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Anthropogenic Drivers of the Pressures on the Ramsar Site of Sakumo Lagoon in Ghana
Authors: Odame Appiah Divine , Yankson Deborah
Published: October 2020

This paper examines the range of human pressures on the Sakumo Lagoon. These pressures have contributed to the current state of the lagoon. The wetlands around the Ramsar site of the Sakumo Lagoon are suffering from unsustainable fishing, farming, deliberate bush burning, improper domestic solid and industrial effluents disposal as well as unregulated tourism and recreation activities. The various anthropogenic drivers-responses were examined through the 'driver-pressure- state-impact-response' (DPSIR) framework. The framework involved empirical field data collection, laboratory test and analysis of eight water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, conductivity, total suspended solids (tss), biological oxygen demand (BOD), nitrates and ammonia. Results showed that over-exploitation of natural resources and pollution due to inappropriate agricultural and waste management practices are responsible for the wetland degradation. Institutional measures should be strengthened to curb the degradation of the Sakumo wetland.

Keywords: Pollution pressures; Anthropogenic drivers-responses; Wetland socio-economic activities
Ghanaian Educational Institutions' Capacity for, and Approach to, ICT Pedagogical Integration
Authors: Mereku Kofi
Published: October 2020

The paper reports some of the findings of Ghana's participation in the Pan African Research Agenda on the Pedagogical Integration of ICT. The study examines Ghanaian educational institutions' capacity for, and approach to, ICT pedagogical integration. A Junior High School, three Senior High schools and a Teacher Education University are sampled by a University of Education Winneba (UEW) based research team according to given guidelines. The study combines document analysis and survey techniques with the use of structured questionnaire, class observation checklists and interview schedules to collect qualitative and quantitative data which have been uploaded onto an open online observatory at www.observatoiretic.org. The results indicate that some attempts had been made by the Ministry of Education to formalize the teaching of ICT literacy and encourage its integration into the teaching and learning process. Nonetheless, very little integration is observed in teaching and learning in schools. This is found to be due in part to inefficiencies in the design of the curriculum and partly to the inadequate ICT resources (both material and human) available. It is recommended that the Ministry of Education should review the curricula at various levels to ensure ICT pedagogical integration in their implementation and make available sufficient resources for ongoing training and support for teachers to model the new pedagogies and tools for learning.

Keywords: ICT literacy, ICT pedagogical integration, Inhibiting factors.
Facial Expression Recognition – A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Owusu Ebenezer , Gavua Ebenezer Komla , Yong-Zhao Zhan
Published: October 2020

In this paper, we have provided a comprehensive review of modern facial expression recognition system. The history of the technology as well as the current status in terms of accomplishments and challenges has been emphasized. First, we highlighted some modern applications of the technology. The best methods of face detection, an essential component of automatic facial expression system, are also discussed. Facial Action Coding Systems- the cumulative database of research and development of micro expressions within the behavioral science are also enlightened. Then various facial expression databases and the types of recognitions are explained in detail. Finally, we provided the procedures of facial expression recognition from feature extraction to classifications, emphasizing on modern and best approaches. Then the challenges encountered when comparing results with others are highlighted and suggestions to alleviate the problems, provided.

Keywords: FACS; Expression recognition; spatial; spatio-temporal; expression classification
EDITORIAL
Authors: OWUSU EBENEZER
Published: October 2020

The International Journal of Technology and Management Research (IJTMR) is a multidisciplinary and scholarly refereed journal that provides an authoritative source of information for scholars, academics and professionals in such fields as: engineering, technology and innovation, business and management, applied science and social and political sciences. 

The multidisciplinary nature of this journal is to help address issues of theory, research and practice from a variety of disciplines. Manuscripts offering heoretical, conceptual and practical contributions in the fields mentioned above are invited for publication. And as a means to encourage innovation in research, only original articles are accepted and published in the IJTMR. 

A lot of work has gone into the production of this issue (Vol.1, No.5). This issue featured a total of six quality and insightful articles which are within the philosophy of the journal to map out new frontiers in emerging and developing science, technology and business areas in research, industry and governance.It is hoped that the publications will be used to facilitate greater understanding of organizational and managerial processes as well as address critical firm-level challenges facing developing and emerging areas of applied science, technology and management.

To promote our course, research findings, which test, advance and develop models, frameworks and concepts in the identified areas will continuously be published in this journal to promote industry and public sector growth. As publishers in the academic fraternity, we would like to express our profound gratitude to our authors, reviewers, editorial board and all stakeholders (especially Koforidua Polytechnic) for contributing in diverse ways to make this issue a success. We look forward to receiving your insightful thoughts and comments to enhance our future publications.

I wish to extend my heartwarming appreciation to all the authors whose manuscripts have been published, and those yet to be considered in our subsequent editions for their trust, patience and support.
Assessing the suitability of locally produced gum exudates in the food industry
Authors: Owusu John , Oldham John Henry , Oduro Ibok , Otu William Ellis , Amissah Agnes
Published: October 2020

The over-reliance of the food industry in Ghana on imported gums ultimately increases the final cost of processed food. Gums produced by some trees in Ghana have not been exploited commercially, probably due to lack of data on the properties which influence their application in the food industry. This study was therefore undertaken to assess the suitability of gums obtained from Cashew, Albizia, and Khaya trees in Ghana in food applications, using Acacia gum as a control. The properties studied include organoleptic, pH, solubility, viscosity, swelling power, and water binding capacity. The physicochemical properties were determined through experimentation and observation. The pH, viscosity, swelling power and water binding capacity of the gums were 3.80-5.00, 93.0-11195.0 mPas (at 3% concentration), 1.64-20.56% and 4.0-428.8%, respectively. Cashew gum showed similar properties as Acacia gum, and can be used as a substitute for Acacia gum. Albizia gum was found to have the highest viscosity and water binding capacity, followed by Khaya gum, and thus has the potential to be used as a thickener in jams, sauces, etc., and also prevent stalling in baked goods and crystallization in confectioneries. The acid stabilities of Cashew and Albizia gums were comparable with that of Acacia gum.

Keywords: Acacia gum, food industry, water binding capacity, swelling power, viscosity, organoleptic properties
Impact of Promotional Tools on Marketing of Library Services: An Exploratory Study of Polytechnics in Ghana
Authors: Asante Edward , Martey Edward Markwei , Kwakye Joseph Owusu
Published: October 2020

The study investigates the impact of promotional tools on marketing of library services. The study explores the relationship between promotional tools constructs: personal selling, sales promotion, public relations and advertising on marketing of library services among selected Polytechnics in Ghana. With the aid of SPSS, the following statistical method were employed: supporting literature for measurement scales, values of cranach’s alpha for construct values, descending means of constructs, skewness and kurtosis on the constructs, correlations and regression analyses on a sample of 402 obtained through convenience sampling method. The study revealed that, all the constructs of the promotional tools thus personal selling, sales promotion, public relations and advertising have significant positive relationship with marketing of library services. The study suggests that the professional training of library staff should include courses such as personal selling, sales promotion, public relations and advertising. . Library staff should be trained and develop skills on how to handle users request and establish a good personal relationship with users of the library. Library staff should be oriented on the procedures to handle complaints and find lasting sloutions to them. Users should be updated with the list of new databases, online services and new journals via notice board, leaflets and newsletters as well as the institutional websites. Library staff should collaborate with professional markerters on the application of the marketing mix in the promotion of their services.

Keywords: Advertising, Personal selling, Sales promotion, Public relations, Academic libraries
Operational and Safety Assessment of Motorised Three-Wheel Vehicles for Public Transport in the Tamale Metropolis
Authors: Wahab Lukuman , Salifu Mohammed
Published: October 2020

Motorised three-wheel vehicles are important modes of transportation in the Tamale metroplis because they provide alternative mobility solutions for low and middle income earners and fill the gaps in transportation systems in Ghana. The fact that motorised three-wheel vehicles are inexpensive to manufacture, sell, operate and repair compared to cars have also catalysed the surge in their ownership. This study evaluates the operations and safety of motorised three-wheel vehicles as a means of public transport for goods and humans in the Tamale Metropolis. To achieve this objective, a manual traffic classification count was carried out on the following main roads: Hospital Road, Bolgatanga Road, Choogu Road and Nyohini Road within the study area; a survey questionnaire was designed to elicit information from operators as well as users of motorised three-wheel vehicles. Road traffic crashes data were obtained and analysed. Direct field observations were also carried out along selected roads. The manual traffic classification count revealed that motorised three-wheel vehicles constitute the third most significant mode of transport in the study area whereas light vehicles and motorcycles are first and second respectively. Additionally, operation of motorised three-wheel vehicles provides employment or livelihood to people who are otherwise unemployable and have families to take care of. In terms of safety, 94.6% are completely unlicensed, 3.1% have motorcycle license, 1.5% have tractor operator license and 0.8% have driving license. Lack of required driving skills could be one of contributing factors of crashes in the study area. The vehicles also stop or park at unauthorised places, leading to congestion and traffic management problems on roads. It is therefore recommended that the operation of motorised three-wheel vehicles within Tamale Metropolis Area be regulated and designated spaces provided for parking.

Keywords: Motorised three-wheel Vehicles, Public Transport, Operational, Safety; Tamale
An Exploratory Study Of Language Attitudes Among Second Cycle Students In The New Juaben Municipality Of Ghana
Authors: Duah Ishmael , Mensah Solomon Ernest
Published: October 2020

This paper is concerned with the relationship between attitude and behaviour in language. Adolescent male and female subjects were recorded and index-scores of their linguistic behaviour compared to their assessment of in- group members in a verbal-guise attitude experiment, and to their attitudes concerning language usage in a questionnaire. It was hypothesized that male subjects' language would be closer to the vernacular, and that they would also express more positive attitudes towards in-group members than would female subjects. However, no significant correlation between attitude and behaviour was found in the quantitative analysis, but results from the attitude-questionnaire support our hypothesis: male subjects have more vernacular features in their language and also express more genuinely positive attitudes towards the local vernaculars than do female subjects. Finally, methodological and theoretical implications of these results are discussed, emphasizing the importance of using eclectic approaches in future research on attitude-behaviour relations in language.

Keywords: Language attitudes; attitude-behaviour relations
The relationship between Birth Order and Sales Person’s performance in Ghana.
Authors: Martey Edward Markwei , Crentsil Patricia
Published: October 2020

AbstractsThe aim of the study is to predict the impact of birth order effect on sales person’s performance. The main objective is to investigate the relationship between birth order; (firstborns, middle children, lastborns, and only children) on sales person’s performance. Besides, it also aimed to examine the relationship between personality and sales person’s performance. The target population of the study comprised of sales person’s shared mean age of 21.0 years (Standard Deviation= 1.93) and have worked as sales person for a minimum of three years. Participants were recruited from the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The study adopted purposive sampling technique to select the sales person and a total of 788 out of the 900 participants returned their questionnaires. A linear regression equation was employed to measure how birth order predicts sales person’s performance, with birth order (firstborns, middle children, lastborns, and only children) as the predictor variables and sales person’s performance as the criterion variable. Results indicated that a participant of different birth positions does not differ significantly in terms of sales person’s performance.Keywords; Birth Order; sales person’s Performance; firstborn; Extraversion; Middle children
Sustainable Knowledge Investment and Returns in Ghana
Authors: Ankamah Eric Fifi , Amoah Joseph Yao
Published: October 2020

This study measured the rate of returns for knowledge asset as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, (a human progress indicator) rather focuses on production and consumption of scarce tangible assets. Knowledge investment rate of return is beneficial, because, knowledge is a limitless intangible asset, growth enhancing and sustainable, thus, also averting the challenges of Knowledge Economy Index (KEI). Sustainable Knowledge Investment Returns can ensure quality higher education, improvement in scientific research and accelerate attainment or consolidation of achieved Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in a poor country like Ghana. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ghana, data from 2009 to 2015 was used. In 2009, a rate of return of approximately 54% was obtained through the production function method. The financial method was used to calculate the remaining mean rates of approximately 36% for 2010 and 2011, negative 18% for 2012 and 2013 and approximately 59% for 2014 and 2015. Fluctuation in investment returns were accounted for by investments, incentives and schemes that foster demand for knowledge (IP patenting etc). Establishment and or operationalisation of Knowledge Production Fund and its open competitive access were recommended for sustaining higher knowledge investment and returns.
The Impact of ‘IT’ Outsourcing on the Restaurant Industry
Authors: Takyi Frank Kwadwo , Toku Isaac Lomatey
Published: October 2020

This research examines the impact of IT outsourcing on Restaurants’ Operations within the United Kingdom (UK). The study employs the theory of Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) and Resource-Based View (RBV) to conceptualise a theoretical framework. Data for the study was collected from 100 respondents consisting of supply chain managers, IT managers and senior management team members from three Restaurant Operations in the UK. The respondents were purposively sampled in order to ensure that only staffs with the relevant knowledge were contacted. A case study research design was adopted.  Data was then analysed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The study established that  increase in operational efficiency and cost reduction are recorded as  benefits in IT outsourcing;  companies have not experienced any serious post-contractual problems  because they take the necessary safeguards to ensure that success is achieved in contracts; decision making is also the prerogative of top management and companies still talk about ‘giving out non-core functions in order to concentrate on  core competencies’ without giving the necessary attention to other costs associated with the process. It was therefore recommended that due diligence and critical thinking have to be done by all stakeholders to be able to avert and manage any challenge that may occur in the process of outsourcing in restaurants’ operations.
Application of the Resource-based Theory (RBT) to Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUCS) and the opportunities they present for rural household food security: The Ghana context
Authors: BAA-POKU F.
Published: October 2020

Notwithstanding the many criticisms of the core propositions of the theory, the RBT has found many applications in various disciplines. In this paper, the author applies the core principles of the theory to highlight a strategic plant genetic resource available to farmers and agricultural practitioners in Ghana. While a number of different theoretical positions can contribute to an understanding of the concept and relevance of these often neglected crops, the RBT is used as a lens to analyse and provide some perspectives on the NUCS advantage. The intention is to create a sense of urgency among relevant stakeholders in Ghana’s agricultural sector on the need to fully embrace this critical ‘internal’ resource’ in its effort at addressing the constraints to food insecurity among rural households. The paper concludes with the author’s own perspectives and recommendations. Citation: F. Baa-Poku. Application of the Resource-based Theory (RBT) to Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUCS) and the opportunities they present for rural household food security: The Ghana Context. 2020; 5(1): 1－10. Received: (February 12, 2020) Accepted: (March 31, 2020
Aspects of Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Guest Satisfaction: A Perspective of 4-Star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Apreh Siaw Gladys , Kahuthu Gitau John
Published: October 2020

Key among the aims of many service organizations are to establish and maintain stronger relationships with their customers. In recent times, organizations building strong communication networks with their customers by means of new electronic technologies to facilitate this process. The ultimate aim is to develop customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. However, customer satisfaction and loyalty have been an issue for many hotels in the hospitality industry. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to establish the effect of aspects of e-CRM such as trust, convenience and security on customer satisfaction among classified hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. A descriptive cross-sectional study of 384 customers through self-administered questionnaires was conducted. All variables were measured using constructs developed from the literature. Cronbach's Alpha was used to assess the reliability of the constructs. Pearson correlation technique was used to establish interrelationships between the study variables. The findings of the study revealed significant direct relationships between trust, convenience, and security of online transactions and customer satisfaction. The study recommends to the management of classified 4-star hotels to ensure that their online platforms have major tools such as regular review of websites and customers’ privacy that would ensure that services and transactions are believable and trusted.

Citation: Gladys Apreh Siaw1 and John Kahuthu Gitau2. Aspects of Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Guest Satisfaction: A Perspective of 4-Star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya, 2020; 5(1): 1－17.

Received: (February 13, 2020) Accepted: (March 31, 2020)
Trascendencia ecológica de la selva tropical con referencia especial al neotropico
Authors: Patiño Cruz Hernando
Published: October 2020

La selva tropical es la formación ecológica más compleja del planeta, conforma en si misma el bioma, macroecosistema o forma de vida más característica del trópico, razón por la cual este artículo, con un enfoque de valoración integral social y ecosistémica de la selva tropical, se propuso disertar de manera pedagógica, diferentes conceptos y concepciones de esta formación ecológica. Además de la revisión de documentos de las últimas décadas, el trabajo sintetiza los conceptos de los autores como fruto del estudio de las zonas selváticas del país. La selva tropical se describe como el bioma más rico y complejo que ha producido la evolución de la vida terrestre, considerándose que alberga entre el 40 y 50% de las especies vivientes, postulándose al país como el más rico en especies vegetales, aves, anfibios, insectos y posiblemente microorganismos, examinando a estos recursos por sus inmensas posibilidades económicas, se enfatizó la necesidad de que la selva y sus remanentes (montes, matorales, rastrojos, malezas) sean protegidos, como verdaderos irradiadores de alternativas para la lucha biológica y microbiológica en los sistemas agrícolas, enfatizando el papel de la selva tropical en la sustentación de la vida acuática continental y marina, así mismo se interpretó la diversidad selvática como un cuantioso banco de germoplasma de valor incalculable, culminando en las inmensas posibilidades de goce estético, lúdico, educativo, científico, recreativo y cultural y, paradojicamente, los obstáculos, que para ese disfrute social, imponen el atraso económico y politico del sistema social. La explotación sin destrucción, de esta formación, se considera como uno de los mayores retos tecnológicos que haya enfrentada el hombre a través de la historia.
José Cuatrecasas Arumí, su legado y contribuciones a la flora del Valle del Cauca
Authors: Diazgranados Mauricio
Published: October 2020

José Cuatrecasas Arumí (1903–1996) es considerado uno de los próceres de la Botánica en Colombia. Sus contribuciones al conocimiento de la flora y la vegetación del país son invaluables, y fue uno de los grandes exploradores del territorio colombiano del siglo XX. El Herbario Nacional de los Estados Unidos conserva cuidadosamente los archivos de este botánico, incluyendo publicaciones, correspondencia, mapas, fotografías, diarios de campo y ejemplares de herbario. Desde el año 2005 se está realizando un proceso de organización, curaduría y estudio de estos archivos, lo que ha permitido sintetizar su obra, rescatar material y poner a disposición de la comunidad información inédita. Cuatrecasas realizó 263 publicaciones, incluyendo 2.936 nombres de plantas en un total de 89 familias. Realizó decenas de expediciones en Colombia entre 1932 y 1981, colectó cerca de 30.000 especímenes de plantas y tomó más de 15.000 fotografías. Sus exploraciones lo llevaron a numerosos parajes en todas las regiones del país. Durante sus viajes reportó también aspectos culturales de diversas etnias indígenas. Fue uno de los pioneros en explorar a fondo la flora de los páramos, y se convirtió en uno de los más grandes expertos en este ecosistema. Realizó revisiones y monografías en géneros de 14 familias botánicas. Sus espléndidas contribuciones al conocimiento de Asteraceae lo convirtieron en uno de los sinanterólogos más importantes del mundo, y su propuesta de una clasificación general de la vegetación de Colombia es aún usada como referente.
Diagnóstico de los principales problemas ambientales en los territorios ganados al mar en el área urbana el distrito de Buenaventura
Authors: Arboleda Montaño Nixon
Published: October 2020

En el marco de la investigación que está realizando el programa de arquitectura denominada ¨lineamientos urbanos y arquitectónicos para el mejoramiento del hábitat de las comunidades en terrenos ganados al mar en la ciudad de Buenaventura¨, el presente artículo presenta una aproximación a los principales problemas ambientales de los territorios ganados al mar en el área urbana el distrito de Buenaventura, considerando este como un aporte relevante a tener en cuenta para las intervenciones que se pueden realizar en estos territorios.

De esta forma, realizando estudio documental y trabajo de campo se estudiaron los problemas ambientales a saber: manejo y disposición inadecuada de residuos sólidos, problemática en la gestión integral del recurso hídrico, pérdida y/o afectación de biodiversidad, déficit de espacio público.

Finalmente, el abordaje de los problemas ambientales se realiza de forma integrada con la realidad ambiental del distrito, permitiendo establecer las comparaciones entre el objeto de estudio y el resto del área urbana del distrito.
İTTİHAT TERAKKİ CEMİYETİ'NİN GENÇ NESİL ALGISI VE YÖNETİMİ
Authors: BAŞKUTLU Salih
Published: October 2020

Geç dönem Osmanlı Devleti’nde en temel meselelerden biri, yönetici ve aydınların karşısında duran yeni bir toplum oluşturma sorunudur. İttihatçı kadrolar için yeni bir birey ihtiyacı, devleti ideal vatandaşın yetiştirilmesi sorunuyla yüzleştirmişti. Durum, her şeyden önce hükümetin ana prensipleri doğrultusunda şekillenen bir beden eğitimini gerekli kılıyordu. Bu bakımdan da İttihatçı yöneticiler amaçları doğrultusunda sporu, beden eğitimini ve onunla bağlantılı unsurları etkili bir şekilde kullanmaya çalıştı. Beden eğitiminin üzerinde önemle duran gençlik dernekleri, devletin simgesel mekânları arasında bulunan okullar misali resmî ideolojinin içselleştirmesinde, yeniden üretiminde ve sürekliliğinde en önemli aracı kurumlardan oldular. Bu çalışma, ulus-devlet modelinin bir toplumsal grup olarak gençliği ve onunla bağlantılı olarak insan bedenini nasıl algıladığı üzerine kurulmuştur. Gençlik ve politika arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen bu yaklaşımla, çalışma, Osmanlı Devleti’nde gençlik derneklerinin ortaya çıkışı ve teşkilatlanması ile Birinci Dünya Savaşı (1914-1918) öncesi ve sonrası faaliyetlerini, insan bedeninin iktidar tarafından ulus inşası bağlamında keşfini de anlatım kurgusu içinde tutarak incelemektedir.
THE APPROACHES OF THE ROMANIAN AUTHORS REGARDING THE CSR CONCEPT
Authors: Milu Nicoleta-Daniela
Published: October 2020

In Romania, large companies, most of which are multinationals, have made significant progress in integrating the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their activity. The concept of CSR in small and medium-sized companies is still in the early stages of reporting, but with great development prospects. Romanian companies have gradually begun to develop their own culture in terms of social responsibility. The main objective of this article is to analyze how Romanian authors approach CSR theories in their research. The CSR action is seen by the authors as an interdependent relationship between corporations and society. Social requirements are generally considered to be a way in which society interacts with the business environment and gives it a certain legitimacy and prestige. Given that the history of the concept of CSR is long and diverse, I must emphasize that this article focuses on the publications of Romanian authors who based their work on a theory of CSR, providing an original perspective and understanding of the concept of CSR. The research methodology approached involves analysis and synthesis appeal. The study shows that integrative theories are the most common, based on the papers of Romanian authors regarding the concept of CSR. Most articles are based on the idea that the business depends on society to continue its activity and to develop, there is an interdependent relationship between the company and society.
Evaluation of Surgical Decompression by Laminectomy and Fusion by Strut Graft 3 with Stabilization by Pedicle Screw and Rod in Lumbar Spinal Tuberculosis
Authors: Islam Md. A , Alam Md. S , Parvez Md. Q , Batajoo S , Shrestha M
Published: October 2020

Potts disease is a common cause of neurological complications and kyphotic deformity in our country. When deformity progressed that may leads to painful costo-pelvic impingement, respiratory distress, risk of paralysis of muscle of lower limb and consequent reduction in quality, longevity of life. The treatment strategy is to avoid neurological complication and achieve a near normal spine. In TB, spinal column may become unstable. Pathological fracture/dislocation of a diseased vertebral body may occur due to mechanical insult. Surgical decompression cause further instability. The insertion of a metallic implant is to provide stability. Pedicle screw fixation in kyphotic correction in old polls disease is a most suitable device. This prospective interventional study was done on BSMMU for the period of 60 months with minimum follow up period of 2 years. 20 cases (13 males and 7 females) of lumbar spinal tuberculosis with neurological deficit were operated with a transpedicular decompression and screw fixation along with anti-tubercular drug treatment. All of these patients had varying degrees of neurological deficit and single level involvement with vertebral body destruction and mild kyphosis of 5-15 degrees. Long segment pedicle screw fixation, posterior decompression, and correction of kyphosis were performed in single stage. The mean age of patients was 50.9 and kyphosis improved from 10.4+,2.9 degrees to 4.0±1.2 degrees Neurological recovery occurred in 18 patients (90%). Bony fusion was achieved in 67.5% cases. At 2-years follow-up mean VAS score improved from 5.5 to 0.75. So posterior decompression and transpedicular stabilization with continued chemotherapy is a good treatment option for the management of the lumbar TB in patients with vertebral body destruction.
A study of Serodiagnostic Challenges in Enteric Fever Cases Presenting as Co-infection with Dengue and Malaria
Authors: Saha S K , Kabir S , Ahmad S N , Eva M A
Published: October 2020

Enteric fever, Dengue and malaria still remain diseases of public health importance in the tropics. The aim of the study to see the serodiagnostic challenges in enteric fever cases presenting as co-infection with dengue and malaria. The cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Medicine and Department of Microbiology, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, from July 2016 to June 2017. Febrile patients attending the outpatient department or admitted to hospitals attached to Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital suspected to have signs and symptoms clinically suggestive of typhoid, malaria and/or dengue were initially enrolled. Seropositivity of typhoid-dengue it was observed that 55 (55.0%) patients had dengue IgM+typhoid, 27 (27.0%) had dengue IgG+typhoid, 10(10.0%) had dengue IgM+IgG+typhoid and 08(8.0%) were negative. Seropositivity of typhoid-malaria of the patients, it was observed that p. falciparum+typhoid was found in 33 (33.0%), p. vivax+typhoid was 22 (22.0%) and negative was 45 (45.0%). Male patients while co-infection with typhoid fever observed more than in female population. In the present study Seropositivity of typhoid-dengue fever is high of co-infections are common than typhoid-malaria, hence it should be properly diagnosed and timely medication should be provided to reduce complications and get proper treatment.
Lactational Breast Abcess : A Cross Sectional Evaluation of Features and Clinical Interventions
Authors: Hasan Md. , Islam Md. N , Islam S , Ahmed J U , Hoq Md. R , Sayeed A
Published: October 2020

This is a cross sectional study of 50 cases of breast abscess admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The aim of this study is to find out the pattern of clinical presentation, microbiological study, and treatment modality. To find out the aetiological factors detailed history was taken. Married woman are the major victims of the barest abscess (98% of the study). Women who had home delivery and suffered from puerperal sepsis are more vulnerable. Poor; malnourished, rural women are major victims. Due to lack of health education it prevails mainly in the illiterate women. Coexisting other infection (U77, skin infection etc.) acts as risk factor (50% of the study had other infections). Regarding clinical pattern most of the patient presented with painful swelling in the breast with rednessS. induration with or without fluctuation. A small number presents with spontaneous bursting (8%) and discharging sinus (7%). Regional lymph node involvement was not significant, A significant number of nipples were found cracked (35%of the study).Reganling bacteriological study Staphylococcus aureus was the major organism to be isolated(76%of the study) which showed it sensitivity to Flucloxacillin most In 5 suspected cases biopsy was taken from abscess cavity of which 1 revealed as tubreculous infection.All of the cases were drained under GM. All of the cases were treated post operatively by antibiotics & dressing except 1 case which needed anti tubercular chemotherapy. Only 4 cases needed secondary closure due to delayed healing.
Technocratic Development Planning Policies
Authors: Tjaija Abu , Samad Muhammad Ahsan , Putra Rachzief Eka
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study is to explain development planning in the development phase. The study method used is a comprehensive type of qualitative study that relates to the paradigm used by Nazir to offer a simple description of the issues being examined and to perform interviews with informants. Using 2 metrics that relate to the principle established by William L. Collor, namely participatory technocratic and democratic growth planning, the findings illustrated a variety of issues. Technocratic planning in the construction phase is associated with planning, unilateral growth, and restrictions. Two aspects regarding neighborhood engagement will be addressed in participatory democratic preparation, namely at the village creation workshop, and while village creation is ongoing.
EL SENTIDO INTERPRETATIVO DE LA PÉRDIDA DEL BIEN EN LA OBLIGACIÓN PROVENIENTE DE DELITO O FALTA
Authors: Espinoza Coila Michael
Published: October 2020

El presente artículo original breve, da conocer resultados preliminares de un estudio realizado en el año 2 014 sobre la pérdida del bien en obligación proveniente de delito o falta y la restitución del bien regulada por el ordenamiento jurídico peruano, por consiguiente tiene el objetivo de  establecer el sentido interpretativo del artículo 1 140° del Código Civil de Perú estableciéndose que el deudor (autor del delito o falta) tiene la obligación de pagar el valor del  bien cierto, surgido  por la comisión  del delito o falta al acreedor (tercero adquirente de buena fe), por la imposibilidad jurídica de entregar un bien que fue restituido a su legitimo titular. Este supuesto no se aplica cuando el deudor (delincuente) ha constituido en mora al acreedor (tercero adquirente de buena fe).

Para llegar a este resultado, se acudió a los saberes del derecho de obligaciones y el derecho penal, que nos permitieron contextualizar el problema interpretativo.

En la investigación se empleo el método jurídico (dogmático jurídico), técnicas de interpretación jurídica y fichas textuales de revisión bibliográfica.
PEMANFAATAN MEDIA VIDEO DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DI MTsN JAMBI TIMUR KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Is Syofian Is
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi objektif mengenai pemanfaatan media video dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa MTS N Jambi Timur Kota Jambi yang meliputi ; jenis motivasi yang timbul dari pemanfaatan media videopada siswa, karakteristik video yang seperti apa yang digunakan di MTS N Jambi Timur Kota Jambi dan gambaran hasil belajar hubungannya dengan pemanfaatan media video pembelajaran. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan prosedur pemecahan masalahnya menggunakan deskripsi analisis, mengabungkan beberapa pendapat para ahli dan teori-teroi yang relevan serta uraian dari kajian penulis dalam menganalisis temuan-temuan dilapangan. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara (1) Angket, (2) Observasi,(3) Wawancara. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif oleh penulis dan didukung oleh pendapat para ahli dan teori yang relevan sehingga mendapatkan suatu kesimpulan penelitian. Dari hasil analisis penulis didapat bahwa ; pertama pemanfaatan media video di MTS N Jambi Timur Kota Jambi memberikan efek kepada siswa berupa timbulnya motivasi-motivasi positif seperti ; timbulnya rasa inggin tau siswa lebih dalam terhadap materi yang disampaikan, kosentrasi siswa terfokus pada materi pembelajaran dan siswa sangat tertarik dan berminat untuk belajar karena media video dapat membantu mereka dalam memahami materi-materi yang bersifat abstrak. Kedua ternyata karakteristik video yang digunakan di MTS N Jambi Timur Kota Jambi sudah memenuhi keritera video pembelajaran dan ketiga karena pemanfaatan media video mampu membangkitkan motivasi belajar siswa, sehingga siswa termotivasi untuk belajar dengan tekun, maka berimplikasi kepada hasil belajar mereka.
PENERAPAN PEMBIMBINGAN KELOMPOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PADA GURU SD NEGERI WONOSARI KECAMATAN WONOSOBO KABUPATEN WONOSOBO SEMESTER II TAHUN 2017/2018
Authors: Umi Fadlilah
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri Wonosari,Kecamatan Wonosobo Kabupaten Wonosobo. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan Kemampuan menggunakan Media Pembelajaran. Dengan menggunakan metode pembimbingan kelompok diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan menggunakan Media Pembelajaran sekaligus meningkatkan efektifitas kegiatan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah, dengan subyek penelitian guru kelas SD Negeri Wonosari. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada peningkatan kemampuan menggunakan media pembelajaran guru kelas. Pelaksanaan penelitian melibatkan guru lain sebagai kolaborator. Melalui data yang ada dan refleksi awal, prosedur penelitian tindakan sekolah ini meliputi: 1) perencanaan, 2) pelaksanaan tindakan, 3) pengamatan, 4) Refleksi dalam setiap siklus. Data diperoleh melalui observasi ( pengamatan ), angket , dan wawancara. Penelitian terlaksana dalam 2 siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa upaya peningkatan kemampuan menggunakan media pembelajaran dengan menerapkan teknik Pembimbingan Kelompok dapat meningkatkan kualitas guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran dan meningkatkan fektifitas kegiatan pembelajaran. Pada saat proses pembelajaran guru menggunakan media pembelajaran, guru juga dapat memilih media pembelajaran sesuai dengan kondisi sekolah bahkan guru dapat membuat media pembelajaran sederhana yang dapat mendorong terjadinya proses belajar pada diri siswa. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan naiknya nilai menggunakan media pembelajaran 46,66% menjadi 60% pada siklus 1,dan 70% pada siklus 2. Sedangkan tindakan pembimbingan kelompok dari kondisi awal belum dilaksanakan nilai 0 menjadi dilaksanakan dengan skor keberhasilan 72,5 pada siklus 1 dan 85 pada siklus 2.
SUPERVISI AKADEMIK OLEH KEPALA SEKOLAH DAPAT MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN GURU DALAM MENYUSUN KKM BAGI GURU SD NEGERI WONOSARI KECAMATAN WONOSOBO KABUPTEN WONOSOBO
Authors: Umi Fadlilah
Published: October 2020

Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan guru di SD Negeri Wonosari Kecamatan Wonosobo Kabupten Wonosobo banyak yang merasa kesulitan untuk menentukan KKM secara tepat. Sebagian guru merasa belum sepenuhnya memahami secara tuntas dan mendalam mengenai berbagai kriteria yang menjadi acuan penyusunan KKM. Oleh karena itu penetapan KKM lebih banyak didasarkan pada KKM yang berlaku pada tahun sebelumnya, tanpa disertai analisis yang mendalam dan cermat tentang berbagai kriteria yang dipersyaratkan untuk menyusun KKM.

Kesulitan yang dialami oleh guru mendorong peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian tindakan sekolah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menyusun dan menentukan KKM. Untuk itu, peneliti akan menerapkan supervisi akademik dalam upaya meningkatkan kemampuan guru SD Negeri Wonosari Kecamatan Wonosobo Kabupten Wonosobo dalam menyusun KKM.
Peran Good Governance dalam Program Inovasi Kampung Hijau di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Sulistiyani Ambar Teguh
Published: October 2020

Good governance is a new spirit delivered for government bureaucracy. Various efforts have been made in order to create good governance so that it can lead to professional, productive, and innovative bureaucracy system. Government institutional becomes the main ditch to achieve respectable governance. Innovation will be convenient if government institutions give adequate spaces toward the roles of other stakeholders and community. The government, another stakeholder, and community are supposed to work together to carry and implement innovation programs in all sectors. Green village is one residential innovation form that should be supported by various actor roles. In addition, in order to establish the relationship between parties, conducive to bureaucracy atmosphere is needed. This paper discusses the implementation of the roles of good governance in facilitating green village innovation program in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Investigation result toward secondary data shows that the government role of good governance is in regulation, planning, implementation, and assistance. However, the role is only formal not yet intensive. Good governance role of society is in the form of participation, which has worked well in three green villages. However, society participation is not wide spread yet. Meanwhile, the private role is still limited to the mutual interest which is profitable. Recommendation to optimize good governance by performing authentic green bureaucracy, private green action, and social engineering green community.
Sociopreneurship sebagai Alternatif Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Pengentasan Kemiskinan
Authors: Utami Dian Arlupi , Noviyanti Noviyanti , Putra Gading Gama , Prasetyawan Agus
Published: October 2020

Not the secret of Indonesia's social and economic problems are poverty and unemployment. Sociopreneuship as an economic driver, provides business opportunities, business views and practical aspects in solving social and economic problems. In addition to macroeconomic improvements, sociopreneurship is a solution to improve the national economy. This paper describes sociopreneurship, poverty, theoretical community empowerment and best practice sociopreneurship in Indonesia
Multimedia Pretraining to Teach Complex Content in Occupational Therapy Education
Authors: Kaye Melisa
Published: October 2020

Importance: Challenged to teach increasingly complex content to students, occupational therapy educators need effective instructional approaches. The explosion of multimedia and digital resources in college classrooms suggests that solutions to teaching complicated concepts should leverage educational technology. The multimedia principle of pretraining offers one technique for enriching instruction. The principle of pretraining specifies that learning is more effective when the names and characteristics of main terms are introduced before detailed concepts are presented.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of three approaches to pretraining for increasing student mastery of complex health care content.

Design: Pretest, posttest, delayed posttest (after 2 wk).

Setting: University.

Participants: First-year occupational therapy students (N = 145) at three West Coast universities.

Intervention: One of three 12-min video interventions was administered to participants: traditional enhanced pretraining, static concept map pretraining, or animated concept map pretraining. A subsequent 1-hr live lecture on the complex topic of sensory integration theory expanded on the pretraining foundation and was presented to all students.

Outcomes and Measures: Schematic knowledge, which refers to the web of interrelated information built during the learning process, was measured using a structured word association test.

Results: Participants benefited from all types of pretraining, yet the greatest gains were seen with the static concept map pretraining approach.

Conclusions and Relevance: Pretraining with a static concept map provides effective preparation for complex content learning and preferentially assists learners with low prior knowledge of a topic. Despite its surface sophistication, an animated concept map does not increase pretraining effectiveness and is not recommended.

What This Article Adds: As occupational therapy educators are charged with teaching ever more complex content augmented by the use of educational technology, finding practical strategies to enhance student learning is key. Pretraining using a static (one-page or one-screen) concept map introduces new terminology to the learner while simultaneously providing an overview of a topic. Then, when more complex concepts are introduced, exposure to the topic and prior knowledge have already been primed, thus increasing learning potential.
Supporting People With Stroke to Return to Work in Singapore: Findings From a Pilot Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Authors: Bin Zainal Mohamad Nizar , Pei Wen Pauline Koh , Sien Ng Yee , Kee Kalya Marisa , Chieh Kam Jin , Asano Miho
Published: October 2020

Importance: Return to work after stroke is an important rehabilitation outcome. Vocational rehabilitation may support people with stroke to return to work.

Objective: To report the return-to-work rate of people with stroke who completed a local community-based vocational rehabilitation program and to describe the program’s impact on their community reintegration.

Design: Retrospective database study.

Setting: Community-based voluntary welfare organization.

Participants: Fifty-eight men and women ages 21 to 55 yr, formally diagnosed with stroke, with no significant cognitive impairment, and fit to undergo rehabilitation.

Intervention: A pilot community-based interdisciplinary vocational rehabilitation program implemented between 2014 and 2017. The program included physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support, employment support, and caregiver support services.

Outcomes and Measures: Return-to-work rate and community reintegration as measured by the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ).

Results: Fifty participants completed the program. Their median age was 44 yr, and most were male (n = 37; 74%). Forty-four participants (88%) returned to work after completing the program. Statistically significant differences (p < .001) were found between their CIQ scores at program enrollment and at completion.

Conclusions and Relevance: The program appeared to benefit people with stroke in their return-to-work process. Future studies are recommended to determine the effectiveness of such programs and identify features contributing to their success. Potential implications for occupational therapy practice are that vocational rehabilitation interventions can be initiated earlier, comprehensive return-to-work programs can better address the unique needs of people with stroke, and interdisciplinary evaluations are needed to assess suitability for return to work.

What This Article Adds: One of occupational therapy’s unique goals is to facilitate performance and participation in valued activities such as work. Occupational therapists can play a pivotal role across the continuum of care to support their clients to explore and achieve their vocational goals after stroke.