bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Procedure for Birth Registration Services for Children whose parents are not known at the Population Service and Civil Registration of Soppeng Regency
Authors: Saleh Sirajuddin , Amalya Andi Adhe , Nasrullah Muh.
Published: February 2023

The Population and Civil Registration Office is a Regional Apparatus Organization established based on the Soppeng Regency Regional Regulation Number 5 of 2016. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of service procedures and factors supporting and inhibiting birth registration for children whose parents did not know about the Department of Population and Civil Registration of Soppeng Regency. The results showed that the application of birth registration service procedures for children whose parents did not know started from service procedures, completion time, service fees, service products, facilities and infrastructure, and competence of service providers has been carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and is categorized as good. This research can be used as a reference in the application of standard operating procedures for making birth certificates for children whose parents do not know at the Population and Civil Registration Office because previous studies have focused on legal guarantees and children's rights whose parents do not know about birth certificates
The Influence of Parents' Leadership, Supervision and Communication on Teacher Performance
Authors: Said Muh.
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of parental leadership, supervision, communication on teacher performance at SMA Negeri 2 Takalar Regency. The research approach used in this study is a quantitative method. The data collection technique used is by making observations, distributing questionnaires and documentation. The population is all PNS teachers at SMA Negeri 2 Takalar, totaling 52 people. From these data, the unit of analysis is taken from the number of State teachers so that the census method is a method that is in accordance with the existing conditions at SMA Negeri 2 Takalar. The results show that leadership has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, as well as parental supervision and communication, positive and significant influence on teacher performance at SMA Negeri 2 Takalar Regency, the coefficient of determination (R square) is 70.2% which can be means that all independent variables (X) have a contribution to performance while the rest are not included in the study.
Transparency in the Use of Village Funds in Walenreng Village, Cina District, Bone Regency
Authors: Siraj Muhammad Luthfi , Syam Marniati , Triadi Feby , A M Awaluddin , Santos Hezron Alhim Dos
Published: February 2023

Village Development is one of the national programs of the central government which gave birth to various policy programs to support village development. This research is located in Walenreng Village, Cina District, Bone Regency. The selection of this research location is because researchers better understand issues related to village funds in Walenreng Village and in real terms researchers can see the allocation of village funds. In addition, this location was chosen because it is the area where the researcher lives, making it easier to access information related to the transparency of village funds. Based on the results of research that has been carried out in Walenreng Village, Cina District, Bone Regency. Based on the indicators of transparency in the measurement model of the implementation of good governance. The results of this study indicate that Walenreng Village provides accessibility of documents that have been neatly arranged to be accessed by the public, furthermore there is clarity, completeness, and convenience for the community to access information such as the installation of billboards or information boards at several points
Strengthening State Security Function For The State Sovereignty In Immigration Perspective (Strengthening State's Security of Immigration Function for the State Sovereignty)
Authors: N. A Farid Asyam
Published: February 2023

The correlation between State Security is inseparable from the state sovereignty. In its implementation, State Security is achieved through law enforcement by agencies which become state instruments according to their respective duties and tasks. State Security is part of the fourth Immigration function which has the aim of protecting State Sovereignty from foreign threats in the perspective of Immigration. The Crime Act, which at present is no longer in a small scope, it’s already a matter that cannot be limited by a national boundary, or known as Transnational Organized Crime. There are a lot of crimes threatening State Security that have arisen due to threats from abroad. Therefore, the formulation of the problem examined in this paper is what are the threats to state security in the perspective of Immigration for state sovereignty. The research method used is normative legal research that is qualitative in nature and mixed thinking logic (deductive and inductive). From the results of the study it can be seen that the Immigration problem has a direct impact on State Security. So that the need for seriousness in strengthening Immigration in the function of state security for national sovereignty. The Directorate General of Immigration must be the foremost authority in State Security in order to safeguard State Sovereignty with a philosophical guardian of the nation's authoritative gate (bhumi pura wira wibawa).
Measuring The Contribution of Investment, Export and Internet Usage on Welfare: Indonesian Case Study
Authors: Sari Ira Febriana
Published: February 2023

This study aims to investigate the influence of investment, exports, and the internet usage on people's welfare, as measured by Regional GDP (RGDP) per capita and the Human Development Index (HDI). The estimation technique employed is Fixed Effect Model with path analysis approach applied to 34 provinces in Indonesia for the period of 2016-2020. The finding suggests that local government spending, exports, and internet use have a positive and significant effect on the RGDP per capita of which act as intervening variable, thus those three variables are indirectly affect HDI. Furthermore, RGDP per capita, local government spending, and investment are simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on HDI. However, according to t-statistic result, the impact of FDI is not significant statistically. This is possibly due to the FDI schemes in Indonesia of which constitute as non-project investment, where technology spillover is considered minimum, and capital gains tend to be savored by its beneficial owner in foreign countries.
Analysis of the Implementation of ISO 15489:2016 Record Management at Bank Indonesia Representative Offices
Authors: Wahyuni Epri , Purwaka Purwaka , Sa’diyah Lailatus
Published: February 2023

ISO 14598 has a national standard in archive management so that agencies can have a more organized procedure or system for handling archival documents. The purpose of this study is to find out how the implementation of ISO 15489: 2016-Record Management and find out the obstacles in Processing for Creating, Capturing, and Managing Records at Bank Indonesia, Bengkulu province. This research uses qualitative methods, data taken from the results of systematic observations, in-depth interviews with informants. The results of the study stated that Bank Indonesia had received a complaint of ISO 15489: 2016 but in its implementation there were still problems in filing and depreciation of archives. To respond to this problem, Bank Indonesia can check the BI-RMS application regularly so that it knows which files can be moved and destroyed, and archivists must record the files issued by each unit to avoid losing archives.
Effect of Current Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Return On Assets To Return Share With Earnings Per Share as A Mediation Variable in Sub Sector Companies Transportation And Logistics
Authors: Nizam Maulidur
Published: February 2023

Sector transportation is wrong one sub sector from sector infrastructure on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Infrastructure is one of the determining factors development economy which same importance with factors production general other like capital and power work . To determine the effect of the Current Ratio (CR) on Stock Returns in Transportation and Logistics Sector Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange Indonesia period 2017-2021 . Quantitative data is data or information obtained in form number. In the form of number this so data quantitative can in process use formula mathematics or could also in analysis with system statistics, In this study the data obtained from secondary data, namely www.idx.co.id reports annual report which published to general . The F statistical test aims to determine whether there is an effect of Among all variable independent entered in model regression by together (simultaneously) on the dependent variable tested at the level of significance must be less than 0.05.
The Influence of Profitability, Leverage, and Deferred Tax Expenses on Tax Avoidance (Empirical Study of LQ45 Companies Listed in IDX)
Authors: Amelia Yessica , Ruslaini Ruslaini , Waruwu Kafiden Langsar
Published: February 2023

This research was conducted with the aim of examining the effect of profitability, leverage and deferred tax expense on tax avoidance. The object in this study is the LQ45 company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the 2015-2019 period. The dependent variable in this study is tax avoidance, while the independent variables are profitability, leverage and deferred tax expense. Data processing in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis method with the help of SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version 25.0. The analytical tools used include descriptive statistical tests; the classical assumption test consisting of: normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, and autocorrelation test; hypot hesis testing consisting of: partial test (t test) and simultaneous F test; and the coefficient of determination test. The results in this study indicate that partially profitability, leverage and deferred tax expense have a positive and significant effect on tax avoidance. This is indicated by the tcount and the significance of the profitability variable of 3.338 and 0.002, while the tcount and significance of the leverage variable are 8.899 and 0.000 and the tcount and significant values of the tax avoidance variable are 3.068 and 0.004. Simultaneously, the variables of profitability, leverage and deferred tax expense have a significant effect on tax avoidance with Fcount and significant values of 34,893 and 0,000. In this study, the coefficient of determination is 0.723, which means that the tax avoidance variable can be explained by the profitability, leverage and deferred tax expense variables of 72.30%. While the remaining 27.70% is influenced by other variables outside the research that is not examined.).
Analysis of the Feasibility of Business Idea Application Services Online Workshop "OT Repair" Specifically for Tire Repair and Oil Change in the Province of DKI Jakarta
Authors: Rizal Muhammad , Ruslaini Ruslaini , Subhana Andrew
Published: February 2023

Transportation vehicles are an important aspect for people in DKI Jakarta to support their daily activities by using private vehicles, both motorbikes and cars. While busy in activities, sometimes vehicle owners forget to check the condition of the vehicle, especially routine tire condition checks and oil changes which then have an impact on vehicle engine damage. The OT Repair business idea is a workshop service business innovation that is presented in the form of an application that focuses on tire and oil repair or replacement services. Through the OT Repair application, vehicle users can use repair services through the application, including booking schedules and choosing the nearest repair shop. This study aims to find out whether the OT Repair business idea is the answer to the needs of the people in DKI Jakarta. Qualitative analysis is used in analyzing non-financial feasibility such as marketing aspects, technical aspects as well as management and legal aspects. Quantitative analysis is used to analyze OT Repair business ideas that can meet community needs and feasibility based on investment criteria. The financial aspect shows the BEP is Rp. 410,636,079, the NPV is Rp. 80,767,898, the IRR is Rp. 13%, a PI of 1.16 and a payback period of 3 years and 3 months. The results of this feasibility analysis show that the OT Repair business is feasible based on market and marketing, technical, and management as well as financial aspects. However, it is not feasible based on legal aspects until the process of establishing the legal entity is carried out.
Effect of Non-Performing Loans (NPL), Operational Efficiency Ratio (BOPO) on Return on Assets at Conventional Banks
Authors: Dear Yona Kristianto , Stephen Stephen , Yunisa Astri
Published: February 2023

This study aims to find the effect of non-performing loans (NPL), operational efficiency ratio (BOPO) on return on assets (ROA) at banks in Indonesia for the period 2020. The banking sector is very important because it is conventionally expected to support the government to increase economic growth, but during the pandemic which began in the 2nd quarter of 2020, all sectors have decreased in performance, one of which was banking, due to the inability of customers to pay their credit bills. The object of this research is the financial statements of conventional banks in 2020 with the research method used is explanatory. The population in this study is conventional bank sector in 2020, with a population of 95 banks, and the data analysis used is multiple linear regression . The results show that Non-Performing Loans (NPL) do not significantly affect Return on Assets (ROA) whereas Operational Efficiency Ratio (BOPO) affects Return on Assets (ROA).
GRADUALITY: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS AND SPECIFICS OF CHANGES
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Kraeva Irina A.
Published: February 2023

The article discusses the modus concept of “graduality”, the author gives her own definition of the concept. To describe the structure of the modus concept “graduality”, it is proposed to use cognitive matrix analysis developed by N.N. Boldyrev. The main provisions of this type of analysis are summarized. The author believes that the structure of the concept of “graduality” consists of a core (knowledge that the feature of an object, state or action can vary, that is, manifest itself to varying degrees) and the matrix itself, which includes such conceptual areas as “comparison”, “feature”, “the degree of feature manifestation”, “norm”, “quantity”, “quality”, “assessment”, “language representation”. It is argued that on the basis of the concept of “graduality”, a category of graduality is formed in the language, which, like other language categories, is developing. The paper for the first time expresses the opinion that the formation and development of the category of graduality in the English language have their own conceptual foundations. An attempt is made to identify the conceptual foundations of the development of the modus category of graduality, which comprise the modus concept “graduality” itself, the conceptual basis of the category and its modus character, as well as specific features of the conceptual structure of the semantics of lexical units-members of the language category under analysis.
MODAL SEMANTICS AND SEMIOTIC INSTRUMENTS OF CONSTRUCTING OF A HISTORICAL MEMORY
Authors:   Russian-Armenian University, Zolyan Suren T. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: February 2023

Historical memory represents the past by some semiotic tools: narratives, symbols, monuments, rituals, etc. The semantic criteria of truevalue assessment are not compatible with such representations. However, collective memory narratives pretend to be based on historical facts and represent the historical reality as it was. We suggest considering historical memory and its representation as a multilevel semantic system. The proposed description method is based on modal semantics, where the meaning of the language expression is considered as a system of domains of interpretation (reference) linked by modal relations. As applied to a historical discourse where the direct correspondence of fact and its description is impossible, it is not the reality itself but its representation that constitutes a domain of reference. It demonstrates that such an approach makes it possible to extrapolate on historical discourse the consideration of the semantic system of language as a mechanism intended for a description of possible states of affairs (Wittgenstein), and to identify, on the one hand, the correlation between such heterogeneous characteristics as modality, causality and textuality, and on the other, between theories describing such aspects of historical narratives. In the frame of the semantics of possible worlds, it is possible to reinterpret Aristotle’s well-known statement on the distinction and correlation between historical and poetic narratives. Yu. Lotman’s ideas about both prospective and retrospective views make it possible to demonstrate the interaction of modal and temporal operators in historical discourse.
ANALYSIS OF OPINIONS’ RATIONALITY AND OBJECTIFICATION OF THE POLL
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Finn Viktor K. ,   FRC “Computer Science and Control”, RAS, Mikheenkova Mariya A. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities,   FRC “Computer Science and Control”, RAS
Published: February 2023

The ideological foundation of artificial intelligence as a scientific and applied field is an exact epistemology (EE), which is the study of the interaction of the cognizing subject and the corresponding object of cognition through heuristics and reasoning logics that generate new knowledge and its acceptance. Formal means of exact epistemology – languages of knowledge representation and logic of reasoning – and their practical implementation in computer systems provide constructive imitation and strengthening of some aspects of human intelligent activity. The formalization of cognitive activity is extremely in demand in the humanities, in particular, in the sciences of human and society. From the point of view of exact epistemology, a sociological poll – a traditional form of sociological research – is the interaction of the theoretical intelligence (one of the key concepts of EE) of the researcher and the respondents’ common sense. For a correct description of social reality, the question of the respondents’ rational perception of the elements of the questionnaire and the measure of rationality of individuals and their groups is not the last one. The scientific and constructively implemented apparatus of exact epistemology is the JSM-method of automated research support. The method has logical means for presenting opinions, as well as the formal presentation of a closed sociological poll. The instrumental capabilities of the JSM method provide a reasonable acceptance of new knowledge based on an expanded concept of rationality, including rationality as an argued opinion and argumentation, supported by formalized heuristics and the transformation of unclear ideas into precisely defined concepts.
MULTIDIMENTIONALITY OF POLITICIAN’S LINGUISTIC PROFILE
Authors:   MGIMO University, Pozdnyakova Elena M. , Nesterova Olesya B. ,   MGIMO University
Published: February 2023

The article presents provisions that develop the linguistic personality theory, which is actively developed in Russian linguistics. The material, used for research, is two autobiographical works and political speeches of the 44th US President Barack Obama. In this work, within the framework of the cognitive-discursive approach, which made it possible to analyze the key concepts of B. Obama’s linguistic profile, the hierarchies of meanings and values characteristic of the politician’s worldview in different periods of his life were identified. It is proved that the linguistic profile of a politician is characterized not only by the level structure, but also by the dynamics of its conceptual and discursive components. The article traces the change in the concept sphere of B. Obama based on the results of a study of concepts identified in his works over 20 years: 1995 to 2015. Based on the methodology developed by the authors, the key concepts of the politician’s linguistic profile were identified. It is shown that the UNITY concept is central in Barack Obama’s speeches. Along with considering the multidimensionality of the linguistic profile in structural terms, the authors of the article pay attention to the dynamics of the politician’s linguistic profile both in chronological and conceptual terms. It is proved that B. Obama’s linguistic profile is undergoing changes, which consist in the dynamics of linguistic and mental representations. The vision of the multidimensionality of the linguistic personality proposed in the article is an interesting direction of the development of the linguistic personality theory.
Sifilis pada Kehamilan
Authors: Iskandar Iskandar , Reza Muhammad Dwiki
Published: February 2023

Sifilis merupakan Infeksi Menular Seksual yang disebabkan oleh Treponema pallidum dapat mengakibatkan komplikasi berupa aborsi spontan, penghambatan pertumbuhan dalam rahim, kematian perinatal danmenimbulkan gejala sisa yang serius pada anak-anak dengan infeksi sifilis. Pada wanita penyebab penghalangutama dari pengobatan sifilis adalah tidak mampunya mengindentifikasi pada wanita hamil yang terinfeksi. Tesskrining pada trimester pertama bisa dilakukan dengan Tes Non–Treponemal seperti Rapid Plasma Reagen (RPR)atau Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test (VDRL) dikombinasikan dengan Fluorescent Treponemal AntibodyAbsorption Assay (FTA–ABS) yang merupakan strategi yang dapat menghemat biaya. Pada kondisi yang berisikoharus diuji ulang pada trimester ketiga dengan pengobatan selama kehamilan harus dengan regimen Penisilin. Penggunaan regimen penisilin harus dilakukan tes alergi sebelum dilakukan pengobatan.
Dampak Permainan Bola Keranjang & Bowling Terhadap Gerak Tubuh Anak
Authors: Nanda Ditania , Wijayanto Adi
Published: February 2023

This research is motivated by the teacher's lack of awareness of gross motor development of the upper limbs in children, most teachers only provide stimulation to the gross motor development of children's lower limbs such as running, and jumping. Gross motoric upper limbs need to be developed because by training gross motoric upper limbs in children can train children's focus on objects, and can train children's hand-eye coordination. The aims of this study were: to determine the effect of basketball games on the gross motor development of the upper limbs in Dharma Wanita Kindergarten, to determine the influence of bowling  on the gross motor development of the upper limbs at Ichlashul Amal Kindergarten, to determine the mutual influence between the games. basket ball and bowling on gross motor development of the upper limbs in grade B children. This study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design type of research. The population in this study amounted to 30 children from 3 schools. The results of the ANOVA test obtained sig 0.000 < 0.05 which means H1 accepted andHo rejected and the post hoc obtained sig 0.558 > 0.05 which means that there is an influence from both games to develop gross motor skills of upper limbs in grade B children.
EFEKTIFITAS PELAKSANAAN SUPERVISI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI MTS GUPPI KOTA PAGAR ALAM
Authors: Azharudin Azharudin
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dengan bagaimana Implementasi Supervisi Pengawas Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) Pada Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar di MTs Guppi, bagaimana efektifitas supervisi pengawas PAI terhadap Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar,dan bagaimana keterkaitan Implementasi Supervisi Pengawas Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) Pada Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar diMTs Guppi Kota Pagar Alam maka telah dihasilkan baik itu melaluli metode wawancara, obsevasi dan dokumentasi dari penelitianini sebagai berikut: (1) Pelaksanaan supervisi oleh pengawas PAI pada kegiatan belajar mengajar di MTs Guppi Kota Pagar Alamditempuh melalui empat komponen yakni (a) proses/langkah supervisi meliputi; persiapan, pelaksanaan kegiatan supervisi dantindak lanjut serta instrument penilaian, (b) gaya supervisi yang digunakan yakni gaya demokrasi, (c) teknik/metode supervisi yangdigunakan meliputi ; teknik kunjungan langsung dan teknik tidak kunjungan langsung, dan (d) problem supervisi yang dihadapimeliputi problem dari guru, anak, kepala Madrasah, dan pengawas, (2) Efektivitas pelaksanaan supervisi oleh pengawas agamaberimplikasi pada ; (a) kesiapan pihak Madrasah untuk melaksanakan belajar mengajar. Akan tetapi persoalan itu belum berjalansecara baik. (b) persepsi dari pihak sekolah MTs Guppi Kota Pagar Alam terhadap persoalan program pengawasan oleh pengawasagama secara umum adalah baik. (c) sedangkan keberhasilan (tolak ukur) dari pelaksanaan supervisi meliputi; keberhasilan fisikMadrasah, jumlah siswa, dan prestasi siswa madrasah yang cukup baik. Jadi dengan demikan dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkatefektifitas pelaksanaan supervisi pengawas PAI MTs Guppi Kota Pagar Alam telah efektive atau dengan kata lain telah berhasildengan baik, (3) Keterkaitan pelaksanaan supervisi pengawas PAI dengan kegatan belajar mengajar di MTs Guppi Kota PagarAlam adalah keterkaitan supervisi pendidikan dengan proses KBM, dan keterkaitan supervisi pendidikan dengan evaluasi KBM.
Digitalization of the laboratory management module for strengthening the laboratory skills of prospective science teachers
Authors: Susanti  , Ani Widyawati  , Laily Rochmawati Listiyani  , Tri Astuti Arigiyati  , Ernawati Tias
Published: February 2023

The transition to online learning since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced all parties to respond quickly to the use of information technology. Various applications are used in the learning process. Of course, this was followed by the digitization of learning tools, including the Laboratory Management course held by the Science Education Study Program of the University of Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. Learning tools are needed to accommodate Course Learning Outcomes (CLO), one of which is a module. The modules are comprehensive, systematic, and accompanied by a planned learning experience designed to help students master the learning objectives. This research is a preliminary stage of research on the digitalization of module products which was carried out using the Borg and Gall models. This study aims to describe the need to develop the digitalization of the Science Laboratory Management course module to strengthen the laboratory skills of prospective science educators. The method used is a literature study of the needs and other considerations related to the development of module products. The study results stated that digitizing the Laboratory Management module makes it easier for students to access materials anywhere and anytime. Learning becomes more focused and structured. The e-module was developed by considering the laboratory skill needs of prospective science educators. The selected laboratory skill indicators include mastery of practical tools, accuracy and accuracy of work, Occupational Safety and Health, and handling of chemicals.
Serum Uric acid in essential hypertension and its correlation with left ventricular hypertrophy.
Authors: Iram Jehan Balouch  , Khalil Ahmed Memon  , Safia Bano
Published: February 2023

Objective: To estimate serum uric acid in essential hypertension and its correlation with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Cardiology and Medicine, BMC Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad and NICVD Hyderabad, Sindh. Period: July 2018 to January 2021. Material & Methods: A sample of 100 diagnosed cases of essential hypertenison (group A), 100 essential hypertenison with LVH cases (group B) and 100 age matched healthy control (group C) was selected through non- probability convenient sampling. Echocardiography findings of cases and control were noted. Serum uric acid, urea and creatinine were measured form sera. LVH was defined by Devereux’s formula. Continuous variables were analyzed Student`s Independent samples t – test and Pearson`s correlation was used for essential hypertension and LVH on SPSS ver. 21.0 at 95% Confidence interval (P≤0.05). Results: Serum uric acid in EH, EH+LVH and controls was noted as 5.5±1.0, 5.8±1.9 and 3.81±1.2 mg/dl (P-0.0001). LV in EH, EH+LVH and controls was measured as 10.8±2.3, 16.4±3.3 and 9.6±0.2 mm in 3 study groups (P-0.0001). Uric acid proves statistically significant linear correlation in EH+LVH revealing positive correlation (r=0.475), (P=0.0001). Conclusion: The present study reports serum Uric acid is found elevated in essential hypertension and essential hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy. Uric acid shows positive correlation with left ventricular hypertrophy.
Prevalence of uropathogens in catheter associated urinary tract infections and their antimicrobial susceptibility.
Authors: Muhammad Shahbaz Hussain  , Umar Khalid Cheema  , Shomaila Irim  , Muhammad Sajjad  , Mehvis Anwar  , Shumaila Raees
Published: February 2023

Objective: To assess the bacterial profile for catheter associated UTI and the antimicrobial sensitive to most  commonly used antibiotics in Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Urology Ward of Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital Rahim Yar Khan. Period: 01 February, 2021 to 31 July, 2021. Material & Methods: The urine samples were collected from 100 patients. Clinical and microbiological data were analyzed from patients with CAUTI. Results: A total of 100 patients were included in the study in which 82 samples were positive for bacterial growth and 18 samples did not show growth. Out of 82 strains, E. coli (46) was the most frequently isolated pathogen followed by Klebsiella pneumonia (17), Pseudomonas (10), Proteus (4), Candida (3) and Staphylococci (2). Conclusion: Study concluded that most common cause of UTI was E. coli in catheter associated patients while the meropenem and colistin were the most sensitive drugs of choice.
Association of peptic ulcer perforation with ramadan related lifestyle modifications.
Authors: Attiya Nasir Siddique  , Muhammad Usama  , Sophia Asif Khan  , Muhammad Umer Faheem  , Hizbullah Riaz Ansari  , Muhammad Naveed
Published: February 2023

Objective: To look into the relationship of Ramadan with peptic ulcer perforation. This will include assessing the effect of fasting as well as other Ramadan related factors like changes in eating and smoking habits. Study Design: Retrospective Analysis. Setting: Three Tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar i-e Hayatabad Medical Complex, Khyber Teaching Hospital and Lady Reading Hospital. Period: 6th May 2019 to 26th May 2020. Material & Methods: Patients presenting with the aforementioned complication of peptic ulcer during the research period were divided into two groups. Patients presenting during the two Ramadan months were designated as cases (Group 1). While those presenting during the rest of the period i-e 11 months, were the controls (Group 2). So comparison of these groups was done on basis of various predisposing factors of the disease. Inferences were drawn by applying Student’s t, Chi-square and Fischer’s exact chi-square tests. Results: A total of 129 patients were considered. Among these, 36 were cases (Group 1) and 93 were controls (Group 2) as per our study design. Number of perforations per month were statistically higher in Group 1 in comparison to Group 2 (i-e 18 patients per month vs 8.4 patients per month, p<0.05). Patients with dyspepsia and preference for fried food were significantly higher in Group 1 (p<0.001 and p=0.022 respectively). Whereas smoker were significantly lower in Group 1 (p=0.048). Conclusion: Analysis concluded that the incidence of perforation is higher during the Ramadan. Since Ramadan is not only about fasting, and it affects eating and smoking habits, this rise in rate of perforations can be considered to be an interplay of such changes and the complication of peptic ulcer.
Tetanus; a dreadful complication of ear piercing, ear instrumentation and chronic otorrhea in children of Southern Punjab Pakistan.
Authors: Sumera Akram  , Muhammad Ahmed Khan  , Imran Qaisar  , Sagheer Ahmad  , Abdul Rehman
Published: February 2023

Objective: Tetanus remains a major public health problem in the developing countries despite the availability of active immunization and passive immunization since long. Non-sterile ear piercing and instrumentation pose a constant threat of developing tetanus associated with morbidity and mortality. Study Design: Retrospective Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Pediatric, Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur. Period: June 2019 to June 2022. Material & Methods: The data of children admitted with tetanus following ear piercing, ear cleaning/instrumentation and chronic ear discharge was collected. The data included their age, gender, history of ear piercing, instrumentation and chronic ear discharge (otorrhea), duration between piercing/instrumentation and development of signs & symptoms of tetanus, history of tetanus vaccination (during routine childhood EPI vaccination), history of tetanus toxoid administration after the causative event, residence, socioeconomic status, education status of parents and outcome of cases. Results: Total 17 cases of otogenic tetanus (tetanus following ear piercing, ear instrumentation and with chronic otorrhea) were admitted in pediatric department of the hospital during study period. Age range was between 03 to 13 years with mean age 7.71+2.80 years. Of these cases, there were 12 females (70.6%) and 5 males (29.4%). Nine cases developed tetanus after ear piercing, five cases developed tetanus following ear instrumentation and three cases had history of chronic ear discharge. Conclusion: Tetanus is an uncommon but dreadful complication of non-sterile ear piercing, ear instrumentation and chronic discharging ears in chronic otitis media, and is still occurring in our country.
Efficacy of therapeutic F75 & F100 in malnourished child admitted at NICH.
Authors: Bushra Qamer  , Arit Parkash  , Ayesha Altaf Marchant  , Mehmood Shaikh  , Ayesha Sardar  , Mohammad Hanif
Published: February 2023

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of F 75 and F 100 in children with severe acute malnutrition. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: National Institute of Child Health, Karachi. Period: 1st Jan 2021 to 30th June 2021. Material & Methods: All children with severe acute malnutrition, aged 6 months to 5 years, irrespective of gender were included in the study. Children of parents/guardians who failed to give consent were excluded from the study. Relevant history was recorded. After acute intervention as per departmental standards, F-75 was initiated. When the subject gained weight at the rate of 0.5g per kg/day for three consecutive days, the patient was then administered F-100. Both diets were administered 6-8 times a day. Outcome was recorded by comparing the post treatment mean weight with baseline weight. Results: The mean age of the child and the mother were 30.53 ± 13.37 months and 31.31 ± 6.34 years, respectively. The mean increase in weight was 0.75 ± 0.77 kgs (Pre- and post-treatment). Increase in BMI was 1.12 ± 1.34 kg/m2 while the increase in MUAC was 0.93 ± 0.89 cm. Statistically significant increments were observed in weight, MUAC, and body mass index after administration of F75/F100 diet in the severely malnourished children (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The present study revealed statistically significant increments in weight, MUAC, and body mass index, after administration of F75/F100 diet in the severely malnourished children.
Association of social media addiction with insomnia among university students.
Authors: Arisha Shafiq  , Aroona Gulzar  , Iqra Imtiaz  , Muhammad Abdul Sami  , Fatima Hussain  , Khushbakht Imtiaz  , Humera Ambreen
Published: February 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of social media addiction and insomnia among university students and to find out the association between these two variables. Study Design: Cross-sectional Survey. Setting: Universities of Twin Cities of Pakistan i.e. Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Period: February 2021 to July 2021. Material & Methods: The survey was initiated after taking approval from Institutional Review Board and Ethical Committee of Shifa International Hospital, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad, Pakistan. On the basis of inclusion criteria 451 young healthy participants of both genders were selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Participants who were taking sleeping pills, had medical or surgical problems and with history of diagnosed mental disorders were excluded from the study. A self-structured questionnaire was used to obtain the demographic data. The frequency of social media addiction and insomnia was assessed using the Social Media Addiction-Student Form (SMA-SF) and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) respectively. For data analysis IBM SPSS Statistics version-22 was used. Results: The mean age of participants was 21.55±1.55 (years). Among 451 participants majority 252 (55.9%) exhibited mild social media addiction and 152 (33.7%) participants exhibited sub-threshold insomnia. The P-value of <0.05 indicates that there is a significant association between social media addiction and insomnia. Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that social media addiction and insomnia was common among university students and significant association was found between social media addiction and insomnia.
Comparison of purse string suture versus transverse mattress suture to secure haemostasis in thinned out caesarean section scars.
Authors: Tehreem Yazdani  , Amera Tariq  , Mobeen Ikram  , Nabila Amin  , Saad Mukhtar  , Ayesha Imran
Published: February 2023

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of two types of haemostatic sutures to secure bleeding in thinned out caesarean section scars. Study Design: Comparative Interventional Study. Setting: CMH Okara, Pakistan. Period: September 2019 to September 2021. Material & Methods: Patients were divided in four categories. Category I was previous one scar patients while category II was previous two scars patients. Similarly, categories III and IV were previous three and four scar patients respectively. In each category hemostasis was secured either by purse string suture or transverse mattress sutures. Hemostasis whether achieved with difficultly or without difficulty was assessed and time utilized was also calculated. Results: In patients with previous one caesarean section 3 out of 15 (20%) had haemostatic difficulty with both purse string suture and horizontal mattress suture. In patients with previous two caesarean sections the number was 5 (33.33%) and 6 (40%) in both purse string and horizontal mattress suture respectively. In patients with previous three caesarean sections there were 7 (46.66%) women who had difficulty in haemostasis in both group I and II. The average time to achieve the procedure in group I (purse string suture) was 3.25 minutes while it was 7.5 minutes in group II (Horizontal mattress sutures). There was two times difference in time consumption between two groups. Conclusion: Purse string suture is more effective, convenient and quicker to apply as compared to transverse mattress sutures for haemostasis in thinned caesarean section scars.
Perception of medical students to “NEW NORMAL” and its Reflection on their studies during COVID 19.
Authors: Sadaf Zia  , Rahat Rehman  , Shama Iqbal  , Shireen Jawed
Published: February 2023

Objective: To find the effectiveness of online teaching and its reflection on their academics during COVID19 pandemic in basic medical science. Study Design: Cross Sectional Descriptive study. Setting: University Medical and Dental College, Faisalabad. Period: March 2019 to November 2021. Material & Methods: A total of 531 undergraduate MBBS & BDS (1st & 2nd year) students were included. A questionnaire was designed and shared online in Google classroom to get students’ feedback. The data obtained was analyzed on SPSS 25 by using ANOVA and Chi-Square Tests. Results: 62.76% students declared that learning in physical classrooms is more understandable than e-learning, while 58% students were satisfied with this transformation of online teaching and secured better grades in e- assessments, while 69% students agreed with the fact that on campus assessment is more productive. According to our results 68.24% students preferred physical teaching and assessment methodology and 67.11% students agreed that team work with peers is more productive in on campus classes than e-classes. Conclusion: We investigated various aspects of e-learning experience of medical students and found a mixed opinion. By improving our infrastructure and using modern techniques we can make online medical education system more effective and productive for our students in future.
Ligasure versus harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy.
Authors: Muhammad Zahid Rafiq Gill  , Muhammad Asfand Rafiq Gill  , Shaukat Javed  , Asma Hussain  , Muhammad Khalil  , Muhammad Shoaib Farooq
Published: February 2023

Objective: To determine whether harmonic scalpel has any advantage over Ligasure tonsillectomy or not in terms of blood loss, duration of surgery, pain scores and slough separation time. Study Design: Double Blind Cross Sectional study. Setting: Faisalabad Medical University and Affiliated Institutions. Period: January to June 2022. Material & Methods: Seventy patients in total were selected and divided by Random sampling into two groups to be operated either with Ligasure or Harmonic Scalpel. The difference between the two groups was assessed in terms of pain scores, slough separation time, duration of surgery and blood loss between the two groups. Results: Patients results showed statistical significant difference in the two groups in terms of slough separation time and pain scores but there was no significant difference in terms of blood loss and duration of surgery. Conclusion: Harmonic scalpel does have an advantage over Ligasure tonsillectomy as far as early healing is concerned and thus certainly helps in reducing the morbidity of the patients.
Effect of Post-Emergence Herbicidal Combinations Tank Mixed with Zinc or/and Iron Sulphate on Weed Index and Economics in Wheat Crop (Triticum aestivum)
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana – 125004, India, bhakar Jitender , A Amarjeet ,   Department of Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana – 125004, India, Kumar Pradeep ,   Department of Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana – 125004, India, Kumar Sandeep ,   Department of Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana – 125004, India, Singh Bishan ,   Department of Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana – 125004, India
Published: February 2023

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is second most important staple crop in India after rice. Weeds have emerged as the major biotic stress in wheat. Post-emergence herbicidal combinations are used widely to control the complex weed flora in wheat crops. Over the past decades, micronutrient deficiency has emerged as major constraint in wheat production, especially zinc and iron. The field experiment was conducted at RRS, Bawal, Haryana, during Rabi season of 2018-19. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design having 3 replications; each having 18 treatments. Four herbicidal combinations were evaluated as sole and tank mixed with zinc or/and iron sulphate. Weedy check and weed free were maintained throughout the experiment. The weed index was calculated from the yield of weed free and respective treatment yield. Economic evaluation was made in terms of gross returns, net returns, and benefit-cost ratio. Results of experiment revealed that application of mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron @ 14.4 gha-1 was most effective herbicidal combination among the tested herbicidal combinations and yielded lowest weed index. Tank mixing of micronutrients with herbicidal combinations further lowered down the weed index and even negative values were obtained. Tank mixing of herbicidal combinations with micronutrients was more economical than application of sole herbicidal combinations. Highest net returns and benefit cost ratio was recorded under mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron @ 14.4 gha-1 + ZnSO4 (0.5 %) + Urea (2.5 %) + FeSO4 (0.5 %) followed by sulfosulfuron + metsulfuron @ 32 gha-1 + ZnSO4 (0.5 %) + Urea (2.5 %) + FeSO4 (0.5 %).
Influence of Crop Geometries and Growth Regulators on Weed Growth and Yield of Machine Sown High Density Cotton
Authors:   Department of Natural Resource Management, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, M Uma Maheswari , MP Kavitha ,   Department of Natural Resource Management, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam
Published: February 2023

Field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during Winter irrigated seasons of 2017-18 and 2018-19 to study the effect of weed growth by growth retardants on machine-sown cotton under high-density planting system. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design, and the treatments were replicated thrice. Main plot treatments comprised of three crop geometries viz., 75 cm x 10 cm (M1), 75 cm x 20 cm (M2) and 75 cm x 30 cm (M3) and seven sub plots of foliar application of growth retardants along with one control viz., Cycocel 400 ppm (S1), Cycocel 500 ppm (S2), Mepiquat Chloride 100 ppm (S3), Mepiquat Chloride 200 ppm (S4), Maleic Hydrazide 400 ppm (S5), Maleic Hydrazide 500 ppm (S6) and Control (No Spray) (S7). Cotton genotype TCH 1819, developed for synchronized maturity exclusively to fit into high density planting system, was used as the test crop. The cotton crop was raised under raised bed and the major cultivation practices were carried out with machines namely; inclined plate planter for sowing, power weeder for weeding and drip system for irrigation and fertigation. However, harvesting was done manually. Weed infestation in cotton increased with 75 cm x 10 cm spacing compared to wider spacing. With respect to foliar application of growth retardants, there were no significant differences observed among the treatments tested during both the years of the study.
EVAKUACIJA BRITANSKOG POSLANSTVA U KRALJEVINI JUGOSLAVIJI IZ BOKE KOTORSKE APRILA 1941.
Authors: Milikić Ratomir
Published: February 2023

U članku se na osnovu arhivske građe britanske provenijencije rekonstruiše pokušaj evakuacije britanskih državljana okupljenih oko osoblja britanskog poslanstva u Kraljevini Jugoslaviji na kraju Aprilskog rata 1941. godine. U više neuspešnih pokušaja, u tu akciju bili su uključeni britanski vazduhoplovi i podmornica Regent, koja je izronila u već okupiranom Bokokotorskom zalivu i čiji je komandant otpočeo pregovore sa neprijateljem – italijanskom vojskom. Na kraju je italijanska vlada odlučila da propusti internirane britanske državljane u Španiju.