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Development of a Dynamic Model of Quality Control Circles: A Case of ABC Packaging Company
Authors: Yusuf Ijaz , Azhar Tahsfeen Mehmood 
Published: January 2021

Quality control circles are considered an effective tool in the organization to best utilize the potential of the workforce. The objective behind using quality control circles is to use employees’ brains to generate savings and create an impact on the bottom-line of the company. The framework of the quality control circles shown in Table 2 proposed the structured seven steps strategy to use the workforce's potential for continuous improvement in the organization. Companies confront multi-faceted issues and challenges in the operational processes and corporate excellence thus mainly depends upon the effective and efficient quality controls to overcome the product, process, machine, and material related issues that hamper the production efficiency, quality of the product, and overall productivity of the company. This paper attempts to develop the system dynamics model of quality control circles based on normalized data of the case company. Participation in quality control circles is voluntary in nature and passion to learn and improve is the intrinsic motivation for employees and organizations to join these circles. Employee involvement to participate and produce creative ideas in these circles is the key to the success of these quality-enhancing programs (Jerman et al. 2019) and model outcome depicts the same story. The quality control circle model indicates that a set of inter-related and interdependent skills and behaviors are a necessary condition to increase participation in the quality control circles and productivity of projects under consideration. The computer-based software STELLA is used for programming the model of quality control circles using the generic structures of the company under study. Underlying feedback structures and interactions among various variables makes the model closer to the real-life setting.
Profil Komoditas Kacang Mete dan Jagung di Pulau Muna Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Hindersah Reginawanti , Nini Mila Rahmi2 Nini Mila 
Published: January 2021

Bentang lahan perbukitan batu gamping dikenal dengan nama bukit karst di Pulau Muna menumbuhkan tanaman lokal Jambu Mede (Anacardium occidentale L.) yang menghasilkan kacang mete. Wilayah karst ini juga mendukung pertumbuhan tanaman pangan lokal seperti jagung. Produk lokal ini perlu dipertahankan untuk menggerakan ekonomi masyarakat dan memberikan identitas Pulau Muna sebagai penghasil kacang mete dan jagung. Jambu Mete dan jagung adalah komoditas unggulan di Pulau Muna. Artikel ini menjelaskan kondisi budidaya serta potensi ekonomi jambu mete dan jagung di Pulau Muna.. Namun untuk mencapai produksi dan nilai jual optimalnya, adopsi teknologi di kebun dan pasca panen terutama kacang mete masih perlu ditingkatkan.Kata kunci: Jagung, Kacang Mete, Muna, Produk Lokal, Produktivitas.
Pengaruh Pupuk Hayati Dan Pupuk NPK Untuk Meningkatkan Pertumbuhan Tanaman Tomat (Solanum lycopersicum) Yang Di Tanam Pada Tanah Terinfeksi Fusarium Oxysporum
Authors: Kaya Elizabeth , Mailuhu Diana , Kalay A Marthin , Talahaturuson Abraham , Hartanti Anastasia T. 
Published: January 2021

Salah satu penyakit pada tanaman tomat adalah layu oleh serangan Fusarium oxysporum. Pengendalian secara hayati dan pengelolaan kesuburan tanah merupakan pilihan yang efisien. Upaya peningkatkan kesuburan tanah adalah dengan cara pemupukan dengan pupuk organik dan pupuk anorganik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan mendapatkan dosis kompos ela sagu yang diperkaya dengan Trichoderma dan Azotobacter (KESTA) dan diberi bersama-sama dengan pupuk organik cair (POC) atau NPK untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan tanaman tomat pada tanah terinfeksi patogen Fusarium oxysporium dipersemaian maupun dipot. Perlakuan yang dicobakan adalah dosis KESTA (K0 = Tanpa KESTA, K1 = 15 ton KESTA ha-1, K2 = 30 ton KESTA ha-1, K3 = 45 ton KESTA ha-1) dan dua jenis pupuk yaitu: (P0 = Tanpa Pupuk, P1 = Pupuk organik cair (POC) 10 mL L-1 P2 = Pupuk NPK 1.000 kg ha-1 ). Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1. Aplikasi KESTA dan pupuk (POC dan NPK) memberikan pengaruh terhadap intensitas penyakit layu, tinggi tanaman, bobot segar dan bobot kering tanaman pada umur 28 hari setelah tanam dipersemaian; dan tinggi tanaman pada umur 35 hari setelah tanam pada tanaman tomat dipot. 2. Dosis KESTA yang paling efektif adalah 45 ton ha-1, karena dapat menekan intensitas layu sampai 61,92 %. Sedangkan Jenis pupuk NPK dan POC masing-masing dapat menekan intensitas penyakit sebesar 23,08 % dan 13,32 %. 3. Pemberian KESTA 45 ton/ha lebih efektif jika diberikan dengan POC maupun NPK, diperlihatkan dengan meningkatnya tinggi tanaman, bobot segar dan bobot kering tanaman pada umur 28 hari setelah tanam dipersemaian, dan tinggi tanaman pada umur 35 hari setelah tanam dipot.Kata Kunci : Pupuk Hayati; Trichoderma harzianum dan Azotobacter chroococcum; Tanaman Tomat, layu Fusarium
KAJIAN LITERATUR RUANG TERBUKA HIJAU TERHADAP KEBUTUHAN OKSIGEN
Authors: Sinambela Nia Rosliana 
Published: January 2021

Abstract Green open space is a producer of oxygen that is needed by humans. Oxygen is a major human need for breathing and respiration, so green open space is needed by humans as humans need oxygen. The research method used in this study is the literature study. Literature that will be studied is Banda Aceh city, Depok city, Denpasar city, Manado city, Palangkaraya city, and Salatiga city. The six literature studies have different oxygen requirements and green open space. The parameters in this study are the oxygen needs of humans, motor vehicles, livestock, industry, and hotel. Based on the results of the literature study, there is one city that has fulfilled the oxygen demand in its area, but five other cities still have not met the oxygen needs of its region.Key Word: Open Space, Oxygen Demand AbstrakRuang terbuka hijau merupakan produsen oksigen yang sangat dibutuhkan manusia. Oksigen merupakan kebutuhan utama manusia untuk melakukan pernafasan dan respirasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah pendekatan studi literatur. Kajian literatur yang akan dikaji berada di kota Banda Aceh, kota Depok, Kota Denpasar, Kota Manado, Kota Palangkaraya, dan Kota Salatiga. Ke-enam kajian literatur tersebut memiliki kebutuhan oksigen dan ruang terbuka hijau yang berbeda-beda. Parameter yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah kebutuhan oksigen manusia, kendaraan bermotor, ternak, industri, dan hotel. Berdasarkan hasil kajian literatur terdapat 1 kota yang sudah mencukupi kebutuhan oksigen di kawasannya namun 5 kota lainnya masih belum mencukupi kebutuhan oksigen kawasannya.Kata Kunci : Ruang Terbuka, Kebutuhan Oksigen
STUDI LITERATUR : DAMPAK PENGEMBANGAN PARIWISATA TERHADAP PERUBAHAN LAHAN
Authors: Yusuf Ilham , Hadi Tjoek Suroso 
Published: January 2021

AbstractTourism is an industry that utilizes tourism potential that can provide community welfare, regional progress, improvement of the national economy and local economy by empowering the community. The need for good management so that tourism has a positive impact on society, but if not managed properly it will have a negative impact. This study uses a literature study that explains the impact of tourism development on society regarding land changes based on environmental and socio-economic aspects. The results of the study explained that tourism influences land changes that result in both positive and negative impacts on the environment and socio-economic community.Keywords : Tourism, Impacts, The Community AbstrakPariwisata adalah industri yang memanfaatkan potensi wisata yang mampu memberikan kesejahteraan masyarakat, kemajuan daerah, peningkatan ekonomi nasional maupun ekonomi lokal dengan memperdayakan masyarakat. Perlunya pengelolahan yang baik agar pariwisata memberikan dampak positif pada masyarakat namun apabila tidak dikelolah dengan baik maka akan memberikan dampak negatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur yang menjelaskan dampak pengembangan pariwisata terhadap masyarakat mengenai perubahan lahan berdasarkan aspek lingkungan dan sosial ekonomi. hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa pariwisata berpengaruh pada perubahan lahan yang mengakibatkan terjadinya dampak positif maupun negatif pada lingkungan dan sosial ekonomi masyarakat.Kata Kunci : Pariwisata, Dampak, Masyarakat
Smartphone Addiction and Its Relationship with Psychological Health among Clinical Years Medical Students of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan
Authors: Abdul Hadi Azwanis , Mohd Nawawi Hawari Musyir , Shamsuri Nurafifah , Rahim Nurul Najihah , Pasi Hafizah 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Smartphones has now become a common and almost essential tool in our daily living activities. Students are among those who uses smartphones regularly which could lead to addiction if overused. This study aims to measure the prevalence of smartphone addiction and its relationship with psychological health among clinical year medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan. Materials and method: A total of 203 Medical students in their clinical years were recruited via quota sampling method. The students filled in a four part online-based questionnaire consisted of questions on sociodemographic characteristics, smartphone usage information, Smartphone addiction scale-short version (SAS-SV) and WHOQOL-BREF. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Result: The prevalence of smartphone addiction among clinical year Medical students in IIUM was 51%. Bivariate analysis showed that majority of students chose social networking as their primary purpose of smartphone usage and this is significantly associated with smartphone addiction (p-value:0.037). Following multiple logistic regression analysis, students who had chosen games as their primary purpose of smartphone usage are 88% less likely to be related with smartphone addiction (p-value: 0.009, 95% CI: 0.025-0.595) compared to those who used it for academic performance tasks. Students who are not addicted to smartphones reported significantly better psychological quality of life compared to those who are addicted (p-value<0.001). Conclusion: Half of IIUM’s Medical students in clinical years have smartphone addiction and those with smartphone addiction was found to have poor psychological health. Immediate intervention such as creating awareness in the campus is important in curbing this problem.
Predictors of Pediculosis Capitis among Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang
Authors: Mohd Tohit Nor Faiza , Mohd Rus Razman , Zulkifly Najhan Anis 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis is a worldwide problem which carries significant consequences among the school children and caregivers. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang. Materials and method: An analytical crosssectional study using two-stage cluster random sampling was carried out among 1,365 primary school children in seven schools in Kuantan, Pahang. A selfadministered validated questionnaire was used followed by hair and scalp examination. Results: The median age of the respondents was 8.0 years. Majority of them were males (53.41%), Malays (60.29%), household income between RM1000RM2999 (31.87%) and from urban school location (98.68%). The overall prevalence of Pediculosis capitis was 9.6% (n=131). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that predictors for Pediculosis capitis were female (Odds ratio (OR)=8.571, 95% Confidence interval (CI)=5.024-14.620), Indian (OR=5.560, 95% CI=3.384-9.136), those with siblings more than five (OR=2.644, 95% CI=1.044-6.700), history of contact with infested person (OR=2.445, 95% CI=1.619-3.691) and urban school location (OR=0.030, 95% CI=0.284-0.091). Conclusion: Pediculosis capitis is a common public health problem affecting primary schoolchildren in Kuantan, Pahang and those levels are of epidemic importance. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.
Prevalence of Pediculosis and Its Predictors among Urban Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang
Authors: Azali Muhammad Rusyaidi , Tohit Nor Faiza Mohd , Mohd Rus Razman 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis among primary school children is always known as the problem of the lower socio-economic class and rural communities. It carries significant consequences to the school children and caregivers. Limited studies have been conducted among the urban populations. Thus, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among Urban primary school children in Kuantan. Materials and method: An analytical cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling was carried out in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A selfadministered validated questionnaire was issued to the participants with purpose to collect socio-demographic data related to age, gender and factors that associated with head lice infestations among primary school children from standard one to six. It was then followed by hair and scalp examination by a well-trained examiners to check the infestation status. The results were analyzed using the chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 1347 students from 5 schools were included in this study. Majority of them were males (53.6%), Malays (61.0%), household income between RM1000-RM2999 (32.1%). The overall prevalence was 9.1% (n=122). Multivariate analysis showed that predictors for pediculosis capitis were female gender (OR= 6.02, 95% CI= 2.97-12.21), Indian ethnicity (OR= 5.55 , 95% CI=3.26-9.45), sibling of more than 5 (OR= 2.72 , 95% CI=1.04-7.12) and contact with infested person (OR=2.42, 95% CI=1.58-3.71). Conclusion: The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among urban primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang is endemic (9.1%) and predictors are female genders, Indian ethnicity, having siblings of more than 5 and contact with infested person. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.
Splenic Pseudocyst by Aeromonas Salmonicida in Adolescent an Isolated Occurrence: A Case Report
Authors: Mat Nor Norfaidhi Akram , Abdul Rahman Mohd Norhisham Azmi , Othman Ahmad Faidzal 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Aeromonas Salmonicida is a rare type of the causative agent for splenic pseudocyst. We are reporting a case of splenic pseudocyst treated with deroofing of the cyst wall. An adolescent presented to us with a history of abdominal pain, fever, and loose stool for 3 days and was investigated. Computed tomography showed huge cystic mass arising from the inferior pole of the spleen. The adolescent underwent laparotomy, drainage of splenic cyst, and deroofing of cyst wall. The culture of Aeromonas Salmonicida was growth in the cyst content. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of such nature.
Arthroscopic Treatment of Snapping Scapula Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Roslan Ahmad Faizal , Ahmad Wafiuddin , Amir Faisal , Siron Khairul Nizam 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Snapping scapula syndrome is a condition with audible and palpable grating localized to the superomedial angle of the scapula associated with pain. The etiology is likely secondary to anomalous tissue between scapula and chest wall (e.g. bursitis, hooked superomedial angle scapula, Luschka tubercle, malunited rib/scapula fracture and osteochondroma). Case report: We present a case of a 17year-old gentleman, with chronic pain over bilateral upper scapula associated with grating sound upon shoulders movement. Examination revealed significant audible crepitus on bilateral scapula without restriction of shoulders motion. MRI showed no abnormal finding. An attempt for conservative approach including physical therapy and steroid/local anaesthesia injection has been unsuccessful. We subsequently performed an arthroscopic bursectomy and superomedial angle scapula decompression on the right scapula. There were inflammed bursa with fibrotic tissue and prominent superomedial angle of scapula observed during the surgery. Postoperatively, the symptom over right scapula completely resolved with good patient satisfaction. At present, patient is scheduled for the similar surgery on the remaining symptomatic left scapula. In conclusion, arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy with superomedial angle scapula decompression is a reliable treatment for snapping scapula syndrome with predictably high rates of pain relief, patient satisfaction as well as improvement in functional outcomes.
A Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) Use and Its Association with Diabetic Control among Diabetic Patient in SingleCenter
Authors: Al-Baqlish Mohd , Zainal Abidin Nurain Zainab , Abdul Rahim Nur Syahirah , Binti Rusdi Nur Tasnem , Said Ridzuan 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a major global health concern worldwide with increasing trend as reported in the National Health Morbidity Survey 2015. Due to the fact that diabetes mellitus is a life long chronic illness and incurable, it contributes to the increased tendency of seeking Traditional Complementary Medicine (TCM). The objective of this study is to measure the prevalence of CM use among diabetic patients and its association with diabetic control. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was performed at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, between July to August 2018. 136 Type II adult diabetic patients in medical ward and diabetic clinic were interviewed regarding the use of CM, and their blood investigations results were collected from patients' medical records. A data collection form was used as the study instrument. Descriptive statistic was used to measure the prevalence while Fisher exact test and Independent t-test were used to find associations between CM usage with study background and diabetic control. Results: Low prevalence of Traditional Complementary Medicine use (16.9%) was found with retired group of respondents was identified to be the predominant group (p-value=0.025). Majority of patients used CM as an additional treatment for diabetes (60.9%). Friends, family members and advertisement were the main influential factors in starting and using CM. A significant difference in eGFR value was reported between inpatient and outpatient CM users with a p-value of 0.001. No positive association was observed for HbA1c level. Conclusion: 1 in every 6 diabetic patients in HTAA, Kuantan were using Traditional Complementary Medicine along with conventional diabetic medications in which retirees were the major group identified. eGFR was the diabetic control parameter that had been found to have a significant association with diabetic inpatients and outpatient CM users in this study.
Natural convection from perforated vertical fins with different hole diameters
Authors: TAHA Mohammed , ATES Ali , ALTUN Aziz Hakan , CANLI Eyüb 
Published: January 2021

Natural convection is a physical mechanism that is mostly benefited in cooling of electronics. Due to the variety of the geometrical and operational parameters, industrial and scientific studies are continuing for better performance. One of the focuses is on perforations of heat sink fins as a passive flow control technique. This work experimentally investigates a sinusoidal wavy fin heat sink after fins were perforated with two different hole diameters. Heat sink was heated by using an electrical resistance for six different heating powers. The temperature at the heater-heat sink interface was measured with the aid of four thermocouples. Transient and steady temperature values were measured and then recorded by means of a data-logger. The details of the experimental setup are given alongside of visuals. It is desired to state some assessment and evaluations about the experimental setup. Related literature studies are also summarized in the introduction section. Heat transfer, Rayleigh and Nusselt numbers were calculated and compared with each other and parameters by means of 2D plot graphics. The time for reaching steady state is changing between 1.5 to 2 hours. Average wall temperature changes linearly with heating power. Average wall temperature values are between 300 and 370 Kelvin. Nusselt number increases with increasing Rayleigh number as expected. While Rayleigh number changes between 500,000 to 5,000,000 Nusselt number approximately increases from 18 to 25. 3 mm perforations yield better results in terms of Nusselt numbers, which means better thermal convection. Surface temperature trends are similar according to power increments. Considering experimental uncertainty, general performances of the two heat sinks are found similar. Some remarks for the future work are given in conclusion section.The original article was published on 31 December 2018 https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ijeat/issue/42280/505116
Poza granice języka – innowacje językowe w prozie Jacka Dukaja (rodzaje i funkcje)
Authors: Przytuła Piotr 
Published: January 2021

Innowacje językowe kształtują elementy świata przedstawionego w utworach science fiction. Ich główną cechą jest nazywanie nowych obiektów oraz budowanie atmosfery niepełnej poznawalności fikcyjnej rzeczywistości. Specyficzny (pełen neologizmów i terminologii technicznej) język prozy fantastycznonaukowej stanowi jej gatunkową cechę i wywodzi się z terminologii naukowej. Celem artykułu jest prezentacja i analiza innowacji językowych zawartych w prozie Jacka Dukaja, pisarza uznawanego za następcę Stanisława Lema. Twórca słynnego Lodu najczęściej stosuje takie zabiegi, jak: dążenie do skrótu, zapożyczenia z innych języków (szczególnie z angielskiego i rosyjskiego), neosemantyzacja, tworzenie złożeń i skupisk terminologicznych. Utworami, w których najdokładniej widać wspomniane innowacje leksykalne, są: Perfekcyjna niedoskonałość, Linia oporu, Ruch generała, Lód i Wroniec i to do nich głównie odnosi się artykuł.
Tissue Testing of Vegetable Crops Grown in Florida in the BMP Era
Authors: Simonne Eric , Hochmuth George 
Published: January 2021

This publication is one of a series entitled Fertilizer and Irrigation Management in the BMP Era. This series is divided into nine principles described in the Introduction Chapter (HOS-897). This publication is part of Principle 3, "Monitor Crop Nutritional Status and Discover How Healthy the Plants Are" BMP implementation requires a global approach to production management. However, for presentation purposes, each aspect of vegetable production is described in a separate publication. This document is HS905, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: January 2003.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs162
Developing Extension Programming to Help Low-Income Families Save Money and Energy: The Community Weatherization Coalition Model
Authors: Monaghan Paul , Blucher Sarah , Schmink Marianne , Humrich Alane , Kipp Jennison , Porter Wendell 
Published: January 2021

This new 3-page publication of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication is the first in a series that will help Extension agents, nonprofits, agency personnel, and other promoters of community development better understand both the issue of high utility bills among low-income residents and what they can do to help. This first publication provides an overview of one program approach taken by a group of volunteers in Alachua County, the Community Weatherization Coalition, which uses a model of trained “energy coaches.” Written by Paul Monaghan, Sarah Blucher, Marianne Schmink, Alane Humrich, Jennison Kipp, and Wendell Porter.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc368