bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge and Practices on Healthcare Waste Management among Healthcare Staff in a Specialized Infectious Disease Hospital in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, Fonseka G.P.C.J
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Hospital waste management is increasingly becoming important in Sri Lanka since mismanagement may lead severe adverse effect to the patients, health care workers (HCW) as well as to the community. The waste management practices of Infectious Disease Hospital is greatly important due to patients with infectious disease being managed in this specialized hospital. Objective: To describe the knowledge and practices on hospital waste management and associated factors among health care workers of the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Sri Lanka Methods: A hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study in conducted in the Infectious Disease Hospital. All health care workers of IDH coming in contact with patients or their biological materials consisted the study population. A total of 209 hospital staff participated with a response rate of 85%. A self-administered questioner to assess knowledge and practices and a checklist to observe practices were used as study instruments. Results: The overall knowledge of HCW were satisfactory with a mean knowledge score of 84.4). Nursing officers had the highest knowledge score (mean=91.1) and paramedical staff and medical officers had a mean knowledge score of 89.8 and 86.9 respectively. The health care workers who had past training on waste management had a lower knowledge score (79.5) than who did not have past training (84.0). Mean practice score of the total sample was 66.6 which is not satisfactory when compared with the knowledge. Of self-reported practices, the lowest practice score was seen in medical officers. Observable correct practices of sections of the hospital varied with highest score in the ICU (87.5%) and lowest score (33.33%) in the OPD and clinic Conclusion: Knowledge on hospital waste management is satisfactory among the health care workers with certain identified gaps in some categories. Practices of waste management is not satisfactory and needs effective and sustainable interventions. In overall context the knowledge, and practices of nursing officers are higher than the other categories. Continuous monitoring and evaluation leading to result based training are recommended to maintain a effective hospital waste management process.
Implementation of Defense Industry Policy in Supporting National Economic Growth
Authors:   Juliana, Defense Economic Study Program, Defense management Faculty Indonesia, Saputro Guntur Eko
Published: March 2022

This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of defense industry policies in supporting national economic growth. The research method used is literature review research with a descriptive approach. The results of the study show that the defense industry has contributed to national economic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. This refers to the active role of the defense industry, which does not only focus on the defense of the national border area, but also becomes the support and solution for national economic defense. In addition, the policies implemented to encourage national economic development have multiple effects on the surrounding community, where this will contribute to morale and mobilization contributions from the defense industry to encourage the growth of broad economic awareness.
The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) Approach and Regulation on Muzakki's Behavior in Paying Zakat in DKI Jakarta Province
Authors:   STEI SEBI, Hindardjo Anton
Published: March 2022

In this report, the factors influencing zakat payment behavior, and the impact of responsibility and accountability on muzakki zakat payment behavior are analyzed. The following study uses IcekAjzen and Martin Fishbein's theory of planned behavior (TPB) approach, consisting of three factors: attitudes, subjective standards, and compartmental control. The study's population is muzakki in the province of DKI Jakarta. There are 100 samples required. The method used for analyzing data is SmartPLS 3.0 (SEM-PLS) partial lower-quadrant structural equation modeling. The results of this study indicate that: (1) there is a positive attitude to the intent to pay Zakat; (2) there is a positive subjective rule to pay Zakat; (3) behavioral control to pay Zakat is negative and not significant; The results indicate that(4) zakat intention accountability is negative and insignificant, (5) zakat intention openness is negative and insignificant, and (6) zakat intention is a mediating factor in attitudes and subjective standards, while in variables control perceptions, accountability and transparency are negative and negative.
Improving Start Up Performance Using Store Environment Variables to Increase Customer Satisfaction, Brand Trust and Brand Preference of Cafe in Indonesia
Authors:   STIE PGRI Dewantara Jombang, Rofiah Chusnul
Published: March 2022

The culinary industry in Indonesia is experiencing very rapid growth due to the influence of globalization. ZYBRICK Coffee & Cantina Surabaya, is one of the cafes following the globalization era, offering customers a unique charm with up-to-date atmosphere, service, and product variations. This study aims to analyze the effect of atmosphere, food quality, service quality, brand image, customer satisfaction and brand trust on ZYBRICK Coffee & Cantina store brand preferences. The data processing method used is SPSS version 22.0. The sample used is ZYBRICK Coffee & Cantina customers in Surabaya, men and women aged 18-60 years, who have eaten at ZYBRICK Coffee & Cantina Surabaya at least 2 times in the last 6 months, as many as 150 respondents. Based on data analysis is that from ten proposed hypotheses, all hypotheses are supported.
International Shopping Environment Variables To Increase Customer Satisfaction And Repurchase Intention Of Furniture Store In Indonesia
Authors:   Pelita Harapan University Surabaya Campus, Janice Carysa Siahaya Priskilla Napitupulu
Published: March 2022

The retail industry sector is one of the marketing products which selling goods directly to consumers. In general the retail industry is a business activity selling various kinds of goods for direct and indirect consumption. In the trade chain, retail business is at the very end of the distribution process of goods and services. Therefore the presence of Mitra10 is very influential in the development of the retail industry, particulary in Surabaya. This study aims to analyze the effects of variables such as Merchandise Value, Internal Shop Environment, Interaction With Staff, Merchandise Variety towards Repurchase Intentions through Customer Satisfaction of the customers of the Mitra10 in Surabaya. The sample in this study is men and women, aged 18-50 who live in Surabaya. Total respondents who make purchase for personal needs and have made purchases within 2 times in the last 3 months. Data were analysed using the SPSS 22, according to the characteristics of respondents using snowball technique. Based on data analysis is that from six proposed hypotheses, all hypotheses are supported
Equity and Debt Financing on the Profitability of Cement Industry in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences University of Jos, Nigeria, Anyakwu Meshack Ashibudike
Published: March 2022

This study examined equity and debt financing on the profitability of the cement industry in Nigeria. Data were collected 2010 to 2020 for 3 cement firms. The results revealed that total debt (TDTA) has a positive effect on return on assets (ROA), equity (DER) has a negative effect on return on Asset (ROA) and the control variables; sales growth (SG) has a negative effect, while firm size (FMSZ) is positive. This study, therefore recommends that cement industry owners should diversify their sources of financing their businesses by focusing more on debts so as to save their costs and reduce their risk in the investment. Industry owners should look outside the box by employing other sources of financing their businesses like debentures, bonds and so on, other than absolute dependence on equity.
Görme kaybı ve serebral apse ile seyreden geç tanı konan bir rinoorbitoserebral mukormikozis olgusu
Authors: CESUR Salih , ALTUN Melek Sena , ATAMAN HATİPOGLU Cigdem , DEMİRCAN Şerife Altun , ŞENOL Selin , SİYAH Ülkü , KINIKLI Sami , GÜNEŞ Hafize Nalan , YOLDAŞ Tahir
Published: March 2022

Rino-orbito-serebral mukormikozis, Zygomycetes türü küf mantarlarının neden olduğu, mortalitesi ve morbidite oranı yüksek fırsatçı bir mantar enfeksiyonudur. Mukormikozis için en önemli risk faktörü kontrolsüz diyabet ve diyabetik ketoasidozdur. Bunun dışında; desferoksamin tedavisi, demir yüksekliği, immünosüpresif ilaçlar, kortikosteroid kullanımı diğer risk faktörleridir. Bu yazıda, geç tanı konulan rinoorbitoserebral mukormikozise bağlı olarak görme kaybı ve serebral apse gelişen 62 yaşında diyabetik bir erkek sunuldu. Hastaya cerrahi debridman ile birlikte lipozomal amfoterisin-B tedavisi uygulandı.
The role of chest tomography in the diagnosis of COVID-19
Authors: DEMİRKÖSE Mesut , ÜNVER ULUSOY Tülay , GRASSİE Semiha Solak , YAPAR Dilek , DEMİRKÖSE Hacer , AKIN Mustafa Emre , AYDEMİR Semih , AYTE Mehmet Raşit , SAZAK Hilal , ALAGÖZ Ali
Published: March 2022

Aim: We aimed to examine the diagnostic power of chest computerized tomography (CT) comparing with ‘Clinical Decision’ and RT-PCR results among the patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 disease suspicion.

Material and Method: This study included 162 patients who applied to the pandemic outpatient clinic between March 11 and April 11, 2020, suspected of new coronavirus infection, and had chest CT and RT-PCR tests at the same time. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), accuracy and positive odds ratio of RT-PCR and chest CT imaging are investigated for the diagnosis of COVID-19.

Results: It was found that 56.8% (92 patients) of chest CT scans taken at admission were compatible with viral pneumonia. With the ‘Clinical Decision’, which we accept as the gold standard diagnostic method, 61.1% of the patients (99 patients) were evaluated as COVID-19 positive and treatment was started. According to clinical decision, sensitivity of chest CT was 92.9%.

Conclusion: COVID-19 pneumonia is a serious life-threatening condition. Rapid diagnosis and early treatment are very important in terms of reducing mortality and morbidity. The chest CT might create an early diagnosis and treatment opportunity.
Polymers in Matrix Type Transdermal Patch
Authors: Das Saumyajyoti , Sarkar Prasenjit , Majee Sutapa Biswas
Published: March 2022

Transdermal drug delivery is the administration of therapeutic agents through intact skin for systemic effect. Polymers are the backbone of the matrix-type transdermal patches. Based on the nature of origin, these polymers can be Natural, Semi-synthetic, and Synthetic polymers. Several experimental results have revealed the fact that in the case of the fabrication of matrix-type patches, the use of a polymeric blend becomes more effective than the use of a single polymer to control the rate of drug release from the patch. In this context, the selection of an appropriate combination of polymers becomes very crucial to modulate the rate and extent of release of drugs from matrix-type patches. It is essential to have sound knowledge of the inherent properties of different polymers for the selection of an appropriate combination of polymers to achieve the controlled drug release from the matrix-type patches. This article assembles comprehensive up-to-date information on various categories of polymers and polymer blends being used for the development of matrix type patches, the inherent characteristics of these different categories of polymers, and their impact on physio-mechanical properties as well as the rate of drug release from drug-loaded patches.
France as a Middle Power in the Shadow of Great Powers After the Pandemic
Authors: Veress Hilda
Published: March 2022

This study examines France’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific region to explore how a European middle power tries to maintain its status in the emerging focal point of global politics. Based on the concept of middle global power, the paper explores the limits of France’s autonomous regional foreign policy. The paper argues that the best strategic option for France is to seek cooperation with other regional partners, notably Australia, beside the two superpowers, China and the United States. However, the dramatically increased tensions between the United States and China since the second part of the Trump administration have resulted in important changes in the Indo-Pacific region, such as the strengthening of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, which makes it increasingly difficult for France to maintain its independence as a regional great power image. This changing reality for France is illustrated through a case study of the AUKUS Treaty.
Turkey and Its Northwest Borderland Region: Interdependence Within Southeastern European Relations
Authors: Málnássy András
Published: March 2022

This paper examines the relationship between Turkey and the countries in Southeastern Europe in terms of complex interdependencies. The study uses Buzan and Waever’s Regional Security Complex Theory as a theoretical framework, in which Southeastern Europe is viewed as a regional security sub-complex. Sectors of interdependence are reviewed and examined in relation to the region, including the military, political, economic, societal, and environmental segments. The study focuses on the economy in more depth and sees it as a sector the development of which can promote and increase not only social welfare but also the stability of the region. In this sector, EU Member States are considered key players with respect to the region, although Turkey may also step up its efforts in the post-Covid period. The EU and Turkey represent two different poles in Southeastern Europe, geographically and economically. Ankara has strong positions mainly in the Balkan countries that are more dependent on Turkey and have significant Muslim minorities.
The role of bioimpedance spectroscopy method in severity and stages of breast cancer-related lymphedema
Authors: Turgay Türkan , Denkçeken Tuba , Maralcan Göktürk
Published: March 2022

Objective: The correlation between lymphedema severity and stages determined by standard diagnostic methods and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) technique was examined in breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) patients.

Material and Methods: The bioimpedance analyzer device was connected to the 1.0 cm disc electrodes which were connected to the affected and unaffected (healthy) arm of the patients. We evaluated the performance of the impedance (Z) at multiple frequencies (5-50-100-200 kHz) and phase angle (PA), resistance (R), and reactance (XC) at 50 kHz on the lymphedema severity and stages. Bioimpedance measurements were applied to all volunteers in cooperation with the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department. In this study, the correlation between BCRL severity and stages and bioimpedance values was examined.

Results: A total of 31 female patients were recruited to compare the BIS technique with standard diagnostic techniques. The severity of lymphedema was found among the patients as follows; mild 14 (45.2%), moderate 10 (32.3%), and severe 7 (22.6%). The stage distribution of volunteers was; 15 (48.4%) patients in Stage 0, 10 (32.3%) patients in Stage 1, 5 (16.1%) patients in Stage 2, and 1 (3.2%) patient in Stage 3. The ratio of affected and unaffected arm bioimpedance mean values were calculated. Although, this ratio at 50-100-200 kHz Z and 50kHz R were significantly correlated with the lymphedema stages (p< 0.05), there was no correlation and significant difference between the ratio of the bioimpedance values and lymphedema severity (p> 0.05).

Conclusion: The BIS technique is timesaving and can determine lymphedema stages. We found a significant correlation between BCRL stages and BIS, and it appears that BIS is an appropriate, inexpensive, simple, and noninvasive technique for detecting the stages of BCRL.
Laparoscopic liver right posterior sectionectomies; surgical technique and clinical results of a single surgeon experience
Authors: Öztaş Muharrem , Lapsekili Emin , Fatih Can Mehmet
Published: March 2022

Objective: Laparoscopic liver resections have been performed with increasing frequency in recent years. With increasing surgical experience and technological developments, more complex laparoscopic liver resections can now be applied. Laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy (LSPS) requires a sophisticated and highly challenging surgical technique due to the length of the parenchyma transection line and the camera out of view in laparoscopic surgery. The aim of this study was to share tips and tricks about resection which will contribute to the operation time and technique.

Material and Methods: Evaluation was made of the laparoscopic major liver resections performed consecutively between 2015-2020 in our center. During the resections, three different inflow control techniques were used; hilar, glassonian and intraparenchymal approach.

Results: A total of 14 LSPS surgeries were performed. Mean age of the patients was 51.6 ± 10.2 years (34-68), and mean operation time was 300 ± 58 (200-440) minutes. The Pringle maneuver was applied to all patients, with a mean time of 58.4 ± 14.4 (30-75) minutes. Mean perioperative bleeding was measured as 290 ± 105 (140-550) mL. Additional surgery was performed on six patients in the same session. Complications occurred in three patients. No perioperative mortality was observed.

Conclusion: LSPS is a technically difficult process, which requires advanced skills in both liver surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Surgeons should consider applying this method, which offers different advantages depending on the location and nature of the lesion, after completing the learning curve by performing laparoscopic liver surgery of the correct number and type. In our article, we stated the tips and tricks that make it easy to perform laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomies, which have been thought to be difficult until recently and these difficulties have been clearly stated in many articles.
Comparative Effectiveness of Airfields around Jakarta as Facility Supporters in Air Defense Territorial Empowerment Strategy
Authors: Ritiau Jeffry D. , widjayanto Joni , Hendra Afrizal , Wijaya Sukma
Published: March 2022

As the capital city of the country, Special Capitol Region of Jakarta has an important and strategic role in the implementation of the wheels of government both at the central level and at the local government level itself. By looking at the strategic value of the existence of Special Capitol Region of Jakarta as the capital city, it is considered important to rearrange the defense potential within the framework of empowering the defense territorial around the capital city of Jakarta. With this complexity, the existence of airports around the Special Capitol Region of Jakarta territorial is a national potential that has an impact on the economy, improving people’s welfare and also supports aspects of national defense. However, nowadays, with the development of development and the level of community population as well as the development of technological advances, in the end, it has also led to changes in the level of threat to the integrity and sovereignty of the State. One indicator that can be seen related to airports in the Special Capitol Region of Jakarta territorial is the ineffectiveness of re-operating Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport as an active airport in order to reduce the density of Soekarno Hatta Airport in terms of air transport services. The limited supporting infrastructure, incoming outgoing access and the tqausers and overcapacity for incoming and outgoing vehicles, as well as the emergence of population and vehicle density in the territorial around Halim Perdanakusuma contributed to creating new problems. This study seeks to re-map the regional potential, especially Halim Perdanakusuma and Soekarno Hatta airports as well as airports as an effectiveness effort in the context of empowering air defense territorial, especially in Special Capitol Region of Jakarta. In this study using qualitative methods, where primary data in the form of interviews with competent sources and secondary data from literature studies and analysis based on supporting theories are the material in this study.
PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS E COMPLEMENTARES NO CENÁRIO DA COVID-19: ESTRATÉGIA DE CUIDADO PARA MANEJO DA ANSIEDADE
Authors: Lino Juliana Cezário Ferreira da Silva , Teixeira Paula Barbosa
Published: March 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: a COVID-19 fez com que todo o mundo decretasse o isolamento social e as pessoas precisaram se adaptar à uma nova rotina dentro de suas casas, acarretando altos níveis de sofrimento psicológico, incluindo ansiedade, depressão, medo, angústia e insegurança.  As práticas integrativas e complementares podem ser uma importante ferramenta   para   amenizar   esse sofrimento, principalmente a ansiedade, no atual contexto pandêmico. OBJETIVO:  analisar o   manejo da ansiedade associado às   práticas   integrativas   e complementares no cenário da pandemia da COVID-19 na literatura científica. MÉTODOS: trata-se se uma revisão integrativa da literatura publicada entre 2019 a agosto de 2021, com base nos descritores “terapias complementares”, “COVID- 19” e “ansiedade”, nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde em Medicinas Tradicionais, Complementares e Integrativas (BVS-MTCI).  Foram encontrados 128 artigos, inicialmente. Após o processo de seleção e aplicação de critérios de exclusão (testes de relevância), foram escolhidos 11 artigos para análise. Elaborou-se o relatório de revisão a partir das recomendações do Prisma Statment. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO: todos os trabalhos foram unânimes em afirmar que as práticas integrativas e complementares, sejam feitas presencialmente ou a distância, por meio de profissional ou através de tecnologia digital, foram impactantes de forma positiva na saúde mental das pessoas   dentro   do contexto da pandemia do COVID-19. Outros sintomas, além da ansiedade, foram amenizados durante as terapias, como depressão e estresse. CONCLUSÃO: percebe-se que as práticas integrativas e complementares foram recursos importantes no manejo de problemas psicológicos, tanto para profissionais de diversas áreas, quanto para a população em geral.
Submucosal Elastosis of the Right Colon-A Case Report with Review of the Literature
Authors: Al Amin  , J Bain Andrew , Qiu Jingxin
Published: March 2022

Submucosal elastosis of the colon is a rarely reported condition that may resemble colonic polyp and amyloid deposition. We report a case of 68-year-old male who underwent screening for colorectal malignant neoplasm. Multiple sessile polyps along with innumerable firm yellow nodules of varying sizes are identified throughout the right colon. Histopathologically, the nodules are characterized by extensive submucosal accumulation of eosinophilic elastic fibers, positive for elastin stain and negative for Congo red stain. The overall findings are consistent with fibroelastoma. The clinical, microscopic, and immunohistochemical characteristics of the current case are reviewed in detail in this report. Other 25 reported cases between 2004-2019 are summarized and their clinical and pathological features are compared with the current case
The Effect of Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy and Promote Postpartum Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Women
Authors: Ikram Kiran
Published: March 2022

1.1. Objective: To assess the efficacy of a theory-based lifestyle counselling intervention sessions in overweight and obese women for the prevention of excessive pregnancy weight gain and indorse postpartum weight loss. 1.2. Methods: Participants with singleton pregnancy at a 12th week of gestation, 18–40 years and BMI ≥ 25 ≤ 40 kg/m2 were included. The pregnant women were randomized to intervention and control group. Three face-to-face lifestyle counselling sessions was attended during the pregnancy (at 12-16, 16-20 and 30- 34 weeks) and one after delivery at 6-8 weeks’ postpartum stage by the intervention group participants. While, the control group received routine prenatal care. The guidelines of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) were used for the gestational weight gain assessment. 1.3. Results: We included 25 women in intervention and 24 in control group in this study. There was no statistically significant difference between the demographic features of the two groups. The mean pre-pregnancy weight was 27.8 kg in intervention and 29.4 kg in control group. The intervention group gained an average less total weight gain (12.23 kg) as compared to control group (18.64 kg); P -value 0.002. The IOM weight gain guidelines were met by 52% of the intervention group. In the intervention group, 28% of pregnant women gained more weight than the IOM guidelines, but this ratio was higher (95.8%) in the control group. Additionally, by 6-8 week of postpartum, revealed that intervention group women were significantly more likely to be at or below their early pregnancy weights as compared to control group (72% vs. 29.1%, p=0.003). 1.4. Conclusion: In our study, lifestyle counselling intervention had a statistically significant impact on the prevention of weight gain or postpartum weight loss in overweight or obese pregnant women. The observed effects are needed to be confirmed in further large randomized studies.
Efficacy and Safety of Bleomycin Sclerotherapy for Venolymphatic Malformations in Head and Neck Region with MRI Follow Up
Authors: Faiz K  , Kang J  , Shankar JJS
Published: March 2022

1.1. Purpose: Venolymphatic Malformations (VLM) are low flow, vascular lesions that commonly occur in the head and neck. Sclerotherapy has become the mainstay of treatment for these lesions as sclerotherapy is less invasive than surgical excision. Bleomycin is one of the sclerosing agents used for these malformations. The aim of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of percutaneous bleomycin sclerotherabpy in head and neck VLMs. 1.2. Materials and Methods: Prospectively maintained procedural records were retrospectively reviewed to identify all patients with VLM who underwent percutaneous bleomycin therapy between 2012 and 2018. Demographic information, lesion and treatment details were collected through chart review. Treatment responses were evaluated objectively by manual volume measurements of the VLM on pre and post treatment MR/CT imaging. Subjective treatment evaluations were obtained with patient satisfaction responses during their clinic visit. Paired t test was used for pre and post treatment volume comparison and p<0.05 was considered significant. 1.3. Results: Twenty patients (13 Female; age range 6-67 years) were treated with clinical follow up of 15±16 months and imaging follow up of 28±17 months. All patients were followed clinically and were satisfied with their treatment and improved symptomatically. All lesions reduced in size on follow up subjective evaluation. Pre and post treatment imaging, available on 13 patients, showed a mean reduction of lesion by 57% (p= 0.02) after treatment. No peri-procedural complication was seen except for one patient (5 %) who developed hyperpigmentation at the site of ECG leads. 1.4. Conclusion: Our study confirms long term efficacy and safety of percutaneous sclerotherapy with bleomycin for VLMs in head and neck with MRI follow up.
Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide Screening for EOR in an Indonesia Mature Oil Field
Authors: Erfando Tomi , Siregar Gerry , Alli Yani Faozani , Wangge Yohanes B. D.
Published: March 2022

Most of Indonesia’s oil field has been producing the oil for long period of time. For this reason, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method becomes the most promising method to improve oil production for the country. Chemical flooding, especially polymer flooding is the simplest and the most commonly applied chemical enhanced oil recovery technique, since it can be used after water flooding process. Screening is considered the first step in evaluating and selecting potential polymers for reservoirs. Therefore, this paper aims to select partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (HPAM) base polymers to find suitable polymer for a targeted mature reservoir in Indonesia. A polymer screening study was carried out on 3 HPAM polymers to identify a potential candidate which can withstand reservoir conditions. These are Kerui, Zekindo, and FP 3630S. Initially, a comprehensive rheological (viscosity, shear rate) study was conducted at various polymer concentrations (500 - 2500 ppm) and brine to investigate the polymers. Then, filtration and screen factor test was conducted at various concentrations (1000 - 2000 ppm). Then, a thermal stability test was conducted at anaerobic condition and 140 °F for 2 months. Finally, for oil recovery used core flooding test. Based on the result of the test, FP 3630S with a concentration of 2000 ppm was chosen for the core flooding test. The test was designed in 3 steps: At first, water injected into the sample, followed by polymer-solvent at 2000 ppm concentrated of 1 PV, the finally injected by water. The results of core flooding showed oil recovery of 28.93 % OOIP. Finally, this study was performed to develop screening criteria and to correlate oil recovery prediction.

HIGHLIGHTS

One of the efforts to increase old field production is by choosing the right type of polymer to be injected

Polymer screening was carried out through testing stages, namely rheology, filtration and screen factor, thermal stability, and core flooding

Selected one type of polymer that meets all the qualifications of the screening tests

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Wireless Information Transfer using Laser
Authors: Jayalakshmi.S  , Angel Jose  , Nakash Faisal K  , Aishwarya Anand  , Harikrishna M G
Published: March 2022

Light Fidelity is a modern technology known as Li-Fi. Wireless services are increase in demand, the availability of the RF spectrum is limited in range. To overcome this light Fidelity come into picture. that uses visible light as a source of communication. Li-Fi is the most resourceful recent development. To transmit data in the visible light spectrum laser diodes are used. Increased accessible spectrum, higher speed, efficiency, security, low latency are the advantages compared to WiFi in this technology. The main of this research paper is to design a Li-Fi transceiver using Arduino which is able to transmit digital data. The hardware has been designed using Proteus design tool (version 8). The software coding is done by using C program. Image and video signals is carried out on the transceiver for enhancing transmission and reception of text. In this work a transceiver is designing that works by using visible light spectrum and low cost components.
Cooperativas de crédito como negócios de impacto: o caso da Sicoob Credichapada
Authors: Souza Gustavo Henrique Dias , Bressan Valéria Gama Fully , Carrieri Alexandre de Pádua
Published: March 2022

As cooperativas de crédito podem assumir a forma de negócios de impacto social na medida em que desenvolvem ações que geram desdobramentos que minimizem a condição de vulnerabilidade e pobreza. Este estudo buscou descrever e analisar os impactos sociais e econômicos proporcionados aos alunos atendidos por um programa de educação desenvolvido pela cooperativa de Crédito Sicoob Credichapada. A partir de um estudo de caso único exploratório, utilizou-se de análise documental, entrevistas e observação assistemática. Os resultados mostram que o programa de educação consegue gerar resultados positivos nos jovens, em educação financeira, propósitos de vida, consciência social e de liderança. O estudo buscou dar enfoque aos impactos de geração e administração de recursos e de mudança nas perspectivas de vida dos alunos. A partir da exposição desses resultados, espera-se que outras comunidades busquem transformações sociais por meio de negócios de impacto social, como as cooperativas de crédito.
PERANAN PERISTIWA DALAM PEMBENTUKAN IDENTITI: PERISTIWA TANDUO 2013 DAN PEMBENTUKAN IDENTITI MASYARAKAT SULUK (TAUSUG) DI SABAH
Authors: Dollah Ramli , Othman Zaini , Wan Hassan Wan Shawaluddin , Jemon Salmie
Published: March 2022

Elemen bukan fizikal merupakan elemen utama dalam pembentukan sempadan, terutamanya pembentukan sempadan identiti sesuatu kumpulan. Namun, artikel ini melihat bahawa pembentukan sempadan bukan fizikal ini tidak boleh difahami sebagai satu proses semula jadi kerana ia merupakan elemen yang dibentuk oleh proses tertentu. Dalam hal ini, penulis melihat bahawa salah satu daripada elemen penting yang membawa kepada wujudnya wacana hegemoni dalam pembentukan sempadan identiti ini adalah melalui elemen peristiwa. Oleh itu, artikel ini membincangkan bahawa peristiwa Tanduo di Sabah merupakan tragedi identiti masyarakat Tausug di negeri ini kerana peristiwa ini mewujudkan kebenaran sosial dalam kalangan masyarakat yang akhirnya membawa kepada imej negatif masyarakat Suluk di negeri Sabah. Jelasnya, pembentukan imej negatif ini terhasil daripada fungsi peristiwa tersebut dan menyebabkan ia menjadi salah satu fakta yang tidak dapat disangkal kebenarannya. Akibatnya, masyarakat Suluk dilihat sebagai bermasalah, perlu dijauhi, berbahaya dan seterusnya membawa kepada pembentukan pelbagai kategori Tausug yang sebelum ini berada dalam satu kategori yang sama. Dalam hal ini, penulis melihat jika sempadan fizikal boleh diperkukuhkan melalui peningkatan ketenteraan, artikel ini melihat pembentukan dasar-dasar yang berguna perlu dimainkan oleh badanbadan bukan kerajaan, ahli-ahli politik dan sebagainya terutamanya dalam mengurus persepsi yang berlaku ini.
 
A non-physical element is a key element in the border formation, particularly the formation of group's identity. However, this paper argues that the formation of this non-physical boundary cannot be understood as a natural process or pre-given but produced by a particular social and historical process. In this case, the authors argue that one of the crucial elements that led to the emergence of this hegemonic discourse of the identity formation is through the role of event. Therefore, this paper argues that Tanduo incident in 2013 was the tragedy of the Suluk identity formation in the state. The Tanduo incident has produced the particular kind of relationships, self/other and eventually led to the negative representation of the Suluk community in the state. Apparently, the formation of this negative representation is derived from the role of event, namely the Tanduo incident which produce a new reality, undeniable fact and truth about the Suluk. As a result of this self/other relationships, the Suluk community has been seen as problematic, to be shunned, dangerous and finally it leads to the formation of the bad and good Suluk categories. In this case, the author argues that, if the physical boundaries can be strengthened through military enforcement, this paper sees the non-governmental organizations, politicians, ruling government and various segments of Sabah society play a very crucial role especially in managing this negative perception towards Suluk community
KECEKAPAN FAKTOR MENYELURUH DALAM SEKTOR PEMBUATAN DI NEGERI SABAH
Authors: Gimba Roslan , Wong Hock Tsen , Kogid Mori
Published: March 2022

Kecekapan Faktor Menyeluruh (TFP) adalah pengukuran kecekapan yang amat penting dan merupakan indikasi utama kepada pembuat dasar. Kajian ini memeriksa pertumbuhan TFP 18 sub industri pembuatan di negeri Sabah untuk tempoh 1985-1997 dan 2000-2010. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah ujian Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Indeks Malmquist untuk menilai secara empirikal produktiviti dan kecekapan. Hasil kajian ini mendapati perubahan kecekapan teknikal adalah penyumbang utama kepada pertumbuhan TFP sektor pembuatan di negeri Sabah. Kerajaan perlu memberikan penekanan kepada TFP khususnya sub industri pembuatan yang berpotensi untuk memaksimumkan kecekapan teknologi dalam pengeluaran. 
 
Total factor productivity (TFP) is a crucial measure of efficiency and thus an important indicator for policymakers. This study examine TFP growth of 18 sub industry of Sabah manufacturing for the period of 1985-1997 and 2000-2010. Output-oriented Malmquist productivity indexes and decomposition using a sequential data envelopment analysis approach (DEA) employed to empirically evaluate the effeciency and productivity.The result indicate that technical change is the main contibutor towards TFP growth of Sabah manufacturing sector.
UNDERSTANDING THE UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LIVELIHOOD IN LIWAGU WATER CATCHMENT AREA
Authors: Foo Jurry , Dambul Ramzah , Masleh Abdul Afiq , Bakri Abdul Razzaq , Abdullah Jumriati
Published: March 2022

This paper is proposed to overview the livelihood pattern and the utilization trend of natural resources by the local community in the Liwagu water catchment, Tambunan, Sabah. It will be a basic contention to understand how human being managing their resources for livelihood, especially to obtained needs as well as to maximize satisfaction of want. This is one of the key process in doing water conservation plan for the area managed by the community. Preliminary study has been conducted to understand the dependence on natural resource as a life support system. Collected data was analyzed descriptively as well as SWOT analysis. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) has been used to identify the attitudinal pattern of local community towards their livelihood. Results presented will serve as baseline documentation to enhance natural resources management towards sustainable living without affecting the freshwater resources. In overall, the livelihood pattern of local community relatively depended on natural resources. Whereas, the uses of those resources is likely to meet the domestic needs. In terms of attitude, they are classified into five groups, where the majority of is Pro-infrastructure. While SWOT analysis indicate that the use of natural resources in Liwagu catchment areas is under control.
Pengkomersialan Budaya Orang Sungai Melalui Ekopelancongan: Faktor Kejayaan Dan Limitasi
Authors: Hussin Rosazman
Published: March 2022

Salah satu ciri ekopelancongan yang mapan adalah menerusi penglibatan aktif dan sokongan berterusan komuniti setempat dalam aktiviti-aktiviti ekopelancongan (Telfer, 2003). Penglibatan tersebut akhirnya memberi faedah sosioekonomi, sekali gus mampu memeliharan budaya tradisi tersebut secara berterusan (Cohen, 1988). Justeru, artikel ini memeriksa dan menilai isu pengkomersialan budaya Orang Sungai di Kampung Batu Puteh dan Sukau di Hilir Kinabatangan Sabah dalam konteks pembangunan ekopelancongan. Kaedah kutipan data yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah pengamatan turut-serta, temu bual dan kajian dokumen. Persoalan yang menjadi fokus kajian adalah sejauhmanakah pengkomersialan seni dan budaya Orang Sungai ini berjaya dilakukan. Apakah faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan kejayaan kepada usaha tersebut. Sebaliknya, apakah pula faktor-faktor limitasi yang menghalang usaha pengkomersialan budaya komuniti ini dalam konteks ekopelancongan di kawasan hilir Kinabatangan di Sabah?
Human Rights and Consumer Education for Better Quality of Life
Authors: Adnan Mohd. Hamdan
Published: March 2022

In todayâ€™s world, knowing our rights as humans and consumers are critical in order to enhance our quality of life and sustain it. Ignorance of our human and consumer rights can subject us to all kinds of continuous exploitations and persecutions. This article tries to make a case on human rights and consumer education as an essential part of the national education curriculum. The article argues that human rights and consumer educations should not be confined to schools but be part of a life-long learning process. Further, it should not be for the ordinary citizens only but also for those in authority, like enforcement officers and managers in the corporate sectors. By everyone understanding human rights and consumer rights it is hope that the world can be a better place, not only through good governance but also justice in the market-place. This is based on the philosophy that the best form of protection is self-protection.
Consumers Internet Usage and Their Behaviour to Enhance Broadband Penetration in Sabah
Authors: Adnan Mohd Hamdan
Published: March 2022

This study was conducted in 2012 by a team of researchers from the School of Social Science (SSS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to discover the level of broadband penetration in Sabah and the factors hindering or facilitating its growth. At the point of the study, Sabah has the lowest broadband penetration level. The government is trying to increase it reach in the state to make comparable to the other Malaysian states at the very least. An opinion survey was used on 3200 respondents selected randomly covering all the districts in Sabah, both in the urban and rural areas as well as those in the isolated zones. A questionnaire was prepared to gather relevant data to meet the objectives of the study which include the respondentsâ€™ awareness of broadband, their attitude towards it, their utilization of it, their expectations of it and the future of broadband in Sabah. The study found that respondents from all areas and walks of life were expecting that the broadband penetration to be quickly expanded and the quality of transmission and service enhanced. Interestingly respondents from the lowest income group were the most claiming they were willing to subscribe to broadband for their own benefits despite their limitations. The study recommendations include getting all the stakeholders together including from the civil society organization to meet the objective of realizing an information culture society in Sabah through full broadband penetration in the state.
Pengkategorian Nelayan Bandar Dan Kemiskinan: Penelitian Terhadap Nelayan Di Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Authors: Md Shah Jalihah , Hj Selamat Hafizah
Published: March 2022

Dalam literatur, pengkategorian terhadap nelayan lazimnya dibuat berasaskan ukuran kewangan dan bukan kewangan. Misalnya, nelayan termiskin, miskin dan tidak miskin. Pengkategorian bukan kewangan pula merujuk kepada tahap penglibatan nelayan dalam aktiviti penangkapan ikan sama ada secara sepenuh masa mahupun separuh masa serta teknologi yang digunakan. Klasifikasi sebegini telah memberi gambaran bahawa wujud pelbagai jenis nelayan. Namun, kategori sedia ada ini hanya menyentuh tentang nelayan di kawasan luar bandar. Adakah kategori yang serupa wujud dalam kalangan nelayan di kawasan bandar? Sejauh manakah klasifikasi ini memberi impak dalam kehidupan harian nelayan bandar di peringkat komuniti? Bagi menjawab soalan tersebut, artikel ini akan menghuraikan kategori nelayan di Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, iaitu kumpulan nelayan yang dikenali sebagai nelayan bandar kerana lokasinya yang terletak di kawasan bandar. Indikator yang mempengaruhi pembentukan sesuatu jenis nelayan dan implikasi kewujudan pengkategorian ini terhadap aktiviti sosioekonomi nelayan bandar turut dikupas dalam makalah ini.
Sabah Dalam Proses Pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia
Authors: Selamat Aszlan
Published: March 2022

Membentuk sebuah negara merupakan suatu perkara yang amat sukar kerana memerlukan banyak pengorbanan dari segi tenaga, wang ringgit dan juga masa. Banyak perkara telah dilakukan seperti membuat perundingan dan mengadakan sesi dialog bagi menjelaskan sesuatu cadangan. Bagi negeri Sabah pula, pengorbanan untuk menimbangkan cadangan pembentukan Malaysia merupakan suatu perkara baik yang dapat membantu dalam perkembangan dan pembangunan negeri Sabah. Makalah ini membincangkan tentang cadangan-cadangan awal pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia serta faktor-faktor penubuhan Persekutuan Malaysia. Penglibatan Sabah dalam pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia dikupas dengan penjelasan tentang peranan beberapa badan yang terlibat secara langsung dalam pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia seperti Jawatankuasa Perundingan Perpaduan Malaysia, Suruhanjaya Cobbold dan Jawatankuasa Antara Kerajaan (JAK). Makalah ini juga membincangkan tentang reaksi penduduk Sabah terhadap rancangan pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia serta cabaran Sabah dalam pembentukan Persekutuan Malaysia.
Gunatanah Bandar: Sistem Penyediaan Letak Kereta Bandar Sandakan
Authors: Abdul Talip Mustapa
Published: March 2022

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Globalising Kuala Lumpur: A Livable City?
Authors: Sirat Morshidi
Published: March 2022

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Pelancong Ke Labuan: Melancong Atau Membeli Belah?
Authors: Ibrahim Arsiah
Published: March 2022

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Ulasan Buku - Malaysian Politics Under Mahathir
Authors: Wan Hassan Wan Shawaluddin
Published: March 2022

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Pay Determination In The U.K. Public Services
Authors: Ibrahim Dzurizah
Published: March 2022

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Pengaruh Faktor Personaliti, Kepuasan Kehidupan, Bilangan Anak, Etnik Dan Jantina Ke Atas Potensi Penderaan Kanak-Kanak
Authors: Seok Chua Bee , Othman Abdul Halim
Published: March 2022

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Teaching Accounting At Public Universities - An Issue Of Curriculum And Direction?
Authors: Haji Ismail Ishak
Published: March 2022

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PERANAN BELIA DAN PRU-14 DI SABAH: KAJIAN KES DI P.188 SILAM
Authors: Dollah Ramli , Sakke Nordin , Wan Hassan Wan Shawaluddin , Omar Marja Azlima , Jafar Adi
Published: March 2022

Belia merupakan kumpulan penting kepada kelangsungan politik Malaysia. Peningkatan jumlah kumpulan belia yang mewakili hampir separuh populasi pengundi berdaftar di Malaysia menjadikan kumpulan ini penting kepada negara kerana mereka mampu menentukan keputusan pilihan raya. Hakikatnya, kumpulan anak muda ini sangat sensitif kepada perubahan yang berlaku di persekitaran mereka dan sangat kritikal kepada dasar-dasar kerajaan yang tidak memberikan keuntungan kepada mereka. Oleh itu, berdasarkan kajian tentang peranan belia dalam Pilihan raya Umum ke-14 (PRU) di Parlimen Silam (P.188) mendapati bahawa protes belia di Parlimen Silam dan tiga kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) (N.51 Kunak, N.50 Lahad Datu dan N.49 Tungku) di bawah Parlimen ini adalah disebabkan oleh kegagalan kerajaan terdahulu, iaitu Barisan Nasional (BN) dalam melaksanakan dasar dan program yang bermanfaat dan memberi keuntungan kepada belia. Protes ini diterjemahkan dalam bentuk undi ke atas Parti Warisan Sabah (PWS). Menyedari akan kepentingan belia kepada kelangsungan parti pemerintah, maka artikel ini menghujahkan bahawa parti pemerintah di peringkat nasional dan negeri pada hari ini perlu memberikan perhatian yang lebih serius ke atas isu keterpinggiran belia. Oleh itu, beberapa usaha mendekati belia perlu dilakukan secara konsisten dan ia bukan hanya menjadi rutin apabila tibanya musim pilihan raya.
AbstractThe youths are an essential group of voters in Malaysian politics. With the rising number of youths, representing almost half of registered voters in Malaysia, their roles are pertinent as they were able to determine the result of the election. This is because these groups of young peoples are susceptible to the changes that are taking place in their surroundings and they are also very critical of the government's policies that may not serve their interests. Based on the study carried out on the role of youth during the 14th General Election (GE-14) in the Parliament (P.188) Silam and three other state seats (N. 51 Kunak, N. 50 Lahad Datu and N. 49 Tungku), it was found that the protest among youths in these Parliament constituents was due to the failure of the previous government, Barisan Nasional (BN) in implementing policies and programs that benefitted the youths. They translated their protests in the form of casting their votes to choose the opposition party, i.e. Parti Warisan Sabah (PWS) to come into power. Recognizing the importance of the youths in determining the survival of the ruling party, this article concludes that the current government at the state and national level needs to give serious attention to the issue of the marginalisation among the youths. Therefore, more efforts should be undertaken to reach out and to engage the youths on a regular basis as opposed to the previous practices of only approaching them before and during election season.