bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Awareness and Knowledge Regarding Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practice among House Officers Versus General Practitioner
Authors: Memon Yasmeen , Memon Shazia , Chohan Muhammad Nadeem
Published: May 2022

Aim: To compare the awareness and knowledge regarding IYCF practice among House Officers versus general practitioner Study Design: Cross sectional comparative study Place and duration of study: Pediatric Department LUMHS from January 2018 to June 2018 Methodology: A total of 200 doctors were selected with non-probability purposive sampling technique and divided equally in Group A (House Officers and Group B (General Practitioner) for our convenience. A total of 100 fresh medical graduates (House Officers) and 100 general practitioner of at least 3 years’ experience were included in the study. A structured questionnaire was use to collect the information regarding awareness of IYCF. Two groups were compared by using Chi square test and p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 200 participants were divided in two groups, Group A consist of 100 house officers and Group B 100 general practitioner. Thirty questions were asked from each participants and response rate was 100%. For one question both groups answered 100%, for 27 questions house officers gave correct answers as compared to general practitioner, while for 2 questions general practitioner answers correctly then the house officers. Conclusion: Fresh Doctors (House officers had better knowledge regarding the IYCF practice as compared to General Practitioner. General Practitioner should be trained for IYCF and it should be a part of curriculum of final years MBBS students. Keywords: IYCF, General Practitioners, Mother feeding, Young doctors
Fetal Outcome among Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnant Women with Hyperuricemia
Authors: Mumtaz Munazza , Habib Aneela , Tariq Gulfishan , Fatima Maliha , Goswami Poonam , Hira Aruna Kumari
Published: May 2022

Objective: to determine the frequency of unfavorable fetal outcomes in pregnant women who had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and hyperuricemia. Patients and Methods: A total of 200 pregnant patients of age 18-40 years, attending OPD, ward, labor and emergency having hypertensive disorders having gestational age 24 to 40 weeks were included. Study was conducted from March 20,2020 to December 20, 2020. Patients having serum uric acid > 6.0 mg/dl were considered hyper-uricemic. All patients were followed to till delivery of baby to determine fetal outcomes with included; pre-term birth, still birth, low birth weight and early neonatal death. Results: The mean age was 28.16±5.01years, with gestational age of 35.45±3.21 weeks. Chronic hypertension was observed in 12 (6%), gestational hypertension 44 (22%), mild pre-eclampsia 31 (15.5%), moderate preeclampsia 52 (26%), superimposed pre-eclampsia in 14 (7%) and eclampsia was observed in 47 (23.5%) patients. Preterm was the commonest outcome that was observed in 96 (48%) patients, low birth weight in 70 (35%) patients, still birth in 33 (16.5%) patients and early neonatal death 25 (12.5%) patients. Conclusion: There is a high rate of adverse fetal outcomes in women presenting with HDP having hyperuricemia. So, measurement of serum uric acid concentration seems to be a useful test to predict fetal outcome in this high-risk population. Keywords: Hyperuricemia, Hypertension, Fetal outcomes.
Association of Intrapartum CTG with Fetomaternal Outcome
Authors: Anwar Zubda , Khanam Saadia , Tanveer Quddsia , Saqib Muhammad , Fatima Anees , Pervaiz Mahwish , Meraj Bushra
Published: May 2022

Objective: To determine the association of intrapartum CTG with fetomaternal outcome Material and Methods: A total number of 120 pregnant females who presented in the department of obstetrics and gynecology with labour pain were included in this cross-sectional analysis. A written informed consent was taken from all patients. The study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Islam Teaching Hospital, Sialkot from January, 2021 to September, 2021. At presentation in the labor room, 20 minutes CTG was performed and patients were divided into two groups, those having abnormal trace including suspicious and pathological trace (Group A) and normal cardiotocography (CTG) pattern (Group B). After that the patients were followed till delivery to determine the feto-maternal outcomes e.g. APGAR score, NICU admission, perinatal mortality and caesarean section rate. Results: The mean age was 26.9±4.12 years in group A and 27. 1 ± 3.9 years in group B (p-value 0.78). On comparison of maternal outcomes, caesarean section was done in 38 (63.3%) patients in group-A and in 17 (28.3%) patients in group-B (p-value <0.0001).Regarding neonatal outcomes, NICU admission was needed in 9 (15%) patients in group A, versus in 4 (6.7%) patients in group B (p-value 0.14). Perinatal mortality occurred in 03 (5.0%) patients in group A and in no patient in group B (p-value 0.07). APGAR score at 5 minutes was >7 in 46 (76.7%) patients in group A versus in 52 (86.7%) patients in group B (p-value 0.18). Conclusion: The intrapartum abnormal CTG cannot be used as the only tool to identify fetal hypoxia during labor. It may lead to increased caesarean section rate because of high false positive rate of abnormal CTG. Keywords: Cardiotocography, Fetal Distress, Cesarean section
Diagnostic Accuracy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy with Methylene Blue for Detection of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis Taking Histopathology as Gold Standard
Authors: Khawar Gul Rukh , Tayyab Muhammad Azam , Arshad Saad , Qureshi Uzair Ahmed , Alvi Abdur Rehman
Published: May 2022

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of sentinel lymph node biopsy using methylene blue for diagnosis of sentinel lymph node metastasis taking histopathology as a reference standard. Material and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Surgery Department, DHQ Hospital, Gujranwala. 126 patients accomplishing the inclusion criteria were included in this research. The procedure was carried out under general anesthesia. After draping, 5ml injection of 1% methylene blue was administered in the subareolar area, divided in 3 injections. Massage was done for 10–15 min. A valuable anatomical landmark was made to perform the incision 1cm beneath the axillary hairline. Dissection of skin and subcutaneous tissue was made followed by the dissection of the clavipectoral fascia to invade the axilla, and lymphatics having blue staining were recognized. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and diagnostic accuracy of SLNB was calculated using 2×2 table, considering histopathology as a reference frame. Results: Mean age of the study participants was 54.02 ± 12.07 years with minimum age as 25 years and maximum age as 75 years. There were 59(46.8%) females who were diagnosed of sentinel lymph node with methylene blue and 58(46%) females were positive with Sentinel lymph with histopathology. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and overall diagnostic accuracy of methylene blue was 89.66%, 89.71%, 88.14%, 91.04% and 89.68% respectively. Stratification of data was done for age groups, duration of disease, marital status, parity, and type of treatment and high sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and diagnostic accuracy was found in each strata with significant p-value <0.001. Conclusion: It is concluded that on the basis of results of current study the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and overall diagnostic accuracy of methylene blue was highly significant in assessing sentinel lymph nodes. Hence, we can implement the results of this study for our population and implement the utilization of SLNB method making use of methylene blue dye instead of going for the excision biopsy. It poses fewer complications as compared to other comparable procedures. Also, it is an accurate, easily accessible and cheap method to evaluate the status of metastasis of lymph nodes in the axilla. Keywords: Axillary lymph node, methylene blue, Sentinel lymph node biopsy, Breast cancer.
Awareness and Acceptance of PPIUCD among Pregnant Females Attending Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Authors: Javed Amna , Anjum Sumera , Sabir Sumaira Fatima , Nisa Fakhru , Khanam Saadia , Anwar Zubda
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD) is the only family planning strategy for couples asking highly viable, reliable, reasonable, non-hormonal, instantly reversible, and long-acting contraceptive that can be started during the immediate postpartum period and it has no a negative impact on lactation. In spite of this advantage, the acknowledgment and utilization of prompt PPIUCD were exceptionally low and the reasons for dismissing quick PPIUCD utilization have not been characterized in Pakistan. Subsequently, this study determined the level of adequacy and factors related with quick PPIUCD utilize among ladies who gave birth. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2020 to June 2021 at Lahore General Hospital, Lahore. Two hundred females patients were effectively met utilizing structured and pre-tested survey. Health facilities were chosen. Study participants were chosen systematically. Information entered and data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Calculated relapse examinations were done. A significant association was pronounced at a p-value less than 0.05. Results: Out of these 200 females, 80 females patients (40%) had information of PPIUCD, as it were 30 % of ladies had past information almost PPIUCD however only 8 % of ladies practiced it within the past. After counseling 22% of ladies concurred for addition of PPIUCD after this delivery. Conclusion: The study concludes that the antenatal ladies had poor information with respect to PPIUCD. Practices were indeed more awful. This might be credited to low education, refusal by family particularly male partner, and religious convictions. But once suitable information and data is given, state of mind gradually changes. Keywords: PPIUCD, Awareness, Pregnancy, Hospital
Efficacy of Single Time Ultrasound Guided Needle Aspiration in Treating Breast Abscess
Authors: Qureshi Uzair Ahmed , Arshad Saad , Tayyab Muhammad Azam , Khawar Gul Rukh , Alvi Abdur Rehman
Published: May 2022

Objective: Antibiotics administration, incision and drainage, and ultrasound-guided needle aspiration are the most commonly used treatment options for breast abscesses. Ultrasound guided needle aspiration has the advantage of early healing and fewer complications. The objective of the current study was to find out the efficacy of single time ultrasound guided needle aspiration in treating breast abscess. Material and Methods: A case series study was carried out at Surgery Department, DHQ Hospital Gujranwala from 05/08/2017 to 04/02/2018. This research included 90 female patients aged between 18-45 years presenting in surgical outdoor with breast abscess. Ultrasound guided aspiration of the abscess was performed using aseptic technique and 14 gauge needle and broad spectrum antibiotics were given for 1 week after the procedure. Follow-up of patients was done after 30 days and ultrasound (showing total absence or presence of less than 5ml collection) was performed to confirm the efficacy of the procedure. Results: Mean age of the study participants was 31.16±6.64 years. The size of abscess ranged from 0.5 cm to 4.9 cm with a mean of 3.34±1.09 cm. Majority (64.4%) of the abscesses were larger than 3 cm. 46.7% patients were lactating while 53.3% patients were non-lactating. The volume of pus aspirated ranged from 5 ml to 111 ml with a mean of 62.20±29.42 ml. Majority (57.8%) of the abscesses had pus in the range of 50-100 ml followed by less than 50 ml (33.3%) and more than 100 ml (8.9%). A single ultrasound guided needle aspiration of breast abscess resulted in resolution of abscess in 82.2% patients. There was no significant variation in the efficacy of single time ultrasound guided needle aspiration of breast abscess across various groups based on age, size, lactation status and volume of pus. Conclusion: A single time ultrasound guided needle aspiration of breast abscess resulted in abscess resolution in 82.2% patients regardless of age of patients, lactation status, size of abscess and volume of pus aspirated which advocate its regular utilization in daily practice. Keywords: Breast Abscess, Ultrasound Guidance, Needle Aspiration, Efficacy
Protective Effect of Vitamin-D Supplementation in Patients of Acute Coronary Syndrome During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Jabeen Sidra , Khan Humaira Fayyaz , Sarwar Samia , Ashfaq Mehvish , Zafar Ayesha , Aslam Ummara , Hamid Shmyla
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Objectives: To determine the effect of vitamin-D supplementation in patients of the acute coronary syndrome and its role if any in preventing COVID-19 infection. Study design: Prospective clinical trial Place and duration: Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology in collaboration with Riphah International University Material and methods: The study was conducted by recruiting 40 patients, diagnosed with the acute coronary syndrome. After the PCI procedure during their hospital stay, 20 of them were given a single shot of vitamin-D supplement in a dose of 200000 IU while the rest of 20 were allocated as controls. Patients were instructed to follow the SOPs strictly and were followed up for incidence of coronavirus disease after 2 months. Detailed history regarding their stay during lockdown was taken. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the two groups with p≤0.05 considered as significant. Results: The patients enrolled in the study were assessed for pre and post-intervention levels for vitamin-D. After the intervention the levels in the experimental group were increased to 30.74±18.40 ng/ml (p=0.000***) from a mean value of 18.27 ±8.98 ng/ml. Among the control group, eight out of 40 patients tested positive for COVID-19 while none among the experimental group got the disease (p=0.016*). The results of the follow-up interview showed that the patients followed the precautions for COVID protection during the pandemic. Conclusion: Vitamin-D supplementation during lockdown may prove beneficial in protection against COVID-19. Keywords: Vitamin-D, COVID-19, acute coronary syndrome
Biochemical Parameters of Thyroid Profile in Relation to Pregnancy in Last Trimester
Authors: Sarwar Samia , Qamar Iram , Mehmood Tehreem , Iqbal Junaid , Nazeer Shahid , Rana Gul-E- , Saeed Rizwan , Bukhari Syed Husnain Bashir
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Thyroid hormones are basic for foetal development during pre and after birth period. During pregnancy, expanded amalgamation of thyroid hormones is required to meet fetal requirements, which leads to tall necessity of iodine. Pregnancy could be a stress for thyroid organ; it influences 3% women amid pregnancy and 10% ladies of child bearing age. About 18-20% of Australian ladies have thyroid counter acting agent positive test during first trimester of pregnancy. Objective: To study the relationship of thyroid profile parameters in relation to Pregnant females in last trimester of pregnancy Material and Methods Study design: Cross sectional Settings: Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi Duration: 6 months, 1st July 2021 to 31st December 2021 Data Collection Procedure: A cross sectional study was conducted on 50 patients. The study was conducted in Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi. Ethical approval was taken from ethical committee. An educated consent was taken from the participants. Study members were pregnant mothers with pregnancy going to antenatal clinic during last trimester of pregnancy. All subjects were examined for any indications and signs of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. This was cross-sectional study Simple convenient sampling technique was applied and sample was calculated using classical test estimate calculation equation of Cochran. Thyroid profile parameters were assessed by ELIZA strategy. Results: A group of fifty healthy pregnant females was selected. The mean age of pregnant females of maternal group was 28.5+6.5. Mode of delivery in females as 28(56%) normal spontaneous vaginal delivery and 22(44%) undergoes C-section. Standard error of mean, Standard deviation and percentile values were calculated in maternal group of females. Conclusion: Trimester particular reference ranges of TSH, FT4 and FT3 of our study were lower than international recommenced levels of 2017 Guidelines of American Thyroid Affiliation. These values may be utilized to compare thyroid disease in pregnancy in our area Keywords: Thyroid Profile, T3, T4, TSH, Hormones, Pregnancy
Rising Cesarean Section Rate, Need to Revisit Cesarean Section Indications
Authors: Sabir Sumaira Fatima , Baig Faiqa Saleem , Safdar Zahra , Zeb Sumera , Tariq Farheen , Shehzadi Kulsoom
Published: May 2022

Background: Pakistan is one of those countries where cesarean sections rate has increased unusually in the past two decades from 27% to 37.7%. Objective: This study will help to analyze the CS rate in a tertiary care center in Pakistan over a period of one year. And help to recognize the main indications for increase trend. And will help to develop strategies to decrease this ongoing increasing rate of CS. Study design: Retrospective Descriptive Study Place of study: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore Duration: one year 01-01-2021 to 31-12-2021 Methodology: This Retrospective Descriptive Study is carried out in gynecology unit 2 of Lahore General Hospital Lahore. Records of all patients who delivered in gynecology unit two over a period of one year from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021 are collected and analyzed. The demographic details of all the women including their age, gravidity as well as indication for CS are recorded. Results are calculated in terms of frequencies and percentages. The data is shown in forms of tables and charts. The data of the last month is plotted according to new CS classification of WHO Robson’s classification system. This will help to identify the different groups of women undergoing CS and will also identify the group with most Cesarean Sections. Results: The overall CS rate was 48.98%. In the last month Robson classification app is used and results shown in form of a table which shows the group of women with cesarean section rate. This will help to plan interventions to decrease CS rate. Conclusion: CS rate is increased overall globally, which has been seen in Pakistan also. There should be good antenatal care and one to one intrapartum care so maximum number of women delivering vaginally hence, will decrease overall CS rate and indirectly decreasing complications of CS and repeat CS especially blood transfusions & morbid adherent placenta. Keywords: Cesarean section, Robson classification, CS indications.
Knowledge of Medical Students about Infant Feeding Practices
Authors: Safdar Muhammad Bilal , Naveed Muhammad , Razzaq Mujahid , Wasif Hafiz Muhammad , Tahir Anum , Ejaz Mahwish
Published: May 2022

Objectives: To compare medical student’s knowledge about breast feeding practices at the induction and exit from medical college. Study design: Comparative study Place and duration of study: Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Lahore. Study was conducted from January 2019 to December 2019. Material and method: Total 200 students were enrolled, 100 from first year and 100 from final year class. Ethical approval was taken from ethical review committee data was collected on hand filled questionnaire. Results: There were 39.5% males and 60.5% female students. The ANOVA test of the variance was applied to compare the knowledge of first year and final year students. Final year students have a good knowledge regarding timing of initiation and pattern of breastfeeding whereas knowledge regarding advice of pre-lacteal, continuation of breastfeeding up to 6 months and frequency of complementary feeding for initial days was lacking in both first year and final year MBBS students. Conclusion: This study concludes that our curriculum has incorporated adequate knowledge regarding benefits of breast feeding, but the students lack practical knowledge and skills of counseling the parents about avoiding pre-lacteal feeds and promoting complementary feeding, that is also essential for child growth and development. Keywords: Medical college, Curriculum, Exclusive Breast feeding (EBF), complementary feeding.
Long-term Impact of Mode of Delivery on Urinary Stress Incontinence
Authors: Saba Neelam , Rasheed Imrana , Rasheed Shakeela , Khan Zarmin Ali , Fatima Arooj , Nadeem Sumbal
Published: May 2022

Background: Among the female population, incontinence of urine varies 23-45%. Significant symptoms of urinary incontinence found in about 7%, of which 50% are urinary stress incontinence (USI). It is an unintentional urinary leakage from the urethra, during physical activity such as coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. Objective: To find the frequency of urinary stress incontinence (USI) and to find the long term impact of mode of delivery on urinary stress incontinence (USI). Methodology: Study Design: Cross sectional study Settings: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Janki Devi Jamiat Singh Hospital Procedure for data Collection: 252 Patients with 48 to 58 years of age who answered questions related to urinary incontinence were included in the study. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS. Age was presented as mean and ±SD. Mode of delivery, USI and Parity, etc… were presented as frequency and percentage. Chi square test was applied to compare the association between urinary stress incontinence with mode of delivery. p-value less than 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: Total 252 patients included, the mean age was 53.45+13.24 years. Most of the females 133(52.8%) had 52-57 years of age group. Number of Women who had vaginal deliveries were 165(65.5%) and those who had Cesarean section were 87(34.5%). The frequency of USI was reported as ‘never’ by 113(44.8%); ‘occasionally very less often’ by 63(25.0%); ‘sometimes with sneezing, coughing but not always’ by 47 (18.7%); and urine always leak with coughing and sneezing i-e severe USI by 29(11.5%). Severity increased with parity, and the frequency of USI was higher in women who had vaginal deliveries compared to cesarean deliveries. There was significant impact of mode of delivery on urinary stress incontinence. (P >0.05) Conclusion: The conclusion of the study is that the prevalence of USI was lowest among nulliparous women and higher in multiparous women. Frequency of urinary stress incontinence was higher in women who had multiple vaginal deliveries compared to cesarean deliveries. Other Significant risk factors for severe USI were age, multiparity and high body mass index (BMI >30). Keywords: Mode of Delivery, Parity, Urinary Stress Incontinence
Covid 19 Vaccination Status, Hesitancy and Barriers; A Multicenter Study of Medical Students from Pakistan
Authors: Latif Muhammad Zahid , Qureshi Muhammad Atif , Iqbal Tariq , Liaquat Fariha , Nizami Rahila , Zafar Usman
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The key factor to fight with COVID-19 is vaccination for the development of which global stakeholders allocated huge resources. But at the same time many conspiracies arose and a phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy also developed which is restricting a large no of population to be vaccinated. The current study was designed to find out vaccination status of medical students and their families, vaccine hesitancy and barriers they faced in convincing their families to be vaccinated. Methods: Around 1400 students of 4th year and 5th year from 8 medical colleges of Punjab province were invited to participate in this online survey. This Validated Questionnaire consisted of three parts, demographic information, vaccination status and barriers for vaccination. Results: Out of 522 participants, 41.1% were males and 58.6% were females. The mean age of the participants was 22.33 ±1.17 SD. An encouraging finding is that majority of medical students were vaccinated (91%, n=475). Same is the case with their nuclear family members. Majority of medical students have at least tried to convince their family members for vaccination (80%). A significant proportion of participants experienced barriers to convince their nuclear and extended family members. Among these, serious complications/death, clotting episodes, may inject something in body to be controlled by others in future were mention worthy. The phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy is impeding the people from COVID-19 vaccination. Steps must be taken at all levels to curb this cumbersome conspiracy. So, the fantasy of bringing this global calamity to an end could be fulfilled. Conclusion: The study concludes that a significant number of medical students got vaccinated and also tried to convince their nuclear and extended families. However, the phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy is impeding the drive for mass vaccination. Apart from the interventions at multiple levels, medical students must be encouraged and directed to play their role for community awareness. Keywords: Covid 19, vaccination status, hesitancy, barriers, medical students.
Comparison of Propofol Alone with Admixture of Propofol and Thiopentone Sodium for Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion in Paediatric Elective Surgery
Authors: Tabassum Faiza , Khan Sahira Nawaz , Firdous Tanzeela , Rana Maham , Anwar Anum , Qayyum Amina
Published: May 2022

Background: Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) is mostly used for the application of general anesthesia. Intravenous Propofol is still preferable for induction of anesthesia due to its favorable recovery profile and low incidence of side effects. Thiopentone sodium is also one of the most commonly used intravenous induction agent. Combination of Propofol and thiopentone sodium may be more is beneficial rather than propofol alone. So we conducted this study to find more effective method. Objective: To compare the outcome of combination of Thiopentone sodium with Propofol versus Propofol alone for the Laryngeal mask airway insertion in pediatric patients. Methodology: This “Randomized controlled trial” was done at the Department of Anesthesia, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore for 6 months i.e. from July 2021 to Dec 2021. 80 children were selected for surgery through Non-Probability, Consecutive Sampling. Randomization of patients into group A & B was done. Informed consent was obtained from parents. Intravenous induction agents were prepared, for Propofol group (A), propofol was mixed with lignocaine and for the combination group (B), Thiopentone was combined with propofol. A correct sized LMA was inserted. Excellent LMA insertion was assessed. Data was analyzed in SPSS. Excellent LMA insertion in both groups was analyzed using Chi Square test with p <0.05 as statistically significant. Results: The mean age of patients in our study was 8.29±3.16 years. In Propofol group, there were 28 males and 12 were females while in combination group, 22 patients were male and 18 patients were females. In Propofol group, 15 cases had LMA score 1, 17 had LMA score 2 and 8 had LMA score 3. In combination group, 25 cases had LMA score 1 and 15 had LMA score 2 but no one had LMA score 3. The difference was significant (p<0.05). In Propofol group, 15 cases had excellent outcome while in 25 cases, excellent outcome could not be achieved. In combination group, 25 cases had excellent outcome while in 15 cases, excellent outcome could not be achieved. The difference was significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: So it has been proved that combination of Propofol with thiopentone sodium is more effective for effective insertion of LMA in children instead of using porpofol alone. Keywords: General Anesthesia, Laryngeal Mask Airway, Children, Propofol, Thiopentone Sodium
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN MUTU SEKOLAH DASAR DI KECAMATAN KOTA TAMBOLAKA SUMBA BARAT DAYA - NTT
Authors: Sene Mikael , Patty Elyakim Nova Supriyedi
Published: May 2022

This research entitled “Implementation of School-based Management and its impact on improving the quality of schools in District of Tambolaka City, Southwest Sumba, East NusaTenggara. This research was conducted in Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. The purpose of this research is to know the implementation of school-based management has an influence onthe improvement of the quality of primary school in Tambolaka City District, Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. This research is a type of correlational research. This research uses design: Ex post facto, using factual data. The sample is determined by proportional random sampling technique. Research pupulation is all teachers of primary school with a sample of 50 teachers from 10 primary schools. Data is collected by using questionnaire. Validity testing of research points is conducted by using contruct validity, and reliability testing by using Alpha-Cronbach method. Data analysis using descriptive analysis technique and simple linear regression. The result of research indicates that 1) implementation of school-based management in sub-district of Tambolaka city is in excellent category is about 64% and proper category is about 36%. This data shows that implementation of school-based management in all primary schools of Tambolaka district is averagely excellent. 2) The quality of primary schools in Tambolaka district reaching 70% is in proper category, 20% is in moderate category, and 2 % is in theminus category. 3) Based on the result of regression analysis, it can be obtained the significance value of the MBS to the quality of schools is about 0,09 or (p smaller than 0,05). It means, MBS regression analysis to the school quality is significant. Therefore, Ha is approved or Ho is rejected. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between MBS variable to the school quality. Based on the result of regression analysis, it can be obtained the coeficient of determination (R2) is about 0,134. It means that the influence of MBS to the school quality is about 0,134 or 13,4%. This research is also influenced by other factors.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Bisphenol A (BPA) Present in Aqueous Solution Using g-C3N4 Nanosheets Under Solar Light Irradiation
Authors: Selvaraj Rengaraj
Published: May 2022

A graphite-like carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanosheet sample was synthesized from a melamine precursor by a method of simple direct heating in a semi-closed system followed by thermal oxidation etching at 550 °C for 12 h. The sample was labelled as (g-C3N412h) and was systematically characterized. Moreover, the results were then compared with a pristine g-C3N4 sample for the degradation of Bisphenol A (BPA) present in water. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor. It is known that the BPA is one of the most harmful organic materials and that it does not degrade easily in the environment. It was therefore selected as a target to test the photocatalytic activity of prepared carbon nitride nanosheets under direct solar irradiation. The results showed the structure of the g-C3N4 nanosheets when the sample had been treated for a longer time compared to the regular treatment time.  The optical band gap results remained the same, indicating the existence of a g-C3N4 backbone structure. However, the XPS and FTIR spectra showed some modification on g-C3N4 after longer etching treatment time such as the C-H, CO and N pyridinic structure. The photocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol A by the g-C3N4 nanosheets under solar irradiation was much better (around 60%) than that with the g-C3N43h bulk sample (around 30%). This enhanced  photocatalytic activity can be attributed to multiple factors such as the smaller particle size, rich carbon surface and high surface area exhibited by the g-C3N4 nanosheets. This further indicates that g-C3N4 can be used with solar irradiation to treat wastewater containing endocrine disruptor chemicals.
Student Teachers’ Beliefs about Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Their Relationship with some Demographic Variables
Authors: Alqaryouti Ibrahim A. , Hemdan Ahmed H.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate female student teachers’ beliefs towards developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and the relationship between these beliefs and the GPA. It also aimed to investigate the differences in DAP beliefs among female student teachers at different years(lst through 4th year). Study sample consisted of 60 female students selected from the Early Child Education program at the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University from different years (lst through 4th year). The study used the three subscales of teacher beliefs scale: (a) integrated/social- cultural curriculum, (b) teacher-directed / basic school skills and (c) child-centered learning. The results indicated a significant correlation at p=0.01 among the three TBS subscales, the total score and GPA. Significant differences were also found between the different years where the beliefs of the second, third and fourth year students were better than first year students beliefs on all subscales and the total score.
Social Intelligence as a Predictor of the Feeling of Happiness among Students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Arts/ UNRWA
Authors: Bukaiei Nafez A.
Published: May 2022

The current study aimed to determine the level of social intelligence and feeling of happiness among students of the faculty of educational sciences and arts / UNRWA as a function of gender, students’ seniority and grade point average (GPA). The study also aimed to investigate students’ social intelligence as a predictor of feeling of happiness. The study sample consisted of 219 male and female students that were selected randomly. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used two scales; the social intelligence scale designed by Silvera, Martinussen and Dahl (2001). The scale was translated by the researcher. The feeling of happiness scale which was developed by Abdulkhaliq et a]. (2003) was also used. The results showed that undergraduate students’ social intelligence and feeling of happiness were at the average. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in social intelligence and feeling of happiness among students attributable to their gender, seniority and GPA. Results also showed that social intelligence in the two dimensions (social information processing and social interpersonal skills) were predictive of the feeling of happiness among students of the faculty of the educational science and arts / UNRWA.
Auditory Processing Skills, Coding Strategies and Learning Processes of the Preparatory School Blind and the Sighted Students
Authors: Abo Elmeaty Waleed M.
Published: May 2022

The present study aims to identify the level of auditory processing skills for the blind andsighted, the differences between them in learning processes, strategies coding and determine therelationship between the auditory processing skills, coding strategies and learning processes. The studywas applied on 27 blind, 66 sighted out of second and third Preparatory School student in Mansoura city.Three measures used, descriptive and statistical methods were applied. The results showed that, all auditory processing skills for blind and sighted were above the level. Except the auditory memory capacity, there were significant differences between blind and sighted in direction to sight in skills of auditory: closure, interrelation and comprehension. As well as directed to blind in skills of auditory memory capacity, phonological awareness, distinctive between shape and ground and sentence memory. There was significant differences between sighted and the blind in the direction to sighted in strategies based on imagination, while to blind in organization. There were significant differences between sighted and blind in direction to sight in some learning processes. Positive correlation between the auditory processing skills, learning processes and coding strategies was obrained.
Relationship of Academic Self-Efficacy with Psychological Adjustment among Students in Grades 7-12 in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Aljahwari Fatma S. , Aldhafri Said S.
Published: May 2022

This study investigated the relationship between academic self-efficacy and psychological adjustment among 2821 students (grades 7 to 12) who were selected from all Omani school districts. It also aimed at exploring the predictive possibility of academic self-efficacy by psychological adjustment, and identifying the differences in academic self-efficacy and psychological adjustment according to gender and age. Two scales of academic self-efficacy and psychological adjustment were applied in order to obtain study data, after verifying their validity and reliability. The results showed statistically significant differences due to gender and class in both academic self-efficacy and psychological adjustment. Moreover, results of the multiple regression analysis showed that the adaptive adjustment subscale was the only significant predictor of academic self-efficacy and contributed with a percentage of (15.2%) in explaining the difference in students' scores in the academic self-efficacy scale.
Psychometric Properties of the Big Five Questionnaire for Children in a Sample of Kuwaiti University Undergraduates
Authors: Al Ansari Bader M. , Al Ali Talal B.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to examine: (1) the internal consistency and the test-retest reliability of the Big Five Questionnaire for Children (BFQ-C) developed by Barbaranelli et al., (2003); (2) its five factor structure and (3) the criterion validity of the BFQ-C. The sample consisted of 745 Kuwaiti university undergraduate students (333 males, 412 females). Their age average was (M= 19.58 (SD = 1.12)). The results showed that Cronbach alpha's indicated high internal consistency. Principle components analysis showed that most of the items loaded convincingly on to their factors. The criterion validity of the BFQ-C was acceptable to high. It was concluded that the Arabic version of the BFQ-C could be used successfully with Kuwaiti university undergraduate students.
Grade Inflation: Analatical Study About the Grades of Shaqra University Students
Authors: Al Kaabnh Nayel O.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at defining grade inflation among Shaqra University students. A number of 819 randomly chosen grade records of Shaqra University students enrolled between 2010- 2015, were analyzed. The results show the average of students who get high grades (including A+, A, B+) according to the grading system of the university. Meanwhile, the results show a decrease in the average number of students who got the grades B, C+. It has been also noticed that the average of the student who got the grades C, D+, D increased, whereas the average of those who got F decreased.The results of this study have shown also that the successional deviation for the percentage average of the students who got these grades A+, A, B+, B, C, D+, D, was positive, and negative for grades B, C+, F for the same period. Moreover, the results have shown a significant difference of (α=0.05) for students who got these grades A+, A, B+, B, C+, D+, F. This lead to conclude that the percentage average for students getting high grades increase respectively resulted in grades inflation.
The Relation between Mobile Addiction and the Level of the Attention of Drivers to Other Vehicles and Pedestrians in a Sample of Students of Kuwait University
Authors: Al Fleakawi Haleama I.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the relationship between mobile addiction - as a means of communication - with the level of the attention of drivers to other vehicles and pedestrians in a sample of students of Kuwait University. The sample of the current study consisted of 880 students of Kuwait University students, of which 440 students are addicted to mobile phones. Another 440 students who are not addicted to the mobile were characterized as "low use". The age ranges from 18-24 years. The researcher used: the mobile addiction, attention scale. The most significant results were: a statistically significant difference between the average of university students with high use and low use of mobiles in the scales of attention and driving of vehicles and traffic for the benefit of students with high use of mobile (p < 0.01). Also, there was a negative relationship (p < 0.01) between the grades of students and high-level mobile use and their grades on the scales: attention and driving vehicles and traffic
Religious Orientation and its Relationship to Meaning of Life and Irrational Thinking among a Sample of University Student in Jeddah
Authors: Arfashah Nouf G.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at exploring the relationship between religious orientation and the meaning of life on one hand, and religious orientations and irrational thinking on the other hand. It also aimed at exploring the relationship between the meaning of life and irrational thinking. The basic sample comprised 585 participants from university students in Jeddah, who were randomly selected from various humanities, religion and science majors. Research instruments included a religious orientation scale, meaning of life scale, and thoughts and beliefs scale. The study found: (1) a positive correlation between meaning of life and each of the intellectual cognitive religiousness, emotional enthusiastic religiousness and original true religiousness; (2) a negative correlation between meaning of life and ritual opportunist religiousness; (3) a positive correlation between irrational thinking and and each of the intellectual cognitive religiousness, ritual opportunist religiousness and emotional enthusiastic religiousness; and (4) a negative correlation between the meaning of life and the inflexibility of thinking which is one aspect of irrational thinking.
The Prophetic Speech to Children: its Styles and its Psychological and Social Needs
Authors: Jmaiaam Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to identity the psychological and social needs that the prophet's discourse directed for children by answering the following questions: What are the styles contained in the speech of the prophet to prompt children? What are the psychological and social needs included in the prophetic speech directed to children? The researcher prepared a special tool for psychological and social needs that is appropriate for children and has been verified. The tool consisted of fifteen needed and the researcher adopted analytical method to analyze the data depending on the whole sentence that has the same meaning as the unit of analysis and its stability. Results were obtained by counting the frequencies and percentages as well Moreover, experimental results show that the speech of the prophet included all the psychological and social needs but in varying degrees. The need to love was in the first among these needs with 25 frequencies (13.5%), followed by the need to need for religion and faith with 7% followed by the rest or the needs. The results also showed the diversity of methods of discourse of the prophet and the style of short speech earned the highest proportion with 19.8% followed by the style of simplicity with l8%, and the style of direct speech with 12.6%, and the style of appeal with 9.1% and the style of humor and the style of investment attitudes were the same with proportion of 8.1% followed by the rest of the tactics. In the light of these findings, recommendations for practice and research are also provided.
Do it Right: Appropriate Ways for Teachers to Treat and React to Aggressive Children in Jordanian Kindergartens
Authors: Rababah Ebtesam Q. , Abu Alrub Majedah F.
Published: May 2022

This study explored the types and causes of aggression and the ways teachers treat and react to aggressive children in Jordanian kindergartens in the Irbid district. The sample consisted of the first 20 teachers who responded to the letter of participation sent to them. Data on the causes and types of aggression and prevention strategies were collected by descriptive qualitative design, with semi-structured open-ended interviews, as well as observation of Jordanian kindergarten teachers. The results of the study revealed three themes: factors that shape aggression, sanctions rather than punishment and social learning and culture. Also, the results indicated that social learning through positive modelling was mostly needed to help aggressive and disruptive students and change their behaviour. In light of the results, further research utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methods to achieve broader understanding of aggression in pre-school settings is recommended.
Social Responsibility and Its Relation with Procrastination and Achievement Motivation among Students of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Authors: Alhoish Fatema K.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at identifying the level of social responsibility, procrastination and achievement motivation among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It also aimed to explore the correlational relations between social responsibility, procrastination and achievement motivation and to uncover the differences between male and female students on these three variables. The study was conducted on a sample of 1880 male and female students. Social responsibility, and procrastination scales, as well as the achievement motivation test were employed after verifying their psychometric properties. The results showed that while the university students practice both social responsibility and procrastination at a medium level, they practice achievement motivation at a high level. The study further showed a significant, negative correlation between social responsibility and procrastination, and significant positive correlation between responsibility and achievement motivation. Furthermore, the study showed statistically significant differences between males and females in social responsibility and procrastination in favour of male students; and statistically significant differences in the achievement motivation in favor of females.
Autonomous Learning Levels of Students Majoring in EFL and the Role of their Teachers in Developing Autonomous Learning
Authors: Abdelrazeq Anwar
Published: May 2022

Learning a foreign language is greatly enhanced when learners are autonomous and enjoy a high level of autonomy in a myriad of activities. The current study investigated the levels of autonomy among senior non-native English students and the role of their university instructors in promoting autonomous learning. More specifically, the study examined the autonomous learning levels of 4th year non-native English majors and the role that the university instructors are playing in developing these non-native English majors’ autonomous levels from students' perspectives. The data was gathered by semi-structured interviews. The sample of the study consists of 30 out of 100 students. Data collected were analyzed qualitatively using the thematic analysis method. The results of the study showed that generally non-native English majors enjoy a high level of autonomy in some activities ranging from the beginning to intermediate level. Pertaining to their instructors’ roles in developing and improving their level of autonomy, the results showed that some students do not consider it a teacher’s responsibility, whereas others indicated that it is incumbent upon the instructors to guide and train students on how to be autonomous and improve their level of autonomy. The reasons behind the results of the study, implications and recommendations for non-native English majors and university instructors are discussed.