bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Frequency Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings In Patients With Lower Back Pain
Authors: Wara Kaif-ul , Zulfiqar Taiba 
Published: May 2023

Aims and objectives: To assess the MRI findings in patients who had lower back pain. Lower back pain affects most of the adults at some time in their lives. Background: The most common anomaly is lumbar disc degeneration, which can be caused by degenerative disc changes, narrowing of spaces in lumber spinal, cancer, infection, or trauma. In the evaluation of patients with lower back pain, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been the best modality to determine because this one is radiation free, non-invasive imaging modality with great both resolution (spatial and contrast).[1] Goal of this research was to find out the findings on MRI in patients who had lower back pain. Methods: This Descriptive cross-sectional study a total of 63 patients was conducted at the Radiology Department of Punjab Diagnostic Centre, Gujranwala, who had a lumbar spine MRI for severe and persistent lower back pain, radiculopathy, claudication (neurogenic) , or other symptoms and indications that could indicate low back discomfort. The age range of patients was 16 to 68 years. Non-contrast MRI scans was done. SPSS was used for statistical analysis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan findings for patients who had lower back pain were determined.
Results: Out of 63 patients there were (57.1%) 36 male patients and (42.9%) 27 female patients participated in this study. In Lumber spine straightening out of 63 patients in which there 23 patients (63.5%) noted (10) female and (13) male respectively. In 40 cases, the most well-known category was disc bulging at the L4/L5 level (63.4 percent) and L5/S1level was noted in 31 cases (49.1%) followed by L3-L4 level was noted in 11 cases (17.5%) in order of decreasing frequency. And Disc herniation was seen at total 16 patients (25.4percent) respectively. Disc herniation was more common at L4/L5 level. Disc desiccation was the most well-known category at L5/S1 in 35 cases (55.6%), L4/L5 level was noted in 24 cases (38.1%), L3/L4 level was noted in 14 cases (22.2%) and L2/L3 was noted in 7cases (11.1%) in order of decreasing frequency. Indentation of anterior theca was observed in 41.3% (26) of the total cases. In 76.2% (48) patients compression of the nerve root was seen out of total cases. Stenosis of the spinal canal was seen in 38.1% (24) out of the total cases.
MRI Diagnosis of Patients Presenting with Low Back Pain
Authors: Maqsood Mahnoor , Ali Abid , Naeem Muhammad Ahmad , Irram Saadia , Mazhar Mehlab , Ashraf Nadia , Muzafar Saba , Kalsoom Ume 
Published: May 2023

Background: The spine acts as a protective mechanism and houses and guards the vital and fragile spinal cord. MRI has the advantages of nonionizing radiation and excellent visual skills, especially for soft tissues.
Objective: To utilize MRI to diagnose lumbar spine sufferers and determine what's causing their low back discomfort.
Material and methodology: The study was a cross-sectional one conducted in a Sialkot, Pakistan, private hospital. A sample size of 83 was considered, and the convenient sampling method was used. Data were considered for six months, from October 2022 to March 2023, with informed consent and by the ethical standards outlined by the university's research council. A 0.35T Neusoft MRI scanner was used. Data were analysed using SPSS version 26.
Results: In the current study, 69 (83.1%) were male and 14 (16.9%) were female. More men than women are impacted. The best method for identifying the causes of back pain is the sagittal and axial approach. The most effective method is sagittal and axial for confirming low back pain in around 76 (91.6%) individuals. In this study, 76 (91.6%) individuals had bulging discs. The most common patient complaint is lower back pain.
Conclusion: An MRI is the most accurate way to diagnose lumbar-vertebral causes of back pain. The sagittal and axial approach is the most effective way to identify the causes of low backache. The most common patient complaint is lower back pain.
Linen Quality and Guest Satisfaction in Star-rated Hotels in Upper East Region of Ghana
Authors: Laurinda Akomaning Esther 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Linen as launderable textiles is indispensable in the hotel business. Guests pay for hotel services rendered and deserve quality linen. Linen (bed linen, bath linen, guest room curtains) is expected to be clean, crisp, spotless, attractive and comfortable. Linen quality can be attributable to the fibre of fabric, care and maintenance. Thus, the study investigated linen quality and guest satisfaction in star-rated hotels in Upper East Region of Ghana. The reference was on the relationship that exists between linen quality and guest satisfaction and to test if any association existed between them.
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design. A sample of 327 guests was sampled using a random sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Analysis of data was done by the use of SPSS version 26. Data were presented using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics were frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. For the inferential statistics, Spearman’s Rank-Order correlation was used to determine the relationships, directions, and magnitude among the study variables. The regression model was used for testing the hypotheses. The hypothesis was tested at a 5% level of significance.
Findings: The findings revealed an association existed between linen quality and guest satisfaction with a moderate positive correlation (r =.04 to .52) and statistically significant (R2 =.197, F(2, 324) = 39.80, β = .522, p = .000). The hypothesis there is no association between linen quality and guest satisfaction was rejected at 95% confidence level. The study concluded linen quality significantly influences guest satisfaction. However, the predictor variable (linen quality) explained approximately 19.2% of the variations in guests’ satisfaction.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study employed Expectancy-Disconfirmation Paradigm (EDP) model. The expected clean, comfortable and adequate linen met the expectation of the guests for satisfaction to occur. The study recommended stakeholders in the hotel industry should continuously ensure standards on linen quality to improve guest satisfaction. It is suggested the hotel management should purpose to provide quality linen and ensure proper care and maintenance of linen through effective supervision. The study as well calls for the Ghana Tourism Authority, the regulatory body for hotel activities to set standards and intensify monitoring activities regarding the quality of linen presented to guests. As an avenue for the hotels to acquire more knowledge, skills and a better attitude towards the handling of linen, the government of Ghana can institute policies on training on linen management.
Давлат ахборот сиёсатида замонавий терроризмга қарши курашда миллий хавфсизликни таъминлаш ғояларининг ўрни
Authors: Маҳмудбоев Баҳодир 
Published: May 2023

Мақолада “ахборот терроризми”нинг ўзига хос жиҳати ва ахборот терроризмининг оммавий ахборот воситалари орқали тарқалиши ҳақида мулоҳаза юритилган. Ахборот терроризмининг уюшган зўравонлик кўриниши ва Хавфсизлик сиёсати - қимматли ахборотни бошқариш, муҳофаза қилиш ва тарқатиш (узатиш ва етказиб бериш)ни тартибга солувчи нормалар, қоидалар, амалий усуллар ва чора-тадбирлар ҳақида тушунчалар атрофлича ёритилган.
Pengaruh Pembagian Kerja Dan Pendelegasian Wewenang Terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Pada Kantor Kesyahbandaran Dan Otoritas Pelabuhan Kelas VI Sibolga
Authors: Pasaribu Edyansyah , Simamora Fauziah Nur , Koto Mhd. Shafwan 
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh pembagian kerja dan pendelegasian wewenang terhadap prestai kerja pegawai pada kantor kesyahbandaran dan otoritas pelabuhan kelas VI sibolga. Sampel penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai kantor kesyahbandaran dan otoritas pelabuhan kelas VI sibolga.yang berjumlah 55 orang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk pengujian dan pembuktian hipotesis adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang positif anatara pembagian kerja dan pendelegasian wewenang terhadap prestasi kerja pegawai kantorkesyahbandaran dan otoritas pelabuhan kelas VI sibolga. sebesar 0,738 dikategorikan kuat. Persamaan regresi yang diperoleh Y = 1,938 + 0,520X1 + 0,458X2, yang menunjukkan pengaruh pembagian kerja dan pendelegasian wewenang terhadap prestasi kerja pegawai pada kantor kesyahbandaran dan otoritas pelabuhan kelas VI sibolga. Uji T hitung menunjukkan bahwa hipotesis yang diajukan diterima kebenarnnya, dimana t hitung (X1) 4.104 > 2,01 t tabel (Y) dengan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05 dan t hitung (X2) 3,759 > 2,00665 t tabel (Y), dengan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05. Hasil uji F tabel = 3.18 dan F hitung = 49,495. Karena F hitung > F tabel dengan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05, maka pembagian kerja dan Pendelegasian wewenang berpengaruh signifikan secara bersama atau simultan terhadap prestasi kerja pegawai pada Kantor Kesyabandaran dan Otoritas Pelabuhan Kelas IV Sibolga.
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Kata kunci: Pembagian Kerja, Pendelegasian Wewenang, Prestasi Kerja
ATUAÇÃO DO FARMACÊUTICO CLÍNICO EM FARMÁCIA COMUNITÁRIA
Authors: Silva Gisele Luiz Manoel da , Andrade Leonardo Guimarães de , Baiense Alex Sandro Rodrigues 
Published: May 2023

Farmácia comunitária é o espaço farmacêutico que presta atendimento inicial à população, com o acompanhamento técnico de um farmacêutico. Nos últimos anos vem mostrando um movimento no Brasil em busca do crescimento da atuação do farmacêutico e da parceria da farmácia comunitária no sistema de saúde brasileiro com o fortalecimento de serviços farmacêuticos clínicos. Para atender essa necessidade há uma mudança no perfil do profissional farmacêutico que resultou na atualização da definição de farmácia e na publicação das RDCs do CFF nº 585 e 586 que regulamentam as atribuições clínicas do farmacêutico e a prescrição farmacêutica. A sociedade vive com muitas enfermidades, o que em muitas vezes precisa de medicações, por isso o farmacêutico é de fundamental relevância quanto ao monitoramento farmacoterapêutico sendo assim o paciente precisará de atenção e orientação para o uso racional de medicamentos e hábitos de vida adequados para controle de sua saúde. Diante disso, a prescrição farmacêutica em consultório é uma novidade para a profissão mostrando a real importância do farmacêutico para toda a população, agora o farmacêutico não falar somente sobre medicamentos é um profissional que ajudar na questão do tratamento.
Identifikasi Perilaku Birokrasi Berdasarkan Etnis Mayoritas di Kabupaten Polewali Mandar
Authors: Saputra Aco Nata , Rahimallah Muhammad Tanzil Aziz , Asriani Asriani , Amiruddin Ahmad 
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini memiliki fokus utama pada Perilaku Birokrasi yang berkaitan dengan tabiat atau sifat yang dimiliki oleh penyelenggara pemerintahan dalam menjalankan fungsinya. Perilaku Birokrasi merupakan fungsi dari interaksi antara individu dalam hal ini kapasitas aparat Birokrasi dengan Lingkungannya. Etnis sebagai sebuah bidang kajian dapat menjadi bagian dari individu dan lingkungan tersebut. Maka dari itulah etnis juga dapat dikatakan sebagai satu hal yang dapat mempengaruhi perilaku birokrasi karena sifat primordialisme masyarakat dan juga pemerintah yang masih sangat kental. Polewali Mandar sebagai suatu kabupaten yang memilki masyarakat yang heterogen dari sisi etnis tentulah punya perilaku birokrasi yang berbeda. Namun hanya 3 Etnis mayoritas yakni etnis mandar,etnis bugis dan etnis jawa. hasil penelitian menunjukkan bagaimana perilaku birokrasi yang di pengaruhi oleh etnis Mayoritas di kabupaten polewali mandar. Pengaruh etnis sangat terlihat pada aspek perilaku individu Kewibaan, Keramahan, Kedisiplinan dan Keterbukaan. Sementara dari segi aspek lingkungan yang meliputi pendidikan dan budaya lokal juga memiliki pengaruh yang cukup signifikan terhadap pembentukan karakter aparat birokrasi. Kata kunci : Birokrasi, Etnis, Perilaku Birokrasi
Aktivitas Duta Wisata dalam Promosi Wisata Daerah Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Kasim Hasdi Syahid 
Published: May 2023

Dalam penelitian ini lebih berfokus untuk melihat bagaimana peran duta wisata dalam melakukan promosi wisata daerah mengingat peranan duta wisata yaitu menjadi mitra pemerintah daerah dalam pengembangan pariwisata. Penelitian ini bertujuan adalah untuk menganalisis berbagai aktivitas duta pariwisata dalam melakukan promosi wisata daerah Sulawesi Tenggara serta faktor-faktor apa yang mempengaruhi promosi wisata di Sulawesi Tenggara. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan teknik purposive sampling dimana informan yang akan menjadi sumber data dan informasi terkait penelitian ini telah ditentukan sebelumnya. Sumber data primer berasal dari informan, sedangkan data sekunder berasal dari buku, internet, dan jurnal-jurnal terakreditasi yang terkait dengan tema penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara peneliti terjun langsung ke lapangan untuk mendapatkan informasi dan data dengan mengadakan wawancara yang mengacu pada daftar pertanyaan untuk memperoleh informasi yang akurat. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu menganalisis data yang diperoleh sesuai dengan gejala dan objek yang terjadi di lapangan kemudian menginterpretasikan berdasarkan teori yang digunakan, yang mana analisis seperti itu memberikan kesempatan kepada peneliti untuk lebih cermat dan seksama mengumpulkan dan menilai data yang diperoleh. Kata kunci : Aktivitas duta periwisata, promosi wisata
Meningkatkan Pelayanan Urusan Haji Bagi Masyarakat : Strategi Kementerian Agama Kota Kendari
Authors: Azis Firman , Amir Muh , Tanzil Tanzil 
Published: May 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengatahui strategi kementrian agama Kota Kendari dalam upaya meningkatkan pelayanan urusan haji kepada masyarakat. Dan untuk mengatahui kegiatan pelaksanaan kementrian agama Kota Kendari dalam pelaksanaan pelayanan urusan haji kepada masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Kementrian Agama Kota Kendari Sulawesi tenggara. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 3 orang yaitu, Kepala bagian Penyelenggaraan Haji dan Umrah, Kepala bagian Bimbingan Masyarakat Islam, Kepala Bagian Tata Usaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa strategi Kementrian Agama dalam meningkatkan pelayanan urusan haji kepada masyarakat terlihat cukup efektif, hal ini dikarenakan dalam proses pelayanan pendaftaran haji sudah menggunakan system online jadi untuk akses pendaftaran lebih mudah dan cepat meskipun ada sedikit masalah dalam waktu tunggu keberangkatan haji yang cukup lama. Adapun kegiatan pelaksanaan Kementrian Agama Kota Kendari dalam pelayanan urusan haji kepada masyarakat yang meliputi : 1)Administrasi, 2)Transportasi, 3)Akomodasi, 4)konsumsi, 5)Kesehatan.Kata kunci : Pelayanan, Haji, Strategi, Kementerian Agama
Edukasi Pengelolaan Keuangan Dalam Mempersiapkan Emergency Fund Serta Pemanfaatan Economic Digital di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Putra Robiur Rahmat , Wijayanti Ajeng 
Published: May 2023

Kegiatan ini berdampak pada seluruh aspek tatanan kehidupan masyarakat. Adanya peraturan Pemerintah mengenai Physical Distancing pada masa pandemi COVID-19 yang menjadikan terbatasnya kegiatan masyarakat. Karena pandemic membuat masyarakat sadar pentingnya perencanaan keuangan dan adanya emergency fund. Objek edukasi terutama pada sosialisasi ini yaitu para pelajar yang merupakan anak milenial pada era saat ini. Mereka harus paham mengenai pentingnya memiliki emergency fund. Hasil dari diadakannya sosialisasi mengenai emergency fund ini maka para pelajar memahami bagaimana strategi tata kelola keuangan yang efektif dan efisien di era pandemi covid-19. Para pelajar dapat memulai menyisihkan sebagian uang mereka untuk emergency fund dengan beberapa alternatif yang telah dijelaskan seperti tabungan atau deposito, investasi bentuk lain yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk jangka panjang atau jangka pendek menyesuaikan kebutuhan mereka.
DENONCIATION DES PRATIQUES VIOLENTES DANS LE ROMAN : DECRYPTAGE SOCIOCRITIQUE ET FEMINISTE DE DEUX ROMANS CAMEROUNAIS CONTEMPORAINS
Authors: MAKOUGANG Marie KAKEU 
Published: May 2023

Fondée sur la grille de lecture féministe, la présente étude scrute la dimension dénonciatrice des pratiques violentes dans le roman camerounais contemporain. Dans une logique tripartite, elle consiste à montrer que l’écriture romanesque féminin est un canal préférentiel des romancières pour exprimer leur inconfort existentiel dans une société au sein de laquelle, victimes des construits phallocratiques et hystériques, elles se sont jetées dans l’écriture qu’elles considèrent comme un outil nécessaire de dire l’indicible afin de se repositionner dans le champ social qui est le leur. On se demande alors s’il n’est pas minimaliste de considérer la littérature comme un simple objet d’art. Ceci explique à suffisance pourquoi l’étude débouche sur la conclusion selon laquelle, le discours romanesque de Carine Mambou et Lydie Biby Meghuiope sont des récits virulents qui mettent à découvert, les violences physiques et morales orchestrées par la gent masculine prise dans l’ensemble dans un style qui, mobilisant les données stylistiques de haute facture, incite et invite les hommes à sortir de leur travers, du spectre de dominant dans lequel ils se sont engouffrés, pour construire avec les femmes, une nouvelle société dans laquelle le vivre-ensemble entre le masculin et le féminin sera une réalité palpable.
BIOGAS UNTUK RUMAH TANGGA DI DESA LENGKESE KABUPATEN TAKALAR
Authors: Nur Aminah  , Aksan Aksan , Sri Indriati  , Rusdi Wartapane  
Published: May 2023

Program Penerapan Ipteks Masyarakat (PIM) dilakukan untuk memanfaatkan limbah kotoran sapi sebagai sumber energi terbarukan untuk rumah tangga. Biogas dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber tegangan pada penerangan rumah dan sumber energi gas pada kompor gas. Sisa/limbah biogas dimanfaatkan sebagai pupuk organik. Pembentukan biogas dilakukan pada reaktor biogas (biodigester) yang dibangun pada program ini di Desa Lengkese kecamatan Mangarabombang Kabupaten Takalar. Metode yang diterapkan pada program PIM ini yaitu, 1. penyuluhan; 2. Pelatihan dan demonstrasi; 3. Pendampingan mitra kelompok tani pemuda milenial (KTPM) Kakao Farm Desa Lengkese. Raktor biogas (biodigester) didesain dengan kapasitas 4 – 6 m3/hari untuk menampung limbah kotoran sapi sebanyak 8 ekor sapi. Berdasarkan perhitungan desain, reaktor tersebut mampu menghasilkan biogas sebanyak 1,6 – 2,4 m3/hari. Biogas yang dihasilkan selain dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber energy kompor gas dan sisa limbah biogas (slurry) dimanfaatkan sebagai pupuk organic. Pemanfaatan biogas sebagai sumber energi pada masyarakat (kelompok tani) berbasis pengolahan limbah kotoran sapi diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat yang berlipat ganda dan menjadi penggerak dinamika pembangunan pedesaan dan gerakan lingkungan hidup bersih (ramah lingkungan).
Exploring the interplay between kidney health, vitamin D levels, and mineral/bone disorders in chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Authors: Ismail Mehreen , Samad Abdul , Khizar Syeda Huma , Khan Aimal , Shah Farid Ullah , Shahid Tehreem 
Published: May 2023

Introduction: CKD is associated with a number of problems of mineral and bone metabolism, including vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism. The relationships between a lack of vitamin D, circulating indicators of mineral and bone diseases (MBD), and renal function in CKD are not well understood. This cross-sectional research included 1,060 individuals with CKD stages 2 to 5 from the Institute of Kidney Disease (IKD), Peshawar. In addition to other indicators of bone metabolism, we evaluated the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), blood levels of Calcifediol, calcium, phosphate, and intact parathyroid hormone (PTH). The results of interest were blood calcium, phosphate, and PTH levels as well as other indicators of bone metabolism. These markers also included circulating markers of MBD. Results: Higher blood Parathyroid Hormones levels, in addition to lower levels of blood calcium and phosphate, were all associated with vitamin D deficiency and decreased eGFR. Additionally, vitamin D deficiency has been independently linked to lower levels of other bone metabolism indicators, including tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-5b and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase. In patients with CKD, abnormalities in mineral and bone metabolism, including greater PTH levels and lower calcium and phosphate levels, are independently correlated with reduced eGFR and vitamin D insufficiency.
PELUANG USAHA MAKANAN Di ERA PANDEMI Covid 19 STUDI KASUS RUMAH MAKAN PAMENAN DIKECAMATAN RAWALUMBU
Authors: Eriandi Eriandi 
Published: May 2023

Aside from the serious impact on health, Covid-19 Pandemic also weakens the national economy. Various industrial sectors, including the culinary business, experienced a decrease in turnover rate, and not a few closed their businesses. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic, there are still opportunities to open businesses for small entrepreneurs engaged in the culinary sector. In order to be able to compete and acquire consumers amid declining purchasing power then the entrepreneurs must be innovative, including using an online system in their sales strategy. This is implemented to comply with regulations to always maintain distance and at the same time break the chain of spreading COVID-19. Research on business opportunities in the culinary sector during the Covid 19 pandemic was conducted in Rawalumbu District by taking the case of the Dapoer Pamenan Restaurant, Rawalumbu District. This research uses a
the descriptive qualitative method by using a SWOT analysis to find out the various
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that the culinary business has during a pandemic. The result of this research shows that the strategy that can be carried out by the culinary business is product and service diversification. The culinary business must be able to gain consumer trust through safe products, healthy and hygienic, implement the health protocol, maximize online marketing, fulfill the demands of take-away and delivery orders, making diversified product innovations in the form of healthy food and frozen food, and also optimize the quality of the products. The target outcome of this research is to identify the factors of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that will be faced by the culinary business entrepreneurs in the Rawalumbu sub-district and also to decide the suitable strategy applied to adapt to the
new normal. In the long term, it is hoped that the results of this study will contribute to the development of business strategies to deal with emergency and uncertain situations.
BANK SAMPAH ASOKA DALAM PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT CLUSTER IXORA
Authors: Septiani Raisya Puspa 
Published: May 2023

Garbage is an environmental problem that until now there is no solution to in Indonesia. The waste bank is an effort to fix and improve the system waste management. The waste management system with a waste bank emphasizes recycling activities,
especially plastic waste, cartons, cans, and so on. The purpose of a waste bank established in residential areas is to build public awareness of waste management, create a clean, healthy environment and change waste to be more useful in society such as making crafts and increasing additional income. With the Waste Bank, the benefits obtained from residents are being able to maintain cleanliness and environmental health, help the community's economy and build relationships between residents and build public awareness to care for the surrounding environment. This research used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Research informants were selected by purposive sampling. Research data were collected by observation, interview, and documentation study. The impact of the Ashoka waste bank program on the income of the community is that it can help the community to finance activities carried out in the
environment without spending personal funds.