bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemberdayaan Kader dan Keluarga Dalam Pengelolaan DM Pada Lansia di Rumah
Authors: Achjar Komang Ayu Henny , Gama I Ketut , Sudiantara Ketut
Published: August 2023

Kabupaten Badung merupakan kabupaten dengan jumlah kasus penderita DM tahun 2020 masuk dalam 10 besar penyakit tertinggi. Permasalahan yang ada, selama ini program perkesmas di Puskesmas Kuta I yang mewilayahi desa Tibubebeng belum berjalan optimal dikarenakan terbatasnya jumlah SDM, pendidikan dan kualitas SDM Puskesmas beragam, kurangnya sarana prasarana yang diperlukan puskesmas,  tidak rutinnya pelatihan perkesmas termasuk bagaimana menemukan kasus, asuhan keperawatan keluarga dengan lansia DM (pengkajian, perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi) di rumah, pencatatan pelaporan kasus.  kurangnya pemberdayaan keluarga dalam pengelolaan lansia DM di rumah,  program PIS-PK yang dilakukan oleh Puskesmas dan belum membahas tentang perlunya dukungan sosial keluarga melalui pemberdayakan keluarga dengan mengikutsertakan potensi keluarga, memandirikan keluarga melalui pelatihan terkait pentingnya edukasi diet seimbang, monitoring gula darah, latihan fisik, obat obatan DM sesuai anjuran, terapi komplementer, latihan senam kaki DM. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat bertujuan untuk pemberdayaan kader lansia dan keluarga DM dalam pengelolaan lansia DM di rumah. Metode pengabmas melalui kegiatan pelatihan terintegrasi DM, pelayanan kesehatan langsung, terapi komplementer senam kaki lansia DM serta pemanfaatan herbal sebagai pengobatan komplementer lansia DM di rumah.    Hasil kegiatan Perilaku kader lansia dalam pengelolaan DM setelah diberikan pelatihan terintegrasi terbanyak pengetahuan baik (80%), sikap baik (60%) dan tindakan baik (80%). Perilaku keluarga lansia dalam pengelolaan DM setelah diberikan pelatihan terintegrasi terbanyak pengetahuan baik (75%), sikap baik (70%) dan tindakan baik (80%).
Strategi Pemasaran Pembiayaan KUR Syariah pada Bank Syariah
Authors: Sahrul Muhammad , Anisa Pratiwi Esti , Suryaningsih Ayu , Musari Khairunnisa
Published: August 2023

Kredit usaha rakyat (KUR) berskema syariah kini telah dapat diakses pada perbankan syariah. Sebagaimana pada perbankan konvensional, Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) sebagai pemain utama KUR Syariah juga dituntut untuk berhati-hati dalam mengelola dana KUR agar tidak terjadi pembiayaan macet. Melalui pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR), dengan mengambil studi kasus BSI Kantor Cabang Pembantu Lumajang Imam Bonjol, studi ini ingin mengetahui strategi BSI dalam memasarkan KUR Syariah kepada pelaku usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM). Terdapat dua strategi pemasaran, yaitu secara tradisional dan online, yang keduanya sama-sama menerapkan 5C, yaitu Character, Capacity, Capital Condition of Economy, dan Collateral, untuk menilai kelayakan nasabah mengakses KUR. Dengan menggunakan alat analisis Strenght, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), studi ini menemukan kekuatan dan hambatan yang dimiliki BSI lebih besar daripada kelemahan dan peluang. Rendahnya literasi keuangan syariah menjadi penyebab utama. Studi ini penting untuk dilakukan mengingat KUR adalah program tahunan pemerintah yang populer dan BSI adalah bank syariah terbesar di Indonesia. Terlebih pasca serangan siber terhadap sistem teknologi BSI, hambatan yang dihadapi BSI semakin besar untuk memulihkan kepercayaan masyarakat. Keterlibatan akademisi dan mahasiswa sebagai unsur perguruan tinggi dalam kegiatan kolaboratif berbasis PAR dapat menjadi alternatif solusi untuk mereduksi hambatan melalui peningkatan literasi keuangan syariah.
Pelatihan CAD Menggunakan Autocad 2D Di SMKN 1 Cilaku
Authors: Muslim Buhori , Susilawati Eva , Djuarni Wenny , Syaputra Asep
Published: August 2023

Pelatihan ini dilakukan sebagai jawaban atas tantangan bahwa penyumbang terbesar pencari kerja adalah SMK, SMKN 1 Cilaku bersama pengabdi dari UNPI Cianjur dan Relasi, melakukan pelatihan yang merupakan rangkaian dari kegiatan Program pembekalan kecakapan kerja (PKK) yang mana pada akhir kegiatan akan dilakukan Uji Kompetensi (Ujikom), sehingga untuk mempersiapkan supaya lebih baik dilakukan pelatihan yang komprehensip. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan PkM ini mengaplikasikan Pre dan Pos Tes, agar hasil pengabdian diperoleh hasil yang baik, tujuannya tentu kegiatan pelatihan dapat terlaksana secara procedural benar sesuai (SOP) pengabdian UNPI Cianjur. Hasilnya pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) telah membuat Siswa SMKN 1 Cilaku memahami lebih baik lagi terhadap aplikasi atau software desain 2D menggunakan autocad, dari hasil pelatihan 90% siswa para peserta pelatihan mampu memahami materi dan mampu menyelesaikan pelatihan dan studi kasus desain yang diberikan dan hanya 10% saja yang tidak mendapat nilai 100%, tetapi mereka dari hasil pos tes diketahui tetap mampu membuat gambar 2D sama baiknya dengan yang memiliki nilai 100%. Berdasarkan pengalaman pengabdian ini maka pengabdi merekomendasikan untuk dilakukan pengabdian secara rutin oleh civitas UNPI Cianjur.
Edukasi Latihan Peregangan Pada Lansia dan Manfaatnya di Pimpinan Cabang ‘Aisyiyah Banguntapan Utara
Authors: Rivani Dyah , Widiastuti Widiastuti
Published: August 2023

Proses penuaan adalah proses alami yang terjadi secara terus menerus sejak lahir dan dialami oleh semua makhluk hidup. Penuaan mengakibatkan kemampuan jaringan untuk memperbaiki diri dan mempertahankan fungsi normal secara perlahan-lahan berkurang. Menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 13 tahun 1998, seseorang dianggap lanjut usia jika telah mencapai usia 60 tahun ke atas. Penuaan fisik menyebabkan penurunan massa otot, fleksibilitas, dan elastisitas otot. Lansia sering mengalami keluhan nyeri sendi. Fleksibilitas merupakan kemampuan sendi dan otot untuk bergerak dengan nyaman. Otot, tendon, ligamen, usia, jenis kelamin, suhu tubuh, dan struktur sendi adalah faktor yang mempengaruhi fleksibilitas. Kurangnya fleksibilitas dapat menyebabkan cedera otot, sendi, dan ligamen. Untuk meningkatkan fleksibilitas otot dan sendi pada lansia, peregangan dapat dilakukan. Peregangan membantu memperbaiki massa otot, memperbaiki elastisitas otot, dan mengurangi nyeri sendi. Pada pengabdian masyarakat ini, solusi yang akan dilakukan adalah memberikan edukasi dan contoh gerakan peregangan. Tujuannya adalah agar lansia dapat melakukan peregangan secara mandiri di rumah tanpa harus berkumpul dengan lansia lainnya di suatu tempat.
KIP-K: Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Melalui Pendidikan di Surabaya
Authors: Pratama RIcky Arya , Ridho Wahyu Fahrul
Published: August 2023

Jurnal ini membahas tentang sosialisasi dan pembimbingan program Kartu Indonesia Pintar-Kuliah (KIP-K) untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan melalui pendidikan di Surabaya. Dengan tingginya angka kemiskinan di Indonesia. pemerintah Indonesia meluncurkan sejumlah program yang berguna untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia. KIP-K merupakan salah satu program yang dibuat oleh pemerintah. Namun salah satu kendala terbesar yang dialami oleh program KIP-K adalah kurangnya informasi yang diterima oleh masyarakat. Ini mengakibatkan sebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia tidak mengetahui bahwa adanya program KIP-K ini. Oleh karena itu, pemerintah memulai merekrut relawan untuk melakukan sosialisasi untuk program KIP-K, serta Pembimbingan kepada siswa yang tertarik untuk mengikuti program ini. Target utama dari program KIP-K ini sendiri merupakan Pelajar dari Sekolah menengah atas atau setingkat yang akan lulus dan alumni yang sudah lulus satu sampai dua tahun sebelumnya. Sosialisasi untuk KIP-K ini dilakukan secara luring atau tatap muka dan pembimbingan dilakukan secara daring. Kegiatan ini bisa dibilang sukses apabila melihat timbal balik dari siswa. Oleh karena itu kegiatan ini telah mencapai tujuannya dengan baik.
Pemanfaatan Potensi Daya Listrik Dan Instalasi Turbin-Generator Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Pikohidro
Authors: Prasetijo Hari , Purnomo Widhiatmoko Herry , Suroso Suroso , Winasis Winasis , Zulfa Mulki Indana
Published: August 2023

Kebijakan Energi Nasional 2014 dan Rencana Umum Energi Nasional 2017 merupakan komitmen pemerintah dalam pengembangan potensi energi baru dan terbarukan di Indonesia.  Kebijakan tersebut berupaya memaksimalkan penggunaan energi bersih/terbarukan diantaranya energi air. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini merupakan bagian upaya pemanfaatan energi air dengan tujuan menghitung potensi daya listrik dan membuat komponen mekanikal elektrikal untuk memanfaatkan potensi daya potensial air menjadi daya listrik. Lokasi kegiatan adalah di Plawetan RT 07 RW 03 Desa Watuagung Kecamatan Tambak Kabupaten Banyumas dengan memanfaatkan salah satu beda elevasi aliran sungai curug. Pengukuran yang dilakukan mendapatkan elevasi 1 meter dan debit 0,1 m3/s dengan potensi daya listrik sekitar 600 watt. Identifikasi potensi daya tersebut digunakan sebagai dasar pemilihan generator dan pembuatan turbin untuk dipasang pada rumah pembangkit. Metode yang digunakan adalah : (1) pengukuran debit aliran sungai (2) pengukuran tinggi jatuh (head) pada lokasi rumah pembangkit (3) perhitungan potensi daya listrik, (4) pembuatan turbin (5) pemasangan turbin-generator di rumah pembangkit.  Hasil yang dicapai dari kegiatan ini adalah : pembuatan rumah pembangkit, turbin dan pemasangan turbin-generator berdasar potensi energi air. Hasil pemasangan turbin generator pada rumah pembangkit ini, merupakan tahap pertama yang akan dilanjutkan dengan tahap kedua berupa pembangunan bendung saluran air, penstock dan distribusi listrik sebagai penerangan jalan.
Penyusunan SOP Pengadaan Barang Pada Program Lumajang Peduli Di BAZNAS LUMAJANG
Authors: Aqilhaq Fairouz , Shulthoni Moch. , Dwi Pangesti Mulyono Resha
Published: August 2023

Penyusunan Standar Operasional Prosedur yang efektif merupakan langkah penting bagi Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Lumajang. BAZNAS Lumajang memiliki peranan penting dalam menyalurkan bantuan kepada masyarakat yang membutuhkan dengan adanya SOP yang baik maka akan memastikan bahwa proses pengadaan barang dilakukan dengan efisien dan efektif. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menyusun SOP pengadaan barang di BAZNAS Lumajang dengan fokus pada proses pengadaan barang untuk program Lumajang Peduli. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan adalah melakukan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dengan pihak terkait dan memvisualisasikan data yang telah diperoleh. Hasil dari penelitian ini akan menghasilkan SOP pengadaan barang yang dapat menjadi acuan oleh BAZNAS Lumajang untuk pelaksanaan pengadaan barang pada program lumajang peduli. Implementasi SOP ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas proses pengadaan barang.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Eco-Enzyme di Kelurahan Pinang Ranti Untuk Memanfaatkan Sampah Kulit Jeruk
Authors: Yulyanti Ade Tri , Khairunnisa Ovidiantika , Apryandi Feri , Adhiguna Aninda , Sari Dinda Permata , Apriyanti Lenny , Rahayu Nur Hikmah , Karuniawan Yosi , Hartini Tri Isti
Published: August 2023

Jumlah penduduk Indonesia yang besar dengan tingkat pertumbuhan yang tinggi mengakibatkan bertambahnya jumlah sampah. DKI Jakarta sebagai ibukota dengan jumlah penduduk terbanyak di Indonesia memiliki jumlah sampah sebanyak 3,1 juta ton per tahun 2023 dengan komposisi sampah didominasi oleh sampah organik. Jakarta Timur menjadi kota yang terbanyak menyumbang sampah di DKI Jakarta yakni sebanyak 844.252 ton per tahun 2023. Hal ini tentunya menjadi Pekerjaan Rumah (PR) untuk semua pihak dari skala pusat sampai skala rumah tangga. Salah satu upaya untuk mengurangi volume sampah yaitu dengan mengelolannya menjadi produk baru seperti eco-enzyme. Strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam bentuk pelatihan menjadi salah satu aksi edukasi masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah menjadi salah satu cara untuk memecahkan permasalahan sampah organik. Pelatihan ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2023 di RPTRA Kelurahan Pinang Ranti Kecamatan Makasar Kota Jakarta Timur Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan pelatihan pembuatan eco-enzyme di kelurahan pinang ranti dalam upaya pemanfaatan sampah organik dapur skala rumah tangga ini berjalan lancar dengan menghasilkan produk eco-enzyme kulit jeruk, masyarakat sangat antusias di setiap rangkaian kegiatan dan setelahnya peserta menjadi termotivasi untuk dapat mengolah sampah organik. Harapannya kegiatan ini dapat dilaksanakan secara berlanjut dan konsisten oleh pihak terkait khususnya pemerintah baik pusat sampai tingkat RW.
Pendampingan Pengeloaan Keuangan UMKM dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Peran UMKM sebagai Penopang Pariwisata di Desa Jeblog
Authors: Nurfauziah Nurfauziah , Mulyati Sri , Suhartini Suhartini , Anindya Khoirina Noor , Utami Tri Lestari Wahyuning
Published: August 2023

Tak dapat dipungkiri bahwa keberadaan UMKM dapat mengembangkan wisata di daerahnya. Setiap Daerah di Indonesia senantiasa melakukan inovasi untuk perkembangan destinasi wisatanya, tidak terkecuali desa Jeblog.  Jeblog adalah sebuah desa yang terletak di Kecamatan Karanganom, Klaten Jawa Tengah. Desa Jeblog adalah desa memiliki sumber mata air yang jernih dan berlimpah. Desa Jeblog juga terkenal sebagai penghasil ikan nila yang memiliki citarasa yang berbeda dengan daerah lain.  Selain nila, masyarakat setempat juga memiliki usaha seperti Jamu, pembuatan sangkar burung dan lain-lain. UMKM yang ada di Desa Jeblog sebanyak 10 unit usaha.  Potensi yang dimiliki ini tidak disia-siakan oleh pemerintah desa. Pemerintah desa senantiasa mendorong UMKM untuk berkembang agar bisa berperan dalam mengembangkan pariwisata di desa Jeblog. Kendala yang dihadapi UMKM adalah belum adanya catatan keuangan yang menunjukkan perkembangan hasil usaha mereka. Pengabdian Masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk mendampingi pelaku UMKM dalam melakukan pencatatan keuangan. Pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan secara bertahap, tahap pertama pemaparan tentang pentingnya catatan keuangan bagi suatu usaha (UMKM). Pada tahap kedua, pendampingan pencatatan keuangan. Tahap akhir konsultasi atas laporan keuangan yang sudah dilakukan selama 1 bulan berjalan.
Potret Pola Pemasaran Ritel Tradisional Jawa Mataraman
Authors: N. Hakimah Ema , Noermijati Noermijati , Wijayanti Risna
Published: August 2023

Buku ini menyajikan pola pemasaran yang dipraktikkan dan dimaknai oleh peritel, pelanggan, juga antara peritel dan pelanggan etnis Jawa Mataraman berdasarkan nilai-nilai filosofis, etis, dan estetis sosial budaya Jawa, yaitu humanisme dan religiositas/ kesalehan perilaku pelaku ritel tradisional. Keunikan dalam ritel tradisional yang disajikan penulis dalam buku ini dapat menjadi kekuatan dasar terciptanya ketahanan dan keberlangsungan usaha ritel tradisional di Indonesia dalam bertahan dan bersanding dengan ritel modern sekaligus menjadi pilar yang kuat bagi perekonomian Indonesia. Buku ini berisi praksis yang dapat menjadi referensi peritel tradisional dalam meneruskan pengembangan usahanya secara berkelanjutan. Peritel tradisional dapat lebih memahami perilaku pelanggannya dan membuat sinergi usaha yang langgeng.
Inoculación de hongos micorrízicos arbusculares en Ochroma pyramidale (balsa) en fase de vivero
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ), Marín Cuevas Carmen Victoria , Herrera-Feijoo Robinson J. ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ), Carranza-Patiño Mercedes Susana ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ), Morante-Carriel Jaime ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ)
Published: August 2023

El presente estudio investiga la importancia de la inoculación de micorrizas arbusculares (HMA) en plantas de balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) en fase de vivero. Los HMA desempeñan un papel fundamental en la mejora de la absorción de nutrientes, el crecimiento de las plantas y la resistencia al estrés hídrico, lo que puede beneficiar la productividad y la sostenibilidad en la gestión forestal. Los objetivos del estudio fueron cuantificar las esporas, evaluar la colonización micorrícica y analizar variables dasométricas en plantas inoculadas. Se observaron diferencias significativas entre tratamientos, siendo el consorcio Glomus spp. el que presentó mayor densidad de colonización visual, longitud y peso de las raíces y porcentaje de pelos radiculares. El consorcio Glomus spp. fue el más eficaz para mejorar el crecimiento de la planta de balsa, seguido de Acaulospora spp. y Scutellospora spp. Recomendamos validar la eficacia a largo plazo de la inoculación en el lugar final del trasplante y considerar la diversidad de consorcios micorrícicos para aumentar los beneficios. Este estudio se suma al conocimiento científico de las interacciones AMF-planta y proporciona una valiosa herramienta para promover prácticas sostenibles en reforestación y gestión forestal, reduciendo la dependencia de fertilizantes químicos y conservando los recursos naturales.
Evaluación de diferentes niveles de hormonas en el desarrollo de raíces en estacas de Piper nigrum L
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ),, Marín Cuevas Carmen Victoria , Carranza-Patiño Roberto ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ),, Carranza-Patiño Mercedes Susana ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ),, Herrera-Feijoo Robinson J. ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo (UTEQ),
Published: August 2023

La propagación vegetativa de pimienta negra Pipper nigrum L.es un tema relevante para mejorar su producción, pero aún existe escasa información respecto a las combinaciones óptimas de hormonas y sustratos para maximizar el enraizamiento y desarrollo de brotes. El estudio evaluó el efecto de diferentes concentraciones hormonales (AIB y ANA) en la inducción de raíces en estacas de pimienta negra. Se utilizaron dos sustratos (tierra y arena) para constituir los tratamientos. Se aplicó un diseño experimental factorial con 10 tratamientos y 5 repeticiones. Los resultados mostraron que el tratamiento T5 (2000 mg kg-1 de AIB + 2000 mg kg-1 de ANA más tierra) obtuvo el mayor promedio de número y longitud de raíces. El porcentaje promedio de supervivencia osciló entre 61,91% y 97%, mientras que el porcentaje más alto de enraizamiento se observó en el T9 (3000 mg kg-1 de AIB + 3000 mg kg-1 de ANA más tierra) con 74,43%. Los tratamientos más efectivos para el número de brotes fueron el T8 (2500 mg kg-1 de AIB + 2500 mg kg-1 de ANA más arena) y para la longitud, el T3 (1500 mg kg-1 de AIB + 1500 mg kg-1 de ANA más tierra) con 0,54 y 1,47 respectivamente. El tratamiento T2 (testigo en tierra) demostró la mejor rentabilidad con un 96.62%. En conclusión, se identificaron combinaciones hormonales y sustratos que favorecen el enraizamiento y el desarrollo de brotes en estacas de pimienta negra, proporcionando información valiosa para mejorar las prácticas de propagación en esta especie.
IMPACT OF STRATEGIC FLEXIBILITY ON CRISIS MANAGEMENT: EXAMINING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF COGNITIVE ABILITY
Authors: Irtaimeh Eman Khaled , Al-Mannai Amer Abdulaziz , Hakro Tauqeer Hussain
Published: August 2023

This study explored impact of Strategic flexibility on crisis management and also examined the mediating role of cognitive ability of decision makers in telecommunication sector of Amman, Jordan. This study was quantitative & cross-sectional by using the deductive approach and positivist philosophy. Primary data acquired through instrument based on close-ended questions. There were five relevant range of choices for agreement and disagreement. Data acquired by simple random sampling that is component of probability sampling from the target population. A total of 352 Managers and Assistant Managers were identified as the sample size out of 3500 total population at margin of error 5% and confidence level 95%. (Krejcie & Morgan, 1970). Data analyzed and interpreted by SPSS and PLS-SEM. Descriptive analysis performed by SPSS and model measurement and verification performed by PLS-SEM. There were 5-objectives that were accomplished by developing & testing 5-hypotheses. All direct relationships tested positive and significant amid independent & dependent variables. The study approved mediating role between CA, SF and CM.
The Role of Customer Satisfaction as a Mediator Between Product Quality and Customer Loyalty
Authors: Lone Rafi Ahmad , Bhat Mushtaq Ahmad
Published: August 2023

In today's market-oriented business environment, companies prioritize high quality products as a crucial aspect. Offering high-quality products or services leads to increased satisfaction, loyalty, and a competitive advantage. This study explores product quality and its eight dimensions to analyze its impact on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction in the consumer durable sector. With data obtained from 560 respondents, the study confirms the significant influence of product quality on customer satisfaction, leading to heightened consumer contentment. The results further support a positive and significant relationship between product quality and customer loyalty, with customer satisfaction acting as a partial mediator. The study's suggestions provide valuable insights and recommendations and contributes to a more in-depth analysis of customer behavior and offer guidance for businesses seeking to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty for long-term success.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE NURSING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL PERFORMANCE AND ATTRITION
Authors: BANO S , PARVEEN T , NAZAR K
Published: August 2023

Academic performance is the prerequisite of clinical performance in nursing programs which are affected by various factors such as anxiety, lack of supervision, lack of facilities, and many more, resulting in attrition by many students. To evaluate the factors which affect the academic and clinical performance of nursing students in tertiary care institutes along with attrition. After getting REC approval, this study was conducted at the College of Nursing Nishtar Medical University Multan from December 02, 2022, to May 01, 2023. Both genders, ranging from 17-26 years of age, were included in this study. Those who refused to participate were not included. A self-structured questionnaire was formulated, and two field experts checked validity and reliability. Demographic data were depicted in frequencies (%ages), mean, and standard deviation. Association among various factors affecting academic and clinical performance and sociodemographic was checked using chai square in SPSS ver.21. The significance level was <0.05. The mean & SD of age in this study was 21.32+2.57. The association among factors and socio-demographic characteristics demonstrated the effect of these variables on the clinical and academic performance of nursing students, along with the attrition of their degrees. It was concluded that socio-demographic characteristics and attrition affect nursing students' academic and clinical performance.
EVALUATING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGE AND FREQUENCY OF COMMON FINDINGS OF ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSIES
Authors: ZULFIQAR F , RAHAT N , SHAHZAD H , MOMIN Z , JALBANI A , BASHIR P
Published: August 2023

The current analyses aimed to assess the association between age and frequency with the common findings of endometrial biopsies. The retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Basic Medical Sciences Institute, Karachi, from January 2014 to January 2020 to evaluate the association of age with normal endometrial phases, hyperplasia, and endometrial carcinoma in the local population. The study was conducted on a total of 103 diagnosed cases. All participants underwent immunohistochemistry testing. The Endometrial malignancies were most common in women aged 61 to 70, with an average age of 54. Hyperplasia without atypia was most common in the age group of 31 to 40 years, with an average age of 33 years, while hyperplasia with atypia was common in women aged between 41 to 50 years. The secretory and proliferative phases were most common in the 4th and third decades of life, with an average age of 42 and 39, respectively. They concluded that endometrioid adenocarcinoma is the most prevalent endometrial malignancy with the highest risk during the 6th decade, while endometrial hyperplasia without atypia is the most prevalent type of hyperplasia with the highest risk during 4th decade of life.
COMPARISON STUDY OF CYSTATIN C & CREATININE-BASED GFR FORMULAS WITH 51CR-EDTA CLEARANCE IN PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS
Authors: RASHID I , KHAN MSN , RAZA A , AHSAN S , TARIQ UB
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to compare cystatin C and Creatinine based GFR equations with 51Cr-EDTA clearance as the gold standard in cirrhotic patients. A prospective study was conducted in the Hepatology & Medicine Departments of Tertiary Care Hospitals. A total of 140 patients were included in the study. 66 cirrhotic patients correlated with cystatin C with creatinine and 74 patients correlating 51Cr-EDTA glomerular filtration rate to adjustments of diet in renal disease and Larsson and Hoek formulas for Cystatin C were selected for the study. Bland-Altman plots and concordance correlation coefficients were used to evaluate agreements. The correlation between cystatin C and bilirubin was poor, and the correlation between bilirubin and creatinine was strong. The medium values of creatinine and cystatin C were greater in a group with a GFR of more than 70 ml (27 patients), and their difference was significant (p <0.0001). The new GFR obtained by the creatinine formula was more accurate than GFR obtained by the cystatin C formula. With a 50% change in GFR, the creatinine formula provided a 90% GFR estimate. CysC formulas are not better for estimating glomerular filtration rate than creatinine formulas.
Formulation, Development and Evaluation of Sildenafil Citrate Oral Jelly
Authors: Panda Braja Bihari , Kala Bala Krishna , Parmanik Ankita , Kar Dattatreya , Bose Anindya
Published: August 2023

Background: The site of drug administration, such as oral or intravenous, frequently categorizes the route of administration. Drug delivery through oral jelly reduces product costs and enhances product stability and appearance. Oral jelly is used as a drug carrier for different diseases like erectile dysfunction, arthritis, hypertension, and sore throats. Medicated jelly is easy to administer at any time and place without water. Aim: To formulate, develop, and evaluate sildenafil citrate oral jelly. Methods: Oral jelly formulations (F1–F5) with different amounts of excipients and sildenafil citrate were made and tested for things like pH, appearance, viscosity, and drug release in a test tube. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 25 software. Results: The pre-formulation FTIR study revealed that there was no significant interaction between the drug and the excipients used. The pH of all of the formulations was within the desirable range (6.3-6.8), indicating their suitability for product stability and patient acceptability. The stability study indicated that during one-month storage at 25⁰ C and at 40⁰ C/ 75% RH, no significant changes in the properties of the product were found. The viscosity of the formulations increased with increasing sodium CMC concentrations. The HPLC-based in vitro drug release study indicated that the best drug release was achieved in the F5 formulation. Conclusion: It was concluded that F5 is the formulation of choice, satisfying the ideal characteristics of an oral jelly formulation with an improvement in the drug bioavailability over the existing marketed oral formulations of Sildenafil.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Provide Intelligent Control of Traffic Lights
Authors:   Faculty of Computer and Information, Mansoura university, Egypt, Shazly Khadija ,   Faculty of Artiﬁcial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology,  Mansoura 11152, Egypt, Eid Marwa M.
Published: August 2023

Mathematical programming can express competency concepts in a well-defined mathematical model for a particular. As both the population and the number of cars in cities continue to grow, one of the most pressing problems is the resulting increase in congestion. Not only can traffic jams make drivers' trips longer and more stressful, but they also increase the amount of gasoline they use and contribute to pollution in the air. Despite the fact that it appears to be present everywhere, the megacities are the ones that are most negatively impacted by it. In addition, the fact that it is always growing makes it essential to compute the road traffic density in real time in order to achieve more accurate signal control and more efficient traffic management. One of the most important aspects that determines how well traffic moves is the traffic controller. As a result, there is a growing requirement for improved traffic control that should be optimized to better meet these rising expectations. For the purpose of determining the volume of traffic at intersections, the system that we have designed will use image processing and artificial intelligence to analyze live footage captured by cameras installed there. In addition to this, it places an emphasis on the algorithm that determines when to change the color of the traffic lights based on the number of vehicles in an area. This helps to ease congestion, which in turn speeds up transit for pedestrians and reduces air pollution.
PAPR Reduction in OFDM System Using Metaheuristic Algorithm
Authors:   Electrical and Computer Engineering , The Polytechnic University of the Philippines,  Manila, 1016, Philippines, Behdad Nader ,   Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa City 11152, Egypt, Saber Mohamed
Published: August 2023

The advancement of technology necessitates the development of more sophisticated modulation strategies for wideband digital communication systems. The requirements for high-speed data transmissions can be effectively met by utilizing orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, which is an effective technique. However, a high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) is one of the key limits that OFDM systems face, both in terms of their performance and their power efficiency. The evaluation of the PAPR reduction has become a topic of widespread interest in this present decade due to the relevance it holds in the industrial and scientific communities. The purpose of this study is to show the combination of the bat algorithm with the partial transmit sequence scheme as an effective way for reducing PAPR that also eases the burden of computing work. For the purpose of providing a comparative evaluation of the PAPR reduction performance, a number of simulations using various partial transmit sequence schemes have been carried out. The findings of the simulation show that the BA-PTS scheme has the potential to provide superior PAPR reduction performance while simultaneously reducing the computational load.
Navigating the Storm: Cutting-Edge Risk Mitigation and Analysis for Volatile Markets
Authors:   Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060,  Virginia, USA2 Second Author affiliation including the country, Towfek S. K.
Published: August 2023

In volatile markets, risk mitigation and analysis play a crucial role in ensuring financial stability and profitability. This paper presents a new framework for risk mitigation and analysis tailored specifically for volatile markets. The framework combines data analysis, statistical modeling, and domain expertise to provide a inclusive and proactive approach to managing risks. The key theories and beliefs underlying the framework are discussed, with a focus on the use of logistic regression as the core risk predictor. The framework's development process, including data collection and preprocessing, feature engineering, and model selection, is outlined. Moreover, the incorporation of the Weight of Evidence (WoE) technique to enhance the interpretability and effectiveness of the logistic regression model is explained. The proposed framework aims to encourage market participants with valuable insights into risk levels and facilitate informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation strategies in volatile market environments.
Identification of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Diabetes Patients using ontological Data Mining Techniques
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences,  Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt, Abdelhamid Abdelaziz A. ,   Faculty of Artiﬁcial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology,  Mansoura 11152, Egypt,   Department of System Programming, South Ural State University,  454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia,   Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060,  Virginia, USA, Eid Marwa M. , Abotaleb Mostafa , Towfek S. K.
Published: August 2023

Diabetes patients face a severe health cost from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recognising the risk factors for CVD in this group of people is critical for developing effective preventative and management measures. In this study, we use an ontological data mining approach, LightGBM, to analyze a dataset of diabetes patients and investigate the risk variables that contribute to CVD. The association between diabetes and CVD is investigated, emphasising the increased risk that diabetes patients confront. We look into the demographics, health behaviors, and physiological indicators that influence the emergence of heart disease in this population. We use LightGBM to find complicated relationships and trends within the dataset, allowing us to identify critical risk variables. Our research contributes to the field by offering a thorough examination of the diabetes-CVD link and applying an advanced machine-learning technique for information extraction. The results have implications for specific interventions, risk evaluation models, and personalised therapy approaches aimed at reducing the effect of CVD in diabetics.
Feedback in Cumulative Coursework: Action Research in a Blended Course
Authors: Hernández Martínez Xóchitl Adriana
Published: August 2023

Action research calls for the solution of practical problems in the classroom as well as the expansion of theoretical knowledge. In this study, feedback in cumulative work is explored as a strategy for guiding and improving the teaching-learning process. By following a feedback loop: initial draft, feedback on first draft, final draft, and marking, 28 students in at the University Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) had the opportunity to receive guidance and demonstrate improvement in a blended learning, or b-learning course. The study lasted five weeks and engaged university learners as well as the educator in videoconferences focused on feed up, feedback, and feed forward.This pedagogical action research involved observation, research and planning, implementation, and reflection. Data was gathered on students’ access to technology and their perception upon effectiveness of remote learning based on their experience. Additionally, scores before and after treatment were registered and analyzed.The findings showed a general improvement after feedback sessions and learners were able to present enhanced final versions of tasks. The study’s main contributions are the confirmation of positive results on effective feedback as well as an opening to discussion, adaptation, and improvement of the practices presented.
Refugees’ Perspectives on Cultural Adaptation and Education of Their Children: Myanmar Refugee Mothers’ Story
Authors: Lim Boo Young , Han Myae , Han Shin Ae , Lee Jiyeon , Lake Vickie
Published: August 2023

This qualitative study explored Myanmar refugee mothers' perceptions and experiences of social and cultural capital use for their children’s education and cultural adaptation while resettling in the host country, the United States. The multiple sources of data were collected and triangulated, including a parent survey, individual interviews with three mothers, a focused group interview with a group of mothers, and meticulous field notes. The findings revealed three prominent themes of social and cultural capital use among Myanmar refugee mothers: education as hopes vs. concerns, language as an opportunity vs. disappearance, and community as social capital vs. social distance. The Myanmar refugee families engaged in complex negotiations for each capital as they supported their children’s education and cultural adaptation. Refugee mothers strived to utilize their past experiences as well as cultural and social resources, such as their home language, nurturing relationships, and networking with fellow ethnic mothers, to provide diverse social and cultural capital for their children. This study offers valuable insights for teachers and policymakers when considering the successful integration of refugee children and families into current school systems.
Healthcare Market-Level and Hospital-Level Disparities in Access to and Utilization of High-Quality Hip and Knee Replacement Hospitals Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Authors: Oddleifson D. August , Xu Xiao , Wiznia Daniel , Gibson David , Spatz Erica S. , Desai Nihar R.
Published: August 2023

Introduction:

This study aimed to determine whether healthcare markets with higher social vulnerability have lower access to high-quality hip and knee replacement hospitals and whether hospitals that serve a higher percentage of low-income patients are less likely to be designated as high-quality.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study used 2021 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outcome measures and 2022 Joint Commission (JC) process-of-care measures to identify hospitals performing high-quality hip and knee replacement. A total of 2,682 hospitals and 304 healthcare markets were included. For the market-level analysis, we assessed the association of social vulnerability with the presence of a high-quality hip and knee replacement center. For the hospital-level analysis, we assessed the association of disproportionate share hospital (DSH) percentage with each high-quality designation. Healthcare markets were approximated by hospital referral regions. All associations were assessed with fractional regressions using generalized linear models with binomial family and logit links.

Results:

We found that healthcare markets in the most vulnerable quartile were less likely to have a hip and knee replacement hospital that did better than the national average (odds ratio [OR] 0.22, P = 0.02) but not more or less likely to have a hospital certified as advanced by JC (OR 0.41, P = 0.16). We found that hip and knee replacement hospitals in the highest DSH quartile were less likely to be designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as better than the national average (OR 0.18, P = 0.001) but not more or less likely to be certified as advanced by JC (OR 1.40, P = 0.28).

Discussion:

Geographic distribution of high-quality hospitals may contribute to socioeconomic disparities in patients' access to and utilization of high-quality hip and knee replacement. Equal access to and utilization of hospitals with high-quality surgical processes does not necessarily indicate equitable access to and utilization of hospitals with high-quality outcomes.

Level of evidence:

Level III.
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: State of the Art in Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Application in Lower Extremity Orthopaedics
Authors: Pasqualini Ignacio , Piuzzi Nicolas S.
Published: August 2023

With an increasing shift toward a value-based and outcome-driven healthcare system, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) will continue to play a prominent role in assessing performance, making clinical decisions, shared decision making, and determining the comparative effectiveness of procedures such as total joint arthroplasty for lower extremity conditions, such as ankle, hip, and knee osteoarthritis. As the application of PROMs in evaluating surgical outcomes has evolved from that of a research setting to that of a clinical setting, their use in the decision-making process has become more prevalent. As a result, preoperative optimization, surgical indications, and improved outcomes after surgery have been greatly enhanced. To enable benchmarking, quality reporting, and performance measurement at an aggregate level, it is crucial to have a comprehensive PROM collection system. However, achieving this goal is contingent upon addressing the variability in reported PROMs and the patient-centered benchmarks used to analyze clinical significance.
The Effect of Institutional Ownership, Company Diversification, and Profitability on Company Value in Manufacturing Companies Listed on The Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Lifaldi Bahri , Yuvisa Ibrani Ewing , Uzliawati Lia
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of institutional ownership, company diversification, and profitability as independent variables on firm value as the dependent variable. In addition, this study also uses company size as a control variable. This research is a causative research. The population of this study are all manufacturing companies listed on the IDX in 2014-2018. This research was conducted using a sampling technique based on purposive sampling technique, so a total sample of 206 was obtained. The data used in this research is secondary data obtained from www.idx.co.id and IDNFinance. The analysis technique used is multiple regression analysis. To test the hypothesis using the statistical t test with an α level of 0.05. The results of this study indicate that: (1) institutional ownership has a positive effect on the value of manufacturing companies with sig = 0.048, 0.043 (< 0.05), (2) company diversification (number of segments) has a positive effect on the value of manufacturing companies with sig = 0.029 (<0.05), (3) company diversification (HERFsales) has a positive effect on the value of manufacturing companies with sig = 0.077 (> 0.05), (4) profitability has a positive effect on the value of manufacturing companies with sig = 0.027, 0.041 (< 0.05), (5) firm size has a positive effect on firm value with sig = 0.000, 0.000 (< 0.05).
The Influence of Celebrity Endorser, Brand Image and Service Quality on Purchase Decision in Tokopedia with Consumer Trust as Intervening Variables
Authors: Ratnasari Ratih , Hermawan Agus , Winarno Agung
Published: August 2023

Advantage required consumer trust, service quality, brand image and celebrity endorser to make purchasing decisions for a product. This study aims to determine the direct and indirect influence of celebrity endorsers, brand image and service quality on purchasing decisions at Tokopedia with consumer trust as intervening variables in the city of Surabaya. This study used purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques with a total of 200 respondents. Data analysis in this study used path analysis using SPSS 22 and Sobel test. The results show that 1) celebrity endorser has a positive and significant effect on consumer trust & purchasing decisions 2) brand image has a significant positive effect on consumer trust and purchasing decisions 3) service quality has a significant positive effect on consumer trust and purchasing decisions 4) consumer trust has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions 5) celebrity endorser has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions through consumer trust 6) brand image has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions through consumer trust 7) service quality has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions through consumer trust. This study suggests that further research should reach a wider scope.
Informal Economic Education Based on Local Values of The Samin Society
Authors: Farisya Prima Alifia , Wahjoedi Wahjoedi , Haryono Agung
Published: August 2023

Informal education is important given to children from an early age. In informal education, there is a transfer of knowledge and transfer of cultural values. The purpose of this study is to analyze how Samin's local values colour the economic education given by parents to children. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with ethnographic research. The research location was in the Japanese Hamlet, Margomulyo Village, Margomulyo District, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java. Source of data obtained through primary data and secondary data. Informants in the study were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Informants in this study were Samin community elders and parents who had school-age children in the Samin community. Data analysis includes the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and data verification. The results of the study are that education taught by parents in the family environment is based on the five noble speeches of Samin and local values that characterize economic education in the Samin community's family environment including the values of honesty, local values and the value of a sense of home that is instilled by parents in their children through example and habituation in everyday life.
Corruption in Schools, What's the Matter ???
Authors: Ismatullah Ismet
Published: August 2023

Fraud can be committed by anyone because the main factor of fraud is human. A study conducted by Indonesia Corruption Watch on the trend of prosecution of corruption cases shows that the education sector is one of the sectors that is consistently the most corrupted sector. The large budget given to the education sector is one of the potential corruptions for irresponsible parties, even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, corruption in the education sector has not stopped. This research is a literature review where researchers review literature related to this research. The results of this study are expected to provide benefits for related parties in preventing fraud in the world of education. Fraud prevention can be carried out by all parties with the aim of rejecting or understanding everything that can harm the company. In developing an effective fraud prevention strategy, organizations must pay attention to several things, including: 1) internal and external environmental conditions, 2) the complexity of business activities, 3) the potential, types and risks of fraud, 4) the adequacy of the resources needed.
Analysis of Needs with the PIECES Concept: How Urgency is the Involvement of Ethical Hackers in Accounting Information Systems?
Authors: Novealita Wahono Putri Yayang , Ekasari Kurnia , Dewi Sri Susilowati Kartika
Published: August 2023

This study aims to identify the needs analysis of a company in involving ethical hackers to achieve the desired goals. This research focuses on accounting information systems which are vital systems in business processes. The company's goals will be translated into a need analysis using the PIECES framework (Performance, Information, Economy, Control, Efficiency, and Service). The research method used is a quantitative descriptive method and uses documentation techniques in collecting data. This study uses secondary data in the form of a literature review of 80 journal articles published in 2018-2023. Only ISSN indexed journals are used as data sources to ensure the quality of research output remains relevant. The results of this study are that the information aspect holds the highest urgency at 31.25% and the control aspect ranks second with a score of 25.00%. While the aspect with the lowest urgency is the economic aspect with an achievement of only 6.25%. Comparison of the scope of research and how researchers explore in more detail in linking opportunity costs can be input for further research. Furthermore, future research can also link several concepts such as urgency needs analysis with the PIECES framework, opportunity costs, and user trust in ethical hackers. So that the results of the research conducted will be more interesting and can be a reference for companies in making policies.