bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TEOLOGI DAN MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Harnedi Joni , Rizha Fachrur
Published: January 2021

Social media is a means of delivering public information. In its use, social media can be used to spread Islamic da'wah. However, social media can also become a hotbed for spreading hoax news from certain circles by using the Al-Qur'an and Hadith as references. From a number of social media, this research focuses on the use of WhatsApp social media. This study uses a qualitative approach with content analysis methods from personal messages to researchers or through groups or communities that are followed through WhatsApp messages. The results showed that the disseminated content model included messages that were disseminated and linked religious threats to physical and health threats. Though these threats are certainly not found in religions that originate from the Al-Quran or the Prophet's Hadith. A number of messages that are conveyed also have da'wah values, such as the prohibition of dying from prayer, but when it is related to replies and threats that have no evidence in the Al-Qur'an and Hadith, these messages are no longer in accordance with Islamic teachings.
ANALISIS PESAN DAKWAH DALAM NOVEL LAYLA MAJNUN
Authors: Ichsan Wahyu Khairul
Published: January 2021

Layla Majnun is a novel written by a Sufi and a poet from Persia named Nizami Ganjavi, he expresses his thoughts through prose, poetry, and poetry which is very thick with deep spiritual meaning. There are many versions of the story of Layla Majnun, but Nizami's work is the most famous and there have been many researchers who have researched the Layla Majnun novel, but no researcher has yet examined the da'wah message in the novel. This study aims to analyze the da'wah messages contained in the Layla Majnun novel. The method used in this research is library research. The data analysis technique uses the content analysis method. The findings of this study indicate that the novel Layla Majnun contains da'wah messages, namely the message of the creed, the message of preaching sharia, the message of preaching mua'malah, and the message of da’wah morals.
Authors: Haridhi Hafiz Mubarraq
Published: January 2021

Al Quran sebagai sumber hukum utama dalam ilmu keislaman termuat didalamnya berbagai macam prinsip baik prinsip umum dan khusus yang kemudian dikaji dan menghasilkan suatu ketetapan atau hukum dengan ilmu ushul fikih. Pengajaran-pengajaran Al Quran mengenai suatu prinsip-prinsip bertujuan mengajarkan manusia kehidupan baik dan sempuran dalam semua bidang kehidupan termasuk didalamnya kegiatan sosial masyarakat yaitu muamalah. Diatara asas-asas tersebut salah satunya ialah asas perjanjian yang sebagaimana telah digariskan dalam Al Quran yang merupakan fokus kajian pada artikel ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana pembicaraan Al Quran sebagai sumber hukum utama mengenai asas-asas yang menjadi landasan terjadinya suatu perjanjian. Kajian ini merupakan jenis kajian kepustakaan, peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan tafsir untuk mendapatkan penjelasan yang komprehensif mengenai ayat-ayat Al Quran yang berkaitan dengan asas-asas perjanjian.

Kata kunci: Al Quran, Perjanjian, Asas-asas.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI KEPERAWATAN KESEHATAN KOMUNITAS BERBASIS APLIKASI PADA PONSEL UNTUK MANAJEMEN DIRI PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS: TINJAUAN LITERATUR
Authors: Febrianti Tressia , Rahman La Ode Abdul
Published: January 2021

Pendahuluan: Ketidakpatuhan pasien DM dalam menjalani terapi merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat menyebabkan ketidakberhasilan dalam pencegahan komplikasi DM. Untuk mengurangi resiko terjadinya komplikasi penderita DM harus menjaga/mengontrol kondisinya agar dapat hidup lebih sehat. Kemampuan untuk mengontrol diri ini sering disebut self management atau Manajemen diri. Adanya keterampilan dan pengetahuan memecahkan masalah pada penyakit DM, memungkinkan pasien dapat membuat suatu keputusan tentang pengelolaan yang terbaik untuk dirinya sendiri. Salah satu cara yang dapat dikembangkan untuk mendukung pelaksanaan self management yaitu dengan pemanfaatan teknologi dalam bidang kesehatan dengan menggunakan aplikasi pada ponsel. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui pengembangan sistem informasi keperawatan kesehatan komunitas berbasis aplikasi ponsel untuk manajemen diri pasien diabetes sebagai pencegahan komplikasi DM jangka Panjang.
Metode: Menggunakan metode studi literatur review non sistematic yang diangkat berdasarkan topik terkait. Sumber data dari jurnal yang dipilih dibatasi penerbitan dari tahun 2016 sampai 2020.
Hasil: Dari hasil telaah dan review 10 jurnal pilihan, penggunaan aplikasi pada ponsel memiliki manfaat untuk dapat memandirikan pasien DM dalam monitoring dan kedisiplan dalam perawatannya.
Kesimpulan: Dalam penerapan penggunaan aplikasi pada ponsel untuk manajemen diri pasien DM tidak terlepas dari peran perawat komunitas sebagai pendidik, pembaharu, organisator dan fasilitator, sehingga dapat tercapai tujuan umum keperawatan komunitas.
STATUS GIZI SERTA ASUPAN ENERGI DAN PROTEIN SIGNIFIKAN DENGAN KEBUGARAN JASMANI ATLET LARI DI SOUTH BORNEO RUNNERS BANJARMASIN
Authors: Norhasanah Norhasanah , Bonita Venadya Syela , Yasmin Firyal
Published: January 2021

Pendahuluan: Kebugaran jasmani mutlak diperlukan oleh seorang atlet agar dapat berlatih maupun bertanding dengan maksimal untuk mencapai prestasi. Klub South Borneo Runners merupakan suatu klub olahraga yang melakukan pembinaan terhadap atlet agar menjadi atlet yang berprestasi dalam bidang olahraga lari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara status gizi serta tingkat konsumsi energi dan protein dengan kebugaran jasmani atlet.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian cross sectional terhadap 72 atlet lari.
Hasil: Didapatkan hasil bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara status gizi dan asupan energi dan protein dengan kebugaran jasmani atlet lari berdasarkan nilai p masing masing adalah 0,001, 0,017 dan 0,006 (p<0,05) dan nilai koefisien korelasi menunjukkan bahwa korelasi antara status gizi, asupan energi dan protein dengan kebugaran jasmani menunjukkan kekuatan hubungan yang rendah dengan masing-masing nilai r sebesar 0,391, 0,280 dan 0,319.
Kesimpulan: Perhatian terhadap status gizi dan asupan gizi menjadi hal penting bagi atlet karena hubungannya dengan kebugaran jasmani.
STATUS GIZI SERTA ASUPAN ENERGI DAN PROTEIN SIGNIFIKAN DENGAN KEBUGARAN JASMANI ATLET LARI DI SOUTH BORNEO RUNNERS BANJARMASIN
Authors: Hasanah Nor , Bonita Venadya Syela , Yasmin Firyal
Published: January 2021

Kebugaran jasmani mutlak diperlukan oleh seorang atlet agar dapat berlatih maupun bertanding dengan maksimal untuk mencapai prestasi. Klub South Borneo Runners merupakan suatu klub olahraga yang melakukan pembinaan terhadap atlet agar menjadi atlet yang berprestasi dalam bidang olahraga lari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara status gizi serta tingkat konsumsi energi dan protein dengan kebugaran jasmani atlet. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian cross sectional terhadap 72 atlet lari. Didapatkan hasil bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara status gizi dan asupan energi dan protein dengan kebugaran jasmani atlet lari berdasarkan nilai p masing masing adalah 0,001, 0,017 dan 0,006 (p0,05) dan nilai koefisien korelasi menunjukkan bahwa korelasi antara status gizi, asupan energi dan protein dengan kebugaran jasmani menunjukkan kekuatan hubungan yang rendah dengan masing-masing nilai r sebesar 0,391, 0,280 dan 0,319. Perhatian terhadap status gizi dan asupan gizi menjadi hal penting bagi atlet karena hubungannya dengan kebugaran jasmani.
Pengujian Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Kulit Ranting Sengon Dengan Pelarut Metanol Dan N-Heksana
Authors: Rahayu Nunik Tri , Nurhasanah Ai Sri , Rumidatul Alfi , Fadhila Feldha , Maryana Yayan
Published: January 2021

Pohon Sengon (Falcataria moluccana) memiliki senyawa metabolit sekunder yaitu terpenoid, steroid, flavonoid, fenolik, tanin, saponin yang berfungsi sebagai antibakteri. Antibakteri bersumber dari alam menjadi alternatif untuk pengobatan penyakit infeksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon dengan pelarut n-heksana dan metanol terhadap Shigella dysentriae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dan Proteus mirabilis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Kirby Bauer dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 9%, 9,5%, 10%, 10,5% dan 11%. Hasil ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon menunjukkan adanya zona bening dengan konsentrasi efektif yaitu 11% terhadap Shigella dysentriae (4 mm), Escherichia coli (1,7 mm), Salmonella typhi (3,3 mm). Sedangkan ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon dengan pelarut n-heksana terhadap Proteus mirabillis (2,7 mm). Ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon dengan pelarut metanol dan n-heksana memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap Shigella dysentriae, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, dan Proteus mirabilis. Kata kunci: Antibakteri, Falcataria moluccana, N-heksana, Metanol
Automatic Sleep Scoring Stages using Real-Time EMG Signals
Authors: Farooq Hemu , Jain Anuj , Sharma V. K.
Published: January 2021

Sleep is completely regarded as obligatory component for an individual’s prosperity and is an extremely important element for the overall mental and physical well-being of an individual. It is a condition in which physical and mental health of an individual are in condition of halt. The conception of sleep is considered extremely peculiar and is a topic of discussion and it has attracted the researchers all over the world. Proper analysis of sleep scoring system and its different stages gives clinical information when diagnosing on patients having sleep disorders. Since, manual sleep stage classification is a hectic process as it takes sufficient time for sleep experts to perform data analysis. Besides, mistakes and irregularities in between classification of same data can be recurrent. Therefore, there is a great use of automatic scoring system to support reliable classification. The proposed work provides an insight to use the automatic scheme which is based on real time EMG signals. EMG is an electro neurological diagnostic tool which evaluates and records the electrical activity generated by muscle cells. The sleep scoring analysis can be applied by recording Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyogram (EMG), and Electrooculogram (EOG) based on epoch which is defined as a period of 30 second length segments, and this method of sleep scoring system is also called polysomnography test or PSG test. The standard database of EMG signals was collected from different hospitals in sleep laboratory which gives the different stages of sleep. These are Waking, Non-REM1 (stage-1), Non-REM2 (stage-2), Non-REM3 (stage-3), REM. The main motive of the proposed work is the synchronization of EEG, EMG, EOG in order to understand different stages of sleep when they are simultaneously recorded. The procedure can be useful in clinics, particularly for scientists in studying the wakefulness and sleep stage correlation and thus helps in diagnosing some sleep disorders.
Retoriğin Temel Unsurları Olan Ethos-Pathos-Logos Perspektifinden İkna Sanatının Kullanılışı : Müge Anlı Örneği
Authors: BAHÇECİOĞLU Elif Hatice
Published: January 2021

Antik çağlardan günümüze kadar gelen ve etkili konuşmanın özünü oluşturan retorik, ikna sanatının da temelidir. Hem akademik bir disiplin hem de metodolojik bir yöntem olarak gelişen retoriğin ikna sanatını kanıtlamaya yönelik ethos, pathos ve logos olmak üzere üç temel unsuru bulunmaktadır. Bu üç unsurun ele alınan konu çerçevesinde, konuşmacının meziyetleri doğrultusunda işlenerek etkin bir şekilde kullanılması oldukça önemlidir. Çünkü bu meziyetler aracılığıyla sunulan görüş çerçevesinde dinleyicinin etkilenerek ikna olduğu varsayılmaktadır. Bu yaklaşımlar doğrultusunda özellikle medyada yer alan kişilerin uzun dönem ekranda kalmayı başarabilmesi, retoriği kullanma konusunda ne derece etkin olduğu sorusunu akıllara getirmektedir. Bu bağlamda Müge Anlı 2008 yılından bu yana kullandığı yöntemle verdiği güven, yanı sıra empati ve ikna gücü ile geçmişte kalmış olayların taraflarını ekrana çekmeyi başarmakta ve yine aynı başarıyla onları konuşturarak olayları çözüme kavuşturmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın temel sorunu Anlı’nın bu başarısında hangi retorik unsurları nasıl kullandığıdır. Bu amaçla çalışmanın kapsamı, durum çalışması doğrultusunda tek bir program ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Ayrıca retorik analiz yöntemi kullanılmış ve bu anlamda ethos, pathos, logos unsurlarının nasıl uygulandığı tespit edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda Müge Anlı’nın güçlü bir retorik sunucusu olduğu kanısına varılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın benzer program yapanların Anlı’nın bu başarısını daha kolay anlayabilmesine ve kendi programlarında yararlanmalarına katkı sunması umulmaktadır.
Halkla İlişkiler Perspektifinden Şehir Markalaşması ve Sakin Şehir (Cittaslow) Modeli
Authors: KUŞAY Yeliz , KOTAN TÜRKDEN Duygu
Published: January 2021

Cittaslow (Sakin Şehir), var olan değerleri koruyan ve yenilenebilir kaynaklara zemin hazırlayan bir modeldir. Modern dünyanın yaşam biçiminden farklı, daha sosyal ve etkileşimli bir yaşam felsefesi ile uygulama alanı bulmaktadır. Yerel bir kalkınma modeli olarak kentin tarihi ve doğal değerlerine sahip çıkarak, yavaş ve yerel kalma anlayışına sahiptir. Her geçen gün Dünya’da ve Türkiye’de Cittaslow şehir sayıları artış görmektedir. 1999 yılında İtalya’da başlayan bu hareket, günümüzde 30 ülkede, 262 şehirde, uygulama projeleri ile kentsel boyuta taşınmaktadır. Çalışmada Cittaslow Modeli, halkla ilişkiler bakış açısıyla; şehir markalaşması/tanıtımında ve hedef kitle farkındalığı açısından değerlendirilmektedir. Şehirlerin markalaşma yolunda kendilerini ifade biçimleri, kimlik oluşturma süreçleri ve hedef kitle ile iletişim şekilleri ele alınmaktadır. Araştırma, Cittaslow Modeli benimseyen ve üyelikleri kabul edilen Türkiye’deki 7 kentin Cittaslow projeleri ve sosyal medya ortamları üzerindeki yansımaları ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Hedef kitle ile iletişimde izledikleri stratejiler ve kullanılan halkla ilişkiler çalışmaları incelemenin konusu içerisinde yer almaktadır. Çalışma, kent anlayışını kimlik olgusu ile bütünleştiren, kentleri var olan değerleri ile ön plana çıkarmayı ve modern teknolojik yeniliklerle zenginleştiren, hedef kitlede pozitif anlamda davranışsal bir değişiklik yaratmayı amaçlayan, halkla ilişkiler uygulamaları ve iletişim stratejileriyle bu durumun gerçekleştirilmesi noktasında artı ve eksilerin tespiti adına önem taşımaktadır.
Application of Ecological Indices using Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Relation to Aquaculture Activities in Rawang Sub-basin, Selangor River, Malaysia
Authors: Hettige Nadeesha Dilani , Hashim Rohasliney Binti , Kutty Ahmad Bin Abas , Jamil Nor Rohaizah Binti , Ash’aari Zulfa Hanan Binti
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to evaluate benthic macroinvertebrates assemblages using the application of ecological indices in the Rawang sub-basin of the Selangor River with reference to determining the impacts of aquaculture practices on benthic macroinvertebrates. In total, seven sampling sites were selected, namely Guntong (SR1), Guntong’s tributaries (SR2, control site), Kuang (SR3 and SR7), Gong (SR4), Buaya (SR5) and Serendah (SR6) Rivers. Sites were selected using a random sampling technique and the accessibility and proximity to aquaculture farms. Macroinvertebrates were sampled from April 2019 to March 2020 using an aquatic kick net, a hand spade, and a D-frame dip net. Water samples were also taken. Twenty-seven families belonging to the Annelida, Mollusca and Athropoda phyla were identified using taxonomic keys. Tubificidae was found to be the most dominant family (36.79%) followed by Chironomidae (28.84%). The highest number of individuals from family Tubificidae was recorded in Gong River, where effluent was discharged from an aquaculture farm. The total abundance of benthic macroinvertebrates increased with increased proximity to the aquaculture farm. Based on Biological Monitoring Working Party score value, the water quality of sampling sites in close proximity to the aquaculture farm was polluted as compared to the control location. Family Biotic Index score showed that all sites were substantially polluted with organic pollution, with the control site being much less polluted. In conclusion, benthic macroinvertebrates assemblage was affected by effluent originating from aquaculture farm outlets. It is therefore necessary to conduct aquaculture farming using methods that are deemed to be environmentally friendly.
Design and Synthesis of a New Amphipathic Cyclic Decapeptide with Rapid, Stable, and Continuous Antibacterial Effects
Authors: Farrag Hisham N. , Metwally Khaled , Ikeno Shinya , Kato Tamaki
Published: January 2021

Pathogens can acquire high resistance against even the most powerful antibiotics because of the long periods of treatment and high usage of antimicrobial agents. In addition, the severe side effects of commonly used antibiotics can initiate secondary diseases or may lead to death. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been reported to exhibit prokaryotic selectivity and low microbial resistance. Furthermore, AMPs show a good ability to penetrate the cell walls of microorganisms. In this study, a cyclic decapeptide and its linear counterpart were synthesized by a standard solid phase peptide synthesis method (SPPS) in a quantitative yield of the linear decapeptide (97%) and a good yield of the cyclic form (45%). Antibacterial studies were performed using Escherichia coli (a widespread Gram-negative pathogen) and Bacillus thuringiensis as a representative Gram-positive pathogen. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were evaluated by the broth microdilution method. The cyclic peptide and its linear counterpart exhibited MIC values of 0.16 and 0.3 mg/mL, respectively, against Escherichia coli. Against Bacillus thuringiensis, the peptides had the same MIC value of 0.24 mg/mL. Time-kill studies were performed using E. coli, which indicated a fast killing effect of both peptides (≥ 99% of the bacterial cells) after 1 h of incubation using a concentration of two times the MIC value for each peptide. Moreover, bacterial cell viability studies against E. coli carried out using a high bacterial concentration showed that both peptides have a maximum killing effect of more than 80% of the tested bacterial cells.
Enzyme Kinetics Study for Heterogeneous System of Pretreated Kenaf Hydrolysis
Authors: Azelee Nur Izyan Wan , Nordin Norhafiza , Illias Rosli Md , Manas Nor Hasmaliana Abdul , Ghazali Mohd Nazlee Faisal Md
Published: January 2021

The peculiarity of spatially restricted diffusion and molecular collision processes results in considerable contrast in a reaction between the reactant and catalyst in the heterogeneous system from its corresponding homogeneous structure. The identification of the enzymatic hydrolysis process of pre-treated kenaf and to convert it into simple sugars employing a systematic kinetic investigation is the aims of this study. The influence of substrate concentration on xylanase hydrolysis was performed in water bath shakers. In-house recombinant xylanase expressed in Pichia pastoris was used for the hydrolysis at pH 4.0 in 50 mM sodium citrate buffer with 200 rpm agitation. Modified Prout-Tompkins equation was used for the heterogeneous substrate hydrolysis. The results obtained show that temperature simultaneously influenced the time dependency of the reducing sugar yield. Dependence of the enzymatic rate of reaction can be calculated effectively on the conversion of substrates over different temperatures. The activation energy needed for pretreated kenaf hydrolysis was among the least compared to other lignocelluloses, which was only 25.15 kJ/mol. In conclusion, the exponential kinetic equation by the Modified Prout-Tompkins equation offers a solid understanding of xylanase hydrolysis on the pretreated kenaf. Thus, the prediction
of the degree of hydrolysis required at the predetermined temperature and time values used can be quickly and precisely determined.
Secured Electrocardiograph (ECG) Signal Using Partially Homomorphic Encryption Technique–RSA Algorithm
Authors: Shaikh Muhammad Umair , Adnan Wan Azizun Wan , Ahmad Siti Anom
Published: January 2021

ECG signal differs from individual to individual, making it hard to be emulated and copied. In recent times ECG is being used for identifying the person. Hence, there is a requirement for a system that involves digital signal processing and signal security so that the saved data are secured at one place and an authentic person can see and use the ECG signal for further diagnosis. The study presents a set of security solutions that can be deployed in a connected healthcare territory, which includes the partially homomorphic encryption (PHE) techniques used to secure the electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. This is to record confidentially and prevent the information from meddling, imitating and replicating. First, Pan and Tompkins’s algorithm was applied to perform the ECG signal processing. Then, partially homomorphic encryption (PHE) technique - Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithm was used to encrypt the ECG signal by using the public key. The PHE constitutes a gathering of semantically secure encryption works that permits certain arithmetical tasks on the plaintext to be performed straightforwardly on the ciphertext. The study shows a faster and 90% accurate result before and after encryption that indicates the lightweight and accuracy of the RSA algorithm. Secure ECG signal provides innovation in multiple healthcare sectors such as medical research, patient care and hospital database.
A LAYERED DECODING ARCHITECTURE FOR LDPC DECODER WITH LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Authors: SAGAR G.SURESH KRISHNA , KUMAR M. SANDEEP
Published: January 2021

Low-density parity-check (LDPC) decoder requires large amount of memory access which leads to high energy consumption. To reduce the energy consumption of the LDPC decoder, memory-bypassing scheme has been proposed for the layered decoding architecture which reduces the amount of access to the memory storing the soft posterior reliability values. In this work, we present a scheme that achieves the optimal reduction of memory access for the memory bypassing scheme. The amount of achievable memory bypassing depends on the decoding order of the layers. We formulate the problem of finding the optimal decoding order and propose algorithm to obtain the optimal solution. We also present the corresponding architecture which combines some of memory components and results in reduction of memory area. The proposed decoder was implemented in TSMC 0.18 m CMOS process. Experimental results show that for a LDPC decoder targeting IEEE 802.11n specification, the amount of memory access values can be reduced by 12.9–19.3% compared with the state-of-the-art design. At the same time, 95.6%–100% hardware utilization rate is achieved.
A NOVEL PATTERN MATCHING METHOD FOR MEMORY REDUCTION APPLICATIONS USING AC ALGORITHM
Authors: REDDY G.F. HARISH , PRIYADARSINI S. INDIRA , PRATIBHA J.
Published: January 2021

Advances in computer networks and storage subsystems continue to push the rate at which data streams must be processed between and within computer systems. Meanwhile, the content of such data streams is subjected to ever increasing scrutiny, as components at all levels mine the streams for patterns that can trigger time-sensitive action. The problem of discovering credit card numbers, currency values, or telephone numbers requires a more general specification mechanism. While there is a well developed theory for regular expressions and their implementation via Finite-State Machines (FSMs), the use of regular expressions for high-performance pattern matching is more difficult and is an area of ongoing research. In this Paper, a memory-efficient pattern matching algorithm which can significantly reduce the number of states and transitions by merging pseudo-equivalent states while maintaining correctness of string matching. In addition, the new algorithm is complementary to other memory reduction approaches and provides further reductions in memory needs.
DESIGN OF A 500MHZ, 4-BIT LOW POWER ADC FOR UWB APPLICATION
Authors: PATNAIK SANTOSH KUMAR , BANERJEE DR. SWAPNA
Published: January 2021

This paper presents a new topology of an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), named as Switched Reference ADC (SR-ADC) where the reference voltages are applied through switches. The switched reference voltage concept works with few mutually exclusive switches which are appropriately selecting the reference voltages for comparison with the input signal. This SR-ADC has been implemented using 0.18μm single poly and six metal CMOS technology. The spectra simulation result of this SR-ADC shows an ENOB of ≈3.53 for a 1V peak-to-peak input signal having a frequency of 100MHz while operating at a sampling frequency of 500MHz. The total power consumption is 21.39mW for a single power supply of 1.8V having a core area of ≈253μm*221μm.
Identification, Management and Ten-Year Follow Up of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Filipino Children
Authors: Gregorio Germana V. , Martinez Elizabeth G. , Rogacion Jossie M.
Published: January 2021

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Diagnostic Yield of Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism among Children Presenting with Neurologic Symptoms using Urine Amino and Organic Acid Analyses
Authors: Chiong Mary Anne D. , Fodra Esphie Grace D. , Manliguis Judy S. , Lanot Vanessa O.
Published: January 2021

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A Post-Marketing Surveillance Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Paliperidone ER among Filipino Adult Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
Authors: Conde Bernardo L. , Sionzon Michael P. , Benedicto Erwin G.
Published: January 2021

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Biomarker Detection in Urinary Proteome of Prostate Cancer by Nanoflow LC-MS/MS
Authors: Autus-Geniston Leonora V. , Garcia Carlos P. , Ramos John Donnie A. , Tuazon Alexander O. , Estanislao Virgilio C.
Published: January 2021

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Quality of Life in Children with Psychiatric Disorders at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC): Child, Parent and Clinician Report
Authors: Malinit Joy P.
Published: January 2021

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Auto-LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and its Health Outcomes: A Review
Authors: Fadrilan-Camacho Vivien Fe F.
Published: January 2021

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The State of Children with Disabilities in Eastern Samar
Authors: Pimentel Simbulan Nymia
Published: January 2021

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Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome who Received High Dose Radiotherapy at UP – PGH from 2009 – 2011
Authors: Benedicto Maria Teresa U. , Benedicto Jubert P. , Depayso Marbe Joy A. , Limkin Elaine Johana C.
Published: January 2021

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Immediate Extubation following Glenn Procedure for Single Ventricle Physiology: A Report of Three Cases
Authors: Catalan Grace G.
Published: January 2021

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Demographic Profile and Treatment Outcomes of Filipino Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Liver Tumor Registry
Authors: Daez Ma. Lourdes O. , Ong Janus P. , Lomboy Allyn Rey B. , Libuit Jeffrey M. , Vicente Ivan Michael G. , Firmalino Grace C. , Carpio Gian Carlo A.
Published: January 2021

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Typologies of Strategies used by the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Clinicians in Teaching Patients in Periodontics
Authors: Murjani Bhabita V.
Published: January 2021

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Globe Positioning in the Orbit among Filipinos Scanned at the Philippine General Hospital from November 2009 to February 2010
Authors: Cupino Nonette A. , Carpio Erwin John T. , Pagkatipunan Paulo Maria N.
Published: January 2021

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Early Aesthetic Dentistry in the Philippines: An Anthropological Perspectiv
Authors: Atienza Angelina A.
Published: January 2021

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The UP-Philippine General Hospital Acute Coronary Events at the Emergency Room Registry (UP PGH-ACER)
Authors: Alcover Jean D. , Valones Ariel D. , Punzalan Felix Eduardo R. , Reyes Eugene B.
Published: January 2021

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Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Adult Patients with Echocardiographic Evidence of Cardiac Tamponade at the Philippine General Hospital: A 5-year Study (The CAPTIVE- Heart Study)
Authors: Tumabiene Kristine D. , Chiong Lowe L. , Macapugay Leora Flor  P. , Matulac Melgar O. , Punzalan Felix Eduardo R.
Published: January 2021

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Where We Are: Socio-Ecological and Health Profile of the Philippine LIFEcourse study in CARdiovascular disease Epidemiology (LIFECARE) Study Sites
Authors: Llanes Elmer Jasper B. , Nacpil-Dominguez Paulette D. , Sy Rody G. , Castillo-Carandang Nina T. , Punzalan Felix Eduardo R. , Reganit Paul Ferdinand M. , Gumatay Wilbert Allan G. , Sison Olivia T. , Ngalob Queenie G. , Velandria Felicidad V.
Published: January 2021

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Health Human Resource Needs of Government Hospitals in the Philippines
Authors: Lawas Noel D. , Javier Richard S. , Antonio Carl Abelardo T. , Faraon Emerito Jose A. , Yanga-Mabunga Ma. Susan T. , Tobias Eufemia M.
Published: January 2021

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Partnership for Health Development through the Field Practice
Authors: Guevarra Jonathan P. , Oidem Maribel G. , Estrada Josue Antonio G. , Bertuso Arlene G. , Borja Maridel P. , Bullecer Ernani R. , De Guzman Teresita S. , Leonardo Lydia R. , Molina Victorio B. , Yanga–Mabunga Ma. Susan T. , Castillo Eleanor C. , Hernandez Paul Michael R. , Ignacio Ma. Socorro E. , Javier Richard S. , Pinlac Paul Adrian V. , Roxas Evalyn A.
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Inhibitory Effect of Quassia amara Linn. Crude Bark Extract on Entamoeba histolytica in vitro
Authors: Panganiban Jayson C. , Patupat Annarose L. , Paulino Jose Antonio T. , Penserga Grace G. , Poncio Mar Aristeo G. , Porlas Jr. Romeo V. , Quezon Anna Sharmie C. , Quicho Hernane M. , Ramos Everly Faith P. , Remonte, Jr. Edgar F. , Reyes Julianne Francesca F. , Rivera Adovich S. , Rivera Kay C. , Rivera Manuel Gregorio T. , Rogelio Paolo Nico A. , Sagayaga III Hope M. , Santiago Maria Carmina L. , See John Patrick , Siy Waldermar T. , Cagayan Faye S. , Maramba Cecile C. , Rivera Pilarita T.
Published: January 2021

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A Case of a 42-year-old Filipino Male with Bilateral Lower Extremity Swelling
Authors: Timbol Edgar Wilson G. , Racaza Geraldine Z. , De Las Alas Jacqueline Michelle G. , Duya Jose Eduardo DL. , Mejia Agnes D.
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Beyond History: A Legacy and a Vision
Authors: Cabral-Lim Leonor I. , Perez Martesio C.
Published: January 2021

Introduction

This work is a tribute to all those who have shaped the Department of Neurosciences of the National University Hospital and the University of the Philippines Health Sciences Center. I am deeply honored to have collaborated with my highly esteemed mentor and colleague, Dr. Martesio Perez, Professor Emeritus of the University. History is more than a chronology of the past. There is much more beyond the names and events of the past. History has not only made us what we are today, but will also guide us to where we want to be in the future. As the historian David McCullough stated, "History is an unending dialogue between the past and the present." This written history starts at the present, goes back in time, and moves forward toward our envisioned future.
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Dyskinesia among Filipino Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Shiong Shu Leah L. , Jamora Roland Dominic G.
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Neuropsychological and Cognitive Profile of Retired Filipino Boxers
Authors: Canto Patricia Ann D. , Cenina Alvin Rae F. , Shiong Shu Leah L. , Anlacan Michelle M. , Ledesma Lourdes K. , Jamora Roland Dominic G. , Dioquino Carissa Paz C.
Published: January 2021

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Primary Mediastinal Liposarcoma of the Superior, Middle, and Anterior Mediastinum
Authors: Manalo Mary Ondinee U. , Fernando Gracieux Y.
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Sexual Dysfunction among Filipino Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Lui Arthur Gregory A. , Balbuena Joanne Marie L. , Faltado Jr. Antonio L. , Uy Charles Vincent O. , `Strebel Heinrik Martin Jude S.
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Factors Associated with Non-compliance with Anti-malarial Treatment among Malaria Patients in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Authors: Agoncillo Analigaya R. , Coronacion Kristine Ayessa Elaine B. , Dagdag Julienne Theresa T. , Matira Ma. Stephanie C. , Pamintuan Niña Kashka E. , Soriano Charles Sherwin M. , Salamat Maria Sonia S. , Saniel Ofelia P. , Rivera Pilarita T.
Published: January 2021

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Association between Leptospirosis-Related Knowledge and Practices of Male Pedicab Drivers in Manila
Authors: Lim Patricia Abigail C. , Reyes Ma. Bituin S. , Vasquez Diana Jean V. , Lim Raphael Jourdain L. , Palatino Maylin C.
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Evaluation of Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test (DRIT) of Canis lupus familiaris Hippocampal Touch Impression Smears Using a Monospecific Polyclonal Antibody for Rabies Virus Detection
Authors: Ang Mary Jasmin C. , Llenaresas–Manalo Daria , Jarilla Blanca , Tuason Laarni , Avenido Eleonor , Demetria Catalino , Medina Plebeian , Quiambao Beatriz , Acosta Luz , Inoue Satoshi , Estacio Ma. Amelita
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Management of “SHARPS” Wastes in Manila Hospitals (Part 3) Off-Site Management of Hazardous Healthcare Wastes in Six Tertiary Hospitals in South Manila, Philippines
Authors: Pagkatipunan Paulo Ma. N.
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Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
Authors: Lu Jinky Leilanie DP.
Published: January 2021

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Leptospirosis Outbreak after a Heavy Rainfall Typhoon in the Philippines: Clinical Features, Outcome and Prognostic Factors for Mortality
Authors: Roxas Evalyn A. , Alejandria Marissa M. , Mendoza Myrna T. , Roman Arthur Dessi E. , Leyritana Katerina T. , Ginete-Garcia Joann Kathleen B.
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Descriptive and Predictive Time Series Analysis of Premature Mortality from Noncommunicable Disease among Filipinos
Authors: Pinlac Paul Adrian V. , Soonthornworasiri Ngamphol
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Association between Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Measurements of Adiposity among Residents and Interns of a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines
Authors: Bonode Maryenka M. , Baello Raymund Paul C. , Jalique Jundelle Romulo K.
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Indoor Air Quality Monitoring of Communities Surrounding a Coal-Fired Power Plant in Pagbilao, Quezon
Authors: Quizon Romeo R. , Torres Elma B. , Torres-Briola Tisha Ysabel , Lomboy Marian Fe Theresa C.
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Utility of p57KIP2 and Her-2 Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization in Differentiating Partial from Complete Hydatidiform Mole
Authors: Diwa Michele H. , Kim Min-A , Avila Jose Maria C. , Pedroza David G. , Encinas-Latoy Michelle Anne M.
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Maternal Emotional Reactions towards Results of Newborn Hearing Screening: A Cross Sectional Survey
Authors: Reyes-Quintos Maria Rina T. , Torres Raynald P.
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Development of Attic Cholesteatoma in Acute Otitis Media with Tuberculosis
Authors: Abes Generoso T. , Abes Franco Louie LB , Cruz Teresa Luisa G.
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Job Profile and Description of the Administrative Staff and Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) in a College in a National University
Authors: Dela Rosa Tammy L. , Barroa Jupiter Kelly H. , Cruz Ma. Katrina Diana M. , De Lima Marjorie M. , Dimaano Tita L. , Obidos, Jr. Fevito A.
Published: January 2021

Objectives. This study aims to determine demographics, job suitability, job satisfaction and perception among the administrative staff and research, extension and professional staff (REPS) of the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. Methods. This is a descriptive study. A questionnaire was developed and administered to 71 administrative employees and Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) to assess job profile, actual duties and responsibilities of the official job position/title during a period of five years from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. Results. There are 71 employees of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM), 61 administrative staff and 10 REPS. A majority (62%) have been with the UPCM for more than 15 years. Sixty-two employees had complete information and among these, 45 (72.6%) were hired for jobs related to their educational backgrounds. All employees underwent some form of training as part of staff development (2.56 courses/employee/year) and the staff recognized that these courses enhanced their ability to do their jobs (95.3%). However, the staff also feel that they attend many other courses (66.4% of courses attended) that are not directly related to their jobs, with only 33.6% of these courses having any bearing on the performance of their specific jobs. Survey results showed that job satisfaction and perception of the value of their work is generally high. However, sources of dissatisfaction include being assigned tasks by people other than their immediate supervisor, not enough time to do their jobs and duties assigned that are not within their job description. Conclusion. Most employees of the UPCM have a high level of satisfaction with their jobs. Cited factors for this include job suitability, continued staff development, a sense that what they do is essential to the organization as a whole. Some areas are seen to be sources of dissatisfaction. These include mismatch between training and actual duties, work assigned by people other than their supervisors, too little time allotted for the work assigned, and tasks expected of them that are not within their job descriptions.
Current Patterns in the Management of Adult Stroke by Filipino Neurologists: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey among Fellows of the Philippine Neurological Association
Authors: Roxas Jr. Artemio A. , Bautista Ralph Louie P.
Published: January 2021

Background. Despite the availability of clinical guidelines for stroke, variation exists in the management patterns of stroke among neurologists. Objective. To determine the current practice patterns of Filipino adult neurologists in stroke and their adherence to the current clinical guidelines of the Stroke Society of the Philippines (SSP). Methods. Cross-sectional survey using a 3-page, 17-item questionnaire reviewed by the Stroke Council of the Philippine Neurological Association (PNA). Results and Observations. From November 2013 to July 2014, 136 of 277 (49%) locally practicing board certified adult neurologists of the PNA were surveyed. Some important findings from the survey include: (1) 70% of respondents underestimated the benefit of warfarin in stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF); (2) for acute ischemic stroke, although the recommended systolic blood pressure (SBP) threshold is >220 mm Hg, 43% would initiate antihypertensive therapy at SBP >180 mm Hg; (3) for acute primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), 42% would start antihypertensives at SBP >140 mm Hg; (4) despite the absence of guidelines recommending the use of neuroprotectant drugs for acute stroke, 75% and 56% of neurologists have prescribed it to >80% of their patients with infarcts and ICH respectively; (5) 46% of neurologists have not experienced giving thrombolytic therapy to any of their patients with acute ischemic stroke; (6) among patients with clinically stable hemorrhagic strokes, 77% of neurologists would give antithrombotics, while 28% of them would start it 30 days after the onset of stroke; (7) only 21% of respondents have ordered carotid studies as part of their work up in >80% of their patients with ischemic strokes; and (8) 64% of respondents have requested carotid revascularization procedures for patients with significant carotid stenosis, and about 38% of these patients underwent the procedure.

Conclusion. The management patterns in stroke remain varied among Filipino neurologists, although the patterns show increasing adherence toward guideline recommendations. The following practices are noted: underestimation of the benefits of oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF; use of pharmacologic control of blood pressure below the recommended threshold for acute ischemic stroke; widespread use of neuroprotectant drugs despite lack of definite evidence for its use; low utilization of carotid studies in the work-up of patients with ischemic stroke and the low rate of revascularization procedures in confirmed cases of carotid stenosis; and a relative increase in experience with thrombolysis.
The Changing Landscape of Genetics in the Philippines
Authors: Silao Catherine Lynn T.
Published: January 2021

In the beginning, medical genetics was concerned only with rare single gene or chromosomal disorders. However, the Human Genome Project has made available information of invaluable diagnostic and therapeutic importance. It links the genome with human health.

It is becoming clear that all diseases or medical conditions have a genetic component with a huge proportion of the general population having a recognized genetic disorder. Presently, there is greater appreciation of genetic contributions to normal physiologic processes, early disease detection, pathogenesis, prevention and susceptibility to disease, disease prognostication and monitoring, the development of innovative diagnostic tests and novel therapeutic approaches. Genetics is currently the driving force in medical research.

While the papers in this special 2017 Genetics issue of Acta Medica Philippina give different perspectives on genetics, certain key themes have become evident in the submissions. We highlight birth defects, molecular genetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology–craniofacial syndromes, the importance of folic acid, metabolic disorders, and genetic counselling issues. With the expansion of our genetic understanding of normal physiologic processes and disease, the role of the genetic counselor has also undoubtedly increased. The challenge is to make these genetic advances benefit people/ patients and the public. There is a need to educate them and make them aware of the different facets of genetics and its implications to the patient, their families and disseminate these information to the community.

The integration of genetics into medical practice will occur at a different pace for all areas in medicine. Genetic technology is available and accessible for everyone with interest to do genetic research in their corresponding medical field.

It is realized though that the Philippines, being a developing country, needs to recognize the burden imposed by genetic disorders and birth defects. There must be political will and commitment to sup port the implementation of these genetic services. Knowledge about genetic disorders and birth defects must be enhanced and the goals of genetic services in terms of both individual/family welfare and public health must be delineated with ethical principles and cultural diversity respected.

Catherine Lynn T. Silao, MD, PhD, FPPS Guest EditorInstitute of Human GeneticsNational Institutes of HealthUniversity of the Philippines Manila
Etiology of Hydrops Fetalis at the Philippine General Hospital: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Abadingo Michelle E. , Alcausin Maria Melanie Liberty B.
Published: January 2021

Objective. Hydrops fetalis (HF) is a diagnosis with significant morbidity and mortality. It is the objective of this study to identify common etiologic causes of HF in the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Methods. This is a retrospective review of hydrops fetalis cases delivered at the PGH from 2010 to 2014. There was a total of 75 identified cases of hydrops fetalis. However, only 58 of these, or 77.33% have available medical charts for review. Results. The median gestational age at birth was 31 (range 2140) weeks. There were 19 identified cases (32%) of stillbirth. Of the 32 patients born alive, 30 (93.75%) died in the immediate neonatal period. The etiologies of HF were identified in 15 cases, which included congenital anomalies (n=4), cardiac anomalies (n=3), infectious problems (n=3), hematologic anomalies (n=2), placental anomalies (n=2) and congenital tumor (n=1). Cases of congenital anomalies were only detected by congenital anomaly scan; no further work-ups were done. Fifteen (15) mothers presented with microcytic, hypochromic anemia on complete blood count (CBC). The cause of HF was not confirmed in the remaining 43 (74%) cases. Conclusion. It is important to fully investigate the causes of HF to aid in the proper management and counseling. Further work-up must be done for mothers presenting with microcytic, hypochromic anemia. This is an important feature of alpha thalassemia. Partners of women suspected to have alpha thalassemia should also have a hematologic screening. The deletion of the four alpha genes will result to HB Bart’s hydrops fetalis; a major cause of hydrops fetalis in Southeast Asian countries.
Two Filipino Children with Oromandibular Limb Hypogenesis Spectrum
Authors: Abacan Mary Ann R. , Quing Richard dL. , Alcausin Maria Melanie Liberty B. , Tansipek Bernard U. , Cutiongco-Dela Paz Eva Maria
Published: January 2021

Oromandibular Limb Hypogenesis Spectrum (OMLHS) [OMIM 103300] is a rare disease characterized by congenital defects of the face, mandible, tongue and hypoplastic limbs. The exact etiology remains unknown. We present two Filipino children diagnosed with OLMHS. Patient 1 is a 2-year-old female noted to have micrognathia, sygnathia and hypoplasia of distal extremities. Patient 2 is a 6-year-old male with hypoplastic mandible, micrognathia, micromelia of both lower extremities and syndactyly of hands. The early recognition of this disease is important so that early surgical correction of deformities particularly the hypoplastic mandible be addressed to avoid complications such as respiratory distress and feeding difficulties.
Measuring Stigma and Discrimination towards People Living with HIV among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary, Government Teaching Hospital in the Philippines
Authors: Lopez Sheryl Mae J. , Ramiro Valerie R. , Roxas Evalyn A.
Published: January 2021

Background. The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the Philippines is increasing. HIV-related stigma in the health care setting is a known barrier to healthcare access for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Objective. The study aimed to identify stigmatizing attitudes and practices towards PLHIV among healthcare workers in Philippine General Hospital. Methods. In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 375 healthcare workers were recruited via convenience sampling. A standardized questionnaire developed by the Health Policy Project was used. Results. The study demonstrated concerns regarding transmission, particularly during drawing blood (87.1%), assisting in labor and delivery (82%), and dressing wounds (80.4%). Use of special infection-control measures (76.1%), wearing double gloves (72.8%), additional infection-control procedures during labor and delivery (72.2%), and wearing gloves during all aspects of patient care (70.2%) were reported as well. Perceptions such as the belief that pregnant women who are HIV positive must inform their families of their HIV status (82.1%), and that PLHIV engage in irresponsible behaviors (69.1%) and are promiscuous (66.4%) were also detected. Conclusion. The study confirmed the presence of HIV-related stigma among healthcare workers in Philippine General Hospital. This finding could potentially catalyze the development of stigma-reducing measures which could hopefully translate to improved healthcare for PLHIV.