scholarly journals Venomous animal accidents and phytotherapeutic measures adopted by the rural population in Alagoas backlands (Brazil)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Solma Lúcia Souto Maior de Araújo Baltar ◽  
Cledson Dos Santos Magalhães ◽  
Maria Lusia De Morais Belo Bezerra ◽  
Maria Betânia Monteiro De Farias ◽  
Karina Perrelli Randau

Objectives: evaluate the epidemiological aspects of accidents with venomous animals, focusing on snakebites and phytotherapic measures adopted by the rural population in municipalities in the interior of Alagoas. Materials and methods: this is a quantitative, descriptive research, carried out between 2016 and 2017 in the Alagoas backlands. To select the participants, the “snowball” method was used. For data collection, a semi-structured questionnaire was used. The data were analyzed using Excel 2007 software, and the relationship between the variables was evaluated by Spearman's correlation. Results: of the 600 accidents with venomous animals reported, the most prevalent were caused by snakes (47.00%) and scorpions (31.44%), while 21.56% by other animals. A weak correlation (r = 0.33) was observed between the municipality and the occupation of the job. Of the 282 registered snakebites, the Viperidae family was predominant with 74.46% of the cases. Most accidents were with Bothrops/ Bothrocophias (36.52%) and Crotalus (28.37%) genus. The medicinal plants used were barbatimão (52.00%), paratudo (21.00%), bellyache bush (15.00%) and sweet potato (12.00%), applied as leaf maceration (60.00 %), tea compress (29.50%) and use of garrafada (10.50%). Conclusion: in the region of Alagoas, medicinal plants are used as a phytotherapic alternative to minimize the symptoms and effects of snake venom.

AN-NISA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 307-323
Author(s):  
Nurhikmah Nurhikmah

This research aimed to find out the teaching skill of Islamic Religious Education teachers wowen , the result of the students’ learning outcome, and the relation between the teachers’ women skill andthe students’ learning outcome at Muhammadiyah junior high school Limbung, Bajeng District, Gowa Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the relation between the teachers’women teaching skill and the learning outcomes of the students at Muhammadiyah junior high school Limbung, Bajeng District, Gowa Regency. This study applied quantitative descriptive research method. The population of the study was all of 3 teachers women and all students as many as 362 people. In addition, the sampeling technique in selecting the teacherswas Saturated sampling while the 34 samples from the students were selected using Random Samplin technique.. The instruments implemented in this study were questionnaires, interview guides, and documentation with inferential statistical analysis using Proudact Moment correlation techniques. The result of the research showed that the teaching skill of the teacher of Islamic education was 26,058 which was categorized as skillful, the result of students' learning outcome was 8,411 which was categorized as high, while the result of the data analysis obtained was r = 1.344. Hence, it was revealed that the relationship between the teaching skills of the teacher women of Islamic religious education and the learning outcome of the students at Muhammadiyah junior high school Limbung was categorized as very high.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Remart R. Duan ◽  
Johnny A. F. Kalangi ◽  
Olivia F. C. Walangitan

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of promotion strategy on purchasing decisions of Yamaha Mio motors at PT Hasjrat Abadi Tobelo. PT. Hasjrat Abadi Tobelo launched the Matic type Mio Z, Mio M3 CW and Mio S types which are now popular in 2018. In 2017 Yamaha Mio sales were 428 units of motorcycles while in 2018 Yamaha Mio sales were 434 units of motorcycles, which means that in 2018 there was an increase in sales of Yamaha Mio. This research is a kind of quantitative descriptive research, using a correlation approach and simple regression, to see the relationship between variables and measure the magnitude of the influence that occurs in these variables. In the descriptive section of respondent's characteristics it can be seen that the respondents were the most female, namely 58.9%, respondents aged 20-30 years as much as 42.3%, and based on the latest education undergraduate students and respondents with civil servants (PNS) as much as 47% , is the respondent whose number is the most or dominant. Based on the results of the SPSS data the results of the determination coefficient or R Square (R2) are 0.379. From the equation above, it can be seen that if there are no independent variables that influence, promotion strategy 9,509 and every 1% increase in the promotion level, then the purchasing decision will increase by 0,791%. the results of simple linear regression analysis in the table above can be seen the results of calculations between promotional strategy variables on purchasing decisions can be arranged with the formula Y = a + bx which means Y = 9.509 + 0.791X. From the results above, the researcher gives the conclusion that promotional strategies are variables that influence purchasing decisions. This means that the higher the promotion strategy offered by Yamaha Mio, the higher the level of purchasing decisions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ogunyemi Joseph Kayode ◽  
Adewole Joseph Adeyinka ◽  
Akinde John Abiodun

This Study Aimed At Assessing The Effects Employees’ Remunerations On Productivity In The In Nigerian Breweries Plc. This Study Was Guided by three research objectives namely; to identify and discuss various forms of remuneration package in use, to examine the effects of remuneration packages on employees performance and to establish the relationship between improved remuneration and productivity in the Nigeria breweries. The study used descriptive research design. The population of this study consists of all staff working at the Nigerian Breweries PLC Ibadan. Sample of one hundred and twenty respondents were selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The descriptive statistics employed include; frequencies and percentage and the relationship between independent and dependent variables were established using Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient with the use of (SPSS). The findings were presented using tables and figures. From the findings in the Hypothesis, the r= 0.509** was obtained. This is significant as the p-value greater than 0.05. This shows that there was a significant relationship between remuneration packages’ and employee performance. The findings also revealed that quick payment of remuneration has great influence on employees’ productivity. The study concluded that remuneration package such as overtime, constant remuneration payment, promotes morale and increase team cohesion. From this finding, it was recommended that, organization should continue providing security benefits to all employees, as it will positively influence employee productivity and raise overall performance in the all sectors. The study also recommends that the organization should continue providing health protection benefits to its employees since it will help them create a sense of loyalty and encourage their productivity in the economic sector. Organizations, especially Breweries PLC should review the current retirement package since a good retirement package will attract and retain employees in the organization and also improve their productivity.


Author(s):  
Poonam Kumari ◽  
Vandna .

Background: Breast milk is the complete nutrition for the babies during first 6 months of life. It is very important to feed the baby with breast milk during that crucial period of growth. Unavailability of breast milk can put the baby in life threatening conditions. In order to resolve the problem and to improve the mortality rate of neonates, nurses should have up to date information regarding the breast milk and its storage. Aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding importance of human milk and milk banking.Methods: Quantitative, descriptive research approach was used to assess the knowledge of 150 purposively selected nurses working in obstetric, gynae and pediatric wards in selected hospitals of Punjab by using socio-demographic sheet and self-structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for the analysis of data.Results: Study findings revealed that majority of nurses 66% have adequate knowledge regarding importance of human milk and milk banking. Knowledge of nurses regarding importance of human milk and milk banking is significantly associated with working department.Conclusions: Study concluded that knowledge of nurses regarding importance of human milk and milk banking is satisfactory. But for the further improvement in knowledge of nurse’s in-service programs should be provided to them after regular intervals of time. So that they perform their work efficiently.


Prologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Richard Antony ◽  
Roswita Oktavianti

The credibility of a communicator is one of the factors for people to make purchasing decisions about a product. A communicator must have some ability in other words that the communicator must have the strength to compete, namely credibility and attractiveness. The research aims to examine the credibility of the communicator on the purchase decision of the AHHA Clothing Line Atta Halilintar product after watching YouTube Atta Halilintar. The independent variable in this study is the credibility of the communicator and the dependent variable is the purchase decision. The approach used in this study is quantitative descriptive. Research data were collected using non-probability sampling techniques or purposive sampling techniques. This study uses SPSS for Windows 23 test for Validity, Reliability, Hypothesis (simple linear analysis), T-test, Correlation Coefficient, and Determination Coefficient. Researchers obtain data that will be tested by distributing several questionnaires to all respondents, amounting to 100 respondents who have been determined and have been adjusted to the requirements in this study and respondents who represent the population of this study. The results obtained from the study showed that the communicator's credibility affected 29% in purchasing decisions while the remaining 71% was influenced by other factors. The relationship is positive, if the quality of the communicator's credibility increases, therefore the purchasing decision will also increase. And conversely, if the quality of the communicator's credibility decreases then the purchasing decision will also decrease. Kredibilitas dari seorang komunikator merupakan salah satu faktor bagi masyarakat untuk mengambil keputusan pembelian terhadap sebuah produk. Seorang komunikator harus memiliki beberapa kemampuan dengan kata lain bahwa komunikator harus memiliki kekuatan untuk bersaing yaitu kredibilitas (credibility) dan daya tarik (attractiveness).Penelitian bertujuan untuk meneliti kredibilitas komunikator terhadap keputusan pembelian produk AHHA Clothing Line Atta Halilintar setelah menonton YouTube Atta Halilintar. Variabel independen yang berada dalam penelitian ini yaitu kredibilitas komunikator dan variabel dependen adalah keputusan pembelian. Pendekatan yang dipergunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik non probability sampling atau teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan alat uji SPSS for windows 23 untuk Uji Validitas, Reliabilitas, Hipotesis (analisis linier sederhana), Uji T, Koefisien Korelasi, dan Koefisien Determinasi. Peneliti memperoleh data-data yang akan diujikan dengan cara menyebarkan beberapa kuesioner kepada semua responden yang berjumlah 100 responden yang telah ditentukan dan telah disesuaikan dengan syarat-syarat pada penelitian ini dan responden yang mewakili dari populasi penelitian ini. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kredibilitas komunikator berpengaruh sebesar 29% pada keputusan pembelian sementara sisanya 71% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Hubungan bersifat positif,apabila kualitas kredibilitas komunikator meningkat maka dari itu keputusan pembelian juga akan mengalami peningkatan. Dan sebaliknya, bila kualitas kredibilitas komunikator menurun maka dari itu keputusan pembelian juga akan mengalami penurunan.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Saiful Batubara ◽  
Adhi Marfitra

The damage to the immune system in people with HIV infection resulted in them being easily attacked by other diseases, especially the decrease in the quality of life of HIV-AIDS sufferers. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to know the relationship between compliance with antiretroviral use and family support in improving the quality of life of people with HIV-AIDS. For that, quantitative descriptive research with the population is the entire patient with HIV-AIDS. They undergo medical checkup at Budi Kemuliaan hospital-Batam aged between 20-35 years which amounted to 76 people and samples as many as 60 people selected using the Purposive sampling method. The results showed a significant link between compliance with the use of antiretroviral and quality of life and the relationship between the quality of life with the support of the family in HIV/AIDS patients at the Budi Kemuliaan hospital-Batam.  


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Tetra Saktika Adinugraha ◽  
Ferianto Ferianto ◽  
Bayu Ririh Antari

Background:Elderly period is a part of growth process. During this time,elderly will gradually experiencephysical, mental and social degeneration. Elderlywill alsoencounterseveral health problems including blood vessel disorders, metabolic disorders, joint disorders, and psycho-social disorders. The elderly welfare is assessed from their quality of life. Quality of life is used widely as anindication of the psychological welfare of elder age. Objective: To investigate the relationship between social support and quality of life of the elderly in the village of Cebogan, Sleman Methods: This study was quantitative descriptive research with cross sectional approach. The population in this study was the elderly in the village of Cebongan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Sampleswere chosenwith random sampling. The data analysis used Pearson product moment. Results:Elderly in the village of Cebongan, Sleman, were mostly aged 60-70 years old, and male. Social support which was givenwasof average 3.87 (SD= 0.329). Quality of life of the elderly was of average values as follows; physical quality of 65.31, psychology quality of 62.47, social quality of 70.14, environmental quality of 65.48, and cumulative quality of 65.85 (SD= 11.531). The result of Pearson Product examination figured out p= 0,000<0,05 with correlative coefficient value of 0,616. Conclusion: There was a relationshipbetween social support and quality of life of the elderly in the village of Cebongan, Sleman, with closesignificance level. Keywords: Social Support and Quality of Life


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-93
Author(s):  
Sion Gloria Pardede ◽  
Justina Purwarini ◽  
Sada Rasmada

Pre-eclampsia is a collection of symptoms such as hypertension, edema and proteinuria in pregnant, childbirth and postpartum women that occur at 20 weeks of gestation until the end of the first week after delivery. Pre-eclampsia can adversely affect the mother and fetus, such as fetal distress and even death due to lack of oxygenation. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) which occurs where one of the causes is pre-eclampsia. This study aims to determine the relationship between the characteristics of pregnant women (maternal age, parity, education, occupation and history of hypertension) to the classification of pre-eclampsia. Quantitative descriptive research design, with a total sampling of 73 pregnant women patient respondents at the East Bekasi Private Hospital in 2018-2019 who experienced pre-eclampsia. It was found that the results of the classification of respondents were mostly mild pre-eclampsia. The analysis used chi square with the conclusion that there is a relationship between the age of pregnant women and the classification of pre-eclampsia (P value 0.000), parity (P value 0.023), history of hypertension (P value 0.000). There is no relationship between education (P value 0.667) and work (P value 0.624). This research is expected to be a reference in order to improve service to patients, especially in conducting assessments on pregnant women. Where maternal age, parity and history of hypertension have a relationship with the classification of preeclmasia in pregnant women.  


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Srivalli ◽  
Kota Neela Mani Kanta

Perceived organizational support is an employee belief that organization values their contributions and cares about their welfare. The study assumes faculty can teach effectively in an environment where there is organizational support. In addition organizational commitment is a significant employee attitude towards his job in regard to effective teaching. Consequently the study is sought to analyze the moderation of organizational support on the relationship between organizational commitment and teaching effectiveness. The study is conducted among 410 private engineering college faculties working in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The study follows descriptive research design, as the study describes the moderation effect of organizational support. The study follows probabilistic, multi-stage sampling method in selection of sample. The study administers structured questionnaire among engineering college faculty for collection of primary data. The study finds statistically insignificant moderation effect of organizational support.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Vinna Novita Sari ◽  
Suhairi Suhairi ◽  
Nini Syofriyeni

This study aims to determine the Ratrchet Effect on Local Government Budgets in the City Government of Sumatra and find out which cities have the highest level of Budget Ratcheting. The research in this research is quantitative descriptive research. The data used are secondary data in the form of Regional Budget Revenue and Expenditure Reports of the City Government of Sumatra. The analysis technique in this study calculates and analyzes the Ratcheting budget with multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results of this study indicate that the Regional Original Revenue of the City Government of Sumatra Affects Regional Expenditures, Budget Ratcheting as a moderating variable strengthens the Relationship, and Palembang City is a city that has the highest Budget Ratcheting level with a percentage of 65%.


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