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Study of the antibiotic sensitivity pattern of bloodstream infections in gynaecological ICU
Authors: Trivedi Moha S. , Nagendra Manish
Published: December 2022

Background: Severe sepsis is one of the leading causes of death even in the developed nation, among critically ill patients admitted in intensive care units (ICU). Decreasing antibiotic susceptibility with increasing length of hospital stay increases the burden on the healthcare system.Methods: A total of 75 samples taken from the patients suspected with bloodstream infection in the gynaecological ICU were processed as per standard protocol. Identification of bacteria was carried out with the help of relevant biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done by Kirby-Bauer Disk diffusion method according to CLSI guidelines.Results: Positive blood culture was seen in 21 (28%) samples. Out of these 13 (61.90%) were gram negative bacteria and 8 (38.09%) was gram positive cocci. Escherichia spp., Klebsiella spp. and Acinetobacter spp. were the predominant isolates in gram negative bacteria. Gentamicin, Piperacillin-Tazobactam, Imipenem and Levofloxacin were the most sensitive antibiotics while Cefazolin, Cefuroxime, Cefepime and Ceftazidime were the most resistant antibiotics.Conclusions: Gram negative bacteria are an emerging cause of sepsis in ICU patients while gram positive bacteria still remain prevalent. The purpose of this study is to identify the bacterial cause of septicaemia in general intensive care unit (GICU) patients.
Aetiopathogenesis of ischemic stroke in rheumatoid arthritis: a case series study from tertiary care centre of South India
Authors: Manorenj Sandhya , Shaik Reshma Sultana , Marupaka Sravan Kumar
Published: December 2022

Stroke is a major health concern worldwide. Published meta-analyses showed significant higher risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to the general population. Major etiopathogenesis of ischemic stroke in RA is non-atherosclerotic vasculopathy. Here the authors described varied aetiopathogensis of ischemic stroke in patients with RA which had been seldom reported in the literature. It was one of the first case series which threw light in this genre. Observational, prospective case series study was conducted over a period of one year. Amongst four cases presenting as an ischemic stroke with co-existing RA; each patient had a medium or small vessel vasculopathy, which had never been described earlier. Case 1 had cardio embolic source plus large vessel vasculopathy, case 2 had intracranial non-atherosclerosis vasculopathy; case 3 had secondary Moya-Moya disease; case 4 had both intracranial and extra cranial vasculopathy. Underlying aetiopathogensis of stroke in patients with RA can be attributed to insufficient cardiovascular treatment (well described in the literature) and vasculopathy of extracranial and intracranial vessels and secondary Moyamoya disease due to RA. Thorough evaluation is needed to prevent recurrence of stroke. The treatment strategy in these patients are immunotherapy apart from the conventional therapy with antiplatelet and statins.
Three rare and accidental findings of hemoglobinopathies encountered in high-performance liquid chromatography: case series
Authors: Trivedi Dhara P. , Joshi Hetal A. , Popat Vijay C.
Published: December 2022

Hemoglobinopathies are the leading cause of some major genetic and social health problem in India. Among all hemoglobinopathies, sickle cell disorder and thalassemia are commonly found in Gujarat state. Double heterozygous state of hemoglobin S and D, hemoglobin E trait, hemoglobin D disease are very uncommon. In present instance, one case of 25-year-old male was diagnosed with sickle cell hemoglobin D disease. The case was confirmed through slide-based sickle test and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The peripheral smear findings showed presence of microcytic hypochromic red blood cells (RBCs) and many sickled RBCs. Ultrasonography (USG) findings showed hepatomegaly. Second case of 30-year-old female was diagnosed with hemoglobin E trait. The case was confirmed by HPLC. The peripheral findings showed normocytic normochromic RBCs and occasional target cells. Presence of gross hepatomegaly on palpation. Third case of 20-year-old female was diagnosed with hemoglobin D trait. The case was confirmed by HPLC. The peripheral findings showed normocytic normochromic RBCs.
Giant splenic cysts discovered incidentally after early abortion
Authors: Yassine El Bouazizi , Mehdi Aboulfeth El , Mohammed Lamghari , Hind Hablaje , Mountassir Moujahid , Hakim El kaoui , Mohamed Najih , Sidi-mohammed Bouchentouf , Ahmed Bounaim
Published: December 2022

Splenic cysts are rare tumors, grouped into parasitic and non-parasitic cysts, no-parasitic cysts are further classified into primary and secondary cysts depending on the mucous membrane of the cyst, radiological imaging allows the diagnosis to be made but confirmation of the diagnosis is based on an atom-o-pathological examination of the part. surgical treatment is the cornerstone of symptomatic and complicated splenic cysts. The conservative treatment is a reference for splenic cysts. We report the case of a young woman who was presented with a simple cyst of the spleen.
The effectiveness of physiotherapy in elderly with knee osteoarthritis cases at Sumbawa hospital: case report
Authors: Yuliadarwati Nungki Marlian , Fitriana Fauna , Ramdani Dini Surya , Rahmanto Safun
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the results of giving microwave diathermy (MWD), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and exercise therapy in the elderly with osteoarthritis and whether physiotherapy can reduce pain due to osteoarthritis. In a case study of elderly people aged 60 years with osteoarthritis dextra, therapy was carried out three times a week for 4 weeks, with measurements using the numeric rating scale and muscle strength measurements with manual muscle testing (MMT). Management of MWD for 15 minutes, TENS for 20 minutes, and exercise therapy for 8 times 2 sets. Symptoms experienced during physiotherapies such as pain when walking and squatting movements are reduced and patient complaints decrease which indicates a decrease in pain level and an increase in ROM. Physiotherapy with MWD, TENS and exercise therapy modalities can reduce pain and increase ROM in the elderly with cases of osteoarthritis.
Pheochromocytoma presenting as intra-cerebral hemorrhage in a young male
Authors: Basera Pragati , Singh Shivam , Siddiqui Ammar S. , Anand Aditya
Published: December 2022

A male in his late teens presented with sudden onset left-sided hemiparesis and right-sided facial weakness. The patient had a history of persistent pulsatile headache for 1 year with the blurring of vision. He also had a history of diaphoresis and palpitations. The patient was diagnosed as a case of hypertension 1 year back. On examination, Right-sided upper motor neuron type facial palsy was present, and power was 0/5 in the left upper and lower limbs; BP was 220/120 mm Hg and was controlled using prazosin and nifedipine. A non-contrast computed-tomography scan (NCCT) of the brain revealed an intracerebral hemorrhage in the right ganglio-capsular region. Abdominal CT scan findings revealed a right suprarenal mass. 24-hour urinary normetanephrine was elevated, suggesting a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. The surgical resection of the mass was delayed as the patient had developed Dengue shock syndrome, and he died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
Ranula: a narrative review
Authors: Swain Santosh Kumar , Dubey Debasmita
Published: December 2022

A ranula is a pseudocystic lesion of the sublingual salivary gland, found in the floor of the mouth. Ranula is classified into types such as simple and plunging type. Plunging ranula arises when a simple ranula extends beyond the floor of the mouth into the neck.  A simple ranula is seen above the level of the mylohyoid muscle and is often the result of sublingual gland duct obstruction. A plunging ranula refers to a pseudocyst that develops with salivary duct rupture and is seen below the level of the mylohyoid muscle. Diagnosis of the ranula is difficult even with modern imaging techniques as this mimic to other neck lesions. The correct diagnosis of the ranula is essential for the most effective treatment. The treatment modalities of the ranula currently include marsupialization, excision of the ranula with or without excision of the sublingual gland, cryosurgery, laser excision, sclerotherapy, fenestrations, and continuous pressure. The treatment of the ranula includes complete excision and marsupialization is not a sufficient treatment. Misdiagnosis of a plunging ranula leads to unnecessary and extensive surgery. This review article discussed the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and current treatment of ranula.
Prospective study on incidence of adult respiratory distress syndrome in blunt injury chest
Authors: C. Balamurugan , M. Hari Narayan , G. Seetha
Published: December 2022

Background: This study was done to find out prospectively the incidence of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in a random group of patients sustaining blunt trauma to the chest of any etiology and to study the factors involved in its causation and outcome.Methods: Totally 150 patients who admitted in surgical wards and casualty of Stanley Medical College, Tamil Nadu during the period of March 2021 to February 2022 were studied. A thorough clinical examination of the patient was then done to identify any injury to the organs in the chest. This was then followed by investigations if the patient was stable enough not to warrant any emergency surgical intervention and data were collected outcomes were studied.Results: Out of 150 patients, 74 of them had road traffic accidents, 39 of them had history of assault, 32 of them had fall from height regarding clinical manifestations 34 of them had dyspnea, 58 of them had single rib fracture, 48 of them had multiple rib fractures, 32 of them had pneumothorax, 19 of them had hemothorax, 8 of them had hemopneumothorax, 34 of them had flail chest, 20 of them had lung contusion 2 of them had diaphragmatic injury. In view of outcome, out of 150 patients, one of them had ARDS, 47 of them had thoracostomy, two of them had mechanical ventilation, one of them had laparotomy and seven of them died.Conclusions: According to this study, the incidence of ARDS in blunt injury of chest was <1% in this study. Road traffic accidents have been the most common reason for blunt injury of chest.
Reading Joseph Conrad: Rhetorical Aesthetics/Aesthetic Rhetorics
Authors: Fromm James R.
Published: December 2022

The presented statement is part of the volume it covers a variety of responses from people who interact with art in different ways. The aim is to suggest to the participant of the contemporary world a new, personal perspective to rethink what is this area of our world that we label with art; thoughts with and without theoretical suggestions - reflections by the creators and reflections by the audience, teaching humility and uniqueness, perhaps - forming a fresh perspective on art.
Şîa/İmâmiyye’de Mehdî İnancının Ortaya Çıkışı, Gelişimi ve Ehl-i Sünnet Mehdilik Anlayışıyla İlişkisi
Authors: GÜMÜŞOĞLU Hasan
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada Ehl-i sünnet ile Şîa arasında temel ihtilaflardan birisi olan Mehdîlik konusu, Şîa/İmâmiyye’nin gelişen ve değişen görüşleri temelinde incelenmiştir. Şîa/İmâmiyye’nin imâmet merkezli Mehdîlik anlayışının tam olarak aydınlığa kavuşturulması için bazı yerlerde Ehl-i sünnet’in Mehdîlik anlayışına da temas edilmiştir. Ehl-i sünnet’te Şîa’da olduğu gibi Mehdîlik temel itikadî bir mesele görülmemekle birlikte özellikle Şîa’nın görüşlerini tenkit etmek ve onların iddialarına cevap verme bağlamında konu ele alınırken Şîa/İmâmiyye’nin Mehdî inancına da yer verilmiştir. İnanç esaslarını imâmet nazariyesini merkezine alarak oluşturan Şîa, Mehdîlik konusunu imâmet ekseninde açıklayarak onu temel itikadî bir konu haline getirmiştir. Bununla birlikte Şiî fırkalar, Mehdîlik konusunda kendi aralarında görüş birliğinde değildirler. Bazı Şiî kaynaklar, Mehdîlik iddiasını Hz. Ali’nin oğullarından Muhammed b. Hanefiyye’ye kadar götürerek bu meselenin baştan itibaren önemli bir konu olduğunu göstermeye çalışmışlardır. Oldukça erken sayılabilecek dönemde Muhammed b. Hanefiyye’nin ölmediği, Medine’de Razva isimli bir dağda yaşadığı ve bunun beklenen (muntazar) Mehdî olduğu iddia edilmiştir. Muhammed b. Hanefiyye bu iddiaları reddetmiş olduğu halde özellikle Keysâniyye’den bazıları onun Mehdîliğine inanmaya devam etmiştir. Şîa’nın Zeydiyye fırkası, Mehdîlik meselesini temel bir inanç esası olarak görmezken İsmâliyye, Muhammed b. İsmail’in ölmediğini ve bir gün dünyayı ıslah edeceğini söylemiştir. İmâmiyye Şîa’sı ise on ikinci imam kabul ettiği Muhammed (el-Mehdî) b. Hasan’ın Mehdî olarak tekrar ortaya çıkacağına inanıp bu inanç doğrultusunda nas bulma ve onları yorumlamak için büyük gayret sarf etmiştir. İmâmiyye’ye göre yeryüzü açık veya gizli bir imamsız kalmayacağından Muhammed b. Hasan, istediği kadar gizli kalıp Mehdî olarak zuhur edecektir. İmâmiyye, Resûlullah’ın (s.a.v.) kendisinden sonra on iki halife geleceğine dair beyanını esas alıp imamların adedini on ikiden ibaret görürken Ehl-i sünnet, ilgili hadiste geçen on iki halifenin kâmil manada halife olduğunu ifade edip halifelerin adedinde bir sınırlamaya gitmemiştir. İmâmiyye, diğer imamlar gibi Mehdî’nin de Hz. Hüseyin’in soyundan olacağına inanarak on ikinci imam Muhammed b. Hasan el-Askerî’nin Mehdî olarak gelmesini beklemeyi zamanla mezhebin temel esası haline getirmiştir. İmâmiyye’nin Gaybet-i kübra olarak ifade edilen devrede bir insanın hayatını devam ettirmesinin mümkün olduğunu gösterme çabasında olmuştur. Ehl-i sünnet ise genel manada “Hz. Hüseyin’in soyundan olan on ikinci Muhammed b. Hasan’ın Mehdî olarak tekrar gelmesini beklemeye” dair inancının geçersiz olduğunu belirtmiştir.
How the accuracy of mobile objects positioning with GNSS affects the energy characteristics of the communication channel in 5G networks
Authors: Gabriel’yan Dmitriy D. , Zvezdina Marina Yu. , Shokova Yulia A. , Lavrentev Oleg A.
Published: December 2022

The analytical relations determining the dependence between the accuracy of positioning objects-subscribers on the GNSS signals and the accuracy of pseudorange measurements were obtained. Based on these relationships, the relationship between positioning accuracy and the distribution of power radiated by the antennas into the space is revealed, which allows us to estimate the error of pointing the antenna beams in space. The correlations are based on the assumption of a Rayleigh channel for GNSS signal propagation. It is shown that the positioning accuracy of objects at the pseudo range error of 1 m and a beam width error of 2 degrees determines the average reduction in signal power in the radio channel, due to errors in positioning objects, not more than 0,25 dB, the normalized value of the standard deviation is equal to 13,5 dB. Due to positioning errors it is possible to reduce the signal strength in the radio channel by up to 1 dB.
Excitation of a rectangular resonator through communication windows in the conveyor installation of microwave heating
Authors: Davidovich Mikhail V. , Kobetz Alexander K. , Sayapin Kirill A.
Published: December 2022

Abstract Based on the excitation theory of L.A. Vainstein obtained simple and convenient iterative relations for excitation of a resonator in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped with a dielectric layer through several coupling windows in its walls. Theexpansion of the field in terms of the complete system of solenoidal functions of a rectangular resonator is used. Solenoidality is due to the fact that the electric fields of excitation in the openings of rectangular waveguides on the resonator walls, fed through coaxial-waveguide transitions, are tangent to the boundaries of the heated dielectric layer. Simple formulas for expansion coefficients and calculation of fields are obtained. It is convenient to solve the obtained implicit formulas iteratively; in this case, it is possible to take into account both a linear dielectric and a nonlinear dielectric, the permittivity of which depends on the square of the electric field. The algorithm is implemented to simulate a conveyor installation of microwave heating. It is possible to modify the algorithm by introducing potential basic subsystems of functions for the case of modeling complex dielectric inclusions. The results are suitable for modeling other nonlinear inclusions, as well as in problems when using volumetric given sources instead of surface ones. For given electric fields in the coupling windows, the power entering the resonator is calculated on the basis of the Poynting vector.
Research Priority Setting by Health Research Center regarding Effective Social Determinants on the Health
Authors: Khodayarian Mahsa , Mazloomy Mahmoodabad Seyed Saeed , Khaleghi Moori Mahdiyeh , Yoshany Nooshin
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Due to the limited number of studies and resources, confusion in selecting a topic and the impracticality of many research activities, this study was conducted to determine the research priorities of the Health Research Center in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences regarding social determinants based on the COHRED model.
Methods: This was an exploratory qualitative research conducted with the participation of 11 members of specialists inside and outside the medical sciences university. At first, research topics were identified through the formation of a strategic committee and the holding 3 focus group discussion sessions; then, the analysis of existing situation, ,determination of needs, and prioritization was done based on the four criteria of the COHRED model. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21 and the ranking of the extracted fields was done based on comparing the mean score.
Results: In this study, 50 research priorities were identified in five areas related to the social determinants of Health Research Center in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. The domains, in order of priority, included psycho-behavioral factors, social health, lifestyle, environmental factors, and capacity building.
Conclusion: In this study, the research priorities regarding social determinants of Health Research Center in Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences were determined based on the COHRED model. The first priority was assigned to the behavioral and psychological factors, through which the importance of the concept of a healthy family as the most fundamental social nucleus can be understood. It is suggested that in order to conduct applied research and specialize the activities of the research center in line with the set goals and vision, the extracted priorities be taken into consideration by researchers and graduate students.
Evaluation of the Rate of Smart Phone Addiction among Students in Shahid Sadoughi School of Health in Yazd during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Basareh Masoud , Halvani Gholam Hossein , Fallah Hossein , Barsang Sara Jam
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Smartphones have become an integral part of today's life. In addition to their benefits, excessive use of smartphones has negative effects, especially among students. One of these negative effects is smartphone addiction. During the Coronavirus pandemic and home quarantine, they were used to participate in virtual classes. They were also a means of entertainment and leisure. The aim of this study is to investigate the extent of smartphone addiction among students of Shahid Sadoughi School of Health in Yazd during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted during COVID-19 pandemic. The statistical population included 303 students from the school of Health. The instrument used was a cell phone addiction questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS_26 software, independent t-test and Chi-square.
Result: The mean score for cell phone addiction was 39.6. 7.6% had mild addiction, 85.8%, moderate addiction, and 6.6% had severe addiction. No significant relationship was found between gender, marital status, and education level and smartphone addiction. 66% of students' time was spent on social networks.
Conclusion: Smartphone addiction is high among health school students. It is necessary to carry out serious educational interventions and cultural and extracurricular activities later in the post-COVID period.
Perceived Barriers, Perceived Facilities, and Perceived Needs in Caring for Patients with COVID-19: A Case Study on the Experience of Nurses
Authors: Hosseinnejad Maryam , Zolala Farzaneh , Parsaeemoghadami Faezeh , Bahaadinbeigy Kambiz , Mehdipour Simin
Published: December 2022

Introduction: As the world is fighting against the epidemic of COVID-19, nurses as the largest group of healthcare professionals at the forefront of this struggle, perceive the threats and challenges. Therefore, it is important to know the factors that help or hinder the health of nurses. The aim of this study is to investigate the experiences of nurses caring for patients with COVID-19.
 Methods: The data for this qualitative study was collected during the summer and early fall of 2020. Participants were nurses from a hospital, which was considered the main hospitalization center for COVID-19 patients in Kerman, a city in Iran; they were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews.  Conventional content analysis method was used to analyze th data.
Results: 10 nurses participated in the study. Three main categories and six subcategories were identified. Perceived barriers (including subcategories of “negative emotions” and “limitations in service delivery”), perceived facilities (subcategories included “perceived support”, commitment to work”, “previous experience”), and prevised needs (subcategories included “self-care” and “information needs”) were identified through analysis.
Conclusion: Lack of seriousness to overcome the challenges and obstacles of nurses, results in physical and psychological harm to them and in continuation of COVID-19 epidemic, the health system will face nurses who will not have the enough capability to provide appropriate nursing care.
Management in education by applying strategic planning
Authors: Oliveira Hopf Díaz Andréa , Giovanella Daize , Rocha de Souza Irani
Published: December 2022

Strategic planning is vital in all organizations, including the management of an educational institution. In this context, the study seeks to present the application of strategic planning in educational management. The methodology used was an applied theoretical and conceptual essay with descriptive and bibliographic characteristics and a qualitative approach to data. We searched management journals for articles that addressed strategic planning in educational management. Thirty articles that addressed strategic planning in education management were investigated in the title, abstract, and keywords. Twenty-one articles were selected that carried out empirical studies in educational institutions that prepare strategic planning in their management or aim to implement it. Among the results achieved, we found that the main reason that facilitates or inhibits the implementation of strategic planning in the management of educational institutions is the transparency of the objectives to professionals along with the manager, meaning a plan built with the participation of all will be much easier to achieve the expected goals and be able to have an overview of the past to project the future, thinking about the pedagogical, economic and financial aspects and the existing competition in the sector.
Accessibility of the node-red iot framework: an integrative review
Authors: Piana Valerio Junior , Silva Pinto Junior Joelias , Gonçalves Alexandre Leopoldo
Published: December 2022

Industry 4.0 technologies are rising in the international market, especially the Internet of Things, better known as IoT (Internet of Things). The demand for software development for IoT technologies is also growing. Considering that human beings have several disabilities and specific needs, including among the professionals who can develop and deploy the technology, this work aimed tounderstand if there is accessibility in the IoT framework Node-Red®. To do so, an integrative literature review evaluated the use of the Node-Red framework®. We observed how the researchers applied the technologies and if there is accessibility and adequacy to the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) rules since the W3C regulates ideal software development standards, including those of accessibility. With the analysis, it was possible to evidence that there are simple movements in favor of User Experience (UX) and accessibility in a generic way in several scenarios, from home use, business, industry, and health. The search results were demonstrated through data categorization, synthesis matrix, and descriptive analysis. The knowledge discussion and synthesis pointed out the contribution points of each paper and the literature gaps on accessibility for an IoT framework. Our findings showed that each paper contributed to this discussion and argued that even though there are no significant limitations pointed out by the authors reviewed for IoT implementation and accessibility, and they also discussed little or nothing about accessibility and W3C standards in their papers.
Epistemic ethnonationalism: identity policing in neo-Traditionalism and Decoloniality theory
Authors: Hull George
Published: December 2022

Traditionalism’s most influential contemporary revival, Dugin’s Eurasianism, is routinely characterised as being of the radical Right. The Decoloniality theory of Quijano, Mignolo and Ndlovu-Gatsheni, on the other hand, with its intellectual roots in Marxist dependency theory, presents itself as on the progressive Left. Yet, despite their different intellectual genealogies and drastically different reputations, both theoretical approaches have converged on a position with troubling practical consequences: epistemic ethnonationalism, the doctrine that which beliefs one should adopt and which concepts one should employ are determined by which ethnos/ethnie one belongs to. Both approaches deplore acceptance of Western beliefs and employment of Western concepts outside the West, both turn to existential phenomenology to ground their ethnorelativism, and both have influenced contemporary politics. I assess the theoretical underpinnings of both approaches, and argue that if neo-Traditionalism is to be classified as a Rightist body of thought, then Decoloniality theory ought also to be.
Autores paralelos: los intertextos lorquianos en el cine almodovariano de la memoria
Authors: Herrera Cepero Daniel
Published: December 2022

En este artículo se analiza la creciente presencia de intertextos lorquianos en las últimas películas de Pedro Almodóvar en el contexto de la ultraderechización de la política y de las instituciones del estado español. Si bien el interés del director manchego por la memoria histórica y por dar visibilidad al problema de los desaparecidos ha sido cada vez más explícito, sus films no contribuyen, paradójicamente, a superar el blanqueamiento, la despolitización y la mercantilización del significante lorquiano, cuya verdad histórica sigue siendo tema tabú.
Synthesis of Magnetic Nanosilica Material Based on River Sand to Improve Water Quality
Authors: Oktaviana Anggun , Meiliyadi Lalu Ahmad Didik , Bahtiar Bahtiar
Published: December 2022

Research has been carried out on the synthesis of river sand-based nanosilica magnetic material to improve water quality by utilizing iron sand taken from four rivers in the Lombok island region as a natural material for the water filtration process, this study aims to determine whether the iron sand nanosilica magnetic material able to improve the quality of well water or not. This study uses an experimental method where iron sand has gone through the coprecipitation process and the water quality parameters measured are temperature, pH and conductivity. The measurement results showed that well water after being mixed with iron sand decreased for temperature and conductivity parameters and increased for pH parameters. Of the three parameters, only one parameter does not meet the water quality standard requirements, namely the pH value before being mixed with iron sand which is below the standard, which is 6.32. However, after the well water was mixed with the four samples of river iron sand, the pH value increased to 7.99, 7.85, 7.75, and 8.00 so that it was able to meet water quality standards for pH parameters.
Interpretable AI for bio-medical applications
Authors: Sathyan Anoop , Weinberg Abraham Itzhak , Cohen Kelly
Published: December 2022

This paper presents the use of two popular explainability tools called Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) and Shapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) to explain the predictions made by a trained deep neural network. The deep neural network used in this work is trained on the UCI Breast Cancer Wisconsin dataset. The neural network is used to classify the masses found in patients as benign or malignant based on 30 features that describe the mass. LIME and SHAP are then used to explain the individual predictions made by the trained neural network model. The explanations provide further insights into the relationship between the input features and the predictions. SHAP methodology additionally provides a more holistic view of the effect of the inputs on the output predictions. The results also present the commonalities between the insights gained using LIME and SHAP. Although this paper focuses on the use of deep neural networks trained on UCI Breast Cancer Wisconsin dataset, the methodology can be applied to other neural networks and architectures trained on other applications. The deep neural network trained in this work provides a high level of accuracy. Analyzing the model using LIME and SHAP adds the much desired benefit of providing explanations for the recommendations made by the trained model.
Pedagogical practices of grade 7 economics and management sciences teachers in teaching financial literacy component
Authors: Qoyi Motsi , Mpiti Pretty Thandiswa
Published: December 2022

The teaching of Economic Management Sciences (EMS) in Senior Phase (SP) classrooms, particularly in Grade 7, still needs to be researched. This paper examines the pedagogical practices of Grade 7 EMS teachers when teaching financial literacy (FL). We employed a qualitative research case study. Two schools were purposively chosen in the Chris Hani District, serving as the case under exploration. A data set of six participants were observed and interviewed for six months. The main findings of the study indicated that (i) the teachers adopt pedagogical practices that are based on experience and subject area content knowledge,(ii) teachers with experience and subject content knowledge were found to deliver learner-centered, creative lessons while emerging teachers relied on the textbook and taught in teacher-centered ways, (iii) lack of training on the relatively new content of FL in EMS, lack of resources and complicated language of FL concepts resulted in teachers relying on standard pedagogical practices. The study proffers recommendations and interventions that teachers could use to better their skills of pedagogic practices. Amongst these are training EMS teachers by higher education institutions, workshops, and induction of newly hired EMS teachers.
Virtual Museum of Tsunami Project for Increasing Awareness of Disaster Risk Potential in Physics Class
Authors: Devianti Wanda , Anggaryani Mita
Published: December 2022

Virtual Reality (VR) development is expected to answer the problem of learning loss in education, especially in disaster mitigation studies. Using VR with artificial environments of scenes and objects appearing to be real, various disaster scenarios were made possible to learn. When this computer-enhanced learning was introduced to high school students, it could reduce both limitations and challenges of real-world learning. Visena (Virtual Museum of Tsunami) is virtual reality-based learning media in the form of a virtual museum which helps students understand the concept of waves and increase awareness of disaster risk potential in earthquakes and tsunamis. This study aims to test the validity, effectiveness, and practicality of Visena when it is implemented in a classroom setting. Visena was developed during the study using a 4D model of define, design, develop, and disseminate. Visena learning media were classified as very valid according to the validation process results. Student’s response were categorized very good despite a limited trial of Visena in class. Some students showed good performance with significant results when using Visena. It is recommended to use a smartphone to reduce dizziness when using glasses, and the material should be adjusted to the characteristics of the students. Therefore, an introduction to learning material and teacher assistance is needed.
Development of An Electronic-Based Parabolic Motion Material Module
Authors: Aprillia Ajeng , Ngadimin Ngadimin , Wahyuni Agus
Published: December 2022

This study aims to produce an electronic-based parabolic motion material module that is suitable for use as teaching material. The research uses research and development methods (R&D) and 4-D models as development models. This study's subjects are x grade students at SMAN 8 Banda Aceh. The research instruments used are module assessments validated by experts and response questionnaires of teachers and students. Analyze data using a percentage formula. Data analysis of the module assessment sheet by experts involves two validators who conduct assessments in media and materials. The average percentage obtained in the media and material aspects is 74.6% and 89.5%, including decent and very decent. The average percentage obtained from the teacher and student response questionnaires was 83.6% and 85% and was included in the worthy or very good category. The study results can conclude that the electronic-based parabolic motion material module that has been developed is suitable for use as teaching material and is expected to develop the learning media in electronic-based modules further.
Pembekalan Pengetahuan Optimasi Manfaat Kebijakan Fiskal Pasca UU Cipta Kerja (Omnibus Law) bagi Peningkatan Daya Saing UMKM dan Koperasi di Kab. Sukabumi
Authors: Tambunan Maria R.U.D , Indriani Indriani
Published: December 2022

Bagi Koperasi dan UMKM, perhitungan beban keuangan dimana beban pajak menjadi salah satu komponen di dalamnya, merupakan salah satu aspek fundamental dalam pengambilan keputusan. Saat ini pemerintah justru menggunakan aspek perpajakan sebagai instrumen dalam mengoptimalkan peningkatan daya saing UMKM. Penelitian dan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengindentifikasi pengetahuan perpajakan para pelaku UMKM dan beberapa Koperasi di Kabupaten Sukabumi serta memberikan pendampingan perihal optimasi insentif pajak yang dapat digunakan pengusaha UMKM untuk mendukung kelangsungan usahanya. Model dan metode pendampingan tersebut berupa pelatihan teknis terkait hak, kewajiban dan pembekalan mengenai manfaat langsung dan tidak langsung yang diperoleh UMKM setelah menjadi wajib pajak. Kegiatan dilakukan pada 8 Desember 2021. Dalam kegiatan tersebut ditemukan bahwa pengurus koperasi belum sepenuhnya memahami kewajiban perpajakan, terutama hak dan kemudahan yang disediakan oleh UU Cipta Kerja. Ketidaktepatan terkait kewajiban perpajakan semata-mata akibat kurangnya informasi, tidak ditujukan untuk menghindari kewajiban pajak. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa meskipun sudah terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan perpajakan, pelaku koperasi masih memerlukan pendampingan sehubungan dengan pelaksanaan hak dan kewajiban perpajakannya.  Financial burden including tax obligation is one of the fundamental aspects in decision making regarding the determination of the most appropriate business strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME). Currently, the government occupy the taxation aspect as an instrument in optimizing the improvement of MSME competitiveness. The purpose of this community service and research is to identify the tax knowledge of MSMEs and several Cooperation in Sukabumi Regency and provide assistance regarding the optimization of tax incentives used by MSME entrepreneurs to support their business continuity. The program was performed on December 8, 2021. The assistance is in the form of technical training related to rights, obligations and the assistance to understanding on direct and indirect benefits obtained by MSMEs after becoming taxpayers. In this activity, it was found that the MSMEs and Cooperation did not fully understand the tax obligations, especially the rights and support provided by the Job Creation Law. Inaccuracies regarding tax obligations are solely due to lack of information, not intended to avoid tax obligations. The assisstance program shows that eventhough the tax knowledge of MSME and Cooperation has increased, however they still need assistance in relation to the implementation of their tax rights and obligations.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Dusun Sembung Melalui Pelatihan Batik Eco-Print Keramik
Authors: Prasetyoningsih Nanik , Wardhana Allan Fatchan Gani , Mujiyana Mujiyana , Firmansyah Shandy Herlian , Setiawan M Adi , Iswandi Kelik
Published: December 2022

Program Pengabdian Masyarakat PKM ini dilaksanakan bermitra dengan Pemerintah Padukuhan Sembung, Purwobinangun, Pakem. Permasalahan utama mitra adalah belum adanya kemandirian ekonomi. Oleh karena itu, pengabdi selama 2 tahun berturut-turut melakukan pengabdian pada tahun 2019 dan 2020 dengan kurun waktu 4 minggu. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk membentuk kemandirian ekonomi para ibu rumah tangga dan kebersihan lingkungan. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode berupa penyuluhan kualitas batik, penyuluhan nilai ekonomi batik, dan pelatihan batik eco-print di atas media keramik. Adanya pengabdian tersebut berdampak terhadap peningkatan keterampilan Ibu-Ibu Padukuhan Sembung, dengan pelatihan variasi-variasi keterampilan membatik, sehingga mitra memiliki alternatif untuk mengembangkan jenis batik. Peserta pengabdian mengalami peningkatan keterampilan membatik eco-print di atas media keramik ditunjukkan dengan 18 orang yang sebelumnya tidak bisa membatik eco-print di atas media keramik kemudian setelah pengabdian dilakukan 18 orang tersebut bisa membatik eco-print di atas media keramik. Pelatihan ini melengkapi keterampilan peserta dalam variasi media batik eco-print, setelah sebelumnya telah diadakan pelatihan berbagai metode batik eco-print dan membatik batik eco-print di atas media kain.  This Community Service Program is carried out in partnership with the Government of Padukuhan Sembung, Purwobinangun, Pakem. The main problem of partners is the absence of economic independence. Therefore, for two consecutive years, devotees carried out service in 2019 and 2020 for four weeks. The purpose of this devotion is to form the economic independence of housewives and the cleanliness of the environment. This service uses batik quality counselling, batik economic value counselling, and eco-print batik training on ceramic media. This service's existence impacts the improvement of the skills of Padukuhan Sembung Mothers, with training on variations of batik skills so that partners have alternatives to develop types of batik. Service participants experienced increased eco-print batik skills on ceramic media, as shown by 18 people who previously could not batik eco-print on ceramic media. Then after the service, the 18 people could batik eco-print on ceramic media. This training complements participants' skills in various eco-print batik media after training on various methods of eco-print batik and batik eco print batik on cloth.
Pengembangan Keterampilan Wirausaha Santri dengan Teknik Design Thinking di Pondok Pesantren Al Furqon Magelang
Authors: Rozaki Zuhud , Pramudya Yudhi , Kamarudin Mohd Fauzi , Azizah Sofa Nur , Abdullah Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Masalah yang terjadi di Pondok Pesantren Al Furqon Magelang ini adalah kurangnya pengembangan jiwa kewirausahaan santri dan pengelola pondok yang bisa membantu kemandirian pondi secara ekonomi. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan jiwa kewirausahaan santri Pondok Pesantren Al Furqon Magelang melalui pendekatan teknik design thinking. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan dari Januari sampai Maret 2022. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan, diskusi, pelatihan, demonstrasi, konsultasi, monitoring dan evaluasi. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan santri memiliki motivasi tinggi dalam berwirausaha, dan juga memiliki ide yang kreatif dalam membuat usaha. Ide-ide bisnis yang dihasilkan menggunakan Design Thinking terbukti memiliki nilai dan potensi untuk dikembangkan. What happened at the Al Furqon Islamic Boarding School in Magelang was the need for more development of the entrepreneurial spirit of students and cottage managers who could help the pond's independence economically. This service aims to improve the entrepreneurial spirit of students of The Al Furqon Islamic Boarding School Magelang through a Design Thinking technique approach. This service activity will be carried out from January to March 2022. The methods used are counselling, discussion, training, demonstration, consultation, monitoring and evaluation. The service results show that students are highly motivated in entrepreneurship and have creative ideas for doing business. Business ideas generated using Design Thinking are proven to have value and the potential to be developed.
Penerapan Teknologi Pengemasan untuk Peningkatan Daya Tahan Produk Siomay di Kecamatan Tajinan Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Anggraini Sinar Perbawani Abrina , Fitri Ayu Chandra Kartika , Widyastuti Fikka Kartika , Poerwanto Hesti , Suryanti Fenni , Fajarwati Yuni Eka
Published: December 2022

: Usaha kecil menengah Fanda di Kelurahan Tambakasri Kecamatan Tajinan Kabupaten Malang memproduksi makanan Siomay. Masalah yang dihadapi oleh mitra adalah produk tidak dapat tahan lama dalam pengemasan. Selama ini hanya menggunakan hand sealer untuk mengemas produk sehingga ada kemungkinan terjadi kontaminasi dari udara luar. Selain itu terdapat masalah dalam manajemen usaha yang kurang baik. Dari permasalahan diatas, maka perlu adanya pelatihan dan pendampingan penyusunan pembukuan keuangan sederhana, teknik pemasaran dan memberikan alat vacuum sealer. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan kesejahteraan mitra dengan meningkatkan proses pengemasan produk dan manajemen usaha. Metode kegiatan dengan memberikan pelatihan komunikasi pemasaran dan pengendalian mutu produk, memberi bantuan alat berupa mesin vacuum sealer dan pelatihan SOP tentang operasional alat vacuum sealer serta cara perawatan alat, selanjutnya memberikan pelatihan analisa BEP, analisis SWOT dan penyusunan laporan keuangan sederhana. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah produksi siomay semakin meningkat 20%, produk lebih tahan lama 50% dalam suhu kamar, pemasaran semakin luas 25%, dan adanya pembukuan keuangan. Fanda's small and medium enterprises in Tambakasri Village, Tajinan District, Malang Regency produce Siomay food. The problem faced by partners is that the product cannot last long in packaging. So far, only hand sealers have been used for packaging products, so contamination from the outside air is possible. In addition, there are problems with poor business management. From the problems above, it is necessary to provide training and assistance in preparing simple financial bookkeeping, marketing techniques, and providing a vacuum sealer. This activity aims to improve partners' welfare by improving the product packaging process and business management. The method of activity is to provide marketing communication training and product quality control, provide equipment assistance in the form of a vacuum sealer machine and SOP training on the operation of vacuum sealers and how to maintain equipment, then provide training on BEP analysis, SWOT analysis, and preparation of simple financial reports. The results of this activity are that the production of dumplings has increased by 20%, the product is more durable 50% at room temperature, the marketing is getting more comprehensive by 25%, and there is financial accounting.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Elicit untuk Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah di Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Authors: Hudaa Syihaabul , Mahsusi Mahsusi , Nuryani Nuryani , Bahtiar Ahmad , Novida Irma
Published: December 2022

Salah satu kesulitan yang dihadapi mahasiswa tingkat akhir yaitu menemukan penelitian terdahulu (state of the art). Kesulitan inilah yang membuat mahasiswa menunda karya tulis akhirnya. Bahkan, dari beberapa kasus yang terjadi di UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta banyak mahasiswa yang akhirnya lulus di atas sepuluh semester. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini untuk menyampaikan hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat di Jurusan Pendidikan Biologi UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Metode pelatihan yang digunakan menggunakan pendekatan tindakan langsung dan hybrid. Langkah-langkah pelatihan yang dilakukan meliputi: pengenalan Elicit, praktik Elicit, evaluasi pasca penggunaan, dan penilaian terhadap Elicit. Peserta yang mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan ini berjumlah 93 orang mahasiswa semester dua. Hasil yang didapatkan di dalam pelatihan ini mahasiswa mampu menggunakan aplikasi Elicit dengan baik. Selain itu, 93 orang mahasiswa yang hadir dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini menyebutkan bahwa aplikasi Elicit mudah untuk digunakan dan dapat menemukan pelbagai kajian terdahulu.The difficulty faced by final-year students is finding previous research similar to previous research. This difficulty makes students delay their final writing. In fact, from several cases at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, many students graduated in more than ten semesters. The purpose of writing this article is to convey the results of community service at the Department of Biology Education, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The training method used is a direct approach. The training steps include: Elicit introduction, elicit practice, post-use evaluation, and assessment of Elicit. Participants in this training activity amounted to 93 second-semester students. The results obtained from this training showed that students could use the Elicit application well. In addition, 93 students who attended this training said that the Elicit application was easy to use and could find various previous studies.