Marketing of Library and Information Services in Medical College Libraries in the Punjab Pakistan

Aim: This study was intended to investigate the marketing of library and information services in medical college libraries in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Research Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 55 medical library in-charges, irrespective of their administrative set-up (public and private). A self-administrated questionnaire comprising five-point Likert scale was prepared. Which was pilot-tested and revised. The questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection consisted of seven main research questions with 72 items. The descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation of the data were analyzed by using IBM SPSS-23. Results: All the targeted respondents participated in the survey. Administratively, 18 medical colleges were functioning under the public sector domain, while 37 medical colleges were run by the private sector. The finding demonstrated the necessity of marketing library and information services in order fulfill the objectives of the library and inform patrons of the value of library use. Most of the medical libraries marketed themselves by providing valuable library services to their clientele. The competencies required for librarians in marketing library services are the ability to answer the user’s query and evaluate, improve as well as introduce value-added services in the libraries. Furthermore, study’s finding revealed that lack of funds, lack of the latest facilities to market library services and unsupportive attitude of administrations were the leading factors militating against marketing library services. Conclusion: Based on the findings it was concluded that more funds should be allocated, workshops and seminars should also be organized for librarians to train them on how to market their library services effectively. The curriculum of Library and Information Science/Information Management should be redesigned to accommodate marketing courses. Finally, librarians must be committed to improve their competencies and market their services in befitting manner. Reethodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 55 medical library in-charges, irrespective of their administrative set-up (public and private). A self-administrated questionnaire comprising five-point Likert scale was prepared. Which was pilot-tested and revised. The questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection consisted of seven main research questions with 72 items. The descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation of the data were analyzed by using IBM SPSS-23. Results: All the targeted respondents participated in the survey. Administratively, 18 medical colleges were functioning under the public sector domain, while 37 medical colleges were run by the private sector. The finding demonstrated the necessity of marketing library and information services in order fulfill the objectives of the library and inform patrons of the value of library use. Most of the medical libraries marketed themselves by providing valuable library services to their clientele. The competencies required for librarians in marketing library services are the ability to answer the user’s query and evaluate, improve as well as introduce value-added services in the libraries. Furthermore, study’s finding revealed that lack of funds, lack of the latest facilities to market library services and unsupportive attitude of administrations were the leading factors militating against marketing library services. Conclusion: Based on the findings it was concluded that more funds should be allocated, workshops and seminars should also be organized for librarians to train them on how to market their library services effectively. The curriculum of Library and Information Science/Information Management should be redesigned to accommodate marketing courses. Finally, librarians must be committed to improve their competencies and market their services in befitting manner

ANALISIS FISIK PENGARUH LIMBAH ABU AMPAS TEBU SEBAGAI SUBSTITUSI PARSIAL PADA BETON NORMAL

Salah satu tantangan yang dihadapi para ahli teknologi beton adalah bagaimana memanfaatkan limbah industri sebagai bahan tambah atau substitusi parsial pada beton normal. Dalam hal ini, para ahli mengkaji dan meneliti tentang pemanfaatan limbah industri yang ada agar dapat dimanfaatkan terutama bahan limbah abu ampas tebu industri pabrik gula. Hal ini menjadi salah satu dari sekian solusi penanganan limbah yang ada dimasyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh substitusi abu ampas tebu terhadap agregat halus pada beton normal secara fisik dan mekanik. Bahan  yang digunakan dalam penelitian  ini terdiri dari  semen  Portland  Composit Cement (PCC), agregat halus Sungai Je’ne’berang Gowa, agregat kasar yang berasal dari batu pecah Bili-Bili dan air PDAM dan material limbah abu ampas tebu sebagai substitusi agregat halus berasal dari Pabrik Gula Kabupaten Takalar, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Alat yang digunakan pada penelitian ini sebelumnya telah diperiksa kondisi dan kemampuannya serta telah dikalibrasi terlebih  dahulu.  Benda  uji silinder dibuat dengan cara memasukkan beton segar dari molen ke dalam cetakan silinder ukuran 15 cm x 30 cm yang telah diolesi minyak pelumas. Pengisian ini dilakukan secara bertahap, yaitu tiap sepertiga bagian dilakukan penumbukan dengan tongkat baja sebanyak ± 25 kali. Setelah 24 jam, cetakan dibuka kemudian dilakukan perawatan dengan direndam di dalam bak air selama 28 hari. Benda uji beton normal sebanyak 9 sampel dan benda uji yang disubstitusi abu ampas tebu sebanyak 9 sampel. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan nilai berat volume beton untuk komposisi pencampuran ampas tebu 8% yaitu 701,41 kg/m3, 10% yaitu 701,41 kg/m3 dan 12% yaitu 690,10 kg/m3 dari ketiga komposisi tersebut diperoleh berat volume beton yang maksimal yaitu komposisi pencampuran ampas tebu 12%.

Struktur bahasa Pamona

Buku Struktur Bahasa Pamona ini semula merupakan naskah laporan penelitian yang beijudul "Struktur Bahasa Pamona", yang disusun oleh tim peneliti IKIP Ujung Pandang cabang Palu dalam rangka kerja sama dengan Proyek Penelitian Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah-Sulawesi Tengah tahun 1980/1981. Setelah melalui proses penelitian dan disunting oleh Dra. Aisyah Ibrahim dari Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa, naskah ini diterbitkan dengan dana yang disediakan oleh Proyek Penelitian Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah Jakarta

ANALISIS KAUSALITAS PERTUMBUHAN PENDUDUK, PENDIDIKAN, TINGKAT KESEHATAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI KABUPATEN/KOTA DI KAWASAN TELUK TOMINI 2018-2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis hubungan pertumbuhan penduduk, pendidikan, tingkat kesehatan, dan pertumbuhan ekonomi di Teluk Tomini. Hubungan ini sangat penting karena bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejateraan masyarakat. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah sekunder yang diperoleh dari lembaga dan instansi terkait. Data yang digunakan adalah time series tahun 2018-2022. Teknik analisis data yang digunkan adalah Vector Auto Regressive (VAR) untuk menganalisis hubungan sebab akibatnya. Adapun cakupan analisis VAR adalah (1) Uji akar unit; (2) Model VAR/VECM; dan (3) Uji hipotesis Kausalitas Granger. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan ekonomi berdampak positif dan signifikan terhadap jumlah penduduk, pendidikan, dan tingkat kesehatan. Sebaliknya jumlah penduduk, pendidikan, dan tingkat kesehatan tidak berdampak positif pada pertumbuhan ekonomi.Kata Kunci: Pertumbuhan Penduduk; Pendidikan; Tingkat Kesehatan; Pertumbuhan Ekonomi

MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE: A GENDER ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE CRICKET PLAYERS IN PAKISTAN

The present study aimed to explore the relationship of Mental Toughness and Athletic Performance of corporate cricket players of Pakistan on gender bases. Stratified random sampling method (Proportional) was used and 176 corporate cricket players were recruited, including males N1(123) and females N2 (53) (Age 14-43, M= 26.65, SD=5.031). Sample comprised 38.63 % Batsmen, 25% Fast Bowlers, 2.84% Spin bowlers, 27.84% All-rounders and 5.68% Wicket keepers /batsmen. Survey was held and Mental Toughness Inventory (MTI) (Task familiarity, self-efficacy, Future potential, Mental self-Concept and Coach Athlete Rating of Athletic Performance(Level of Aggressiveness, fitness, Concentration, Strength, Motivation, Quickness, Team Cohesion) was used to collect the data. Data was analyzed through SPSS 2.0.Findings of the study suggested a positive correlation (.359**) between Mental Toughness and Athletic Performance. However, male cricket players were found significantly higher than female cricket players in mental toughness and athletic performance while playing at the national level. On the basis of the result study concluded that Mental Toughness is directly proportional to Athlete Performance in corporate cricket players of Pakistan and male cricket players were found significantly higher in mental toughness attributes such as task familiarity, self-efficacy, Future potential, Mental self-Concept

Clinical Features of Patients with Probable 2019 Novel Coronavirus Infected Pneumonia in Rasht, Iran: A Retrospective Case Series

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is the first pandemic infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus. Viral pneumonia is a severe complication of COVID-19. AIM: Due to the high prevalence of this disease globally, especially in Iran, the aim of this study was to determine the clinical features of seven patients with probable COVID-19 infected pneumonia in Rasht, North Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective case series study, we described the clinical, laboratory, and radiological features of seven patients with probable COVID-19 infected pneumonia at Razi Hospital, Rasht, north of Iran, from February 27 to March 16, 2020. RESULTS: In this study, the most common clinical symptoms during hospitalization in patients with COVID-19 were poor appetite (seven cases), dehydration (seven cases), cough (six cases), dyspnea (six cases), fatigue (six cases), fever above 38°C (five cases), myalgia (five cases), Chills (five cases), feeling fever (five cases), sore throat (five cases), and nausea (five cases), respectively. The average body temperature in these patients was 39.32°C. In laboratory findings, erythrocyte sedimentation rate was elevated in three patients. Contrary to most of the evidence, C-reactive protein was not elevated in five patients. All patients received antibiotic and antiviral medications and received symptomatic treatment. Finally, four patients responded to the treatments and were discharged from the hospital; two patients were still hospitalized and only one patient died. CONCLUSION: Patients with COVID-19 associated pneumonia can be treated by evaluating and implementing appropriate therapeutic management. However, at the moment the disease progression for patients with COVID-19 cannot be accurately predicted