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Treatment strategy and therapy based on immune response in patients with gastric cancers
Authors: Jacenik Damian , Fichna Jakub
Published: August 2024

In this editorial, we highlight the significance of a retrospective study “Analysis of the impact of immunotherapy efficacy and safety in patients with gastric cancer and liver metastasis” performed by Liu et al . The authors utilized data collected from gastric cancer (GC) patients and assessed immunotherapy effectiveness and survival status. They found significant differences in treatment response. Because immunotherapy seems to be a beneficial strategy for advanced GC patients, stratification of the data based on metastasis status may further improve treatment strategies.
Surgical resection and neoadjuvant therapy in patients with gastric cancer and ovarian metastasis: A real-world study
Authors: Yan Hui-Ping , Lu Hong-Rui , Zhang Yu-Xia , Yang Liu , Chen Zhe-Ling
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Regarding when to treat gastric cancer and ovarian metastasis (GCOM) and whether to have metastatic resection surgery, there is presently debate on a global scale. The purpose of this research is to examine, in real-world patients with GCOM, the survival rates and efficacy of metastatic vs non-metastasized resection.

AIM

To investigate the survival time and efficacy of metastatic surgery and neoadjuvant therapy in patients with GCOM.

METHODS

This study retrospectively analyzed the data of 41 GCOM patients admitted to Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital from June 2009 to July 2023. The diagnosis of all patients was confirmed by pathology. The primary study endpoints included overall survival (OS), ovarian survival, OS after surgery (OSAS), disease-free survival (DFS), differences in efficacy.

RESULTS

This study had 41 patients in total. The surgical group (n = 27) exhibited significantly longer median OS (mOS) and median overall months (mOM) compared to the nonoperative group (n = 14) (mOS: 23.0 vs 6.9 months, P = 0.015; mOM: 18.3 vs 3.8 months, P = 0.001). However, there were no significant differences observed in mOS, mOM, median OSAS (mOSAS), and median DFS (mDFS) between patients in the surgical resection plus neoadjuvant therapy group (n = 11) and those who surgical resection without neoadjuvant therapy group (n = 16) (mOS: 26.1 months vs 21.8 months, P = 0.189; mOM: 19.8 vs 15.2 months, P = 0.424; mOSAS: 13.9 vs 8.7 months, P = 0.661, mDFS: 5.1 vs 8.2 months, P = 0.589).

CONCLUSION

Compared to the non-surgical group, the surgical group’s survival duration and efficacy are noticeably longer. The efficacy and survival time of the direct surgery group and the neoadjuvant therapy group did not differ significantly.
Impact of minimally invasive surgery on immune function and stress response in gastric cancer patients
Authors: Zhu Rong-Hua , Li Peng-Cheng , Zhang Jie , Song Hua-Hua
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Gastric cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. Traditional open surgery for gastric cancer is often associated with significant morbidity and prolonged recovery.

AIM

To evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery as an alternative to traditional open surgery for gastric cancer, focusing on its potential to reduce trauma, accelerate recovery, and achieve comparable oncological outcomes.

METHODS

This study retrospectively analyzed 203 patients with gastric cancer who underwent surgery at the Shanghai Health Medical College Affiliated Chongming Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023. The patients were divided into two groups: Minimally invasive surgery group (n = 102), who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy, and open surgery group (n = 101), who underwent traditional open gastrectomy. We compared surgical indicators (surgical incision size, intraoperative blood loss, surgical duration, and number of lymph nodes dissected), recovery parameters (time to first flatus, time to start eating, time to ambulation, and length of hospital stay), immune function (levels of IgA, IgG, and IgM), intestinal barrier function (levels of D-lactic acid and diamine oxidase), and stress response (levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and procalcitonin).

RESULTS

The minimally invasive surgery group demonstrated significantly better outcomes in terms of surgical indicators, including smaller incisions, less blood loss, shorter surgery time, and more lymph nodes dissected (P < 0.05 for all). Recovery was also faster in the minimally invasive surgery group, with earlier return of bowel function, earlier initiation of diet, quicker mobilization, and shorter hospital stays (P < 0.05 for all). Furthermore, patients in the minimally invasive surgery group had better preserved immune function, superior intestinal barrier function, and a less pronounced stress response postoperatively (P < 0.05 for all).

CONCLUSION

Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer not only provides superior surgical indicators and faster recovery but also offers advantages in preserving immune function, protecting intestinal barrier function, and mitigating the stress response compared to traditional open surgery. These findings support the broader adoption of laparoscopic techniques in the management of gastric cancer.
Systemic immune-inflammation index combined with pediatric appendicitis score in assessing the severity and prognosis for paediatric appendicitis
Authors: Guo Li-Ming , Jiang Zhi-Hui , Liu Hong-Zhen
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Pediatric appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain in children and is recognized as a significant surgical emergency. A prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent complications such as perforation and peritonitis.

AIM

To investigate the predictive value of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) combined with the pediatric appendicitis score (PAS) for the assessment of disease severity and surgical outcomes in children aged 5 years and older with appendicitis.

METHODS

Clinical data of 104 children diagnosed with acute appendicitis were analyzed. The participants were categorized into the acute appendicitis group and chronic appendicitis group based on disease presentation and further stratified into the good prognosis group and poor prognosis group based on prognosis. The SII and PAS were measured, and a joint model using the combined SII and PAS was constructed to predict disease severity and surgical outcomes.

RESULTS

Significant differences were observed in the SII and PAS parameters between the acute appendicitis group and chronic appendicitis group. Correlation analysis showed associations among the SII, PAS, and disease severity, with the combined SII and PAS model demonstrating significant predictive value for assessing disease severity [aera under the curve (AUC) = 0.914] and predicting surgical outcomes (AUC = 0.857) in children aged 5 years and older with appendicitis.

CONCLUSION

The study findings support the potential of integrating the SII with the PAS for assessing disease severity and predicting surgical outcomes in pediatric appendicitis, indicating the clinical utility of the combined SII and PAS model in guiding clinical decision-making and optimizing surgical management strategies for pediatric patients with appendicitis.
New anti-mesenteric delta-shaped stapled anastomosis: Technical report with short-term postoperative outcomes in patients with Crohn’s disease
Authors: Lee Jong Lyul , Yoon Yong Sik , Lee Hyun Gu , Kim Young Il , Kim Min Hyun , Kim Chan Wook , Park In Ja , Lim Seok-Byung , Yu Chang Sik
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Medical treatment for Crohn’s disease (CD) has continuously improved, which has led to a decrease in surgical recurrence rates. Despite these advancements, 25% of patients will undergo repeat intestinal surgery. Recurrence of CD commonly occurs on the mesentery side of the anastomosis site.

AIM

To compare the new anti-mesenteric side-to-side delta-shaped stapled anastomosis (DSA) with the conventional stapled functional end-to-end anastomosis (CSA).

METHODS

This retrospective study included CD patients who underwent ileo-ileal or ileo-colic anastomosis between January 2020 and December 2023. The DSA technique employed a stapler to maintain the concept of anti-mesentery side-to-side anastomosis by performing a 90° vertical closure of the open window compared with the CSA technique. At the corner where the open window is closed, the DSA avoids forming a pouch and creates an anastomosis resembling a delta shape within the intestinal lumen. We compared demographics, preoperative condition, operative findings, and operative outcomes for the two techniques.

RESULTS

The study included 175 patients, including 92 in the DSA group and 83 in the CSA group. The two groups were similar in baseline characteristics, preoperative medical treatment, and operative findings except for the Montreal classification location. The 30-days postoperative complication rate was significantly lower in the DSA group compared with the CSA group (16.3% vs 32.5%, P = 0.009). Ileus incidence was significantly lower in the DSA group than in the CSA group (4.3% vs 14.5%, P = 0.033), and the hospital stay was shorter in the DSA group than in the CSA group (5.67 ± 1.53 days vs 7.39 ± 3.68 days, P = 0.001).

CONCLUSION

The DSA technique was feasible and showed comparable postoperative outcomes with lower short-term complications compared with the CSA technique. Further studies on CD recurrence and long-term complications are warranted.
Are they Pentecostal? A theological perspective on the inclusion or exclusion of Zionist African Independent Churches into the Pentecostal tradition
Authors: Kgatle Mookgo Solomon
Published: August 2024

One of the contended issues in Pentecostal studies is the exclusion or inclusion of African Independent Churches (AICs) as part of the Pentecostal tradition. This article resuscitates this old debate by looking specifically into the inclusion or exclusion of Zionist AICs in the Pentecostal tradition to make a theological contribution. This will be achieved by briefly discussing the Zionist AICs in the South African context. The various factors that contribute to who or what qualifies to be Pentecostal will be discussed by conceptualising Pentecostal identity. In other words, the research question to be answered is on top of which mountain do we stand to include or exclude Zionist AICs in the Pentecostal tradition? Therefore, this article will discuss the theological criteria used to include the Zionist AICs in Pentecostalism. Similarly, the theological criteria for the exclusion of the Zionist AICs will be discussed in detail. The aim and objective of this article are to attempt to answer the question are Zionist AICs Pentecostal? This will have implications for the study of Pentecostal theology in the South African context. Data was collected by reviewing and analysing literature on the AICs and their relationship with the Pentecostal tradition within a theological framework.
Spiritual and Moral Aspects of the Human Problem in the National Consciousness of the Kazakh People
Authors: Chermukhambetov Yerlan , Barlybayeva Gaukhar , Nussipova Gulnara , Imanmoldayeva Bakyttyzhamal , Madalieva Zhanyl , Chargynova Gulzada
Published: August 2024

The problem of the spiritual and moral components of personality holds key significance in the genesis, evolution, and development of the national consciousness of the Kazakh people. In the contemporary era of globalization, moral imperatives grounded in the values of traditional culture ensure stability in identification amidst interactions with other nations. Within the Turkic Kazakh philosophical, ethnological, and anthropological traditions, personality was conceived in harmonious interaction with natural rhythms, as an element of the cosmic universe. The objectives of this research are to identify the patterns of evolution of notions about personality in traditional and contemporary Turkic-Kazakh philosophy and culture, as well as to determine methods for preserving, developing, and safeguarding spiritual and moral values within Kazakh national consciousness. The methodological foundation for studying the processes of genesis and evolution of the concept of personality is the social constructivism of Gellner and Smith. The interpretation of the ideological content of epic literature and philosophical works is conducted based on hermeneutic methods. This article explores the processes of forming the concept of personality in Kazakh national consciousness within the spiritual and moral dimensions. The main stages of evolution identified include the periods of proto-states, the presence of the Kazakh ethnicity within the Russian Empire – the Soviet Union, and independent development. The establishment of contemporary multiethnic Kazakhstan requires the protection of the foundations of national consciousness from negative external influences. The homogenizing and standardizing influence of global mass media threatens the traditional worldview of Kazakhs, raised in harmony with the surrounding world. The stability of Kazakh national consciousness is based on the concept of personality, wherein traditional values and modern perceptions of the surrounding world, society, and state are harmoniously combined. The obtained results can be utilized in formulating programs for the operation of governmental bodies, political parties, and social associations, in academic and teaching activities, and in facilitating publications in mass media.
A Literature Review of Nutrition Knowledge Measurement Items Used in Persons Living with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders
Authors: Ray Cara , Farkas Gary J. , Reyes Lorena , W.K. Wong Alex , Heinemann Allen W. , Eisenberg Dan , Burns Jennifer , LaVela Sherri L.
Published: August 2024

Objectives:

To identify and describe diet and nutrition knowledge measurement tools/items used among adults with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).

Methods:

Conducted a literature search for publications measuring diet/nutrition knowledge using items or tools in persons with SCI/D. Eligible articles were published in 1992-2022, in English, and assessed SCI/D participants’ nutrition knowledge. Articles were reviewed for study design, questionnaire validation, sample characteristics, item content, and whether nutrition knowledge was general or SCI/D-specific.

Results:

Of 48 articles examined, five were included in the review. None of the nutrition knowledge questionnaires were validated in persons with SCI/D. Only one study assessed nutrition knowledge in nonathletes with chronic SCI/D, and this study excluded individuals with tetraplegia. The other studies either solely recruited athletes (n = 2; one included participants with amputation) or individuals with acute SCI/D (n = 2). Common item topics included calories/energy, sources of micronutrients and macronutrients and their effects on the body, and nutrition literacy. One questionnaire included non-SCI/D-specific nutrition items for persons with disabilities. Only one (unvalidated) questionnaire contained SCI-specific nutrition knowledge items, which only assessed whether more energy, fiber, and water are needed following acute SCI/D.

Conclusion:

Studies that assess nutrition knowledge among persons with SCI/D are rare and are typically observational or cross-sectional, with limited information on important SCI/D subgroups. Items relevant to unique needs of persons with SCI/D are sparse. A validated questionnaire that measures knowledge of SCI-specific nutrition, that is relevant to this population, and that can be parceled out by subgroup is needed.
A cross-sectional study to assess knowledge, attitudes, and risk perceptions of doctor of pharmacy students regarding asthma
Authors: Amer Muhammad , Akhlaq Muhammad , Ahmed Saleh , Idrees Noor , Niazi Iqra , Muhammad Mariam Malik , Ashraf Farwa , Ahmed Ali
Published: August 2024

Background: Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects a significant number of individuals worldwide. Effective management of asthma relies on the knowledge and competence of healthcare professionals. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and risk perceptions regarding asthma among pharmacy students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 among students enrolled in the final year of pharmacy at different universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. A self-constructed and face-validated questionnaire was utilised for data collection, which lasted four months. The chi-square test and independent sample t-test were applied to establish associations.
Results: Out of 302 students, 55.3% were female. The mean age of students was 23.1±1.3 years. Only 19.5% of participants had good knowledge, while 56% strongly agreed that educational skills are vital for becoming competent asthma educators, and 18.5% strongly believed they could manage asthma patients. Around 54% of the students were able to perceive age and a lack of patient knowledge as risk factors.
Conclusion: The majority of students had moderate knowledge about asthma and mixed attitudes towards asthma management. Perceptions of asthma risks were adequate.
Sialorrhea in children with mucopolysaccharidosis type II (a review of several clinical cases)
Authors: Kurenkov Alexey L. , Podkletnova Tatyana V. , Bursagova Bella I.
Published: August 2024

Sialorrhea in children is a complex medical problem and leads to the development of a large number of complications. Sialorrhea also negatively affects the social aspects of the patients’ lives and their families. All this leads to a deterioration in the quality of life both in the child and his relatives. In mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type II, the main cause of sialorrhea is pseudobulbar syndrome, which forms gradually as the neurodegenerative process progresses. This can reach a significant degree of manifestation, leading to continuous salivation, the need for constant change of clothes and evacuation of saliva from the mouth and pharynx.
One of the most effective modern approaches in the treatment of sialorrhea in children is the use of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) preparations. Unlike cerebral palsy, in which the practice of treating sialorrhea with BTA drugs is already becoming routine, therapy of this problem in patients with MPS is not widespread. This publication presents three clinical cases of successful therapy of chronic sialorrhea in patients with MPS type II. All patients were observed at the National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health of the Russian Federation Ministry of Health for many years.
The procedure was performed in all patients according to the recommended standard scheme — injection of the product BTA — Xeomin (international name incobotulinumtoxinA) into the parotid and submandibular salivary glands on both sides under ultrasound control, depending on the child weight. To assess the severity of sialorrhea and its course after injections of Xeomin, “The Drooling Impact Scale” was used.
The results of our observations show the use of the drug Xeomin to allow obtaining a significant effect in reducing the severity of sialorrhea in MPS patients type II for at least 3 months. Using this product in the recommended doses and administration regimen, effective and safe treatment can be carried out, which, with repeated injections, can be used to achieve long-term improvement in chronic sialorrhea in children with MPS type II.
Whole-exome sequencing is the molecular-genetic test of the first-line in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies
Authors: Kozhanova Tatyana V. , Zhilina Svetlana S. , Meshcheryakova Tatyana I. , Abramov Alexander A. , Ayvasyan Sergey O. , Zavadenko Nikolay N.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy are severe developmental disorders of the nervous system, characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures that begin over the neonatal period or childhood, accompanied by psychomotor retardation and intellectual disability. Massively parallel sequencing is a technology used to determine the complete nucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA. The technology is characterized by the high productivity and speed, marking the beginning of the golden age of genetics, allowing large volumes of DNA to be sequenced quickly and efficiently at lower costs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of whole- exome sequencing as a first-line genetic test in patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy and detect the structure of identified variants in the Russian population.
Materials and methods. Patients with drug-resistant seizures, onset in neonatal and early childhood, hospitalized in the Psychoneurological Department during 2017–2023. All patients underwent clinical and genealogical analysis, video-EEG and MRI of the brain, and whole-exome sequencing.
Results. The main result obtained in the study analysis of patients who underwent whole exome sequencing for the period of 2017-2023 was the detection rate of variants in genes associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (21.7%; 71/331). Of these, 35/71 (49.3%) had pathogenic and probably pathogenic variants of the nucleotide sequence. Based on the results of whole exome sequencing patients were selected for the most effective targeted antiepileptic drugs.
Conclusion. The use of whole-exome sequencing as a first-line molecular genetic test in patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy has been shown to be highly effective. Making an accurate genetic diagnosis is a fundamental background for precision therapy. Personalized medicine, that is, the attempt to personalize prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as much as possible according to the characteristics and needs of the patient, should be the main goal of clinical research and a new direction of modern medicine.
The Influence of Corporate Governance, Leverage, and Environmental Performance on Firm Value
Authors: Fardillah Deddy , Honggowati Setianingtyas
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of an Independent Board of Commissioners, Managerial Ownership, Audit Committee, Leverage, and Environmental Performance on Firm Value as measured by Tobin's Q, with Firm Size as the control variable. This study focuses on the plantation subsector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2014 and 2022. Secondary data was collected from the IDX and company websites using a purposive sampling method, which resulted in 16 companies as samples. Data analysis was conducted using panel data regression with the Eviews 12 analysis tool. The results showed that managerial ownership has a significant positive effect on firm value, while the Independent Board of Commissioners and Audit Committee have no significant impact. The new findings indicate that environmental performance and leverage have an adverse impact on firm value. In addition, the independent variables simultaneously affect firm value. This study provides an important contribution for company management and stakeholders in understanding the factors that influence firm value in the plantation subsector.
Medicación segura en pacientes adultos con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 en Quintana Roo
Authors: Lara Gabriel Ángel Montero , Torres Edgar Fernando Peña , Soto Nissa Yaing Torres , Armadillo María de Lourdes Rojas , Ruz Rigoberto Fajardo de la Cruz , Ramírez Beatriz Martínez , Zamudio María Teresa Silvia Tinoco
Published: August 2024

Las prácticas de medicación poco seguras y los errores de medicación son una de las principales causas de daños evitables en la atención de salud en todo el mundo. Los errores de medicación se producen cuando las deficiencias de los sistemas de medicación y los factores humanos, como el cansancio, las malas condiciones ambientales o la escasez de personal, afectan a las prácticas de prescripción, transcripción, dispensación, administración y seguimiento, lo que puede provocar graves daños, discapacidades e incluso la muerte a los pacientes. El objetivo del presente estudio es realizar un análisis descriptivo de los 5 momentos para la seguridad de la medicación en pacientes adultos con diabetes tipo 2. Se realizo un estudio transversal, descriptivo y observacional donde se encuestó a un total de 223 pacientes mayores de edad que padecieran diabetes tipo 2 del municipio de Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo. De los cuales 75% fueron mujeres y 25% hombres. Se aplicó la escala de evaluación de los cinco momentos de una medicación segura y los análisis fueron a través de estadísticos descriptivos. Se encontró que cerca de un 77% de los pacientes revisan antes de comenzar a tomar un medicamento el nombre y para qué sirve; sin embargo, menos del 35% muestran conocimientos básicos sobre que otros tratamientos pueden utilizar, no informan sobre alergias u otras enfermedades, inclusive solo el 18% sabe cómo almacenar sus medicamentos. Existe una limitación en el apego a los 5 momentos de una medicación segura en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 debido a diferentes factores intrínsecos y extrínsecos involucrados en su tratamiento.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran (Pembuatan Soal-Soal) Menggunakan Powerpoint, Wondershare Quiz Creator Dan Edmodo Di SMK Apipsu Medan
Authors: Ikhsan Parinduri  , Siti Nurhabibah Hutagalung
Published: August 2024

Learning Media is very important for the continuity of the learning and teaching process. Making questions using application software and digital media. The form of the questions depends on the design, input and desired output. Some of the obstacles at the Medan APIPSU school are how to improve the quality of teachers in making questions both online and offline. The training is carried out in answering existing problems in improving the quality of development teachers in making questions and question banks in the form of essays, multiple choice, pictures and videos. The use of several Microsoft Powepoint, WondershareQuiz Creator and Edmodo features helps in carrying out these activities.
Pengelolaan Perencanaan Keuangan Keluarga Nelayan di Desa Perlis Kabupaten Langkat
Authors: Mesran  , Surya Darma Nasution  , Suginam
Published: August 2024

Perlis Village used to be a mangrove forest, founded by fishermen from Perlis Country, Malaysia. At first they were looking for fish, then they were stranded on the island of Sumatra. Gradually, due to the occurrence of small-scale migration, many residents of Perlis Malaysia also stopped by this Perlis Village. In accordance with the title of community service, managing the financial planning of fishing families in the village of Perlis Langkat, the objectives of this activity are: Provide training on preparing family finances to increase the knowledge of family heads and housewives in managing family finances so they can set aside income for family savings. Provide training on preparing family finances to increase the knowledge of family heads and housewives in managing family finances so they can set aside income for zakat.
Peningkatan Kualitas Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan UMKM Melalui Aplikasi Pencatatan Dan Pelaporan Keuangan SIAPIK (Pada UMKM Anyaman Menday Gallery & Souvenir)
Authors: Sri Rahayu  , Henny Triastuti Kurnianingsih  , Farida Khairani Lubis  , Eva Harlia  , Suginam
Published: August 2024

Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) face obstacles in preparing financial reporting according to standards, they do not know how much pure profit they will get, they do not understand basic knowledge of financial records, they do not understand financial application knowledge, and they have difficulty obtaining financing from financial institutions. The purpose of this community service is to increase understanding of basic knowledge of financial recording and improve the ability to operate financial applications through education and training in financial accounting based on the SIAPIK Financial Recording and Reporting application. The community service involved the SMEs of Wicker Menday Gallery & Souvenirs as well as Assistance in Dusun III Pantai Cermin. This community service is to explain and inform SIAPIK to UMKM Woven so that it can produce financial reports that are easier for both internal and banking needs. The method used in the training is a face-to-face & mentoring method, namely by analyzing and problem solving. Financial bookkeeping material is presented with lectures, training, questions and answers, demonstrations, and solving cases. The material is made in a simple and attractive way so that financial accounting material is easy for SMEs to understand. The results in training and mentoring are that, first, using SIAPIK is easy and can be used on several devices; secondly, the SIAPIK application can generate financial reports and financial analysis that can be used for internal or external purposes. However, SIAPIK needs to be assisted on an ongoing basis because the financial literacy and digital literacy of SMEs are not evenly distributed as a whole.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Egg Tofu dalam Inovasi Membuat Makanan Praktis di PKK Kelurahan Mangunsari Gunugpati Semarang
Authors: Erwin Nofiyanto  , Sudjatinah  , Sri Budi Wahjuningsih
Published: August 2024

Mangunsari Village is a Village located in Gunungpati District, Semarang City. Most of the women from the PKK group in Mangunsari, Gunungpati, Semarang, mostly work as farmers and factory workers during the day. There needs to be an increase in the skills of the women of the PKK Group, Mangunsari Gunungpati Village, Semarang, one of which is the skill of making egg tofu. Egg Tofu is one of the processed tofu products made from soybean extract and chicken eggs which has a high nutritional content. Making egg tofu besides using soy milk is mixed with eggs, using an optimal percentage of eggs is needed to produce good quality egg tofu products. The addition of a high percentage of eggs can increase the nutritional value of egg tofu. Training Provision of skills in making Egg Tofu can increase knowledge of new business analysis which can increase family income. Partners before the implementation of the service answered 77.27% did not know, understand and had never made egg tofu, on the contrary 27.73% who answered had eaten egg tofu, whereas after carrying out this activity the PKK group mothers answered 100% had liked, understood and knew how to make egg tofu. The egg tofu making training is expected to inspire parents to innovate in making practical, easy to make, attractive food and can be a business opportunity that can increase family income.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Media Manipulatif Matematika Materi Pengukuran Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Agus Susanta  , Irwan Koto  , Edi Susanto
Published: August 2024

Learning mathematics at the elementary school level requires media that can bridge students’ understanding of abstract material. Through the media, students can make mathematics material acceptable. This activity aims to improve the skills of teachers in using manipulative media in mathematics learning material measurement. This activity target is the teachers at State Elementary School Number 78 South Bengkulu with 15 teachers. The activity stages consist of three stages, preparation, training implementation, and evaluation. Teacher skills were observed using pedagogic tests and teacher response questionnaires. The result of this activity is the improvement of teacher skills, the average skill is 67.50 and the teacher's response is in the high category. This activity suggests that the teacher conveys mathematics material in class using media to bridge students in mastering concepts.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Bambu Sebagai Motivasi Mahasiswa Berwirausaha
Authors: Yusro Hakimah
Published: August 2024

Increasing waste in the community motivates students to be creative in increasing income. This service aims to provide insight and knowledge to students in utilizing bamboo waste around their homes into high-value items, doing creativity on the bamboo waste by making miniature ship crafts. The implementation method is carried out in three ways, namely, planning, implementation and evaluation. Planning is done by looking for ideas for making types of ships, followed by looking for references on how to make ships on YouTube. The implementation is done by preparing tools and materials, then making ships while viewing tutorials on YouTube. The evaluation was carried out by presenting the results of the miniature ship to lecturers and students of class RP4A of the Management study program of Tridinanti University. From the results of the presentation, many are interested in ordering ships and students have felt the benefits of waste.
Peran Dompet Digital dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Keuangan UMKM Menuju Era Society 5.0
Authors: Wahid  , Agit Alamsyah , Ramadhani Salsabila Eka
Published: August 2024

The use of financial applications in modern times can be found in various activities, including economic activities, the era of society 5.0 is marked by the emergence of technology that can assist various human activities, but this concept requires humans to be able to live side by side with this technology. Thus, it is necessary to maximize the use of technology in business activities. One form of business that contributes greatly to economic activity in general is MSMEs, but the lack of application of technology in MSMEs is a challenge and a threat that can become a factor inhibiting MSME growth in the future. This activity aims to add insight and assist MSMEs in implementing the use of digital financial applications such as digital wallets to support performance and strengthen competitiveness. This activity was carried out in the Mattoanging Village, Makassar City, with 38 participants who were MSME owners, a series of events carried out in three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage which consisted of delivering material, question and answer sessions, and discussion sessions, as well as the evaluation stage, to identify the shortcomings of this activity as a reference for future development. The results of this activity show the enthusiasm of MSME owners to immediately implement the use of digital financial applications, but there are some MSME owners who still prefer to use conventional transaction methods or in cash.
Gebyar Anak Peduli Sampah Sebagai Media Edukasi Pengelolaan Sampah Pada Anak-anak di Kelurahan Klitren Yogyakarta
Authors: Sekar Chairunnisa Purnomo  , Alan Primayoga  , Katherina Irene Dhamayanti  , Joice Lumban Tobing  , M. Vinda Nur Jihanto  , Setyaningsih Emy
Published: August 2024

Environmental management problems, especially waste, are also experienced by Klitren Village, DI. Yogyakarta. To overcome these problems, Klitren Village has formed 16 waste banks in each RW. Still, the current waste bank management only collects and records waste volume from Klitren residents. The Waste Bank has not sought waste management education, especially in the early childhood age group. Therefore, the Purpose of Community Service (PCM) carried out by the PPK ORMAWA BEM IST AKPRIND Yogyakarta Team is to foster the habit of early childhood sorting waste and disposing of waste according to its type so that children are accustomed to maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. This PCM is packaged in the form of the Children Cares About Waste event at the Klitren Village as a medium for waste management education using four methods, namely: children's waste gymnastics, singing jingle children care about waste together accompanied by magic entertainment, storytelling, and questions and answers, waste sorting games and color fun. The activity was attended by 142 children, with details of 67 children aged 4-6 years and 75 children aged 7-10 years who came from representatives of 16 RW in Klitren Village. The method used in this activity is quite effective in educating early childhood. This can be seen from the children's enthusiasm in participating in all activities, especially for the waste sorting game. For children aged 4-6 years, on average, 80% of participants sorted leaf waste, and 70% of participants sorted plastic kup correctly. However, only 40% of the participants could sort the waste for the milk boks and straw waste correctly. Whereas children aged 7-10 years old, 90% had a good enough understanding to sort leaf waste; on average, 73% of participants managed to sort cardboard and plastic waste correctly.
Pendampingan Guru Dalam Pembelajaran Kosakata Bahasa Arab Menggunakan Teknik Pantomim
Authors: Dede Rizal Munir  , Ahmad Fajar
Published: August 2024

This community service journal is motivated by teachers' lack of awareness of learning media in their teaching and learning process. This service describes assistance with pantomime techniques in learning Arabic vocabulary. Apart from describing pantomime techniques, this research aims to provide another picture related to variations in learning. One of the reasons why the pantomime technique was chosen is because pantomime reflects visuals and movement. The aim of this research is to explain the influence of Pantomime technique assistance in learning Arabic vocabulary. The Service Partners involved in this PkM are Formal Education Institutions, namely MA YPPA Cipulus Purwakarta. The method for carrying out research on the community used by the service team is through skillful listening and involvement techniques, meaning that the researcher carries out basic observations, carries out mapping, and makes modifications to the research material by demonstrating pantomime techniques. The composition data obtained is inventoried and given feedback during the demonstration of pantomime techniques. Several stages were used in this research, including the socialization stage, the explanation stage of pantomime techniques, the adaptation stage of pantomime techniques, the demonstration stage, and the evaluation stage. Based on the service's observations, it can be concluded that the teacher's assistance in learning Arabic vocabulary uses the pantomime technique which involves educators to describe the meaning of the vocabulary through body movements which then have to be guessed by the other participants. Teacher assistance in learning Arabic vocabulary using the pantomime technique can increase learning motivation, improve understanding and mastery of vocabulary, and improve the ability to speak Arabic
Buket Balon Sebagai Alternatif Buah Tangan Dalam Mengembangkan Kegiatan Kewirausahaan
Authors: Dwi Ermayanti Susilo  , Ina Nikmatul Chasanah  , Ahmad Bihar Isyqi  , Wisnu Mahendri  , Talitha Zaidah Azmi  , Darwin Marasi Purba  , Marsinem  , Eko Wicaksono
Published: August 2024

One of the entrepreneurship training activities is making balloon bouquets, which is an alternative souvenir, where later with this innovation in making balloon bouquets, students will be able to develop the entrepreneurial spirit. Balloon bouquets are one alternative business that can be developed currently. A balloon bouquet can be an alternative gift to loved ones as a birthday present, birth, wedding, graduation and so on. Apart from making balloon bouquets, the students are also taught how to do business/commerce, however, the tight business competition means that the students have to try to innovate in making any goods or merchandise that can be used as a business with affordable capital and advances in technological development make it difficult for the students to compete. on the market so that there are still many products sold that are not sold because the packaging and manufacturing methods are still simple and not neat. The aim of this service activity is to help the students of the Annajah Mamba'ul Ma'arif Islamic Boarding School improve their abilities and knowledge in developing creativity, innovation and business marketing through the use of digital technology in finance and marketing. The methods used in this activity are the lecture method, tutorial and mentoring method. The results obtained were that the students of the Annajah Mamba'ul Ma'arif Islamic Boarding School gained an understanding of making balloon bouquets for business with their own creativity as well as an understanding of business management and marketing. Apart from that, the students were proficient and could be creative on their own to develop their talents and skills in making bouquets so that has a high selling value and creates new innovations so that consumers don't get bored with the same bouquet.
Pengaruh Strategi Pemanfaatan Media Sosial untuk Meningkatkan Pemasaran Produk UMKM Sekar Handycraft
Authors: Agung Triayudi  , Syafrida Hafni Sahir  , Mesran  , Suginam
Published: August 2024

Understanding the impact of social media utilization strategies that can attract consumer attention in order to increase product marketing is essential. Social media brings various benefits in a business context, such as increasing business exposure, expanding target market reach, building public interest and brand awareness, and providing a tool to measure the success of marketing campaigns. Sekar Handycraft SME are currently not optimizing the use of social media due to limited understanding of attracting consumer attention, which is the main cause. Therefore, to increase the competence of the Sekar Handycraft team, it is necessary to organize workshops or training to deepen understanding of the effects of using social media strategies in increasing product promotion. Through community service efforts at SME Sekar Handycraft, it is hoped that knowledge about social media utilization strategies can become a valuable asset for the SME Sekar Handycraft team so that they can more efficiently use social media to intensify product marketing.
Peningkatan Pendapatan Usaha Melalui Pelatihan Manajemen Resiko Pada CV Jabal Rahmat
Authors: Debbi Chyntia Ovami  , Anggia Sari Lubis  , Ilham Ramadhan Nasution  , Dea Laila Puspita  , Kiki Amalia Harahap
Published: August 2024

CV Jabal Rahmat is one of the MSMEs under the guidance of the Cooperative and SME Office of North Sumatra Province, this MSME produces Puri Aren which comes from fresh sap water directly extracted by palm oil farmers without any additives and preservatives. Puri Aren is growing very rapidly, it can be seen that Puri Aren is already available in 60 supermarkets and besides that Puri Aren has exported to various countries such as Malaysia, the Netherlands and others. Seeing this very rapid development, of course, CV Jabal Rahmat needs to pay attention to managing the risks that occur in its business. Risks can occur from various aspects both environmental, financial, marketing, HR and other uncertainties which of course this will interfere with CV Jabal Rahmat's income. The focus of service objectives according to thematic and RIRN fields is the fields of social and cultural arts and education related to research topics, namely entrepreneurship, MSMEs in terms of strengthening the capacity of MSMEs to increase income from MSMEs themselves. The implementation methods carried out in this activity program are planning, implementation and sustainability. The results of this service can be concluded that the interest of CV Jabal Rahmat service participants to practice this service activity has been successful. About 70% of owners and employees attend and feel happy to take part in this training because it can add insight into risk management.
Pemberian Layanan Informasi Preventif Tentang Perilaku Bullying Kepada Siswa Kelas VII SMPN
Authors: Gracianus Edwin Tue P. Lejap  , Enasely Mega Wenyi Rohi  , Dhiu Margaretha
Published: August 2024

Bullying behavior is a negative and deviant behavior carried out by someone with the aim of scaring other people around them. Bullying behavior is very identical to the real life of students in the school environment. Students and students are important instruments in practicing this behavior directly with their friends. Bullying behavior has a direct negative impact on many people physically and mentally. This service activity aims to provide information as well as provide an in-depth understanding of the meaning and direct impact of this behavior to class VII students at SMPN 16 Kupang. This implementation method includes a pre-activity stage which contains preparation and coordination of participants. The activity stage contains the implementation of activities which is preceded by the delivery of material, video shows and a discussion process. The supervision stage includes a segment about building commitment between students and girls about things they want to do to avoid bullying behavior. The results obtained from this service activity are that students and girls obtain new information about the importance of preventing bullying behavior both within the school environment and outside the school environment. Part of the agreement between students and students will be carried out by showing tolerance and respect for their friends not only in the classroom but outside the classroom in the hope of avoiding this behavior from continuing to occur in the school environment.
Teaching Business English Correspondence for Export-Oriented SMEs
Authors: Eriklex Donald  , Irma Rahmawati  , Alhazami Lutfi
Published: August 2024

This community service is carried out to develop business competence and entrepreneurial English among MSMEs who carry out exports. The entrepreneurs selected are Small and Medium Industrial Entrepreneurs assisted by the Tomohon City Industry and Trade Service. Community service partners are 1. Manado City Industry and Trade Service. 2. Tomohon City Industry and Trade Service 3. Bitung City Industry and Trade Service 4. Creative Innovative Entrepreneurs Association 5. Dian Nusantara University Export-Import Center. From the situation analysis carried out, it appears that the problem faced by partners is a lack of English language skills and correspondence in English because of the basic assumption that English is a difficult subject. From the pretest carried out there were several basic business materials that were difficult to understand, especially reading, lack of understanding of topics, main ideas, and answering WH Questions as well as entrepreneurs' lack of focus in following the learning process. Teaching uses a motivational persuasive communication approach, holding initial tests, teaching topics, main ideas, and WH Questions with material enrichment. After the treatment process, an evaluation test (post test) was held which showed that the entrepreneurs were starting to be motivated to learn English, focused and independent with good average test results. The contributions and benefits obtained by the target audience are motivation to learn Reading, focus and independence in learning English to support correspondence for export.
Penentuan Status Gizi Pada Balita Menggunakan Fuzzy Inference System Dengan Metode Fuzzy Tsukamoto
Authors: Vandelweiss Dita Aura , Fauzi Ahmad , Kusumaningrum Dwi Sulistya , Baihaqi Kiki Ahmad
Published: August 2024

Nourishing status in babies is a vital consideration of guaranteeing sound development and improvement. This exploration plans to foster a specialist framework for nourishing status in babies using the fluffy surmising framework strategy with the Tsukamoto fluffy calculation in view of body weight and level. In light of essential information overviews and meetings, the information gathered from coordinated wellbeing, in particular Posyandu West Adiarsa, Adiarsa Pusaka, and Telukjambe Timur in Karawang Regime added up to 181 information on kids under five. Framework configuration incorporates a point of interaction framework consisting of information, yield, data set, information construction and calculation framework plan. Framework execution was done using HTML, PHP, MySQL, and Cup. The testing framework includes a fluffy deduction framework using the Tsukamoto fluffy technique on various review instances of young children with different dietary circumstances, with contribution of 3 factors consisting; old enough, weight, level. The experimental outcomes will be contrasted and the nourishing is not entirely set in stone by a nutritionist. This exploration produces fluffy sets for the factors of weight, level and healthful status, as well as fluffy registering decisions that interface information and results. The test brings about the framework obtained a precision of 96% on the grounds that 181 tests were carried out on each information variable which adapted the factors 'terrible', 'less', 'typical', 'more' and 'weight'.