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La tercera misión de las instituciones de educación superior: una lectura desde los teóricos de la globalización y la teoría crítica
Authors: González Cadena Maribel , Coronado Meneses Myriam
Published: January 2018

Esta investigación que presenta un análisis de la Tercera Misión de las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) desde la postura de la Teoría Crítica y la perspectiva de la globalización se constituye en tres etapas que abordan los paradigmas encabezados por los representantes o teóricos de la Globalización-neoliberalismo y de la Teoría Crítica. Los resultados exhiben que, desde la perspectiva de la globalización, existen beneficios en las IES como consecuencia del desarrollo de dicha misión entre los que se encuentran, principalmente, los económicos, los de reconocimiento nacional e internacional, los que favorecen a programas educativos y los que impulsan para elevar la competitividad de la región; por su parte, los seguidores de la Teoría Crítica señalan que la Tercera Misión en las IES ha generado que el conocimiento se considere como un fin para la obtención de recursos financieros y la creación de programas educativos que cumplan con las necesidades de sectores económicos que fortalecen la división del trabajo.
Sistema de reconocimiento de voz para control de prototipo de silla de ruedas para niños con problemas en extremidades inferiores
Authors: Castro Arrieta Verónica Montserrat , González Bautista Teresa , Coello Galindo Luis Rodolfo
Published: January 2018

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar un sistema de reconocimiento de voz, que permita ayudar a niños con daños en las extremidades inferiores en su desplazamiento; permitiendo ingresar palabras a través de un micrófono y que puedan ser comparadas en un banco de registros para mover una estructura mecánica que emula una silla de ruedas.

El sistema se controla por medio de una interfaz gráfica de usuario (GUI) en Matlab, el cual se encarga de realizar el proceso de reconocer el espectro de señal de entrada y ser procesada por medio de la técnica de Transformada Rápida de Fourier (FFT), la cual arroja el resultado en la comparación entre la señal de entrada y la que se encuentra en el banco de registro. Esta interfaz de usuario permite grabar, reproducir y comparar el espectro ingresado. Se aplica en un prototipo para verificar su funcionamiento y es controlado con una placa de prototipos Arduino Uno. Esta recibe los datos de Matlab a través de un módulo Bluetooth HC-06 y permite que exista una conectividad inalámbrica entre la computadora que es la que envía el resultado obtenido de la Transformada Rápida de Fourier al módulo Bluetooth y a la placa de prototipos y, que al ser comparados, realizan los movimientos de acuerdo a los datos enviados (“alto”, “seguir”, “reversa”, “derecha” e “izquierda”).
Valorización de cáscaras de huevo como suplemento de calcio en pasta tipo fettuccine
Authors: Rosas Ricardo , O. Gómez Néstor , Tomás Elizabeth , Hernández Angélica , D. Dorantes Javier , García Bryan , Vázquez Gabriela A.
Published: January 2018

La industria alimentaria genera cada año muchas toneladas de cáscaras de huevo, que por lo general no son aprovechadas pero que tienen un gran potencial como suplemento alimenticio. La pasta es un alimento de gran aceptación a nivel mundial y forma parte de los hábitos alimenticios de muchas personas porque es relativamente económica, versátil, de fácil preparación y almacenamiento. Por lo tanto, se le consideró un producto óptimo para evaluar la adición de cáscara de huevo como fuente de calcio. En este proyecto de clase, se elaboró una pasta tipo fettuccine a partir de harina de trigo y se le adicionó cáscara de huevo en polvo.Posteriormente se determinó la presencia de Salmonella y se determinó el contenido de calcio en la pasta. Se obtuvo un porcentaje promedio de 9.06% de calcio, que fue muy superior al de una pasta comercial (0.035%). Al no haberse detectado la presencia de Salmonella, se concluyó que la cáscara de huevo puede aumentar el valor nutricional de este popular alimento sin que se comprometa su inocuidad.
Evaluación electroforética del perfil proteico de lactosuero modificado mediante un sistema bioelectroquímico batch
Authors: Gallegos Ortega Grisell , Veloz Rodríguez María Aurora , Reyes Cruz Victor Esteban , Cobos Murcia José Angel , González Olivares Luis Guillermo , Pérez Escalante Emmanuel , Quirino Gutiérrez Josephine Inés , Rosales González Omar , Ramírez Castellanos Jaret Del Carmen
Published: January 2018

En el programa de la asignatura de Física y Química de superficies se contemplan los fenómenos electrocinéticos, donde figura la electroforesis; la cual es una técnica útil para caracterizar cambios atribuidos a la transformación de biomoléculas como es el caso de las proteínas. Por ello, en el presente trabajo se evaluó la modificación del perfil proteico de lactosuero tratado en un sistema biolectroquímico, haciendo uso de la electroforesis en gel de poliacrilamida (SDS-PAGE). El sistema bioelectroquímico consistió en un electrodo de grafito con una superficie modificada con bacterias (electrodo microbiano), el cual fue puesto en marcha utilizando una técnica cronoamperométrica realizada en un período de 12 horas. Los resultados obtenidos a partir de los perfiles electroforéticos del estado inicial y final del lactosuero indican la presencia de 7 proteínas con pesos moleculares promedio entre 11.83 y 126.50 kDa en ambas muestras. Posteriormente, el análisis estadístico realizado a dichos resultados permitió determinar la transformación de 2 de las 7 proteínas identificadas en el lactosuero.
Situaciones Didácticas en Educación Matemática
Authors: Barrera-Mora Fernando , Reyes-Rodríguez Aarón
Published: January 2018

Describimos los aspectos principales de la teoría de situaciones didácticas en educación matemática. En particular, caracterizamos esta aproximación a la didáctica en términos del tipo de tareas que propone, las características del proceso deinstrucción y la función del profesor. Este enfoque no tiene un carácter prescriptivo, sino más bien plantea opciones interesantes que pueden modificarse y adaptarse en función de las necesidades de cada salón de clase.
Análisis Panbiogeográfico de Mamíferos del Pleistoceno Tardío y Holoceno
Authors: Monzalvo-López René Josué , Bravo-Cadena Jessica , Goyenechea-Mayer G. Irene
Published: January 2018

Se realizó un análisis panbiogeográfico para conocer la distribución de Odoicoleus virginianus, Didelphis marsupialis, Cratogeomys merriami y Bison bison del Pleistoceno al Holoceno y comparar sus distribuciones en ambas edades. Se buscaron registros en cuatro bases de datos: GBIF, UNIBIO, REMIB y The Paleobiological database, así como en literatura especializada; los datos fueron analizados en el programa ArcViewGis 3.2 y la extensión “Trazos 2004”. Se identificaron los trazos individuales para cada taxón en las dos edades y se obtuvieron los trazos generalizados. Se obtuvo un trazo generalizado para cada edad en donde se observa un cambio significativo en la distribución de O. virginianus, D. marsupialis y B. bison. Los primeros dos tienen una distribución más sureña en el Holoceno mientras que el último amplía su área de distribución hacia el Norte y Sur. En contraste, la distribución de C. merriami se amplía en el Holoceno al centro de México. Los cambios en las distribuciones se relacionan con los cambios climáticos y de vegetación en las dos edades. Cabe destacar que las distribuciones actuales se han dado por el surgimiento de barreras geográficas: Las Montañas Rocosas, Eje Neovolcánico Transversal y la Cordillera Centroamericana.
Metode Pembelajaran Rasulullah SAW (Telaah Kualitas Dan Makna Hadis)
Authors: Hardivizon H
Published: January 2018

This study aims to understand the hadith about learning method of Rasulullah SAW. The sides to be examined are on the historical dimension of the hadith of the prophet, from the start of descent to the study of ma'ān al-ḥadīṣ. From these, created a historical concept of the hermeneutical map in the study of Islam and its relevance in the study of hadith, in order to get a more contextual and applicative meaning. This research approach is adopted from hermeneutic Hassan Hanafi in understanding the texts of revelation as a source of law. Namely, depart from three consciousness; 1) history (asy-syu’ur at-tarikhy), 2) eidetis (asy-syu’ur at-ta’ammuli) 3) praxis (asy-syu’ur al-‘amali). The study found: 1) In conveying the message through the lecture method, the Prophet conveyed with clear talk, easy to understand, and if necessary repeated three times. 2) Question-answer method used by the Prophet to invite curiosity of his friend, and also to provide teaching based on problems owned by his friend. 3) The experimental method is applied to applied sciences such as agriculture, with the aim of obtaining understanding after the experimental process. 4) Methods of demonstration he did to show the procedure of the implementation of something, such as tayammum. Companions can easily understand what he is showing, without needing to explain it verbally
Kompetensi Sosial Kepala Madrasah Dan Guru Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Jasman Jasman
Published: January 2018

Karakteristik guru yang memiliki kompetensi sosial adalah berkomunikasi secara santun dan bergaul secara efektif. Kompetensi sosial mengharuskan guru memiliki kemampuan komunikasi dengan siswa.

Ditinjau dari jenis datanya pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Adapun jenis pendekatan penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Penelitian deskriptif yaitu penelitian yang berusaha untuk menuturkan pemecahan masalah yang ada sekarang berdasarkan data-data.

Adapun Manajemen Kepala Madrasah Dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Sosial Guru, yaitu dengan mendengarkan ide / saran dari para guru, Sosialisasi, mengemukakan keinginan dan menjelaskan keinginan, memberikan masukan dan berusaha memecahkan masalah guru, Membagi tugas secara bersama (tidak monopoli), memberikan teladan, bertindak sesuai dengan kemampuan guru, memberikan perhatian yang lebih terhadap yang rajin, dan Mengikuti pelatihan berkaitan dengan kompetensi sosial guru.

Secara keseluruhan dan umum kinerja guru yang menjadi kendala adalah cara mengajar guru kurang disukai/bahkan tidak disukai, bimbingan dan penyuluhan dari guru kurang maksimal, penguasaan guru akan ilmu yang harus disampaikan kurang, cara penyampaian materi yang monoton dan kurang variatif, kurangnya pemahaman guru tentang psikologi anak, perhatian guru tentang latar belakang dan kebutuhan anak kurang, kurang adanya konsep perencanaan yang baik dalam penyusunan program-program untuk memajukan lembaga yang ditanganinya, kepribadian guru yang kurang matang, dan minimnya kreatifitas dan inovasi untuk mengatasi berbagai hambatan yang terjadi dalam lembaga.
Musykilah Tarjamah al-Lughah al-'Arabiyyah Ila al-Lughah al-Indonesiyyah
Authors: Aflisia Noza
Published: January 2018

The translation of Arabic into Indonesian is an important process because many of the sciences are written in Arabic from Islamic history, Islamic civilization, jurisprudence, ethics, even medicine, numerology, etc., all written in Arabic. The Arabic language has the advantages so that the higher language of the other language of its characteristic is in the field of audio, tandem, derivation, expression, verbal participation, and sculpture. Which is done in the translation work say in the translator. In order to be a good translator, he should be familiar with everyday vocabulary and vocabulary in both languages (Arabic and Indonesian). He should be familiar with the tools of influence and persuasion in both languages ​​and how to use them and be familiar with the language and culture to which he translates. And that the translation should be written to the spoken language reader, even though the original text was not written for public reading, and is sincere in translating it and harnessing all its forces in it. In the structure of the Arabic sentence is often encountered sentence that makes it difficult for students to determine what is effective and the beginning and the action and the experience and the effect and complementary, in this writing parables by the translation of the actual sentence, the building of the known, and the building of the container, and, and, and, and, "What" overload. When translated, the translator needs a method, including literal translation, moral translation, and dynamic translation. In the process of translation, there are many problems including linguistic problems (vocabulary, grammar, translation, language development) and social and cultural problems.
Analisis Hubungan Interpersonal Mahasiswa terhadap Dosen dalam Proses Bimbingan Skripsi.
Authors: Ristianti Dina Hajja
Published: January 2018

One of the demands of the students ' success in learning in College is having a positive attitude towards lecturers so that students are able to build positive interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with his professors. The number of complaints against the attitude of the supervising lecturer whose dibimbingnya are mainly in terms of communicating makes the background in this research. This research aims to know interpersonal relationships of college students toward professors in the process guidance of thesis.

This research was conducted with descriptive method quantitative approach through. The population of the research was all students majoring in Islamic religious high school of Tarbiyah (STAIN) Curup the academic year 2010/2011 who are on semester 8 and is in the process of completion of the thesis. The number of samples as many as 69 people. The data obtained via the question form. The data were analyzed with the help of the program SPSS version 16.0.

The results showed that interpersonal relationships of college students toward professors in terms of attitudes towards students appreciate lecturer in process guidance with thesis score tend to be occupied by students on the criteria either i.e. 74.5%. Interpersonal relationships of college students toward professors in terms of loyalty and tolerance attitudes of students toward professors in the process of graduation thesis guidance with a score that tend to be assigned to students on criteria either i.e. 66.6%. Interpersonal relationships of college students toward professors in terms of openness towards students in the process of graduation thesis guidance lecturer with a score that tend to be assigned to students at 60.2% i.e. enough criteria. Interpersonal relationships of college students toward professors in terms of friendliness toward students in the process of graduation thesis guidance lecturer with a score that tend to be assigned to students in not a good criteria i.e. 50.7%. Thus, the overall total score that tend to be assigned to students at enough where the score obtained is 75.08%. From this it can be concluded that interpersonal relationships of college students toward professors in the process of graduation thesis guidance in Curup STAIN is in the category of pretty
Aspek-aspek Kejiwaan dan Motivasi Manusia dalam Konsepsi Islam
Authors: Ratnawati Ratnawati
Published: January 2018

The discription of human’s psyche and motivation was besides discribed by general psychology it was also done in the Islamic psychology. Human psyche and motivation in general psychology is more emphasized on the worldly interests, meanwhile the psyche and motivation in Islam bisides containts the worldy interests it also includes the religious belief to firmly believe in the truth of Islamic doctrines. These points of differences is more caused by the opinion paradigm used. The object of general psychology is the real facts, meanwhile in the Islamic psychology besides views the materials also perceives the immaterials. The Islamic psychology containts the elements related to religious preferences for the shake of religious or belief interests, meanwhile it is less or nothing in general psychology. The aspect of religious is the special charecteristic of Islamic psychology compared with general psychology or others.
Ulama, Islam, dan Gerakan Sosial-Politik: Reposisi Ulama dalam Gerakan Sosio-Politik Islam Indonesia
Authors: Husnan Dinul , Sholihin Muhammad
Published: January 2018

The ‘ulama, or Islamic Clergies are not only as an Islamic scholars who have Islamic science largely, but also an charismatic political leader for Indonesian Moslem. Historically, they have an important roles in Indonesia-war in fighting the colonialism—Dutch and Japan imperialism. Finally, they are struggle element in achieving indonesian freedom. The paper aims to highlight the relation between ‘ulama movement, especially Syekh Musthafa Hussein Nasution and islamic socio-politic movement in Indonesia. The library research is implemented as approach the study. To sum up, Syekh Musthafa Hussein Nasution is an ulama who have main figure behind Islamic Movement in North Sumatera. Generaly in Indonesia. He offer an unique movement like economic and education movement, simultaneously.
Amuk: Sindrom Barat dan Pemberontakan Tak Sadar (Analisis Kritis Pergeseran Makna Amuk dalam Lintasan Sejarah)
Authors: Fauzan Aris
Published: January 2018

This article begins with the writer's "disquiet" about the massively absorbed word amuk in English (Europe in general). Whereas the original amuk is a word in Javanese Kawi, which can also be found in Malay, Indonesian, and Tagalok. Starting from this background the author further attempts to reveal the meaning and spirit of the times used by society until the adoption of amuk in the European language. In this brief study the author reveals that: first, the amuk that comes from the Javanese kuno language is not merely means to act brutally and wildly unconsciously the culprit, but amuk can also be interpreted with mengunyak or war. Secondly, amuk is adapted in European language because Europeans can not reason when witnessing amuk acts committed by Malays. In the Mindanao region of the Philippines, amok - by Americans - is used to identify juromendo and sabil actions perpetrated by Moros. Third, in the development of amuk serve as a language of psychopathology for those who carry out brutal acts because of mental health. Fourth, wisely European scientists defend the actions of amuk by the Malays because they are depressed and humiliated by the invaders.
Mengenal Matematika dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Huda Mualimul , Mutia Mutia
Published: January 2018

The science of Islam sourced from the Qur'an and Hadith should not be positioned in a place apart from other clusters of science, but should be put as a source of knowledge. The Qur'an and Hadith as the source of Islamic teachings serve as guidance (al-huda), explanation (at-tibyan), differentiator (al-furqan), and even healer (as-syifa'). There are many mathematical studies in the Qur'an that describe the science integrated in the Qur'an. One of the Qur'an explains about mathematical concepts such as set, line, calibrate, integer, fraction, and circle. Mathematics is a central science in everyday life and mathematics has been introduced early on. Mathematics is the language used in the creation of the universe. Thus, to learn and understand the verses of Kauniyyah is necessary mathematics. Understanding of the universe will lead to the awe of the power of Allah SWT. In addition, mathematics is also capable of providing a deeper approach to understanding Qawliyyah verses. Muslim scientists contribute thoughts and findings on mathematics. This proves that there is no dichotomy between science and religion.

Keywords: science, mathematics, Qur’an
Pendekatan Saintific Quantum dalam Memahami Perjalanan Isra’ Nabi Muhammad SAW (Teori Saintifik Modulasi Quantum Isra’)
Authors: Sadiman Sadiman , Karolina Asri
Published: January 2018

Abstract
This paper examined the journey of Isra Prophet Muhammad SAW with the Quantum Scientific Approach. In this paper, the theory of Isra’s Quantum scientific modulation is used with deep discussion through theoretical, empirical, scientific and modulation also quantum verification. The result of this paper explained that Isra 'Mi'raj was the event of Prophet Muhammad's execution in the evening which was aimed to pick up the five-hour prayer commands consisting of 17 Raka’ats according to the letter of Al-Isra [17] verse 1. This event examined our faith in God because if we use logically thinking without faith it is difficult to make a sense, furthermore, it is as wisdom for man that God, in giving orders is using the laws of cause and effect (sunatullah). Therefore, the journey of Isra' performed by Prophet Muhammad SAW was accompanied by Gabriel with Buraq. Theoretically, this journey was supported by the quantum theory of light, Einstein's relativity, light wave modulation and the theory of annihilation and teleportation theory. These theories reinforce the power of Allah SWT in giving the command to his prophets is always in accordance with the nature of his irodat that prevailed in the universe. In accordance with the approach and material review with the scientific verification of the quantum, this theory is called the Isra’ Quantum Modulation Theory. Although, in empirically it can be proved, but this journey remains a secret of God that cannot be solved by reason and human science, because the experiment it’s only done on electrons and protons that are very small and lifeless, whereas inanimate objects and humans it has not been able to prove, so the journey of Isra and Mi'raj of the Prophet Muhammad remains us a miracle that cannot be obtained by others.

Keywords: Scientific, Quantum, Isra', Modulation
Kajian Pentingnya Stock Opname Dalam Pengembangan Koleksi Perpustakaan
Authors: Wince Eke
Published: January 2018

Stock opname is a kind of activity in a library to recount and recheck its collection with the goal of which is to know the real amount of the collection. Stock opname is urgent to do in order to control so that the library can know exactly and evaluate its asset or information resources. Having done the program of stock opname, the library can make real data about its collection by which the library consider how to develop the farther collection. Because of the important of this activity in developing collection, a library is adviced or persuaded to do it regularly in a certain time. That is in order to fulfill the aims or the goals of the collection developmentof a library based on the needs of users and the policy of its institution.
Kebijakan Pengembangan Koleksi dan Pemanfaatannya di Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi (Analisis Penerapan Kebijakan Pengembangan Koleksi Perpustakaan Utama Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Authors: Iswanto Rahmat
Published: January 2018

The assumption is there are many academic libraries of Indonesia especially under Minister of Religion Affairs (MORA) which hardly meet a demand of their users’ needs because their collection management or collection development policies do not prepare well. Actually to create a better collection, an academic library has to plan its collection well. This research has done with a purpose of inspecting a collection development policy of an academic library in Indonesia and its implementation. The collection development policy of main library of State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah at Jakarta in 2008 is the object of this research. This research has done by a descriptive qualitative approach that inspects deeply by means of any deep interview, observation, and document analysis. Having examined the formulation of its collection development policy we know the context of policy’s formulation, some actors who formulate, the roles of the head of the library, the attitude of the university and some values that influence. Having examined its implementation we know that the aims of the policy have achieved or not.
Analisis Promosi Layanan Bookless di Perpustakaan IAIN Purwokerto
Authors: Antasari Indah Wijaya
Published: January 2018

Library promotion is a must for the information marketing. Even more if the library has new service such as bookless library service in the library of IAIN Purwokerto. This research uses qualitative research aproach, and the data accumulating tecnique is by using observation, interview and documentation. The result of this research is there are so many users who didn’t know about bookless library service in IAIN Purwokerto. It can be concluded that promotion media of library services should be using various kind of promtion media. after the user got the explanation, they knew and agreed that the bookless service in the library is useful in helping their study in IAIN purwokerto, and this user perception got apreciation from the head of IAIN Purwokerto Library. Users sugested that the promotion media that will be used, such as; broadside of bookless service user manual, throuh the explanation about the importance of bookless service from student cordinators to every class room, and more guidance banners in the library. This research needs the subsequence studies to develop the other media and it’s evaluation.
Hubungan Intensitas Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa: Study Kasus pada UPT Perpustakaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu
Authors: Susanti Meri
Published: January 2018

Teaching and learning activities take place both in either a classroom with a lecturer or outside of classroom such as at home and library to achieving educational goals. In the process of teaching and learning in the campus lecturers are required to perform optimally the curriculum that has been set in the form of syllabus. One of the components contained in the syllabus is teaching methods as well as the means and resources of the lessons that will be given to the students, who have an important role in implementing the learning process to achieve the set goals. Library has an important role in supporting the learning materials required by students and support the smooth teaching and learning process so that the goals set can be achieved. The attainment of this goal for the personal development of students educates themselves on an ongoing basis to solve problems and enhance social attitudes. The existence of UPT Library at the University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu is very important because teaching and learning activities are generally limited and incomplete and often is a new supporter for the development of student lessons. So clearly the essence of UPT UMB library is the center of learning resources and information sources. From the observation, many students of Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu were still very rarely visit the library, and they had lack of interest in reading. Based on these problems, the writer was interested in raising the title "Intensity of Library Exposure to Students Learning Outcomes (Case Study of Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu). The formulation of the problem was how the Intensity Relationship Utilization UPT Library University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu and how the results of student learning University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of Intensity Utilization of UPT Library University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu and to know the results of student learning University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu
Short-term effects of treadmill exercise on metabolic, physiological and hemodynamic functions of apparently healthy individuals.
Authors: Ojiako Nkiruka Peace , Onyeanusi Joel , Onyekwelu Kenechukwu Chibuike , Ufelle Silas Anayochukwu , Okoli Uzoamaka Adaobi , Nwokike Matthew
Published: January 2018

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60 to 85% of the population worldwide does not engage in enough activity; making physical inactivity the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality.Aims and Objectives: This study evaluated the effect of treadmill exercise on liver enzymes, lipid profile, glucose, albumin, blood pressure and pulse rate of apparently healthy students of Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus, Enugu State Nigeria.Materials and Methods: Sixty (60) students (30 males and 30 females) within the age bracket of 21-35 years were recruited for this study. The anthropometric parameters: height (m) and weight (kg) were taken and used in the calculation of body mass index (BMI). Blood samples were collected from the subjects for the determination of liver enzymes, lipid profile, glucose and albumin levelsbefore and immediately after exercise. Anthropometric parameters, blood pressure and pulse rate were also measured before and immediately after exercise. The blood samples collected were analyzed in the laboratory for albumin, glucose, lipid profile (triglyceride, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL)), liver enzyme (aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphate (ALP)) using standard methods as described in materials and methods.Results: There were significant difference (p<0.05) between the mean pulse rate and blood pressure before and after treadmill exercise. There were also significant difference (p<0.05) between the mean glucose, AST, ALT, ALP, total cholesterol and albumin before and after exercise.Conclusion: Findings from this study revealed that tread mill exercise has a short term effect of the metabolic, physiological and hemodynamic functions of the exercising individuals.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 27-31
A comparative evaluation of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl to attenuate hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation
Authors: Ozair Erum , Ali Qazi Ehsan , Siddiqi Md Masood Husain , Amir Syed Hussain , Naaz Shagufta
Published: January 2018

Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation are associated with a sympathetically mediated circulatory response due to irritation of respiratory tract which is associated with increase in pulse rate and blood pressure that may be dangerous.Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine and compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl in attenuating the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation and to detect any complication or side effect as a result of these drugs.Materials and Methods: Following approval by ethical committee, 60 ASA grade I and II patients of either sex undergoing general anaesthesia for elective surgery were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 30 patients each. Dexmedetomidine in a dose of 1μg/kg was given to Group A patients and Fentanyl 2 μg/kg was given to Group B patients. Both the drugs were diluted with normal saline solution to make 10ml and were administered slow intravenous 10 min before induction.The hemodynamic parameters were recorded, demographic data was analyzed using unpaired t-test and hemodynamic variables were analyzed by using unpaired and paired t-test. Side effects were analyzed using chi square test.Result: The two groups were comparable in their demographic profiles. Dexmedetomidine proved itself to be an excellent drug when given intravenously as a premedicant in dose of 1μg/kg to attenuate hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation. It blunted the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation to a greater magnitude than fentanylin a dose of 2μg/kg intravenously as a premedicant.Conclusion: We conclude that fentanyl 2μg/kg i.v. given ten minutes prior to airway instrumentation shows an inconsistent response to laryngoscopy and intubation. Between the two drugs under study, the use of dexmedetomidine 1μg/kg i.v. is satisfactory and produces a more favorable hemodynamic profile while fentanyl 2μg/kg is found to be non- dependable and less effective for the attenuation of the pressor response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. However, further larger studies are required to strengthen these conclusions.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 65-72
Evaluation of hepcidin as a biomarker for the differential diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia of chronic disease
Authors: Chikwanda Ephraim , Daka Victor , Simakando Marah , Kowa Sumbukeni , Kaile Trevor
Published: January 2018

Background: Anaemia affects approximately 1.62 billion people globally corresponding to 24.8% of the world’s population. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) and anaemia of chronic disease (ACD) are the most common forms of anaemia. A hormone produced by the liver, hepcidin, is the primary regulator of iron homeostasis and its production increases in ACD and decreases in IDA. Usually, ACD and IDA coexist and sometimes look identical on peripheral blood smears.Aims and Objectives: The current study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of hepcidin to predict ACD from IDA as well as the diagnostic value of hepcidin to predict ACD from a combination of IDA and ACD.Materials and Methods: Specimens presenting with haematological indices suggestive of IDA and/or ACD following World Health Organisation (WHO) standard case definitions were identified among samples coming to the Haematology laboratory for routine investigations. Serum hepcidin, serum ferritin, serum iron and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) were assessed. Demographic data was obtained from specimen requisition forms.Results: Of the 66 participants, 62.1% (n = 41) were females. IDA was more common among females (36.4%) than males (6.1%) while ACD was more common in males (19.7%) than females (12.1%). Iron Deficiency Anaemia participants had significantly lower hepcidin levels than ACD (p<0.001). There was a significant positive correlation between serum hepcidin and serum ferritin levels (p < 0.001).Conclusion: We found that IDA participants had significantly lower hepcidin levels than ACD and IDA/ACD combined. Therefore, serum hepcidin could be considered in diagnosing and distinguishing ACD from IDA or IDA/ACD as it also had high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity compared to other markers.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 15-20
Management of peripheral neuropathy symptoms with a fixed dose combination of high-dose vitamin B1, B6 and B12: A 12-week prospective non-interventional study in Indonesia
Authors: Hakim Manfaluthy , Kurniani Nani , Pinzon Rizaldy Taslim , Tugasworo Dodik , Basuki Mudjiani , Haddani Hasmawi , Pambudi Pagan , Fithrie Aida , Wuysang Audry Devisanty
Published: January 2018

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition which can have a significant impact on quality of life. It occurs as a component of several common and rare diseases or can be idiopathic and can present with various symptoms.Aims and Objectives: This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and safety of the fixed dose combination of vitamin B1, B6 and B12in mild to moderate peripheral neuropathy of various etiologies in the Indonesian population.Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, open label, multi-center, single arm observational study (Indonesian Clinical Trial Registry No: INA-KPA0DYA). A total of 411 subjects with mild to moderate peripheral neuropathy of various etiologies, who met the eligibility criteria, were included in the study. A subject was considered to have “completed” the study if the study procedures, up to Visit 3 (one month of treatment) were accomplished. Procedural results and 12-week clinical outcomes are reported.Results: Treatment with combination of vitamin B1, B6 and B12 in subjects with symptoms of PN showed significant improvement in overall Total Symptom Score (TSS), within 14 days. The treatment also successfully reduced individual components of TSS from baseline to Visit 5. A significant percentage reduction was also observed for all the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) parameters at the end of 12 weeks, while the Quality of Life (QoL) scores increased from baseline to the end of treatment.Conclusions: The fixed dose combination of vitamin B1, B6 and B12 was effective and welltolerated in subjects with mild to moderate peripheral neuropathy, of various etiologies.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 32-40
Handgrip strength in medical students: Correlation with body mass index and hand dimensions
Authors: Al-Asadi Jasim N
Published: January 2018

Background: Handgrip is a predictor of physical fitness, hand functions, and nutritional status. It is affected by many factors including age, sex, body mass index, and hand dimensions.Aims and Objectives: To assess the handgrip strength among medical students and to examine its correlation with body mass index and hand dimensions.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 256 students of both sexes selected from College of Medicine, Basrah University, Iraq using non-probability purposive sampling method. Their anthropometric parameters including height, weight, and hand dimensions were assessed using routine techniques. The handgrip was measured by using a handheld dynamometer. Hand preference was determined by asking which hand was used to write.Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.1 ± 1.9 years. The mean of handgrip strength was 34.1 ± 11.9 Kg. Males had significantly (P <0.001) greater handgrip strength than females. Statistically significant correlation was detected between body mass index, hand dimensions and handgrip strength. The right-handed students scored significantly higher grip strength with their preferred hand. While among left-handed students, no significant difference in handgrip strength was noticed between left and right hands. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender, hand span, height, and body mass index were independent determinants of handgrip strength. They accounted for 70.6% of the variation in handgrip strength.Conclusion: A significant effect of body mass index and hand span on handgrip strength among medical students was observed.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 21-26
Assessment and comparison between effectiveness of techniques of improving lactation among postnatal mothers of new born babies
Authors: Asrani Anita , Varghese Achamma , Sharma Balkishan , Jain Anil Kumar
Published: January 2018

Background: Breast milk is a combination of food and medicine tailor made to meet the requirements of the new born, is extremely easy to digest and is therefore the perfect first food for the new born.Aims and Objectives: Authors evaluated 60 postnatal mothers of new born babies to determine the effectiveness of back massage as compared to cumin seeds laddo techniques on improving lactation. Materials and Methods: A quasi experimental study designed among sixty postnatal mothers to observe the effectiveness of methods of improving lactation randomly dived into two groups. Subjects of group 1 received back massage while cumin seed laddoo provided to subjects of group 2. The ethical clearance was obtaines. Data recorded at baseline (pretest) and for three successive days, 1, 2 and 3 post administration (post-test).Results: 83.3% of the post natal mothers of group 1 (n1=30) and 86.7% of group 2 (n2=30) observed without any previous problem in breast feeding. The appearance of stool found to be associated significantly post administration on day 2 (p<0.003) and day 3 (p<0.006) with used techniques. On day 3, 63.3% noticed with good category received back massage against 40.0% administered cumin seed laddo. Mean birth weight of baby (2681.33±260.89 gram) at post-test of group 1 was higher than group 2 (2607.00±402.19 gram). Differences in mean number of nappies wetted, number of feed and time taken by the baby between groups on days 2 and 3 were highly significant (p<0.001). Average total post-test scoring were statistically significant on day 3 (p<0.05). However, back massage was more effective than cumin seed laddo.Conclusion: This study supports the view of improvement in lactation among post natal mother incorporated to good health of new born by administering back massage. In the Indian context, there are many studies carried out on improvement in lactation among post natal mothers but none of the study demonstrated comparison between two lactation techniques.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 41-49
Are fresh medical graduates, well trained to take up Urinary Catheterization?: A study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of Urinary catheterization among freshers in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kundu Kanchan , Kuiri Shib Shankar , De Utpal
Published: January 2018

Background: Urinary catheterization is an integral part of patient management. At the same time it is also a major source of morbidity if not done properly. In spite of being an important procedure, most of the time it is performed by junior most member of the team. Huge gap in knowledge and skill has been detected among junior doctors as far as urinary catheterization is concerned. Proper training under experienced doctors is required to reduce the gap for better patient management.Aims and Objectives: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of urinary catheterization among residents (interns, house staff {HS} and post graduate trainees {PGT}) attached to the different departments in a medical college hospital in south Bengal.Materials and Methods: A hospital based crosssectional study was conducted with the help of pre tested questionnaire among 200 residents in the department of surgery. The data obtained were analyzed for different parameters. Ethical clearance was taken from the Institutional Ethical Committee.Results: Residents with good theoretical understanding (82%) and practical training (82.5%) regarding urinary catheterization had better knowledge, attitude and practice compared to residents with less theoretical and practical exposure (p<0.05). 75% participants (150/200) who received supervision during their first catheterization had more knowledge (p=0.00), better attitude (p=0.04) and practice (0.02). It was also revealed that there was significant difference between the knowledge and attitude of interns compared to HS and PGT’s (p =0.00) but the difference between HS and PGT’s was not significant (p >0.05). Difference of practice of intern with HS and PGT’s as well as difference of practice between HS and PGTs all were significant (p = 0.00).Conclusion: Pre procedural theoretical, practical exposure and expert supervision are significantly effective in terms of improvement of knowledge, attitude and practice of Residents. These rubrics so be included in the assessment of medical students and adoption of soft skills in their curriculum could make them efficient enough to manage the emergencies. Training should be designed in step by step approach which should be managed by an experienced urologist.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 50-54
Clinical evaluation of DMARDs and NSAIDs in cases of Rheumatoid arthritis in Chhattisgarh
Authors: Maheshwari Basant Kumar , Khodiar Prafulla Kumar , Rath Debapriya
Published: January 2018

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by polyarticular inflammation with systemic symptoms like malaise, fatigue and fever. Various groups of drugs have been used along with supportive therapies (physical and occupational) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and disease modifying agents in rheumatoid disease (DMARDs) are the two major classes among them. However, none of these medications have proved to be successful enough to be accepted universally as the standard therapy for RA.Aims and Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of nimesulide as a standalone therapy with combination therapy of nimesulide plus methotrexate and nimesulide plus hydroxychloroquine.Materials and Methods: The study comprised of three groups of rheumatoid arthritis patients. Each group consists of 32 study subjects. Group 1, 2 and 3 consisted of patients taking nimesulide alone, nimesulide plus hydroxycholoroquine and nimesulide plus methotrexate respectively for the disease. The cases were followed up to a period of six months and based upon subjective & objective (Radiological and serological examination) criteria, results have been evaluated.Results: Observations have revealed that nimesulide plus hydroxycholoroquine combination produced significant improvement in the patients in mild, moderate and severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis as compared to nimesulide plus methotrexate. The improvement observed was least in the patients who received nimesulide as standalone therapy. No significant adverse drug reaction was seen in any of the study groups.Conclusion: The study concludes that nimesulide plus hydroxychloroquine combination can be used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis as disease modifying drugs without noticeable toxicity in doses used in this study in patients who have no renal and hepatic insufficiency.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 61-64
Impact of tumor size on survival outcome of pancreatic carcinoma following pancreatic resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shrestha Anuj , Baskota Attit , Li Fu Yu , Ma Wen-Jie , Yang Qin , Jie Hu-Hai , Bijukchhe Sunil Man
Published: January 2018

The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of tumor size on long-term survival outcome of pancreatic tumors following pancreatic resection and the possibility of implementing another tumor size cut-off point in AJCC pancreatic tumor staging. Literature searches was conducted on electronic database to identify relevant studies on tumor size related survival outcome following pancreatic resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Meta-analysis was done using the effect estimates and the use of 95% confidence intervals (CIs) was done to calculate the pooled risk estimates; heterogeneity among studies was examined using I2 statistic. Total of 18 trials (13 retrospective and 5 prospective studies) including 6230 elderly patients was included in this study. The pooled HR of the tumor size with 2 cm cut-off was 1.43 with 95% CI of [1.27-1.62], I2= 17%, p<0.00001 and was statistically significant. Median survival for tumor size <2, >2, <3, >3, <4 and >4 were 41.02 months, 16.20 months, 19.41 months, 10.79 months, 24.2 months and 15.14 months respectively and the 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival rate decreased with increasing tumor diameter. Importantly, a total of four studies results indicated that 3-year survival rate and a total of five studies results indicated that 5-year survival rate had statistical significance with 3 cm cut-off. Tumor diameter of 2 cm seems to be a reasonable but relatively less comprehensive cut-off point. 3 cm cut-off maybe become a new potential tumor size cut-off point in addition to the current sole 2 cm cut-off point defining tumor stage.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 1-10
Diagnosis of Functional Dyspepsia on the basis of Rome III clinical diagnostic criteria in a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional observational study
Authors: Biswas Kaushik , Hazra Rajdip , Chakraborty Sisir , Bose Rajarshi , Garain Swadesh
Published: January 2018

Background: Though functional dyspepsia (FD) is often a diagnosis of exclusion, whether minor mucosal gut pathology represents organic disease or FD, it still remains controversial.Aims and Objectives: The present study has been conducted to determine the accuracy of symptom based diagnosis of FD based on Rome III diagnostic criteria in a tertiary care center.Materials and Methods: Total 140 patients aged between 18-55 years of both sexes with upper abdominal symptoms without known or post investigational organic diseases, were included in this study. Patients fulfilling the Rome III criteria were diagnosed as FD and undergone upper GI endoscopy (UGIE). Those devoid of organic lesions were confirmed as ‘true FD’.Results: Out of 140 study patients, 100 patients fulfilled Rome III criteria (clinical FD) out of which 77 were confirmed as ‘true FD’ after UGIE with an accuracy of 83.57 %.Conclusion: Rome III clinical criteria can be applied to diagnose FD in a tertiary care center with some limitations. The authors suggest some modification of Rome III criteria.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 55-60