bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contribution of Pornographic Exposure and Addiction to Risky Sexual Behavior in Adolescents
Authors: Yunengsih Wiwi , Setiawan Agus
Published: June 2021

Background

The progress of information and technology contributes to the increasingly easier access to pornographic content. Adolescents as the highest Internet accessor become the most susceptible population to pornographic hazards, which has an impact on the deviant sexual behavior. This study aimed to identify the relationship of exposure history and pornography addiction to risky sexual behavior in adolescents.

Design and Methods

The data were collected online using a cross-sectional approach and involved 394 students selected by stratified random sampling. This study used early detection of pornography addiction instrument and Sexual Risk Survey (SRS).

Results

A significant relationship was found between risky sexual behavior in students and the age of the first-time exposure to pornography (p=0.013), pornographic materials accessed (p=0.041), and the reasons for watching pornography (p=0.017). The higher the degree of pornography addiction, the higher the risky sexual behavior in students (p=0.000; r=0.241).

Conclusions

A prevention and intervention program are necessary to address the pornography addiction problem as well as the development of various strategic plans in handling issues associated with risky sexual behavior in adolescence.
Factors Influencing Transmission of Tuberculosis in Ngeu Nata Culture among Ngada Community in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia: Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Pele Maria , Herawati Tuti , Yona Sri
Published: June 2021

Background

Eating “sirih/Betel” (Ngeu Nata) as a culture in Ngada society can become one of the primary source of Tuberculosis (TB) transmission due to share leaves and betel liquid reservoirs together with other people. If one of the people who share leaves is a TB patient, it can transmit TB to other person. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence TB transmission in Ngeu Nata culture using the health belief model approach.

Design and Methods

This study used cross-sectional, involving 110 respondents, selected by consecutive sampling. The respondents were Bajawa ethnicity, age 36-67, at least consume Betel one a day together with other person in Ngada district, East Nusa Tenggara.

Results

The results showed that most respondents had high transmission behavior in betel eating culture (51.8%). Factors related to TB transmission behavior: medical history of TB (p=0.028), knowledge about TB (p=0.038), the perceived of severity of TB (p=0.037); the perceived of benefits (p=0.039) and the perceived of barrier (p=0.038). The dominant factor was knowledge, (OR 2,365 (95% CI) 1,015-5,510).

Conclusions

Implication: nurses should include aspect of Ngeu Nata cultural in designing TB education for Bajawa ethnicity in order to prevent TB transmission in Ngada district, East Nusa Tenggara.
Spousal Intimacy, Type of Antiretroviral Drug and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence among HIV Patients in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Wardhani Safitri Fadilla , Yona Sri
Published: June 2021

Background

Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been proven effective in reducing the mortality rates among People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWH). However, poor adherence to ART may result in treatment failure. Few studies examine the relationship between spousal intimacy, type of ART and ART adherence. This study aimed to investigate the association between spousal intimacy, type of ART and antiretroviral therapy adherence among PLWH in Bandung, Indonesia.

Design and Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 115 adult PLWH who were receiving ART at least for 6 months in RSUD Kota Bandung, they were selected with a consecutive sampling. The data were analyzed using chi-square test.

Results

The majority of PLWH (61.74%) reported had high level of spousal intimacy, about 93.91% PLWH used first line of ART, and 88.69% had high adherence in consuming ART. Spousal intimacy had a significant relationship to antiretroviral adherence (p value < 0.001) and type of ART (p value: 0.031, OR: 7.35) significantly associated with antiretroviral adherence.

Conclusions

PLWH who have high levels of spousal intimacy also have high levels of antiretroviral adherence. PLWH on firstline ART were 7.3 times more adherent on ART.
The Experiences of Women from Atoin Meto Tribe who Performed Sifon Ritual in the Context of HIV/AIDS Transmission
Authors: Tumina Maria Syelvrida , Yona Sri , Waluyo Agung
Published: June 2021

Background

Sifon is a sexual intercourse ritual after male circumcision from the Atoin Meto tribe that contributed to HIV/AIDS transmission. Ritual Sifon may put at risk for HIV infection and also the sexual transmisson diseases. Doing ritual Sifon as a culture, without using protection during intercourse becomes one way to get HIV infection from infected men. Few study explore this phenomenon among women who becomes Sifon women. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the experience of Sifon women in the context of HIV/AIDS transmission.

Design and Methods

The data was collected from March 2020 to July 2020. This study used a phenomenological approach with a purposive sampling technique. Inclusion criteria: the women from Atoin Meto tribe aged above eighteen years old who have been Sifon women for at least six months. The participants were recruited through traditional healers in Nekbaun village of Kupang District and Timor Tengah Selatan District. The data was analysed by Collaizi method.

Results

Thirteen women were interviewed and we found four themes: lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission, unaware became Sifon women, women experienced of STDs, using traditional medicine to treat STDs (Timor medicine).

Conclusions

The interpretation of Sifonwomen's experiences that performed Sifon rituals indicated that Sifon is a risk factor for transmitting HIV/AIDS. Preventive and promotional educational programs with cultural approach are needed to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission.
Sexual Violence Experiences and Pornography Media Exposure with Sexual Risk Behavior among Plwha Msm in Bandung Indonesia
Authors: Rahmayani Melly , Waluyo Agung , Maria Riri
Published: June 2021

Background

HIV number continues to increase, especially among the minority of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) due to the high risks of their sexual behavior. This study aims to identify the correlation between sexual violence experiences and pornography media exposure to sexual risk behavior among people with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) MSM.

Design and Method

The study employed a cross-sectional design with the consecutive sampling technique and involved 258 PLWHA MSM under the guidance of an NGO in Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. The data were collected by employing an online questionnaire.

Result

The results show that there is a significant correlation between sexual violence experiences and sexual risk behavior (p-value = 0.000, α = 0.05; OR = 6.496), pornography media exposure and sexual risk behavior (p-value = 0.000, α = 0.05; OR = 4.271). The multivariate analysis of multiple logistics regression results reveals that the sexual violence experience is the factor that mostly influences the sexual risk behavior among PLWHA MSM (p-value = 0.000, α = 0.05; OR = 3.784).

Conclusions

The sexual violence experiences and pornography media exposure have a significant positive relationship to sexual risk behavior. Therefore, nurses need to improve a comprehensive assessment, counseling, and personal education to reduce sexual risk behavior that can transmit HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases and create innovations through positive activities to reduce pornography consumption.
The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Spirituality in Condom use Behaviour among Msm-Plwha in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Rahim Nirwanto K. , Waluyo Agung , Yona Sri
Published: June 2021

Background

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS, especially among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM), is increasing. Disease transmission occurs because of the low use of condoms. This study aimed to identify the relationship between condom self-efficacy and spirituality in condom use behavior.

Design and Methods

This study used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling techniques. It involved 251 people living with HIV & AIDS (PLWH) MSM. Chi-square test was used in bivariate analysis and then continued with the logistic regression analysis for multivariate analysis.

Results

The results show that there was a significant relationship between condom self-efficacy and condom use behavior with p value <0.05 (OR = 11.298; 95% CI: 4.35-20.1, p value=0.000) and spirituality towards condom use behavior p-value < 0.05 (OR = 3.405; 95% CI : 0.85-3.21, p value : 0.00). In multivariate analysis of multiple logistic regression, condom self-efficacy is the factor that predominantlyinfluences condom use behaviour.

Conclusions

To improve the consistency of condom use, nurses need to prioritize interventions such as counselling activities that focus on increasing self-confidence (self-efficacy).
Future Anxiety in Students of Communication and Islamic Broadcasting Program: The Correlation with Resilience
Authors: Mutia Hana , Hargiana Giur
Published: June 2021

Background

Anxiety becomes a mental health problem that students experience most frequently. One of the anxiety disorders in students is future anxiety. A high level of unemployment becomes the most significant stressor of this anxiety. In 2019, the department of communication became the department with the highest unemployment rate in the world. The students at Communication and Islamic Broadcasting Department feel this phenomenon and find difficulties in finding a job. This condition triggers the students’ concerns about the future. In this case, future anxiety can be influenced by one of the protective factors, namely resilience. This study aims to identify the correlation between resilience and future anxiety of the Communication and Islamic Broadcasting Department's students.

Design and Methods

This study was conducted by employing a cross-sectional design and involving students at the Communication and Islamic Broadcasting Department (n=238) of Universitas Ibn Khaldun, Bogor. This study used the Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale 10 questionnaire to measure the resilience and Future Anxiety Scale to measure future anxiety. Meanwhile, the bivariate analysis between resilience and future anxiety was conducted by employing the Pearson productmoment correlation.

Results

This reveals a negative correlation between resilience and future anxiety (-0.379) with a moderate correlation.

Conclusions

This study recommends several efforts to increase resilience for stress management, possibly guided by nurses. Moreover, higher education institutions can facilitate students by providing counseling and training in time management, enhancing adaptive coping, and developing the alumni association as media of future planning discussion for students.
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Snacking Habits, Eating Habits, Physical Activity, and Indicators of Obesity among High School Students in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Lisetyaningrum Intan , Pujasari Hening , Kuntarti
Published: June 2021

Background

Changes in the lifestyle and eating habits of people in large cities in Indonesia have increased the risk of obesity. In Indonesia, the prevalence of obesity in adolescents increased from 1.6% in 2013 to 4.0% in 2018; in Jakarta, it increased from 4.2% in 2013 to 8.3% in 2018. Obesity is closely related to health behavior in adolescence, and it is a risk factor for the occurrence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study aimed to describe the snacking habits, eating habits, physical activity, and indicators of obesity among adolescents in Jakarta.

Design and Methods

This study used a cross-sectional design involving 170, 10th–12th grade public high school students in Jakarta Province, recruited using purposive sampling technique. Using standardized instruments, the following surveys were delivered online: The Beverage and Snack Questionnaire, the Eating Habits Questionnaire, and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Questionnaire (Q78). The Chi-squared test was used to determine the correlation between the study's variables.

Results

The majority of the 170 respondents were female (81.2%). Among the respondents, 11.2% were obese and 6.5% were overweight. Of the 170 respondents 52.4% had the habit of snacking, 64.1% had healthy eating habits, 73.5% engaged in physical activity ≤3 days/week, 79.4% watched TV <3 hours/day, and 61.2% played video games and spent time on computers ≥3 hours/day. The bivariate analysis results showed that there was no significant relationship between snacking habits, eating habits, and physical activity with indicators of obesity (p>0.05).

Conclusions

In general, the respondents in our study were found to have a healthy lifestyle, thus helping to prevent the development of an NCD. However, a number of the respondents were overweight and obese.
Levels of Stress and Coping Strategies in Family Caregivers who Treat Schizophrenic Patients with Risk of Violent Behavior
Authors: Janah Miftahul , Hargiana Giur
Published: June 2021

Background

Violent behavior is one of the most common symptoms of people who have schizophrenia. Caring for family members who have schizophrenia can be a stressor for other family members. The stressors can be stressful for the caregiver. Family caregivers require coping strategies to overcome the stressors. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels and coping strategies of family caregivers who treat schizophrenic patients with a risk of violent behavior.

Design and Methods

The research design engaged crosssectional with the purposive sampling technique by involving 87 caregiver families who who treat schizophrenic patients. The data was collected by using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Ways of Coping (WOC) questionnaires. This study was analyzed by employing the Chi-Square test to determine the relationship between stress levels and coping strategies in the caregiver family.

Results

This study shows that stress levels are not significantly associated with coping strategies in family caregivers.

Conclusion

Good supports from health and social service professionals are required to help family caregivers cope with their stressors well.
Relationship between Marriage Readiness and Pregnancy Planning among Prospective Brides
Authors: Rahmah Novita , Kurniawati Wiwit
Published: June 2021

Background

The growing marriage rates need to be followed with marriage readiness and pregnancy planning to become parents. The readiness of marriage includes age readiness, physical, financial, mental, emotional, social, moral, interpersonal, intellectual, and life skills. Unprepared marriage can have an impact on domestic violence and divorce. The readiness of marriage should be balanced with the existence of important pregnancy planning carried out to realize reproductive rights responsibly and the government program movement 1000 The First Day of Life as a golden periode of child development, and avoid unplanned pregnancy in 4T conditions. Marriage readiness of prospective bride affects the readiness to maintain health of children in the future.

Design and Methods

This research aimed to determine the relationship between marriage readiness and pregnancy planning among prospective brides. A correlative descriptive design with a cross-sectional method is used with a convenience sampling technique in determining the respondents, and obtained a total of 258 respondents.

Results

The results showed a meaningful relationship between marital readiness and pregnancy planning (p=0.000, α=0.05).

Conclusions

This study recommends education of pregnancy planning and readiness before marriage, both physical and psychological, with interactive media and nurse cooperation with community cadres in socialization on wedding preparation and preconceptions that are not only attended by prospective brides, but also women of childbearing age and adolescence in minimizing misinformation in unmarried women.
Motivation of Male Adolescents to Become Perpetrators of Violence: A Study of Phenomenology
Authors: Zahrawaani Munqidz , Nurhaeni Nani , Allenidekania
Published: June 2021

Background

Violence committed by adolescents is a serious public health problem. More than ten percent of youth violence have been subjected to violence and more than fifty percent attacks and serious violence.

Design and Methods

A qualitative study with a phenomenological study design in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants who were once challenged by violence and are now kept in LPKA Class II Jakarta.

Results

This qualitative study explores adolescent motivation to become violent perpetrators. This study discusses four major themes, namely, i) Unsafe environmental conditions; ii) Unpleasant past experiences; iii) Childhood trauma; and iv) Peer group solidarity or friendship.

Conclusions

Adolescent motivational advice provides protection for students in Indonesia to participate in discussions about children related to challenges or assistance that can be given to adolescents so as not to offend again.
The Prevalent Anxiety Disorders among Elementary Students in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Niman Susanti , Dewa Deo Kumala , Indriarini Maria Yunita
Published: June 2021

Background

Anxiety constitutes one of the most prevalent childhood mental health problems. It affects social functions, academic functions and increases the risk of mental health problems at the next stage of development among elementary school children. Besides, psychopathologic disorders in teenagers appear in form of emotional symptoms. Early anxiety screening is important for elementary students as anxiety disorders incur huge financial treatment costs, meanwhile, related data are needed to provide early and adequate interventions. This study is expected to be the basis for developing mental health programs at the elementary school level. Furthermore, aims to identify types of anxiety disorders among grade 4 and 5 students at the elementary level.

Design and Methods

The study was conducted using a quantitative method with a descriptive design. Meanwhile, the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) model consisting of 41 questions was used, while the instrument's Reliability and Validity was 0.81 and 0.67 respectively. A total of 135 students from the private elementary schools participated in this study.

Results

Among the 135 elementary students aged 10 to 11, 48.9% were males while 51.1% were females, 79.3% had anxiety consisting of generalized anxiety 40%, panic disorder 48.1%, separation anxiety 40%, social anxiety 65.9%, while 28.9% experienced school avoidance.

Conclusions

Based on the results, health workers, teachers and parents need to work together to manage anxiety in elementary students. In addition, nurses as health workers at community primary health need to work together with counselling and guidance teachers to provide preventive and promotive interventions through the school's mental health services.
Perceptions of Parents of Under-5-Year-Old Children with Pneumonia on the Effects of Tobacco Smoke: A Phenomenology Study in Manggarai, Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Danal Paskaliana Hilpriska , Nurhaeni Nani , Agustini Nur
Published: June 2021

Background

In Eastern Indonesia, the incidence of pneumonia in under-5-year-old children is mostly predicted by environmental factors, such as exposure to household smoke and tobacco smoke. Sociocultural ideas shape the perception of parents on the effect of tobacco smoke thus influence their behaviour on reducing the smoke exposure on their child. The present study aimed to explore the perceptions of parents of under-5-year-old children with pneumonia about the effects of exposure to tobacco smoke.

Design and Methods

This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological approach. The study participants were 11 parents of under-5-year-old children with pneumonia in Manggarai, Eastern Indonesia. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and then analyzed using the Colaizzi method.

Results

The themes identified in the present study were i) “I know the risk of smoke, I can't help it” various perceptions on tobacco smoke effect; ii) tobacco causes shortness of breath on under-5-year-old children; and iii) tobacco smoke taking tolls on family's health and economy.

Conclusions

The findings revealed that parent view tobacco smoke endanger children's health and hamper the socio-economic well-being of the family. It is necessary to improve parent's awareness about the effects of tobacco smoke through effective nursing communication that suits the family's needs and conditions.
The Role of the Church Members and Nurses in Improving Self-Awareness to Prevent HIV
Authors: Sinulingga Elysabeth , Waluyo Agung
Published: June 2021

Background

Karo District is one of the districts in North Sumatera province where from 2016 to 2018 the number of HIV sufferers increased dramatically to 384 people and then it increased to 775 people up to September 2020. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of people with HIV/AIDS and the experiences of the church members regarding people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Design and Methods

Qualitative research design with descriptive phenomenology approach. Data collection was carried out by interviewing 34 participants in Karo District. The data analysis in this study used the Collaizi technique.

Results

Five themes were obtained from the results of the study, namely the responses of the participants diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, health problems faced by PLWHA, stigma and discrimination, the support of family and church members given to PWLHA, and family/church members’ expectations toward PLWHA.

Conclusions

Based on the findings of the themes, the role of the National AIDS Commission of Moderamen Karo Batak Protestant Church (GBKP) in responding to HIV and AIDS cannot be optimally implemented because of some obstacles namely, localization which is a determinant of the spread of cases, the unavailability of service and ARV in all health centers, lack of sectoral cross-cooperation, very insufficient financial support from the government, the role of nurses played only in the hospitals and the stigmatism to those people with HIV/AIDS due to lack of knowledge of HIV and AIDS.
Yoga therapy in psychiatry
Authors: Karri Rama Reddy , Bhavanani Ananda Balayogi , Ramanathan Meena , Mopidevi Vijaya Gopal
Published: June 2021

Yoga is a philosophy, a science, and an art, the value of which is underrecognized. Many myths and misconceptions are prevailing among the common people as well as mental health professionals, resulting in an underutilization of this effective tool that has the potential for health promotion and disease prevention. It has been established to be an effective adjunct in treating many psychiatric and psychosomatic problems. Scientific, evidence.based data are accumulating from global research institutions. Salutogenesis or wellness concept with a holistic approach is the hallmark of the yoga. This article is a review attempting to dispel some of the popular myths and misconceptions.
Are too many septal deviations operated on? A retrospective patient`s satisfaction questionnaire with 11 years follow-up
Authors: Toyserkani N.M. , Frisch T.
Published: June 2021

Background: Not much is known about long-term satisfaction of septoplasty. The goal of this study was to assess disease specific quality of life outcomes as well as satisfaction at more than 10 years follow-up after septoplasty. Methodology/principal: The study was conducted as a retrospective questionnaire study (based on the NOSE scale) in which a questionnaire was sent to every patient and followed up by a telephone interview conducted in a tertiary otorhinolaryngologic clinic. Results: 238 out of 369 patients who underwent septoplasty accepted to participate of which 222 were eligible. We found a significant reduction in NOSE score from 56.9 before surgery to 31.9 at follow-up. 68.0% experienced improved nasal breathing and 55.9% were satisfied with the overall outcome. Predictive analysis showed that only severity of symptoms before surgery was predictive of all final outcome parameters. Conclusions: Long-term outcome of septoplasty appears to be in line with shorter follow-up. Surprisingly a sizable difference was noted between rate of satisfaction and improvement in nasal breathing. It is important that the surgeon and patient have the same expectations to septoplasty as to avoid any inappropriate disappointment, which is more likely to occur if symptoms are not severe.
Risk Factors for Death Among 120,804 Hospitalized Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 in São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: Silva Patricia Vieira da , Oliveira Silvano Barbosa de , Escalante Juan José Cortez , Almiron Maria , Tsuha Daniel Henrique , Sato Helena Keico , Menezes Paulo Rossi , Paula Regiane Cardoso de , D’Agostini Tatiana Lang , Croda Julio
Published: June 2021

São Paulo is a state in Brazil with one of the highest numbers of confirmed and severe cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with an incidence of 294 hospitalizations per 100,000 inhabitants. We report the clinical characteristics and outcomes of 120,804 hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 from February 26 to October 10, 2020, in São Paulo. Characteristics of patients who died and survived were compared using a survival analysis. The median age was 60 years (interquartile range [IQR], 47–72), 67,821 (56.1%) were men, and 61,659 (51.0%) were white. Most hospitalized patients (79,812; 66.1%) reported one or more comorbidities, 41,708 (34.5%) hospitalized patients were admitted to intensive care units, and 33,079 (27.4%) died. Men (hazard ratio [HR], 1.22; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.18–1.25), elderly individuals (HR, 3.85; 95% CI, 3.68–4.02), and patients with chronic cardiovascular disease including hypertension (HR, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.02–1.08), chronic lung disease (HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.31–1.45), diabetes mellitus (HR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.11–1.18), and chronic neurological disease (HR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.41–1.55) were at higher risk for death from COVID-19.
Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Groundwater in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim KO , Joel O , Abdulrahman A , Bankole SA
Published: June 2021

This study was done to determine the quality of water from hand-dug wells in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria. The study area lies between latitudes 080 53’ 24’’N and 080 53’ 47’’N and longitude 070 14’ 24’’E and 070 14’ 35’’E. Water from twenty wells were randomly sampled. The physical properties investigated are pH, temperature, total dissolved solid (TDS) and electrical conductivity. The chemical analysis involved determination of the concentration of anions (SO42-, HCO3-, Fl-, CO3-, Cl-, NO3) and cations (Ca2+, Mg+, Na+,K+, Zn+, Fe2+, Cu2+. A piper diagram based on the relative percentages of the ions was plotted for classification according to hydrogeochemical facies of each water sample based on their dominant ions. The Piper diagram indicated Ca2+ and HCO3- as the dominant ions and therefore it is Ca−HCO3 water type. The physical properties of the water were found to be good based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and National Drinking Water Quality Standard (NDWQS) and therefore water in the study area is safe for human consumption.KEYWORDS: groundwater, hydrochemical facies, anion, cation, piper diagram
Determination of Some Mechanical Properties of Almond Seed Related to Design of Food Processing Machines
Authors: Sunmonu MO , Iyanda MO , Odewole MM , Moshood AN
Published: June 2021

In this study, some selected mechanical properties of red and white varieties of Almond seeds grown in Nigeria were determined using Testometric M500 – 100AT machine. The fracture force, compressive strength, deformation at yield for red varieties were 2679.40 ± 580.29 N, 408.70 ± 41.90 N/mm2 and 7.03 ± 0.65 mm respectively. The values obtained for the white varieties were 2843.90 ± 330.22 N, 396.20 ± 49.40 N/mm2, and 7.27 ± 0.46 mm. The determined engineering properties are vital for the design of postharvest handling and processing systems for Almond seeds as statistical test showed that there are significant differences (at 5% level) between the engineering properties of the two seeds studied.KEYWORDS: fracture force, compressive strength, deformation, almond seeds
Potability Evaluation of Selected River Waters in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Awu JI , Ogunjirin OA , Willoughby FA , Adewumi AA
Published: June 2021

The study focused on the seasonal variation of physiochemical and microbial characteristics of three selected river water in Ebonyi State for human consumption. The three selected rivers studied were Iyioka, Idima and Ubei Rivers. Data were generated using Direct Reading Engineering method (DREM), Gravimetric method, Titrimetric method, Spectrophotometric method, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric method, and Total Viable count for physiochemical and microbiological analysis. The generated data was further subjected to statistical analysis using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) on difference between means of parameters and graphical method to determine the spatial variation of the water quality characteristics. The time variations of the water quality characteristics as compared with the spatial variations showed that for some variables, there was statistical difference between the means of parameters with respect to time and space at various levels of significance. These include Phosphorus (5%), Copper (1%), Iron (5%), Nickel (5%), Cadmium (1%), Salinity (1%), Bacteria (1%) for time variation; and Sulphate (1%), Chemical Oxygen (5%),Nickel (1%), Arsenic (1%), Zinc (1%), Cadmium (1%), Bacteria (1%) for spatial variations during dry season and Chemical Oxygen (5%), Nickel (1%), for spatial variation during rainy season. Based on the World Health Organization and Standard Organization of Nigeria guidelines for drinking water, the results of microbial analysis also indicated that the selected river waters were polluted with disease causing microorganisms, such as E.Coliform, Salmonella, Bacillus Subtilis. Therefore, the river waters are not good for drinking. The consumers of water obtained from the three rivers are likely to suffer the following: typhoid, fever, intestinal problem, diarrhea, skin rash, cholera. Necessary recommendations such as treating the water with bio-sand filter before use, amongst others, were made.KEYWORDS: water quality, physiochemical, microbia, spatial, river water, consumption, ANOVA
Advanced Introduction to Legal Reasoning
Authors:   University of San Diego, USA, Alexander Larry , Sherwin Emily ,   Cornell University, USA
Published: June 2021

This insightful and highly readable Advanced Introduction provides a succinct, yet comprehensive, overview of legal reasoning, covering both reasoning from canonical texts and legal decision-making in the absence of rules. Overall, it argues that there are only two methods by which judges decide legal disputes: deductive reasoning from rules and unconstrained moral, practical, and empirical reasoning.
Impact of inflation on economic growth in Pakistan
Authors:   Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Uddin Ijaz
Published: June 2021

Introduction. High and sustained economic growth with low inflation is the central objective of the macroeconomic policy makers. Therefore, inflation has been one of the most researched topics in macroeconomics for the last many years because it has serious implications for GDP growth. The main aim of this empirical study to examined the relationship b/w (GDP) Gross Domestic Product Growth and inflation in Pakistan by using time series data from 1990 to 2015. Methodology. This study apply (ADF) Augmented dickey fuller test for stationary, and then, Engel Granger Co-integration test, for short run and long run association. Results. There is a strong positive and significance relationship between GDP growth and inflation in Pakistan. Which indicate that is a 1unit increase an inflation rate will caused by GDP increased by 0.27 unit.
Mental Retardasyonlu Bir Çocuğun Resüsitasyonuna İlişkin Etik Karar Verme Süresi: Olgu Sunumu
Authors: SÖKMEN Yasemin , ÇOBAN Ayden
Published: June 2021

Resüsitasyon; pulmoner, kardiyak veya kardiyopulmoner arrest geliştiğinde yeterli solunum ve dolaşımı sağlamak için yapılan, bilgi ve deneyim gerektiren uygulamalardır. Bu uygulamada sağlık profesyonelleri tarafından temel yaşam desteği ve ileri yaşam desteği hizmeti sunulmaktadır. Olgumuzda, 112 ile hastaneye sevk esnasında kardiyak arrest geçiren mental retardasyonlu çocuk bir devlet hastanesi acil birimine sevk edilmiştir. Acil birimde mavi kod girilen vakaya resüsitasyon müdahalesi esnasında anestezi uzmanının müdahaleyi bırakarak birimi terk etmesi etik karar verme süreci açısından tartışılmıştır.
ANALISIS KESALAHAN PESERTA DIDIK SMP DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS BERDASARKAN NEWMAN
Authors: Alfian Mubarok  , Erning Yustiana Dewi
Published: June 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menggambarkan jenis dan faktor kesalahan anak didik dilihat menurut teori Newman menggunakan soal kritis matematis dalam topik bangun ruang sisi datar. Pendekatan yang digunakan penelitian ini kualitatif menggunakan metode deskriptif. Subjek penelitian yang dipilih bertempat di SMP Negeri 2 Kopo yg ada di Kabupaten Serang pada kelas VIII, menggunakan jumlah 20 orang ditetapkan menggunakan output analisis tes soal esai akal budi kritis dan dipilih 5 orang untuk di wawancarai. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes soal esai kemampuan berpikir kritis, wawancara, dan dokumetasi. Data output tes & tanya jawab akan dianalisis dari teknik analisis data yaitu: reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan: (1) dalam termin kesalahan membaca soal sebanyak 46%, (2) kesalahan memahami soal sebesar 62%, (3) kesalahan transformasi soal sebesar 57%, (4) kesalahan keterampilan proses sebesar 67%, & (5) kesalahan menulis jawaban akhir sebanyak 77%. Faktor penyebab adalah peserta didik tidak teliti dalam membaca soal, tidak tahu materi, tidak menguasai materi & lainnya
Reconstrucción de contextos sociales en investigación cualitativa mediante herramientas tecnológicas.
Authors: Molina Gutiérrez Teresa de Jesús , Molina Gutiérrez Teresa de Jesús , Burbano García Lenin Horacio , Yépez Velasco Sandra Valentina
Published: June 2021

El objetivo fue discutir las preferencias en el uso de herramientas tradicionales o tecnológicas durante las etapas de recolección y análisis de datos en la investigación cualitativa. Se emplearon registros descriptivos y matrices de contenido. El corpus se integró por 200 artículos (2015-2020). Las técnicas de recolección de datos preferidas fueron: análisis documental (19%) y la entrevista (17%), las herramientas seleccionadas: dispositivos tecnológicos (6%), recursos tradicionales (40%), y los hallazgos indican que los valores agregados de los softwares para el análisis de datos cualitativos son desestimados por la mayoría de los investigadores en estudio.
La vulneración del derecho al trabajo por la reducción de la jornada laboral establecida en el artículo 20 de la Ley Humanitaria.
Authors: Vinueza Ochoa Nelly Valeria , Barcos Arias Ignacio Fernando , Arreaga Farias Gisela Karina
Published: June 2021

La vulneración de la intangibilidad de los derechos de los trabajadores a través de la Ley de Apoyo Humanitario, que faculta al empleador a la reducción de la jornada laboral, y consecuentemente, a la disminución de la remuneración, violenta la Constitución y Tratados internacionales en materia laboral ratificados por el Ecuador; en tal virtud, el objetivo de este trabajo consiste en fundamentar la vulneración de este principio constitucional prevista en el artículo 20 de la Ley Humanitaria, lo que consecuentemente afecta la remuneración percibida por el trabajador.
La cadena de suministro a través de cooperativas: percepción social en Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.
Authors: Espinoza Lastra Oscar Roberto , Moreira Rosales Lourdes Viviana , Ricardo Velásquez Manuel
Published: June 2021

Una cadena de suministro constituye el conjunto de actividades, instrumentos y medios indispensables que se emplean desde la creación de un producto o servicio hasta su uso o consumo, y su buen manejo determina el éxito de las actividades económicas. Las organizaciones de la economía solidaria dedicadas a la producción, comercialización y consumo están lejos de coordinar acciones conjuntas para lograr un desarrollo con base en la integración de sus procesos. La investigación recoge experiencias de varias organizaciones de la economía solidaria en las que se distingue un marcado individualismo, el cual no les ha permitido su fortalecimiento y crecimiento. Los resultados muestran la falta de una asociatividad más incluyente, que es lo que hace falta en las organizaciones de la economía solidaria.
Propuesta de mejora para la gestión de las prácticas de conducción en el Sindicato de Choferes Profesionales de la ciudad de Babahoyo.
Authors: Ochoa Escobar Laura Marlene , Estrella Gómez Federico Miguel , Arreaga Farias Gisela Karina
Published: June 2021

En el Ecuador se incrementan anualmente el número de accidentes del tránsito, el mayor porciento causados por factores humanos, que pueden ser prevenibles. En este contexto, se adquiere notoria importancia la actividad de formación del Sindicato de Choferes Profesionales de la ciudad de Babahoyo. En este artículo se exponen los resultados de la investigación realizada para dar respuesta al problema definido. La interpretación y análisis de estos datos, con la utilización de técnicas como el análisis PEST y el AHP Saaty permitió identificar y jerarquizar los criterios fundamentales. En la parte propositiva se plantea desarrollar una aplicación web, destinada a mejorar la gestión de las prácticas de conducción en el citado Sindicato con tecnología de software libre.
Ubicuidad financiera: expansionismo de la intermediación financiera en el Ecuador desde el foco penal.
Authors: Crespo-Berti Luis A. , Solá Íñiguez Miguel , Lizcano Chapeta Carlos Javier
Published: June 2021

Este estudio transversal tuvo su epicentro en establecer el escenario en que actúan las sociedades mercantiles como una forma ampliada de ejercer de modo directo la intermediación financiera. Las disposiciones del Código Orgánico Monetario y Financiero, 2014 lo acuerdan. La fortaleza de la investigación proveyó mayor economía, hecho que ocasionó poder trabajar con más sujetos al producir resultados con mayor rapidez. Después de un recorrido por la praximetría sobre las ideas fundamentales de la intermediación financiera y las bases legales del Estado moderno, el autor analizó la práctica de interpretación de la ley y la interacción del sistema normativo del Derecho financiero en el Ecuador, con vistas a demostrar su hipótesis.
Cuidados de enfermería a domicilio en adultos mayores con enfermedades crónicas degenerativas afiliados al seguro social campesino de los dispensarios del cantón Esmeraldas.
Authors: Nazate Chuga Zuly Rive , Pozo Hernández Clara Elisa , Ortiz Chulde Mónica Yadira
Published: June 2021

La presente investigación se diseñó con el objetivo de desarrollar estrategias educativas para el cuidado a domicilio de adultos mayores con enfermedades crónicas degenerativas afiliados al Seguro Social Campesino de los dispensarios del cantón Esmeraldas. Se utilizó métodos de tipo teórico y empírico, mismos que fueron de apoyo fundamental para recopilar información acerca del problema de investigación, lo que permitió detectar una serie de falencias en el conocimiento de la atención a adultos mayores con enfermedades crónicas degenerativas, ya que el 70% de la población manifestó no haber recibido capacitaciones sobre los tipos de cuidados. Se concluyó que mediante el desarrollo de las estrategias educativas se pudo establecer una adecuada planificación para el fortalecimiento del conocimiento del personal de enfermería.
Habilidades de estudio de los alumnos de nuevo ingreso de la carrera de Ingeniera Industrial del Instituto Tecnológico de Huatabampo.
Authors: ZAZUETA ARGUILEZ CELIA GUADALUPE , Quintana Durán Rosa , Ayala Lugo Carolina , Arana Lugo Francisca
Published: June 2021

Según la Real Academia Española, se entiende la habilidad “como la capacidad de alguien para desempeñar de manera correcta y con facilidad una tarea o actividad determinada. De esta manera, se trata de una forma de aptitud específica para una actividad puntual, sea de índole física, mental o social” (Raffino, 2020). En este estudio se dan a conocer los resultados y análisis sobre las habilidades de estudio (organización, técnicas y motivación al estudio) de 340 alumnos de nuevo ingreso de la licenciatura de Ingeniería Industrial (primer semestre), en los periodos de septiembre 2018, septiembre 2019 y septiembre 2020. Esto se realizó con la finalidad de valorar la organización que tienen los jóvenes para el estudio así como su motivación y las diferentes técnicas que estos utilizan (si las utilizan) para lograr un aprendizaje significativo e integral. Hay que tener en cuenta que en este periodo es alto el índice de reprobación en materias de tronco común y el índice de deserción o cambios de licenciaturas se incrementa. Los resultados reflejan la poca o nula habilidades de estudio que obtuvieron los universitarios de nuevo ingreso.
RECURSOS Y CAPACIDADES QUE INFLUYEN EN LA COMPETITIVIDAD DE UNA EMPRESA PRODUCTORA DE CALZADO EN EL ESTADO DE YUCATÁN.
Authors: Chan Canto Jeniffer , Morales González María Antonia , Ulibarri Benítez Hermila Andrea
Published: June 2021

Actualmente, las organizaciones se encuentran bajo una presión constante por mantenerse en un entorno altamente competitivo y cambiante, debido a esto, resulta de vital importancia para las empresas identificar los recursos y capacidades que impulsan o limitan su competitividad y con base en ello, implementar estrategias competitivas que permitan lograr una mejor adaptación al entorno. En la presente investigación, se analizaron los recursos y capacidades que posee una micro empresa productora de calzado. La metodología tuvo un enfoque cualitativo y un alcance descriptivo, de igual manera, se considera un estudio de caso, ya que se analizó a profundidad y de forma holística a la empresa objeto de estudio. El instrumento usado en este trabajo se compone de 2 secciones, en la primera se analizan los recursos que posee la organización y en la segunda se examinan las capacidades con las que la empresa cuenta. En los resultados se observa que la empresa posee recursos y capacidades que impulsan su desarrollo, entre los cuales destacan los recursos tangibles y la capacidad de dirección, ventas y distribución y mercadotecnia. Sin embargo, también se identificaron recursos y capacidades que limitan la competitividad de la organización, siendo la marca, la tecnología y la organización, los recursos que necesitan ser reforzados; en cuanto a las capacidades en las cuales se necesitan implementar acciones de mejora están el proceso productivo, desarrollo e investigación y finanzas.
El impacto del desempeño académico en las carreras de Contador Público, Ingeniería en Administración e Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial del Instituto Tecnológico de Huatabampo Cohorte generacional 2018.
Authors: Corral Morales Emma Cecilia , Atrip Karam Laila Guadalupe , Parra Leyva Martín , Gastelum Serrano Jakeline María
Published: June 2021

Esta investigación se realizó con el fin de proponer estrategias para reducir el índice de reprobación escolar, se estudiaron causas de reprobación en cinco fuentes de información; Se analizó el comportamiento de deserción escolar de las carreras de Contador Público, Ingeniería en Administración e Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial cohorte 2018, se investigó cuáles son los principales factores de deserción en nuestra región y las alternativas para disminuir el índice de reprobación, se detectaron las posibles causas por las cuales los estudiantes reprueban; y se encontró que entre el estudio, familia y trabajo si se siente apoyados por sus padres, el desempeño académico de los estudiantes y docentes es bueno, aun cuando tienen algunas limitantes de servicios.

El estudio que describe los antecedentes fue ex post–facto o retrospectivo, pues se realizó después de que los hechos ocurrieron, recolectando sus evidencias. Se trata de un trabajo con un enfoque cuantitativo y de tipo descriptivo y correlacional. A su vez, fue un diseño de investigación no experimental, pues se consideraron datos de una muestra que no fue planeada deliberadamente para ello, su enfoque fue longitudinal de tendencia o evolutivo, ya que se analizaron los cambios que han tenido las variables de investigación a través del tiempo. Posteriormente se aplicaron encuestas de manera cuantitativa y cualitativa para el estudio de las variables en los estudiantes regularmente activos de la misma cohorte; Como conclusión se detectó la necesidad de fortalecer los conocimientos de las ciencias básicas adquiridos en la educación media superior, pensando que este es un factor de reprobación, necesitan reforzar las técnicas de estudio y motivarse a estudiar constantemente para concluir sus estudios; También se propone seleccionar a los maestros idóneos con conocimiento pedagógico y de la materia como asesores para reducir el índice de reprobación.
Satisfacción de trabajadores en una organización pública educativa que presta servicios deportivos.
Authors: Reyes Robles Marina , Rojo Villa Jesús Alfredo , López Esquerra Luis Ernesto , Sánchez Félix Daniel Armando
Published: June 2021

La satisfacción en la actualidad ha tomado especial importancia dentro de las organizaciones, todo lo relacionado al trabajador, por ello es considerado como un indicador de calidad dentro de la gestión, estando relacionado con la eficiencia de los servicios que ofrecen. El propósito de esta investigación fue valorar qué factores son más determinantes con el grado de satisfacción de los trabajadores, así como identificar diferencias significativas en función del género, edad, nivel académico y área laboral. El estudio se llevó a cabo con una participación de 140 trabajadores del departamento de deportes de una Universidad Pública, de los cuales el 65.7% son hombres y el 34.3% son mujeres, siendo el mayor porcentaje de la muestra el grupo de edad que oscila entre los 26 a 35 con un 39.3%. Los resultados fueron valorados satisfactoriamente por los trabajadores, respecto a los diferentes aspectos, como el lugar de trabajo, recursos materiales, seguridad e higiene, la organización del trabajo, reconocimiento y valoración global de su trabajo. Por otra parte, los resultados obtenidos arrojaron diferencias significativas únicamente en función de la edad (p < .05). Para finalizar se calculó la fiabilidad de cada factor mediante el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach obteniendo valores que oscilan entre .76 y .89.
Proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje durante COVID-19
Authors: Zolano Sánchez María Lizett , León Bazán María Julia
Published: June 2021

Este trabajo de investigación se realizó bajo un enfoque metodológico exploratorio, no experimental y descriptivo, tomando como referencia a 75 docentes de la División de Ciencias Administrativas, Sociales y Agropecuarias, Unidad Norte de la Universidad de Sonora adscritos durante el semestre 2020-1. El objetivo es identificar, desde la perspectiva de los docentes universitarios, los principales retos a los que se enfrentan en el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje durante la contingencia causada por el COVID-19. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que los docentes no utilizan las plataformas virtuales como herramienta de apoyo en el proceso de enseñanza- aprendizaje debido al desconocimiento en el uso, gestión y aprovechamiento de los espacios virtuales dentro de los modelos pedagógicos utilizados. En conclusión, mejorar los procesos de docencia e investigación y trabajar en pedagogías alternativas son los principales desafíos de cara a la nueva normalidad educativa.