scholarly journals Determinants of Sustainability of Rural Agricultural Projects in Rwanda: Case of Maize Projects in Budubi Irrigation Scheme in Nyanza District

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2537-2543
Author(s):  
MUHONGERWA Alice

This study aimed at assessing the influence of financial input on the sustainability of maize projects in Budubi Irrigation Scheme; to investigate influence of Irrigation Scheme management on the sustainability of maize projects in Budubi Irrigation Scheme; to examine influence of benefits from maize on the sustainability of maize projects in Budubi Irrigation Scheme and to assess influence of care for environment on the sustainability of maize projects in Budubi Irrigation Scheme. The study was guided by the sustainability theory and applied a descriptive cross-sectional design, and population of 392 persons out of which a sample of 198 was applied. Document review, questionnaire, interview, and observation methods were used to collect data, while descriptive statistics and content analysis was applied for data analysis. Key words: Irrigation scheme, sustainability, agricultural projects, Maize projects.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
Ali Roshandel Hesari ◽  
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Ali Kamali ◽  
Mohsen Tavakoli ◽  
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Objective Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremities. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of CTS among male hairdressers in Bojnourd, Iran. Methods This is a descriptive/analytical study with cross-sectional design conducted on 109 male hairdressers in bojnourd city. Among them, 38 had CTS symptoms such as finger numbness and underwent Phalen’s and Tinel’s tests, 22 of whom were positive. As a result, they were referred to a rehabilitation specialist for electrodiagnostic studies. Data analysis was carried out in SPSS v.22 software using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage and considering a significance level of 0.05. Results Twenty-two of 109 hairdressers had clinical and electrodiagnostic criteria for CTS (20.8%). Of these, 45.45% had mild (n=10), 31.81% moderate (n=7) and 22.72% severe CTS (n=5). Conclusion Hairdressing is one of the potential jobs for CTS. Hairdressers’ work situations need to be improved. It is also necessary to improve the awareness of hairdressers about biomechanics and the correct ways of doing work.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Setia Budi ◽  
Ria Dila Syahfitri

The rate of stroke incidence is about 200 per 100,000 people throughout the world. This study aims to determine the Relation Suffer Stroke With Independence Level In Neurology Polyclinic TK II DR Ak Gani Palembang Year Hospital 2017. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with cross sectional design that is done by interviewing techniques with questionnaires on 42 respondents with Accidental sampling technique. This research was conducted in August 2017. Data analysis used is univariate data analysis and bivariate data analysis with one way anova test result. The results of univariate analysis showed that the duration of the respondents suffering from stroke was between 2.10 years to 3.38 years. Also found that most respondents were at the level of independence f; independent, except bathing, dressing, moving, and one other function with a total of 12 respondents. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the long suffering stroke with the level of independence with the value of p value 0.025. For that the need for rehabilitation to patients and families of patients in order to help improve the independence of stroke patients in doing their daily activities. Keywords : Long Suffer Stroke, Level of Independence


2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
Farzana Memon ◽  
Salwa Memon ◽  
Muhammad Muslim Khahro ◽  
Abdul Salam Memon

Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile. Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their dental appearance. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance. Results: 166 students (32 males and 134 females) participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6% students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9% were inspired by other’s smile. In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their teeth respectively. Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth, urged to have lighter teeth.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Firyal Baktir ◽  
Dwi Prijatmoko ◽  
Masniari Novita

There are several methods of analizing tooth size discrepancy in orthodontics include prediction methods for mixed dentition. Prediction method of Moyers and Sitepu most commonly used although both were obtained from 2 different races, Caucasian and Deutromelayu. Yemeni ethnic is one of the ethnic groups settled in Indonesia which descendants of the Caucasian race. The aim of the study was to observed the suitable prediction table for Yemeni ethnic. It was an observasional analitics study consist of 40 samples with cross sectional design. The results showed that slight difference for prediction of Moyers on the maxilla (1.02) and prediction of Sitepu on the mandibula (0.11). As conclusion, the most suitable predicition method for Yemeni ethnic is Moyers’s method for maxila and sitepu’s method for mandibula.   Key words: mesiodistal width permanen teeth, Moyers method, Sitepu method, Yemeni Etnic


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Lydya ◽  
Ni Putu Aryati Suryaningsih ◽  
Ni made Umi Kartika Dewi

Latar Belakang: Nyeri merupakan keluhan terbanyak yang mendorong masyarakat untuk melakukan praktek swamedikasi. Analgesik efektif dan memiliki indeks terapi yang luas, namun dapat berpotensi untuk menimbulkan efek samping yang serius bahkan ketika digunakan dalam dosis yang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran terkait rasionalitas penggunaan analgesik dalam swamedikasi nyeri di Kota Denpasar. Metode: Studi ini menggunakan desain cross-sectional dan melibatkan 196 responden yang dipilih dengan consecutive sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner pada enam apotek di wilayah Kota Denpasar dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil: Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa 50,5% responden menggunakan analgesik secara tidak rasional dalam praktek swamedikasi nyeri. Mayoritas responden yang menggunakan analgesik dalam swamedikasi nyeri adalah perempuan, usia 17-25 tahun, tingkat pendidikan tinggi, bekerja dan memiliki tingkat pendapatan yang rendah. Kesimpulan: Setengah dari total responden menggunakan analgesik secara tidak rasional dalam praktek swamedikasi nyeri. Tingginya ketidakrasionalan penggunaan analgesik dapat menyebabkan peningkatkan biaya pengobatan dan dapat menimbulkan kondisi yang berbahaya. Kata kunci: Penggunaan analgesik, rasionalitas, swamedikasi AbstractBackground: Pain is the most complaints of illness that encourage communities to use analgesics in self-medication practice. Analgesics are effective and have a broad therapeutic index, but may have potentially serious side effects even when they used in the right dosage. This study aimed to determine the rationality of analgesic use in pain self-medication in Denpasar City. Method: A cross-sectional design was used, and involved 196 respondents selected through consecutive sampling. Data were collected from questionnaire distribution in six pharmacies in Denpasar City and analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Result: This study found that 50,5% respondents used analgesics irrationally in pain self-medication practice. The majority of respondents who used analgesics in pain self-medication were females, aged 17-25 years old, high education level, employed, and had low income. Conclusion: Half of the total respondents used analgesics irrationally in pain self-medication practice. High of irrational analgesic use can increase medical costs and lead to dangerous conditions. Keywords:  Analgesic use, pain, rationality, self-medication


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Ummu Hanifah Amri ◽  
Harfindo Nismal

There are main factors that play role in the occurrence of caries, those are host factors, microorganism, substrate, and time. If one factor is not there then caries does not occur. Breastfeeding is fat emulsion in a solution of protein, lactose, and organic salt that are secreted by the breast. Breastfeeding contains nutrients that can inhibit caries occurrence. The aim of this study is to determine effect of duration breastfeeding toward def-t Index of 2-3 years old child in Posyandu Puskesmas Andalas. This study design is an observational with cross sectional design. The total sample were 68 of 2-3 years old children in Posyandu Puskesmas Andalas. The analysis effect of duration breastfeeding toward def-t Index is Chi Square’s Test. This study shows that there are significant effect (p<0,05) between duration breastfeeding toward def-t Index of 2-3 Years Old Child. def-t Index the moderate category for ≥6 months breastfeeding  and def-t index the high category for <6 months breastfeeding.There is effect duration breastfeeding toward def-t Index of 2-3 years old.   Key words : Breastfeeding, def-t Index, caries


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Desti Astuti ◽  
Anafrin Yugistyowati ◽  
Oktaviana Maharani

<p>In 2012 the scope of exclusive breastfeeding in DIY were 48%, while in Bantul district as much as 62.05% in 2013. Breastfed which is first out after delivery called colostrum and very important given to infants, but many of postpartum mothers are less or not knowing about the importance of colostrum. The purpose of study was to know relationship between the knowledge level of postpartum mothers about colostrum and motivation of giving colostrum in Panembahan Senopati Bantul hospital, Yogyakarta. This study was an observational analytic with cross sectional design. Samples were 54 of postpartum mothers days 0 to 4 at Panembahan Senopati Bantul hospital, Yogyakarta which obtained by accidental sampling technique. Instruments used was closed questionnaire. Data analysis used Kendal Tau test. The data were analyzed by statistical correlation kendall tau obtained p-value were 0.000&lt;α (0.05). The value of a correlation coefficient were 0.632. it mean that the connection was strong. In conclusions, there was a relationship between knowledge level of pospartum mothers about colostrum and motivation of giving colostrum in Panembahan Senopati Bantul hospital, Yogyakarta 2015.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Cahya Novenita Azzahra ◽  
Widyawati Widyawati ◽  
Liza Afriliana ◽  
Julian Dewantiningrum

AbstractIntroduction : Melasma is one of the most common hyperpigmentation disorders among womans, the common hyperpigmentation patches which commonly found on face especially on sunlight exposured area. One of the factors causing melasma is the use of oral contraceptives which cause the buildup of the hormones estrogen and progesterone on the skin.Objectives : Thus, the aim of the study is to analyze the association between duration of contraceptive pills use and melasma.Methods : This study used a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in May-July 2020. The subjects were 36 womans aged 30-55 years old and oral contraceptive acceptors that qualify inclussion criteria and not eligible exclussion criteria. The data was collected primarily using questionnaires. Physical examinations were done through observation with a photo of the respondents. Data analysis using the Chi Square test with a significance value p <0,05.Results : Based on the results of this study, the significance of 0.017 less than 0.05 which indicates a relationship between variables duration of contraceptive pills use and melasma. Conclusions : This study shows a association between duration of contraceptive pills use and melasmaKeywords : melasma, contraceptive pills.


Author(s):  
Gautam Maharjan

The main objective of this study is to identify the magnitude of issues relating to customs duty evasion in Nepal. Judgmental sampling technique has been applied with the total of 819 respondents: 421 from business communities and 398 from government officials. Descriptive statistics and compare mean test has been used for the data analysis. From the ranking analysis, it is concluded that respondents are more serious on the issue of ‘difficulties in managing open border’, ‘ambiguous customs policy’ and ‘poor infrastructure and inconvenient location’ which were ranked first, second and third respectively. However, the respondents become less serious in the issue of ‘poor technology adoption’ which is ranked last (seventh). The mean scores on each issue were above three and it indicates that the respondents agree on seriousness of the customs duty evasion. However, the mean difference test across business communities and government officials on each issue were found to be significantly different as the mean scores for business communities were higher. Identification of the seriousness on the issues of customs duty evasion in this study could be advantageous for the revenue planner to make newer customs policy. Key Words: Customs duty evasion, Open border, Customs policy, Infrastructure and location, Technology


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Gurdani Yogisutanti ◽  
Dhony Firmansyah ◽  
Suyono Suyono

Background: Fatigue is a workplace accident that decreased efficiency and endurance at work. This study aims to determine the factors that influence work fatigue in tofu production workers at the Galih Dabeda Silk Tofu Factory Kampung Cibuntu Bandung. Method: The research was cross sectional design and sample in the form of total sampling with a total of 80 employees. Data collection is done through interviews and direct measurements. Data analysis was performed univariately and bivariately with chi square test and the magnitude of the relationship (OR). Results: Factors related to work fatigue are noise (p-value 0,0001) and lighting (p-value 0,0001), but heat stress (p-value 0.532; OR 1.045 95%; 0.987- 1,112) did not correlate with fatigue. Conclusion: The conclusion that can be drawn from this study is the noise and lighting associated with the occurrence of work fatigue in employees in the factory know, while the heat pressure is not proven to be associated with work fatigue. Suggestions that can be recommended are to provide alternating hours of rest for 30-60 minutes to employees, use personal protective equipment as needed and drink water at least 8-10 glasses a day or 160 - 200 ml of water in one day according to their respective needs the worker.


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