S5 0716+714 : GeV variability study

The GeV observations by Fermi-LAT give us the opportunity to characterize the high-energy emission (100 MeV - 300 GeV) variability properties of the BL Lac object S5 0716+714. In this study, we performed flux and spectral analysis of more than 3 year long (August 2008 to April 2012) Fermi-LAT data of the source. During this period, the source exhibits two different modes of flux variability with characteristic timescales of ~75 and ~140 days, respectively. We also notice that the flux variations are characterized by a weak spectral hardening. The GeV spectrum of the source shows a clear deviation from a simple power law, and is better explained by a broken power law. Similar to other bright Fermi blazars, the break energy does not vary with the source flux during the different activity states. We discuss several possible scenarios to explain the observed spectral break.Comment: 21 pages, 10 figures, Accepted for publication in Advances in Space Research journa

Persepsi Jurnalis Dan Praktisi Humas Terhadap Nilai Berita

Jurnalis dan praktisi Hubungan Masyarakat (Humas) mempunyai hubungan dalam menjalankan pekerjaannya. Jurnalis membutuhkan informasi dari praktisi Humas dan praktisi Humas membutuhkan jurnalis untuk memberitakan informasinya. Oleh karena itu, keduanya membutuhkan persepsi yang sama dalam melihat nilai berita guna menjalankan fungsinya. Survey dilakukan untuk melihat perbedaan pendapat terkait nilai berita antara jurnalis dan praktisi Humas dan perbedaan karakteristik demografi yang menyebabkan perbedaan tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan perbedaan yang substansial dalam melihat nilai berita di antara mereka. Tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh karakter demografi , tetapi juga dipengaruhi oleh fakta, ketertarikan akan berita, dan informasi yang rinci untuk mengkonstruksi berita

Effectiveness of Hot application on abdominal pain in dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls in selected college at Coimbatore

A study to assess the effectiveness of hot application on abdominal pain in dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls in selected college at Coimbatore was conducted as a partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of master of science in Nursing,Cherraan’s college of Nursing, Coimbatore,under Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. OBJECTIVES: The Objectives of the study were to assess the pain level among the adolescent girls with dysmenorrhoea,to evaluate the effectiveness of the hot application in management of abdominal pain in dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls,to find the association between the level of pain with the demographic variables of dysmenorrhoea adolescent girls. Hypothesis were formulated such as there will be a significant difference in pain and severity following hot application in dysmenorrhea adolescent girls and there will be significant association between the pain level and selected demographic variable. An experimental study was done among adolescent girls with abdominal pain in dysmenorrhoea. Hot application was given on lower abdomen for 50 adolescent girls were selected respectively by purposive sampling technique.questionnaire and McCaffery numerical pain scale were used for data collection. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant difference in abdominal pain after hot application in dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls. The obtained ‘Z’ value 8.245 was significant at 0.05 level. The study revealed a significant difference in abdominal pain after hot application in dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls. There are association between some of the demographic variables and pain. They are age, onset of menarche, number of days of menstruation, number of pads changed in a day and family history of dysmenorrhoea

Complete genome sequence of BK polyomavirus subtype Ib-1 detected in a kidney transplant patient with BK viremia using shotgun sequencing

We report here the complete genome sequence of polyomavirus BK subtype Ib-1, isolate AR11, identified in urine from a human kidney transplant recipient with a clinical diagnosis of BK viremia. The AR11 isolate is closely related to reference strain human polyomavirus 1 isolate J2B-2 with 99% identity

Cost analysis of different brands of antianginal drugs available in India

Background: Ischemic heart diseaseis the most common cardiovascular disease in developed countries such as United States and Angina pectoris is the most frequent among them. If not managed adequately angina results in significant morbidity and mortality too due to the complications. Antianginal therapy is lifelong. Therefore, analysis of the price of drugs used in ischemic heart disease will help to improve patient compliance.Methods: Prices of various antianginal drugs of different strengths and combinations marketed by different companies was obtained from current index of medical stores. The variation between highest and lowest price of the same medication manufactured by various pharma companies and percentage variation in price for ten tablets was calculated.Results: In India, percentage variation in price for antianginal drugs was found to be: tablet isosorbide dinitrate (5 mg) 250%, glyceryltrinitrate (6.4 mg) 24.44%. In calcium channel blockers group, tablet amlodipine 10 mg shows maximum price variation of 1045%, closely followed by 5 mg of amlodipine with a variation of 1040%, while 120 mg of diltiazem shows the least variation of 262%. In beta-adrenergic receptor blockers group, tablet atenolol 50 mg shows maximum price variation of 563%, whereas 100 mg of extended release metoprolol shows the least variation of 42%.Conclusions: To increase the benefit to the patient and reduce drug in compliance, doctors should be trained to be familiar from internship period itself about the brand names of cost-effective drugs with good safety profile for a long period

Intertemporal Efficiency Analysis of Indonesian Sharia Commercial Bank after Spin off Period 2013-2017: Data Envelopment Analysis (Window Analysis)

This study compares the operational stability of the Islamic Bank in Indonesia in post with a spin off research period 2013 to 2017 with the method of analysis with Window DEA or Intertemporal Efficiency Analysis. Window analysis is one of the development of DEA models that can measure the level of efficiency from time to time (intertemporal) observations on inputs and outputs from the DMU over several time periods, it is important to conduct panel data analysis where it focuses on changes in efficiency from time to time. income. The results are BRI sharia bank is the most efficient and stable out of the other several banks that is the research sample. This proves the concept of efficiency, which emphasizes the utilization of certain company inputs to achieve maximum output levels. In this case, BRI Sharia able to utilize inputs, namely TPF & labor costs to produce maximum output, namely financing and operating income.     Keywords: Islamic Bank Windows DE

Risk Management of DPLK Pension Funds of Sharia Financial Institutions (Evidence from a DPLK Pension Funds of Muamalat Sharia Financial Institutions)

The purpose of this research is to find out and analyze how the risk management of Sharia financial institution DPLK Pension Funds at the Muamalat Sharia Financial Institution DPLK Pension Fund (MSFIPF). This study uses qualitative methods with case study strategies. The object of this study was the Muamalat Sharia Financial Institution DPLK Pension Fund, an assessment was carried out using the Australian Standard / New Zealand Standard 4360: 1999 qualitative analysis method. The results of this study have found 5 types of risks identified namely strategic risk, operational risk, risk of assets and liabilities, reputation risk, and risk to participants. The results obtained from the risk assessment resulted in 17 types of risk descriptions, consisting of 4 types of risk descriptions with significant levels, 9 types of risk descriptions with moderate levels, and 4 types of risk descriptions with low levels. Based on the research it was found that a significant level is the level of risk description that must be considered highly because the opportunity is quite high and has a detrimental impact on the Muamalat Sharia DPLK Pension Fund. The level of risk description at the significant level of the Muamalat Sharia DPLK Pension Fund consists of 4 risk descriptions, among others, 3a. Investment returns are not in accordance with the benchmark, 3b. a mistake participants choose investment package (MSFIPF), 5a. fluctuating risk (participants), and 5b. a mistake in selecting investment packages (participants).     Keywords: Risk Management, Sharia DPLK Pension Fund, Muamalat Sharia DPLK Pension Fun

Isolated oligohydramnios: effects on obstetric and perinatal outcome

Background: Outcome of oligohydramnios has been studied at a large. Varying results have been projected in each study. This study has been done to establish the obstetric and perinatal outcome in pregnancy associated with oligohydramnios as compared to women with normal liquor.Methods: This was a prospective case controlled study done which included 100 women with oligohydramnios who were compared with 100 women with normal liquor. Maternal and perinatal outcome was compared between the two groups.Results: There was a significant difference in the obstetric and perinatal outcomes among the study and control groups. Significant variation was seen in the obstetric outcome with regards to the incidence of induction of labor and mode of delivery (by caesarean section). Both were increased among the study group as compared to the control group. CTG changes, meconium stained liquor, neonatal admissions and observations were more among the study group as compared to control group.Conclusions: Athough there is an increased rate of caesarean section, NICU admission and observation, thick meconium stained liquor and NST changes there is no significant increase in the perinatal morbidity and mortality

Early detection of IUGR: can it prevent stillbirth?

Background: Maternal mortality in India is decreasing with the advances in health care facilities, increase in the number of hospital deliveries, improvement in the transport facilities etc. Present study aimed at to evaluate the causes for antepartum stillbirths.Methods: It is a retrospective study from the case records of the stillbirths that occurred from June 2015 to March 2018. All stillbirths between 28-41 weeks were studies. Stillbirths occurring in twin pregnancies were excluded. The total number of stillbirths that were studied was 102. Results: Most of the IUDs occurred between 28-37 weeks 82 (80.39%). The mean period of gestation at which the stillbirth occurred was 33.84±3.8 weeks. There was more number of male stillborns as compared to female stillborns. When the weight distribution of all stillbirths was compared with weight for gestational age 48 (47.5%) were <10% (SGA) and 46 (45.09%) of stillbirths weighed between 10th and 50th percentile Most of the IUDs were caused due to cord accidents, abruption and as a complication of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.Conclusions: Stillbirths were higher in IUGR fetusus as compared to AGA fetuses. Hence in order to prevent stillbirth it would be mandatory to detect IUGR at an earlier stage and delivery should be planned if the fetus shows any features of compromise. Doppler studies can help in deciding the timing of delivery