bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CORO1B is differentially expressed in lymph node metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: March 2021

Metastasis to the brain is a clinical problem in patients with breast cancer (1-3). Between the breast and the brain reside the secondary lymphoid organ, the lymph nodes. We mined published microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with metastasis to the lymph nodes in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that coronin 1B, CORO1B, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the lymph node metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. CORO1B mRNA was present at increased quantities in lymph node metastases as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Importantly, expression of CORO1B in primary tumors of the breast was correlated with patient distant metastasis-free survival, in lymph node positive patients but not in lymph node negative patients. Modulation of CORO1B expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the lymph nodes and the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Selected by expertise? Scientific experts in German news coverage on Covid-19 compared to other pandemics
Authors: Leidecker-Sandmann Melanie , Attar Patrizia , Lehmkuhl Markus
Published: March 2021

At the time of the corona pandemic, the population has a great need for information. (Mass) Media try to provide the concerned citizens with answers to their pressing questions with the help of scientific actors and their expert knowledge. Scientific experts serve as an important source of information for journalists and for society. Therefore, it is of particular relevance to examine, which scientific actors are discussing scientific issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic publicly via media coverage. Of particular interest is a look at the scientific expertise of the so-called experts, because the quality of the available information stands and falls with it. Our study describes the journalistic selection of scientific experts in German news coverage on Covid-19 compared to other pandemics. We analyze, which experts get a chance to speak in media coverage, how diverse the spectrum of selected experts is and how their scientific expertise is to be assessed. Our findings show that the Covid-19 coverage is dominated by actors from the political executive and less than in previous pandemics by scientific experts. Further, the Corona debate is characterised by a greater diversity of expert voices than the previous pandemic debates and therefore less concentrated on a few individual scientists only. Further, the journalistic selection of scientific experts is biased in favour of those who have a high scientific expertise. On average, media coverage on the Covid-19 pandemic makes references to more reputable and acknowledged scientific experts compared to earlier pandemics.
Mosaic construction techniques in Philippopolis (Shahba) in Syria
Authors: Jbaee Maher
Published: March 2021

Mosaic construction techniques in Philippopolis - SyriaSyria has a huge legacy of antique mosaics, and Philippopolis mosaic collection is considered to be the most beautiful one in Syria and in the Near-East. All the previous studies concerning to the ancient Syrian mosaic pavements in general and those of Philippopolis in particular, focused only on the artistic and historical aspects, and neglected the technical sides which are important factors and deserve a scientific research. The primary goal of doctoral research in progress is to know more about the methods of preparation of the foundation layers under these mosaics which can promote their conservation and preservation focusing on the nature of the materials used to produce them, on the characteristics of the tesserae and their availability at the sites. The results are suitable to compare with those of some other sites, which can lead to find important information about the workshops.
Moralizing the Production and Sale of Student Papers in Uganda
Authors: Frye Margaret , Woźny Anna
Published: March 2021

Abstract: Sociologists have shown that moral understandings of market exchanges can differ between historical periods and institutional settings, but have paid less attention to how producers’ moral frameworks vary depending on their unequal positions within both markets and institutions. We use interviews and ethnographic observations to examine the vibrant market of research shops selling academic work to students around two of Uganda’s top universities. We identify three groups of researchers— Knowledge Producers, Entrepreneurs, and Educators—who construct different professional identities and moral justifications of their trade, and orient their market action accordingly. We demonstrate that these identities and moral frameworks reflect an interplay between the institutional contexts and the social class positions that researchers occupy within this illicit market. While Knowledge Producers and Entrepreneurs both experienced a sense of “fit” with their respective institutional cultures, the former now see their work as compromising ideals of research, whereas the latter capitalize on what they view as a broken system. Educators, disadvantaged at both institutions, articulate a framework countering the dominant institutional cultures and sympathetic to underperforming students. This approach illuminates how institutional contexts and individual class positions within them influence producers’ moral frameworks, leading to differentiation of the market.This article is forthcoming at the American Sociological Review.
Botanical description, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological effects of Croton dichogamus Pax (Euphorbiaceae)
Authors: Matara Dorine Nyak , Nguta Joseph Mwanzia , Musila Fredrick Mutie , Mapenay Isaac Ole , Ali Hashim Mohamed , Omambia Vincent Mokoro
Published: March 2021

Croton dichogamus Pax (Euphorbiaceae) has been used widely in traditional ethnopharmacological practices against a wide number of ailments. The pharmacological activities, phytochemical composition and its safety aspects have been covered in a number of articles. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive literature overview regarding botanical description, phytochemical composition, local uses, pharmacology and toxicological effects of crude extracts, fractions and isolated compounds obtained using different solvent systems. The review was compiled through a thorough literature search from authentic resources using Google, Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, Chemical abstracts, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, peer reviewed articles, books and thesis. Croton dichogamus is an important ethnomedicinal plant used traditionally for the treatment of tuberculosis and other respiratory tract infections, stomach ache, fever, sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea, impotence, arthritis, tooth ache, infertility and malaria. Pharmacological and toxicological studies performed on the fresh plant parts and crude extracts prepared using different extraction solvents validates the ethnomedicinal utilization of Croton dichogamus. Studies performed validate the use of Croton dichogamus extracts in antimicrobial, antioxidative and antiproliferative therapy. Information on therapeutic validation in analgesia, hypertension, wound healing, gastrointestinal motility and diabetes mellitus is scanty. To further advance the local use of Croton dichogamus in the above-mentioned illnesses, there is an urgent need for further studies to validate the traditionally reported anecdotal efficacy and safety. Data on safety of various crude extracts of Croton dichogamus is also scanty. However, the available information on toxicology of Croton dichogamus suggests it is safe. The current review supports in part, the ethnomedicinal use of the medicinal plant. However, in-depth studies aimed at efficacy and safety evaluation, in addition to identification of compounds responsible for the reported activities is required. This information will support steps towards discovery of novel ligands with activity against illnesses reported above.
Bridging the Gap between Medical Students and the Deaf-Mute Population
Authors: Sani Huzairi , Zulkufli Nada Syazana , Wahidah Iman , Afiqah Nurul , Sabrina Nur , Farahiyah Siti Nur
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Deafness is the inability to hear or impaired hearing. In 2018, more than 40,000 Malaysians were registered with hearing loss. Sign languages use visualization and facial expression to convey conversational meaning. However not many healthcare workers are able to converse in sign language thus hampering effective communication with deaf patientsObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of sign language in increasing awareness amongst medical students on healthcare access difficulties faced by the deaf.Methods: Four medical students underwent sign language classes at the Malaysian Federation of Deaf before being formally assessed and certified by an instructor. A video on common questions used in the clinical setting using sign language was then developed and shown to a cohort of 224 medical students in UiTM. Awareness on the importance of sign language amongst the cohort was surveyed before and after watching the video. The four medical students were also assessed on their awareness and communication proficiency before and after attending classes. Post- and pre-test responses were analysed using Wilcoxon signed rank test and paired sample T-test.Results: The number of students who were aware of the importance of sign language in the clinical setting increased from 39.7% (N=89) to 98.2% (N=220) after watching the video. The four medical students’ post-test scores also increased significantly after attending sign language classes (Mean +2.43, p<0.01). Significant improvement in basic knowledge of sign language and ability to demonstrate signs such as self-introduction and gathering medical history were observed (p=0.046). In totality, awareness of the challenges faced by deaf-mute patients when communicating with healthcare workers increased significantly (p=0.046).Conclusion: Sign language is essential in improving communication between deaf patients and healthcare workers. It is therefore imperative that healthcare personnel gain basic skills in sign language to improve communication and provide better medical services to the deaf community.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2021 Page: S11
Reactivating Anaesthesia Services in Semporna Hospital Operating Theatre: A COVID-19 SOS Response
Authors: Abidin Muhammad Farid Bin Zainal , Mamat Mafeitzeral Bin , Wui Chia Peh , Yunus Mohd Syahfadzreen Bin
Published: March 2021

Introduction: The district of Semporna, Sabah faced an overwhelming surge of COVID-19 third wave by mid-September 2020. Tawau Hospital services were severely debilitated with the free flowing sick COVID-19 cases referred from Hospital Semporna as its district cluster. This was on top of the usual busy referrals of non-COVID-19 cases especially maternity related.Case Presentation & Discussion: As an ultra-red zone area, all Semporna patients were unfortunately classified as high risk COVID-19 and managed as such to ease clinical decisions. The anaesthesia services in Semporna Hospital’s operating theatre had ceased since 2007. All decisions related to possible intervention of normal labour were referred to Hospital Tawau which is 107 km away. The operating theatre was then prepared with reference to high safety international standards despite the technical drawbacks of old infrastructure facilities. The acquirement of new operation theatre (OT) equipment by Ministry of Health (MOH) due to the pandemic made the balance possible. A thorough discussion and agreement of protocols were made between the major decision makers of clinical departments from both Tawau and Semporna Hospital. A lower segment Caesarean section was performed successfully under regional anaesthesia on the 30th of October 2020 in Semporna Hospital after a 13 years’ hiatus. There were anumber of indirect benefits to the Semporna mothers and hospital with this reactivation.Conclusion: This was indeed a milestone towards upgrading the hospital for specialist services in the near future.This effort has improved the safety and quality of medical services for Semporna patients.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2021 Page: S19
Home Medication Review by Hospital Tuanku Fauziah: Carers’ Perspectives
Authors: Ang Wei Chern , Lah Jurisma Che , Zulkepli Nursyafiqah , Sukri Nursyamimi , Rosedi Amalina
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Home Medications Review (HMR) is a continuation of patient care from health facilities to their home to assess patients’ pharmacotherapy by a multidisciplinary team. Bedridden patients were the main group who received this service. To improve the provision of HMR, we need to understand carers’ viewpoints of the current service.Objectives: To explore the carers’ perspectives of HMR conducted by the medical outreach team (MOT) of Hospital Tuanku Fauziah. Methods: This is a qualitative study conducted among carers who were involved in the HMR programme for more than six months. Subjects were recruited by purposive sampling from August 2019 to December 2019. In-depth interviews were audio-recorded at patients’ homes until data saturation and transcribed verbatim. The transcripts then underwent thematic data analysis.Results: Nine carers were interviewed. All participants had a limited understanding of HMR since they were not properly counselled prior to admission to the programme. The convenience of not having to go to the hospital was perceived as the major benefit of the programme. Healthcare providers were welcomed during each visit. Recognising allied health professionals in the MOT possesses a problem for some carers. There was a concern about having to collect newly add-on medications from the hospital. Some participants suggested increasing the frequency of visits and hope for more financial aids.Conclusion: This study proved that carers’ understanding of HMR was generally poor. All carers were satisfied with the current HMR programme provided by the MOT. However, several aspects of our HMR need to be improved. Despite the COVID-19 situation that puts HMR onhold and telemedicine have been adapted, HMR is here to stay in the post-COVID-19 era. This is supported by studies conducted in the pre-COVID-19 era that HMR is more beneficial than telemedicine due to the personal touch of face-to-face encounters.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2021 Page: S24
METHODOLOGY FOR THE MULTI-CRITERIA EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF CARGO CUSTOMS COMPLEXES
Authors: Luzhanska Nataliia  , Kravchenya Iryna  , Lebid Iryna
Published: March 2021

Operation efficiency assessment of cargo customs complexes located throughout Ukraine and having different technical, technological and organizational support levels can be made based on various technical and economic performance indicatorsThe paper develops the methodology for a comprehensive efficiency assessment of customs infrastructure facilities as an integral system of local measures and system performance indicators as a whole. Forming the integral criterion and the generalized integral criterion, we take into account the parameters of the benchmark cargo customs complex.The developed methodology for multi-criteria efficiency assessment of customs infrastructure facilities makes it possible to identify the groups of technical and economic performance indicators, to rank the technical and economic performance indicators according to the significance of their influence on the final generalized efficiency indicator; to form a vector with the parameters of the benchmark cargo customs complex; to determine the generalized efficiency assessment indicator of a cargo customs complex according to each group of factors; to determine the integral and generalized integral indicator of the operation of a cargo customs complex
РАСЧЕТ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ВЫБРОСОВ ВНУТРЕННЕГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ В МАГИСТРАЛЬНЫХ ГАЗОПРОВОДАХ
Authors: Lena Shatakishvili  , Dimitri Namgaladze  , Tornike Kiziria  , Tamaz Ghvanidze
Published: March 2021

Управление технологическими операциями при  отведении и заполгнении газом компрессорных станций и линейной части магистральных газопроводов, пусках и остановках газоперекачивающих агрегатов и других технологических переключениях, направленно на исключение превышения предельных значений амплитуды колебаний газа, с целью повышепния работоспособности газотранспортной системы.Магистральные газопроводы спроектированы таким образом, чтобы обеспечить безопасную эксплуатацию при нормальном рабочем процессе. Внутреннее давление, а также его испытательное давление являются безопасными и не вызывают разрыва труб газопровода. Но часто при эксплуатации магистрального газопровода  возникают процедуры включения-отключения и разные флуктуации. Поэтому из-за этих процессов и циклического нагружения имеет место усталость металла трубопровода. Также из  практикие известно, что при нормальной работе, может происходить разрушение трубопровода. Поэтому, важно определить величину выбросов динамического давления, для высок уровня, что весьма актуально. Установлено, что ряд внутреннего давления подчиняется закону распределения Рэлея. На основе этого закона получена аналитическая зависимость количества выбросов внутреннего давления для данного уровеня, по которой  получены численные результаты.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ГЕНДЕРНОЇ ІДЕНТИЧНОСТІ У СПОРТСМЕНІВ, ЯКІ СПЕЦІАЛІЗУЮТЬСЯ В РІЗНИХ СКЛАДНОКООРДИНАЦІЙНИХ ВИДАХ СПОРТУ, У ТОМУ ЧИСЛІ І СИЛОВОЇ СПРЯМОВАНОСТІ
Authors: Tarasevich Olena  , Kanunova Lydmila  , Mulyk Vyacheslav
Published: March 2021

Метою даної роботи є визначення гендерних особливостей спортсменів і спортсменок, що займаються складнокоординаційними видами спорту. В дослідженні прийняли участь 237 спортсменів і спортсменок. Була розглянута група складнокоординаційних видів спорту з точки зору їх впливу на формування гендерної ідентичності і виявлені гендерні схожості і гендерні відмінності у спортсменів і спортсменок, що спеціалізуються в фігурному катанні, спортивній і художній гімнастиці, синхронному плаванні, веслувальному слаломі, стрільбі з луку, гирьовому спорті та в інших складнокоординаційних видах спорту. Серед юнаків співвідношення маскулінних і андрогінних складали відповідно 45 і 55% у дівчат 53 і 47%, серед окремих видів спорту у юнаків маскулінних спортсменів визначено в гирьовому спорті 53 % і спортивній акробатиці та спортивних бальних танців по 45 %, а андрогінних в сучасних танцях 80 %. У дівчат маскулінних спортсменок найбільше в естетичній груповій гімнастиці 67 % спортивній гімнастиці 64 %, синхронному плаванні 63 % та гирьовому спорті 61%. З’ясовано схожість і відмінності маскулінних і андрогінних юнаків і дівчат, що спеціалізуються в складнокоординаційних видах спорту стосовно їх особистісних якостей. Ідентичність особистості формуються протягом усього життя і спортивна діяльність є одним із чинників, який впливає на її формування. При аналізі особистісних якостей маскулінних і андрогінних юнаків і маскулінних і андрогінних дівчат виявлено між ними більше схожості ніж відмінностей: у спортсменів виявленні за чинниками жорсткість – чутливість, довірливість – підозрілість, а у спортсменок за чинниками стриманість – експресивність та впевненість у собі – тривожність.
Propuestas para el estudio de las imágenes en la era de la posverdad
Authors: Marzal-Felici Javier
Published: March 2021

A reflection on the role of images in the post-truth era and on the concept of image itself, which constitutes a central object of study in the field of communication sciences, is presented. The conceptual complexity –semiotic and symbolic– of the image is shown, which explains the diversity of approaches in studies on images. Then, several proposals are exposed for the study of images in the current context of disinformation. Finally, a brief reflection is developed on the need to analyse audiovisual texts in the society of spectacle and post-truth. Resumen Reflexión sobre el papel de las imágenes en la era de la posverdad y acerca del propio concepto de imagen, que constituye un objeto de estudio central en el campo de las ciencias de la comunicación. Se muestra la complejidad conceptual –semiótica y simbólica– de la imagen, que explica la diversidad de aproximaciones en los estudios sobre las imágenes. A continuación, se presentan propuestas para el estudio de las imágenes en el actual contexto de la desinformación. Finalmente, se desarrolla una breve reflexión sobre la necesidad del análisis de los textos audiovisuales en la sociedad del espectáculo y de la posverdad.
BANKA TÜRLERİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRMALI FİNANSAL PERFORMANS ANALİZİ: TÜRKİYE İÇİN AMPİRİK BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: KEVSER Mustafa
Published: March 2021

Bu araştırmada Türk bankacılık sisteminde faaliyet gösteren 12 adet bankanın 2013-2018 dönemi finansal performansı karşılaştırmalı olarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada sermaye yeterlilik, kârlılık, aktif kalitesi, likidite ve gelir-gider yapısı oranlarından oluşan 13 adet finansal oran kullanılarak kamu bankalarının, özel bankaların, yabancı bankaların ve katılım bankalarının finansal performansı ölçülmüştür. Ampirik analizlerde banka grupları arasındaki farklılığı tespit edebilmek için tek yönlü anova ile post-hoc testlerden Bonferroni testi kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre sermaye yeterliliğinde özel bankaların, kârlılıkta kamu bankalarının daha iyi performans sergilediği ifade edilebilir. Buna karşın katılım bankalarının takipteki net kredilerinin toplam aktiflere oranı yüksek aynı zamanda TP likit aktiflerinin toplam aktiflere oranı ise düşüktür. Net faiz gelirlerinin toplam aktiflere oranında ise en başarılı performansı yabancı bankalar göstermektedir.
Major Critical Periods in Developmental Pathogenomics of Endometriosis
Authors: Baranov Vladislav
Published: March 2021

In spite on numerous experimental and clinical data molecular mechanisms of endometriosis (EM) - the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive tract still remains obscure . The deciphering enigmas of EM gave a birth to a number of hypothesis . System genetics approach used in our studies of common diseases support the existence of special genetic program of EM operative in its development. It is taken for granted that EM results from abnormal differentiation of stem cells (SC). Two major sources of EM SC are considered : SC disseminated throughout peritoneum during female reproductive organs embryogenesis , SC from junction zone the uterine endometrium (2) [6]. According to our reviewed hypothesis [7] the genetic program of EM consists of several critical periods (CP) [8] corresponding to three crucial events in EM development with each of them corresponding to major genome reprogramming in EM cells.
Thyroxine Supplementation May Improve Ovulation and Pregnancy Rates in Infertile Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Authors: Ammar Hesham
Published: March 2021

This prospective observational study was conducted on 220 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) who were allocated into two groups; group one (n=112) received clomiphene citrate (CC) plus thyroxine while group two received only CC for ovulation induction. Patients receiving CC and thyroxine exhibited higher ovulation rate (p<0.001), higher endometrial thickness (p<0.05), higher number of dominant follicles (p<0.001) and higher pregnancy rate (p<0.001) compared to their counterparts receiving only CC. Thyroxine supplementation improves ovulation and pregnancy rates in infertile patients with PCOS and SCH receiving CC for ovulation induction who are therapy naïve.
Displasia and Cancer of the Vulva. Finding Ways to Improve the Effectiveness and Quality of Treatment Results
Authors: V. G Cherenkov
Published: March 2021

Cancer of the external genitals is up to 8 % in the overall structure of the incidence of malignant neoplasms of female genital organs. Under our observation there were 92 patients with vulvar dystrophy and suspected cancer. The effectiveness of treatment of vulvar dystrophy (VIN I-II degree) by the method of photodynamic therapy (PDT) 45.8±4.7%. However, dysplasia II - III degree, sclerotic changes with the formation of pronounced horn scales prevents the full PDT and recurrence of the disease. Reconstructive plastic surgery was performed using cryoapplication and « Harmonic» apparatus to reduce blood loss and duration of lymphorrhoea in the postoperative period. The use of new reconstructive plastic surgery, including with the use of abdominal skin and fascial flap combined with vascularized lower segments of the rectus muscles), have helped to reduce complications, improve cosmetic effect (patent for invention № 2580665 from 11.11.14).
Application of Dna Cytometry In Complex Assessment of Individual Disease Prognosis
Authors: Cherenkov V. G.
Published: March 2021

1. The results of DNA flow cytometry of prostate cancer samples indicate a large morpho-molecular heterogeneity of the tumor disease. In 40.8% of patients with breast cancer the tumor had a diploid clone and 59.2 – aneuploid, including tetraploid and other variants 2. Further study of the results of DNA cytometry and the accumulation of material in the comprehensive diagnosis of prostate cancer can shed light on the prognosis, clinical course and formation of therapeutic tactics of this pathology.
Meigs syndrome revealed by bilateral ovarian fibroma in postmenopausal woman
Authors: mangoub Fatima
Published: March 2021

Ovarian fibroma is one of the rarest solid tumor of the ovary. When it is associated to ascites and to a pleural effusion it realized the rare entity known as Demons Meigs’ syndrome. The diagnosis of this type of tumors is often difficult and it is usually diagnosed through histopathological examination. A malignant tumor must be eliminated especially when it’s associated to an elevated CA 125 serum level. It is confirmed by histopathological examination of surgical specimen. Surgery is the unique treatment of this syndrome by removing the ovarian fibroma (cystectomy) in young women or by salpingo oophorectomy in old one. The resolution of peritoneal and pleural effusion after tumors removing without recurrence confirmed the diagnosis of Meigs syndrome. We report a case of Meigs’syndrome in post-menopausal woman revealed by bilateral ovarian fibroma associated to elevated CA125 serum level mimicked an ovarian malignancy process.
Uterine Rupture with an intact scar- An unexpected catastrophe
Authors: Chopra Kanika , lal Prabha , dhar swati , tayal prerna
Published: March 2021

Rupture of the scarred uterus away from the scar site is an unusual and rare complications in pregnancy. A, second gravida, previous cesarean section patient, at 40 weeks of gestation, not in labor was admitted and planned for elective cesarean in view of breech presentation. Patient suddenly developed acute pain abdomen. On examination, there was tachycardia, uniform tenderness all over her abdomen, with intact uterine contour and fetal heart rate was not localized. At laparotomy, hemoperitoneum and a rent of 2x2 cm was seen at the anterior wall of upper uterine segment with intact previous cesarean scar. Stillbirth was delivered. Placenta was on the anterior wall of the uterus and delivered completely. Post-operative period was uneventful. Prompt response in cases of scarred uterus to pain abdomen can help in avoiding stillbirth as in our case.
An Unusual Complication of Infective Endocarditis Involving Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Authors: Chaudhury Arnab
Published: March 2021

Bicuspid aortic valve is commonly associated with infective endocarditis with serious peri annular complications. We report a case of 37-year-old male patient presented with infective endocarditis involving bicuspid aortic valve with leaflet perforation and severe aortic regurgitation. Mitral valve was involved secondary to aortic valve endocarditis as a kissing lesion with severe mitral regurgitation. Anterior mitral leaflet (AML) had aneurysmal dilatation with mobile vegetations inside it. In colour Doppler, AML aneurysm was looking like a fireball inside the left atrium. Patient was treated with antibiotics and referred to surgery for aortic and mitral valve replacement.
Case Report: Otogenic Lateral Sinus Thrombosis
Authors: Matsiko Sedrack
Published: March 2021

The availability of effective antibiotic therapy has tremendously reduced the incidence of otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis (OLST) and changed its clinical presentation to a subtle one. The nature of predisposing otogenic disease has also changed from acute otitis media to chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). The prevalence of CSOM is still high in low-income economies. With such a high prevalence of CSOM, a good clinical acumen is required to identify and manage OLST. We present a case of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) complicated by OLST.
IMPLEMENTASI PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL (PETAK UMPET) TOPENG HEWAN TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK USIA 5 SAMPAI 6 TAHUN KELOMPOK B DI PAUD TAAM MUHAJIRIN PALEMBANG
Authors: Saputri Eva meliana
Published: March 2021

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah Adakah Pengaruh Permainan Tradisional (Petak Umpet) Topeng Hewan Terhadap Keterampilan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia 5 Sampai 6 Tahun Kelompok B Di Paud TAAM Muhajirin Palembang. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh permainan tradisional (petak umpet) topeng hewan terhadap keterampilan motorik kasar anak usia 5 Sampai 6 Tahun kelompok B Di PAUD TAAM Muhajirin Palembang. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian eksperimen yaitu metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk mencari pengaruh perlakuan tertent terhadap yang lain dalam kondisi yang terkendaliâ€. Adapun Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah pre-experimental designs dengan rancangan one-group pretest-posttest design.Â  Populasi dalam penelitian ini seluruh Anak kelompok B di usia 5 Sampai 6 Tahun kelompok B Di PAUD TAAM Muhajirin Palembang, teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampel jenuh. Data diperoleh melalui observasi dan dokumentasi. Pada Posttest kelas eksperimen dengan nilai rata-rata adalah 67, sedangkan pada Posttest kelas kontrol dengan nilai rata-rata 53,7 Pernyataan tersebut dapat dibuktikan dari hasil pengujian hipotesis yang diperoleh yaitu thitungÂ  > ttabel atau 36,9 > 2,048 dengan taraf signifikan (É‘) 0.05 dan dk = 30-2=28. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh implementasi terhadap keterampilan motorik kasar setelah dilakukan melalui permainan tradisional (petak umpet) topeng hewan pada anak usia 5 sampai 6 tahun kelompok B di PAUD TAAM Muhajirin Palembang tahun 2019.Â Kata Kunci: Permainan Tradisional (Petak Umpet), Motorik Kasar.
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS MATERI TOKOH-TOKOH SEJARAH HINDU â€“ BUDHA DAN ISLAM MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION (STAD) KELAS III SD NEGERI 1 SIONTAPINA
Authors: Sarliati Siti , Gawise Gawise
Published: March 2021

Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa melalui model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) pada pembelajaraan IPS materi tokoh-tokoh sejarah Hindu-Budha dan Islam kelas III SDN 1 Siontapina. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus, masing-masing siklus dilaksanakan dua kali petemuan disesuaikan dengan jadwal pelajaran IPS yang ada di sekolah. Setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III SD Negeri 1 Siontapina. Teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dari hasil penilaian awal dan hasil penilaian individu siswa. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) ternyata merupakan salah satu metode yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran IPS. Penggunaan model kooperatif tipe STAD dalam pembelajaran IPS dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di sekolah terutama di SD Negeri 1 Siontapina. Hasil tersebut dapat dilihat dari ketercapaian nilai KKM siswa dan persentase yang mengalami peningkatan dari penilaian awal sebesar 25%, siklus I sebesar 56,3%, dan pada siklus II sebesar 87,50%. Jadi, peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran IPS melalui model kooperatif tipe STAD masing-masing sebesar 31,3%. Hasil tersebut menunjukan bahwa pada penilaian awal dan siklus I dikatakan belum tuntas karena siswa yang memperoleh nilai â‰¥70 hanya sebesar 25% dan 56,3% lebih kecil dari persentase ketuntasan yang diharapkan yakni 80%. Pada siklus II hasil belajar siswa dikatakan tuntas karena siswa yang memperoleh nilai â‰¥70 sebesar 87,3% sudah melebihi persentase ketuntasan yang diharapakan yaitu 80%.Â Â
PENERAPAN MODEL GROUP INVESTIGATION (GI) DALAM MENGIDENTIFIKASI CERPEN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA SISWA PADA SDN 02 PALEMBANG
Authors: Wahyu Sri
Published: March 2021

Abstrak : Judul hasil penelitian ini adalah penerapan model group investigation (GI) dalam mengidentifikasi cerpen untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa pada SDNÂ  02 Palembang, rumusan masalah apakah pengaruh penerapan model group investigation (GI) dalam mengidentifikasi cerpen untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa pada SDNÂ  02 Palembang? Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan pengaruh penerapan model group investigation (GI) dalam mengidentifikasi cerpen untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa pada SDNÂ  02 Palembang. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas V di SDN 02 Palembang. Sampel penelitian ini adalah kelas IIIa sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas IIIb sebagai kelas kontrol. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode true-experimental design. TeknikÂ Â  data yang digunakan adalah tes dan teknik wawancara. Dari hasil perhitungan statistik uji-t diperoleh = 4,56 dan Â = 2,000, dengan taraf signifikan Î± = 0,05. Dengan demikian berarti >, maka Ha diterima. Hal tersebut menunjukkan adanya pengaruh penerapan model group investigation (GI) dalam mengidentifikasi cerpen untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa pada SDNÂ  02 Palembang.Kata kunci : Group Investigation, kemampuan membaca dan cerpen
PENGARUH BERMAIN LARI ESTAFET TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK KELOMPOK B USIA 5-6 TAHUN TK YASPA PALEMBANG
Authors: Sari Bibit Retno , Sinaga Santa Idayana
Published: March 2021

Abstrak: Dimasa usia dini anak perlu mendapatkan stimulasi yang baik karena dimasa ini, anak mengalami kemajuan yang sangat pesat dalam semua bidang aspek perkembangan, salah satunya motorik kasar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh bermain lari estafet terhadap perkembangan motorik kasar anak kelompok B usia 5-6 Tahun TK Yaspa Palembang. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian eksperimen menggunakan true eksperimental design dengan bentuk prettest-posttest control group design. Teknik pengumpulan data observasi dan dokumentasi. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 orang anak terdiri dari B1 dan B2. Berdasarkan perhitungan yang diperoleh untuk prettest kelas eksperimen 0,06 dan posttest kelas eksperimen 0,08 kedua data tersebut berdistribusi normal. Hasil perhitungan uji homogenitas data untuk Fhitung Â Ftabel atau 1,28 Â 2,48 varians dalam penelitian ini homogen. Hasil perhitungan hipotesis uji t, diperoleh thitung 4,53 Â ttabel 2,048, berarti tolak Ho dan terima Ha maka terdapat pengaruh bermain lari estafet terhadap perkembangan motorik kasar anak kelompok B usia 5-6 tahun TK Yaspa Palembang.Â Kata Kunci: Lari Estafet, Motorik Kasar, Anak Usia DiniÂ
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS DI TINGKAT DASAR
Authors: Uzer Yuspar
Published: March 2021

Strategi adalah pola kegiatan pembelajaran yang dipilih dan digunakan guru secara kontekstual, sesuai dengan karakteristik siswa, kondisi sekolah, lingkungan sekitar serta tujuan khusus pembelajaran yang adalah perlu adanya kaitan antara strategi pembelajaran dengan tujuan pembelajaran, agar diperoleh langkah-langkah kegiatan pembelajaran yang efektif dan efisien. Strategy pembelajaran terdiri dari metode dan teknik (prosedur) yang akan menjamin bahwa siswaakan betul-betul mencapai tujuan pembelajaran. Banyak peneliti yang mengelompokkan strategi belajar menjadi 4 jenis: kognitif, meta-kognitif, efektif, dan sosial. Strategi kognitif berhubungan dengan daya pikir pembelajar dalam emngolah bahan belajar mengajar. Strategi meta-kognitif berhubungan dengan taktik atau cara pembelajar untuk menghadapi dan mengelola bahan belajar mengjar. Strategi efektif berhubungan dengan sikap dan perasaan pembelajar dalam menghadapi proses belajar pembelajar. Strategi sosial berhubungan dengan kerjasama pembelajar dengan sejawatnya dalam mencapai tujuan belajar.Pengelompokkan ini tampaknya lebih sederhana namun lebih jelas batasanbatasannya. Sedangkan menurut Oxford memiliki pikiran-pikiran dasar yang sama seperti beberapa peneliti lain, Oxford pertamatama membagi strategi belajar menjadi dua bagian besar: langsung dan tidak langsung. Starategi langsung kemudian dirinci lebih lanjut menjadi tiga jenis; memori, kognitif, dan kompensasi. Strategi tidak langsung dibagi menjadi tiga: meta-cognitif, efektif, dan social. Masing-masing strategi memiliki jenis-jenis kegiatan sendiri. Menurut Burdo & Byrd mengemukakan beberapa strategi yang dapat dipilih guru dalam pembelajaran, yaitu strategi Deduktif-Induktif dan strategi Ekspositori langsung dan belajar tuntas
TINJAUAN STUDI PENDIDIKAN DI SEKOLAH API KREATIF BANDUNG
Authors: Hidayatullah Fadhilah
Published: March 2021

AbstrakApi Kreatif merupakan sekolah yang menerapkan kegiatan berkreativitas melalui pembelajaran dengan seni. Menghasilkan tingkat kreativitas anak dalam berfikir untuk berkarya, sehingga anak akan peka terhadap permasalahan di lingkungannya. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk membahas konsep dari pendidikan sekolah Api Kreatif, yang menerapkan model pembelajaran secara khusus. Pembahasan yang di deskripsikan merupakan hasil riset dari sebuah penelitian di sekolah Api Kreatif Bandung. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui operasional pendidikan di sekolah Api Kreatif, serta konsep pembelajarannya. Maka dari itu, akan menjadi bahan kajian yang akan dimaknai untuk dunia pendidikan terhadap anak. Metodologi yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni tekhnik wawancara, dokumentasi, dan studi lapangan. Pendidikan Api Kreatif melalui kegiatan pembelajaran yang meliputi instruksi; mengingat, mengarang, dan mengekspresikan. Sehingga menimbulkan penemuan konsep pembelajaran mengenai mengingat dengan mengasah rasa ingin tahu, mengarang dengan konsep mengolah imajinasi, serta kegiatan mengekspresikan menghasilkan konsep dalam merefleksikan imajinasi. Kegiatan pola dari konsep pembelajaran tersebut yang disebut dengan model pembelajaran yang kreatif, menimbulkan hasil pendidikan yang merujuk pada kejujuran, kedisiplinan, serta rasa menghargai, tanggung jawab, dan percaya diri yang kuat. Berangkat dari makna pendidikan tersebut, semua yang berkaitan pada kegiatan mengingat, mengarang, dan mengekspresikan. Namun perlu didukung oleh segala aspek yang masih minim, yakni tenaga pengajar, siswa, serta sarana dan prasarana. Dengan demikian sekolah akan jauh lebih menghasilkan pendidikan yang lebih baik dan produktif.Kata kunci: Pendidikan, Api Kreatif.
DESKRIPSI GERAK TARI SEKAPUR SIRIH SEBAGAI TARI PENYAMBUTAN TAMU DI PROVINSI JAMBI
Authors: Naka Dama Troy Alfianus , Rochayati Rully
Published: March 2021

ABSTRAKÂ Tari Sekapur Sirih diciptakan oleh Firdaus Chatab pada tahun 1962. Pada tahun 1967 tarian ini ditata ulang oleh OK Hendrik BBA. Tari Sekapur Sirih berfungsi sebagai tari penyambutan tamu yang datang di Provinsi Jambi. Tari Sekapur Sirih merupakan tarian selamat datang pada tamu-tamu besar di Provinsi Jambi sebagai tarian wajib dipertunjukan pada saat datangnya tamu besar. Â Tarian yang diangkat dari gerakan yang Â menggambarkan tentang kebiasaan-kebiasaan gadis-gadis Jambi yang sedang berhias. Penelitian ini dilakukan terfokus pada deskripsi gerak tari Sekapur Sirihdengan pemaparan kata-kata secara jelas dan terperinci.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif atau deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan gerak tari Sekapur Sirih sebagai tari penyambutan tamu di provinsi Jambi yang ditinjau dari ragam gerak, struktur gerak dan uraian gerak. Ragam gerak merupakan nama-nama gerak yang terdapat dalam tari Sekapur Sirih yang mana ragam gerak tari Sekapur Sirih terdiri atas 17 ragam gerak. Struktur gerak merupakan rangkaian gerak yang terdiri dari gerak awal, gerak inti (pokok) dan gerak akhir (penutup). Sedangkan uraian gerak merupakan penjabaran ataupun penjelasan secara singkat mengenai hutungan gerak tari Sekapur SirihÂ  seperti hitungan posisi kepala, kaki, badan dan tangan.Â Kata Kunci :Tari Sekapur Sirih, Deskripsi Gerak.
SASTRA LISAN DALAM KESENIAN SALUANG DENDANG SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Yelli Nofroza
Published: March 2021

ABSTRAKÂ Tulisan ini merumuskan masalah tentang bagaimanabentuk sastra lisan dalam kesenian Saluang Dendang di Sumatera Barat, dengan tujuan untuk dapat mendeskripsikan bentuk sastra lisan yang menjadi ciri khas kesenian Saluang Dendang di Sumatera Barat.Kajian Pustaka menguraikan tentang definisi sastra lisan secara umum dan Saluang Dendang Minangkabau.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif yaitu mendeskripsikan hasil yang telah diperoleh melalui teknik pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi.Dari hasil data diperoleh bahwa sastra lisan yang dalam kesenian Saluang Dendang terdiri dari dua bentuk yakni berisikan tentang fenomena sosial masyarakat pada umumnya yang dituangkan dalam syair sedih dan gembira.Syair ini secara spontan diciptakan oleh para pendendang sesuai dengan konteks acara.Â Kata Kunci: Sastra Lisan, Dendang.
Epidemiology of Leprosy in Childhood: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Rusmawardiana Rusmawardiana , Fifa Argentina  , Indri Widya Sari
Published: March 2021

A B S T R A C TBackground: Children are the group most susceptible to Mycobacterium lepraeinfection. The proportion of new leprosy cases in children is indicator of successfulleprosy elimination program from World Health Organization (WHO), so this studywould like to know the epidemiology of pediatric leprosy at Dermatology andVenereology Polyclinic, Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods:Retrospective study of all new cases of leprosy in children (0-17 years) who cameto Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic, Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembangfrom January 2017 to December 2020. Results: There were 10 pediatric patients(7.58%) from 132 new leprosy cases. Most cases (40%) were in the 15-17 agegroup. There are more male than female. Most types of leprosy are BL (60%)followed by TT (20%). Manifestations of hyperpigmented skin patches and nervousdisorders, grade 1 disability, and type 2 leprosy reactions are mostly found in typeBL leprosy. The duration of illness 6-12 months has a grade 1 disability (30%).The history of positive contact came from same household in 3 cases (30%) with7 people (70%) domiciled in Palembang. All cases received Multidrug Therapy(MDT) treatment according to WHO guidelines. Conclusion: Found 10 new casesof leprosy in children in Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic Dr. Moh. HoesinPalembang for four years, especially in the 15-17 age group, with the most casesbeing type BL leprosy. Household contact still plays an important role in leprosytransmission.
Skipping Cross Links in Posterior Spine Surgery: A Review
Authors:   Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Spine Fellowship, Department of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Shafizad Misagh , Haddadi Kaveh ,   Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Sari, Iran.
Published: March 2021

Background and Aim: Given the conflicting and unreliable evidence for using cross-links in posterior spine surgery, this review was conducted to highlight the different features and usefulness of these augmentation devices in spine surgeries. Methods and Materials/Patients: After searching databases using specific keywords, the relevant articles were ultimately selected and evaluated. Results: Biomechanically investigating the use of cross-links has not resulted in unanimous explanations for their effect. The site and direction of cross-links have been rarely investigated in the literature. Some studies recommended eliminating their application from clinical practice; nevertheless, these studies do not necessarily yield clinical benefits. Posterior spinal fixation with pedicle screws and without cross-links offers stability in all the planes in most clinical conditions. Conclusion: Excluding the cross-links in posterior spine surgery may shorten the operation time and reduce hospital costs. Researchers have reported other problems for cross-links such as late pain, device failure, infections, device prominence, and pseudarthrosis which may be obliterated through the avoidance of their combination in a spinal construct; nevertheless, the results of animal models of the application of special cross-links in a degenerative disorder or deformity suggest that diagonal cross-links provide the highest stability of the construct if they are matched with a rodonly system or with transverse cross-link constructs resulting in a rectangular configuration.
Three-Year Survival Rate in All Kinds of Glioma Tumors in One Institution, Iran, 2001-2010
Authors:   Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, Unites States., Rezaee Masih , Amin Mansour Bahram ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Published: March 2021

Background and Aim: The survival rate of brain tumors has not yet been reported in Iran. The purpose of this study, given the lack of such information, was to evaluate the 3-year survival rate in patients with all kinds of glioma tumors. Methods and Materials/Patients: This study was descriptive and retrospective, including 222 patients who had been diagnosed clinically with one type of glioma tumor and admitted to Al-Zahra hospital, Isfahan, Iran during 2001-2010. All patients (for minors, their parents) were contacted by phone. They were asked about the 3-year survival rate following their tumor resection surgery. Data such as patient’s age on admission, gender, histological diagnosis of tumor, and treatment regimen (surgical/non-surgical, radiation, and/or chemotherapy) were collected from medical records. The 3-year survival rate and frequency of each tumor based on age and gender were measured. Results: The 3-year survival rates for Glioblastoma Multiform (GBM) and anaplastic astrocytoma were 8.7% and 0%, respectively following surgery and chemo-radiation. These tumors were categorized as high-grade glioma with poor prognosis. The 3-year survival rate for diffuse astrocytoma, low-grade oligodendroglioma, low-grade ependymoma, and pilocytic astrocytoma following surgery and radiation were 100%, 95.2%, 100%, and 100%, respectively. These tumors were categorized as low-grade glioma, which has a good prognosis. Conclusion: In this study, the 3-year survival rate in patients with low-grade glioma following surgery and radiation was almost 100%. In contrast, the 3-year survival rate in patients with highgrade glioma following surgery and chemo-radiation was almost 0%.