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Spinal Tumor Resection with Intraoperative Computed Tomography Navigation in Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia: A Case Report
Authors: Endo Koichi , Endo Koichi , Arima Hideyuki , Hasegawa Tomohiko , Yamato Yu , Yoshida Go , Banno Tomohiro , Oe Shin , Mihara Yuki , Ushirozako Hiroki , Yamada Tomohiro , Watanabe Yuh , Ide Koichiro , Nakai Keiichi , Kurosu Kenta , Matsuyama Yukihiro
Published: June 2021

This is the first report using intraoperative CT navigation for Tumor-induced Osteomalacia (TIO) lesions of the spine. TIO is a rare paraneoplastic disorder caused by tumors secret Fibroblast growth factor 23 secreted by tumor tissue. Surgical resection of the main tumor is the only definitive treatment. However, the tumor is usually small, and it hard to find it, and it tends to be seen when the recurrence is caused by the difficulty of whole tumor resection. A 57-year-old woman presented with a rare case of TIO located in T10 vertebra body. Using the intraoperative CT navigation, we resected the tumor in the T10 vertebral body very effective for accurate localization of the tumor and helpful for guidance of resection area and confirmation for excision of tumor. As a treatment for TIO, we report a tumor resection with intraoperative computed tomography navigation that made it possible to resect tumor in T10 vertebrae precisely and safely, which is small and difficult and dangerous access.
A computational and experimental assessment of the pipeline stress state under bending load and internal pressure
Authors: Ignatik A. A.
Published: June 2021

Main pipelines are subjected to a complex of loads during operation. Monitoring of the stress state of the pipeline wall is necessary for performing strength calculations and evaluating the pipeline reliability.

The article is devoted to the method of computational and experimental study of the stress state of a pipe under a bending load and combined action of a bending load and internal pressure.

The experiments have been carried out on a laboratory bench. The object of the study is a pipe that has the following characteristics: an outer diameter of 325 mm, a wall thickness of 8.5 mm and steel grade of "14XGS". Electrical resistance strain gages were used to measure the strain of the pipe wall. Formulas for calculating the stress state components of the pipe wall in the elastic-plastic deformation stage are proposed. It is given formulas for calculating the stress state components of the pipe wall in the elastic-plastic deformation stage. Plots of hoop and longitudinal stresses as well as von Mises stress are obtained for the case of bending load on the pipe and the case of combined loading under bending and internal pressure. The areas of maximum values of von Mises stress where the transition to the limiting state is most likely have been determined.

When only the bending load is applied, the maximum von Mises stress zone is observed on the lower area of the pipe in its central region. When combined loading under bending and internal pressure, the maximum von Mises stress zone is observed on the lateral area of the pipe in its central region.
Laboratory studies of the oil-displacing capacity of multifunctional chemical composition based on surfactants
Authors: Kozlov V. V. , Altunina L. K. , Stasyeva L. A. , Chernova U. V. , Sholidodov M. R.
Published: June 2021

The development of deposits of hard-to-recover reserves, including heavy and high-viscosity oil, dictates the need to search for new and improve existing enhanced oil recovery methods. One of the well-known methods of increasing oil recovery is the use of reservoir treatments with chemical compositions containing surfactants. A new multifunctional chemical oil-displacing composition (MFC) capable of operating in a wide temperature range has been created at the Institute of Petroleum Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The oil-displacing composition of MFC based on a surfactant, an adduct of inorganic acid, polyol, ammonium and aluminum salts, and urea is designed to increase the oil recovery of fields at both early and late stages of development.

The article presents the results of laboratory tests of the developed MFC for enhanced oil recovery. Experiments were carried out on the setup to study the filtration characteristics of models of heterogeneous formation.

As a result of experiments, it was found that the use of the MFC composition leads to a significant increase in the oil displacement coefficient at both low and high temperatures. The high oil-displacing capacity of MFC at low temperature is caused by the interaction of inorganic acid and polyol, which are part of the composition, with the formation of a strong acid that reacts with the carbonate rock of the reservoir. At high temperature, due to the processes of hydrolysis of urea and aluminum salt, MFC evolves into an alkaline composition with the formation of an alkaline buffer system (pH = 9), which is optimal for oil displacement purposes.
Exploring Functions of Translanguaging in Intermediate Students' Interactions in Science Classroom
Authors: Parkash Anjili , Rani Somal , Syed Hassan
Published: June 2021

Research has shown that students' translanguaging serves various task- and non-task related functions. While research into translanguaging has attracted considerable attention in a western context, there is a dearth of studies examining translanguaging in a science classroom in Pakistan. The current study, therefore, explored the functions of students' translanguaging practices in an intermediate science classroom in Pakistan. Employing a case study design, the data was obtained from three intermediate students attending science class for over five weeks using structured classroom observations, audio recordings, and reflective journals and semistructured interviews. Results of the study showed that participants employed translanguaging in both taskreferring and non-task referring functions. The study also confirmed the benefits of translanguaging in helping participants to learn content in the science classroom. Implications for science teachers, teacher educators and policymakers have also been discussed.
Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Among Hearing Impaired Children
Authors: Tufail Shahida , Ali Akhtar , Javed Muhammad
Published: June 2021

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychological disorder. Current study focused on identifying ADHD among Hearing Impaired Disorder (HIC) and measuring its impact upon academic achievements of HIC. The study also found out the relationship of ADHD with degree of hearing loss. The target population of the study was all Government institutions of special education for HIC of Southern Punjab. 701 students and 292 parents of HIC participated in the study. Data collection tool was adopted from Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5) of Mental Disorder (Fifth Edition). One way ANOVA was applied to analyze collected data. ADHD (predominant impulsivity) was found 48% and ADHD (predominant inattention) was recorded 29%. Degree of hearing loss has no relation with ADHD. The ratio of ADHD was found high in males as compared to females HIC. Screening services, skilled staff and proper guidance to parents was recommended to deal students with ADHD.
Comparison of Self-Efficacy beliefs of Urdu and English Teachers on the Basis of Job Designation
Authors: Arshad Muhammad , Minas Rashid , Munir Namra
Published: June 2021

The decision of the Punjab Government to change teaching methods from Urdu to English has disturbed the students. They displayed less faith in their capacities and encountered difficulties adapting to the new world and providing students with education effectively. The thesis aims to examine schoolteachers self-efficacy and compare them based on career designation, i.e. PST, EST, SST or other. The sample of teachers who taught Urdu or English to Grade 1 to 10. The survey method used to collect data, and the multi-stage random sample method was stratified. Consequently, 452 taught English and 412 Urdu selected randomly from primary, elementary and secondary schools. The study concluded that Urdu teachers had a higher degree of automatic effectiveness than English teachers did on the total TSES scores and three instrument subscales.
The Role of Strategic Leadership on Employee Performance with Mediating Effect of Employee Engagement: An Empirical Study of Higher Educational Commission Employees
Authors: Alvi Bushra , Haider Aftab , Akram Muhammad
Published: June 2021

The study was conducted to investigate the relationship of strategic leadership on employee performance through the mediation of employee engagement in the Higher Education Commission Islamabad head office. The inquiry was conducted in a natural working environment of an organization where respondents are situated/located that is a field study. A simple random sampling technique was used to carry out the research. The questionnaires were based on a five-point Likert scale measuring strategic leadership, employee engagement and employee performance. 167 questionnaires were distributed among middle-level employees of the Higher Education Commission, out of which 127 were useable. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. The descriptive statistics indicated that strategic leadership shows a significant positive impact on employee performance, whereas employee engagement does mediate the relationship between the independent variable, i.e., Strategic leadership, and dependent variable i-e, Employee Performance. Recommendations to improve employee performance under this study are provided to the organization.
Demographic Changes in Kashmir: A Perspective of International Law
Authors: Khan Muhammad , Khan Sidra
Published: June 2021

International disputes are always dealt with under the provisions of international law. Kashmir is an international issue, which needs to be resolved under the ambit of international law. The Fourth Geneva Convention-1949 provides a strong basis for addressing the legal basis of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. As an international dispute, Kashmiri warrants the application of international law for its logical resolution. Unfortunately, notwithstanding UNSC resolutions, India unilaterally and illegally changed the status of occupied Jammu and Kashmir from a state to the union territories through Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act-2019. Later through a number of amendments, Adaptation of State Laws in April 2020, India brought changes in dozens of local state laws, meant to bring changes in the existing demography of the state. This research focuses on the changes India has engineered in the new domicile laws of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to change the demography of the state. The paper also focuses on the legal position of these changes in IIOJK from the perspective of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Challenges and Opportunities of English and Urdu contest: Language Planning and the Implementation of Article 251 in Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Ayaz , Iqbal Liaqat , Ullah Irfan
Published: June 2021

Immediately after independence in 1947, Urdu became the national language of Pakistan. The constitution of 1973 promised the realization of this goal in Article 251. This paper analyses the causes of its lack of implementation with the help of textual analysis of archival sources. A historical overview of the introduction and domination of the English language in South Asia through colonial machinery explains the reasons for ambivalence about English and Urdu language to be entrenched in the colonial legacy and anticolonial nationalism. The lack of capacity and will combines with the forces for globalism in enhancing the position of the English language in Pakistan. Further, the association of English and Urdu with the existing class division has reduced the debate about language policy to rhetorical postures. The paper proposes a reconsideration of the historical top-down formation of language policy and planning and its replacement with a renewed bottom-up approach where diversity in Pakistan is accessed as a resource instead of treating it as a problem.
Mutation status and postresection survival of patients with non–small cell lung cancer brain metastasis: implications of biomarker-driven therapy
Authors: Shah Pavan P. , Franke Jennifer L. , Medikonda Ravi , Jackson Christopher M. , Srivastava Siddhartha , Choi John , Forde Patrick M. , Brahmer Julie R. , Ettinger David S. , Feliciano Josephine L. , Levy Benjamin P. , Marrone Kristen A. , Naidoo Jarushka , Redmond Kristin J. , Kleinberg Lawrence R. , Lim Michael
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE

Non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common primary tumor to develop brain metastasis. Prognostic markers are needed to better determine survival after neurosurgical resection of intracranial disease. Given the importance of mutation subtyping in determining systemic therapy and overall prognosis of NSCLC, the authors examined the prognostic value of mutation status for postresection survival of patients with NSCLC brain metastasis.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively analyzed all cases of NSCLC brain metastasis with available molecular testing data that were resected by a single surgeon at a single academic center from January 2009 to February 2019. Mutation status, demographic characteristics, clinical factors, and treatments were analyzed. Association between predictive variables and overall survival after neurosurgery was determined with Cox regression.

RESULTS

Of the included patients (n = 84), 40% were male, 76% were smokers, the mean ± SD Karnofsky Performance Status was 85 ± 14, and the mean ± SD age at surgery was 63 ± 11 years. In total, 23%, 26%, and 4% of patients had EGFR, KRAS, and ALK/ROS1 alterations, respectively. On multivariate analysis, survival of patients with EGFR (HR 0.495, p = 0.0672) and KRAS (HR 1.380, p = 0.3617) mutations were not significantly different from survival of patients with wild-type (WT) tumor. However, the subgroup of patients with EGFR mutation who also received tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy had significantly prolonged survival (HR 0.421, p = 0.0471). In addition, postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (HR 0.409, p = 0.0177) and resected tumor diameter < 3 cm (HR 0.431, p = 0.0146) were also significantly associated with prolonged survival, but Graded Prognostic Assessment score ≤ 1.0 (HR 2.269, p = 0.0364) was significantly associated with shortened survival.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with EGFR mutation who receive TKI therapy may have better survival after resection of brain metastasis than patients with WT tumor. These results may inform counseling and decision-making regarding the appropriateness of resection of NSCLC brain metastasis.
Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation funding conversion to National Institutes of Health funding
Authors: Smith Luke G. F. , Chiocca E. Antonio , Zipfel Gregory J. , Smith Adam G. F. , Groff Michael W. , Haid Regis W. , Lonser Russell R.
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE

The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) provides research support for in-training and early career neurosurgeon-scientists. To define the impact of this funding, the authors assessed the success of NREF awardees in obtaining subsequent National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.

METHODS

NREF in-training (Research Fellowship [RF] for residents) and early career awards/awardees (Van Wagenen Fellowship [VW] and Young Clinician Investigator [YCI] award for neurosurgery faculty) were analyzed. NIH funding was defined by individual awardees using the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting tool (1985–2014).

RESULTS

Between 1985 and 2014, 207 unique awardees were supported by 218 NREF awards ($9.84 million [M] in funding), including 117 RF ($6.02 M), 32 VW ($1.68 M), and 69 YCI ($2.65 M) awards. Subspecialty funding included neuro-oncology (79 awards; 36% of RF, VW, and YCI awards), functional (53 awards; 24%), vascular (37 awards; 17%), spine (22 awards; 10%), pediatrics (18 awards; 8%), trauma/critical care (5 awards; 2%), and peripheral nerve (4 awards; 2%). These awardees went on to receive $353.90 M in NIH funding that resulted in an overall NREF/NIH funding ratio of 36.0:1 (in dollars). YCI awardees most frequently obtained later NIH funding (65%; $287.27 M), followed by VW (56%; $41.10 M) and RF (31%; $106.59 M) awardees. YCI awardees had the highest NREF/NIH funding ratio (108.6:1), followed by VW (24.4:1) and RF (17.7:1) awardees. Subspecialty awardees who went on to obtain NIH funding included vascular (19 awardees; 51% of vascular NREF awards), neuro-oncology (40 awardees; 51%), pediatrics (9 awardees; 50%), functional (25 awardees; 47%), peripheral nerve (1 awardees; 25%), trauma/critical care (2 awardees; 20%), and spine (2 awardees; 9%) awardees. Subspecialty NREF/NIH funding ratios were 56.2:1 for vascular, 53.0:1 for neuro-oncology, 47.6:1 for pediatrics, 34.1:1 for functional, 22.2:1 for trauma/critical care, 9.5:1 for peripheral nerve, and 0.4:1 for spine. Individuals with 2 NREF awards achieved a higher NREF/NIH funding ratio (83.3:1) compared to those with 1 award (29.1:1).

CONCLUSIONS

In-training and early career NREF grant awardees are an excellent investment, as a significant portion of these awardees go on to obtain NIH funding. Moreover, there is a potent multiplicative impact of NREF funding converted to NIH funding that is related to award type and subspecialty.
Comparison of multimodal surgical and radiation treatment methods for pediatric craniopharyngioma: long-term analysis of progression-free survival and morbidity
Authors: Ravindra Vijay M. , Okcu M. Fatih , Ruggieri Lucia , Frank Thomas S. , Paulino Arnold C. , McGovern Susan L. , Horne Vincent E. , Dauser Robert C. , Whitehead William E. , Aldave Guillermo
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE

The authors compared survival and multiple comorbidities in children diagnosed with craniopharyngioma who underwent gross-total resection (GTR) versus subtotal resection (STR) with radiation therapy (RT), either intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or proton beam therapy (PBT). The authors hypothesized that there are differences between multimodal treatment methods with respect to morbidity and progression-free survival (PFS).

METHODS

The medical records of children diagnosed with craniopharyngioma and treated surgically between February 1997 and December 2018 at Texas Children’s Hospital were reviewed. Surgical treatment was stratified as GTR or STR + RT. RT was further stratified as PBT or IMRT; PBT was stratified as STR + PBT versus cyst decompression (CD) + PBT. The authors used Kaplan-Meier analysis to compare PFS and overall survival, and chi-square analysis to compare rates for hypopituitarism, vision loss, and hypothalamic obesity (HyOb).

RESULTS

Sixty-three children were included in the analysis; 49% were female. The mean age was 8.16 years (95% CI 7.08–9.27). Twelve of 14 children in the IMRT cohort underwent CD. The 5-year PFS rates were as follows: 73% for GTR (n = 31), 54% for IMRT (n = 14), 100% for STR + PBT (n = 7), and 77% for CD + PBT (n = 11; p = 0.202). The overall survival rates were similar in all groups. Rates of hypopituitarism (96% GTR vs 75% IMRT vs 100% STR + PBT, 50% CD + PBT; p = 0.023) and diabetes insipidus (DI) (90% GTR vs 61% IMRT vs 85% STR + PBT, 20% CD + PBT; p = 0.004) were significantly higher in the GTR group. There was no significant difference in the HyOb or vision loss at the end of study follow-up among the different groups. Within the PBT group, 2 patients presented a progressive vasculopathy with subsequent strokes. One patient experienced a PBT-induced tumor.

CONCLUSIONS

GTR and CD + PBT presented similar rates of 5-year PFS. Hypopituitarism and DI rates were higher with GTR, but the rate of HyOb was similar among different treatment modalities. PBT may reduce the burden of hypopituitarism and DI, although radiation carries a risk of potential serious complications, including progressive vasculopathy and secondary malignancy. Further prospective study comparing neurocognitive outcomes is necessary.
Исследование выявляемости поверхностных плоскостных дефектов ультразвуковым методом с применением волн Рэлея
Authors: Алешин Н.П. , Крысько Н.В. , Скрынников С.В. , Кусый А.Г.
Published: June 2021

The issues of detecting operational surface planar flaws by the ultrasonic non-destructive testing method with the use of Rayleigh surface waves generated by an electromagnetic-acoustic transducer are considered. The paper presents experimental studies of planar defects detection, simulated by an artificial reflector of the "notch" type with different width, depth and angle of inclination. The dependences of the signal amplitude on the listed parameters are constructed and their character was estimated. The optimal amplitude models for constructing the probability of detection curves (PoD) have been determined. A conclusion is made about the minimum dimensions of an operational planar flaw detected by the considering method with a probability of 90%, taking into account the confidence interval of 95%.
A 5G RURAL, REMOTE, AND DIFFICULT AREAS HOPE: A REVIEW
Authors: Candra Sihombing Harry
Published: June 2021

The 5G cellular networks are “urban” areas technology in nature, extensively deployed where the user’s density is high to provide very high data rates, coupled with extremely low delays and dealing with very high mobility of users. On the contrary, one-third of people experience a lack of mobile broadband connectivity living in rural zones. These mobile broadband lacks recognized as the main barriers impairing the Sustainable Developing Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations. Those that are not currently covered will be unlikely to be covered also soon, as the network operators are not keen to invest in such zones, because of potentially low revenues. While it is confirmed that 5G would meet stringent requirements in urban zones, rural areas still suffer from almost inexistent MBB (Mobile Broadband) coverage, especially in the developing world. The big deal of isolated rural areas, which are sparsely inhabited by low-income populations, is that the classical access using traditional backhaul technologies is a bad solution for operators since it does not ensure a good ROI (Return of Investment).
Practical numerical method for erosion risk prediction on ship propellers
Authors: Shin Keun Woo , Andersen Poul
Published: June 2021

It is important to make predictions of cavitation-induced erosion risk on ship propellers in the design phase. Since a cavitation tunnel test on a propeller model coated by soft paint, that is, a standard experimental method for evaluating erosion risk, is costly and time-consuming, numerical methods are necessary for erosion risk predictions. DES is made for cavitating flows around the propeller with a numerically modelled hull wake at the inflow. After achieving a converged solution, an erosion risk index is computed in each cell connecting to the blade surface and accumulated over a propeller rotation. Cavitation simulations are made for two propellers designed for a single-screw ship, of which one showed an erosion indication and the other showed no indication after cavitation tunnel tests with soft paint coating. Three index formulations are compared with the experiment result. The high value region of Index 1 based on the potential energy density of collapsing bubbles corresponds better with the eroded spot indicated by partial and complete paint removals in the experiment than those of the other indices. The maximum value of Index 1 for the non-eroded propeller is lower by more than an order of magnitude than that for the eroded one, whereas the maximum values of the other indices are of the same order of magnitude for both propellers. The validation of Index 1 is in agreement with the criterion that the maximum index needs to be below 1,000 J/m3 for erosion-free propeller designs. The design evolution based on the erosion risk index and propulsive efficiency from CFD shows that it can be a practical tool for a quantitative evaluation of blade surface erosion risk in the propeller design phase.
Link between methyl nutrients and the DNA methylation process in the course of selected diseases in adults
Authors: Łoboś Paulina , Regulska-Ilow Bożena
Published: June 2021

DNA methylation is a reversible epigenetic modification that plays a crucial role in transcriptional gene silencing. Both excessive (hypermethylation) and reduced DNA methylation (hypomethylation) can contribute to the disturbance of the proper course of many important processes in the human body. The aim of the study was to discuss the relationship between methyl nutrients and the DNA methylation process in the course of selected diseases in adults. Methyl nutrients include folates (vitamin B9), riboflavin (vitamin B2), cobalamin (vitamin B12), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and choline (vitamin B4), as well as methionine and betaine. These substances play the role of both substrates and cofactors in transformations related to one-carbon metabolism. The deficiency of methyl nutrients in the body can lead to disturbances in SAM synthesis, which is the primary donor of methyl groups in the DNA methylation process. However, the mechanism explaining the discussed relationship has not been fully explained so far. Both the concentration in the body and the intake of folate and vitamin B12 in the diet can, to some extent, have an effect on the level of DNA methylation in healthy people. In comparison, data on the effect of excessive intake of vitamin B12 in the diet on the risk of cancer development are inconsistent. An adequate betaine and choline intake in the diet might not only affect the overall improvement of the DNA methylation profile, but, to some extent, also reduce the risk of cancer, the effect of which can depend on the content of folic acid in the body. Research results on the effect of supplementation of methyl nutrients on the DNA methylation process are inconclusive. It is therefore necessary to conduct further research in this area to draw clear conclusions.
The relationship between seeds consumption, lipid profile and body mass index among patients with cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Kopčeková Jana , Lenártová Petra , Mrázová Jana , Gažarová Martina , Habánová Marta , Jančichová Kristína
Published: June 2021

Background. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and largely preventable through improving diet quality and other lifestyle factors. In recent years, dietary recommendations have shifted towards diets high in plant-based foods and low in animal-based foods for the prevention of chronic diseases.
Objective. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between seeds consumption, lipid profile and body mass index (BMI) in a group of 889 (313 female and 576 male) randomly selected patients hospitalized in the Nitra Cardio Center, Slovakia.
Material and Methods. The data necessary for the evaluation the relationship between seeds consumption, lipid profiles and BMI were obtained by a questionnaire method in closed-ended format. Data collection was carried out simultaneously with the anthropometric and biochemical examinations of the respondents ensured by the Nitra Cardio Center. The following parameters were assessed in the blood: total cholesterol (T-C), low-density cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), and glucose (GLU). Comparisons between groups were made utilizing one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey's post hoc test.
Results. Respondents indicated pumpkin seeds as the most commonly consumed seeds (45.19% of women and 53.06% of men) and their preference did not cause changes in lipid profile. Women who consume seeds 1-2 times/month had significantly lower levels of T-C and LDL-C compared to women non-consuming seeds (P < 0.05). In men, we did not observed any changes in lipid profile. The lowest BMI in women was associated with flaxseed preference and in men with sunflower preference. Increasing frequency of seeds consumption of women and men did not cause changes in BMI.
Conclusions. Based on beneficial effects of seeds on cardiovascular risk factors, it seems that seeds consumption can be considered as a useful therapeutic approach for reducing lipid profile and body mass index.
PENGENALAN STANDAR ISO DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA SDM PADA YAYASAN PONDOK PESANTREN DAN PANTI ASUHAN NURUL IHSAN
Authors: Jamaludin Jamaludin , Rahayu Suharni , Sulistiani Sinta , Prasetyo Hendri , Ishak Gos
Published: June 2021

Pengabdian ini berjudulPengenalan Standar ISO Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Sdm Pada Yayasan Pondok Dan Panti Asuhan Nurul Ihsan. Penerapan ISO 9001:2008 sebagai perbaikan sistem manajemen mutu dalam organisasi akan memberikan dampak positif pada sikap individu pegawai yaitu kinerja pegawai. Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan ISO dalam meningkatkan kinerja SDM pada Pondok Pesanteren Nurul Ihsan, dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh implementasi Sistem Manajemen Mutu ISO 9001:2008 terhadap kinerja SDM Nurul Ihsan.Adapun metode yang dilakukan dalam PKM ini adalah Presentation dengan memberikan presentasi materi yang berkaitan dengan ISO, Metode Discuss dengan cara memberikan kesempatan kepada mitra memberikan pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan tema PKM, metode Case dengan cara memberikan informasi terkait dengan kasus keberhasilan lembaga yang sudah menerapkan ISO, dan metode Evaluation dengan cara melakukan evaluasi terhadap apa yang sudah dilakukan oleh pihak mitra dan memberikan solusi apa yang akan dilakukan jika mau menerapkan system manajemen mutu ISO 9001:2008.Hasil dari PKM ini dapat memberikan pemahaman kepada Pondok Pesantren Nurul Ihsan dalam menerapkan dan mengimplementasikan ISO 9001: 2008 kedepannya.Implementasi ISO 9001:2008 sangat dipengaruhi oleh sumber daya manusia, yaitu pegawai. Pegawai merupakan sumber daya penting dalam Implementasi ISO 9001:2008 itu sendiri karena pegawailah yang merencanakan, mengimplementasikan dan mengevaluasi keefektifan pelaksanaan ISO 9001:2008 dalam meningkatkan kinerja pegawai. Penerapan ISO 9001:2008 sebagai perbaikan sistem manajemen mutu dalam organisasi akan memberikan dampak positif pada sikap individu pegawai yaitu kinerja pegawa Sistem Manajemen Mutu memberikan jaminan mutu terhadap semua proses yang dijalankan, jika sebuah produk baik barang maupun jasa dari sisi proses sudah berkualitas maka output yang dihasilkan secara tidak langsung dapat dikatakan berkualitas atau bermutu. Hal ini disebabkan karena sistem manajemen mutu merupakan pendekatan yang dilakukan dari sisi proses, dimana pendekatan ini memiliki keterkaitan dengan pendekatan sistem dan pendekatan fakta yang berfungsi untuk mengukur keberhasilan program secara menyeluruh. Pendekatan proses ini tidak terlepas dari masukan (input) dan hasil proses (output). Pendekatan proses dalam SMM ISO 9001 memberikan dampak kepada organisasi terutama dalam kinerja. Salah satu faktor yang dapat berpengaruh terhadap pencapaian peningkatan kepuasan kerja pegawai adalah dengan melakukan perbaikan sistem manajemen mutu organisasi.Kata Kunci: Manajemen Mutu, ISO 9001:2008
MOTIVASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA PADA KELURAHAN PISANGAN
Authors: Qurbani Derita , Utomo Styo Budi , Maulida Hira , Supardi Supardi , Oktrima Bulan
Published: June 2021

Pengabdian ini berjudul Motivasi Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Sumber Daya Manusia Pada Kelurahan Pisangan. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan motivasi karyawan kelurahan pisangan. Membentuk sumber daya manusia yang memiliki motivasi tinggi. Mewujudkan sumber daya manusia yang memiliki kinerja yang baik.Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan dalam beberapa kegiatan yaitu tahap survei yaitu sosialisasi dilakukan dengan menyusun berbagai hal yang akan disampaikan pada saat kegiatan pengabdian yang akan dilakukan yang meliputi: penyusunan materi yang akan diberikan, penyusunan jadwal pemberian materi, pembagian tugas tim pengabdian dan survei ke lokasi pengabdian di kelurahan Pisangan, Ciputat Timur. Tahap sosialisasi yaitu sebelum kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan terlebih dahulu dilakukan tahap sosialisasi yaitu melakukan silaturahmi, menyampaikan maksud dan tujuan pengabdian ini. Pada tahap ini juga dilakukan jalinan kerjasama dan menentukan jadwal kegiatan pengabdian. Tim pelaksana kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat adalah dosen Fakultas Ekonomi jurusan manajemen sebanyak 5 orang. Tim pengabdian memberikan materi tentang pentingnya ilmu manajemen, dengan menitikberatkan pada penjelasan mengenai bagaimana menjadi sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas dan inovatif, serta pengembangan motivasi kerja karyawan. Selanjutnya dilakukan tahap sharing pengalaman atau pun diskusi tanyajawab.Kesimpulan dari pengabdian ini adalah karyawan membutuhkan motivasi untuk meningkatkan kinerja sehingga diharapkan pihak Kelurahan memperhatikan lagi bentuk motivasi kerja pegawai seperti prestasi, karena apabila pegawai merasa termotivasi dalam bekerjanya maka kinerja juga akan lebih baik lagi, dengan cara pimpinan memberikan penghargaan kepada pegawai yang memiliki kemampuan dan memiliki prestasi. Tingginya motivasi kerja yang membuat pegawai nyaman dan sigap dalam mengerjakan tugasnya Pimpinan harus mengadakan pelatihan/sosialisasi tentang tugas dan fungsi sebagai karyawan atau pegawai dalam menunjang pelaksanaan tugas dan fungsi kerjanya. Sebagai bahan masukan untuk sejauh mana mengevaluasi pegawai tentang motivasi kerja serta memperhatikan unsur-unsur apa yang membuat pegawai termotivasi dalam meningkatkan kinerja, sehingga nantinya tidak merugikan Aparatur.Kata Kunci: Motivasi, Kinerja Sumber Daya Manusia
MEMPERKUAT MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN PERENCANAAN KARIER DI KELURAHAN PONDOK BENDA
Authors: Astuti Widia , Purwoko Gatut Dradjad , Senen Senen , Sudarso Eko , Thaharuddin Thaharuddin
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk membantu sebagianmasyarakat khususnya Remaja untuk mengatasi permasalahan tentang perencanaan kariersetelah sebelum dan setelah menyelesaikan pendidikan.Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan memberikan bantuanpengetahuan untuk membangun pola pikir yang kreatif untuk menciptakan peluangpeluang baru yang berguna untuk meningkatkan sumber daya manusia itu sendri.Hasil dari kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini yaitu masyarakat mengetahui bahwamerencanakan karier sejak dini akan membuat motivasi dan pengembangan diri lebihoptimal.Kata kunci : Remaja, perencanaan karier dan motivasi
PELATIHAN KETERAMPILAN DAN KREATIVITAS GUNA MENINGKATKAN PENGHASILAN RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Indraswari Tutri , Sari Shella Puspita , Dewi Kartika Sari , Lestiyadi Ayu Puspa
Published: June 2021

Kegiatan Pegabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihanketerampilan dan kreativitasi guna meningkatkan penghasilan rumah tangga terhadap parastaff ataupun peserta. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan adalah bekerjasama dengan BapakLurah Kelurahan Ciputat, yang beralamat di Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan dan memberikanpelatihan keterampilan dan peningkatan kreativitas untuk meningkatkan rasakewirausahaan. Setelah dianalisis maka kami memberikan pelatihan dan pemaparanpembuatan Masker yang di hias dengan baik dan indah sehingga memiliki nilai jual. Hasilkegiatan menunjukkan bahwa sebelum pelaksanaan PKM, para staff kelurahan Ciputatbelum mengetahui hal apa saja yang bisa dilakukan untuk meningkatkan penghasilanrumah tangga, namun setelah pelaksaan kegiatan PKM ini diketahui para pesertasetidaknya sudah mempunyai sedikit bekal dan dapat memahami bagaimana membuatkerajinan yang murah dan mudah sebagai penambah penghasilan lain. Kegiatan PKMberperan positif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pengharapan untuk selalumeningkatkan jiwa berwirausaha.Kata Kunci : PKM, Keterampilan, Kreativitas dan Wirausaha
PENDAMPINGAN APLIKASI TEKNIS MARKETPLACE PADA UMKM GUNA MEMPERMUDAH DALAM PEMASARAN PRODUK SECARA ONLINE
Authors: Anggraini Anggun , Indawati Indawati , Lindawati Lindawati , Hanah Siti , Putri Wulandari Cahyani
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat adalah untuk melaksanakansalah satu Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Selain itu diharapkan dengan pengabdian kepadamasyarakat tersebut keberadaan perguruan tinggi dapat memberikan kontribusi besarkepada pengembangan dan penerapan keilmuan kepada masyarakat.Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan dalam beberapa kegiatanyaitu tahap survei yaitu sosialisasi dilakukan dengan menyusun berbagai hal yang akandisampaikan pada saat kegiatan pengabdian yang akan dilakukan yang meliputi:penyusunan materi yang akan diberikan, penyusunan jadwal pemberian materi, pembagiantugas tim pengabdian dan survei ke lokasi pengabdian. Tahap sosialisasi yaitu sebelumkegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan terlebih dahulu dilakukan tahap sosialisasi yaitumelakukan silaturahmi dengan RPM dimana UMKM yang di bina kali ini adalah Ibu Hennypemilik pempek karakter, menyampaikan maksud dan tujuan pengabdian ini. Pada tahap inijuga dilakukan jalinan kerjasama dan menentukan jadwal kegiatan pengabdian. Timpelaksana kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat adalah dosen Fakultas Ekonomi jurusanakuntansi sebanyak 5 orang dosen dan 1 orang mahasiswa. Tim pengabdian memberikanmateri tentang pendampingan aplikasi teknis marketplace pada UMKM gunamempermudah dalam pemasaran produk secara online.Hasil pengabdian masyarakat yang diperoleh adalah bertambahnya keilmuan bagiIbu Henny selaku UMKM Binaan yang dibantu oleh RPM dalam proses pemasaaranproduk dengan memiliki akun marketplace bertujuan untuk mempermudah dalam prosespemasaran produk dengan menggunakan aplikasi shopee dalam hal memasarkan produk.Ilmu yang diperoleh pada Pengabdian Masyarakat kali ini diharapkan mampu memberikansemangat baru bagi kita dalam menyampaikan materi dan motivasi serta berkontribusikhususnya bagi UMKM.Kata Kunci: UMKM, Marketplace, Shopee
MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN UNTUK MENGHADAPI DAN BERTAHAN DI ERA COVID 19
Authors: Pasaribu Veta Lidya Delimah , Yuniati Helena Lia , Pranata Rizky , Sembayu Royke , Purba Siti Marito , Nurbayani Tia Tri Astuti
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah untuk mengetahui cara memanej dan mempertahankan keuangan di era covid 19 yang dilaksanakan di PT. Abisatya Panca Nawa yang berada di Tangerang Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam PKM ini adalah dengan membandingkan cara-cara yang diambil untuk memenej keuangan dalam menghadapi dan bertahan di era covid 19. Hasil dari pelaksanaan PKM ini, diharapkan kita dapat lebih bijak dalam menggunakan keuangan perusahaan agar perusahaan dapat berjalan dengan stabil. Kata Kunci : Manajemen Keuangan, Pandemi Covid 19
PENERAPAN 3M DAN HUBUNGANNYA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Krisnaldy Krisnaldy , Anita Anita , Rita Rita , Nurrahman Anis , Husna Syifa Iklimatul , Sulastri Dede
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk melaksanakan salah satu Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Selain itu, melalui kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini, keberadaan perguruan tinggi diharapkan dapat memberikan pemahaman dan penerapan mengenai 3M di era pandemi dalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan adalah tim pelaksana mengunjungi PT. Abisatya Panca Nawa yang beralamat di Ruko Cordoba blok F No. 10 BSD, Tangerang Selatan dan memberikan pelatihan pada Hari Rabu tanggal 17 Februari 2021. Pelatihan ini bertujuan agar karyawan dapat memahami pentingnya penerapan 3M dalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan, terutama sebagai bekal dalam menghadapi virus di era pandemi covid-19 sekarang ini. Hasil kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah bertambahnya keilmuan mengenai cara penerapan 3M yang baik dan benar, khususnya di bidang kesehatan yaitu menggunakan masker dengan baik, mencuci tangan dengan baik dan menjaga jarak di masa pandemi seperti sekarang ini. Ilmu yang didapatkan pada kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini diharapkan karyawan mampu menerapkan 3M dengan baik dan benar di Kantor maupun diluar Kantor untuk mengantisipasi tertularnya virus covid-19. Kata kunci : Penerapan 3M, Kinerja Karyawan.
SIMPOSIUM TENTANG PENTINGNYA PENDIDIKAN TINGKAT TINGGI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KAPABILITAS DIRI DALAM DUNIA USAHA PADA SISWA KELAS XII MADRASAH ALIYAH PONDOK PESANTREN AL-MANAR CIBEUTEUNG UDIK, KECAMATAN CISEENG, KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Jamaludin Jamaludin , Mustakim Masran , Arianto Nurmin , Marthadinata Suryadi , Simarmata Nahoras Bona
Published: June 2021

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) merupakan salah satu darma dari tri dharma perguruan tinggi, maka dari itu melakukan PKM merupakan suatu keharusan bagi Dosen minimal 1 kali dalam satu semester. Adapun tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat adalah untuk mengetahui cara Meningkatkan keyakinan diri siswa/siswi akan pentingnya pendidikan tingkat tinggi; untuk Memberikan panduan solusi pada siswa/siswi terhadap kendala dalam mewujudkan mengenyam pendidikan tingkat tinggi, dan bagaimana Meningkatkan Kapabilitas Diri Dalam Dunia Usaha. Supaya PKM ini tepat sasaran, maka perlu diperhatikan metode pelaksanaan PKM. Adapun metode pelaksanaan PKM ini adalah dengan cara: Dalam melaksanakan kegiatan PKM ini digunakan beberapa metode yaitu: 1. Metode Ceramah / Presentasi, Metode ceramah / presentasi dipilih untuk memberikan penjelasan mengenai: a. Memberikan pengetahuan terkait pentingnya pendidikan tinggi; b. Memberikan pengetahuan terkait dengan cara Bagaimana caranya siswa/siswi bisa mewujudkan dirinya agar bisa mengenyam pendidikan di perguruan tinggi; 2. Metode Tanya Jawab. Metode Tanya jawab sangat penting bagi para peserta. Metode ini memungkinkan para Siswa menggali pengetahuan sebanyak-banyaknya tentang Pentingnya Pendidikan Tinggi 3. Sharing Session. Tentang Pentingnya pendidikan tinggi di Univerisitas. Sharing session ini diberikan kepada para peserta guna mendorong membimbing Siswa Al-Manar Adapun hasil dari PKM ini nantinya akan dievaluasi berdasarkan taraf penyelesaian materi pelatihan, dan selanjutnya tim kegiatan PKM akan melakukan evaluasi tersebut dengan mengamati dan memeriksa metode pelaksanaan yang sudah dirancang dan yang telah diberikan kepada Siswa Al-Manar. Keywords: Pendidikan tinggi, Kapabilitas Dunia Usaha
Casos confirmados de dengue en Brasil entre 2008 y 2012
Authors: Facco Lucas , Madeira Laura Wanessa , Fecury Amanda Alves , Araújo Maria Helena Mendonça de , Oliveira Euzébio de , Dendasck Carla Viana , Souza Keulle Oliveira da , Dias Claudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos
Published: June 2021

El Dengue es causado por un vírus ARN, que tiene 4 variaciones identificadas presentes en el ambiente humano. Sus principales manifestaciones sintomáticas incluyen fiebre, dolor muscular (mialgia), dolor ocular retro, dolor articular (artralgia), cefalea (cefalea), náuseas, vómitos y otros, como sarpullido. Este artículo tiene como objetivo mostrar el número de casos confirmados de dengue en Brasil entre 2008 y 2012. En Brasil, el dengue se caracteriza como un importante problema de salud pública, siendo una de las enfermedades de naturaleza infecciosa que está muy presente. Algunos factores, como el clima (predominantemente tropical), la deficiente infraestructura del entorno urbano, además de la expansión demográfica, que se produce de manera desordenada, pueden provocar y posiblemente justificar este escenario nacional. Representa un importante problema de salud pública, ya que el control de la enfermedad depende de la lucha contra su vector, que se propaga muy fácilmente en el país, debido a factores climáticos y antrópicos. Para que la enfermedad sea abordada de manera eficiente en el país, el método más efectivo es combatir el vector. La basura y los materiales deben separarse y almacenarse de manera eficiente en lugares adecuados para su posterior reciclaje, de modo que no acumulen agua y se conviertan en criaderos de mosquitos.
Service Delivery To Informal Settlements In South Asia's Mega Cities: the Role Of State and Non-State Actors
Authors: Shaheen Faisal Haq
Published: June 2021

This interdisciplinary research project compares service delivery outcomes to informal settlements in South Asia’s largest urban centres: Dhaka, Karachi and Mumbai. These mega cities have been overwhelmed by increasing demands on limited service delivery capacity as growing clusters of informal settlements, home to significant numbers of informal sector workers, struggle to obtain basic services. In the absence of state supports, some informal settlements engage non‐state actors to obtain services. In order to compare service delivery outcomes through these actors, I used a layered, mixed methods approach guided by an interdisciplinary literature review and policy examination. I drew on semi‐ structured interviews as well as pairs of case studies to measure successful and unsuccessful service delivery outcomes in each of the three mega cities.  

Key findings are that chronic disconnections exists in all three countries, where upper tiers of the state persistently fail to create an enabling environment for lower tier state actors and municipal service delivery machinery. The cause of these disconnections is the persistent colonial impression on the bureaucracy, Neoliberal policies and the appropriation of public resources by organized crime and their backers, urban elites. Non‐state actors have facilitated service delivery to informal settlements, resulting in isolated success and improved levels of human development. However, the case studies demonstrate that the success of non‐state actors is attributed to support from lower tier state actors. A complex political economy of upper and lower tier actors, rooted in unresolved land ownership and elite
interests is disabling the capabilities of lower tier state actors to extend services to the urban poor.

The study informs our understanding of the role played by technical non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) in facilitating representative community‐based organizations (CBOs) engagement of state service delivery providers. The study illustrates the differential attitudes between upper and lower tier state actors towards informal settlements. The study also separates the ‘development industry’ from grass root representatives of informal settlements. The study also affirms the ability of informal settlements to organize, mobilize and engage municipal service delivery providers. The study emphasizes the need to remove constraints that upper tiers of state and society place on informal settlements in order for equitable development and sustainable levels of service delivery to be realized
Optimal Replacement, Retrofit, and Management of a Fleet of Assets Under Regulations of an Emissions Trading System
Authors: Rajabian Amir
Published: June 2021

This thesis presents the development of a model for parallel replacement and improvement for a fleet of assets to minimize both the economic costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions where the emissions are limited by cap-and-trade. The firm which owns the assets has the options of using the assets, putting them in inventory, improving them, or salvaging them. Different technological types and their performances have been considered for assets. The firm has the option of purchasing new assets from varying technologies and/or improving its existing assets to a higher-performance type. Moreover, the model considers the possibility of both banking the emission allowances and trading them in the market. The model was later used with data of a fleet of excavators in Ontario, Canada. The use of this model could help emitter firms to simultaneously manage the emissions and costs of their fleet of assets in a jurisdiction regulated by cap-and-trade.