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Potential Risk of Transmitting Escherichia coli O157:H7 through Some Vegetables Sold in Zaria Metropolis
Authors: Sulaiman, M. A.  , Musa, B.  , Paul, M.  , Aliyu, M.S  , Tijjani, M. B.
Published: October 2023

This study was designed to assess the potential risk of transmitting E. coli O157:H7 through vegetables. Suspensions (25g of vegetable in 225ml of distilled water) of 100 vegetables, 20 each of spinach, carrot, cabbage, lettuce and tomatoes were separately cultured on Eosine Methylene Blue Agar (EMBA) for the viable count and isolation of E. coli. The isolates characterized biochemically as E. coli were sub-cultured on Sorbitol-MacConkey agar which is selective for E. coli O157:H7. The efficacy of salt and vinegar in disinfecting the vegetables was examined on the E. coli O157:H7 isolates. Various concentrations of vinegar and salt were tested against E. coli O157:H7 using agar well diffusion method and tube dilution technique. Highest E. coli count was found in lettuce (22.0 x 104 CFU/g) with carrot having the lowest E. coli count (8.0 x 104 CFU/g). The prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 was 10% in spinach, 5% in tomatoes and 0% each for cabbage, carrot and lettuce. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were 12.5% (v/v) and 0.0125g/ml and the minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) were 50% (v/v) and 0.025% g/ml, for vinegar and salt respectively. Vegetables were found to harbor pathogens like E. coli O157:H7. Salt and vinegar are good disinfecting agents in washing the vegetables.
Prevalence of Malaria Parasites among Tuberculosis Patients Attending Specialist Hospital, Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Attahiru Adamu  , Bashir Abdulkadir  , Mukhtar G.L
Published: October 2023

Malaria and tuberculosis (TB) are two of the most prevalent endemic infections in Nigeria. Thus, a study on the co-infection of malaria parasites with tuberculosis was undertaken among patients attending State Specialist Hospital Gombe between November, 2010 and March, 2011. A total of 203 blood samples comprising of 103 samples from confirmed AFB-positive patients and 100 from AFB-negative patients (control) were collected and analysed for the presence of malarial parasites. All the samples were subjected to blood film using Giemsa Staining Technique and viewed under oil immersion Microscopy. The prevalence of malaria parasites among AFB- positive and negative patients were found to be 33% and 31% respectively. Malaria parasites were most prevalent among patients aged 41-64 years (39.0%). Male patients had the highest prevalence of 17.5%, while females had a prevalence rate of 15.5%. The higher prevalence reported may be of significance in the light of recent data, showing that malaria infection may exacerbate TB. Thus, adequate measures should be taken to free TB patients from malaria infection.
Detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from Hospital Instruments
Authors: Aminu, A.I.  , Abdullahi, S.  , Usman M.I.
Published: October 2023

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a threat to both the hospitalized patients and community. This work aimed at detecting MRSA from commonly used hospital instruments. It is a descriptive hospital based study and 74 samples were randomly collected from swabbed instruments from five Hospitals in Kano, Nigeria. Staphylococcus aureusisolates were identified by culture and biochemical tests. Susceptibility test was carried out using disc agar diffusion method and MRSA was detected phenotypically using cefoxitin 30 μg discs. Also mecAand blaZgene were detected from some of the samples. A total of 33/74 (44.5%) isolates were identified as S. aureus with 16/33 (48.5%) being MRSA. The results further revealed thatinvasive hospital instruments had the highest number of S. aureus and MRSA isolates of 18/33 (54.5%) and 11/16 (68.8%) respectively, while instruments used for superficial assessment of patient body had the least number of S. aureus and MRSA isolates of 6 (18.2%) and 2 (12.5%) respectively. Ciprofloxacin had the greatest activity on the isolates ranging from 75% to 100%, followed by ofloxacin(71.4% to 100%)and gentamicin (66.67% to 90.9%) respectively. The greatest level of resistance was observed with ceftazidime (33.3% to 75%) followed by cefoxitin (33.3% to 72.75) and ceftriaxone (33.3% to 66.7%). Furthermore, the 16 MRSA isolates were generally resistant to the beta-lactam antibiotics used with 7/16 (44%) being multi-drug resistant.Also2/10 (20%) and 4/10 (40%) of the MRSA isolates were positive for mecA and blaZ gene respectively. The study detects a high level contamination of hospital instruments and recommends strict adherence to aseptic procedures and regular screening of hospital workers for the presence of MRSA to control colonization and infection. Further studies are also needed to define the optimum use of ciprofloxacin and gentamicin against MRSA infection.
Common Intestinal Helminthes Associated With Nursery and Primary School Pupils in Dukku Town
Authors: Attahiru Adamu  , Bashir Abdulkadir
Published: October 2023

Intestinal worm infection is one of the most common causes of illness affecting the performance of pupils due to the child’s inability to come to school or due to pains inflicted by such infections. Stool samples were collected from 300 hundred school children (who consented in the study) aged 6-12. The stool samples were analysed for worm segments, helminths eggs and larvae using standard methods. Other information was collected using a structured questionnaire designed for this study. The results showed that Ascaris lumbricoides 27(57.4%) was the most predominant, followed by Trichuris trichuria [12(25.5%)] and hookworm [8(17.0%)] was the least prevalent. Location-specific prevalence showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in the acquisition of helminths. Most of the Children from the semi-urban area that are attending public schools (21.8%) had higher prevalence than their counterparts in the more urban area who are attending private schools (10.1%). Children who had pond (24.5%) and well (19.4%) as their sources of portable water had higher prevalence than their counterparts with bore-hole water (09.9%) and tap water (2.0%). Children who had pit (26.7%) as their type of toilet had higher prevalence than their counterparts with water closet (12.9%). Children whose parents were traders (20.9%) and farmers (18.0%) had a higher prevalence than their counterparts whose parents were civil servants (10.7%). The ages and sexes of subjects showed no significant difference (p>0.05) in the acquisition of helminths in the study. This study has shown that intestinal helminths are still prevalent among primary school-aged children; especially in the rural areas. Therefore, we would like to recommend routine examination of stool of all Primary school children and call on the relevant governmental agencies to consider Health Posts in Nursery/Primary Schools. However, further study is advocated.
Incidence of Fungal Flora and Aflatoxin in Some Spices Sold in Central Market, Funtua, Nigeria
Authors: Haruna, M.  , Dangora D.B.  , Khan A.U.  , Batagarawa U.S.  , Ibrahim H.  , Adamu, S. U.
Published: October 2023

Spices get contaminated with fungi and aflatoxin due to poor agricultural and storage practices. A total of 42 dried, raw, powdered and processed samples representing fourteen different types of spices were randomly collected in new polythene bags from Funtua Central Market, Nigeria and were screened for fungi and aflatoxin contaminations. The spices were Clove, African nutmeg, Ashanti pepper, Candlewood, Ethiopian pepper, Pineapple of the bush, Ginger, Garlic,Chillies,Kajiji,Thyme, Chilli powder (yaji), Curry and Locust bean (Dadawa). Fungi were isolated on Potato Dextrose Agar by Agar plate method for dried and raw samples and Standard Dilution Plate method for powdered samples. Seven fungal species were isolated and identified as Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus, A. fumigatus, Rhizoctonia sp, Mucor hiemalis, Rhizopus stolonifer and Nigrospora sphaerica. Percentage occurrence of fungal species ranged from 0.8% to 50.4%. Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) was used for aflatoxin determination. Aflatoxin was only detected in 4 out of 14 spices (28.6%) namely garlic (3.3µg/kg), Ethiopian pepper (5.7µg/kg), chillies (16.6µg/kg) and African nutmeg (17.2µg/kg). African nutmeg and chillies had aflatoxin levels above maximum acceptable limit of 10µg/kg set by EU and NAFDAC are therefore, not safe for human consumption.
Biodiversity Assessment of Some Benthic Macro Invertebrates in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Usman, L. U.  , Adakole, J. A.
Published: October 2023

Benthic macro invertebrates represent a useful tool in the evaluation of environmental quality through studies of the structure of communities and their relationship to anthropic activities within a reservoir. The objective of this study was to assess diversity of some benthic macro invertebrates in Ajiwa reservoir. The study was carried out from September, 2014 to August, 2015. Benthic macro invertebrate samples were collected with the aid ofEkman grab at 5 different sampling locations once monthly. Samples collected were sieved with a set of Tyler sieves of 20cm diameter and mesh sizes of 2mm, 1mm, and 150μm respectively and transferred into labelled plastic storage bottle and preserved with 4% formalin prior to sorting and identification with the aid of some keys. Twenty four (24) taxa from a total of 1420 individual’s organisms were recorded. These include 5 species each of Mollusca and Diptera, 1 species of Odonata, 4 species of Hemiptera and 3 species each of Coleoptera, Oligochaete and Nematoda. The relative percentage composition of the major taxonomic groups to the overall macro benthic population at the different stations revealed that the study area was inhabited by Oligochaete (40.28%), Molluscs (24.08%), Diptera (19.29%), Odonata (5.78%), Coleoptera (3.94%), Nematodes (3.38%) and Hemiptera (3.24%).The indices of general diversity (H), evenness (E), dominance and relative abundance were in the following order of increasing magnitude: station 5 > station 1 > station 4 > station 2 and > station 3 respectively. Factors which influenced the abundance and distribution of invertebrates; including the nature of the water body, habitat richness and stability, immediate substrate, tropic condition, resource partitioning and predation coupled with habitat differences observed in this study, acted singly or in combination to influence the variation in abundance of benthic macro invertebrate of Ajiwa Reservoir.
Production and Optimization of Amylase and Glucoamylase from Aspergillus Niger under Solid State Fermentation for Effective Production of Glucose Syrup
Authors: Abalaka, M. E  , Adetunji, C. O
Published: October 2023

The continual demand for sugars and coupled with the chemical hazards associated with chemically produced syrup had led to the development of enzymatic technology which has increased the production of glucose syrups most especially using enzymes from microbial origin. The aim of this work was to isolate, screen and optimized the best cultural condition that can lead to the production of glucose syrups from Nigeria cassava starch using enzymes produced by soil microorganisms. Also to determine proximate and physiochemical properties of the glucose syrup produced from yellow and white maize using microbial enzymes. The results obtained from the preliminary screening showed that most of the isolates obtained were Aspergillus niger. It was observed that Aspergillus niger had the largest zone of amylase activity of 35.0 mm when compared to Fusarium pallidorosium that had the lowest (5.0 mm). The optimal conditions for enzyme production; temperature, incubation period, inoculum concentration, and pH were 30 oC, 5 days, 1 × 106 CFU/ml, and pH of 5 respectively for the production of glucoamylase and amylase. Generally, strain AMO1 was observed to produced more glucoamylase when compare to amylase production. The crude protein, the colour, viscosity, ash content, reducing sugar content, pH and carbohydrate contents of the syrup from yellow maize were more than that of the syrup from white maize.
Seroprevalence of Immunoglobulins G and M Associated With Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 among Apparently Healthy Individuals in Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Hayatudeen, M.R.  , Mukhtar, G.L.  , Aminu, M.
Published: October 2023

Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a significant public health problem being the leading cause of genital ulcerative disease. This study was aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 among healthy individuals in Katsina State, and to determine the socio demographic and risk factors associated with HSV-2 infection in the study area. A cross-sectional serological survey enrolling 113 apparently healthy individuals from six Local Government Areas of Katsina State was conducted, to evaluate HSV-2 seroprevalence. Serum samples were obtained from randomly selected subjects. Samples were analysed using Immunoglobulins G (IgG) and M (IgM) HSV-2 specific commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. The overall seroprevalence of HSV-2 IgG and IgM was 71.7% and 32.7% respectively. HSV-2 seroprevalence increased with age. The results obtained demonstrated a high prevalence of HSV-2 seropositivity among apparently healthy individuals. We recommend educational awareness of Herpes type 2 infections among the populace and routine testing for Herpes type 2 antibodies in hospital laboratories to prevent HSV-2 related morbidity and mortality, particularly in apparently healthy individuals.
Use of Tomato Juice Supplemented With Glucose as a Medium for Growing Fungi
Authors: Aliyu, M.S.  , Mohammed, H.I.  , Tijjani, M.B.  , Garba, I.  , Doko, M.H.I.
Published: October 2023

In this study, the possibility of using tomato juice as an alternative medium for growing fungi was tested. Four isolates; Penicillium sp., Aspergillus sp., Fusarium sp. and Candida sp. were inoculated on Tomato Juice Agar (TJA), Tomato Juice Agar supplemented with 1g of glucose (TJA+1g Glc), Tomato Juice Agar supplemented with 2g of glucose (TJA + 2g Glc) and Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) as control medium. The diameters of the fungal colonies were measured at 24 hours intervals for four days. The fungal growths on the test media were compared with those on PDA. The results for Fusarium sp., Penicillium sp. and Asprgillus sp. were significantly higher (P < 0.05) on TJA than PDA. This study shows that tomato juice agar (TJA) is suitable for the growth of all the tested fungi and can be used as an alternative medium for growing fungi.
In vitro Activities of 6 Antimicrobial Agents against Bacterial Isolates from Cases of Neonatal Meningitis in Kano, Nigeria
Authors: Kumurya, A. S.
Published: October 2023

Meningitis is inflammation of meninges, which affects all age groups from the newborn to elderly and occurs more commonly during the first. It is usually caused by viral, bacterial or fungal pathogens. The objective of the study was to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial isolates from cases neonatal meningitis at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH), Kano, Nigeria. Sixty neonates with suspected meningitis were enrolled of whom 10 were excluded due to contraindications to lumbar puncture (LP) or failed LP. Microscopy and culture were performed on all the fifty samples. The antibiotic susceptibility testing of the bacterial isolates from cases of neonatal meningitis to ampicillin (10µg), amoxycillin (25µg), ceftriaxone (30µg), ceftazidime (10µg), chlorampenicol (30µg) and gentamicin (10µg) was performed using the modified disc diffusion method (modified Kirby-Bauer technique). Bacteria were isolated in cerebrospinal of six neonates (12.0%), of which three isolates were Streptococcus pneumoniae, and the other 3 isolates were Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter. All isolated bacteria were resistant to ampicillin, amoxycillin, chlorampenicol and gentamicin but were sensitive to ceftriaxone and ceftazidime except for one Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate which was resistant to ceftriaxone. It is recommended that neonates in Kano and its environment presenting with specific signs/symptoms of bacterial meningitis should be empirically treated with cephalosporins as first line therapy as confirmatory bacteriological tests are undertaken.
Assessment of Therapeutic Efficacy of Artemisinins Based Combination Therapy (ACT) against Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Kano and Katsina States, Nigeria
Authors: Aminu, B.M  , Mukhtar, M.D  , Deeni, Y.Y.
Published: October 2023

Artemisinin Based Combination Therapy (ACT) has been adopted in Africa as a means of improving the efficacy of malaria treatment and slowing the development of resistance. This study was conducted between Jan 2013 and December, 2014 to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of different ACTS used in Kano and Katsina States, Nigeria in subjects with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. Malaria positive subjects were identified by rapid diagnostic test (malaria HRP2 Kit) and microscopic examination of Giemsa stained blood samples. A total of 652 malaria positive subjects of all ages with prescription of any of the 3 different ACTs (Artemether – lumefantrine (AL), Dihydroartemisinin – piperaquine (DHP) and Artesunate – amodiaquine (AA), were enrolled. Clinical and parasitological response of the subjects treated with the ACTs were evaluated using 28 – days follow up according to WHO protocol for therapeutic efficacy. Genotyping of pre treatment and post treatment blood spots were carried out using nested PCR of MSP2 genetic marker to differentiate new infection from recrudescence in subject with treatment failure. Out of 652 subjects enrolled, 227 (34.8%) completed the 28 – days follow – up. Patients treated with DHP had a significantly lower risk of recurrent parasitaemia due to new infection compared to  patients treated with AL and AA (2.4% vs 8.4%, 2.4% vs 16%) at P < 0.005. The cure rates of the 3 – treatment arms were found to be 95%, 99% and 93% for AL, DHP and AA respectively with no significant difference in the risk of treatment failure due to recrudescence of the parasites (P> 0.05). The finding has thus indicated that all the ACTs are still efficacious in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in the areas. Continued resistance monitoring is recommended as the use of ACTs is in the increase in Nigeria.
Occurrence and Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus in some Dairy Products Sold in Parts of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Okpo, N.O  , Abdullahi, I.O  , Whong, C.M.Z  , Ameh, J.B
Published: October 2023

Milk and dairy products are considered nutritious as they contain several important nutrients including proteins and vitamins. Conversely, they can be vehicle for several pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. This study was conducted to determine the occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus in two indigenous dairy products. The antimicrobial resistance pattern of the isolates was also investigated. A total of 160 samples were examined using standard bacteriological procedures. The isolation frequency ranged from 0 – 17.50%, consisting of Kindrimo 5 (6.25%) and Manshanu 9 (11.25%). All S. aureus isolates were 14(100%) susceptible to Ciprofloxacin, Chloramphenicol and Gentamicin. There was 50% resistance to tetracycline, a commonly used antibiotic. Multiple Antibiotics Resistance Index (MARI) ranged from 0.3 – 0.7. The presence of S. aureus in the dairy products poses serious health risk and therefore calls for public health awareness.
Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis among School Aged Children in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State Nigeria
Authors: Mudassiru, I.  , Suleiman, A. B.  , Dibal, D. M.  , Abdulhamid, Y.  , Abba, A. M.
Published: October 2023

Urinary schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis) is a parasitic disease caused by digenic trematode called Schistosoma haematobium, it is a water based parasitic disease transmitted by water snails of the genus Bulinus that mainly affect children. A study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis among School aged children of three selected communities in Bakura LGA of Zamfara State to determine the prevalence of S. haematobium from urine samples of the pupils and to relate the prevalence of infection with socio- demographic factors such as age, sex and water contact activities of the sampled subject. A total of 360 urine samples comprising of 120 each from the Yargeda, Kwanar Kalgo and Tungar Maiburtu Primary Schools were collected and examined by sedimentation technique for the presence of S. haematobium eggs. The overall percentage of infection recorded was 30.0% while percentages of infection obtained among the selected Primary Schools were 33.3%, 16.7% and 40.0% in Yargeda, Kwanar Kalgo and Tungar Maiburtu respectively. Male pupils recorded the highest rate of infection (44.9%) than female pupils (23.6%). Age group 8-11 years old had highest infection rate (35.7%), while the age group 12-15 years had the least prevalence rate (23.5%). In relation to sources of drinking water, pupils with rivers/streams as their main sources of drinking water recorded the highest rate of infection (38.7%), whereas those using tap/bore-hole water had the least prevalence of infection (18.2%). Based on water contact activity, pupils whose water contact activity was mostly fishing had the highest rate (41.4%), while lowest rate of infection of 18.0% was observed among pupils swimming in rivers. In all the cases, chi-square analysis showed no significant association between the rate of infection and water contact activities (P<0.01). Since infection with S. haematobium had been established in the study area, there is therefore a need for public health campaign among pupils to adapt preventive measures with control programs for snails’ intermediate host.
Effects of Antibiotics on the Development and Colonization of Preterm Gut Microbiota: A Short Review
Authors: Abdulkadir, B.  , Isah, U.  , Ibrahim, R. A.  , Abdullahi Umar  , Al-ameen Yusuf I
Published: October 2023

The gut microbiota plays a vital role in the development of the immune system, nutrient absorption, and resistance to pathogen colonization. Antibiotics are among the many factors that affect and influence the establishment of the microbiota., Neonates, particularly those born prematurely, represent an interesting population because they receive early and often extensive antibiotic therapy in the first year of life. It is important to understand the effects of these antibiotics in reshaping and colonization of intestinal microbiome. Antibiotic therapy in preterm infants can dramatically affect the gut microbiome. Early establishment of the gut microbiome is suspected to have a particularly profound impact in protecting the gut from infectious disease and on long-term subsequent health by predisposing individuals to atopic or autoimmune disease later in life. This review gathers relevant literatures on the effects of antibiotics on the preterm gut microbiota both on their composition and development. This review indicates that some antibiotic treatments are associated with decreased species richness and diversity. Treatment with antibiotic encouraged resistance genes and proliferation of multidrug resistant organisms. Antibiotics regimens bring about population shifts and reshape the abundant microbial colonization. We therefore, demonstrated the impact of antibiotics on the composition of microbial community and its establishment from the gut of preterm infants during their early days of life.
Sub-acute toxicity profile of methanolic leaf extract of Securidaca longipedunculata in rats
Authors: Sadiq, F. U.  , Abalaka, M.E  , Babayi, H.
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the toxicological profile of Securidaca longipedunculatain rats. Sub- acute toxicity study was conducted by oral administration of the extracts to rats at daily doses of 25, 50 and 100mg/kg body weight for 28 days. Methanol leaf extract of S. longipedunculata caused significant (p< 0.05) increase in serum urea, creatinine, sodium & proteins but significantly (p< 0.05) decreased the serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and cholesterol concentration when compared with the controls. However, there was no significant (p> 0.05) difference in serum aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), potassium, triglyceride albumin and bilirubin concentration when compared with control. Jobelyn and dexamethazone caused significant (p< 0.05) increase in serum AST, urea, triglycerides, sodium and protein. Dexamethazone caused significant increase (p<0.05) in bilirubin, cholesterol, and a decrease in serum ALP and creatinine concentration when compared with the control. The extract also had no significant (p>0.05) effect on hematological parameters except for a significant increase (p<0.05) in white blood cells when compared with the normal control. The plant extracts have shown no serious adverse effect on hematological and biochemical parameters. Thus, S. longipedunculata methanol leaf extract could be considered as a natural source of antibiotics for therapeutic purposes.
Biofuels for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Review
Authors: Muazu, M.,  , Rabi'u, I.  , Issa, S.B.
Published: October 2023

The unsustainable nature of fossil fuels (non-renewable) has led to the search for other alternative fuels such as biomass derived fuels. Biofuel technology is a promising endeavour towards a sustainable development in any nation, as Nigeria has a vast arable land that is good for agriculture and biomass production. Biofuels include bioethanol, biodiesel, biobutanol and biogas with each having different method of production and use. The rural women energy security project of the Federal Ministry of Environment has already empowered 10 rural women cooperatives, among the benefits of biofuel are: increase in national income, sustainability, mitigation of greenhouse gases, proper and effective waste recycling, employment, energy security among others. The biomass resources, research and knowledge needed for biofuel production is readily available and with the appropriate entrepreneurial and political will; Nigeria will be a key player in the biofuel business. This paper reviewed the potential of biofuels production and benefits as it relates to sustainable development in Nigeria. Lack of continuity of projects after a change of leadership in the government has hindered the rapid progress in many sectors including the biofuels. Government should ensure the full implementation and continuity of projects in biofuel and other green areas of development.
Pengaruh Beban Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan di Konveksi Sakinah Palembang
Authors: Ardelia Shafira , Karimudin Yos , Santati Parama
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of workload on employee performance at Palembang Sakinah Convection. The research method used is a quantitative method. Data collection techniques using research questionnaires. The total population is 48 employees and the sample used in the research using the purposive sampling method is employees in the production section of 40 respondents. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. The results of the study indicate that there is a negative and significant effect of workload on employee performance at the Palembang Sakinah Convection.
Perbedaan Pengaruh Likuiditas Dan Solvabilitas ierhadap Return on Investment Sebelum dan Saat Covid-19 pada Perusahaan Ritel yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Sulastri Sulastri , Lestari At Thahirah Putri , Malinda Shelfi
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan pengaruh Likuiditas dan Solvabilitas terhadap Return on Investment sebelum dan saat covid-19 pada perusahaan ritel yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Rancangan penelitian kausalitas dengan menggunakan teknik analisis regresi dan komparatif kedua model regresi sebelum dan saat covid-19. Populasi penelitian ini terdiri dari 35 perusahaan dengan mengambil semua sampel sebanyak 25 perusahaan dan mengeluarkan 10 perusahaan yang laporan keuangannya tidak lengkap pada tahun 2018-2021. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu mengunduh data sekunder kuantitatif yang berupa laporan keuangan di website resmi Bursa Efek Indonesia. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan pengaruh likuiditas terhadap Return on Investment (ROI) baik sebelum maupun saat covid-19. Sementara solvabilitas terdapat perbedaan. Dimana Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) tidak berpengaruh sebelum covid-19. Sementara Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) terhadap Return on Investment (ROI) baik sebelum dan saat covid-19 menunjukan pengaruh. Secara menyeluruh, pengaruh likuiditas dan solvabilitas terhadap Return on Investment (ROI) tahun 2019-2021 menunjukan hasil pengaruh yang berbeda. Likuiditas tidak berpengaruh. Sedangkan Solvabilitas berpengaruh terhadap Return on Investment (ROI).
Analisis Pengembangan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Kota Bandung Pasca Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Dora Yenny Maya , Saefudin Nugraha , Sari Oktora Yogi , Sakti Intan Widuri , Sudrajat Asep , Sumantri Dadan
Published: October 2023

The contribution of MSMEs is quite large for the national economy because, with a large number of existing MSMEs, more jobs will be created for people who need jobs and become the biggest contributor to Domestic Product Value (Gross). Therefore, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) need special attention in this sector. The research was conducted to analyze the development of MSME entrepreneurs in the city of Bandung after the Covid 19 pandemic for MSME entrepreneurs. The number of MSME entrepreneurs who were sampled was 110 respondents from several types of businesses. The type of research conducted was survey research with descriptive and verification data analysis methods. The results of the study partially show that the Entrepreneurial Character variable has a positive influence on MSME business development, while the Business Capital variable does not have a positive effect on business development. And the marketing strategy variable partially has a positive effect on business development. Business capital that does not have a positive effect on business development does not mean that MSME players do not need venture capital in developing their businesses. Even though MSME entrepreneurs have sufficient capital without strong and positive characteristics of MSME entrepreneurs, business development will not work While the simultaneous test results obtained results of Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Business Capital and Marketing Strategy jointly affect Business Development. This illustrates that with strong entrepreneurial characteristics and supported by the availability of business capital and marketing strategies that are in accordance with market conditions, business development carried out by MSME entrepreneurs will certainly run well

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Business Capital, and Business Development.
Analisis Sistem Informasi Akuntansi dalam Meningkatkan Pengendalian Internal: Studi Kasus pada Klinik PT. Hurip Putera Husada
Authors: Yudistira Rizky , Astriani Devi , Puspitasari Meliana
Published: October 2023

Bookkeeping Data Frameworks increase the value of associations with exact, pertinent, and opportune data. So that organization tasks become more successful and productive as well as the organization's interior administration choices. Inside control is required as an authoritative arrangement and technique to safeguard resources from extortion and blunders. The examination object is the PT facility. Hurip Putera Husada, exclusive which works in the field of general wellbeing administrations. The point of the exploration is to examine the bookkeeping data framework in working on the interior control of PT facilities. Hurip Putera Husada. The creator utilizes elucidating investigation with a subjective methodology. Information examination strategy by gathering, depicting, and dissecting information about bookkeeping data frameworks and inward control frameworks in organizations. The consequences of the examination presumed that subsequent to breaking down the bookkeeping data framework at the Hurip Putera Husada center it was sufficient and assumed a powerful and proficient part in working on inner control in the organization. Nonetheless, it is important to focus on clients of the organization's Zahir framework, particularly the principal server at the facility which is in danger in light of the fact that the framework should be associated with the center's web organization (LAN) so representatives can work the Zahir framework at the organization office and can't utilize it outside the organization
Tuntutan Ganti Rugi dalam Perkawinan Singkat: Studi Putusan Mahkamah Rendah Syariah, Bera, Negeri Pahang, Kes Mal, No. 06013-049- 0159 Tahun 2020 dalam Perspektif Keadilan Hukum
Authors: Izatul Nurul Anis , Irwan Irwan
Published: October 2023

This article’s purpose is to provide information about Claims for Compensation in Short Marriages in the Decisions of the Lower Shariah Court, Bera, Pahang State, Kes Mal, No. 06013-049-0159 year 2020 Prospective on Legal Justice.Rejected the plaintiff's claim to seek compensation for the expenditure of wedding party expenses amounting to 30,000 Malaysian Ringgit in the content of the Syari'ah Lower Court Judgment in this article.The judge reasoned that there was no debt agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant in writing as valid evidence of the transaction.This research is a normative research by using a conceptual conceptual approach, namely by studying and looking for legal concepts or legal principles that are relevant to the case.The results of the research reveal that there is still room for the judge to accept some of the plaintiff's claims because de facto there has been a material and non-material loss suffered by the woman.
Pro dan Kontra Peraturan Pemerintah No. 26 Tahun 2023 tentang Pengelolaan Hasil Sedimentasi di Laut: Perspektif Fiqh Siyasah Syar’iyyah
Authors: Aditya Reza , Tarigan Tetty Marlina
Published: October 2023

Based on Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023 concerning management of sedimentation results in the sea, this research aims to find out the pros and cons that occur as a result of the ratification of Government regulation No. 26 of 2023 concerning management of sedimentation results in the sea and what is the perspective of siyasah syar'iyyah fiqh on Government regulation No. 26 of 2023 concerning management of sedimentation results in the sea. This research uses a descriptive type of normative juridical legal research to describe the pros and cons of PP No. 26 of 2023 concerning management of sedimentation results in the sea. The data sources are primary data and secondary data, the data collection technique uses qualitative library research in the form of books, scientific journals, language dictionaries and various other literature. The results of the research show that the opening of sea sand exports was opposed by a number of academics, environmental activists, non-governmental organizations and the DPR RI. The academic text that is the basis for drafting this regulation is considered premature, because it is not supported by the results of a comprehensive study regarding the potential distribution, locations of marine sedimentation that can be taken, sedimentation content, safe retrieval technology, and economic risks and prospects. Perspective of Siyasah Syar'iyyah Fiqh on Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023 concerning the management of sedimentation results in the sea is considered not in accordance with established Islamic law. This can be seen from changes in the system that reintroduced sea sand exports after 20 years of non-operation.
Penggunaan Media Audio Pada Anak Tunanetra Tingkat SMP di SLBN 1 Bukittinggi
Authors: Lestari Diyah Ayu
Published: October 2023

Tunanetra adalah orang yang tidak dapat melihat (buta total) dan dapat melihat hanya melihat cahaya (kurang awas). Keterbatasan dalam melihat dapat dibantu dengan media audio yang menekankan pada pedengaran. Media ini cocok karena anak tunanetra memiliki pendengaran yang sangat tajam apabila dilatih terus menerus. Pendengaran yang sangat tajam ini dapat dimanfaat untuk pembelajaran dengan menggunkan media audio. Metode yang digunakan dalam artikel ini merupakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data observasi dan wawancara yaitu penelitian yang dimaksudkan untuk menggambarkan (mendeskripsikan) mengenai suatu masalah. Penerapan bahan ajar audio untuk anak tunanetra smp adalah terwujudnya pendidikan yang merata baik anak normal maupun anak berkebutuhan khusus. Anak yang yang berkebutuhan khusus seperti tunanetra dapat memahami pembelajaran dengan media audio yang disetting menggunakan suara yang jelas dan mudah di pahami. Kelebihan media audio ini adalah dapat mudah memahami materi karena terkonsentraasi pada suara menjadikan tergabungnya perasaan dan fikiran yang dapat menyebabkan bayangan dan ingatan yang membekas.
Analisa Perkawinan Beda Agama di Indonesia
Authors: Syailendra Moody Rizqy , Anastasia Michelle Sharon , Putera Fauzan Ravinda
Published: October 2023

Marriage is an inner birth network between a man and a woman as husband and wife, with the primary purpose of creating a happy family based on the same Divinity. A mixed marriage is generally defined as a marriage between two people in Indonesia who are subject to opposing laws due to differences in nationality. A mixed marriage of different religions is a marriage carried out by a man and a woman who have different beliefs; this, if associated with Islamic law, is not permitted and considered deviant, not only under Islamic laws but also under the law on marriage and the law about marriage prohibition.

Keywords: Marriage, mixed marriage, marriage of different religions
Bias Patriarkhi dalam Hukum Keluarga Islam Sudan Tahun 1991 Mempertimbangkan Pengalaman Khas Perempuan untuk Perlindungan dari Diskriminasi
Authors: Husna Khotimatul
Published: October 2023

The protection of women from discrimination in Islamic family law is a demand of women's rights fighters, but in Sudan this demand is not accepted because there is still a patriarchal bias in the articles of the 1991 Sudanese family law. These articles discriminate against women in various aspects, both social and biological, because of strong and deep-rooted patriarchal traditions. This study aims to explore eight discriminatory issues against women from articles of patriarchal bias in the 1991 Sudanese family law which views women's rights and obligations as different from those of men in the family. This study uses a descriptive analysis approach with the theory of essential justice proposed by Dr. Nur Rofiah Bill. Uzm. This theory sees women as whole human beings and equal subjects, so that true justice requires consideration of women's experiences which can be biologically and socially different from men's. Data obtained through literature review or library research. This study concludes that the discriminatory articles against women in the 1991 Sudanese Islamic family law are due to the fact that the family law was drafted by government authorities and a masculine societal culture and does not present women's unique experiences as a policy consideration. The reasoning of patriarchal culture in Sudanese family law completely ignores the impact of harm or harm on women. In the end, patriarchal bias articles in Sudanese family law have contributed to perpetuating gender inequality. This confirms that efforts to protect Sudanese women from acts of subordination, marginalization, stereotypes, violence, and double burden face serious challenges because they are legitimized by positive law. As a result, women occupy a weak and weakened position in the family.
Penerapan Asas Contra Legem Perkara Nafkah Iddah Dalam Cerai Talak Pegawai Negeri Sipil (Studi Putusan No.135/Pdt.G/2022/MS.Ttn)
Authors: Qadri Jamalul , Lubis Fauziah
Published: October 2023

Putusan Perkara No.135/Pdt.G/2022/MS/Ttn adalah perkara cerai talak yang di ajukan oleh suami karena sudah tidak bisa untuk di pertahankan lagi. Salah satu akibatnya ialah suami di bebankan untuk membayar nafkah yaitu madhiyah,iddah,dan mut’ah. Seorang istri dapat memohon ke Majelis Hakim untuk meminta pembayaran nafkah jikalau suami tidak memenuhi kewajibannya menafkahi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pertimbangan hakim dengan tidak di berikannya 1/3 gaji kepada mantan istri yang di ceraikan oleh suami yang berprofesi PNS. Sedangkan sebagaimana dalam Peraturan Pemerintah No. 8 Tahun 1983 jo Peratuan Pemerintah No. 45 Tahun 1990 istri mendapat 1/3 gaji suami yang PNS setelah pasca cerai. Penelitian ini ialah jenis penelitian pustaka (library research) dan menggunakan pendekatan perundang-undangan (statue approach) pendekatan kasus (case approach) serta menggunakan metode deskriptif analis serta menggunakan pola pikir deduktif. Bahan Hukum terdiri dari bahan hukum primer, yaitu putusan No.135/Pdt.G/2022/MS/Ttn, Undang-Undang perkawinan Nomor 1 Tahun 1974, Kompilasi Hukum Islam, Peraturan Pemerintah No.10 Tahun 1983 jo Peraturan Pemerintah No. 45 Tahun 1990. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Hakim tidak mengeluarkan gaji suami 1/3 berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah No. 8 Tahun 1983 jo Peraturan Pemerintah No. 45 Tahun 1990 kepada mantan istri yang di ceraikan. Dengan pertimbangan karena Termohon/istri juga sebagai PNS. Hakim mengedepankan asas keadilan masyarakat yang tercantum dalam Pasal 5 Undang-undang No.48 Tahun 2009 tentang Kekuasaan Kehakiman. Dan hakim juga mewajibkan kepada suami untuk memberikan nafkah mut’ah, iddah 3 bulan, hadhanah.
Penerapan Hak Narapidana Wanita Hamil di Lembaga Permasyarakatan: Studi Kasus di Lapas Wanita Kelas II A Tanjung Gusta Medan
Authors: Efendi Lusi Rahmadhani , Marpaung Zaid Alfauza
Published: October 2023

as indonesia citizens, of course we have rights that have existed since birth. Likewise for convicts who are serving their sentence in prison, women convicts should pay more attention to their rights when they are in prison because as women they have the nature to conceive, give birth and breastfeed. pregnant women in correctional institutions and how to implement the rights of pregnant women inmates in prisons. The author uses the Juridical Empirical Method in this study using a purposive sampling approach. The results of the study are that pregnant female prisoners in the class IIA female correctional facility in tanjung gusta Medan have not all of their rights have been fulfilled where there is still a lack of facilities in correctional institutions and there are no doctors who are specifically in the correctional institution.
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Institusional, Kepemilikan Manajerial dan Leverage terhadap Nilai Perusahaan pada Perusahaan Properti yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2018-2021
Authors: Eni Cahya , Rakhmanita Ani
Published: October 2023

The Indonesia IMF predicts that the economy will grow by 5% in 2023, and this prediction is supported by the high demand for housing and the prospects for the property sector in Indonesia which continues to grow. A company's primary objective is to raise its value, which is represented in the market price of its shares. This study seeks to ascertain the impact of managerial ownership, institutional ownership, and leverage (DER) on price to book value in real estate companies listed on the IDX. Research of this kind is quantitative. The information used in this study is secondary information. Purposive sampling with a variety of linear regression analysis approaches was the sampling strategy employed in this investigation. According to data analysis findings, management ownership and partially institutional ownership have a positive and significant impact on price to book value, however leverage as measured by the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) has no impact. Institutional ownership, management ownership, and leverage, as measured by the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), all have an impact on price to book value simultaneously.

Keywords: Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership and Leverage
Program PHBS di Masjid Tuntungan Dalam Mewujudkan Jamaah yang Prodduktif Dalam Peduli Sehat
Authors: Vaudi Tazkia , Riski Mutiara , Praramadhani Nikita , Nabilla Maisya , Al Afghani Zaid , Praramadhani Nikita , Mardiyah Atika , Hasibuan Dinda Syahfitri , Darma Eka Putri
Published: October 2023

Clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) is a step that must be taken to achieve optimal health status for everyone. The implementation of PHBS in the mosque environment is one of the efforts to mobilize and empower the administrators and also the congregation of the mosque to live a clean and healthy life. The purpose of this research is to realize the PHBS program at the Tuntungan mosque so that congregations can be productive in caring for health. The method used in this study is qualitative and data collection techniques by means of interviews, observation and documentation. The results based on the results of research on cleanliness in the Tuntungan mosque environment are quite clean, but there are still many people who pay less attention to cleanliness and also the condition of the water in the mosque still feels rusty. The conclusion of this study is that there are still many mosque congregations who have not implemented PHBS at the Tuntungan mosque.

Keywords: PHBS, Mosque
Pemanfaatan Media Cyber Konseling Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Layanan Bimbingan Konseling di Sekolah MAN 3 Langkat
Authors: Harahap Ade Chita Putri , Hasibuan Ahmad Anas , Lestari Ayu Ari , Asmaida Asmaida , Indriany Dina
Published: October 2023

Cyber counseling media can be an effective tool to improve the quality of guidance and counseling services in MAN 3 Langkat School. This media can help students who are difficult to reach directly to get counseling, provide easy access, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services, expand the reach of services, and increase safety. However, in using cyber counseling media, attention must be paid to several things such as privacy and security of student data, technological security, and applicable regulations. The school needs to ensure that cyber counseling services are carried out in compliance with professional ethics and applicable laws in Indonesia. In this case, cyber counseling media can help improve the quality of guidance and counseling services in MAN 3 Langkat School

Keywords: cyber counseling media, counseling services,.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter dalam Pembelajaran PAI di SDIT Ummul Qur’an Gebang, Kabupaten Langkat.
Authors: Nasution Fahri Agung , Anggraini Pauli , Atika Nur , Abdi Hasnan , Butar-Butar Najaruddin , Anas Nirwana
Published: October 2023

Teacher Professionalism is something that cannot be negotiated, including for a figh teacher. Because the professionalism of a teacher plays a very dominant role, event thought the sophistication of technologi is veryimpersive. there are still too many human elements such as attitudes, values systems, feelings, motivation, habits, etc. which are expected to be the result of the learning process. A good religious attitude is one of the hopes that results from a fight study. And only figh learning managed by a professionalfigh teacher has implications for the formation of students’ religious attitudes. Professional figh teachers are able to create a dynamic and democratic learning atmosphere, and will have implications for students’ religious attitudes in the from of; first, the students will understand what they do and at the same time understand what the other people who are different from it have been practicing. Second, the level of student obedience in carrying out religious rites is getting better. Third, the more students have more confidence in the thurth of their religion, fourth, the students’ commitment to godliness is getting better, good, and fith, embedded tolerance towards all differences.

Keywords: Teacher Professionalism, religious attitudes