bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estrategias para la detección precoz y vigilancia epidemiológica del mal de Chagas en Ecuador: entre el olvido y la reemergencia
Authors: Wong Vázquez Lester , Acosta Mayorga Carlos Gonzalo , Blacio Villa Carlos Omar , Pérez Naranjo Fanny del Rocio
Published: October 2021

La enfermedad de Chagas (EC) es originada por el protozoario Trypanosoma cruzi, constituyendo un problema social y de salud pública en las Américas. En los últimos años en Ecuador existe un repunte sostenido de casos de EC y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) en el año 2020, enfatizó la necesidad de aplicar estrategias para control de enfermedades tropicales desatendidas 2021-2030, incorporando lineamientos relacionados con la EC. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con el fin de verificar la adopción por parte del estado ecuatoriano de estrategias para detección precoz y vigilancia entomológica de EC, de acuerdo a la hoja de ruta propuesta por la OMS. Para ello, se consultó la epidemiología de EC durante el período 2013-2020, se revisó lineamientos y estrategias para eliminación de enfermedades desatendidas, se realizó análisis epidemiológico de EC y se categorizaron las estrategias para detección precoz de EC. Se observó un incremento de casos de EC crónica respecto a la EC aguda (n=432; 78,26% vs 21,74%). Además, el estado ecuatoriano aplica lineamientos de interrupción de transmisión vectorial domiciliaria y transfusional, eliminación de EC congénita y cobertura de tratamiento antiparasitario de la población en riesgo, no obstante, no se aplican medidas para la interrupción de transmisión por trasplante de órganos. En tal sentido es necesaria la implementación de estrategias y protocolos, orientados a la detección de la parasitosis en pacientes transplantados, asi como tambien la capacitación de comunidades en torno a la interrupción de la transmisión vectorial de EC.
Szórványleletek a Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum gyűjteményében: Óriásszalamandra, †Andrias scheuchzeri (Holl, 1831) farokcsigolyák a késő-miocén pannon pécs-danitzpusztai (Magyarország) ősgerinces lelőhelyről (Caudata: Amphibia: Cryptobranchidae)
Authors: Szentesi Zoltán
Published: October 2021

Magyarországról egyedül a pécs-danitzpusztai késő-miocén korú ősgerinces lelőhelyről ismerünk óriásszalamandra, †Andrias scheuchzeri (Holl, 1831) fosszíliákat, melyek craniális és postcraniális csontokat egyaránt tartalmaznak. Ennek ellenére, a fajhoz sorolható farokcsigolyák még nem kerültek leírásra innen. Ezt a hiányosságot igyekszik bepótolni jelen munka néhány paleoökológiai és ősföldrajzi megjegyzéssel kiegészítve. Kilenc ábra, egy táblázat.
Economics of sweet potato production in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria: A Stochastic Approach
Authors: NC Morgan  , O Bethel  , PO Aluge
Published: October 2021

The study examines the technical efficiency and profitability of sweet potato production in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A total of one hundred sweet potato farmers were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis and stochastic approach. The average age of the farmers was 35 years, majority (54%) of the sweet potato farmers were males, majority (87%) of the farmers had one form of education, average fish farming experience of the farmers was 9 years, and majority (55%) of the sweet potato farmers were married. The result of production function depicts the coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) to be 41%. It further shows that the relationship between output and farming experience which had a coefficient of 0.11 was positive indicating that as years of farming experience increased, the amount of output increased. Moreover, the mean technical efficiency was 0.73 with minimum and maximum efficiencies of 0.19 and 1.76 respectively. Total Cost (TC) was ₦20,755.53while total returns were ₦31,715.20 with Net Farm Income (NFI) of ₦10,959.67. Return on investment was ₦0.53, which implies profitability of sweet potato production in the study area. The study also identified inadequate finance, lack of land, and high cost of labor as the major problems faced by the farmers. Government is therefore recommended to support in terms of revitalization and prioritizing funding of extension delivery system of the state owned Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs).
演化思維與社會理論：以Steven Pinker與Jared Diamond的暴力論述為例
Authors: 酆景文 酆景文 , 萬毓澤 萬毓澤
Published: October 2021

Steven Pinker和Jared Diamond先後提出「現代社會較傳統社會和平」的觀點，並大量使用（演化）生物學與認知科學概念來建構理論，引發社會學、人類學界的許多批評。部分爭議來自於他們將一般被視為生物學範疇的演化思維運用於解釋人類社會。然而，近年來的許多研究已告訴我們：以變異、遺傳（複製）、選擇等抽象原則構成的「一般化達爾文主義」等理論架構，已能應用於生物現象「之外」的人文社會現象。據此，本文藉助「一般化達爾文主義」的架構，細緻地勾勒Pinker和Diamond如何將演化思維應用在暴力理論，並處理人文社會學界對他們的批評。此外，本文也嘗試提出演化思維可能如何啟發社會科學界對暴力與現代性等議題的思考。

 

Steven Pinker and Jared Diamond successively advanced the thesis that modern society is more peaceful than traditional society. They employed extensive arguments from evolutionary biology and cognitive science to develop their theories, which have received criticism from sociologists and anthropologists alike. Some believe that employing evolutionary theory to explain human society is highly controversial. Nevertheless, “generalized Darwinism,” a framework characterized by three abstract principles variation, inheritance, and selection has been applied to other disciplines. Thus, on the basis of a framework of generalized Darwinism, this study illustrates how Pinker and Diamond construct theories of violence through evolutionary thinking and how they are criticized by sociologists and anthropologists. Additionally, in this paper, evolutionary thinking is highlighted as an inspiration for reconsidering violence, modernity, and their interrelation.

 
Covid-19 and Depression
Authors: Vankwani Rekha , Uzair Surhan , Laalwani Dileep , Shah Syed Zulfiquar Ali , Devrajani Tarachand , Batool Nida
Published: October 2021

There have been dozens of research reports to explore the negative effects of the Corona pandemic on human life and mental health. So far, researchers are of the view that major effects of the Corona on people's lives are directly related to depression, frustration and anxiety.Several studies suggest that mental problems are currently on the rise around the world and people of all ages are suffering from depression. The World Health Organization (WHO), in this regard, has also issued detailed recommendations on mental health during the global outbreak of the Covid-19. According to the WHO, panic, anxiety, and stress is typical responses at the time of crisis and it is quite understandable that people are facing fear and uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the WHO is committed to providing guidelines during the pandemic in the best interest of Corona patients, doctors, health workers, people in isolation, authorities and the general public.
Implementation of the Anti-Quackery Mandate Punjab Healthcare Commission: Challenges and Limitations
Authors: Momina Ain Ul , Zakar Rubeena
Published: October 2021

Background: Medical quackery is a big challenge forhealthcare system in Pakistan. This menace was particularly widespread in Punjab, where a regulatory body called the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) was formulatedin 2010. PHC established an Anti-Quackery Cell with the objective of curbing the spread of quackery in the Province. Aim: To find out the challenges that the Anti-Quackery Cell encountered to control quackery. Method: The current study applied a qualitative research method, with a focus on exploratory research design. A total of 20PHC and Anti-Quackery Cell officials were identified by adopting a purposive sampling technique. An interview guide was used to collect data from respondents. An inductive as well as deductive approach was used to extract themes from the data and generate findings. Results: The findings of the study show that the lack of political and administrative will was the most significant challenge to control quackery in Pakistan. Furthermore, inappropriate staff selection, untrained staff, lack of proper legislation and the deep roots quackery in society were other factors that weaken the capacity of the Anti-Quackery Cell. Conclusion: The study concludes that it is very difficult to successfully curb quackery due to the relevance of the practice with the socio-economic and cultural context of Pakistan. However, proper legislation, professional development of staff and strong political and administrative commitment are the way forward. Keywords: PHC, Quackery, healthcare system
Pharmacotherapy in Anaemia of Pregnancy: Comparison of Oral Ferrous Sulphate, Intravenous Iron Sucrose
Authors: Muhammad Hafsa , Ansar Anila , Ansar Saad , Ahmad Ishtiaq , Latif Ansar
Published: October 2021

Aim: To analyse the outcome of oral and intravenous therapy of iron preparations in treating anaemia in pregnant women. Study Design: Prospective Study. Place and duration of study: Department of Pharmacology and department of Gynaecology and obstetrics, Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot from May 2020 to July 2021. Methods: Between May 2020 and July 2021; A total of 1200 patients presenting to obstetric department with anaemia were included in the study after fulfilling inclusion criteria. Pregnant patients with haemoglobin level 7-8gm/dl at 24th week of gestation were included in the study. The therapy was started on 24th week of gestation. The haemoglobin levels were determined at 24th week and then at 37th week of gestation. The increase in the haemoglobin level was then determined. Serum ferritin levels were done at 37th week of gestation. Results: It was observed that there was an increase in the haemoglobin level after all the treatment regimes. The increase in haemoglobin in the group B and C was statistically significant with P value of < 0.001 when compared with the group A. However, no statistical significant difference was observed between group B and group C. Conclusion: The haemoglobin and serum ferritin level were significantly increased in the subjects after oral ferrous sulphate, however parenteral formulation are more effective in noncompliant patient where quick improvement in haemoglobin levels are to be achieved. Keywords: Anaemia, pregnancy, iron deficiency, pharmacotherapy
The Pattern of Palatal Rugae in sub-population of Pakistani adults
Authors: Hassan Fatima , Baqar Anum , Ilyas Farnaz , Javed Farah , Hakeem Saman , Abbas Akbar
Published: October 2021

Background: Despite the existence of the most reliable and authentic tools of personal identification such as fingerprints, dental, and DNA analysis, the palatal rugae are recommended as an adjuvant aid in forensic diagnosis. Palatal rugoscopy or palatoscopy aims to specify a person’s identity and gender discrimination. Aim: To determine the morphological pattern of palatal rugae considering gender. Settings and design: Cross-sectional study, calcorrugoscopy, chi-square test Material: This incorporated 360 subjects encompassing an equal ratio of the male and female genders. Undertaking the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study, calcorrugoscopy technique was utilized in which maxillary casts were obtained through irreversible hydrocolloid impression material (Cavex cream alginate – fast set) and poured in type III dental stone. The assessed morphological parameters were shape and unification. Trobo’s classification and Thomas and Kotze’s criteria were used to assess shape and unification respectively to assess the qualitative aspect of palatal rugae. Descriptive analysis was generated in terms of frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Results: The most frequently occurred rugae pattern was sinuous followed by a line with divergent unification. Sexual dimorphism was not evident among the selected subjects regarding rugae shape and unification configuration.Moreover, the same trend regarding shape and unification was repeated on both sides of the palate, with no significant difference noted in number of palatal rugae undertaking both sides. Conclusions: Every individual possesses a unique rugae pattern irrespective of gender. Keywords: Cross- sectional, Adults, Gender dimorphism, Pakistan, Palatal rugae
Fall Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Geriatric Population
Authors: Khattak Hafsah Gul , Arshad Hafsah , Anwar Kinza , Majeed Yaser
Published: October 2021

Aim: To determine the prevalence of fall among geriatric population and to find out risk factors associated with fall. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 223, raised through non-probability convenient sampling technique. The inclusion criteria were older adults both genders, aged 60 years and above. The exclusion criteria were older persons with severe and uncontrolled co morbidities that include diabetes, hypertension, memory impairment, stroke, psychiatric disorders, and use of any walking aid. Data was collected through semi structured questionnaire. Fall risk assessment scale was used to categorize fall risk status in older persons. Data was analyzed using SPSS 24. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were applied. Results: The overall mean age of participants was 67.61±5.64 years. Out of 223 participants, females were 134(60.1%) and 89(39.9%) were males. The prevalence of falls reported in elderly was 42.6%. Most prevalent fall were reported under category of 1-2 falls, out of which females had 43(32.1 %) and males had 29 (32.6%) falls. Among study participants 87 (39.0%) were in high-risk group while 136(61.0%) participants were in low-risk group. Furthermore, weak eyesight, use of medications, vertigo/imbalance, and chronic medical conditions (p<0.05) were considered as most significant risk factors with fall. Conclusion: The study showed significant number of older adults who had fall. Female were at high risk of fall. Weak eyesight, use of medications, vertigo/imbalance, and chronic medical conditions were found to be most prevalent risk factors associated with fall. Keywords: Fall, geriatrics, aging, fall risk, prevalence, old age
Serum Level of Vitamin A in Breast Cancer Patients and Apparently Healthy Women of Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Shahzad Mahwish , Iftikhar Bushra , Iftikhar Mehwish , Nazeer Sadia , Cheema Rabia Akhtar
Published: October 2021

Background: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women worldwide. In Asia, Pakistan has the highest number of patients of breast cancer. Chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalances contribute to the redox disruption thus increasing ROS that changes gene expression resulting in carcinogenesis. Antioxidants like Vitamin A may help reduce tissue-level inflammation through different mechanisms by maintaining redox balance within the tissue. Methods: This cross sectional comparative study was used to measure the serum level of vitamin A in breast cancer patients and in apparently healthy women of same age group to determine the involvement, if any, of this vitamin in breast cancer etiology. Out of 90 women that were recruited, 60 were breast cancer patients and 30 were apparently healthy women. Results: Vitamin A level in serum was measured by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA). Serum vitamin A level was lower than the WHO reference values (30-90μg/dl) in all patients (18.62±4.43μg/dl) and apparently healthy women (19.59±3.40μg/dl). Although no difference was seen between patients and controls (p=0.274), nevertheless, more women (28.3%) were severely deficient in vitamin A than normal (6.7%) women. Increase in age significantly decreased vitamin A in both normal and breast cancer patients. Vitamin A level in serum was generally low, when matched with international reference values in patients than apparently healthy women. Conclusion: It is concluded that deficiency of vitamin A might lead to metabolic disturbances that can contribute to the development of cancers like breast cancer. Keywords: breast cancer, ROS, vitamin A, anti oxidants
Partiality of the General Population Towards Abortion and the Awareness Regarding it: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Aftab Minahil , Zia Robass , Aaien Kurrat Ul , Zafar Rehan , Khan Qudsia Umaira
Published: October 2021

Background: Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by expulsion of an embryo or foetus. In Pakistan, 54% of the 4.2 million unintentional pregnancies were terminated deliberately. Given the taboo around the subject, abortions are filled with unnecessary risk and fear, legal and physical. Our work intends to shed light on the factors that limit this taboo, exploring the line beyond which abortion is considered acceptable. Aim: To explore the limits of the taboo around abortion; to explore the extent to which certain taboos apply and deduce circumstances that deem abortion an acceptable practice. Methods: A sociological and statistical snow-ball type of semi-quantitative, semi-qualitative study was conducted. The study was carried out on the general adult Pakistani population, with focused groups of medical students, non-medical students, and non-students belonging to different employment status. A questionnaire-based survey was implemented. Several people were interviewed as well. Conclusion: The majority of participants were accepting of abortion in case of severe physical health issues. For questions involving mental health, majority of the population disagreed with abortion as a considerable option. However, the entire population strongly agreed with the fact that awareness regarding abortion is inadequate and there needs further light to be shed on it. Keywords: abortion, taboo, mental health, awareness
Assessment of Undergraduate Medical Students Awareness of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Khaled Maryam , Mohydin Mahnoor , Tahir Hamza , Zaidi W. Haider , Rasheed M. H. U , Mohydin S.r , Ahmad S. A. , Butt A N. , Bashir F.
Published: October 2021

Aim: To assess the level of knowledge and awareness of undergraduate medical students in order to determine whether the undergraduate virology course is up to standard for preparation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted online by random-sampling method with a multi-central approach. Data was collected from 311 respondents for a time period of one month during May 2020. IRB approval was granted. Descriptive analysis was done on student demographics, their knowledge and opinions, using the research tool SPSS 24. Results: Majority of students had factually correct knowledge about Covid-19, according to the WHO guidelines. However, there was poor knowledge regarding animal reservoirs and other diseases caused by Coronaviruses. Most students had learned about Coronaviruses from sources apart from the syllabi or course material and 93% were in agreement for wanting an improved Coronavirus module in their undergraduate virology courses. Conclusion: Medical students have good knowledge about Coronavirus, but are lacking in some crucial topics such as sources of animal reservoir and types of diseases etc. More studies need to be conducted in order to assess whether undergraduate syllabi are sufficient for educating and training students about future possible pandemics. An efficient prospective course of action should be determined accordingly. Keywords: Medical students, Coronaviruses, Covid-19, Pandemic, Knowledge, Awareness.
Effect of Membrane Sweeping on the Initiation of Spontaneous Labour
Authors: Butt Rabika Bint Khamis , Kazi Amna , Javaid Nazish , Rahim Jamshed , Saifee Humaira Zulfiqar , Sheikh Hira
Published: October 2021

Background: Membrane sweeping causes induction of labour by release of prostaglandins, and other hormones. Aim: To determine efficacy of membrane sweeping on induction of spontaneous labour in post-date women. Study design: Randomized controlled trial. Place and duration of study: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Health Bridge Hospital, Ghazi Road, Lahore from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. Methodology: One hundred and fifty pregnantwomen with ≥40 weeks of gestationwere randomly divided into two groups of 75 pregnant women each. Group A were those who consented for undergoing membrane sweeping whereas group B did not undergo this process. Results: The mean age of the enrolled pregnant women was25.7±3.05 years. The mean duration of pregnancy in group A was 40.1±0.2 weeks and in group B was 40.2±0.1 weeks. Regarding spontaneous onset of labour, in group A, 38(50.6%) patients went into labour with sweeping of membranes and in group B, 10(13.4%) patients had spontaneous onset of labour. There were only two cases of infection reported in Group A and one in group B. Conclusion: Membrane sweeping for natural induction of spontaneous labour. Key words: Membrane sweeping, Labour induction, Efficacy
Limb Salvage in Early Versus Delayed Revascularization of Acute Lower Limb Ischemia
Authors: Noor Salman Jamil , Imtiaz Nauman , Shaukat Wishal , Gilani Athar Abbas , Shahid Palwasha , Alam Tauqeer , Hussain Syed Munim
Published: October 2021

Aim: To compare the limb salvage rate in early versus late presenting patients of Rutherford class IIB acute lower extremity ischemia undergoing revascularization. Study Design: Comparative/observational study Place and duration of study: Department of Surgery, CMH Peshawar from January 2019 to March 2021 Methodology: Twenty eight patients of both genders with ages 20 to 70 years presented with Rutherford class IIB acute lower limb ischemia were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided into two groups. Group I (presented after 6 hours of onset of symptoms) consisted of 20 patients and group II (presented within 6 hours of onset of symptoms) consisted of 8 patients. All the patients underwent femoral embolectomy. Limb salvage rate between both groups was examined at postoperative 3rd month. Data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0. P-value <0.05 was taken as significant. Results: There were 16(80%) male and 4(20%) females with mean age 50.52±11.74 years in group I, in group II 6(75%) were male and 2(25%) were females with mean age 50.08±10.94 years. No significant difference was observed between both groups regarding age and gender with p-value >0.05. In group I, limb salvage found in 19(95%) patients while in group II limb salvage found in 5(62.5%) patients, a significant difference was observed regarding limb salvage rate between both groups (p-value <0.05). Mortality rate was high in group II (delayed presentation) as compared to group I (12.5% Vs 0%) with p-value <0.05. Conclusion: The limb salvage rate was high in early presenting patients than late presenting patients with a significant difference. 30 days mortality rate and amputation rate were significantly high in delayed presentation as compared to early presented cases. Keywords: Acute lower limb ischemia, revascularization, limb salvage
Comparison of Supraclavicular Artery Flap and Skin Graft in Management of Neck Contractures
Authors: Bhatti Zahid Iqbal , Imran Muhammad , Nadeem Muhammad , Ahmad Sarfraz , Nazim Tauqeer
Published: October 2021

Background: Burn cases are highly prevalent in developing countries like Pakistan. If not managed timely they can result in lifetime complications as well as morbidity. Aim: To compare the supraclavicular artery flap method with skin graft. Place and duration of study: Department of Plastic Surgery, Allama Iqbal Memorial Hospital, Sialkot from 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2019. Methodology: In this comparative study forty four patients were enrolled and half were operated by supraclavicular artery flap method and other half by skin graft procedure. The patients were followed for their skin contour, colour matching and neck extension improvement and recurrent neck contracture after a year. Results: Mean age of the patients was 29.5 years with 75% as females. Only one patient had recurrent neck contracture from supraclavicular artery flap group while 81.8% of skin graft showed recurrent neck contracture Conclusion: Supraclavicular artery flap is a better management approach in post neck contracture burn patients. Key words: Supravlaciular artery flap, Skin graft, Neck contractures
To Study the Outcome of Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty in Anorectal Malformations
Authors: Rehman Shafiq-Ur- , Anwar Muhammad
Published: October 2021

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of posterior sagittal anorectplasty for the repair of anorectal malformations in terms of postoperative complications and functional outcomes. Study design: Descriptive prospective study. Place and duration of study: Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal. From 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2019. Methodology: Forty-two children with high/intermediate anorectal malformations, who underwent posterior sagittal anorectoplasty, were included in the study. Patients with low variety anorectal malformations, recto vestibular/ano vestibular fistula, persistent cloaca and patients with sacral dysraphism, spinal dysraphism, myelomeningocele spina bifida occulta and menifesta were excluded. Demographic information included age, gender, weight, type of anorectal malformation, type of surgery performed, operation time and hospital stay. Immediate post-operative complications were also noted. Bowel habits, constipation and faecal incontinence were evaluated in all patients during the follow up period. Results: Thirty-one (73.80%) were males and 11(26.19%) were females and mean age was 1.72 years. The mean weight at the time of operation was 11.00 kg. High variety anorectal malformations were 14(33.33%) and intermediate were 28(66.66%). Rectourethral fistula 25(59.52%) was most common variety seen in males. Recto bulber urethral fistula in 17(40.47%) and recto prostatic urethral fistula in 8(19.04%) patients were seen. Anal agenesis without fistula 7(16.66%) was most common anomaly in females. Overall complication rate was 15(35.71%). Constipation 11(26.19%) was most common post-operative complication. True fecal incontinence was seen in 3(7.14%) patients. Strong and effective squeeze of anal sphincter was seen in 39 (92.85%) patients and satisfactory bowel habits were present in 37 (88.08%) patients. Conclusion: Posterior sagittal anorectplasty is a useful procedure in the management of high/intermediate anorectal malformations, precise identification and reconstruction of muscle complex result in good anatomical and functional outcome. Immediate post-operative complication rate is also low. Keywords: Anorectal malformations, Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty, Postoperative complications, Functional outcomes
Reported Cases of Sexual Assault in Civil Hospital Sanghar
Authors: Ahmed Khan Memon Muhammad Qasim , Kumar Pardeep , Aslam Nadia , Ahmed Awan Ejaz , Ahmed Cheena Shabir , Samad Abdul
Published: October 2021

Aim: To evaluate the sexual assault against male and female. Study design: Retrospective study Place and duration of study: Civil Hospital Sanghar from 1st January 2020 to 31st December, 2020 Methodology: Forty two cases of sexual assault and recognize the associated factors were enrolled. The age between 6-35 years and either gender were included. Result: There were 28.6% females and 71.4% males, highest victims were among age between 6-18 years was 17(40.5%), illiterate was 23(54.7%), assaulted by a neighbour was 30 (71.4%) and time lapse <1-2 days was 19(45.4%) sexual assaults. Conclusion: Majority of victims were males, assailant relationships of neighbour and illiterate. Keywords: Sexual assault, Victims, Assailants
PENGARUH CITRA PERUSAHAAN, NILAI DAN HANDLING COMPLAIN TERHADAP CUSTOMER RETENTION MELALUI KEPUASAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Khasanah Rohmatun
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh Citra Perusahaan, Nilai Nasabah Dan Handling Complain  Terhadap Customer Retention Dengan Kepuasan Sebagai Variabel Intervening  (Studi Kasus Pada Nasabah Bnu Syariah Magelang). Jenis Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Data penelitian ini merupakan data primer. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 95 nasabah. Teknik pengambilan sample dalam penelitian ini sendiri merupakan teknik sampling insidental. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, uji statistik, path analysis. Data yang di peroleh kemudian diolah  dengan alat bantu SPSS16. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Citra Perusahaan berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kepuasan. Nilai nasabah dan Handling Complain berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan nasabah. Citra Perusahaan, Handling Complain  dan Kepuasan pelanggan berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Customer Retention. Nilai nasabah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Customer Retention.  Dalam penelitian ini Kepuasan tidak mampu memediasi pengaruh antara Citra Perusahaan, Nilai Nasabah dan Handling Complain terhadap Customer Retention.
Revistas científicas portuguesas da primeira metade do século XIX
Authors: Bediaga Begonha
Published: October 2021

De imediato chama atenção o ineditismo da pesquisa, ao centrar a investigação em periódicos, jornais e revistas científicas, literárias, instrutivas e recreativas em que o tema da agricultura estava presente. A escolha do tema, explica a autora, deu-se porque o assunto era recorrente no periodismo da época, muito devido ao fato de a sociedade portuguesa dos séculos XVIII e XIX ter sido preponderantemente baseada na economia agrária. [...]
Economic analysis of cassava production in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State
Authors: NC Morgan  , DA Wasini  , IE Larry
Published: October 2021

The study was carried out to analyze “the Economics of cassava production in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria”. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of cassava farmers; analyze costs and returns of producing cassava; determine technical efficiency; determine factors influencing technical efficiency of cassava farmers; and Identify constraints associated with cassava production in the study area. The sample of (94) cassava farmers was drawn from (10) communities in Ogbia and structured questionnaires were administered. Descriptive statistics, Translog Stochastic Frontier Production Model (SFPM) and budgetary model were used to analyze the data. Female (87.23%) dominated cassava production. 74% falls within the age of 21-50 years. Majority were married (65%) and 54.26% had a family size of 6-10. 52.13% of the respondents were basically farmers and all of them get there source of income for farming from personal savings and 72.34% used both family and hired labour in the production of cassava with 58.51% of them having farm size ≤0.5. The study further reveals that the gross margin was ₦521,313.50 and the profitability index was 64.07, while the rate of return on investment was 178.31, benefit-cost ratio of 2.8 proving the viability of cassava production in the study area. Lack of credit facilities, high spread of disease, lack of land were the major constraints faced by the farmers. Loans and grants should be made available to farmers either by government agencies or rather programs to fund cassava production should be created.
Pengaruh Kualitas Kerja, Fasilitas Kerja, Motivasi Kerja dan Pembagian Tugas terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Dinas Perkebunan Kabupaten Muara Enim
Authors: Darmin
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine, analyze and prove the effect of work quality, work facilities, work motivation and division of tasks on the performance of the employees of the Muara Enim Plantation Service. The sample in the study, namely all employees of the Plantation Service of Muara Enim Regency, totaling 60 employees, will be sampled in this study. A significant value of 0.001 <0.05 then accepts Ha and rejects Ho, which means that there is a significant influence between work quality (X1) on performance (Y). A significant value of 0.016 <0.05 then rejects Ho and accepts Ha, which means that there is a significant influence between work facilities (X2) on performance (Y). A significant value of 0.586> 0.05 then accepts Ho and rejects Ha, which means that there is no significant effect between work motivation (X3) on performance (Y). Value 0.000 <0.05 then accepting Ha and rejecting Ho, which means that there is a significant influence between the division of tasks (X4) on performance (Y). Sig value 0.000 <0.05, then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, which means that the quality of work (X1), work facilities (X2), work motivation (X3) and the division of tasks (X4) have a significant effect together on the performance variable (Y).
Pengaruh Pengawasan Dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Kantor Sekretariat Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Lahat
Authors: Markus
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this research is to know the Influence of Supervision and Work Environment to Employee Performance of Secretariat Office of Election Commission of Lahat Regency. The respondents were all employees of the secretariat office of Lahat district electoral commission as much as 33 respondents. The analysis used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with hypothesis testing with t-test and F-test. From the value of regression equation obtained value equation Performance = 5.673 + 0.107 Supervision + 0.766 Work Environment + e. Monitoring and work environment variables together affect the performance with the value of determination coefficient of 67.4%. This means that 67.4% of the performance of the Lahat Regency Electoral Commission (KPU) is influenced by supervision and work environment while 32.6% is influenced by other factors outside the model. The result of partial test shows that the control variable has no significant effect on the performance, while the work environment variable has a significant positive effect on the performance.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan Dengan Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Moderator Di PT PLN (Persero) Pusat Pemeliharaan Ketenaga Listrika Unit Workshop Dan Pemeliharaan IV (Pusharlis UWP IV) Kota Pagaralam
Authors: Marko Ilpiyanto
Published: October 2021

Work productivity will increase if employees have good work competencies. However, sufficient work competence to produce high work productivity requires the existence of other driving factors. One of the factors driving work competence that can affect work productivity is work motivation. This study aims to determine the effect of competence on work motivation with motivation as a moderate variable in PT PLN (Persero) Electricity Maintenance Center Workshop and Maintenance Unit IV (PUSHARLIS UWP IV). The method used in this research is quantitative method with descriptive research type. Respondents in this study were employees with a population of 45 respondents. Sampling with saturated sampling technique. The results showed that work competence, motivation and work productivity were in the high category. The results of the study have a significant effect on work productivity. The results also show that motivation is a variable that affects the positive relationship between work competence and work productivity. This means that increasing motivation will also increase employee productivity.
Peran Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam Kemajemukan di Indonesia
Authors: Tatipang Alfeni , Baransano Ribka , Ayok Melkius , Wakris Hendrika , Indow Jufri
Published: October 2021

The diversity of Indonesia is not only a strength of the nation but also an identity of the Indonesian nation. This plurality can be seen in the differences in religion, race, and language, in the Indonesian nation. The role of Christian religious education is a very important part, for example, Indonesia, which is diverse in religion, is very vulnerable to inter-religious conflicts. Christian Religious Education exists to be a means of unifying amidst the plurality of religions, racial and linguistic pluralism in this nation. In addition to being a unifier of the nation, Christian Religious Education should be present to participate in improving the quality of Indonesian people in terms of morals and ethics in order to create peace in national solidarity.AbstrakKeragaman Indonesia bukan hanya sekedar menjadi sebuah kekuatan bangsa tetapi juga menjadi sebuah identitas Bangsa Indonesia. Kemajemukan tersebut dapat dilihat pada perbedaan beragama, ras, dan bahasa, dalam bangsa Indonesia. Peran Pendidikan Agama Kristen menjadi bagian yang sangat penting, misalnya Indonesia yang beragam Agama sangat rentan dengan konlik antar beragama. Pendidikan Agama Kristen hadir untuk menjadi sarana untuk pemersatu ditengah kemajemukan Agama, kemajemukan ras dan bahasa dalam bangsa ini. Selain menjadi pemersatu bangsa hendaknya Pendidikan Agama Kristen hadir untuk berperan serta dalan meningkatkan kualitas manusia Indonesia dalam hal moral dan etika agar dapat menciptakan kedamaian dalam solidaritas bangsa.
Implementasi Nilai-nilai Dasar Pendidikan Agama Kristen di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19 di SMP Abdi Agape Pontianak
Authors: Kause Munatar , Supriyanto Supriyanto , Patora Marianus , Nguru Desi Arisandi Laga , Bunga Devi Maria
Published: October 2021

This paper discusses the application of Christian Religious Education at SMP Abdi Agape Pontianak in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic situation. The impacts of the COvid-19 Pandemic on the world of education which is changing the pattern of education that must go through online learning must not stop the planting of Christian Religious Education in schools. Christian Religious Education must take an important part in instilling the faith and character of Christ in students in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic.AbstrakPenelitian ini membahasa mengenai penerapan nilai-nilai dasar Pendidikan Agama Kristen di SMP Abdi Agape Pontianak di tengah-tengah situasi Pandemi COvid-19. Dampak-dampak Pandemi Covid-19 terhadap dunia Pendidikan yang besar yang mengubah pola Pendidikan yang harus melalui pembelajaran online tidak boleh menghentikan penanaman Pendidikan Agama Kristen di sekolah-sekolah. Pendidikan Agama Kristen harus mengambil bagian penting bagi penanaman Iman dan karakter Kristus kepada peserta didik di tengah-tengah pandemic Covid-19 ini.
Metode Mengajarkan Kekudusan Hidup pada Anak-anak ditinjau dari 1 Petrus 1:16
Authors: Sukono Djoko , Suryaningsih Eko Wahyu
Published: October 2021

Holiness is one of God's essential attributes of His Divinity. The Bible clearly shows the nature of God, that He is a holy God. In 1 Peter 1:16, the human being who is in Him is also expected to live a holy life. Holiness itself is obtained through the Spirit of God who cleanses the human soul from sin, is renewed into the likeness of Christ, and by receiving grace to obey God according to His Word. The Bible guides Christians to live holy lives, both before God and before their fellow human beings. The importance of maintaining the holiness of life so that it is necessary to teach children from an early age. The topic of this research is how the method of teaching holiness to children is seen from 1 Peter 1:26. This article was written using the study of biblical theology to understand the holiness of God and a descriptive qualitative research approach and got the results that the holiness of life is a gift from God in Christ and must be taught to children about the holiness of life through the example of life by the parents around them. AbstrakKekudusan merupakan salah satu sifat Allah yang esensial dari Keilahian-Nya.  Secara jelas Alkitab menunjukkan sifat Allah ini, bahwa Ia adalah Allah yang kudus. Dalam 1 Petrus 1:16 manusia yang ada didalam Dia juga diharapkan untuk hidup Kudus.  Kekudusan sendiri diperoleh melalui Roh Allah yang menyucikan jiwa manusia dari dosa, diperbarui menjadi serupa dengan Kristus, dan dengan menerima kasih karunia untuk menaati Allah sesuai dengan FirmanNya. Alkitab menuntun orang Kristen untuk hidup kudus, baik di hadapan Allah maupun dihadapan sesama manusia. Pentingnya menjaga kekudusan hidup sehingga perlunya mengajarkan sejak dini kepada anak-anak. Yang menjadi topik penelitian ini adalah bagaimana metode mengajarkan kekudusan kepada anak-anak di-tinjau dari 1 Petus 1:26. Artikel ini ditulis mengunakan kajian teologi biblika untuk memahami keku-dusan Allah dan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif deskriftif dan mendapatkan hasil bahwa kekudusan Hidup adalah anugerah Allah didalam Kristus dan harus diajarkan kepada anak-anak tentang kekudusan Hidup melalui teladan hidup oleh orang tua di sekitarnya.
A REVIEW ON MOUTH DISSOLVING TABLETS
Authors:   Oriental college of pharmacy Sector -2, plot no. 3, 4, 5 Behind Sanpada Railway Station Sanpada (w), Navi Mumbai-400705, India., Rathod S. , Phansekar M. , Bhagwan A. , Surve G.
Published: October 2021

Mouth Dissolving Tablets (MDTs) have received ever-increasing demand during the last decade and the field has become a rapidly growing area of research in the pharmaceutical industry. Upon introduction into the mouth, these tablets dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth in the absence of additional water for easy administration of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The popularity and usefulness of the formulation resulted in development of several MDT technologies. This review describes various formulations and technologies developed to achieve fast dissolution/dispersion of tablets in the oral cavity. In particular, this review describes in detail MDT technologies based on lyophilization, moulding, sublimation and compaction, as well as approaches to enhance the MDT properties, such as spray drying, moisture treatment, sintering, and use of sugar-based disintegrants.
Factors that Influence Canadian Generalist and Physical Education Specialist Elementary School Teachers’ Practices in Physical Education: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Truelove Stephanie , Bruijns Brianne A. , Johnson Andrew M. , Burke Shauna M. , Tucker Patricia
Published: October 2021

Interviews were conducted with 16 elementary school teachers across Canada (eight generalists and eight physical education [PE] specialists) to explore their experiences when instructing PE. Questions were phrased to encourage exploration of the perspectives of generalists and specialists, with a particular focus on teaching philosophy, barriers faced while instructing PE, facilitators and resources that enhance PE instruction, and the teachers’ self-efficacy when teaching PE. Generalists noted perceived lack of time, inadequate facilities and equipment, insufficient training, lack of knowledge, and low self-efficacy as barriers. Conversely, specialists noted that their advanced training, professional development opportunities, high self-efficacy, and technology use positively supported their teaching practices.

Keywords: physical education, elementary school, generalist, specialist, physical activity
La justification dans l’enseignement de la lecture : étude exploratoire auprès d’enseignant[e]s de français du 1er cycle du secondaire québécois
Authors: Forget Marie-Hélène , Beaudry Marie-Christine
Published: October 2021

La justification est requise dans le travail en lecture en classe de français au secondaire québécois, notamment, pour justifier son interprétation, sa réaction ou son appréciation d’un texte. Or, on en connait peu sur les usages qu’en font les enseignant[e]s dans le cadre de leur enseignement de la lecture. Une recherche exploratoire menée auprès de 12 enseignant[e]s de français a mis au jour des besoins de clarifier ce que constitue la justification en classe de français et d’outiller les enseignants pour en faire un usage plus diversifié et mieux arrimé aux besoins d’apprentissages des élèves en lecture.

Mots-clés : justification, lecture, méthodes d’enseignement, activités scolaires
Financial Literacy Education in Ontario: An Exploratory Study of Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions, Attitudes, and Practices
Authors: Henderson Gail E , Beach Pamela , Coombs Andrew
Published: October 2021

Politicians are pushing school boards to do more to ensure students leave school with the financial literacy skills they will need to navigate an increasingly complex financial marketplace. Financial literacy education must start early to achieve this goal, yet there has been very little Canadian research on financial literacy education at the elementary level. This exploratory study used an anonymous, online survey to gain a preliminary understanding of full-time Ontario elementary teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, and practices with respect to financial literacy education. Respondents overwhelmingly favour teaching financial literacy in elementary school. Almost half of respondents currently incorporate financial literacy into their classroom practice. These teachers rely primarily on free, online resources. With respect to barriers to teaching financial literacy, respondents cited the lack of an appropriate curriculum and lack of support from schools and school boards. Respondents identified professional development as the main type of support they would like to see schools and school boards provide to support them in teaching financial literacy going forward.

 

Keywords: financial literacy, financial education, elementary teachers
Élaboration et validation de l’Échelle de perception d’un centre d’aide en français du postsecondaire (ÉPCAFP)
Authors: Cabot Isabelle , Facchin Stéphanie
Published: October 2021

Des enseignants du postsecondaire constatent que de nombreux étudiants qui pourraient bénéficier du soutien des centres d’aide disciplinaires de leur établissement pour réussir leurs cours ne s’y présentent pas. Des moyens de motiver les étudiants à utiliser ces services sont en développement et devront être évalués. Cet article présente le processus d’élaboration et de validation de l’Échelle de perception d’un centre d’aide en français du postsecondaire (ÉPCAFP). L’instrument comporte trois sous-échelles (intérêt, utilité et contrôlabilité). Des collégiens (n = 1324) provenant de quatre cégeps du Québec ont participé à son évaluation. Les analyses factorielles exploratoire et confirmatoire révèlent une structure qui distingue bien les dix items de l’échelle en fonction des trois dimensions conceptuelles représentant les sous-échelles. De plus, les résultats sont satisfaisants quant à la consistance interne, la validité discriminante ainsi que la validité critériée de l’instrument. Les résultats de cette étude sont discutés en fonction de la problématique ayant justifié sa conduite.

Mots-clés : perception, centre d’aide en français (CAF), motivation, échelle de mesure, validation
Strategies for Teacher Education Programs to Support Indigenous Teacher Employment and Retention in Schools
Authors: Tessaro Danielle , Landertinger Laura , Restoule Jean-Paul
Published: October 2021

This article seeks to contribute to the knowledge base regarding efforts to increase the supply of employed Indigenous teachers. In addition to supporting the learning and well-being of Indigenous students, increasing Indigenous teachers is critical for remote Indigenous communities with chronically understaffed schools. This study was conducted as a scoping review of 50 Teacher Education Programs (TEPs) across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States that have enacted efforts to increase Indigenous teachers. The study found a range of effective strategies, and this article will depict three strategies that can be enacted by TEPs to support Indigenous teacher graduates as they transition to employment. The strategies are: (1) creating employment opportunities, (2) identifying community needs and collaborating over practicum placements, and (3) providing ongoing support. The article concludes with a call for collaboration, funding, and data collection for the continued evaluation and improvement of strategies to increase Indigenous teachers.

Keywords: teacher retention, teacher support, teacher employment, Indigenous teacher education, job transition, Indigenous teachers, Indigenous education, teacher education programs