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Influence Of Insructional Media On Teaching And Learning Of Economics In Senior Secondary Schools In Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State
Authors: Toryuha AUN Thompson , Atinuke Ayeni , Mcdaniel Ajala Toluwanimi , Mbakeren Adaaku Judith , Akofe Awe , Yusuf Salawu
Published: November 2022

The study examined influence of instructional media on teaching and learning of Economics in senior secondary schools in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba State. The study sought the level of availability of instructional media, its usage, by Economics teachers, its influence on teachers and students. The population for the study was 10 SS2 and SS3 Economics students and two teachers from 28 schools. 336 students and teachers; 280 students and 56 teachers were drawn from selected schools. Two researcher designed questionnaire containing 28 items were used to gather data. Descriptive statistics was used to answer research questions one to four while inferential statistics (t-test) was used for the hypotheses. It was revealed that, board and textbooks are often used in teaching and learning of Economics, there is no significant difference in male and female teachers’ perception on the availability of instructional media teaching and learning of Economics in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba State.
ESG Scores - Is it the new way to build a European portfolio?
Authors: Boido Claudio , Ceccherini Paolo , D'Imperio Alessia
Published: November 2022

Abstract

The study makes a comparison between the performance of equity portfolios characterized by high ESG score stocks and portfolios with low ESG score stocks. In particular, we analyze three ESG scores: MSCI ESG Rating, Sustainalytics scores and S&P DJI/Robeco ESG Scores, by examining the European stock market in two periods: medium/long term (five years) and short-term (one year). First of all, we associate each component of the index in relation to its MSCI ESG Rating, Sustainalytics score and S&P DJI/Robeco ESG Scores. We build two portfolios:
• First quartile portfolio 1Q (according to MSCI; Sustainalytics; and S&P DJI/Robeco ESG Scores), including securities of companies with the highest ESG score, based on ESG best-in-class screening strategy.
• Fourth quartile portfolio 4Q (according to MSCI; Sustainalytics; and S&P DJI/Robeco ESG Scores), including securities of companies with the lowest ESG scores.
We aim to answer the following questions: a) do portfolios with higher ESG scores stocks lead to better performances than those including stocks with low ESG scores? b), Are there some sectors that drive the performance within the sector breakdown?
Results show a divergence between the composition of the first quartile, whereas there is more homogeneity in the fourth quartile.

JEL classification numbers: G10, G11, F65
Keywords: ESG factor; asset management; sustainability finance. Schwarz's inequality, Triangle inequality.
Penglibatan Komuniti Bandar dalam Program Local Agenda 21 di Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam
Authors: Sulaiman Nor Aishah , Abu Samah Asnarulkhadi , Ahmad Nobaya
Published: November 2022

Kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti faktor yang mempengaruhi tahap penglibatan komuniti bandar dalam program Local Agenda 21 (LA21) di Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA). Kajian telah dijalankan ke atas sampel 394 penduduk dalam kawasan pentadbiran MBSA. Instrumen tinjauan termasuk 58 item ukuran telah diadaptasi daripada kajian lepas untuk mengenal pasti faktor yang mempengaruhi tahap penglibatan komuniti bandar dalam program LA21 di MBSA. Analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis kebolehpercayaan digunakan untuk menganalisis data dengan perisian SPSS. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa faktor masalah kejiranan adalah salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi tahap penglibatan komuniti bandar dalam program LA21 di bandar raya Shah Alam. Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) perlu mendapatkan faktor kejayaan kritikal pelaksanaan LA21 untuk meningkatkan tahap penglibatan komuniti khususnya program dan aktiviti dianjurkan. Batasan kajian ini adalah dijalankan kepada 394 orang penduduk di satu PBT sahaja iaitu MBSA daripada 75 PBT yang terlibat secara aktif dalam pelaksanaan LA21. Untuk implikasi praktikal, kajian ini mungkin menjadi contoh untuk menilai tahap pelaksanaan LA21 di PBT lain di Malaysia. Penemuan kajian ini akan memberikan pandangan baharu untuk faktor mempengaruhi tahap penglibatan komuniti bandar dalam usaha merealisasikan agenda pembangunan bandar mampan melalui penglibatan komuniti. Kajian ini menyediakan maklumat penting untuk pembuat keputusan khususnya PBT yang terlibat dalam pelaksanaan LA21 dan juga menyediakan rujukan berguna untuk penyelidik akan datang dalam bidang kajian ini.
Preferensi Konsumsi Pinang Kering di Kecamatan Biboki Selatan Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara
Authors: Januaria Seuk  , Agustinus Nubatonis  , Boanerges Putra Sipayung  , Mardit Nikodemus Nalle
Published: November 2022

Pinang kering merupakan salah satu bahan yang dicampur dengan sirih untuk dikonsumsi. Pemanfaatan akan pinang oleh sebagian besar masyarakat yang ada di Indonesia pun berbagai macam mulai dari kebutuhan kesehatan, industri, kecantikan hingga kebutuhan konsumsi sehari-hari dalam rumah tangga. Di Indonesia pinang merupakan tanaman yang memiliki simbol dan makna tersendiri yang mungkin sebagian besar masyarakat tidak memilikinya. Kecamatan Biboki Selatan Konsumsi pinang kering iris suda berlangsung lama dan terus berkembang hingga saat ini. Hal inilah yang membuat tingkat konsumsi pinang kering iris di Kecamatan Biboki Selatan cukup tinggi. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan konsumen dan preferensi konsumsi pinang kering iris pada masyarakat Kecamatan Biboki Selatan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Biboki Selatan Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara  pada bulan Februari-Maret 2022. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan analisis regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan variabel usia, jenis kelamin, kebiasaan, rasa, dan tekstur secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap preferensi konsumsi pinang kering iris. Variabel Jenis Kelamin, kebiasaan, rasa, dan tekstur dari pinang kering iris memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap keputusan masyarakat Kecamatan Biboki Selatan dalam mengkonsumsi pinang kering iris sedangkan variabel rasa dan tekstur menjadi preferensi konsumen untuk memilih pinang kering iris yang akan dikonsumsi.
Kajian Kelayakan Ekonomi Usaha Pertanian Perkotaan di Kota Makassar
Authors: Nurhanis Abdullah  , Muhammad Hasan  , Citra Ayni Kamaruddin  , Nurdiana Nurdiana  , Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kelayakan ekonomi usaha pertanian perkotaan dari segi aspek-aspek ekonomi yakni aspek produksi, aspek pasar dan pemasaran serta aspek keuangan atau aspek finansial. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni data kualitatif dan data kuantitatif. Data kualitiatif digunakan dalam analisis aspek produksi dan aspek pasar dan pemasaran. Sedangkan untuk data kuantitatif akan digunakan dalam analisis aspek finansial atau keuangan. Alat analisis dalam aspek finansial yang akan peneliti gunakan yakni Payback Period (PP) dan Net Present Value (NPV). Untuk mengtahui kelayakan usaha dari KWT Anggrek ini maka diperlukan menganalisis aspek produksi, aspek pemasaran dan aspek keuangan. Ketiga aspek tersebut merupakan bagaian dari analisis kelayakan bisnis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari aspek produksi memang dapat dikatakan layak dikarenakan lokasi yang strategis sehingga memberikan manfaat secara ekologi dan lokasinya yang mudah dijangkau oleh para konsumen dan para pekerja, adapun teknologinya yang sudah dikatakan sangat mendukung dalam proses produksi serta proses produksinya yang mudah. Aspek pemasaran pada KWT Anggrek ini juga dapat dikatakan layak dikarenakan pihak KWT Anggrek dapat menjaga kualitas produk, dapat dengan mudah melakukan promosi dengan pihak luar serta harga yang sangat terjangkau dan distribusi produknya juga cukup layak dikarenakan memberikan kemudahan untuk memperoleh dan promosinya juga sudah cukup untuk memberikan pengenalan pada calon konsumennya. Pada aspek keuangan terdapat beberapa hasil yang diperoleh pada analisis Net Present Value hasil yang diperoleh yakni -8.005.133 dimana hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa KWT Anggrek belum layak untuk dilanjutkan. Pada analisis Payback Periode dimana menunjukkan hasil 3,52.
Preferensi Penggunaan Pupuk Bersubsidi Petani Padi Sawah di Kecamatan Biboki Moenleu Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara
Authors: Katarina Hildegardi Estriana Nino  , Yosefina Marice Fallo  , Werenfridus Taena  , Boanerges Putra Sipayung
Published: November 2022

Pupuk merupakan salah satu input pertanian yang dapat membantu pertumbuhan tanaman dengan baik sehingga keberadaanya sangat dibutuhkan oleh petani untuk lebih memudahkan pemerintah memberikan kebijakan pupuk bersubsidi. Tujuan penelitin ini untuk mengetahui pengambilan keputusan dan preferensi pembelian dan penggunaan pupuk bersubsidi pada petani padi sawah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan September-November 2021 di Kecamatan Biboki Moenleu. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 618 jiwa dan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 175 jiwa dengan menggunakan teknik Quota Sampling. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan analisis regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan variabel pendidikan, luas lahan, pendapatan, akses informasi, pengalaman, 6 tepat, 4 tepat, dan lokasi secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian dan penggunaan pupuk bersubsidi. Analisis regresi logistik pada preferensi pembelian pupuk bersubsidi menunjukan bahwa variabel pendapatan, akses informasi, dan 6 tepat berpengaruh signifikan terhadap preferensi pembelian pupuk bersubsidi sedangkan pada preferensi penggunaan pupuk bersubsidi hanya variabel akses informasi yang berpengaruh signifikan.
Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Produktivitas Karyawan Pemanen dan Tingkat Kesejahteraan Keluarga Pemanen di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III Kebun Rambutan, Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai
Authors: Daniel Roy Yanto Pasaribu  , Rodame Ria Sinaga  , Lusina Agustina Panjaitan  , Johannes P. Sarusuk  , Eva Juita Lumban Gaol  , Hotden Leonardo Nainggolan
Published: November 2022

Perkebunan kelapa sawit merupakan penghasil Cruid Palm Oil (CPO) terbesar di Indonesia dan merupakan salah satu primadona tanaman perkebunan yang menghasilkan devisa non-migas bagi Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Kebun Rambutan, Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui produktivitas karyawan pemanen dan tingkat kesejahteraan keluarga pemanen di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III Kebun Rambutan Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai. Sampel dalam penelitian ini ditentukan sebanyak 36 orang secara sengaja. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer yang diperoleh melalui pengamatan dan wawancara secara langsung dengan responden. Sementara itu data sekunder diperoleh dari PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III, dan publikasi resmi lainnya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan; a) Rata-rata produktivitas karyawan pemanen kelapa sawit di PTPN Kebun Rambutan adalah 24.752 (HK/Kg/bulan); b) Tingkat kesejahteraan keluarga pemanen di PTPN III Kebun, dikategorikan baik, dengan 91,3% dengan tingkat kesejahteraan yang tinggi, dan dengan tingkat kesejahteraan sedang adalah 3,3%; c) Rata-rata premi yang diperoleh karyawan pemanen adalah Rp2.383.572/bulan dan berpengaruh positif terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja pemanen. Berdasarkan kesimpulan maka disarankan; a) agar karyawan pemanen selalu meningkatkan keterampilannya agar produktivitas hasil panennya selalu meningkat; b) agar perusahaan meningkatkan premi agar karyawan pemanen termotivasi untuk selalu meningkatkan produktivitasnya.
Pemberian Pakan Substitusi Fodder Jagung terhadap Produktifitas Ternak Kelinci
Authors: M. Aprilia Sanger  , Sritiasni  , Nani Zurahmah  , Bangkit Lutfiaji Syaefullah
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas pakan substitusi fodder jagung terhadap produktifitas kelinci. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode dalam kajian ini yaitu Rancangan acak lengkap yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan sehingga terdapat 12 unit percobaan dan setiap unit memiliki 1 ekor kelinci dengan jenis rex dan berumur 18 minggu. Adapun perlakuan yang di uji yaitu pemberian rumput dan fodder jagung yang mana P0 tanpa fodder jagung, P1 menggunakan fodder jagung 5%, P2 menggunakan fodder jagung 10%, dan P3 menggunakan fodder jagung 15%. Pengambilan data dilakukan 4 kali selama 1 bulan, dilakukan dengan parameter yang teliti yaitu pertambahan bobot badan, pertambahan bobot badan harian, konsumsi pakan dan konversi pakan. Hasil yang dapat diketehui bahwa pertambahan bobot badan 900 g/ekor/30 hari (P2), Pertambahan bobot badan harian 32.14 gram (P2), konsumsi pakan 136.2067 gr (P3)  dan konversi pakan 4.83 gram/ekor (P2).
Pemanfaatan Fermentasi Buah Maja (Aegla marmelos) sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Produktivitas Ayam Broiler
Authors: Faisal Maulana Ibrahim  , Aswandi Aswandi  , Nurtania Sudarmi
Published: November 2022

Krisis pangan global menjadi polemik yang perlu diatasi bersama. Generasi milenial pertanian berperan penting dalam meresonasi inovasi teknologi.  Salah satunya dengan memanfaatkan tanaman lokal untuk meningkatkan produktivitas ternak.  Penggunaan feed additive sebagai alternatif pengganti antibiotik pada pakan sangat berguna untuk menjaga performa kesehatan ayam broiler. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memanfaatkan fermentasi buah maja sebagai upaya peningkatan produktivitas ayam broiler. Adapun variabel yang diamati meliputi pengukuran pakan total, bobot total panen, dan FCR ayam broiler. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pembuatan fermentasi buah maja selama dua minggu, dilanjutkan dengan metode eksperimental in vivo pada ayam broiler selama 30 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan fermentasi buah maja dalam air minum belum memberikan pengaruh terhadap konsumsi pakan total, bobot panen ayam, serta FCR.  Namun demikian, fermentasi buah maja dapat diberikan pada ayam broiler tanpa memberikan efek buruk.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Limbah Perkebunan sebagai Bahan Litter terhadap Bobot Organ Pencernaan Ayam Broiler
Authors: Nurcholis Nurcholis  , Abdul Azis  , Berliana Berliana
Published: November 2022

Permintaan akan serutan kayu sebagai bahan litter semakin kompetitif dengan meningkatnya usaha peternakan ayam pedaging. Kelimpahan dari limbah perkebunan, seperti sabut kelapa, ampas tebu dan pelepah sawit merupakan sumberdaya terbarukan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai alternatif bahan litter untuk alas lantai kandang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan serutan kayu, sabut kelapa, ampas tebu, dan pelepah sawit sebagai bahan litter terhadap bobot organ pencernaan ayam broiler. Sebanyak dua ratus anak ayam broiler didistribusikan dalam bahan litter yang berbeda. Empat bahan litter yang digunakan adalah serutan kayu (P0 sebagai kontrol), sabut kelapa (P1), ampas tebu (P2), dan pelepah sawit (P3). Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Semua ayam dipelihara dalam kondisi lingkungan yang sama di kandang  terbuka. 5 ekor ayam/unit kandang (25 ekor/perlakuan) dipilih sebagai sampel untuk penentuan bobot organ pencernaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan bahan litter seperti sabut kelapa, ampas tebu dan pelepah sawit tidak berbeda nyata (P>0,05) pada bobot potong, dan bobot organ pencernaan, kecuali bobot gizzard lebih tinggi (P<0,05) pada ayam pedaging dipelihara pada serutan kayu. Disimpulkan bahwa bobot relatif gizzard pada ayam broiler yang dipelihara dengan serutan kayu secara nyata lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan sabut kelapa, ampas tebu dan pelepah sawit.
Pengaruh Pemberian Pupuk Bokashi Ekskreta Ayam Broiler dan Daun Chromolaena Odorata dengan Level Berbeda pada Pertumbuhan Awal Tanaman Turi
Authors: Salmon Umbu Maramba Jua  , I Made Adi Sudarma
Published: November 2022

Pengolahan limbah feses ayam broiler sebagai pupuk masih sangat rendah saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian pupuk bokashi feses ayam broiler dan daun Chromolaena odorata dengan level yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan tinggi, diameter batang, dan jumlah helai daun tanaman turi. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan, dimana level P0 = tanpa pemberian pupuk bokashi, P1= pemberian pupuk bokashi (250g), P2= pemberian pupuk bokashi (500g), P3= pemberian pupuk bokashi (750g), dan P4= pemberian pupuk bokashi (1000g). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh nyata (P<0,05) pada pertumbuhan tanaman turi setiap variabel. Pertumbuhan tanaman turi dengan pemberian pupuk bokashi feses ayam broiler dan daun Chromolaena odorata pada perlakuan P2 (500g)/ polybag menunjukkan hasil yang terbaik pada umur tanaman turi 10 minggu yaitu dengan parameter tinggi 187 cm, diameter batang 25,54 mm dan jumlah helai daun 96,80 helai. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian pupuk bokashi feses ayam broiler daun Chromolaena odorata dengan level 500g/ polybag sudah cukup untuk kebutuah pertumbuhan tanaman turi pada fase awal umur 10 minggu.
Analisis Kinerja Produksi dan Daya Saing Ekspor Komoditi Kelapa Sawit Provinsi Sumatra Utara
Authors: Kasih Marito Butar-Butar  , Jelita Siahaan  , Feffiader Sihotang  , Paulus Eben Ezer  , Tania Desmauli Siahaan  , Hotden Leonardo Nainggolan
Published: November 2022

Komoditi kelapa sawit merupakan salah satu komoditi ekspor Indonesia dan mempunyai peran penting dalam membantu perekonomian nasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja produksi dan kinerja eskpor kelapa sawit Provinsi Sumatera Utara Tahun 2010-2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang bersumber dari Badan Pusat Statistik Sumatera Utara dan publikasi resmi lainnya dalam 10 tahun terakhir (2010-2019). Data yang digunakan yaitu data produksi kelapa sawit, data ekspor dan data lainnya. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan metode Revelead Comparative Advantage (RCA) dengan bantuan Microsoft Excel 2010. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan; a) Kinerja produksi komoditas kelapa sawit Sumatera Utara mengalami fluktuasi dalam 10 tahun terakhir; b) Kinerja ekspor kelapa sawit menunjukkan trend positif, baik dari sisi volume maupun nilai ekspor; c) Daya saing komoditi kelapa sawit untuk ekpor sangat kuat dipasar dunia. Berdasarkan kesimpulan disarankan; a) agar stakeholders melakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan produk kelapa sawit secara optimal, b) agar perusahaan industri kelapa sawit lebih fokus meningkatkan produktifitasnya ditengah keterbatasan lahan dan pandangan negatif negara luar tentang pengembangan usahatani kelapa sawit di Indonesia.
Differences in The Company's Financial Performance Before And After Corporate Action On The Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Putra Buja Andri Kisa , Fatimah Fatimah , Choiriyah Choiriyah , Moelyatie Trisniarty Adjeng
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the differences in the company's financial performance before and after corporate action on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research method used is the comparative method, the sampling method used is purposive sampling, and the sample used is 13 companies. The data required is secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange through the website www.idx.co.id, and the data collection method uses the documentation method in the form of annual financial reports. The analysis technique used in this research is the technique of financial ratio analysis, normality test and Paired sample t-Test. The results of the Paired sample t-Test test stated that there was no significant difference before and after the company took corporate action as measured by the Current Ratio, Quick Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio, Total Assets Turnover, Fixed Assets Turnover, Return on Equity, Return on Assets, Price to Book Value, and Price Earnings Ratio. Both from 1 year before and 1 year after, to 5 years before and 5 years after the company take corporate action. Personal motive is a factor that needs to be considered by the company in making decisions
Pengaruh Likuiditas, Solvabilitas, dan Aktivitas Terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Sektor Healthcare yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Sari Sarah Nurlita , Fatimah Fatimah , Choiriyah Choiriyah
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of liquidity, solvency, and activity on stock prices in healthcare sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Sampling using non-probability sampling with purposive sampling method, the sample used is 13 companies. The data required is secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange through the website www.idx.co.id and the data collection method is using the documentation method. The analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear analysis technique, classical assumption test and hypothesis testing. The results of the multiple linear regression Y = 47.647 + 243.648X1 + 232.689X2 + 582.943X3), F test (simultaneous test) with Significant of F 0.000 < 0.05, meaning that there is an influence between Liquidity, Solvency, and Activity together on stock prices and t test (Partial Test) on Significant Liquidity 0.000 < 0.05. Thus it can be concluded that Liquidity has a significant influence on prices stocks, the Significant Solvency is 0.034 <0.05. Thus it can be concluded that Solvency has a significant effect on stock prices, Significant Activity is 0.000 < 0.05 thus it can be concluded that activity has  a significant effect on stock prices
Pengaruh Motivasi, Disiplin dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Tenaga Pengajar Lembaga Pendidikan iSMART di Kota Palembang
Authors: Silvyana Silvyana , Moelyatie Trisniarty Adjeng , Nurrahmi Maftuhah
Published: November 2022

This research aims to determine the influence of motivation, discipline, and work environtment on employee performance at Lembaga Pendidikan iSMART Palembang.  Associative research methods with multiple linear regression and analysis technique. The sampling technique was simple sampling, by taking the entire sample of 115 respondents. The results showed that  : (1) motivation, discipline and work environment partially significant effect on employee performance at Lembaga Pendidikan iSMART Palembang. (2) motivation, discipline and work environment simultaneously significant effect on employee performance of teachers at Lembaga Pendidikan iSMART Palembang
PRINCÍPIOS DE TERAPIA PALIATIVA NA ASSISTÊNCIA ÀS PACIENTES COM CÂNCER DE MAMA METASTÁTICO
Authors: Nóbrega Batista Maria Stefania , Carneiro Lara Moreira Mendes
Published: November 2022

Considerando o aumento do número de casos de câncer, em especial do câncer de mama, parte deles sem possibilidade de cura, fica evidente a necessidade e a importância de cuidados paliativos que visam conforto e gestão no fim da vida dos pacientes oncológicos. O objetivo deste trabalho é definir quais as principais recomendações de terapêutica paliativa propostas na assistência às pacientes com câncer de mama metastático. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com os descritores em Ciências da Saúde “Metastatic breast cancer” AND “Palliative care” nas seguintes bibliotecas virtuais: MEDLINE, PUBMED, Literatura Latino- LILACS e SCIELO. A utilização de cuidados paliativos em pacientes com câncer de mama metastático aumentou significativamente nos últimos anos. Esta intervenção é benéfica para melhorar a qualidade de vida de mulheres metastáticas. A maioria dos estudos indicam que a instituição da terapia de forma precoce melhorou as informações sobre sintomas da doença, gravidade e diretrizes de tratamento. A estratégia de cuidados paliativos impacta positivamente na qualidade de vida dos pacientes e de seus familiares por se tratar de um programa de suporte físico, psicossocial e espiritual. Outrossim, deve ser iniciada precocemente após o diagnóstico de câncer de mama metastático para garantir um maior benefício.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO HIDROGEOMORFOMÉTRICA E DINÂMICA DA COBERTURA DO SOLO DA MICROBACIA DO RIO CACHIMBO, RONDÔNIA, BRASIL
Authors: Cades Mariza , Reinaldo Fernandes dos Santos Junior Nilson , Ânderson Fulan João , Ferreira Elvino , Maia de Souza Emanuel Fernando , Neco da Silva Gustavo , Janones da Rocha Karen , De Almeida Alves Carneiro Kalline , Vendruscolo Jhony
Published: November 2022

Para alcançar o desenvolvimento sustentável é necessário conhecer as características da paisagem, em seguida, identificar a aptidão econômica, selecionar práticas de manejo sustentáveis e conservar os recursos naturais. Assim, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho, obter informações sobre as características hidrogeomorfométricas e da cobertura do solo na microbacia do rio Cachimbo, Rondônia, Brasil. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de geotecnologias. A microbacia do rio Cachimbo tem área de 20,7 km2, perímetro de 34,07 km, forma alongada, altitudes variando de 224 a 320 m, predominância do relevo suave ondulado (55,31%), 96,14% da área classificada como de baixa influência na propagação de incêndios e apta a extremamente apta à mecanização agrícola, rede de drenagem de 20,23 km, padrão de drenagem dendrítico de 3ª ordem, 1,11 nascentes km-2, densidade de drenagem de 0,98 km km-2, coeficiente de manutenção de 1.023,2 m2 m-1, índice de sinuosidade de 15,4% e tempo de concentração de 3,56 h. No período de 1984 a 2022, ocorreu o avanço da área de agropecuária sobre a área de floresta nativa na microbacia e na zona ripária, chegando a ocupar 87% e 42,97% da área total, respectivamente. A microbacia tem potencial para o desenvolvimento de atividade florestais e agropecuárias, porém, é necessário adotar estratégias para conciliar o crescimento econômico com a conservação dos recursos naturais, como a adoção de práticas conservacionistas, recuperação da vegetação nativa nas área protegidas por lei, e inserção do componente arbóreo nos sistemas de cultivo.
REABILITAÇÃO ORAL COM O USO DE PRÓTESE PARCIAL REMOVÍVEL APÓS CIRURGIA PRÉ-PROTÉTICA: RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Paulus Marília , Borges de Paula Júlia , Conde Alexandre , Bellan Maria Cortina , Bozzeti Pigozzi Lucas
Published: November 2022

Mesmo com o avanço na Odontologia, na área de reabilitação com próteses e implantes, ainda há um elevado índice de pacientes parcialmente ou totalmente edêntulos. O edentulismo parcial acomete muitas pessoas no território brasileiro trazendo consequências para a saúde do paciente, sendo o tratamento protético uma opção para esses casos. Este estudo consiste em relatar a influência na qualidade de vida do indivíduo ao realizar a reabilitação oral com prótese parcial removível, após cirurgia pré-protética, devolvendo saúde, estética e função.
Influencing Choice of Private Maritime University: Enrolment factors for cadets at Maritime Educational Institutions using Digital Marketing
Authors: Rajasekar D. , Aithal P. S.
Published: November 2022

Purpose: This study's goal was to identify the variables that affect cadet’s decisions in maritime educational institutions. Design/Methodology/approach: One hundred cadets in the marine engineering programme has participated in the study as respondents. The study made use of the non-probability sample method and the Likert five scale evaluation. The self-administered questionnaire was created following validation by marine engineering experts. For gathering data, the questionnaire was emailed to the cadets. The T-Test was used to ascertain the elements that influenced cadets' university selection. Findings: Most students polled and recommended that friends and family were among the most crucial considerations in determining which university they would attend. Practical Implications: In general, all participant groups concurred that social media, particularly, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, should be used more to raise awareness of university life and programmes. Originality/Value: Higher education admission officers can better serve the demands of their schools by comprehending and utilising data on influencing elements in cadet’s decision-making in maritime educational institutions in order to raise enrolments while responding to reducing funds. Type of Paper: Case Study.
Fabrication of ZnO Nanorods Structure for Drastically Enhancing Gas Sensing Response to NO2 Gas
Authors: Abood Nabeel , Sable Pradip , Yassen Jamil , Dharne Gopichand
Published: November 2022

In this report, zinc oxide thin film was successfully deposited on a glass substrate by using a simple and low-cost technique i.e. modified Successive Ion Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR). Prepared zinc oxide thin film was characterized for its physical and chemical properties by using XRD diffraction, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), UV-VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results of structural and morphological properties show that the prepared film has wurtzite hexagonal structure with nanorods-like morphology. Gas sensing characteristics revealed that the prepared film was sensitive to NO2 gas. The response calculated at operating temperature 200 °C, was 1.37 when NO2 concentration was 10 ppm, the response increased when the NO2 concentration increased which reached to 2.16 when NO2 concentration was 80 ppm with short response and recovery time.
HIGHLIGHTS

Nanorods- like morphology of ZnO were fabricated via modified SILAR technique
The ZnO nanorods exhibit high sensitive and short response/ recovery time for NO2 gas at operating temperature i.e. 200 °C
The synthesis method and sensing behavior of synthesized ZnO nanorods- like morphology, revealed a promising candidate for fabricating low-consumption gas sensors

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Antifungal Activity of Streptomyces spectabilis SP-O2 against Aflatoxin Producing Mold, Aspergillus flavus
Authors: Uasoontornnop Rattikarn , Junniam Kerkchai , Maseechan Phetcharat , Lanongkan Nuchjarin , Chotelersak Kruawan , Nantavisai Kwannan , Tangteerawatana Piyatida , Namsa-Aid Maneekarn , Puttikamonkul Srisombat
Published: November 2022

Among soil isolated species of actinomycetes bacteria that affected the growth of aflatoxin producing mold; Aspergillus flavus TISTR 3041, the isolate SP-O2 showed a promising inhibitory activity on the dual culture assay. This isolated bacterium was characterized on various International Streptomyces Project media. The macroscopic morphological analysis showed mycelium, sporogenesis, and orangish pink of colonial pigment. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) photograph showed that the sporogenesis has occurred by shrinking of both sides of aerial mycelium. After the sporogenesis has been completed, the fragmentation of altered mycelium started from the tips of aerial mycelium to produce 0.8-1 micrometer fragmented spores. The 16S rRNA sequences analysis revealed that isolate SP-O2 shared a 99.93 % (1 mismatch/1436 nt) similarity with Streptomyces spectabilis NBRC 13424 AB184393. Co-culture liquid assay was analyzed for the aflatoxin produced by A. flavus in the presence of Streptomyces spectabilis SP-O2. The result showed that UV-visualized band of aflatoxin B1 was not detected by co-cultivation of Streptomyces spectabilis SP-O2 with A. flavus by thin layer chromatography compared to the control. Indeed, fungal growth of A. flavus was destroyed by the antifungal substance produced by Streptomyces spectabilis SP-O2 in the liquid culture. Furthermore, biocontrol of contaminated A. flavus was conducted on peanut kernels and the results showed that Streptomyces spectabilis SP-O2 has antifungal activity against the presence of A. flavus. Together, these results suggested that further investigation on the development of biocontrol use of Streptomyces spectabilis SP-O2 to overcome the contamination of aflatoxin producing mold in the feedstock and agricultural-based industry is needed.
HIGHLIGHTS

The isolated actinobacteria in this study was identified as Streptomyces spectabilis isolate SP-O2 based on its morphological characteristics, physiological properties and molecular identification
SEM showed the sporogenesis of 0.8-1 micrometer fragmented spores
Streptomyces spectabilis isolate SP-O2 exhibited the promising fungicidal activity against flavus in the dual culture agar assay, co-culture liquid assay and peanut kernels assay with consistency results
The secreted metabolites play a crucial role on the fungal killing against Aspergillus flavus rather than the aflatoxin degradation

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and idiopatic intracranial hypertension (IIH): a critical review
Authors: Domingues Renan , Vega Márcio , Brunale Fernando , Giafferi Carlos , Senne Carlos
Published: November 2022

Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome that results from increased intracranial pressure. The main symptoms are headache, vision disturbances, and pulsatile tinnitus. Definitive diagnosis requires the presence of clinical and/or radiological signs of intracranial hypertension, high opening pressure on lumbar puncture (LP), and normal CSF constitution. Several studies have evaluated new contributions of CSF in the clinical evaluation and the in understanding of the pathophysiology of pseudotumor cerebri. Such studies have included the analysis of inflammatory biomarkers, adipokines, proteomic analysis, and CSF flow studies. In this review, we present the main results obtained so far and critically discuss the present status and the potential role of research involving the CSF in this condition. Based on current knowledge, it is possible to conclude that CSF research with new biomarkers has not yet provided information that can be employed in clinical practice at this moment. However, a better understanding of the constitution and dynamics of CSF circulation in patients with pseudotumor cerebri has brought some information about this condition and can potentially improve our knowledge about this condition in the future.
Popularização da ciência: proposta extensionista para divulgação de estudos em cefaleias e algias cranianas
Authors: Ramos Edivan Rodrigo de Paula , Pereira Luís Fernando Rafalski , Mazzarollo Thiago Rafael , Cesar Alcantara Ramos de Assis
Published: November 2022

A produção de ciência é fundamental para o desenvolvimento da humanidade, e por muitos anos o conhecimento científico foi um assunto difundido somente entre pesquisadores e profissionais especializados. Dessa forma, a maioria da população acaba excluída do debate científico. Nesse contexto, faz-se importante a popularização da ciência como uma forma de democratizar o conhecimento e minimizar a disseminação de desinformação. Esse processo, no entanto, requer estratégias de comunicação para estabelecer um diálogo eficiente entre doutos e leigos. Tendo isso em vista, o papel das Universidades é essencial e exigiu, ao longo do tempo, adaptações nos modelos de ensino dentro delas, incluindo o ensino médico. Dentre essas adaptações, destaca-se a ascendente importância da extensão, por meio da qual os estudantes estabelecem um vínculo entre o meio científico e a comunidade. Com base nesses princípios, o Núcleo de Estudos em Cefaleias e Algias Cranianas do Oeste do Paraná (NECEFAC) foi criado no curso de medicina da Universidade Federal do Paraná - campus Toledo. Busca-se, assim, não apenas aprimorar o conhecimento técnico-científico dos membros do NECEFAC, como principalmente levar à populações informações de qualidade sobre cefaleias e algias cranianas.
Genetic variants IL18 -105G>A and -137G>C associated with susceptibility to migraine
Authors: Silva Aline Vitali da , Espinosa Beatriz Rabello , Ahrens Tainah Mendes , Antonucci Adriano Torres , Bello Valéria Aparecida , Frederico Regina Célia Poli , Oliveira Carlos Eduardo Coral de , Reiche Edna Maria Vissoci , Simão Andrea Name Colado
Published: November 2022

IntroductionFew studies have been conducted into neurogenic inflammation and neuroinflammation in respect of migraine. However, evidence suggests that the immune system may exert an influence over trigeminal activation and cortical spreading depression in individuals suffering from migraine. The interleukin (IL)-18 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine and increased plasma levels have been confirmed in individuals with migraine. However, as yet, the genetic variants of IL-18 have not been investigated in the context of migraine.
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between genetic variants IL18 -105G>A (rs360717) and IL18 -137G>C (rs187238) and susceptibility to migraine and its clinical characteristics.
Subjects and MethodsCase control study comprising 307 participants, of whom 152 had a diagnosis of migraine and 155 were healthy controls, paired by sex, age, ethnicity and BMI. The clinical and demographic data were evaluated. The patients with migraine were interviewed using a structured form containing information about the type of migraine (with or without aura, episodic or chronic), age at onset of the disease, frequency of attacks, accompanying symptoms that triggered headaches. The patients also answered validated questionnaires to evaluate incapacity (Migraine Disability Assessment - MIDAS) and impact (Headache Impact Test - HIT-6) for migraine, the presence of allodynia (ASC-12), as well as symptoms of anxiety (State Anxiety Inventory - STAI 1 and 2), depression (Beck Depression Inventory) and a hyperacusis scale.The genetic variants IL18 -105G>A (rs360717) and IL18 -137G>C (rs187238) were identified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the fluorescence levels of PCR products were evaluated using a Step One thermocycler (Applied Biosystems). The analyses were conducted using the dominant, codominant, recessive and overdominant genetic models. (To see the complete abstract, please, check out the PDF).
Genetic variants IL1B +3954C>T and -511C>T associated with incapacity and allodynia in migraine
Authors: Silva Aline Vitali da , Khouri Barbara Ferreira , Rezende Debora Villas Boas , Pezzini Ana Paula Gallina , Espinosa Beatriz Rabello , Ahrens Tainah Mendes , Antonucci Adriano Torres , Bello Valéria Aparecida , Frederico Regina Célia Poli , Coral Carlos Eduardo , Reiche Edna Maria Vissoci , Simão Andrea Name Colado
Published: November 2022

IntroductionThe main mechanisms in the physiopathology of migraine are cortical spreading depression and trigeminal activation with the release of CGRP. Neurogenic inflammation and neuroinflammation can exert an influence over both these mechanisms, but there are still a number of gaps in our understanding. Interleukin (IL)- 1β is a pro-inflammatory cytokine whose levels of plasma increase during the attack phase of migraine. Thus far, its genetic variants have not been well studied.
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between the genetic variants IL1B +3954C>T (rs1143634) and -511C>T (rs16944) and susceptibility to migraine and its clinical characteristics.
Subjects and MethodsCase control study comprising 307 participants, of whom 152 had a diagnosis of migraine and 155 were healthy controls, paired by sex, age, ethnicity and BMI. The clinical and demographic data were evaluated. The patients with migraine were interviewed using a structured form containing information about the type of migraine (with or without aura, episodic or chronic), age at onset of the disease, frequency of attacks, accompanying symptoms that triggered headaches. The patients also answered validated questionnaires to evaluate incapacity (Migraine Disability Assessment - MIDAS) and impact (Headache Impact Test - HIT-6) for migraine, the presence of allodynia (ASC-12), as well as symptoms of anxiety (State Anxiety Inventory - STAI 1 and 2), depression (Beck Depression Inventory) and a hyperacusis scale.The genetic variants IL1B +3954C>T (rs1143634) and -511C>T (rs16944) were identified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the fluorescence levels of PCR products were evaluated using a Step One thermocycler (Applied Biosystems). The analyses were conducted using the dominant, codominant, recessive and over- dominant genetic models. Categorical data were evaluated via the chi-squared test or Fisher’s exact test, and continuous data were evaluated using the Mann-Whitney test.  (To see the complete abstract, please, check out the PDF).
Prevalence of compulsion in migraine patients and its association with analgesic abuse
Authors: Barros Maria Clara Lopes de , Braz Ana Carolina Monteiro , Pereira Filho Júlio César Cimino , Ribeiro Matheus Henrique Vieira , Sousa Matheus Silva , Santos Vinícius Henrique dos , Silva Danilo Jorge da , Jurno Mauro Eduardo
Published: November 2022

IntroductionMigraine, is one of the most prevalent types of headaches, affects around 15% of people worldwide, more common among women, and causes a great effect in the quality of life of the individual. The diagnosis criteria of this disease is due to its duration and other characteristics such as phonophobia, photophobia, unilateral, pulsatile and intense crisis, nausea and vomiting, which can be preceded by aura and premonitory symptoms. With the purpose to ease those symptoms, the patients have a drug overuse. The medication-overuse headache (MOH) is an emerging problem, due to the possibility of developing psychiatric disorders like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and impulsivity. Impulsivity consists in actions where the individual does not reflect upon it and make decisions fast, without planning or analyzing the case in the long term. Compulsion is defined as repetitive actions with the intention to ease anxiety or an uncomfortable situation.
ObjectiveDetermine a prevalence of OCD in migraine patients, evaluating different scopes of it, including the association or not with drug abuse.
MethodsA cross-sectional study with 117 patients of both sexes, older than 18 years old. The group was made with migraine patients diagnosed by a neurologist according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) separated in two groups, one that has analgesics abuse and other that do not have. Three questionnaires were used: Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11); Obsessive Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R) and the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS). The data collected was placed in an electronic worksheet and processed in Software SPSS Statistics 22.0. There was an assumption of a p value of 0,05 to all cases with the intention to reject the null hypothesis. (To see the complete abstract, please, check out the PDF).
Intra-rater reliability of pressure pain threshold using a digital algometer
Authors: Branucci Rosana Tieka Miyazaki , Lelis Vanda de , Westenhofen Georgia Kleinschmitt , Fortini Ida , Peres Mario Fernando Prieto
Published: November 2022

BackgroundPressure Pain Thresholds (PPT) has been the main sensory modality studied in headache disorders. It is usually repetitive, leading to potential variability between measurements. Since threshold estimation relies on the observer, patient, body site, and the device used, it is important to assess measurement reliability in the specific clinical and methodological scenario to be studied in order to minimize error.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to confirm intra-rater reliability of PPT in the head of adults using a digital algometer device.
MethodsPPT was measured with a digital algometer in 3 consecutive assessments conducted 10 min apart. Eight sites were measured in each time at the occipital, temporal and masseter regions bilaterally, frontal and vertex at midline. The reliability using intra-class variability (ICC) and covariance were calculated between times 1, 2, 3, and all times versus the mean. Scores above 0,75 were considered as having excellent reliability.
ResultsTen healthy volunteers aged (21-55) were studied. The sum of all sites measured in the head was 2182 (+-672) KPa for the first measure, 2085 (+- 626) KPa for the second, 2185 (+-685) for the third, and 2150 (+-685) KPa for the mean. All ICC coefficients calculated were 0,975 or higher in all areas.
ConclusionsWe concluded that one PPT measure in the head with a digital algometer is as reliable as 3 repetitive measures The intra-rater reliability for PPT is considered excellent. Future studies assessing pain vulnerability or predicting headache occurrence can be performed without a significant risk of bias.
Keywords: Pressure PainThreshold, Algometry, Reliability, Intra-class.
Assessing the influence of migraine on the prognosis of ischemic stroke: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Oliveira Felipe Araújo Andrade de , Dourado Filho Mario Genuíno , Rocha-Filho Pedro Augusto Sampaio
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Introduction

There is controversy as to whether migraine implies a poorer prognosis after the stroke. 

Objectives

To assess whether migraine implies a poorer prognosis after the stroke.

 

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study carried out in a hospital in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. We included consecutively hospitalized patients with ischemic stroke within 72 hours of symptom onset. A diagnosis of ischemic stroke was made by the presence of a diffusion restriction pattern on the MRI within a compatible clinical context. Patients were assessed by a neurologist who conducted an interview using a semi-structured questionnaire containing questions regarding sociodemographic data, the presence and characteristics of headaches in their lives and the related clinical condition to ischemic stroke. The headaches presented were classified according to the diagnostic criteria of the third edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale and the modified Rankin scale were used. Patients underwent MRI of the brain with diffusion and with perfusion. Patients were assessed by telephone 3 months after the stroke to determine the prognosis.

Results

A total of 221 patients were included, 59.3% of whom were male, and a mean age of 68.2 ± 13.8 years. One hundred and seventy-eight patients (178/221; 81%) were assessed 3 months after the ischemic stroke. Migraine was not associated with the stroke prognosis (logistic regression).

Conclusion

Migraine is not associated with the prognosis of ischemic stroke.

Key-Words: Cerebrovascular Disease, Ischemic Stroke, Migraine, Stroke outcome.
Intracranial hypertension secondary to low doses of vitamin A
Authors: Dach Fabíola , Haes Tissiana
Published: November 2022

Introduction
Chronic Vitamin A toxicity usually occurs with high doses of Vitamin A intake, usually after using >30,000mcg EA daily for several months. For treatment of skin disorders isused massive doses (50,000 to 150,000 mcg AE daily). Early signs and symptoms can be sparsely distributed rough hair, alopecia of the eyebrows, rough and dry skin, dry eyes and chapped lips. Later, severe headache, intracranial hypertension, and generalized weakness develop. Fractures can easily occur, especially in the elderly.
Objective
To present a case of intracranial hypertension secondary to chronic intake of low doses of Vitamin A.
Method
Revision of medical record.
Case
Woman, 60 years old, thin, presents with worsening headaches for two years. Since childhood, she has had migraine without aura in low-frequency. In the last two years, she has had some changes in headache characteristics, however she still met criteria for migraine. Pain occurred daily and there were four episodes of nocturnal awakenings by pain in the last year. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and venous-phase magnetic resonance angiography normal. A cerebrospinal fluid analysis was requested, which showed an opening pressure of 92cmH2O and a closing pressure of 40cmH2O. No futher abnormalities. Acetazolamide 250mg twice a day was started, with intolerance and metabolic acidosis after 3 days of use. It was replaced by topiramate, to which there was also intolerance at a dose of 25mg twice a day for 7 days of use. Asked again by the use of any medine/vitamin, patient revealed that use two capsules of propolis for fourteen years, whose leaflet showed the presence of 300 mcg EA of vitamin A in each capsule of the compound. Patient was advised to discontinue its use and to repeat cerebrospinal fluid analysis in three months, whose opening...
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