bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH TINGKAT KESEHATAN BANK TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI) PERIODE 2016 – 2020
Authors: Apriliani Nunuk Aulia , Tara Nur Aida Arifah , Muhdin Muhdin
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tingkat kesehatan bank terhadap harga saham pada perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2016-2020. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian asosiatif dan jenis data kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 43 perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di BEI selama tahun 2016- 2020. Sedangkan sampel penelitian ini ditentukan dengan metode purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh 26 perusahaan sampel. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari www.idx.co.id. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CAR berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham, NPL berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham, NPM dan ROA berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham, dan LFR berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap harga saham.

Kata Kunci: CAR, NPL, NPM, ROA, LFR, Harga Saham
ANALISIS FINANCIAL DISTRESS MENGGUNAKAN METODE ALTMAN Z-SCORE MODIFIKASI UNTUK MEMPREDIKSI POTENSI KEBANGKRUTAN PADA PERUSAHAAN TRANSPORTASI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA 2016-2020
Authors: Anandy Yordan , Suryani Embun , Tara Nur Aida Arifah
Published: May 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis financial distress menggunakan metode Altman Z-Score Modifikasi untuk memprediksi potensi kebangkrutan pada Perusahaan Transportasi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2016-2020. Variabel-variabel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Net Working Capital to Total Assets (X1), Retained Earnings to Total Assets (X2), Earning Before Interest and Tax to Total Assets (X3), dan Book Value of Equity to Book Value of Total Debt (X4). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pada tahun 2016 terdapat sebanyak 17 perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress yang dimana ada 6 perusahaan transportasi darat, 4 perusahaan transportasi udara, dan 7 perusahaan transportasi laut. ditahun 2017 terdapat 22 perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress yang dimana ada 7 perusahaan transportasi darat, 4 perusahaan transportasi udara, dan 11 perusahaan transportasi laut. ditahun 2018 terdapat  21 perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress yang dimana ada 8 perusahaan transportasi darat, 3 perusahaan transportasi udara, dan 10 perusahaan transportasi laut. ditahun 2019 terdapat sebanyak 19 perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress yang dimana ada 7 perusahaan transportasi darat, 3 perusahaan transportasi udara, dan 9 perusahaan transportasi laut. dan ditahun 2020 terdapat sebanyak 19 perusahaan yang mengalami financial distress yang dimana ada 8 perusahaan transportasi darat, 4 perusahaan transportasi udara, dan 7 perusahaan transportasi laut. Pandemi covid-19 yang terjadi mempengaruhi kondisi keuangan perusahaan sehingga banyak perusahaan yang kategori distress bahkan berkategori grey area (distress atau sehat).
PENGARUH PAID PROMOTE, SELEBGRAM ENDORSER DAN ONLINE CONSUMER REVIEW TERHADAP MINAT BELI SCARLETT WHITENING MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM
Authors: Elina Elina Riski Cahyani , Herman Mulyono Lalu Edy , Buana Sakti Dwi Putra
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menaganalisis pengaruh paid promote, selebgram endorser dan online consumer review terhadap minat beli scarlett whitening. Pengujian ini dilakukan pada mahasiswa di kota mataram dengan mengambil sampel sebanyak 75 orang menggunakan teknik convinience sampling. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam Uji T variabel paid promote memiliki nilai r hitung lebih besar dari r tabel (2,028>1,666) artinya bahwa variabel paid promote berpengaruh secara signifikan. Selanjutnya variabel selebgram endorser memiliki nilai r hitung lebih besar daripada r tabel (4,889 > 1,666) artinya bahwa variabel selebgram endorser berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli scarlett. Selanjutnya variabel online consumer review memiliki nilai r hitung lebih besar daripada r tabel (2,252 >1,666) artinya variabel online consumer review berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli.

 

Kata Kunci: Paid Promote, Selebgram Endorser, Online Consumer Review, Minat Beli
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN, HARGA DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN DI MOKA MAKEUP STORE DI KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Fateha Husnul , Rusdan Rusdan , Dayani Rahman
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan, harga dan citra merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan di Moka Makeup Store di Kota Mataram. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data sampel survey. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Accidental Sampling. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 60 responden. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda dan uji hipotesisnya menggunakan uji F, uji t dan koefisien determinasi (R2).

 

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa : (1) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara citra merek terhdap loyalitas pelanggan, hal ini dapat dilihat dari koefisien regresi kualitas produk bernilai 0.499 atau 49.9%. hasil statistik uji-t untuk variabel citra merek diperoleh dengan nilai signifikan 0.007 kurang dari nilai toleransi kesalahan sebesar 0.05. (2) Terdapat pengaruh positif namun tidak secara  signifikan antara kualitas pelayanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, hal ini dapat dilihat dari koefisien regresi kualitas pelayanan bernilai 0.212 atau 21.2%. hasil statistik uji-t untuk variabel kualitas pelayanan diperoleh dengan nilai signifikan 0.243. Hasil pengujian koefisien determinasi menunjukan bahwa nilai adjusted R2 adalah 43.3%. (3) Terdapat pengaruh positif namun tidak secara  signifikan antara harga terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, hal ini dapat dilihat dari koefisien regresi kualitas layanan bernilai 0.270 atau 27.0%. Hasil statistik uji-t untuk variabel harga diperoleh dengan nilai signifikan 0.122. Hasil pengujian koefisien determinasi menunjukan bahwa nilai adjusted R2 adalah 43.3%.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA GURU DI PONPES AL-MADANI LENGKOK MAMBEN LAUK, KEC. WANASABA LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Fahmi M. Zainul , Hermanto Hermanto , Suryatni Mukmin
Published: May 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Kompensasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Guru pada Ponpes Al-Madani Lengkok Mamben Lauk Kec. Wanasaba. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan Kausalitas. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah semua Guru pada Ponpes Al-Madani Lengkok sebanyak 62 orang, dan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah semua Guru pada Ponpes Al-Madani Lengkok . Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan alat bantu aplikasi program SPSS versi 22. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa : 1) Kompensasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja pada Guru pada Ponpes Al-Madani Lengkok. 2) Kemampuan Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja pada Guru pada Ponpes Al-Madani Lengkok.

Kata Kunci: Kompensasi, Lingkungan Kerja, Kepuasan Kerja
Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pemasaran Kerajinan Gerabah (Studi Kasus Pemilik ArtShop Desa Wisata Banyumulek)
Authors: Ziningrum Puji Lestari , Permadi Lalu Adi , Septiani Emilia
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemasaran (marketing) gerabah atau kerajinan di desa wisata Banyumulek,kec Kediri kab Lombok Barat. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Adapun prosedur pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu: observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknis analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data bersifat kualitatif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh pemilik Artshop yang berada di desa Banyumulek yang masih aktif memasarkan hasil kerajinan atau gerabah. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan yaitu 4 orang informan. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah non-probability sampling. Analisis dengan menggunakan analisis faktor dan analisis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa setelah melakukan analisis faktor terdapat factor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemasaran kerajinan gerabah di desa wisata Banyumulek, yaitu faktor : Jenis dan Bentuk Produk, Harga, Promosi distribusi, Faktor Terdampak Covid-19, Daerah Pemasaran, dan Produk Substitusi. Faktor yang paling mempengaruhi pemasaran barang kerajinan yang ada di desa wisata Banyumulek adalah faktor Distribusi (yang meliputi : jumlah gerabah yang diproduksi dalam satu bulan dan Teknik Pemasaran). Kata kunci: pemasaran, faktor-faktor, kerajinan
PENGARUH PENERAPAN SISTEM ABSENSI ELEKTRONIK, MOTIVASI KERJA DAN KOMITMEN PEGAWAI TERHADAP DISIPLIN KERJA
Authors: Anggraeni Tenri Yala , Wahyulina Sri , Muttaqilah Muttaqilah
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of Electronic Attendance (fingerprint scanner), Work Motivation, and Employee Commitment to Employee Work Discipline at the Manpower and Transmigration Office of West Lombok Regency. This type of research is associative research. The data collection method used the census method. The population in this study were Civil Servants at the Manpower and Transmigration Office of West Lombok Regency. The data was obtained by distributing questionnaires. The data analysis used was multiple linear regression analysis, classical assumption test, normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, t-test, F test, and coefficient of determination test. The results showed (1) There was a positive and significant effect of electronic attendance (fingerprint scanner) on work discipline, (2) There was a positive and significant influence of work motivation on work discipline, (3) There was a positive and significant effect of employee commitment on work discipline.
Factors influencing acceptability of caesarean section among multiparous pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Mother and Child Hospital, Akure
Authors: SE Omotayo  , RS Omotayo  , FM Ayodeji  , A Logo
Published: May 2022

Overview: Caesarean section is the most common obstetric operation performed worldwide and has contributed to improving maternal and foetal outcome. This study assesses the factors influencing the acceptability of caesarean section among multiparous pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Mother and Child Hospital, Akure, Ondo state. Method: A total number of 306 respondents were recruited for this study and 300 presented for analysis which translates to a response rate of 98%. Pertinent and relevant literatures were reviewed both conceptually and empirically and inferences made where necessary. Results: Findings of the study showed that majority were between 30 and 39 years, married and belong to Yoruba tribe. Only few (29%) have had caesarean section in the past with major indications being prolonged labour (19.5%), fetal distress (20.7%), prolonged pregnancy (7%) and congenital abnormalities (7%). Majority (70%) agreed that Caesarean section is a method of delivery of babies and 46% agreed that CS is a safe method of delivery. Overall, 60% and 66.7% of the pregnant women have good knowledge of CS and perception about CS respectively. Furthermore, only 16% agreed to have CS in the next pregnancy if indicated. The following were agreed to and accepted by the respondents to influence acceptance of Caesarean section: fear of death, cost of the procedure, fear of discrimination, fear of husbands’ rejection, pain of previous labor, concerns about babies’ safety and desire to keep genital tract intact. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between educational status, tribe, religion and acceptability of caesarean section among respondents (p < 0.05) while there is no significant relationship between previous obstetric experiences and acceptability of caesarean section. Conclusion: Conclusively, this study has shown that most of the respondents have good knowledge and perception of Caesarean Section (CS); however, the rate of acceptance of CS as a mode of delivery is low with factors influencing such including fear of death, cost of the procedure, fear of discrimination, fear of husbands’ rejection and concerns about babies’ safety.
Early evolution of biochemical markers in severe and non-severe patients infected with Covid-19
Authors: Taoufik Ben Houmich  , Mehdi Aouati  , Hamza Oualhadj  , Hassan Qacif  , Rachid Seddiki  , Younes Aissaoui  , Zakaria Chahbi  , Abderrahman Boukhira  , Saliha Chellak
Published: May 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infection that has caused a pandemic, it is due to a virus of the coronavirus family called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which can evolve into severe forms leading to death. Several biochemical alterations have been described in COVID-19 patients with great significance for clinical diagnosis and outcome prediction. The aim of this study is to compare early evolution of biochemical disturbances in COVID-19 patients and correlate them to severity of the disease. This study was conducted in 70 COVID-19 patients hospitalized at the Avicenna military hospital. 20 patients in the medical intensive care unit (severe group) and 50 patients in the COVID-19 isolation hospital (non-severe group). Across our laboratory data analysis of the two groups of COVID-19 patients, we demonstrated that high titles and early elevation of ferretinemia, Interleukin-6, High-Sensitivity Troponin T(us), NT-Pro-BNP, Blood Urea nitrogen, Creatinine and LDH are significantly correlated to severity of the disease. The analysis of this study through the recent scientific literature demonstrates the interest of early monitoring of biochemical markers in the diagnosis of severity and monitoring of severe forms of covid-19.
Occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistant genes in rivers found in Anambra state, Nigeria
Authors: Chinyelu Nkiru Umeaku  , Josephine Ngozi Ezendianefo  , Chiamaka Chris-umeaku Ijeoma  , Sophia Amarachukwu Dimejesi
Published: May 2022

The study involves the analysis of water samples obtained through simple random sampling (SRS) technique from selected rivers in Anambra State, Nigeria for presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resisistant genes. The high morbidity and mortality rate among the populace calls for this research. The most probable number (MPN) technique was utilized. Antibiotic susceptibility test, molecular characterization and plasmid profiling tests were carried out. The result of the MPN test indicated that coliform bacteria mostly Escherichia coli occurred predominantly in the water samples connoting effective confirmation of faecal contamination of the rivers. E. coli strains were distinguished by their ability to give colour changes on some lactose broth tubes impregnated with the water samples, surviving high temperatures of 45℃. Antibiotic susceptibility test results revealed that the E. coli isolates were resistant to all the seven antibiotics used namely, clindamycin, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, sulfonamides, ampicillin and tetracycline. The results of molecular characterization indicated that the most prevalent resistant genes detected in the water samples were the tet A, tet B, sul1 and sul2 of the E. coli strains. The results of the plasmid profiling of the isolates revealed the presence of plasmids on the identified genes. The inferential statistics was employed during data analysis. It was therefore evident that antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistant genes occurred in the rivers studied. This then calls for concerted efforts to checkmate this occurrence with a view to promoting the good health of all and sundry.
Neurotoxic effects of manganese chloride on the occipital cortex of adult wistar rats
Authors: Adeshina John Ajibade  , Onaderu Taiwo Abolarinwa  , Adekunle Ajamu
Published: May 2022

Manganese (Mn) is the twelveth most abundant element on the earth. It is an essential trace metal that is required for a specific amount of enzymes required for normal cellular functions. Manganese deficiency and intoxication are associated with adverse metabolic and neuropsychiatric effects in humans. This study investigated the effect of manganese chloride on occipital cortex of adult Wistar rats. Thirty-six (36) healthy adult Wistar rats of both sexes weighing between 120 – 200 g were separated into four groups; A, B, C and D. The Wistar rats were subjected to different doses of manganese chloride. The wistar rats in Group A were regarded as the Control which received only feed and distilled water daily for 29 days. Manganese chloride was administered at 10mg/kg, 20mg/kg and 30mg/kg orally to Group B, C and D respectively. The animals were sacrificed on day 30th of the treatment by cervical dislocation. The brain was harvested, weighed with a sensitive weighing balance, Part of the brain was removed and homogenized for biochemical analysis for MDA (Malondialdehyde), NO (Nitric Oxide) and SDH (Succinate dehydrogenase) and the remaining parts were fixed in 10% formol calcium and was processed for histological analysis using H & E staining method. The result showed that the mean body weights of the Wistar rats reduced significantly (P<0.05) in group B , C and D manganese chloride treated group compared with Group A .The brain weights in group B, C and D shows insignificant increase (P>0.05) when compared with group A (control group).The biochemical analysis result showed significant increase (P<0.05) in MDA (Malondialdehyde), NO (Nitric Oxide) and SDH( Succinate dehydrogenase) in the brain of manganese chloride treated groups compared to Control. The histological analysis indicated that occipital cortex shows observable degenerative changes in the occipital cortex characterized by peripheral and central degenerative changes, clustered pyknotic pyramidal and granule neurons that appear with fragmented cytoplasm and condensed nuclei in the manganese chloride treated compared with normal histoarchitecture of occipital cortex in the control. The study concluded that Manganese Chloride treatment has adversely affected the occipital cortical tissue in the treated rats which may affect the occipital cortical functions.
Phenotypic traits of three local cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes cultivated by farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Josephine U Agogbua  , Barida Biranen
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to elucidate the morphological and anatomical traits for varietal delimitation and identification of three local cassava (Manihot esculenta var. aguregbu, var. cagbo and var. ekagon) varieties cultivated by farmers in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers state. Twenty (20) qualitative and six (6) quantitative traits from the descriptors for cassava germplasm was used for morpho-characterization. The results obtained revealed phenotypic similarity for 15 qualitative traits among the three varieties. Trait differences was observed in the petiole color (red and green), prominence of foliar scars, and shape of stem, level of branching, root shape and constrictions. The distance between leaf scars was classed as short for all varieties but the metric value ranged from 1.6 cm for ekagon to 4.0 cm for aguregbu and cagbo. Other quantitative variation observed include petiole length (11.1 to 15.0 cm) and storage root length which was classified as medium (≤30 cm) and long (>30 cm). The number of leaf lobes was seven for all varieties. The epidermal traits showed a uniseriate epidermis with hypostomatic distribution. The stem, petiole, and midrib anatomy was similar in terms of tissue type and arrangement. However, the number of vascular bundles in the petiole was more in aguregbu (10) than in cagbo (8) and ekagon (8). The variable traits identified in this study provide diagnostic features that could aid in the identification of the three cassava genotypes.
Functional and Esthetic Outcomes after Mandibular Reconstruction in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Sally S Awad  , Amir M Zaid  , Amira AMM Attia
Published: May 2022

Background: The mandible has a vital role in the functions of mastication, deglutition, speech, as well as the harmony of lower face appearance. Loss of mandibular bone due to ablative surgery can negatively affect the oral function and facial appearance. Aim: It was to evaluate the impact of defect size, site (HCL classification) where (H) for hemimandibular lateral defect with condylar involvement, (C) central defect, (L) lateral defects without the condyle, and impact of different reconstructive methods on functional and esthetic outcomes in patients with mandibular Squamous cell carcinoma. Methods: Sixty-four patients with a mean age of (50±14.2) years were treated by segmental resection and immediate reconstruction. Chi-Square test or Fisher’s exact, and Mann-Whitney U test were used to evaluate functional and esthetic outcomes. Results: The defects' site had no significant difference with oral competence, speech, deglutition, and facial appearance, except with oral feeding and mastication (P=0.005). There was no statistical significance in functional and esthetic outcomes between the reconstructive methods. Conclusion: Among the studied predictor factors, only the defect site affects oral feeding and mastication with more proportion of good to excellent results in lateral mandibular defect ‘L’ type vs. poor to fair in other types.
Coccydynia in postpartum women: A retrospective study of final results of extracorporeal shock wave treatment
Authors: Supraja Movva  , Mounika Nadella  , Venkata Sai Kaushik Golagana  , Satya Kumar koduru
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Postpartum coccydynia is pain that appears as soon as a sitting position is adopted after delivery. Coccyx morphology, body mass index, vaginal delivery, instrumental delivery, multiparity, female sex, mature age and short perineum in women with difficult delivery are risk factors. Coccydynia is pain around the coccygeal region, which is caused by sudden impact over the coccyx area from falling from height or traumatic injuries, prolonged sitting for a long time in a narrow space, leaning back while in a seated position leads to increased pressure on the coccyx, vaginal birth delivery etc. which results in pain and inflammatory changes around the surrounding ligaments and muscles. Most patients prefer the conservative treatment with non-invasive methods for coccydynia. In recent years (ESWT) is suggestive for the non-invasive treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, including plantar fasciitis, epicondylitis and shoulder calcification and coccydynia. Aim and objectives: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of ESWT on the outcomes of Coccydynia in postpartum women. Materials and methods: This study had a retrospective design from january 2018 to december 2021.The clinical data of 22 patients treated with ESWT were analysed and followed up at regular intervals of 1month, 3months, 6months. All the patients were referred from department of obstetrics & gynaecology or an obstetrics & gynaecology consultant to Orthocare, Vijayawada and department of orthopaedics, NRI general hospital, chinnakakani. We have given three sessions per week, preferably on the alternative days. The number of sessions per patient varies from 6 -10. Visual analog scale (vas) scores were noted at the initial consultation, at each session, and during the initial and final follow-up (at 6 months) examinations after the treatment. The 36-item short-form (sf-36) quality of life scale survey was conducted at the beginning and end of the treatment. Results: The mean VAS score was 9.6 (9–10) before the treatment and 3.4 (0–2) after the treatment (p < 0.05). The VAS score decreased to ≤3 in 79.4% of patients. Compared with the preoperative SF-36 scores for physiological function, mental health, and social function, the postoperative scores were significantly improved. Conclusion: ESWT is a cost-effective treatment method with low rates of complications especially in breast feeding mothers where anti inflammatory analgesics are not a good choice to control the pain. In our study, ESWT provided effective pain control for chronic coccydynia. At least four sessions are needed to achieve a successful outcome.
Allografts: Hand, wrist and forearm
Authors: Giampietro Bertasi  , Mariana Peroni
Published: May 2022

Bone defects are a very common problem in hand surgery and in wrist surgery. Bone allografts may be used instead of autologous bone graft to avoid donor site morbidity. Flexor and extensor tendon injuries significantly impact a patient’s quality of life, resulting in significant functional deficits; soft tissue allografts may be used instead of autologous grafts as well.
Correlation between ultrasound TI-RADS classification system and Bethesda cytology result in assessment of thyroid nodule among a sample of Iraqi patient in wasit province
Authors: Zainab Abbas Hassooni  , Zahraa Qasim Zbun  , Najwa Abdullaah Mrauah  , Faris Lutfi Nussrat
Published: May 2022

Background: Thyroid nodule is a common presentation. The estimated prevalence of thyroid nodules is 5-10% by clinical examination and up to 70% on ultrasonographic (USG) evaluation. Most are benign without any symptoms or cosmetic concerns. Only around 7-15% are found to be malignant. Objective: This study was conducted to assess the association between Thyroid Imaging, Reporting, Data System (TI-RADS) and the corresponding category of Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytology (TBSRTC) in evaluation of thyroid nodules and assessing risk of malignancy. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated a total of 172 patients with thyroid nodules presenting to out-patient laboratory in AL-Kut in a period of three years, by categorizing them into different categories using Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) by USG and The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (TBSRTC) by fine needle aspiration (FNA). The correlation between TIRADS and TBSRTC was evaluated using SPSS Statistics. Result: By FNA, 93% were benign nodules (category II-III), whereas 7.4% were malignant (category IV-V). By ultrasound 85% were benign (TI-RADS 1-3). The risk of malignancy for TI-RADS1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was 0, 0, 2.9, 38, and 80% respectively. No statistically significant difference between males and females. Overall agreement between the cases by USG and FNA using the TIRADS and TBSRTC respectively was significant (p<0.0001), and the area under the ROC curve was 0.913. Conclusion: Our study observed a substantial agreement between the diagnosis made by TIRADS on ultrasound and TBSRTC on FNA, so using TI-RADS as the initial step in stratification of all thyroid nodules and as the only step in TI-RADS 1 and TIRADS2 nodules, so that only suspicious lesions undergo FNA, can reduce the need for invasive more expensive procedures without risking cancer missing.
IBM-2 configuration mixing in Mo nuclei
Authors: Hajer Z. Refaat  , Saad N. Abood
Published: May 2022

The even-even Mo isotopes are studied using an extension of the neutron-proton interacting boson model that accounts for the breaking of shell or sub-shell closures via two-particle-two-hole excitations. The energy levels and electromagnetic transitions are explored. The results back up the idea that these isotopes are interacting between two configurations.
Dynamics of insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae sensu lato populations from Bohicon in Sudano-guinean area of Benin, West Africa
Authors: Nazaire Aïzoun  , Arlette Adjatin  , Faustin Assongba  , Géorcelin Alowanou
Published: May 2022

The current study was aimed to investigate the dynamics of insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae sensu lato populations from Bohicon in Sudano-guinean area of Benin, West Africa. Larvae and pupae of Anopheles gambiae s.l. populations were collected from the breeding sites in Zou department in 2015 and 2020. WHO susceptibility tests were conducted on unfed female mosquitoes aged 2-5 days old. WHO bioassays were performed with impregnated papers of permethrin (0.75%) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) (4%). An. gambiae mosquitoes were identified to species using PCR techniques in 2015. Molecular assays were also carried out to identify kdr mutations in individual mosquitoes. An. Gambiae s.l. populations from Bohicon were resistant to permethrin and DDT in 2015 and still remained resistant to these products in 2020. There is cross-resistance to both insecticides. PCR revealed 100% of mosquitoes tested were Anopheles gambiae s.s. The L1014F kdr mutation was found in An. Gambiae s.s. Bohicon at high allelic frequency.
Peace and order: The inseparable partners to development
Authors: Mario Corpin Nierras
Published: May 2022

Development has several attributes. In the same way as there are a lot of factors that influence progress. These elements range from simple, technical, economic and social components. A common or not so popular yet very practical reasons why a country remain technically behind and economically stagnant is attributable to its internal peace and order condition. Discontentment, poverty, injustice, and lack of opportunities are some basic elements inimical to peace and order. It is believed that peace and order may be initially rooted from neglected basic social services, extreme poverty, and gross social inequity, among others. Dissecting the root cause of the trouble is a must thing to do by government leaders to truly address the issue. A place where peace and order are perverse is an area which is potentially or actually chaotic. Implementing plans and programs geared toward truly elevating the economic position of the poorest of the poor could be a good agenda. Transforming a place, region, or country from an impoverished to a better condition is extremely challenging. So, the aspect of sincere and effective leadership is highly needed in this instance. Development is very remote to be attained in the absence of sustained peace and order. In essence, peace and order are indeed a form of social development.
Is the digital age disrupting our emotional feelings with reference to Kazu Ishiguro's novel "Klara and the sun?"
Authors: Dalia Mohamed Mostafa Mabrouk
Published: May 2022

In this paper, I'm questing the human insecurity and loneliness in a world struggling with a newfound understanding of mortality, change and technological intervention. I took Kazu Ishiguro's novel "Klara and the Sun" as it contains certain themes that depict not only the idea of struggling man in the new age, but also how the digital age is disrupting the human feelings. It reflects the patterns of the changing world while exploring the true meaning of love. Ishiguro has used a science fictional lens to deeply explain how humans interact and connect and has also tried to analyze the loneliness, isolation, and emotional behavior of humans. Mentioning that, the writer has also shed light on different layers of the society and has beautifully penned the lives of people in different segments of the society. I suppose that we are ironically ill prepared for the new psychological world we are creating. Making robots which are emotionally powerful as Klara; while at the same time, hearing statements such as “technology is just a tool” that deny the power of our creations both on us as individuals and on our culture. I am concerned here with the ways technologies change our human identities and interrelations. Are the designers of these robots regarding them as just tools? Then why their users experience them as carriers of meanings and emotions? I am raising a controversial question here: is just a robot capable of exchanging emotion and love? Have humans been drained completely from the ability of reciprocating compassion and understanding? Now the point is not what computers can do or what computers will be like in the future, but rather, what we will be like? What we need to ask is not whether robots will be able to love us but rather why we might love robots.
Utilization of zeolite and humic acid in modification of slow-release urea
Authors: Rizka Fitria Utami  , Khoirunnisa Amartya Octaviani  , Berliana Tristati Putri  , Jayanudin
Published: May 2022

One effort to reduce nitrogen loss is to make the fertilizer in a form of slow-release. SRF method can be done conventionally based on centrifugal force. Nitrogen release from UZA fertilizers generally decreased during the incubation period. Urea fertilizer in the form of a slow-release combination of zeolite and humic acid is applied to soil media to reduce the rate of nitrate release. In this case, it is necessary to identify the effect of a release ready modifying zeolite and humic acid. Increase in the concentration of humic acid, the nitrogen content in the fertilizer before and after incubation in general decreased.
A review on “Is Google a boon or a bane to medical profession?”
Authors: Rahila Anjum  , Bharathi B  , Eunice Jespi V  , Deepa C Philip
Published: May 2022

Many Physicians are not a big fan of Google or internet sites or search engines that might be causing a negative impact on their patients. Patients who Google search their symptoms come to the Physicians with fear and queries that might not even be related to what they might have but would still doubt the Physicians diagnosis because what they have searched up might be something else. This has also caused a rise in "Cyberchondria", as the patients do deep Google searches on their symptoms. But, studies being conducted on Dr. Google or any internet searches state otherwise. After many studies and analyses, 50% of the studies have concluded that searching up symptoms on the internet prior consultation to with their Physicians might not be such a bad idea.
Monomeric lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activity affected by dimerization of receptors is the key for the similarity between the Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test and the rabbit pyrogen test
Authors: Masakazu Tsuchiya  , Yayoi Miyagawa  , Kohshi Kikuchi  , Shuji Adachi
Published: May 2022

Endotoxin or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) triggers inflammatory cytokine production of mammal cells through Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) activation. This reaction causes pyrogenicity in rabbits. The rabbit pyrogen test has been used for the pyrogen detection in parenteral drugs and medical devices. Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test, adopted as an alternative test for the rabbit pyrogen test in pharmacopoeias, has been safely used for more than 40 years. Even though the mechanisms of these biological assays are different, there should be similarity between the LAL test and the rabbit pyrogen test. Biological activity relates to the aggregation states of LPS, and there is still controversy whether the biologically active form of LPS is monomers or aggregates. Previous studies showed inconsistent results in biological activities of monomeric LPS. This suggests the difficulty to prepare monomeric LPS. Therefore, a simulation can be helpful to understand the activity of different status of LPS. In this study, the TLR4 activation was simulated by using simplified models, and compared the activity of LPS in different forms. The activation of TLR4 and the LAL activation require dimerization of receptors, which reduces the activity of monomeric LPS. The inert monomeric LPS caused by the dimerization of the receptors is the key to the similarity between the LAL test and the rabbit pyrogen test.
Potentials of ethnobotanicals and nutraceuticals in the management of sickle cell disease
Authors: Innocent Iba  , Itoro Udo  , Nsima Andy
Published: May 2022

Plants are the richest resource of drugs of traditional systems of medicine, nutraceuticals, food supplements, pharmaceutical intermediates, and chemical entities for synthetic drugs due to their therapeutic alkaloidal, flavonoid and terpenoid content. The entire world is very rich in all levels of biodiversity namely, species diversity, genetic diversity and habitat diversity. A vast array of plant species is known to have medicinal value and the use of different parts of several medicinal plants to cure specific ailments has been in trend even before ancient civilization. Herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 75% of the whole population in rural Africa, and a major part of traditional therapy involves the use of plant extract and their active constituents. The reliance could be attributed to our socio-cultural, socio-economic heritage, lack of basic health care and personnel in every nook and cranny of rural communities. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most prevalent hereditary disorders with prominent morbidity and mortality. Most of the 2.4 million Nigerians with sickle cell trait belong to lowest cadre of the society; consequently, they cannot afford the high cost of orthodox management of sickle cell disease. As a result, they rely on natural products such as herbs to alleviate the numerous symptoms presented in SCD. The main objective of this chapter is to highlight the potentials of Phyto materials and nutraceuticals in the management of SCD.
Comparative qualitative and quantitative assessment of selected brands of Co-trimoxazole tablets and suspensions procured from Lagos State, Nigeria using first derivative UV spectroscopy and HPLC
Authors: Oluwakemi Charles-Okhe  , Oluwadamilola M Kolawole  , Boladale O Silva
Published: May 2022

Background: The use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to evaluate the quality of co-trimoxazole formulations is relatively expensive, and First Derivative UV Spectroscopic (FDS) technique may be alternatively used. There are no studies evaluating the quality of locally manufactured sulphamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMX/TMP) dosage forms procured from Lagos, Nigeria. The aim of the work was to evaluate the quality attributes of selected co-trimoxazole tablets and suspensions marketed in Lagos, Nigeria, and determine their API content using first derivative UV spectroscopy and HPLC. Methods: Ten samples each of Co-trimoxazole tablets and suspensions were procured and their quality attributes were evaluated using standard pharmacopeial methods while their drug content was quantified using FDS and HPLC methods. Results: 70 % of the tested tablet as well as all the suspension samples exhibited satisfactory quality attributes. In terms of the drug content assay, 60 % of the studied tablets and 40 % of the suspension brands were USP-compliant. The SMX and TMP content of the suspension formulations using FDS technique was generally less than that obtained using the HPLC method, suggesting that the active ingredients might have degraded. Conversely, there was good correlation in the drug content of the tablets using FDS and HPLC. Conclusion: First Derivative UV spectroscopy may be suitable to quantify the drug content of co-trimoxazole tablets while HPLC technique may be preferable for co-trimoxazole suspensions. Furthermore, stringent regulatory monitoring of the marketed co-trimoxazole products is required to assure the quality, safety and efficacy of marketed co-trimoxazole products, thereby safeguarding public health.
Comparative phytochemical analysis of four medicinal plants traditionally used for malaria therapy in Nigeria
Authors: Adeleke Martina TV  , Ndah Sharon
Published: May 2022

Nature provides us not just with food in abundance, but also with medicines, such that we could eat our food as medicine. Herbs are becoming more prominent as medicine because synthetic drugs with all their side effects are not completely safe. Herbs are however safer, as they are taken first as food, and in addition have qualities that are medicinal. The medicinal value of a plant lies in the bioactive phytochemical constituents of the plant. Among the most important of these bioactive phytochemicals are alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins and cyanogenic glycosides. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of four known anti-malarial plants was carried out on some phytochemical parameters of their leaves, namely- Cymbopogon citratus, Carica papaya, Azadirachta indica and Ocimum gratissimum. C. papaya gave the highest values for alkaloids (64.8 mg/g) and flavonoids (104.6 mg/g), followed by A. indica, which also gave the highest value for saponins (82 mg/g) and cyanogenic glycosides (14 mg/g). All the plant samples analyzed contained all five of the secondary metabolites in varying quantities, hence they are used in combination as herbal therapy for malaria. Alkaloid which was present in all four plants is known for its anti-malarial ability to suppress Plasmodium, and same with the other phytochemicals analyzed. The presence of these phytochemicals prove that these plants have great medicinal values and have commercial potential in the pharmaceutical industry. The comparative analysis of the phytochemicals in these plants helps one to combine them in the right way for best therapeutic results based on knowledge of their constituents.
Epidemio-clinical aspects of dysnatremia in polyvalent resuscitation at the CHU Antanambao Toliara
Authors: Andriamiarimbola Irène Rakotoniaina  , Miora Koloina Ranaivosoa  , Zafindrasoa Domoina Rakotovao-Ravahatra  , Andry Rasamindrakotroka  , Andry Mampionona Riel
Published: May 2022

Dysnatremia is common in hospitalized patients. This study aims to determine the prevalence of dysnatremia in the intensive care unit of the university hospital center Antanambao Toliara and to determine the diagnoses of the pathologies encountered in intensive care. This is a prospective, descriptive and cross-sectional analytical study over a period of six months from May 01, 2020 to October 31, 2020 carried out in the multipurpose intensive care unit at the Antanambao Toliara University Hospital. We selected 78 cases (27,87%) of dysnatremia. The average age was 43,30 years with a male predominance (sex ratio = 1,36). The disorder of consciousness was the first reason for admission of patients with dysnatremia (70.51%), followed by dyspnea (38.46%), postoperative (38.46%), fever (30. 77%), agitation (28.21%), edema (20.51%), seizure (10.26%), gastrointestinal bleeding (8.97%) and jaundice (5 ,13%). According to the diseases, 48 ​​(61.54%) patients had medical pathologies and 30 (38.46%) surgical pathologies. Fever, sub or extra-durable hemorrhage, severe head trauma, hyperosmolar coma, gastric ulce and eclampsia had a significant association with dysnatrémie with p < 0,05. In brief, dysnatremia can be life-threatening in patients. Its early diagnosis therefore makes it possible to optimize the management of patients.
Pengembangan Usaha Kerajinan Ingke Melalui Pelatihan Pemasaran Modern (E-Marketing) dan Pembentukan Kelompok Usaha
Authors: Wijaya I Gede Bayu , Mahardika I Made Ngurah Oka , Aryawati Ni Putu Ari , Negara Indah Suprabawati Kusuma , Yanti Ni Nyoman Suli Asmara
Published: May 2022

Ditengah pandemi covid-19, banyak pengrajin yang berhenti melakukan produksi karena kesulitan dalam melakukan pemasaran, sehingga pen­dapatan menjadi menurun. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian ini di pengrajin diberikan pelatihan dalam pemasaran yang diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi di tengah menghadapi covid-19. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdi­an ini adalah Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Tahapan yang dilakukan sebelum kegiatan dilaksanakan berawal dari FGD, penentuan jadwal dan lokasi, penentuan peserta, pelaksanaan kegiatan dan evaluasi. Hasil pengabdian ini adalah terbentuknya kelompok usaha bersama pada pengrajin ingke. Hasil pengabdian ini juga memuat strategi yang dapat dilakukan oleh para pengrajin ingke dalam memasarkan produk kerajinan dengan pemanfaatan teknologi. Sebanyak 12 peserta atau sebesar 86 persen (%) pengrajin berhasil memasarkan produknya melalui media sosial yang dimiliki dan marketplace, dan berhasil membentuk sebuah kelompok usaha yang beranggotakan sebanyak 14 orang pengrajin.
Is Protestant Growth Inevitable? Assessing religious change in twenty-first century Mexico
Authors: Gross Toomas
Published: May 2022

Recent decades have seen a rapid increase in membership of Protestant churches in most Latin American countries, including Mexico. The growth has been considered sustainable and linked to modernisation processes. Drawing on fieldwork conducted in southern Mexico since the late 1990s, most recently in 2008, this article seeks to challenge claims that Protestant growth in rural Latin America is inevitable, continuous and universal. Mapping and analysing changes in the religious composition of one particular Zapotec community in Oaxaca over the ten-year period, the article demonstrates that local level  religious dynamics are multidirectional and considerably less predictable than aggregate statistics and general trends would suggest. Rather than presenting  evidence of irrefutable Protestant growth, religious diversity in many Oaxacan communities has recently stabilised or actually decreased. Reasons for this can be sought in the internal dynamics of Protestant congregations, the high level of apostasy, national legislation, as well as in changes and revitalisation of Catholic practices.

Keywords: Mexico, Oaxaca, religious change, Protestantism, Catholic Church, indigenous communities
Complementarity between Art and Anthropology: Experiences among kolam makers in South India
Authors: Laine Anna
Published: May 2022

As their first daily task, women in South India draw geometrical images, kolams, in front of their homes to greet the deities. These images engender and reinforce moods in the community, they construct feminine gender and they define the landscape as social. The paper describes how the employment of an  artistic practice—photography—can affect the understanding of the kolam, an artistic practice in itself. Photography has a key role in that it has been used as a tool during field work, as well as in the presentation of research in the form of photographic essays. The expressive aspects in particular of this media are  considered as means to address visual and sensory experience and as complementary to analytical texts. It is suggested that the use of artistic practice, in  dialogue with texts, productively engages the tension between the sensory and the discursive, between intimacy and distance. The aim is to contribute to  anthropological understandings of, and approaches to, images, aesthetics and artistic practice. The aesthetic aspect of the kolam is presented as local social aesthetics; an appreciation founded in local morality, and continuously reproduced as well as contested in a social environment.

Keywords: kolam, South India, visual anthropology, photography, art, aesthetics, gender