Purpose – This research investigates the factors of foreign investment inflows (PMA) that are encouraged in the member countries of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council).Methodology - The sample selection for observations was based on six countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. The data for this study were obtained from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) database for the period 2002-2018. This study adopts panel regression analysis and uses the Random Effect Model.Findings - This research reveals that GDP and Inflation are positive and play a significant role in driving FDI inflows in GCC countries. Meanwhile, Political Stability (PSAV) does not have a substantial impact on FDI inflows in the GCC countries. This study shows that the GCC countries must provide a conducive investment environment that is represented by higher GDP growth and is involved in various international trade agreements as these factors have a higher likelihood of impacting inflows FDI. Other than that, rules describing investment priorities among members should be ratified immediately to reduce the percentage of FDI inflows out of GCC countries. Thus, this research provides significant insights for policymakers for the GCC countries to attract FDI inflows into the country.Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Gulf Cooperation Council Panel Regression.
Background: Down syndrome (DS) is a common condition caused by trisomy of human chromosome 21. Clinical manifestations include hypotonia, poor posture control, abnormal movement, heart abnormalities, and respiratory function, which hinder functional ability. Down syndrome management interventions can use Trampolin based SSC and core stability exercise. Method: This case study uses a pre- and post-test research design by comparing assessments before and after Trampolin based SSC and core stability exercise interventions, then observed and evaluated for 4 meetings. Results: There was an increase in functional ability measured using GMFM from dimension C to dimension D. Conclusion: This case study concludes that physiotherapy intervention has an influence on the functional ability of patients with Down syndrome.
Nyeri pinggang bawah atau Low Back Pain (LBP) merupakan sindroma nyeri yang terjadi pada regio punggung bawah dan yang menjadi beberapa penyebabnya adalah degenerasi, inflamasi, infeksi, dan trauma muskuloskeletal. Lebih dari 70% individu di negara-negara industri mengalami keluhan nyeri pinggang di seumur hidupnya, dan terjadi pada usia 35-55 tahun. Di Indonesia belum diketahui secara pasti jumlah penderita yang mengalami low back pain. Namun, diperkirakan 7,6% - 37% masyarakat Indonesia mengalami nyeri pinggang. Nyeri pinggang kronik (CLBP) menyebabkan perubahan aktivasi otot serta postural tubuh, sehingga membuat gerak fungsional individu dalam beraktivitas menurun. Penggunaan treatment Aquatic Exercise teruji efektif untuk meningkatkan fungsi fisik pada penderita nyeri pinggang. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menambah pengetahuan clinical educators atau pembimbing lahan terkait variasi metode aquatic exercise dalam menangani nyeri pinggang kronik pada pasien. materi yang diberikan kepada peserta berkaitan prosedur penatalaksaan aquatic exercise dalam meningkatkan aktifitas fungsional penderita nyeri pinggang bawah kronik. Termasuk juga gerakan yang dilakukan serta peralatan yang digunakan dalam intervensinya. Hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat ini berupa meningkatnya tingkat kepahaman clinical educators tentang penggunaan aquatic exercise dalam menangani pasien penderita nyeri pinggang kronik, dan meningkatkan kemampuan clinical educators dalam memberikan pelayanan aquatic exercise.
Background: One of theinformal employments is a laundry worker. Laundry workers use both hands repeatedly that can increase the risk of the wrist disorder, which is medically called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). CTS is a wrist disorder caused by median nerve suppression that affects movement and functional impairment of the hands in the form of signs and symptoms of pain, tingling and decreasing of hand function. The kinesio taping method is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. This study aimed to determine the effect of giving kinesio taping on pain and hand function of laundry workers. Subjects and Method: This was a quasi experiment with pre and post test design with control group. Asample of 18 laundry workers with CTS was divided into two groups, consisting of treatment and control groups. The dependent variables were pain and hand function. The independent variable was kinesio taping. The kinesio taping was implemented for 5 days with 2 day breakand lasted for 3 weeks. Pain was measured by visual analogue scale (VAS). Hand function was measured by Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Wilcoxon test and Mann Whitney. Results: After kinesio taping, the pain scores in the experimental group were 1.35 for still pain, 1.28 for pressure pain, and 1.57 for moving pain, respectively, while the pain scores in the control group 3.45 for still pain, 2.88 for the pressure pain, and 3.05 for the moving pain, with p= 0.027. The hand function scores in the experimental group was 0.42, while in the control group was -0.04 with p= 0.034. Conclusion: Kinesio taping is effective to reduce pain and to improve hand function in patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Latar belakang Nyeri leher menyebabkan penurunan kekuatan otot, dan penurunan daya tahan otot sternocleidomastoid dan deep cervical flexor. Hal itu menyebabkan disfungsi mekanis dan nyeri kronis. Aktivasi deep cervical flexion muscle merupakan bentuk latihan penguatan pada otot, mampu memberikan efek yang signifikan dalam menurunkan nyeri leher. Tujuan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian deep neck flexor muscle activation pada nyeri leher Metode metode penelitian critical review dan desain studi randomized controlled trial menggunakan mesin pencarian literatur seperti Pubmed Central (PMC) dan Google Scholar, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan mengidentifikasi jenis Quartile (Q1-3) menggunakan Scimago Journal and Country Rank (SJR) dan penilaian dengan PEDro scale Hasil Sebanyak 9 artikel yang digunakan sebagai landasan penelitian, pada DCF menunjukan penurunan nyeri dengan VAS. Kesimpulannya penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan pada latihan deep neck flexor muscle activation terhadap penurunan nyeri leher pada kondisi nyeri leher kronis maupun non spesifik. Pemberian deep neck flexor muscle activation yang terdiri dari craniocervical flexion, dan cervical stabilizating exercise. Latihan ini dilakukan dengan mendorong kepala kearah belakang dengan menjaga posisi kepala tetap lurus dan diberikan berupa tahanan hingga waktu yang sudah ditentukan Kata kunci nyeri leher, muscle activation, DFC
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