bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of toxic gases on human erythrocytes: Spectrophotometric analysis.
Authors: Bashir Errum , Anwar Khawar , Anjum Muhammad Usman , Rehman Wajid
Published: November 2021

Objective: This study was carried out to analyze the influence of various toxic gases on human erythrocytes. Study Design: Experimental study. Setting: Department of Chemistry, Hazara University, Mansehra. Period: January 2017 to June 2017. Material & Methods: Erythrocytes were isolated and prepared by the standard method from blood samples. The standard absorption spectra were recorded in the range of 200-800nm using double‐beam UV‐visible spectrophotometer. Gases were prepared in laboratory as per given protocol. Erythrocyte samples were treated with prepared gases. Absorbance of the samples was recorded. The spectrum of these treated samples was compared with the standard spectra of erythrocytes to check for any changes that might have occurred. Results: It was observed that erythrocytes exhibiteded altered behavior with each gas which was confirmed by shift in peaks in UV/Visible spectra. Absorption maxima were shifted from higher to lower wavelengths and this shift was more pronounced in case of Chlorine, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide as compared to that observed in case of Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide. Conclusion: This study showed that erythrocytes exhibit different behavior with different gases as evident by the shift of peaks in UV/Visible spectra. The absorption maxima were shifted towards lower wavelengths suggesting that these gases do exert an effect on human erythrocytes. The lipid site of erythrocytes, being sensitive for absorbing various atmospheric gases, caused deformation of original erythrocyte structure and altered their activity. This type of interaction of red blood cells with such external species, particularly the donor-acceptor case, caused damage to erythrocytes and in turn, decreased their number.
Comparison of Color Doppler and computed tomography angiography (CTA) in arterial disease in patients with lower limb ischemia.
Authors: Zakir Muhammad , Tazeen Anjum , Khan Faisal Nadeem , Fatima Mehreen , Tauqir Javed , Ahmad Tauqir
Published: November 2021

Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of color Doppler ultrasound with computed tomography angiography in patients with lower limb ischemia and to assess the severity of stenosis. Study Design: Cross Sectional Analytical study. Setting: Shalamar Hospital, Lahore. Period: May 2020 to October 2020. Material & Methods: Data were collected according to the Age, Height, Weight, BMI, Duration of diabetes, Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglyceride, Gender, Socioeconomic status, Diabetes, Hypertension, Stenosis, Collateral, calcification. Sample size of46 patients were included in this research comprising 32 males (69.6%) and 14 females (30.4%).Data entry and analysis will be done by using SPSS version-23. Results: Total numbers of 46 patients were included in this research comprising 32 males (69.6%) and 14 females (30.4%). According to the result analysis 34 patients had shown peripheral arterial disease at color Doppler and 12 patients had not shown peripheral arterial disease at color doppler. 38 patients had shown peripheral arterial disease at CTA and 8 patients had not shown peripheral arterial disease at CTA. Conclusion: This study concludes that computed tomography angiography for detection of peripheral arterial disease as the gold standard, MDCT angiography shows higher sensitivity (82.6%) than color-coded Doppler ultrasonography (73.9%) in the assessment of peripheral arterial disease.
Comparison of ultrasonographic estimated fetal weight and actual birth weight.
Authors: Hameed Summan , Saleem Zobia , Rauf Mehwish , Aslam Tayyaba , Hafeez Aqsa , Mehmood Irum Khan
Published: November 2021

Objective: To determine the accuracy of estimated fetal weight by ultrasound compared with actual birth weight. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Radiology, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. Period: September 2017 to January 2018. Material & Methods: A sample of 139 pregnant women who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this study Ultrasonography of full term pregnant women was performed to determine the comparison and accuracy with the actual weight of baby at birth. Results: In a sample of 139 pregnant women, the mean age was 27.8±4.2 years (with minimum age of 20 years and maximum age of 40 years). Ultrasonographic estimated fetal weight and actual birth weight was compared by using paired t-test. No significant difference was found between estimated fetal weight and actual birth weight with P-value 0.237. Conclusion: Ultrasound is highly sensitive, good, reliable, safe and accurate modality for estimation of fetal weight. There is no significant difference between fetal weight and actual birth weight.
Causes of Removal of metallic hardware employed in oral and maxillofacial surgery - A cross sectional survey.
Authors: Orakzai Gulmina Saeed , Shuja Eruj , Niazi Kausar , Afreen Zarah , Afreen Ammarah , Siddiqui Omer
Published: November 2021

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the causes of removal of titanium bone plates used routinely in maxillofacial region. Study Design: Cross Sectional Survey. Setting: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID). Period: January 2016 to June 2018. Material & Methods: A total of 60 patients previously operated in maxillofacial surgery department with open reduction and internal fixation with tru-dynamic titanium plating system in Operation Theater, who reported with complaints due to metallic hardware were included in the study. Data was collected regarding age, gender, time between plate insertion and removal, cause and site of plate removal was also recorded for each patient. Data was analyzed using SPSS 23.0 version. Results: During the study period, 60 patients underwent titanium plate removal out of which 34 were male and 26 were females. Most common cause of plate removal was infection followed by non-union. Majority of plates (43.3%) were removed within 6 to 12 months of insertion. Mandible was found to be the most common site of plate removal (60%). Gender was significantly associated with causes while age was associated with cause, site and duration of removing the metallic plates (P-Value, < 0.05). Conclusion: Removal of symptomatic titanium plates is likely to occur within first year of insertion. Infection was identified as the most common cause for removing the metallic plates.
Outcome of patients treated with N-Butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in gastric variceal bleeding.
Authors: Jesrani Ameet , Awan Riaz Hussain , Memon Latif Aziz , Nayab Seema
Published: November 2021

Objective: Aim of study was to determine outcomes of patients treated with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Department of Gastroenterology at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Period: December 2019 to March 2020. Material & Methods: A Retrospective study was conducted between by viewing medical records and endoscopy reports. Total 31 patients were enrolled with gastric variceal bleed that underwent endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate we examined the mortality rate, hemostasis, Hospital stay, need of blood transfusion, and effectiveness of procedure. Results: A Total of 31 patients, out of which 18 (58.1 %) were male; the mean age was 55.23±8.778 years. Of these patients 23 (74.2 %), had concomitant esophageal varices, Child-Pugh class-A, B, C were seen in 4, 20 & 7 patients (12.9, 64.5 % & 22.6) respectively. Average duration of hospital stay was 5 to 8 days in 22 cases (71.0 %). Less than 3 pints of PRBC were transfused in 17 cases (54.8 %). Hemostasis was achieved in 27 patients (87%). Overall mortality rate was 3 out of 31(9.7%). one patient was referred for TIPSS. No complications from cyanoacrylate injection were observed. Conclusion: Standardized injection technique and regimen ensures the success and safety of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate injection for the treatment of gastric fundal varices in experienced hands.
Effect of preferred learning styles on academic achievements: A cross sectional descriptive study.
Authors: Maryam Rao  , Qudsia Umara Khan  , Sana Akram  , Wardah Anwar  , Shazo Sana  , Tabinda Kazmi
Published: November 2021

Objective: This study aims to find out the preferred mode of study for undergraduate Physiology students and effect of learning style preferences on academic achievements. Study Design: Cross Sectional, Descriptive study. Setting: Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore. Period: December 2018 to June 19. Material & Methods: Total 170 undergraduate’s 2nd year MBBS Physiology students were included. The VARK questionnaire (Version 7.1) designed by Fleming was administered to 170 students after taking consent. This questionnaire is a valid tool to assess the learning style preferences of students. It consists of 16 questions having four options each and a scoring chart at the end, for the students to calculate their own scores. The aggregate percentage of periodic assessments throughout the academic year was defined as academic achievement. It was matched with their learning style preferences. A relationship between the learning style preferences and academic achievement was studied. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.0. Results: Out of a total of 170 students, 73 (43%) preferred kinesthetic while 51(30%) preferred aural mode of learning. However, no association between learning style preferences and academic achievements could be found. Conclusion: The study concluded that the most preferred learning style among the M.B.B.S 2nd year Physiology students was kinesthetic. No significant association was found between the learning style preferences and academic achievement. Teaching modalities can be improved and incorporated according to students’ preferences.
Frequency of bacterial isolates and antibiotics resistance patterns in urine and pus samples.
Authors: Sajid Ali  , Hina Khalid  , Noor Muhammad  , Syed Luqman Shuaib  , Anees Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Objectives: The present study is aimed to determine frequency of bacteria in urine and pus sample along with the antibiotic resistance profile of isolated bacteria. Study Design: Cross-Sectional Study. Setting: Real-Time PCR Laboratory at Dabgari Garden, Peshawar with the Collaboration of Health Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan. Period: June 2018 to July 2019. Material & Methods: The urine and pus samples were collected from suspected patients and were cultured on appropriate culture media. The biochemical tests were also performed after growing on culture plates for identification and confirmation of bacterial isolates. The disc diffusion technique was used to evaluate the antibiotic pattern of retrieved isolates. Result: A total of 525 samples of pus and urine samples were collected from different regions of Peshawar. Out of the total, 237 (45.1%) samples were found positive for bacterial growth whereas the remaining (54.9%) were observed negative. Among total positive isolates, 220 (92.8%) were from urine samples, and 17 (7.2%) were from pus samples. The predominant isolate was Escherichia coli (E. coli) (90.3%) retrieved from positive samples, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7.2%), Klebsiella pneumonia (1.3%), and Staphylococcus aureus (1.3%). The most effective antibiotic was Fosfomycin against bacteria whereas Nalidixic acid, Nitrofurantoin, and Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid were found less effective against bacterial isolates. Conclusion: Most frequent bacteria isolated was E. coli and the most efficient drug was Fosmomycin and the least was Nitrofurantoin, and Amoxicillin.
Comparative study of midline versus paramedian approach of spinal block in elderly.
Authors: Nadia Bano  , Nazim Hayat  , Saira Saleem  , Ayesha Rehman  , Farhan Javed  , Khalid Mahmood
Published: November 2021

Objective: To compare the efficacy of paramedian and midline approach for spinal block in elderly, in terms of success rate and number of attempts required by either approach. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Department of Anaesthesia, Madina Teaching Hospital Faisalabad. Period: January 2018 to December 2019. Material & Method: 120 elderly ASA I-III patients scheduled to undergo lower abdominal or limbs; general or orthopaedic surgery were randomly divided into two equal groups A and B of sixty patients. Patients were assigned into groups by lottery method. Group A patients were supposed to receive spinal block by midline approach while group B patients were planned to receive spinal block by paramedian approach. Results: It was observed that success rate was significantly high in group B, 98.3% as compared to group A, 80%, (p value 0.001). The number of attempts were significantly less in group B in comparison to group A (p-value 0.0001). Conclusion: The paramedian approach for spinal block in elderly patient’s offers ease of administration and a higher success rate as compared to midline approach.
Outcome of treatment of high fistula in ANO, with fistulectomy plus seton placement.
Authors: Kaleem Ullah  , Shamsuddin  , Muhammad Danish Yasin  , Hafiz Bilal Ahmed
Published: November 2021

Objective: To determine post procedure recurrence and incontinence rate for high fistula-in-ano cases, who underwent procedure of fistulectomy and Seton placement. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Department of General Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. Period: January to December, 2018. Material & Methods: This study was conducted over 50 patients with diagnosis of high fistula-in-ano, treated with combined procedure of fistulectomy and Seton placement. Patients follow up was done for one year for recurrence and incontinence. Results: Out of 50 patients, 28(56%) were male and 22(44%) were female. Overall male to female ratio was 1.27:1. Average age of patient was 36.88 years+6.63 SD. Flatus Incontinence was observed in single case (2%), no patient reported stool Incontinence. Recurrence of disease was found in 2 patients (4%). All patients were followed for one year. Conclusion: This technique for treating high Fistula-in-ano showed overall low recurrence and incontinence rates during follow up, thus reducing morbidity and costs associated with recurrent surgery for Fistula-in-ano.
Clinicopathological study of salivary gland disorders in a tertiary care hospital, Lahore.
Authors: Nausheen Henna  , Farooq Aziz  , Uzma Aslam  , Urfa Shafi  , Tayyaba Rashid  , Shehzad Ahmed Fakhr
Published: November 2021

Objective: To describe the demographic and histological features of salivary gland pathologies at tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Retrospective Descriptive. Setting: Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Lahore. Period: February 2012 to February 2017. Material & Method: 17548 surgical specimens were received during this period. Among these, 50 cases were diagnosed as salivary gland disorders. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 22. Results: 50 cases were diagnosed as salivary gland disorders out of 17548 surgical resections. Salivary gland disorders were divided into non-neoplastic group (n= 15) and neoplastic group (n = 35), which was further divided into: (i) Benign tumors, (n= 26) and (ii) Malignant tumors, (n= 9). Conclusion: Salivary gland disorders are rare diseases to be encountered clinically. Chronic sialadenitis among non-neoplastic disorders, pleomorphic adenoma among benign tumor and mucoepidermoid carcinoma among malignant tumors were the commonest.
Visual assessment between phacoemulsification and small incision with 5.2mm non-foldable intraocular lens implant.
Authors: Noman Ahmed  , Asadullah Jatoi  , Mona Liza Mahesar  , Ashok Kumar Narsani
Published: November 2021

Objective: To compare visual assessment between phacoemulsification and small incision with 5.2mm non-foldable intraocular lens implant. Study Design: Experiential Study. Setting: Institute of Ophthalmology, Liaquat University Hospital Jamshoro, Period: September 2019 to August 2020. Material & Methods: We performed cataract surgeries using the non-foldable intraocular lens in 100 patients. Two techniques were performed, dividing patients equally into Phaco (Group-A) and SI (Group-B) cataract surgery. The outcomes of both were analyzed uncorrected visual acuity and complications. Results: Of the total 50 patients who underwent phacoemulsification, 55% were male and 45% females in Group-A while Group B (SI surgery) were 45% were male and 35% were female. The intra-operative success rate was 90% in Phaco group and 74% in SI group. In comparison, small Incision group had 10% of patients had difficulty in capsulorhexis, 8% in posterior capsular rupture, 6% in zonular dialysis, 2% iridodialysis, and 0% showing nucleus drip with all complications being higher than in Phaco Group except for nucleus drip (2% vs. 0%). Although, post-operatively, individually groups have similar complications with no notable difference seen, yet astigmatism was lesser in Group A than in Group B. Conclusion: Both techniques showed similar outcomes in the uncorrected visual acuity; however, astigmatism and complication rates were lesser in the phacoemulsification study group.
Toward a Critical Children’s Museology: The Anything Goes Exhibition at the National Museum in Warsaw
Authors: Eileen Patterson Monica
Published: November 2021

For decades, Museum Studies scholars have called for a new ‘critical museology’ with greater inclusion of marginalized communities and diversification of exhibition content, but children have been largely ignored in these efforts. This paper explores the possibilities for what I call a new ‘Critical Children’s Museology’ through in-depth analysis of the Anything Goes exhibition at the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland in 2016. Curated by 69 children, this ground-breaking exhibition radically broke from current and traditional museological practice by offering prominent institutional space and professional support for children’s cultural production in the form of curated exhibition galleries and programming. I analyze the exhibition, its production process, and its strengths and limitations to consider the possibilities and challenges of bringing child-centred praxis into museology. This work contributes to the larger charge of democratizing museum and curatorial practice by upending the patronizing view of children as passive recipients of museum offerings, focusing instead on their capacities for cultural production, critical interpretation, and curatorial innovation.
The pathogenesis of psoriasis: insight into a complex “Mobius Loop” regulation process
Authors: Yuankuan Jiang , Haiyang Chen , Jiayue Liu , Tianfu Wei , Peng Ge , Jialin Qu , Jingrong Lin
Published: November 2021

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a complex mechanism, which is believed to be mainly based on immune disorders and activation of inflammatory pathways. However, we have combed through the literature and found that the pathogenesis of psoriasis might involve a “mobius loop” of “immunity-inflammation-oxidative stress-proliferation” process. The disordered immune environment of the skin might act as the basis, the outbreak of inflammatory factors as the mediator, and the imbalance of oxidative stress homeostasis as the activator. These factors work together, leading to abnormal proliferation of keratinocytes and further immune abnormalities, finally aggravating psoriasis. Therefore, here we review the latest evidence and advance in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, trying to contribute to further understanding and treatment of psoriasis.
Otimização na Avaliação de Doses em TC usando Dosímetros OSL em forma de Fita
Authors: Dias de Oliveira Johnatan , Mateus Yoshimura Elisabeth , Andrade Terini Ricardo
Published: November 2021

As imagens de tomografia computadorizada (TC) contribuem para um melhor diagnóstico médico, mas a dose de radiação pode ser alta, exigindo medição precisa. O índice de dose em TC (CTDI) foi desenvolvido nos anos 80 para fins dosimétricos, para scanners operados no modo axial. O CTDI tende a subestimar a dose no paciente em exames helicoidais. O relatório TG111 da AAPM (2010) sugeriu uma nova métrica, em que a dose no paciente é obtida de perfis de dose construídos com várias medições feitas com uma pequena câmara de ionização. Também é possível obter os perfis de dose usando fitas OSL (luminescência opticamente estimulada) adequadamente calibradas. Neste trabalho, uma câmara de ionização Radcal ("lápis") e fitas OSL Landauer (LuxelTM) de 20 cm de comprimento e 0,3 cm de largura foram irradiadas com raios X no ar e nos orifícios de dois simuladores cilíndricos de TC, usando três valores de tensão de pico (100, 120, 140 kV), em laboratório e em um tomógrafo clínico. As fitas irradiadas foram lidas usando um leitor OSL construído no GDRFM. Os perfis OSL foram calibrados contra a câmara de ionização igualando os valores de CTDI100 obtidos com ambos os detectores. Em seguida, determinou-se valores de CTDIw e CTDIvol a partir dos perfis calibrados. Os valores de CTDI dos perfis OSL diferiram aproximadamente 3,9% daqueles fornecidos pelo tomógrafo. A partir dos perfis, também foi avaliada a dose de equilíbrio planar Deq,p (TG111) em alguns protocolos de TC, grandeza que excedeu os valores de CTDI do tomógrafo em todos os casos. Ex.: A diferença percentual encontrada entre Deq,p e CTDIvol para o simulador de cabeça variou entre 33-25%. Em alguns casos, pode ser vantajoso usar dosímetros OSL calibrados para obter os perfis, assim otimizando o tempo de medição (pode-se obter cinco perfis de uma única irradiação num simulador).
Desenvolvimento de um software de análise estatística do sinal respiratório para realização tomografia 4D
Authors: Valani Marques de Sousa Juan , Francisco Carmello Guimarães Lucas , Giglioli Milena
Published: November 2021

A melhora na qualidade de tratamentos radioterapêuticos, do ponto de vista do aumento do controle tumoral e diminuição de danos aos tecidos sadios, levou à criação, dentre outras tecnologias, da 4DCT retrospectiva. Essa tecnologia permite a obtenção de imagens tomográficas relacionadas à fase respiratória, criando assim uma tomografia 4D. Contudo, a confiabilidade desta modalidade de imagem está diretamente relacionada a reprodutividade da respiração do paciente. Devido a isto, o departamento utiliza uma análise visual da qualidade do sinal respiratório, que abrange quatro parâmetros: amplitude dos picos, amplitude dos vales, período dos ciclos e variações pontuais. Atualmente, o processo de análise é realizado de maneira qualitativa, o que gera grande divergência entre os observadores e risco de que algum problema não seja detectado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi criar uma ferramenta que permita a análise de parâmetros quantitativos do sinal respiratório medido, para auxiliar na análise qualitativa dos observadores. Os dados obtidos como saída do software são a média e desvio padrão das amplitudes dos picos, das amplitudes dos vales e dos períodos de picos e vales. O programa gera, ainda, gráficos para análise visual dos parâmetros. O software permitiu a obtenção de características quantitativas da respiração do paciente durante a rotina clínica, adicionando informações que anteriormente não estavam disponíveis para o observador.
Repensando a Pastoral da Juventude
Authors: Bakker Nicolau J.
Published: November 2021

O que segue reflete a realidade da pastoral da juventude da Região Episcopal Belém, Arquidiocese de S. Paulo. Diante das dificuldades surgidas, os próprios jovens puxaram o sinal de alarme: é preciso dar uma parada e repensar a caminhada. A coordenação regional, apoiada pelos diversos grupos da “PJ”, optou por uma pesquisa. Alguma formação e experiência em pesquisa fez com que, junto com a professora Cristina Souza Campos, especialista da PUC, fôssemos convidados para assessorar o trabalho. O percurso foi longo. Bem à moda da sociedade que vivemos poderíamos ter optado por uma pequena equipe, tecnicamente preparada, para, dentro dos prazos previstos, apresentar os resultados. Preferimos menos pressa e mais participação. Na medida do possível todos os grupos da região participaram: definiram objetivos e enfoques da pesquisa, saíram a campo para pesquisar, avaliaram os resultados em assembléias sucessivas e, aos poucos, foram traçando novos rumos. O resultado está aí. Este artigo apresenta os dados mais significativos. Não visa virar a PJ “de pernas pro ar”. Visa repensá-la a partir dos dados levantados para encarar com maior segurança o que vem pela frente...
A identidade da Liturgia na atual caminhada libertadora da Igreja
Authors: Beckhäuser Alberto
Published: November 2021

O grande objetivo do Concílio Vaticano II foi “fomentar sempre mais (in dies) a vida cristã entre os fiéis”. Para consegui-lo, a Igreja quis “acomodar melhor às necessidades da nossa época as instituições que são suscetíveis de mudanças”. Entre elas está a reforma e o incremento da Liturgia. Certamente esta reforma e incremento iniciados no Concílio contribuíram do modo mais excelente para que os fiéis exprimissem em suas vidas e aos outros manifestassem o mistério de Cristo e a genuína natureza da verdadeira Igreja.
Igreja e Religião Africana do Candomblé no Brasil
Authors: L’Espinay François de
Published: November 2021

Tem-se a tendência a esquecê-lo, mas o povo africano se espalhou através de toda a América Latina. E isso é ainda mais verdadeiro do Brasil cuja população de 120 milhões de habitantes conta, conforme alguns, mais de 20 milhões de negros. Chega-se mesmo a dizer que 80% da população são de origem africana e indígena...
The Association of Calcium Profiles at Calving with Health and Performance of Holstein Cows and Their Calves
Authors: Gavan Constantin , Riza Mihaela
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study was to assess the association of hypocalcemia at calving with health and performance of Holstein cows and their calves. Data were collected January 1st 2017 to December 31st 2020. A total of 431 lactating Holstein Friesian cows (118 primiparous and 313 multiparous) from a research of hypocalcemia was 2 groups (hypo and non-hypo). The overall prevalence of hypocalcemia was 3.4% for first-lactation cows and 18% for multiparous cows. Lactating dairy cows with hypocalcemia had greater proportion of cows with Retained Fetal Membranes (RFM) metritis and culling within 60 days in milk (DIM), compared with non-hypocalcemia respectively. For the first 2 official milk tests milk yield and components (% fat, % protein on SCC) did not differ between hypo and non-hypo cows. The days in milk at first service, mastitis, dystocia and pregnancy at first service were not different between hypo and non-hypo groups. The proportion of stillbirth, survival at 60 days of age in calves did not differ between calves born from hypo or non-hypo cows. Calves born from Hypo cows had greater incidence of diarrhea (38.3%) than calves born (22.3%) from non-hypo cows. The results of this study show that hypocalcemia in calving has significant health implications for both dams and their calves.
Quantum Algorithm of Imperfect KB Self-organization. Pt II: Robotic Control with Remote Knowledge Base Exchange
Authors: Reshetnikov A.G. , Ulyanov S.V.
Published: November 2021

The technology of knowledge base remote design of the smart fuzzy controllers with the application of the "Soft / quantum computing optimizer" toolkit software developed. The possibility of the transmission and communication the knowledge base using remote connection to the control object considered. Transmission and communication of the fuzzy controller’s knowledge bases implemented through the remote connection with the control object in the online mode apply the Bluetooth or WiFi technologies. Remote transmission of knowledge bases allows designing many different built-in intelligent controllers to implement a variety of control strategies under conditions of uncertainty and risk. As examples, two different models of robots described (mobile manipulator and (“cart-pole” system) inverted pendulum). A comparison of the control quality between fuzzy controllers and quantum fuzzy controller in various control modes is presented. The ability to connect and work with a physical model of control object without using than mathematical model demonstrated. The implemented technology of knowledge base design sharing in a swarm of intelligent robots with quantum controllers. It allows to achieve the goal of control and to gain additional knowledge by creating a new quantum hidden information source based on the synergetic effect of combining knowledge. Development and implementation of intelligent robust controller’s prototype for the intelligent quantum control system of mega-science project NICA (at the first stage for the cooling system of superconducted magnets) is discussed. The results of the experiments demonstrate the possibility of the ensured achievement of the control goal of a group of robots using soft / quantum computing technologies in the design of knowledge bases of smart fuzzy controllers in quantum intelligent control systems. The developed software toolkit allows to design and setup complex ill-defined and weakly formalized technical systems on line.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PENGGUNAAN OBAT BEBAS DAN OBAT BEBAS TERBATAS UNTUK SWAMEDIKASI PADA MASYARAKAT DUSUN KRAJAN KEDUNGJAMBE SINGGAHAN TUBAN
Authors: Marhenta Yogi Bhakti
Published: November 2021

Swamedikasi adalah obat yang dipilih dan digunakan sesorang untuk melindungi diri dari penyakit dan gejala penyakit lainnya, termasuk obat modern dan obat tradisional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan dan pengaruh usia, pendidikan, pekerjaan, pengalaman dan informasi terhadap tingkat pengetahuan penggunaan obat bebas dan obat bebas terbatas untuk swamedikasi pada masyarakat Dusun Krajan Kedungjambe Singgahan Tuban. Metode penelitian menggunakan kuantitatif pendekatan cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 93. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dan pengambilan data dengan kuesioner online. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa: terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara usia terhadap pengetahuan penggunaan obat bebas dan obat bebas terbatas untuk swamedikasi dengan nilai < 0,05. Tidak ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara pendidikan, pekerjaan, pengalaman dan informasi terhadap tingkat pengetahuan penggunaan obat bebas dan obat bebas terbatas untuk swamedikasi pada masyarakat Dusun Krajan Kedungjambe Singgahan Tuban dengan nilai > 0,05.
KEPUASAN PASIEN TERHADAP PELAYANAN KEFARMASIAN DI APOTEK KIMIA FARMA 36 IJEN
Authors: Narulita Risca , Agus Santoso Bilal Subchan
Published: November 2021

Tingkat kepuasan pasien terhadap sebuah pelayanan kefarmasian di apotek harus selalu diperbarui atau dievaluasi minimal 6 bulan sekali, tak terkecuali Apotek Kimia Farma 36 Ijen. Pelayanan kefarmasian menurut Permenkes No.73 Tahun 2016 adalah suatu pelayanan langsung dan bertanggung jawab kepada pasien yang berkaitan dengan sediaan farmasi yang bertujuan untuk mencapai hasil yang pasti agar meningkatkan mutu kehidupan pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kepuasan pasien terhadap pelayanan kefarmasian di Apotek Kimia Farma 36 Ijen. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif melalui penyebaran kuesioner untuk mengukur kepuasan pasien menggunakan model SERVQUAL (Service Quality) dengan teknik incidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa analisis Gap memiliki nilai negatif yang berarti pasien tidak puas dengan pelayanan kefarmasian di Apotek Kimia Farma 36 Ijen. Dimensi yang mempunyai kepuasan tertinggi secara berturut-turut yaitu emphaty, reliability, tangible, assurance dan terakhir responsiveness. Pernyataan pada kuesioner yang mempunyai kepuasan tertinggi adalah petugas farmasi yang memperhatikan keluhan pasien, dan kepuasan terendah pada pernyataan kuesioner adalah petugas farmasi selalu menyelesaikan masalah pasien. Hasil analisis diagram Kartesius tidak ada pernyataan kuesioner yang masuk pada kuadran A dan D, 7 item pernyataan pada kuadran B, dan 8 item penyataan pada kuadran C.

Kata Kunci: Kepuasan pasien; Pelayanan Kefarmasian; Apotek Kimia Farma 36 Ijen
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pengisian Konten Kelas Virtual Berbasis Web Blog
Authors: Lusianai Wa Ode , Surimi La , Nurfikria Ikrima , Jabar Aryuni Salpiana , Idrus Siti Hairani , Amin Hasriany
Published: November 2021

Perkembangan teknologi informasi telah diadopsi di berbagai bidang tidak terkecuali dunia pendidikan dalam bentuk e-learning. Universitas Halu Oleo (UHO) mendorong terlaksananya sistem pembelajaran berbasis online. Berbagai kegiatan pelatihan dan bimbingan teknis (bimtek) e-learning dilakukan namun tidak memberikan dampak yang signifikan. Kondisi ini terjadi dikarenakan keterbatasan waktu serta tidak adanya pendampingan pasca pelatihan dan bimtek. Dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan kemitraan melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan, kegiatan ini bermitra dengan perwakilan dosen dari setiap jurusan/program studi lingkup Fisip UHO. Kurangnya minat dan kemampuan dalam menggunakan kelas virtual baik dari segi pengelolaan dan desain tampilan kelas virtual hingga pengisian konten menjadi masalah prioritas yang dialami mitra. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan perubahan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam menggunakan web blog yang terkoneksi dengan blog dosen UHO di lecture.uho.ac.id. Dosen yang mengikuti kegiatan pengabdian ini telah memanfaatkan kelas virtual blog dosen dalam beberapa mata kuliah baik sebagai sarana berbagi materi maupun tugas kuliah. Melalui pengabdian ini, telah ada sembilan web blog yang bisa menjadi blog dosen percontohan dari jurusan/Prodi lingkup Fisip dan bisa digunakan untuk menunjang akreditasi. Tidak hanya itu, tim pengabdian juga menyediakan ruang komunikasi bagi mitra dan tim untuk memastikan kelas virtual terus aktif dan produktif sebagai bentuk kegiatan pendampingan melalui grup WhatsApp.
Pemanfaatan Tanaman Pekarangan Untuk Pengobatan Herbal
Authors: Fatonah Siti Fatonah , Setyawatiningsih Sri Catur , Sujarwati Sujarwati , Murniati Murniati , Cahyadi Ennie , Khaswarina Shorea , Indriatsari Indriatsari
Published: November 2021

Permasalahan penyakit infeksi dan penyakit degeneratif sering dialami masyarakat Desa. Pengobatan yang lebih memadai dan intensif membutuhkan jarak yang jauh dan biaya mahal. Alternatif lain untuk pengobatan intensif dengan biaya murah adalah pengobatan herbal melalui pemanfaatan tanaman pekarangan yang mudah tumbuh, yaitu tanaman obat, tanaman buah, tanaman hias dan tanaman liar. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah menambah pengetahuan dan minat masyarakat mengenai pemanfaatan berbagai tanaman pekarangan untuk pengobatan di Desa Danau Pulai Indah Kecamatan Kempas, Indra Giri Hilir Riau.  Kegiatan dilakukan dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi, pembagian buku tentang pemanfaatan tanaman pekarangan untuk pengobatan, dan bantuan bibit tanaman pekarangan. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh masyarakat anggota kelompok Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) dan kelompok tani di  Desa Danau Pulai  Indah.  Hasil  evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan masyarakat meningkat setelah dilakukan kegiatan, baik mengenai jenis-jenis tanaman maupuan pemanfaatannya. Tambahan pengetahuan yang didapatkan warga selama kegiatan adalah semua tanaman (tidak hanya tanaman obat) yang ada di pekarangan dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan herbal, yaitu tanaman buah-buahan (sirsak, mangga, jambu biji, mengkudu, nangka, pisang, dan rambutan), tanaman hias (tapak dara, bunga mawar, kembang sepatu, dan bunga kamboja),  serta tanaman liar (alang-alang, ciplukan, putri malu, dan meniran). Seluruh peserta berminat untuk memanfaatkan tanaman pekarangan untuk pengobatan, baik untuk penyakit infeksi (batuk, demam, flu, dan diare) maupun penyakit degeneratif (hipertensi, reumatik, magh, asam urat, kanker, sakit kepala, dan kolesterol).
Implementasi Website Profil Madrasah Muhammadiyah Al-Munawarroh Malang Sebagai Media Informasi Bagi Masyarakat
Authors: Chandranegara Didih Rizki , Aditya Christian Sri Kusuma , Sumadi Fauzi Dwi Setiawan
Published: November 2021

Madrasah Muhammadiyah Al-Munawarroh adalah madrasah yang terletak di Malang dan salah satu madrasah yang berkembang. Untuk menunjang perkembangan tersebut, dibuat sebuah website profile yang dapat memberikan informasi kepada masyarakat secara cepat. Metode yang digunakan dalam pembuatan website adalah metode RAD (Rapid Application Development). Metode ini digunakan karena kami ingin melibatkan pihak madrasah dalam pembuatan website, agar website yang dibuat dapat bermanfaat secara penuh dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan penyebaran informasi bagi madrasah. Hasil dari pembuatan website profile menunjukkan bahwa pihak madrasah dapat dengan mudah menyebarkan informasi-informasi penting seperti jadwal pendaftaran siswa, informasi mengenai madrasah hingga informasi lowongan pekerjaan yang ada di madrasah.
THE LOGICAL PROBLEM OF EVIL IN ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY: A Comparative Approach in the Thought System of Ibn Sînâ and Richard Swinburne
Authors: Zamzami Mukhammad , HosseiniEskandian Abdullah , Aabaszadeh Aabas , Muktafi Muktafi
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The study of the ideas of Ibn Sînâ and Richard Swinburne as the pioneers of Islamic philosophy and the West philosophy, and on the other hand, the existing scholastic and ideological differences, is something that can help us to become more familiar with the thoughts of these philosophers and intellectual differences and similarities. In this research, with the analytical method and using the necessary documents, the nature, types, and solutions of evil in the thought of Ibn Sînâ and Swinburne are examined, and also the two philosophers’ thoughts about evil are compared. Both philosophers have considered the existence of evil not in contradiction with the divine attributes, but it is necessary for the acquisition of good, the minimum existence of which is necessary for the best system of creation.
 
Abstrak: Kajian terhadap pemikiran Ibn Sînâ dan Richard Swinburne tentang kejahatan menjadi menarik untuk dianalisis karena perbedaan horizon berpikir keduanya. Jika Ibn Sînâ mewakili tradisi filsafat Islam, maka Richard Swinburne dianggap mewakili filsafat Barat kontemporer. Dalam artikel ini, penulis menganalisis dari dokumen kepustakaan yang diperlukan, baik tentang sifat, jenis, dan solusi atas kejahatan menurut pandangan Ibn Sînâ dan Swinburne. Bagi kedua filsuf, eksistensi kejahatan tidak bertentangan dengan sifat-sifat ilahi, tetapi ia diperlukan untuk memperoleh kebaikan dan keberadaan minimum yang diperlukan untuk sistem penciptaan perbuatan terbaik.

Keywords: evil, Ibn Sînâ, Richard Swinburne, Divine attributes, world of creation
THE TITLE KHALÎFAT ALLÂH IN 17TH CENTURY ACEH: Concept and Meanings
Authors: Hadi Amirul
Published: November 2021

Abstract: This article attempts to study the use of the title ‘khalîfat Allâh’ in seventeenth century Aceh. The main bulk of this inquiry revolves around the concept and meanings of the title, which was adopted from the mainland of Islam. This study is historical in nature and it is done by employing the ‘descriptive analytical’ method. The description of the use of the title khalîfat Allâh and its relations with the Acehnese political structures will be investigated. This step is then followed by the ‘analytical’ part, in which the exploration of the Acehnese conception and the meanings of the title will be given. As a sultanate, Aceh was seen as a khilâfah in its own right in which God’s religion is to be implemented. As Such, the ruler’s task was not only to pursue the prosperity for the country and its people but also to foster God’s religion. Based on this tenet, the head of the state was to hold the title ‘khalîfat Allâh’, which simply meant the ‘deputy of God.’ By this very title a ruler was to possess both political and religious authority. Yet, by holding the religious authority did not necessarily mean that a ruler was a scholar of religion; it can be best described as a ‘religiously sanctioned authority’.

Abstrak: Artikel ini mengkaji penggunaan gelar ‘khalîfat Allâh’ di kerajaan Aceh pada abad ke-17. Fokus utama dari penelitian ini berkisar tentang konsep dan makna yang terkandung dalam gelar dimaksud, yang diadopsi dari kawasan utama dunia Islam. Kajian ini berbentuk historis, dan ia dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode ‘deskriptif analitis’. Deskripsi mengenai penggunaan gelar khalîfat Allâh dan hubungannya dengan struktur politik di Aceh ketika itu akan diinvestigasi. Langkah ini kemudian diikuti oleh bagian ‘analisis’, di mana eksplorasi mengenai konsep dan makna dari gelar ini akan dipaparkan. Sebagai sebuah kesultanan, Aceh dilihat sebagai sebuah khilâfah yang berdaulat di mana agama Allah diimplementasikan. Dengan demikian, tugas seorang penguasa tidak hanya mewujudkan kemajuan kerajaan dan kesejahteraan rakyatnya tetapi juga meliputi penegakan agama Allah. Atas dasar ajaran ini, kepala negara menyandang gelar ‘khalîfat Allâh’, yang bermakna ‘wakil Allah’. Gelar ini memberikan makna bahwa seorang penguasa memiliki otoritas politik dan agama. Namun, kepemilikan otoritas agama tidak berarti bahwa penguasa adalah seorang yang ahli dalam bidang agama (‘ulama’); ia dapat dikatakan sebagai ‘otoritas yang memiliki nilai keagamaan.’              
 
Keywords: Aceh, sultanate, khalîfat Allâh, authority, politics, religion
Autopercepciones en el ejercicio del liderazgo estudiantil en la Universidad de Granada
Authors: Rodríguez Muñoz Roberto Jesús
Published: November 2021

Este trabajo se centra en la autopercepción del ejercicio del liderazgo estudiantil, ésta es un constructo esencial para realizar políticas universitarias de fomento, capacitación y fortalecimiento de la representación estudiantil. El objetivo de nuestra investigación es conocer las autopercepciones del liderazgo ejercido por los estudiantes universitarios de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de Granada y comprobar así si aquellos que ostentan un cargo de representación son verdaderos líderes. Para analizar el constructo hemos realizado una revisión de estudios sobre liderazgo y sobre representación estudiantil en la Educación Superior. Se han revisado los instrumentos que se muestran más eficaces en la caracterización del liderazgo y seleccionado el más adecuado a nuestros objetivos, S-LPI de Kouzes y Posner (2008), aplicándolo a la población de representantes estudiantiles de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de Granada. En este sentido, el trabajo se acoge a un interés descriptivo mediante un estudio cuantitativo de diseño no experimental utilizando una encuesta como instrumento de recogida de información, cuyo principal objetivo es conocer la autopercepción del liderazgo ejercido por los estudiantes universitarios de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de Granada en sus distintas dimensiones. Los resultados han permitido hacer una descripción de datos sociodemográficos de líderes estudiantiles a la vez que analizar las autopercepciones que realizan en el ejercicio del liderazgo, siendo la dimensión mejor valorada capacitar a los demás y la que menos eficacia ante el cambio. Por tanto, concluimos presentando las carencias que encontramos en nuestros líderes, ya que encontramos que no están preparados para hacer fomentar el cambio y la innovación en el trabajo de los otros, así como asegurarse de que se cumplen los acuerdos a los que se llega. Por último proponemos diseñar un programa de formación en liderazgo, para representantes estudiantiles que les ayude a compensar esas carencias que encuentran en el ejercicio de su cargo.
Active volcanism in Colombia and the role of the Servicio Geológico Colombiano
Authors: Gómez Diego , López Vélez Cristian Mauricio , Monsalve Bustamante Maria Luisa , Agudelo Restrepo Adriana del Pilar , Cortés Jiménez Gloria Patricia , Calvache Velasco Marta Lucía
Published: November 2021

The Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) was created in 1916 and has been dedicated to the research and monitoring of active volcanoes in the country since the disaster resulting from the eruption of Nevado del Ruíz Volcano in 1985, where more than 25000 people died due to lahars. Today the SGC has three Volcanological and Seismological Observatories in the cities of Manizales (SGC-OVSM), Popayán (SGC-OVSPop), and Pasto (SGC-OVSP), from where 23 active volcanoes are monitored. The three observatories manage an instrumental network of about 740 stations (permanent and portable) as well as signal repeaters, and cover the disciplines of seismology, geodesy, geochemistry, and potential field, amongst others. Volcanic hazard assessment is also carried out by the SGC, producing hazard maps and reports. These tasks are complemented by programs for promoting geoscience knowledge transfer to the public, developed through different strategies. Although at this time, data derived from volcanic monitoring are not available online, the SGC is analysing this need, for implementation in the near future.
El Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) fue creado en 1916, y se ha dedicado a la investigación y monitoreo de los volcanes activos en el país desde el desastre resultante de la erupción del volcán Nevado del Ruíz en 1985, donde más de 25000 personas murieron debido a la ocurrencia de lahares. Hoy en día, el SGC tiene tres Observatorios Vulcanológicos y Sismológicos en las ciudades de Manizales (SGC-OVSM), Popayán (SGC-OVSPop) y Pasto (SGC-OVSP), desde donde se monitorean 23 volcanes activos. Los tres observatorios manejan una red instrumental de aproximadamente 740 estaciones (permanentes y portátiles), como también repetidoras de señal, y cubren las disciplinas de sismología, geodesia, geoquímica y campos de potencial, entre otras. La evaluación de la amenaza volcánica también es realizada por el SGC, produciendo mapas e informes. Estas tareas se complementan con programas para promover transferencia de conocimientos geocientíficos al público, desarrollados a través de diferentes estrategias. Aunque en este momento los datos derivados del monitoreo volcánico no están disponibles en línea, el SGC está analizando esta necesidad para su implementación en un futuro cercano.
Hyperfibrinolysis; A Serious and Mortal Complication After Cardiopulmonary Bypasses: Case Report
Authors: TALAS Zeki , KÜÇÜK Burhan , KANKO Muhip , ÇARDAKÖZÜ Tülay , MEHTAP Özgür
Published: November 2021

Hemorrhage is one of the major complications of cardiac surgery when using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Despite all kinds of medical and surgical treatment, post bypass bleeding is still a serious problem. Hypothermia, acidosis, hypovolemia, and hypoperfusion lead to disruption of the coagulation process in severe trauma as well as in CPB. Hyperfibrinolysis (HF) is a life-threatening bleeding disorder in major trauma patients. The incidence of HF has been estimated in the range of 15% to 20%. The gold standard for the detection of HF is thrombelastography or thromboelastometry. Blood products and tranexamic acid are used in the treatment of hyperfibrinolysis. The agents that can be used as an alternative to tranexamic acid in HF treatment are aprotinin and epsilon aminocaproic acid.
Early diagnosis and treatment of HF are life-saving. For this purpose, we wanted to share this rare pathology.