bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Proﬁle and Outcome of Dengue Fever in Tertiary Care Hospital at Kerala
Authors: Kumari P. Leela
Published: January 2021

Background: Among all flaviviruses, Dengue is the most common fever. Every year 2-5 lakh cases of Dengue hemorrhagic fever occur. The objective of the study was to evaluate the clinical profile of patients with Dengue fever at a hospital in Kerala. Subjects and Methods: Patients with more than 12 years of age and those admitted with fever, headache, and myalgia were assessed with other clinical characteristics (warning signs of dengue fever, signs of hemorrhage, signs of plasma leakage and signs of shock). Laboratory examinations such as Hb, total count, differential count, platelet count, packed cell volume, peripheral smear for the malarial parasite, and liver function test (including S. protein) and renal function test were carried out. Blood coagulation profiles such as Bleeding Time, Clotting Time, Prothrombin Time and aPTT were performed. Radiological findings like X-ray chest and USG abdomen were also performed. Results: Consequently dengue fever is ordinary in young adults. In the current study, males were more pretentious than females. Males were affected by 63.7% while females are affected by 36.3%. The most usual indication was fever (94.8%) experienced in all patients followed by headache (41.3%), Generalized weakness (77.5%), myalgia (51.7%), vomiting (57.7%). Predominant organ involvement was hepatic (transaminases, jaundice) followed by gastrointestinal (abdominal pain, distension, loose stools, vomiting, ascites) systems. The total survivors are 86(74.1%) whereas 30(25.8%) were non-survivors. Conclusion: Dengue fever usually affects male and young populace. Headache, fever, myalgia are ordinary at hand grumble however in the recent few years, the world has observed the diverse experimental appearance of the dengue fever in dissimilar epidemics, even in the same regions and even with the period of times.
Assessment of Usefulness of CRP, PMN Elastase, PCT and Il- 6 as Prognostic Factors in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: B. Jagan Mohan Reddy  , S.P. Girish
Published: January 2021

Background: Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the exocrine pancreas with rapid onset. The present study was conducted to assess the usefulness of CRP, PMN elastase, PCT and IL- 6 as prognostic factors in patients with acute pancreatitis. Subjects and Methods: The present study comprised 53 patients who presented with a diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis. CRP was estimated by turbidimetric immunoassay using CRP/U2A-000 kit. PMN-Elastase was estimated by solid-phase enzyme immunoassay. Procalcitonin was estimated by the immuno- chromatographic test. IL-6 was estimated by Immuno-enzymatic assay. Results: There were 47 males and 6 females in the present study. The mean SD CRP in patients with mild pancreatitis was 44.35 53.04 and in severe pancreatitis was 174.80 14.55, PCT was seen in 4 in mild pancreatitis patients and 12 in severe pancreatitis patients, PMN- elastase level was 3.89 1087 in mild pancreatitis and 3.99 2.75 inn severe pancreatitis patients, IL-6 level was 129.63 319.08 in mild pancreatitis and 1166.76 818.06 in severe pancreatitis patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). CRP had higher (100) specificity as compared to PCT (81), PMN- E (10) and IL- 6 (90), Specificity found to be 88, 81, 97 and 94 respectively, PPV was 84, 74, 67 and 90 respectively, NPV was 100, 87, 62 and 94 respectively, accuracy was 92, 81, 62 and 92 respectively, AUC was 0.97, 0.81, 0.43 and 0.95 respectively. Conclusion: Authors found that CRP is the single best predictor of the severity of acute pancreatitis. IL-6 and PCT also are reliable predictors. PMN-Elastase needs to be assessed in patients with acute pancreatitis presenting early in the course of the illness.
Correlation of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Stages with Clinical Variables
Authors: Sekhar Manchala Chandra
Published: January 2021

Background: Injury to the CNS related with perinatal asphyxia is referred to as Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy which is the utmost severe neurological condition that arises in perinatal periods. The aim is to assess clinical variables with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy stages. Subjects and Methods: A clinical study of 42 new borns asphyxiated were assessed clinically of these asphyxiated neonates was carried out using Sarnath and Sarnath Staging of HIE. The association between asphyxia at birth and HIE has been examined. Results: In the present study, maternal history, gestational age, and mode of delivery were found to be not significant and do not correlate with the severity of HIE. Sarnath and Sarnath clinical scoring for neurobehavioral signs and symptoms 13 (31%) had reveal of HIE stage -1, 14 (33%) are of stage -2 and severe HIE (HIE-III) common, seen in 15cases (36%). The correlation of non-stress test (NST), Meconium staining was more in stage-3 in HIE stages and statistically significant. Conclusion: During the diagnosis and treatment of HIE patients, analysis of clinical variables will improve the objectivity of newborn assessment and evaluation and early start of care.
Correlation Study of AIOS (Acute Illness Observation Scale) Score with Radiological Findings and Pulse Oximetry in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (Cap) Among Children Aged 2 To 59 Months
Authors: Pavan D. Kumar  , Khaleelullah MD Shakil  , Sreenivasa B.  , Talatam Sivachand
Published: January 2021

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the primary causes of mortality in infants and young children. Acute Illness Observation Score (AIOS) - act as the best and accurate indicator for the same. Hence in this study, AIOS was used to relate X-ray abnormalities and pulse oximeter finding for early assessment in children with ARI. Subjects and Methods: This was a descriptive epidemiological study conducted for a period of 24 months. Children aged from 2 months to 59 months who had symptoms and signs suggestive of pneumonia were involved in the study. Pulse oximetry reading on admission was noted. AIOS scoring is done on each subject. Chest X-ray was taken and interpreted. Results: The majority of patients fall in the age group of 2- 12 months (57.2%). CXR showed abnormal radiological changes in 54.0%, among them endpoint consolidation, was seen in 40.20% and infiltrates seen in 59.7%. 67 patients had spo2 > 92% at admission, among them 44 (65.67 %) had normal & 23 (34.32 %) had abnormal chest X-ray. 57.3 % (43/75) children with AIOS of 10 had normal x-ray & 42.66% (32/75) had abnormal x-ray. AIOS with Spo2 reading showed a good correlation (p<0.05) indicating that high AIOS scores are associated with low SpO2 scores. Conclusion: This study shows that with the help of AIOS scoring, fair association with an initial pulse oximeter reading and X-ray abnormalities can be done which can be utilized as an early combining tool for risk assessment and management.
Predictors Associated with COVID-19 deaths in Ethiopia
Authors: Mihret Yenew Alemu
Published: January 2021

Background: Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease that causes a newly discovered coronavirus. Ethiopia is one of the most impacted countries relative to the proportion of COVID-19 case growth and infection. The purpose of this investigation was to identify the determinants of COVID-19 disease in Ethiopia. Subjects & Methods: The source of the data for this study was the 2020 Ethiopia health ministry from March up to July using multiple linear regression models. Results: Among 468,814 total tests, 9,027 recovered, 20,900 confirmed cases, and 365 deaths from Coronavirus diseases in Ethiopia. Critical cases (β= 0.570, p= 0.006) and average temperature (β= -35.061, p= 0.003) variables were statistically significant. Conclusion: Critical or serious cases significantly and positively affect the deaths of this pandemic disease, while average temperature significantly and negatively affects the deaths of COVID-19 diseases in Ethiopia.
Versatility of Limberg and Its Modiﬁed Flaps in Post Firearm Wounds - A Case Series
Authors: Mir Shabeer Hussain , Lewis Harold Maxim , Richard Simon , Arunmozhidevan Harish
Published: January 2021

Background: The aim is to present our experience of Limberg and it’s modified flaps in post firearm injuries (FAI). Subjects and Methods: A series of patients with FAI underwent Limberg and its modified flaps under general anaesthesia over a period of one year from June 2018 to May 2019. Results: All patients were young male aged between twenty-one and twenty-five years and in all patients, Limberg and it’s modified local flap proved to be better than skin grafts with early return of patient functionality and did not require frequent dressing change. Conclusion: Our series indicates that Limberg and its modified flaps can be safely used to reconstruct post firearm moderate to large wounds.
Study of Inﬂuence of Vaginal Ph on the eﬃcacy of Dinoprostone gel for Induction of Labor
Authors: J Sowmya  , T Vijaya Krishna
Published: January 2021

Background: Inducing labor is a procedure intended to trigger artificial contractions of the uterus that generally involve progressive erasure and dilation of the cervix. This will hopefully lead to the birth of a baby through the vaginal route. To assess the efficacy of dinoprostone      gel in cervical maturation and its effect on vaginal pH. Subjects and Methods: The participants were grouped by their vaginal pH into two groups. Group, I included patients with vaginal pH 4.5 and Group II included vaginal pH >4.5 and the differences between the groups with respect to maternal age, parity, gestational age. Those women with minimal change in Bishop Score, received up to 3 doses of dinoprostone gel intracervically, 6 hours apart. Women, who had no change in Bishop Score at the end of induction with 3 doses of dinoprostone, were further reassessed. Results: There was no statistically pertinent relationship between the two groups in regard to maternal age, gestational age, parity, and initial Bishop Score. The mean maternal age in Group I was 25.9 years and Group II was 26.9 years. The mean gestational age was 39.5 weeks in group I and 38.9 weeks in group II. The majority of subjects were primigravidas (70 percent in group I and 63 percent in group II). The mean Bishop score before labor induction was 3.6 0.9 in Group I and 4 1.0 in Group II. Out of 200 cases, 33 (23.3 percent) needed an improvement in Oxytocin, 33 (33.3 percent) in Group I and 4 (13.3 percent) in Group II. The vaginal delivery rate was 90% in Group I and 87% in Group II. The Caesarean section was marginally higher in Group II (10 percent) compared with Group I (13 percent). Conclusion: Parity has a major impact on the pre-induction of the Bishop Score and the pH itself has a vaginal influence. Knowing the pre-induction vaginal pH may also be a helpful method for determining the outcome of PGE2 induction.
Imaging Findings in Late-Onset Rectal and Vesical Bleed in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Pelvic Neoplasms
Authors: Jagadeesh Pasupuleti  , Yugandhar Samireddypalle  , Guntaka Srujana  , Ramavath Ravi Naik  , Sabarinath Eada  , K.S. Vedaraju
Published: January 2021

Radiation-induced vessel injury is described more than a century ago and remains a persistent clinical problem, despite advances in the field of radiation oncology. Treatment of pelvic neoplasms with radiotherapy may result in chronic radiation toxicity, especially Haemorrhagic radiation cystitis and chronic radiation proctitis. We discussed the computed tomography (CT) findings of three cases with a history of radiotherapy to the pelvis presenting with hematuria and hematochezia. Contrast-enhanced CT could diagnose the cause and site of bleed. All these patients were managed successfully by endoscopic coagulation.
Portable Chest X – Ray in COVID -19 Positive Cases in a Tertiary Care Centre in Central India. (A Retrospective Analysis of 739 Cases)
Authors: Chouhan Priyal , Dave Pranav Kumar , Puranik Monika , Khandelwal Krati , Gupta Vivek , Mishra Rakesh , Jain Megha
Published: January 2021

–PCR. Portable chest radiography is the first imaging modality that can be used to detect lung abnormalities and get follow up when required. Radiological findings observed in various CXR are ground-glass opacity/haziness, Consolidations, Peripheral air space opacities, diffuse air space involvement, and uncommon findings – pleural effusion, cavitation, pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. Use of Portable CXR is helpful to avoid transport of patients to CT room and subsequently avoid frequent decontamination of the CT room. Portable CXR is of much value where CT facility is not available and its use reduces radiation dose to patients and radiation staff. The objective is to analyze chest X-ray findings in proven cases of COVID -19 as per classification of British Society of Thoracic Imaging (BSTI) in the form of various radiological patterns and severity assessment. Subjects and Methods: This is a retrospective study of chest x-ray of COVID-19 positive patients, confirmed by RT-PCR and was admitted to designate COVID center: LNMC and JK Hospital, Bhopal in the duration of 31 July 2020 to 31 Aug 2020. Chest X-ray of 739 patients was studied and the mean age group was calculated. Lung involvement and pattern of distribution of disease were analyzed and classified according to BSTI classification and documented in frequencies and percentages. Results: In our retrospective analysis of a total of 739 CXR of which the number of males was 457 (61.84% ) and the number of females was 282 (38.16%). The average age group was ranging from 0 (1month) year age to 90 years age with the mean age group of 41 to 50 (20.2%). The mean age of the patients was 40.5 years. 393 (53.1%) patients have normal chest radiographs. Conclusion:The radiological findings in patients with COVID-19 infection varies with the severity of the disease. In the early phase of the disease, CXR was normal. The most common findings are basal / lower lobe consolidation more on right, followed by ground glass densities, peripheral air space densities, diffuse airspace disease. Basal / lower lobe consolidation was the usual findings in the mild category. In the moderate category, a variable pattern of all findings was seen. In the severe category of disease, diffuse air space densities and peripheral air space opacities were seen. Pleural effusion is the least seen.
Удосконалення методу розрахунку міцності корпусу підводного апарату тороїдальної форми, виготовленого намотуванням
Authors: Burdun Е. , Prystash S.
Published: January 2021

В статті досліджується задача напружено-деформованого стану і оцінки міцності порожнистої замкненої тороїдальної оболонки, яка виконана з полімерного композиційного матеріалу способом намотування. Удосконалено метод розрахунку напружено-деформованого стану і оцінки міцності при гідростатичному стисканні міцного корпусу підводного апарату тороїдальної форми з урахуванням конструктивно-технологічних факторів виготовлення способом намотування волокном (стрічкою) із полімерних композиційних матеріалі та рекомендацій класифікаційного товариства Bureau Veritas, щодо оцінки пружних характеристик композиційного матеріалу по властивостям його компонентів.  Отримано закономірності впливу на напружено-деформований стан намотаного тороїдального міцного корпусу схем армування, геометричних параметрів корпусу, перспективних типів армуючих наповнювачів та сполучників, змінної товщини та її осереднення. Встановлено, що не врахування конструктивно-технологічних факторів виготовлення способом намотування та особливостей розрахунку композиційних матеріалів і використання спрощених методів розрахунку призводить до зменшення напружень в два рази та виникненню помилки в небезпечну сторону. Обмеження по міцності прийняті у вигляді комбінованого критерія Цая-Ву-Гофмана. Проведено оцінку техніко-економічної ефективності використання високоміцних волокнистих матеріалів для тороїдальних міцних корпусів при обмеженні по міцності з метою створення раціональних в ваговому та технологічному відношенні корпусів в залежності від глибини експлуатації на початковій стадії проектування апаратів. Встановлено, що для міцних кор-пусів підводних апаратів тороїдальної форми найбільше підходять епоксипластики на основі середніх по модулю та високоміцних вуглецевих волокон.
Effect of Biomineral Sources Combination on the Agronomic Character of Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) in the Offseason
Authors:   Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Indonesia, Darini Maria Theresia
Published: January 2021

This study aims to analyse the effects combination of compound fertilizer and rhizobacteria sources on the agronomic characters of shallot in off season. The study was conducted in Sleman, Yogyakarta from February to June 2019. The experiment was arranged in a R C B D with three replications. The treatment consisted of combination between compound fertilizer (AS) first factor was dosage (150, 250 and 350 kg ha-1) and 5% rhizobacteria from different three sources (rhizobacteria bamboo, rhizobacteria glyricidae and rhizobacteria peanut) each concentrasion and control. The observed were made on the growth and yield of bulb, and the data were analyzed using analysis of variance and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at P< 0.05. There was no interaction between indigenous rhizobacteria sources and AS fertilizer on all variables. The dosage of AS fertilizer up to 350 kg ha-1 did not improve the plant growt. However, there was an increase in bulb yield when 150 kg ha-1 at AS was applied. The application of indigenous rhizobacteria from bamboo root significantly increased the growth of shallot. The application of AS 150 kg ha-1 combined indigenous rhizobacteria bamboo root at 5% is recomended to promote shallot production in offseason as well as to minimize the input cost of inputs and environmental pollution.
Restructuring of Electric Power Sector: The Transition from Monopoly to Competitive Market Conditions
Authors:   University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, Ivana Filipovića 4, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia., Maradin Dario
Published: January 2021

The electric power sector is facing comprehensive changes reflected in the reorganization of the entire market, in the economic relations management and the technical and technological functioning of companies. The changes are in fact a consequence of various restructuring processes in the electric power sector, which are parallelly unfolding depending on the course and dynamics of the structural reforms implementation. In the electric power industry, these processes primarily involve liberalization, namely, opening the market to all business entities, and thus introducing competition to the electricity power market. The establishment of competition in the electric power industry is facilitated by the process of vertical unbundling of electric power activities, which can be divided into market-oriented and regulated activities. The purpose of this paper is to present the structural reforms and processes of restructuring the electric power industry which is transforming from monopoly market structures to competitive market conditions.
Tapaus Lempi Jääskeläinen: Mitä historialliselle romaanille tapahtui?
Authors: Kortelainen Anna
Published: January 2021

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Fréquence de l’association artériopathie oblitérante des membres inférieurs et coronaropathie : résultats d’une étude transversale monocentrique à l’est algérien
Authors:   Department of cardiology, University Hospital Center of Constantine, Algeria 25000, Merghit Rachid , Ait Athmane Mouloud , Lakehal Abdelhak
Published: January 2021

Introduction. Patients with both Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) have a worse cardiovascular prognosis. It therefore seems interesting to detect this association, in particular by measuring the ankle-brachial systolic pressure index (ABI) which is a simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive way with a significant diagnostic input that can detect silent but threatening lesions. It can also identify a subgroup of patients with coronary artery disease at a higher cardiovascular risk requiring a more specific management. Aims. Estimate the frequency of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in patients with Coronary Artery Disease CAD who were recruited at the department of cardiology at the university hospital of Constantine. This the study also aims to detect the risk factors of this association. Patients and methods. Our study is descriptive, cross-sectional, single-centered in cardiovascular exploration units of the regional military university hospital of Constantine. The included subjects had at least one significant coronary lesion in a major coronary artery using radial Coronary angiography. Guided medical history and a cardiovascular clinical examination preceded the measurement of the ABI for each patient. PAD was defined by an ABI of less than 0.90 in one of the four distal arteries of the two lower limbs. Data were analyzed and processed by Epi-Info Statistics V7. Results. 300 coronary patients, the average age of 61 years, mostly males, took part in the study. The frequency of the combination of PAD and coronary artery disease was 34.7% using the ABI, asymptomatic in 18% of cases. independent factors of the association were : Age≥ 65 [aOR 3,67, P <0,0001], tobacco [aOR 4,10, P<0,002], diabetes [aOR 3,48, P<0,0001] , AHT [aOR 3,30, P<0,0001], dyslipidemia [aOR 2.32, P<0,009], inactivity [aOR 2,14, P<0,015] , stroke [aOR 6,4, P<0,015] and severe coronary impairment [aOR 2,36, P<0,015]. Conclusion. ABI, in addition to being an early detection tool for PAD, its dissemination in medical practice would help in the approach and refinement of vascular risk in coronary heart patients.
Atrial fibrillation during acute coronary syndrome with ST elevation
Authors: Zouzou Hanane ,   Faculté de Médecine, Université de Batna 2 – Algérie
Published: January 2021

Introduction. La fibrillation auriculaire (FA) est le trouble du rythme supra ventriculaire le plus fréquent ; sa survenue dans le syndrome coronarien aigu (SCA) avec élévation du segment ST, complique la prise en charge et aggrave le pronostic, son incidence et ses facteurs prédictifs ont fait l’objet de plusieurs études internationales, cependant ses données épidémiologiques manquent en Algérie. Objectifs. L’objectif principal de notre étude est la détermination de la fréquence de la FA dans le SCA avec élévation du segment ST, alors que l’objectif secondaire est l’analyse des facteurs prédictifs et la mortalité associée à cette arythmie. Méthodes et matériels. Dans cette étude prospective, menée dans le service de cardiologie du CHU Hussein Dey (AlgerAlgérie), 467 patients présentant un syndrome coronarien aigu avec élévation du segment ST (87 femmes et 380 hommes) ont été colligés entre le 28 Février 2014 et le 16 Juillet 2015 ; l’enregistreur ECG Holter des 48 heures est placé à l’admission. Les tests ANNOVA ou H de Kruskal ont été utilisés pour la comparaison des variables quantitatives, le test χ2 ou le test exact de Fisher ont été utilisés pour les variables qualitatives, tous les tests ont été réalisés avec un risque de 1ère espèce de 5%. Résultats. La fréquence de la FA est de 6 % (28 patients), IC95% : [3.8%-8.2%], l’analyse multi variée a permis l’identification des facteurs prédictifs indépendants suivants : l’âge avancé et le territoire droit du SCA, Le risque de mortalité exprimé par le Hazard Ration (HR) est à 5 (IC95% : 1.6-15.58), p : 0.004), les facteurs prédictifs de la mortalité sont l’échec de la thrombolyse, l’atteinte rénale, le territoire droit du syndrome coronarien aigu, et la fibrillation ventriculaire. Conclusion. La fibrillation auriculaire est une complication rythmique fréquente, durant le syndrome coronarien aigu avec sus décalage du segment ST, ses deux facteurs prédictifs selon notre étude sont l’âge et le territoire droit du syndrome coronarien aigu, sa survenue augmente le risque de la mortalité hospitalière, ce risque élevé est en parti expliqué par la stratégie thérapeutique.
Audit of Pain Management at the Hospital
Authors:   Faculté de médecine et de pharmacie-Rabat-Maroc, Berdi Fadoua , Ifezouane Jihane , Zhim Imane , Zakariya Imane , Lamsaouri Jamal , Tadlaoui Yasmina
Published: January 2021

Introduction. La douleur est un motif de consultation très fréquent, chaque syndrome algique justifie des modalités particulières de prise en charge thérapeutique, selon son origine, ses caractéristiques et le terrain. L’objectif de l’étude est d’évaluer la prise en charge de la douleur à l’hôpital afin de déceler d’éventuelles déficiences. Matériel et méthodes. Un questionnaire a été destiné aux médecins de tous les services de l’hôpital. Les principaux thèmes étaient : le statut du médecin prescripteur, les méthodes et le temps consacré pour l’évaluation de la douleur, les antalgiques prescrits ainsi que les voies d’administration, la douleur chez l’enfant et enfin l’objectif de la prise en charge de la douleur. Résultats. On a reçu 100 réponses, avec 22% généralistes, 40% résidents et 17% des professeurs, dont 37% ont reçu une formation sur la douleur. 62% ont un protocole de prise en charge de la douleur dans leurs services. 81% prescrivent un antalgique dès l’expression de la douleur par les patients. La moyenne du temps, pour évaluer la douleur a été de 5,82 minutes avec un écart type de 4,92. 52% utilisent la méthode EVA, 4% l’EN, 66% évaluent la douleur selon les plaintes des patients, 35% selon les réactions des patients, 23% selon les mouvements des patients, 20% selon l’expression faciale des patients. 98% prescrivent le paracétamol en première intention, 45% de la morphine, 72% des AINS, 30% du tramadol et 24% utilisent en plus de ces analgésiques, d’autres molécules tel que le néfopam, la codéine. Les obstacles rencontrés lors de la prise en charge de la douleur sont 27% d’ordre économique, 24% dû à la non adhésion des patients, 36% la non disponibilité de certains antalgiques. 89% estiment que le niveau de prise en charge de la douleur dans le service est excellent, contre 56% avec un niveau moyen et 8% un niveau insuffisant. 83% affirment que la prise en charge de la douleur est obligatoire et 82% faisant partie d’une assurance qualité des soins. Conclusion. La prise en charge de la douleur est pluridisciplinaire, les professionnels de santé doivent avoir une formation sur la nécessité de prise en charge de la douleur qui entre dans le cadre de l’assurance qualité des soins et devient obligatoire pour la prise en charge du patient.
Positive solutions for generalized Caputo fractional differential equations using lower and upper solutions method
Authors: Wahash Hanan A. , Panchal Satish K.
Published: January 2021

The existence and uniqueness of positive solutions are investigated for a new class of boundary value problems for a fractional differential equation involving generalized Caputo fractional derivative of order $\vartheta$ ($1<\vartheta\leq2$). Our approachrelies on the properties of a green function, Banach's contraction principle, and Schauder's fixed point technique on a cone. Moreover, we use building the upper and lower control functions for analysis of the results of our suggested problem. In the end, two examplesare given to justify our acquired results.
A Stylistic Analysis of Some Linguistic Devices in Newspaper Headlines: Nigerian Newspapers as A Case Study
Authors: Oloruntobi Folorunso
Published: January 2021

Media houses have played significant roles in national development. They, among other roles, serve as the intermediary between the government and the masses. The choice they make in their reportage begins from the headlines which may or may not outrightly show the direction of the news. The study examines the linguistic features of the news headlines on fuel subsidy removal and electricity tariff hike in Nigeria. Register analysis is the theory adopted to carry out the study. This is to enable us consider the functions of the chosen linguistic items within the social setting; find out the similarities and differences that exist among the headlines in terms of how they are structured and point out the implied meaning in them. This study, among other findings, reveals that most of the newspaper headlines on fuel subsidy removal and electricity tariff hike relied heavily on positive adjectives to palatably present government policies, actions and steps to the masses. This paper suggests that researchers could adopt Speech Act Theory to analyse the newspaper headlines on fuel subsidy removal and electricity tariff hike so as to find out what journalists are doing with words.
Drafting the Discourse Structures of the Graduate School Academic Colloquium
Authors: Ravago Joan C. , Gonong Gina O. , Torres Joel M.
Published: January 2021

Using the data transcriptions from the communicative events obtained from four participating universities, 33 graduate students, and 26 panel of experts, this paper examines several colloquium events in the Philippines to identify any existing “global” structure of discourse categorized into semantic and schematic superstructures (van Dijk, 1980). Results show that the semantic macrostructure of a colloquium is reflective of its collective goal, and that the participants focus on the improvement of graduate students’ paper. In addition, the discourse of the colloquium has a stable schematic superstructure that is always followed in realizing the collaborative end of the colloquium. Each phase consists of both obligatory and optional features that define/reflect the institution’s identity and practice. Understanding these structures may help candidates of graduate school degrees surpass the challenging task of writing theses and dissertations with an advantage.
Raus an die frische Luft
Authors: Ciupek Martin
Published: January 2021

Outdoor: Homeoffice ist nicht alles. Der Mensch muss auch einmal raus. Wir stellen deshalb Produkte für Sport und Camping in der Natur vor. Hersteller haben sich viele Gedanken gemacht, wie sie Nutzern das Leben einfacher machen. Von Martin Ciupek
Reutilización de equipos de cómputo con Linux Terminal Server Project
Authors: Sanchez Garate Silvia Karol , Barón Ramírez Edith , García Estrella Cristian Werner
Published: January 2021

El incremento de los residuos de los aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos ha sido un tema discutido desde inicios de siglo, en muchos países existe un deficiente marco legal para su gestión; además, existe una corriente de economía circular que determina que la reutilización es la mejor opción para esta gestión. Desde el año 2019, el Perú ha establecido normas para la gestión de estos residuos especialmente para la reutilización. En la Universidad Nacional de San Martín – Tarapoto fue necesaria su aplicación debido a la gran cantidad de equipos de cómputo desactualizados. Los objetivos fueron reutilizar los equipos de cómputo desactualizados con el uso de Linux Terminal Server Project, establecer el procedimiento para la identificación y reutilización de los equipos de cómputo, implementar Linux Terminal Server Project y medir los resultados de la reutilización en comparación con equipos actualizados. Esta fue una investigación aplicada, de tipo experimental, con corte transversal, la población de estudio fueron 40 equipos de cómputo, la muestra fue de 6 equipos de cómputo, la técnica fue la verificación con lista de chequeo, aplicada a 2 grupos de equipos de cómputo, el primero a equipos desactualizados y el segundo a equipos de cómputo actuales. Se concluyó que con la implementación de Linux Terminal Server Project se logró un mayor rendimiento a los equipos de cómputo desactualizados situándose al nivel de un equipo informático moderno, además del impacto positivo en el medio ambiente y en la prolongación de la vida útil los equipos desactualizados.
Ensino de contabilidade governamental: uma análise das matrizes curriculares dos cursos de graduação em ciências contábeis das IES de Minas Gerais
Authors: Cunha Marques Alessandra Vieira , De Oliveira Marielle Luzia
Published: January 2021

A Contabilidade Governamental bem aplicada é fundamental para os países em desenvolvimento, visto que pode gerar benefícios econômicos e ainda diminuir armadilhas fiscais e falhas de governança de um país. Sendo assim, o presente estudo objetiva analisar a carga horária adotada nas grades curriculares referentes ao ensino de Contabilidade Governamental em cada tipo de Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) de Minas Gerais de acordo com a modalidade de ensino. A amostra objeto da pesquisa é formada por 139 IES públicas e privadas de Minas Gerais que oferecem os cursos de graduação em Ciências Contábeis. Utilizou-se o teste não paramétrico de Mann-Whitney para analisar as médias das cargas horárias referentes ao ensino de Contabilidade Governamental. Os resultados encontrados revelam que as IES mineiras possuem deficiência na carga horária da disciplina de Contabilidade Governamental, visto que a média geral foi de 77,63 horas (disciplina obrigatória), e a carga horária proposta pelo Conselho Federal de Contabilidade (CFC) é de 180 horas. O resultado do teste de Mann Whitney aponta que as IES mineiras não possuem em suas grades curriculares diferença estatisticamente significativa na carga horária de Contabilidade Governamental. Logo, infere-se que não há diferença de carga horária ofertada no ensino dessa disciplina pelas IES públicas e privadas, presenciais e a distância.
Nível de evidenciação de custos e investimentos ambientais e legibilidade dos relatórios da administração de empresas do setor de papel e celulose
Authors: Voigt Fabio Henrique , Machado João Victor , Meurer Alison Martins
Published: January 2021

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre o nível de evidenciação de informações de custos e investimentos ambientais e o grau de legibilidade dos Relatórios da Administração de empresas do setor de papel e celulose listadas na Brasil Bolsa Balcão [B]³ entre os anos de 2014 a 2018. O nível de evidenciação foi calculado a partir de categorização realizada a partir de análise de conteúdo e o grau de legibilidade foi calculado a partir do Gunning Fog Index. Os resultados encontrados indicaram que as empresas, por mais que tenham evoluído o nível de evidenciação em consideração a estudos semelhantes, não responderam, em sua totalidade, os questionamentos abordados na metodologia. Além disso, a maioria das empresas apresentaram grau de legibilidade considerado ilegível em todos os anos compreendidos pela pesquisa. A regressão linear simples indicou que o nível de evidenciação e o grau de legibilidade estão negativamente relacionados, apontando que, conforme o nível de evidenciação diminui há um aumento no grau de legibilidade das informações de cunho ambiental. Esses resultados podem indicar que o grau de legibilidade elevado pode tornar subjetiva a informação que é transmitida. Outro ponto a ser discutido a respeito dos resultados, é que as empresas podem deixar a evidenciação ambiental com linguagem mais rebuscada, prejudicando a compreensibilidade do usuário da informação.
Upaya Meningkatkan Budaya Disiplin Guru dalam Kehadiran Mengajar Melalui Penerapan Reward and Punishment di SD Negeri Aik Kangkung Kecamatan Sekongkang Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat
Authors: Saharuddin
Published: January 2021

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan budaya disiplin guru dalam kehadiran mengajar di kelas melalui reward and punishment di SDN aik Kangkung Kecamatan Sekongkang. Dalam Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah (PTS) ini, dicobakan tindakan berupa penerapan Reward and Punishment untuk para guru di SDN Aik Kangkung Kecamatan Sekongkang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Hasil penelitian pada siklus 1 kedisiplinan kehadiran guru dalam mengajar di kelas terlambat kurang dari 5 menit mencapai 37,5 % sehingga belum memenuhi indikator yang telah ditetapkan sebesar 75%. Pada siklus kedua kedisiplinan kehadiran guru dalam mengajar di kelas terlambat kurang dari 5 menit mencapai hasil 87,5%, dari hasil penelitian dan analisa data, pada siklus kedua, kedisiplinan kehadiran guru dikelas pada proses pembelajaran meningkat dan memenuhi indikator yang telah ditetapkan sebesar 75%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa untuk meningkatkan kedisiplinan kehadiran guru dikelas pada kegiatan pembelajaran dapat dilakukan dengan penerapan Reward and Punishment kepada guru.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Membaca Cerpen dengan Metode P2R dan Model Berpikir-Berbasangan-Berbagi pada Siswa Kelas IX SMP Negeri 1 Poto Tano Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020
Authors: Seni Hadiawati
Published: January 2021

Keterampilan membaca cerpen siswa kelas IX SMP Negeri 1 Poto Tano masih rendah. Hal tersebut disebabkan siswa merasa kesulitan dalam menceritakan kembali isi cerpen dan menemukan unsur-unsur intrinsik dalam cerpen. Hal ini disebabkan penggunaan pendekatan dan media pembelajaran kurang menarik dan membosankan. Selain itu, guru belum secara intensif untuk membimbing siswa dalam pembelajaran membaca cerpen. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tindakan ini menunjukan bahwa menggunakan metode P2R dan model berpikir-berpasangan-berbagi dalam membaca cerpen pada siswa kelas IX dengan ketuntasan mencapai 100%, dengan demikian membaca cerpen dengan metode P2R dan model berpikir-berpasangan-berbagi pada  siswa kelas IX SMP Negeri 1 Poto Tano dangan baik.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Memecahkan Masalah Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN 4 Taliwang pada Luas Bangun Datar Gabungan Berbantuan Desain Pembelajaran Elpsa melalui Aktivitas Spatial Reasoning
Authors: Kanti Warih Ade Indriani  , Misbahussurur
Published: January 2021

Geometri merupakan salah satu materi yang tergolong sulit dalam pembelajaran matematika, dibuktikan dengan rendahnya hasil belajar dan minat siswa pada materi ini. Berdasarkan data pada kegiatan pra siklus memperoleh hasil kemampuan spasial siswa rendah. Salah satu faktor penyebabnya adalah metode pembelajaran guru yang kurang optimal dalam pemanfaatan media visual sehingga siswa cenderung hanya menghafal rumus. Oleh sebab itu peneliti menerapkan aktivitas spatial Reasoning pada pembelajaran berkerangka kerja ELPSA sebagai alternatif solusi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam memecahkan masalah luas bangun datar gabungan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Subyek penelitian adalah kelas VIIIa. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah pre tes/postes dan lembar observasi pembelajaran. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam 3 siklus yang dilaksanakan dalam 5 kali pertemuan. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara deskriptif dan disimpulkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran melalui aktivitas spatial reasoning pada pembelajaran berkerangka kerja ELPSA di SMPN 4 Taliwang sesuai target yang diharapkan dilihat dari peningkatan pencapaian pada aktivitas pembelajaran berdasarkan hasil observasi. Sedangkan pada kemampuan memecahkan masalah siswa berdasarkan hasil pre tes dan postes pada siklus I memperoleh peningkatan (gain) yang signifikan yaitu dari 0,71 artinya skor ini termasuk kedalam kategori tinggi. Siklus II pencapaian gain 0,34. Skor ini termasuk kategori sedang. Sedangkan dari hasil pretes dan penelitian diperoleh gain 0,72. Artinya peningkatan ini termasuk kedalam kategori tinggi. Jumlah siswa yang tuntas pada siklus pertama, gain mencapai 0,92. kategori tinggi. Siklus II gain mencapai 0,69 dengan kategori sedang. Sedangkan pada ketuntasan penelitian berdasarkan hasil pre tes dan postes diperoleh gain sebesar 0,72. Dan peningkatan ini termasuk kategori tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penelitian ini dinyatakan berhasil
Efektivitas Pembelajaran Konstruktivis dengan Model Siklus Belajar Terhadap Aktivitas dan Ketercapaian KKM Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris Siswa Kelas XI ATPH SMK Negeri 1 Woja
Authors: Nurdewiyati
Published: January 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui efektifitas pembelajaran konstruktivis dengan model siklus belajar terhadap aktifitas siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris siswa kelas XI ATPH SMK Negeri 1 Woja tahun pelajaran 2018/2019. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian adalah  siswa kelas XI ATPH SMK Negeri 1 Woja tahun ajaran 2018/2019. Data yang digunakan hasil hasil tes, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa menunjukan bahwa aktivitas curah pendapat dapat meningkatkan keterampilan siswa di dalam menggunakan bahasa Inggris lisan yang berterima khususnya untuk mengungkapkan monolog descriptive. Terbukti dari analisis data secara kuantitatif menunjukkan bahwa nilai hasil belajar siswa pada umumnya  diatas Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) bahasa Inggris yaitu 70.
Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw Menggunakan LKS Terstruktur Dapat Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Struktur dan Fungsi Tumbuhan Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Brang Rea Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat
Authors: Anas Aswar
Published: January 2021

Latar belakang dari penelitian ini adalah belum tuntasnya belajar siswa sebelum materi struktur dan fungsi tumbuhan pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Brang Rea. Adapun tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk mengetahui penggunaan LKS terstruktur dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep Struktur dan fungsi tumbuhan kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Brang Rea pada materi struktur dan fungsi tumbuhan tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 1 Brang Rea Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat pada siswa kelas VIII tahun pelajaran 2019/2020 yang terdiri dari 32 orang siswa. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang terdiri dari dua kompetensi dasar yang terbagi menjadi dua Siklus. Dari masing-masing siklus diperoleh data berupa hasil observasi dan hasil evaluasi yang dianalisis secara kuantitatif. Data-data tersebut dikumpulkan dan dikelola dengan indikator yang digunakan, apabila ±80% dari seluruh siswa telah memperoleh nilai ±70 maka hipotesis diterima. Dari hasil pengolahan data tersebut diperoleh persentase ketuntasan belajar pada siklus I sebesar 76,47 % dan Siklus II sebesar 94,12%. Hasil ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pada tiap-tiap siklus. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan penggunaan LKS terstruktur pada pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw materi struktur dan fungsi tumbuhan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep Struktur dan fungsi tumbuhan kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Brang Rea Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa Konsep Aritmatika Sosial Dengan Praktek Jual Beli Melalui Pendekatan Saintific di Kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Sekongkang
Authors: Ekowati Endah
Published: January 2021

Hasil pengamatan selama melaksanakan kegiatan Ulangan Harian di SMP Negeri 1 Sekongkang menunjukkan bahwa hasil pembelajaran materi Aritmatika Sosial di sekolah tersebut belum optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar dengan praktek Jual Beli melalui pendekatan Saintific yang didalamnya terdapat kerampilan 4C yang meliputi Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Creative and innovation pada kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Sekongkang;Penelitian Tindakan Kelas sebagai subjeck siswa kelas VII dan teman guru sebagai observer.Penelitian tindakan kelas ini menggunakan dua siklus. Hasil penelitian terdapat peningkatan Hasil Belajar siswa dengan Praktek  Jual Beli  melalui pendekatan Saintific yang diadalam mengandung 4C  pada siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Sekongkang. Hal ini dapat dilihat adanya peningkatan nilai rata–rata dalam perolehan hasil belajar siswa dari Tes tertulis yang semula rata-rata pada Pra Siklus 68,55 menjadi 72,05 pada Siklus I dan pada siklus II mengalami kenaikan yang signifikan yaitu 10,22 dari rata-rata hasil siklus I karena pada siklus kedua nilai rata-rata menjadi 82,27.
Penerapan Strategi Problem Based Instruction untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Siswa Kelas V pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Sains di MIS Al-Yaminy Dompu Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020
Authors: Runa
Published: January 2021

Proses pembelajaran selalu dituntut bagaimana bahan pengajaran yang disampaikan guru dapat dikuasai oleh siswa secara tuntus sehingga dalam mengajarkan terutama pada mata pelajaran IPA Sains dibutuhkan strategi pembelajaran yang sesuai. Guru hendaknya memilih strategi yang tepat guna mempermudah pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran yang efektif dan efisien sehingga hasil belajar siswa tercapai baik dari aspek pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap. Adapun penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana  penerapan Strategi Problem Based Instruction untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa kelas V pada mata pelajaran IPA Sains  di MIS Al-Yaminy Dompu tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian tindakaln kelas ini dilakukan dalam 2 siklus, dari hasil tindakan yang dilakukan terbukti dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar kelas V. Pada siklus I daya serap siswa sebesar 62,71% dan secara klasikal 47,06% (kategori cukup). Presentase  ketuntasan dan daya serap ini belum mencapai taraf ketuntasan belajar secara klasikal yaitu minimal 85 % dan  untuk daya serapnya > 65%. Setelah tindakan siklus II, ada peningkatan  daya serap siswa sebesar 78,53% dan secara klasikal 88,24% (kategori sangat baik). Hasil penelitian tindakan ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Strategi Problem Based Instruction adalah efektif untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA Sains kelas V di MIS Al-Yaminy Dompu tahun pelajaran 2019/2020
Metode Wafa dalam Pembelajaran Al-qur'an di Sekolah Alam TKIT Ar-Royyan Pegambiran, Padang
Authors: Sari Ika Mutiara , Wirman Asdi
Published: January 2021

The research objective was to study the implementation of the Wafa method in Al-quran learning at the TKIT Ar-Royyan School of Nature. The Wafa method is an Al-quran learning method by maximizing the functions of the right brain without overriding the left brain which is combined in an interesting and fun way. The characteristic of Wafa's method is to read Al-quran with the strains of the hijaz and learning programs using movements that are in accordance with the verse translation. TKIT Ar-Royyan Nature School is a school that uses the Wafa method. The Wafa method is applied within a 5-year transfer period, previously using the Iqra 'method. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques consist of observation, interviews, documentation. Data analysis techniques used since formulating data, explaining problems before going to the field and continuing to finish the research results. The technique of validating data uses triangulation techniques. The results of the study found that the implementation of the Wafa method used 5P, namely opening, meeting, meeting, meeting. The steps for implementing the Wafa method learning can be applied face to face for ± 60 minutes according to the mastery of the teacher.
Pengaruh Permainan Tradisional Kotak Pos terhadap Perbendaharaan Kata Anak di Taman Kanak-kanak Kartika 1-63 Padang
Authors: Shofia Qatrun Nada , Saridewi Saridewi
Published: January 2021

Language has an important role in conversational activities that have started early. One aspect of language development that must be developed to support the child's communication process is to increase the child's vocabulary. The purpose of this study is to study traditional post box games on children's vocabulary. This research method uses quantitative methods that are made with quasi-experimental. The population of this research is all children in Kartika Kindergarten 1-63 Padang who received 48 people. The sample used by researchers amounted to 20 children consisting of two classes, each of which consisted of 10 children. The results showed that the children's vocabulary abilities in the experimental group using postal traditional games were on average higher than those in the control group using chain whispers, which were 78.75 experimental classes and 71.87 control classes. That way the traditional postbox game proved to be against the ability of vocabulary in Kartika Kindergarten 1-63 Padang.