ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 19, 2023
Neonatal Home-Care Practices of Mothers in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State
Edith Anulika Udeogalanya
Page no 461-472 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjnhc.2023.v06i12.002
This study investigated neonatal home-care practices of mothers in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. 398 nursing mothers participated in a longitudinal survey to evaluate the newborn home-care behaviors of mothers in Ihiala, Anambra State. For the study, newly delivered moms who gave their informed consent were progressively selected from communities in each town in Ihiala, L.G.A., Anambra State. Data was gathered from the women in their homes using a questionnaire that the researchers had devised, tested, and validated. Data collected were loaded into SPSS version 23. Data were analyzed and summarized in tables of frequencies and percentages. The study's findings demonstrated that, despite being below the specified level of 75% and above, the majority of moms received adequate cord and thermoregulatory care, with mean scores of 65.48 and 73.6%. There was still evidence of subpar neonatal care practices in the area, including the use of tooth paste (12.9%), shea butter (27.9%), and herbs (27.4%) on the cord, as well as the non-practice of exclusive breastfeeding (72.6%) and skin-to-skin care (75.6%). Neonatal practices are influenced by age, parity, education, occupation, and delivery location. Despite their high level of awareness, it was found that the mothers did not perform proper neonatal home care. To enhance neonatal care practices and empower moms to make educated decisions about their own and their child's health, it is advised that maternal education and women's empowerment be promoted.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 19, 2023
Comparative Analysis of Qualitative G6PDH Assay with Gold Standard Quantitative Assay to Detect G6PD Deficiency in Pediatric Patients
Mirza Asif Baig, Naif H. Alsharif, Abdulrahim M. Alamri, Nader A. Alharbi, Ameen D. Bakhsh, Ayman M. Alhojely, Rami Abdulaziz Albeladi, Khalid M. Aljohani, Mohammed M. Elgindy, Bandar H. Albanji, Meshal Alzahrani, Montaha O. Mohammed, Hussain Ali H. Almuayrifi, Ahmad M. Algrafi, Nawal H. Almohammadi, Ayoub Rida Alqasser
Page no 317-321 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjpm.2023.v08i12.007
Background: G6PD is the rate limiting enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway that protects human cells from oxidative stress. G6PD deficiency is one of the most common enzymopathies in humans, affecting an estimated 400 million individuals worldwide. The main objective of our study is to Compare diagnostic accuracy of screening qualitative G6PDH assay with standard quantitative assay. Methodology and Results: This is 2 years study comprising 250 confirmed cases of G6PD deficiency by UDILIPSE G6PD quantitative assay. Of which 210 were boys and 40 were girls. 40 cases were reported as false Normal by G6PDH screening assay in boys and 28 in girls. Discussion: Our results were comparable to studies conducted by Mohammed islam, Daae LN et al., Bancone G et al., Kahn M et al., Conclusion: It can be safely concluded that male patients with suspected G6PD deficiency can be screened for G6PDH assay and if tests are indeterminate then can be proceed to quantitative assay. For female patients it is recommended to omit screening test and can directly perform quantitative G6PDH assay in order not to miss G6PD deficient carriers.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 19, 2023
An Empirical Study of Social Media Effects on University Students in Sultanate of Oman
Dr. Renjith Kumar, R, Zainab Mohammad Nasser Al-Rahbi, Najoud Salim Abdallah Al-Daraai
Page no 318-326 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjbms.2023.v08i12.004
The usage of social networking sites such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest has brought many opportunities, changes and challenges. The impact of this type of media can be social, psychological, and economic. The social impact is a major concern since these technologies with their rapid spread have succeeded in influencing the attitudes of various groups of individuals. Among all other age groups in Oman, teenagers make up a major segment in the demographic structure of the country. The present research aimed to contribute to this understanding by investigating the impact of social networking media on academic performance, health and social interactions in Oman. A sample of 242 students from University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa were selected for the study. The findings of the study revealed that 55% of the students in University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa use Instagram. 25% of the students use WhatsApp. 30% of the students in University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa use three social media platforms. 32% of the students spend 3 to 5 hours daily on social media. 45% of the University students stated that they are attracted towards social media.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
Comparative Analysis of Financial Performance Using the Economic Value Added (EVA) Approach in Banking Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange
Elis Listiana Mulyani, Dedi Rudiana, Usman Mulja Kusumah
Page no 587-591 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjef.2023.v07i12.003
Banking is a financial institution that carries out intermediary activities between people who own funds and people who need funds. Because of these activities, ongoing supervision is needed to avoid any party being harmed. One way to assess banking performance is to compare the financial ratios of one period with other methods. The aim of this research is to determine and analyze comparative financial ratios using liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, profitability ratios and economic value added (EVA) as a means of measuring financial performance in banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research method used is descriptive analysis with the data used is secondary data in the form of financial reports for the 2018 period. The results show that there is no difference between financial ratios in the form of Liquidity ratios, Solvency ratios and Profitability ratios with Economic Value Added (EVA) as a tool for assessing banking financial performance.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 18, 2023
A Case of Bowel Obstruction Due to A Rare Supra-Vesical Hernia
Abdulaziz Alkhaldi, Walid Altassan, Mohammed Alshanawani, Esraa Alsaady, Mohammad Shibly Khan
Page no 646-649 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjm.2023.v08i12.004
Intestinal obstruction is one of the common causes’ emergency department visits, the prompt management of which is complicated by wide array of causes. Supra-vesical hernia has been reported to be a rare surgical cause of obstruction. Early diagnosis is often difficult and therefore can it has high chances of acute & emergent presentation. Prompt recognition of symptoms and evaluation are important to prevent poor prognosis. We are presenting a case of 62-year-old, medical free, male patient presenting to emergency department with clinical picture of abdominal obstruction. Based on the clinical examination and abdominal radiography, a provisional diagnosis of small bowel obstruction was made. CT scan confirmed the diagnosis with further specifying the extent of the hernial sac reaching up to the urinary bladder. The patient was managed successfully through exploratory laparotomy with no injury to the urinary bladder.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
Legal Reconstruction of the Sharia Banking Act Standard Regulation Based on the Values of Justice
Bambang Tri Bawono, Mochamad Rizqi Sismanto, Ahmad Rofiq
Page no 592-596 |
DOI: 10.36348/sijlcj.2023.v06i12.002
This research aims to analyze and discover the weaknesses of the regulations for making Sharia banking deeds that do not yet have certainty value and how to reconstruct the standards for making Sharia banking deeds, the authenticity and legal force of notarial deeds used in Sharia banking practices based on the value of certainty in a normative legal research which examines legal norms in regulations that examine the research object. The data used in this research is secondary data, namely primary legal material in the form of laws and regulations governing criminal sanctions. Secondary legal materials in the form of scientific literature and previous research discussing criminal sanctions and tertiary legal materials in the form of legal dictionaries. Based on the results of data analysis, it is concluded that there are two weaknesses in the regulations for making Sharia Deeds in this case: a. The Sharia notarial deed agreement does not conform to the format according to Article 38 UUJN, especially the placement of the word "Bismillahhirrahmanirrohim" and the word "Alhamdulillah". b. The inconsistency of the Sharia notarial deed agreement in its substance is that there is a clause for immediate collection of all Murabahah debts and delivery/disposal of goods and this is clearly contrary to the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council number 04/DSN-MUI/IV/2000 concerning Murabahah therefore, it is necessary to reconstruct Article 38 paragraph (3) UUJN concerning deed bodies.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
Prevalence and Outcome of Repeat Caesarean Delivery: A Retrospective Review in Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Teaching Hospital Dutse, North-west Nigeria
Abdullahi Abba Habib, Musa Saulawa Ibrahim, Yamuna Aminu Kani, Nabila Ado Ya’u, Abubakar Muhammad Balili
Page no 495-503 |
DOI: 10.36348/sijog.2023.v06i12.006
Background: Caesarean section is the most common Obstetric surgical procedure. Repeat CS has been a significant contributor to the overall increase in CS rate and accounts for about one- third of all caesarean deliveries worldwide. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and outcome of repeat Caesarean section. Materials and methods: The study was a 3-year retrospective review of Caesarean sections, carried out between 1st July 2020 and 31st June 2023 in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Teaching hospital. The case files of the participants were retrieved from the record department. Data analysis was carried out using IBM statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 26. Measured variables were expressed in frequencies and percentage. Test for association was done using chi-square non-parametric test, setting P-value at <0.05. Results: A total of 144 were repeat caesarean deliveries were performed out of 344 Caesarean sections done during the review period, giving an incidence rate of 41.9%. The mean age of the patients was 30.42 ± 50 years and the mean parity was 4.47±2.62. Most (51.39%) of the repeat CS were elective. Majority (93.06) of the patients had EBL ≤1000ml and most (82.6%) of the babies delivered had 5th minute Apgar score of ≥7. Conclusion: The repeat Caesarean section rate in this study is high. Similarly, the emergency Caesarean section rate at first and second order repeat Caesarean deliveries is high. Additionally maternal and fetal complications are higher among women lower order Caesarean deliveries.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
Legal Reconstruction of the Regulation of Plantation Crimes Based on Justice Values
Susan, Anis Mashdurohatun, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih
Page no 597-602 |
DOI: 10.36348/sijlcj.2023.v06i12.003
This research aims to find and analyze the weaknesses of the criminal sanctions regulations against perpetrators of plantation crimes which are not yet based on the value of justice, and to reconstruct the criminal sanctions regulations against perpetrators of criminal acts based on the value of justice in a normative legal research which examines legal norms in regulations that examine the research object. The data used in this research is secondary data, namely primary legal material in the form of laws and regulations governing criminal sanctions. Secondary legal materials in the form of scientific literature and previous research discussing criminal sanctions and tertiary legal materials in the form of legal dictionaries. Based on research conducted, there are several norms of criminal sanctions against perpetrators of plantation crimes in Law Number 39 of 2014 concerning Plantations that are not based on the value of justice because the orientation of the UUP is on large internationalization investors or foreign investors so that plantation regulations are liberalizing, as is the case with Regulation of criminal sanctions and fines against perpetrators of plantation crimes is still weak, especially corporate sanctions. Weaknesses in the regulation of criminal sanctions against perpetrators of plantation crimes currently include weaknesses in legal substance, legal structure, and legal culture. From this weakness, there is also a legal vacuum and legal ambiguity, therefore, the reconstruction offered is carried out with the reconstruction of the norms of Article 103 to Article 113 of Law No. 39 of 2014 concerning Plantations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
Holden with Jonah Complex: A Humanistic Psychoanalysis of The Catcher in the Rye
Jie Chen
Page no 478-483 |
DOI: 10.36348/sijll.2023.v06i12.004
J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye (1987) explores the inner world of a 16-year-old middle school teenager, Holden Caulfield, during the three days he spends wandering from school to New York City. The anger and anxiety displayed in the protagonist strike a strong chord among young readers. Jonah, a surprising prophet in the Old Testament, refuses to follow God’s behest to prophesy in Nineveh and instead flees in the opposite direction. Abraham Maslow, a 20th-century American psychologist, draws inspiration from this narrative and develops the concept known as Jonah Complex, which he defines as the fear of one’s own greatness and the evasion of one’s own best potential. This article aims to analyze the character of Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye by drawing a comparison to the biblical story of Jonah and incorporating the psychological concept of Jonah Complex. By examining these elements together, it will be argued that Holden Caulfield exhibits symptoms of Jonah Complex, resulting in his fear of growth and his avoidance and disregard for his own prospect. Significantly, this study will draw from Abraham Maslow’s theories feasible solutions for addressing Holden’s Jonah Complex and ultimately achieving his self-actualization. Meanwhile, the paper will provide for teenagers like Holden with conducive significance as to one’s psychological health and personal growth.
Here we present the first English translation of Chapter IV of section 3 of the book ‘Contemporary German Philosophy’ (‘Die deutsche Philosophie der Gegenwart’) written by Dr. Gerhard Lehmann, University of Berlin. This part, entitled ‘Political Philosophy’, summarizes the philosophical work of Alfred Rosenberg, Ernst Krieck, Alfred Baeumler and Hans Heyse. The authentic practitioners of the love of wisdom will find here very interesting and fascinating ideas to study and exploit (for example, the ‘region’ model of reality).
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
About Alfred Baeumler’s Nietzsche. 5. ‘Nietzsche as an existential thinker’
Juan Sebastián Gómez-Jeria
Page no 533-549 |
DOI: 10.36348/jaep.2023.v07i12.002
In this fifth part of the series, dedicated to the research and meditations on Nietzsche of the philosopher Prof. Dr. Alfred Baeumler, we present his text entitled 'Nietzsche as an existential thinker', published in 1930. This text stands out for its conceptual clarity and intellectual brilliance. Reading it, like the texts presented in the previous installments, makes us wonder if today we are finally witnessing the slow final agony of Greco-Roman-Germanic Europe.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 18, 2023
Propaganda Solutions to Improve the Cultural and Spiritual Life of Workers in Industrial Parks in Phu Tho Province
Lê Thị Thùy
Page no 550-554 |
DOI: 10.36348/jaep.2023.v07i12.003
During the period 2018 - 2023, the cultural and spiritual life of workers working in industrial parks in Phu Tho has received attention and had many positive changes. However, the spiritual life of workers is not uniform and not commensurate with their contributions to businesses and to the socio-economic development of the province. There are still many difficulties in improving the quality of cultural and spiritual life for workers in industrial parks. Therefore, in the period 2023 - 2028, there needs to be clearer solutions so that the cultural and spiritual life of workers in industrial parks in Phu Tho is improved not only in quantity but in depth. quality. With that desire, along with solutions on policy mechanisms, activities of trade unions,... in this article, the author focuses on clarifying the group of solutions on propaganda.
Anxiety and despair have spread like wildfire with the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies on mental health undertaken during the pandemic have revealed rising rates of suicidality and indications of acute stress and depression. The national laws on travel and quarantine have made attending these routine checkups harder and less practicable. The fast use of telehealth during the epidemic has accelerated the need to address the moral difficulties of using electronic treatments for mental illness. However, the urgent need for socially detached mental health care should not be used to weaken regulations and practices that safeguard individuals from receiving inadequate mental health care or having their personal information misused, raising several ethical concerns for the professionals providing these services. This study aims to provide a theoretical analysis of some of the pressing ethical concerns surrounding online healthcare delivery during COVID-19, which include privacy and data protection, safety and accountability, and access and fairness. Consequently a robust moral framework will be searched for solving some moral dilemmas in this context.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 16, 2023
Content Analysis of Indonesian Tax Court Rulings: Aggresiveness of Transfer Pricing and Tax Avoidance
Hendy Prastyawan, Yudhi Herliansyah
Page no 303-317 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjbms.2023.v08i12.003
This research aims to examine the influence of effective tax rates, the existence of transactions with Tax Haven countries, and the aggressiveness of transfer pricing on tax avoidance. This research observed 115 public and private companies in all areas of the Indonesian Tax Authority whose tax disputes over transfer pricing cases had been decided by the Indonesian Tax Court for the 2017-2022 period. This research was carried out using a quantitative approach with cross section data which was then analyzed using multiple regression analysis using the Eviews 12 application. The secondary data for this research came from Financial Reports, Court Decisions and Tax Annual Corporate Reports which had received approval from the Directorate General of Taxes and used initials so as to avoid violations of official secrets. The results of this study indicate that the effective tax rate has an influence but is not significant on tax avoidance. This shows that the effective tax rate or large tax burden of companies, most of which are foreign owned, has not been able to encourage these companies to avoid tax. On the other hand, the existence of transactions with Tax Haven countries and the aggressiveness of transfer pricing have a positive and significant effect on corporate tax avoidance. These results indicate that there are transactions with affiliates in Tax Haven countries and the more aggressive the company is in its transfer pricing policy, it indicates that there is a strong motive to avoid tax.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 16, 2023
Financial Literacy, Financial Technology, and Financial Satisfaction: Explorasi the Mediation Effect of Financial Inclusion
Febita Tria Safira, Wida Purwidianti, Naelati Tubastuvi, Alfalisyado
Page no 576-586 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjef.2023.v07i12.002
One crucial factor that affects a person's well-being is their level of financial satisfaction. This study aims to create a research model based on technology, financial literacy, financial inclusion, and financial satisfaction. This research data was obtained from questionnaires distributed to communities in Cilacap and Banyumas, consisting of 110 people. The data obtained were analyzed using SmartPLS Ver 3.2.9 software. The study shows that financial inclusion is driven by financial technology and financial literacy. There is a positive correlation between financial satisfaction and financial inclusion. Financial satisfaction and financial literacy are positively correlated. Nevertheless, there is no relationship between fintech and financial satisfaction. In addition, this study found that financial inclusion could mediate the relationship of financial technology to financial satisfaction. However, financial inclusion cannot mediate financial literacy with financial satisfaction. The results of this research are expected to be helpful for the community and government. The public can increase financial literacy and fintech to optimize financial inclusion. In addition to the community, the government or stakeholders also maximize the availability of access to various quality formal financial services to achieve a 90% financial inclusion index target in 2024 to improve public welfare. The results of this study can be a suggestion for future researchers to find several other factors that affect financial satisfaction.