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The Effectiveness of Cherry LeavesDecoction (Muntingia Calabura L) Towards SGOT SGPT Serum on Male Wistar Rats in Critical Hepatitis Model
Authors: R Julia Victoria Catherina ` , Sudharmono Untung
Published: December 2019

Critical Hepatitisis is caused by viruses, alchol and drugs which are characterized by theincreasing values of SGOT SGPT. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness ofdecoction extracts of cherry leaves (Muntingia Calabura L) towards serum SGOT SGPT onmale wistar rats in critical hepatitis model. The rats that have been used are in number of 30male rats with the weight is 180-200 grams and the age of 2-3 months devide into 3groups,which are negative groups, positive groups and treatment groups.Each groups consistof 10 rats. The negative group is given an usual food and drink. The positive group and thetreatment group are induced with 120 mg/ oral paracetamol for 7 days to increase serum levelsof SGOT SGPT. The treatment group is given a decoction therapy of 10 grams cherry leavesin 100cc of water that is given 3.6cc/oral for 7 days.While the positive group is only given aregular food and drink for 7 days.ANOVA test is conducted to analyze this studyby using SPSS24 version. It is found in the result of the study that there are significant differences in serumlevel of SGOT between the treatment group, positive group and negative group (p<0,05). Thereis a significant value difference of SGPT in the treatment group and the positive group(p<0,05). However, there is no significant difference between the level of SGPT in thetreatment group and the negative group (p=0,121).The conclusion is cherry leaves decoction(Muntingia Calabura L) has an effect towards the decrease of SGOT SGPT serum level onmale wistar rats in critical hepatitis model.
Effectiveness of Boiled Cherry Leaf (muntingia calabura L) Toward Ureum Creatinine Serum of Wistar Strain Mice with Acute RenalFailure Model
Authors: Kusumaningrum Perdana , Sudharmono Untung
Published: December 2019

Renal failure is a clinical condition that is characterized by a decrease in kidney function with an indicator of changes in the levels of urea and creatinine. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Boiled Cherry leaf (muntingia calabura L) on the reduction of ureum and creatinine levels. The objects in this study were 30 male Wistar strain rats aged 2-3 months with a weight of 180-200 grams. Rats were randomly grouped into 3 groups: the treatment group, positive control and negative control. The positive treatment and control group was induced gentamicin 0.3 cc IP / day for 7 days. Boiled water from 10 grams of cherry leaves (muntingia calabura) in 200 cc of boiling water to 100 cc was given as much as 3.6 cc orally for 7 days to the treatment group. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 24, One test ANOVA was performed to compare urea and creatinine levels. The results showed that there were significant differences in urea and creatinine levels between the treatment group and the positive control group (p <0.05). Urea and creatinine values between the treatment group and the negative control group were not different (p = 0.06). As Conclusion , boiled cherry leaves (muntingia calabura) has an effect on the reduction of urea and creatinine serum in male wistar strain rats with acute renal failure models.
The Effectiveness of Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) and Cherry (Muntingia calabura L.) Decoction on SGOT and SGPT Serum in Male Wistar Strain Rats of Acute Hepatitis Model
Authors: Gracelia Angela , Sudharmono Untung
Published: December 2019

Acute hepatitis is inflammation that occurs in the liver caused by infection, drugs, autoimmune, or alcohol consumption and causes an increase in SGOT and SGPT levels. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of boiled Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) and Cherry (Muntingia calabura L.) on decreasing serum levels of SGOT and SGPT. The objects in this study were 30 male Wistar Strain rats aged 2-3 months with a weight of 180-200 grams. Rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: the treatment group, positive control, and negative control. All rats were adapted for 7 days. The liver of treatment group and the positive control group were induced Paracetamol 120 mg/day orally for 7 days. Boiled water of 2.6 grams of Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) and 5 grams of Cherry (Muntingia calabura L.) as much as 3.6 cc/day orally for 7 days was given to the treatment group. The Data were analyzed with SPSS version 24, One Way ANOVA test was performed to compare SGOT SGPT levels. The results showed a significant difference in SGOT levels between the treatment group, positive control group and negative control group (p<0.05) and there were significant differences in SGPT levels between the treatment group and positive control group (p<0.05). The conclusion of this study is that the boiled water of Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) and Cherry (Muntingia calabura L.) have an effect on decreasing SGOT and SGPT serum in male Wistar Strain rats of acute hepatitis model.
Analysis of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections among post-secondary students Thailand.
Authors: Walemba E M , Taweeyanyongkul K
Published: December 2019

This paper reports on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections among post-secondary students in faith-based institution and public institutions.  A survey was administered to select three different universities and over 700 participants were selected randomly. The survey included outcome measures including biodata and socio-economic status, moral and religious beliefs, sex and sexuality, STI knowledge and screening. The students responded range in age from 15 to 27+ years old and include freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Most respondents (86%) were female and aged 19-22 years old (88%). The respondents self-reported as Muslim (66%) or Buddhist (34%) and as conservative (29%), moderate (66%) or liberal (5%). Although 55% and 97% of respondents reported that there were sexual health discussions at their university, and their university had programs that teach about the pros and cons based on religion, respectively, over 82% report that they are still curious about sex and STI. Almost all students (97%) know what an STI is and can correctly identify the most publicized STIs. A large number (24%) failed to select genital warts as an STI. However, their attitudes about sexual relationships suggest unsafe sexual behavior. Almost half of the respondents think that one must have sex more than one time to catch an STI. Overall 34% say sex is ok as long as it does not lead to an STI or pregnancy and 51% said that promoting safe sex is more important than promoting abstinence.  Some respondents also have some falsely held beliefs such as STIs can be spread by touching (26%) and insects (27%).  This study concludes that Knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and programs delivered at tertiary institutions surveyed do not reduce risky behavior among the students. New methods of equipping students with knowledge and greater access to confidential advice and counselling may bring about better integration of awareness and knowledge to student lifestyle.
Culturally Diverse Teaching Competence Of Teachers As Perceived By Students At An International University In Thailand
Authors: Lampadan Naltan , Thomas Darrin , Hibbert Garth K , Ginajil Hazel Wanda , Gara Farrel Millard
Published: December 2019

As higher education institutions deal with the increase of international students, teachers areincreasingly concerned with the potential challenges in dealing with teaching and learning ina culturally diverse classroom. The purpose of this study is to examine the level of culturallydiverse teaching competence of teachers in international higher education institutions. Thecultural diverse teaching competence is measured based on the five dimensions typology ofmulticultural education. They are awareness, relationship, instruction, respect, and prejudice.A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 241 participants was takenfrom a university located in Thailand. The results of the students thought that teachers weremost competent at building respect for diversity and that teachers were least competent atgeneral cultural awareness and combating prejudice. In addition, the majority of studentscome from single cultural and become more multicultural as they progress through school.Lastly, there were differences in cultural competence when comparisons were made byfaculty.
Factor Affecting Profitability: Evidence of Animal Feed Sub Sector in Indonesia from Year (2016-2017)
Authors: Ginting Glory Theresa , Hutabarat Francis M
Published: December 2019

It is the purpose of every company to gain profit, however, in 2015 there is an indication that economy is slowing down that affecting the whole word including animal feed subsector companies in Indonesia which beg the question what is the condition of the company in the succeeding in 2016 and 2017. This study aims to analyze the factor affecting the profitability of animal feed companies listed Indonesian Stock Exchange. The study is quantitative using four companies listed at animal feed sub-sector listed from the year 2016-2017 at Indonesian Stock Exchange. The method used in this research is descriptive method, using Current Ratio for liquidity and Debt to Asset from solvability and Return on asset for profitability ratio of animal feed four companies namely, Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk (CPIN), Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JPFA), Malindo Feedmill Tbk (MAIN), and Sierra Produce Tbk (SIPD). Data analysis is done using descriptive analysis, significance test, correlation test, and regression analysis. The results showed that in terms of descriptive statistic animal feed companies has a good level of liquidity above 1 and have a debt level above the set standard of 30%. In terms of profitability, animal feed companies have good average financial ratio meaning that companies utilize assets owned efficiently to obtain profit maximally. However, the result shows that there is no significant relationship between solvability and liquidity toward profitability at animal feed companies form the year 2016-2017 at 5% and 10% significant level. Thus, the study suggests for future study to expand the sample of the study in term of year of sample and similar companies in different countries or region
In House Training In Nursing On Knowledge of Chemical Phlebitis In Giving Intravena Therapy
Authors: Siagian Ernawaty
Published: December 2019

Intravenous therapy is the provision of access that aims to provide fluid, electrolytes, nutritionand medication administration. The causes of chemical phlebitis are drugs that have acidic andalkaline pH, hypertonic infusion fluids and droplets that are too fast. The purpose of this studywas to determine nurses' knowledge about intravenous therapy with the incidence of phlebitis.Pre-experimental descriptive analytical research method with one group pretest-posttest designwith accidental sampling technique approach involving 89 nurses with career paths includingPKI – PK IV. The variables studied were to find out the knowledge of nurses about phlebitisin administering intravenous therapy at the Bandar Lampung Advent Hospital. With the pretestand posttest questionnaire. Statistical test using Paired T-test. The results obtained before theseminar on PK I were 8.7 (80%) and after the seminar 9.43 (94%). The level of knowledgebefore the seminar on PK II was 7.92 (79%) and after the seminar 9.74 (97%). In PK III beforethe seminar the value was 7.97 (79%) and after the seminar 9.23 (92%). Whereas in PK IVbefore the seminar value 8.2 (83%) and after the seminar 9.47 (94%). The Paired T-test resultshave a significant difference between the knowledge of nurses before and after the seminar onIV PK I-PK with a p-value of 0.000 <0.05. Advice that nurses increase knowledge aboutintravena therapy and the causes of chemical phlebitis so that it can improve the quality ofservice.
Plate Wastage and the Service Quality of the Cafeteria in a Private High School
Authors: Oasan Ruchel Gagarin , Francisco Kent Serafin N. , Macalinao Gerald Z. , Satigi Ranny Magdalena J.
Published: December 2019

Millions of people in the world are suffering from scarcity of food, yet tons of food are wastedevery day. This study was conducted to determine the food wastage of high school studentsand the service quality of a cafeteria located in Silang, Cavite. Convenience sampling wasutilized to select high school students enrolled in the school where the cafeteria is situated toparticipate in the study. A descriptive-evaluative research design was used and data gatheredwere analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation.Quarter waste method was used to measure plate wastage while adopted questionnaire wasused to determine the service quality of the cafeteria. Findings revealed that the highestpercentage of food wastage was gluten followed by ground vegescallop, vegemeat, tofu, andbeans. In terms of service quality, the lowest percentage was the dining area (Mean= 2.95 andSD= 0.80), followed by Food Quality (Mean=3.44 and SD= 0.80), Food Variety (Mean= 3.76and SD= 0.61), Personnel employees’ service (Mean= 3.80 and SD= 0.79), and Serving time(Mean= 3.85 and SD= 0.80). Among the five protein foods that incurred a leftover, gluten hasthe highest percentage of waste while among the five factors contributing to the service qualityof a cafeteria, dining area has the lowest percentage. Based on the results, the use of gluten aspart of the meal and the dining area as a place to eat should be improved to lessen the foodwastage and enhance the service quality, respectively.
The Life Experience of Patient Chronic Kidney Under Hemodialysis Treatment at Bandar Lampung Adventist Hospital
Authors: Siagian Ernawaty , Habeahan Enni Junia
Published: December 2019

Chronic Kidney Failure (CKD) is a global health problem that shows a very high mortalityrate. The one of the treatments in patients with chronic kidney failure is hemodialysis.Hemodialysis (HD) is very important for patients with chronic kidney failure becausehemodialysis is uses to sustain life for people with chronic kidney failure and can preventdeath but hemodialysis will not cure the kidney disease itself. Patients with chronic renal failureshould undergo lifelong hemodialysis therapy. Patients’ experience under hemodialysistherapy is very phenomenal because have a number of important problems both physically andpsychologically as the effect of hemodialysis therapy. The objective of the research was to findout the life experience of patients chronic kidney failure under hemodialysis treatment. Theresearch was a phenomenological descriptive study. The data were gathered by conducting indepth interviews. The samples were 5 people, they were 3 male and 2 female, participants ageranged between 25- 60 years, with duration of received maintenance hemodialysis least oneyear. The samples taken by using purposive sampling technique. The interview was conductedat the hemodialysis room in Bandar Lampung Adventist Hospital. The result of the interviewswas analyzed by using Creswell method. It was found that there were eight categories. Thecategories found in this research are cognator, regulator, role function physiological-physical,change of self-concept, role function, interdependence, development of self-efficacy andadaptive. The life experience of patients with chronic kidney failure and the coping mechanismthey use is a way to develop knowledge in treating patients with chronic kidney failurecomprehensively.
Continuous Professional Development on Job Performance of Registered Nurses in Ghana
Authors: OSEI SIMON AKWASI , Boahemaa Antwi Fiskvik , Peprah Williams Kwasi , Marfo-Kusi Akua Asantewaa , Pinamang Blesslove Nimako
Published: December 2019

Continuous Professional Development offers nurses the opportunity to improve theirknowledge, skills and also improve their performance in the healthcare setting. The purpose ofthe study was to examine if there is a relationship between continuous ProfessionalDevelopment and Job Performance and also finds if there is a significant difference of jobperformance when sex, age, and clinical experience. Correlational research design was utilizedwhere 164 registered nurses were conveniently sampled from Ghana. The study utilized selfconstructed survey questionnaire was for continuous professional development and SixDimension Scale of Nursing Performance (SDNS) developed by Schwirian, (1978) wasadopted and modified to measure the job performances of nurses. The statistical treatmentsused were Pearson Correlation, T-Test, and ANOVA to address the research questions. Thestudy showed that there was a moderate positive significant relationship between continuingprofessional development and job. There was no significant difference in job performancewhen age, sex, and clinical experience were considered. Healthcare administrators shouldencourage and advocate for the participation of nurses in continuous learning to improve nursestheir knowledge and skills on nurses. Institution policies should be properly aligned to helpnurses in the participation of professional roles. Further research should explore other variablesin relations to continuous professional development to improve the job performance of nurses.
Relationship of Perceived Susceptibility and Threats to Prevention Practices of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Indonesians as Moderated by Cultural Beliefs
Authors: Nababan Yohane Chitra Natalia , Jael Susy A.
Published: December 2019

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) appears to lead in the worldwide unending battle of healthproblems. This study sought to determine the relationship of perceived susceptibility andthreats to Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) prevention practices as moderated by cultural beliefs.Descriptive evaluative and correlational research designs were utilized. The study employed393 respondents (20-55 years old) from five provinces in Indonesia with the highest incidenceof PTB, selected through the multi-stage and purposive sampling technique. The data analyzedthrough the SPSS program, utilized statistical methods: Mean and Standard Deviation,Correlation Analysis, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS. Therespondents had high perceived susceptibility and threats (mean = .755, SD = .421), andpracticed the PTB prevention sometimes (mean = 3.347 and SD = .826). This implies thatIndonesian adults understand that certain conditions an d practices would lead them or putthem at risk to be infected with PTB. Perceived susceptibility and threats have a positive weaksignificant correlation (r = .320̽ ̽, ρ = .000) with PTB prevention practices. The higher theperceived susceptibility and threats, the better is the PTB prevention practices. The perceivedsusceptibility and threats has influenced over their prevention practices. Cultural beliefs havea moderating role (estimate value of - .053, ρ = .000) in the relationship of perceivedsusceptibility and threats to PTB prevention practices. The stronger the respondents hold onto their cultural beliefs, the weaker is the impact of perceived susceptibility and threats. Furtherstudy from other provinces that excluded in this study and on another specific culture relatedto PTB prevention practices with a comparison of different population groups (urban and rural),and with a bigger sample size. Also, may employ a qualitative research method to explore indepth understanding of the phenomenon.
Teachers ́ Perception of Coherence in High School Biology Textbooks in Zambia
Authors: Sinjela Kwangaika Mwala , Kijai Jimmy , Katenga Josephine Esther
Published: December 2019

Textbook coherence is an important aspect of effective teacher ́s instruction and performanceof students. However, the subject has not been explored regarding school textbooks inZambia. This study involved assessing coherence of senior biology high school textbooks(MK Biology10, Longman Biology11 and Pupil ́s Biology12) and the extent to which thesebooks are aligned with the biology course syllabus. Using quantitative research design,coherence was conceptualized as a unit of three constructs: alignment and organization, rigor,focus and relevance of contents and connections among ideas. A questionnaire instrumentwas developed which teachers in Mufulira and certain other districts in Zambia (n = 82) usedto assess textbook and textbook-syllabus coherence. Data was analyzed using statisticalmethods, independent t-tests and One-way ANOVA. Results show that teachers weregenerally uncertain about coherence levels in the textbooks. Concerning textbook-syllabusalignment, Pupil ́s Biology12 was viewed as most coherent with the course syllabus and MKBiology10 as the least. Assessment of coherence is a complex process but it focuses on fewcommon elements. Identifying these elements may help teachers improve teaching practice,curriculum developers design coherent curricula and educational activities, and authorsproduce coherent textbooks. Further research studies are recommended that would extend thescope of this study to include teachers in all provinces in Zambia, include a mixed method toexplore perceptions about coherence, compare coherence of same grade level textbooks, orevaluate coherence of the syllabus and that of other science or non-science textbooks.
Resilience and Compassion Fatigue Among Registered Nurses in Ghana
Authors: OSEI SIMON AKWASI , ANTWI FISKVIK BOAHEMAA , Peprah Williams Kwasi
Published: December 2019

In the healthcare sector, nurses provide health care services to different clients which can resultin compassion fatigue. The resilience of nurses helps to provide control of compassion fatigue.The purpose of this study is to examine if there is a relationship between resilience andcompassion fatigue and also find a significant difference in resilience and compassion fatiguein terms of sex, age, and clinical experience. Correlational research design was utilized where249 registered nurses were conveniently sampled from Ghana. The study utilized a Resiliencequestionnaire Scale developed by Wagnild and Young (2010) and Professional quality of life(ProQOL) scale developed by Stamm (2010) was adapted and modified for compassion fatigue.The statistical treatments used were and Pearson Correlation, T-Test and ANOVA to addressthe research questions. The study showed that there was a high positive significant relationshipbetween resilience and compassion fatigue. There was a significant difference in age and sexon compassion fatigue however, no significant on clinical experience. Sex and clinicalexperience showed a significant difference in resilience but no significant difference when agewas considered. The results of the study suggest that registered nurses in Ghana experiencehigh compassion fatigue. In preventing the compassion fatigue of the nurse's measures shouldbe instituted to increase the resilience level of the nurses. Healthcare administrators should putin measures to reduce the compassion fatigue of the nurses. Further researchers should exploreother variables in relation to the resilience to help reduce the compassion fatigue of nurses
The Integration of Intercultural Competence in Innovative Pedagogical Methodology in Nursing Education.
Authors: ANTWI FISKVIK BOAHEMAA , Osei Simon Akwasi , Peprah Williams Kwasi , Antwi Milton Boaheng , Antwi Emmanuel
Published: December 2019

The global population is continuously emigrating and progressing due to the increased abilityto travel. This has resulted in upsurge escalation of cultural diversity in every country.Immigration expansion, increasing globalization and the growth of minorities have resulted incultural diversity of students in the nursing education. This, therefore, calls for the need toenhance the teaching strategies of nursing educators to meet the demands of diverse students.This correlational study aims to measure the relationship between the integration ofintercultural competence on the use of innovative pedagogical methodology. Also, it aims tomeasure the significant difference of years of teaching experience on the use of innovativepedagogical methodology. Thirty (30) nurse educators were conveniently sampled from threeuniversities in Trinidad and Tobago. The study adopted and modified Cultural DiversityQuestionnaire for Nurse Educators (CDQN) to assess the intercultural competence of nurseeducators and a self-constructed questionnaire was used for the pedagogical methodology ofnurse educators. The statistical treatment used was Pearson Correlation and ANOVA. Therelationship between intercultural competence and the use of innovative pedagogicalmethodology yielded a moderate significant positive relationship (r=0.387, p=0.008) at a95% confidence interval. In examining the differences between years of teaching experiencethe use of innovative pedagogical methodology, the study showed a non-significantdifference (p=1.35) on equal variance assumed, Therefore, this study concludes that in orderto enhance the quality of nursing education, nurse educators should pose interculturalcompetence in order to provide innovative pedagogical methods that would enhance teachingquality and facilitate cultural diversity in the classrooms. It is therefore critical for continuousprofessional development for nursing educators to include the development of interculturalcompetence and the use of innovative pedagogical methodology. Further research shouldinvestigate using qualitative research design on the challenges that nurse educators face withthe increase of cultural diversity in nursing education.
Nurses’ Perception of Spiritual Care Practices Among Hospitalized Patients: A Basis for a Program
Authors: ANTWI FISKVIK BOAHEMAA , Asiama Vivian Ofosu , Osei Simon Akwasi , Peprah Williams Kwasi
Published: December 2019

Throughout hospitalization, patients place emphasis on health professionals to meet theirspiritual and emotional needs. Since 1998, the National Inpatient Priority Index rankedemotional and spiritual needs as the patient's second priority. With evidence that shows theimportance of spirituality in patient’s health, nurses have a pivotal role in providing spiritualcare. The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of nurses of spiritual care practiceamong hospitalized patients. The study used a descriptive research design to examine nurses’perception of spiritual care practices among hospitalized patients. The study was conductedamong registered nurses (RN) working in Ghana. Convenient sampling technique was used toselect 180 registered nurses. The study adopted and modified Nurse Spiritual Care TherapeuticScale developed by Mamier and Taylor (2015). The results showed that the respondent’spractices in terms of spiritual assessment were scaled as sometimes (M=3.12, SD=0.85). Therespondent’s practices in terms of spiritual support were scaled as sometimes (M=2.62,SD=0.88). The respondent’s practices in terms of spiritual communication were scaled as often(M=3.55, SD=0.69). In examining the nurses' overall spiritual care practice, it was noted thatthe respondent’s practices in terms of spiritual care were scaled at sometimes (M=3.12,SD=0.707). It can be concluded that spiritual care in terms of spiritual assessment and spiritualsupport was inadequate. Nurses provided adequate spiritual communication with the patientsby actively listening to the patient’s illness story. A program under the theme “Caring beyondthe Physical” was developed to address the problem of spiritual care among nurses. It isrecommended for administrators and clinical nursing educators to utilize this research andprogram in providing ongoing training for nurses in providing spiritual care. Secondly, furtherstudies are recommended to be done to examine whether the personal profile has a significantdifference in the use of spiritual care.
Nursing Students Attitude Towards Self-Care Management
Authors: PEPRAH WILLIAMS KWASI , TANO GIFTY , Antwi Fiskvik Boahemaa , Osei Simon Akwasi
Published: December 2019

Self-care management has become a theoretical discussion among health professional andstudents. As a result of its importance, the International Council for Nurses has incorporatedit in their standard of competence. Self-care encourages health and is a fundamental value ofthe scope and standards of practice. Nursing students are advised to have proper self-care. Thisstudy looked into the self-care management practices of nursing students at the AdventistUniversity of the Philippines and how they align with the institutional outcomes. Thisquantitative study conveniently samples 47 nursing students as respondents. The study adoptedthe Circle of Human Potential ' questionnaire by Dossey and Keegan (2009), which assessedself-care management in the areas of physical, relationship, emotional, spiritual, mental, andchoice. The application fo SPSS 23 was used for the descriptive and T’Test analysis asdemanded by the research questions. The results of the study revealed that there is a positiveself-care management attitude among nursing students. The ranked of self-care managementfrom highest to the least in the order of spiritual, mental, emotional, relational, choice, andphysical assessments. It further revealed that there was no significant difference in self-caremanagement when considering the gender of the students. The outcomes of the study were inaccordance with the AUP institutional outcomes of spirituality, critical thinking, professionalexpertise, service, health and wellness, and positive attitude. The study recommends thatnursing students keep up with their positive self-care management.
Compensation and Social Support on Continuance Commitment of Working Students in Adventist University of the Philippines
Authors: PEPRAH WILLIAMS KWASI , Mattu Amyman Gulshan , Antwi-Yamoah Patience Boatemaa
Published: December 2019

Continuance commitment is essential in our world today because employees have the fear that a loss of their jobs will affect their income and their livelihood. This is not an exception for working students. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippines has recounted that eight of the students are working student. Work-study is also an accepted practice of the most Seventh-day Adventist universities. This study seeks to investigate the continuance commitment of the students as related to compensation and social support. This study is correlational research design. Out of the 450, working students in AUP 100 were randomly sampled to answer the self-constructed questionnaires. The study used Pearson correlation to analysis the relationship and T-Test and ANOVA to analyze the difference. This study revealed that there is a high positive significant relationship between compensation and continuance commitment and a moderate positive significant relationship between social support and continuance commitment. Also, there was no significant difference in continuance commitment based on sex, age, and the number of units of the working students. The working students stay on their job because of the high compensation they receive from AUP and the moderate social support they get from their families, friends, and relatives. Both male and female working students are committed to staying on their job. The number of units did not deter the working students from being a commitment to their jobs. The study has revealed that the continuance commitment of working students is based on compensation and social support. The research recommends that in order to get the commitment of working students, the wage payments to them must be high with moderate social support.
The Difference Between Ghana Cocoa Farmers’ Personal Profile on their Financial Sustainability
Authors: PEPRAH WILLIAMS KWASI , Carpizo Ruben T. , Asuah-Duodu Enoch
Published: December 2019

In pursuing their enterprises, cocoa farmers now need financial sustainability. This research focuses on financial sustainability because it is linked to the accessibility of agricultural funding and the effect on society for current and future generations in order to guarantee a sustainable livelihood. This study considers the personal profiles of cocoa farmers, which are sex, education level, number of dependents, and farm sizes. The cocoa farmers profile has a divergent view on their financial sustainability. The study is quantitative research andcorrelational design research. The sample population of 1,000 Cocoa farmers was conveniently sampled from the six cocoa-growing regions of Ghana as respondents. The study used selfconstructed questionnaires to measure financial sustainability, which had sub-variables of financial viability, financial self-sufficiency, and financial impact. The statistical analysis for the differences was computed by using SPSS 23 with T’Test and ANOVA. The results of the study revealed that there was no significant difference in a number of dependents and educational level of cocoa farmers on their financial sustainability. Also, farm size and sex proofed to have a significant difference in the financial sustainability of the cocoa farmer. Large farm size indicated a major difference in financial sustainability as compared to small farm size. Male cocoa farmers were better than the female cocoa farmers on their financialsustainability. The dominance of males in cocoa farming in Ghana makes them consider the financial sustainability of the cocoa farming venture more than females. This is because they are mainly supporting the livelihood of their families. Farm Size as a determinant of financialsustainability is evident by the yield larger farm size can give a cocoa farmer. The study recommends that in order to attain financial sustainability for the cocoa farmer, the farm size and sex must be considered.
Effect of Foot Exercise on Lower Limb Strength and Balance Among Elderly: Basis for a Health Education Program
Authors: Pitoy Frendy Fernando , Galang Dina D.
Published: December 2019

The primary aim of this study was to determine the effects of foot exercise (senam kakidiabetes) on lower limb strength and balance among the elderly. A quasi-experimentalinterrupted time-series design with control group was utilized. Participants were chosenthrough purposive sampling technique. Consequently, 60 participants met the criteria set forthe study. Simple random sampling was used to divide the participants into experimental andcontrol groups with 30 participants in each group. The result shows that foot exercise waseffective in improving lower limb strength and balance of the elderly. Lower limb strengthand balance of the participants in the experimental group gradually improved in every week ofintervention compared to those in the control group. Further, the result shows that age, sex,and body weight did not affect the lower limb strength and balance of the elderly whounderwent foot exercise.
The Influence of Organizing Practices on Organizational Performance of Five Selected Small, Medium and Large Business in the Philippines
Authors: ASUAH-DUODU ENOCH , Gubalane Jeanda P. , Nudalo Starrie Bloom
Published: December 2019

The current business environment in the Philippines has become very challenging and competitive. As a result, firms are seeking means to improve their performance in the areas of employee productivity, customer and employee satisfaction. The study examined how organizing practices are used to influence the performance of small, medium, and large businesses in the Philippines. This descriptive-correlation study conveniently sampled 50 respondents from the small, medium, and large companies to answer self-constructed questionnaires. The statistical tools used for analyzing the results were Pearson correlation and standard deviation and the mean for the descriptive study. The results of the study showed that both organizing practices and organizational performance are high. There is also a high positive significant relationship between organizing practices and organizational performance. For businesses to improve their performance, there must be a good organizing structure. This is noted to be affecting customer satisfaction, employee productivity, and satisfaction. The study recommends that businesses pay attention to organizing practices as it is important in business. The study also recommends for other researchers to use other variables in relation toorganizational performance.
Mediating Role of Leadership Style on Organizational Culture and Total Quality Management
Authors: Belarmino Teresita G.
Published: December 2019

Scholars consider leadership style as a powerful tool for improving school managers’commitment on total quality management (TQM), yet few studies have empirically examinedthe linkages on organizational culture, leadership styles, and TQM in tertiary institutions.This study determined the mediating role of leadership style on organizational culture andTQM. The researcher employed the descriptive correlational design to analyze the level oforganizational culture, the extent of leadership style as mediating variable, the extent of TQMin education as perceived by the respondents, and the relationship between those variablesamong school managers. There were 295 school managers from 13 tertiary institutions inAsia who responded to the study. The results of the study showed that the respondents havevery high practices of organizational traits of involvement, adaptability, consistency, andmission with an indirect effect on leadership style. The extent of the respondents’ TQM ishigh on the following dimensions: a process-systems approach, customer-supplier focus,consistent quality leadership, continuous improvement and self-evaluation .The extent ofleadership styles in both transformational and transactional as practiced by managers is high.However, the organizational culture had no direct effect on TQM. Thus, leadership style fullymediates organizational culture and TQM. Further, the school managers are committed toTQM in education regardless of age, civil status, educational attainment, and years ofexperience. As a contribution to the mediating mechanism, the emerging model showed thattransformational and transactional being the components of leadership styles have loadings of.89 and .49, respectively. This means that the respondents’ leadership style practices havecorresponding weights of 64.49% of transformational and 35.51% of transactional leadershipstyle to fully mediate on the relationship between organizational culture and TQM. Thisresearch therefore, indicates the significance of the mediating role of leadership style onorganizational culture and TQM in tertiary institutions. The outcome of this study shall beutilized as basis for conducting seminar-workshops and training programs. The study willcontribute to future research on other dimensions on OC, LS and moderating variables inrelation to TQM.
Thai Students’ Motivation To Speak English Outside The Classroom at Asia-Pacific International University
Authors: Lansri Suwannee , Katenga Josephine Esther
Published: December 2019

The purposes of this study were to explore the factors that motivated and those thatdiscouraged students from speaking English outside of the classroom at Asia-PacificInternational University, Mauk Lek Campus. The university offers undergraduate programsin both English and Thai medium. The majority of Thai students who were enrolled in bothprograms notably lived in the University dormitories, which exposed them to students from32 different countries, yet were still hesitant to speak English.Using the convenience sampling method, 197 students were selected to participate in thisstudy. A descriptive quantitative method and a self-administered questionnaire were used tocollect the data.The findings reveal that motivation for speaking English outside the classroom was mainlyfor instrumental motivational reasons (M=4.17, SD=0.59), followed by integrativemotivational reasons (M=3.74, SD=0.67). Less clear reasons were intrinsic motivation(M=3.41, SD=0.75) and extrinsic motivation (M=3.32, SD=0.82) motivations. The study alsoreported that factors such as inadequate vocabulary to speak effectively, insufficientknowledge of English grammar, and inability to speak English fluently and continuously,were perceived as hindering them from speaking English outside the classroom. Lastly, thestudy found statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level in instrumental motivation,intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation when compared with gender, faculty, classstatus, program of study, and period of learning.The recommendations for future research threefold: to study learning approaches to a varietyof vocabularies which would enhance students‟ communication outside of the classroom; tostudy participants from other nationalities; and to use a larger sample using other types ofsampling and data collection methods.
Relationship of Knowledge on Healthy Lifestyle to Dietary Practices and Physical Activity as Moderated by Age
Authors: Dorado Mary Anne Grace Malagamba , Racca Abraham P
Published: December 2019

Lifestyle – related diseases remained to be on the top ten killer according to the World HealthOrganization. Literature indicates that diseases are highly related to lifestyle practices. On theother hand, optimal health is a perceived goal of the greater population, however, putting it intopractice is a challenge. The study determined the following: 1) the level of knowledge onhealthy lifestyle, dietary practices and physical activity; 2) the relationship of knowledge onhealthy lifestyle to dietary practices and physical activities, and 3) the relationship ofknowledge to dietary practice and relationship of knowledge to physical activities according toage group. A Descriptive-correlational design was employed. The data were gathered among66 randomly selected university students staying in the dormitories; who are at least 18 yearsof age, in which 24 are males and 42 are females, and 40 have earned at most a bachelor’sdegree and 26 have at least earned units in a master’s program. Utilizing adapted instruments,respondents were scored on a 12-item instrument in knowledge where in each correct answercorrespond to one point, 27-item instrument on healthy lifestyle in terms of diet where in eachappropriate response correspond to one point, and 4-item instrument on healthy lifestyle interms of physical activities. In turn, the highest possible score of knowledge, diet, and physicalactivities are 12, 27, and 4, respectively. Descriptive results revealed that respondents havehigh knowledge on healthy lifestyle, have fair dietary practices and moderate practice ofphysical activities. Furthermore, knowledge on healthy lifestyle is not significantly correlatedto dietary practices physical activities. However, a significant relationship was found whenrespondents were grouped according to age; only those 24 years old and above were found tohave significant results. Hence, a recommendation to increase the accessibility andreinforcement values of exercise and physical activity that will have immediate and long termhealth benefits for college students.
An Evaluation To The Historical Objection of The Seventh-Day Adventist Doctrine of The Pre-Advent Investigative Judgment
Authors: Simanjuntak Mangara Juara
Published: December 2019

The Seventh-day Adventist doctrine of the pre-advent investigative judgment has beenattacked by some former Adventist members. Desmond Ford, one of the opponents, doubtedthe historical basis of the doctrine. He argued that this Adventist’s distinctive doctrine highlyrelies upon and can merely be proven from E. G. White’s writings. He claimed that theMillerites and the early Sabbatarian Adventist did not teach this teaching. No references intheir writings explained this doctrine. The purpose of this study is to present historical factsfrom the writings of Adventist pioneers as an evaluation to the objection. This study is ahistorical approach using documentary research method. From each development stage of theview, researcher uses primary resource. The researcher also employs the secondary resourcesonly to see current opinion about the subject. From the historical facts, it is found that theteaching of the pre-advent investigative judgment has been taught before E. G. White wroteit. Some Millerites and early Sabbatarian Adventists employed several terms to express theconcept, such as the typical Day of Atonement, breastplate of judgment, announcement ofGod’s judgment hour, scene of God’s, Christ’s parable of the wedding ceremony, judgmentof the “house of God”, the term “Laodicea”, and God’s rewards either for salvation orpunishment at the second coming of Christ. Thus, it is evident that before E. G. White wroteabout the pre-advent investigative judgment, some Millerites and early SabbatarianAdventists have already mentioned it in their writings. The terms used by Millerites andSabbatarian Adventists to describe the teaching of the pre-advent investigative judgment areimportant to prove that the doctrine is not merely derived from E. G. White.
VASCULITE LIVEDOIDE: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Araujo Rafaela Sorpile , Magnagnagno Odirlei Antonio , Campagnolo Orley Álvaro
Published: December 2019

Relata-se o caso de vasculite livedoide em paciente feminina de 41 anos com úlceras dolorosas em membros inferiores com desfecho favorável. Estudo histológico evidenciou espessamento de feixes colágenos dérmicos, pequenos vasos na derme superficial com fibrina na parede, alguns ocluídos por trombos, infiltração inflamatória de polimorfonucleares e ausência de leucocitoclasia. Reforça-se a importância do diagnóstico precoce e de maior discussão sobre as opções terapêuticas.
FIBROELASTOMA PAPILÍFERO DE CORDOALHA MITRAL EM PACIENTE OCTAGENÁRIO: ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Trentin Jaqueline , Osório Ana Paula Susin , De Oliveira Kleiton Marques
Published: December 2019

Introdução: os tumores cardíacos são neoplasias raras, frequentemente assintomáticos e diagnosticados incidentalmente. São classificados como primários e secundários. Suas principais complicações são a embolização sistêmica e o acidente vascular cerebral. Por possuírem clínica inespecífica, é importante um diagnóstico apurado, baseado em exames complementares, a fim de evitar suas possíveis complicações e traçar um plano terapêutico com bom prognóstico. Relato do caso: paciente do sexo masculino procurou atendimento cardiológico ambulatorial por Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica não controlada mesmo com uso correto das medicações. Submetido a um ecocardiograma transtorácico, que evidenciou uma massa compatível com fibroelastoma papilífero (FEP). Paciente continua em acompanhamento ambulatorial cerca de um ano após o diagnóstico, assintomático e sem complicações. Discussão: o FEP é um tumor que acomete principalmente as válvulas cardíacas, por volta dos 50 anos. Possui clínica inespecífica e seu tratamento definitivo é cirúrgico. O caso relata um paciente octagenário assintomático, diagnosticado com FEP em cordoalha e com tratamento ambulatorial. Conclusão: o FEP é uma condição rara e de difícil diagnóstico. Embora benigno, suas complicações podem ser fatais. Nesse contexto, é importante pesquisar eventos prévios de origem coronariana ou cerebrovasculares e fazer o uso de exames complementares para direcionar ao diagnóstico correto, evitando possíveis complicações.
MIOCARDIOPATIA NÃO COMPACTADA: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Scuderi Carla , Osório Ana Paula Susin , Ueda Leandro Shigueru Ikuta
Published: December 2019

Miocárdio não-compactado (MNC) é uma cardiopatia congênita com incidência rara, de difícil diagnóstico, sendo assim, seu tratamento e prognóstico ainda não são tão disseminados. Por ser uma alteração genética pode acometer todas os gêneros, porém, é mais prevalente em homens. Tem como quadro clínico uma apresentação variável, desde de caráter assintomático, como também insuficiência cardíaca congestiva, arritmias e tromboembolismo sistêmico. Os achados ecocardiográficos e de ressonância magnética cardíaca permitem um diagnóstico precoce e tratamento adequado. O melhor conhecimento acerca da doença, o estabelecimento de critérios diagnósticos e forma de manejo têm sido decisivos para o diagnóstico precoce e prognóstico favorável. No caso apresentado, é relatado um paciente adulto masculino portador de MNC diagnosticado aos 45 anos após exames de rotina, já que este era assintomático. Seguimento deu-se através de exame de imagem com ecocardiograma transtorácico anualmente.