United Bank Research Articles

A Comparative Analysis of Nigerian Deposit Money Banks’ Performance Pre and Post-Adoption of IFRS 9

Implementing IFRS 9 in Nigeria brought with it both opportunities and challenges to the banking industry which require a thorough analysis. A lot of questions remain unanswered on how the implementation of IFRS 9 impacts banks’ bottom lines. This study aimed to assess how the adoption of IFRS 9 has affected the financial performance of Nigerian deposit money banks. The impact of the introduction of IFRS 9 on the performance of the DMBs in Nigeria was investigated by analyzing financial performance metrics, including return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). The study used Access Bank Limited (ACL), Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTB), United Bank for Africa Limited (UBA), and Zenith Bank Plc (ZB) as a case study. A paired sample t-test was used to analyze the data from the banks’ financial reports for the five years before and after the adoption of the standard. The results implied that different banks saw different effects from the implementation of IFRS 9. Stability was shown by ABL while UBA showed a significant rise in both ROA and ROE, demonstrating successful planning and transition tactics. Major changes occurred at GTB and ZB, highlighting the significance of strategic financial planning and strong risk management frameworks in sailing through the challenges brought about by IFRS 9. According to the findings, Nigerian DMBs’ ROA and ROE are significantly impacted by the standard’s implementation. The study recommends that banks should maintain a proactive approach to monitor and adjust their financial strategies and operations accordingly given the ongoing evolution of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Effectiveness of plasmapheresis educational and training program on nurses’ competency

Background The growing prevalence of plasmapheresis within global healthcare generates distinct challenges. Mastering the intricate technical aspects and specialized knowledge associated with this procedure necessitates an elevated level of competency among nurses. Therefore, educational and training programs serve as the cornerstone strategy to mitigate potential complications and foster robust professional awareness in this domain. Aim To determine the effectiveness of a plasmapheresis educational and training program on nurses’ competency. Design A quasi-experimental study design was used. Setting The study was carried out at the plasmapheresis unit in the renal and urology hospital’s dialysis department and at the blood bank unit of El-Minia University Hospital. Sample A purposive sampling of 40 nurses who met the inclusion criteria. Tools A structured interview questionnaire, self-administered knowledge questionnaire, and competency-based practice for nurses were the three methods used in the data collection process. Results The study’s findings demonstrated a statistically significant enhancement in the mean scores for knowledge and competency-based practice related to the plasmapheresis technique, following the implementation of an educational and training program. This is evidenced by a highly significant P value of 0.000. Conclusion Baseline data showed unsatisfactory levels of both theoretical knowledge and competency-based practice in the majority of participating nurses. Subsequent implementation of an educational and training program yielded significant improvements, as evidenced by the nurses’ demonstrably high levels of knowledge and competency-based practice on completion. These findings strongly support the efficacy of targeted educational interventions in enhancing nurses’ knowledge and clinical practice skills. Recommendations To ensure a consistently high level of nurse proficiency within healthcare agencies, regular implementation of competency training programs is recommended. Furthermore, ongoing advancements in nursing education should strive to seamlessly integrate quality and safety education throughout the curriculum, with a particular focus on practical applications within nursing practice settings.

Determination of body image and self-efficacy levels in patients after cornea transplantation

PurposeThe study aimed to determine body image and levels after surgery in cornea transplant patients. Materials and methodsThe population of this cross-sectional study was composed of 383 patients presented to the Eye Bank unit of a University Hospital after corneal transplantation. Sample size of 193 patients was calculated with 0.5 power, a margin of error of 5%, representing 95% of the universe. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the patients by the researcher and the study was completed with 178 patients in September–November 2022. The data were collected using a Patient Information Form, the Body Image Scale, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Parametric tests, Pearson Correlation, Student’s t-test, and One-Way Analysis of Variance tests were performed were used in the data analysis. ResultsIt was determined that the mean Body Image Scale score of the transplant patients participating in the study was 159.41 ± 36.99 and the mean Self-Efficacy Scale score was 30.37 ± 8.31. When the comparison of the mean scores was examined, the difference between the mean scores of gender, marital status, occupation, and body image scale was statistically significant (p < .05), while the difference between the self-efficacy mean scores was not statistically significant (p > .05). There was a positive, moderately strong significant relationship between body image and the self-efficacy of the patients (p < .01) (r = .57). ConclusionIt was found that the patient's body image and self-efficacy levels were high, and self-efficacy increased as the body image increased.

Exploring Macroeconomic Determinants of Inflation in Pakistan; Fresh Insights from Vector Autoregressive Analysis

It is a widespread argument that mild inflation is in favor of the economic growth of an economy. However, high inflation can be destructive to consumers as well as to businesses and the overall economy. Hence, identifying essential sources of inflation is crucial for both the central bank and economic units. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine the key determinants of inflation in Pakistan by using time series data over the period extending from July 1993 to May 2021 and employing the Vector Autoregressive (VAR) method. The variables are seasonally adjusted while growth rates of all the variables are used except for the interest rate in the study. The model results revealed that global crude oil prices, imports, money supply, and government borrowing are the most important determinants of inflation in Pakistan. Furthermore, the findings also showed that the exchange rate and interest rate have a positive effect on inflation and are statistically significant. Based on the findings, the study recommended that inflation may be kept under control by taking the following measures such as controlling government borrowings, money supply, and particularly, imports. Additionally, regulating exports and interest rates can also help in combating the problem of inflation.

A Comparative Study of BSE Listed Sectoral Indices of Real Estate and Banking Industry

Purpose: Shareholders are the real owners of the company. They provide capital to the business to get a better return on their investment. Maximizing shareholder wealth has become the primary goal of today's business world. No business entity can become profitable without producing a lot for various investors. There are some strategies to determine the organization productivity and valuation of investors. A cutting-edge form of top management, economic value added (EVA) is a way of valuing shareholder wealth. This helps ensure the true productivity of the organization at the expense of value and capital. The concept was first created by Stern Stewart and Co. The company proposed 164 changes in GAAP rules to calculate real economic profit and some changes in economic capital. MVA is another modern way of valuing shareholder wealth. It describes how efficiently a company uses shareholders' assets. The study made two corrections to the calculation of economic benefit and two corrections to the related population. Real estate and banking companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange were selected for the study. The purpose of the audit was to determine the value of investors in BSE-listed land and bank units based on EVA and MVA over a period of five years. Speculations were tested using ANOVA and T-TEST. The audit revealed that an organization like Legend Engine Corp expanded its EVA and MVA during this period. Design/Methodology/Approach: Five BSE listed industries are considered for the present research work and analysed by using EVA and MVA. Findings/Result: A profitable sector is identified. Opportunity is provided for the investors to buy, sell, or hold the stock to generate more profits in the selected sector. It has been observed that SBI has a high typical EVA unlike various banks but it has decreased in the long run. All financial organizations have a positive relationship between EVA and MVA. Originality/Value: Among the organizations in the selected countries, Godrej Properties, and DLF are positively associated with MVA and investment wealth creation every 5 years. Choosing stocks from an industry is a big problem for investors because the market is unpredictable and offers more opportunities for traders and investors to buy sell or hold stocks and earn potential profits in the market. This study aims to compare EVA and MVA to provide some recommendations for stock and industry selection to all investors. Paper Type: Comparative research

Impact of Work Life Balance on Organizational Commitment: Exploring the Role of Generation Differences and Supervisor Support

Academicians and Practitioners are giving lots of attention to the implications of work life balance and organizational commitment. Different studies suggest that there is a need to decide the mediating relationship of supervisor support within the framework that has been carried out in this study. Likewise, earlier literature suggests that there is need to investigate the effect of generation diversity should be studied on relationship of work life balance and organization commitment that has also been done in this study. The purpose of this study is to decide the influence of work life balance on organizational commitment through mediating effect of Supervisor Support. This study decides the feeling of different generations about Work life balance, Supervisor Support and Organizational Commitment. The study analyzes 360 employees of banking sector in Pakistan using Stratified random Sampling. In terms of implication this study helps in deciding the need to manage different generations and supervisor support to increase commitment level with their organization. This Study has been done in different banks, including United Bank of Limited, Zarai Taraqiati bank of limited, Faisal bank, National bank of Pakistan and Bank of Punjab there could be study done in some other banks and this study could be done in other sectors like education, medical sector. This study could be longitudinal for deciding all aspects, works and values of different generations within the context of Pakistan.

Rencana Pengelolaan Sampah Melalui Optimalisasi Bank Sampah Pada Kelurahan Pudakpayung, Kecamatan Banyumanik

Semarang city is an area with an increasing number of residents increasing from year to year. This causes the generation of waste generated by households is increasing. To overcome the generation of waste that accumulates in the landfill Jatibarang, Semarang City Government conducted a variety of waste management, one of which is the waste bank. Pudakpayung village in Banyumanik District is one of the villages in Semarang that has empowered the waste bank program to manage waste from upstream. Operationally, the waste bank in Pudakpayung village has not been running optimally. The purpose of this study is to formulate the substance of the waste management plan through the optimization of waste banks in Pudakpayung Village. The method used is a combination of quantitative and qualitative with field observation activities, interviews related to waste bank management, and the dissemination of questionnaires about the role of the community. Based on the results of the study, obtained waste generation in Pudakpayung village of 0.711 kg/person/day with a composition of 61% organic waste and 39% inorganic waste. Meanwhile, there are 113,690 kg/month of potential waste in the waste bank by the people of Pudakpayung Village. However, 8 (eight) waste bank units in Pudakpayung Village received a total waste generation of 2,213.4 kg/month. Waste banks reduce waste by 1.91% of total potential waste entering waste banks. At the end of the Planning year, the entire community of Pudakpayung village became waste bank customers to participate in reducing potential waste entering the waste bank. To realize this, operational and non-operational technical planning is designed to realize waste management through optimization of waste banks.

Prevalence of HIV P24 Antigen; A Sensitive Marker among Seronegative Antibody Blood Donors in Some Hospitals Within Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

Detecting and monitoring HIV infection is crucial for effective disease management. The p24 antigen serves as an early viral marker in HIV diagnosis. Despite advancements in diagnosis and monitoring, there is a need for a comprehensive assessment of p24 antigen prevalence in HIV cases. Therefore, this study aims to ascertain the prevalence of p24 antigen among a diverse population of blood donors in Kaduna metropolis. The study recruited 261 blood donors aged between 18 and 55 from various blood bank units in the metropolis. Initial HIV status determination utilized the Immune-Chromatographic Determine® HIV rapid test kit, followed by re-screening with UnigoldRecombigen HIV 1 and 2, boasting 99.70% specificity and 100% sensitivity. HIGHTOP (HIV) ELISA test kit was employed to screen HIV antibodynegative blood donors for HIV p24 antigen. Additionally, demographic factors like gender, residency, age, and marital status were taken into account. Results indicated p24 antigen detection in 9 out of 261 blood samples, yielding a prevalence of 3.5%. Conversely, 252 samples tested negative for the antigen, resulting in a prevalence of 96.5%. The study's findings support the assertion that HIV p24 antigen serves as a sensitive marker, advocating for its integration into routine blood donor screening within Kaduna metropolis to enhance HIV infection detection rates.

Determinación de la imagen corporal y los niveles de autoeficacia en pacientes después de un trasplante de córnea

PurposeThe study aimed to determine body image and levels after surgery in cornea transplant patients. Materials and methodsThe population of this cross-sectional study was composed of 383 patients presented to the Eye Bank unit of a University Hospital after corneal transplantation. Sample size of 193 patients was calculated with 0.5 power, a margin of error of 5%, representing 95% of the universe. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the patients by the researcher and the study was completed with 178 patients in September - November 2022. The data were collected using a Patient Information Form, the Body Image Scale, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Parametric tests, Pearson Correlation, Student's T-test, and One-Way Analysis of Variance tests were performed were used in the data analysis. ResultsIt was determined that the mean Body Image Scale score of the transplant patients participating in the study was 159.41 ± 36.99 and the mean Self-Efficacy Scale score was 30.37±8.31. When the comparison of the mean scores was examined, the difference between the mean scores of gender, marital status, occupation, and body image scale was statistically significant (P < .05), while the difference between the self-efficacy mean scores was not statistically significant (P > .05). There was a positive, moderately strong significant relationship between body image and the self-efficacy of the patients (P < .01) (r = .57) ConclusionIt was found that the patient's body image and self-efficacy levels were high, and self-efficacy increased as the body image increased.

WORK-RELATED DETERMINANTS OF WELL-BEING AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

While burnout has been extensively examined across many occupations, medical personnel have been considered one of the most susceptible groups. The prevalence of burnout among healthcare workers is particularly concerning due to its detrimental effect on employee behaviors. It is a prominent factor contributing to staff turnover in healthcare institutions. Burnout is a critical constituent and marker of work-related well-being. The objective of this research is to ascertain the process behind personal burnout by studying many significant factors. Initially, the relationships between job satisfaction, extrinsic motivation, and work-related burnout were examined in order to determine whether and how work-related burnout caused personal burnout. The study made the assumption that job satisfaction was a powerful instrument for fostering positive attitudes towards work and inspiring extrinsic motivation in healthcare professionals, which in turn contributed to employees’ well-being. Therefore, we postulated that extrinsic motivation might serve as a potential predictor of work-related burnout, which may forecast personal burnout among healthcare professionals. The Job Satisfaction Survey, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory were used as the main instruments in a cross–sectional survey to gather the data necessary to accomplish the study objectives. The study sample comprised 218 healthcare professionals employed in five public blood bank units situated in the central area of the Republic of Serbia. The PLS structural equation modeling was applied. First, the analysis determined that job satisfaction had a statistically significant impact on extrinsic motivation and work–related burnout. Second, our research results indicate that work–related burnout is a negative antecedent of personal burnout. On the other hand, the influence of extrinsic motivation on work–related burnout was not statistically significant. Ultimately, we have discovered that work-related burnout serves as a mediator in the relationship between job satisfaction and personal burnout. The originality of the research was reflected in filling the existing literature gap regarding the connection between the variables studied. The study’s uniqueness stems from its distinct conceptualization of the research model. Important implications for healthcare managers were provided regarding the strategy for reducing burnout symptoms and motivating employees through extrinsic factors. It is crucial to focus on increasing awareness among both management and employees on the significance of burnout syndrome and the necessity for early prevention. The issue necessitates a systematic and deliberate approach, involving the cultivation of favorable work mindsets among staff members, placing emphasis on their job satisfaction as the initial priority.

Managerial Effectiveness and Demographic Variables: A Study on Public and Private Sector Banks of West Bengal

In order to find out the managerial effectiveness of the managers in both public and private sector banks of West Bengal, demographic variables (age, gender, education, experience, income and marital status) and managerial effectiveness of managers are used in this study. The purpose of the present study is to find out the role of demographic variables in managerial effectiveness of managers in both public and private sector banks of West Bengal. The sample consists of 566 managers from three public (State Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, and United Bank of India) and three private (ICICI, HDFC, and AXIS) sector banks of West Bengal, out of which 487 are public bank managers and 79 are private bank managers working at various positions of management. The stratified random sampling is used for collection of data. The standard structure questionnaire named “Managerial Effectiveness Scale” was developed by Prof. S. Gupta (1996) was administered. Mean, SD, t-test and ANOVA were used to test the seven hypotheses formulated in the study. The study concludes that the mean scores of the managerial effectiveness of public and private sector bank managers are statistically significant. It also exhibits that the private bank managers are more effective than the public bank managers. The result reveals that the managerial effectiveness of both public and private sector banks managers are different with respect to some demographic characteristics like gender and experience, and age (partially). But managerial effectiveness is independent of other demographic characteristics like education, income and marital status.

Study on the development of waste banks post-pandemic in semarang city

The Covid-19 pandemic has hampered many activities, one of which is the waste bank activity. As the pandemic period has passed, many activities have returned to normal.There are several waste bank units in Semarang City, one of which is in the Gedawang Village, Banyumanik District, which is still active after the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to find out the development of waste banks post-pandemic. Research techniques using survey methods, with in-depth interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. The analysis technique uses quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results of the study show that in 2023 the number of active waste banks in Gedawang Village, Banyumanik District, will be 23 units spread throughout the urban village area with an average number of customers for each waste bank of around 140 families. After the pandemic, the development of waste banks has increased, as evidenced by the answers from 63.6% of respondents who came from waste bank managers. The reason for this development is the government’s encouragement and concern for the environment (45.5% of respondents). The level of enthusiasm from the community is still relatively moderate (54.5%) and the increase in post-pandemic waste bank performance is 54.5%.

Effect of Internal Audit on The Prevention of Fraud

This study aims to determine the effect of internal audits on fraud prevention. The formulations in this study are has the internal audit at the Selaawi Garut Unit Bank (BRI) adequately, does internal audit affect the prevention of fraud in the bank (BRI) Selaawi Garut Unit. The research method in this study is to use quantitative methods. The object of research is internal audit and fraud prevention. The dependent variable is Fraud Prevention, while the independent variable is Internal Audit. The research population is all employees who work at Bank BRI Unit Selaawi Garut, as many as 31 people. Samples were taken randomly from as many as 31 people. Data analysis used simple linear regression. The results showed that Internal Audit affected Fraud Prevention. Furthermore, the internal audit department personnel must enhance the caliber of their analytical procedures in the context of fraud auditing, preliminary surveys, program audits, and auditor team selection. This finding will enable future researchers to replicate the study by incorporating additional variables.

Performance evaluation of the sterilization process with Bowie & Dick test and biological indicator in the quality control of a blood bank in Peru.

Managing contaminated waste in blood banks is a crucial process that must end with the safe disposal of blood products. In this sense, practical methods and indicators must be used to guarantee the operability of autoclave equipment and the sterility of treated waste to mitigate the risk of biological exposure and hospital biosafety. We designed a cross-sectional study to evaluate the performance the autoclaving process with Bowie & Dick test and biological indicator at the Hemotherapy and Blood Bank Unit of the Cayetano Heredia Hospital in Peru. Fifty autoclaving processes were carried out independently for the Bowie & Dick tests and biological indicators based on Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores. Autoclaving was programmed at 134°C for 3.5 minutes for the Bowie & Dick test, while, for the biological indicator, it was programmed at 121°C for 5 minutes. Both in the presence of contaminated waste. The autoclaving process evaluated by the Bowie & Dick test had a compliance rate of 80% (CI95: 66.3%-90.0%), while, by the biological indicator, 90% (CI95: 78.2%-96.7%). We did not find significant differences between the results of both tests (P = .689; Fisher exact test). The compliance rate in the autoclaving process within the blood bank of a Peruvian Hospital is acceptable; however, there are actions for continuous improvement, especially at the vacuum level in the autoclaving process.

The Impact of Environmental Management Strategies on Firm's Performance in Banking Industry: A Case Study of three Selected Banks (United Bank for Africa, Heritage Bank and Lotus Bank)

The objective of this research is to examine the impact of Environmental Management Strategies (EMS) on the performance of Nigerian banks. The study focuses on three key components of EMS, namely green financing initiatives, environmental risk management practises, and sustainable product offers. The study employed purposive sampling to gather data from high-ranking workers of three well-established institutions, namely United Bank for Africa, Heritage Bank, and Lotus Bank. The study collected both quantitative and qualitative data from study participants. The quantitative data was analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) within the SMARTPLS3 software. On the other hand, thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Finally, the study used triangulation method to draw comprehensive conclusions. The results indicate that the implementation of green financing initiatives and environmental risk management practises have a noteworthy and favourable impact on the overall performance of banks operating in Nigeria. The inclusion of sustainable product offers has been shown to have a notable and favourable effect on performance, underscoring the strategic significance of aligning financial products with sustainability objectives. The aforementioned findings highlight the significant importance of EMS in augmenting financial performance, protecting reputations, and establishing Nigerian banks as frontrunners in the realm of sustainable banking practises. The study recommends that policy makers should develop or revise regulatory frameworks to incentivize banks to integrate effective environmental management strategies into their operations, aligning with international sustainability standards.

Technological Forensic Auditing and Financial Crime Detection in Nigeria: A Study of Selected Deposit Money Banks

Financial crime has been one of the current challenges faced by organizations especially deposit money banks. To ameliorate this ugly development, technology-enabled forensic auditing was introduced in addition to conventional auditing. This study examined the impact of technological forensic auditing on financial crime detection in Nigeria; a study of selected deposit money banks in Nigeria. The theories reviewed in the study are the strain theory, the theory of inspired confidence, and the credibility theory. The study adopted the survey design. The population of the study is made up of the accounting staff of five selected deposit money banks in Delta state namely; Zenith, First Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Fidelity Bank, and Sterling Bank with a statistic of fifty-eight (58) staff/respondents. Data for the study were generated through the distribution of well-structured questionnaires to the corresponding respondents. Data was analyzed with the multiple linear regression method. The study found that robotic process automation, textual analysis, and data analytics contribute significantly to detecting financial crime in selected deposit money banks in Nigeria. It is therefore the recommendation of this study that forensic audit firms and deposit money banks should strategically employ the usage of software applications that can permit data analytics, textual analysis, and robotic process automation to redeem the credibility image of the forensic auditors’ report.

The New Social Enterprises on Waste Banks in Indonesia Using the Sociological-Phenomenological Approach

This article presents the extent of the success of waste banks conducted by the government in collaboration with the community. This research was conducted in West Bandung Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. The results showed that waste management carried out in West Bandung Regency had not been effective. Of the 33 waste bank units formed, none had yet shown the expected optimisation of waste management. These findings confirmed that the management of waste banks in developing countries was still at an alarming rate. Some of the reasons were related to inadequate public budgets and limited facilities for waste management.

The impact of innovative work behavior, perceived Leadership 4.0, and corporate social responsibility on sustaining banking industry performance in Nigeria within the 4IR Era

Despite the increase in business performance research, only some studies have examined the combination of innovative work behavior, Leadership 4.0, and corporate social responsibility as performance factors in Nigeria’s banking industry in the current 4IR. This study aims to sustain performance in the banking industry of Nigeria. Four hundred (400) bank employees were randomly selected for this study from a sample of cooperating banks (Zenith Bank Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, and First Bank of Nigeria Plc) in the Nigerian states of Oyo and Lagos. One Hundred (100) participants were chosen from each bank. Additionally, the survey was given out to randomly chosen bank employees using structured questionnaires. Participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique; 386 of the 400 surveys were appropriate for analysis. To do the analysis, SPSS version 29 was used. According to the study’s findings, innovative work behavior had a 77% influence on performance variance within the banking industry in the current 4IR, Leadership 4.0 had an 88% influence, and corporate social responsibility had a 71% influence. Accordingly, the results show that more significant innovation in work behavior, adoption of Leadership 4.0, and involvement in CSR significantly predict the maintenance of performance in the Nigerian banking industry. Additionally, the findings indicate that adopting Leadership 4.0 predicts a more significant variance in performance in the banking business, followed by demonstrating innovative work behavior and involvement in corporate social responsibility. AcknowledgmentThe author thanks Professor Wilfred Ukpere and the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management (University of Johannesburg) for funding and publishing this study.

Leveraging a Synergy in Motivation to Effect Job Satisfaction of Healthcare Professionals in Public Blood Bank Units: A Cross-Sectional Study

Leveraging a Synergy in Motivation to Effect Job Satisfaction of Healthcare Professionals in Public Blood Bank Units: A Cross-Sectional Study

Thawing Time Difference between Fresh Frozen Plasma Using Ziplock Plastic and non-Ziplock Plastic in Blood Transfusion Unit Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia

Background: The quality of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in a clinical setting depends on thawing time. Thawing using a water bath is often used in blood transfusion units because it is easy to perform, affordable, and easy to look for. Protective plastics (Ziplock and non-Ziplock) are used to reduce the risk of contamination,. This study aimed to determine whether there is a difference in thawing time between FFP using Ziplock plastic and non-Ziplock plastic.Method: This experimental design was conducted in the Blood Bank Unit of Hasan Sadikin Hospital from June-August 2021. Samples were divided into two groups, namely thawing using Ziplock and non-Ziplock. Each group consisted of volume 160-200 ml and 201-240 ml.Results: The total samples were 24 FFP bags. In the group of the bag 160-200 ml, the median thawing time using Ziplock plastic was 8 minutes (8-16 minutes), non-Ziplock was 15 minutes (8-16 minutes) (p value 0,111), whereas in a group of bags with volume 201-240 ml, the median thawing time using Ziplock was 15 minutes (8-28 minutes), non-Ziplock was 20 minutes (14-30 minutes) (p- value 0,332). Although there was a time difference in both groups, the difference was non-significant.Conclusion: The thawing time between the small bag with a volume of 160-200 ml and the larger volume of 201-240 ml shows no difference. Ziplock plastic can be used to reduce the risk of contamination.