bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pattern of Fast Food and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption among Students of Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore
Authors: Maqbool Saadia , Daud Seema , Saad Khawaja Allah Ditta , Ahmad Mehr Salman , Idrees Beya , Ejaz Kainat
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages consumption patterns among medical studentsalong with associated factors and to determine the association between intake of these items and body massindex.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Community Medicine, LahoreMedical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan from May 2023 to September 2023.Methods: A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit 146 MBBS students. Using a structuredquestionnaire, information was obtained on the background of participants, fast food and sugar-sweetenedbeverages consumption, and their body mass index. Chi-square test was applied to find an association betweenvariables with p ≤ 0.05 taken as significant.Results: The study included 60% females and 52% boarders. Mothers of 6% of students and fathers of 12% ofstudents were doctors. The mean body mass index was 22.43±3.51. Frequent consumption of fast food was36% and of sugar-sweetened beverages was 12%. The most frequently consumed items were salty snacks (77%)and regular soda (67%). A significant relationship was found between fast food consumption with residence,the mother's profession, and awareness about nutritional information. Consumption of sugar-sweetenedbeverages was significantly related to gender and knowledge about the harmful effects of these beverages. Thebody mass index of students significantly increased with an increase in the use of sugar-sweetened beveragesand was inversely associated with fast food consumption.Conclusion: Consumption of fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages was high among study participants.Salty snacks and soda drinks were frequently consumed items. There is an immediate need for national policiesand strategies to create a healthy dietary environment among students.
How to cite this: Maqbool S, Daud S, Saad KAD, Ahmad MS, Idress B, Ejaz K. Pattern of Fast Food and Sugar Sweetened Beverages Consumption Among Students of Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore. Life and Science. 2024; 5(2): 172-180. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.621
Efektifitas Aromaterapi Lemon terhadap Mual Muntah pada Ibu Hamil Trimester Pertama
Authors: Rizki Hudeni
Published: May 2024

Salah satu perubahan yang terjadi selama kehamilan adalah munculnya gejala mual dan muntah. Keluhan ini umumnya dialami oleh ibu hamil pada trimester pertama karena terjadinya perubahan dalam tubuh wanita. Mual dan muntah dapat diatasi melalui pendekatan farmakologi dan nonfarmakologi. Salah satu pendekatan nonfarmakologi yang dapat digunakan adalah melalui penggunaan aromaterapi lemon. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas pemberian aromaterapi lemon dalam menurunkan rasa mual muntah pada ibu hamil trimester pertama. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen yang menggunkan desain kuasi eksperimen dengan pretest dan posttest. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu hamil trimester pertama yang mengalami mual dan muntah sebanyak 36 orang. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik total sampling. Pengukuran mual muntah pada ibu hamil menggunakan kuesioner PUQE-24 (24-hour Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis). Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis univariat dan bivariat. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pemberian aromaterapi terhadap penurunan tingkat mual muntah pada ibu hamil trimester pertama (P=0,001).
Healthcare Providers՚ Experience of Non-Linguistic Barriers to Healthcare Provision for Official Language Illiterate Patients in Far-North Cameroon Healthcare Centers: A Contribution to Intercultural Communication
Authors: Kamtchueng Lozzi Martial Meutem
Published: May 2024

Non-linguistic barriers have significant impacts on healthcare provisions. Drawing data from questionnaires administered through simple random sampling to 487 healthcare providers in 45 healthcare centers of the Far-North region of Cameroon, this paper sets out to study healthcare providers՚ experience of non-linguistic barriers to healthcare provision for official language illiterate patients (i.e. patients who lack complete communicative skills in official languages of Cameroon (English and French)). More precisely, the work investigates non-linguistic barriers to healthcare provision in Far-North Cameroon healthcare centers and discusses some remedial strategies.  Campinha-Bacote՚s (2002) Cultural Competence of Healthcare Delivery has served as the theoretical framework for the study and the approach of analysis is both quantitative and qualitative. Findings reveal that religious barriers; cultural beliefs, practices, taboos and witchcraft; overdependence on traditional medicine, traditional doctors and soothsayers and exacerbated patriarchy constitute serious hindrance to healthcare provision in the healthcare centers in this region of Cameroon. Current trends and suggestions to limit these barriers include the following: informing, educating, communicating and counselling; familiarization of healthcare providers to the cultural practices of the community; gender-sensitiveness with regard to the caring of patients; referring some patients to colleagues of other healthcare centers;  priority to  female healthcare providers in women health services;  recruiting healthcare providers who are of the locality in which healthcare centers are found and getting substitute product for blood during blood transfusion. It is argued that in addition to these current strategies, a more efficient approach to limit these barriers should incorporate intercultural competence. The paper intents to contribute to the domain of intercultural communication in the context of healthcare provision for official language illiterate patients in multicultural contexts.
Exploration of the Need for Posbindu PTM Health Volunteers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Binoriang Dinasti Pudang , Rohmah Nur Saily , Setyaningrum Niken , Lestari Sri
Published: May 2024

The covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on every human being. All activities that cause crowds are not allowed to stop the spread of the covid-19 virus, including routine PTM Posbindu activities. The role of healthy volunteers is hampered and has an impact on its implementation. In carrying out their duties during a pandemic, health volunteers require special needs to ensure the success of PTM Posbindu activities. Explore the needs of PTM Posbindu health volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic. This research was qualitative research with a descriptive method, conducted by FGD and interviews and carried out on 7 informants, in the working area of ​​the Jetis Health Center Yogyakarta. Interviews were conducted with 1 informant from the Jetis Public Health Center Yogyakarta. In analyzing the data, this research uses open code 4.03 software. This shows that PTM Posbindu health volunteer needs in the form of the need for inspection tools, funding needs, skill training needs for health volunteers, and the need for health care tools to support. The pandemic condition has an impact on the termination of the implementation of PTM Posbindu activities.
Pengaruh Pemberian Telur Rebus terhadap Penyembuhan Laserasi pada Ibu Post Partum
Authors: Apriyanti Popy , Lamdayani Rinda , Apriyani Titin
Published: May 2024

Laserasi perineum adalah luka pada daerah muskular yang ditutupi kulit antar introitus vagina dan anus yang disebabkan oleh robekan karena persalinan. Komplikasi yang terjadi dari laserasi perineum adalah penyembuhan luka yang terlambat bahkan terjadi infeksi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian telur rebus terhadap penyembuhan laserasi pada ibu post partum. Desain penelitian ini adalah Quasi eksperimen yang rancangannya menggunakan Posttest Only Control Group Design. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 10 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode total sampel dalam penelitian ini 5 responden mengkonsumsi telur rebus dan 5 responden tidak konsumsi telur rebus. Analisis yang digunakan uji mann whitney test. Hasil uji mann whitney test menunjukan nilai P value =0,011. Kesimpulanya Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak artinya ada pengaruh pemberian telur rebus terhadap penyembuhan laserasi ibu post partum.
Hubungan Amenorhea Sekunder dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Akseptor KB Suntik DMPA
Authors: Putri Vivi Dwi , Purwani Rani , Wijayanti Adhika
Published: May 2024

Amenorhea Sekunder merupakan efek samping pemakaian KB Suntik DMPA yang dapat menyebabkan kecemasan pada sebagian besar akseptor, karena akseptor KB menggangap bahwa amenorhea sekunder adalah gejala kehamilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan amenorhea sekunder dengan tingkat kecemasan akseptor KB Suntik DMPA di BPM Sagita palembang 2021. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian survey kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini Adalah 52 akseptor, teknik pengambilan sampel secara Total Sampling. Pada penelitian penulis menggunakan instrument penelitian kuisioner yang berisi 14 pertanyaan.dan disajikan dalam bentuk tabel serta dilakukan uji statistik Chi-square menggunakan Statistic Program Social Science (SPSS). Dari hasil Uji Statistic Chi-Square antara Amenorhea Sekunder dengan tingkat kecemasan akseptor KB Suntik DMPA diperoleh nilai p = 0,020 dengan nilai p < (α = 0.05), maka dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan ada hubungan amenorhea sekunder dengan tingkat kecemasan. Untuk mengurangi atau menurunkan Kecemasan pada Akseptor salah satu alternatif dengan cara memberikan konseling.
Optimization of Sharpley Value Method of Cost Allocation in a Bimodal Transport- Supply Chain Distribution Via Dynamic Programming
Authors: Amuji Harrison Obiora , Okechukwu Bridget Nwanyibuife , Obinwanne Iheanyi Chinedu , Ikeogu Vivian Ngozi , Emri Samuel Inaku
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we proposed a coalition between two modes of transportation, where one provides cargo train and the other provides trucks of capacity 453 tons respectively for the coalition. We have five grand coalitions and four coalitions. The coalitions were distributed along five paths across Nigeria and specialized in the distribution of agricultural produce from the north to the south. Each of the coalition was made up of four transport providers and composed of four legs. Since this is a cooperative game scenario, Sharpley's value method of cost allocation was used to obtain the gains accrued to the grand coalition. The coalition made a total savings of 1259.6 million naira within the period under study. The researchers further developed and applied a Dynamic programming model to the supply chain distribution and obtained an intelligent result. They discovered that if the five coalitions were distributed among the four legs, in this other (1, 1, 2, 1), the grand coalition would make an additional gain of 377.6 million naira. The distribution means that the allocation of the coalition to the third leg should be doubled while the other legs remain as they were. The introduction of the optimization method into the system brought additional revenue to the coalition and increased the total gain to 1637.3 million naira.
PISA 2022. Reporting Australia’s results. Volume II: Student and school characteristics
Authors: De Bortoli Lisa , Underwood Catherine , Friedman Tim , Gebhardt Eveline
Published: May 2024

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international comparative study of student performance directed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). PISA measures the cumulative outcomes of education by assessing how well 15-year-olds, who have nearly completed compulsory schooling in most participating educational systems, are prepared to use their knowledge and skills in particular areas to meet real-world opportunities and challenges. In addition to the cognitive data reported on in Volume I, PISA collected a wealth of student and school contextual data through the background questionnaires. This report focuses on a variety of constructs related to 15-year-old students’ experiences at school, which illustrate student background characteristics and schooling environments, including sense of belonging, student–teacher relationships, disciplinary climate, exposure to bullying, students’ resistance to stress, curiosity, perseverance, shortage of educational staff and shortage of educational material. Volume II of the PISA 2022 national report examines the similarities and differences between a number of participating countries and economies, referred to as comparison countries; the Australian states and territories; and, school sector and different demographic groups for each of the above constructs. The results from PISA, as one of the assessments in the National Assessment Program, allow for nationally comparable reports of student outcomes against the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration (Education Council, 2019).
What’s in a name: The role of verbalization in reinforcement learning
Authors: Schaaf Jessica V. , Johansson Annie , Visser Ingmar , Huizenga Hilde M.
Published: May 2024

Abstract (e.g., characters or fractals) and concrete stimuli (e.g., pictures of everyday objects) are used interchangeably in the reinforcement-learning literature. Yet, it is unclear whether the same learning processes underlie learning from these different stimulus types. In two preregistered experiments (N = 50 each), we assessed whether abstract and concrete stimuli yield different reinforcement-learning performance and whether this difference can be explained by verbalization. We argued that concrete stimuli are easier to verbalize than abstract ones, and that people therefore can appeal to the phonological loop, a subcomponent of the working-memory system responsible for storing and rehearsing verbal information, while learning. To test whether this verbalization aids reinforcement-learning performance, we administered a reinforcement-learning task in which participants learned either abstract or concrete stimuli while verbalization was hindered or not. In the first experiment, results showed a more pronounced detrimental effect of hindered verbalization for concrete than abstract stimuli on response times, but not on accuracy. In the second experiment, in which we reduced the response window, results showed the differential effect of hindered verbalization between stimulus types on accuracy, not on response times. These results imply that verbalization aids learning for concrete, but not abstract, stimuli and therefore that different processes underlie learning from these types of stimuli. This emphasizes the importance of carefully considering stimulus types. We discuss these findings in light of generalizability and validity of reinforcement-learning research.
Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Literasi Digital Pasca Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Mahsunah Evi
Published: May 2024

Learning process in the Covid-19 pandemic era obliges teachers to develop methods that are suitable for students' conditions after a long period of online learning. The purpose of this study was to describe digital literacy-based English learning at SMA MA'arif Sidoarjo during the Covid-19 pandemic. This data was taken using observation of the learning process and interviews with teachers and students about the digital literacy-based English learning process. The results showed that the learning had been carried out face-to-face and the implementation of digital literacy-based English learning at SMA Ma'arif Sidoarjo was going well based on the 3 levels development of digital literacy. The first level, digital competence shows that all teachers and students have good skills in using internet-based digital devices in the learning process and polite student behavior in social media. Second, digital usage that used by teachers in delivering learning, finding other references such as pictures, videos, or texts related to the material. The last level, namely digital transformation, emerges from the creativity of teachers in developing innovative teaching materials and learning media.  Then, students' creativity in doing assignments have been uploaded on Youtube and social media.
Audio-Lingual Method to Improve Students' English Speaking Skills
Authors: Manda Ibrahim , Hermansyah Sam
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to determine whether using the Audio-Lingual method improves students' speaking skills at the eighth-grade SMP Negeri 1 Baranti. This research aims to investigate and measure the impact of using the Audio-Lingual method in improving students' English speaking skills. This research used the experimental method. The population of this study was one class of class VIII.1 of SMP Negeri 1 Baranti. In the 2018/2019 academic year, the total population was 23 students. The sample of this study was 23 students. This sample was taken using the cluster random sampling technique. This research applied the Audio-Lingual method in the class. This research applies one type of speaking skills test to determine students' speaking skills. The research results show that using the Audio-Lingual method in teaching speaking can improve the speaking skills of class VIII.1 students at SMP Negeri 1 Baranti. The mean score of the pre-test (54.30) was lower than the mean score of the post-test (57.04), showing that the P-value was lower than the α (0,000 < 0,05) on the significant level of α 0,05. So, the researcher stated that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. Based on data analysis, the researcher concluded that the audio-lingual method effectively improved students' speaking skills in class VIII.1 of SMP Negeri 1 Baranti.
Implications of The Influence of Parental Attention and Learning Facilities on Online Learning in Primary Schools
Authors: Arni Yusni , Gofur Huliman Abdul , Muljadi Muljadi , Al-Fitrie Ahmad Lazuardi
Published: May 2024

The recent surge in forest and land fires across Kalimantan has had far-reaching impacts, notably on the educational landscape, including the process of teaching and learning in schools. This quantitative study aims to explore the direct and indirect influences of parental attention and learning facilities on the academic achievements of elementary school students. The investigation incorporates the mediating role of motivation and utilizes a survey methodology with questionnaires as the primary data collection tool. The research, conducted in the Timpah sub-district of Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, involves a sample of 200 elementary school students. Employing the Smart PLS 4 structural equation model, the study examines seven hypotheses, revealing the significant effects of parental attention and learning facilities on the efficacy of online learning processes. The findings aspire to impart valuable insights to educators and parents, underscoring the pivotal roles of parental engagement and the provision of adequate facilities in ensuring successful learning outcomes.
Sustainable Economics Education Curriculum as An Effort to Increase Fiscal Incentives for Sustainable Investment
Authors: Maqsudi Achmad
Published: May 2024

Sustainable economic education (PEB) is an important aspect of creating understanding and awareness of the challenges and opportunities faced by society in the context of sustainability. This article explores the relationship between the PEB curriculum and efforts to increase fiscal incentives for sustainable investment. This research aims to identify and analyze the impact of the PEB curriculum on public understanding and support for fiscal incentives for sustainable investment. This research used a qualitative approach. The source of data in this study was obtained from interviews and official documents. The interview will be recorded to document the information more accurately. Document analysis was carried out by identifying the main findings related to the PEB curriculum and fiscal incentives. Qualitative data from interviews will be analyzed using a thematic approach. Data from document analysis will be compiled and analyzed to support interview findings. The results of the analysis show that exposure to PEB material that incorporates sustainable investment concepts can increase the level of public awareness of the importance of sustainability aspects in the economic context. This has the potential to increase public support for fiscal incentive policies aimed at encouraging sustainable investment.
The Relationship between Evangelism and Discipleship According to Matthew 28:18-20
Authors: Pardede Lukman
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine the significant relationship between evangelism and discipleship of Christian religious education students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, HKBP Nommensen University, Medan. This type of research is descriptive correlational. The population in this research is students of Christian Religious Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, HKBP Nommensen University, Medan in 2022, totaling 39 people, while the sample in this research is 39 people with a collection technique using a total sample. The tool used in data collection was a questionnaire consisting of 28 items. For evangelism, 14 items were valid, while for discipleship, 14 items were valid, with 4 options before the questionnaire was used, its validity and reliability were tested. The research results state that student evangelism is moderate to 16 people (41%). Tendency to discipleship Students are categorized as moderate to 15 people (38.4%). According to Matthew 28:18-20 students, evangelism and discipleship have a significant relationship. This is obtained by tcount = 13.008 and ttable = 1.684, th>tt(13,008>1,684)where we get tcount>ttable. Thus, the relationship is significant and acceptable.
The Influence of Islamic Religious Education on Students' Morals Vocational School
Authors: Mulyawan Asep , Zubairi Zubairi , Nurdin Nurdin
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine whether Islamic religious education influences the formation of students' morals in vocational schools. This research was conducted using a research sample of 40 students. In processing the data, we carry out the following methods: Editing, namely checking the questionnaire filled out by the respondent. Scoring is giving a score according to the level. Data obtained from distributing questionnaires was processed using statistical methods. Look for correlation numbers using the data discussed between two interrelated variables. Then, the data uses the product moment correlation formula to study the hypothesis of whether or not there is an influence between the variables. Based on the results of product-moment correlation calculations, at the 5% significance level, r table = 0.312; at the 1% significance level, r table = 0.403. This means that there is a significant positive correlation at the 5% significance level (0.692 > 0.312) and the 1% significance level (0.692 > 0.403). This means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and proven to be true because "ro" is greater than "rt," and the null hypothesis or hypothesis (Ho) is rejected as true.
Improving the Quality of Education Management, Education Personnel, and Educators in Social Studies Subjects
Authors: Rais Syafruddin , Riyadi Iswan , Tukiyo Tukiyo , Sodikin Ahmad
Published: May 2024

This study examines the improvement of the quality of education management, education personnel, and social studies subject educators. The study focuses on improving the quality of education management, educators, and education personnel, specifically in social studies subjects. The method used in this research is Library Research. The research stages include 1) Data collection, which is carried out by collecting written data from books, journals, and articles relevant to the model being analyzed, and 2) Data analysis, namely content analysis, where data obtained from literary reading materials is analyzed in depth. The result of this research is that improving the quality of Management is needed to improve the quality of educators in social studies subjects and education staff so that implementing activities in an educational institution runs optimally, effectively, and efficiently. Compared to the preceding years, the Management of educators and education workers at the school or institution that was visited has started showing signs of improvement in their overall performance. The use of certification and the supply of benefits as a mechanism to increase educator welfare is beginning to function even though there are still specific inadequacies in the system.
Optimizing Adolescent Psychological Well-Being through an Environmental Ecological Approach
Authors: Murdianto Murdianto , Samsudin Samsudin , Kirom Ahmad , Setyowati Nanik , Azizah Suci Midsyahri
Published: May 2024

Psychological well-being is a general term used to describe an individual's mental health concerning the fulfillment of positive indicators of psychological functioning. Psychological well-being can be characterized as an indicator of good mental functioning and the drive to explore the potential of the individual as a whole to achieve success. This writing aims to explain the practice of counseling psychological well-being for adolescents using the benefits of environmental ecology introduced by Uri Bronfenbrenner, a psychologist from Cornell University, United States. Ecological theory views that the environmental context influences human development. The research method uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The researcher explains the activities, starting from preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The research results show that adolescent mental health assistance through an ecological approach goes very well. Great environmental ecology influences adolescents' psychological well-being.
MEMORIAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA
Authors: González Carrión Erika Lucía
Published: May 2024

En un mundo cada vez más digitalizado, entender cómo interactuamos con los medios de comunicación se ha vuelto crucial. Este libro reúne una serie de artículos que exploran diferentes aspectos de la alfabetización mediática, desde cómo evaluar la veracidad de las noticias hasta cómo utilizar los medios de manera responsable. Los autores nos invitan a reflexionar sobre cómo enseñamos y aprendemos sobre los medios, destacando la importancia de ser consumidores críticos y productores responsables de contenido. A través de una variedad de enfoques y ejemplos prácticos, estos artículos buscan ofrecer herramientas y perspectivas para navegar por el vasto panorama mediático de manera informada y consciente. En estas páginas, encontrarás una mirada cercana a los desafíos y oportunidades que enfrentamos en la era de la información. Desde el aula hasta la comunidad, la alfabetización mediática emerge como un elemento fundamental para participar de manera activa y responsable en la sociedad del conocimiento. Al explorar temas como la desinformación, la ética en los medios y el uso de la tecnología, este libro busca inspirar un diálogo enriquecedor sobre cómo fortalecer nuestras habilidades y capacidades para interactuar de manera efectiva con los medios de comunicación en un mundo cada vez más digital. “Es importante destacar que este aporte académico- científico emerge como uno de los objetivos del proyecto de investigación (33-DI-FEAC-2021) de la Universidad Nacional de Loja- Ecuador, denominado: “Competencias mediáticas de la comunidad universitauniversitaria en medios digitales emergentes”, dirigido por la Ph.D. Erika Lucía González Carrión.
Exploration of the Challenges in Adopting Smart Farming Among Smallholder Farmers: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Dayang Siti Norhafiza Abang Ahmad  , Fazleen Abdul Fatah  , Abdul Rahman Saili  , Jamayah Saili  , Nur Masriyah Hamzah  , Rumaizah Che Md Nor  , Zubaidah Omar
Published: May 2024

Applications of smart farming have been introduced as a way out of various production issues in the agriculture sector, especially during the occurrence of COVID-19. Several technical studies have also been done to develop the modules that meet the operational requirements in Malaysia and determine their benefits and impacts on farmers. Despite the availability of smart farming technologies and their benefits to farmers’ productivity and profitability, adoption of smart farming among Malaysian farmers, especially in rural areas, remains a challenge. Therefore, a qualitative study among farmers in Sarawak and Sabah was conducted to determine the challenges that arise with the adoption of smart farming technologies. The results highlighted that farmer faced challenges in regard to the high startup cost of technology, lack of expertise and knowledge on technologies, connectivity and access in rural areas, farm size, and governmental support. In practice, this study also discussed the challenges of adopting smart farming mentioned by participants and some possible solutions for future attention.
Modelling and Forecasting the COVID-19 Mortality Rates in Malaysia by using ARIMA Model
Authors: Siti Rohani binti Mohd Nor  , Nurul Syuhada Samsudin  , Muhammad Asri bin Manap  , Siti Mariam Norrulashikin
Published: May 2024

Over the last year, the COVID-19 epidemic has afflicted over 150 million individuals and killed over three million people globally. Various forecasting models attempted to estimate the temporal course of the COVID-19 pandemic during this time period in order to determine effectiveness of the government action in facing COVID-19 outbreak. In this study, Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models were used in order to forecast the COVID-19 mortality rates data in Malaysia. The accuracy of the ARIMA models is then evaluated by using Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Absolute Error (RMSE). The forecasting model with the lowest error is picked as the best. In this study, ARIMA (1,1,3) outperformed the ARIMA (1,1,2) and ARIMA (1,1,4) models since it has the lowest MAE and RMSE values. However, as compared to ARIMA (1,1,4), the study found that ARIMA (1,1,3) model is not adequate in terms of model fitting due to the errors were not normally distributed. Hence, ARIMA (1,1,4) model was chosen to make prediction of COVID-19 mortality rates. Accordingly, the findings through this study can be used as a preliminary study to predict the COVID-19 mortality rates and other future pandemic cases to mitigate risk of increasing cases.
Predictive Modelling on Competitor Analysis Performance by using Generalised Linear Models and Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Noryanti Muhammad  , Mohamad Nadzman Mohd Amin  , Rose Adzreen Adnan
Published: May 2024

Competitive analysis in digital and technology is trending in the business field. However, the field of digital and technology in the business world is vast and challenging to analyse. The purpose of this research is first to identify the success factor which represent the company performance. Second, is to identify the significant services provided by the company to their business user. Then, based on the first and second objectives, a predictive modelling is developed to produce the best solution to their business user. The research is implementing a case study from Telecommunication Company and using data science life cycle methodology. The statistical modelling that is used to develop the competitor’s analysis model is generalised linear model (GLM) which integrated with machine learning approach. Furthermore, the synthetic data set is created by using Gamma Distribution, Gaussian Distribution and Poisson Distribution due to some data from the case study is confidential. The synthetic data set is based on existing real data which are from Telecommunication Company sentiment analysis data, were used to investigate the performance of the proposed model. The machine learning technique is used to get the accuracy of the significant GLM which has been developed. The accuracy is tested by using the error rates of the machine learning technique which are Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and R-squared. This research discovered that the business solution to the significant service for the business user and discovered the best statistical model to be used for the business solution. The results show that the Gumbel distribution is the best fit model for the synthetic dataset where the values of RMSE is 1.0574, MAE is 0.9168 and R-squared is 0.3994, and the significant success factor that has been identified by using the GLM is advertising success factor. The model developed can be improved with another type of data set and different sizes of data. Hence, further studies and real-world data are required for better validation.
Computation of Fuzzy Linear Regression Model using Simulation Data
Authors: Aliya Syaffa Zakaria  , Muhammad Ammar Shafi  , Mohd Arif Mohd Zim  , Nurnadiah Nordin  , Siti Mukhaiyarah Mahtar
Published: May 2024

Regression analysis is a powerful technique for determining the causal influence on population outcome, although it is susceptible to outliers. It also oversimplifies the real-world data and problem, as data is rarely linearly separable. This paper analyses the simulation data of a fuzzy linear regression model (FLRM) model, which can aid in minimizing the interference of unwanted information, hence improving the precision of results. The aim of the fuzzy linear regression model (FLRM) is used to determine the best prediction model with the lowest measurement error. The model provides a fundamental mathematical and statistical framework for acknowledging the data imprecision. This study has applied the fuzzy linear regression model (FLRM) to evaluate the data in 15 rows of respondent models. The study implemented measurement error of cross-validation technique which is mean square error (MSE) and root mean square error (RMSE), to enhance data accuracy. Microsoft Excel and Matlab were applied to obtain the result. The simulation result indicates that comparing models with two measurement errors should be used to determine the optimal results. MSE and RMSE value with six parameters of a degree of fitting H-value have been calculated in the study. It concludes that a degree of fitting H-value of 0.0 is proven as a good model with the lowest MSE and RMSE measurement errors.
Stress Condition, Work Engagement and Service Performance of PNP Personnel: A Multiple Regression Approach
Authors: Corvera JR. Felix M.
Published: May 2024

This study investigated the status and the relationships stress condition, work engagement, and service performance of PNP personnel. Adapted questionnaires were administered among the 274 PNP personnel in Sarangani Province, Region XII as respondents of the study utilizing a stratified sampling technique, wherein only the available officers inside Sarangani Province Police Stations, and the data gathered were treated utilizing statistical tools such as Mean, Pearson r and Multiple Regressions. Data was collected face-to-face, considering the lenient interaction about health protocols. The result of the study manifested that the stress condition of the PNP personnel is low, indicating that they either do not experience them or ignore them; work engagement was very high, showing that the PNP personnel were devoted to their task as law enforcers; service performance was very high manifesting that as law enforcers, the PNP personnel exerted effort to provide quality service. There was a negative correlation between stress conditions and service performance among PNP personnel, while a positive correlation was observed between work engagement and service performance. Work engagement was the only vital variable influencing service performance of the two independent variables. Regarding sustainable development goals, the PNP's performance will be its contribution to fair justice in society (SDG 16). At the same time, the younger generation will look up to these PNP officers as their model in getting educated in law enforcement (SDG 4) and enforcing the law with justice.
Global Warming Reduction Proposal Assessment
Authors: Brusa Roberto
Published: May 2024

The aim of this work, is to find out if there is a convergence of different scientific considerations into a common aggregation point, that can be used as a key point for a new global approach to the problem of global warming, even using a heuristic method of evaluation.
PHREEQ C Modelling Tool Application to Determine the Effect of Anions on Speciation of Selected Metals in Water Systems within Kajiado North Constituency in Kenya
Authors: Akinyi Nyapola Carren
Published: May 2024

Heavy metals and anions in water pose a significant risk to living organisms, including humans, and must therefore be carefully monitored. There are numerous approaches and methods of analysis to choose from. Using the PHREEQ C chemical modeling technique, this study looked at the effect of certain anions on the speciation of selected metals in the water environment of Kajiado North. Twenty-five sampling points were used in the study, which covered five Kajiado North election wards. Samples were taken twice during the dry and rainy seasons, in November 2019 and March 2020. Using standard methods, physicochemical characteristics were analyzed, concentrations of selected heavy metals using the (ICP- OES) 7000 series, and selected anions using a multi parameter photometer, their concentration values compared to the specified maximum contaminant level and speciation analysis done using the Computer-based technique PHREEQ C. The range observed for pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, sulphate, chloride, fluoride, nitrate and carbonates was 7.43- 9.30, 23.0 -28.0oC, 335-1265μS/cm, 4.54-361.41mgL-1, 5.19-184.6 mgL-1, 0.01-2.90 mgL-1, 0.1-8.6 mgL-1, and 3.18-55.19 mgL-1 respectively. The range observed for heavy metals was 0.06-1.08 mgL-1 , 0.00 -0.05082 mgL-1, 0.01-0.02597 mgL-1, 0.01-0.01610 mgL-1, 0.00 -0.0327 mgL-1, 0.00-42.7842 mgL-1, and below detection limit, for Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Pb, Mg, and Cd respectively. The findings revealed that Cd, Zn, Cu, Cl-, NO2-, and eElectrical cconductivity concentrations were below the WHO levels. At certain sampling points, however, SO42-, F-, Pb, Fe, and Mn were above WHO limits. In some water systems, traces of SO42-, F-, Cu, Fe, Cd, and Mn were found to pose significant health risks, according to PHREEQ C speciation analysis. Anion concentrations, pH, temperature, and metal concentrations are all important variables in modeling. Metals formed anion complexes and the total abundance of metal species was classified at the highest levels as Fe(OH)3, PbCO3, Zn(CO3)2, Cu(CO3)2, Mn+2, MgF-, and Mg+2. At a water system temperature of 25oC without anions, it was found to have the highest chemical species. CuCO3, CuNO3, and CuOH+ complexes are also formed at low pH. Based on the data for different metal species at different pH values, the bioavailability of metal species definitely depends on pH.
Analyzing the Implementation of Green Industries Practice at PT. Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. Tuban Plant towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Oktavia Ningsih Fatih
Published: May 2024

This research examines the implementation of green industry practices at PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Tuban Plant and its contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a state-owned multinational corporation in the cement industry, PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Tuban Plant plays a significant role in integrating environmental sustainability into its business operations. Through a qualitative exploratory approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation study. The analysis revealed that the company has implemented various green industry practices across its operations, including the adoption of Alternative Fuel and Raw Material (AFR), Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation (WHRPG) technology, and community development programs. These practices align with several SDGs, particularly SDGs 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, focusing on clean energy, innovation, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, and life on land. The research highlights PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Tuban Plant as a pioneering entity in environmental management and community empowerment within the cement industry, contributing significantly to sustainable development efforts.
Reading Intervention Through “Brigada Sa Pagbasa”: Viewpoint of Primary Grade Teachers
Authors: B. Visuyan Emerson
Published: May 2024

This study unfolded the views of teachers in implementing the Brigada sa Pagbasa to improve the learners’ reading skill. The narratives were reflective of both perspective and challenges of teachers in implementing the Brigada sa Pagbasa program that improve learners’ reading ability. There were seven (7) teacher-participants are involved in this study. The participants are primary grade teachers who have implemented the Brigada sa Pagbasa program, and they are purposively selected as informants. The data gathering of information in this phenomenological inquiry had employed in-depth interview of participants through virtual conference and limited face-to-face subsequently observing strict compliance of standard health protocol. Using thematic analysis, the views of teachers in implementing the Brigada sa Pagbasa to improve the learners’ reading skill were as follows: Promote a reading culture and Develop reading skills. On the challenges of the teachers in in implementing the reading program to improve the learners’ reading skill, the following were the themes and findings of the study: Lack of Parental support and Lack of motivation in reading. From the perspectives and challenges of teachers, the following were the insights drawn from the findings of the study: Encourage parental involvement in reading programs and Conduct trainings/seminar for teachers in reading. From the start, this study endeavored to contribute insights of the teachers in implementing the Brigada sa Pagbasa to improve the learners’ reading skill. The new knowledge drawn from this study is noteworthy for quality delivery of education in school.
Investigation of the Relationship Between Genitourinary System Infection in Pregnancy and Preterm Delivery-Retrospective Case Control Study
Authors: Kaplan İsa
Published: May 2024

Aim: In our study, the relationship between preterm birth and genitourinary system infections during pregnancy was investigated
Materials and Methods: Our study is a retrospective study. Patients who gave birth in our hospital between 2013 and 2023 were included in the study. Our study was carried out with 1005 patients, 504 cases and 501 control groups. Births between 20 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation were taken as preterm birth. Patients with singleton pregnancy were included in the study. SPSS (IBM SPSS for Windows, Ver.26) statistical package program was used for statistical analysis of our study.
Results: A total of 1005 patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 27.98±4.8. In our study, the rate of preterm birth in the control group was 13. As a result of our study, the rate of preterm birth was found to be statistically significantly higher in the group diagnosed with infection during pregnancy compared to the control group (p=0.000). The risk of preterm birth was found to be 5.6 times higher in the group diagnosed with infection during pregnancy compared to the control group (Odds Ratio: 5.593).
Conclusion: Having genitourinary system infection during pregnancy leads to a significant increase in the risk of preterm birth.
Türkiye'de üçüncü basamak bir merkezde takip edilen 14 HIV pozitif gebe kadının perinatal sonuçları
Authors: Şahin Refaettin , Tanacan Atakan , Şerbetçi Hakkı , Özkavak Osman Onur , Karagöz Büşra , Aypak Adalet , Kara Özgür , Sahin Dilek
Published: May 2024

Amaç: Üçüncü basamak bir merkezde takip edilen 14 HIV (insan immün yetmezlik virüsü) pozitif gebe kadının perinatal sonuçlarını değerlendirmek.
Yöntemler: : Bu, Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi perinatoloji kliniğinde yürütülen retrospektif bir kohort çalışması olup çalışmaya 2020-2023 yılları arasında HIV pozitif tanısıyla takip edilen tüm gebeler dahil edildi Gebelerin demografik özellikleri, tanı zamanı, prenatal ve intrapartum dönemde aldıkları antiretroviral tedavi, bebeklere aldıkları antiretroviral tedavi ve süreleri, vertikal bulaşma oranları değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya toplam 14 HIV pozitif gebe dahil edildi. Olguların 2'si (%14,28) birinci trimesterde, bir olgu (%7,14) ikinci trimesterde, 10 olgu (%71,42) üçüncü trimesterde ve bir olgu (%7,14) postpartum 10. günde idi. Hastalardan dokuzunun (%64,3) düzenli hastane takipleri ve düzenli tetkik ve tedavileri vardı. 5'i (%35,7) düzenli kontrollere gelmemiş ve düzenli tedavi görmemişti. Ortalama CD4+ sayısı 611±243 hücre/mm3, CD8+ sayısı ise 852±366 hücre/mm3 idi. Ortalama CD4/CD8 oranı 0,94±0,74 idi. Bir hastada annenin HIV plazma RNA kopya numarasına bakılmadı, 5 hastada sonuç negatif, 8 hastada ise pozitif çıktı. Medyan HIV RNA'sı 471 (aralık 0-106559) kopya/mL idi. Bebekler farklı zamanlarda doğdukları için 0-18 ay ve 18-40 ay olmak üzere 2 gruba ayrıldılar. Bebeklerin tamamı çocuk doktoru ve enfeksiyon hastalıkları uzmanı tarafından düzenli olarak takip edildi. Tüm bebeklere lamivudin/zidovudin ve raltegravir ile standart tedavi verildi. 18 ay sonra yapılan kontrollerde bebeklerin hiçbirinde HIV pozitifliğine rastlanmadı.
Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, annede HIV enfeksiyonu multidisipliner bir ekip tarafından uygun şekilde yönetildiğinde olumlu sonuçlarla ilişkili olduğu gözlenmiştir.
Association of Placental Cysts with Increased Fetal Anomalies and Growth Restriction: An Observational Cohort Study
Authors: İpek Göksun , Gülen Yıldız Esra , Bastemur Ayse Gulcin , Erkaya Salim
Published: May 2024

Purpose: To investigate the placental cysts in every aspect and evaluate associations with fetal anomalies, fetal growth, accompanying maternal diseases, and obstetric outcomes.

Methods: The presented cohort study was conducted with twenty pregnant women diagnosed with placental cysts. Maternal age, obstetrical histories, maternal diseases, ultrasonographic characteristics of cysts, additional ultrasound findings, and fetal anomalies were recorded at the time of diagnosis and each examination. Pregnancy outcomes; birth weight, gestational age at birth, APGAR scores, NICU admissions, amniotic fluid disorders, and fetal growth restriction (FGR) were recorded for all participants. Data were evaluated according to diagnosis time, cyst size at the diagnosis time, delivery time cyst size, fetal anomalies, and obstetric outcomes.

Results: All cysts were single. Five of them increased in size with follow-ups. The mean follow-up duration was 12 weeks. There were 9 FGR (64.3%). Six of the FGR patients had cyst sizes >5cm. There were eight fetal anomalies; 5 were heart-associated, and 3 had a single umbilical artery. The frequency of C/S in delivered patients was 78%, and preterm delivery was 35.7%.

Conclusion: The presented study showed that placental cysts have clinical importance due to their potential risk for FGR and accompanying fetal anomalies. Appropriate patient follow-ups for cyst size enlargements and anomaly screening, especially for cardiac evaluation, might be important for placental cyst management. Also, uterine artery doppler measurements and prophylactic acetylsalicylic acid use might be under consideration. However, the clinical utility of uterine doppler examination and prophylactic use of acetylsalicylic acid needs further studies.