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MANAJEMEN KINERJA PEMBIMBING KEMASYARAKATAN (STUDI KASUS: BALAI PEMASYARAKATAN JAKARTA TIMUR-UTARA)
Authors: Andi Taletting Langi  , Muchlis R. Luddin  , Maruf Akbar
Published: July 2023

Balai Pemasyarakatan (BAPAS) adalah pranata untuk melaksanakan bimbingan Klien Pemasyarakatan. Peran Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan sangatlah penting dan strategis dalam mendampingi Anak yang Berhadapan dengan Hukum (ABH) atau berkonflik dengan hukum pada setiap pemeriksaan, baik ditingkat kepolisian (penyelidikan), kejaksaan (penuntutan) hingga tingkat pengadilan. Untuk dapat memperbaiki kinerja BAPAS dan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pembimbing kemasyarakatan maka diperlukan manajemen kinerja Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan pada Balai Pemasyarakatan. Oleh karenanya penelitian ini dipandang perlu sebagai sebuah terobosan baru dalam memperbaiki sistem peradilan pidana anak yang dapat digunakan oleh Kantor Wilayah Kementerian Hukum dan HAM sebagai best practice bagi 34 (tiga puluh empat) Kantor Wilayah Kementerian Hukum dan HAM di Indonesia.
IMPLEMENTASI DATA MINING CLUSTERING MAHASISWA AKTIF ORGANISASI KEMAHASISWAAN UNIVERSITAS SATYA NEGARA INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA K-MEANS
Authors: Prabandini Kartika  , Safrizal
Published: July 2023

One important aspect in evaluating the success of the work program at the University of  Satya Negara Indonesia is the Student Organization of Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia (OK USNI). OK USNI allows students to have a study load taken each semester, activities that are followed, and academic activities can influence and test the quality of students who have an impact on the final GPA and the accuracy of graduating students. To prove that graduates who actively participate in OK USNI can increase their academic value and pass on time or not, a data grouping technique is used, namely K-Means Clustering. K-Means was chosen because it has a fairly high accuracy on the size of the object, so this algorithm is relatively more measured and efficient for processing large quantities of  objects. The system development method uses the PHP programming language and MySQL for the database. The final results of this study in the form of grouping students produced 3 groups of OK USNI active graduates in C1 totaling 46 students or 64%, C2 totaling 22 students or 31%, and C3 totaling 4 students or 6%. For non-active USNI graduates whoare in C1, there are 19 students or 26%, C2 is 45 students or 63%, and C3 is 8 students or 11%. This proves that by participating in the OK USNI, the duration of graduate studies is not affected
PERANCANGAN UI/UX APLIKASI INFORMASI UMUM BEASISWA BERBASIS iOS
Authors: Prionggo Hendradi
Published: July 2023

Ponsel pintar memiliki manfaat besar pada pengguna, beragam aplikasi tumbuh dan berkembang di Indonesia seiring dengan ragam merek dan tipe ponsel yang dapat ditemui di masyatakat luas. Ponsel pintar iPhone yang berbasis sistem operasi iOS merupakan salah satu dari beberapa sistem operasi yang tersedia saat ini. Informasi umum pemberian beasiswa telah ditemukan di beberapa situs web dan media sosial. Informasi seperti ini telah banyak ditemukan di beberapa situs web dan media sosial. Aplikasi Informasi Umum Beasiswa berbasis iOS dirasa perlu untuk dikembangkansebagai upaya memudahkan distirbusi informasi bermanfaat kepada masyarakat yang ingin melanjutkan studi ke ragam pendidikan yang lebih luas dan/atau jenjang pendidikan yang lebih tinggi. Pencarian dan pengurutan informasi adalah sebagian fitur yang perlu disediakan guna memudahkan pencarian beasiswa. Maka dari itu perlu perancangan UI/UX yang memudahkan pengguna aplikasi dalam menelusuri informasi beasiswa sebagai tujuan utama. Aplikasi ini menggunakan aplikasi terbitan Adobe yang tersedia untuk perangkat komputer (Windows dan Macintosh), serta perangkat ponsel pintar (iOS dan Android).
Management of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in pregnancy: a case report
Authors: McCormick Jennifer , Kuhlmann Maggie
Published: July 2023

Objective To report the case of a successful pregnancy in a patient with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with a history of cardiac arrest and placement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Case(s) A 29-year-old Caucasian G1P0 presented to the maternal fetal medicine service at seven weeks gestation with known CPVT. She was medically managed with nadolol and experienced no arrhythmias or ICD shocks during her pregnancy. Her pregnancy was complicated by severe fetal growth restriction. She ultimately delivered by urgent cesarean section due to fetal intolerance of labor. Conclusion Episodes of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia during pregnancy can be life-threatening for both mother and baby, though successful management is possible with care from a multidisciplinary team.
Vaccination for SARS-COV-2 in pregnancy in a referral center in Italy
Authors: Tesorone Marina , Verdoliva Ciro , Corvino Maria , Amendola Alessandra , Papa Marco , Saccone Gabriele , Nazzaro Giovanni , Miranda Marilena , Bifulco Giuseppe , Locci Mariavittoria
Published: July 2023

Objective The aim of the study was to investigate uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women in a referral center in Italy. Methods This was an observational retrospective study conducted at ASL NA1 Centro, and at University of Naples Federico II, Italy, among pregnant women. The primary outcome was uptake of COVID-19 vaccination and its determinants. Results Data were available for 1,478 pregnant women who were offered COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. Of them, 498 (33.7%) rejected the vaccine, while 980 (66.3%) received at least 1 dose of the vaccine before delivery. Out of the 980 women who received vaccination, 357 (36.4%) were vaccinated in the second trimester, 497 (50.7%) in the third trimester, and 126 (12.9%) in the first trimester of pregnancy. 327 (33.3%) women received one dose of the vaccine in pregnancy, and 653 (66.6%) received two doses. Conclusion Of pregnant women eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, more than two-third cases accepted COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
PERSONAL BRANDING TRAVEL BLOGGER MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM (Analisis Isi Pesan pada akun @her_journeys)
Authors: Fitria Avicenna  , Theresia Zabrina Budisuwita
Published: July 2023

The development of communication technology, especially in the use of new media affects various aspects of communication and the development of ways of communicating. The use of new media, namely social media, is used by individuals to form personal branding. Personal branding is a process that uses the values, characteristics, and advantages of individuals to make themselves different and highlight their qualities from others. The focus of this research is to identify and analyze the content of personal branding messages, especially personal branding elements and personal branding laws proposed by (Montoya & Vandehey, 2002) which appear in posts through Anggey Anggraini's Instagram Travel Blogger social media account @her_journeys. Therefore, this research uses quantitative content analysis method. The sampling technique used purposive sampling to determine the period of content being analyzed based on two units of analysis, namely photos and captions. The results of the study indicate that the characteristics based on personal branding elements are time and repetition, while based on personal branding laws, stand out in the sub categories of personality, distinctiveness, unity, persistence, and goodwill.
Penerimaan Teknologi Gawai dalam Menonton Pertunjukan Teater Virtual di Era Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Gamaliel Paulus
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic that has hit Indonesia since March 2020, has had a bad impact not only on the economy and health fields, but also in various fields of life. One of those is theater performing arts. The social restrictions imposed by the government have resulted in many theater groups being unable to conduct theatrical performances. People should stay at home more and use various communication technologies to interact with each other. In order to keep the theater performing arts alive, theater workers took the initiative to organize virtual theater where audience can watch theater through their various devices. The experience of watching a virtual theater is certainly different from the experience of watching live in a theater building. This study wants to see the experience of theater fans when they have to watch the theater virtually. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with case study method focusing on d'Art Beat theater audiences through interviews and observations. The theory used in the interview with theater audiences is Technology Acceptance Model which looks at the audience's acceptance and experience in using gadget technology as a medium for watching theater compared to watching it live in a theater building. The temporary findings shows that the experience of watching theatrical art performances virtually cannot replace the satisfaction of watching it live. This is because basically theatrical art is a a stage drama performance which involves players on stage and audience watching directly in a theater building.
Designing Rehearsals for Secondary Mathematics Teachers to Refine Practice
Authors: Webb Jared , Holt Wilson P.
Published: July 2023

In this article, we describe rehearsals designed for use in professional development (PD) with secondary mathematics teachers to support them in reimagining and refining their practice. We detail a theoretical framework for learning in PD that informs our rehearsal design. We then share evidence of secondary mathematics teachers’ improvements in classroom practice from a broader study examining their participation in a PD that featured the use of rehearsals and provide examples of the ways two teachers’ rehearsals of the practice of monitoring students’ engagement with mathematics corresponded to changes in their practice. We conclude with a set of considerations and revisions to our design and a discussion of the role of mathematics teacher educators in supporting teachers in expanding their practice toward more ambitious purposes for students’ mathematical learning.
Accessory Inferior Sulci of the Liver in an Afro-Caribbean Population
Authors:   Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Jamaica, Cawich Shamir O. , Gardner Michael T. , Shetty Ramnanand ,   Department of Basic Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica;, Pearce Neil W. , Naraynsingh Vijay ,   Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Jamaica
Published: July 2023

Introduction: There have been no previous reports on the anatomic variations that exist on inferior surface of the liver in Caribbean populations. This information is important to optimize radiology and hepatobiliary surgical services in the region. Methods: Two investigators independently observed 69 cadaveric dissections over five years and described the variations in surface anatomy. Results: In this population 88% of cadaveric livers had conventional hepatic surface anatomy. However, 12% had accessory sulci present on the visceral surface of the liver, with a 7:1 male preponderance. When present, there was 100% correlation between the presence of Rouvière's sulcus and the right branch of portal pedicle. Conclusion: Abnormal surface anatomy is present in 12% of unselected specimens in this Caribbean population. Interventional radiologists and hepatobiliary surgeons practicing in the Caribbean must be cognizant of these differences in order to minimize morbidity during invasive procedures.
Calidad de servicios y satisfacción del cliente en la empresa Melamine EINA, Villa El Salvador, 2021
Authors:   , Espinoza Peñaloza Vilma Janeth
Published: July 2023

La investigación titulada “Calidad de servicios y satisfacción del cliente en la empresa Melamine Eina, Villa el Salvador, 2021”. Tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre la calidad de servicios y satisfacción del cliente en la empresa Melamine Eina, Villa el Salvador, 2021. Estuvo regida bajo la metodología de tipo básica, el enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental descriptivo correlacional, transversal. La población censal estuvo conformada por 60 clientes de la empresa Melamine Eina, Villa el Salvador, se emplearon cuestionarios con la s 2 variables, calidad de servicio y satisfacciones cliente, que fueron validados por expertos de alta fiabilidad. Se empleó la prueba de Rho Spearman para determinar la relación entre las variables, los resultados fue que la calidad de servicio se relaciona con la satisfacción del cliente, con un nivel de correlación positiva media (Rho 0,345 y p-valor 0,007).
Legality of Ownership of Asteroid Mining Results in Space Based on International Law Arrangements
Authors: Spears Laura , Martin John , Rotham Betty
Published: July 2023

Asteroid mining is a proposed solution for mining elements that are commonly obtained from conventional mining as we know it today. However, until now there are no Indonesian laws and regulations, nor international agreements that directly regulate what rights miners of space resources will have. Without certainty about what property rights exist in extracted resources, the incentives to extract these resources will be greatly reduced. The research method in this journal uses a statutory approach, examining the statutory regulations concerned with the legal issues raised, and a conceptual approach, namely an approach based on legal concepts related to the legal issues at issue. Based on the facts found, it can be concluded that the concept of property rights exists and is recognized in the space law regime, even in the absence of territorial rights over celestial bodies, although its application to resource extraction remains a contentious issue.
The Global Financial Crisis and Economic Growth: An Analysis of the East Asian Economies
Authors: Yin Fang , Hong Xiao , Yao Lin
Published: July 2023

Along with more its integrated economy in middle globalization era, crisis finances that occur in a country can with easy spread to countries other and become a global financial disaster in period time which short. On incident sort of this, very strong economic fundamentals important for maintain something country from effect crisis which "infectious". As proof, because it is fundamental economy Which fragile And lack of credibility government, East Asian economies can attacked with easy by crisis on year 1997 so market confidence is deteriorating. however , Asia This East has Study Lots from incident on year 1997 is so it can be prove its resilience in face crisis finance global that hit in 2008 with increase fundamentals the economy as well as credibility para policy makers. This paper started with theory about growth economy And crisis finance. Furthermore, empirically test so far where crisis finance on year 1997 And 2008 affected Asian economies East with use data panel econometrics. The evidence shows that, though second crisis has give impact bad on economy East Asia, crisis wave 2008 relatively No more critical than crisis year 1997. Finally, study this also provides an explanation more carry on about how economy Asia East has succeeded in minimizing the impact of the crisis global on year 2008.
IMPLEMENTASI GOOGLE MAPS DALAM SISTEM INFORMASI PENDATAAN LALU LINTAS BERBASIS WEB UNTUK DINAS PERHUBUNGAN KOTA BINJAI
Authors: Adek Maulidya Adek Maulidya
Published: July 2023

Traffic refers to the movement of vehicles and people within the Road Traffic Space, while the Road Traffic Space itself pertains to the infrastructure designed for the transfer of vehicles, people, and/or goods, such as roads and supporting facilities. The traffic flow on toll roads is typically dense, especially during peak hours, resulting in traffic congestion. Conversely, when toll roads are less crowded, there is a tendency for drivers to accelerate their vehicles at high speeds, leading to numerous violations of traffic regulations on toll roads. The lack of discipline among drivers contributes to traffic accidents on toll roads, as evidenced by the increasing accident data. To ensure order and discipline in traffic and prevent even higher accident rates, several measures and efforts are presented through this study, including discipline and vehicle management on toll roads, enforcement and awareness of law enforcement officers, and efforts to improve legislation and regulations.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PENILAIAN KINERJA GURU YAYASAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE FUZZY AHP
Authors: Nurhayati  , Manja Purnasari  , Yessi Hartiwi
Published: July 2023

Kualitas sistem Pendidikan sangat dipengaruhi oleh kualitas sumber daya manusia, dalam hal ini adalah guru. Dalam menentukan kualitas guru maka penilaian kinerja menjadi satu hal yang penting dalam sebuah instansi Pendidikan. SMK Dharma Bhakti 1 Jambi terus melakukan eveluasi terhadap kinerja guru, hal ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana tanggungjawab masing-masing guru sudah dilaksanakan. Dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru pada SMK Dharma Bhakti 1 Jambi masih bersifat subjektif yaitu dengan cara mengevaluasi penilaian masing-masing guru terhadap guru lainnya. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang terjadi pada SMK Dharma Bhakti 1 Jambi tersebut maka dibutuhkan suatu sistem pendukung keputusan kinerja guru berdasarkan kriteria yang ada. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) yaitu metode penilaian kinerja yang menyeluruh atau komprehensif. Dan hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah rancangan sistem pendukung keputusan untuk penilaian kinerja guru pada SMK Dharma Bhakti 1 Jambi menggunakan Fuzzy AHP.
Aktivitas Komunikasi Organisasi dalam Mempertahankan Solidaritas Organisasi HMP-IK Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo
Authors: Hemeto Ainia Oktaviani , Ratnasari Dwi , Saputra Ariandi
Published: July 2023

Komunikasi terdiri dari beberapa bentuk komunikasi seperti Komunikasi intrapribadi, Komunikasi antarpribadi, Komunikasi kelompok, komunikasi organisasi. Salaha satu bentuk komunikasi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah komunikasi organisasi. Pada dasarnya komunikasi organisasi merupakan hal yang sangat penting karena sebagai pengiriman dan penerimaan pesan antar individu yang saling terkait dalam lingkungan atau pengaturan tertentu untuk mencapai tujuan individu dan bersama. Penelitian ini mengetahui bagaimana aktivitas komunikasi organisasi dalam mempertahankan solidaritas organisasi Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu komunikasi (HMP-IK) Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa aktivitas komunikasi organisasi yang dilakukan oleh organisasi Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi (HMP-IK) Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo yaitu menggunakan komunikasi internal (komunikasi personal dan komunikasi kelompok) dan komunikasi eksternal (komunikasi organisasi kepada khalayak dan komunikasi dari khalayak kepada organisasi). Dengan tujuan mempertahankan solidaritas untuk organisasi Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi (HMP-IK) Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo.
Konsep Pengembangan Agrowisata yang Berbasis pada Masyarakat
Authors: Hamsah
Published: July 2023

Setiap daerah memiliki keunikan tersendiri. Keunikan ini banyak terbentuk dari perilaku masyarakat dan kondisi fisik lingkungan. Dari kondisi lingkungan dan perilaku atau kebiasaan masyarakat memberi dampak positif terhadap pariwisata. Tak terkecuali terbentuknya kawasan agrowisata yang mendongkrak kondisi perekonomian masyarakat lokal dan menjadi pendapatan daerah. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan masyarakat terlibat aktif dalam manajemen dan mengontrol pembangunan agrowisata. Sehingga adanya agrowisata memperluas dampak sektor pariwisata pada perekonomian lokal (Local Economic Development) masyarakat di sekitar kawasan wisata. Masyarakat memiliki peluang dalam bentuk pekerjaan dan kesempatan berwirausaha di sektor pariwisata secara luas. Semakin majunya agrowisata di setiap daerah maka akan memberikan korelasi yang positif terhadap praktek Community Based Tourism dan juga memberikan manfaat pada masyarakat serta pendapatan setiap daerah.
Penggunaan Musik Klasik Sebagai Media dalam Meningkatkan Kecerdasan Emosional kepada Anak Usia Balita 0-5 Tahun
Authors: Pangaribuan Evi Sondang
Published: July 2023

Children's behavior patterns are vulnerable to environmental influences. The attitudes and responses given by children are very much determined by the patterns of upbringing and the patterns of students from their environment, especially in the toddler years (0-5 years) which is called the golden age. This is a very important period because most of the children's brain development is dominated at that time, reaching 80%, while the next 20% will develop after an early age to 18 years of age. Children's emotional intelligence is a very important aspect to be developed, because it will determine children's behavior in the future. One of the appropriate stimuli is by using music, in this case classical music. Where music is the element closest to human life. AbstrakPola perilaku anak rentan dengan pengaruh sekitar. Sikap dan respon yang diberikan anak sangat ditentukan dari pola asuh dan pola didik dari lingkungannya, terutama di masa balita (0-5 tahun) yang disebut dengan golden age.  Masa yang sangat penting karena sebagian besar perkembangan otak anak didominasi pada masa tersebut yakni mencapai 80% sedangkan 20% selanjutnya akan berkembang setelah masa usia dini hingga umur 18 tahun. Kecerdasan emosi anak merupakan aspek yang sangat penting untuk dikembangkan, sebab akan menentukan perilaku anak di masa mendatang. Rangsangan yang tepat salah satunya dengan menggunakan musik, dalam hal ini musik klasik. Di mana musik adalah unsur yang paling dekat dengan kehidupan manusia.
Perempuan dalam Melaksanakan Mandat Ilahi Menurut Kejadian 1:27-28
Authors: Wassar Sarah
Published: July 2023

God gave a divine mandate to humans (women and men) since the beginning of creation is to rule the world (Genesis 1:27). Women and men were created in the image and likeness of God, equal in God's presence, and received the same Divine mandate and carried out the Divine mandate according to God's commands or will. To find out specifically about women in carrying out Divine mandates, this writing is reviewed theologically using qualitative methods, namely literature or literature study. Then it is presented in the form of a theological review description. AbstrakAllah memberikan mandat Ilahi kepada manusia (perempuan dan laki-laki) sejak awal penciptaan adalah menguasai dunia (Kej. 1:27). Perempuan dan laki-laki diciptakan menurut gambar dan rupa Allah, setara dalam hadirat Allah, menerima mandat Ilahi yang sama dan melaksanakan mandat Ilahi sesuai dengan perintah atau kehendak Allah. Untuk mengetahui secara khusus tentang perempuan dalam melaksanakan mandat Ilahi, maka penulisan ini ditinjau secara teologis dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif yaitu literatur atau studi pustaka. Kemudian disajikan dalam bentuk diskripsi tinjauan telogis.
Pola Hidup Manusia Baru dalam Kristus Menurut Efesus 4:17-30
Authors: Pangaribuan Ipan Morris
Published: July 2023

According to the Bible, life outside of Christ is the old life, Col.3:29. This new human lifestyle is essential for every believer to have so that he becomes a different person from the previous one and a renewed one. The pattern of life prepares humans to have eternal life. Indicators of a new human life pattern in Christ are; putting off the old man by leaving the old life, being renewed in Spirit and mind, or being in a position of spirit and mind having been renewed by God, putting on the new man by leaving the things of the flesh (flesh), and Putting on the New man in Christ. Putting on the new man means living in the truth of God's Word and putting His Word into practice. People with a new life will radiate through various behaviors such as; words that can be controlled, don't become angry, working hard, and becoming a person who doesn't grieve the Holy Spirit. In the discussion, using qualitative methods, namely literature or literature studies. AbstrakMenurut Alkitab kehidupan di luar Kristus merupakan kehidupan lama, Kol.3:29. Pola hidup manusia baru ini sangat penting untuk dimiliki oleh setiap orang percaya, supaya menjadi pribadi yang berbeda dari yang sebelumnya dan menjadi pribadi yang dibaharui. Pola hidup mempersiapkan manusia untuk memiliki kehidupan yang kekal. Indikator pola hidup manusia baru di dalam Kristus adalah ; menanggalkan manusia lama dengan meninggalkan kehidupan yang lama, dibaharui di dalam Roh dan pikiran, atau berada pada posisi roh dan pikirannya telah dibaharui oleh Tuhan, mengenakan manusia baru dengan meninggalkan hal-hal yang bersifat daging (kedagingan), dan Mengenakan manusia Baru di dalam Kristus. Mengenakan manusia baru artinya hidup dalam kebenaran Firman Tuhan dan melakukan FirmanNya. Orang yang memiliki kehidupan baru, akan terpancar melalui berbagai perilakunya seperti ; perkataan yang dapat dikontrol, tidak menjadi pemarah, pekerja keras dan menjadi pribadi yang tidak mendukakan Roh Kudus. Dalam pembahasannya menggunakan metode kualitatif yaitu literatur atau studi Pustaka.
The Impact of the Corona Pandemic (COVID-19) on the Liquidity and Profitability on Listed Companies in the Palestine Stock Exchange
Authors: Adnan Qubbaja  , Faeyz Abuamria  , Mohammed Salahat
Published: July 2023

The study deal with the subject of the profitability and liquidity of companies listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange in light of the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the study aimed to verify whether or not there is an impact of the pandemic on the profitability and liquidity of the companies under study by addressing the main problem about knowing the extent to which the various sectors listed in the market are affected by the pandemic. The descriptive approach was adopted for the theoretical aspect, while for the practical side, the earnings per share were adopted as an indicator of liquidity and profitability and were extracted from the financial statements of companies that have been published on the website of the Palestine Stock Exchange. The study was able to include (25) companies from different sectors for which data was available; after collecting and analyzing data and testing the two hypotheses of the study, the study reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which is that there is no statistically significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the liquidity and profitability of companies listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange, and a set of proposals were presented, including Investors in financial markets should not generalize the reaction and indices of developed markets to emerging markets. The study also recommended the need to rely on other financial indicators other than profitability and liquidity to evaluate financial performance. It is also possible to study the impact of the Corona epidemic crisis on the financial and non-financial performance of organizations in general.
Assessment of Depression and Death Anxiety among Adolescents and Husbands of Palestinian Women with Cancer
Authors: Mohamad H. Khleif  , Amal I. Dweib
Published: July 2023

Assessment of Depression and Death Anxiety among Adolescents and Husbands of Palestinian Women with Cancer This study aimed to assess the prevalence of death anxiety and depression among adolescent children and husbands of women with cancer in Palestine. The study involved 285 participants, including 200 adolescents aged 12 to 20 years and 85 husbands of women with cancer who were treated at two major cancer centers in Palestine. The participants completed a self-reported questionnaire to assess death anxiety using the Templer Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) and depression using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The results showed that depression and death anxiety were prevalent among family members of women with cancer, with a significantly higher mean depression score in adolescents than in husbands. The worst depression and highest anxiety mean scores were observed in daughters. In total, up to 20% of the sample had scores indicating clinical depression. The anxiety analysis revealed that 39.9% of all participants had concerns or serious concerns about death, with daughters having the highest percentage. The study found that coping and work were significant predictors of depression among sons of women with cancer while coping, mothers’ education, residence, and monthly income of the family significantly predicted sons’ death anxiety. Age, coping, type and duration of treatment, and care provider were significant predictors of depression among daughters, while age, care provider, monthly income, and mothers’ stage of cancer significantly predicted daughters’ death anxiety. Coping was also a significant predictor for depression and death anxiety in husbands, in addition to work. The study highlights the need for national policy initiation and counseling programs implementation for families with cancer patients, especially for adolescent daughters, and to assess mental disorders, such as depression and death anxiety, among those families.
Violence Hidden in the Commercials Discourse on Social Media Sociological Reading
Authors: Mahmud Hammad  , Imad Al-Zeer
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to answer the main study question: What are the impacts and forms of hidden violence in commercials discourse? The researchers used the qualitative approach, and a number of in-depth interviews were conducted, distributed into focus groups consisting of 25 individuals, five heads of families, and three specialists in management and marketing in the governorates of Bethlehem. The study reached the following conclusions: Violence hidden in the Commercials discourse appeared when the social media surfers were involved in social media and raising their volume of consumption, reaching waste on one hand and extravagance on the other, which resulted in anxiety as indicated by the interviewees. Moreover, the interviewees exhibited the extent to which they were impacted by violence hidden in commercial discourse when the latter permeated their social status, which is always navigating in search of their absent identity among the attractive commercial. The interviewees could not restrain themselves from moving through the commercial content. Furthermore, violence hidden in commercial discourse manifested itself in arousing the desire hidden inside them. They expressed that they oftentimes find themselves unconsciously involved in search of attractive trademarks and other competing ones. Besides, violence hidden in commercial discourse had an impact on the predominance of foreign products and the melting of domestic ones. It was noticeable that most of the interviewees purchased the foreign product at the expense of the domestic one. This creates a state of a feeling of contradiction between the status of fluid global values and the landmarks of a scattered national identity. Finally, the two researchers noticed that the power of violence hidden in commercial discourse had transcended the roles of many of the classical sociological variables. Therefore, the variable of controlling the electronic virtual context had a powerful impact that contributed to spreading consumption and the exercise of power on social media sites.
Predicting Compressive Strength of M20 Concrete with Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregates by Nueva Ecija Sourced Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Pavement using XGBoost Algorithm
Authors: Cortez Kyle Eduard , Notarte Nelson , Apnoyan Dexter Hansel
Published: July 2023

This research delves into the potential impact of replacing the coarse aggregates in M20 concrete with recycled concrete. The study aims to explore the possibility of recycling waste material from road construction to address sustainability challenges in the construction industry, especially in developing countries like the Philippines. The research adopts an experimental design involving preparing and testing recycled concrete aggregates, alongside sample preparation and testing. The study also employs the XGBoost machine learning algorithm to help predict the compressive strength of concrete. The XGBoost algorithm was trained using fine-tuned hyperparameters, and the model's evaluation was done using R-squared and Root Mean Squared Error. The research findings indicate a positive correlation between RCA content and compressive strength, with the average compressive strength of concrete mixtures increasing over time. The XGBoost outperforms the Multi Linear Regression model in predicting compressive strength, and incorporating RCA within the optimal range can enhance the strength properties of concrete. The study concludes that the XGBoost model with fine-tuned hyperparameters is reliable for predicting compressive strength, contributing to sustainable concrete production and reliable strength outcomes.
Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Normal and Abnormal Cardiotocographic Findings at A Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Authors: Coleman J. , Seffah J.D. , Oppong S.A. , Anderson F.J.
Published: July 2023

Background: Cardiotocography (CTG) provides important information about the interaction between fetal cerebral and cardiac activities which are both modified by hypoxia. The duration and severity of hypoxia and associated biochemical abnormalities allinfluence the manifestations of fetal heart rate abnormalities. Antenatal fetal heart rate monitoring with CTG has potential in preventing intrauterine fetal death.Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the maternal and fetal outcome of pregnancies with normal and abnormal antepartum CTG tracings.Methodology: This descriptive retrospective review compared 200 consecutive women with normal and 200 with abnormal CTG tracings. The study lasted six months and spanned a period of time from beginning of January to end of June 2011. Demographic, pregnancy and delivery outcome data were retrieved from participants' charts and simple descriptive analysis was performed. Means and their standard deviations of continuous variables were calculated and difference between group mean were compared using the student test. Categorical variables were summarized as proportions and the chi-square test used to test for difference between groups. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Women with normal and abnormal CTG tracings were comparable in their demographic characteristics. Abnormal CTG tracings were associated with higher rate of preterm delivery (38.8% vs 18.8%, p = 0.001), caesarean section (77.9% vs 47.0%, p = 0.001)low birth weight (25.5% vs 9.1%, p = 0.001) and NICU admissions (36.5% vs 17.6%, p = 0.001). There was no difference in Apgar score or stillbirth rate between the two groups. Pregnancies with abnormal tracing were delivered about a week earlier than those with normaltracing. (37.8±2.9 vrs 38.3±2.6, p=0.001). Longer interval between tracing and delivery was associated with stillbirth.Conclusion: Abnormal antepartum CTG tracing was associated with higher preterm delivery, caesarean section, low birth weight and NICU admission. Longer interval between abnormal tracing and delivery was associated with higher stillbirth rate. Active and adequate resuscitation of babies with abnormal tracing can reduce perinatal morbidity.
The Geographical Distribution of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Services Within Government and Faith Based Hospitals in Ghana
Authors: Awuku Y.A. , Kuenyefu R. , Oduro-Donkor D. , Awuku N.A. , Sarkodie B.D.
Published: July 2023

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is generally a very safe and effective diagnostic and interventional modality in the current practice of medicine. To plan a comprehensive equitable gastrointestinal endoscopy service, the geographical distribution of this essential facility needs to be mapped.Methods: This study was a cross sectional situational survey of gastrointestinal endoscopy services within government and faith based health facilities in Ghana. Information on the availability of GI endoscopy services as at December 2016 was obtained by interviewingdoctors from the various regions in Ghana. Five (5) doctors working in different hospitals were interviewed per region.Results: Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy service was available in 3 out of the 4 teaching hospitals and only one regional hospital (Sunyani) in Ghana. The upper east, Upper west and Volta regions have no GI endoscopy services within any government or faithbased facility. The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) complemented government effort with GI endoscopy units at 4 district hospitals located in the Eastern, Central, Brong Ahafo and Volta regions.Conclusion: The distribution of gastrointestinal endoscopy services within government and faith based facilities is uneven. There is an urgent need to establish these services equitably across Ghana.
Tuberculosis
Authors: Editor-In-Chief
Published: July 2023

Tuberculosis
A Prospective Cohort Study of Closed Foot Injuries in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Authors: Konadu-Yeboah D. , Konadu P. , Smith H. , Quansh R.E. , Addo A.O.
Published: July 2023

Objective: Our objectives were to determine the proportion of closed foot injuries and their treatment outcomes at a large trauma hospital in Accra, Ghana.Methods: A structured questionnaire was used to record, for each patient, the type of closed foot injury, the mechanism of injury, any concomitant injuries, the time interval between injury and arrival at the KBTH for treatment as well as the type of treatment instituted.Enrolled patients were followed up for six months, complications resulting from the foot injury or its treatment were recorded for each patient. The function of the foot after healing of the injury was measured using the American Foot and Ankle Society Score.Results: A total of 46 patients presented with closed foot injuries, males accounted for 58.7% and females 41.3%. Road traffic trauma was by far the most predominant cause of injury accounting for 63% of cases. Soft tissue contusions involving the foot had excellent outcomes after treatment; displaced metatarsal shaft fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation with Kwires had a good outcome; displaced metatarsal shaft fractures treated with cast immobilization had unfavorable outcomes. Non-operative treatment of Lanfranc fracture-dislocation with cast immobilization resulted in severe limitation of climbing stairs, shoe wear, walking on uneven surfaces and inability to return to previous occupation.Conclusions: Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures cause significant persistent foot pain after treatment and Lisfranc fracture- islocations have unfavorable outcomes if treated conservatively with cast immobilization alone. Fractures of the foot cause a longterm morbidity with residual foot pain, limitation of foot wear, climbing stairs, walking on uneven surfaces and difficulty integrating into previous occupation. The resulting foot dysfunction is worse if the fracture is not appropriately stabilized.
Transmittance Characteristics of Dimethacrylate Resin Based Dental Composites
Authors: Quartey-Papafio N.
Published: July 2023

Background: The transmission of light through dental composites is a major factor responsible for photo activation polymerisation and optical properties of these materials. The extent of the light transmission depends on their formulations.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the transmittance of dental resin-composites and investigate the effect of material thickness and light wavelength.Methods: Four photo-cured disc samples (Φ20mm) with different material thicknesses (ranging from x=0.11mm to x=1.46mm) of three different nanohybrid dental resin–composites (Regular, Flowable and Sealant) of the same shade, A3 and matrix but different filler loading were prepared. Transmittance measurements (n=3) were made using an Ocean Optics USB 4000 fibre optic Spectrometer operated by a Spectra Suite software. Data were analysed by One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) combined with Tukey multiple test.Results: Differences were found in transmittance values as both material thickness and light wavelength increases. Transmittance (T) increase significantly (P<0.05) with increasing wavelength and decrease with increasing thickness. Linear regression analysis of In (T)with material thickness for light wavelength, gave R2 values ranging from 0.81 to 0.99. Correlation of attenuation coefficient with light wavelength for the materials indicated significant correlation (p<0.05, r =0.94) with Grandio Seal but not with Grandio (p>0.05, r=0.77) and Grandio Flow (p>0.05, r =0.79).Conclusions: The significant differences in the transmittance with increasing light wavelength and material thickness of the materials may affect their clinical appearance.
Challenges In The Management Of Retinoblastoma At Peripheral Eye Clinics In Ghana
Authors: Essuman V.A. , Braimah I.Z. , Essuman A. , Abaidoo B. , Ndanu T.A. , Ntim-Amponsah C.T.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Retinoblastoma is the commonest childhood intraocular tumour with fatal consequence if untreated. The study purposed to determine, from general ophthalmologists at peripheral eye clinics in Ghana, the clinical stage of the disease at presentation to such centres, the challenges associated with its management and to seek recommendations for improvement in the management of retinoblastoma.Methods: A comparative, cross-sectional study was conducted among general ophthalmologists over two time periods: Period 1 (2005-2007) and Period 2 (2014- 2016). One ophthalmologist from each peripheral eye clinic in Ghana was interviewed face-to-face, bytelephone or email using a structured questionnaire after verbal informed-consent.Results: Responses were received from 24 out of 26 general ophthalmologists in Period 1 and from 35 out of 37 in Period 2. On the average 82 and 95 cases were seen respectively for the two periods. Specifically, 69 cases were seen in the year 2007 and 64 in 2016. The estimated age-specific incidence rates (ASR) for Periods 1 and 2 were 20.3 and 17.3 per million person-years respectively. The common clinical presentations reported by the ophthalmologists were leukocoria followed by proptosis and redness of eyes in both study periods. Diagnosis of retinoblastoma using clinical features supported by imaging (ultrasonography and CT-Scan) was done by 10 out of 24 (41.7%) in Period 1, as compared with 18/35 (51.4%) in Period 2 (p=0.461). Majority of ophthalmologists referred all their patients for treatment elsewhere in both periods on account of lack of resources for management including lack of general anaesthesia. Management challenges included abandonment of treatment by caretakers, lack of resources for management and refusal of treatment by caretakers with reasons such as cost, distance, fear of surgery and fear of bigger hospitals. Recommendationsfor improvement in management included need for standardized treatment guidelines, early detection through health education and funding for care.Conclusion: Patients with retinoblastoma present with clinically advanced disease to ophthalmologists in peripheral eye clinics in Ghana. There is abandonment and refusal of treatment by caretakers in these centres citing cost and distance as some reasons, and very little improvement over the past decade. Early detection, health education among the general public and health workers, and standardised treatment guidelines are needed to improve on patients’ management and survival.
Diagnosis and Management of Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Authors: Swarray-Deen A. , Mensah-Brown S.A. , Nkyekyer K.
Published: July 2023

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP) sequence is a rare complication of twin gestation unique to monochorionic twins, reported to occur in about 1% of all monochorionic pregnancies. In this condition, an acardiac twin, with an absent or non-functioning heart, is perfused by its co-twin (referred to as the “pump” twin) via placental anastomoses. It is associated with a high mortality for the pump twin without intervention. We report two cases of TRAP sequence diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. We describe how this rare anomaly can be diagnosed and managed successfully even in a low resource setting to yield good perinatal outcomes.
Determinants of Maternal Deaths in the Eastern Region of Ghana, 2011 – 2016
Authors: Asare B.A.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: An estimated 99% of largely preventable maternal deaths occur across developing regions characterized by a cascade of well-established delays at all levels. Data on community deaths remains scanty hence a wide reliance on institutional data. Target 3.1 ofthe SDG aims to attain a global reduction of less than 70/100000 live births by 2030. Ghana’s MMR of 350/100000 live births is accounted for by commensurately high MMR across its 10 administrative regions. The MMR of the Eastern region, ranked amongthe top 5 by MMR, has exceeded the national average since 2011. Studies are largely cross sectional, not computing individual risk. This study aimed to (1) identify trends of institutional maternal deaths, (2) estimate magnitudes of individual risk with exposure to specific factors and (3) recommend preventive strategies.Methodology: Records on 479 maternal deaths were compared with 616 records on obstetric clients over the same period that did not die from 2011 - 2016 using an unmatched case control study design. Data were analyzed with epi info 3.5.4.Results: Maternal deaths were mainly direct. Controls were largely urban residents, with traceable addresses, engaged in formal occupations, of higher educational backgrounds and ANC attendants. Leading cause of death was obstetric hemorrhage. Most abortions, mainly cases, were unsafe. Mean maternal age was higher for cases. Maternal age of 11 - 20 and ≥ 35, rural residence,underlying medical conditions, informal occupations, multi- and grand multiparity increased risk of maternal deaths, while, ≥ SHS education and ANC ≥ 4 reduced risk of death.Recommendations: Health policies to address concerns of fertility control for adolescents and clients ≥ 35, inequitable access to CEmONC services, quality ANC, low literacy and awareness on the abortion law should be prioritized.
Public Health Physicians; Preventive Medicine Specialists Perpetually Confined To Management And Administration
Authors: Asare B.A.
Published: July 2023

A medical specialty constitutes a branch of medical practice, in furtherance of medical education focused on groups of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy acquired after a multiple-year residency, pursued after completion of medical school education. Specialist training in Ghana, typically state-sponsored, is aimed to ensure availability of highly skilled doctors to boost a currently sparse population of medical specialists who typically function in new professional capacities after post graduate training as specialists or consultants; this attracts higher remuneration. Public Health specialists, unlike clinical specialists, face a career, (refutablythough) defined by an unclear professional job description coupled with ambiguous professional expectations. A reliable escape from this conundrum remains that of application for public health advertised jobs that are inextricably linked to management that willbe competed for with other staff of varied backgrounds. This, by deduction, implies that Public Health specialists in the Ghana Health Service have no technical/professional job descriptions aside that of management which largely otherwise continues to define them. Management is inherently not entirely professional/technical as it essentially constitutes a responsibility that other cadre of varied professional backgrounds with recognized organizational and coordination skills can perform. The possible risk of inadvertent human resource underutilization should be averted through development of specific professional job descriptions for all public health practitioners of varying backgrounds in the health service.