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How Do Employee Attitude Surveys Contribute to Staff Turnover Intentions in a University Setting?
Authors: Muguna Andrew T. , Micheni Isaac N , Kilika James M. , Kaimenyi Catherine
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to determine the effect of employee attitude surveys on academic staff turnover intentions in chartered universities in Kenya. The specific objectives were; to determine the extent of employee attitude surveys practices among universities in Kenya; assess the level of turnover intentions among academic staff in chartered universities in Kenya, and determine the effect of employee attitude surveys practices on turnover intentions among academic staff in chartered universities in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Universalistic theory and the Unfolding model of voluntary turnover. A positivism research philosophy guided the study, and a descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used. The study obtained primary data from a representative sample of 364 academic staff members drawn from 15 chartered universities in Kenya. The study found that employee attitude surveys have been practized to a low extent and produced correspondingly low staff turnover intentions. Two dimensions of employee attitude surveys significantly negatively affect staff turnover intentions. The study called on future research to apply more robust statistical techniques anchored on mixed methods design for a more comprehensive explanation of the direction of the causal effects of attitude surveys on staff turnover intentions.
EFFECT OF WORK ASSESSMENT, WORK DISCIPLINE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE CAREER DEVELOPMENTPUBLIC WORKS AND SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS REGENCY OF KARIMUN
Authors: Andykhatria Andykhatria , Indrayani Indrayani , Almansa Fitra Mohamad , Syahril Syahril , Hutasoit Hasudungan , Wayan Catra Yasa I
Published: March 2022

Competency-based HR management is a must, as a paradigm of the approach that is Career development is the process of improving skills, positions, and responsibilities. This study aims to determine the influence of performance assessment, work discipline and organizational commitment to employee career development. The population of this study is Civil Servants in the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Karimun Regency which amounts to 66 employees with a sample of 65 employees. The type of research used in this study is associative research. The method that can be used in this study is to use structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis based on variance, namely Partial Least Square (PLS). The research data was collected by questionnaire instrument. The results of the analysis in this study found that performance assessment had a positive and insignificant effect on employee career development (β = 0.270, p = 0.131) so it can be concluded that the results of the study rejected the first hypothesis. The results of the work discipline analysis showed a significant negative result with a probability value (β = -0.300, p = 0.026) so it can be concluded that the results of the study support the second hypothesis. The results of the organizational commitment analysis showed a significant positive result with a probability value (β = 0.293, p = 0.039) so that it can be concluded that the results of the study support the third hypothesis. The study also showed that 21% of employee career development variables were influenced by performance assessment variables, work disciplines and organizational commitments while another 79% were influenced by other variables.
Exploring The Role of Employees Impediments in Determining The Employees Performance
Authors: Khan Irfan Ullah , Yaseen Zahid , Muzaffar Muhammad
Published: March 2022

The employees’ performance is the building block for the organizations to attain competitive edge over the competitors in the contemporary competitive situations. The organizations including the higher institutions, are direly needed to focus on employees’ performance if these institutions are serious in reflecting their desired standing. However, there are certain impediments associated with the employees’ performance among which the job burnout, absenteeism, commitment and motivation are foremost. This study aimed at probing these impediments towards employees’ performance in the context of higher education. The data was collected from teaching faculty from higher institutions of KP, Pakistan. The results have provided enough evidence in deciding relationships between employees’ impediments and employees’ performance. Some recommendations have been offered to the policymakers to cater these impediments to achieve the desired standards. Some suggestions have also been providing to future researchers to examine these variables in other contexts by using some mediators to obtained better results.
The Determinants of Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Yaqoob , Samina Rooh
Published: March 2022

Financial inclusion is now commonly recognized as a vital ingredient for poverty reduction and improved prosperity. Adults in the world's poorest homes, on the other side, remain unbanked in increasing quantities. The characteristics that influence financial inclusion in Pakistan are examined in this article. The study has taken use of the World Bank's Global Findex database from 2017. Gender, education, age, and income are all significant factors that influence financial inclusion in Pakistan, according to the findings of this study. According to the findings, a person who is richer, better educated, and older supports financial inclusion and has a greater influence on education and income, based on Probit forecasts. Mobile banking follows the same procedure as traditional banking. The determinants of informal finance differ from those of formal finance. The government should create rules encouraging financial service providers to locate their facilities closer to users or to adopt technology that makes financial services more accessible, such as agency and mobile banking.
Role of Leverage in the Corporate Investment Decisions Empirical Evidence of an Emerging Economy
Authors: Noor Hajra , Zafar Nida , Iftikhar Fizza
Published: March 2022

In the instance of emerging economies, this research examines the firms’ investment decision and leverage relationship. This study examines a sample Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) listed firms. Time period consists of six years from 2015 to 2020. To investigate the investment and leverage link Generalized Least Square (GLS) regression is used because of its more precise estimates than the ordinary least squares (OLS) estimator. Results reveal that leverage is negatively and significantly associated with the investment. In the case of Pakistan, this indicates that increased debt financing results in a decrease in company investment. Firms' investment decisions are also influenced by several other variables such as profitability, liquidity, and cash flows. Findings are in support of the corporate agency hypothesis, revealing that leverage plays a key role in the firm's growth. To solve the possible problem of endogeneity, the robustness of these results is cross-checked by using the Generalized Estimation Equation (GEE) method. The current paper adds to the existing body of knowledge in several ways. To begin, we contribute to the continuing discussion about whether corporate investment decisions are influenced by firm leverage. Second, in the context of emerging markets, we present an empirical study. Future research can be done with an evaluation between emerging and advanced countries, this study can be expanded across industry lines and at the country level. Because investment divergence from an ideal level is linked to the agency problem, these findings have important implications for corporate governance to protect shareholders' interests as well as in the context of emerging markets, this conclusion has significant implications.
Impact of Authentic Leadership, Sustainable Leadership on Sustainable Growth with Mediating Role of Organizational Learning
Authors: Malik Haleema , Mehmood Muzamil
Published: March 2022

Sustainable development is an emerging field of research. Sustainable leadership is an effective leadership style but to enhance its effect authentic leadership, which is a new field of effective leadership. Authentic leadership is a multi-dimensional theory, and it has a resemblance to transformational leadership theory. Authentic leadership is a general term, and it can consolidate transformational, charismatic, servant, spiritual, or other forms of leadership styles. Organizational learning is something new introduced by modern management and leadership styles as a strategic tool to improve competitiveness and to even out the organization’s success and compatibility. This research examines methods of implanting sustainable and authentic leadership into sustainable development goals (SDGs) and examined the mediating role of organizational learning between sustainable leadership and SDGs (economic performance, environmental performance, and social performance) as well as the mediating role of organizational learning between authentic leadership and SDGs. The data in this study was collected from the manufacturing industries of Pakistan using a convenient sampling technique. IBM SPSS Statistics tool was used to analyze the data. The results show (a) sustainable leadership has a positive impact on organizational learning (b) authentic leadership has a positive impact on organizational learning (c) organizational learning mediates the relationship between sustainable leadership and SDGs (d) organizational learning mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and economic performance. (e) Organizational learning mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and social performance. The present study offered a detailed study of dynamic capabilities and sustainable development. Effective leadership and management styles are proposed for organizations to combat sustainable development challenges.
LIFI BASED DATA TRANSMISSION
Authors:   GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY,, AGGARWAL LALIT
Published: March 2022

Li-Fi stands for Light-Fidelity. The technology is very new and was proposed by the German physicist Harald Haas in 2011. Li-Fi provides transmission of data through illumination by sending data through an LED light bulb that varies in intensity faster than human eye can follow. In this paper, the authors will discuss the technology in detail and also how Wi-Fi can be replaced by Li-Fi. Wi-Fi is useful for general wireless coverage within buildings while Li-Fi is ideal for high density wireless data coverage in confined areas where there are no obstacles. Li-Fi is a wireless optical networking technology that uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) for transmission of data. The term Li-Fi refers to visible light communication (VLC) technology that uses as medium to deliver high-speed communication in a manner similar to Wi-Fi. Li-Fi provides better bandwidth, efficiency, availability and security than Wi-Fi and has already achieved high speeds in the lab. In the present paper the authors will give a detailed study on Li-Fi technology, its advantages and its future scope.
VOICE BASED EMAIL FOR BLIND USING PYTHON
Authors:   Computer Science and Engineering,SCSVMV,Kanchipuram,, GOKULAKRISHNAN Ms.MUDIGANTI.DEEKSHITHA , Ms.NARAMANENI.BHAVYA ,  Mr.S.
Published: March 2022

One of the most extensively utilised modes of communication is email. In today's world, emails are used to convey sensitive and time-sensitive information There are around 253 million individuals worldwide who are blind or visually impaired. Communication is a challenge for many visually challenged individuals. Because technology is advancing at a rapid pace, persons who are visually impaired see themselves to be more challenged than ever before. The most crucial consideration in building this system is accessibility. Only when both able and disabled individuals can utilise a system is it considered accessible. The suggested project intends to create an email system that would allow even inexperienced visually impaired people to use communication services without prior training. The user will not be able to use the keyboard, instead relying solely on mouse operation and speech-to-text conversion. It can be utilised by a non-blind individual who is having problems reading. The technology is entirely dependent on interactive voice response, making it extremely user-friendly. Keywords: Speech to text converter, IVR (Interactive voice response), GUI (Graphical User Interfaces), SR (Speech_recognition), Gtts (Google Text To Speech)
COMPARISON OF THE NUMBER OF ERYTHROCYTES IN 3 ML, 2 ML, & 1 ML OF BLOOD SAMPLES WITH K2EDTA ANTICOAGULANTS AFTER A 4-HOUR DELAY IN THE DR. H. ABDUL MOELOEK BANDAR LAMPUNG HOSPITAL
Authors: Syuhada  , Priyayi Hemas , Putri Bella Tania , Nabigha Zehan Aura , Triwahyuni Tusy
Published: March 2022

Background: The volume of blood samples, especially the number of erythrocytes in laboratory examinations, has an important role in determining the results of the diagnosis, in this case pre-analytic errors often occur so that a definite diagnosis will be difficult to establish. Therefore, research on the comparison between the results of the examination of the number of erythrocytes in the volume of blood samples of 3 mL, 2 mL, and 1 mL after being delayed for 4 hours with K2EDTA anticoagulant helps to determine a definite diagnosis from laboratory tests, one of which is the count of the number of erythrocytes. Research purpose: it aims to identify the comparison of erythrocytes in the volume of blood sample 3 ml, 2 ml, and 1 ml with k2edta anticoagulant after postponed for four hours. Research methods: the study uses primary data with hematology analyzer in rsud Dr.abdul moeloek bandar lampung. This type of research is a quantitative, using observational analtic design with a cross sectional view and with consecutive method, through hematology analysis using a alayzer mindray bc-3600 hematology. The research has 50 respondents. Results: the results of erythrocytes comparison between blood volume 3 ml, 2 ml and 1 ml (ml) with k2edta anticoagulant after 4 hours have different results but statistically the results have the same with 3 ml, that show the lowest result. Conclusion: there is no significant differences between the examunation of the erythrocytes with the volume of blood sample 3 mL, 2 mL, and 1 mL in the vacutainer k2edta tube after postponed for four hours.
THE CONCEPT OF HIGH QUALITY 21st CENTURY INDONESIAN HUMANS
Authors: Apdillah Dicky , Siagian Angela Ekklesia , Manik Susih Gajah , Adila Lica
Published: March 2022

The 21st century which is synonymous with the century of globalization has brought changes in all lines of life. The development of science and technology, especially communication technology, has made the world like an environment without distance even though in reality it is very far away. What is happening now in a matter of seconds can already be seen, heard in other parts of the world. This brought many changes in the concepts of human life. The concept of parenting, education, work, and fulfilling the needs of life has shifted a lot. This change must be realized and addressed wisely by the Indonesian nation and society, which cannot be separated from the influence of globalization. Changes in the conception of Indonesian people whose behavior was formed at the beginning of independence, the old order era, the new order and then the reform era need serious attention. The readiness of society and government to face 21st century globalization needs to be studied in depth. History proves that society's unpreparedness to face globalization has ultimately led to the proliferation of corruption, collusion and nepotism in Indonesia. Creating clean, transparent and professional Indonesian people is a must. This effort must be carried out by all components of the Indonesian nation, both state implementers. government officials from the center to the lowest, the community, the intellectuals and professionals in Indonesia. If this effort is not carried out immediately, the effort to form the concept of Indonesian human beings will only be an empty hope like building a house on the wind.
YOKSULLUĞUN CİNSİYETİ: TÜRKİYE’DE KADIN YOKSULLUĞUNA TEORİK BAKIŞ
Authors: AVCİL Ceren
Published: March 2022

Yoksulluk kavramı, zaman, mekân ve koşullar çerçevesinde ele alınması itibariyle farklı tanımlamalara tabi tutulmaktadır. Kır-kent, mutlak-göreli yoksulluk vb. tanımlamalar yoksulluğun boyutlarını farklı şekillerde ele almaktadır. Özellikle küreselleşme sürecinin getirmiş olduğu emeğin dolaşımı, işgücü piyasa yapısının dönüşümü gibi etkenler yoksulluğun kadınlaşması kavramını gündeme getirmiş, kavram yoksulluğa yönelik çalışmalarda kadını esas alan bakış açısının gelişmesini sağlamıştır.

Yoksulluğun sadece ekonomik olanaklardan mahrumiyet olmadığı gerçeğinden hareketle kadın yoksulluğu kadının ekonomik, sosyal, siyasal alanlardan dışlanmasını içermekte ve yoksulluk yaşayan kadınların yoksulluk sarmalındaki durumunu daha görünür hale getirmektedir. Toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliklerinin hâkim olduğu toplumlarda kadın eğitim, sağlık gibi hizmetlerden yeterince yararlanamamakta işgücü piyasalarında emeği karşılığında tam kapasite ile çalışamamaktadır. Böyle bir ortamda kadın, yoksulluğun getirmiş olduğu yükü çok daha fazla hissetmektedir. Dolayısıyla yoksulluk gerçeği kadın ve erkeği aynı derecede etkilememektedir.

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de yoksulluk kavramına cinsiyet temelinde bir yaklaşım sergilenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışmada öncelikle yoksulluk ve yoksulluk türlerine yönelik kavramsal tanımlamalar ve sonrasında ulusal ve uluslararası veriler aracılığıyla kadın yoksulluğuna yönelik bir değerlendirme yapılmaktadır. Son olarak Türkiye’de kadın yoksulluğuna ilişkin gerçekleştirilen çalışmalar çerçevesinde yoksulluğun kadınlaşması değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışmada, Türkiye’de kadın yoksulluğu azalıyor olmasına rağmen yoksulluğu tetikleyen unsurların varlığını devam ettirdiği tespit edilmiştir.
TÜRKİYE’DE TİCARİ AÇIKLIK VE DOĞRUDAN YABANCI YATIRIM İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: GÜNGÖR Bayram
Published: March 2022

21. yüzyılın başlarından itibaren dünya ekonomisi daha eklektik bir sürece girmiştir. Bu süreçte ticari açıklık derecesinin artmasıyla birlikte ekonomik büyüme hızının arttığı gözlemlenmiştir. Yani ticari açıklığın artması ekonomik büyüme hızını artırmaktadır. Tabii ki ekonomik büyüme hızı üzerinde başka birçok faktörün etkisi olduğu unutulmamalıdır. Bu çalışmada doğrudan yabancı yatırım girişlerinin ticari açıklık üzerindeki etkisi tahmin edilmiştir. Ticari açıklık derecesinin doğrudan yabancı yatırım girişlerini etkilemesi ihmal edilmiştir. Çalışma, 1994-2019 dönemi itibarıyla ARDL modeli kullanılarak Türkiye bağlamında yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın temel bulgusuna göre, doğrudan yabancı yatırım girişleri ile ticari açıklık arasında pozitif bir ilişki vardır.
İŞLETMELERİN ULUSLARARASILAŞMASINDA SİVİL TOPLUM KURULUŞLARININ ROLÜ
Authors: UZUN Hülya
Published: March 2022

Sivil toplum kuruluşları, işletme yazınında çok geniş bir çerçevede ele alınmaktadır. Gerek kavramsal, gerekse ampirik çalışmalarda farklı boyutlarda incelenen sivil toplum kuruluşları, uluslararası boyutta toplumsal yaşama değer katma adına farklı faaliyetlerde bulunmaktadır.

Yerel pazardan küresel alana kadar tüm pazar alanlarında yaptıkları faaliyetlere bakıldığında, işletmelerin gelişmesine de katkı sağlamaktadır. Özellikle bu katkı, dış pazarlara hizmet verme seçeneklerinin daha az olması, sınırlı kaynaklara sahip olmaları sebebiyle küçük ve orta ölçekli işletmeler için büyük fayda sağlamaktadır. Günümüzde büyümek için ulusal sınırların dışına çıkması gerektiğinin ve pazarın küreselleştiğinin farkında olan küçük ve orta ölçekli işletmeler, başarıya giden yolun küresel endüstri şartları hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak ve kendilerini bu şartlara göre hazırlamak olduğunu bilmektedir. Bu doğrultuda işletmelere yol göstererek başarılı olmalarına katkı sağlayacak olanlar yine sivil toplum kuruluşlarıdır. Bağımsız ve topluma hizmet etmek için gönüllü faaliyetlerde bulunan sivil toplum kuruluşları sahip oldukları güçle gerekli bilgiye ulaşan, sorunları çözme noktasında aktif olan kuruluşlardır.

Bu çalışmanın amacı, işletmelerin uluslararasılaşmasında sivil toplum kuruluşların rolüne ilişkin kavramsal bir çerçeve sunmaktır. Çalışmada, küçük ve orta ölçekli işletmelerin küresel endüstri şartlarına uygun hareket edebilmeleri için ihtiyaç duydukları bilgi elde etme, eğitim ve danışmanlık, iletişim ve güven temelli ağ bağlantıları oluşturma ile yenilikçilik üzerine STK’ların rolleri geniş bir çerçevede ele alınmaktadır.
ZİHİNSEL (MENTAL) MUHASEBE VE BİR LİTERATÜR TARAMASI
Authors: ŞAHİN Osman Nuri
Published: March 2022

1979’a kadar süregelen finans işlemlerinde geleneksel finans teorileri dikkate alınmıştır ve bu teorilerde insan kararlarının rasyonelliğine yer verilmiştir. Davranışsal finans teorisinin ortaya atılmasıyla, bu teorinin içinde barındırdığı etmenler de araştırma konusu haline gelmiştir. Bunlar; çeşitli anomaliler, bilişsel önyargılar gibi tamamen insanların ne tarz tutum sergilediğine dayanan birey kararlarını kapsamaktadır. Bu bilişsel önyargıların başında bu araştırmanın da konusu olan zihinsel muhasebe gelmektedir. Davranışsal finansla iç içe denilebilecek olan zihinsel muhasebe kavramı, bireylerin karar verme aşamasında gösterdikleri rasyonel davranışların dışında kalan bilişsel, duygusal, sosyolojik, psikolojik vb. davranışların nedenlerini detaylı ve bilimsel olarak açıklamaya odaklanmaktadır. İnsanlığın tarihsel süreci içerisinde geleneksel finans bakış açıları çok ön planda olmuştur. Son dönemlerde ise bireyin davranışları üzerine yoğunlaşılmasının önemi anlaşılarak bu faktöre yönelik çalışmalar yapılmaya başlamış ve önemli bulgulara ulaşılmıştır. Davranışsal finans kapsamında çok önemli bir rolü olan zihinsel muhasebe de çalışmalarda kendine yer bulmaktadır.

Bu çalışmada zihinsel muhasebe öncelikle kavramsal olarak ele alınmış ve önemi irdelenmiştir. Daha sonra ise literatür taraması ile zihinsel muhasebe üzerine yapılan çalışmalar araştırılarak incelenmiş ve yorumlanmıştır. Zihinsel muhasebenin literatürde farklı gruplar üzerine ve farklı açılardan çalışmalar bulunduğu anlaşılmıştır. Uluslararası literatürde konu üzerine çok çeşitli çalışmalar olduğu göze çarpmaktadır. Zihinsel muhasebe davranışsal finans kapsamında üzerinde durulması gereken önemli konulardan biri olmasına rağmen Türkçe literatürde bu konuyla ilgili akademik çalışmaların sınırlı sayıda olduğu görülmüştür.
GELENEKSEL OLMAYAN PARA POLİTİKASI ARAÇLARININ FİYAT İSTİKRARI VE FİNANSAL İSTİKRARA ETKİLERİ: TCMB ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: YALINPALA ÇOKGEZEN Jale , KESKİN GÜNDOĞDU Sezgin
Published: March 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası’nın (TCMB) geleneksel olmayan para politikası çerçevesinin, fiyat istikrarı ve finansal istikrara olan etkilerini analiz etmektir. Çalışmada 2013:01 – 2020:12 dönemini kapsayan ve aylık gözlem verilerinden oluşturulan “Geleneksel Olmayan Para Politikası” araç seti (Rezerv Opsiyon Mekanizması (ROM), Geç Likidite Faiz Oranı (GLP), TCMB Borç Alma / Borç Verme Faizi) ile finansal istikrarı temsilen döviz kuru ve fiyat istikrarını temsil eden TUFE değişkeni arasındaki ilişkiler incelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu bağlamda öncelikle Genişletilmiş Dickey Fuller Testi (ADF) ve Zivot-Andrews Yapısal Kırılmalı Birim Kök Testi yardımı ile verilerin zaman serisi özellikleri araştırılmış olup, Johansen Eşbütünleşme (Cointegration) Testi ile geleneksel olmayan para politikasının fiyat istikrarı ve finansal istikrar ile eşbütünleşme ilişkileri analiz edilmiştir.
Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking: Non-Traditional Security Threats in Central Asia
Authors:   Government of West Bengal, India, Biswas Subrata
Published: March 2022

The post-cold war world has become susceptible to multiple non-traditional security threats that are no less formidable than the traditional security threats. Drug trafficking poses one such serious non-traditional security threat for contemporary Eurasian space and drug abuse provides its fuel. Not only do the drugs destroy the very fabric of human resource in a region where trafficking operates and thereby reduces communities to hollow card-boxes but also such trafficking generates loads of dirty money, which fosters the growth of non-state actors engaged in subversive activities. This paper argues that in the wake of the fall of the erstwhile Soviet empire, the entire Central Asia region has become a hotbed of such non-traditional security threats which is being primarily nourished by an enormous demand for drug abuse in Russia.
“MATLAB+微课”中学物理教学的探索
Authors:   晋中学院, 李 瑞芳
Published: March 2022

物理是中学课程的重要组成部分，涉及知识规律、物理模型以及相互作用过程等，具有较强的抽象性。由于学生的思维正从具体、形象过渡至抽象，以致于学生在学习和理解时产生抵触和厌烦情绪，影响课堂教学效率。为了提高学生学习中学物理学科的兴趣，利用MATLAB可视化的教学方法，可以直观地显示物理教学中遇到的抽象概念和不可观察的现象，使抽象概念可视化、形象化。MATLAB程序集数值分析、科学数据可视化、仿真等多项功能于一体，操作便利且运算准确，可以通过运用所学知识解决问题，并以图片和动画形式展示运算过程与结果。MATLAB程序与微课的融合，可以促进教师和学生之间进行互动式的教学，进一步提高中学物理教学的效率。
Game mechanics to further engagement with physical activity
Authors: Luckner Naemi , Kayali Fares , Purgathofer Peter
Published: March 2022

A lot of work required for physiotherapy is done between the actual therapy sessions. Patients receive instructions for exercises to be practiced on a daily basis to regain mobility in their injured joints. These exercises are often tedious and uncomfortable, hence motivation for daily repetition is sought-after. Games may be an answer to this challenge, however, they need to be well-designed as to not support incorrect execution of exercises and at the same time be engaging enough to keep up long-term engagement. In this paper we discuss guidelines for designing game mechanics aimed at increasing compliance in physiotherapy and for encouraging physical activity for older adults.
Enhancing engagement and participation of seniors in society with the use of social media - the case of a reflective participatory design method story
Authors: Carcani Klaudia , Mörtberg Christina
Published: March 2022

An ageing population is an emerging phenomenon in Europe and the rest of the world. Seniors face issues of social isolation and loneliness. Recently the research focus in ICT design has also turned to social media that can sustain seniors’ engagement and participation in social activities even when it is physically a challenge for them to leave home. Design and re-design of social media may support seniors’ engagement and participation in social activities, contributing to mitigate the feeling of loneliness and social isolation. In this paper, the focus is on understanding seniors’ social activities and their relationship to social media which may support their relationship. With Participatory Design – a reflective design approach, we have involved seniors in reflecting on possible future social media that can support and enrich social relationships. The participative methods used are cartographic mapping and future workshop, both appropriate for seniors to get involved in reflecting, thinking and making design alternatives together with other participants. We discuss how is to involve seniors in PD and what we need to know to design better future social media that can support seniors.
Uji Efektivitas Infusa Biji Ketumbar Coriandrum sativum L. Sebagai Antikolesterol Pada Tikus Putih Rattus norvegicus
Authors: Hamel Diana V. , Sambou Christel , Karauwan Ferdy A. , Ginting Margaretha
Published: March 2022

Biji Ketumbar Coriandrum sativum L meruapakan salah satu tanaman yang dapat digunakan sebagai penurun kadar kolesterol. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kandungan senyawa yang terkandung dalam infusa biji ketumbar (Coriandrum sativum L.) dan efektivitas infusa biji ketumbar sebagai antikolesterol terhadap tikus putih (Rattus norvegicus). Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan lima perlakuan, yaitu dengan konsentrasi 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, simvastatin dan aquades. Setiap perlakuan dilakukan sebanyak 3 kali pengulangan.

Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan infusa biji ketumbar (Coriandrum sativum L.) menujukkan bahwa semakin tinggi dosis infusa biji ketumbar yang diberikan maka rentang penurunan kadar kolesterol darah akan lebih besar. Hasil dari perlakuan dosis 10 g (900 mg) mengalami penurunan ya g lebih baik sama dengan kontrol positif dan lebih efektif walaupun berdasarkan uji statistik tidak terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antar perlakuan.
Evaluasi Penggunaan Antibiotik Profilaksis Pada Pasien Bedah Di Instalasi Bedah Sentral Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Tobelo
Authors: Namotemo Yuri , Tampa’i Randy , Sambou Christel N. , Karauwan Ferdy A.
Published: March 2022

Pembedahan merupakan tindakan pengobatan yang menggunakan teknik invasif dengan membuka atau menampilkan bagian tubuh yang akan ditangani melalui sayatan yang diakhiri dengan penutupan dan penjahitan luka. Kondisi ini memungkinkan terjadinya infeksi mikroba terhadap pasien pembedahan bila infeksi tidak dicegah atau luka bekas pembedahan tidak ditangani dengan baik. Pemberian antibiotik profilaksis telah digunakan secara luas untuk menghindari dan menangani infeksi pada daerah pembedahan. Penggunaan antibiotik harus dievaluasi melalui program evaluasi penggunaan obat (EPO) untuk menjamin penggunaan obat yang sesuai. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu deskriptif non-eksperimental dan pengambilan data dilakukan secara retrospektif pada pasien bedah di Instalasi Bedah Sentral Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Tobelo periode Oktober 2019-Maret 2020. Hasil penelitian  diperoleh profil karakteristik pasien yang menjalani operasi dengan diagnosa terbanyak yaitu pada obstetric sebanyak 172 pasien (33,20%). Dari hasil evaluasi terhadap penggunaan antibiotik profilaksis pada 518 pasien yang menjalani operasi digunakan antibiotik ceftriakson (sefalosporin generasi III) sebanyak 349 pasien (67,37%) dan Cefazolin (sefalosporin generasi I) sebanyak 69 pasien (13,32%). Ini menunjukan bahwa dalam pemilihan jenis antibiotik profilaksis belum sesuai pedoman umum penggunaan antibiotik oleh Permenkes RI tahun 2011. Berdasarkan dosis penggunaan, bentuk sediaan, rute pemberian, dan waktu penggunaan antibiotik profilaksis pada pasien bedah  sudah sesuai dengan Pedoman Umum Penggunaan Antibiotik oleh Permenkes RI tahun 2011.
Evaluasi Kepatuhan Minum Obat Pasien Hipertensi Program Rujuk Balik BPJS di Apotek My Life Farma Dendengan Dalam Kota Manado
Authors: Tumole Olpin , Mongi Jeane , Karauwan Ferdy A.
Published: March 2022

Hipertensi merupakan penyakit seumur hidup yang tidak dapat sembuh secara permanen. Pemberian obat antihipertensi diharapkan dapat mengontrol tekanan darah pasien. Oleh sebab itu dibutuhkan kepatuhan yang tinggi dari pasien untuk tidak lupa mengkonsumsi obat antihipertensi setiap hari agar tekanan darah tetap terkontrol. Namun, beberapa fakta yang ditemui beberapa pasien hipertensi sudah tidak meminum obat antihipertensi dengan alasan sudah merasa sehat. Keberhasilan pasien hipertensi dalam pengobatan  dipengaruhi  dari tingkat Kepatuhan pasien dalam minum obat. Penelitian yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Kratonan Surakarta menunjukkan bahwa pasien hipertensi yang tidak patuh minum obat antihipertensi beresiko 3 kali untuk tidak mengalami penurunan tekanan darah [11]. .Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui Kepatuhan Minum Obat Pasien Hipertensi Program Rujuk Balik BPJS Di Apotek My Life Farma Dendengan Dalam Kota Manado. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian observasional (non eksperimental ) dengan pendekatan deskriptif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel secara Accidental Sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuisioner MMAS-8 (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale). Dilakasanakan di Apotek My Life Farma Dendengan Dalam Kota Manado bulan Februari 2020. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 63%  pasien patuh, 13% kurang patuh, dan 24% tidak patuh berdasarkan hasil pengisian kuisioner MMAS-8.
Penerapan Standar Pelayanan Kefarmasian Di Apotek Di Kecamatan Tobelo Kota Kabupaten Halmahera Utara
Authors: Tuwongena Betari Malinda , Karauwan Ferdy A. , Lumy Devie R. , Saroinsong Yappy F.
Published: March 2022

Standar Pelayanan Kefarmasian sebagai pedoman bagi tenaga kefarmasian dalam menyelenggarakan pelayanan kefarmasian. Untuk menjamin mutu pelayanan kefarmasian kepada masyarakat, maka pemerintah mengeluarkan Standar Pelayanan Kefarmasian di Apotek sesuai Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan RI. Nomor 35 Tahun 2014. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah standar pelayanan di apotek dikecamatan tobelo kota apakah baik, sedang atau buruk yang meliputih pengelolan sediaan farmasi dan pelayanan farmasi klinik.Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif dengan memakai jenis penelitian survey dengan teknik pengambilan data melalui kuesioner. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa, Jumlah tenaga kefarmasian yakni apoteker 10 (dari 10 apotek). Tenaga teknis kefarmasian 7 (dari 10 apotek) dan tenaga non teknis 12 ( dari 10 apotek). sebagian besar atau 90% pemilik sarana apotek adalah milik pribadi dan hanya 10% milik BUMN/Perusahan. 20% hadir selama apotek buka, 50% hadir setiap hari pada jam tertentu, 10% hadir 2-3 seminggu dan 20% hadir 1 kali sebulan. Hasil persentase ratarata untuk skor standar pelayanan kefarmasian meliputi pengelolaan sediaan farmasi, alat kesehatan dan bahan medis habis pakai serta pelayanan farmasi klinik untuk 10 apotek yang menjadi sampel penelitian yang ada di Tobelo Kota adalah 71,57% atau masuk pada kategori Sedang.
Pengaruh Daya Hambat Sediaan Salep Ekstrak Daun Katuk (Sauropus androgynus L.) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Tethool Adrianz Mario , Tulandi Selvana S. , Tulandi Hetty V. , Paat Vlagia I. , Potalangi Nerni O.
Published: March 2022

Indonesia adalah salah satu negara yang mempunyai tingkat keanekaragaman hayati yang tinggi, Salah satunya adalah daun katuk. Penelitian sebelumnya Simbolon (2011) tentang karakterisasi simplisia dan skrining fitokimia. Hasil skrining diperoleh senyawa alkaloida, flovonoid, tanin, glikosida, dan steroida. Disamping itu, daun katuk mempunyai aktivitas sebagai antimikroba terhadap bakteri Stapylococcus aureus yang merupakan salah satu penyebab terjadinya luka borok/kronis. Staphylococcus aureus merupakan flora normal pada kulit manusia, oleh sebab itu untuk penanganannya yang rasional, penggunaan antibakteri secara topikal lebih efektif. Contoh sediaan yang digunakan secara topikal adalah salep, gel dan krim.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah sediaan salep ekstrak daun katuk dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus atau tidak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimental laboratorium dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sediaan salep ekstrak daun katuk dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus yang ditandai dengan adanya zona bening yang terbentuk disekitar sumuran.
Uji Efek Pemberian Ekstrak Etanol Kulit Buah Sirsak (Annona muricata Linn.) Sebagai Antidiabetes Pada Tikus Putih (Rattus norvegicus) Yang Diinduksi Aloksan
Authors: Sarbunan Tenci Lie , Datu Olvie S. , Maarisit Wilmar , Untu Sonny D. , Kanter Jabes W.
Published: March 2022

Tanaman yang digunakan dalam pengobatan herbal salah satunya adalah sirsak yang termasuk dalam famili Annonaceae. Annonaceae memiliki keanekaragaman kimia, sifat-sifat biologi dan farmakologi, seperti antimikroba, antifungal, sitotoksik, antitumor, dan insektisida dari alkaloid benzilisokuinolin, asetogenin, senyawa-senyawa C-benzilflavonoid, dan diterpenoid yang dihasilkan oleh tumbuhan ini.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efek ekstrak etanol kulit buah sirsak sebagai antidiabetes pada tikus putih yang diinduksi aloksan untuk membuat diabetes.Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian eksperimental laboratorium, Dengan menggunakan 15 ekor tikus yang dibagi dalam 5 perlakuan dengan 3 pengulangan.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kulit buah sirsak memiliki efek dalam menurunkan kadar glukosa darah pada dosis 50, 75 dan 150 karena dalam kulit buah sirsak terdapat senyawa-senyawa aktif yang berpontesi sebagai antidiabetes.
Studi Penggunaan Obat Diare Pada Pasien Balita Di Puskesmas Rurukan
Authors: Mandagi Giska P. , Tombuku Joke L. , Sumalong Fransisco , Tulandi Hetty V. , Kanter Jabes W.
Published: March 2022

Diare merupakan penyakit yang ditandai dengan bertambahnya frekuensi buang air besar dari biasanya, disertai perubahan bentuk konsistensi tinja dari lembek menjadi cair. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui studi penggunaan obat diare pada pasien balita di Puskesmas Rurukan, apakah penggunaan obat diare di Puskesmas Rurukan sudah sesuai dengan pedoman Kemenkes RI 2011 yang ada.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pengumpulan data dilakukan secara retrospektif yaitu melakukan penelusuran terhadap tindakan yang dilakukan oleh tenaga medis kepada pasienbalita dalam memberikan obat diare pada pasien balita di Puskesmas Rurukan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan penggunaan obat diare pada pasien balita di Puskesmas Rurukan belum sesuai dengan pedoman Kemenkes RI 2011 yang dimana seluruh pasien diare pada balita bulan januari sampai Agustus 2014 masih diberikan antibiotic walaupun tanpa disertai dengan indikasi seperti kotoran berdarah yang disertai demam dan juga belum ditemukan penggunaan zink karena belum ada persediaan dari Dinas Kesehatan.
Efektivitas Antilitiasis Ekstrak Etanol Daun Nusa Indah Putih (Mussaenda pubescens) Terhadap Kadar Kreatinin Serum Darah Tikus Putih (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Laoh Christi Devita , Karauwan Ferdy A. , Paat Vlagia I. , Pareta Douglas N.
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan : untuk mengetahui efektivitas ekstrak daun nusa indah putih (Mussaenda pubescens) untuk menurunkan kadar kreatinin pada tikus urolitiasis pada tikus putih (Rattus norvegicus). Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 kali ulangan. Sebanyak 20 ekor tikus jantan dewasa dengan berat rata-rata 150-200 gram dibagi dalam 4 kelompok perlakuan. Kelompok kontrol normal (P0), kelompok etilen glikol 0,75 % (P1), kelompok ekstrak daun nusa indah putih (Mussaenda pubescens) dosis 150 mg/kg BB (P2) dan kelompok ekstrak daun nusa indah putih (Mussaenda pubescens) dosis 300 mg/kg BB (P3) dengan parameter pengamatan kadar kreatinin serum darah tikus pada setiap kelompok perlakuan dengan pengujian selama 28 hari.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada pemberian etilen glikol selama 14 hari pada kelompok perlakuan (P1) nilai kreatinin serum mencapai 1.13 mg/dL (p<0.05) dibandingkan dengan konrol normal (P0) 0.66 mg/dL (p<0.05) dengan kreatinin normal tikus 0,2-0,8 mg/dL. Hal ini disebabkan karena etilen glikol merupakan agen nefrotoksik yang membantu pembentukkan batu kalsium oksalat diginjal sehingga tikus menjadi urolitiasis (batu ginjal). Kesimpulannya adalah bahwa ekstrak daun nusa indah putih (Mussaenda pubescens) memiliki efektivitas dalam menurunkan kadar kreatinin dalam darah pada tikus urolitiasis.
Uji Efektivitas Ekstrak Etanol Rimpang Lengkuas Putih (Alpinia galanga (L) Willd) Sebagai Analgesik Pada Tikus Putih (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Sumonda Julia Brigita , Mongi Jeane , Karauwan Ferdy A. , Lengkey Yessie K.
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas ekstrak etanol rimpang lengkuas putih sebagai analgesik pada tikus putih (Rattus norvegicus) dengan asam mefenamat sebagai pembanding.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon. Waktu pelaksanaan penelitian dilakukan pada Bulan November 2018 – Desember 2018. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental laboratorium dengan menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yaitu 5 perlakuan dengan 3 kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian ekstrak etanol rimpang lengkuas putih yang diberi dosis berbeda 25 mg/kgBB, 50 mg/kgBB, dan 100 mg/kgBB, menunjukan adanya efek analgesik pada hewan uji. Bila dibandingkan dengan kontrol positif obat asam mefenamat efek penurunan analgesik lebih tinggi dari ekstrak rimpang lengkuas putih, sedangkan pada kontrol negatif dengan pemberian CMC1 % efek penurunan analgesik lebih rendah, dosis 100 mg/kgBB rimpang lengkuas putih lebih banyak memberikan efek analgesik. Kesimpulannya adalah ekstrak rimpang lengkuas putih memiliki efek analgesik sebagai penurun rasa nyeri.
Formulasi Dan Pengujian Sediaan Salep Ekstrak Etanol Daun Kembang Sepatu (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.) Dengan Berbagai Variasi Basis Salep
Authors: Davis Stevanie Elisabeth , Tulandi Selvana S. , Datu Olvie S. , Sangande Franky , Pareta Douglas N.
Published: March 2022

Salep merupakan sediaan setengah padat yang mudah dioleskan dan digunakan sebagai obat luar, akses langsung kejaringan dan memiliki nilai estetika lebih. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui sediaan salep yang cocok untuk ekstrak etanol daun Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan empat basis salep yaitu basis hidrokarbon, basis absorpsi, basis serap air dan basis tercuci air. Pengujian kestabilan dilakukan dalam dua kondisi yaitu kondisi sebelum dan setelah penyimpanan dipercepat pada suhu 5oC dan 35oC, pada masing-masing suhu selama 12 jam disimpan bergantian hingga 10 siklus, dengan parameter pengujian meliputi pemeriksaan organoleptik, daya sebar, homogenitas dan pH. Hasil pengujian dari basis hidrokarbon, basis absorpsi, basis serap air dan basis tercuci air dapat diformulasikan sebagai sediaan salep untuk ekstrak daun Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. tetapi basis hidrokarbon dan basis absorpsi lebih cocok. Karena uji daya sebar lebih besar, derajat keasaman berada pada rentan pH kulit manusia, basis salep bercampur homogen dengan ekstrak daun Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Relationship Between Secure and Insecure Attachment Style with Physician Empathy Among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study in Iran
Authors: Elyasi Forouzan , Islami Parkoohi Parisa , Hosseinnejad Sedigheh , Azizi Marzieh , Kamali Mahsa
Published: March 2022

Background: Physician empathy is one of the fundamental factors involved in patient care and it can enhance the therapeutic effects of patient–clinician relationships. Attachment is defined as the tendency of human beings to make strong affectional bonds with some specific people. Objectives: This study are aimed to examine the possible relationship between secure and insecure attachment style with physician empathy among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 268 medical students and residents at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2015. All participants voluntarily participated in this study and an informed consent was obtained. Data analysis was done through completing two questionnaires, including the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy-Health Professionals Version (JSPE-HP) and the Revised Adult Attachment Scale (RAAS). Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis and analyzed in SPSS (v. 18). Results: The highest frequency (n = 137; 51%) was related to individuals in the age range of 21 - 25 years. The empathy score of all students was 99.99. Among 268 participants, 76 (28.4%) and 192 (71.6%) students represented secure and insecure attachment styles, respectively. Married students had higher empathy scores than single students (P = 0.056). No statistically significant difference was found in the mean empathy scores by gender (P = 0.305) and different years of studying (P = 0.883). The mean ± standard deviation of empathy score in psychiatry residents was 113.4 ± 16.24, which was higher than the residents of other fields. Also, our results revealed no significant difference between the empathy scores in individuals with secure and insecure attachment styles (P = 0.945; 95% CI: -3.883 - 3.620). Conclusions: Evaluating empathy in the educational courses of medical students, as future physicians, can offer valuable guidelines to improve the mental health of students and help them have a good relationship with patients.
On a New Operation over Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets
Authors: Dworniczak Piotr
Published: March 2022

A new operation over intuitionistic fuzzy sets and intuitionistic fuzzy pairs is introduced. Some of its properties are presented. The numerical example is given.
Ion Conductivity of Nanocomposite Solid Polymer Electrolyte PEO-PVP-NaIO4 with Added TiO2 Nanoparticles
Authors: Vlakhov Todor , Hadjichristov Georgi , Marinov Yordan , Scaramuzza Nicola
Published: March 2022

We studied the effect of titanium dioxide (TiO2)nanoparticles (NPs)on ion conductivity of Na+ ion-conducting nanocomposite solid polymer electrolyte (NCSPE) composed of polymers poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), sodium metaperiodate (NaIO4)at concentration 10 wt%, and with added TiO2NPs of average size ∼ 10 nm at concentration from 1 wt% to 5 wt%. The electrical response of thin films (150μm) of PEO/PVP/NaIO4/TiO2 was characterized by employing the complex electrical impedance spectroscopy. The changes in ion-conducting properties of the examined NCSPEs induced from the included TiO2 NPs, were explained.
Impedance Spectroscopy Study of Ni-Zn Electrochemical Alkaline Systems with Anode of Nano-sized ZnO Doped with Conducting Ceramics B(Pb)SCCO 2212
Authors: Stoyanova-Ivanova Angelina , Lefterova Elefteria , Ivanova Galia , Marinov Yordan , Hadjichristov Georgi , Stoyanova Antonia
Published: March 2022

For the purpose of electrochemical applications (such as Ni-Zn batteries), we have experimentally studied the electrical impedimetric response of electrochemical systems (ECSs), in which the anodes were fabricated from nano-sized ZnO material doped with high-temperature superconducting ceramics Bi1.7Pb0.3Sr2CaCu2Oy (B(Pb)SCCO 2212) at concentration of either 5, 7, or 10 wt%. The electro-conducting properties of such ECSs with alkaline electrolyte were characterized at ambient temperature by measurements with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in the frequency range 0.1 Hz –100 kHz. The effect from the ceramics additives on both complex electrical impedance and electrical conductivity of the examined ECSs was estimated.
Bidesmosidic Triterpenoid Saponins from Wild and Cultivated Gypsophila Paniculata L. (Caryophyllaceae)
Authors: Gevrenova Reneta
Published: March 2022

Glucuronide oleanane-type triterpenoid carboxylic acid 3, 28-bidesmosides (GOTCAB) of wild and in vivo cultivated Gypsophila paniculata L. roots were assayed by ultra high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLCHRMS). More than 20 gypsogenin- and quillaic acid-based GOTCAB saponins were tentatively annotated including isobaric isomers. They are substituted at C-3 with a common 3-O-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-[pentosyl-(1→3)]-βd-glucuronopyranoside. C-28 ester-bonded chain is mono- and diacetylated tetra- and pentasaccharide or possesses a methoxycinnamoyl residue. Nine core GOTACBs have not been previously reported in native G. paniculata. The structure of the major saponin of the wild G. paniculata roots was established by 1D and 2D NMR experiments as 3-O-β-d-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-d-glucuronopyranosyl quillaic acid 28-O − α-larabinopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-d-xylopyranosyl- (1→4)-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-d-fucopyranosyl ester. For the first time the saponin was isolated from the G. paniculata roots.