bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HUBUNGAN KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK DAN MOTIVASI KERJA GURU DENGAN KEMAMPUAN MEMANFAATKAN LINGKUNGAN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS DI SEKOLAH DASAR SE KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA
Authors: Rahmah Siti
Published: December 2019

Di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara, terdapat 186  SD  yang tersebar 10 kecamatan. Dengan kualitas yang belum merata. Ada sekolah yang terkenal berkualitas sehingga menjadi pilihan utama orang tua, namun masih ada juga SD Negeri yang kualitasnya belum sesuai harapan. Perbedaan tersebut kemungkinan disebabkan karena motivasi dan kemampuan pedagogik guru.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik variabel kompetensi pedagogik, motivasi kerja guru dan pemanfaatan lingkungan dalam pembelajaran IPS, hubungan antara kompetensi pedagogik dan motivasi kerja guru, hubungan antara kompetensi pedagogik dan memanfaatkan lingkungan sebagai sumber belajar pembelajaran IPS, hubungan antara motivasi kerja guru dan memanfaatkan lingkungan sebagai sumber belajar pembelajaran IPS.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian ex-post facto dengan menggunakan pendekatan kwantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah guru Sekolah Dasar di 10 Kecamatan Hulu Sungai Utara. Penentuan jumlah sampel minimal menggunakan formula yang dikembangkan oleh Suharsimi Arikuto, berdasarkan pendapat tersebut ditentukan jumlah sampel sebanyak 186 orang guru.Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan angket yang sebelumnya telah diujicobakan terhadap guru yang tidak masuk sample penelitian, tujuannya  untuk mengetahui validitas dan reliabilitas instrumen, sehingga diperoleh instrumen kemampuan pedagogik berjumlah 45 butir, motivasi kerja berjumlah 15 butir, dan pemanfaatan lingkungan sejumlah 45 butir. Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif yang dilanjutkan dengan analsis korelasi dan regresi ganda.Hasil analisis deskriptif  mengungkapkan bahwa kopetensi pedagogik guru (X1) relatif tinggi, motivasi kerja guru (X2) relatif tinggi, dan pemanfaatan lingkungan (Y) relatif sedang. Hasil analsis korelasi X1 - X2 diperoleh r = 0,41 dengan P = 0,0001, X2 – Y diperoleh r = 0,33 dengan p = 0,0001 dan X1 – Y diperoleh r = 0,43 dengan p = 0,0001. Sedangkan hasil uji regresi ganda menunjukkan besarnya R2 X1, X2 = 0,575. Disamping itu hasil analisis juga menunjukkan adanya kontribusi yang positip dan signifikan dengan hasil F-hit masing-masing 123,929 dengan p = 0,000.Kata kunci:      Kompetensi Pedagogik, Motivasi Kerja Guru, Pemanfaatan                        Lingkungan
DESAIN INTEGRASI NILAI-NILAI SOSIAL MENURUT AGAMA ISLAM KE DALAM POKOK BAHASAN HUBUNGAN SOSIAL PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 2 ANJIR PASAR
Authors: Sarkani Sarkani
Published: December 2019

Government efforts to improve the quality of education, especially in the areas of curriculum integration to maintain a general knowledge (in this case subjects IPS) with the values and religious norms (social values) has been developed in the Competency-Based curriculum (CBC) and Unit Level Education curriculum (SBC). This is a realization of the national education goals. Based on observations in SMP Negeri 2 Anjir Pasar District Market District Anjir Barito Kuala, that the integration of social values according to the religion of Islam into the subject of social relationships in social studies subjects have not been developed and implemented. Due to the lack of an integrated instructional design and the lack of teachers' ability to innovate in learning. The research objective to determine the design intergasi social values according to the religion of Islam into the subject of social relationships on the subjects social studies class VIII. The study uses a qualitative approach, namely the approach of trying to obtain descriptive data, speech or writing, and behavior can be observed.Research using qualitative methods with the steps of the research design Suheri adopting measures Bruog research and Gall.The results of this study found a design model of integration in social studies learning. Than 2 times the design implementation of integration in social studies learning, it is known that the first meeting of the obtained value of 5.80 with 51.44% completeness, while the obtained value of 6.14 second meeting with the thoroughness 71.42%. Kata Kunci : Desain Integrasi, Pembelajaran Terpadu, Hubungan Sosial, Nilai Sosial
HUBUNGAN KEMANDIRIAN DAN PERSEPSI SISWA TENTANG KOMPETENSI GURU EKONOMI DENGAN KECAKAPAN HIDUP SISWA SMA KELAS XII IPS DI BANJARMASIN UTARA
Authors: Sari Raihanah
Published: December 2019

This research aimed to explain and to describe the Relation between Independence and Student’s perception about Economic Teacher’s Competence with Life Capability of Student’s. Survey method is the used in this study through questionnaire as data collection of 220 students which took randomly from each school grade of Social field in Senior High School in north Banjarmasin. The result of this research is aimed relation between independence and student’s perception about economic teacher’s competence with life capability of student’s. Keyword: kemandirian, persepsi siswa, kompetensi guru ekonomi, kecakapan hidup siswa
UPAYA PENGAWAS DALAM PEMBINAAN PROFESIONAL GURU IPS PADA MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH NEGERI KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Hidayati Noor
Published: December 2019

AbstractTeacher as the spearhead and one of the components that play a role in determining the quality of education, must always improve his knowledge and skills through the help of orther professionals, namely supervisors. The purpose of this study is to determine the efforts of supervisors in development of social studies teacher is profesionalism in MIN Banjarmasin and the factors that influence it. This research uses qualitative descriptive method. Data are obtained through interview, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that (1) Supervisors efforts in fostering social studies teacher profesionalsm in MIN Banjarmasin based on programs that were prepared with other supervisors. Coaching efforts are still focused on class visits, interviews and meetings by using a collaborative approach. (2) These influencing factors are that supervisors rarely get training in supervision, that teacher is still reluctant to solve the problem and does not want to be supervised in class, the lack of teacher responsibility even though he has passed the teacher certification and lack technical skills and limited means.Keywords: Suopervisor, Coaching, Profesionalism, Social studies teacherAbstrakGuru sebagai ujung tombak dan satu komponen yang berperan dalam menentukan kualitas pendidikan, harus selalu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilannya melalui bantuan orang lain yang profesional, yakni Pengawas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui upaya-upaya yang dilakukan pengawas dalam pembinaan profesional guru IPS pada MIN kota Banjarmasin serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukakan bahwa (1) upaya pengawas dalam membina profesional guru IPS pada MIN Kota Banjarmasin didasarkan pada program yang disusun bersama pengawas lainnya. Upaya pembinaan masih terfokus kepada kunjungan kelas, wawancara dan rapat dengan menggunakan pendekatan kolaboratif. (2) Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya, yaitu pengawas jarang mendapatkan diklat dan pelatihan tentang kepengawasan, guru masih kurang mau menyelesaikan masalahnya dan tidak mau disupervisi kelas, rendahnya tanggung jawab meskipun lulus sertifikasi guru, serta kurang penguasaan skill teknologi dan sarana terbatas.Kata Kunci: Pengawas, Pembinaan, Profesional, Guru IPS
KONTRIBUSI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR IPS DI SMP NEGERI 1 AMUNTAI SELATAN
Authors: Nata Junaidi
Published: December 2019

AbstractThe suitability of character education with subjects is closely related to the learning process. Achievements are always associated with the execution of an activity or activity. Learning achievement is inseparable from learning activities, because learning is a process, while learning achievement is the output of the learning process. The purpose of this research is to know the big picture contribution of character education and student's learning motivation to student achievement on IPS subject in SMP Negeri 1 Amuntai Selatan. Method of analysis descriptive analysis with quantitative approach assisted statistical calculation. The population of this study is all students of SMP Negeri 1 Amuntai Selatan academic year 2017/2018. The sample is 71 students. Instruments using questionnaires were analyzed by multiple regression. The results showed that is a contribution of character education and learning motivation to student achievement on social studies subjects in SMP Negeri 1 Amuntai Selatan jointly contributed.Keywords: Character Education, Motivation, Learning AchievementAbstrakKecocokan pendidikan karakter dengan subjek erat kaitannya dengan proses pembelajaran. Prestasi selalu dikaitkan dengan pelaksanaan suatu aktivitas atau aktivitas. Prestasi belajar tidak dapat dipisahkan dari kegiatan belajar, karena belajar adalah suatu proses, sedangkan prestasi belajar merupakan keluaran dari proses pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kontribusi gambaran besar pendidikan karakter dan motivasi belajar peserta didik terhadap prestasi belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran IPS di SMP Negeri 1 Amuntai Selatan. Metode analisis deskriptif analisis dengan pendekatan kuantitatif membantu perhitungan statistik. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik SMP Negeri 1 Amuntai Selatan tahun ajaran 2017/2018. Sampelnya adalah 71 peserta didik. Instrumen menggunakan kuesioner dianalisis dengan regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kontribusi pendidikan karakter dan motivasi belajar terhadap prestasi belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran IPS di SMP Negeri 1 Amuntai Selatan secara bersama-sama turut berkontribusi.Kata Kunci : Pendidikan Karakter, Motivasi Belajar, Prestasi Belajar
O bem comum em Miroslav Volf
Authors: Da Cruz Wallace Soares , Ulrich Claudete Beise
Published: December 2019

VOLF, Miroslav. Uma fé pública: Como o cristão pode contribuir para o bem comum. São Paulo: Mundo Cristão, 2018. 203 p.
O conceito de Logos em Paul Tillich e suas implicações para o método e o sistema teológico tillichiano
Authors: Rodrigues Adriani Milli , Galvani Gabriel Pilon
Published: December 2019

Este artigo procura tornar clara a importância do conceito do logospara a teologia de Paul Tillich. Para isto, analisa o modo como Tillich absorve o conceito da tradição clássica, tornando-o uma peça fundamental na articulação de sua cosmovisão teológica. Além do mais, delineia-se também neste trabalho os pontos nos quais o logos se liga à sua elaboração de uma teologia da cultura em uso conjunto com o método teológico da correlação. Ao final são esboçadas, de modo sucinto, algumas das implicações do relacionamento da teologia de Tillich com outras religiões e a filosofia a partir do emprego do logos.
ANALISIS TINDAK TUTUR ILOKUSI DALAM DIALOG NASKAH DRAMA PEACE KARYA PUTU WIJAYA DAN RELEVANSINYA DENGAN MATERI AJAR SASTRA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS
Authors: Rasa Maria Puspita Destaningtyas Bening , Andayani Andayani , Ulya Chafit
Published: December 2019

This study aims to describe and explain: (1) the form of illocutionary speech acts in Putu Wijaya’s Peace drama script dialogue; (2) the function of illocutionary speech acts in Putu Wijaya’s Peace drama script dialogue; and (3) the relevance of illocutionary speech acts in Putu Wijaya’s Peace drama script dialogue and literature teaching materials in senior high school. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with type of pragmatic approach. Sources of data was a document which is the Putu Wijaya’s Peace drama script dialogue. The technique for taking the subject of this research was done by purposive sampling. Data collection was done by document analysis. Theory triangulation is Searle’s illocutionary speech acts and data sources triangulation in the form of informants was used for validity test of the data. Data analysis in this study was using data analysis according to Miles and Huberman with the flow model. The results of the study are as follows. First, from five form of illocutionary speech acts, the most dominant form is directif form. Second, the most dominant fuction of illocutionary speech acts is directif requestives fuction and directif requirements function. Third, the Putu Wijaya’s Peace drama script dialogue fulllied three important aspects of teaching materials (1) language aspects; (2)psychology aspects; and (3) culture based  aspects; and the curriculum that been used.
IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM 2013 DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS TEKS BIOGRAFI (STUDI KASUS DI SMP NEGERI 4 KARANGANYAR)
Authors: Andriyana Rizki Novita , Suwandi Sarwiji , Saddhono Kundharu
Published: December 2019

This study aims to describe the planning, implementation, implementation of learning, obstacles encountered, and efforts made to overcome obstacles in accordance with the Curriculum 2013, especially on learning to write biographical text in SMP Negeri 4 Karanganyar. The description of such planning, implementation, constraints and efforts to find out their compliance with the Curriculum 2013. This research is a descriptive qualitative research using case study approach with single strategy terpancang. The results of this study are: (1) Learning planning in the form of RPP in accordance with the Curriculum 2013, but there is discrepancy in the three RPP that is the time allocation in the core activities is not written in detail at each activity steps. (2) Implementation of biography text writing lesson in accordance with RPP but there is non-conformity to time allocation. Assessment done by teacher when the process of learning and writing practice. (3) Constraints faced by teachers: inadequate learning resources, lack of interest and poor readiness of students in biographical texts, and students have not fully adapted to the 2013 curriculum. Teachers 'efforts: seek additional references from other sources, enthusiastic students' enthusiasm with games , giving the lecture method to the students. Constraints faced by students: the difficulty of defining themes and structures in biographical texts. Efforts by students: searching from other sources and asking the teacher.
ATOMIZED SOCIETY: THE ROLE OF WOMEN AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN CULTIVATING MULTIPOLAR OUTCOME OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors: Mursyidi Ach Fatayillah
Published: December 2019

Globalization has been so far understood as a mere global phenomenon that benefits all group of people while its negative effects are commonly ignored. This paper examines multipolar outcome of globalization in which women and social media are mostly taking a part. I am focusing only on women’s role as the dominant users of internet without, of course, overlooking intentionally men’s role. To build my argument, I started this paper by arguing that the idea of ‘imagined community’ by Benedict Anderson and ‘conversed community’ by Merlyna Lim are no longer sufficient to portray the impact on social condition nowadays. Rather than using those terms, I proposed another term which is more appropriate to apply; it is atomized society. In this regard, the role of both women and social media are very significant in paving a way of atomized society. Finally, through an informal interview I conducted with some members of LISMA (Lingkar Studi Mahasiswi Muslim Peduli Negeri), a faith-based women community in Yogyakarta, it exemplifies how women are evidently vulnerable to such global effect with the help of social media.
Septic Arthritis of the Hip and Enterocutaneous Fistula Formation After Hip Arthroscopy
Authors: Goss Madison , Weinheimer Kent , Weinheimer Rachel A. , Schade Meredith A. , Davis Charles M. , Garner Matthew R.
Published: December 2019

Case:

We describe a case of septic hip arthritis and enterocutaneous fistula formation caused by the seeding of a hip joint during hip arthroscopy performed in the setting of a psoas abscess. Treatment consisted of multiple debridements and femoral head resection with subsequent total hip arthroplasty.

Conclusions:

This case highlights the importance of a thorough history, physical examination, and assessment of available imaging before proceeding to surgery, even when the procedure is one considered to have minimal risks, such as arthroscopy.
Widely Divergent Congenital Inferior Tibiofibular Diastasis with Separate Soft-Tissue Cover and Persistent Sciatic Artery: A Previously Unreported Combination
Authors: Bansal Ankita V. , Mehta Rujuta , Agashe Mandar V.
Published: December 2019

Case:

We report a case of a child with widely divergent congenital inferior tibiofibular diastasis with persistent sciatic artery (PSA). The dysplastic tibia and fibula were widely divergent, and the fibula was displaced proximally and medially with the foot alongside the thigh between the 2 legs, with PSA diagnosed on computed tomography angiogram. The child was treated with fibula-foot complex excision and below-knee prosthesis and was ambulating independently at 1-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

The combination of a major structural anomaly (tibiofibular diastasis with a separate soft-tissue cover) and an unusual vascular malformation (PSA) has not been reported previously and made surgical reconstruction challenging.
Novel Method for Removal of Broken Intramedullary Interlocking Nail with a Subtrochanteric Fracture
Authors: Soni Ashwani , Sharma Anmol , Kansay Rajeev Kumar , Vashist Deepam
Published: December 2019

Case:

A 45-year-old man with ankylosing spondylitis with bilateral ankylosed hips presented with subtrochanteric femur fracture with a broken intramedullary nail in situ. The nail was removed by making a hole in the nail using a carbide bit and putting a Steinmann pin in this hole to extract the nail.

Conclusions:

This novel broken intramedullary nail extraction technique is especially useful for nonunions or implant failures that occur in the proximal shaft/subtrochanteric area, and the instruments used are also readily available. There is minimal radiation exposure, and it is an effective method to remove the distal part of the broken nail.
WAKAF UANG DALAM TINJAUAN HUKUM, POTENSI, DAN TATA KELOLA
Authors: Kasanah Nur
Published: December 2019

AbstractIn the Islamic economy system, waqf has not been explored maximally, but very potential as one of the instruments for social and economic empowerment of muslim societies. One kind of waqf is cash waqf.Even though there are some others who debate the legitimacy, cash waqf is lawful, by considering the opinion of hadith scholars such as voiced by some Hanafi and Shafi’i scholars that cash waqf does not refer to manifestation form of the money but share the value, so the eternality of waqf assets can be hold out. Indonesian Ulama Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia/MUI) released fatwa that legitimated cash waqf on May 11th 2002. And later reinforced by the presence of Law No. 41/2004 that concerning on waqf stating that waqf objects are not only immovable assets but also can be movable assets such as money. The potency of cash waqf in Indonesia is so great, even can be collected at least IDR 3 trillions/year. With concept that waqf assets is eternal and not be lost, so the using of cash waqf for investment purposes can be diversified. Economically, cash waqf has a great potency for increasing the value of micro economy of societies and the nation’s macro economic activity. Even if cash waqf was managed profesionally, managerially and transparant, its impact is very fantastic and could be alternative solution for poverty alleviation. Abstrak Dalam sistem ekonomi Islam, wakaf belum banyak dieksplorasi secara maksimal, padahal sangat potensial sebagai salah satu instrumen untuk pemberdayaan sosial dan ekonomi umat Islam.Salah satu bentuk wakaf adalah berupa uang tunai. Meskipun legitimasi dari wakaf uang masih diperdebatkan, namun dengan merujuk pendapat dari  ulama hadits madzhab Hanafi, dan sebagian ulama Syafi’iyah, maka wakaf uang adalah sah, karena bukan wujud uangnya yang diwakafkan tetapi yang dimanfaatkan adalah nilainya sehingga kelanggengan harta wakaf tetap utuh. MUI mengeluarkan fatwa tanggal 11 Mei 2002 tentang bolehnya wakaf uang. Hal ini kemudian diakomodir dalam UU No. 41 Tahun 2004 tentang Wakaf, yang salah satunya mengatur tentang wakaf bahwa objek wakaf bukan hanya harta tetap tapi juga  benda bergerak berupa uang. Potensi dari wakaf uang di Indonesia sangat besar, bahkan bisa mencapai setidaknya Rp 3 trilyun dalam setahun. Dengan konsep bahwa harta wakaf bersifat kekal dan tidak bisa hilang, maka pemanfaatan wakaf uang untuk tujuan investasi dapat terus berkembang. Secara ekonomi, wakaf uang memiliki potensi yang sangat besar dalam meningkatkan kegiatan ekonomi umat secara mikro dan makro. Bahkan, bila dikelola dengan profesional, manajerial dan transparan, nilainya amat fantastis dan dapat menjadi alternatif  bagi penanggulangan kemiskinan.
WAQF AL-IRSÂD: Menyoal Pelaksanaan dan Kedudukan Wakaf Tanah “Béngkok” sebagai Suatu Fenomena Wakaf Negara dalam Kajian Fiqh
Authors: Hanifuddin Iza
Published: December 2019

AbstractThe village land / béngkok serves as compensation for the salary of the government board through the use of rice field processing. However, not all objects are in the form of rice fields, it can be manifested as a mosque, cemetery, field, and even village punden. In the case of rise fields, they can be distributed in turn among the village apparatus from time to time, while the other objects not distributed in turn, since they have been functioning for a long time based on the customary. Such condition is required to be concern to various groups due to the ambiguous status of bengkok whether they are belong to village or public property. Meanwhile, the utilization of that function has also been valid for quite a long time without any conversion. This paper tries to offer the concept of State Waqf as an alternative solution to solve the ambiguity of this position. The writer utilize the Waqf al-Irsad theory as the State Endowments Fiqh considering the functions and benefits of bengkokas religious matters, namely mosques and village graves in which the state has role as policy maker and technical controllerof land law. Tanah béngkok desa berfungsi sebagai kompensasi gaji aparatur desa melalui jalan pemanfaatan pengolahan sawah. Namun, tidak semua objek béngkok berwujud sawah. Béngkok ada yang diwujudkan sebagai masjid, kuburan, lapangan, bahkan punden desa. Pada sawah, status pemanfaatannya bisa dipergilirkan di antara aparatur desa dari masa ke masa, sedangkan pada objek selain sawah keberlakuannya tidak dipergilirkan, tetapi sudah berfungsi untuk itu sejak lama, sejak desa adat itu sendiri ada dari zaman nenek moyang. Kedudukan seperti itu perlu menjadi perhatian berbagai pihak karena statusnya yang “ngambang” antara milik desa karena statusnya atau milik masyarakat karena adatnya. Kedua-duanya pasti saling memiliki dan memerlukan. Sementara, pemanfaatan untuk fungsi itu pun sudah berlaku dalam kurun yang cukup lama tanpa ada alih fungsi. Tulisan ini mencoba menawarkan konsep Wakaf Negara sebagai solusi alternatif mengurai “kengambangan” kedudukan béngkok ini.  Penulis menggunakan teori Waqf al-Irsâd sebagai Fiqh Wakaf Negara mengingat fungsi dan manfaat béngkok selama ini lebih banyak untuk urusan keagamaan, yaitu masjid dan kuburan desa di mana negara selama ini sebagai pembuat kebijakan dan pengendali teknis keagrariannya.
Risk factors for recurrent vitreous haemorrhage in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Authors: BAGET-BERNALDIZ Marc , Romero-Aroca Pere , Mercado-Gonzalez Joaquin , Bautista-Perez Angel , Soler-Lluís Núria , Navarro-Gil Raúl
Published: December 2019

Background : To investigate which demographic and clinical factors are related to the presence of recurrent vitreous haemorrhage in a population of diabetic patients diagnosed with proliferative diabetic retinopathy [PDR].
Methods: This was a retrospective review-based study. We studied 285 eyes from 165 patients with PDR. We recorded age, gender, type of diabetes mellitus [DM] , type of DM treatment, history of hypertension and body mass index, panretinal photocoagulation status and the presence of concomitant anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment. We evaluated the mean glycosylated haemoglobin, mean haemoglobin, the urine albumin to creatinine ratio and the estimated glomerular filtration rate in each patient. In addition, we recorded the smoking history [pack-years] and the systemic complications related to DM. We used the logistic regression analysis to study which independent variables were significantly related to the presence of recurrent vitreous haemorrhage.
Results: In total, 183 eyes [64%] with PDR had vitreous haemorrhage, of which 68 [37%] underwent recurrent vitreous haemorrhage. In our study, tobacco consumption [OR= 1.21, 95% CI, 1.10- 1.32, P <0.001], duration of diabetes [OR= 1.03, 95% CI, 1.0-1 .07 P = 0.04] and haemoglobin level [OR= -0.24 , 95% CI, -0.16, -0.06 , P <0 .001] had an independently significant associaton with recurrent vitreous haemorrhage. There was a positive correlation between pack-years consumed and the number of vitreous haemorrhages [r=0.339; p<0.001]. In addition, patients with diabetic polineuropathy, myocardial infarction and ischemia in lower limbs had more vitreous haemorrhage events [p<0.001].
Conclusion s : In our study, those patients with PDR who smoked, with longer duration of their diabetes, anaemia and that had previously suffered from cardiovascular events were more prone to suffer from recurrent vitreous haemorrhage.
The bevacizumab plus oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy regimen is more suitable for metastatic colorectal cancer patients with a history of schistosomiasis
Authors: Zhou Li-Na , Weng Li-Qiang , Feng Chun-Xia , Zhang Yan , Li Ping , Tang Min , Chen Min-Bin
Published: December 2019

Background: People suffer from schistosomiasis, leading to liver fibrosis, splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia. The effects of bevacizumab plus oxaliplatin or irinotecan-based chemotherapy regimens on platelets are different, but have not been determined. We conducted a retrospective analysis in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients evaluating the impact of bevacizumab on platelet, in order to find a more suitable plan for mCRC patients with a history of schistosomiasis.Methods: The medical records of all mCRC patients with a history of schistosomiasis who received FOLFOX or FOLFIRI with or without bevacizumab from September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019 in Kunshan Hospital were reviewed. Platelet counts and spleen sizes were compared from the first cycle until completion of chemotherapy.Results: Evaluable splenic enlargement and thrombocytopenia results were obtained from 73 Bevacizumab-treated patients and 80 non-bevacizumab treated patients. In patients treated with oxaliplatin, the rates of splenic enlargement (19.5% vs. 66.7%, P=0.01) and thrombocytopenia (31.7% vs. 77.2%, P=0.02) were lower in the bevacizumab-treated cohort than that in the nonbevacizumab cohort. When stratified for irinotecan, there were no statistical differences of frequency of splenic enlargement between the two groups, however, the rates of thrombocytopenia were higher in the bevacizumab-treated cohort than that in the nonbevacizumab cohort (59.4% vs. 8.7%, P=0.01 ).Conclusion: The bevacizumab plus oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy regimen is more suitable for mCRC patients with a history of schistosomiasis, especially for lower platelet count patients.
Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Factors among Building Construction Workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019
Authors: Yitayew Meseret , Azazeh Aklilu , Kebede Sofia , Alehegn Addisu
Published: December 2019

BackgroundPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a material, device, equipment or clothing which is used or worn by a worker to protect them from exposure or contact with any harmful material or energy which may cause injury, disease or even death. The use of personal protective equipment is a universal legal requirement to protect workers against occupational injuries and illnesses in their workplace. The international labor office estimates that every year there are some 125 million work-related accidents, 220, 000 of them are fatal. This study assessed personal protective equipment utilization and associated factors among building construction workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019.MethodsInstitution based cross-sectional survey was conducted on the selected construction sites in April 2019. Data was collected by using pre-tested Amharic questioner from 206 study subjects with a response rate of 100% via face to face interviews. Epi info version 7.1 and SPSS version 25 were used for data cleaning and analysis respectively. Independent variables with P<0.2 were transformed from bivariate to multivariate logistic regression. P<0.05 and was declared as an associated factor.ResultsThis study showed that (38.3%) of construction site workers were used at least one personal protective equipment. Presence of safety training, safety brief before commencing work and the availability of governmental visits were associated factors for utilization of personal protective equipment. Regarding, the type of injuries that occur on a majority of workers were abrasion (35%) and climbing at high was the common cause of injury. ConclusionsPPE utilization and safety measure in construction industries is insignificant and construction site workers are not adapted to take care of themselves as it manifested by low use of PPE. An effort for occupational safety assurance should be put in practice to avoid accidents on building a site with an unconditional commitment to all the projects. Riddance of hazards and deterrence of accidents on-site should be within the proficiency of each site. The client should be involved in safety management coupled with having a great craving for safety.
Case Identification, Retention and Blood Pressure Control: Lessons From a Large-Scale Hypertension Programme in Kenya
Authors: Mbau Lilian Kagure , Harisson Rebecca , Kizito Walter , Timire Collins , Namusonge Tecla , Muhula Samuel , Nyanjau Loise , Owiti Philip
Published: December 2019

Background: The prevalence of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa has been on the rise but remains underdiagnosed, undertreated and poorly controlled. In Kenya, 92% of patients are not on treatment and 3% controlled. This study aimed to assess the performance of a hypertension screening and treatment program in five counties in Kenya with reference to identification of individuals at risk, retention on treatment and blood pressure (BP) control.Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data routinely collected between March 2015 and December 2018. All patients 18 years and older screened and/or treated for hypertension at any of the program supported sites were included in the study. We calculated prevalence of high BP (systolic BP equal or more than 140 mmHg, diastolic BP equal or more than 90 mmHg) and related risk in the screening episodes, retention on treatment, BP control and related factors among patients enrolled for treatment of hypertension.Results: A total of 663,028 screening encounters were recorded of which 70.4% were female, median age was 34 years and majority (73.9%) were screened at the community level. Of the encounters, 19% had high BP, significantly higher among males and older individuals. A total of 66,981 patients were enrolled on treatment with majority being females (71.2%), median age 55 years, 40.4% aged 60+ years and 36.2% enrolled in Level 5 health facilities (county referral hospitals). Only 12% of patients were retained in care at 12 months with younger patients and individuals treated at higher level facilities (levels 4 and 5) having the lowest retention rates (p<0.05). By 12 months of treatment, BP was controlled in 48.6% of patients retained on treatment. Over a 36-month follow-up period, the mean systolic and diastolic BP gradually reduced by 8.9mmHg and 2.5mmHg, respectively.Conclusions: The program screened primarily females and younger individuals at lower risk of developing hypertension. Retention in care was poor especially among younger patients and those enrolled at higher level facilities. Close to half of the patients retained, attained blood pressure control by one year. Hypertension programs should target high risk populations, decentralize care and include retention and follow-up strategies.
Association of Helicobacter pylori infection with diabetes mellitus: A Meta-analysis of Case Control Studies
Authors: Mansori Kamyar , Moradi Yousef , Naderpour Sara , Rashti Roya , Moghaddam Ali Baradaran , Saed Lotfolah , Mohammadi Hedye
Published: December 2019

Background Results of previous studies were showed that the association between H. pylori infection and the risk of diabetes is still controversies. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis study was designed and implemented aimed to determine the association between H. pylori infection and the risk of diabetes.Methods All case control articles were searched in international databases, including Medline (PubMed), Web of sciences, Scopus, EMBASE, and CINHAL. Search was done from January 1990 to March 2019 without language limitations. Also, logarithm and standard error logarithm odds ratio (OR) were used for meta-analysis.Results A total of 41 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The range of association with odds ratio in case control studies which published between 1990 to 2019 was 0.21 to 6.08. The pooled estimate of the association between H. pylori infection with diabetes was 1.27 (95% CI 1.11 to 1.45, P = 0.0001, I 2 = 86.6%). The effect of H. pylori infection on diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 diabetes was 1.17 (95% CI 0.94 to 1.45), 1.19 (95% CI 0.98 to 1.45), and 1.43 (95% CI 1.11 to 1.85) respectively. Subgroup analysis by the geographical regions showed in Asian population risk of the effect of H. pylori infection on diabetes was higher than other population, but in the American, this was a protective relationship.Conclusion In conclusion, this systematic review & meta-analysis study suggested that H. pylori infection was associated with the risk of diabetes as compared to non- diabetes individual.
Prevalence and associations of small for gestational age in a cohort of women birthing in Honiara, the Solomon Islands.
Authors: Black Kirsten , Silva Manarangi De , Duckyeon Kim , Klucknow Hannah , Walker Susan Philipa , Panisi Leeanne Rose
Published: December 2019

Background: Small for gestational age (SGA) is a significant indicator of subsequent neonatal and child morbidity. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), around a fifth of infants are born small for gestational age as defined by the Intergrowth-21 st (IG21) standard. We sought to examine the prevalence and associations of small for gestational age using IG21 among women attending antenatal care in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to compare these rates with regional data and explore the demographic factors associated with this outcome. Methods: From January 2014 – April 2015 we undertook a prospective cohort study that used a structured questionnaire to collect data on women presenting to the National Referral Hospital and community clinics in Honiara for antenatal care. Follow up data was collected by midwives regarding the outcomes of these pregnancies. We used the IG21 data to derive birthweight centiles. Results: Of the 1441 women enrolled, 1311 records on singleton live births were obtained. Gestational age was calculated on a recorded last menstrual period in 1058 (80.7%) and relied on clinical assessment at birth in 253 (19.3%). Using IG21 the prevalence of SGA in this population was 16.8% with the majority being term SGA. SGA was significantly associated with maternal primiparity and preeclampsia, and SGA babies had higher rates of delivery by caesarean section and neonatal nursery admission. Conclusions: The rate of SGA in this study was a little lower than pooled estimates across all LMICs. Improving antenatal care attendance, access to ultrasound assessment of gestational age and employing birth growth standards will assist to monitor the prevalence of SGA and manage the consequences.
Some psychological factors that affect emotional intelligence of Lithuanian high school students
Authors: Antinienė Dalia , Lekavičienė Rosita
Published: December 2019

This study explores relationships among high school students’ emotional intelligence, subjective health status, depressiveness, anxiety and psychological well-being. Participants were 16–19 years old students (n=371) from high schools in various regions of Lithuania. The results suggested that total emotional intelligence positively correlates with psychological well-being and negatively correlates with subjective health status, depressiveness, and anxiety subscales.
Conditions and opportunities of workplace teaching/learning of teachers of preschool educational institutions (the case of Lithuania)
Authors: Smilgienė Jurgita , Masiliauskienė Erika
Published: December 2019

The problematic of learning in the workplace in the context of the activity of the Lithuanian educational (especially preschool) institutions today is the part of the culture of school activity that is still not sufficiently being actualized. The article presents the results of the empirical research that describe the conditions and opportunities of workplace teaching/learning of the teachers of a preschool educational institution and highlights the essential interferences to such teaching/learning.
Sociodemographic determinants for risk exposure of child injuries at home with focus on burns
Authors: Strukčinskienė Birutė , Strazdienė Neringa , Bauer Robert , Steiner Monica
Published: December 2019

Burns are a significant public health problem that occurs at home and especially affect children. Non-fatal burn victims suffer from prolonged hospitalization, disfigurement and disability, with consequences of stigma and rejection. The survey on child injuries at home with focus on burns showed that sociodemographic determinants play an important role for child safety at home. The majority of home injuries were attributable to human and environmental factors. The main ways for prevention, including education, safe environment creation, legislation and enforcement can prevent child injuries (including burns or scalds) and promote safety at home, saving the lives of vulnerable age groups, especially children.
Peculiarities of Nutrition, Health Education And Leisure of Pre-School Age Children
Authors: Radzevičienė Liuda , Miliūnienė Lina , Dobrovolskytė Ilona , Navickienė Vilma , Jadlauskienė Renata , Jarašūnienė Renata , Vuranok Turan Tolga
Published: December 2019

The aim of the research – to assess the nutrition, health education and leisure of pre-school age children. The study involved 3549 children of pre-school education institutions in Šiauliai. A questionnaire survey was selected as the main tool for the research. The research was conducted on the basis of the quantitative research methods. Questionnaires were distributed to and completed by parents. Questionnaire data were processed, analyzed and provided using graphical representation.
The Right of People with Disabilities to Health: What Is Expressed by the Architectonics of Legislation?
Authors: Baranauskienė Ingrida
Published: December 2019

The article formulates the research problem: what ideas dominate in architectonics of two laws under scientific analysis (The Human Right to Health of the World Health Organization, Article 12, and parts of the Law on the Health System of the Republic of Lithuania related to the situation of people with disabilities in the healthcare system)? The research methodology is grounded on the ideas of postpositivism and ethnographic approach. The thematic analysis has been chosen as a method of data processing. The findings allow formulating a conclusion that architectonics of legislations of the World Health Organization has a clear jurisprudential foundation; whereas the Law on the Health System of the Republic of Lithuania provides preconditions for various stipulations, which results in people with disabilities facing manifestations of discrimination in Lithuanian system of health care.
In vivo production of entomopathogenic nematodes using Galleria mellonella: costs and effect of diets on nematode pathogenicity
Authors: Kotchofa Régina , Baimey Hugues
Published: December 2019

Five separate diets – beeswax (BW), glycerol (Gly), and three types of dog croquettes (DC1, DC2, and DC3) – were used to rear larvae of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella. The larvae were later inoculated with five different isolates of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) emerging from the insect larvae reared on the five diets. Insect cadavers were then conserved for 1, 2, 3, and 4 wks (T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively) to evaluate the nematodes’ progeny production and to assess the pathogenicity of emerging nematodes to G. mellonella larvae. Larvae fed on DC1 weighed the least (0.18 ± 0.03 g) and those fed on Gly weighed the most (0.22 ± 0.04 g). Gly was effective for insect development but was the most expensive to produce at 6.30 US dollars/kg. No significant difference (P = 0.851) was observed between mortality rates of larvae for nematode isolates for the three best diets (Gly, BW, and DC1) during 1 wk (T1) and 3 wks (T3) after processing at 3 d post-inoculation. All nematode isolates emerged and had the highest population density per insect larva at T1 for isolate Ze4 (Heterorhabditis sonorensis) on BW (553.63 ± 311.97 infective juveniles (IJs)/50 μ l of suspension, 276,815 IJs/larva) and at T2 on DC1 (488.63 ± 321.37 IJs/50 μ l, 244,315 IJs/larva) and for isolate Aglali (H. sonorensis) at T1 on Gly (615.18  ±  309.63 IJs/50 μ l, 307,590 IJs/larva). This study shows the costs and effectiveness of different diets on development and production of G. mellonella larvae and the EPN produced in vivo.
Mild bronchial asthma: a modern treatment concept
Authors: Emel’yanov A. V. , Leshenkova E. V. , Sergeyeva G. R.
Published: December 2019

Mild bronchial asthma (BA) occurs in 50–75% of patients with this disease. It is characterized by clinical symptoms that are controlled by low doses of inhaled glucocorticoids (IGCS) or anti-leukotriene drugs. Mild BA reduces the quality of life of patients, is accompanied by the development of severe, in some cases fatal exacerbations, and is characterized by a significant cost of treatment. One of the main problems in the management of patients with this disease is their low adherence to IGCS treatment and the excessive use of short-acting 2-adrenomimetic agents. Several clinical studies have shown that the use of a combination of budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort® Turbuhaler®) in an «as needed» mode reduces the incidence of severe exacerbations of mild BA as well as low doses of budesonide, and is characterized by a lower cumulative dose of this glucocorticoid. The results obtained were the basis for the creation of a new treatment concept, which gives preference to the combination of IGCS / formoterol «as needed» in mild BA as a supporting therapy, and for the management of symptoms of the disease.
The problem of patient compliance with treatment for respiratory infections
Authors: Zaytsev A. A. , Sinopalnikov A. I.
Published: December 2019

Patient compliance describes the degree, to which a patient follows treatment regimen. At present, non-compliance with medical recommendations is one of the key problems for outpatient practice. Even in case of respiratory infections, patients often violate the prescribed treatment regimen, which leads to growth of ineffective treatment cases, complications, and is also accompanied by a high risk of selection of drug-resistant infectious organisms and rise in expenditures for managing patients. The most common mistakes made by patients include the change by patients of the prescribed antibiotic dosing regimen and premature termination of antimicrobial therapy. Factors affecting patient compliance are extremely diverse. Among them are factors associated with treatment and a disease, patient-associated factors of «doctor - patient» contact, and demographic predictors of low compliance, drug dosage frequency. The most important factors affecting adherence to treatment are duration of therapy; drug tolerance/safety; dosage forms (tablets, syrup, sachet); patient confidence in medical recommendations (presence of «doctor - patient» relationship); severity of the disease; patient age and sex; social activity/employment of the patient; social status of the patient, level of education; marital status; presence of a concomitant pathology in the patient; presence of bad habits (smoking, alcohol) in the patient. The main factor affecting the compliance with therapy is the drug dosage frequency. It is known that compliance is highest, if a patient is required to take a single dose of the drug per day. Duration of therapy is another important factor affecting the patient compliance. For instance, pharmacotherapy for 7 days is characterized by better compliance compared to longer antibiotic treatment regimens. Methods of improving compliance with antimicrobial therapy: reduction in the drug dosage frequency; short courses of antibiotic therapy; favourable safety profile; the cost of the drug; a patient-friendly form of antibiotic dosage form; patient education, clear information of the patient; monitoring the treatment process (repeat visits, phone contacts, etc.). The most effective way to increase compliance is to use an antibiotic drug 1-2 times per day. The use of short antibiotics courses (less than 7 days) is also a good way to increase adherence to treatment. The use of antibiotics with a good safety profile is another important approach to improving the compliance. The article also discusses other ways to enhance the patient compliance with the treatment for respiratory infections.
Complex therapy of acute respiratory diseases
Authors: Orlova N. V.
Published: December 2019

Acute respiratory disease (ARD) is a common pathology. Untimely diagnosis and treatment, co-morbidities, old age and children under 1 year of age, pregnancy can increase the severity of the condition and lead to complications and death. According to IDSA recommendations, vaccination is an effective way to prevent complications and fatal influenza cases. Vaccination is primarily for people at risk of serious illness. In cases of suspected influenza, molecular diagnostics is recommended. At the same time, treatment of suspected influenza should be prescribed immediately, without waiting for laboratory confirmation of the diagnosis. Etiotropic treatment aimed at suppressing virus replication should be the first priority in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections. Bacterial agents may be the primary cause of respiratory diseases or may complicate viral diseases. In the presence of a bacterial pathogen, antibacterial agents are prescribed. ARD symptoms worsen the quality of life of patients. Complex treatment of respiratory diseases includes the prescription of symptomatic therapy: antipyretics, antitussives, vasoconstrictor drugs in rhinorrhea. Cough is the most common respiratory symptom. In various diseases, cough has its own peculiarities, which allows you to carry out differential diagnosis. The American Thoracic Society has proposed schemes of differential search for acute and chronic coughs, which allow rational diagnosis of diseases. The use of antitussive drugs has its own peculiarities: when the cough is non-productive, drugs are prescribed to suppress cough, when the cough is productive - drugs are aimed at facilitating the evacuation of sputum. One of the preparations possessing expectorant, mucolytic and antispasmodic action, is Hedelix syrup on the basis of ivy.