female bodies. The female to male ratio was 1: 1. Mean actual time of death was 73.46 ± 33.82 hours, while the estimated time of death on CSF protein assessment was 71.54 ± 31.92 hours. The mean CSF fluid level was observed was 170.26 ± 88.61 mm3. A significantly strong positive correlation was observed between time estimated by using protein level in CSF fluid and actual time of death i.e. r =0.952 (p-value  <0.0001).

Conclusion: CSF proteins have good correlation value for postmortem interval. It can be beneficial in estimating time of death in unknown bodies.
Pattern of self-poisoning and toxicity in suicidal deaths presenting for autopsy at the teaching hospital of the cosmopolitan city of Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Arooj , Chaudhary Shabbir Hussain , Farooq Umar , Waheed Iqra , Junaid Ayesha , Ali Anam
Published: July 2023

Background and objective: Suicide is a common cause of death among teenagers and young adults and day by day, an increase has been observed in this trend. In most cases, home-based materials are used for this purpose. Hence, we aim to determine the frequency of various poisonous agents used for suicide and the pattern of presentation of such suicidal death for autopsies at a teaching hospital in a cosmopolitan city of Pakistan.

Methods: This Cross-sectional study was conducted at the Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore over a 1-year period from 1-4-2022 to 1-4-2023. About 60 dead bodies of deceased committing suicide were included through non probability consecutive sampling.  Poisonous material used for suicide was inquired from family or next of kin and was verified with a toxicology report. Data was then recorded in proforma and analyzed in SPSS version 25.

Results: The mean age of dead bodies at the time of death was 29.51 ± 14.92 years. There were 37 (61.7%) male bodies and 23 (38.3%) female bodies. The mean duration between death and body received for autopsy was 2.4 ± 1.7 days. Out of 60 cases, 37 (61.7%) cases had a history of depression before suicide, 6 (10.0%) were taking anti-psychiatric treatment, 2 (3.3%) had schizophrenia, 4 (6.7%) had depressive disorder, while 11 (18.3%) had no depressive symptoms or relatives were unaware of that. Out of 60 cases; 12 (20.0%) committed suicide with organophosphates, 10 (16.7%) took over-the-counter drugs, 8 (13.3%) ingested household chemicals or acid, 6 (10.0%) took kala pather, 6 (10.0%) ingested wheat pills, 5 (8.3%) took cocaine in overdose, 5 (8.3%) had methamphetamines overdose, 3 (5.0%) had cannabinoids, 2 (3.3%) had methadone, 2 (3.3%) benzodiazepines and 1 (1.7%) had alcohol overdose.

Conclusion: Organophosphate (pesticide) is the most commonly used suicidal poisoning agent, followed-by household acids in cosmopolitan cities (urban areas). Stringent regulations are needed to regulate the sale of these toxic materials to avoid unnatural deaths of our youth.
RISK OF NON-HEALING IN ISCHEMIC VERSUS NEUROPATHIC DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS IN RELATION TO GRADE, STAGE OF INFECTION AND TREATMENT PROTOCOL: A FOLLOW-UP STUDY
Authors: Sadiq Hafiza Ammarah , Iftikhar Mehwish , Liaqat Rajia , Rizvi Amna , Hussain Azhar , Bhatti Muhammad Ijaz , Khan Ahmed Zafar , Zafar Aysha , Javed Fatima
Published: July 2023

Background & Objectives: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a potentially crippling consequence of diabetic foot disease. Aim of this study was to determine the risk of non-healing in ischemic as compared to neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers in relation to its grade and stage of infection. Methods: This prospective non-interventional study was conducted from July 2019 to February 2020 in Diabetes Management Center, Services Hospital Lahore Pakistan. Patients presenting with DFU were assessed for neurological and vascular status in the lower limbs. Ulcer grading was determined by Wagner's and Texas classification. Patients were followed up to 2-6 months for healing status of the diabetic foot ulcer.Results: Of 132 patients, 97 (73%) patients presented with neuropathic ulcer and 35 (27%) were having ischemic ulcers. Most participants were aged between 40-59 years. Based on Wagner's ulcer classification, it was observed that patient with score 2 had three times more likely to have their ulcer healed compared to those with score 1 and 3 [OR =3.09(95% CI:0.62-15.38, P=0.17)]. Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed that healing pattern among ischemic ulcer is considerably better compared to neuropathic foot ulcers. The evidence of equal survival hypothesis using Log-rank (Mantel Cox) test was statistically significant (p<0.001). No statistically significant difference in healing pattern through time was found across Wagner's scoring categories.Conclusion: Peripheral neuropathy was the commonest pathology underlying DFU presenting at our tertiary level diabetes clinic. Early detection of neuropathy and timely foot care may help prevent ulceration with its often-grave consequences.
Socio-Cultural Barriers in Health Seeking Behaviors among Female Patients Of Tuberculosis in Southern Punjab
Authors: Anwar Muhammad , Iqbal Aftab , Anwar Muhammad Bilal , Dawood Hafiz Muhammad , Warraich Imtiaz , Anwar Muhammad Awais , Mirza Junaid
Published: July 2023

Background: In Pakistani Society, it is generally considered that woman’s place is at home, and they are discouraged to visit outside, Due to their non-visit to health facility they might have various health problems which remain undiagnosed or untreated. According to latest TB trends the female ratio in smear positive cases is increasing each year in the world which is indeed a serious threat. Objective of study is to find out the socio- cultural barriers faced by the women while seeking the health care services for TB and determine the relationship, if any, between the socio-cultural barriers and health seeking behavior.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in two District Hospitals of the southern Punjab. This study  provided snapshot of the current impact of socio-cultural factors on women health-care seeking behaviors. In-depth interview on a structured questionnaire was applied on 190 women TB Patients selected through simple random probability sampling technique.

Results: The results showed that a significant majority (58%) of the female TB patients were not satisfied of organizational management, (86%) with travelling cost,  (77%) with non-availability of transport. Among female patients 95% were concerned for far distance of health care facility and 62% claimed to have less family support. The most (87%) of  respondents were of the opinion that  women associated with TB are more affected due to social stigma and community pressures and 59% think that delay in seeking treatment is due to social stigma. These concerns or barriers put the negative affect on treatment seeking behavior of the TB patient. The organizational factors, travelling, family, financial and social stigma related barriers  plays a vital role in delay of the TB treatment for female patients.

Conclusion: This study concludes that health seeking  behaviour of Female TB patients  is related with the socio cultural barriers.
Prevalence of Anemia during 1st Trimester and Physiological symptoms of Pregnancy A Single Center Study
Authors: Jafar Zaeem Sohail , Ahmad Aniq , Ahtesham Khalida , Rasheed Momina , Hayat Anum
Published: July 2023

Abstract:

Background: Anemia in pregnancy accounts for one fifth maternal deaths worldwide and is associated with high maternal morbidity, mortality and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancy is associated with a variety of physiological symptoms, which can be distressing and need to be managed.

Objectives: To determine the frequency of anemia and frequency of physiological symptoms of pregnancy in the first trimester with a view to developing tools to increase awareness to prevent, and timely escalation of the care.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional analytic study was conducted on data for women attending a rural health center for their first antenatal visit from January to November 2021. A formal interview of eligible participants was conducted by on duty doctor to determine pregnancy related symptoms and demographic data. Hemoglobin, and urine analysis reports were obtained from the hospital’s laboratory. Data was entered in Microsoft excel Sheet and analyzed using SPSS 21 and reported as frequencies and percentages.

Results:

The mean age of participants was 27.2 ± 4.6 years and mean Hb levels were 9.82 ±0.66 g/dl. The overall frequency of anemia was 96.5%. Majority were mildly anemic (71.5%), 5.9% were moderately anemic, 0.3% were severely anemic. Nausea and vomiting were the most common symptoms reported in 190 (23.7%) females. Heart burn was reported in 117 (14.6%), urinary tract infection (UTI) in 97 (12.1%), constipation in 39 (4.9%), backache in 33 (4.1%) and 28 (3.5%) women reported pelvic pain in the first trimester.

Conclusion:

There was high prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in the first trimester which calls for awareness and education of the community. Most common symptoms found in our population were nausea and vomiting, followed by heart burn and urinary tract infection.
FETOMATERNAL OUT COME IN PLACENTA ACCRETA SPECTRUM (PAS)IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL
Authors: Yasmeen Naila , Ahmad Shahbaz , Khanum Zohra , Khanum Fatima , Khan Sania
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the fetomaternal out comes in placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS)
Study design:
Descriptive study:
Place and duration: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit-I1,FJMU /Sir Ganga Ram hospital Lahore.
Patient and Methods: During this one years study a total of fifty pregnant women with placenta Accreta Spectrum(PAS) diagnosed on Doppler ultrasound , whether booked or un booked irrespective of number of caesarean scars with or without bleeding per vagina were included in the study. The number of caesarean section, treatment, complications maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality associated with PAS were described.
Results: A total of 50 cases of PAS were studied over one year period. 35(70%) patients with placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) were unbooked.15(30%) were booked.
25 (50%) patients were the age group between 26-30 years. The average gestational age was between 32-36 weeks. In 35 (70%) type IV placenta previa was found. In 1o(20%) type III placenta previa was detected. In 5(10%) patient with placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS)had previous once caesarean section while 45 (90% ) patients had two or more caesarean section.
In 35 (70%) patients the presentation was bleeding per vagina while 15 (30%) patients were asymptomatic at presentation. In 15 (30%) patients placenta accreta was found while placenta increta and percreta were found in 35 (70%) patients.Total Caesarean hysterectomy done in 35 (70%) patients and Uterine sparing along with internal iliac artery, ligation was carried out in 10(20%). Bladder invasion which needed bladder repair was found in 5(10%) cases. 6(12%) maternal deaths were noted in this study. Mean Intraoperative blood loss was between 3 to 4 litres. Blood transfusion was needed in all 50 (100%) patients.Regarding perinatal out come Out of 50patients Intrauterine growth restriction. Prematurity and neonatal admission to ICU reported in 10(20%), 35(70%), and 15(30%) of the cases respectively.
Conclusion: placents accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life threatening haemorrhagic condition associated with high rate of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Antenatal diagnosis by Doppler ultrasound, multi-disciplinary approach with involvement of senior obstetrician, anaesthetist and haematologist is pivotal to improve feto maternal out come.
Outcome of delayed hysterectomy for placenta percreta in a tertiary care center of a third world country— a descriptive study
Authors: Asad Alia Zainab , Sial Humna Sajid , Masood Hina , Mukhtar Filza , Shahzad Fatima , Riaz Mobeen , Iqbal Noreen
Published: July 2023

Objective: To analyze the amount of hemorrhage, damage to the surrounding structures, need for transfusions, PPH, sepsis and mortalities arising as a result of delayed hysterectomies for Placenta Percreta.

Material and method: It is a descriptve study. Data is taken from specially maintained registers for placenta accreta spectrum. Patients undergoing delayed hysterectomies for in operable placenta percretas were selected and their data regarding the mentioned outcome measures was collected and analysed in SPSS system for statistics. The study period is of one year.

Results: Thirteen patients underwent delayed hysterectomy in one year. More than half of the patients had four ltr or less blood loss. They showed better response to haemorrhage. No relationship of amount of bleeding with interval between the surgeries, previous surgeries or parity was noted. No ureterovesical damage. No sepsis. PPH was noted in 15% of patients and mild spotting in 15%. One mortality of a morbidly obese patient. No death could be attributed to retention of placenta.

Conclusion:   Encouraging results were seen where patient survival was concerned. Excellent results were noted where collateral damage to bladder and ureters was concerned. Minimum complications were noted, making this a viable option for patients with placenta Percreta, the most serious placental condition within the placenta accreta spectrum.
OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION OF PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURES WITH PROXIMAL HUMERUS LOCKING PLATE
Authors: Iqbal Shahid Muhammad Zafar , Ullah Sohaib Inaam , Muhammad Khalid  , Shair Naveed Ali , Mahmood Tahir , Iqbal Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Background: Despite of conservative management for proximal humeral fractures, open reduction and internal fixation with proximal humeral locking plate has become the most frequent treatment for these fractures especially in elderly and osteoporotic population. Efforts have been made to improve the locking plate fixation technique and strengthen the fixation more resilient to head collapse, screws cut out, screw penetration and loss of fracture reduction.

Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted at Department of orthopaedic surgery Services Hospital Lahore after approval from the hospital ethical review board a total number of 30 patients with proximal humeral fractures having age between 40 - 75 years were treated at our institute with proximal humeral locking plate. There were Eight 2 – part, 15 with 3- part fractures and 7 with 4- part fractures. All these patients were followed at interval of 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and at one year.

Results: In all 30 patients, fracture united 3(10.0%) months after the surgery. In 05 (16.7%), patients there were screw penetration in the shoulder joint. In these 05(16.7%), patients , 3(10.0%) patients developed avascular necrosis( AVN) and underwent shoulder arthroplasty. Loss of reduction was present in 04 (13.3%) patients in whom the revision surgery was done with addition of bone graft. Range of movements were significantly less in patients with 4- part fracture( forward elevation was 95 degree and head shaft angle was 100 degree in these patients while external rotation was 22 to 30), in rest of 25(83.3%)  patients it was within the normal range. Mean DASH score at baseline was 74.02+ 8.04, after 6 weeks was 58.4 + 3.38 while after one year at the end of final follow up it was 48.6 + 13.32. ( p = .000) (Table no:1)

Conclusion: PHILOS fixation technique is an acceptable stabilization procedure for proximal humeral fractures especially in 3- part and 4- part fractures in osteoprotic bone. But at the same time it has got high complication rate like screw penetration in the joint, loss of fracture reduction and varus malunion etc.
Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Uterine Lipoleiomyoma; A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Nasrullah Muhammad Hassnain , Hassan Muhammad , Haider Muhammmad Jawad , Imran Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Background: Uterine lipoleiomyoma are extremely rare variants of leiomyoma. Postmenopausal women frequently develop these types of tumors. but we also have a case of pre-menopausal woman. Ultrasound and CT scan findings may be nonspecific, but The use of MRI prior to surgery can be beneficial in detecting fatty tissue in the lesion, but diagnosis is usually confirmed postoperatively through histopathological examination. Methods: Two cases were reported. A 60 years old postmenopausal woman with mass in the abdomen presented at Jinnah Hospital Lahore with differential diagnosis of Ovarian teratoma, Leiomyoma sarcoma, non-teratomatous, lipomatous ovarian tumor, pelvic sarcoma, and lipomatous malignancy. Another case was reported involving a premenopausal woman who was 53 years old and presented with pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, and a mass in the lower abdomen. Result: Postoperative excision biopsy report showed a rare pathology of Lipoleiomyoma. Conclusions: Lipoleiomyomas are clinically rare with most common occurrence in uterine corpus. They have excellent prognosis and but a long-term follow- up of patients is required to observe its potential for coexisting malignancies and metabolic disorders.
ASSESSMENT OF CHARACTER AS A MAIN ASPECT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRUDENTIAL PRINCIPLES IN BRI'S MICRO BUSINESS CREDIT
Authors: Amelia Amelia Septiyani
Published: July 2023

In carrying out its function as an intermediary institution, banks are required to apply the precautionary principle, in particular channeling funds through the provision of credit. In Article 29 Paragraph (2) of the banking law, Banks are required to maintain the Soundness level of the bank in accordance with the provisions on aspects of capital adequacy, asset quality, liquidity management, earnings, solvency and other aspects related to bank activities in accordance with the principle of prudence . The most important aspect in extending credit is the existence of a guarantee, especially material guarantees, it is urgent to apply the precautionary principle regulated in POJK NO 42/PJOK 03/2017 which requires banks to own and implement bank credit/financing policies.
HANDLING OF PROBLEM WORKING CAPITAL FINANCING IN INDONESIAN SHARIA BANK (BSI)
Authors: Desy Desy Safitri
Published: July 2023

Working capital financing is an important part of the Company's operations. For Islamic banks, working capital is one of the most important products offered to customers. However, in practice, there are cases of problematic working capital financing that can affect the financial stability of Islamic banks in Indonesia. The results of the study show that several factors cause problematic working capital financing at Bank Syariah Indonesia, including: the inability of debtors to fulfill their payment obligations, poor bank management in controlling the use of funds and high business risks in several sectors. Several possible strategies include tightening control and supervision of the use of financial assets, improving credit processes, diversifying the financial portfolio and strengthening risk management. cooperation between Islamic banks and external parties such as economic monitoring institutions and consulting service companies can help overcome problematic working capital financing. All these efforts must be supported by proper regulations and the development of qualified human resources in the field of Islamic finance.
This study is expected to provide a better understanding of the problems of working capital financing at Bank Syariah Indonesia and provide recommendations to banks and regulators to improve the management of these problems.
UKT PAYMENT CONTRIBUTION TO THE EXISTENCE OF SHARIA BANKING
Authors: Ferlita Ferlita Natania
Published: July 2023

Payment of UKT (Single Tuition Fee) by students at tertiary institutions in Indonesia has an important contribution to the existence and development of Islamic banking. UKT payments play a role in increasing the number of Islamic bank customers in Indonesia. UKT paid by students often involves the banking system to manage and distribute these funds. Many universities in Indonesia have collaborated with sharia banks to provide UKT payment facilities that comply with sharia principles. Through the involvement of Islamic banks in the UKT payment process, students tend to be more inclined to use Islamic banking products and services. Thus, UKT payments contribute to an increase in the number of Islamic bank customers in Indonesia. the use of funds from UKT payments can help the development of the Islamic economy in Indonesia. Funds collected from UKT payments can be used by Islamic banks to support Islamic economic activities, such as financing micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM) in accordance with sharia principles. Through the utilization of these funds, Islamic banks can provide financial access to sharia-based business actors, thereby strengthening the Islamic economic sector in Indonesia. In addition, funds from UKT payments can also be used for sharia banking product development and innovation, increasing operational efficiency, and expanding the range of services.
IMPLEMENTATION OF OJK REGULATIONS AND SUPERVISION IN THE COLLECTION OF DEPOSIT FUNDS AT BANKS
Authors: Maulydia Maulydia Anggraini
Published: July 2023

Collection of deposit funds is an important component in banking activities that supports the expansion of the financial industry by providing stability and confidence to depositors. The process of licensing and registering a bank as a body authorized to collect funds, as well as setting rules related to the interest rate period, and customer protection, are all part of the implementation of the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The purpose of this study is to examine how OJK is used and supervised when banks collect deposit funds at banks. The technique used is a literature review and analysis of regulations related to regulations and guidelines issued by the OJK to regulate and supervise the collection of deposit funds in banks.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRUDENTIAL PRINCIPLES AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN SHARIA BANK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (CASE STUDY OF INDONESIAN SHARIA BANK)
Authors: Firdaus Aliyah Tulhimma
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the application of prudential principles and risk management in the financial management of Islamic banks by conducting case studies on Islamic banks in Indonesia. Islamic banks have the unique characteristic of having to adhere to Islamic principles in all aspects of their operations, including financial management. Prudence becomes very important in Islamic banks to ensure the sustainability and stability of their operations. In this context, risk management has an important role in identifying, evaluating, and managing the risks associated with Islamic banking activities. This study focuses on risk management related to financial aspects, including credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and operational risk. Analysis is conducted to assess the level of application of prudential principles and risk management by Islamic banks in financial management. The results of the study show that Islamic banks in Indonesia generally use the principle of prudence and risk management in managing their finances.
IMPACT ANALYSIS OF LOSS INDUSTRIAL SECTOR AT PT PERTAMINA PERSERO
Authors: Restia Devita herlin putri restia , Jannati Fadilla Jannati , Riskita Bella anggun riskita
Published: July 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic hampered the company's cash flow and reduced public demand for fuel oil, natural gas, geothermal energy at PT Pertamina Persero that year. It was noted that in 2020 PT Pertamina Persero experienced a rapid decline which resulted in losses. This has an influence on the profit earned by PT Pertamina. This study aims to describe the factors that caused PT Pertamina to experience losses, describe the losses experienced, and describe the role of commissioners in the losses that occurred at PT Pertamina. This research uses the literature study method, this is done because literature sources are obtained from journals, information from print media, research reports, articles, and other sources. The approach in this study uses descriptive qualitative, with the aim of describing and disclosing the phenomena that occur in depth and systematically. Pertamina's losses were caused by the pandemic (Covid-19) and the decline in operating income due to the sale of crude oil, natural gas, heat energy and oil production is experiencing a decline. The Role of the Board of Commissioners Against PT Pertamina's Losses, The Board's duty is to examine the competence of the Company and management, management usually pays attention to the Company and its business activities, advises managers on the company's income. In carrying out the supervisory duties of the board of commissioners and in preparing plans for the benefit of the company,
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF FUEL SUBSIDY POLICY ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA
Authors: Amanda Debby , Fadila Zuyyina Nur , Leonita Afriza , Uswatunnabila Anissa , Nurhaini Siti , Saputri Sandra
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of fuel subsidy policy on economic growth in Indonesia. Fuel oil (BBM) is one of the energy needed by the community as fuel for vehicles, both private and for public vehicles. In Indonesia, the fuel price increased in September 2022, where one example is the price of pertalite fuel, which was originally IDR 7,650 per liter to IDR 10,000 per liter. One of the factors causing this is the conflict between Russia-Ukraine which affects world oil prices to increase. To overcome this, the government made several policies including providing fuel subsidies to the community to launch their activities to increase economic growth in Indonesia.

Keywords: Fuel, Subsidy Policy, Economic Growt
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROCESSING INDUSTRY TO IMPROVING INDONESIA'S ECONOMY BEFORE AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC
Authors: Chodijah Chodijah
Published: July 2023

The impact of the covid-19 pandemic has made the economy in Indonesia weakened. we can look at the high levels of unemployment and poverty at that time.  The processing industry is one of the sectors that has an important role in driving the economy in Indonesia. This study analyzes the contribution of the processing industry sector in the post-pandemic economic recovery using the Input-Output table analysis method. The Data that the researchers used came from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Based on the results of the study, most of the processing industry subsectors have the ability to encourage production growth and improve economic recovery during a pandemic through seven subsectors that have consistently contributed to increasing labor absorption, improving weakening household consumption and weakening people's purchasing power due to the covid 19 pandemic in Indonesia. According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the food and beverage industry subsector is the largest contributor by generating gross domestic product (GDP) of 1,057,001 27 billion in 2020. Followed by the other six sub-sectors of the processing industry which also contributed a lot to economic recovery. The processing industry is one of the industries that plays an important role in helping the economic recovery of the community in Indonesia after the pandemic.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRUDENTIAL PRINCIPLES IN IMBT CONTRACTS HOUSE FINANCE PRODUCTS IN INDONESIAN SYARIAH BANK
Authors: Emalia Maruli Oktarina
Published: July 2023

Perkembangan perubahan pada bank syariah menuntut keragaman produk penghimpunan dan pembiayaan pada perbankan syariah. Istilah ijārah dan ijārah Rompiiyah bi al-tamlīk (IMBT) merupakan contoh produk dan jasa keuangan di perbankan syariah. Dalam hal pemenuhan kebutuhan masyarakat dalam memperoleh pembiayaan perumahan, kepercayaan sangatlah penting. Bank wajib memenuhi prinsip kehati-hatian. Berdasarkan pemikiran tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kebijakan pembiayaan bank syariah bekerja dan bagaimana menerapkan prinsip kehati-hatian dalam mencegah kemacetan dalam pembiayaan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kajian literatur dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa prinsip kehati-hatian memiliki peran penting dalam kelancaran pembayaran pembiayaan.
THE ROLE OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA
Authors: Gina Gina Afriyanti , Ana Mariya  , Charita Natalia  , Sirat Nispuana  , M. Farhan Wijaya  , M. Yoga Phalepi
Published: July 2023

Finding out how Indonesia's agriculture sector affects economic growth is the goal of this study. This study's methodology makes use of literature reviews, reputable publications and journals, as well as other sources that are pertinent to the issue. Because the agricultural sector serves as a source of food security, a tool for reducing poverty, a source of employment, and a source of community income, it plays a significant role in the development of the national economy, including the regional economy.
Ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used against Diabetes mellitus in the Eastern Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors:   Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua Jean-Paul
Published: July 2023

An ethnobotanical survey was conducted among traditional healers and herbalists in eastern Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) to identify medicinal plant species traditionally used to treat diabetes mellitus. Fifty traditional healers and herbalists selected through the snowball sampling method were interviewed about plant species used in indigenous medicine to treat diabetes mellitus in Kinshasa city. Cited plant taxa were collected and identified at the Herbarium of the Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Kinshasa. Their ecological status was determined. Most respondents were male (58%), with a sex ratio 1.38. According to the marital status of respondents, single persons represent 42%, followed by married (32%), divorced (20%), and widowed (06%), respectively. Out of 50 persons interviewed, the most represented age group comprises individuals of ˃50 years. Most informants have a secondary school educational background (46%). In Kinshasa city, medicinal plants for treating diabetes mellitus are divided into 19 families, 25 genera, and 27 species. The culture/crop and forest plant species represent the most (37.04% each). The ecological and phytogeographical spectra revealed a predominance of trees (33.33%), microphanerophytes (48.15%), mesophytes (85.19%), sarcochores (66.67%), and pantropical species (40.74%). 68% of the population of Tshangu district in Kinshasa city uses Traditional Medicine, against 32% who are interested in modern medicine. 63% of them believe that medicinal plants can cure diabetes, 31.5% believe that plants improve their health, and 15% of the population surveyed believe that medicinal plants have side effects. The leaves are the most used part (40.74%), followed by the roots (25.93), fruits (18.52%), grains (7.41%), flowers, and stems (3.7% each). Promoting ex-situ conservation of some of these useful medicinal plants through in vitro cell culture will permit the preservation of these phyto-resources. Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, medicinal plants, ex-situ conservation, metabolic diseases, diabetes mellitus.
Tác dụng tăng lực và tăng cường miễn dịch của chế phẩm từ Sâm Ngọc Linh và Đông trùng hạ thảo
Authors: Nguyễn Hoàng Minh , Chung Thị Mỹ Duyên , Hà Quang Thanh , Nguyễn Thị Thu Hương , Trương Thị Phương Lan , Dương Thị Mộng Ngọc
Published: July 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Đánh giá hoạt tính sinh học của dược liệu và chế phẩm từ dược liệu là cần thiết và hữu ích nhằm tìm ra nguồn dược liệu tự nhiên và chế phẩm từ dược liệu có tác dụng bồi bổ sức khỏe cũng như hỗ trợ điều trị tăng cường miễn dịch. Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu tiến hành đánh giá tác dụng tăng lực và tăng cường miễn dịch của chế phẩm được bào chế từ Sâm Ngọc Linh và Đông trùng hạ thảo (viên SATONIC). Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu đánh giá tác dụng tăng lực trên thử nghiệm chuột bơi kiệt sức của Brekhman (có hiệu chỉnh) và tác dụng tăng cường miễn dịch trên mô hình gây suy giảm miễn dịch bằng cyclophosphamid của viên SATONIC. Kết quả: Viên SATONIC liều 0.5 viên/kg-1 viên/kg làm tăng thời gian bơi của chuột thể hiện tác dụng tăng lực- phục hồi sức. Viên SATONIC giúp tăng khả năng thực bào, số lượng bạch cầu tổng và tăng cường đáp ứng miễn dịch tế bào, giúp làm giảm trọng lượng tương đối cơ quan lách trên chuột bị gây suy giảm miễn dịch bằng cyclophosphamid. Kết luận: Viên SATONIC có tác dụng tăng lực và tăng cường miễn dịch trên thực nghiệm, cho thấy tiềm năng ứng dụng trong việc nâng cao sức đề kháng của cơ thể.
COVID-19 and the future of open access
Authors: Moore Samuel
Published: July 2023

On February 26th, what feels like a lifetime ago now, the Los Angeles Times published a column with the headline ‘COVID-19 could kill the for-profit science publishing model.
Plan S: Europäische Förderorganisation wollen OA
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Mit Plan S wollen europäische Forschungsförderer bei Open Access nun endlich Nägel mit Köpfen machen und akzeptieren ab 1.1.2020 nur noch Publikationen in Gold OA-Journals/Plattformen sowie Green OA mit 0 Embargo. Eigentlich nur konsequent und im Sinne der Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft als Ganzes. Doch die Radikalität von Plan S, schreckte auch einige Förderorganisationen ab. Nur 11 von 38 Mitglieder von ScienceEurope, dem Dachverband der europäischen Forschungsförderer haben sich bislang ganz...
Redefining Cyberinfrastructure
Authors: Katz Daniel S.
Published: July 2023

Based on some recent experiences, I want to try to redefine cyberinfrastructure. While I think Craig Stewart’s 2010 definition is still useful, new thinking might also have benefits. Let’s start with the elements of cyberinfrastructure. At the most basic level, these elements are simply people and things.
Generalizing FAIR
Authors: Katz Daniel S.
Published: July 2023

by Daniel S. Katz and Michelle Barker Most researchers and policymakers support the idea of making research, and specifically research outputs, findable, accessible, interoperably, and reusable (FAIR). The concept of FAIR has been well-developed for research data, but this is not the case for all research products.
DOIs und umfangreiche Metadaten bei Crossref
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Ein DOI ist ein eindeutiger Identifier und eine URL, die zum wissenschaftlichen Beitrag führt. Was viele jedoch nicht wissen, dass hinter einem DOI auch extrem umfangreiche und frei verfügbare Metadaten über den Beitrag stecken (können). Zu diesen Metadaten im JSON-Format gelangt man, wenn man den DOI mit einer anderen URL aufruft: http://api.crossref.org/works/10.1128/JVI.03123-13 Bibliografische Grunddaten Hinsichtlich den Metadaten von Artikel, Buchbeiträgen oder Bücher umfasst...
How much should software maintenance cost?
Authors: Katz Daniel S.
Published: July 2023

As I’m getting ready for the first meeting of the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative’s Essential Open Source Software for Science program, with grantees, advisors, funders, researchers, and industry partners, and with the goal “to identify shared needs and how funders might support these needs in the future“, I wonder how much software maintenance should cost, and how we might determine that answer.
FAIR is not the end goal
Authors: Katz Daniel S.
Published: July 2023

I’ve been watching and participating in FAIR work for a while, first in terms of data, and more recently in research software, workflows, and machine learning models.
Schweizer RSC Read-and-Publish-Agreement nun teilweise öffentlich
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Nach dem Einreichen einer Rechtsverzögerungsbeschwerde ist die Universität Zürich endlich in die Gänge gekommen und legt nach einem Jahr (!) seit meiner Anfrage, endlich eine erste Version des 32-seitigen RSC-Vertrag mit einigen Schwärzungen offen. Schweizer RSC-Agreement (2019-2020)Herunterladen Zurück auf Start – Preise sind nun wieder Geschäftsgeheimnisse Die meisten Schwärzungen sind mit ihrer Begründung verständlich und akzeptierbar. Doch ausgerechnet bei den Preisen der...
Bundeskanzlei verhindert freien Zugang und subventioniert NZZ Libro Verlag
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Die folgende Geschichte fängt mit der Pressemeldung Bundesrat nimmt den Bericht «Die Schweiz 2030» zur Kenntnis vom 16.10.2018 an. Die Schweizerische Bundeskanzlei hat 77 Persönlichkeiten aus verschiedene Branchen und Landesteilen eingeladen, kurz und prägnant wichtige Entwicklungen, die der Bundesrat bei der Festlegung der Bundespolitik berücksichtigen sollte, zu schildern.
Progress in Software Citation in Scholarly Publishing
Authors: Katz Daniel S.
Published: July 2023

I’m excited by this paper: “Recognizing the value of software: a software citation guide [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]” and want to provide some context here (also in a thread of tweets). This is work by the Journals Task Force, which I lead with a lot of help from Shelley Stall. It’s part of the FORCE11 Software Citation Implementation Working Group, which I co-lead with Neil Chue Hong and Martin Fenner.
Dilettantische Arbeit der Universität Zürich verzögert Offenlegung des RSC-Vertrages
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Im Februar 2019 habe ich bei der Universität Zürich per Öffentlichkeitsgesetz Zugang zu dem „Read & Publish Agreement“ von RSC nachgefragt. Die Universität Zürich verzögerte die Antwort bis weit über die gesetzlichen Fristen, nur um dann die Einsicht letztlich gänzlich zu verwehren. Gegen diesen Ablehnung habe ich bei der Rekurskommission der Zürcher Hochschulen Beschwerde eingelegt. Nun lieg ein Zwischenentscheid der Rekurskommission vor. Obwohl mein Rekurs gutgeheissen wird,...
Schweizer „Read and Publish“-Vertrag mit RSC soll vollständig geheim bleiben
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Als Michael Hengartner, Präsident swissuniversities und Rektor der Universität Zürich an der Open Access Konferenz Schweiz 2018 gefragt wurde, ob er im Sinne von Open Access auch die kommenden Verträge mit Elsevier und Springer öffentlich machen wird, war seine Antwort ganz klar ja. Schliesslich ist diese Transparenz seit längerem erklärtes Ziel von Swissuniversities für die aktuellen Verhandlungen mit Elsevier, SpringerNature und Wiley: 3. Transparenz der Lizenzverträge Die...
Umfrage zu Open Access an der ETH Zürich
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Die ETH Zürich führte im Februar 2017 bei ihren Forschenden eine Umfrage zu Open Access durch, deren Resultate nun veröffentlicht wurden. An der Umfrage nahmen 16% (992 von 6212) ETH-Wissenschaftler (inkl. Assistierende) teil. Zustimmung zu OA und Transformation. 90% aller Befragten sind der Meinung, dass wissenschaftliche Publikationen grundsätzlich online frei zugänglich sein sollten. Bei der grossen SOAP-Studie (2011) waren es 89%. 74% der Befragten würden eine vollständige Transformation...
Verlage kündigen Klage gegen ResearchGate an
Authors: Pampel Heinz
Published: July 2023

Laut der Verlagsinitiative „Coalition for Responsible Sharing“ ist die außergerichtliche Einigung zwischen dem Verband der Wissenschaftsverlage STM und ResearchGate gescheitert. (Hintergrund.) In einem Statement auf der Website der Initiative werden „formal steps to remedy the illicit hosting of millions of subscription articles on the ResearchGate site“ angekündigt. Unterzeichnet wurde die Erklärung von den Unternehmen American Chemical Society, Brill, Elsevier, Wiley und Wolters...
G7-Staaten wollen Anreize für Open Science setzen
Authors: Pampel Heinz
Published: July 2023

Die G7-Wissenschaftsministerinnen und -minister haben als Ergebnis ihrer bisher fünften Konferenz in Turin ein Communiqué (PDF) veröffentlicht, dass das Thema Open Science aufgreift. Neben der Bedeutung von Forschungsinfrastrukturen für digitale Forschungsdaten betonen die G7-Staaten die Bedeutung von Anreizen für Open Science. Auszug: „First, the incentives for the openness of the research ecosystem: the evaluation of research careers should better recognize and reward Open Science...
Open Access Konferenz Schweiz 2018
Authors: Gutknecht Christian
Published: July 2023

Die Schweizer Universitäten wollen bis 2024 Open Access für ihre Publikationen erreichen. Dazu organisierte swissuniversities die mit 300 Teilnehmern die bisher grösste nationale OA-Konferenz an der Universität Lausanne. Neben den üblichen Verdächtigen der OA-Szene nahmen erfreulicherweise auch sehr viele Personen aus den höchsten Leitungsebenen des Schweizer Wissenschaftsbetriebs teil. Schweizer OA-Strategie Zunächst stellte Michael Hengartner, Rektor der Universität Zürich und Präsident von...