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PENGARUH PENDAPATAN PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH DAN FDR TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS BANK BNI SYARI’AH
Authors: Nabila Isdikah , Nurdiansyah Dian Hakip 
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji serta menganalisis pengaruh antara Pendapatan Murabahah dan Financing to Deposit Ratio terhadap Return on Assets pada Bank BNI Syariah. Sumber data pada penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan yang diambil dari laman BNI Syariah secara triwulan pada tahun 2012-2019. Data tersebut diterbitkan pada laman www.bnisyariah.co.id. Data yang diperoleh sebanyak 32 pengamatan. Analisis akan dilakukan dengan menggunakan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda dengan program SPSS.
Hasil dari riset ini menunjukkan bahwa Pendapatan Murabahah memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap Return on Assets, sedangkan Financing to Deposit Ratio tidak berpengaruh terhadap Return on Assets.
SPATIAL STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE BREAST CANCER INCIDENCE IN IRAQ DURING 2000-2015
Authors: Al-Hashimi Muzahem , M. Nori Mahmood Edrees 
Published: September 2021

The spatial statistical analysis of breast cancer incidences across Iraq has not been explored in Iraq. This paper aimed to explore the spatial pattern and risk clusters of female breast cancer incidence from 2000 to 2015 in Iraq (except the Kurdish region). To enhance statistical stability and to access the changes over time, we split the data according to the geographical district into three periods (2000-2004, 2005-2009, and 2010-2015). The age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs) were calculated using the world standard population. Having obtained estimates ASRs, the global index of spatial autocorrelation (Moran’s statistic) was used to assess spatial dependence across districts for ASRs. Anselin local Moran’s statistic was used to identify spatial outliers. Additionally, we used Getis-Ord statistic to detect hotspots and coldspots over entire Iraq that represent clusters of districts with significantly high or low ASRs. A total of 44,496 cases were reported in 2000-2015 in Iraq, with an ASR of incidence of (32.81/100,000). The ASR incidence of breast cancer showed a significant average percentage change of 5.40% from 2002 to 2015. The spatial autocorrelation analysis showed insignificant positive spatial autocorrelation in 2000-2004, and significant positive spatial autocorrelation in 2005-2009, and in 2010-2015. This study identified four districts as high-risk areas for breast cancer during the two periods 2005-2009 and 2010-2015, including Al-Karkh, Al-Adhamia, Al-Rissafa, and Al-Sadir. This information can assist the allocation of health care resources and expand cancer prevention efforts.
PREVALENCE, PATTERNS AND PERCEPTION OF TOBACCO USE AMONG HEALTH SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Ramamurthy Priyadarshini , Fernandes Bennete , Rath Avita 
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and patterns of tobacco use among health sciences undergraduate students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 students in four health sciences faculties at a private university in Kota Damansara, Selangor Malaysia. Data was collected through a self-administrated validated questionnaire, adopted and modified from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey. The survey was administered online using a Google Form for the participants to fill. Data was analysed using SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistics was used to express results in percentage. Chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression was used to test the association of smoking status and demographic variables. p value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results showed that more than 90% of the respondents were aware of the harmful effects of tobacco and effects of passive smoking. About one fifth of the participants had used tobacco (19%) in our study. Out of the tobacco users, 95% had used tobacco in more than one form. The most important reasons for smoking were peer pressure (36%) and stress (35%). No significant differences were found between age, faculty, year of study, or nationality, with the use of tobacco. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed significant gender differences in smoking with more smokers among males than females. In conclusion, about one fifth of the health science undergraduate students had used tobacco products in our study reflecting a seemingly inappropriate portrait as compared to their future careers as health professionals. Therefore, there is an urgent need for reinforcement of education and assistance on quitting tobacco usage among the undergraduates of health science faculties.
İnvaziv Meme Kanserinde Yaşlı ve Genç Hastaların Hormon Reseptörleri ve Moleküler Alt Tipler ile İlişkisi
Authors: MORKAVUK Şevket Barış , KORUKLUOĞLU Birol 
Published: September 2021

Amaç: Meme kanserinde moleküler alt tiplendirme, tümör morfolojisi yerine tümör biyolojisinin temel alınmasına dayalı sınıflama sistemidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yaşlı nüfus sınırı olarak kabul edilen 65 yaşın, meme kanserinde moleküler düzeyde bağımsız bir risk faktörü olup olamayacağını bulmaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Ankara Şehir Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dalında 2012 ve 2021 yılları arasında meme kanseri tanısı ile mastektomi operasyonu yapılan 512 hasta retrospektif incelendi. Hastalar dünya sağlık örgütü (DSÖ) verilerine göre yaşlı ( ≥65 yaş) ve genç (
The relationship between platelet count and the onset of leaking phase in dengue patients
Authors: Nishshanka P. , Kodikararachchi R. W. , Karunanayake A. 
Published: September 2021

Introduction: The complications of dengue are related to reduced intravascular volume following plasma leakage. Thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunctions are detected in all stages of the illness and are related to the clinical outcome. The main objective of the study was to correlate absolute platelet count to the onset of leaking phase in dengue patients who had entered into leaking phase after the hospital admission. Methods: One hundred and sixteen patients (age range 14-74 years, median age 33 years) who entered the leaking phase after admission were recruited to the study. Dengue infection in patients was confirmed with either the presence of positive NS1 or positive IgM antibodies. Serial ultrasonography was done from admission until the leaking phase is detected. Platelet counts were assessed twice per day just prior to the ultrasonography. Results: There were 47 (40.5%) females and 69 (59.5%) males among the recruited patients. The mean number of days at which leaking was detected following onset of fever was 4.9 ± 0.9 days. The mean platelet count at the onset of leaking phase was 30,051 ± 17,023 /μL. Age and the platelet count at the time of onset of leaking phase was significantly negatively correlated (whole group r = -0.323 p < 0.001; in females r = -0.369, p = 0.011; males r = -0.280 p = 0.020). Platelet count at the time of onset of leaking phase was significantly lower in the patients older than 30 years of age (27,577.5 ± 17,361.4) compared to those of the patients younger than 30 years (33,955.6 ± 15,888.8) (p=0.032). Upper limit of the range of platelet count at the onset of leaking phase was 77, 000/ μL which was slightly lower in females. Conclusions: According to this study, the value of platelet count as a predictor of the progression of dengue infection depends on the age of the patients. Young patients are more prone to develop leaking phase with higher platelet counts than the older patients.
Effect of Universal Health Coverage on the Availability of Medicines in Public Health Facilities in Kisumu County, in Kenya
Authors: Walukana George , Maru Shital , Karimi Peter , Kayumba Pierre Claver 
Published: September 2021

BackgroundStock outs of medicines and unaffordable cost are two major barriers of access to healthcare. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) seeks to ensure that all people have access to quality essential health services without suffering financial hardship.ObjectiveThe main objective of the study was to determine the effect and challenges of UHC program on the availability of medicines in public health facilities in Kisumu County.MethodologyThe study used a Pretest - posttest research design. The study was carried out in twenty-nine health facilities that were selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected using key informant interviews with a health worker in each facility. Participants also involved four hundred and forty-four patients selected from the chosen facilities using consecutive sampling. Data from patients was collected using researcher administered questionnaires.ResultsThe availability of medicines improved by 3.4% for 20 tracer medicines since the introduction of the pilot UHC in Kisumu County. This was also supported from the patient’s perspective (n= 444; 79.5%).
conclusion
In spite of this, health workers experienced challenges which included inadequate supply, delays and stock out of some medicines. Other challenges were overworking, shortage of qualified staff and inconsistent supplies.
Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2021;4(2): 269-280
Mathematical Programming Model for the Two-Level Facility Location Problem: The Case of Tanzanian Emergence Maize Distribution Network for 2004–2010 Maize Data
Authors: Sima Said A 
Published: September 2021

A two-level facility location problem (FLP) has been studied in the transportation network of emergence maize crop in Tanzania. The facility location problem is defined as the optimal location of facilities or resources so as to minimize costs in terms of money, time, distance and risks with the relation to supply and demand points. Distribution network design problems consist of determining the best way to transfer goods from the supply to the demand points by choosing the structure of the network such that the overall cost is minimized. The three layers, namely production centres (PCs), distribution centres (DCs) and customer points (CPs) are considered in the two-level FLP. The flow of maize from PCs to CPs through DCs is designed at a minimum cost under deterministic mathematical programming model. The four decisions to be made simultaneously are: to determine the locations of DCs (including number of DCs), allocation of CPs to the selected DCs, allocation of selected DCs to PCs, and to determine the amount of maize crop transported from PCs to DCs and then from DCs to CPs. The modelled problem generated results through optimization with respect to optimal location-allocation strategies. The results of the optimized network shows the improvement in costs saving compared to the manually operated existing network. The results show the costs saving of up to 18% which is equivalent to $2,910 thousand (TZS 2.9 billion).
Keywords: Optimization; Maize crop; Transportation network; Deterministic model; Facility location
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activities of Tanzanian Moringa oleifera Extracts against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia Clinical Isolates
Authors: Begum Sartaz , Asenga Jenipher S , Ndesendo Valence M.K. , Ngingo Baraka L. 
Published: September 2021

In vitro antibacterial activities of methanolic leaf and seed extracts of Moringa oleifera grown in Dodoma, Tanzania were evaluated using standard microdilution and disc diffusion methods against extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae). Microdilution method showed no activity at concentration of 20 mg/mL for all the extracts except leaf extract which exhibited minimum inhibition at concentration of 2.5 µg/mL for E. Coli but when high concentrations of the extracts were used in the disc diffusion method then the results exhibited the highest killing susceptibility at concentration of 0.4 g/mL with zone of inhibition 31 mm for leaf extract and 26 mm for seed extract against E. coli, and 27 mm for leaf extract and 29 mm for seed extract against K. pneumonia. Additionally, when both extracts were screened qualitatively for phytoconstituents using standard methods, leaf extract confirmed the presence of carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, tannins and quinones, and seed extract confirmed the presence of proteins, carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids and quinones. These phytoconstituents can be new sources of future antibiotics that potentially combat the existing problem of antimicrobial resistance and thus, creating an awareness in the community regarding the usage of M. oleifera growing widely but neglected in Tanzania in spite of its nutritional values and traditional uses.
Keywords: Moringa oleifera; Phytoconstituents; Antibacterial activity; Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Mollusc Shells from Neolithic Contexts in the Lake Eyasi Basin, Northern Tanzania
Authors: Mwitondi Musa S. , Mjandwa Albert S. , Bushozi Pastory M. 
Published: September 2021

The study of the Neolithic period in the Lake Eyasi Basin was dominated by attempts to formulate the area’s chronology, mobility, settlement patterns, subsistence, and cultural capabilities of Neolithic people as attested by domesticated animals, pottery, and lithic artefacts. Occasionally, studies on molluscs were mentioned, but rarely described in detail. Neolithic sites across the Lake Eyasi Basin have yielded remains of both terrestrial (gastropods) and freshwater mollusc shells (mussels). The abundance of mollusc shell remains in the archaeological records of the Lake Eyasi Basin have played a great role in chronological settings, mobility and community integrations, studies of settlement patterns, and other analyses. Mollusc remains have often been widely interpreted as a food supplement to other reliable food resources such as meat, vegetables and fish. Archaeological excavations and detailed analysis of the shells from Mumba rock shelter, Jangwani 3 and Laghangasimjega 2 have shown that molluscs played different roles. They were effectively used in tool manufacturing, as practical implements for handling objects, as scraping tools, as harpoons for fishing weapons, and sometimes for symbolism and in rituals. Terrestrial and freshwater molluscs coexisted in the Lake Eyasi Basin and were utilised equally by the Neolithic people during the Mid-Holocene period.
Keywords: Mollusc shells; Neolithic; Lake Eyasi Basin; Northern Tanzania
Nutritional Composition, Sensory Profile and Consumer Acceptability of Wheat-Jackfruit Seed Composite Buns
Authors: Ngwere Sarah S , Mongi Richard J 
Published: September 2021

Jackfruit seeds flour is very rich in nutrients and may be incorporated into wheat flour to develop nutrient dense baked products. Consumption of these products may improve the nutrition status of the people, hence fulfill sustainable development goal number two. In this study, nutritional composition, sensory profile, and consumer acceptability of wheat-jackfruit seeds composite buns (Mandazi) were investigated. Jackfruit seeds flour (JSF) was developed and incorporated into wheat flour (WF) at 10, 20, and 30% to produce composite flour used for bun preparation. Flours and buns were subjected to proximate, mineral, and sensory analyses with WF serving as a control sample. JSF had significantly (p < 0.05) higher protein, fibre and mineral contents than wheat flour. Proximate and mineral contents increased significantly (p < 0.05) in bun samples with increasing levels of WF substitution in the formulations. As for sensory analysis, whole wheat control buns and 10% composite buns had significantly (p < 0.05) higher crumb colour, softness, sweetness and consumer acceptability but lower colour intensity than 20 and 30% composite buns. Therefore, incorporation of JSF up to 10% into WF produces composite buns with enhanced nutritional contents and similar sensory profile and consumer acceptability to whole wheat flour.
Keywords: Jackfruit seed; Nutritional composition; Sensory profile; Composite buns
Effect of Lowering Tube Potential and Increase Iodine Concentration of Contrast Medium on Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography Procedure: A Phantom Study
Authors: Ngaile Justin E , Msaki Peter K , Kahuluda Evarist M , Chuma Furaha M , Mwimanzi Jerome M , Jusabani Ahmed M 
Published: September 2021

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of lowering tube potential and increase iodine concentration on image quality and radiation dose in computed tomography pulmonary angiography procedure. The pulmonary arteries were simulated by three syringes. The syringes were filled with 1:10 diluted solutions of 300 mg, 350 mg and 370 mg of iodine per millilitre concentration in three water-filled phantoms simulating thin, intermediate and thick patients. The phantoms were scanned at 80 kVp, 110 kVp and 130 kVp and 0.6 second rotation time using a 16 slice computed tomography (CT) scanner. The tube current was either fixed at 80, 100, 200, 250 and 300 mA or automatically adjusted with quality reference tube current-time product (mAsQR). In comparison with 130 kVp, images acquired at 80 kVp and 110 kVp, respectively, showed 76.2% to 99% and 19% to 26% enhancement in CT attenuation of iodinated contrast material. A volume CT dose index (CTDIvol) reduction by 35.3% was attained in small phantom with the use of 80 kVp, while in the medium phantom, a CTDIvol reduction by 29.9% was attained with the use of 110 kVp instead of 130 kVp. In light of the above, lowering tube potential and increase iodinated CM could substantially reduce the dose to small-sized adults and children.
Keywords: Angiography; Computed tomography; Low tube potential; Iodinated contrast medium; Radiation dose
Efficient Load Balancing Algorithm in Long Term Evolution (LTE) Heterogeneous Network Based on Dynamic Cell Range Expansion Bias
Authors: Bakuza Emmanuel , Iddi Hashimu U. , Abdalla Abdi T. 
Published: September 2021

The traditional scheme for load balancing in a homogeneous Long Term Evolution (LTE) Network where User Equipment (UEs) associate to a node with the strongest received signal strength is not practical for LTE Heterogeneous Network (LTE HetNet) due to power disparity between the nodes. Therefore, dynamic Cell Range Expansion (CRE) based load-balancing schemes were employed by several scholars to address the challenges in the LTE HetNet. However, the fairness index in achieving the desired average user throughput and UE offloading effect is relatively low. In this work, an efficient load-balancing algorithm for LTE HetNet based on dynamic Cell Range Expansion (CRE) was developed to improve the fairness of the network for the desired throughput and UE offloading effect. The simulation results achieve a throughput gain improvement of up to 11%, while the fairness index improves by 6% compared to the existing algorithm. Further, the UEs offloading effect shows a significant improvement of 3% relative to the existing algorithm.
Keywords: Fairness Index; Cell Range Expansion; Load Balancing; LTE Heterogeneous Network; Throughput
Local Communities’ Awareness on Payments for Ecosystem Services for Improved Livelihood and Conservation of Nyando Wetland, Kenya
Authors: Maithya Joseph K. , Ming’ate Felix L.M. , Letema Sammy C. 
Published: September 2021

Nyando wetland provides several ecosystem goods and services, i.e., provisioning, cultural, supporting and regulating which are essential for human well-being for making life possible and worth living. Payment for Ecosystem Services presents one key question in current literature on whether local communities are aware of ecosystem services provided by wetlands. This paper contributes to the understanding of the local community’s level of awareness of the ecosystem services provided by Nyando wetland in Kenya as a strategy to improve protection of wetlands. The study is significant as it proposes policy options that can assist conservation authorities and local communities in management of wetlands. A stratified random sampling based on two administrative sub-counties, namely Nyando and Nyakach was employed to collect quantitative data from 394 households using a structured questionnaire. The quantitative data was subjected to descriptive statistics and Chi-square test which were performed in SPSS version 20. The results confirmed that the local community is more conversant with the provisioning ecosystem services (37.7%) compared to the other classes of ecosystem services. Despite the locals being involved in community based natural resource conservation initiatives, majority of the respondents (69%) were not familiar with the concept of Payment for Ecosystem Services. Therefore, there is need to create awareness and capacity building to local communities on the importance of both the wetland ecosystem services and Payment for Ecosystem Services in conservation of wetlands for enhanced community livelihoods.
Keywords: Payment for ecosystem services; wetland; conservation; community; livelihood; awareness
The main directions of improving the corporate system for the development and training of workers and employees at JSC "Russian Railways"
Authors: Nikolaev A. Yu. , Shapochanskaya N. V. 
Published: September 2021

In 2020 JSC Russian Railways approved the Program for the Development of the Company's Human Capital, a part of which is the improvement and development of the system of professional training and professional development of workers and employees for JSC "Russian Railways". This category of employees is the most numerous in the personnel structure of the company. The level of professional training of workers and employees has a direct impact on the safety and continuity of the transportation process. Therefore, great attention is paid to the training and development of workers and employees.The current state of blue-collar occupations in railway transport and their transformation, taking into account the ongoing digitalization of the main production processes, are considered.Forecasting of further vocational training processes was carried out, taking into account the tasks set in the Long-term Development Program of Russian Railways until 2025.The prerequisites for the creation and the main sections of the program for improving the corporate system for the development and training of workers and employees at Russian Railways are shown.The content of the educational process in training centers is focused on the specifics of working on railway transport. This factor is significant, since training in training centers ensures that the preparedness of workers and employees meets the needs of the company in relation to not only the equipment and technologies studied, but also the development of the corporate culture of work in the industry.