bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contaminación del aire y su influencia en la incidencia de enfermedades respiratorias en Santa Elena Ecuador 2020
Authors: Torres Ordoñez Luis Henry , Arguello Pazmiño Alexandra Maribel , Reyes Soriano Franklin Enrique , Ortiz Novillo Carlos Rigoberto
Published: July 2021

El uso de combustibles sólidos para cocinar representa el principal riesgo ambiental en América, afectando a 90 millones de personas y causando el fallecimiento de 83.000 personas en el continente en 2016, mientras que en el mundo esta última cifra alcanza más de 4 millones de personas. Al quemar combustibles sólidos como madera, carbón en fogones o estufas se emite monóxido de carbono y elevados niveles de material particulado que quedan suspendidas en el aire. Por su parte, el monóxido de carbono es un reconocido contaminante atmosférico, con gran capacidad para afectar el organismo humano, con propiedades inoloras, incoloras y no irritantes que dificultan su detección. El grado de exposición al monóxido de carbono es evaluado mediante la medición de la saturación de Carboxihemoglobina en sangre, que se determina con técnicas como espectrofotometría de absorción en disolución. Esta investigación se realizó en la comuna de Ayangue, Ecuador, en comedores que continúan la tradición de cocinar en leña como atrayente para los turistas. Se halló una correlación positiva moderada entre el valor promedio de COHb con las horas de la jornada diaria de trabajo (r = 0,674); con el uso de leña o carbón para cocinar en el trabajo (r = 0,537; 88%); y con la presencia de síntomas físicos como el dolor de cabeza (r = 0,616) y náuseas (r = 0,524). Estas alteraciones fisiológicas se presentan durante o inmediatamente después de la jornada de trabajo, según el 88% de los sintomáticos.
wagnerismo de Alberto Nepomuceno e sua evolução na canção de câmara
Authors: Vidal João Vicente
Published: July 2021

Na historiografia musical brasileira, grande destaque foi dado ao papel de Alberto Nepomuceno no processo de formação de uma canção de câmara “brasileira”, cantada em português e de caráter nacionalista. Pouca atenção se deu, porém, ao papel do wagnerismo do compositor neste mesmo processo. Articulando uma contextualização histórica do fenômeno à apreciação analítica de uma amostra da produção do compositor, o estudo procura evidenciar sua compreensão e emprego de “categorias” wagnerianas de composição musical entre os anos de 1894 e 1901. Em perspectiva histórica e comparativa, culminando com um exame mais detido da canção vernacular Turqueza op. 26 n. 1, torna-se possível delinear aspectos gerais e específicos do wagnerismo de Nepomuceno, englobando três diferentes “soluções” do compositor para o problema do Lied wagnerista de sua época.
Palavras-chave: Nepomuceno; wagnerismo; canção de câmara
A Fantasia Cromática, BWV 903, de J. S. Bach
Authors: Caznok Yara
Published: July 2021

A Fantasia Cromática é considerada um enigma dentro do conjunto das obras de Bach. Única em sua escritura e no nível de virtuosismo técnico exigido para o período em que foi composta, seu caráter livre está em conformidade com o Stylus Fantasticus, próprio das fantasias, tal como descrito por Kircher, Mattheson e C. P. E. Bach. A análise proposta neste texto focaliza o caminho harmônico desse discurso que, por não estar subordinado a materiais temáticos e estruturas formais padronizadas, se apresenta como uma improvisação instrumental, na qual a inventividade do compositor-improvisador realizar-se-ia no momento da execução. As surpreendentes transformações do conteúdo harmônico, raras em outros gêneros musicais barrocos, são, para esta Fantasia, o fundamento para que a persuasão e a eloquência sejam, eficaz e engenhosamente, construídas.
Gestos Conclusivos na Sinfonia n. 8 (1950) de Heitor Villa-Lobos
Authors: Pupia Adailton Sergio
Published: July 2021

A Sinfonia n. 8 (1950) de Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) é marcada pela estreita relação do compositor com os Estados Unidos, assim como a busca por uma linguagem musical universal. Pertencente a quarta fase criativa, essa sinfonia é caracterizada pelo retorno aos gêneros musicais do passado e pelo distanciamento do nacionalismo. Constatamos a presença de diversos diálogos com estruturas, técnicas e procedimentos herdados de estilos e de compositores precursores. Dentre os múltiplos processos criativos empregados por Villa-Lobos, destacamos um procedimento alusivo à linguagem harmônica cadencial, sendo um artifício típico da escrita villalobiana. Investigamos dez tipos de gestos conclusivos presentes na Sinfonia n. 8, ocorrentes nos finais de seções e de movimentos, sendo designados como: finalização em mônadas; finalização em díades; finalização em acorde pentatônico; finalização wagneriana; finalização por acorde Tristão; finalização por motivo Tristão; finalização varèsiana; finalização em quartas; finalização diatônica; e finalização cromática.
Inadequate Usage of Vocabulary in English Language Reduce the Quality of Communication in Academic Setting with Reference to UvaWellassa University of Sri Lanka
Authors: G.H. Abeyweera
Published: July 2021

The use of rich vocabulary is undoubtedly salient for an academic setting to maintain the quality of communication in any given context. Unfortunately, it is observed and experienced through empirical observation that a significant number of academicians do not employ a rich vocabulary at meetings, classroom settings, and such other important gatherings while maintaining accurate syntactic constructions. Instead, the general use English Language is employed in all instances where it does not reflect the quality of communication which directly makes an impact on impressive communication. Hence this article focuses on critical observation of the use of vocabulary at statutory meetings and its contribution to maintaining the quality of English Language communication in an academic setting.
The Use of Scriptures and the Rhetoric of Fear In Hebrews
Authors: Lee Chee-Chiew
Published: July 2021

This study examines how the author of Hebrews uses certain scriptural passages (Deut 4, 9, 32; Pss 95, 118; Isa 26; Hab 2; Hag 2; etc.) both in his logical reasoning (the appeal to logos) and in eliciting fear in his audience (the appeal to pathos), so as to achieve the goal of persuading his audience to persevere in their faith. This article demonstrates that, when addressing the audience’s fear of death, fear of authorities, and fear of economic losses that arose from facing persecution, the author not only shows them why each of these fears can be overcome but also motivates them by instilling in them the fear of God’s vengeance and the confidence of God’s eschatological reward and providential care. Also, in his use of Scriptures, the author has in view a context that is much broader than its immediate citation or allusion. This broader scriptural context not only can be seen within a particular warning passage but spans across other warning passages as well.
„Piedmont”, „Banderstadt”, and the „Cradle of nationalism”. Ethnopolitical study of a city
Authors:   Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Riabchuk Mykola
Published: July 2021

The West Ukrainian city of Lviv is often described as a „cradle”, or „hotbed”, of Ukrainian nationalism, within a broader media-spread narrative that counter-opposes Ukraine’s allegedly „nationalistic West” and so-called „pro-Russian East”. The article questions this quasi-binary opposition at the both formal-logical and substantive level, and examines the factors that informed and still tend to support the „nationalistic” image of the region. It finds out no data-based evidence of a higher level of xenophobia or intolerance in Western Ukraine if compared with other Ukrainian regions or some neighboring states, and concludes that the primary reason for the „nationalistic” othering of the city of Lviv and the Western Ukraine was their defiance of the Soviet rule, Soviet norms and values in the post-WWII period. That defiance had many forms but the most manifestly observable was a brazen free use of Ukrainian in the urban environment, deemed „nationalistic” and stigmatized elsewhere in Ukraine. The article draws on the earlier observations of close connection between Ukrainian identity (nationalism) and pro-Western orientation (set of values), determined by a peculiar development of the Ukrainian national project since its very inception in the first half of the 19th century. The higher patriotic mobilization in Lviv (and in Western Ukraine in general) is seen as the main reason for a higher level of social optimism and apparently exaggerated assessments of personal well-being in Lviv vis-à-vis Ukraine’s average. Nowadays, West Ukrainians and the denizens of Lviv face a difficult dual task: to tackle their burdensome „nationalistic” image and to play the self-assigned role of Ukrainian „Piedmont” that leads both the national revival and social modernization. The emphasis on the latter, the essay implies, might be a good key to the successful managing of the former. Key words: Lviv, Western Ukraine, nationalism, xenophobia, propagandistic othering and stereotyping.
The Positive and Negative Affect of Authoritarian Personality among Female University Students
Authors: Mahdi Reem Khamees , Zaidan Athraa Esmail
Published: July 2021

The purpose of the study is to determine whether positive and negative affect are related to a type of authoritarian personality. Participants (N = 150) were female university students in Baghdad. The authors applied IN-PANAS scale to measure the positive and negative affect, and F scale to measure the authoritarian personality. Results: first, the sample had a positive affect on the authoritarian personality, but not a negative affect, second, there is a significant weak correlation between PA, NA, and authoritarian personality. Conclusion: The cognition affects on authoritarian personality more than the emotions do. In light of the new scientific challenges; this type of personality requires more research to reach a clear explanation for this personality in the future.
Current Treatments for Obesity: An Update
Authors: Safdar Z. , Fatima R. , Bajwa A.
Published: July 2021

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It is not only a key developer of various dangerous diseases like coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnoea, but is also associated with high mortality and morbidity rate. In recent years, doctors have shifted their attention towards the prevention and treatment of obesity rather than letting the person move towards different diseases and then curing those multiple disorders. One of those strategies for obesity treatment includes bariatric surgery. This review paper encapsulates multiple other strategies like dietary, pharmaceutical, and surgical options available at present for the treatment of obesity. Keywords: Obesity, weight, diabetes, heart disease.
Sonographic Correlation between Endometrial Thickness and Infertility - A systematic review
Authors: Siddique Z. , Murrium S. K. T. S. , Sana S. , Bacha R. , Sana S. , Rahim I.
Published: July 2021

Background: Infertility is defined as not conceiving after one year of unprotected sex. Apart from age, physical and hormonal misbalance, and lifestyle or environmental factors for infertility; Endometrial thickness has an important role in conception. Females with the 8-12mm endometrial thickness in the late proliferative phase had great chances to get conceive. Aim: To determine the sonographic diagnostic features of the endometriumthickness with Transvaginal high-resolution ultrasound are predictive of infertility. Methods: An electronic database search was performed (Google Scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed) with the data range from 1988 to 2020.All studies, fully-available in English, assessing the endometrial thickness in the gray-scale image on TAS/TVs. Results: Thirty-three articles were found, we evaluated the performance of ultrasound diagnostic techniques, for the measurement of endometrial thickness, our results showed that ultrasound had a high level of diagnostic capability for measuring endometrial thickness. If endometrial thickness is more than 14mm or less than 7mm then chances of pregnancy were zero, so high chances of pregnancy when the endometrial thickness is 8mm to 11mm. Conclusion: We concluded that when the endometrial thickness was increased from 8 mm to 11 mm the chances of pregnancy were maximum, and when the thickness of endometrium was more than 14 mm or, less than 7 mm the pregnancy ratio was almost zero. Transvaginal ultrasound is an excellent imaging modality and its sensitivity is high for the measurement of endometrial thickness Keyword: Transvaginal sonography, endometrial thickness, Infertility
To Evaluate the Toxic Effects of Lithium Carbonate on Granule Cells Count of Rat Cerebellum
Authors: Kohari T. , Malik Z. , Ahmed A. , Irshad F. , Rasheed A. , Zeshaan R. M.
Published: July 2021

Aim: To study the damaging effect of chronic ingestion of 20 mg/kg body weight/OD of lithium carbonate on cerebellargranule cells. Methods: However, there is scanty documented information about the cerebellar toxicities of lithium carbonate on granule neurons. Therefore the present study is designed to observe the microscopic changes of granule neurons in rat cerebellum. For this experimental study 20 animals were used, they were divided into two groups, each comprising of 10 animals. Results: Group-A received normal lab diet and water ad libitum while group B received lithium carbonate 20 mg/kg/OD for 2 weeks and 6 weeks respectively. Micrometry was done on granule cells count. Conclusion: Highly significant changes of granule cells count were observed even at therapeutic doses. Lithium carbonate causes oxidant injury to granule neuronal cells in rat cerebellum. Keywords: Oxidant injury, Cerebellar degeneration, Incoordination,
Self-reported Oral Health Knowledge, DMFT status and Oral Hygiene Practices among University students
Authors: Abdulsalam M. A. , Alsewaiq N A , Hamza S. A. , Syed A.U. Y. , Ahmed M. A. , Jouhar R. , Bokhar S. A. H.
Published: July 2021

Aim: To assess dental caries knowledge, DMFT status and oral hygiene practices among Science and Non-science University students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through a questionnaire that contained sociodemographic information, questions about oral health knowledge (OHK) assessed on Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree). Questions about dental caries, teeth extracted due to caries, and filled teeth while the fourth section questions were about oral hygiene practices (OHP). Data were processed using SPSS (version 21) with significance level of p≤0.050. Results: Four hundred (400) students participated in current study in which 190 students were from science (medicine and pharmacy) and 210 from non-science (education and arts) colleges. Male and female ratio were 185(46.3%) and 215(53.8%) respectively. Overall, oral health knowledge status was demonstrated as non-significant by both science and non-science students except for question regarding transmission of dental caries. A significant difference was observed between gender (p=0.016) for all questions except question 2 (bacteria is the cause of tooth decay). In addition, a significant difference were observed between urban and rural students (p=0.037) for question 2. No significant difference were observed for decayed, extracted teeth and oral hygiene practices between science and non-science students.. Conclusion: Statistically no significant difference in status of knowledge, decayed and missing teeth and oral hygiene practices was observed between science and non-science students, except for filled teeth. However differences among genders and urban/rural was noted. Keywords: Dental caries, Oral health practice, Science, Non-science, University students
Evaluation of Salivary Interleukin-1ß Levels and Oral Health in Pakistani Male Smokers
Authors: Hamza S. A. , Asif S. , Bokhari S. A. H.
Published: July 2021

Aim: Smoking induces changes in salivary inflammatory biomarker levels associated with oral diseases. This study status and explored association among salivary Interleukin-1β, oral diseases and smoking. Methods: Data of male smokers of a private institute recruited for a randomized clinical trial is analyzed for this paper. Demographic and systemic information were collected. Oral disease status was examined and saliva sample collected for IL-1β levels. IL-1β levels and other study variables were analyzed with respect to smoking status categorized into smoking years and cigarettes per day. The student's t-test and one-way ANOVA were used for statistical analysis using SPSS version 22) with significance level of p≤0.050. Results: Analysis of baseline data of seventy-eight smokers showed elevated levels of IL-1β with increasing smoking, higher BMI. Smoking was higher among aged, married and low-income individuals. Pearson partial correlation analysis, after controlling age, marital status, education, income, and BMI, demonstrated a positive significant relationship of smoking per day with smoking years; dental caries with missing teeth and calculus; gingivitis with missing teeth and calculus; periodontitis with dental caries, calculus and gingivitis. Conclusion: This analysis demonstrates that levels of IL-1β were raised in smokers, however; there was no association with oral disease parameters. Large studies may be conducted to observe status and association of smoking, oral disease and salivary biomarkers. Keywords: Smoking, Oral Health, IL-1β, Males
Determining the Receptor Proteins AdipoR1, Leptin and Lipid Status in Serum; Mitigating its impact on Obese and Healthy Individuals
Authors: Talat M. A. , Liaqat I. , Usman T. , Ashraf M. K. , Malik A. , Talat A.
Published: July 2021

Aim: To investigate role of AdipoR1 concentrations and leptin levels in obese and healthy subjects along with their lipid status Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in residents of Sialkot city and included 132 subjects. Each group had 66 participants. Mean age was 39.6±0.97 years. Mean BMI for obese subjects was 31.55±0.6 while healthy group BMI was 20.5±0.2. Individuals with known history of diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, any malignancy and history of lipid lowering, antihypertensive, antipsychotics and antiepileptic were excluded. Fasting blood samples were taken after informed and written consent. Samples were centrifuged to extract serum and stored for analysis by ELISA method for AdiopR1 and leptin while lipid profile was determined by kits by Randox Diagnostics using micro lab. Data was analyzed by SPSS v. 26. Comparison between groups was carried out by Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Our study revealed higher levels of serum AdipoR1 (28.9±22.86 ng/mL), leptin (320.7±59.38 pg/mL), cholesterol (216±5.31 mg/dl), triglyceride (177.8±4.93 mg/dl) and LDL (139.3±4.56 mg/dl) in obese when compared with healthy individuals, AdiopoR1 (17.8±1.96ng/mL), leptin (219±20.76 pg/mL), cholesterol (179.8±3.25 mg/dl), triglyceride (149.8±3.17mg/dl), LDL (108.5±25.7 mg/dl) respectively. No statistical difference was found for HDL between groups. Conclusion: Our Study concludes that rising levels of AdipoR1 and leptin in addition to lipid profile are associated with obesity. Keywords: Obesity, Receptor Proteins AdipoR1, Leptin, lipid status, adipose tissue
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Confirmed and Suspected Cases of Covid-19:A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Sadiq F. , Ayoub K. , Riaz F. , Razzaq S. , Farooq A. , Khalid M.
Published: July 2021

Aim: To observe the frequency, severity and susceptibility to develop the severe symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome in confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19. Study design: Cross sectional observational study. Place and duration of study: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore. Methodology: After Ethical Committee approval in 164 patients of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who underwent the complication of ARDS were enrolled, admitted in department of Medicine and Intensive Care Unit at Lahore General Hospital, Lahore. After taking consent we studied different features in these patients like age, gender, comorbidities, symptoms, their radiological findings, SATS, PO2/FIO2 ratio, serum ferritin, CRP, LDH and d-dimer levels, and results were analyzed. Result: Out of 164 patients, 103 were COVID-19 positive. Mostly middle aged to old males developed the complications of ARDS. The most common symptoms observed were fever, cough and shortness of breath. Most common comorbidities present in the patients were diabetes and hypertension. HRCT was done in severe cases and 25 out of 35 patients had either unilateral or bilateral lung opacities. On chest X-ray 76% patients had bilateral lung infiltrates and 12% patients were having unilateral infiltrates. Inflammatory markers such as CRP, serum LDH, serum Ferritin, D-dimers were raised in most of the patients who developed moderate to severe ARDS. Conclusion: We concluded that the middle aged to old males with comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension are more likely to undergo ARDS. They can present with shortness of breath alone or in combination with fever and cough. Their X-ray usually showed bilateral patchy infiltrates and their ferritin, CRP, LDH and d- dimer levels are usually high. Keywords: ARDS, COVID-19, Inflammatory Markers
Covid-19 lockdown Impact on the Adult Pakistani Population
Authors: Shahzadi K. , Liaqat B. , Shahbaz A. , Farooq H. U.
Published: July 2021

Background: COVID-19 pandemic started from Wuhan Hubei Area, China in December 2019 and by April 25th, 2020 had infected almost 2,858,000 people in 185 countries, resulting in more than 200,000 deaths. Pakistan first reported two cases was on 26th February, 2020. Aim: To illustrate the impact of lock down during Covid-19 on adult Pakistani population. Method: A cross sectional study was carried out from 1st June to 30th July, 2020. An online questionnaire was administered via social media and e-mailing channels, randomly dispersed to adult Pakistani population from 1st June 2020 until 30th July 2020. A self-prepared systematic questionnaire was utilized to record the responses of member. This survey included questions to check the impact of lockdown on Pakistani population behavior, health effect, income, daily routines and jobs status, demographic data, before and after lockdown (sleeping time, use of social networking and exercise time). Data analysis was performed using SPSS 24. Results: This data exhibit lockdown impacts the day-by-day schedules and habits of individuals. Periods of rest, eating propensities and internet users have found critical contrasts. The larger part of members acknowledged the urge influenced by lockdown in their schedules and propensities. Conclusion: Covid -19 lockdown has deistically affected all responses of life and people faced social isolation. Keywords: Covid-19, lockdown Impact, income status, sleeping time, work from home, use of internet.
Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College
Authors: Zaffar S. , Khan Q. U. , Tanveer H. , Chattha I. R. , Rashid N. , Kamran R. , Masood A.
Published: July 2021

Background: Iron deficiency anemia afflicts masses of all ages, worldwide. The disease tends to be prominent in the adolescence, students being more vulnerable due to their dynamic lifestyle, dietary habits and demanding growth spurt. Use of iron supplements can greatly reduce the burden of disease and associated morbidity. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia and use of iron supplements in MBBS students of CMH Medical College, Lahore. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in CMH Medical College, Lahore. A predesigned questionnaire was used to obtain information regarding use of iron supplements. Afterwards, hemoglobin level was measured using conventional Sahli’s method. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS 25 software. Results with p value < 0.05 were taken as significant. Results: Mean hemoglobin level was found to be 14.3±1.3 g/dL in males and 11.6±1.4 g/dL in females. Prevalence of anemia was found to be 38.7%. Anemia was found to be more prevalent in female students (57.8%) as compared to the male students (14.9%). Difference between prevalence of anemia in hostellites and day scholars was not found to be statistically significant (p = 0.17). Frequency of anemia was observed to be significantly higher in students who did not use oral iron supplements (p=0.03). Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia is more common in female students than male students, of CMH Medical College Lahore. Majority of the anemic students do not take oral iron supplements. There is no difference in the prevalence of anemia among hostellites and day scholars. MeSH words: anemia, hemoglobin, iron supplements
To Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Narrow Band UVB (NB-UVB) in Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE)
Authors: Ali S. , Mohsin S. , . Zeb , Ashraf B. , Nadeem M.
Published: July 2021

Aim: To d etermin e the safety and efficacy of narrow band ultravoilet B radiations in chronic hand eczema. Methods: 62 patients were enrolled from OPD of Dermatology Unit II, KEMU/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore. They weregiven phototherapy treatment through NB UVB local chamber, t hrice weekly (on fixed days) for a total of 12 weeks or until clearance. Patients were followed up fortnightly for further 1 month and final assessment was done at the end of one month. Physician’s Global Assessment (PGA) Score was used to assess the sever ity of eczema affecting the hands. Results The data was collected from 62 patients with 0% dropout. There was only one patient who had improvement <25%, 4(6.45%) had improvement 25 50%, 8(12.90%) had 51 75% improvement and 49(79.03%)cases had improvem ent >75%. Minimal side effects were seen which included erythema, photosensitivity, itching and pain. Conclusion : NB UBV is a safe as well as effective treatment option for chronic eczema of hands. Keywords : Chronic Hand Eczema, Narrow Band UVB, Physician’s Global Assessment Score.
Serum Interleukin-6 and Lipid Atherogenic Index Risk Ratios as Interpreters of Cardiac Disease in Obese and Non Obese Male Patients of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Naz S. , Raza M. , Akbar A. , Zaidi A. N. , Khaliq S. , Ikram T
Published: July 2021

Aim: To evaluate serum Interleukin-6, and lipids as predictors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in obese and non obese male patients of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methodology: It was cross-sectional comparative study. Serum Interleukin-6 and lipid profile was determined in non diabetic, non smoker and non hypertensive age matched obese and non obese male patients of CAD and healthy subjects. Sixty male subjects were divided equally into groups. Group 1, healthy controls (n=20), group 2, non obese male patients with CAD (n=20) and group 3 included Obese male patients with CAD (n=20). The serum was assayed for lipid profile and interleukin-6 . Results: Age matched healthy and patients were non diabetics, non hypertensive and non smoker with altered lipid profile in obese and non obese male patients with coronary artery disease. Patients have high serum cholesterol, low density cholesterol(LDL-C), Triglyceride(TG,) very low density lipoprotein(VLDL) and interleukin-6. The High density lipoprotein was lowered in both obese and non obese male patients with CAD. Significant positive correlation was observed in CAD group of IL-6 with TC (rho= 0.405, p= 0.009*) , with TG (rho= 0.639, p= 0.000*) ,with LDL (rho= 0.398, p= 0.002*), with VLDL (rho= 0.315, p= 0.014*). Significant negative correlation was observed in CAD group of IL-6 with HDL (rho= -0.565, p= 0.000*) Significant positive correlation was observed in CAD group of IL-6 .Significant positive correlation of IL-6 was observed with AI (rho= 0.602, p= 0.000*). Conclusion: Dyslipidemia, Raised interleukin-6 and strong positive correlation of Atherogenic index with IL-6 are independent risk factors for CVD; using Atherogenic risk ratios as a screening tool for the estimation of CVD risk is useful in patients with CAD. Keywords: Lipid profile, serum interleukin-6,Atherogenic index,coronary artery disease.
IMPACT OF HUMOR ON FORWARD INTENTION OF CUSTOMERS MEDIATED BY ATTITUDE TOWARDS MESSAGE; A CASE OF VIRAL MARKETING
Authors:   International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Zahra Syed Marzia , Shoukat Madiha , Khan Waleed ,   Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Khattak Aamir Khan ,   Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: July 2021

Technology has enabled marketers to use internet for enhancing their marketing efforts in reaching their customers effectively and efficiently. This paper examines the effect of humor in a viral marketing campaign on the forward intentions of individuals, mediated by attitude towards message. An experiment was conducted in the classrooms of Public Sector University, on undergraduate and graduate business students,and a questionnaire was personally administered at the end of the experiment to measure post treatment effect on their attitude towards message and forward intentions. The data was analyzed using different statistical tools. The results indicated that there is full mediation effect of attitude towards message on the relationship between humor and forward intentions.
ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS OF TELEVISED MESSAGES USING APPEALS: A CASE-STUDY IN THE CHINESE CONTEXT
Authors: Mulani Jamil , Javed Snober , Kabiraj Sajal
Published: July 2021

Brand managers seeking for a loyal customer base need to build an emotional connection between the brand and consumers (Brady et al., 2004) particularly in a marketplace defined by heightened competition and commoditization. To the extent that advertising plays a key role in forging these bonds, there is a growing recognition that advertisers have an incomplete understanding of what it means when an emotional component is incorporated into their persuasive communication message. The present study tries to find out the preference of Chinese consumers for an emotional or rational appeal used in Television advertisements. The findings of the study emphatically proved that emotional appeals used in Television advertisements were preferred more and had a positive impact for respondent with different demographic and psychographics profiles. This was more profound among female respondents from lower age group and among respondents having achievement as their highest priority need. However, a mixed response was found for Television advertisements dominated with emotional appeals when a cross comparison was made across demographic and psychographics profile along with product life stage. In some case emotional appeal was preferred over rational appeal while rational appeal was preferred by respondents under some specific situation proving the fact that impact of appeal is situation specific. The present study hopes to provide direction to the advertising agencies in the matter of developing an appropriate ad message. This study in the Chinese context also aims to provide a cue for a proper mix of appeals in designing effective advertising messages.
ANTECEDENTS OF RISK PERCEPTION OF VARIOUS FINANCIAL INVESTMENT PRODUCTS IN PAKISTAN
Authors:   Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Mushtaq Amna
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological biases and risk perception of investors. It employed primary data that was collected by using a questionnaire. The data was collected from individual investors and persons serving in Islamabad stock exchange, corporate offices, and other institutions. Results indicated that psychological biases like, Familiarity bias, Home bias, Gender and Affect do influence the individual investor’s risk perception about financial products.
Impact of Impression Management on Job Satisfaction, Mediating role of Leader Member Exchange, Moderating role of Political Skills
Authors:   Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Waheed Faiza
Published: July 2021

This study investigates the relationship between impression management and job satisfaction, examining the moderating role of political skills between impression management and Leader Member Exchange (LMX); LMX being the mediator between impression management and job satisfaction. Data was gathered, using convenient sampling technique, from 120 employees working in private sector organizations in Pakistan. Significant results were found for the proposed model. Practical implications were also discussed.
THE COMBINED EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT BREACH ON EMPLOYEES’ OUTCOME
Authors:   Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Islam Zia Ul
Published: July 2021

The study is designed to investigate the impact of psychological contract breach on different employee’s outcome, namely, organizational citizenship behavior, effective commitment and Job Satisfaction with the moderation effect of Psychological Capital. Out of 190 self-administered questionnaires distributed among the faculty members of private sector universities located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, 128 questionnaires were considered for analysis. The results show that there is a negative relationship between Psychological Contract Breach and all employees’ outcomes under study.Psychological Capital is positively related to all employees’ outcome. Psychological Capital moderates only the relationship between psychological contract breach (PCB) and organizational citizenship behavior, and doesn’t moderate the relationship between PCB-Affective Commitment and PCB- Job Satisfaction.
UPAYA BIMBINGAN PEMBINAAN KANTOR URUSAN AGAMA DALAM ANTISIPASI PERNIKAHAN TANPA MELALUI PENCATATAN KUA DI KECAMATAN PURWAHARJA KOTA BANJAR
Authors: Gojin Ahmad , Ruskandar Sofyan
Published: July 2021

Kebanyakan orang meyakini bahwa pernikahan tanpa melalui pencatatan KUA dianggap sah menurut hukum Islam apabila telah memenuhi rukun dan syarat-syaratnya, sekalipun pernikahan tersebut tidak dicatat di Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA). Akibat dari pemahaman tersebut timbullah dualism hukum yang ada di Negara Indonesia ini, yaitu disatu sisi perkawinan itu harus dicatatkan di Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) dan disisi lain perkawinan tanpa dicatatpun tetap berlaku. Jika dilihat dari kenyataan yang ada, nikah dibawah tangan merupakan salah satu model perkawinan yang bermasalah dan cenderung mengutamakan kepentingan-kepentingan subjektif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yaitu penelitian yang memuat gambaran secara sistematis, faktual dan akurat mengenai data berupa ucapan atau tulisan dan perilaku yang dapat diamati didapat untuk mengungkap mengenai peran KUA dalam meminimalisir nikah tanpa pencatatan di Kecamatan Purwaharja. Tempat ataupun wilayah yang akan dijadikan lokasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Purwaharja Kota Banjar dengan waktu penelitian yang diperlukan kurang lebih selama tiga bulan yakni dari bulan April sampai Juni 2018. Berdasarkan hasil Pemeriksaan dan Pencatatan Nikah dan Rujuk dengan peristiwa Nikah di Kecamatan Purwaharja pada tahun 20017 sebanyak 202 pernikahan. Selanjutnya berdasarkan catatan Pengadilan Agama dari bulan Januari sampai bulan Desember tahun 2017 masyarakat yang melakukan nikah tanpa pencatatan KUA berdasarkan alamat domisili pemohon itsbat nikah dengan jumlah yang sangat lumayan besar yaitu 17 orang dengan 4 Desa/Kelurahan yang berada dibawah naungan Kecamatan Purwaharja. Upaya yang dilakukan Kantor Urusan Agama kecamatan Purwaharja dalam meminalisir pernikahan dibawah tangan adalah: Pertama, melakukan penyuluhan-penyuluhan Pencatatan Pernikahan dan Keluarga Bahagia yang dilakukan oleh Badan Penasehat, Pembinaan dan Pelestarian Perkawinan (BP4) di Kantor Urusan Agama kepada calon pengantin dan wali. Kedua, melakukan sosialisasi tentang pentingnya pencatatan pernikahan dan dampak buruknya terhadap keluarga, ibu dan anak melalui seminar-seminar dan pengajian-pengajian yang diadakan oleh Departemen Agama melalui perwakilannya di kecamatan yang diselenggarakan di masyarakat. Ketiga, Kantor Urusan Agama saling bekerjasama dengan rekan kerjanya yang berada di setiap desa yaitu P3N (Pembantu Pegawai Pencatat Nikah/ Amil Desa) bersama staff aparatur desa melakukan penyuluhan-penyuluhan setiap 2 Bulan sekali kepada masyarakat yang diselenggarakan di Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) Kecamatan dan juga sering diselenggarakan di balai desa sesuai dengan kesepakatan yang telah disepakati
PENGARUH METODE DZIKIR LAA ILAAHA ILLAALLAH TERHADAP AKHLAK SANTRI PUTRI BINAAN
Authors: Anwar Syuhudul , Nur Syamsiah Ai
Published: July 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui  dan menganalisis pengaruh metode dzikir Laa Ilaaha Illaallah terhadap akhlak santri putri binaan di Pondok Bustanul Arifat Selangor Malaysia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif statistik. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan total sampling dengan jumlah sampel 64 orang. Metode ini digunakan untuk mendeteksi seberapa besar pengaruh pada suatu faktor yang berkaitan dengan satu atau lebih faktor lain berdasarkan pada koefisien korelasi. Data yang ingin diperoleh adalah tinggi rendahnya pengaruh antara variabel X (metode dzikir Laa ilaaha illaallah) terhadap variabel Y (akhlak santri binaan) di Pondok Bustanul Arifat Selangor Malaysia. Angka koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,70 menghasilkan kadar pengaruh metode dzikir Laa ilaaha illaallah terhadap akhlak santri putri binaan sebesar 29%. Ini berarti masih terdapat 71% dari faktor lain yang memberikan pengaruh terhadap akhlak para santri binaan. Faktor-faktor tersebut adalah kapasitas dasar (IQ), motivasi, kematangan, kebiasaan, lingkungan, masyarakat dan teman pergaulan. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan angka koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,70 termasuk kedalam kategori tinggi, karena berada pada rentang nilai 0,61 – 0,80. Oleh karena itu, hubungan antara variabel X dengan variabel Y berkorelasi tinggi. Hasil perhitungan uji hipotesis ternyata t hitung = 7,72 lebih besar daripada t tabel = 1,67. Dalam keadaan demikian, maka hipotesis alternatif (Ha) yang diajukan dapat diterima, dengan kata lain terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara variabel X dengan variabel Y.
PROSES MEDIASI DALAM MENCEGAH TERJADINYA PERCERAIAN DI PENGADILAN AGAMA
Authors: Hidayati Afsari Novi , Andini Ineu
Published: July 2021

Mediasi adalah proses penyelesaian sengketa melalui perundingan pihak ketiga (mediator) yang netral tidak memihak, tidak bekerja dengan pihak yang bersengketa, membantu yang bersengketa mencapai kesepakatan hasil negosiasi yang memuaskan. Salah satu sengketa yang terjadi yaitu perceraian, mediasi perceraian ialah suatu upaya yang dilakukan Pengadilan Agama untuk menekan tingginya angka perceraian. Tingginya angka perceraian di daerah kabupaten Ciamis merupakan suatu permasalahan yang sangat sulit di selesaikan dengan cara kekeluargaan. Untuk itulah perlu adanya mediasi sebagai upaya preventif dalam mencegah terjadinya perceraian. Penelitian ini, bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses mediasi perceraian dalam mencegah perceraian di Pengadilan Agama Kelas 1-A Ciamis Jawa Barat. Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode analisis kualitatif yaitu apa yang dinyatakan oleh responden secara tertulis mupun lisan dan perilaku yang nyata diteliti sebagai sesuatu yang utuh.Hasil dari penelitian yang penulis lakukan di Pengadilan Agama Kelas 1A Tanjung karang ialah bahwa mediasi bukanlah sekedar formalitas saja yang harus dilalui dalam proses perceraian, akan tetapi dalam proses mediasi serta faktor pendukung dan penghambat yang mempengaruhi mediator dalam proses mediasi, Hakim Mediator bersungguh-sungguh mengupayakan pihak yang bersengketa baik suami ataupun istri yang ingin bercerai untuk bisa menyelesaikan masalah yang mereka hadapi melalui proses mediasi yang diatur dalam PERMA Nomor 1 Tahun 2016.
PERBANDINGAN MATERI CERAMAH KEAGAMAAN DALAM PENGAJIAN MINGGUAN
Authors: Lutpi Danial , Abdul Ajis Agus
Published: July 2021

Beranjak dari kepribadian Masyarakat yang tidak sesuai dengan apa yang disampaikan oleh Da’i kepada mad’u yang ada pada kitab suci Al-qur’an bahwa wawasan keagamaan kegiatan berbasis Mesjid seperti pengajian mingguan bisa merubah kepada perubahan akhlak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbandingan materi ceramah keagamaan dalam dalam pengajian mingguan di Masjid Al-Istiqomah Ciomas dan Masjid Riyadhul Jannah Baros dari sudut pandang unsur-unsur dakwah sehingga akan terlihat perbedaan dari salah satu unsur unsur dakwah tersebut.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan metode penelitian komparatif sejenis penelitian deskriptif yang ingin mencari jawaban secara mendasar tentang sebab-akibat, dengan menganalisis faktor-faktor penyebab terjadinya ataupun munculnya suatu fenomena tertentu. atau jenis penelitian yang digunakan untuk membandingkan antara dua kelompok atau lebih dari suatu variabel tertentu.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terlihatnya perbandingan materi-materi ceramah yang di dalamnya terdapat rujukan-rujukan dan referensi yang di sampaikan oleh da’i kepada mad’u sehingga ada perbedaan dalam rujukan kitab yang di sampaikan didalam pengajian mingguan. Dalam pengajian mingguan yang signifkan dari segi Dai, dari  banyaknya Ustadz yang mengisi pengajian mingguan di dusun baros, dan juga dari keilmuan Ustad dari segi akademis, juga dari mad’u antusias Masyarakat Dusun Baros mengikuti pengajian mingguan  lebih banyak dari pada dusun Ciomas begitupun dari jadwal pengajian itu sendiri. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut penulis memberikan saran bahwa hendaknya selalu menjaga hubungan yang telah terjalin harmonis baik dengan ketua maupun dengan devisi-devisi yang lain, Mempertahankan citra baik yang sudah dimiliki dalam pandangan masyarakat, Menjaga dan mengimbangi pengaruh yang ada di kalangan, masyarakat, Mengikuti informasi-informasi yang berkembang berkaitan dengan pengajian.
METODE BIMBINGAN ROHANI BAGI PASIEN RAWAT TUBERKULOSIS
Authors: Solehudin Didin , Farid Ridwan
Published: July 2021

Pasien yang diperlukan rawat inap di rumah sakit akan perlu seseorang yang dapat memberikan dorongan dan stimulus untuk mempercepat pemulihan. Selain untuk keluarga sebagai encourager, tentu saja, diperlukan personel terampil mampu menyediakan panduan, arah, dan saran-saran pasien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan program bimbingan rohani di RSUD dr. Soekardjo Tasikmalaya dan mendeskripsikan Layanan Bimbingan Rohani Islam bagi Pasien Rawat Inap Tuberkulosisi (TBC) di RSUD dr. Soekardjo Tasikmalaya serta Hasil dari Bimbingan Rohani itu sendiri berdasarkan analisis manajemen bimbingan dan konseling. Dimana program dan proses bimbingan rohani ini diperlukan dengan metode bimbingan rohani yang di terapkan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan terbaik bagi pasien dan sumber daya insani baik di lingkungan rumah sakit maupun di masyarakat. Rumah sakit RSUD dr. Soekardjo Tasikmalaya dijadikan sumber data untuk mendapatkan potret pelaksanaan bimbingan rohani Islam di rumah sakit. Dan metode yang dipakai dalam bimbingan rohani. Datanya diperoleh dengan cara wawancara bebas, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi. Semua data dianalisis dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan analisis deskriptif

Tuberkulosis (TBC) adalah penyakit menular langsung yang disebabkan oleh kuman (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) Kuman ini berbentuk batang, kuman tersebut biasanya masuk kedalam tubuh manusia melaliui udara yang di hirup kedalam paru, kemudian kuman tersebut dapat menyebar dari paru kebagian tubuh lain melalui sistem peredaran darah, sistem saluran limfa, melalui saluran pernapasan (broncus)  atau penyebaran langsung ke bagian-bagian tubuh lainnya. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa Program Layanan Bimbingan Rohani Islam bagi Pasien Rawat Inap Tuberkulosis (TBC) di RSUD dr.Soekardjo Kota Tasikmalaya yaitu : Pembinaan mental spiritual bagi karyawan, Budaya Islami rumah sakit (Islamic Hospital Culture), Bimbingan rohani Islam bagi pasien, Dakwah Sosial, adapun prosesnya adalah : Memberikan masukan tentang agama, Memberikan motivasi, membantu melaksanakan ibadah wajib seperti shalat dan wudu. Sedangkan hasil dari pelaksanaan bimbingan adalah pasien yang di berikan bimbingan rohani lebih cepat kesembuhannya di bandingkan dengan pasien yang tidak di berikan bimbingan rohani.
METODE PEMBIASAAN BIMBINGAN KEAGAMAAN DALAM MEMBENTUK AKHLAKUL KARIMAH SANTRI DINIYAH TAKMILIYAH AWALIYAH AL ISTIQOMAH
Authors: Hermansyah Hermansyah , Julaeha Siti
Published: July 2021

Akhlak menempati posisi yang sangat penting dalam Islam, oleh karena itu, seorang muslim berkewajiban memiliki akhlak sesuai dengan ajaran Islam. Hal ini sudah dicontohkan oleh Baginda Nabi Muhammad SAW yang merupakan suri tauladan untuk seluruh umat manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran secara jelas bagaimana bimbingan keagamaan, materi bimbingan keagamaan, faktor pendorong dan penghambatnya, serta profil akhlak santri di DTA Al-Istiqomah. Adapun jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan tehnik pengumpulan data, berupa angket, wawancara dan dokumentasi sehingga informasi yang diterima benar-benar obyektif. Sementara dalam proses analisa datanya menggunakan analisa data kualitatif dan kuantitatif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian ini, menunjukkan bahwa akhlak santri diniyah termasuk kategori tinggi. Dalam penelitian ini, terungkap bahwa lembaga DTA Al-Istiqomah sudah dapat memfasilitasi anak didik dengan materi dan sarana belajar yang proporsional bagi anak didik. Sebagai lembaga DTA Al-Istiqomah yang berlabelkan pendidikan Islami, lembaga ini berusaha untuk menampilkan guru pembimbing sebagai figur sentral untuk dicontoh. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka metode yang digunakan di DTA Al Istiqomah dalam proses belajar  telah sesuai dan perlu ditingkatkan dalam rangka membentuk akhlakul karimah  santri diniyah (DTA) Al Istiqomah sehingga menjadi teladan yang mampu menanamkan nilai-nilai ke Islaman.
Tingkat Kecemasan Pada Remaja Putri Dan Mahasiswa Pada Saat Pandemi Covid- 19
Authors: Syarli Setiadi
Published: July 2021

Virus Corona atau Covid-19 sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan di seluruh dunia. Pembatasan sosial berpengaruh terhadap lingkungan psikososial di negara-negara yang terkena dampak. Remaja memiliki usia yang masih labil, sehingga psikologisnya mudah terguncang, mengalami kecemasan berlebih dan ketakutan akan tertular virus. Cemas pada remaja merupakan reaksi yang wajar di masa pandemi COVID-19 ini. Namun, apabila berlangsung berlarut-larut, dapat menyebabkan gangguan psikologis. Mahasiswa juga rentan mengalami masalah psikososial. Stresor psikologis menyebabkan perubahan dalam kehidupan seseorang sehingga terpaksa beradaptasi atau menanggulangi stresor yang timbul. Virus Corona atau Covid-19 sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan di seluruh dunia. Wabah pandemi COVID-19 tidak hanya mengancam kesehatan fisik, akan tetapi juga kesehatan psikologis masyarakat. Efek psikologis yang ditimbulkan dapat berdampak ringan hingga berat. Dampak psikologis selama pandemi diantaranya gangguan stres pascatrauma (post-traumatic stress disorder), kebingungan, kegelisahan, frustrasi, ketakutan akan infeksi, insomnia dan merasa tidak berdaya.Kecemasan pada saat pandemi dapat terjadi pada seseorang disebabkan oleh faktor predisposisi/ predisposing factors meliputi karena pandemi COVID-19, menghabiskan >9 jam dirumah, pencarian informasi online yang berlebihan, lebih banyak terjadi pada wanita, ekonomi, memiliki bayi, status menikah, status mahasiswa, lingkungan belajar dari jaringan internet. Beberapa tindakan yang dapat mengurangi kecemasan tergolong dalam faktor penguat/ reinforcing factor adalah regulasi emosi, resiliensis, intervensi suportif, coping agama, dukungan keluarga, membatasi paparan media informasi dan aktivitas fisik atau olahraga. Penelitian ini bertujuan: untuk mengetahui kecemasan pada remaja putri dan mahasiswa pada saat pandemi  covid- 19. Sebagai saran, beberapa upaya dapat dilakukan seperti olahraga atau aktivitas fisik, istirahat yang cukup, melakukan hobi, sosialisasi secara virtual serta menerapkan lingkungan yang sehat baik secara fisik maupun psikologis untuk mengurangi stres dan kecemasan.