bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH WORK LIFE BALANCE TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA MELALUI EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIATOR DI PT PLN (PERSERO) UNIT INDUK DISTRIBUSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Yuliani Amira Rizki , Silvianita Anita
Published: May 2022

PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Distribusi Jawa Barat menjadi perusahaan listrik terbesar di Indonesia dituntut untuk memberikan pelayanan terbaik serta menjaga kualitas dan kepercayaan konsumen. Sebagai perusahaan penyedia layanan jasa yang bertumpu terhadap modal manusia diperlukan dukungan nilai employee engagement yang baik sebagai kekuatan utama dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Selain itu, dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi diperlukan peran karyawan yang bisa menghasilkan kinerja yang tinggi dengan memperhatikan  faktor kepuasan kerja dan work life balance, oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana work life balance, employee engagement, dan kepuasan kerja karyawan PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Distribusi Jawa Barat mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Distribusi Jawa Barat secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif-kausalitas. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis jalur (path analysis) menggunakan korelasi. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian hipotesis ditemukan bahwa variabel work life balance memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel employee engagement sebesar 23%. Work life             balance mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja sebesar 7,6%.      Pengaruh employee engagement terhadap kepuasan kerja sebesar 33%. Variabel work life balance melalui employee engagement juga berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan kerja secara signifikan sebesar 27,7%.Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Distribusi Jawa Barat berada dalam kategori baik dalam hal work life balance, employee engagement, dan kepuasan kerja. Namun perusahaan tersebut masih memiliki ruang untuk berkembang ke depannya, seperti pelatihan manajemen waktu kerja dan keluarga, menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang nyaman, dan perhatian oleh atasan kepada kinerja karyawannya.
ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN USAHA KERAJINAN TENUN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN PENGRAJIN (Studi Pada Badan Usaha Milik Desa Masalili Kecamatan Kontunaga Kabupaten Muna)
Authors: Azlan Azlan , Mustakim Mustakim , Sahrun Sahrun
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Bagaimana Pengembangan Usaha Kerajinan Tenun Pada BUMDes Kreatif Desa Masalili Kecamatan Kontunaga Kabupaten Muna Dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Pengrajin. metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah Pengumpulan Data, Data Reduction (Reduksi Data), Data Display (Penyajian Data), dan Conclusion Drawing/Verification (Kesimpulan). Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Sekertaris Desa Masalili, ketua BUMDes Kreatif Desa Masalili, Ketua Unit Usaha Dagang BUMDes Kreatif Desa Masalili, dan 6 orang penenun BUMDes Kreatif Desa Masalili. Teknik Penentuan Informan yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling yaitu menentukan informan dengan teknik penentuan sampel dengan pertimbangan tertentu sehingga layak dijadikan informan. Hasil penelitian dan pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa Pengembangan usaha yang dilakukan oleh BUMDes Kreatif Desa Masalili di antaranya perluasan skala ekonomis yang meliputi penggunaan tanaga kerja yang punya kemampuan/keterampilan dan pengembangan teknologi dan peningkatan skala produksi untuk BUMDes Kreatif ini dan perluasan cakupan usaha meliputi menambah jenis motif kain tenun baru yang berbeda dengan sekarang diproduksi (diversifikasi). Peningkatan pendapatan pengrajin dengan cara pengembangan usaha Unit Usaha Dagang kerajinan tenun sudah cukup optimal.  Hal ini dapat dilihat dari pendapatan pengrajin tenun BUMDes Kreatif setelah menjalankan program pengembangan mengalami peningkatan drastis.
ANALISIS KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF PEMIMPIN TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Hardiana Riska , Rahman Rahman , Abdullah Akhyar
Published: May 2022

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi efektif pemimpin terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan dengan indikator komunikasi dengan cara keterbukaan, empati, komunikasi nonverbal dan verbal, kepositifan dan kesamaan memiliki keterkaitan yang sangat erat terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan hal ini dilihat dari penerapan komunikasi efektif yang dilakukan oleh pemimpin terlihat bahwa dengan komunikasi efektif tersebut yang diterapkan oleh pimpinan Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Cabang Kendari Bypass Kota Kendari terlihat prestasi kerja karyawan semakin meningkat. Sedangkan hasil penelitian terhadap prestasi kerja dengan fokus penelitian pada kualitas kerja, kuantitas kerja dan jangka waktu kerja menunjukkan bahwa dari ketiga faktor tersebut merupakan indikastor-indikator yang menjadi penilaian perusahaan kepada karyawan seperti halnya kualitas kerja, perusahaan akan selalu menuntut kepada karyawan untuk menghasilkan kerja yang berkualitas dan bermutu sesuai dengan standar perusahaan. Kuantitas kerja karyawan harus mampu mengefisiensikan kerja artinya karyawan harus menggunakan waktu sesingkat mungkin untuk menghasilkan volume kerja. Sedangkan untuk jangka waktu kerja karyawan harus mampu melayani para nasabah sebaik dan sesingkat mungkin dengan selalu berpedoman pada pelayanan prima.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGEMBANGAN USAHATANI KOPRA PUTIH DI DESA WOWONGA JAYA KECAMATAN KULISUSU UTARA KABUPATEN BUTON UTARA
Authors: Rizal Rizal , Yusuf Muhamad , Elwan Muhamad
Published: May 2022

Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah “Bagimanakah pengembangan usahatani kopra putih di Desa Wowonga Jaya Kecamatan Kulisusu Utara Kabupaten Buton Utara Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mendeskripsikan  pengembangan usahatani kopra putih di Desa Wowonga Jaya Kecamatan. Kulisusu Utara Kabupaten Buton Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan teknik purposive sampling atau dengan cara di senggaja jumlah informan dalam penelitian ini 20 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan melalui penelitian lapangan yang dilakukan dengan teknik kuesioner, dan teknik wawancara (interview) dan selanjutnya dianalisis dengan deskriptif kualitatif. Selanjutnya analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan atau ferifikasi data. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah diuraikan, maka peneliti dapat menarik beberapa kesimpulan bahwa fakto-faktor yang mempengaruhi pengembangan usahatani kopra putih didesa wowonga jaya seperti mesin, tenaga kerja dan modal.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN ROOM ATTENDANT TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA HOTEL ZAHRA SYARIAH KENDARI
Authors: Wulandari Vanya Livia , Qomariyah Erni , Abdullah Akhyar
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen pada Hotel Zahra Syariah Kendari. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif sedangkan jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah 94 tamu yang pernah dan sedang berkunjung dan menginap di hotel Zahra Syariah Kendari yang diambil menggunakan teknik sampel insidental sampling. Variabel yang diteliti dalam penelitian ini terdiri atas dua, yaitu variabel independen adalah kualitas pelayanan, sedangkan variabel dependen adalah kepuasan konsumen. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menyebar kuesioner kepada seluruh tamu yang pernah dan sedang berkunjung dan menginap di hotel Zahra Syariah Kendari, dan dianalisis menggunakan Regresi Linear Sederhana, yang hasil analisisnya di olah menggunakan SPSS Versi 21. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen pada Hotel Zahra Syariah Kendari. Hal ini terbukti dari hasil uji parsial yaitu t hitung sebesar 10,222 dan nilai t tabel adalah 1,661 yang lebih kecil dibandingkan t hitung dengan nilai probabilitas signifikansi 0,000 < α (0,05).
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI TINGKAT PENDAPATAN PEDAGANG KAKI LIMA DI WILAYAH KENDARI BEACH
Authors: Tandisau Monica Sales , Aminuddin Aminuddin , Sartono Sartono
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi tingkat pendapatan pedagang kaki lima di wilayah Kendari Beach. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah para pedagang kaki lima yang berdagang di Kendari Beach. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kemudahan memperoleh barang berpengaruh secara positif terhadap tingkat pendapatan pedagang kaki lima. Modal menunjukkan berpengaruh secara positif terhadap tingkat pendapatan pedagang kaki lima. Kebijakan pemerintah menunjukkan berpengaruh secara negatif terhadap tingkat pendapatan pedagang kaki lima. Keamanan menunjukkan berpengaruh secara negatif terhadap tingkat pendapatan pedagang kaki lima.
STRATEGI BISNIS DALAM PENGEMBANGAN USAHA IKM ROTI WIDORO DI SUKOHARJO
Authors: Kusumastuti Anggit Dyah
Published: May 2022

Analisis terhadap faktor lingkungan internal dan eksternal bertujuan untuk mengetahui kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui lingkungan internal dan eksternal yang mempengaruhi usaha IKM Roti Widoro. Strategi alternatif disusun melalui analisis SWOT yaitu matriks SWOT. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan inovasi dan diversifikasi produk diakui sebagai faktor paling penting dalam kegiatan produksi Roti Widoro. Sedangkan keterbatasan modal usaha dan terbatasnya tenaga marketing menjadi faktor kelemahan dari industri tersebut. Pada faktor kesempatan atau peluang menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan Pemerintah mendukung usaha IKM, sedangkan adanya persaingan antar industri yang sejenis menjadi faktor ancaman Roti Widoro. Adapun strategi pengembangan usaha yang diterapkan oleh Roti Widoro melalui penetrasi pasar dan pengembangan produk.
Needs Assessment of Critically ill Patients and Their Families at Intensive Care Unit
Authors: M.E. Abdelrady , A.E. Badria , N.H. Sabah
Published: May 2022

Background: Critically ill patients have many physical and psychological needs which contribute to disease progression and are at risk for worsening of their condition. Family’s ability to support patients may be compromised by their own psychological distress. So, significant progress has been made to incorporate nursing care from a patient-centered approach to family centered focus. Aim: This study aimed to assess needs of critically ill patients and their families at intensive care unit. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: the study was conducted at intensive care unit at General Bulaq Dakror hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of sixty patients and sixty family members were included in the study. Tools: Four tools were used in this study: structured interview questionnaire, barthel index scale, intensive care unit environmental stressor scale and critical care family needs inventory. Results: the study demonstrated that the mean age of the studied patients was (61.00 + 13.28) and mean age of the studied family member was(36.68 + 11.08) and two thirds of them had son or daughter relation to patient. Less than half of the studied patients were minimally dependent. The highest mean score of intensive care unit stressors of the studied patients was for enviromental stressors. While, the highest mean score of studied family members’ needs was for assurance and anxiety reduction needs. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant relation between physical needs and educational level of the studied patients, as well, there was a statistically significant relation between the total mean scores of information needs and educational level of the studied family members and between the total mean scores of support needs and number of family member’s visits to patient.Recommendations: This study recommends continuous assessment of the most important and largely unmet needs of critically ill patients and their family members.
Chondroblastic osteosarcoma in a feline: a case report
Authors: Dalmagro Mirian Juliana , Silva Danby do Nascimento , Matias de Oliveira Radan Elvis
Published: May 2022

Osteosarcomas are noteworthy as one of the main malignant bone tumors in dogs and cats, comprising an important cause of limb amputation in these species. Literature reports for felines are, however, scarce. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to characterize the clinical and histopathological findings of a chondroblastic osteosarcoma case in a female cat. The chondroblastic osteosarcoma diagnosis was based on radiographic, cytological, histopathological and immune-histochemical findings. Clinical, radiographic, and cytological findings suggested a presumptive osteosarcoma diagnosis, while histopathological and immune-histochemical findings confirmed a chondroblastic osteosarcoma diagnosis.
Quantum Meta-Photonics
Authors: Shalaev Vladimir
Published: May 2022

We discuss how various ideas and notions from the field of metamaterials can benefit the emerging area of quantum science and technology. Specifically, we show that the enhancement and speedup enabled by plasmonic metamaterials open up a means to outpace dephasing and thus make quantum systems immune to decoherence. We also discuss new opportunities for SiN quantum photonic circuitry enabled by our recent discovery of single-photon sources in this technologically important material platform. Our findings spark further studies of quantum emitters toward deeper understanding of their nature, deterministic formation, and scalable integration with on-chip quantum photonic circuitry. We also demonstrate how hybrid quantum sensors with record-high sensitivity can be developed, by employing spin qubits controlled by light and coupled via magnons. The important role of machine-learning designs for quantum photonic circuitry will be also discussed.
Examine the Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus in Multi-Transfused Thalassemia Major Patients
Authors: Safi Huda Khalid , Tanveer Awais , Hammad Saba , Nadeem Anum , Nadeem Shaheera , Asif Amina
Published: May 2022

Objective: To examine the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus in multi-transfused thalassemia major patients and risk factors associated with HCV infection. Study Design: Cross-sectional/Observational Place and Duration: Department of Medicine/ Haematology, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan for the duration of six months from March 2021 to August 2021. Methods: One hundred and sixty five multi-transfused patients of β thalassemia major were enrolled in this study. After taking informed consent patients’ demographics including age, sex, socioeconomic status, residence and blood transfusion frequency were recorded. Blood sample was taken from all the patients to examine the seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus by using ELISA method. Data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0. Results: There were 113(68.48%) males and 52 (31.52%) female patients. 71 (43.03%) patients were ages >10 years and 94 (56.97%) patients were ages <10 years. 48 (29.09%) patients were found to have HCV positive. Among HCV positive patients males were predominant 33 (68.75%), 37 (77.08%) patients had above 15 transfusion and 11 (22.92%) had less than 15 transfusion. Patients with low socio-economic status were on high risk for developing HCV infection. Conclusion: It is concluded that Hepatitis C virus is significantly associated with multi-tranfused Beta thalassemia major. The frequency of HCV infection is quite high. Keywords: Multi-transfusion, Beta Thalassemia Major, Hepatitis C virus
Progressive Detoriating Effect of Glucocorticoidson the Histomorphology of Seminiferous Tubules and Height of Germinal Epithelium of Testis of Albino Rats used for a Short Duration
Authors: Hameed Uzma , Iqbal Sadia , Fatima Urooj , Khan Tanzeela , Ahmed Hira , Fahmi Shazia
Published: May 2022

Objective:To observe the microscopic changes in the seminiferous tubules of testis of albino rats, following the intravenous administration of corticosteroids. Study design: Laboratory based experimental study. Place and duration of the study: This study was conducted in the department of Anatomy, Baqai Medical University Karachi, in June 2017 for aperiod of 21 days. Methodology:32 Adult,healthy male Albino rats equally divided into four groups were used in this study.Group A1 served as control for group B1 and received intra-peritoneal injection of 0.9 % normal saline for 7 days, Group A2 served as control for group B2 and received i.p injection 0.9 %normal saline for 14 days, whereas Group B2 and Group B3 were given i.pinjection of Dexamethsone at the dose of 7mg/kg/body weight for 7 and 14 days in a single daily doseat the lower site of the abdomen respectively. Results:The Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stained sections of testis tissue have shown marked histomorphological changes,the germinal epithelium was disorganized and there was a marked reduction in the height of epithelium Seminiferous tubules attained different shapes, congested blood vessels were also found,detachment and vacuolization of the seminiferous tubules were noted that eventually leads to atropy of the tubules. Conclusion:Even short term used of glucocorticoids caused changes in the histomorphology of seminiferous tubules that may lead to infertility. Keywords:Corticosteroids,Height of germinal epithelium,Seminiferous tubules.
Psychological Impact Among Physical Therapists during COVID-19 in Western KSA
Authors: Gihan Mousa , Mohamed Salem , Rana Bogari , Samarah Yamani , Waad Al Mazni , Alanoud Al Sulami , Bashyir Al Sharif , Shatha Yalli , Ghada Hawsawi , Batool Kalantan , Jude Faraj , Asma Alqurashi
Published: May 2022

Background: COVID-19 pandemic exposed health care providers such as physiotherapists to psychological disorders as depression and anxiety. Purpose: the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of psychological impact among physical therapists during COVID-19 in western Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: Researchers performed a cross sectional survey-based study targeting physiotherapists in western KSA during the COVID-19 pandemic by using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire composed of three parts personal, occupational, and psychological. One hundred and ten Physical therapists replied who were working at 18 public and health hospitals of the Western region of KSA providing direct care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data analysis: Descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and percentage were utilized in presenting the subjects characteristics and collected data. Chi-square statistics was utilized to examine psychological injury with subject characteristics. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05 for all tests through the statistical package (SPSS) version 25. Result: One hundred and ten physiotherapists [(60%) females and (40%) males] participated in this study. The results showed that male physiotherapists (63.69%) had higher frequency of psychological disorders in comparison with female physiotherapists (40.9%). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a bad effect on psychological aspect of physiotherapists in western KSA. Key Words: COVID-19 pandemic, Psychological impact, Physiotherapists in western KSA
Exercise Tolerance Test Examination for Determination of Obesity Paradox in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure. A Clinical Comparative Study
Authors: Mirza Omer Aziz , Khan Zahoor , Theba Fareha Kashan , Ahmed Iftikhar , Riaz Hira , Batool Misdaq
Published: May 2022

Aims and objectives: Current study was conducted in Department of cardiology, Hayatabad medical complex Peshawar, for one year of duration. The aims and objective of this study was to deliver health awareness and description of a biological hypothesis i.e. obesity paradox, among our community. Methodology: 250 patients with a history of cardiac complications were selected and divided into two different groups. 100 individuals with BMI > 25 were in group A and their history of systolic heart failure was positive while in Group-B 150 patients with BMI< 35 were selected and their systolic heart failure history were negative. Conclusion: Obesity paradox provides survival against systolic heart failure in high BMI cardiac patients this was the findings of this study. On the other side cardiorespiratory fitness also play an important role in severity, and survival. It has seen that obesity was found protective in cardiac diseases and there is a strong relationship between body mass index and obesity paradox in heart failure. The standard mean deviation levels of BMI, systolic blood pressure, percentage of ECG variation, oxygen saturation of exercise tolerance test were significant (P<0.005) in group-B as compared to the group-A. Keywords: Obesity paradox, systolic heart failure, Body mass index, oxygen saturation
Factors Associated with Vaginal Birth after Previous C-Section in Pregnant Women
Authors: Ansari Neelam , Habib Aneela , Perveen Shakira , Shameer Sana , Ali Saima , Kazi Sarah
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The cesarean delivery (CD) rate has increased significantly over recent decades. It is estimated that almost a third of women have delivered by CD worldwide. In most countries, the caesarean section rate (CSR) has exceeded the level of 10–15% recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). In different areas of Pakistan current CSR was 16–20%, approximately. Objective: To determine the frequency of successful vaginal birth after previous cesarean section (VBAC) and factors associated with failed VBAC and fetomaternal outcome after trial of labour after cesarean section (TOLAC) in pregnant women. Study Design: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Civil Hospital Karachi for the duration of six months from July, 2020 to January, 2021. Subjects and Method: The pregnant women who had a prior cesarean delivery and the intension to desire a TOLAC at the prenatal visit at 36 weeks were recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Trail of labor was assessed of all women and the outcome of successful VBAC after attempted TOLAC was noted and associated factors. Results: Total numbers of patients included in study were 142. Out of which 97 (68.3%) had successful vaginal delivery after previous C-section and 45 (31.6%) were failed VBAC. Regarding the Factors associated with Successful VBAC in pregnant women, 83 (85.5%) had normal BMI, 94 (96.9%) had Gestational age b/w 37th to 40 weeks, 93 (95.8%) were booked cases, 51 (52.5%) were working women, 87 (89.6%) had h/o of VBAC, 81 (83.5%) had Interval time from previous CS > 18 months and 96 (98.9%) had normal birth weight Conclusion: Majority of the cases of previous CS done can be delivered safely by the vaginal route, without any major 3 complication to the mother and the newborn, in an institution having facilities for emergency CSs. Keywords: Trial of labor, vaginal birth after cesarean section, induction of labor.
Effective of an Intervention Program on Nurses Practices Concerning Infection Control Measures in Pediatric Surgical Wards
Authors: Mousa Ali Neamah , Aziz Afifa Radha
Published: May 2022

Background: Infection control has become a major concern in the health-care system, and health-care personnel, especially nurses, are particularly vulnerable to infection. The goal of this study is to see how effective an intervention program is in changing nurses' practices in pediatric surgery wards when it comes to infection management. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design for the pre- and post-test. The sample consisted of 40 persons. The intervention group included twenty nurses from the primary pediatric teaching hospital, while the control group included twenty nurses from the pediatric care teaching hospital. The questionnaire's dependability was proven through empirical study, and it was then submitted to specialists for validation. The total number of items in the questionnaire was 49. Self-reports were used to collect data, which was then evaluated using descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis. Results: According to the findings, 70% of nurses had insufficient practices before implementing the intervention program, while 60% of nurses had adequate practices after implementing the program. In the pre-test period of assessment, there is no statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups (p>0.05). At the post-test measurement period, there is a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups (p0.05). Conclusions: In order to improve nurses' infection control practices, an interventional training program is essential. The findings of this study revealed that after receiving training, nurses' infection control practices improved. This study found that the training program is highly successful, and that all nurses should receive infection control training to gain the information and skills necessary to prevent infection in a hospital context. Health-care executives should recognize the importance of establishing rules to improve nurse working conditions and offer the required training to guarantee infection-control strategies are implemented. Keywords: Intervention Program, Practices, Nurses.
Application of Active Cycle of Breathing Technique for Patient with Corona Virus at Respiratory Isolation Unit: An Interventional Study
Authors: Fenjan Haider Mizher , Khudur Khalida Mohammed
Published: May 2022

Background: Active Cycle Breathing Techniques is a technique of breathing exercises that contributes as a rehabilitative lung therapy, and helps to improve readings of body physiological variables such as oxygen saturation rate, heart rate, respiratory rate and Burke scale. Aims: The current study aims to assess the effect of the active course of breathing techniques on patients with coronavirus in the respiratory isolation unit, evaluate the educational program of the active course of breathing techniques on patients with coronavirus in the respiratory isolation unit, in addition to finding the relationship between the effect of active courses of breathing technology on patients with coronavirus. And their social demographic characteristics represented by age, gender, educational level, marital status, occupational status, and area of residence. Methodology: The design of one group pre-test and post-test, the study was conducted on a non-probability-objective sample consisting of forty patients infected with Corona virus in Yousef Hospital for Isolation in Al-Muthanna Governorate. The statistical methods that were applied using the statistical package for social sciences were adopted, Version 26.0. Results: The results indicated that the ACBTs achieved a significant improvement in the patients' parameters, and the educational program significantly improved the knowledge and practices of ACBTs at (0.05˂P) after 5 days of the intervention. Conclusion: Active breathing exercise is effective in improving respiratory parameters, especially the effect on oxygen saturation (spo2), heart rate, respiratory rate, and Borg scale (measurement of dyspnea) among coronavirus patients. It helps mobilize the secretions and helps re-expand lung tissue. On the other hand, the research contributed to providing an educational program that strengthened and enriched the knowledge and practices of patients in benefiting from this technology at the level of health care and in their daily lives. Recommendations: It is recommended to use the active cycle of breathing techniques at least once or more, depending on the patient’s condition, with an emphasis on the use of this technique in addition to other physiotherapy techniques. To teach patients about the active course of breathing techniques to improve their knowledge and practice. Key words: active cycle of breathing techniques(ACBTs) ,COVID-19 patients, respiratory isolation unit, interventional study.
Effects of Sustained Stretching with and without Kinesio Tapping in Relieving Spasticity in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Khan Iqra Tariq , Khaliq Sidra , Shaikh Sakina , Muhammad Aliya Shair , Zainab Syeda Rida-E- , Zulfiqar Shama , Ahmed Maryam
Published: May 2022

The study was conducted to determine the effect of sustained stretch with and without kinesio tapping in spastic cp, Total of 28 patients were taken from Physiofitt blue area, Islamabad and Al-Nafees Medical College Hospital Islamabad. The data was collected through convenient sampling and patients were allocated randomly via lottery method. This study was initiated after approval from advanced study & research committee (ASRC) of Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University, Islamabad. The results in MAS score between KT group and non KT group in 0, 2nd and 4th week assessment were non-significant with the p-value of 0.57, 0.80 and 0.33 respectively and among non KT group and KT group 0, 2nd and 4th week assessment in ROM dorsiflexion the results were also non-significant with p- value 0.40, 0.07 and 0.059 respectively. Repeated measure ANOVA showed that in MAS score of non KT group the results were significant with the p-value between 2nd and 4th week assessment is 0.00, p- value between 0 and 4th week assessment is 0.03 and p-value between 0 and 2nd week assessment is 0.03 while in KT group the p-value between 2nd and 4thweek assessment is 0.00, p- value between 0 and 4th week assessment is 0.01 and p-value between 0 and 2nd week assessment is 0.01. Repeated measure ANOVA in ROM dorsiflexion in non KT group shows the significant results with the p-value between 2nd and 4th week assessment is 0.00, p- value between 0 and 4th week assessment is 0.00 and p-value between 0 and 2ndweek assessment is 0.00 while KT group also showed significant results with the p-value between 2nd and 4th week assessment is 0.00, p- value between 0 and 4th week assessment is 0.01 and p-value between 0 and 2nd week assessment is 0.01. Null hypothesis is accepted Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, spasticity, sustained stretching, Kinesio taping, spastic cerebral palsy
Effectiveness of using the Mask with Innovative Nutrition Adaptor of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Machine for Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Hachim Omar Thamer , Abdulwahhab Musaab Majid
Published: May 2022

Background: Oral feeding of COVID-19 patients receiving NIMV is not possible due to the drastic demand for oxygenation. Removal of the mask for feeding is not possible.The presence of the innovative nutritional adaptor in the non-invasive ventilation mask(NA-NIMV) enables eating mixed foods and liquids through the mouth without the need to remove the mask, contrary to what happens in the standard hospital mask(SH-NIMV) where the mask is removed for feeding or using parenteral nutrition, and the use of the NA-NIMV does not cause air leakage during its use and thus maintains the level of oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and heart rate. The objective of this study was designed to determine the effect of the mask with the innovative nutritional adaptor of NIVM (NA-NIMV) on the nutritional status of patients with COVID-19 in the ICU concerning air leakage, oxygen saturation (SPO2), respiratory rate (RR), and pulse rate (PR). Design: A crossover randomised controlled trial (RCT ) design was used to accomplish the aforementioned goals. Methods: A randomised sample of 24 patients with Covid-19 who were hospitalized in the ICU in two public hospitals, in Baghdad city. we include adult patients infected with COVID-19 who required NIV with (SH-NIMV) and (NA-NIMV), the intervention was: every patient received two interventions, apply (SH-NIMV) for 24hrs and received (NA-NIVM )for 24hrs. The outcomes of the endeavour were the amount of nutrition provided Calculated according to ESPEN guidelines, air leakage, SPO2, RR, and PR during each intervention. Results: A significant statistical difference between calories provided during apply (SH-NIMV) (Average Required calories= 1917, Mean Difference=1644.417* , Average Provided=272 = 14% from total calories need) and NA-NIVM(Average Required calories= 1917, Mean Difference=110.583* Average Provided=1806 = 94% from total calories need), a proteins (SH-NIMV) (Average Required proteins = 82.82917g Mean Difference=66.075*g , Average Provided=17g = 20% from total proteins need) and NA-NIVM(Average Required proteins = 66.075*g, Mean Difference=4.188*, Average Provided=79 = 95% from total proteins need), the mean differences between SH-NIMV and NA-NIMV in SPO2 Sig. (2-tailed = .0001), RR Sig. (2-tailed = .0001), air leakage Sig. (2-tailed = .0001), RR Sig. (2-tailed = .0001), PR Sig. (2-tailed = .001).Conclusion: Large amounts of calories and proteins while maintaining the absence of air leakage, SPO2, RR, and PR when using the NA-NIMV contrarily when using the SH-NIMV. Recommendation: manufacture a mask with a nutritional adaptor (NA-NIMV) according to the researchers’ design. Recourse to the NA-NIMV in the ICU for patients undergoing NIMV. Trail Registration: Clinical Trial Registry https://www.irct.ir/ reference number (IRCT20211022052840N1). Keywords: Mask, innovative Nutrition Adaptor, Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Machine, COVID-19.
Assessment of Self-esteem level among Women with Spontaneous Abortion
Authors: Sabit Eman Hadi , Fadhil Sarab Nasr
Published: May 2022

Background: The effects of spontaneous abortion, once it occurs, physically painful and psychologically. A woman can often take several weeks to a month to recover before trying again. After a failed pregnancy, women suffer from the shame of what they perceive to be their inadequacy as a woman, loving wives, and life-giver. They can even become disillusioned with their existence and feel low self-esteem the aim of the study was to assess self-esteem level among women with spontaneous abortion and find out the relationship between self-esteem level and some women’s sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics. Methodology: A non-probability selection strategy was used to select a purposive sample of 150 aborted women for a descriptive correlational study. This study started on 1st October 2022, to 25th April, 2022. The reliability of the questionnaire was achieved through a pilot study and then presented to experts to prove its validity. The data was analyzed by the application of a descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis approach. Results: It indicated that (40.7%) of women are associated with low self-esteem level (M±SD= 16.93± 6.970). Recommendation: The health care institutions should develop support plans and open a section concerned with mental health. The health staff communicates with aborted women to reduce the psychological consequences that aborted women face from abortion and make these sections specialized for psychological support for aborted women. Keyword: Assessment, Spontaneous Abortion, Self-esteem
Surat Al-Asr: The Philosophy of building the individual & society
Authors: Al Shuaili Sulaiman Bin Ali Bin Amer
Published: May 2022

The human being is a complicated creature in the universe. Allah has given him tremendous abilities to play his role as ”khalifa” on the earth. In order to be able to play this role, Allah provided him with a special educational approach which is explained in the Quran. Surat Alasr is a manifestation of this approach which contains important elements for building people society. This study gives a brief introduction about the human being & the importance of time in our life. It also emphasizes ”belief & act” as essential elements for building people. The study also shows the importance of advising people to take care of themselves & their societies. Some recommendations are suggested.
Student teachers’ Achievement in Science in the Light of some Variables
Authors: AI-Shargi Mohammed Rashed
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at determining the science achievement level of Teachers Colleges' students & its relation to the GPA, the General Secondary School grade, the College & the academic level. To achieve this purpose, an achievement test of 60 items was developed & administered to a sample of 529 college students. The study results were as follows:1. Students’ achievement in science subjects was low.2. There were statistically significant differences between colleges in the overall test mean scores & the Biology Test mean scores in favor of AI-Baha Teachers College.3. There were statistically significant differences between colleges in the Chemistry Test mean scores in favor of Tabuk Teachers College.4. There was a positive correlation between students' secondary school grade, the overall test score & sub-test scores in Chemistry, Physics &Biology.5. There was a positive correlation between students' College GPA, overall test score 8: the Biology test score.6. There were statistically significant differences at level (0.05) between grades in the Biology test mean scores in favor of grade eight students. The researcher made some recommendations aimed at upgrading the achievement level of science students at Teachers Colleges.
Constructing a cognitive test of some Scout skills for scout stage in Jordan
Authors: El Batikhy Nehad
Published: May 2022

This research aims at constructing a reliable cognitive test of some skills for scout stage to measure the level of cognitive achievement of scout stage (12- 14 years). The researcher used the descriptive method with a sample of (130) scouts who were selected r&omly & purposively from scout students at the ”scout stage." The cognitive test included five categories: skills of using ropes, skill of firing, skill of using camping, skill of nutrition outdoor & cooking outdoor skills of outdoor trips. The test comprised 30 items. The researcher made the following recommendations: Using the cognitive test periodically to evaluate students & determine their level & constructing cognitive tests for other scout stages
Perceptions of Arabic teachers of the educational component of the Arabic Education program in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University: An evaluative study
Authors: Alhashmi Abdullah , Eissa Abdu Alrahman
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at investigating the Arabic teachers' perceptions about the educational (professional) component of the Arabic Education program. A questionnaire was administered to 105 graduates from 2000 to 2007. The questionnaire included three categories: (1) educational courses; (2) goals for educational component; and (3) teaching practice. The results indicated that the graduates highly benefited from most educational courses. Graduates reported that the goals for educational component and teaching practice were moderately achieved. A statistically significant difference was found between male and female graduates' means in "educational courses" in favor of female graduates. Regarding the effect of Graduation Grade, there was a significant difference in educational courses" between those who graduated with "Good" and those who graduated with Excellent" in favor of "Excellent" grade. However, no significant differences between the graduates' responses were found with regard to the effect of graduates' current position. The study presents some recommendations for improving the educational component of the Arabic Education program and for conducting further research.
Structural Relations among Goal Orientations, Self-Efficacy, Metacognition and Acheivement: Invariance Across Gender
Authors: Abu Hilal Maher Mohamed , Al Khati Saleh Ahmad
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the structural relations between mastery and performance goal orientations, and their relations with self-efficacy, metacognition and achievement. Also, invariance across gender was tested. Four hundred three students (200 boys and 203 girls) from the United Arab Emirates University and Al Ain University participated in the study. Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) was administered to the sample in the classes. Only four subscales (form 13 originally included in MSLQ) were used. Alpha Cronbach estimates were adequate for each of the scales used in this study (all above 0.75). GPA scores were obtained from the students. SEM results indicated a good model fit to data for each of the two gender groups. The invariance test indicated that factor loadings were invariant across gender; however, the invariance of other parameters across gender (e.g., variances and covariances, regression weights, and residuals) was not strongly supported. Mastery orientation correlated with performance orientation for boys but not for girls. Mastery orientation had significant paths to self-efficacy, metacognition, and GPA for both genders. Performance orientation significantly predicted self-efficacy and metacognition for boys but did not for girls. Metacognition predicted achievement (GPA) for boys but not for girls. Self-efficacy predicted GPA for girls but not for boys. For girls, performance orientation had a negative link with GPA but no significant link for boys. The four constructs explained 29% of the variance in GPA scores for boys and 43% for girls. The results concerning male vs. female were interpreted and discussed within a socio-cultural context.
The Self-Determination Theory and Mathematics Motivation: Grade Levels and Gender Differences among United Arab Emirates Students
Authors: Hussien Jalal Haj
Published: May 2022

The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of students’ grade levels, gender, and interaction between the two on mathematics motivation. In addition, the relationship between students’ various types of mathematics motivation and achievement were examined. Four hundred twenty four elementary school students (186 boys and 238 girls), 588 middle school students (296 boys and 292 girls), and 276 high school students (154 boys and 122 girls) completed the MMS. The findings of this study showed that all types of motivation in mathematics steadily decreased with grade advancement (elementary through high school) with the exception of introjected regulation. Moreover, results indicated a significant gender difference in each type of mathematics motivation, exception regarding intrinsic motivation, where the difference was not significant. In addition, the interaction between grade levels and gender was significant only in students’ introjected regulation; the differences in intrinsic, external regulation, and amotivation were consistent between males and females in different grade levels. Finally, the results revealed a significant relationship between all types of motivation and mathematics achievement as well as overall academic achievement.
The Educational Aspects of the Story of the Prophet Muses & the Wiseman
Authors: Al swafi Said Rashed
Published: May 2022

This research studies the story (the prophet Muses with the Wiseman) trying to get as much as it can information relating to educational and ethical aspects. That why it is titled (the Educational Aspects of the Story of the Prophet Muses & the Wiseman). The Holy Quran is way of life, a methodology of education and a source of goals and objectives. It takes great care of human beings to led him to the pest life. To achieve this goal, the Qur'an follows multiple methods and different ways. Among those unique methods is telling stories. However, when the Quran tells story, it doesn’t want it to be like a night-story. The Quran, in fact, targets to benefit people throughout the story. A very good example for that is the story (the prophet Muses with the Wiseman). That story is like a real journey for seeking knowledge witch contents many valuable benefits of educational and ethical methods.
Effect of Psychological Conditioning Supported with Technology on Some Psychological Skills Tennis Players and Level of Performance for Table
Authors: Deeb Mervat Ahed , Kilani Hashem Adnan
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the study was to detect the effect of a psychological program supported by Macromedia Flash technology on some of psychological conditioning skills and the level of skills performance for table tennis players. Seven subjects comprised of 5 male and 2 female players from the Jordan national team with age ranges 12-15 year of old were intentionally selected. Measurement of muscle relaxation, mental imagery, state of competition anxiety, self talk, and colored readiness concentration (in-house built) for table tennis players. Skill performance during the competition was also assessed using special forms. Experiment design involved one group with pre and post hoc test after 12 weeks of the program application, 4 sessions per week in a simulated competition circumstances. Results of none parametric statistics (Welcoxon) revealed that there was a significant effect of the program at post hoc test for all skills variables. It is imperative to provide an early psychological conditioning program for table tennis juniors’ players with practice sessions as it is important part of training regimen. In addition, it was suggested to use the Macromedia Flash technology for simulation enhancement of the real competition.
Psychological Stresses and Abuse of Kindergarten Children among Working and Non- Working Mothers
Authors: Tawalbeh Aisheh. H. , Al- Zawaydeh Hasan
Published: May 2022

The study goal was to investigate the stress among working and non-working mothers and the abuse of their kindergarten age children. Two instruments were developed to measure the stress with two versions for working and non-working mothers, and a child abuse tool. Face validity and retest reliability were conducted. The stress tool contained 25 Items. The tools were administered to a sample of 400, working (200) and nonworking (200) mothers in Amman. A t-test for independent samples was used to test the difference between means of stress and child abuse for working and non-working mothers. Also, two-way analysis of variance was conducted to find the mean differences of the three abuse dimensions: physical, psychological and neglects for working and non-working mothers. Results showed statistical difference (p < 0.05) between means of stress in favor of working mothers, but the difference between means of abuse was in favor of nonworking mothers. The results also showed statistical significant differences (p < 0.05) in the three domains of physical, psychological and neglect abuse, in favor of the non-working mothers. Implications and recommendations for future studies were suggested.
The Role of Family and School in Preparing Students for the General Secondary Certificate in Al-Ahsa Governorate
Authors: Al – Khazalah Mohammad Salman
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at identifying the role of the family and the role of school in preparing students for the General Secondary Certificate (GSC) in Al-Ahsa Governorate. The study sample consisted of 2000 students who were randomly selected (boys=1059, girls=941). The study found that the role of the family in preparing students for the General Secondary Certificate was high, but the role of school in such preparation was medium. The results indicated that there was no statistically significant gender difference in the role of the school. Academic stream,on the other hand, produced a statistically significant effect on the role of school in students preparation to GSC. Scientific stream students were better prepared than literary stream students. There was an interaction effect between gender and academic stream. In the scientific stream, males were higher, but in the literary stream females were higher. Also, there was significant difference between males and females regarding the role of family.