bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of fumonisins producing Fusarium verticillioides on the microbiota in pig caecum
Authors: Dang Huu Anh , Zsolnai Attila , Kovács Melinda , Bóta Brigitta , Mihucz Gábor , Pósa Roland , Marosi Kinga , Kachlek Mariam , Szabó-Fodor Judit
Published: April 2019

Fumonisin-producing fungal species,Fusarium verticillioides, culture was mixed in the diets of 6 piglets for 9 days (Fumonisin B1[FB1] intake of 17 mg/kg) to investigate whether there is any potential alteration in the caecal bacterial communities between the experimental (withF. verticillioides) and control groups (withoutF. verticillioides). Plate count agar culturing technique was applied to measure the amount of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria,Escherichia coli, coliforms,Lactobacillusspp. andClostridium perfringens. A significant difference was observed between the control and experimental group only in the case of aerobic bacteria on Day 4, 8.60 ± 0.22 compared to 8.06 ± 0.20 (P< 0.05), respectively. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was performed to estimate the DNA copy number of total bacteria,BacteroidesandPrevotellaspp.,Clostridiumspp.,E. coli,Enterobacteriales,FirmicutesandLactobacillusspp. Significant differences were observed between the control and experimental group regarding total bacteria on Day 2 and Day 6,Firmicuteson Day 2 andE. coliandEnterobacterialeson Day 4. Regarding the entire feeding time, no significant difference between the two groups was found in all species of investigated bacteria by the culturing technique and qPCR after an 8-day exposure. The present research contributes to the understanding of how microbiota responds to the FB1load.
Évaluation de l'activité antimicrobienne du Phénylalanine-arginine β-naphthylamide en combinaison avec des aminoglycosides et des macrolides sur des souches de Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolées de patients atteints de la Fibrose kystique
Authors: Gbian Douweh Leyla , Omri Abdelwahab
Published: April 2019

L'objectif de notre recherche était d'étudier les effets du Phénylalanine-arginine β-naphthylamide (PABN), seul ou en association avec des aminoglycosides et des macrolides sur des souches cliniques de P. aeruginosa isolées de patients atteints de Fibrose kystique (FK). Pour cela, nous avons comparé les concentrations minimales inhibitrices (CMI) et bactéricides (CMB) obtenues en milieu liquide (bouillon de Mueller-Hinton) du PABN, seul ou en association avec des antibiotiques. Même si PABN est un inhibiteur de la pompe à efflux hautement efficace in-vitro, son niveau élevé d'accumulation dans les organes, en particulier les reins, peut-être toxique (Watkins et collab., 2003, p. 4242). Étant donné que les aminoglycosides sont des substrats de pompes à efflux, l'inhibition de l'efflux devrait augmenter la puissance de ces médicaments contre P. aeruginosa. Nous avons constaté que PABN a augmenté l'activité des aminoglycosides et macrolides contre P. aeruginosa. Cependant, il n'a eu aucun effet sur la souche K2733, qui ne comportait aucune des quatre principales pompes retrouvées chez P. aeruginosa (MexABOprM, MexCD-OprJ, MexEF-OprN et MexXY-OprM). En outre, les bactéries traitées avec le PABN ont été plus sensibles à l'érythromycine, un antibiotique auquel P. aeruginosa est intrinsèquement résistante (Morita, Tomida et Kawamura, 2013).
Pengembangan Mobile Learning Berbasis Client Server Pada Mata Pelajaran Simulasi Digital
Authors: Sefriani Rini , Veri Jhon
Published: April 2019

Penelitian  ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat Validitas, Praktikalitas dan Efektifitas  media pembelajaran Mobile Learning berbasis Client Server di SMK Negeri 9 Padang. Karena masih terbatasnya sumber belajar dan media pembelajaran dalam bentuk multimedia interaktif dengan kemasan mobile learning di SMKN 9 Padang . Penelitian menggunakan model pengembangan (Four-D model). Langkah-langkah pengembangannya adalah  (1) Define, (2) Design, (3) Development, dan (4) Disseminate. Instrumen uji coba dilakukan pada 31 siswa di SMK N 9 Padang. Sampel dalaam penelitian in sebanyak 31 orang siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat validitas diperoleh sebesar 82,17 % dengan interpretasi valid, tingkat praktikalitas sebesar 82,29 % yang berarti praktis digunakan dan untuk tingkat uji efektifitas sebesar 90,03 yang berarti sangat efektif digunakan media pembelajaran  Mobile Learning Berbasis Client Server Pada Mata Pelajaran Simulasi Digital di SMKN 9 Padang.
Study of the Weights and Dimensions of the Body in the Iraqi Awassi Sheep
Authors: Al.Saltani Yousif H. , Azzawi Muthanna S.
Published: April 2019

This study was undertaken at the native feilds of the sheep farms in Sadet Al-hindia, Babylon Governorate, over period from December 2017 to March 2018. The aim of this was  study the effect of type of birth and sex of lambs on the traits of birth and weaning weight, body dimensions(body length, chest circumference, height at the front and back)in awassi sheep. the results showed that significant superiority (p˂0.05) for twins lambs (40.9cm) on single lambs(39.33cm)  in body length at the birth .for the sex of lambs, male lambs has significant superiority (p˂0.05) on female lambs in heightin front (41.03,40.07 cm Respectevly), but the type of birth and sex of lambs had nonsignificant effect of other parameters .
Brainwave Detection Model for Panic Attacks Based on Event-related Potential
Authors: Sirikongtham Puwadol , Paireekreng Worapat , Chit Suwannit Chareen
Published: April 2019

Panic attacks could adversely affect a patient’s daily life and can pose risks to others. The symptoms of panic attacks can be timely observed by detecting the brainwave. This research presents a model that can evaluate the level of panic attack symptoms using the brainwaves detection during (or before) the symptom occurs. It helps monitor the patient’s brainwave based on Event-related potential (ERP). The model is derived from the simulation with horror pictures and frightening sound on the experimental group of 30 people. The survey related to symptoms has been used regarding to the criteria of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The results showed that there is a consistent change of Electroencephalography (EEG) in each change of brainwaves where its quantitative analysis found that the changes of Beta, Gamma, and Alpha directly affect the model of Brainwaves Panic Attacks Measurement (BPAM) which is associated with panic attacks. 1 out of 30 cases scored higher than the average of the BPAM at 220 The Model BPAM can detect the risk to be Panic Attack compared to the use of tests Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were found to be consistent. The test value BAI Score 19-63 was BPAM Score 401-1000. In addition, the results found that at P300 the brainwave pattern of EEG in meditation had decreased significantly whereas the brainwave related to attention had increased considerably for which human brain can potentially respond to stimulated external events.
A Study of the Spatial Heterogeneity of Some Chemical Properties of Terabhor Back Using GIS
Authors: Abdul Amir Wurood Amer , Jubair Amal Radi
Published: April 2019

Done studying the variability of the soils And the heterogeneity of the characteristics of the soils of the Euphrates, where 6 boreons were described and described the horizons of the pidoons as morphological and fundamental, as well as obtaining random samples on four equal depths 25-0 cm, 50-25 cm, 75-50 cm and 100-75 cm. The results of spatial heterogeneity Turbidity and Spatial Distribution Maps The heterogeneity of all the characteristics of chemical faecal soil is indicated by the results. The results indicate the variance of the horizons in the moving distance that describe the heterogeneity of the chemical properties, Electrical conductivity of EC Ranging between 0.48-5.46 and gypsum Ranging between 0.15 - 4.61 qualities more heterogeneous, and then followed by organic matter Ranging between 0.27-4.50 and CEC Ranging between 18.66-38.42 .                                                                                        

The least heterogeneous properties were soil pH Ranging between 7.05- 7.62, followed by calcium carbonate Ranging between 284.28 - 438.71, where the range was high                                                                                                        

The results showed that the appropriate model describing the heterogeneity of the chemical properties was the circular model, the appropriate model for describing its variation by 54%, followed by the spherical model of 43% and the gussin model of 4%.

The soil of the study according to the modern American system 2014 is classified into two levels: Entisols and Mollisols .
The Effectiveness of the Quality of Performance Using the Cost Accounting Information System in the Control of Quality Costs Study in the General Company for Electrical Industries
Authors: Hassan Al-Amar Hanan Abdullah , Al-Bayati Qasim Ali Omran , Kadhum Al-Haiyali Huda Jabbar
Published: April 2019

The financial operations which carried out by economic unity are proven treatment and documenting and continuous down to makers decision by relevance objective and time and then to reflect on the decision maker in any center of responsibility. That ’s provided by the system accounting information where the source is the basis for producing important accounting information, And the cost accounting information systems of the most important information systems that deal with data processing and conversion to information of relative importance to the beneficiaries. Which is consist with The objective of the research that emphasize the importance of accounting systems in general and systems cost in particular to achieve the highest c The research has led to a number of results, the most important of which is the difficulty in controlling quality costs as well as the waste of economic resources in the company. The researchers recommended adherence to the technical standards to achieve the quality of performance as well as conducting a thorough examination of samples and focusing on the quality of raw materials and testing before use to reduce the proportion Damage.
Analytical Study of the Phenomenon of Money Laundering and its Impact on the Iraqi Banking Sector
Authors: Oleiwi Raad Abdulameer
Published: April 2019

This study discusses the phenomenon of money laundering and its impact on the financial sector in general and the Iraqi banking sector. The research methodology describes money laundering in detail and the three basic stages of money laundering, placement, layering, and integration. How and where money laundering is a key reason to address this problem and what is the role of governments? It also deals with the impact of money laundering on the Iraqi economy, which is the theft of banks, the suspension of industrial projects, terrorism and corruption. The most important recommendations that limit this phenomenon is international cooperation and legal assistance in money laundering investigations. The use of programming and electronic systems to enter the information of owners of real estate and businesses to detect suspicious activities. To reduce this problem requires the establishment of specialized units in the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance, Justice and the security services to apply all laws against money laundering. As for the Iraqi banking sector, it is necessary to verify the identity of the owners of the funds deposited in banks. Inform the competent authorities by the bank's management of any suspicious activity. In addition to confirming the documents proving the legality of the funds deposited.
Assessment of Vitamin D Level in Sera of Primary School Students in Babylon Province
Authors: Hasani Najlaa Jawad
Published: April 2019

The spread of insufficiency of vitamin D may expose primary students at hazard for bone development, innate and adaptive immune responses, and increases risk of certain chronic diseases. The study provides an examination of the pervasiveness of 3 levels of sera 25(OH)D (≥30, 29-20, and <20 ng/ml) in students at the age 6 to 13 years. The data highlights that several of children in the Babylon city have levels of 25(OH)D some consider low and that urban girls have a lower record 25(OH)D. The serum is used to estimate the circulating level of vit.D by using microplate technique.  Serum level 25(OH)D for children age 6 to 13 years is 28.77 ± 11.51ng/ml. Girls have suboptimal levels of 25(OH)D (25.96±9.95 ng/ml (95% CI:10.39-2.74) in comparison with the boys  (32.53±12.44 [95% CI:5.75-2.29). The prevalence of levels at <10 ng/ml is 15%, less 20 ng/ml is 56%, and less 30 ng/ml is 29%. The predominance of sera '25(OH)D levels of <30 ng/ml is higher among boys (43%) in comparison with the girls (32%); urban (45%) in comparison with rural (30%). Based on a delegate test of Babylon kids of primary students, many children have inadequate levels of 25(OH)D.
Synthesis and Catalase Mimic Activity of MnO2 Nano Powder Prepared by Hydrothermal Process
Authors: Rasheed Rashed T. , Al-Algawi Sariya D. , N. Rosul M.
Published: April 2019

Manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanopowder has been synthesized by hydrothermal method. MnO2 was annealed at different temperatures (250, 400, 550, 700˚C). The crystal structure and surface morphology of these nanostructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The catalase mimic activity (catalytic activity) of MnO2 against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was studied by using the new method and found that 400˚C is the best annealing temperature.
Some Properties of a Class of Harmonic Multivalent Functions Defined by an Integral Operator
Authors: AL-khafaji Aqeel Ketab , Atshan Waggas Galib , Abed Salwa Salman
Published: April 2019

Some properties of a class of harmonic multivalent functions defined by an integral operator are introduced, like, coefficient estimates, distortion property, extreme points, inclusion results and  closure under an integral operator for this class are obtained.
Effect of Foliar Application of Seaweed Extract and Zincon Productivity of Dahlia hybrida cv. Albion
Authors: Alkarawi Hassan Hadi , Abd Alkadim Sabaa Jawad
Published: April 2019

An experiment for the  agricultural season 2017  was carried out in pots in the Autumn season to study the effect of application three levels of Sea Top  foliar  fertilizer (0, 50,and 100 gm.L-1) and Three levels of zinc (zinc sulfate) was ( 0, 30, and60 mg. L-1) with three times spraying  intervals every20 days  for  some of  the growth and yield parameters  of the Dahlia cv. Albion. The spray concentration of zinc sulfate at level of 60 mg / L-1 and Seaweed at a level of 100 mg / L -1 had significant differences in plant height,  number of branches ,number of flowers per plant, flower diameter, fresh weight of flower,fresh weight of the tuber , number of tubers per plant, fresh weight  of the stalk,and dry weight of the vegetative parts ,compared with the control treatment. The increase was 115.16, 6.33, 12.0, 15.53, 25.66, 371.36, 6.66, 46.56, and 60.16  for the above qualities respectively.

We conclude, that the application of Seaweed Extract and Zinc improved the yield contributing factors that resulted in a significant increase in Productivity of Dahlia hybridayield.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION;
Authors: Ali Hamid , Awan Riaz Hussain , Nayab Seema , Awan Khadim Hussain
Published: April 2019

Objectives: To determine the frequency of fungal urinary tract infection among patient with chronic liver disease. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Period: Six months study was conducted from 18th March 2016 to 18th September 2016. Setting: Department of Gastroenterology, Liaquat National Hospital Karachi. Patients and Methods: All the patients between 18 years to 60 years of age, either gender and diagnosed case of chronic liver disease of child class A & B for > 1 years duration were enrolled and explored for fungal urinary tract infection while the data was saved and analyzed in SPSS 16 to present the frequencies, percentages and mean ±SD. Results: A total of 236 CLD patients were included in the study of which 70 patients (30%) were male and 165 patients (70%) were female, with mean age of 53.47±5.51.30 years, mean duration of CLD and mean BMI was 3.50±1.50 years and 27.32±1.88 kg/m2 respectively. Most of the patients (85%) were child class C whereas 141 patients (59.7%) had fungal UTI. Conclusion: Fungal urinary tract infection in CLD patients is common as these patients are immunocompromised and has excessive use of antibiotics.
LECTURE METHOD;
Authors: Bin Saeed Muhammad Humza , Zehra Khan Anum , Khan Rehmatullah , Syed Gilani Saqlain Bin , Shafiq Malik Faisal , Akram Ashfaq
Published: April 2019

Background: Universal tooth numbering system is an old topic of oral anatomy course. MICAP is a new tooth notation but it is not yet in dental curriculum. Aim: To compare the learning of MICAP (new) vs Universal (old) tooth notations using lecture method. Method: Designs: A pre-test and post-test design. Settings: Islamic International Dental College – Islamabad. Period: October 2016 to February 2017. Participants: Novice undergraduate first year dental students (N=45) participated in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups. Interventions: MICAP and Universal tooth notations were taught to group A and B respectively by a 30 minute lecture prepared on power point slides in similar sequence. The study participants, before any intervention, completed fourteen randomly selected permanent teeth using Universal and MICAP notation method as pretest data and after eight weeks, posttest data were collected. Chi square test was applied for analysis. Results: The posttest showed an improved learning of two notations by both groups. Over all, no significant difference was found in correct write up of given set of fourteen teeth for two notations except ‘Maxillary right central incisor, Mandibular left canine’ and Mandibular Right 2nd Premolar (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Learning of new (MICAP) notation was as easy as the old (Universal) numbering system. However, this was a small scale study and multiple teaching centers with larger number of participants are recommended.
VITAMIN D;
Authors: Hussain Shah Tanveer , Siddiqui Tahir Saeed , Zeb Ahmad
Published: April 2019

Background: Present study was designed by keeping in view the importance of vitamin D in adolescents’ age group. Objectives: To explore the cases of low vitamin D status (<50 nmol/l) with respect to age & sex factors in school students. Study Design: Observation cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Biochemistry faculty of Health Sciences, Hazara University Mansehra, Ayub Medical College and Teaching Hospital Abbottabad. Period: June 2014 to June 2015. Subject & Methods: We recorded daily intake of vitamin D of each individual and  measured serum 25 hydrxoy vitamin D in a school based cross sectional sample of adolescents girls (n=93) and boys (n=96) students. Results: Results of this study reflected that, out of total boys and girls students, 16% and 39% of the sample  respectively showed low serum vitamin D status(<50 nmol/l). Number of cases had low vitamin D level increased with age in girls and decreased with age in boys. Serum vitamin D concentration was decreased with increase in age of girls and found significantly low (p=0.0087) in higher age group (>13-≤16).  No significant difference (p=0.29) was noted regarding daily intake of vitamin D between lower & higher age. Conclusion: It is concluded that, age and sex might be contributory factors in the occurrence of low vitamin D status.
NEONATAL SEPSIS;
Authors: Irshad Mohammad , Hayat Mohsin , Parvez Hina , Ullah Ihsan , Rehman Zia ur
Published: April 2019

Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of C-reactive protein in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis keeping blood cultures as gold standard. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting: Pediatric Unit of Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar Pakistan. Duration: Six months from 09-06-2012 to 08-12-2012. Methodology: Total of 196 patients meeting the required inclusion criteria with clinical suspicion of sepsis. Those neonates were subjected to investigations. C.R.P. was tested using the Quantitative method according to the instructions provided with the kit. By keeping blood culture as gold standard, patients with both positive and negative cultures were taken and the results compared to the results of C.R.P. in these subjects being positive or negative. Results: Among the 196, majority of the neonates included were less than a week old having a mean age of 4.5 days. There were 57 (29%) females and 139 (71%) males, with male to female ratio of 2.4:1. Blood cultures were positive in 85 (43%) and negative in 111 (57%) cases, while C.R.P. was positive in 95 (48%) and negative in 101 (52%) cases. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and predictive values of C-reactive protein were calculated using formulas, and they turned out to be 77.6%, 73.8%, 69.4%, and 81.2% respectively with accuracy being 0.41%. Conclusion: An accurate and timely diagnosis of early onset neonatal sepsis remains challenging to the clinician as well as laboratory. Physicians can prevent unnecessary antibiotic use by performing the qualitative estimation CRP as a single, rapid and inexpensive test with a negative predictive value of 81.2%.
COLORECTAL CARCINOMA;
Authors: Hussain Mirani Shahid , Kumar Dileep , Waheed Khan Abdul
Published: April 2019

Background: Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignant diseases in men and women respectively. The frequency of postoperative complications was more in the open colorectal surgery than the laproscopic technique. Objectives: To examine the prevalence of early post operative complications/problems in patients whom treated surgery for colorectal carcinoma with open and laproscopic methods. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College Hospital, Sukkur and Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017. Material and Methods: One hundred and twenty patients included both men and women whom had undergone colorectal carcinoma surgery with open and laproscopic techniques. Patients aged between 20 to 61 years. Collected and recorded information demographically, prevalence of early postoperative complications and types of surgical methods was acquired. Patients who had rectal or any other carcinoma were excluded from study. Results: Out of 120 patients, 64 (53.33%) men and 56 (46.67%) women, mean age of both gender calculated 38.95+11.5 respectively. Surgical wound infection observed in 18 (15%) and not found in 102 (75%) patients. 10 (8.33%) patient observed abdominal abscess and 110 (91.67%) had no abdominal abscess. Out of 18 wound infected patients 8 (6.7%) had treated laproscopic surgery and 10 (8.33%) had treated open CRC surgery. In abdominal abscess patients 3 (2.5%) and 7 (5.83%) had treated LCS (laproscopic surgery) and open CRC surgery respectively. The presence of wound infection significantly associated with type of surgical method by using chi-square method having p-value 0.028. The presence of abdominal abscess was significantly associated with surgical technique having p-value 0.026. Conclusion: The frequency of early post operative complication was more common in the open colorectal carcinoma surgery than in laproscopic surgery. The presence of wound infection and abdominal abscess was found significantly associated with surgical methods or techniques.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY;
Authors: Din Jamal ud , Khan Zahidullah , Khan Inamullah
Published: April 2019

Objectives: The prime objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients with duration up to one year. Study Design: Single center, descriptive, observational study. Setting: Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Period:  August, 2017 to March, 2018. Material and Methods: A total of 196 patients who were either newly diagnosed or diagnosed within last 12 months were included in the study. Patients with type 1 diabetes or diagnosed later than 12 months were excluded from the study. Patients with retinopathy due to some other cause were also excluded from the study. Both out door patients and admitted patients were included in the study. After detailed history, proper fundoscopic examination of both eyes was performed and findings were recorded on preformed proforma. Results: A total of 196 patients were enrolled in the study. One hundred and ten were male and 86 were female in a ratio of 1.3:1 respectively. Age distribution amongst study population ranged between 30-60 years. Mean age of the population was 49.18 ± 7.62 SD years with median age 48 years and mode age 45 years. Out of 196 patients, 32 (16.3%) patients had diabetic retinopathy on proper fundoscopic examination. Conclusion: Diabetic retinopathy is a well known microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and any one with this complication must be referred to specialist ophthalmologist for further necessary investigation and management to prevent further complications.
DISTANCE LEARNING;
Authors: Azeem Muhammad , Quddoos Muhammad Umer , Ejaz Anooshay , Tarique Nadeem , Iqbal Javed , Haq Arfan ul
Published: April 2019

Objectives: To determine the interest of residents of orthodontics in using distance learning and to determine their perceptions of learning experience. Study Design: A Cross-Sectional, Interventional Study. Period: From 1.1.2016 to 1.7.2017. Setting: Orthodontic department of de’Mont Dental College, Lahore. Methods: Present study was conducted on the orthodontic postgraduate trainees. Trainees were asked to read all given research studies before watching a recorded 1 hour interactive seminar. This was followed by participation in a discussion with specialist at the trainees’ institute. The trainees then filled questionnaire to measure the interest of postgraduate trainees of orthodontics in using distance learning and to determine their perceptions of learning experience. Results: Results of the study showed that trainee’s interest and perceptions were generally positive about distance learning experience. Statistically significant differences were found between trainee’s interest and perceptions based on how well they were prepared before involvement in this interactive distance learning session. Conclusion: The postgraduate trainees of orthodontics perceived distance learning to be effective, enjoyable and learn full.
PERFORATED PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE;
Authors: Jamali Abdul Hakeem , Ghumro Altaf Hussain , Zardari Inayat Ali , Ali Khwaja Mashooq , Memon Zulfiqar Imtiaz , Soomro Imtiaz Ali
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Peptic ulcer perforation is the most common surgical emergency and the leading cause of peritonitis with high morbidity and mortality in all age groups throughout world. It is more prevalent in developing countries than developed ones. Graham’s Patch/omentopexy for duodenal perforation and simple closure along with tissue biopsy for the gastric perforation are the procedures of choice respectively. Objectives: To detect the mode of presentation and the outcomes of surgical procedures along with prognosis in patients suffering from perforated peptic ulcer. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Surgical Department of Peoples University of Medical & Health Science for Women Nawabshah, From January 2016 to December 2017. Methodology: All patients were admitted through OPD/Emergency. Patients presented with peritonitis having history of peptic ulcer disease were studied. X Ray chest/ X Ray abdomen Erect showed pnemoperitonium. Laparotomy and primary repair along with biopsy for gastric perforation and graham’s patch for duodenal perforations were performed. Results: In our study, total 52 patients were included. Male Female ratio was 3.5:1.6. Mean age was 49 years. Majority of patients presented in 5th to 6th decade of their life. In 96% cases abdominal pain was the 1st symptom followed by vomiting and distension of abdomen. Different surgical procedures were performed and surgical site infection was the commonest complication in 37 (73%) patients in our study. Conclusion: Primary closure and graham’s patch are the best choice as surgical procedures for the cases of gastric and duodenal ulcer perforations respectively.
Profitability Paradox: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Pakistan
Authors: Hamid Aatir , Mehmood Bilal , Ahmad Nisar
Published: April 2019

It is generally believed that information technology (IT) impacts the organizational profitability positively however empirical evidence has remained inconclusive. This was first highlighted by Solow (1987), labelled as Solow’s paradox, and later labelled as profitability paradox by Beccalli (2007). The persistence of inconclusive empirical literature provides the impetus of this research to investigate the impact of different components of IT on banks profitability in Pakistan from 2009-2016 for a sample of 25 Pakistani commercial banks. Return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) have been used as indicators of bank profitability whereas two different components of IT, number of ATMs and investment in banks software have been employed as proxies of IT. Empirical results reveal that investment in bank software appears to have a positive influence on bank profitability, while the acquisition of ATMs seems to reduce the profitability of banks. It can be concluded that IT paradox is not necessarily a paradox of IT in totality and may be termed as IT component paradox.
The Impact of the Social Networking Sites on the Research Activity of University Students
Authors: Mahmood Asif
Published: April 2019

Despite the widespread utilization of online networking by students and its expanded use by teachers, almost no experimental proof is accessible concerning the effect of social networking use on learner, learning and engagement. This paper investigates the impact of social Networking Sites on the research activity of university students. The sample is composed of 200 students from the PU, Lahore and UET, Lahore, out of which 87 male (43.5%) and 113 females (56.5%) responded the questionnaire of survey. The finding reveals that Facebook was utilized for different sorts of scholastic also co-curricular talks. The ANOVA results demonstrated that the trial gathering had an altogether more noteworthy expand in engagement than the control bunch, and additionally higher semester evaluation point midpoints. This research also demonstrates that the motivation behind joining a social networking site differs among the students, however, the reason for being is to stay connected with the group to further impart learning to others. Presentation to late information, abilities and innovation in their general vicinity of specialization started things out.
Impact of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of Firms: Evidence from Pakistani Firms
Authors: Bhutto Sarfaraz , Rajper Zulfiqar Ali , Mangi Riaz Ahmed , Ghumro Ikhtiar Ali
Published: April 2019

This study aims to investigate the impact of working capital management on the financial performance of firms. We have taken non-financial sector which is listed in Pakistan stock exchange (PSX) over the period of 2010 to 2015. We have sampled 50 firms listed is PSX. The secondary data is being collected from the publication of State bank of Pakistan (SBP) “Financial Statement analyses of Non-financial sector listed in Pakistan stock exchange 2010-2015”. Furthermore, we have used purposive sampling method to choose the selective firms in manufacturing industry of Pakistan. Moreover, Pearson correlation and multiple regression are used as data analyses techniques. The study variables consist working capital management as independent variable and financial performance as dependent variable. We have used proxies to compute independent variable like Average payment period (APP), inventory turnover (ITO), cash conversion cycle (CCC) and average collection period (ACP). Moreover, financial performance (dependent variable) measured as earnings per share (EPS), return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA). It is observed in the results that there is significant and negative impact of APP and ITO on ROA but two independent variables CCC and ACP have significant and positive impact on ROA. Moreover, it is found that CCC, APP and ITO have significant and negative impact on ROE and EPS respectively. Lastly, it is observed that ACP has a significant and positive impact on ROE and EPS. The results of multiple regression investigated that the financial performance of Pakistani manufacturing firms is consistent with WCM. This study supports in managing the working capital requirements to boost firm performance in general. Moreover, specifically in the context of Pakistani manufacturing firms the study implications are significant in expansion and betterment of financial performance of firms
Daily Math : From Concepts To Habits
Authors: Yanuarto Wanda Nugroho
Published: April 2019

Math expresses itself everywhere, in almost every face of life, in nature all around, and in the technologies in hands. Mathematics is the language for the universe. The purpose of this study are introducing math in concept and deliver it into application life for students. The situational problem as the starting point helps students to relate what they learn to problems in daily life , and construct that are related to real situations. It is take place in math education subject in Teacher Training and Education Faculty at The University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia. Authors start with projects that have applications of math and continue with the closely related topic of concept math. Then go on to the timely topic of concepts of math (exponents, multiplying & dividing integers, multiplying decimals, and percent), the application of which are immediately felt when the students face in cooking by numbers, home decorating, populating growth, saving & credit, and playing to win. It presents four projects in home, restaurant, school or college, and bank. In the section on society it touchs upon topics like cooking recipe, decorating a house, populating, account saving, and probability issues
Dinamika Kebijakan Negara dalam Pengelolaan Wakaf di Indonesia
Authors: Makhrus Makhrus
Published: April 2019

Artikel ini mempelajari kebijakan/regulasi negara dan dampaknya masyarakat dan institusi pengelolaan wakaf di Indonesia. Artikel hasil penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan dokumentasi.  Kebijakan atau regulasi negara dalam pengelolaan wakaf di Indonesia telah dimulai sejak pemerintahan kolonial Belanda. Wakaf menjadi institusi keuangan Islam yang ditandai dengan berdirinya Rad Agama atau Pengadilan Agama (priesterrad) berdasarkan staatsblad Nomor 152 Tahun 1882. Pengakuan Belanda tersebut berdasarkan penyelesaian hukum Islam yang diajukan masyarakat ke Mahkamah Syar’iyyah (Peradilan Agama Lokal), namun dalam penerapannya antara satu daerah dengan daerah lainnya berbeda-beda. Pasca kemerdekaan terdapat beberapa peraturan pemerinah mengenai wakaf, salah satunya Peraturan pemerintah Nomor 28 Tahun 1977 tentang Perwakafan Tanah Milik yang hanya mengatur mengenai perwakafan tanah saja dan penggunaannya hanya terbatas untuk kegiatan sosial-keagamaan. Namun, pasca berlakunya UU No. 41 Tahun 2004 tentang Wakaf menyebabkan pengelolaan wakaf menjadi lebih variatif dan kreatif termasuk adanya wakaf uang. Dampak kebijakan negara terhadap masyarakat/institusi pengelola wakaf dalam pengelolaan wakaf di Indonesia menyebabkan pengelolaan wakaf harus dilakukan secara kelembagaan dan bersifat produktif. Wakaf uang dapat dikelelola untuk investasi yang memberikan banyak manfaat kesejahteraan dan kemaslahatan terhadap masyarakat, sehingga menjadi salah salah satu indikator pengelolaan wakaf secara produktif. Selain itu, penguatan pengelolaan wakaf yang dilakukan oleh organisasi sosial-keagamaan, Badan Wakaf Indonesia (BWI), dan Lembaga Keuangan Syariah Penerima Wakaf Uang (LKS-PWU) dilakukan dengan memberikan pemahaman orientasi keuntungan, regulasi, supervisi, dan orientasi publik
The Implementation of Case Study Method to Develop Students’ Activities and Characters
Authors: Nugroho Agung , Bramasta Dhi
Published: April 2019

ABSTRACT Learning activities are carried out to result in a development of knowledge, behavioral values, and skills of students as a deliberate practice. These activities will result in knowledge and skills leading to the improvement of students’ learning results. This study was aimed at implementing cooperative learning model through case study method as an attempt to direct and develop students’ learning activities as well as develop cooperative character to support learning and teaching activities. The subjects were fourth year students of UMP elementary school. The study covered 2 cycles consisting of 2 meetings for each cycles. Each meeting employed three steps consisting of Plan, Do, See. The result showed that case study method is considered effective to develop activities and cooperative characters of students. The lesson study activity was conducted as planned and able to influence the quality of learning process significantly.
Change of structure and some physical properties of level fast ice during the spring and summer period of 2014 in the vicinity the research station “Ice base Cape Baranov”
Authors: Borodkin V. A. , Kovalev S. M. , Shushlebin A. I.
Published: April 2019

The determination of the main physical properties of the fast ice around the research station “Ice base Cape of Baranov” was carried out from May 23 to August 7, 2014. At the beginning of the observations the ice was a system of three main layers reflecting the conditions of fast ice formation. The top 70 cm of the ice was formed under the conditions of dynamic variability. The ice formation to the level of 110 cm was more stable, and the lowerst layer below 110 cm grew without hummocking and thawing. In the second decade of June the ice accretion began on top due to recrystallization on snow and ice boundary. In the third decade of June the accretion process at the ice-snow interface was replaced by surface melting and destruction layer development. These changes are assumed to begin as maximum air temperatures keep above zero. By the second decade of July all the ice core had undergone serious internal changes. In the third decade of July the process of inter-crystalline-binding degradation affected the whole ice core.

From the end of the third decade of June the formation of plate-like crystals was registered at the lower ice border, as well as the accretion of new ice in the form of layesr of various thickness and density. The process had reached the maximum by mid July when new ice up to 30 cm thick was formed. In the third decade of July this ice begun to melt. New ice accretion is primarily due to the presence of a layer of desalinated water under the ice.
KOMPETENSI KOMUNIKASI DOSEN DAN KONSEP DIRI MAHASISWA TERHADAP PRESTASI AKADEMIK MAHASISWA
Authors: Taufik Suprihatini
Published: April 2019

Students less fully aware of the existence of themselves as the next generation and the future of the nation reflection. Consciousness as an independent, full responsibility mature human yet fully visible in the figure of the students, so the motivation for achievement sometimes not realized. They are often seen involved in the demonstrations, fights, involved in the activities of political organizations, even unconsciously they entered in forbidden religious organizations. The sample of this research is the students of Communication Science FISIP Undip class in 2013 and 2014 with a sampling technique using proportional random sampling technique, which will take 15% of the number of students. The researcher conducted a sample calculation using the formula of Frank Lynch.1 The variable research are the Lecturer Communication Competence and Self-Concept of Student as independent variables, the Student Academic Achievement as the dependent variable. Based on statistical test by using Pearson correlation and multiple correlation using SPSS version 21 indicates that there is no relationship between the variables of communication competence of lecturers, and students’ academic achievement. It can be seen from the significant value of both variables showed the 0.784> 0.05. So Ho accepted and Ha rejected. Student self-concept variables are not related to students’ academic achievement. It can be seen from the significant value of both variables that showed the number 0.998> 0.05. Then Ho accepted and Ha rejected. From the results of research conducted by Erli Zaenal about the factors were associated with grade point of Third Semester Midwifery Student of Health Polytechnic Bengkulu, it is known that academic achievements are influenced by internal factors and external factors. Internal factors include intelligence, motivation, habits, anxiety, interests and so on. While external factors include a family environment, school environment, community, socio-economic situation, and so on.
EKSISTENSI PERS ISLAM DALAM DINAMIKA INDONESIA DI ERA MODERN
Authors: Ahmad Irfan Ilhami
Published: April 2019

This study aims to examine the potential of the Islamic press in Indonesia in the modern era. The occurrence of media competition has caused the Islamic press in Indonesia to experience something that is dilemmatic. Starting from group interference which gave birth to the growth of the liberal Islamic press. Until the lack of Islamic mass media that carries the themes of tolerance and civilization in Islamic studies. The research method uses a library approach using techniques to analyze the contents of Islamic media. The validity of the data uses perseverance techniques and the rigorous preparation of relevant Islamic media news content. The results of the study found that da’wah media were able to reach all aspects, both children, adolescents, and parents. There is the power of the Islamic press which is under the unity of Muslims so that the Islamic press still exists in the modern era. The recent decline in the Islamic press is due to the inconsistency of the Islamic press in carrying out relevant themes for Islamic preaching positively. So that the Islamic press seems more trapped against market needs and tends to be more liberal. Even though the Islamic press should have its activeness in consuming media that has Islamic nuances, besides that innovation is also needed to develop the Islamic press with various methods, especially those relating to Islamic principles and values that promote tolerance and peace.Keywords: Existence, Islamic Press, Modern
ПОЛІМЕР-ПОЛІМЕРНИЙ КОМПОЗИТ НА ОСНОВІ ВІДХОДІВ ЗШИТОГО ЕТИЛЕНВІНІЛАЦЕТАТУ
Authors: Савчук Б. П. , Савченко Б. М. , Сова Н. В. , Костюк І. М.
Published: April 2019

Development of technology for the processing of cross liked EVA waste, followed by the use of polymer / polymer composite PVC / EVA as a filler. Method. The determination of the MFI was carried out in accordance with ISO 1133: 1997 on a capillary viscometer of constant pressure at a temperature of (190 ± 0,5) ° С and a weight of 2,16 kg. The thermostability  and  melting  point  are  determined  using  the  RM-200C  Hapro  rheometer  plastograph.  The mechanical properties were determined on a bursting machine according to the ASTM D638. Hardness - using  a  hard-gauge  with  a  Shore-D  scale,  the  density  by  hydrostatic  weighing  method  on  the  analytical scales RADWAG AS-X2.
КОРЕЛЯЦІЯ МІЖ ЕЛЕКТРОХІМІЧНИМИ ВЛАСТИВОСТЯМИ ЗВАРНОГО З’ЄДНАННЯ АЛЮМІНІЄВОГО СПЛАВУ СИСТЕМИ Al-Mg-Cu-Si ТА ЙОГО СТІЙКІСТЮ ПРОТИ ЛОКАЛЬНОЇ КОРОЗІЇ
Authors: Ниркова Л. І. , Лабур Т. М. , Рябико О. М. , Борисенко Ю. В.
Published: April 2019

The study of the correlation between the electrochemical properties of a welded joint of an aluminum alloy of the Al-Mg-Cu-Si alloying system and its resistance against local corrosion. The technique. Potentiometry, polarization curves techniques, accelerated tests of resistance against intergranular corrosion according to GOST 9.913 were used. The measuring equipment analytical VRRL 200 scales, potentiostat PI-50.1 was applied.
Assessment of Water Level in Dadin Kowa Dam Reservoir in Gombe State Nigeria Using Geospatial Techniques
Authors: Essien Etido , Jesse Ezeikel , Igbokwe Joel
Published: April 2019

Reservoirs have been found to
provide a convenient source of water for different purposes to rural
communities and this makes them indispensable, and they are quite important in
improvement of livelihoods of rural community. The study applied Geospatial
techniques in assessing the Dadin Kowa Dam Water level in Gombe State, Nigeria.
To achieve the objectives of this study, two major data were acquired. The
water reservoir level recorded from 1987 till 2013 was collected from Upper
Benue River Basin Development Authority also Landsat satellite imagery from
1987, 2000 and 2015 were acquired. Supervised image based classification was
applied to assess the class of land use land cover in the area of study. The
extents (surface areas) of the Dadin Kowa Dam were delineated from Landsat
satellite images using the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI). the water
level record was arranged in Microsoft Excel and the mean of the water level
for 1987, 2000, and 2015 were used to assess the change both in extent and
volume. The result shows that from 1987 to 2000 the water level increased and
decreased from 2000 to 2015 due to the climate change condition and the high
rate consummation of water due to population growth of the area from 266844 in
1991 to 367500 in 2016. Dadin Kowa reservoir may completely dry up by the year
2029 if the climatic condition remains as it is.
Kemampuan Komunikasi Siswa Ditinjau dari Persepsi Siswa tentang Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok dan Keharmonisan Keluarga
Authors: Wahyuningtiyas Siti Taradita , Setyowani Ninik , Mugiarso Heru
Published: April 2019

This research designed to exploring interpersonal communication based on students perceptions of group guidance and the harmony of their family. This is correlational research using an ex post facto design. We managed a survey of 155 junior high school students. The results presented that (1) there was a significant influence between students perceptions of group guidance services and students interpersonal communication skills; (2) there was a significant influence between family harmony and interpersonal communication skills, and; (3) there was a significant influence about group guidance services and family harmony with students interpersonal communication skills. The findings on this study provide us information that students perceptions of group guidance and family harmony contribute to the influence of students interpersonal communication skills. If students have a good perception of group guidance services and family harmony, then the interpersonal communication skills possessed by students are also getting better.
Minat Studi Lanjut ke Perguruan Tinggi Siswa Ditinjau dari Self-Efficacy dan Aspirasi Orangtua
Authors: Kustiani Kemala Putri , Sugiharto Dwi Yuwono Puji , Anni Catharina Tri
Published: April 2019

This study aims to determine that the relationship between self-efficacy and parents aspiration with the interest in advanced studies to college of students either partially or jointly. This research uses correlation quantitative design. The sample used amounted to 160 of the population of 283 students with random sampling technique. Data collection tools use self-efficacy scales, parent`s aspiration scales, and the interest in advanced studies to college scales. We using simple linear regression and multiple linear regression to data analyzed. The result showed that there are significant correlations between (1) self-efficacy and the interest for collage, dan; (2) parents aspiration and the interest in advanced studies to college. Furthermore, relationship between self-efficacy and parents aspiration with the interests student in advance studies also had significant correlation. In this study it was also revealed that the contribution of the influence of self-efficacy and parents aspiration to the interests student in advance studies (to college) was 33.9%.