bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Effects of Maternal Body Mass Index and Gestational Weight Gain on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Twin Pregnancy
Authors: Shi Fanhua , Li Yuanyuan
Published: March 2024

Objective: To investigate the effects of maternal body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain on maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies. Methods: Five hundred cases of twin pregnancies were divided into a low body weight group (68 cases), a normal weight group (355 cases), an overweight group (65 cases), and an obesity group (12 cases) according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Body Mass Index (BMI) classification guidelines Results: Comparison of weight gain during different pregnancies revealed that pregnant women were mainly of low weight and average weight. The higher the BMI before pregnancy, the higher the incidence of excessive weight gain during pregnancy. The incidences of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and premature rupture of membranes in women with low weight gain were significantly higher than those in women with average weight gain and high weight gain (P < 0.05). The incidences of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and anemia in women with high weight gain were significantly higher than those in women with low weight gain and average weight gain (P < 0.05). The incidence of neonatal birth weight, fetal distress, and macrosomia in the high weight gain group was significantly higher than those in the low weight gain and average weight gain groups (P < 0.05). The birth weight of newborns in low-weight gain mothers was significantly lower than that of normal-weight gain mothers (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Poor maternal and infant outcomes were common in women with insufficient or excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Therefore, for women with twin pregnancies, weight management is crucial to ensure maternal and infant health.
Application of Mobile Technology and Information Management in Emergency Pre- Examination and Triage
Authors: Yang Zhongqing , Zhu Ruihua , Shen Li , Zhu Bei
Published: March 2024

The primary objective of emergency pre-examination and triage is to provide the most appropriate clinical service to patients with acute and critical illnesses while ensuring the optimal utilization of limited medical resources. With the advancement of medical information technology, mobile technology, and information management, these features have been gradually incorporated into emergency pre-examination and triage and have shown promising outcomes. In this article, the benefits of implementing mobile technology and the current status of integrated information management to provide a reference for the future development and enhancement of emergency pre-examination and triage are reviewed.
Investigation of the Clinical Diagnostic Significance of the T-Cell Test for Tuberculosis combined with Erythrocyte Sedimentation Test in Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Wang Jialong
Published: March 2024

Objective: To investigate the clinical diagnostic significance of peripheral blood T-cell test (T-spot test) for tuberculosis (TB) infection combined with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in pulmonary TB. Methods: 41 patients with a clinical diagnosis of TB during hospitalization from January 2020 to April 2023 in our hospital were selected as the experimental group, and 45 patients without TB (bronchopneumonia patients) were selected as the control group. The diagnostic specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy of the T-spot TB test, ESR test, and the combined test of the two were calculated respectively. Results: The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the T-spot TB test combined with ESR for the diagnosis of TB in the experimental group were significantly higher than the individual results of the T-spot TB test and ESR test alone (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The T-spot TB test combined with the ESR test for TB diagnosis has greater clinical value than carrying out the tests individually.
Exploring the Relationship between Insecure Attachment Styles and Social Anxiety in Undergraduate Students
Authors: Irfan Hooriya , Munir Maryam , Majeed Saima
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the correlation between Avoidant and Anxious Attachment Styles and Social Anxiety, contributing to a deeper understanding of these interconnected factors among undergraduate students.

Methodology: Convenient Sampling was used to recruit 350 participants aged 18-26 from Forman Christian College (FCCU) in Lahore, Pakistan. The study administered the Revised Adult Attachment Scale (R-AAS) for close relationships and the Social Anxiety Scale (SAS). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS v.20, with Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, Simple Linear Regression, and Independent Sample t-Test applied.

Findings: A statistically significant positive correlation was found between Anxious Attachment Style and Social Anxiety. Anxious Attachment Style was revealed to positively predict 19% variance in Social Anxiety with p value <.001. A significant gender difference was found among Social Anxiety and Anxious Attachment Style, but none among Avoidant Attachment Style.

Implications: Practical implications include tailored clinical interventions and support groups for holistic treatment. Recognizing attachment styles can improve intimate relationships. Gender differences in social anxiety suggest women may need gender-sensitive therapy to address social challenges in education and careers.
Unleashing the Value of Repurchase Intentions of Customers: Undeniable Truth about a Journey of Continuous Growth for Firms
Authors: Khan Faheem Ahmad , Siddiqi Arslan Ahmad , Iqbal Mazhar , Adeel Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Even though there is an immense level of research related to the impact of product quality and service quality on consumers’ purchase intentions the role of satisfaction as the mediator between perceived product qualities, affective commitment, and repurchase intentions has not been cross-examined in previous literature. To understand how this mediating mechanism affects repurchase intentions, we advanced a conceptual model.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employed a quantitative research approach. Data were obtained using the convenience sampling method from a sample of 400 respondents. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 and Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) version 22.0 were used for the data analysis.

Findings: Results show that the relationship between perceived product quality, affective commitment, and repurchase intentions is partially mediated by customers’ satisfaction.

Implications/Originality/Value: understanding the underlying process of repurchase intentions of customers. The study is one of the exceptional efforts to provide evidence regarding the role of customer satisfaction as a mediating variable between independent and dependent variables.
Well-being of Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan: A Conceptual Review of Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Masood Fazeelat , Masood Erum
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The economic significance of women's entrepreneurship is globally recognized; yet, the pace of women's entrepreneurial activities is slow. The lowering share of women's participation in the entrepreneurial population has been attributed to many reasons but for health. Women entrepreneurs’ health and well-being are important, yet widely neglected notions in research and practice. Especially, in Pakistani patriarchal society women are expected to work (self-employed or organizationally employed) with disproportionate family and work responsibilities.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The study provides a conceptual review of key challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. To serve this purpose, relevant literature was selected and reviewed following a four-step procedure.

Findings: In fulfilling their traditional roles of house-maker and the need to support family, the mental and physical health of women entrepreneurs is compromised. Findings of this study reveal that role expectation, stress overload, work-life conflict, fear of harassment, and workaholism are among the key factors that challenge the well-being of women entrepreneurs. However, family support, societal approval of their business, and work engagement may serve as an opportunity to improve women entrepreneurs’ well-being.

Implications/Originality/Value: The study sheds light on key challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in a developing country context and suggests avenues for further research.
Causality Assessment of Bankers’ Perceptions and Bank Specific Indicators on the Non-Performing Loans: An Empirical Analysis of the Commercial Banks of Pakistan
Authors: Zill-i-Jannat  , Muhammad Abbas  , Rasheed Rabia
Published: March 2024

Objective: Non-performing loans have become a chronic problem in the banking industry of Pakistan over the last few decades. In this aspect, the study assessed the causal impact of Banks’ specific factors and bankers’ perceptions on non-performing loans.

Methodology: The study is based on the data collected from 170 bankers of ten Commercial Banks of Pakistan. From bankers’ perspective, the study reported that the manager’s capability, the society’s orientation, interest waiver, and lenient credit terms have a negative impact on non-performing loans.

Findings: In the light of finding the study suggests that the banks need to strengthen their internal control system and accountability arrangement for selecting genuine borrowers. Besides, the banks need to address moral hazard i.e. the borrowed funds are being used for the intended purpose.

Implications: The study concludes that the banks may formulate an effective loan policy and revamp procedures within different phases of the “loan cycle”.
Tri Hita Karana as a Bali Tourism Communication Strategy in Preserving Tourism Cultural Destinations
Authors: Misnan  , Sukma Agus Hitopa
Published: March 2024

Objective:The aim of this research is to point out that Tri Hita Karana as a Bali tourism communication strategy in preserving tourism cultural destinations. The research background is the dilemmatic phenomenon of the development of the Bali tourism industry, which tends to lead to popular tourism, namely a tourism industry that is oriented towards pragmatic profits by building popular facilities, so that sacred areas that actually become increasingly differentiated.

Methodology: The research paradigm is constructivism, so the main theory used is Berger and Luckmann's social construction of reality. This type of research is descriptive qualitative, completed by Barthes’s concept of semiotics.

Results:The result shows that Tri Hita Karana is the most strategic message used for Bali tourism communication management. Overcoming the freedom of foreign cultures and the domination of infrastructure development that does not favor aspects of Balinese differentiation and the insight of Tri Hita Karana is a crisis for destinations that rely on profane means. Therefore, so that Bali is not trapped in the pragmatism of populist culture, the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana must be used as a marketing movement and management of the Bali tourism industry. The research findings are: at first, the concept of Balinese tourism communication as a result of the synthesis of message construction that Bali is open, but elements of transcendentalism must still be understood and implemented by any tourist. Second, the transformation of Bali's tourism industry policies that are more in favor of capitalism, so that the commitment to cultural tourism is unable to keep up with the rate of mass tourism. Third, policy implementation, which has not fully accepted the practical aspects of Tri Hita Karana, cultural tourism orientation, rural nuances and the maintenance of sacred areas.

Implication:The implications of the research are: 1) the role of the Tri Hita Karana insight strategy as a shining culture, must be used as a guideline for the development of tourism infrastructure and superstructure, as well as the harmonization of Balinese people's life patterns. 2) Tourism communication in conveying Tri Hita Karana's insight, the communicators who must be involved are customary stakeholders and the government, using the universal Tri Hita Karana language, while the communicators are tourists and investors, using popular tourism as a cultural crisis message.
Analysis of Digital Business Strategy to Support Sustainable Economic Development
Authors: Cahya Waskita , Purwandari Nuraini , Angellia Filda , Fauzi Achmad
Published: March 2024

Objective: Purpose: This study aims to analyze Digital Business Strategies to Support Sustainable Economic Development. Business digitization that is currently developing includes websites, social media, Office Automation, and other technologies. Collaboration between hardware and software here really supports the running of digital processes.

Methodology: The development of a digital business strategy to support sustainable economic development requires strong analysis to determine the position of the level of digital facilities used to support business. On the website, for example, it can be analyzed by applying the WebQual measurement method which uses the support of the IPA (Importance Performance Analysis) method.

Results: The results of this study are in the form of strategies for developing business by utilizing technology for business in the digital era, such as social media, mobile applications and websites.

Implication: This study presents the perception and importance approach of the user. The user's perception of a good information system is a system where users are satisfied with the quality of the website. This study is very useful for practitioners, business people to support sustainable economic development by analyzing the applied business strategy. This paper provides a valuable reference for business people and society to develop a profitable business.
Relationships of HRM Functions, Chinese Culture and Employee Outcomes in Privately-owned SMEs in China
Authors: Abdul Majid Abdul Halim , Mengge Xu , Jamaluddin Noor Asma , Andriyanty Reny
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This research investigates the role of selected human resource management (HRM) functions and the influence of Chinese culture on employee outcomes in privately-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilized a descriptive quantitative approach, in which a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire has been used during data collection. The research employs a regression model to analyze the relationship between selected HRM functions and employee outcomes using a sample of 308 respondents. The collected data were then  analyzed using SPSS and the regression model to test the hypotheses.
Findings: The results indicate that HRM functions, such as recruitment, performance management, reward management, learning and development, and HR planning, significantly contribute to positive employee outcomes. Interestingly, the study finds that Chinese culture moderates the connection between HRM functions and employee outcomes, thus emphasizing the importance of cultural factors in HRM strategies.
Implications/Originality/Value: This study has added value to management literature and offers few practical managerial implications. It also provides valuable insights for SMEs in China, highlighting the necessity for culturally tailored HRM functions to achieve better employee outcomes.
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Mobile Banking: Evidence from Sindh
Authors: Shabbir Amana , Hakro Muhammad Mohsin , Sandrano Iftikhar Ahmed , Khan Jameel Ahmed
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This report is intended to conduct for the purpose of determining the relationship between the perceived risk, trust and convenience and on the adoption of mobile banking. The objectives of this study were to determine the factors that influence or affecting the people to adoption of mobile banking and what facilities and obstacles that they are facing by using the mobile banking what are the impacts of perceived risk, trust and convenience by adopting the new technology of mobile banking in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research has an explanatory focus. The research utilized a casual survey design and employed a quantitative approach. A total of 102 participants were selected from three universities located in Larkana, Sindh: Sindh University Larkana Campus, QUEST Larkana Campus, and SZABIST Larkana Campus. A standardized questionnaire was used to get the necessary data from the students.  In addition to private data, a set of eighteen closed-ended questions similar to the 5-piont scale were employed. The research tool is explained along with potential results based on the selected questionnaire.
Findings: Results concluded that there is significant relationship between predictors and response variables, whereas, the effect of predictor variable of adoption of mobile banking is analyzed through multiple regression which concluded the results that there is weak positive relation of predictor on response variable for adoption of mobile banking in the region.
Implications/Originality/Value: The study offers fresh perspectives on the adoption dynamics of mobile banking, particularly in Sindh, Pakistan's interior.
Conceptual Framework of Equity Sensitivity, Training and Promotion on Specialist Doctors Retention in Malaysia: Moderated by Organizational Trust
Authors: Naidu Pridhivraj , Abdul Majid Abdul Halim , Chuah Francis
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This paper presents a conceptual framework to ameliorate the retention of specialist doctors in the Ministry of Health (MoH) Malaysia, facilities underpinned by social exchange theory (SET) and equity sensitivity theory.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The study establishes the issues of specialist attrition from MoH facilities thru analysis of current reports and developments. Followed by an investigation of past literature to develop relationships and hypothesize based on SET tenets of reciprocity.

Findings: The framework establishes relationship and guidance for the development of specialist doctors’ retention in MoH facilities in Malaysia. From the findings of the study, the framework suggests that equity sensitivity, availability of training and opportunities for promotion have a significant impact on employee retention of specialist doctors in Malaysia. Organizational trust acts as a capable moderator of the relationship between availability of training, opportunities for promotion and employee retention in the framework.

Implications/Originality/Value: The paper presents a plausible model if validated can provide an invaluable insight in understanding the needs and expectations of specialist doctors’ retention in public hospitals. The framework also addresses the theoretical concerns put forth by previous studies concerning the ambiguities of the broad concepts of SET. Finally, the paper presents the context specific nature of employee retention among a scarcely studied occupation group, i.e., specialist doctors in the Malaysian public sector cultural setting.
Conceptualizing Peer Effects of Corporate Social Performance on Corporate Financial Performance
Authors: Masood Fazeelat , Ali Akhtiar , Masood Erum
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Existing approaches to explaining the dynamics of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate financial performance (CFP) through peer effect are incomplete as they do not conceptualize the complexity of the phenomenon. Building on the extant literature the paper aims to critically document parameters to understand the connectivity between peer effect-CSR and CSR-CFP.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper is based on a proposed conceptual framework identifying key parameters to understand the connectivity between peer effect-CSR and CSR-CFP. Relevant extant literature published during 1993-2017 in high-quality journals is synthesized. This review reveals different approaches and measurement techniques as the basis of inconclusive empirical evidence on the relationship between corporate social and financial performance.

Findings: The paper implies that firms mimic their peers’ CSR strategies for different reasons such as reputation or learning in the hope of devising better strategies for growth and sustainable development. To state, there are different motives behind and channels through which peers influence CSR-CFP association.

Implications/Originality/Value: The paper establishes a link between corporate social and financial performance through the lens of peer effect, especially in the context of developing economies. This paper has implications in enhancing overall understanding of social responsibility and financial performance connection by providing clarity on underlying themes, theoretical underpinnings and measurement approaches.
ANALISIS FILM “THE BATMAN”: ISU SOSIAL DAN PEMERINTAHAN DI KOTA GOTHAM
Authors: Milanti Ajeng Ayu
Published: March 2024

Abstract

This article examines social and governmental issues in the film "The Batman". The film "The Batman" which will be released on March 2 2022 tells the story of Batman who becomes a reliable vigilante and detective in uncovering criminals in Gotham City. The method used in analyzing this film is a descriptive qualitative method. At the analysis stage, first the short story/synopsis, plot and characters in the film are examined. Next, the story in the film is analyzed in the form of issues of a dilapidated government system, issues of social inequality, rampant crime, and officials who behave in a corrupt and immoral manner. The Batman film is a depiction of the reality of social and government issues as well as a satire on real life depicted through films.

Abstrak

Artikel ini mengkaji isu sosial dan pemerintahan dalam film “The Batman”. Film "The Batman" yang rilis pada tanggal 2 Maret 2022 menceritakan seorang Batman yang menjadi vigilante dan detektif andal dalam mengungkap penjahat-penjahat di Kota Gotham. Metode yang dipakai dalam analisis film ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Pada tahap analisis, pertama diteliti cerita singkat/sinopsis, alur, serta karakter pada film. Selanjutnya, dianalisis cerita di dalam film berupa adanya isu bobroknya sistem pemerintahan, isu ketimpangan sosial, kejahatan yang merajalela, dan pejabat yang berperilaku korup dan amoral. Film The Batman merupakan gambaran realitas dari isu sosial dan pemerintahan serta sindiran terhadap kehidupan nyata yang digambarkan melalui karya film.
ANALISIS SCENE FILM PEREMPUAN BERKALUNG SORBAN DALAM MENCIPTAKAN PROSES IDENTIFIKASI YANG MENUNJANG DRAMATIKA FILM
Authors: Darta Sustia Mei
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Film stories are built from a combination of several actions carried out by film characters. Actions carried out by film characters can create an identification process. The identification process generally occurs in the audience when the audience feels sympathy for the main character, emotionally the audience feels what they are experiencing. One of the identification processes occurred in the film "Perempuan Berkalung Turban". The film is a research object in the research activities carried out. The research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach which aims to explore extensively and explain the objects and subjects of research as they are. This aims to provide a systematic picture, facts and characteristics of the object being studied accurately and obtain a conclusion from the results of the analysis. In the research process, indicators are determined to search for and assess the identification process, which then creates a description of the conclusions of the analysis results. The results of the description of the analysis process are packaged into a conclusion which is expected to increase understanding of film drama and the importance of creating an identification process in film stories. It was found that the stronger the identification process and the greater the interference, the more the film will have an interesting story to enjoy (watch).

ABSTRAK

Cerita film dibangun dari gabungan beberapa aksi yang dilakukan oleh tokoh film. Aksi yang dilakukan tokoh film dapat menciptakan proses identifikasi. Proses identifikasi umumnya terjadi pada penonton ketika penonton merasakan rasa simpati kepada tokoh utama tersebut, secara emosional penonton ikut merasakan apa yang dialami. Proses ientifikasi tersebut, salah satunya terjadi pada Film “Perempuan Berkalung Sorban”. Film tersebut sebagai objek penelitian pada kegiatan penelitian yang dilakukan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif bertujuan untuk menggali secara luas dapat memaparkan objek maupun subjek penelitian secara apa adanya, hal ini bertujuan guna memberikan gambaran sistematis, fakta dan juga karakteristik objek yang diteliti secara tepat dan mendapat suatu kesimpulan dari hasil analisis. Pada proses proses penelitian ditentukan indikator untuk mencari dan menilai proses identifikasi, yang selanjutnya membuat deskripsi kesimpulan hasil analisis. Hasil deskripsi proses analisis dikemas menjadi sebuah kesimpulan yang diharapkan dapat menambah pemahaman tentang dramatika film, pentingnya menciptakan proses identifikasi di dalam cerita film. Ditemukan fakta bahwa semakin kuat proses identifikasi dan semakin besar gangguan maka film akan semakin memiliki cerita yang menarik untuk dinikmati (ditonton).
ANALISIS PROSES KREATIF PENULISAN SKENARIO “JALAN PERKAWINAN” KARYA ARTHUR S. NALAN
Authors: Akhmad Imam , Jatnika Anggit Surya
Published: March 2024

Abstract

The creative process of a work is something that needs to be studied in order to produce a comprehensive understanding of the creation of a work. With in-depth study, the creative process can be used as a lesson and carried out by other people who are interested in the creative process of a work. The work examined in this research is the screenplay for the film "Jalan Perkawinan" by Arthur S. Nalan which was the first winner of the screenplay writing competition held by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia in 2006. The scenario "Jalan Perkawinan" contains a travel story with a romance theme/wedding of different religions and nationalities with the background of a journey along Jalan Daendels from Anyer to Parukan. The research method uses qualitative research with data collection in the form of observation, interviews and literature study. After the data was collected, the scenario text was also studied in depth. The research findings showed that the "Pekawinan Road" scenario was written in the sequence, namely determining the idea, structuring the conflict and resolution, character development, determining the structure and writing stage, and the editing stage.

Abstrak

Proses kreatif sebuah karya merupakan hal yang perlu dikaji agar menghasilkan pemahaman yang komprehensif dalam penciptaan suatu karya. Dengan sebuah pengkajian yang dalam, proses kreatif tersebut dapat dijadikan pembelajaran dan dilakukan pula oleh orang lain yang berminat dalam proses kreatif suatu karya. Karya yang diteliti pada penelitian ini yaitu skenario film “Jalan Perkawinan” karya Arthur S. Nalan yang merupakan pemenang pertama dari sayembara penulisan skenario yang diadakan oleh Departemen Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Republik Indonesia pada Tahun 2006. Skenario “Jalan Perkawinan” berisi cerita perjalanan bertema kisah asmara/pernikahan berbeda agama dan kewarganegaraan dengan latar perjalanan menyusuri Jalan Daendels dari Anyer sampai Parukan. Metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan studi Pustaka. Setelah pengumpulan data dikumpulkan, dikaji pula teks skenario secara mendalam. Dihasilkan temuan penelitian bahwa Skenario “Jalan Pekawinan” ditulis dengan urutan yaitu penentuan ide, penyusunan konflik dan penyelesaian, pengembangan karakter, penentuan struktur dan Tahap Penulisan, serta tahap editing.
Predicting the biological activity of selected phytochemicals in Alsophila spinulosa leaves against 4-aminobutyrate-aminotransferase: A potential antiepilepsy agents
Authors: Kolawole Oyebamiji Abel , Eniola Olujinmi Faith , Adewale Akintelu Sunday , Babatunde Adetuyi , Olubanke Ogunlana , Banjo Semire , Temitope Akintayo Emmanuel , Olufunke Akintayo Cecilia , Oyebamiji Babalola Jonathan , Mary Olawoye Bolanle , Oluwasayo Aworinde Juliana
Published: March 2024

The use of medicinal plants as an alternative mean of treating various diseases has drawn the attention of several researchers. The desire to find lasting solutions to epilepsy among humans increases every day. Thus, this work was aimed at investigating the potential capacity of the studied phytochemicals in Alsophila spinulosa against human 4-aminobutyrate-aminotransferase as well as to predict the nonbonding interactions involved in the studied complexes. In this work, ten compounds with biological activities were selected and studied using molecular docking method. The molecules selected obtained from A. spinulosa leaves were optimized and various descriptors that described the anti-4-aminobutyrate-aminotransferase features were obtained. More so, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3-(((2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)-4H-chromen-4-one (compound 9) with highest binding affinity proved to have greater strength to inhibit 4-aminobutyrate-aminotransferase thereby downregulating epilepsy than other studied compounds and the reference drug (clobazam). The ADMET features of both compound 9 and clobazam were explored and reported.
Penilaian Indeks Kinerja Sistem Irigasi Kedung Kecamatan Pandaan
Authors: Salsabilla Ila , Maulidiyah Afrikhatul
Published: March 2024

Permasalahan Daerah Irigasi Kedung secara umum adalah beberapa bangunan irigasi mengalami kerusakan, tidak adanya bangunan irigasi pada beberapa titik, kurangnya personil operasi dan pemeliharaan dan terdapat kebocoran pada beberapa titik saluran. Sebelum proses operasi dan pemeliharaan dilakukan, diperlukan adanya suatu data dari hasil penilaian Indeks Kinerja Sistem Irigasi. Indeks Kinerja Sistem Irigasi Kedung diperoleh dengan mengevaluasi enam komponen penilaian utama berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat No. 12/PRT/M/2015 menggunakan software e-PAKSI yang menghasilkan skor indeks sebesar 69,09% yang berarti kinerja kurang dan perlu perhatian. Rekomendasi operasi dan pemeliharaan mencakup pemeliharaan berkala pada bangunan irigasi, perbaikan pada beberapa bangunan irigasi, pembaruan aset pada bangunan yang belum memiliki fasilitas irigasi yang memadai serta strategi komunikasi dan sosialisasi efektif untuk kelembagaan P3A dalam proses pengambilan keputusan dan upaya pemeliharaan.
Correlation between Post-Tamoxifen Hormonal Changes and Seminal Fluid Analysis Parameters Improvement
Authors:   The High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Abdulkhaleq Ali , alkawaz Ula ,   The High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Published: March 2024

Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia is a prevalent cause of male infertility. (iOAT). It is generally acknowledged that, due to the fact that spermatogenesis is a sex-hormone-dependent process, specific endocrine treatments might enhance or recover male fertility. The typical negative feedback of sex steroids is disrupted by anti-estrogen medication, leading to a rise in endogenous gonadotropin-releasing hormone secretion (FSH and LH) straight from the pituitary. The stimulation of Leydig cells in the testes by FSH and LH is thought to promote local testosterone synthesis, which in turn may improve spermatogenesis. The study sample consisted of 42 iOAT patients. Baseline seminal fluid analysis (SFA) and hormonal assessment (FSH, LH, prolactin, and testosterone) were taken. Each patient was given medical treatment with tamoxifen (20 mg/day) for three months. SFA, FSH, and testosterone were taken after three months. There was a significant increase in FSH, testosterone, sperm concentration, and progressive motility after treatment (p value <0.001), furthermore, there was no significant correlation between hormonal changes and changes in SFA study markers (p value > 0,05). Improvements in hormone levels following tamoxifen treatment for patients with idiopathic oligoasthenoteratospermia do not correlate with alterations in SFA markers.
Teknologi Produksi Benih Kentang untuk Mewujudkan Kemandirian Benih di BUMDes Desa Batur
Authors: Husen Dr. Syarif , Purnomo Agus Eko , Iriany Aniek , Muhidin Muhidin , Zakia Aulia , Fuadiputra Iqbal Ramadhani , Mazwan M. Zul , Anggita Farusa , Nurfitriani Rizka
Published: March 2024

The area at the foot of Mount Merbabu, more precisely in Batur Village, has an altitude of 1,200‒1,800 meters above sea level, so it is very suitable for cultivating potato plants. Several farmers have cultivated this, but the production results are not always optimal. The potato crop productivity problems faced by farmers in BUMDes are: 1) Limited quality seeds; 2) The price of seeds is high and difficult for farmers to reach; 3) Farmers use seeds from some crops that are not of good quality so the yield is low and susceptible to disease; and 4) Farmers are unfamiliar with the technology for producing superior potato seeds. The University of Muhammadiyah Malang has superior virus-free seed sources and technology that can be adopted and disseminated to farmers to produce quality seeds independently so that they can overcome the problems they face. Activities are carried out in a participatory manner using tutorial methods, training and demonstration plots at locations, and group mentoring. Partners agree to actively provide human resources, necessary facilities, and accompanying funds in implementing activities. At this time, farmers have understood planet acclimatization technology. They can produce 5,000 mini cuttings from 500 acclimatized broodstock, 10,000 G0 seeds, and 25 tonnes/ha of G2 seeds using rooted shoot-cutting technology. Additionally, partner farmers have obtained permits as seed producers from BPSB (Seed Supervision and Certification Center). This program is ongoing, and UMM will assist on an ongoing basis until the establishment of an independent BUMDes for potato seeds in Semarang Regency.
Response of Direct Seeded Rice Under Different Formulation of New Generation Herbicides on Growth And Yield
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, B Gokul raj , S.M Sureshkumar ,   Department of Agronomy, Rice Research Station (TNAU), Tirur-, G Baradhan ,   Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University,, R Suganya ,   Regional Plant Quarantine Station (RPQS), Meenambakkam, Chennai
Published: March 2024

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2022
to evaluate the growth and yield response of direct seeded rice
under different formulation of new generation herbicides. The results
revealed that, pre emergence application of bensulfuron methyl 0.6%
+ pretilachlor 6% GR @ 10 kg ha-1 on 7 DAS fb hand weeding on
40 DAS recorded broad spectrum of weed control. The highest crop
growth attributes (tillers/hill, leaf area index and total dry matter),
yield attributes (productive tiller, filled grains/panicle, panicle weight)
and grain yield (6670 kg ha-1), net returns (Rs.94991 ha-1) and the
highest returns per rupee invested (Rs.2.77) were recorded in pre
emergence application of bensulfuron methyl 0.6% + pretilachlor
6% GR @ 10 kg ha-1 on 7 DAS fb hand weeding on 40 DAS, which
was best broad spectrum effective herbicide in order to minimize the
diverse weed flora in direct seeded rice.
III Encontro dos Engenheiros de Pesca e I Semana Temática de Engenharia de Pesca
Authors: Machado Adilson Matheus Borges , Silva André Augusto Guimarães da , Dias Joel Artur Rodrigues , Rincon Filho Getulio , Lopes Yuri Vinicius de Andrade , Silva Adriano , Ribeiro João Paulo Laranjeira dos Santos , Pavão Alene Nogueira , Lemos Lygia Cristina Santos , Diniz Natalia Tacilia Barbosa , Almeida Emanuelle Cristina Ribeiro , Pinheiro Suellem dos Remédios , Ferreira Ithallo Ribeiro , Mendes Lucas Eduardo Marinho , Braga Josiana de Fátima Silva , Pereira Kerly Cristina Melo , Sales João Bráullio de Luna , Costa Kedma Marques da , Moura Livia Duailibe , Silva Luis Henrique Santos , Ribeiro Keila Costa , Barbosa Elida Virna Rodrigues , Matos Maria Priscila Sá , Garcia Lucas Gomes , Ferreira Regina Cunha , Soeiro Breno Jose Nunes , Rodrigues Inácio Vinicius Torres , Silva Suane Gomes da
Published: March 2024

O livro de resumos é o primeiro de uma série de trabalhos acadêmicos desenvolvidos por estudantes e professores do curso de Engenharia de Pesca da Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Campus Pinheiro. Organizado por uma equipe dedicada, o evento III Semana dos Engenheiros de Pesca e I Semana Temática de Engenharia de Pesca 2023 foi um espaço de compartilhamento de conhecimento e discussão sobre temas relevantes para a área, abrangendo os pilares da Pesca, Aquicultura, Oceanografia e Gestão dos Recursos Naturais. Os trabalhos apresentados abordam uma variedade de tópicos, que contemplam a Engenharia de Pesca e a Oceanografia Abiótica. Além disso, foram discutidas questões importantes para a comunidade pesqueira e para a geração de informações sobre a zona costeira do Estado do Maranhão. Outros temas incluem métodos de avaliação das instalações aquícolas, análise climatológica da temperatura da superfície do mar e efeitos da chuva no estado do Maranhão, bem como estudos sobre antibiograma de fármacos em variedades patogênicas da aquicultura continental. Essa diversidade de assuntos reflete a abrangência e a relevância dos estudos realizados pelos participantes do evento. Ao compartilhar esses conhecimentos e para o avanço do campo e na promoção de práticas mais conscientes e eficazes na gestão dos ecossistemas aquáticos.
Abordagem familiar como atividade prática da graduação em enfermagem da UNIMONTES
Authors: Freitas Alexsander Quésede Fonseca
Published: March 2024

A abordagem familiar surge como estratégia do cuidado em saúde para compreender o processo saúde-doença dentro de uma organização estrutural da família e o meio em que vivem.
Esta terceira obra é composta de novos estudos de abordagem à famílias adscritas em áreas da Estratégias de Saúde da Família (APS), vinculados às disciplinas Atividades Práticas - APS e A Família no Ciclo Vital da grade curricular do curso de Enfermagem da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros – UNIMONTES, no quarto período.
Os artigos contemplados aqui foram produzidos no período de 2022 a 2023, seguiram os princípios éticos determinados pela Resolução nº 466 de 2012, do Conselho Nacional de Saúde e tiveram aprovação do Comitê de Ética - CEP da UNIMONTES, Parecer de nº 2.896.761, em 15 de outubro de 2018.
Cada artigo é independente e seus autores são completamente responsáveis pelos mesmos, tanto pelo conteúdo, como pela formatação gramatical e científica.

Andra Aparecida da Silva Dionízio
Fabíola Afonso Fagundes Pereira
Pengaruh Media Big Book Terhadap Kemampuan Literasi Informasi Siswa Kelas II UPT SPF SD Inpres Antang 1 Kota Makassar
Authors: Doni Supiana
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh media Big Book terhadap kemampuan literasi informasi siswa kelas II UPT SPF SD Inpres Antang 1 Kota Makassar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian eksperimen dengan bentuk pre-eksperimen desain one group pretest-posttest. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan simple random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferensial dengan bantuan program komputer SPSS versi 27. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan media pembelajaran Big Book mendapatkan rata-rata 3,3 yang berarti terlaksana dengan baik. Adapun hasil belajar kemampuan literasi informasi siswa kelas IIA digambarkan dengan hasil dari analisis inferensial dimana uji normalitas 0,095 uji homogenitas 0,180 dan hasil uji T 0,000, sehingga hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh media Big Book terhadap kemampuan literasi informasi siswa kelas II UPT SPF SD Inpres Antang 1 Kota Makassar. Jadi, melalui hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa media Big Book terbukti berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan literasi informasi siswa kelas II UPT SPF SD Inpres Antang 1 Kota Makassar.
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS IT TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Rahkman Patra Aghtiar , Agustin Dewi Anggi , Negara Elisabeth Serepina Puspa , Yunita Selvi Mutia , Muhammad Yunus Farhan Alamsyah , Pratiwi Ashri Tri
Published: March 2024

Pembelajaran berbasis teknologi adalah pendekatan pendidikan yang memanfaatkan teknologi sebagai alat utama dalam proses pembelajaran. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis IT terhadap motivasi belajar peserta didik. Studi literatur akan dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data dan informasi dari sumber – sumber referensi yang berkualitas dan relevan dengan topik penelitian. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kualitatif Deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis IT dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik. Hal ini terlihat dari antusias dari peserta didik ketika pembelejaran dikelas. Media pembelajaran berbasis IT seperti powerpoint, quiziz, dan video animasi pembelajaran dapat digunakan sebagai variasi media pembelajaran dikelas ataupun sebagai tugas PR dirumah karena media pembelajaran berbasis IT banyak digemari oleh peserta didik, peserta didik dapat belajar dan bermain dengan beragam materi, contoh soal dan latihan soal - soal yang ada disertai dengan gambar animasi. Kata kunci: Media Pembelajaran, Motivasi
PENGARUH METODE READING GUIDE TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMAHAMI ISI BACAAN PADA SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI SUKADAMAI
Authors: Oktarina Desi Oktarina , Hetilaniar Hetilaniar Hetilaniar , Pratama Aldora Pratama
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of the reading guide method on the ability to understand reading content in fifth grade students at Sukadam State Elementary School. This type of research is experimental quantitative research using the Pre-Experimental Design method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. The population in this study were fifth grade students at Sukadam State Elementary School with a sample of grade V as the experimental class who were treated using the reading guide method with a sample selection technique, namely total sampling. Data collection techniques are carried out using observation, documentation and tests. By analyzing the data using the Paired Sample t Test with the help of SPSS version 23. The results of the research show that there is an influence of the reading guide method on the ability to understand reading content in fifth grade students at Sukadam State Elementary School. In the Paired Sample t Test, the Sig (2-tailed) value was 0.000 < 0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of the use of the reading guide method on the ability to understand reading content in fifth grade students at Sukadam State Elementary School.Keywords: Reading Guide Method, Ability to understand the content of the reading.
M. C. Behera. Globalising and Rural Development: Competing Paradigms and Emerging Realities, New Delhi/Thousand Oaks/London: Sage Publications. 2006. Paperback. Indian Rs 550.00.
Authors: Naseem Akhter
Published: March 2024

Rural development provides an understanding which is both broader and more specific than development in terms of economic growth. It is broader because it entails much more than economic growth as factors affecting it are not contained within the discipline of formal economics. Rural development includes not only attention to production, but also to the analysis of distributional issues and, therefore, demands an inter-disciplinary approach in which the broader social and political factors interacting with economic processes are subject to examination. Even in this age of globalisation, rural development has acquired a central role in the international development discourse. This is because there is a shift in the development paradigm along with the process of globalisation and nations need to formulate their rural development strategies fitting into this international discourse.
Douglas A. Irvin (ed.). Free Trade under Fire. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. 2005. 294 pages. Price not given.
Authors: Nasir Iqbal
Published: March 2024

International trade around the world is growing rapidly and it is very effective in improving the living standards of a nation, but still free trade faces many critics. They complain that free trade causes harmful economic adjustments, for example increase in unemployment through the closing of factories etc. The critic further object that the World Trade Organisation serves the interests of international corporations, undercuts domestic environment regulations, and erodes America’s sovereignty. Why has global trade become so controversial? Does free trade deserve its bad reputations? These are the questions which inspired the writer to work against these problems. In “Free Trade under Fire”, the author discusses the misconceptions that litter the debate over trade and gives the reader a clear understanding of the issues involved. The aim of this book is to determine the effect of economic, political and legal factors on the trade policy of the United State.
Trends in Polarisation in Pakistan
Authors: Haadia Arshad
Published: March 2024

This study analyses the trends in polarisation in Pakistan, in its rural and urban segments and its provinces, at the micro level during the period 1992-93 to 2001-02. Estimations are made by using the Bossert-Schworm measure (2006). The study finds fluctuating trends. In general, polarisation declined in all regions of Pakistan during 1996-97 and 2001-02, while 1998-99 is the period of maximum polarisation. Incorporating the household size reduces the extent of polarisation, implying that ignoring the household size overestimates polarisation. The comparison of trends in polarisation and income inequality shows that generally the trends in inequality and polarisation are similar.
Gender Analysis of Children’s Activities in Pakistan
Authors: Rana Ejaz Ali Khan
Published: March 2024

This paper estimates gender differences in children’s time allocation among four ordered options. It analyses the sample of boys and girls separately through a series of probit models using primary data. We compare the socio-economic determinants of boys’ and girls’ activities. The results suggest that boys are more likely to go to school as compared to girls with the increase in their age. The provision of schooling as an instrument to decrease child labour and home-care would affect boys more than girls. To make the adults literate (five years of education) only is not enough to eliminate the gender gap in schooling; a greater number of years of adult education is necessary. The female adult education may be devised to eliminate gender discrimination in child schooling. In the larger households, girls drop out of school and are absorbed in the labour market earlier than boys. The results further suggested that the use of resources is significantly different for boys’ and girls’ welfare. Thus, we conclude that girls can be a better target for increase in the welfare of all children in Pakistan.