bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perceived Security Risk, Perceived Privacy Risk, and Perceived Trust of Mobile Payment Adopters and Non-Adopters
Authors: Dewasiri Narayanage Jayantha , Karunarathna K. S. S. N. , Saini Aarti , Rathnasiri M. S. H.
Published: September 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic, people have shifted to mobile payments enormously. However, cyber threats have increased simultaneously. Therefore, this chapter aims to investigate the dichotomous perceptions regarding mobile payments privacy, security, and trust within the adopter and non-adopter groups. An online survey was carried out among university students in Sri Lanka to collect the data. The independent samples test and the robust bootstrap methods were used to test the differences between adopters and non-adopters perceptions of mobile payments' privacy, security, and trust. The adopters have significantly higher perceived trust in mobile payments than the non-adopters. Further, adapters are twofold according to the usage level, the advanced users, and the laggards. This chapter provides unique and comprehensive insights into mobile payments user and non-user segments in Sri Lanka and the dichotomous nature of contactless payments' trust and risk perceptions. The findings will help banks design their marketing campaigns that suit the available customer segments in the market.
Digital Diversification and the Use of New Age Technologies on FinTech Firms
Authors: Jha Pratiksha , Makhija Monika , Singh Satyendra Narayan
Published: September 2022

FinTech firms and innovative financial service providers are delivering a wide range of new financial products, financial businesses, financial software, and novel forms of customer communication and interaction. As a result, a study on new business models and technological applications can aid in examining changes and the effects of technological advancement on the financial industry. The study aims to review the current state of the Indian financial technology market and addresses the technological changes with its application in different FinTech segment. It also provides an outlook on potential future trend in the FinTech market in India. Therefore, this chapter offers a coherent research theme formulated through systematic literature review and industrial report data. The study found that financial service innovation needs to be understood under the convergence of new age technology. Additionally, account aggregator, embedded services, and neo banks are the trends coming up in the Indian FinTech market.
Talking about assisted reproductive techniques and thromboembolic risk: everything we always wanted to know
Authors: Tiscia Giovanni , Grandone Elvira
Published: September 2022

The last report on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) showed a steady increase in the annual number of treatment cycles worldwide. The most common techniques of autologous ART - in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) - require the use of exogenous gonadotropins with possible adverse effects [...].
Exploring the relationships between anthropometric indices of adiposity and physical performance in middle-aged and older Brazilian women: a canonical correlation analysis
Authors: do Nascimento Rafaela Andrade , Vieira Mariana Carmem Apolinário , Fernandes Juliana , Azevedo Ingrid Guerra , Moreira Mayle Andrade , Costa José Vilton , da Câmara Saionara Maria Aires , Maciel Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVES: This study analyzed the influence of anthropometric indices of adiposity on the physical performance of middle-aged and older women.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 368 women from 50 years to 80 years old. Anthropometric and biochemical characteristics were analyzed, and physical performance was evaluated. The statistical analysis used measures of central tendency and dispersion for descriptive data, Pearson correlations to demonstrate the initial associations between the variables, and canonical correlation (CC) to evaluate the relationship between the set of anthropometric adiposity indices and performance-related variables.RESULTS: The participants had a mean age of 58.57±8.21 years, a visceral adiposity index of 7.09±4.23, a body mass index of 29.20±4.94 kg/m2, and a conicity index of 1.33±0.07. The average handgrip strength was 25.06±4.89 kgf, gait speed was 1.07±0.23 m/s, and the mean Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score was 10.83±1.36. The first canonical function presented the highest shared variance, CC, and redundancy index (cumulative percentage of variance, 82.52; Wilks’ lambda, 0.66; CC, 0.532; p<0.001). From the analysis of this canonical function, the conicity index (-0.59) displayed inverse correlations with handgrip strength (0.84) and the SPPB (0.68), as well as a direct correlation with gait speed (-0.43).CONCLUSIONS: In middle-aged and older women, there was an inverse relationship between the conicity index and muscle strength and power, while a direct relationship was found between the same index and gait speed.
Prevalence of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps in Catalonia (Spain): a retrospective, large-scale population-based study
Authors: Sanchez-Collado I. , Mora T. , Munoz-Cano R. , Ribo P. , Mullol J. , Valero A.
Published: September 2022

Background: Studies on the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps (NP) in general-based populations are scarce in Europe and worldwide. We performed a retrospective population-based observational cohort study of 30,189 adult patients diagnosed with NP in Catalonia (Spain). Methodology: Adult individuals (≥18 years old) with a diagnosis of NP established by medical records at different health care levels (primary, hospital, and emergency) from the Catalan Health System (CHS) were included. Socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence, overall and by age and gender, disease severity, multi-morbidities, and biomarkers of type-2 inflammation were evaluated, together with appropriate medical treatment (AMT) and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS). Results: In general population and severity sub-populations, the overall diagnosed NP prevalence was 0.49% and higher for males than females (0.60% vs 0.39%, p less than 0.0016). The prevalence for the severe NP population was 0.12%. The NP prevalence increased with age, the highest being at ≥ 60 years old for both gender and severity groups. Asthma (40.1%), acute rhinosinusitis (41.1%), and allergic rhinitis (32.1%) were among the most frequent comorbid respiratory diseases. ESS was performed in 15.4% of NP patients. Type 2 inflammation was present in 83.8% of the NP population and was more frequent in severe than non-severe (87.1% vs 82.7%, p less than 0.0001) patients and in those with respiratory multi-morbidities (91%). Conclusions: This is the first large-scale population-based NP epidemiology study conducted in Spain, including severity based on undergoing medical and surgical treatment and type 2 inflammation. Although the prevalence data are lower than in previous European studies, the large NP cohort studied represents an essential strength of the results.
The Neolithic Worked Bone Assemblage from Ulucak Höyük, Western Anatolia
Authors: Paul Jarrad W. , Sivil Coşkun , Çevik Özlem
Published: September 2022

In this investigation we detail the results of a systematic analysis of worked animal bone from Ulucak, one of the earliest Neolithic sites in western Anatolia. The collection exhibits a wide range of types, including points, needles, spatulas, bevelled tools, perforated objects, and other unique objects. A study of the raw material shows a preference for sheep and goat long bones, while large-sized animal rib bones were also utilized. Manufacturing techniques employed included splitting, grooving, and abrasion, while a contextual analysis of the material underscores an intricate connection with other objects made from stone and clay. Items found in buildings relate to textile, leather, and ceramic production, while personal ornaments may have played a part in abandonment rituals. Examination of this assemblage is understood as a common set of regional tool types with some localized variations.
Resource use in sweet potato production in delta state, nigeria: a technical efficiency approach
Authors: Otu I Ettah, , Bassey O., Udumo, , Victor A., Abanyam, , Francis A., Bullem
Published: September 2022

Sweet potato is one of the major staple crops in Nigeria and most parts Africa sub-region. Its importance continues to rise due to increased urbanization. This increase definitely come with its share of challenges that need to be addressed. The study was conducted within the framework of the rural farming households who constitute the backbone of the Nigerian agricultural sector, producing about 80 per cent of the total national agricultural output. It examined resource use in sweet potato production in Delta state, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine the technical efficiency of sweet potato farmers, assess the factors determining the technical efficiency of potato farmers and to determine the technical efficiency distribution of sweet potato farmers. Multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted to select 120 respondents and stochastic frontier production function employed to realize the objectives. Result of analysis showed that the least technically efficient farmers have to increase their level of production given their inputs and technology to at least 68 % for them to operate at the production frontier while the most technically efficient farmers have to increase their production to at least by 4% for them to operate on the production frontier and be fully efficient with a mean technical efficiency of 0.71. The estimates of the parameters of the production function (sweet potato seeds, labour, fertilizers and agrochemical) were positive and significant at 5% and 1% levels respectively, while capital input was positive and not significant.  Factors affecting technical inefficiency of sweet potato farmers among others included: age of farmers and farm size which were negative and significant, while household size, educational qualification, type of cropping and farming experience were all positive and significant. The following recommendations were proffered: sweet potato farmers should have access to improved sweet potato varieties, modern storage technologies, markets and extension services. Adequate financial assistance and credit facilities should also be made available to the sweet potato farmers to enable them expand their crop output.
The effect of amf (glomus clarum) on tomato resistance to early leaf blight (alternaria solani) on tomato
Authors: Odunayo Joseph, Olawuyi , Victor Olumide, Ogundipe
Published: September 2022

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), is an economic plant which belongs to Family Solanaceae and is widely consumed as food and other processed natural products. Tomato production areas are faced with economic losses due to early blight disease caused by Alternaria solani. Early blight disease reduce yield and renders fruit unmarketable, Cultural practices and fungicides are majorly adopted in the management of this disease. The use of tolerant varieties and Glomus clarum as alternatives which are environmental friendly necessitated this study. Therefore, this study investigated genetic resistance of tomato to early blight disease using Glomus clarum as revealed by SSR marker . Eight tomato accessions obtained from NACGRAB and Technoserve were evaluated, while Ojoo market accession served as check. The experimental treatments Control, Glomus clarum + Pathogen and Pathogen only were laid out in a complete randomized design with three replicates. The result showed that Rukuta Jubia and NGB00727 accessions had the highest mean values for stem girth (0.59cm) and leaf width (3.74cm) respectively, while Ojoo Market performed best for leaf length (6.78cm). Glomus clarum significantly (p˂0.05) influenced the resistance of NGB00727 to Alternaria  solani ,and enhanced the production of flowers (2.53) and  mean weight of  fruit per plant (0.94g). The NGB00727 accession showed the highest resistance to early blight disease, while NGB00754 accession was the most susceptible to Alternaria solani.
Properties of soils of different lithology in the humid tropics of southeastern nigeria
Authors: Afu, S. M.,  , Adie, P. I.,  , Olim, D. M.,  , Isong, I. A.,  , Akpama, A. I.,  , Aaron, M. E.,
Published: September 2022

This study evaluated the properties of soils developed on diverse parent materials in Ogoja Local Government Area. Five profile pits on five different parent materials were dug, morphologically delineated and described. The five parent materials were basement complex (BC), mudstone (MS), sandstone (SS), shalestone (SH) and limestone (LS). Morphologically, the soils were deep with varying color, structure, texture and consistency. The results of chemical analyses revealed that the soils have acid pH with means of 5.4, 5.4, 5.4, 5.3 and 5.4 in BC, MS, SS, SH and LS. Organic carbon was low (<15g/kg) across the parent materials while total N was slightly higher in MS, SS and LS with means of 0.04 g kg-1, 0.10 g kg-1, 0.04 g kg-1, 0.10 g kg-1  and 0.20 g kg-1  in BC, MS, SS, SH and LS accordingly. Available P was low (<8mg/kg) across the parent materials with slightly higher value recorded in SH than in other parent materials. Calcium and sodium were the dominant and the least bases respectively with mean values of 3.2 cmol/kg, 3.93 cmol/kg, 3.65 cmol/kg, 3.3 cmol/kg and 3.95 cmol/kg and 0.25 cmol/kg, 0.10 cmol/kg, 0.08 cmol/kg, 0.08 cmol/kg, 0.08 cmol/kg in BC, MS, SS, SH and LS respectively. Exchangeable bases were higher in MS than other soils. Both Al3+ and H+ contributed at the same level to acidity of the soils. Correlation analysis showed that sand correlated negatively and significantly with clay (-0.81), OC (-0.41), TN (-0.42), and Al+++ (-0.78) and positively and significantly with pH (0.72), Ca2+ (0.7), Mg2+ (0.64), K+ (0.56), ECEC (0.71) and BS (0.70).  Correlation between pH and exchangeable bases, available P (0.83), ECEC (0.9) and base saturation (0.83) was significant and positive.  However, most properties had negative and non-significant correlation with each other.
Impact of agricultural policy regimes on the output of food crops in nigeria (1980 – 2015)
Authors: Emmanuel, Agbachom , Ikutal, Ajigo , Adie Alawa David , Maria, Onabe , Otu, Ettah , Ado Anoh, Regina
Published: September 2022

The study evaluated the impact of agricultural policy regimes on the output of food crops in Nigeria (1980-2015). The specific objective was to; determine the growth rate of selected crop output. Time series data were used for the study. Data used in the study were obtained from Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) crop production database for  Nigeria, covering the period 1980-2015, and was analyzed using  both descriptive and inferential statistics. Growth model was used to examine the trend in selected crop output. The study showed that the compound growth rates for all the crops were positive; cassava (4.92%), cocoa (2.61%), maize (5.84%), palm oil (2.84%) and rice (4.15%). This implies that there was a moderate increase in the output of the selected crops over the years. The compound growth rate in the output of maize among the crops considered was highest (5.84 % per annum) followed by cassava and was slow in cocoa with a compound growth rate of 2.61 % per annum. This result suggests that among the crops considered, maize is witnessing appreciable increase in production. The result specifically leads to the conclusion that output of cassava and rice had a direct influence on GDP growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2015. The study therefore recommends that, the slow process of growth (deceleration) in the output of cassava, cocoa, maize and rice could be enhanced by the use of improved extension services and provision of input supports to the farmers involved in the cultivation of these crops.
Influence of school agricultural farms on academic performance in agriculture in secondary schools
Authors: Machisu Vitalis , Opondo Vitalis , Nakhumicha Alice , Mosi Reuben O.
Published: September 2022

Performance in agriculture in secondary schools countrywide has remained dismal since the year 2016 and it is mainly attributed to poor pedagogical skills and a lack of proper teaching materials and infrastructure. This study, therefore, sought to assess the influence of school agricultural farms on academic performance in agriculture in secondary schools in Hamisi Sub-County, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey research design involving census sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25.0, with Spearman’s rank-order correlation being employed to check for multicollinearity among study variables. The study established that, to a large extent, school agricultural farms influence academic performance in agriculture. The study recommends that efforts be made by all relevant players to ensure that secondary schools offering agriculture have access to functional farms for effective instruction. For their part, teacher training institutions should improve their ability to provide teachers with relevant knowledge, skills, and strategies for teaching agriculture, and the Ministry of Education should ensure that schools offering the subject have adequate resources for running their demonstration farms.
Contribution of Balneotherapy in Fibromyalgia Patients Receiving Conventional Physical Therapy
Authors: TAŞTABAN Engin , ŞENDUR Ömer
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of additional balneotherapy in fibromyalgia patients receiving conventional physical therapy.

Materials and Methods: 107 female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia for the first time were studied in two groups. Group 1 included those patients receiving Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, physical therapy modalities including superficial hot and therapeutic ultrasound. Group 2 consisted of patients applied balneotherapy in addition to therapeutic modalities given to the first group. All patients went through a 10-session treatment program. Evaluation was based on Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Quality of Life Short Form-36 (SF-36) before and after the treatment. The total amount of paracetamol tablets consumed was also recorded.

Results: In both groups, there was significant improvement in post-treatment pain VAS, FIQ and PSQI scores compared to prior to treatment, but they were more pronounced after the balneotherapy. With balneotherapy, drug consumption was also significantly lower and patients expressed better general health and social function scores of SF-36.

Conclusion: In the treatment of fibromyalgia, combination of balneotherapy with the conventional physical modalities can be considered as an effective treatment option as it positively contributes to the patients' pain, functional status, quality of life and sleep, and drug consumption.
Oğuzeli bölgesinde (Barak Ovası) dolmalık biber ve patlıcan kurusu üretiminde aflatoksin oluşumunun belirlenmesi
Authors: ALCASIM İmad , ÇERİ M.bozan , VARDİN Hasan
Published: September 2022

Bu çalışma kapsamında Gaziantep ili Oğuzeli ilçesi (Barak Ovası)’nde yetiştirilen ve geleneksel olarak açık havada kurutma askılarında kurutularak üretilen dolmalık biber ve patlıcan kurusu üretiminde hammaddeden son ürüne kadar kurutma aşamalarından alınan örneklerin Aspergillus flavus tarafından üretilen aflatoksin (Aflatoksin B1 ve toplam) içeriğini tespit etmeye yönelik çalışma yapılmıştır. Bu amaçla Oğuzeli ilçesi (Barak Ovası)‟nde üretim yapan çiftçiler arasından seçilen 10 çiftçiden dolmalık biber ve patlıcan kurusu üretim işleminin; yıkama, sap ve tohum ayıklama, ipe dizme, kurutmaya serme ve son ürün aşamalarında örnekler alınarak aflatoksin (Aflatoksin B1 ve toplam) varlığı ve hangi aşamada oluştuğunun belirlenmesi için analizler yapılmıştır. HPLC ile analizi yapılan örneklerin hiçbirinde aflatoksin varlığı tespit edilememiştir. Alınan örneklerde aflatoksin analizlerinin yanı sıra kurutmanın ürün üzerindeki değişiminin belirlenmesi amacı ile su aktivitesi (Patlıcan 0.32, Biber ise 0.33), nem miktarı ( Patlıcan %9, Biber %11) ve renk analizleride yapılmıştır.
Characteristics of Knowledge of Pregnant Women About Pregnancy Exercises in the Working Area of Sungai Bilu Health Center Banjarmasin
Authors: Ari lestari Nur cahyani , Diaty Rima , Fathiyati Fathiyati
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of pregnant women's knowledge about pregnancy exercise in the working area of Sungai Bilu Public Health Center. This study used a descriptive method with a population of all third trimester pregnant women who came to the Sungai Bilu Health Center from January to May. While the sampling technique in this study used the accidental sampling technique, namely all third trimester pregnant women who visited Sungai Bilu Health Center with a total of 30 respondents. The results of this study were that most of the respondents did not participate in pregnancy exercise activities, namely from 30 respondents who actively participated in pregnancy exercise activities as many as 10 people (30%) and who were not active as many as 20 people (70%) where respondents who had less knowledge were 11 people (36 ,7%), respondents who have sufficient knowledge are 14 people (46.7%) and respondents who have good knowledge are 5 people (16.6%). The conclusion of this study was that most of the respondents did not participate in pregnancy exercise because they did not know about the benefits and objectives of pregnancy exercise.
The Effect of Android-Based SDIDTK Applications on The Implementation of SDIDTK
Authors: Windiiyani Winda , Susilawati Sri , Rismayanti Tanti
Published: September 2022

The growth and development of children 0-5 years or more is often referred to as the golden period where this period is a period of growth and development of children that will not be repeated. At the age of toddlers, children are very sensitive to the environment because at this time it takes place quickly. The occurrence of deviations from growth and development at this time cannot be overcome and will even be difficult to repair Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the SDIDTK application on the implementation of SDIDTK in the work area of the Kersanegara Health Center, Tasikmalaya City 2020. This study uses an analytical observational method, with an analytical approach. Cross sectional which aims to find a causal relationship between variables. All variables were measured at the same time. Sampling by accidental sampling. A total of 33 respondents. The results showed that there was an effect of the SDIDTK application on the implementation of SDDITK. The conclusion revealed that the SDIDTK application had an effect on the implementation of SDIDTK.
Pengaruh Adaptasi Lingkungan Pembelajaran terhadap Kemampuan Akademik Mahasiswa Di Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Abulyatama
Authors: Elviani Putri
Published: September 2022

Keberhasilan mahasiswa dapat dilihat dari proses adaptasi di lingkungan pembelajaran kampus, dengan kemampuan akademik yang baik di setiap semester akan mencegah mahasiswa untuk dropout. Kemampuan akademik yang baik pada perkuliahan sangat penting untuk motivasi berkelanjutan sampai mereka lulus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh adaptasi lingkungan akademik di perguruan tinggi terhadap kemampuan akademik mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional analitik dan pendekatan secara cross sectional, teknik pengambilan sampelnya adalah total sampling. Alat pengumpulan data untuk kemampuan akademik memakai nilai indeks prestasi kumulatif. Kemudian menggunakan The Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ)) untuk mengukur adaptasi lingkungan pembelajaran di perguruan tinggi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil analisis uji chi-square mendapatkan nilai P=0.04 sehingga hipotesa kerja (ho) ditolak, berarti terdapat hubungan pengaruh adaptasi terhadap metode pembelajaran mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Abulyatama.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan terhadap Pengetahuan dan Perilaku Siswa dengan Persebaran Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) Di Sekolah
Authors: Ratna Wirantika Wahyu , Susilowati Yuni
Published: September 2022

Sekolah merupakan tempat yang sangat berpotensi dalam penyebaran dan penularan Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) pada anak usia sekolah. Anak-anak merupakan golongan umur yang paling rentan untuk terserang DBD. Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) adalah suatu penyakit yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue, yang masuk ke dalam peredaran darah manusia melalui gigitan nyamuk dari genus Aedes, yaitu Aedes aegypti atau Aedes albopictus. Salah satu upaya yang paling tepat dalam pencegahan dan pemberantasan DBD di sekolah adalah dengan diadakan kegiatan pendidikan kesehatan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa dan merubah perilaku siswa terhadap persebaran DBD di sekolah. Metode Studi literature ini menggunakan literature review pra prisma dimana hasilnya ditemukan pada jurnal dari penelitian yang sudah dilakukan sebelumnya untuk mengkaji lebih dalam pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap perubahan pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa terhadap Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD). Hasil penelitian dari keempat jurnal, terdapat adanya pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan  terhadap pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa ditandai dengan meningkatnya pengetahuan secara signifikan setelah dilakukan program pendidikan kesehatan. Hasil penelitian ini direkomendasikan kepada pelaksana program di sekolah bahwa pendidikan kesehatan dengan metode penggunaan media seperti audio visual sangat efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa dalam pengendalian vektor untuk mencegah persebaran DBD di sekolah.
Identifikasi Klorin pada Tepung Terigu (Ber Merek dan Tidak Ber Merek) dan Tepung Beras (Ber Merek)
Authors: Apriani  , Latifani Reni
Published: September 2022

Klorin adalah bahan kimia yang biasa digunakan sebagai pembunuh kuman. Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan RI No. 772/Menkes/Per/XI/88, bahwa klorin tidak tercatat sebagai Bahan Tambahan Pangan (BTP) dalam kelompok pemutih dan pematang tepung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada atau tidaknya klorin pada jenis tepung terigu dan tepung beras secara kualitatif dan untuk mengetahui kadar klorin didalam tepung secara kuantitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan desain deskriptif kuantitatif yaitu dengan pengulangan sebanyak 3 kali dan metode yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif dengan reaksi warna dan kuantitatif dengan spektrofotometer. Penelitian ini dilakukan di UPT Laboratorium Kesehatan Daerah Kota Tangerang. Hasil uji kualitiatif menunjukkan 100% tepung terigu bermerk dan tidak bermerk serta tepung beras bermerk positif mengandung klorin. Kadar klorin tertinggi terdapat pada tepung terigu ber merek SN yaitu .
Prevalensi Dermatitis Seboroik Di Poli Kulit Dan Kelamin Rsud Meuraxa Kota Banda Aceh Periode Tahun 2016-2019
Authors: Nabillah Rizky
Published: September 2022

Dermatitis seboroik adalah kelainan kulit papuloskuamosa. dengan predileksi di daerah kaya kelenjar sebasea, sklap, wajah dan badan. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif, yang dilakukan secara retrospektif dengan menggunakan data sekunder yang di peroleh dari catatan rekam medis lengkap pasien dermatitis seboroik yang datang berobat ke Poli Kulit dan Kelamin RSUD Meuraxa kota Banda Aceh Periode tahun 2016 - 2019. Berdasarkan analisis data didapatkan pasien pada tahun 2016 pada jenis kelamin laki-laki berjumlah 61 (46.9%) dan perempuan 69 (53.1%) pasien, pada tahun 2017 didapatkan hasil pasien berjenis kelamin laki-laki berjumlah 72 (49.7) dan perempuan 73 (50.3%) pasien, pada tahun 2018 didapatkan hasil pasien berjenis kelamin laki-laki berjumlah 85 (64.4%) pasien dan perempuan 47 (35.6%), serta pada tahun 2019 didapatkan pasien berjenis kelamin laki-laki berjumlah 48 (77.4%) dan perempuan 14 (22.6%). Prevalensi dermatitis seboroik pasien pada tahun 2016 terbanyak berumur masa dewasa akhir (36-45 tahun) 45 (34.6%) pasien, pada tahun 2017 terbanyak berumur masa balita 36 (24.8%) dan masa dewasa akhir 36 (24.8%) pasien, Prevalensi dermatitis seboroik pada tahun 2018 terbanyak berumur masa dewasa akhir (36-45 tahun) 41 (31.1%) pasien dan pada tahun 2019 terbanyak berumur masa balita (0-5 tahun) 19 (30.6%).
Potensi Fitokimia Citrus Aurantium (Hesperetin, Naringenin) Dalam Menghambat Xantin Okisidase Pada Hiperurisemia Secara In Silico
Authors: Fakhruri Muhammad , Rahmayanti Yuni , Isfanda
Published: September 2022

Prevalsensi penderita hiperusemia cenderung meningkat dalam beberapa dekade. Obat golongan xantin oksidase inhibitor digunakan untuk hiperurisemia. Citrus aurantium merupakan sumber flavonoid, dimana flavonoid utamanya hesperetin dan naringenin. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui interaksi molekuler senyawa flavonoid utama C. aurantium dalam menghambat kerja xantin oksidase. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode in silico dan perangkat AutoDock Vina untuk proses penambatan. Grid box yang digunakan memiliki ukuran dimensi x 26, y 26, dan z 38 dan pusat x 97.706, pusat y 104.809, pusat z 31.607. Hasil optimasi grid box dengan menambatkan ligan kontrol menghasilkan nilai rmsd 1.4338 Å. Hasil penambatan molekuler menghasilkan energy Gibbs ligan hesperetin (-7.2 kkal/mol) dan ligan naringenin (-8.4 kkal/mol). Nilai tersebut lebih tinggi dari ligan kontrol dan pembanding, nilai tersebut menunjukkan interaksi kuat dan stabil sebagai inhibitor enzim xantin oksidase. Hal ini menunjukkan hesperetin dan naringenin dapat menjadi alternatif pengobatan bagi penderita hiperusemia.
Komunikasi Word Of Mouth Di Era Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Nasution Vanda , Nur Fanani Farah Diba
Published: September 2022

World Health Organization memberi nama virus jenis baru yaitu Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) dan nama penyakitnya adalah Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Virus ini dapat menyebabkan kematian pada manusia dan berkembang menjadi pandemi yang berbahaya bagi manusia di seluruh penjuru dunia. Tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah mereview komunikasi word of mouth sebagai salah satu media komunikasi yang efektif dan efisien guna menyampaikan informasi dari pemerintah mengenai Covid-19 khususnya penggunaan APD masker bagi masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini adalah literature review ini secara komprehensif. Pencarian literatur mengenai Covid-19 baik nasional maupun internasional yang menggunakan pencarian database yang digunakan meliputi Google Scholar, Scopus, Sage Publications. Hasil review dari benerapa artikel, didapatkan jawaban yang berupa pentingnya penggunaan masker pada era Covid-19, pentingnya pemanfaatan komunikasi dalam penanganan masalah Covid-19 dan word of mouth (WOM) sebagai salah satu komunikasi yang biasa digunakan dalam dunia kesehatan sehingga sekiranya WOM dapat menjadi komunikasi yang efisien dan efektif guna menangani masalah dalam era pandemi Covid-19. Kesimpulan dari review artikel ini adalah penggunaan masker merupakan suatu kewajiban dalam era pandemi Covid-19; WOM merupakan salah satu jenis komunikasi dari mulut ke mulut yang berhasil diterapkan dalam bidang kesehatan. Penggunaan WOM pada era pandemi Covid-19 merupakan salah satu pilihan yang dapat diambil oleh pemerintah guna meningkatkan keefisienan dan keefektifan dalam penyampaian informasi, memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada masyarakat mengenai pentingnya penggunaan masker di era pandemi Covid-19.
Uji Daya Hambat Perasan Rimpang Jahe Putih, Kunyit Dan Temulawak Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus Aureus
Authors: Febriyossa Adelia , Rahayuningsih Novita
Published: September 2022

Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus merupakan bakteri berbentuk coccus, Gram positif, tidak berspora, termasuk flora normal pada kulit dan mukosa manusia, namun juga dapat menyebabkan infeksi. Seringkali dalam mengobati infeksi yang disebabkan S. aureus diberikan antibiotik. Penggunaan antibiotik jangka panjang dan dosis berlebihan dapat menyebabkan resistensi antibiotik. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan alternatif pengobatan selain antibiotik dengan memanfaatkan senyawa alami dari tanaman obat jenis rimpang sebagai antimikroba. Tanaman rimpang yang banyak dimanfaatkan sebagai antimikroba yaitu jahe, kunyit dan temulawak. Jahe, kunyit dan temulawak mengandung senyawa metabolit sekunder jenis kurkumin dan minyak atsiri yang berperan sebagai antioksidan dan antimikroba. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan Daya Hambat Perasan Rimpang Jahe Putih (Zingiber officinale var. Amarum), Kunyit (Curcuma domestica Val.) dan Temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri S. aureus. Desain penelitian menggunakan Eksperimental Laboratorium dengan teknik cakram difusi metode Kirby-Bauer dengan pengulangan sebanyak 8 kali. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium STIKes Kesetiakawanan Sosial Indonesia, Jakarta Barat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata zona hambat perasan jahe putih terhadap S. aureus adalah sebesar 11.00 mm, kunyit sebesar 11.5 mm dan temulawak sebesar 14.13 mm. Dari hasil pengujian menunjukkan perasan temulawak memiliki efektifitas daya hambat paling baik terhadap S. aureus dibandingkan kunyit dan jahe putih
Physical and Mental Health Condition of Prostitute Mothers in Bangladesh:The Duality of Profession and Motherhood
Authors:   Department of English, Khwaja Yunus Ali University, Sirajganj, Bangladesh
Published: September 2022

Sex work is not a new concept in Bangladesh; sex work is centuries old. Bangladeshi society does not regard prostitution as a noble profession, so it must face many challenges. The challenges become more complex when a prostitute becomes a mother. In this study, the researchers investigated how a prostitute mother passes her life through these difficulties. The researchers also analyzed the mental and physical violence of the prostitute mothers and their children. 30 participants were collected from the Cumilla district in Bangladesh using the interview method in an unstructured way, and the Snowball sampling method was used to collect the data. The study shows that most sex workers and prostitute mothers suffer from various challenges like child-rearing, children's education, and security, ensuring nutritious food for themselves and their children, and deficient earnings. Despite having the same motherly feelings as other mothers, prostitute mothers are forced to send their children (78 %) to relatives or maidservants. The rest of the children can stay with their prostitute mothers at the workplace. To survive in society, sex workers must be tense about their future; the matters are excruciating, especially for prostitute mothers.
Caracterização histomorfométrica e quantificação do colágeno tipo I e III do carcinoma mamário canino
Authors:   , Sarandy Thais Barroso
Published: September 2022

As neoplasias mamárias são comumente encontradas em cães e a metástase pulmonar é considerada a principal causa de morte. A remodelação da matriz extracelular pode influenciar na progressão, invasão e metástases. Objetivou-se caracterizar o carcinoma mamário canino com e sem metástases pulmonares. Foram selecionadas 26 amostras em blocos de parafina de cães com carcinoma mamário nos arquivos do Laboratório de Patologia Veterinária da UFV. Foram realizadas fotomicrografias e avaliações dos cortes histológicos em hematoxilina e eosina e Picrossirius red com luz polarizada. Nas análises histopatológicas foram realizadas a contagem mitótica, intensidade da necrose e do infiltrado inflamatório e análises morfométricas do núcleo, proporção das células carcinomatosas, necrose, células inflamatórias e vasos sanguíneos e quantificação do colágeno tipo I e III. A contagem mitótica e a intensidade da necrose foram maiores em carcinomas mamários de grau III. Na análise dos colágenos, a concentração dos colágenos tipo I e tipo III não foram influenciadas pelo grau e ocorrência de metástase. Nos carcinomas em tumor misto houve maior quantidade de colágeno tipo I nas neoplasias de grau I. A mensuração dos núcleos e as proporções de células carcinomatosas, necrose, células inflamatórias e vasos sanguíneos não foram significativas em relação aos graus e os grupos. Nos carcinomas em tumor misto houve uma relação significativa entre os núcleos com diâmetros maiores e a ausência de metástases. Os resultados demonstram que há maior relação entre o grau dos carcinomas mamários com as variáveis avaliadas, independente da presença ou ausência de metástase pulmonar. Estudos futuros com maior quantidade de amostras são recomendados para a avaliação das características do carcinoma mamário canino e sua relação com o microambiente tumoral e a metástase pulmonar. Palavras-chave: Câncer de mama. Metástases. Matriz extracelular. Pulmões. Morfometria. Picrossirius red. Prognóstico.
Evaluación del impacto del coordinador docente en los centros educativos de República Dominicana
Authors: González Pons Sandra
Published: September 2022

Esta investigación consistió en evaluar el impacto del Coordinador docente en los centros educativos a nivel nacional.

Inicialmente el estudio recogió tanto las percepciones como el nivel de satisfacción por el rol de los coordinadores docentes; e identificó fortalezas y debilidades en su desempeño profesional. Se definió una metodología de carácter exploratoria y mixta, considerando aleatoriamente una muestra de coordinadores, directivos y docentes provenientes de 18 centros regionales.

A fin de profundizar en el desempeño y el rol del Coordinador docente, las técnicas para obtener información fueron: la encuesta y los grupos focales; además de realizar la observación y el análisis de evidencias documentales de la práctica profesional cotidiana.

Finalmente, los resultados indicaron que existe una percepción positiva hacia el Coordinador docente. Se apreció que su figura ha llenado un vacío en el seguimiento al trabajo pedagógico, y que ha añadido mejorías para el desempeño del docente, mayormente en las acciones de planificación y de métodos disciplinarios.

A pesar del nivel de satisfacción obtenido, se concluyó que los coordinadores necesitaban fortalecer acciones de desarrollo profesional, la integración de recursos de aprendizaje, y propiciar la colaboración entre docentes y estudiantes para poder realizar una contribución significativa en la calidad educativa nacional.
Efecto de abonos foliares líquidos orgánicos en la calidad de plantones de cedro colorado (cedrela odorata l.), en fase de vivero
Authors: Alvarez Ticllasuca Adiel , Gutiérrez Collao Jairo Edson , Meza Calixto Abner Abel , Murga Tirado Christian Edinson
Published: September 2022

El trabajo de investigación tuvo como finalidad evaluar la predominación de 2 tipos de abono foliar líquido orgánico y 3 dosis, en la calidad de plantones de Cedrela odorata L. Se aplicó un Diseño Enteramente al Azar con arreglo factorial 2x3 y 5 repeticiones; los componentes en análisis fueron: elemento A: AFLF y AFLH, y componente B: 50, 100 y 150 mL/20 L de agua, generando 6 tratamientos más un testigo; se instaló y evaluó 525 plantones a lo largo de 5 meses, después del cual la más grande elevación de plantones (19,70 cm) se produjo con el T5 (150 mL de AFLF/20 L agua) y la menor elevación (18,76 cm) con el T1 (50 mL de AFLF/20 L agua), con plantones de calidad alta; el más grande diámetro (8,32 mm) se obtuvo con el T4 (100 mL de AFLH/20 L agua) y el menor (7,41 mm) en el T0, con plantones de calidad alta; muestran calidad alta de la interacción altura/diámetro o índice de solidez; los plantones de los tratamientos T0, T1, T3, T4 y T6, presentan calidad alta de la interacción tallo/raíz y los de los tratamientos T2 y T5 calidad media, el Índice de Calidad de Dickson indica la calidad media del total de plantones tratados.

Palabras clave: Abono; plantones; calidad; morfológicos.
The Role of Immigration and Colonization in the Acculturation of Halal Food in European Countries: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review
Authors: Halawa Abdelhadi
Published: September 2022

Halal food consumption and the halal market economy in Europe have been steadily growing among both Muslim and non-Muslim populations. This growth has been propelled by the rising number of Muslim immigrants in European countries. The purpose of the present study was to systematically review and synthesize a multitude of existing scholarly findings extracted from peer-reviewed research and reliable web-based sources on the role of Muslim immigrants in the acculturation of halal food in European countries. An electronic database search in the available literature was conducted to identify and select data from cognate studies. The collected data were examined and analyzed employing a systematic review methodology. The combined findings of Muslim immigrants’ role and contributions to halal food acculturation in Europe are discussed. A systematic search of major electronic bibliographic databases, printed books, verified fact-based newspaper articles, and credible web-based sources was conducted. A cross section of a total of sixty-four data sources was included in this review. Findings suggest that the acculturation of the halal food process in European countries has been effective and facilitated by waves of Muslim immigrants, centuries of colonization of Muslim countries by many former European colonizers, adhering to religious requirements to consuming halal food, cultural and peer influences on halal food consumption, perceived control over consuming halal meat, developing a bicultural identity in the host country, as well as the increasing acceptance of the non-Muslim European consumer to consuming halal food as a healthier alternative to fast food and processed food products. There is a need for further research to better understand the economic and socio-cultural impact of the acculturation of halal food on the behavior of non-Muslim European consumers. This might serve as a paradigm for future research to better understand what influences halal food product consumption in non-Muslim European countries and globally.
The The Influence of Management Change, Audit Opinion, and Audit Fee on Auditor Switching with Financial Distress as a Moderating Variable in Property and Real Estate Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Fenny Fenny , Ginting Rasinta Ria , Simorangkir Enda Noviyanti
Published: September 2022

Every company, especially those that are growing, needs a lot of support from investors. Investors will think of injecting funds when the company has high profits and low bankruptcy risk. Therefore, large companies choose to use KAP services when auditing financial statements. Auditor Switching is the change of auditors by the company or the auditors themselves, and the purpose is to maintain auditor independence. This study was conducted to determine the influence of Management Change, Audit Opinion, and Audit Fee on Auditor Switching with Financial Distress as a moderating variable in property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019-2021. The sample was taken using purposive sampling, where the population was 62 companies, and after deducting the research criteria, the research sample consisted of 32 companies, so that in 3 years there were 96 companies. Statistical test using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results of the study simultaneously show that Management Change, Audit Opinion and Audit Fee affect Auditor Switching. Partially, the Path coefficient shows that the Management Change and Audit Opinion has a positive and significant influence on Auditor Switching. Audit Fee has a negative and significant influence on Auditor Switching. While Financial Distress is not able to moderate the influence of Management Change and Audit Opinion on Auditor Switching, Financial Distress can moderate the influence of Audit Fees on Auditor Switching.
FACTORS AFFECTING FIRM PERFORMANCE IN COMMERCIAL IRAQI BANKS
Authors: Taha Shadi , Top Cemil
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of several potential factors on the performance of banks in the context of a developing country, Iraq. Profitability is one of the top priorities for banks and other businesses, as they can maintain and sustain their financial position, expand their equity, and improve their solvency and liquidity by achieving appropriate returns; thus, strengthening their ability to handle the risks and obligations they face. The study sample consists of 10 commercial banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange during the period 2009 -2020. The collected panel data were analyzed using Pooled Ordinary Least Square method. Bank performance is measured through the usage of ROA and ROE. The explanatory bank-specific variables are size, liquidity ratio, total loan to total asset, and bank age. The explanatory economic-specific factors are GDP, inflation rate, interest rate, and cash reserve rate. The results show that the considered explanatory variables affect bank performance with different levels of impact.
The Effect of Financial Ratio on Profit Growth with Company Value as a Moderating Variable in Automotive Companies and Components Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Ester Ester , Toni Nagian , Teng Sauh Hwee , Hutagalung Galumbang
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effect of financial ratios on profit growth in automotive and component companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange, with firm value acting as a moderating variable. There were 12 companies during the 2015-2020 research period. This type of research is known as causal associative research. In this study, the population consists of automotive and component companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The census sampling method was used, so 72 research sample data were collected. Using eviews 10 for data analysis. Profitability and liquidity were found to have a significant partial effect on profit growth. Leverage and activity ratios, on the other hand, had no significant impact on profit growth in automotive and component companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange between 2015 and 2020. In the 2015-2020 period, profitability, liquidity, and activity leverage ratios all have a significant impact on profit growth in automotive and component companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange. Profit growth is affected by profitability, leveraged liquidity, and activity ratios.
The Effect of Return on Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio, Current Ratio on Dividend Policy with Company Size as Intervening Variable on IDX 30 Company in Indonesia Stock Exchange 2018-2020
Authors: Rahmi Namira Ufrida , Junianto Herman , Edward Yusuf Ronny
Published: September 2022

Investment is an activity of placing funds in an asset or more to increase current or future income for a certain period. Each investment has different level of risk and return. Dividend policy is a topic that is often discussed in the financial sector. Dividend policy relates to dividend payments by the company, namely in the form of determining the amount of dividends to be distributed in cash and the amount of retained earnings for the benefit of the company's development and operations. The percentage of profit that is distributed as dividends is referred as the Dividend Payout Ratio. So, this research was conducted with the aim of knowing the extent of the influence of certain financial ratios such as Return on Equity (ROE), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Current Ratio (CR) on Dividend Policy with Company Size as an Intervening Variable in IDX 30 companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2018-2020. The method of determining the sample is done by purposive sampling method. The data was obtained from the IDX's official website, namely www.idx.co.id and the official website of each company which is secondary data. The results showed that ROE had no effect on company size. DER has an effect on company size. CR has no effect on company size. Company size has no effect on dividend policy. ROE has an effect on dividend policy. DER has no effect on dividend policy. CR has no effect on dividend policy. Company size is not able to be an intervening variable of the relationship between ROE, DER and CR toward dividend policy.