Impact of the Product Packaging on the Consumer Buying Behavior

The objective of this paper is to examine the impact of the packaging elements on the consumer buying behavior. This research also identified the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. This survey research consists on the primary data which are collected through the distribution of the questionnaire and SPSS software has been used for the purpose of the analysis. This study consists on the response of the 100 respondents and tasted the reliability of the model. The aim of this research conducting is to find out that how much the independent variables influence the dependent variable According to the finding and analysis of this survey research it has been observed that packagings are most important instrument. It is further concluded that the packaging elements like its Color, Packaging material and design of Wrapper are more important factors when consumers making any buying decision Keywords: Product color, wrapper design, product size, consumer buying behavio

PLANNED BEHAVIOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INTENTION TO CREATE A NEW VENTURE AMONG YOUNG GRADUATES

This paper attempts to investigate whether young graduates possess the leadership style that is pre-requisite to become entrepreneur. The paper further examines the role of higher education towards the desire of new venture creation among young graduates in developing economies specially. This study analyzed the response of 225 final-semester students at different universities in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore. A questionnaire based survey instrument was used. Result of the present study shows that education and new venture creation are positively and significantly correlated. The results further indicate that all variables used in this study are significantly correlated with intention to create a new venture. The limitation of this study is that it includes business and economics discipline students only. Further studies may investigate and examine the possibilities of similar outcomes among students of other disciplines including science, engineering, medicine, agriculture and law etc. The present study will, however, provide insight to future policy makers and planners to consider strategies for optimally utilizing the expertise and potentials of the young graduates. The academicians, educators, and university authorities have rethink what to teach? How to teach? In order to effectively prepare-young generation for the forthcoming challenges.entrepreneurship, leadership style, new venture creation, planned behavior, young graduates.

Airway Clearance in Bronchiectasis: A Randomized Control Trial of N-Acetylcysteine with 3% hypertonic saline

Background: N-Acetylcysteine and 3% hypertonic saline are being used effectively for sputum clearance in chronic cases of bronchiectasis for quite some time. However, their use in acute condition of the disease seems to be underexplored. The objective of our study is to compare the role of nebulized N-acetylcysteine and 3% hypertonic saline in clearing the airway in patients with acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis. Material and Methods: A total of 136 confirmed cases of bronchiectasis were enrolled in this study. This randomized controlled trial was done in chest ward of Nishtar Hospital Multan from January 2015 to March 2017. Sampling was done by non-probability consecutive sampling and patients were divided into two groups A and B by lottery method. Verbal informed consent was taken from all participants. Group A participants received nebulization of N acetylcysteine mixed in normal saline for ten minutes, while group B participants were nebulized with 10ml of 3% hypertonic saline for ten minutes. Group B was active control group in the study. Data was collected on pre-designed Proforma, and analyzed by SPSS version 22. Numerical variables such as saturation, weight of sputum, age and blood pressure was analyzed by using t test. These were considered significant if the p value was equal or less than 0 .05. For qualitative variables chi square test was applied. Results: The mean O2 saturation of Group A, before and after treatment, was 92.11±3.07% and 94.47±2.18%, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p value =0.001). The sputum weight of Group A, before and after treatment, was 2.63±2.39 g and 7.41±1.38 g, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p value =0.001). The frequency of rhonchi of Group A, before and after treatment, was 52% and 76%, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p value =0.003). While, for Group B, the mean O2 saturation, before and after treatment, was 92.36±3.13% and 93.49±2.27%, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p value =0.012). The sputum weight, before and after treatment, was 3.11±2.01 g and 5.56±1.02 g, respectively. The frequency of rhonchi, before and after treatment, was 45% and 74% respectively. Again, the difference was statistically significant. Conclusion: Both nebulized N-acetylcysteine and 3% hypertonic saline cause airway clearance by enhancing sputum expectoration in patients with acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis equally. Both these agents also improve oxygen saturation in acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis significantly

THE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR OF COMMUNITY AT UPSTREAM MAROS CATCHMENT AREA

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine and to analyze the ecosystem knowledge, conservation knowledge, and pollution knowledge that have effect on the community attitudes in preserving the environment, toward the community behavior at the upstream Maros catchment area This study used a quantitative approach and survey method with a questionnaire instrument. The instruments used were developed by researchers, including: questionnaire of environmental behavior and attitudes, test of knowledge ecosystems; conservation knowledge and pollution knowledge the model that used for this study is Structural Equation Model to understand the relationship of all variables. The results show that the ecosystem knowledge variables (X1), conservation knowledge (X2), and pollution knowledge (X3) have direct and significant impact on environmental attitudes (X4). Moreover, the conservation knowledge variable (X2), pollution knowledge (X3), is also has direct and significant impact on people’s behavior (Y). Meanwhile the ecosystem knowledge variables (X1) has no direct effect on the community behavior and no significant impact on environment aspect, it represents a significant value of p – value> 0.05

PRODUKTIVITAS DAN PENDAPATAN USAHATANI JAGUNG DI DESA PADENGO KECAMATAN DENGILO KABUPATEN POHUWATO

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) Menganalisis Produktivitas lahan usahatani jagung di Desa Padengo Kecamatan Dengilo. 2) Menganalisis pendapatan usahatani jagung di Desa Padengo Kecamatan Dengilo. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara dan kuisioner.Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis produktivitas dan fungsi keuntungan.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa. 1) Produktivitaspada usahatani jagung di Desa Padengo Kecamatan Dengilo Kabupaten Pohuwato mengalami fluktuasi selama 5 tahun terakhir. Yaitu nilai tertinggi berada pada tahun 2019 sebesar 7.687.5 Ton/Ha dan nilai terendah pada tahun 2016 sebesar 6.115,5 Ton/Ha. 2) Tingkat pendapatan usahatani jagung di Desa Padengo Kecamatan Dengilo Kabupaten Pohuwato dengan total pendapatan usahatani jagung rata-rata per petani sebesar Rp. 15.581.279 dan pendapatan usahatani jagung untuk rata-rata per hektar sebesar Rp. 8.903.588

HUBUNGAN ANTARA MOTIVASI DAN BUDAYA KERJA DENGAN KINERJA PENYULUH PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN GORONTALO

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui 1) Hubungan Antara Motivasi dan Budaya Kerja dengan Kinerja Penyuluh Pertanian di Kabupaten Gorontalo, 2) Besar Pengaruh Motivasi dan Budaya Kerja dengan Kinerja Penyuluh Pertanian di Kabupaten Gorontalo. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Gorontalo dari bulan November sampai bulan Desember. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 65 orang, pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode non probability sampling dengan teknik Pruposive sampling. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis korelasi  dan analisis jalur (path analysis), diolah dengan SPSS 25.0. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa hubungan antara motivasi dan budaya kerja dengan kinerja penyuluh pertanian di Kabupaten Gorontalo dengan menggunakan analisis korelasi secara bersama-sama diperoleh R square sebesar 23,1% dan faktor lainnya sebesar 76,9% dan Pengaruh motivasi dan budaya kerja dengan kinerja penyuluh pertanian dengan menggunakan analisis jalur (path analysis) secara bersama-sama motivasi dan budaya kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja sebesar 68%, secara masing-masing pengaruh motivasi terhadap kinerja sebesar 21% dan pengaruh budaya kerja terhadap pengaruh sebesar 47%. Artinya motivasi dan budaya kerja merupakan faktor yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja penyuluh dalam melaksanakan pekerjaan

ANALISIS KETERSEDIAAN BERAS DI KABUPATEN GORONTALO SELANG TAHUN 2021-2030

Penelitian ini bertujuanuntuk : 1) menghitung produktivitas padi sawah di Kabupaten Gorontalo dari Tahun 2021-2030, 2) menganalisis ketersediaan beras di Kabupaten Gorontalo dari tahun 2021-2030. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kabupaten Gorontalo dari bulan Januari sampai dengan bulan April tahun 2022. Metode yang digunakan adalah pengumpulan data sekunder dengan melakukan inventarisasi data-data dari instansi-instansi terkait. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif, analisis trend, analisis produktivitas padi sawah dan analisis ketersedian beras. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 1) Rata-rata produktivitas padi sawah di Kabupaten Gorontalo 10 Tahun terahir (2011-2020) yaitu sebesar 5,59 ton/ha, hal ini masih jauh dari rata-rata produktivitas nasional, 2) Ketersediaan beras di Kabupaten Gorontalo selang Tahun 2021-2030 tersedia dan memenuhi kebutuhan permintaan beras

Frenectomy Using Diode Lasers: A Case Report

OBJECTIVES Lasers are used in almost every aspect of dentistry, be it surgeries, restorations, periodontal procedures, and even aesthetic dentistry. One certain area that requires extra emphasis and importance is the laser-assisted frenectomy. Frenectomy, as the name suggests, is the excision of frenum attachment to the underlying bone. Frenectomy is carried out in the mandible as well as the maxilla. This is a case of a patient undergoing orthodontic treatment who also required a frenectomy, and to minimize the postoperative pain and swelling, the procedure was carried out using a diode laser rather than the conventional surgical procedure

Excision of a Chronic Inflammatory Mass Using Diode Lasers: A Case Report

Photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as low level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold laser therapy uses light energy to elicit biological responses from the cell and help regulate cell function. From a clinical point of view PBM offers dental practitioners a non-invasive treatment modality that can be used as an adjunct to the traditional therapies or as a therapeutic tool on its own. This is a case of surgical excision of a fluctuant mass using a scalpel and diode laser 980nm wavelength