bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Which simple laboratory test is better to differentiate acute complicated and noncomplicated appendicitis?
Authors: Zengin Akile , Bag Yusuf , Ogut Mehmet , Saglam Kutay
Published: July 2022

Background: To research the perioperative significance of the simple laboratory test values on differentiating complicated acute appendicitis.
Methods: The medical records of 216 acute appendicitis patients were examined retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups according to pathological results (non-complicated (n=157) and complicated (n=59)). The demographic and clinical data, laboratory findings, length of hospital stay, and pathological results were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves were performed to analyze the optimal cutoff value of numerical variables which were significantly differed between the group comparisons.
Results: The preoperative data were similar in two groups except for age. The length of hospital stay (LOHS) was longer and total/direct bilirubin levels higher in the complicated group (p=0.002, p=0.002, and p=0.002, respectively. The lymphocyte level and amylase level were lower in the complicated group (p=0.02 and p=0.004, respectively). ROC curve analysis showed a cutoff values as follows: total bilirubin ≥0.89 mg/dL, direct bilirubin ≥0.43 mg/dL, lymphocyte≤1.63%, and amylase ≤46.5 U/L.
Conclusion: Preoperative higher total and direct bilirubin levels are able to predict complicated appendicitis. Preoperative higher serum amylase levels should not have a place in the differential diagnosis of complicated appendicitis. This means that if serum amylase is elevated in a patient with doubted acute appendicitis, it does not suggest acute complicated appendicitis.
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Aortic Elasticity Parameters in Aortic Stenosis Patients with Preserved Ejection Fractions Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Authors: Bayramoglu Adil , olar Hakan , Hidayet ho , Uluta Zeynep , Akaycan J , Cansel Mehmet , ermi necip , karaca y , it Yakup , Pekdemir Hasan
Published: July 2022

INTRODUCTION: Aortic stiffness is an important risk factor that reflects the mechanical tension and elasticity of the aorta and predicts cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. However, it has been found that aortic stiffness contributes to both symptom burden and clinical outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). In our study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on aortic elasticity parameters by echocardiography in patients with severe aortic stenosis, especially with preserved ejection fraction.
METHODS: A total of 55 consecutive patients with symptomatic severe AS who underwent TAVI were included in the study. Demographic data, echocardiographic and aortic elasticity measurements of all patients were measured before and 6 months after the procedure. To evaluate the elastic properties of the aorta, aortic strain, distensibility and stiffness index were calculated.
RESULTS: Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) (p <0.001) and aortic stiffness (p <0.001) were decreased, while aortic strain (p <0.001) and aortic distensibility (p <0.001) were found to be increased in the measurements performed at 6 months after TAVI. In the regression analysis, age and LVMI were found to be independent predictors for predicting improvement in aortic stiffness, on the other hand, LVMI also independently predicted the increase in aortic distensibility.
CONCLUSION: Improvement in aortic elastic properties and left ventricular functions were found in patients who underwent TAVI. Age and LVMI were observed to predict the improvement in stiffness and distensibility of the aorta in patients undergoing TAVI, especially in AS patients with preserved ejection fraction.
Evaluation of CD4/CD8 ratio in treatment follow-up of patients with HIV diagnois in an infection clinic
Authors: Gezer Yakup , Toplu Sibel , Yuksel Mustafa , Kose Adem , Memisoglu Funda , Ozden Mehmet , Bayindir Yasar , Ersoy Yasemin
Published: July 2022

Aim: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens used in the treatment of HIV are assumed to suppress the virus in plasma indefinitely and restore CD4 lymphocyte count. There is increasing evidence that a reversed CD4/CD8 ratio is associated with immune dysfunction, even in patients who have achieved virological suppression with ART and have elevated CD4 lymphocytes. The CD4/CD8 ratio has emerged as a guiding marker as an indicator of immunoactivation in HIV-infected patients. It was aimed to evaluate the CD4/CD8 ratio of HIV-diagnosed patients at baseline and at follow-up after ART regimen.
Materials and Methods: A total of 150 patients were included in the study by retrospectively scanning the CD4/CD8 ratio at the initial and 24th week of follow-up in patients who were diagnosed with HIV and started treatment in the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic of the Hospital of the Medical Faculty between 2011-2021. ART treatment regimens were divided into three groups as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)+protease inhibitor (PI), NRTI+non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) or NRTI+ integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI).
Results:
A total of 150 patients were included in the study. While the initial CD4/CD8 ratio of the patients was 0.36, it increased to 0.61 at the 24th week of treatment. Among the 144 patients whose baseline values were CD4/CD8<1, the rate of the ones who achieved CD4/CD8≥1 value at week 24 after ART regimens was found as 13.2% (19/144). It was observed that the CD4/CD8 ratio in the group receiving INSTI was higher (15.1%) than those of the other groups. The undetectable HIV RNA level after treatment was significantly mostly observed in the group, receiving the integrase-based regimen, with 77.1%. With effective ART, CD4/CD8 normalization is higher in individuals with high CD4 T cell counts before treatment. There was a significant increase in the CD4/CD8 ratio in all three ART regimen groups. However, most of the patients who achieved a CD4/CD8 ratio ≥1 were in the INSTI-based ART group.
Conclusion:
The CD4/CD8 ratio may contribute to clinical evaluation in long-term follow-up as a marker of immunological response in individuals treated with a diagnosis of HIV.
Comparison of Antenatal Care and Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Fetal Death Between the COVID-19 Pandemic Period and Pre-pandemic Period
Authors: Anuk Ali , Besimoglu Berhan , Kara zg , Kutlu Filiz , an Atakan , Erol Seyit , Ayhan ule , kin Fatma , Atalay Ay , Tekin zlem , ahin Dilek
Published: July 2022

Aim: To reveal the preventable complications related to fetal loss more clearly by hypothesizing that the negative effects of the pandemic on antenatal follow-up and daily habits in pregnancies resulting in fetal loss may increase compared to the pre-pandemic period.
Methods: In this question-based study, 80 pregnant women who were diagnosed with fetal death during the pre-pandemic period(September 1, 2019- February 28, 2020) were compared with 80 pregnant women diagnosed with fetal death during the pandemic period (March 1,2020-September 1,2020). Antenatal screening tests, dietary, exercise, smoking, medications, low-income status, fetal anomalies, coexisting medical disorders and, adverse outcomes have been comparatively analyzed between the groups.
Results: There was no statistical difference between the periods in terms of the number of antenatal visits (p =0.52). However dietary modification and physical exercise rates were lower during the pandemic (p=0.03, and p<0.01 ), respectively. The use of vitamin D has increased during the pandemic period (p = 0.02). Maternal complication rates in women diagnosed with stillbirth were 20% in the pre-pandemic period and 30% in the pandemic. The stillbirth rates were 1.4%(87/6277) and 1.3%(87/6936), in pre-pandemic and pandemic periods, respectively (p>0.05).
Conclusion: In particular, we demonstrated that the pandemic process negatively affected the daily routine such as physical exercise and dietary in women diagnosed with fetal loss. However, we found the stillbirth rates similar between the periods.
Change in clinical presentation at admission in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the eastern region of Turkey
Authors: ndar smail , Akinci Aysehan , amtosun Emine , i Nurdan , Kaya Leman
Published: July 2022

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health problem with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to compare the clinical features of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients during the pandemic with those diagnosed earlier and evaluate how the pandemic affected the T1D clinical findings on admission.
Methods: This is a 2-year, single-center, cross-sectional study. The time between March 11, 2019, and March 11, 2020, was defined as the pre-pandemic period, while the interval between March 11, 2020, and March 11, 2021, was called the pandemic period. The clinical and laboratory parameters of newly diagnosed T1D patients admitted in these two time periods were compared.
Results:The admission rate with DKA was higher in the pandemic period than in the pre-pandemic time (71.0% and 52.8%, respectively, p=0.046). There was no difference between the groups regarding the severity of DKA. The mean duration of diabetes symptoms before diagnosis was longer during the pandemic than in the pre-pandemic period (17.0 days and 12.5 days, respectively, p=0.035).
Conclusions: Delayed applications to health institutions of patients with diabetes signs and symptoms during the pandemic are worrisome. This delay is likely to have increased the DKA rate. As a result, children with diabetes symptoms should be ensured to apply to a health institution without hesitation, even in the pandemic.
Performance evaluation of the ACR 1997, SLICC 2012, and EULAR / ACR 2019 criteria of pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: lan Esra , zdel Semanur , r T , elikkaya Evra , Karakaya Deniz , ta Fatma , c Evrim , l Mehmet
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the prototype of chronic autoimmune diseases. One-fifth of all SLE disease occurs in childhood. In this study, it was aimed to compare the SLE classifying criteria that have been used so far. These are the ACR (American College of Rheumatology) 1997, SLICC (Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics) 2012, and EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) / ACR 2019 criteria.

Methods: Patients with 34 pediatric SLE and 32 antinuclear antibodies (ANA) (+) control groups who were followed up in Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Children's Hospital Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic were recruited to study. All of these patients were diagnosed by three pediatric rheumatologists. The control group consisted of ANA (+) patients with other rheumatologic diseases.

Results: The sensitivities of the ACR 1997, SLICC 2012, and EULAR/ACR 2019 criteria were 76.5%, 94.1%, and 88.2%, respectively. The specificities of the criteria for ACR 1997, SLICC2012, and EULAR/ACR 2019 were 93.8%.

Conclusion: Although SLICC 2012 showed the best sensitivity, all three classification criteria had the same specificity.
Reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome on malignant hypertension secondary to congenital nephrotic syndrome (case report)
Authors: Ouazzani Lamiaa , Laoudiyi Dalal , jadib abdelhamid , harouna siradji , Chbani Kamilia , Salam Siham , Ouzidane Lahcen
Published: July 2022

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a fairly rare complication, and even more so in children. Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the reference examination to evoke this diagnosis.
We report the case of a 7-year-old boy presenting with a reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome secondary to malignant arterial hypertension complicating CKD on congenital nephropathy, which presented with a tonic-clonic seizure and loss of consciousness, with a BP of 190/130mmHg in an apyretic context . Imaging revealed characteristic edema of the white and gray matter in the form of multiple areas of T2 hyper signal and cortico-subcortical cortical temporo-occipital and frontal, of the caudate nucleus and bilateral lenticulars, of the brain stem and cerebellum in relation to the PRES given the clinico radiological context.
The course of action was hospitalization in intensive care with stabilization and conditioning, and was put on antihypertensive and anticonvulsant drugs
A rigorous monitoring was required in our patient and the evolution was very favorable.
An Evaluation Of Mental and Social Health Among Saudi Individuals Recovered from Covid-19: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Elhusein Amal , Fadlalmola Hammad , Almineeai Aisha , Alotaibi Yasir , Eltahir Hanan , Ahmed Amal , Aboelmagd Amna
Published: July 2022

Background and Aims: Several research have examined the psychological effect of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on affected people. However, there is a scarcity of evidence on the persistence of this influence following recovery. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the mental and social health of Saudis who had recovered from COVID-19.

Methods: We carried out a quantitative cross-sectional study on adult Saudis who had recovered from laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. The authors created an electronic self-administered questionnaire for data collection. Participants were found using prominent social media channels in their respective regions.

Results: This study included 109 participants; some of them had recovered from an asymptomatic infection. Mental health was severely impacted in 7%, moderately impacted in 29%, and mildly impacted in 64% of the participants. Females, younger participants, and those who recovered from severe COVID-19 infection suffered a greater deterioration in mental health (r=0.209, p=0.038; r=-0.298, p=0.003; and r = 0.208, p = 0.004, respectively). Around 44% of the participants suffered from severe deterioration, 39% from moderate deterioration, and 17% from mild deterioration in their social health. Receiving any kind of support was correlated with better social health (r = 0.233, p = 0.016).

Conclusions: Saudi individuals who recovered from COVID-19 had some deteriorated mental and social health. However, a greater deterioration in social health was seen. Providing support to recovering COVID-19 patients appears to be helpful for returning to their normal social lives. Further multinational studies of larger scale are required to support our findings.
Awareness of Scoliosis Among Schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alsiddiky Abdulmonem , Alghnimei Naief , Alotaibi Saad , Alotaibi Mazyad , Alhunaishel Abdullah , Alotaibi Naif , Rafiq Zulqurnain
Published: July 2022

Background and Aims: Early detection of scoliosis is important for achieving a favorable outcome in the disease process. This study was performed to assess the awareness of scoliosis among school teachers for timely detection of scoliosis.

Methods: This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. Online questionnaires were distributed among school teachers across Saudi Arabia.

Results: A total of 401 teachers comprising of 78 (19.5%) males and 323 (80.5%) females responded to the questionnaires. Among the responders, 215 (53%) teachers had a good knowledge whereas 186 (46.74%) had poor knowledge of scoliosis. Comparative analysis revealed that in the group of teachers with good knowledge of scoliosis 80 (61.8%) were from the science group as opposed to 135 (49.8%) teachers involved in teaching literature and other subjects (p = 0.018). No gender or regional differences were observed in the awareness of scoliosis. Analysis showed that overall 35 % of respondents answered correctly how to recognize scoliosis, 196 (56%) thought that the body tilts to one side; 18 (8%) suggested that one leg seems shorter than the other whilst 50 (14.2%) were unsure the criteria or diagnosis.

Conclusions: Lack of awareness about scoliosis among a considerable proportion of school teachers prompts a need for promoting scoliosis awareness programs among school teachers for timely detection of scoliosis.
Behaviors and Associated Factors of Hand Hygiene and Mask-Wearing among Higher Education Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Bugis Bussma , Chandramohan Sriram
Published: July 2022

Background and Aims: Even though more emphasis has been given to the preventive behavior that includes handwashing and wearing mask during this pandemic situation; not all the people are adhering to it. Therefore the study aimed to evaluate the hand hygiene and mask wearing behavior among the university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students enrolled in all the branches of Saudi Electronic University that predominantly covers the representative samples of students across the nation. The participants were recruited by using a convenience sampling to participate in this study. A self-reported online questionnaire was used to collect the information and Chi-square test was performed to determine the association between the sociodemographic characteristics and the hand hygiene mask wearing behavior of students.

Results: Six hundred and thirty five students from all the branches of Saudi Electronic University were participated in this study. Majority of the students were females and in the age group ranges between 20 to 25 years old. Most of the respondents in the study were living in a joint family and having children in their home. Majority of the students in the study were appropriately practicing the hand washing and mask wearing behavior. A positive correlation was established between the hand hygiene of students and gender, educational level and working sector. The study also highlighted that the mask wearing behavior is influenced by the working status and the working sector among the students.

Conclusions: Although most of the students were wearing the mask properly and washing their hands appropriately; it varied based on the sociodemographic characteristics. Therefore, there is a need for continual guidance and training programs on hand hygiene and proper mask wearing behavior, regardless of any factors.
Prevalence of Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease and Its Risk Factors Among Medical Students in Medina
Authors: Afandi Rahaf , Barakat Inas , Alsharif Rafa , Mohamadalmoktar Lubabah , Younis Saadah , Ashmawi Nada , Alharbi Nosaiba , Alhujaili Raghad
Published: July 2022

Background and aim: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders presenting in general medical practice which adversely affects the quality of life. We Aimed to determine the prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and its risk factors among medical students in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2021 using a pre-designed questionnaire distributed among medical students in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was composed of questions regarding sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics. The diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease was made using the GERDQ questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27.

Results: Out of the 385 participants, the majority were females (65.7%). Based on ≥8 GERDQ score, 14.8% had Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. The only significant risk factor was family history (36.8%). The prevalence of the remaining factors among the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease group in the following descending order: skipping breakfast (66.7%), normal body mass index (62.5%), sleeping <7 hours/day (57.9%), fried food (57.9%), coffee and tea intake (50.9%), spicy food (49.1%), eating main meals within 10 min (43.9%), fast food (42.1%), sleeping within <1 hour of dinner (31.6%), exercising 2-3 times/week (26.3%), carbonated drinks (22.8%), smoking (10.5%), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use (5.3%).

Conclusion: The prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease was 14.8%. A significant correlation was observed between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and a positive family history. Emphasis should be focused on implementing interventions aimed at increasing the awareness of this disease among medical students.
Effect of age and menopause on anthropometric parameters in non-obese and obese South Indian women
Authors: Catherine Precilla , Devanand Viji , Vivekkumar Priestly , V Gokulnathan , V Santhosini , Arivazhaghan Buvana
Published: July 2022

Background: Men and women show differences in the distribution of body fat. Women tend to store more fat subcutaneously compared to men. Fat distribution changes in postmenopausal women. Understanding the changes in anthropometry with age and menopausal status is important in the context of deriving population, age, and gender-specific cutoff levels for obesity indices.

Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted with the objectives of measuring Waist Circumference (WC), Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), and Waist-Height Ratio (WHtR) in South-Indian women and determining the effect of age and menopause on the anthropometric parameters in non-obese and obese women.

Materials and Methods: 290 women between the age group of 30 to 70 years participated in this analytical cross-sectional study. Age and menopausal status were recorded. Anthropometric parameters such as weight, height, WC, and hip circumference were measured. Body-mass index, WHR, and WHtR were derived. The data were analyzed to compare mean values of anthropometric parameters between premenopausal and postmenopausal women using unpaired t-test. The difference in anthropometric status was also compared between those with Body mass index (BMI) in the non-obese range and those with BMI in the obese range in relation to menopausal status.

Results: A higher proportion of women were classified as having abdominal obesity based on WHtR cutoff compared to classifying using WC cutoff. Postmenopausal women showed higher mean values of all measured anthropometric parameters, but the difference was significant only for WHR. When the study subjects were analyzed based on BMI categories, a significant difference between pre and post-menopausal women was recorded in WHtR values in the non-obese BMI group, but not in the obese BMI group when analyzed by unpaired t-test.

Conclusion: Anthropometric parameters show an increasing trend as age advances. There is a difference in mean values of all parameters between pre and post-menopausal women, though statistical significance was seen only for WHR and WHtR in different sub-groups based on BMI. Further studies are needed to decide on the need for separate cutoff values for postmenopausal women.
A survey assessing prevalence of in-hospital violence against veterinary nurses working in small animal hospitals
Authors: Yukawa Shoichiro , Yukawa Motomi
Published: July 2022

Background: In recent years, due to a strong concern about this issue, many studies have been conducted on in-hospital violence directed at medical personnel working in the field of human medicine. However, no such survey has been conducted in veterinary medicine to date. Veterinary nurses play an important role in small-animal hospitals. This study aimed to investigate whether in-hospital violence occurred against veterinary nurses in small animal hospitals.
Aim: We conducted a questionnaire survey among veterinary nurses working in small animal hospitals to assess their experience of being subjected to in-hospital violence (verbal and physical).
Methods: The target period for this survey was one year before the completion of the questionnaire. A total of 134 nurses gave their consent to participate in this survey, and 126 survey responses were included in the final analysis (valid response rate: 94.0%). Incomplete responses were excluded from the analysis.
Results: It was seen that 51 people (40.5%) reported having experienced incidents of verbal or physical violence, or sexual harassment.
Conclusion: Based on these results, we suggest measures that will help ensure that the staff can provide veterinary care without worrying about their safety and well-being.
Komunikasi Politik Ulama Dayah Tridisional Aceh
Authors: Yusfriadi
Published: July 2022

Perjalanan politik ulama dayah tradisional Aceh dalam dua pemilu tahun 2009 dan 2014 tidak berhasil meraih dukungan masyarakat yang umumnya sangat fanatik ulama dalam segala aspek kehidupan. Tentunya berhubungan erat dengan komunikasi politik yang digunakan. Dari itu menjadi sangat menarik mengkaji tentang etika komunikasi politik ulama dayah tradisional Aceh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis etika komunikasi politik ulama dayah tradisional Aceh di Kabupaten Bireuen dalam menghadapi pilkada 2019. Adapun pendekatan yang digunakan ialah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data wawancara secara mendalam terhadap informan yang dipilih secara purposive. Sebagai sumber datanya adalah ulama dayah tradisional yang terlibat dalam bidang politik, terutama terlibat dalam politik praktis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa etika komunikasi politik ulama dayah tradisional Aceh di kabupaten bireuen memiliki dua sisi baik dan buruk, yaitu di pandang baik karena komunikasi politik dilakukan dengan mengajak dan mencontohkan praktek politik yang sarat dengan nilai-nilai syari’at dalam rangka memperbaiki iklim politik sekaligus mampu mempertahankan status keulamaanya dan juga di anggap tidak baik oleh sebagian masyarakat akibat dari penggunaan materi agama yang memunculkan kesan  memanfaatkan agama untuk kepentingan politiknya.
Prinsip-prinsip dakwah dan komunikasi dalam al-quran surat muhammad ayat 19
Authors: Rusli
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAK

Setiap manusia di haruskan menyeru kepada yang makruf dan mencengah kepada yang mungkar sesuai dengan tingkat ilmu dan profesi yang di embanya. Dalam Al-Quran terdapat prinsip dasar untuk berdakwah dan berkomunikasi seperti yang terdapat dalam surat Muhammad ayat 19. Tujuan penulisan ini adalah mencoba membahas dan membandingkan pandangan para ulama tafsir diantaranya tafsir Thabari, Maturidi, Zhamaksyari dan Ar-razi, yang berkaitan dengan bertuhan, manusia, berakhak, dan moderat. Metode penulisan ini adalah menggunakan penelitian pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari ke empat ulama tafsir mengatakan bahwa, terdapat perbedaan pandangan terkait dengan Bertuhan, Thabari menyatakan yang berhak disembah adalah Allah yang maha Pencipta., Maturidi mengatakan Tuhan yang berhak disembah dengan ikhlas adalah Allah Ta’ala bukan berhala-berhala., Zhamaksyari dan Ar-razi, perpendapat bahwa pengakuan tentang Tuhan yang berhak disembah adalah Allah dibuktikan dengan ilmu pengatahuan. Manusia, ke empat ulama sepakat mendoakan diri Rasulullah terlebih dahulu kemudian memohon ampunan kepada mukmin dan mukminat dari dosa masa lalu dan dosa yang akan datang. Berakhlak, ke empat ulama sepakat bahwa Allah mengetahui dimana tempat tinggalmu, tempat usahamu, baik siang maupun malam, baik di dunia maupun di akhirat. Moderat, Thabari, Maturidi, Zhamaksyari sepakat dengan memohon ampunan kepada sesama mukmin dan mukminat dan Ar-razi, menambahkan ada 3 hubungan Nabi, terhadap Allah, dengan dirinya dan dengan orang lain atau semua manusia.
Phenotypic Analysis of A Case of ‘3MC Syndrome’ with Review of Literature
Authors:   Resident Surgeon and Head of Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology, Chittagong Eye Infirmary, Bangladesh, Soma Rani Roy , Md. Sazzad Kader ,   Senior Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary, Bangladesh
Published: July 2022

3MC syndrome is a very rare entity. It’s prevalence is unknown but most cases are reported from Middle East. First case was reported in 1978 and named as Michel syndrome and recently with other three syndromes together these syndromes are named as 3 MC syndrome. All are autosomal recessive disorder and reported from both consanguineous and non- consanguineous parents. Here we phenotypically analyzed a case presented with the features of blepharophimosis syndrome associated with craniosynostosis suggestive of Mischel syndrome which is a part of ‘3 MC syndrome’.
Millennials: Shifting Values and Influences for Civic Engagement
Authors: Rebori Marlene K.
Published: July 2022

Civic engagement is a complex field of study covering a spectrum of activities and is well-documented, especially among the millennial generation. Individuals of Generation Y, also referred to as millennials, are quickly approaching the point of becoming members of the largest living adult generation. Past research has indicated what motivates an individual to initiate civic engagement, but motivators that cause one to get involved civically often are not the same reasons that sustain civic engagement. However, getting on the pathway to civic engagement is a critical step to becoming an active and engaged citizen. To gain a better understanding of factors that initiate engagement, this study was conducted with a sample of millennials (n = 159) participating in 13 service-learning classes at a public land grant university. This report shares results from that study examining the values and influences of several possible “initiating factors” for civic engagement using Pancer’s (2015) Integrative Theory of Civic Engagement.
Exploring Nursery Growers’ Perceptions, Attitudes and Opinions about Water Usage to Inform Water Conservation Education
Authors: Huang Pei-wen , Lamm Alexa J. , Warner Laura A. , White Sarah A. , Fisher Paul
Published: July 2022

Research has shown the nursery industry needs to seek alternative water sources and adopt water conservation strategies to reduce water use in order to stay viable. This study used a qualitative approach to explore nursery growers’ perceptions, attitudes, and opinions about water usage to inform the development of Extension programs that encourage adoption of water conservation strategies. Interviews were conducted with 24 nursery growers across the U.S. The findings indicated growers interact with water in various ways, including meeting plant water needs, facilitating chemical distribution, controlling product quality, and facilitating business operations. The participants felt protecting water was the right thing to do and could provide economic benefits to their business, but water management was perceived as a task enforced by regulations. They reported their future interaction with water would include combatting water issues, engaging in the development and implementation of government regulations, seeking water conservation technologies and information, and dealing with financial challenges. Extension educators should be aware of these needs to alleviate concerns about integrating new processes into business plans. Educational programs should assist in the promotion of water conserving products based on knowledge gaps and provide assistance for easier adoption of new technologies by growers.
ANALISIS STRATEGI BISNIS ONLINE SHOP HITZ_TWINZSHOP
Authors: Andriyanty Reny , Lestari Devita
Published: July 2022

Salah satu usaha rintisan yang diinisiasi oleh generasi muda adalah  online shop ‘Hitz_twinzshop’.  Bisnis ini didirikan pada tahun 2013 didirikan oleh 2 orang yaitu Ibu Devita & ibu Lubna.  Analisis critical success factor yang dilakukan pada konsumen online shop ‘Hitz_twinzshop’ dengan membandingkan produk sejenis pada online shop yang juga sejenis, diperoleh bahwa nilai online shop ‘Hitz_twinzshop’ adalah 2,6. Angka tersebut menunjukkan bahwa bisnis ini layak untuk dikembangkan dengan strategi yang tepat.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk dapat memformulasikan strategi bisnis yang tepat bagi perkembangan online shop “Hitz_twinzshop”.  Teknik analisis data untuk mendapatkan strategi bisnis yang dilakukan adalah  menggunakan analisis SWOT.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang harus dilakukan oleh online shop Hitz_Twinz adalah: melakukan sistem transaksi dengan cash on delivery (COD),  memperluas marketplace dan tidak hanya bergantung pada marketplace Shopee, berupaya untuk membuat desain sendiri sehingga produk menjadi lebih unik, berkolaborasi dengan produk lain dan mengikuti event-event pameran sehingga toko dapat lebih dikenal masyarakat.
ANALISIS NILAI PERUSAHAAN DITINJAU DARI KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN, KEBIJAKAN HUTANG DAN PROFITABILITAS
Authors: Noveliza Devvy , Fitriani Tesya Noor , Sundara Dadan
Published: July 2022

Penelitian menguji dan menganalisis bagaimana nilai perusahaan dilihat dari kebijakan deviden, kebijakan hutang dan profitabilitas kebijakan dividen, kebijakan hutang dan profitabilitas mempengaruhi  nilai perusahaan industri barang konsumsi periode 2017-2019 yang terdaftar dalam Bursa Efek Indonesia yang menjadi sampel dalam penelitian ini. Diperoleh sampel sebanyak 21 perusahaan dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ditemukan yang berpengaruh positif pada nilai perusahaan adalah kebijakan dividen dan profitabilitas tetapi Kebijakan Hutang yang tidak berpengaruh positif.
A Comparative Study of Empowerment of NSS and non NSS Girls Volunteers
Authors: Purohit Biswamitra , Patel Dr. Iswar
Published: July 2022

The present study was aimed at compare the empowerment of NSS girl volunteers and Non-NSS girl students. The study was delimited to NSS girl‟s volunteers and Non -NSS girl‟s students of degree college affiliated to Sambalpur University within age range of 17-19 years in Boudh district of Odisha only.For this study, descriptive survey method was employed. Purposive sampling method has been adopted for the present study.Participants 160 adolescent students From different Degree Colleges who have under 19 years age of Boudh district in Odisha . 80 of them were NSS girls volunteers and 80 wereNon NSS girls students.To collect the required data,Dr. Devendra Singh Sisodia and Alpana Singh Adolescent Girls Empowerment Scale(AGES -2009)have been used by the Investigator.The „t‟ test was used to examine the significance of difference between NSS girl volunteer and Non-NSS girl students with regards to their empowerment. Finally, it was found thatNSS girl volunteer have more empowerment than Non-NSS girl students.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT KNOWLEDGE SHARING, TEAMWORK ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN BARISTAND INDUSTRI SURABAYA THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY’S WORK UNIT
Authors: Kusumiartono Nina , Brahmasari Ida Aju , Ardiana I Dewa Ketut Raka
Published: July 2022

Human resources need to be considered in an organization or agency as a form of business activity. Agencies achieve the target of what they have proclaimed in their agency or company based on their performance. Employee performance can be seen from the data based on the employee performance report (LAKIP) at the Surabaya Industrial Baristand Work Unit of the Ministry of Industry, namely the realization of the agency's performance achievement of 61 which means it does not meet the target number, while the performance achievement should be 71. Human resources can be increased accompanied by culture work based on the average index of professionalism and employee discipline in 2020. Mathew in Gunawan and Wardana (2018 429), wrote that the presence of knowledge sharing in an organization or agency can give birth to innovation and higher performance. Employees are increasingly performing well and productively due to self-motivation, focus, creativity, initiative, communication and good behavior, Bedarkar in Gunawan and Wardana (2018 429). Research purpose from determine effect knowledge sharing, teamwork for employee engagement and employee performance at the Baristard Industry Surabaya, the Ministry of Industry's Work Unit. The research method uses explanatory causality with a sample of 105 respondents. Questionnaires can be used to collect data that can tested using SPSS for validity and reliability. SEM testing using AMOS version 26 can prove is knowledge sharing and teamwork have a significant effect on employee engagement and employee performance.
OCT-leletek telemedicinális értékelésének pontossága cukorbetegekben
Authors: Németh János , Nyitrai Beatrix , Karacs Kristóf , Szabó Dorottya , Ecsedy Mónika , Szalai Irén , Tóth Gábor , Sándor Gábor László , Magyar Márton , Benyó Fruzsina , Papp András
Published: July 2022

Célkitűzés: Optikaikoherencia-tomográfia (OCT) felvételek telemedicinális értékelési pontosságának felmérése cukorbetegek szemében jelentkező elváltozások azonosításában. Módszer: Összesen 378 cukorbeteg 716 szeméről készült makula OCT-felvétel iVue 100 OCT-készülékkel. Minden képet két eltérő vizsgáló értékelt normális/kóros/értékelhetetlen kategóriában, és megadta a szükséges kontroll időpontját (1 hó/3 hó/1 év kategóriákban). Eredmények: Összességében az OCT-felvételek 94,8%-a volt értékelhető, és a vizsgálók 26,1%-ban normálisnak, 68,7%-ban kórosnak minősítették az eseteket. Az értékelők véleménye egyezett az esetek 88,1%-ában a normális/kóros/értékelhetetlen besorolást illetően, és csak 4,2%-ában adtak eltérő véleményt, illetve 7,7%-ában pedig csak az egyik szemész értékelt, a másik értékelhetetlennek minősítette a felvételt. A kontrollidőpont vonatkozásában 66,9%-ban jelölt meg a két vizsgáló azonos intervallumot, 25,6%-ban eltérően ítélték meg a kontrollidőpontot, és 7,5%-ban csak az egyik vizsgáló adott meg kontrollidőpontot. Az OCT-képek alapján a két leggyakoribb kórképnek a diabéteszes makulaödéma (DMÖ) (36,9%) és az időskori makuladegeneráció (20,5%) bizonyult. Következtetések: Az eredmények alátámasztják, hogy az OCT hatásos eszköz a DMÖ azonosításában. Az értékelők véleményének egyezése normális/kóros/értékelhetetlen kategóriában kiválónak mondható, kontrollidőpont tekintetében pedig a nagy differenciájú eltérések száma csekély volt. Ugyanakkor az eltérő vélemények is hasznos szerepet játszanak a mesterséges intelligencia tervezett tanításában.
Consequences, Impact and Washback of CET Test Within Assessment for Use Argument to Validation
Authors: Shijun Chen
Published: July 2022

The high-stakes College English Test (CET), developed, administered, and reformed over the last 20 years, has received great attention in the aspect of washback on teaching and learning from previous research. Very few studies explored its consequences in the workplace domain—being used as a screening lever. This research aimed to 1) compare difference and similarities between skills measured in the test and performance required in the workplace, as well as the relevance between tasks in two domains, 2) investigate employers and employees’ interpretation on the use of the test in the working environment, 3) explore the impacts of the test per se on both stakeholders and consequences of the test use. To reach this goal, the researcher adopted Bachman and Palmer’s (2010) Assessment for Use Argument (AUA) framework and constructed three claims as research questions. This research employed qualitative method, carrying out in-depth interviews with eight participants consisted of employers and just-graduated students as employees. These participants’ responses to the interviewing questions were fully transcribed and analyzed. The study found that though some task methods in two domains are different; there is a high level of similarity between skills measured in two areas. The test is proved in this study to be impartial, generalizable, and sufficient for employment. Therefore, the CET can be used for selection decision in commercial domain and beneficial to both groups of stakeholders.
Development of an English Writing Model: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning for Local Food Product Entrepreneur
Authors: Kiatkheeree Parussaya , Lueamsaisuk Chalida , Kiatkiri Sansanee
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to analyse local food product labelling and information and to develop a writing model focusing on local food product labelling and information. Ten entrepreneurs in one province in the south of Thailand selling local food products were selected. The research employed the quantitative research approach which involved three phases of data collection. In phase one, a questionnaire was employed to gain data necessary for the development of a writing model and to study local food products and labelling of 10 local food products in the selected province. Phase two involved the development of a writing model in which document analysis was employed to strengthen the content included in the writing model. In phase three, a satisfaction questionnaire was utilized as an additional data to adjust the writing model and confirm its usage. The study revealed that the participating entrepreneurs placed an importance on English food labelling. Consequently, the writing model was developed to meet the needs of the participants. The components of the writing model included four major units of information which were product safety, product value, product advertising, and product reliability and warranty. In each unit, crucial information was provided to allow users to study relevant information and related food vocabularies by following the step-by-step information in a form of Thai-English translation. Along with the information provided, the writing model presented a process of writing which can enable the users to develop their product labelling in English.
Marine litter incorporation into nest construction and entanglement of Brown Noddies (Anous stolidus) in the Grenadines, West Indies
Authors: Juliana Coffey
Published: July 2022

Abstract  Seabirds are known to ingest, become entangled in, and incorporate items of marine litter into nests, resulting in risks of injury and mortality events. Published literature for seabird interactions with marine litter is increasingly available worldwide but is generally lacking for the Caribbean region. Here, I report on observations of marine litter used as nesting material by Brown Noddies (Anous stolidus) and on incidental entanglement in the Grenadines, West Indies.

Keywords  Anous stolidus, Brown Noddy, Caribbean, entanglement, Grenadines, marine litter, nest, plastic

Resumen  Incorporación de desechos marinos en la construcción de nidos y enredos con estos de Anous stolidus en las Granadinas, Caribe Insular • Se sabe que las aves marinas ingieren, se enredan e incorporan elementos de la basura marina a los nidos, lo que supone un riesgo de lesiones y mortalidad. La literatura publicada sobre las interacciones de las aves marinas con los desechos marinos está cada vez más disponible en todo el mundo, pero en general falta para la región del Caribe. En la presente contribución informo sobre de las observaciones de la basura marina utilizada por Anous stolidus como material de nidificación, y de sus enredos accidentales con esta en las Granadinas, Caribe Insular.

Palabras clave  Anous stolidus, basura marina, Caribe, enredo, Granadinas, nido, plástico

Résumé  Déchets marins utilisés par les Noddis bruns (Anous stolidus) pour la construction des nids et entraînant des enchevêtrements dans les Grenadines, aux Antilles • Il est connu que les oiseaux marins ingèrent des déchets rejetés en mer, s’y empêtrent et les incorporent à leurs nids, ce qui peut entraîner des blessures et de la mortalité. La littérature publiée sur les interactions entre oiseaux marins et déchets rejetés en mer est de plus en plus disponible partout dans le monde, mais fait généralement défaut pour la région Caraïbe. Ici, je rapporte des observations de litière utilisée par les noddis bruns (Anous stolidus) pour la construction de nids et entraînant des enchevêtrements accidentels dans les Grenadines, aux Antilles.

Mots clés  Anous stolidus, Caraïbe, déchets marins, enchevêtrement, Grenadines, nid, noddi brun, plastique
Nota editorial #7: Cartografías, memorias y territorios
Authors: Cismondi Carolina , Menoyo Sofía , Yaya Marcela
Published: July 2022

Este número surge de la necesidad de recuperar las artes situadas que asumen su tiempo y espacio como coordenadas de un hacer y un pensar singular. Si a finales del siglo pasado las artes y las ciencias debían encajar en paradigmas generales de conocimiento, el milenio de la posverdad nos enfrenta a la irremediable necesidad de asumir nuestro punto de vista para dar sentido a nuestros discursos.

Con este objetivo, abrimos la convocatoria a pensar cómo se vinculan las prácticas artísticas con su entorno, invitando a observar procesos de trabajo y creación habitados por espacios, tiempos, texturas, cuerpxs, momentos históricos, relaciones culturales, modos sociales. De esta manera, las diferentes experiencias, prácticas, acciones y reflexiones que recoge esta publicación dan cuenta del amplio repertorio en que ese vínculo con lo que nos habita y habitamos se sucede. Intervenir un monumento público, resignificar con la presencia corporal un lugar, reescribir la memoria social, dibujar nuevos mapas, rediseñar los paisajes típicos, construir un archivo de los olvidos, registrar los invisibles del tiempo, todas estrategias y operaciones poéticas que nos acercan formas de ver, estar y entender el mundo. Percepciones afectivas y políticas que se vuelven trazo y material reflexivo para reconocer, reinterpretar, deconstruir y reconstruir nuestra vida en común.
Entretejer caminos y memorias. Acciones poéticas de Proyecto Hermosura en Cura Malal
Authors: Rasic María Eugenia , Resch Mercedes , Rosemberg Nilda , Suanno Verónica
Published: July 2022

En el siguiente artículo nos detendremos en un pequeño punto rural del mapa de la provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina): Cura Malal, Partido de Coronel Suárez. Las acciones poéticas y artísticas llevadas a cabo allí por Proyecto Hermosura permiten recuperar la memoria colectiva y poética de un territorio que, si bien se ha erguido desde su fundación en torno al ferrocarril, hoy en día se yergue sobre la ausencia de éste. No obstante, para las acciones de Proyecto Hermosura es posible poner en evidencia, ante dicha ausencia, la supervivencia de una percepción orgánica de un territorio trazado por un diagrama modernizador. A su vez, es posible —y urgente— preservar las prácticas y la memoria poética de su comunidad de su total borramiento. Para ello, la propuesta es el entretejido de otras redes entre territorios y comunidades, cuya matriz no sea ya el hierro y el alambre, sino los afectos y las experiencias colectivas, artísticas y poéticas. Estas serán concebidas, a su vez, como una aproximación crítica a la profundidad histórica.
Cuerpo, territorio y memorias en Light Years Away de Edurne Rubio
Authors: Delgado-Ureña Diez Diana
Published: July 2022

Frente a una noción de territorio como mero espacio a ser cartografiado y catalogado, Light Years Away (Rubio Barredo, 2016) propone un territorio imaginario que remite a un espacio físico, las cuevas de Ojo Guareña en Burgos, como contenedor de construcciones materiales y simbólicas. Esta pieza desarrolla la conexión entre cuerpo, territorio y memoria a partir de los testimonios de un grupo de espeleólogos que más de cuarenta años después de sus primeras exploraciones, visitan juntos las cuevas y recuerdan sus días de juventud que coinciden con el final de la dictadura en España. El análisis señala los procedimientos estéticos con los que está construida la obra, al tiempo que dialoga con algunas de las discusiones actuales en el ámbito de la historia y la geografía crítica. Por un lado, destaca la oralidad como recurso para recuperar un relato polifónico de la historia siguiendo las aportaciones de Silvia Rivera Cusicanqui; y por otro, a partir del marco teórico de la geografía feminista latinoamericana, pone en valor el territorio encarnado y la validez del conocimiento de la experiencia vivida. El estudio, de manera más general, señala la capacidad de las prácticas artísticas para contribuir a la reflexión y la difusión de conocimiento, en diálogo con cuestiones políticas que nos afectan como personas en relación.