Influence of Rate Policy, Advertising, and Service Process Toward the Loyalty Postpaid Customer Telkom Flexi (a Study in Plasa Telkom Regional Office Bandung Telecommunications)

Until 2006 Telkom customer growth has steadily increased. However, customer of Flexi Classy—a post-pay Telkom product, has decreased as to compare with other product of the firm such as XL, Satelindo, and Telkomsel. The objective of the study is to analyze the effect of tariff policy, advertisement, and service process on Flexi Classy customer loyalty. Data were gathered from 80 respondents, who were randomly selected, using a tested questionnaire (i.e., validity and reliability). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to analyze the data. It was found that tariff policy, advertisement, and service process were well appreciated by respondents. In addition, it was also found that these variables significantly affect customer loyalty

Pengaruh Kebijakan Tarif, Iklan, dan Proses Pelayanan terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Telkom Flexi Pasca Bayar (suatu Studi pada Plasa Telkom Kantor Daerah Telekomunikasi Bandung)

Sampai dengan tahun 2006 jumlah pelanggan TELKOM pertumbuhannya terus meningkat, namun khusus pada produk Telkom Flexi Classy (pasca bayar) memiliki pangsa pasar yang relatif masih rendah dibandingkan jasa telekomunikasi lainnya, seperti XL, Satelindo, dan Telkomsel. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melihat pengaruh kebijakan tarif, iklan, dan proses pelayanan pada Telkom Flexi pasca bayar terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Telkom Flexi Classy. Sampel diambil sebanyak 80 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan tarif, iklan, dan proses pelayanan ditanggapi positif oleh pelanggan Telkom Flexi Pascabayar. Kebijakan tarif, iklan, dan proses berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Telkom Flexi Pascabayar

Oil Pulling - A Blessing in Disguise

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification. It involves the use of pure oils as agents to cleanse out harmful bacteria, as well as reduce fungal overgrowth. Oil pulling may also increase saponification in the mouth, creating a soapy environment that cleanses the mouth as vegetable fat is an emulsifier by nature. Most interesting is perhaps the ability of oil to help in cellular restructuring, and are related to the proper functioning of the lymph nodes and other internal organs. Apart from the various available scientific advancements in the medical field, there are age old traditional practices in Ayurvedic medicine which have to be encouraged. Oil pulling, which only requires one to swish oil in the mouth is known to cure many oral and systemic ailments. Though oil pulling is effective, none of the studies considered it as a replacement for the tooth brushing, but can definitely be a supplemental oral hygiene aid. This paper aims at throwing light on the various health benefits of this bygone practice

Aloe Vera – Nature’s Power

Aloe vera is a plant used in various fields like Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Allopathy, Siddha, Unani, cosmetology, dermatology and surprisingly even in dentistry. Aloe vera is richest source of health for humans with various benefits and properties like wound healing, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-septic, anti-helmenthic and anti-oxidant. Aloe vera is used in dentistry as active ingredient in tooth pastes, tooth gels and mouth rinse for plaque control, treatment of various oral lesions, halitosis and gingivitis, as decontaminant in endodontics, in extraction sockets, dental implants and in denture care. This paper gives an overview of aloe vera plant, its ingredients, properties and various therapeutic and dental applications

Cancer related fatigue, effect of cancer treatment on fatigue and effect of fatigue on quality of life

BACKGROUND: Cancers in all forms are causing about 12 per cent of deaths throughout the world. In the developed countries cancer is the second leading cause of death accounting for 21% (2.5 million) of all mortality. In the developing countries cancer ranks third as a cause of death and accounts for 9.5% (3.8 million) of all deaths. Tobacco alcohol, infections and hormones contribute towards occurrence of common cancers all over the world. Cancer has become one of the ten leading causes of death in India. It is estimated that there are nearly 1.5-2 million cancer cases at any given point of time. Over 7 lakh new cases of cancer and 3 lakh deaths occur annually due to cancer. Nearly 15 lakh patients require facilities for diagnosis, treatment and follow up at a given time. Data from population-based registries under National Cancer Registry Programme indicate that the leading sites of cancer are oral cavity, lungs, oesophagus and stomach amongst men and cervix, breast and oral cavity amongst women. Cancers namely those of oral and lungs in males, and cervix and breast in females account for over 50% of all cancer deaths in India. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To determine the magnitude of fatigue in Cancer Patients 2. To determine the effect of Cancer Treatment (Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy) on fatigue. 3. To determine the effect of Fatigue on Quality of Life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was done purely in the Government hospital after obtaining the consent from the involved patients. The Tamil consent form is attached (appendix II). Ethical Committee clearance was obtained prior to the study.(appendix I). The license required to use the FACT-G in this study was obtained (appendix IV). The validity & reliability report for the FACT-G also obtained (appendix V). The study was periodically reviewed & presented in the department during the course. Estimation of Sample Size: The estimation of sample size is based on the study “Cancer-related fatigue: inevitable, unimportant and untreatable? Results of a multi-centre patient survey. Cancer Fatigue Forum.AU - Stone P et al”. The sample size is estimated based on 5% significance level and with an error of 0.6. The sample size required is 110. Sampling procedure: 120 patients with histologically proven cancer, receiving Cancer Treatment in the Radiation Oncology department of Madras Medical College February 2009 to September 2009 were the subjects of the study. Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients above 15 years. 2. Patient with histological documentation of Cancer. 3. Patients receiving External Beam Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy. 4. Patients with Karnofsky Performance Status(KPS) 70 and above. Exclusion criteria 1. Patients below 15 years. 2. Patients with KPS < 70. CONCLUSION: Fatigue prevalence – In this study 100% of the patients studied had fatigue be it either mild, moderate or severe. While other studies have had ranges from 65- 90%.One of the reasons for this variation could be that the patients in this study were all from low socio-economic group which makes it that much harder for them to have nutritious wholesome meal for 3/day. Cancer Related Fatigue affected all areas of patient’s life. Cancer related fatigue effected the time taken by the patients to attain normal productive life Cancer Related Fatigue peaked at 4-5 weeks of treatment. As observed in this study & review of the previous literature suggests that the Cancer related fatigue peaked during 4th- 5th week of the treatment .The reason for this needs to be further evaluated. Cancer Related Fatigue reduces the Quality of Life in patients .Cancer related fatigue effected every aspect of the patients life. It had a negative effect on the Emotional, Functional, Physical & social well being of the patients. Cancer related fatigue never reached pretreatment level scores. In this study none of the patients ever reported to reach the pre-treatment levels of fatigue even at 2 months of follow up

A report of sample survey on births and deaths in agra district

The government of India has considered Agra to be made a ‘target free district'for MCH and family welfare programmes. For Intervention of this strategy, it is necessary to know the current trends of births, deaths and other parameters related to mother and child health, present study was under­taken in selected rural and urban slum areas of Agra district, covering total population of44,868. It was found that birth rate, death rate, infant mor­tality rate and maternal mortality rate was higher in rural area as compared to urban area. Maximum number of births were recorded during October and November and death rate&nbsp;vraj&nbsp;higher during November and December. Main causes of infact mortality ;were prematurity, low birth weight, diar­rhoea and pnettmonie and that of maternal mortality were puerperal sepsis and haemorrhag