bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measurement of change in angle kappa and its correlation with ocular biometric parameters pre- and post-phacoemulsification
Authors: Umesh Y , Saolapurkar Kelini , Joshi Pallavi , Singh Devika
Published: February 2023

Purpose:

Angle kappa has been considered to play a role in causing glare and haloes despite accurate centration during implantation of multifocal intraocular lenses following phacoemulsification. There is a lack of substantial data regarding whether angle kappa is a constant entity or changes following ocular surgical procedures. To answer this question, in this prospective observational study, we measured change in angle kappa following phacoemulsification, and studied the ocular biometric parameters correlating with this change.

Methods:

Angle kappa was measured objectively using synoptophore. Ocular Biometric parameters (Anterior Chamber Depth, Corneal White-to-White measurement, Lens Thickness, and Axial Length) using LenStar LS 900 Haag Streit Anterior Segment imaging system. outcome measures were a quantitative change in angle kappa from the preoperative value by one degree or more and observation of correlation between change in angle kappa and ocular biometric parameters. The Wilcoxin Signed Rank Test was used to determine the difference between pre-operative and post-operative measurements for angle kappa. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was employed to find the relationship between preoperative ocular biometric parameters and a change in angle kappa. A linear regression model was used to derive an equation considering corneal white-to-white measurement as the predictor and change in angle kappa as the outcome measure.

Results:

A significant change in angle kappa was recorded, and a significant correlation was found with corneal white to white measurements. This change could be predicted preoperatively, for a known corneal white to white measurement using the standard equation y=mx+c.

Conclusion:

This study explains the possible cause of dissatisfaction among seemingly ideal patients who undergo multifocal IOL implantation and the potential for better decision-making during patient selection for multifocal IOL implantation.
Social determinants of diabetic retinopathy and impact of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy: A study from Pune, India
Authors: Kulkarni Sucheta , Patil Veena , Kashikar Rashmi , Deshpande Rahul , Dole Kuldeep
Published: February 2023

Purpose:

Diabetes-related retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in India. The study was carried out with the purpose of studying the association of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) with socioeconomic factors and demonstrating the impact of STDR on the affected individual.

Methods:

A mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) research design was used. The study participants were divided into two groups for quantitative analysis. The control group consisted of non–sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy, whereas the study group consisted of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy. Apart from demographics, data on comorbidities, type and duration of diabetes mellitus (DM), health insurance status, and socioeconomic data were collected from each individual. A statistical test (Chi-square) was performed to study the association between socioeconomic (SE) classes and STDR. For the qualitative part, a few people were chosen. Face-to-face interviews were conducted in depth.

Results:

A total of 207 individuals, were recruited, of which 69 had STDR and the remaining 138 had non-STDR. The incidence of STDR was high among patients with lower socioeconomic class (SEC) (upper lower and lower), and univariate analysis revealed a strong association between STDR and SEC, the presence of comorbidities, presence of health insurance, type and duration of DM, and P value <0.05. SEC, in contrast, emerged as an independent risk factor for STDR in multivariate analysis. STDR had a devastating effect on all patients interviewed. The financial impact was most likely the most severe.

Conclusion:

People with lower SEC are more likely to suffer from STDR-related vision loss. The impact of such vision loss on individuals is multifaceted, including a negative impact on social and work life, psychological well-being, and, most importantly, a significant financial impact.
Safety and efficacy of low-energy small incision lenticule extraction for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Varman N V Arulmozhi , Varman Aadithreya , Balakumar Dinesh
Published: February 2023

Purpose:

To determine the safety and efficacy of low-energy settings in small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) for correcting myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Methods:

We included patients aged ≥18 years with the myopia of −0.5 to −10 D and myopic astigmatism of −0.5 to −5 Dcyl in this retrospective case series performed at a private eye hospital in South India. All patients had preoperative best-corrected visual acuity of LogMar 0.0 ± 0, with stable refraction for 1 year and normal corneal topography. Ocular surface disease and other pathology cases were excluded. The repetition rate of the laser was 500 kHz, and the pulse energy was 110 nJ. The lenticule diameter was set at 6.5 mm, cap diameter was 7.20 mm, and intended cap thickness was 110–130 μ. The spot distance was 4.5 μm. All patients were evaluated immediately postoperation and on postoperative days 1, 8, and 30.

Results:

Overall, 541 eyes were included. The mean patient age was 25.03 ± 4.1 years. The mean spherical error was -3.76 ± 1.84 Ds. The mean cylinder was -1.24 ± 0.91. The mean spherical equivalent of refraction was −4.22 ±1.94 D. The logMAR on postoperative day 1 was 0.0 ± 0. The mean spherical equivalent at 1 month was 0.28 ± 1.06 D. There was no loss of Snellen’s lines after the procedure. The mean spherical equivalent of refraction to the target was 95% within ± 0.50 D. The postoperative astigmatism was within 0.5 Dycl. No intraoperative complications of SMILE including retained lenticule fragments, tears of incision, or improper dissection occurred.

Conclusion:

Low-energy settings in SMILE are safe and effective in correcting myopia and myopic astigmatism including high cylinders (>3 Dcyl).
Perception of college-going girls towards corneal donation in North India: A latent class analysis study
Authors: Gupta Parul Chawla , Rana Minakshi , Kumar-M Praveen , Agarwal Aniruddha , Duggal Mona , Sharma Raman , Jugran Deepak , Bhargava Nisha , Kaushal Vipin , Ram Jagat
Published: February 2023

Purpose:

To assess the perception of college-going girls toward corneal donation in Northern India.

Methods:

An online survey with a pre-structured, pre-validated questionnaire was conducted on 1721 college-going girls in Northern India. The knowledge and attitude scores were regressed, and latent class analysis was carried out.

Results:

The average of scores for all participants was computed individually for the knowledge questions and the attitude questions, and based on this score, total participants were divided into two groups: Better corneal donation behaviors (BCDB) and poor corneal donation behaviors. The binomial logistic regression model of knowledge domain for predicting BCDB, age of the participant, their awareness about corneal donation, and willingness to discuss eye donation among family members were found significant. Similarly, for the attitude domain, awareness about corneal donation, knowledge about hours within which ideal eye donation needs to be undertaken, and knowledge about eye donation during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic were found to be significant. Latent class analysis identified one subset of participants having poorer knowledge and attitude scores and that they were more from a rural background, were having more than first order as birth order, were belonging to SC/ST classes, had illiterate or secondary education of father and mother, and were living in rented houses.

Conclusion:

The findings of the study significantly contribute to devising a mechanism to improve knowledge and influencing the attitude about eye donation among the youth, especially young women, who can act as counselors and motivators for the masses as well as their own families, in the generations to come.
Long-term retinal changes after strabismus surgery, suspected signs of past scleral perforations
Authors: Goldberg Hila , Blum Sharon , Palevski Dahlia , Cohen Gal , Armarnik Sharon , Wygnanski-Jaffe Tamara , Kinori Michael
Published: February 2023

Purpose:

Scleral perforation during strabismus surgery is considered a rare complication that usually results in no significant consequences. The true rate of such occurrences is difficult to evaluate due to the young age of most patients and the occult nature of most events. This study aimed to evaluate long-term retinal changes under the suture areas in patients post-strabismus surgery as presumed signs indicating past undiscovered scleral perforations.

Methods:

The study population consisted of patients with a follow-up of at least 10 years post-strabismus surgery at the [redacted for review] Eye Institute and with no known retinal conditions as well as with wide fundus visibility. We performed slit-lamp retinal periphery examinations in search of retinal scars or changes at the suture sites.

Results:

Seventy-one eyes from 43 patients were examined. The mean age (±standard deviation [SD]) at the time of examination was 27 years (±14), and the mean number of strabismus surgeries per patient was 1.8. Three of the examined eyes showed retinal changes at the suture sites, yielding an overall incidence rate of suspected perforation/penetration of 4.2% per eye and 3.6% per strabismus surgery. These three patients were all asymptomatic.

Conclusion:

Scleral perforations during strabismus surgeries could remain unnoticed since a comprehensive exam of the retinal periphery is challenging in young children, especially during the postoperative period. While retinal changes caused by inadvertent scleral perforations appear to have no clinical sequelae in a time frame of 10 years, such changes should be noted for future fundoscopic examinations.
Self-rescue technique and Yamane’s technique in situ: Management of intraoperative haptic slippage
Authors: Tang Yong , Li Weiwei , Chu Yanhua , Han Quanhong
Published: February 2023

Haptic slippage is a frequently encountered and technically demanding complication in Yamane’s surgery. The slipped haptic could be regained when bimanual operations are workable. Management of haptic slippage is difficult when the right hand is occupied by the puncture needle, which could be solved easily with the self-rescue technique, which uses the needle tip as an intraocular instrument for better exposure and easier engagement of the slipped haptic. With the aid of bimanual operations and self-rescue technique, Yamane’s technique in situ is applicable when the haptic of dislocated intraocular lens suits for flange-making.
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor of the Lateral Ventricle Presenting with Metastasis: A Case Report
Authors: Viswanathan Gopalakrishnan C. , Mohan Akhil , Chowdhury Sourav , Panikar Dilip , Aravind Biji K.
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) is a biologically aggressive tumor of the central nervous system, usually occurring in the posterior fossa in infants and young children. Supratentorial location is relatively rare, especially tumors arising primarily within the lateral ventricles. Prognosis remains poor, despite multiple treatment modalities consisting of surgical excision, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. We present the case of a 3-year-old girl with an AT/RT of the lateral ventricle with diffuse leptomeningeal and spinal metastasis on magnetic resonance imaging. She underwent a left frontoparietal craniotomy and near-total excision of the tumor. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis and the child died within 3 months of surgery. There are isolated case reports in the literature regarding primary lateral ventricular AT/RTs, although secondary involvement of the ventricle from an adjacent tumor is commoner. Ours is the first case that demonstrates AT/RT arising within the body of the lateral ventricle causing extensive metastasis, both within the brain and spine. Given the dismal prognosis, the choice between further adjuvant treatment and palliative care is a matter of debate that necessitates a truthful and meaningful discussion with the parents.
Determinants of Eye Disorders in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Nigeria
Authors: Muhammad Rilwan C. , Abdullahi Maryam H. , Oladigbolu Kehinde K. , Umar Abdul Aziz
Published: February 2023

Objectives:

To investigate the determinants of eye disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Nigeria.

Methods:

This hospital-based study was conducted among patients with RA and SLE. Information was obtained on patients’ socio-demographics, type of rheumatic disease, disease duration, activity, and prescribed medications. RAPID 3 was used among both RA and SLE patients to measure and classify disease activity as: >12 = high; 6.1–12 = moderate; 3.1–6 = low; <3= remission. Each patient had detailed ocular examination. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.

Results:

The female:male ratio was 4.3:1 for RA and all SLE patients were females. Eye disorders were present in 42% of all patients, the most common being dry eyes (38%), refractive errors (18%), and cataracts (16%). The least findings were corneal opacities (2%) and lateral rectus palsy (2%). Mean duration of disease in years was significantly higher among RA patient that had eye disorders (7.23 ± 3.44) than those without (2.23 ± 1.23) (P < 0.001). It was also higher among SLE patients with eye disorders (6.73 ± 3.93) than those without (2.13 ± 1.06) (P < 0.001). Most RA patients with eye disorders had moderate [21 (28%)] to severe [8 (11%)] disease activity whereas majority of patients without eye disorders had low activity [16 (22%)] and near remission [26 (35%)] (P < 0.001). Most SLE patients with eye disorders had moderate [9 (35%)] to severe [1 (4%)] disease activity whereas majority of patients without eye disorders had low activity [3 (12%)] and near remission [12 (46%)].

Conclusion:

Eye disorders are common among RA and SLE patients, and are influenced by longer disease duration, higher disease activity, and older age. Gender and drug therapy were not found to influence the presence of eye disorders. Eye examination should be done on all RA and SLE patients at regular intervals.
Urinary coproporphyrins as a diagnostic biomarker of Dubin-Johnson syndrome in neonates: A diagnostic pathway is proposed
Authors: Al-Hussaini Abdulrahman , Asery Ali , Alharbi Omar
Published: February 2023

Background:

Dubin-Johnson syndrome (DJS) presents during the neonatal period with a phenotype that overlaps with a broad list of causes of neonatal cholestasis (NC), which makes the identification of DJS challenging for clinicians. We conducted a case-controlled study to investigate the utility of urinary coproporphyrins (UCP) I% as a potential diagnostic biomarker.

Methods:

We reviewed our database of 533 cases of NC and identified 28 neonates with disease-causing variants in ATP-binding cassette-subfamily C member 2 (ABCC2) gene “Cases” (Study period 2008–2019). Another 20 neonates with cholestasis due to non-DJS diagnoses were included as “controls.” Both groups underwent UCP analysis to measure CP isomer I percentage (%).

Results:

Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were within the normal range in 26 patients (92%) and mildly elevated in 2 patients. ALT levels were significantly lower in neonates with DJS than in NC from other causes (P < 0.001). The use of normal serum ALT levels to predict DJS among neonates with cholestasis had a sensitivity of 93%, specificity 90%, positive predictive value (PPV) 34%, and negative predictive value (NPV) 99.5%. The median UCPI% was significantly higher in DJS patients [88%, interquartile range (IQR) 1–IQR3, 84.2%–92.7%] than in NC from other causes [67%, (IQR1–IQR3, 61%–71.5%; Confidence interval 0.18–0.28; P < 0.001)]. The use of UCPI% >80% to predict DJS had a sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of 100%.

Conclusion:

Based on the results from our study, we propose sequencing of the ABCC2 gene in neonates with normal ALT, presence of cholestasis and UCP1% >80%.
El artículo, un género entre la opinión y la actualidad
Authors: Yanes Mesa Rafael
Published: February 2023

El artículo es un género periodístico de opinión que refleja la interpretación que su autor hace sobre asuntos de la actualidad informativa. Se trata de un texto en el que se interpretan las noticias más recientes, aspecto que lo diferencia de un artículo literario. Su estructura goza de absoluta libertad, por lo que algunos investigadores afirman que existen tantos tipos de artículos como autores. Sin embargo, podemos distinguir cuatro modalidades de este género periodístico.

La columna es un modelo de artículo en el que su autor dispone de total libertad para emitir sus juicios sobre los asuntos que considere oportunos, y lo hace en un periódico donde cuenta con una ubicación, una extensión y una periodicidad fijas.

El editorial es una modalidad del artículo por medio del que se manifiesta públicamente la empresa propietaria de un periódico sobre asuntos de trascendencia social o política.

El artículo firmado es un artículo cuyo autor no es un periodista integrante de la plantilla laboral del periódico, quien escribe de forma esporádica y con absoluta libertad expresiva un texto sin una ubicación ni extensión fija.

El obituario es el artículo en el que se hace una semblanza con detalles íntimos y datos profesionales de un personaje con motivo de su fallecimiento.
Comunicación, poder y transgresión en la «sociedad global informacional»
Authors: Vidal Jiménez Rafael
Published: February 2023

El desarrollo de una economía política de la comunicación en el contexto problemático de nuestro presente postmoderno pasa por la consideración crítico-deconstructiva de los nuevos poderes, de los nuevos disciplinamientos, exclusiones y segmentaciones acarreados por la aparición histórica del nuevo “informacionalismo global”. Estudios como los de Manuel Castells han mostrado que lo que realmente define al mundo actual –y lo diferencia, por tanto, con respecto a las épocas históricas anteriores- es la nueva reestructuración que el sistema económico capitalista ha venido sufriendo desde los años ochenta sobre la base del nuevo potencial productivo representado por las tecnologías de generación de conocimiento, procesamiento de información y comunicación de símbolos. Pero no se trata tan sólo de la centralidad productiva de las nuevas tecnologías de la comunicación y de la información. Lo decisivo es el carácter reflexivo y autorreferencial que adoptan el conocimiento, la información y la comunicación en el marco de un modelo basado en la aplicación de éstos a su continua autorreproducción, dentro de un circuito reversible y acumulativo de retroalimentación continua entre la innovación y el uso (Castells, 1997)
Temporal evolution of quality of life in patients endoscopically treated for sinonasal malignant tumors
Authors: Maggiore G. , Fancello1 G. , Gasparini A. , Locatello L.G. , Orlando P. , Chieca M. , Caini S. , Becherini C. , Bonomo P. , Gallo O.
Published: February 2023

Background: The aim of our study is to assess which factors may affect the quality of life (QoL) and its fluctuation over time in adult patients who received endonasal endoscopic oncologic sinus surgery (EOSS) for sinonasal malignancies (SNM) in our center. Methodology: We analyzed EOSS cases for primary SNM from January 2015 to June 2020. For each patient, we have recorded the age at treatment, gender, smoking habits, use of psychotropic drugs for mood disorders, stage, histotype, type of surgical resection, need for skull-base reconstruction, development of postoperative major complications, and the use of adjuvant intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). We evaluated the patient's performance status pre-treatment using the ECOG scale. Quality of life was measured using three questionnaires (SNOT-22; ASK-9; EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3). Results: Fifty-five patients were enrolled in our study, of whom thirty-two (58.18%) received adjuvant IMRT. Overall, a significant improvement in all QoL outcomes was observed at eighteen months, while, female sex, higher ECOG scores, advanced stage of disease, and adjuvant IMRT were associated with worse QoL. After 18 months the delta in QoL between women and men worsened (in SNOT-22 and EORTC QLQ-GLOBAL) while if only the most fragile patients according to ECOG are considered, this difference was reduced for both tools. Conclusion: Our analysis revealed that IMRT is the element that has the greatest impact on patient's quality of life, in association with the female sex, ECOG >2, and advanced stage of the disease.
Economic growth and HIV knowledge, prevention and access to media in Burundi and Rwanda
Authors: Ngabirano A. , Hadley M.
Published: February 2023

INTRODUCTION: HIV/AIDS remains a public health concern in both Rwanda and Burundi. These countries share many characteristics but in the last 15 years economic growth has been stronger in Rwanda. This has influenced HIV epidemiology and risky behaviour. METHODS: We extracted data from tables in the available DHS reports from 2010-2019/20. The tables were selected to capture information on vulnerable populations, knowledge levels, at risk behaviour and media access. We compared this information with economic data from the two countries. RESULTS: Rwanda has higher HIV prevalence than Burundi. However, higher prevalence in women, against lower at-risk sexual behaviour, was a common feature. Patterns of HIV prevalence differed in age groups, education level, wealth quintile and residence in the two countries over the past 15 years. Economic growth in Rwanda was markedly higher than Burundi over the same time period. Access to media in general increased and shifted from newspapers to social media, more markedly in Rwanda. CONCLUSION: Epidemiological and behavioural differences suggest that higher economic prosperity in Rwanda compared with Burundi in the past 15 years increased the risk of acquiring HIV in some population groups, in spite of increased access to information. This implies HIV prevention strategies in low- and middle-income countries with marked economic growth may need to be adapted for potential changes in behaviour in certain populations. Enhanced access to social media, as economic growth rises, provides an opportunity to target those with increased risk of acquiring HIV with tailored information.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 – A clinical case report and management review
Authors: Muhizi C. , Irere H. , Tuyishimire B. , Ndatinya A. , Karangwa O. R. , Rutarama F. , Mutesa L. , Nsanzabaganwa C. , Mutesa L.
Published: February 2023

INTRODUCTION: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) or Von Recklinghausen’s disease, is a rare genetic disease characterized by multiple benign tumors of nerves and skin (neurofibromas), and skin decorations. However, it is multisystem and can affect each organ in the body, leading to debilitating effects.CLINICAL CASE: We present a case of an 18-year-old girl with NF1. The disease onset started in childhood at the age of 3 years with the appearance of hyperpigmented skin macules. Her mother also presented with multiple nodules on the face and trunk, and her little brother was reported to have disseminated macules. She had poor performance at school and delayed menses. The diagnosis of NF-1 was made, and a multidisciplinary team was involved in management of the patientCONCLUSION: Although genetic testing and confirmation are available, NF1 remains a clinical diagnosis and requires management by multidisciplinary team
The Influence Of Insurance Service Reputation, Customer Relationship Management, And Price Attractiveness On Insurance Service Customer Customer Experience: A Literature Review
Authors: Sukmawan Rio , Zulganef Zulganef
Published: February 2023

In the service industry, a positive company reputation will influence customers' decisions to choose that business for their insurance needs. This reputation is systematically built by upholding the importance of responsibility and engaging in open dialogue with clients to foster a sense of client loyalty to insurance services. Customer loyalty is significantly influenced by customer relationship management. The most crucial thing for management to do is to uphold trust and service standards so that clients are satisfied with the products and services the business offers. Price is not only significant to customer service but also a key indicator of service quality. Client experience can influence a customer's trust in a company. The purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of previous research on the impact of insurance service reputation, customer relationship management, and price attractiveness on insurance service customers' experiences. The method used is a literature review, which is a study that collects, comprehends, analyzes, and then concludes national and international journals. The findings of this literature review show that there is a relationship between customer loyalty and customer experience and the reputation of insurance services. Additionally, there is a relationship between customer relationship management and price attractiveness on customer loyalty and customer experience.
Forecasting Human Development Index With Double Exponential Smoothing Method And Acorrect Determination
Authors: Ramadhan Agum Surya , Prabowo Agung , Kankarofi Rabiu Hamisu , Sulaiman Ibrahim Mohammed
Published: February 2023

Human development is now seen as a measure of the success of the development of a nation which is closely related to the economic, social, cultural, political and environmental fields. The success of human development is measured based on the Human Development Index (IPM). Boyolali Regency is one of the regencies in Central Java Province which has diverse and abundant natural resources. The large potential of natural resources owned should be in line with the quality of human development. However, it turns out that this is not in line with the HDI value of Boyolali Regency which is still below the average HDI value of Central Java. So that the Boyolali government continues to strive to maximize the potential and increase the HDI value. Based on this, it is necessary to do forecasting as a reference to maximize the level of human development in Boyolali Regency in the next few years. In this study, HDI forecasting in Boyolali Regency was carried out using the Double Exponential Smoothing method from Brown with the data used is HDI data in Boyolali Regency from 2011 to 2021. The data used was obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) Boyolali Regency. HDI forecasting was also carried out using the arithmetical method, and the best forecasting results were compared between the two methods based on the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). Forecasting results using the Double Exponential Smoothing method produce the best alpha smoothing parameter values of 0.91 and MAPE values of 0.4061%. Meanwhile, using the arithmetic series method, the MAPE is 0.4704%. Both methods produce MAPE values with very good criteria, so that both methods can be used for forecasting. However, based on the criteria for the smallest MAPE value, the Double Exponential Smoothing method is used. The results of the HDI forecasting using the Double Exponential Smoothing method for 2022, 2023 and 2024 are 74.61, 74.81 and 75.02 respectively. While the results of forecasting with arithmetical method for the same years are 74.93, 75.45, and 75.98.
Beginning of Fasting Based on the Javanese Aboge and Asapon Calendars
Authors: Prabowo Agung , Amitarwati Diah Paramita , Sukono Sukono
Published: February 2023

The Javanese calendar has been in use since July 8, 1633 AD, during the time of Sultan Agung. In the Javanese calendar, there is a cycle called kurup. Aboge is one of the kurup in the Javanese calendar, the third kurup after Awahgi and Amiswon. Currently, the Javanese calendar has reached the fourth circle, namely Asapon. Even though it is kurup, Aboge is special because Aboge is seen as a religious sect. Regarding determining the beginning of fasting and other religious holidays, Aboge has its own method based on the Javanese-Aboge Calendar, better known as the Aboge Calendar. This research was made to explain the inconsistency in determining the start of fasting calculated by the Aboge and Asapon calendars, compared to government regulations. The research method is a literature study and a case study surveying government regulation regarding the beginning of fasting and Eid al-Fitr. The study results show that both the Aboge Calendar and the Asapon Calendar are not appropriate when used as a guide for determining the implementation of religious holidays.
English Language at Secondary Level in Bangladesh: (Dis)connections Between Policy and Practice of Oral Skills
Authors: Kabir S. M. Akramul
Published: February 2023

The development of curriculum, textbooks and assessment is a continuous process for better teaching and learning outcomes. The National Curriculum & Textbook Board (NCTB) revised its secondary curriculum in 2012 for English education considering the 2010 National Education policy. The only textbook for the whole country for secondary level, English for Today has been developed accordingly in 2013 for grades 6 to 10, to help students attain competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This qualitative study is based on semi-structured interviews and content analysis of pertinent policy documents. The semi-structured interview data includes a set of English curriculum policy implementation stakeholders including teacher trainers, school principals and English teachers. This paper aims to explore the reasons for the existing disconnections coherently through the analytical lens of the Constructive Alignment (CA) Model for curriculum design to achieve the intended learning outcomes for secondary English education in Bangladesh. The findings support the argument that if the coherence of secondary curriculum, classroom teaching and learning activities and assessment system is not aligned, the aspirations of the National Education Policy 2010 may not be achieved.
ااز المرسل في سورة النساء ( دراسة تحليلية بلاغية)
Authors: Sukma  , Husnah
Published: February 2023

هــذه الرســالة تبحــث عــن بلاغــة اــاز المرســل في ســورة النســاء ( دراســة تحليليــة بلاغيــة ).مــنهج البحــث في هــذه الرســالة هــو طريقــة كيفيــة( Qualitative research (بدراسـة مكتبيـة. دلـت نتـائج هـذا البحـث علـى أن في سـورة النسـاء ثمانيـة آت الـتي لهـا بلاغـة مجـاز مرسـل و العلاقـة منـه تتكـون مـن العلاقـة السـببية، علاقة المسببية، علاقة الكلية، علاقة اعتبار ماكان، علاقة إعتبار مايكون و علاقة الحالية. كلمة رئيسية : مجاز,مرسل, سورة النس
THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHERS AS A MODEL IN IMPROVING SOCIAL ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 3 PAMBOANG MAJENE REGENCY
Authors: Sartika  , Aan Setiawan
Published: February 2023

Exemplary has a very large influence in the formation of the good personality of learners, especially to raise the social attitudes of learners. Social attitudes are closely related to the formation of attitudes towards students in order to become figures who always do better things to human beings. The purpose of this research is to determine the role of Islamic Education Teachers as role models in improving Social Attitudes of Students at SMP Negeri 3 Pamboang, Majene Regency. The type of research used by the authors in this study is qualitative. Qualitative research which builds meaning based on field data. This qualitative research procedure produces descriptive data in the form of written or spoken form obtained by observable people. The data collection is carried out by having interview. The results showed that the role of Islamic Education Teachers as a model in improving the socialattitude of students at SMP Negeri 3 Pamboang, namely, islamic education teachers always show an attitude of care and respect of learners, apply good speech , Always take care of the feelings of the learners and give full attention to the learners. Therefore, the social cycle of students grows well, especially the attitude of cooperation, solidarity and tolerance.
Tumor cardíaco congénito simulador de malignidad: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Conde Guillermo Gastelum , Cruz Margarito Morales , Alcázar Ricardo Axel Bustos , Herrera Hugo Xochitemol , Perez David Adrian Romero
Published: February 2023

Los tumores cardiacos congénitos pueden simular malignidad, las imágenes pueden no ser contundentes para establecer el diagnóstico, por lo que el abordaje quirúrgico puede representar la mejor alternativa diagnóstica. Presentamos el caso de un paciente femenino de 28 días de edad, en el cual los hallazgos por ecografía y la resonancia no mostraron datos contundentes para discernir la estirpe histológica. La biopsia cardiaca a cielo abierto identificó con precisión la estirpe histológica. Conclusión: los tumores cardiacos congénitos pueden tener un comportamiento simulador de malignidad, en donde la estrategia quirúrgica representa el abordaje diagnóstico más apropiado.
Myofascial Pain – An Overview
Authors: Yap Eng-Ching
Published: February 2023

Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the human body. Any of these muscles may develop pain and dysfunction. In modern society, myofascial pain is a major cause of morbidity. It may present as regional musculoskeletal pain, as neck or back pain mimicking radiculopathy. It may also present as shoulder pain with concomitant capsulitis, and hip or knee pain with concomitant osteoarthritis. The condition is treatable. However, it is often under-diagnosed and hence under-treated. Traditional medical training and management of musculoskeletal pain have focused much attention on bones, joints and nerves. This review will focus on muscles, myofascial pain and dysfunction. During history taking and physical examination, precipitating and perpetuating factors, taut bands, trigger points, tender spots and sensitised spinal segments have to be accurately located and correctly identified for effective needling treatment. There is also a high recurrence rate unless appropriate exercises are prescribed, with active participation from the patient, to restore flexibility and balance to the muscles. With rehabilitation, many patients do not have to continue to suffer unnecessary pain that affects their daily activities and quality of life. Early diagnosis and management may also help reduce psychosocial complications and financial burden of chronic pain syndrome.

Key words: Muscles, Musculoskeletal dysfunction, Rehabilitation, Taut bands
Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents
Authors: Yen Hwee-Ling , Wong Janice TY
Published: February 2023

Children and adolescents who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be left with multiple deficits and impairments that can impact adversely their abilities to return to pre-morbid functioning in the home, school and community. Early rehabilitation has been shown to improve functional outcome; the rehabilitation programme itself has to be based on real-world demands and experiences. Rehabilitation has to be continued beyond the post-acute stage in order to promote neuronal re-organisation, monitor the child’s development as well as identify and manage new issues that may appear with growth, development and maturation. The availability of relevant research data and findings for children is much less than those for adults. It is not always appropriate to apply data for adults to the younger persons due to important differences in the 2 groups and these are discussed in more detail in the article. Multiple factors have been found to affect recovery and functional outcome. Apart from age and developmental stage at injury, other variables can be grouped as injury-related, patient-related and treatment-related factors. The goals and components of the rehabilitation process are examined for the various stages of recovery and the last section of the article describes the paediatric rehabilitation scene in Singapore.

Key words: Development, Family involvement, Functional outcome, Interdisciplinary, Neuroplasticity
Sudden Deafness Due to Intralabyrinthine Haemorrhage: A Possible Rare Late Complication of Head and Neck Irradiation
Authors: Poh Angeline CC , Tan Tiong Yong
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Radiation injury resulting in sudden, late onset sensorineural hearing loss is a recognised complication in patients who have received head and neck irradiation. We describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the internal acoustic canal (IAC) of 3 such patients and postulate a cause for these findings.

Clinical Picture: A total of 63 patients were referred for MRI IAC for sudden-onset sensorineural hearing loss. Of these patients, only 5 patients had abnormal MRI finding in the affected ear and the remaining patients had normal studies. Two patients had acoustic neuromas. Three patients demonstrated high T1-weighted signal in the labyrinths of the affected ears and had past histories of head and neck irradiation. The MRI findings and medical records of these 3 patients were reviewed and described in this case series.

Outcome: High labyrinthine signal on unenhanced T1-weighted images in the symptomatic ear of these patients was observed, suggesting the possibility of haemorrhage. In the patient who had a history of brain tumour, susceptibility artifacts were also seen in the right hemipons on the gradient-echo images, indicating the presence of paramagnetic substances from previous therapy.

Conclusion: We postulate that labyrinthine haemorrhage is a rare, late complication of head and neck irradiation, resulting in sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Key words: Irradiation, Magnetic resonance, Temporal bone
Sosialisasi Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis WEBS Dalam Pembelajaran ESP
Authors: Syakur Abd. , Susilo Tri Achmad Budi , Mubarok M. Khusni , Riza Moch. Dicky , Damyati Akhmad Rofii
Published: February 2023

Education has many elements and dimensions that refer to learning media as a determining factor for the success of learning activities. The use of media in its implementation, of course, has the aim of helping the learning process run more optimally and structured. The media determines the success or failure of the learning process. ESP learning at Al Mujtama Pamekasan Islamic High School, needs to be developed using Website-based learning media. The implementation of this service applied the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method and model. This activity lasted for three days, namely on 4, 5 and 6 April 2022 which was carried out offline with theoretical and practical concepts to all lecturers at STAI Al Mujtama.Pamekasan. There were some activities done covering the introduction, delivery of service stages, and socialization of the use of Webs-based ESP learning media. The results obtained from this service, namely lecturers are able to convey subject matter well, lecturers are easier to convey material to students, improve the quality of learning outcomes, learning is more directed, learning is more concrete and feels better understood. Internal audits are conducted twice per semester by stakeholders affiliated with the Quality Assurance Institution (LPM). This is done as a way to control the performance of teachers at Madrasah Al Mujtama Pamekasan. It is hoped that the next service will be developed in the development of very relevant materials and outputs in the form of the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) book according to the knowledge at STAI Al Mujtama Pamekasan.
Pengembangan Wawasan Ekososioekopreneur Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Desa Mandiri
Authors: Darsono Darsono , Lestari Ratna Ani , Mustafa Ali Achsan
Published: February 2023

Samboggede Village, Merakurak District, Tuban Regency, East Java, is known as the pioneer of an independent village since 2018 with a Development Village Index (IDM) score in 2021 of 0.9497. In addition to maintaining the independent village category, efforts to improve the community's quality of life continue. Village officials and people involved in village development, such as Bumdes, tourism, and micro-small industries are the key and at the same time the driving force for improving the quality of life of village communities. There are 67 units of small micro industries including 50 units of household industries, including a village-owned enterprise and village tours. There are still 220 poor families out of 1,387 families, but this is more due to the motive of government assistance. Community service in the Political Science Masters Study Program, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya is focused on developing eco-socio-eco-preneur insights, namely the introduction and deepening of modern entrepreneurship based on information and communication technology which includes (eco)-nomic, (socio)-cultural aspects, and (eco)-logy for plus village apparatus. Devotion focuses on developing eco-social-entrepreneurship insights in (1) improving the quality of the environment, socio-culture, and diversifying types of business (2) creating content for social media, which has been used institutionally directed at increasing village entrepreneurship personally-individually. Result of this assistance, people with existing smartphones can easily take advantage of their social media accounts and create attractive promotional content to share, so that the information can be reached as widely as possible. Apart from that, Samboggede Village as a village with business potential for its citizens and a natural tourism destination can continue to improve its status as an independent, progressive village.
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance in Indonesian Banking
Authors: Nurfitria Nissa , Putri Agissa Ardania , Lestari Henny Setyo , Leon Farah Margaretha
Published: February 2023

The research has done on purpose to help determining the influence of credit risk management toward financial presentation in Indonesian banking from 2017 to 2021. CAR, NPLR, LDR, NIM, and Bank Size ratios are used to measure credit risk, while ROA and also ROE ratios tend to be applied in order to help assess financial performance. The research technique and data used in this research are quantitative descriptive, including secondary data contained in the financial reports of 33 Indonesian banks registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2017 to 2021 that satisfied the sampling criteria. This rstudy findings are shown that credit risk management (as measured by CAR) has no intermediate impact on ROA and ROE, NPLR gives such a negative and also significant influence toward financial performance as assesed by ROA and ROE, LDR has no impact on financial presentation as assesed by ROA and ROE, NIM gives no influence toward financial performance as calculated by ROA and ROE, and also Bank Size (BS) gives such a positive and also significant unfluence toward financial presentation as assesed by ROA and ROE.
Development of the Determinants of Fraud in the Government Sector in Indonesia
Authors:   Master of Accounting FEB University of Lampung, Muktiarsyah Ali M. Fitra , Evana Prof. Dr. Einde ,   SE, M.Si., Akt., CA., CPA., FEB Lampung University, Gamayuni Prof. Dr. Rindu Rika ,   SE, M.Si., Ak, FEB Lampung University
Published: February 2023

This study aims to evaluate and document the development of research related to fraud in Indonesia so that it can become a literature review material for further analysis. This study uses the "Charting the Field" method developed by Hesford et al. (2007) with a population of 20 articles published in accredited national and international journals that examine factors influencing fraud in the government sector, with a period of 2013-2022, all of which can be accessed online. The research results show that systems and people can be the leading causes of fraud. The system may consist of a financial management system and officers or other individuals with power over finances. The main sources of fraud are weak institutions and dishonest officials and individuals.
Effect of Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance (Case study at Islamic bank of BJB Jakarta)
Authors: Zaman Rifki Aliansyah , Zulganef Zulganef
Published: February 2023

This study was conducted to examine a variety of variables, including work motivation (X1) and job satisfaction (X2), that theoretically have an impact on employee performance (Y). The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the relationships between work motivation, job satisfaction, and employee performance at the Islamic bank Of BJB Jakarta. It also aimed to determine and analyze the partial and simultaneous effects of work motivation and job satisfaction on employee performance. A saturated sample of 55 employees was used in this study. The research methodology combines a quantitative approach with descriptive and verification methods. The analysis uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis, which is based on variance, namely Partial Least Squares (PLS). Based on the research results, the variable of work motivation is included in the "high" criteria, where most of the respondents rated the factors that can motivate employees, such as physiological needs, safety needs, and social needs. The variable of job satisfaction is included in the "adequate" criterion, where most of the respondents are satisfied with their current job, colleagues, superiors, and work environment. Employee performance variables are included in the "adequate" criteria; some respondents stated that quality, cost-effectiveness, need for supervision, and interpersonal impact are included in the "high" criteria, while quantity and timeliness are in the "sufficient" criteria. The results of this study also found several important things after testing the hypothesis. First, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance at the Islamic bank of BJB Jakarta. Second, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance at the Islamic bank of BJB Jakarta. Third, work motivation and job satisfaction together have a positive and significant effect on employee performance at the Islamic bank Of BJB Jakarta.
Guia para educadores – Reflexões sobre práticas educacionais a partir do filme “Sociedade dos poetas mortos” - um olhar da neurociência educacional.
Authors: Salles Teixeira Roberto , Séllos Rodrigues Amanda , Oliveira Feitosa Lorraine , Lage Pessoa da Costa Flávia , Diniz Monteiro de Barros Marcelo
Published: February 2023

O objetivo deste guia do educador é explorar as cenas de ambiente educacional propostas, exemplificando e abrindo espaço à discussão tangível e fundamentada entre a Pedagogia e a Neurociência. Este guia oferece aos educadores uma oportunidade interdisciplinar para refletir sobre práticas de ensino sob um olhar ‘funcional’, segundo a neurociência na interação com o aprendizado, visando aprimoramento pedagógico. O presente guia é dividido em quatro partes: Metodologia e Interação; Excelência e Superação; Interpretação e Semântica; e Emoções e Motivação. Espera-se, com o emprego deste guia para os educadores, o alcance dos efeitos funcionais propostos e o desenvolvimento das habilidades e competências evocadas pela BNCC de forma interdisciplinar.