bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kepemimpinan Transformasional Kepala Sekolah di Lembaga Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Sahri Sahri , Fatoni Achmad , Maunah Binti
Published: June 2023

Kepemimpinan meningkatkan kepercayaan individu dan kelompok, memunculkan kesadaran dan ketertarikan di dalam kelompok maupun organisasi serta mencoba menggerakkan perhatian bawahan pada prestasi dan pertumbuhan lembaga pendidikan. Interaksi antara pemimpin dan bawahan dalam kepemimpinan transformasional, ditandai oleh pengaruh pemimpin untuk mengubah perilaku bawahnnya menjadi seseorang yang merasa mampu dan bermotivasi tinggi dan berupaya mencapai prestasi kerja yang tinggi dan bermutu. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan (library research) sehingga yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustaka. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformatif merupakan seorang  pemimpin  yang  mampu mempengaruhi atau mengarahkan bawahan dengan cara yang efektif untuk   mencapai   tujuan   organisasi   yang   telah   ditetapkan   secara bersama. Dalam kepemimpinan  transformatif, pemimpin menjadi contoh bagi bawahan dan memotivasi mereka dengan memberikan visi yang jelas dan inspiratif tentang masa depan. Pemimpin juga mendukung pengembangan dan pertumbuhan individu, memberikan umpan balik konstruktif, dan memfasilitasi komunikasi yang terbuka dan kolaboratif. Pemimpin transformatif juga mempromosikan inovasi dan kreativitas, dan memungkinkan anggota tim untuk berpartisipasi secara aktif dalam proses pengambilan keputusan. Dengan cara ini, kepemimpinan transformatif menciptakan lingkungan yang positif dan produktif, yang mengarah pada hasil yang lebih baik dan kepuasan kerja yang lebih tinggi bagi semua orang yang terlibat
KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL DALAM MEMBANGUN KINERJA GURU DI LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Firdausi Lutfi , Patoni Achmad , Maunah Binti
Published: June 2023

Kepemimpinan yang efektif dan efisien akan terwujud apabila dijalankan dengan berdasarkan fungsi dan tujuan yang telah ditetapkan. Seorang pemimpin harus berusaha menjadi bagian dari situasi kelompok atau organisasi yang dipimpinnya. Jenis Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kepustakaan (library Research). Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi, yaitu mencari data mengenai hal – hal atau variabel yang berupa catatan, buku, makalah atau artikel, jurnal dan sebagainya. Instrumen penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah daftar check-list klasifikasi bahan penelitian, skema/peta penulisan dan format catatan penelitian. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data berupa analisis isi (content analysis). Analisis isi merupakan analis ilmiah tentang isi pesan suatu data. Hasil dari penelitian ini bahwa kepemimpinan yang ditentukan oleh seorang manajer dalam organisasi dapat menciptakan integrasi yang serasi dan mendorong gairah dalam melakukan pekerjaan untuk mencapai sasaran maksimal. Dalam kepemimpinan terdapat banyak gaya yang ada di dalamnya yang tentu saja masing-masing gaya memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan masing-masing.
PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS MELALUI PROGRAM CENDIKIA KARAKTER DI SMP IT CENDIKIA QURANI ARJASARI BANDUNG
Authors: Saepuloh Usep , Mulyana Yana , Firdaus Muhammad Aditya
Published: June 2023

Upaya peningkatan karakter religius pada peserta didik merupakan hal yang penting untuk dibelajarkan dan ditanamkan sejak dini untuk menjawab berbagai masalah bangsa. Terdapat berbagai program yang dapat dilakukan oleh pihak sekolah dalam memfasilitasi peningkatan karakter religius bagi peserta didik, salah satunya melalui program Cendikia Karakter. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan upaya peningkatan karakter religius melaui program Cendikia Karakter di SMP IT Cendikia Qurani Arjasari, dengan metode kualitatif untuk pengumpulan data yang dilakukan oleh peneliti meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun analisis data yang dilakukan ialah triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa program Cendikia Karakter memiliki beberapa program yaitu program harian, program mingguan, program bulanan, dan program persemester. Program tersebut berhasil menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter religius pada siswa. Dengan latar belakang islam, sekolah ini  membentuk lingkungan yang mendukung dalam pembentukan karakter religius. Dengan beraneka ragam kegiatan seperti shalat dhuha, menghafal quran, praktik lapangan dan yang lainnya, menjadi pembiasaan yang baik bagi para siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penanaman karakter oleh sekolah ini selaras dengan pendapat ahlinya, seperti metode 1)pengajaran 2)keteladanan 3)pembiasaan 4)pemotivasian 5)penegak aturan.
PEMIKIRAN IBNU SINA (RELIGIUS-RASIONAL) TENTANG PENDIDIKAN DAN RELEVANSINYA DENGAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM KONTEMPORER
Authors: Amalia Rika
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemikiran Ibnu Sina tentang pendidikan dan relevansinya dengan pendidikan Islam kontemporer. Konsep-konsep pendidikan Islam menurut tokoh-tokoh muslim, semestinya menjadi perhatian agar, pendidikan Islam mampu mendominasi pola pendidikan di Indonesia. Sehingga umat Islam mampu menghadapi perkembangan zaman, khususnya pada aspek pendidikan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research) guna memperoleh fakta yang sesuai dalam memperoleh landasan teori atau kerangka berpikir terhadap permasalahan yang diteliti. Sumber data dari penelitian ini ialah buku-buku maupun literatur lain berupa jurnal-jurnal atau artikel. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis isi (content analysis). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemikiran pendidikan Islam Ibnu Sina memiliki relevansi dengan pendidikan Islam kontemporer dan sangat masih bisa diimplementasikan pada zaman ini. Terkhusus yang berkaitan dengan pengembangan potensi fisik, intelektual, dan budi pekerti peserta didik dan menerapkan konsep pendidik ideal yang masih relevan untuk diterapkan di era ini.

Kata kunci: Pemikiran Pendidikan Ibnu Sina, Pendidikan Islam Kontemporer
PEMBELAJARAN METODE YANBU’A DALAM KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA HURUF HIJAIYAH PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI TPQ BENDUNGAN
Authors: Saefullah Muhammad , Lailiyah Siti , Rosyana Dina
Published: June 2023

Pembelajaran metode Yanbu’a sangat lazim pada Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an tepatnya di TPQ bendungan ini. Masalah pokok yang sering dihadapi anak yaitu kurangnya kelancaran membaca pada huruf hijaiyah. Karena pada setiap anak belum sepenuhnya bisa membaca dengan lancar, terkadang ada yang masih diajarkan cara membacanya tanpa berjalan sendiri.  Tujuan penelitian disini adalah untuk mengetahui pembelajaran pembelajaran metode Yanbu’a dalam kemampuan membaca huruf hijaiyah pada anak usia dini di TPQ Bendungan. Langkah-langkah pembelajaran metode Yanbu’a yakni membaca doa memulai belajar, pembacaan asmaul husna, pembacaan sholawat kalamun qodimun, dan al-fatihah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan yang bersifat kualitatif, dengan mengambil lokasi di TPQ Bendungan. Pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian dari pembelajaran metode Yanbu’a yaitu sebagian anak masih belum lancar dalam membaca huruf hijaiyah di TPQ Bendungan. Oleh sebab itu, metode Yanbu’a sangat penting di lakukan sehari-hari. Agar dapat memperlancar bacaan anak pada huruf hijaiyah.
PEMBELAJARAN ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS TUNANETRA MELALUI METODE TASMI’ (TALQIN), TAFAHUM, TIKRAR DAN MUROJAAH SEKOLAH LUAR BIASA MAHARANI
Authors: Risma Exlis Adibah Silvia
Published: June 2023

Artikel ini meneliti tentang pembelajaran anak berkebutuhan khusus tunanetra dalam menghafal Al-Qu’an dengan menggunakan metode tasmi’ (talqin), tafahum, tikrar dan murojaah (3t 1m) di sekolah luar biasa maharani. Metode 3t 1m ini merupakan metode yang efektif dan cocok untuk diterapkan pada anak yang belajar tahfidz Al-Qur’an termasuk anak tunanetra. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan langkah-langkah penggunaan metode 3t 1m dan  implikasi program tahfidz Al-Qur’an dengan menggunakn metode 3t 1m. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (filed research) dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil yang didapat dalam menghafal dengan metode 3t 1m ini adalah adanya peningkatan hafalan Al-Qur’an anak
Ciddi Boş Zaman Faaliyeti Olarak Pilates ve Fitness Yapan Bireylerde Merhamet Algısı
Authors: ÖZKILIÇ Sibel , DEMİREL Mehmet
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırmada ciddi boş zaman etkinliği olarak pilates ve fitness yapan bireylerde ciddi boş zaman değerlendirme durumlarının ve merhamet algısının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmaya 204 katılımcı dahil olmuşken çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak demografik bilgi toplama formunun yanı sıra Ciddi Boş Zaman Ölçeği Kısa Formu (18 Madde) ve Merhamet Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde bağımsız örneklem T-testi ve One-Way ANOVA testleri kullanılmıştır. Grup içi karşılaştırmalar post hoc testleriyle analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular katılımcıların ortalamanın üzerinde ciddi boş zaman değerlendirme düzeyi sergiledikleri, en yüksek alt boyut puanını kişisel fayda alt boyutunda aldıkları, en düşük alt boyut puanını ise sosyal fayda alt boyutunda aldıklarını ortaya koymuştur. Pilates ve fitness yapan bireylerde merhamet düzeyinin yüksek olduğu, en yüksek puanın sevecenlik alt boyutunda, en düşük puanın umursamazlık alt boyutunda olduğu belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların yaş, cinsiyet, algıladıkları refah düzeyleri ile ciddi boş zaman değerlendirme düzeyleri ve merhamet algıları arasında anlamlı farklılık belirlenmemiştir. Tercih ettikleri branş, eğitim durumları, haftalık boş zaman süresinin yeterliliği ve rekreatif etkinliklerle uğraşma durumu ile ciddi boş zaman değerlendirme düzeyleri ve merhamet algıları arasında anlamlı farklılık ortaya çıkmıştır. Sonuç olarak pilates ve fitness ile uğraşan bireylerin ilgilendikleri etkinlikler yoluyla olumlu bir ciddi boş zaman değerlendirme durumu ve merhamet düzeyi sergiledikleri belirtilebilir.
FACTORS DETERMINING THE USE OF MOBILE BANKING IN INDONESIA
Authors: Aqilah Shafa , Fathoni Muhammad Anwar
Published: June 2023

This study was aimed at determining the factors that could influence a person’s decision to use mobile banking. In this study, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived credibility were considered exogenous variables, and social factors as mediators. This research used quantitative methods. The population in this study were Indonesian Sharia Bank customers who used BSI mobile banking services in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi areas. A sample of 200 people was obtained using the purposive sampling method. The analysis technique used was the inner model, outer model, and hypothesis testing using SmartPLS 3.2.9. The results obtained in this study showed that perceived usefulness had a significant effect on decisions to use mobile banking, perceived ease of use had no significant effect, and perceived credibility had a significant effect. In addition, this study has also shown that social factors did not succeed in mediating other variables in the decision to use mobile banking.
VOLATILITY PERSISTENCE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA
Authors: Enow Samuel Tabot
Published: June 2023

The long-term behaviour of stock markets are of significant importance to asset managers and financial experts due to its direct link with security price valuation. Volatility persistence has a significant impact on the returns of security prices due to its time varying properties. However, there is no real meaningful effect of current volatility on future security prices and returns if the volatility is transitory and not persistent. The aim of this study was to explore conditional volatility properties and determine whether the current volatile environment would persist in the JSE, S&P 500, Nasdaq Index, SSE, CAC 40 and DAX markets. Using a GARCH 1.1 model and a Markov switching model, the findings revealed that volatility would persist in the JSE, S&P 500, Nasdaq Index, SSE, CAC 40, and the DAX from their ARCH and GARCH coefficients, as well as the delay parameters. In addition, the effects of past volatility in the Nasdaq, CAC 40, and DAX would remain in the forecast of variance. A diversified and broader investment approach should be used in the JSE, S&P 500, Nasdaq Index, SSE, CAC 40, and DAX indexes to mitigate risk, and portfolio formation should not concentrate on any sector or asset classes.
IS THE KWAP DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION FUND SUSTAINABLE IN THE LONG RUN?
Authors: Lau Wee Yeap , Abdul Rahman Muhammad Irfan
Published: June 2023

The Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) manages the civil servant pension fund. It is a statutory body governed by the Ministry of Finance to manage Malaysia’s civil employees’ pension scheme. In order to examine the fund’s long-term sustainability, this study simulates 560 scenarios to examine the required rate of return needed to fund this defined benefit pension based on four parameters, namely contribution rate, years of service, retirement age and life expectancy. Our results show: First, the minimum years of service for pension eligibility should be increased to 20 years. Second, a contribution rate of at least 13 percent per worker to KWAP is needed. Third, there are no significant changes in the required rate of return even though the retirement age is extended from 55 to 60. Fourth, this study shows that the contribution period is more crucial than the post-retirement period for the sustainability of the pension fund. As a policy suggestion, there is a need for the authority to set a minimum funding ratio for the KWAP pension fund to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Examining the Impact of Mobile Apps on Language Teaching and Learning in a Public University: An Experimental Study
Authors: Phuc Tran Huu , Nghi Tran Tin
Published: June 2023

This research article investigates the effects of mobile apps on language teaching and learning in a public university setting. The study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness and practicality of a Mobile Aided Language Learning Portal (MALLP) for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to English Language Learners (ELLs). A total of 186 participants from a pre-intermediate General English course at a university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were selected using cluster sampling. The study employed a mixed-method design, including needs assessment, pre-examinations, a tryout experiment, post-examinations, and interviews. The findings indicate that a significant proportion of participants (65 percent) had a strong interest in using mobile apps for language learning. The experimental group, which utilized the MALLP, demonstrated a noticeable improvement in language proficiency compared to the control group. The engagement and usage patterns of the experimental group revealed a high level of engagement, with 70 percent regularly using the MALLP. Interviews with the experimental group highlighted their positive perceptions of the MALLP, including its user-friendliness, engaging features, availability of resources, and improvements in language skills and confidence. The post-test results showed that the experimental group achieved higher scores (passing rate of 97.8 percent) compared to the control group (passing rate of 36.6 percent). The experimental group's mean post-test score (33.76 points) was significantly higher than the control group's mean post-test score (28.52 points). These findings suggest that integrating mobile apps, such as the MALLP, in language teaching can lead to improved language learning outcomes and increased student motivation. Further research in public university settings is needed to gain a more precise understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of mobile app-based language learning.
ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ ПОНЯТТЯ «ЦИФРОВА ЕКОНОМІКА»
Authors: Лаговський В. В. , Немировська О. В.
Published: June 2023

У статті визначено особливості висвітлення процесу цифровізації економіки в науковій літературі. Досліджено розвиток цифрової економіки та її впровадження.
Розглянуто основні цифрові технології та тенденції їх використання в різних галузях та сферах сучасного соціально-економічного середовища, що дозволило з’ясувати, як сильно цифрові технології проникли у всі сфери нашого буття та який вплив вони мають на елементи економічної системи.
Особливу увагу приділено окремим цифровим технологіям та їх застосуванню в економіці, розглянуто проблеми підвищення ефективності функціонування економічних систем за допомогою інструментів інтелектуального аналізу даних.
Проаналізовано діджитал-процеси й охарактеризовано їхню провідну роль в економічному розвитку сучасного суспільства.
ВІТЧИЗНЯНІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА У ВОЄННИЙ ПЕРІОД І ЗАХОДИ ЇХ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ПІДТРИМКИ
Authors: Андрухович Д. Р.
Published: June 2023

Метою статті є аналіз стану вітчизняних підприємств у період війни та державних заходів, що підтримували їх функціонування.
Основними завданнями є визначення тенденцій вітчизняної економіки, проблем функціонування вітчизняних підприємств, ризиків та викликів, з якими підприємства стикнуться у повоєнний період відновлення, оцінка форм державної підтримки та визначення  напрямів, що потребують першочергового розвитку в період післявоєнної розбудови.
Метод дослідження – метод наукового аналізу, порівняльний аналіз якісних і кількісних даних.
Результати. У статті розглянуто фінансові проблеми України під час війни, визначено  значне падіння ВВП, промислового виробництва через фактичну втрату частини виробничого потенціалу. Порушення ланцюгів постачання та збуту, подорожчання виробничих процесів та інфляційні тенденції були одними з ключових чинників проблем фінансової сфери. Проаналізовано труднощі, з якими стикаються підприємства через зниження попиту на продукцію, брак фінансування та необхідність переїзду. Виявлено, що більшість компаній мають намір продовжувати свою діяльність в Україні 2023 року. Проаналізовані заходи, вжиті державою для підтримки функціонування бізнесу в умовах ризиків скорочення виробництва, підвищення нестабільності, руйнування інфраструктури та втрати бізнесу. Визначені такі  виклики великих підприємств, як доступ до нових ринків та іноземного капіталу, корумповані державні установи і податковий тягар – для МСП. Для  підтримки функціонування підприємств в 2023 р. уряд вжив низку заходів за рахунок коштів резервного фонду для стимулювання розвитку підприємництва. Серед заходів, які сприяли зміцненню стійкості підприємництва у воєнний час, – розширення експортних можливостей, фінансова підтримка бізнесу з боку держави та фінансових організацій, зовнішня допомога. У статті стверджується, що дизайн таких програм потребує оновлення шляхом розширення фінансових інструментів, доступних позичальникам, та залучення додаткових ресурсів.
Цінність дослідження полягає у визначенні найбільш ефективних заходів державної допомоги у кризовий воєнний період, що дозволить розвинути теорію криз. Отримані результати  підкреслюють важливість посилення державного регулювання у нестабільні періоди.
ПРАКТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ САМОСТІЙНОГО РОЗКРИТТЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЇ ПЛАТНИКАМИ ПОДАТКІВ ПРО ТРАНСКОРДОННІ ОПЕРАЦІЇ
Authors: Сиволап І. М.
Published: June 2023

Зовнішньоекономічні операції суб’єктів господарювання потребують детального аналізу та контролю за дотриманням правил трансфертного ціноутворення. Статтю присвячено дослідженню впровадженого законодавством обов’язку щодо розкриття інформації суб’єктами господарювання, які здійснюють операції, що підпадають під контроль за трансфертним ціноутворенням.
На сьогодні питання самостійного та повного розкриття інформації суб’єктами господарювання про здійснені контрольовані операції є вкрай актуальним. Своєчасно отримана інформація дозволяє провести аналіз щодо дотримання правил трансфертного ціноутворення, її систематизацію та узагальнення, встановити можливі ризики ухилення від оподаткування в середині країни. Кожна країна самостійно вибудовує систему оцінки ризиків та шляхів здійснення відбору ризикових операцій суб’єктів господарювання. Провідну роль у державному управлінні контролю за трансфертним ціноутворенням відіграє своєчасне та повне отримання інформації від учасників транснаціональних угод.
У статті проаналізовано сучасну специфіку законодавства щодо розкриття інформації, яку може бути використано під час аналізу зовнішньоекономічної діяльності суб’єктів господарювання. Окреслено трирівневу модель звітності з трансфертного ціноутворення, що рекомендована ОЕСР у Дії 13 Плану BEPS та яка складається документація з трансферного ціноутворення, глобальна документація з трансфертного ціноутворення (майстер-файл) та звіт у розрізі країн міжнародної групи компаній. Наголошено на національних правових основах звітності про контрольовані операції та участь у міжнародній групі компаній, а також визначено основні вимоги до їх заповнення. Виокремлено порядок самостійного розкриття економічної природи контрольованої операції шляхом подання документації з трансфертного ціноутворення.
Проаналізовано результати розкриття інформації та встановлено зв’язок між самостійним розкриттям інформації та своєчасним виявленням ризикових транскордонних операцій. Визначено динаміку звітування про контрольовані операції з часу запровадження правил контролю за трансфертним ціноутворенням зокрема в частині поданої звітності та суми контрольованих операцій, а також кількість резидентів України, які самостійно повідомили про належність до міжнародної групи компаній.
Описано структуру звітування в розрізі кожної форми самостійного розкриття інформації, наголошено на термінах її подання, особливостях інформації, яку вона містить.
Зроблено висновок про важливість своєчасного та повного отримання інформації державними органами, а також висвітлено організаційні заходи, які спонукають до самостійного надання інформації суб’єктами господарювання про здійснені зовнішньоекономічні операції.
Analysis of Differentially Expressed Unigenes Involved in the Development of Korean Pine (Pinus Koraiensis Sieb. ET Zucc.)
Authors: Hou Dan , Zhang Li , Wang Jinning , Li Jinquan , Zhang Lei , Zhang Hanguo
Published: June 2023

Korean pine is a monoecism gymnosperm that predominantly exists as both female and male. Due to the absence of a model organism reference genome, high-throughput sequencing was used to analyze the candidate unigenes of tissue and organ development. This was performed in the tissues of microstrobilli (Ms), needles (Ne), and mixed buds (Mb) of the Korean pine to mine for genes related to bud differentiation and flowering. Overall, 26.32 Gb of clean data comprising 26972 annotated unigenes were obtained. Out of these, 26323 (97.59%) were annotated in the NR database based on sequence homology. Twenty-four GO terms and 30 candidate unigenes related to the formation or development of flowers, needles, buds, and pollens were found by GO enrichment analysis.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 243-252, 2023 (June)
Effects of Nitrogen and Potassium on Yield and Quality Of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Cultivars
Authors: Nahid Meher , Razzaque Md Abdur , Bhuiyan Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan , Islam Mohammad Ariful , Begum Rokeya , Suvra Roy Tuhin
Published: June 2023

Effects of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilization rates on the yield and quality of two potato cultivars, Asterix and Courage were conducted. The treatment combination of N2K2 (N2: 140 kg ha−1 and K2: 152 kg ha−1) had the highest total yield (31.38 and 22.51 t ha-1), marketable tuber yield (29.08 and 20.49 t ha-1) and chips potato yield (36.63 and 36.96%) of the 18 treatment combinations for Asterix and Courage cultivar, respectively. The treatment combination of N2K2 had also the highest specific gravity (1.07 and 1.17 gcm-3), dry matter (22.65 and 22.77%), firmness (45.13 and 42.92 N), and lowest total soluble solid (4.30 and 4.23 oBrix) in both the cultivars, whereas the colour of the chips revealed the least crispness (0.15 and 0.17 N). In order to enhance potato processing quality without reducing production, a lower N and higher K treatment combination may be employed.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 267-275, 2023 (June)
Integrated Management of Purple Blotch Disease of Garlic (Allium Sativum L.)
Authors: Vijaykumar Kn , Kulkarni Shripad , Tr Shashidhar  , Sm Hiremath  , Pv Patil  , Dn Kambrekar
Published: June 2023

Purple blotch (Alternaria porri) is one of the major diseases of garlic causing huge loss to the growers. An investigation was undertaken to formulate suitable management practices against purple blotch of garlic var. DWG1. Among the various treatments, seed treatment with Trichoderma harzianum @ 10 g/kg of cloves and two foliar applications of fluopyram 17.7% + tebuconazole 17.7% @ 0.1% on 50 and 65 days after sowing recorded the minimum disease severity (13.34 PDI) and higher bulb yield (5.77 t/ha), 10 bulbs weight (83.00 g), number of cloves (15.67) and 100 cloves weight (65.33 g) with C:B ratio of 1: 3.51. The combined application of cow urine, nimbecidine and Trichoderma harzianum also showed significant impact on disease reduction as well as on yield of garlic. However, fluopyram 17.7% + tebuconazole 17.7% showed a higher benefit with minimum production cost and this approach is proposed to garlic growing farmers to mitigate the purple blotch disease.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 291-295, 2023 (June)
Gut Bacteria of Snakeheads of Chinadi Beel, Narsingdi and Their Antibiogram Profile
Authors: Mitu Farjana Alam , Snigdha Sanjida Samad , Surma Afroja Akter , Karim Md Abdul , Ahmed Md Sagir
Published: June 2023

The gut bacteria of snakehead fish (Channa punctata, C. marulius and C. striata) collected from Chinadi beel, Narsingdi, Bangladesh was characterized and formulated their antibiogram profile. The mean richness of intestinal bacteria in C. punctata was significantly higher in comparison to C. marulius and C. striata. A total of 24 isolates under the genus Bacillus, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Kluyvera, Vibrio, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter were identified. The strains of Enterobacter and Pseudomonas showed 100% resistance to eight antibiotics. The isolates of C. punctata were found to be resistant to nine antibiotics followed by C. marulius (8) and C. striata (7) indicating a critical condition of Chinadi beel of being polluted by anthropogenic activities.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 297-306, 2023 (June)
Influence of Salinity Levels on Seedling Parameters Of Different Tomato Genotypes
Authors: M Kumar  , K Vanitha
Published: June 2023

In the present study, 50 genotypes of tomatoes were tested in the roll towel method using seven levels of salt concentration from 0 to 120 mM of NaCl with an interval of 20 mM at laboratory conditions. Results showed that out of 50 genotypes, only 38 tomato genotypes germinated under a moderate salinity level of 80mM NaCl. The highest seedling fresh and dry weights were observed in LE-14 (0.271 and 0.045, respectively) under moderate salinity level which were on par with the genotypes LE-1, LE-1020, CLNR 2123, H24, IIVR88783 and LE-411. The highest fresh and dry seedling tolerance index were observed in IIVR-88783 (94.3 and 104.7) with an 80mM salinity level, which was on par with the genotypes, LE-1, LE- 1020, Arka Abhay, CLNR 2123, EC 164677, EC164838, EC164863, EC326146, IIVR 88783, IIVR EC 2494, IIVREC2798, LCR 2, LE-14, Pb-Rathak, Punjab Bagkoa and Punjab Bas with a moderate salinity level of 80 mM of NaCl. The genotypes LE-14, LE-1020, LE-1, LE-411, CLNR2123, H-24, IIVR-88783 and IIVR-EC2494 were found to be superior over 38 genotypes with the seedling characters.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 307-314, 2023 (June)
Effects of Phosphorus Deficiency on Ion Transport And Its Anatomical Relation in Mung Bean (Vigna Radiata L.)
Authors: Samad Rifat , Md Mehraz  , Rashid Parveen
Published: June 2023

Effects of phosphorus deficiency on ion transport and its relation with anatomical structure in mungbean plants were investigated. Phosphorous deficiency caused an increase in the accumulation of K+ in the root and a decrease in the stem and leaf of mungbean seedlings grown in solution culture. Na+ and NO3 - accumulation was increased in the root, stem and leaf of P-deficient plant. On the contrary, accumulation of PO4 3- was decreased in root, stem and leaf under P-deficiency treatment. The diameter of root was decreased under phosphorus deficiency. Vascular area was found to decrease and occupied less area with smaller size of metaxylem cavity in the root and stem of mungbean plant. In phosphorus deficient plant, phloem elements were poorly developed and occupied smaller area.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 381-387, 2023 (June)
Nutritional and Antioxidant Potential of Kundru (Coccinia Indica Wight & Arn.) And Kikar (Acacia Nilotica L. Del.) Pods
Authors: Manisha  , Sindhu Sangeeta C , Nandal Urvashi
Published: June 2023

Kundru (Coccinia indica) and Kikar (Acacia nilotica) are well known for their uses in Indian ayurveda to treat diabetes. Although the two plants are well known for their medicinal properties, not much literature is available regarding their nutritional composition. The present study reports the nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of fruits of the two plants. Significant (P ≤ 0.05) differences were observed in ash and crude protein content of Kikar (2.47 and 17.30 g/100 g, respectively) and kundru (1.97 and 7.54 g/100 g, respectively). Resistant starch in Kundru and Keekar was 0.52 and 0.12 g/100g, respectively. In-vitro protein digestibility was significantly (P≤0.05) higher in Kikar (35.43 %). Total phenol, flavonoids, DPPH scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power was observed to be significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher in Kundru (65.13 mg GAE/100 g, 80.04 mg RE/100g, 75.14 mg TE/100 g and 68.95 mg TE/100 g, respectively) as compared to Kikar (51.05 mg GAE/100 g, 25.29 mg RE/100 g, 63.84 mg TE/100g and 35.22 mg TE/100g, respectively).
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 389-394, 2023 (June)
The Quality Characteristics of Dried Arils (Anardana) Prepared From Wild Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Stored at Ambient Temperature Conditions
Authors: Thakur Abhimanyu , NS Thakur  , Hamid - , Gautam Sunakshi
Published: June 2023

Wild pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum L.) widely distributed in northern India is processed into a value added dried product namely anardana. During fruiting season fruits are available in bulk and traditional sun drying process is completely weather dependent which might lead to holding period before drying. Studies were carried out for the preparation of anardana at different intervals viz. 10, 20, 30 days from stored fruits at ambient temperature conditions (18-24oC). Physico-chemical, namely TSS, sugars and anthocyanins and sensory parameters of anardana increased significantly with the advancement of storage period. However, ascorbic acid and total phenols decreased with the storage period. After 20th day of storage of fruits, the various quality characteristics of anardana increased slightly, whereas, the acid content decreased slightly after 10th day of storage of fruits with faster decreasing rate after 20th day of storage. The best quality anardana in terms of quality characteristics can be prepared from the fruits stored up to 20 days period.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 411-418, 2023 (June)
Germination and Secondary Dormancy Of Hydrocharis Dubia (Blume) Seed
Authors: Xue Tingting , Sun Qiying , Tu Jiahui , Liu Jia , Cui Mingxia
Published: June 2023

The germination of freshly harvested, dry-stored and wet-stored Hydrocharis dubia seeds were treated with exogenous GA3, cold stratification, puncture, different temperatures and combined treatments under controlled laboratory conditions. The results showed that: The optimal temperature for H. dubia seed germination is 23℃ and fresh seed has conditional dormancy, which can be released by puncture. Seed germination percentage decreased significantly after dry seed storage and the main reason for the reduction of "seed germination ability" by dry storage was that dry storage. caused secondary dormancy but a reduction of seed vigor. The secondary dormancy is non- deep physiological dormancy, which can be released by cold stratification, seed puncture and combination treatments. The findings provided further insight into how germination strategy contributes to the seed bank formation and species reproduction.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 429-435, 2023 (June)
Prolidase activity in adult bipolar disorder patient: a case - control study
Authors: Joya Joysree Das , Paul Debatosh , Ahsan Mohammad Shamsul , Bhuiyan Mohammad Monzurul Alam , Rob Rifat Mahbuba , Ferdousi Sheuly , Islam Md Saiful , Yesmin Shaila
Published: June 2023

Background: Bipolar disorder is one of the major neuropsychiatric illnesses. It is responsible for 6.8% of disability-adjusted life years among all mental disorders. Few studies have evaluated the biochemical basis of bipolar disorder. Prolidase is an enzyme that degrade extracellular matrix into proline. In stress condition, prolidase by releasing proline maintain ATP generation, redox state, apoptosis and cell proliferation. The relationship between serum prolidase with bipolar disorder was investigated in this study.
Method: A case - control study was conducted at the Department of Laboratory Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from March 2021 to February 2022. Thirty-five patients with bipolar disorder type I consisting of 15 euthymic and 20 manic patients were enrolled in the study according to the availability of patients as cases. Thirty-five age - and sex-matched healthy individuals were recruited from the Department of Laboratory Medicine as controls. Serum prolidase level was measured in cases and controls using venous blood.
Result: Serum prolidase level was significantly higher in cases than controls (P=0.021). There was no significant differences between euthymic and manic patients (P=0.629). Significant positive correlation was found between Young Mania Rating Scale severity score and serum prolidase level (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Serum prolidase activity may be associated with bipolar disorder. This needs further corroboration because our sample size was small.
Health-seeking behaviour of stroke patients in a rural area of Bangladesh
Authors: Alam Md Badrul , Saha Uttam Kumar , Mashreky Saidur Rahman , Hussain AHM Enayet , Haque Md Atiqul , Rahman AKM Fazlur , Dalal Koustuv , Mohammad Quazi Deen
Published: June 2023

Background: Improper health-seeking behaviours (HSB) have been correlated with detrimental health outcomes, elevated rates of illness and mortality. The study aimed to investigate how stroke patients in a rural community of Bangladesh seek health care.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Raiganj sub-district of Sirajganj district from January to June 2016, using a validated screening tool to identify stroke patients at the household level. Neurologists confirmed the diagnosis after examining all suspected cases. Out of the 419 suspected cases identified during the screening process, 186 cases were officially reported after undergoing a confirmed diagnosis. Information on health-seeking behaviour was collected through face-to-face interviews with patients or their attendants.
Results: After experiencing a stroke, approximately 35% of patients received treatment from unregistered care providers and over 40% received treatment outside of a hospital setting. Males were significantly more likely than females to receive treatment from registered physicians or hospitals (P<.05 and P<.01). A significantly higher proportion of educated individuals sought healthcare from registered physicians or hospitals (P<.05). Although better health-seeking behaviour was observed among higher-income groups, the findings were not statistically significant. Around 67% of patients were found to be hypertensive, with about one-third of them not taking any medication for their elevated blood pressure. Approximately 37% of patients had elevated blood glucose levels but only 22% were taking medication.
Conclusion: A notable proportion of stroke patients in rural Bangladesh sought treatment from unqualified service providers. Health-seeking behaviour was associated with factors such as gender, education, and economic condition.
Persistence of anti-HBs and immunologic memory in children immunized with hepatitis B vaccine
Authors: Rahman Sharif Md Habibur , Rukunuzzaman Md , Alam Rubaiyat , Nahid Khan Lamia
Published: June 2023

Background:  We aimed to examine the persistence of anti-HBs in Bangladeshi children aged 5 and 10 years after primary vaccination, and this response to a booster dose.
Methods: A total of 100 children were enrolled who were divided into two groups (A and B). Group A comprised of 50 children vaccinated 5 years ago, and group B had 50 children vaccinated 10 years ago. Hepatitis B surface antibody titer was measured, and a booster dose of the vaccine was administered to those who had anti-HBs less than 10 mlU/ml. Seventeen such children from group A and 27 from group B were vaccinated with a booster dose. After one month, 12 children from group A and 18 children from group B were retested for hepatitis B surface antibody levels.
Results: After 5 and 10 years of primary vaccination, 66.0% and 46.0% children had protective antibody levels. After one month of booster dose, 91.6% children responded to the increased level of anti-HBs in group A. Among them, 66.6% showed an adequate response. In group B, 88.8% had an increased level of anti-HBs antibody where 83.3% had an adequate response. Geometric mean titre of anti-HBs antibody boosted by 35 and 75 times from pre-booster time to post-booster vaccination in group A and B, respectively.
Conclusion: Children had protective levels of anti-HBs antibodies at 5 and 10 years after completion of the primary vaccinations. Anamnestic response to booster vaccination confirmed the persistence of an effective immunological memory in vaccines.
Artificial intelligence for prediction of International Classification of Disease codes
Authors: Wallace Kaitlyn , Masud Jakir Hossain Bhuiyan
Published: June 2023

Background: The automatic coding of electronic medical records with ICD (International Classification of Diseases) codes is an area of interest due to its potential in improving efficiency and streamlining processes such as billing and outcome tracking. artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly convolutional neural networks (CNN), have been suggested as a possible mechanism for automatic coding. To this end, a rapid review has been undertaken in order to assess the current use of CNN in predicting ICD codes from electronic medical records.
Methods: After screening PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and Google Scholar, 11 studies were analyzed for the use of CNN in predicting ICD codes. We used artificial intelligence and ICD prediction as keywords in the search strategy.
Results: The analysis yielded a recommendation to further explore and research CNN frameworks as a promising lead to automatic ICD coding when paired with word embedding and/or neural transfer learning, while keeping research open to a wide variety of AI techniques.
Conclusion: CNN frameworks are promising for the prediction of ICD codes from clinical notes.
Salt intake knowledge, attitude and behaviour in a rural population of Bangladesh
Authors: Karim Md Abbas Ibn , Bhuiyan Rijwan , Sarkar Md Nahid , Shaheen Shafia
Published: June 2023

Abstract not available
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal 2023;16(2): 124-125
Association of imbalanced diet with dental caries: A casecontrol study
Authors: Moral Md Ali Asgor , Akter Rozina
Published: June 2023

Abstract not available
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal 2023;16(2): 126-127
Evaluation of Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure and Conventional Wound Closure In Contaminated Major Surgical Wound
Authors: Asifuddoula - , Haque Md Anwarul , Muhsin Syed MD , Anwar Shahed Mohammed , Khan Hussain Ahammed , Islam Mishma
Published: June 2023

Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) increase costs, hospital stay, morbidity, and mortality. Vacuum-Assisted Closures (VAC) system has been gaining popularity recently in managing wounds to reduce SSI. But the current guidelines do not recommend its routine use for surgical wounds. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of VAC with conventional wound closure techniques for preventing SSIs in the major contaminated surgical wound.
Methods and materials: Sixty patients with a contaminated surgical wound from the Department of Surgery and Department of Casualty of Chittagong Medical College Hospital were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either VAC (Using Romovac device) or conventional wound closure. The primary endpoint was the rate of uncomplicated wound healing, defined as a Southampton wound score of <2 at 30 days postoperatively. Secondary outcomes include duration of hospital stay and other complications (Defined by the Clavien-Dindo Classification). The primary analysis was an intention-to-treat analysis performed with a Chi-square test.
Results: There were no significant differences in mean age, sex, body mass index, smoking history, wound class, indication for surgery and duration of surgery between the two groups. At 30 days postoperatively, 29 (96.3%) of 30 patients undergoing VAC had uncomplicated wound healing compared to 13 (43.6%) in the conventional closure group (p<0.001). Most patients (26/30, 86.6 %) in the VAC group experienced Clavien-Dindo grade I or II complications. In contrast, in the conventional closure group, 28 (93.3%) patients developed Clavien-Dindo Grade III or IV complications (p<0.001). The mean length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in the VAC group than in the conventional closure group (12.2±3.59 versus 29.07±10.36 days, p<0.001).
Conclusion: VAC resulted in favourable wound healing with less complication and shorter hospital stay than the conventional technique for the closure of the contaminated surgical wound.
IAHS Medical Journal Vol 5(2), Dec 2022; 6-10
Outcome of Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Calculus Cholecystitis
Authors: Anwar Shahed Mohammed , Khan Md Matiar Rahaman , Hasan Mohammad Moinul , Khan Hussain Ahammed , Karim Shoibul , Hossain Mohammad Sazzad , Afrose Roksana
Published: June 2023

Background: The timing of cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis has been debated with most studies favoring early cholecystectomy. However, most surgeons in Bangladesh prefer to delay surgery in the acute phase. The study aimed to compare between early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) with that of delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the management of acute calculus cholecystitis.
Materials and methods: This quasi-experimental study included a total of 74 patients with a diagnosis of acute calculous cholecystitis as per Tokyo guideline from the Surgery Department, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, during August 2019 to July 2020. Thirty-seven patients underwent early cholecystectomy (Within 7 days of onset of symptoms) and 37 patients underwent elective or delayed cholecystectomy (After a gap of 6-8 weeks from the acute attack). Peroperative events, postoperative complications, length of hospital stay and days needed to return to full activity were compared between two groups.
Results: Both early and delayed groups were similar in-terms of their baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. Significantly higher number of patients in the early group had difficult Callot’s triangle dissection (59.4% vs. 27.1%, p<0.01) and lower number of patients had difficult gallbladder bed dissection (5.4% vs. 37.8%, p<0.001) than the delayed group. The proportion of the patients required conversion to open surgery was 10.8% and 6.1%, respectively in early and delayed group (p=0.691). Total hospital stay was shorter in the early surgery group than the delayed surgery group (6.05±0.52 vs. 12.03±1.46 days, p=0.001). Wound infection, duration of hospital stays following surgery, and days need to return to full activity after surgery was similar between two groups.
Conclusion: Early cholecystectomy is feasible and safe for acute cholecystitis and is better method of treatment because of its shorter hospital stay, which is a major economic benefit to both the patient and health care system.
IAHS Medical Journal Vol 5(2), Dec 2022; 11-14
Comparative Study of Short-Term Outcome between Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty and Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy
Authors: Hossain Mohammad Sazzad , Bhuiyan Md Nur Hossain , Nahid Sayed Md Samser , Anwar Shahed Mohammed , Khan Hussain Ahammed , Nipa Shahin Akter
Published: June 2023

Background: Due to the fear of postoperative pain and complications associated with open Milligan-Morgan (MM) surgery, mildly symptomatic patients often hesitate and delay undergoing surgical treatment for internal haemorrhoids. Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) has been gaining popularity recently in the management of hemorrhoid. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the LHP compared with MM surgery in the management of internal haemorrhoids.
Materials and methods: This multi-center, open label, randomized controlled trial included 60 patietns with secondand third-degree internal haemorrhoids. The patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either LHP (Group I) or conventional MM hemorrhoidectomy (Group II). Primary outcome parameter was postoperative pain assessed by Visual Anlougue Scale (VAS) at 24 hours, 7 days and 30 postoperative days.
Results: Both the groups were comparable in terms of the demographic characteristics. The mean operation time was significantly lower in group I than group II (19.13±3.42 vs. 28.67±4.54 minutes, p<0.001). The mean VAS score of pain at 24 hours and 7 days postoperative were significantly lower in group I than in group II (p<0.001 and p<0.004, respectively). At postoperative, 30 days the mean VAS scores were similar in both groups (p=0.722). The mean total days of consumed analgesic were significantly shorter in group I than in group II (7.94±5.79 vs. 11.01±2.96 days, p<0.001). The mean time to return to regular activity was significantly earlier in group I than in group II (8.76±3.58 vs. 13.6±3.47, p<0.001). Postoperative bleeding was less in group I than in group II (6.6% vs. 26.7%). The mean length of hospital stay, rate of complete resolution and need for medical treatment for residual symptom and repeated surgery were similar between two groups.
Conclusion: LHP was associated with reduction of postoperative pain, postoperative bleeding, and administered with analgesics. So, if available LHP is preferred to open hemorrhoidectomy.
IAHS Medical Journal Vol 5(2), Dec 2022; 15-19