The Urgency of Digital Citizenship Learning Module for Indonesian Student

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Secondary school students have unlimited internet access through technology devices, and they have become part of the virtual citizen. The rise of violence, fraud, digital rape, and the adverse of negative effect of digital socialization gives its own concerns. For these reasons, this study intends to provide a learning module of social guidance to prepare 21 century digital learners to develop awareness towards digital citizenship mindset. The research method uses mixed methods with a qualitative research and development approach when making a module. The stages are named define, design, develop and disseminate. Evaluation used was expert appraisals, audience analysis, and attitude observations. The module is a self-learning material of themes from digital citizenship skills; the curated selves, chatting and red flags, and lastly, hoaxes and fakes, that packed with numerous resources such as video links, article, reflective self-evaluation and interactive scientific resources. The survey conducted resulting that the module is considered effective for learners so they can generate a good social behavior in digital world, a sense of responsibility, increase security, have self-limits on threats and dangers, be confident, and be proficient in using technology in the virtual world. Based on preliminary observations, this study is the first in Indonesia which introduces the concept of digital citizenship through a learning module, ultimately, for secondary school level. Implications for the findings will be on an effort of behavioral changes for learners in secondary school level.

Parity and Eating Habits Trigger Chronic Energy Deficiency in Pregnant Women

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Nutrition of pregnant women is related to the welfare of the fetus they contain. Chronic energy deficiency (CED) during pregnancy is a trigger for cases of hypertension in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, bleeding and premature rupture of membranes. Therefore, nutritional adequacy is something that needs to be considered, both before, during and after pregnancy ends. This research is an observational study using a case control design. This study aims to explore the factors that cause chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women. The sample used was 120 respondents who were divided into case and control groups with a ratio of 1:2. The results showed that the proportion of CED incidence was 33.3%, low education was 97.5%, risk parity was 43.3%, family income was below the district minimum wage (DMW) 60%, LILA was less than 23.5 cm 33.3%. , BMI <18.5 22.5%, anemia 31.67%, and unhealthy food consumption habits 69.16%. There is a relationship between parity, family income, anemia, and unhealthy eating habits with the incidence of CED, and there is no relationship between education and the incidence of CED. It is necessary to use appropriate technology as much as possible, such as social media in providing assistance in overcoming CED and the existence of cross-sectoral cooperation in increasing the use of home gardens for families to fulfill family nutrition.

Deep Breathing and Coughing Techniques are Effective for Airway Clearance in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis is a public health problem throughout the world. Mortality and morbidity rates of tuberculosis continue to rise. This study aims to determine the effectives of deep breathing and effective coughing technique against airway clearance in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. This research is a Quasi Experiment with the design of the study one group pretest posttest held in one of the hospitals in the city of Padang. Samples taken as many as 12 people. The data collection is done by observation. Univariate data analysis performed using descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis with statistical paired t-test. The results of this study 33.3% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis with the deep breathing  that is not good, 33.3% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis with cough ineffective, 100% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis with airway clearance were not clean before the deep breathing  and effective cough techniques, 33.3% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis with airway clearance were not clean after the deep breathing and effective coughing techniques, there is influence of deep breathing and coughing techniques against airway clearance in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. This study shows that there is influence of deep breathing and efective cough techniques  against airway clearance in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Through leader the hospital, is expected to increase patient motivation in doing deep breathing and coughing techniques in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Cultural Practices against Women in Nigeria: The Media Frames and the Challenges

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This study set out to investigate the patterns of framing of cultural practices against women by the media in Nigeria; as well as the challenges of framing the practices in South East Nigeria. The major objectives were to determine the frequency of coverage, the framing patterns and the constraints to media coverage. The survey method was employed to study a sample of 276 journalists in South East Nigeria using the questionnaire as instrument for data collection to determine their opinions about the challenges of media coverage of the practices. Also, content analysis method was employed to study the frequency of coverage of the practices in select radio, television and newspaper contents; as well as to determine framing patterns. In the end, it was found that both radio and television stations gave adequate coverage to the practices while the newspapers’ level of coverage was low. It was also found that the patterns of framing ranges from condemnatory stance to revealing the consequences on the societal development and to clamouring for review, amendment and eradication of the practices. However, challenges of coverage were lack of enabling laws, family and religious link to practices, sacredness and secrecy of the practices, etc.  It is, therefore, recommended that the media, policy makers, NGOs, community leaders, etc should find ways of ameliorating the identified hitches so as to enable hitch-free coverage of cultural practices so that analysis would be pragmatic.

 

Financial Derivatives – Option Trade

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This article will give a general review of options trading and examine how they may be utilized as a powerful tool for risk management. Due to this, topics such different kinds of options, trading tactics, and dangers involved in trading options are being discussed as well as the advantages of trading options and how to use them as a risk management tool. Finally, it will be talked talk about possible hazards that come with trading options and how investors may minimize them. Trading options gives investors and dealers the chance to diversify their holdings and insure against risk. Options trading is a potent tool that can be used to control risk and make market-related predictions. Also, hazards involved in trading options and how investors might reduce them will be discussed. Traders may make educated decisions about their trades and improve their trading success by being aware of the basics of options trading and the hazards involved.

Incorporating Social Value into Products of Social Enterprise for a New Brand Identity Case Study: Rumah Ismail

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Rumah Ismail is a Community-Based Entrepreneurship Accelerator (CBEA) that accelerates community business generated from empowerment activities. The profits earned by Rumah Ismail are used for social activities such as charity programs and the provision of scholarships for school education for underprivileged children. This research aims to develop a sustainable communication model that effectively conveys Rumah Ismail’s mission and social values to the stakeholders to enhance Rumah Ismail’s brand. This research uses brand identity by Kapferer and Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) by Belch & Belch with the mixed methodology or combined approach between qualitative and quantitative methods. The results of this study indicate that Rumah Ismail needs to communicate its social values, namely increasing the added value of local products through empowering local talents as a new brand of Rumah Ismail by delivering a strong brand communication message through packaging so that the social values owned by Rumah Ismail can be conveyed effectively Suitable for all people stakeholders.

Effect of Handgrip Isometric Exercise on Level of Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients at Selected Hospitals of City

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A study conducted on ‘Effect of handgrip isometric exercise on level of blood pressure among hypertensive patients at selected hospitals of city’.

The research design selected for the present study was Quantitative Evaluatory Approach. Study was conducted at selected hospitals. In the present study the sample comprises of hypertensive patients that fulfill the inclusion criteria of the study. Sample consists of 60 hypertensive patients (Experimental group: 30 hypertensive patients. Control group: 30 hypertensive patients). Non probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples. Result indicates that there is remarkable improvement in the systolic as well as diastolic blood pressure level among hypertensive patients after handgrip isometric exercise. 

Conclusion: In experimental group, average change in SYSBP was 2.8, 7.2 and 12.8 on day 1, day 4 and day7 respectively. In control group, average change in SYSBP was 1.8, 1.3 and 1.9 on day 1, day 4 and day7 respectively. The corresponding p-values were small (less than 0.05) for all the time points. Experimental group has significantly higher improvement in systolic blood pressure as compared to the control group. The handgrip isometric exercise was found to be significantly effective in reducing the systolic blood pressure among hypertensive patients.

In experimental group, average change in DIABP was 3, 6.3 and 11.3 on day 1, day 4 and day7 respectively. In control group, average change in DIABP was 1.1, 1.5 and 1.7 on day 1, day 4 and day7 respectively. The corresponding p-values were small (less than 0.05) for all the timepoints. It is evident that the experimental group has significantly higher effect in DIABP as compared to control group.

Problems of Translating Prophets Ahaadeeth into English

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This paper aims to address the study of the concept of equivalence in translating the Prophet’s Hadith into English. By comparing the hadiths with their English translations, it seeks to measure the extent to which the two translators dealing with the religious text relied on equivalence as a method of translation on the one hand, and as an intended end of the translation process on the other. What is comparative, because the study compares translational theories, and as for the comparative, it is because the study compares the hadiths included in the Forty Nawawi with their English translations.

Quality of Life and Lifestyle Factors among Stroke Survivors and People Living With Osteoarthritis in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State

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Background: Quality of life (QoL) and Lifestyle factors (LFs) are key determinants of health. Poor QoL and unhealthy lifestyles are global concerns and have been linked to stroke and osteoarthritis (OA).

Aim of the Study: This study determined and compared QoL between stroke survivors and People living with osteoarthritis (PLWOA), and also established association between selected LFs and QoL of the stroke survivors and PLWOA in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State.

Materials and Methods: The study adopted a comparative cross-sectional design. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 78 stroke survivors and 186 People Living with Osteoarthritis (PLWOA) from the two strata making up Port Harcourt Metropolis – Port Harcourt City Local Government Area (PHALGA) and Obio-Akpor Local Government Area (OBALGA). The World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref (WHOQoL-BREF) Scale was used to measure their current QoL while LFs (Smoking, Alcohol consumption, Physical activity, and Balanced Diet) were selected in line with WHO STEPS instrument for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from June 2019 to January, 2000. Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 24. Chi-square test statistic was used to compare the proportion of stroke survivors with very poor, poor and good QoL and that of PLWOA. Chi-square test of independence was used to determine association between LFs and QoL of the two groups, and where appropriate Fisher’s exact test. P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: Results revealed that the proportion of stroke survivors with very poor, poor and good QoL was 18 (23.16%), 53 (67.9%), and 7 (9.0%) compared to 16 (8.6%), 53 (67.9%), and 7 (9.0%) respectively of those of PLWOA. The difference observed between these proportions was statistically significant (Chi-square = 67.097, p-value <0.0001). For association between LFs and QoL, Smoking (Chi-square = 40.678, Fisher’s p-values <0.0001, <0.0001), Alcohol consumption (Chi-square = 26.541, Fisher’s p-values <0.0001, <0.0001), Physical activity (Chi-square = 13.679, Fisher’s p-values 0.001, 0.022), Balanced diet (Chi-square = 39.691, Fisher’s p-values < 0.0001, 0.002) were all associated for stroke survivors and PLWOA respectively.

Conclusion: Majority of stroke survivors and PLWOA had poor QoL. Association exists between LFs and QoL of stroke survivors and PLWOA in the study. There is need for government to collaborate and set up specialized healthcare facilities for stroke survivors and PLWOA in our communities.

The Prevalence of Chest Infection in Patients with Heart Failure in Al-Wahadah Teaching Hospital, Dhamar, Yemen

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Background: Heart failure is a common clinical manifestation of most organic heart diseases that progress to the end stage. Patients with heart failure are often accompanied by secondary conditions such as pulmonary circulatory congestion and pulmonary edema, which can lead to dyspnea, gas exchange disorders, and other consequences, creating certain conditions for pathogens to invade and colonize the lungs. Therefore, patients with heart failure may have higher risk of pulmonary infection.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of chest infection among patients with heart failure and to determine the characteristics of the patients with heart failure who had chest infection and the potential risk factors.

Methods: A retrospective, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at internal medicine department, Al-Wahdah Teaching Hospital,  Dhamar, Yemen over six months (June – December 2022). A total of 100 patients were enrolled in our study. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed and used for data collection.

Results: A total of 100 heart failure patients including 53 (53%) males, and 47 (47%) females were successfully enrolled in this study. The majority of participated patients were of age group 40 – 60 years (55%), and were of rural residence (83%). Chest infection was documented in approximately two-thirds of included patients (63%). Chest infection was documented in majority of patients who were smokers, Qat chewer, shamma intakes, being obese, had cardiomyopathy, as well as those patients who had dyspnea of NYHA class III & IV, orthopnea, PND, productive cough, high sputum amount, whitish sputum color, peripheral chest pain, fatigue, sweating, fever and  high WBC count, such associations were significant statistically.

Conclusion: This study revealed that, chest infection in heart failure patients was common with overall prevalence of (63%) among included patients this study was. Based on this, an early prevention and intervention measures should be taken to reduce pulmonary infections in patients with heart failure.