bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on Preparing β-Ga2O3 Films with Temperature-Controlled Buffer Layer by RF Magnetron Sputtering
Authors: Liu Yi , He Tinglin , Wei Sufen
Published: January 2023

β-Ga2O3 thin films were prepared on (0006) sapphire substrates by RF magnetron sputtering. Under the conditions of sputtering power of 80 W, time of 10 min, and total flow rate of 40 sccm in oxygen and argon atmosphere (2.5 % oxygen ratio). Different preparation temperatures were used to conduct layering by temperature modulation. A homogenous β-Ga2O3 buffer layer was grown first, and then the second β-Ga2O3 film was grown on top of it. When the stratified sputtering of different temperature combinations was completed, high-temperature thermal annealing with the same parameters was performed. The effects on the structure, surface morphology, and optical properties of β-Ga2O3 thin films were compared and analyzed when using the preparation sequence of the homogenous buffer layer and the top layer at different temperatures after annealing. Finally, based on the stratified preparation temperature parameters, the optimal stratified temperature parameters were summarized.
Penurunan fungsi keadaan gigi dan mulut (oral hypofunction) terkait risiko sarkopenia pada lansia-Kajian Literatur
Authors: Siagian Krista V. , Bahar Armasastra
Published: January 2023

Abstrak: Kesehatan gigi dan mulut lanjut usia (lansia) mendapatkan perhatian dunia karena komponen penting dalam kesehatan umum. Konsep penurunan fungsi dan kesehatan tubuh sistemik terkait dengan penurunan fungsi keadaan gigi dan mulut (oral hypofunction) pada lansia  baru diperkenalkan dan awalnya digagas oleh Asosiasi The National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology di Jepang pada tahun 2014. Otot merupakan salah satu organ yang mengalami gangguan akibat penuaan. Sarkopenia merupakan sindroma penurunan massa, fungsi dan kekuatan otot yang progresif dan menyeluruh yang dapat terjadi pada lansia (lanjut usia) ≥ 60 tahun namun lebih awal lagi dapat terjadi. Beberapa  studi telah melaporkan  kaitan penurunan fungsi dan kesehatan rongga mulut (oral hypofunction) dengan risiko sarkopenia pada lansia. Metode: Tulisan ini merupakan kajian literatur jurnal internasional berbahasa Inggris dalam 10 tahun sebelum tahun 2022. Tujuan: Tulisan ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan kaitan penurunan fungsi dan kesehatan gigi dan mulut (oral hypofunction) pada lansia dengan sarkopenia berdasarkan studi terdahulu.

Kata kunci: Oral, oral hypofunction, sarkopenia, otot, kesehatan,gigi dan mulut, studi literatur

 

ABSTRACT

Background: Oral health related to aging in elderly is gaining global attention because it is an important component of general health. The concept of general fuctional decline via decrease oral function is pionneering by Japan Geriatrics and Gerontology Study Group in 2014. Muscles are one of the organs that are decline regarding with the aging process. Sarcopenia is a progressive and accelerated muscle loss syndrome in mass, function and strength, and this is a whole body process. It can occur in the elderly 60 years but also it can occur earlier in life. Several studies have reported the association of oral hypofunction and sarcopenia in elderly. Method:This literature review performed the internet database in 10 years before 2022,in International Journal in English. Aim: In this literature review, we aim to describe the available study of oral hypofunction and sarcopenia.

Keywords: Oral, health, oral hypofunction, Sarcopenia, muscle, literature
ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN ALOKASI DANA DESA TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN NOGOTIRTO TAHUN 2021
Authors: Wangdi Ilham Hidayatullah Pasha
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine the management of ADD to improve the welfare of the residents of Nogotirto Village from an economic perspective. This research is useful so that it can be used as a guide for the ADD program as well as a reference for making decisions. The type of research used is field research using qualitative descriptive methods, with data collection using documentation, interviews and observation techniques. The population of this research is community leaders and village officials in Nogotirto village using perposive sampling technique. The analysis of this study has applied the principle of equality and fairness in the distribution of ADD 2021 in Nogotirto Village. It can be concluded that the implementation of ADD 2021 has been directly felt by the community, so that it can improve the welfare of the community as a whole. Development in Nogotirto Village from ADD 2021 onwards is the construction/rehabilitation/improvement of health facilities/housing road surfaces, culverts, construction of waste disposal facilities, construction of clean water sanitation facilities, village competitions and institutional development activities
Constitutional and Historical Value of 5･18 and the Preamble of the Constitution
Authors:   Korean Constitutional Law Asscciation, Lim Jibong
Published: January 2023

In the last Presidential election, almost all the promising candidates pledged themselves to amend the spirit of 5･18 into the preamble of Korean Constitution. However, after the election and so far, the discussion for the constitutional amendment has not even started among the politicians. This paper aims at examining the reason why we should amend the democratic spirit of 5･18 into the preamble of Korean Constitution by exploring the constitutional and historical value of Gwangjoo Democratization Movement. To achieve the aim, this paper will examine the meaning of the preamble of the constitutional law, types, contents and legal effect of the constitutional preambles in major countries in the perspective of comparative constitutional law. Then, it will delve into the contents and historical events in current Korean Constitution and overview the tries to amend the spirit of 5･18 into the constitutional preamble in the past and explore the constitutional and historical value of Gwangjoo Democratization Movement. In conclusion, this paper will conclude the meaning to amend the spirit of 5･18 into the preamble of Korean Constitution.
VIPR- Vibration Induced Parkinson’s Relief
Authors:   IB Worlds School, Plano Independent School District, Plano Texas, USA., Sridhar Anushka
Published: January 2023

This paper describes VIPR, an inexpensive tremor detection and mitigation device to help Parkinson’s patients. It is built using a Raspberry PI, an accelerometer, power switches and a wristband with rows of coin motors, and python code. More than 10 million people world-wide have visible symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. There is no known cure for the disease and the annual cost for treatment is estimated to be >$50Billion. Whole body vibration therapy has been widely researched but is expensive and not easily available. This device fits around a patient’s wrist and uses an accelerometer to detect the onset of tremors and turns on the vibrating coin motors in the wristband at different levels depending on the tremor intensity. The data is continuously logged and sent to a care giver via a SMART phone connection. The accelerometer in the device is used to measure the change in acceleration in X,Y, and Z directions every 0.2 seconds and the data is compared to a threshold value to determine if the movement is a tremor or not. Once its established that it’s a tremor, a relay switch turns on the coin motors on the wrist. Data was collected on Parkinson’s patients to establish the efficacy of the vibrating wrist band and the threshold. The band was found to effectively improve the motor response of the patients while performing simple tasks such as writing and moving objects. This inexpensive device was found to be effective and can be used to improve the quality of life of Parkinson’s patients.
UTERINE BIOPHYSICAL PROFILE IN INFERTILE DIABETIC WOMEN IN MID LUTEAL PHASE
Authors: Supriya. M Sai , Krishna Shajni , Shanmukhi Reshma , Sharma Nidhi
Published: January 2023

Background and objective: Being unable to conceive can be extremely discouraging and stressful and
may eventually have negative social, physiological, and psychological effects like depression. This
study's objective was to evaluate how well diabetic women with a history of infertility responded to uterine biophysical prole as
a predictor of conception. Method: 137 women with primary infertility participated in a study. Women visiting our institute's
infertility OPD and complaining of being unable to get pregnant were the cases chosen for this study. Patients were divided in to
two (Non-diabetic) group 1 and group 2 (diabetic). All the women underwent UBP testing at mid-cycle, and it was determined
using the uterine scoring system for reproduction (USSR). Results: Signicant differences were seen in Uterine Biophysical
Prole (UBP) score i.e.; more or less than 12 among diabetics and non-diabetics. Score of <12 was found to be signicantly more
among diabetics. Conclusion: Those with diabetes had a higher chance of miscarriage and infertility, as well as being more
likely to be childless than women without the disease.
REDEFINING MEDICAL EDUCATION IN INDIA: A PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Singh Parihar Jitendra Kumar , Kaushik Jaya , Singh Ankita , Singh Parihar Ashwini Kumar , Agarwal Pranjal
Published: January 2023

India has largest number of Medical Teaching institutions in the world. However, there has been a wide,
qualitative and quantitative disparity in the teaching standards, infrastructures as well as competency of
medical teachers and students in our country. Medical Education is a highly dynamic & evolving science that needs to be
transformed to meet with the pace of the progress in the eld of medicine. It should be capable of adapting newer teaching
modules as well as the socio-economic expectations and changing pattern of the diseases with ultimate aim to provide highly
responsive and reliable health care delivery system in the country. The teaching should be able to generate enough interest
and enthusiasm among medical students to inculcate ethos and practice of problem solving approach towards curative,
preventive aspects of clinical medicine as well as commitments towards genuine research and innovations. Restructuring of
curriculum & mode of medical education should directly focus on the need of better understanding of various aspects of
managing Indian subcontinent based tropical, communicable, epidemiological & other diseases. The review article is aimed
to highlight the role and reframing of Articial Intelligence as augmented intelligence in medical education, application of
Competency-based medical education (CBME) that is to be effectively clubbed with the concept of lateral, vertical and
horizontal integration of mode of education. The proposed module is comprised of Intra & Inter-professional team-based
learning (TBL) of particular disease and its management strategies among various sub disciplines of medicine & clinical
transformation of basic sciences. Stress will be on integration of medical education, basic and clinical research with
biomedical research and innovations betting with the need of the country.
A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON PLATELET COUNT/ SPLENIC DIAMETER RATIO AS NON INVASIVE PREDICTORS OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES IN CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS
Authors: Ahmed Syed , Tejaswini R.N. , Viquaruddin Hamza Mohammed , Khizer Mohammed , Khaliq Abdul , Siddiqua Ayesha
Published: January 2023

Portal hypertension commonly accompanies the presence of liver cirrhosis, and the development of
esophageal varices is one of the major complications of portal hypertension. The development of
esophageal varices is the most serious consequence of portal hypertension due to the risk of rupture and variceal hemorrhage.
All patients in the study were evaluated with detailed history and full clinical prole. They underwent hematological and
biochemical tests, like liver function tests, complete blood counts, renal function tests, prothrombin time, Ultrasonography of the
abdomen to conrm the presence of cirrhosis and to record the spleen bipolar diameter, portal vein size and ascites. Upper GI
endoscopy was done in all patients to conrm the presence of varices and also to grade them accordingly. The ROC curve was
applied to determine the cut-off values with the best sensitivities and specicities for all the three variables. A cut-off value of
1014 was obtained for platelet count to spleen diameter ratio, which gave a sensitivity of 84.31% and a specicity of 75.00 %.
CORRELATION BETWEEN MODIFIED RANKIN SCORE AND TERITORY OF STROKE IN PATIENTS THROMBOLYSED AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Authors: Badlani Praveen , Kaushik Prashant , Dandekar Vandana , Ghanekar Jaishree
Published: January 2023

Prognosis of functional outcome after ischemic stroke is inuenced by a variety of factors already
assessable in the acute phase and within the rst days after symptom onset. In clinical trials, stroke
outcome is most commonly rated by the modied Rankin Scale (mRS)1 because of the validity and rapid application of this
rating scale and its ability to discriminate clinically relevant levels of disability and recovery. A prospective observational study
was done, in which 47 cases of acute ischemic stroke, thrombolysed after ruling out any bleed were included from March 2020 to
October 2021. The demographics, risk factors, biochemical parameters and outcomes (mortality and complications) were
assessed, until discharge or in-hospital death. Most common complication was Intra-cranial bleed that occurred in 7 (14.9%)
patients following which was deterioration of power in 3 (6.4%) patients. Seizure and sepsis were reported in 2 (4.3%) patients
each. Systemic hemorrhage was reported in 1 (2.1%) case. No patient reported thromboembolism. Favorable outcome
according to Modied rankin scoring is 0-2 and out of 47 patients 29 patient showed favorable outcome in which 21 patients
were anterior territory ischemic CVA while 8 were posterior territory. Total 3 patients out of 47 showed worst score of 6 i.e., death
and 2 of them belonging to posterior territory.
STUDENTS PERCEPTION ON MODERN TEACHING PEDAGOGY “PROJECT BASED LEARNING METHOD ON SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING SKILLS” AMONG UNDER GRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS. A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY”
Authors: S George Sani , Valsalan Chaithanya
Published: January 2023

Background: Given the importance of globalization as well as the need to train skilled and
knowledgeable employees for the 21st century workforce, higher education needs to take a more critical
look at the educational practices and instructional methods which lead to improvements in students' essential skills such as selfdirected learning. This study sought to examine the effects of project-based learning method on students' self-directed learning
skills among undergraduate nursing students. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Project-based Learning method on
Self-directed Learning Skills among Under Graduate Nursing Students, To elicit opinion on project-based learning method.
Design: Non-Experimental, Descriptive survey design. Setting: Selected nursing colleges in a metropolitan city Participants: 29
undergraduate nursing students. Methods: Participants were assigned to complete a project work to learn the topic.
Opinionnaire was obtained to assess the effectiveness of project-based learning method. Results: Study results shows that
project-based learning strategy was effective in improving the affective and conceptual learning skills among the participants.
Conclusions: Project-based learning method can help student to develop there self-directed learning skills.
MYOPERICARDITIS : AN UNUSUAL INITIAL PRESENTATION OF UCTD
Authors: Srujan Sai , Chowdary Suma
Published: January 2023

Diagnosis of connective tissue diseases is often delayed because the initial symptoms are few and non
specic. A new entity called undifferentiated connective tissue disease(UCTD) has been recently
described. It is a diagnosis of exclusion. We report the case of a 40yr old female, not a known case of any connective tissue
disorder who presented to us with fever, dyspnea and chest pain as initial symptoms and nally diagnosed as myopericarditis
secondary to UCTD.
A 22 YEAR OLD WITH ACUTE PTE – UNPROVOKED.
Authors: Reddy Dyapa Srija , Kumar Katla Arun , Reddy Kasturi Ravinder
Published: January 2023

Pulmonary embolism accounts to one -third causes of cardiovascular mortality. It is responsible for
1,00,000 cardiovascular disease related deaths.Only 7% of the patients with PTE who die are correctly
diagnosed before death. There are acquired and genetic risk factors responsible for thromboembolism. Recent
surgery,trauma,immobilisation, pregnancy, OCPs are commonest acquired factors which are most of the time temporary in
nature.Other factors such as smoking, atherosclerosis, obesity, malignancies pose greatest risk for PTE. Pulmonary embolism in
young adults is not very uncommon.Most of the young patients reported in the literature are young females either pregnant or on
OCPs. Here we present a case of 21 yr old male with acute PTE diagnosed to be protein C decient.
PARTY POLITICS AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: OJENAMAH FORTUNE OGECHI
Published: January 2023

While considering the democratic debate in Nigeria, we understand that the nexus between party politics and democratic governance lacks comprehensive analysis. This paper seeks to answer the question of whether party politics fosters or hinders democratic governance in Nigeria. It is intended to draw a nexus between internal party dynamics and poor governance in a democratic system of government using the theoretical tool of Group Theory. The methodology adopted is qualitative, and descriptive research design is used to guide the study. The study unveils the transactional nature of party politics as adversative and dysfunctional to democratic governance at all levels of government in Nigeria. Embedded within the drama of partisan politics, is a regime of patronage politics that is essentially opposed to all norms, values, and prevailing tenets of democratic governance. The paper recommends the accentuation of the purpose, and functions of political parties; it should be well defined and deeply rooted in the people with the hope of improving the system.
THE UBUNTU PHILOSOPHY, AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC HERITAGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Authors: UDISI LAWRENCE , UDISI EBIKISEI STANLEY
Published: January 2023

Sixty-two years after gaining Independence from the British colonial government with promises of socio-economic development by the founding fathers, Nigeria is faced with a Plethora of development challenges. Minority issues, religious conflicts, ethnic politics, resource control, youth unrest, and the related crisis of disintegration of the productive sector, food insecurity, social insecurity, deterioration of physical and social infrastructures, a drop in living standards and poverty for millions of Nigerians, and a general disenchantment with the political system are all symptoms of these larger problems. Some pertinent questions are, why is Nigeria still struggling to develop and failed to address the poor living standard of citizens. Why has leadership not able to meet the development challenges, and what are the measures that can ensure effective leadership? Therefore, the main objective of this paper is to analyze the country’s problems vis-àvis the implementation of the Ubuntu philosophy and the African democratic heritage in governance and leadership that would ensure the country’s socioeconomic and political progress. The social development theory is adopted as a guide for the paper
POLITICAL ALIENATION AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Authors: IGIEBOR GOD’STIME OSARIYEKEMWEN
Published: January 2023

Adequate electoral participation in a democratic setting is essential to maintain legitimacy, credibility, and stability since democracy is about popular representation. However, from available data worldwide, Nigeria’s inclusive, electoral participation is gradually but steadily on the decline. This study thus surveyed the perceptions of Nigerians on the factors influencing declining participation during elections. The study aimed among other things, to find out the reason(s) for the low turnout of voters in Nigerian elections, to investigate the nature of voter abstention and determine the relationship between alienation and voting in the Nigerian electoral process, especially, the 2019 general elections. A sample of 1,200 respondents was chosen from the selected local government areas of the six zones using the stratified random sampling technique. The simple percentages and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient statistical techniques were utilized to test and determine the degree of association intrinsic to the stated research questions. The findings showed that political alienation is caused by the political officials’ failure to fulfil electoral promises, electoral fraud and political violence. Consequently, it is suggested that good governance should be ensured, perpetrators of election fraud should be penalized, while incidences of violence during elections should be mitigated.
In vitro: anticancer effect of oily and methanolic extracts of Al-Zahdi (Phoenix dactylifera L.) from dry dates and leaves on AMN3, Hela and Ref cancer cell cultures
Authors: Al-Zeiny Saadia Saleh Mehdy , Alyaqubi Kifah Jabbar , Abbas Duraid Abdul Hadi
Published: January 2023

The antioxidant and anti-tumor effects of extracts from various herbs and medicinal plants were measured using various in vitro and in vivo methods. The current study investigates and compare the anticancer effects of the two palm part extracts against cancer cell line in cultured cell line of AMN3, Hela and Ref. The results showed a concentration dependent inhibitory cytotoxic effects during 72 hrs of exposure for methanolic and oily crude extracts of date and leaves on AMN3, Hela and Ref cell lines. The highest significant effect of both dry date and leave methanolic extracts were achieved at concentration 2500 μg/ ml that causing highest growth inhibition percentage (GIP) of (73.3 %, 66.4%) for AMN3 and (76.7 %, 55.4%) for Hela respectively. The concentration 5000 μg/ ml showed nearly less effect after 72 hrs exposure. Both methanolic extracts tested concentrations didn’t cause   any inhibitory effect on the REF cell line. The effect of date and leaves oily extracts at different concentrations caused on tumor Cell Line AMN3, Hela and Ref highly significant in difference at exposure periods 72   hrs for concentrations gradient ranged from (15.62- 250 μg/ml). The concentration 125 µg/ml showed higher inhibition percentage compared to the higher concentration of 2500 µg/ ml causing   on AMN3 (85.1%, 66%), Hela (79.1%, 77%), and Ref (76%, 61.7%), respectively.  Plateau were noticed for all highest palm extracts concentrations GIP effect on all cell line cultures. The study concluded that the superiority of oil extract for both date and leave over alcoholic extracts one in inhibition of in vitro the same cell lines AMN3, Hela, Ref.
Sperm Membrane and Acrosomal Integrity Affected by using Black Currant
Authors: AbdUlAmeer Ahzan , Wayes Zaid Nazih
Published: January 2023

This study was designed in order to investigate and determine the effect of black current (Prunus cerasus) extract on semen membrane and acrosome integrity of the rams. Twelve mature healthy rams were used in this study aged between 2-3 years, kept in the animal farm of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Al-Kufa University. Semen ejaculates was collected using electro-ejaculator methods once weekly a total of 36 ejaculates were collected among the period of the study. The black current (Prunus cerasus) extract was prepared by using maceration and added to the diluted semen in five doses groups (0.25 gm/ml as G1, 0.5 gm/ml as G2, 1 gm/ml as G3, 2 gm/ml as G4, 4 gm/ml as G5) and the positive control group left without any addition. The treatment samples were evaluated under cooling for five consecutive days, the membrane integrity test was evaluated using hypo-osmotic solution and acrosome integrity was analysis using semen smear stained with eosin–nigrosin stain. The result showed that high concentration of aqueous plant extract give negative result as listed in G3, G4 and G5 in the all preservation days. As found in acrosome integrity at the 5thday of incubation showed decreased at highly significantly sequentially. We conclude that the G1 and G2 of black current extract (Prunus cerasus) should be used in chilling process as a part of artificial insemination in sheep due to its protective effect of the membrane and acrosome integrity.
Phytochemical and Anti-Anemic Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Pseudarthria hookeri (Fabaceae) Leaves
Authors: Yaya Soro Tianga , Sylva Niangoran Paul , Sirabana Coulibaly , Claude Mian Jean , Flavien Traoré
Published: January 2023

In order to contribute to the valorization of plants used in African traditional medicine for the improvement of the health of the populations, we undertook this study to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of an aqueous extract of leaves of Pseudarthria hookeri (Fabaceae), a plant reputed to be anti-anemic. Qualitative phytochemical tests performed with the aqueous extract of Pseudarthria hookeri (Fabaceae) leaves revealed the presence of sterols, polyterpenes, polyphenols, catechic tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, quinones and saponosides. The acute toxicity study of the aqueous extract of Pseudarthria hookeri leaves in female mice gave an estimate, according to the OECD-423 guidelines, of the 50% lethal dose (LD50). The results show that the administration of aqueous extract of Pseudarthria hookeri leaves at a dose of 2000 mg/kg bw and then at a dose of 5000 mg/kg bw did not induce any mortality in these animals during 14 days of observation; this allows us to conclude that aqueous extract of Pseudarthria hookeri leaves is not toxic by the oral route. Anemia was induced by administration of phenylhydrazine hydrochloride (4 mg/kg bw) for 6 days. Oral administration of aqueous extract of Pseudarthria hookeri leaves at doses of 50, 200, 1000 and 2000 mg/kg bw and the reference treatment (Ranferia hookeri) for 6 days did not induce anaemia. and the reference treatment (Ranferon®) resulted in normalization of red blood cell count, haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, mean corpuscular haemoglobin volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and Mean corpuscular haemoglobin level (MCHL) in anaemic rats compared to the white control rats. In conclusion, this study showed that Pseudarthria hookeri leaves have similar properties to Ranferon® in rats, which justifies the traditional use of this plant in the treatment of anaemia.
Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Honey in Treatment of Superficial Burn among Children – A Retrospective Study
Authors: Ullah Md. Saif , Ferdous Kazi Md Noor-ul , zaman Md. Moniruz
Published: January 2023

Introduction: A burn is a heat-induced acute trauma. It is often brought by chemical, electrical, friction, or radiation, physical, and chemical (organic or inorganic) agent. Burn injury uniformly involves local and systemic adverse impacts on any living creature, including humans, with short- and long-term consequences. Severe burns have been observed to upset cardio-vascular physiology resulting in hypovolemic and distributive shock. Besides multiple natural substances, traditionally used as medication, especially honey, have been used to aggrandize burn-induced trauma alleviating. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of honey in treatment of superficial burn among children. Methods: This was a retrospective study and was conducted in the Department of Burn & Reconstructive Surgery, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute and Shefa Hospital, Shamoly, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January, 2015 to December, 2016. Result: In total 57 children completed the study. In our study we found the majority (49%) of children were aged between 1-4 years old. The mean ±SD of age was 6.08 ± 3.02 years. Majority of children were boys (63%) compared to girls (37%). We found the mean ±SD of weight was 11.06 ± 4.18 kg. Majority (33%) of burn extents were 31-40% and majority (39%) of children required 11-20 days to heal the wound. Conclusion: We found that honey acts mainly as a hyperosmolar medium and prevents bacterial growth. It can form a physical barrier because of its high viscosity and the presence of enzyme catalase gives honey an antioxidant property. Because of these qualities, honey is a great and affordable dressing for healing the patients with superficial burn.
Oral Sildenafil in the Treatment of Cystic Hygroma in Infant
Authors: S Ullah, M. , N Ferdous, K. M. , N Hasan, M.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Cystic hygroma is a type of cyst that occurs when lymphatic fluid collects in the lymph nodes which occurs in infants and can cause significant swelling in the neck or other parts of the body. Sildenafil is a possible medication that can be used to treat erectile dysfunction in infant. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of oral sildenafil in the treatment of cystic hygroma in infant. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted from January 2020 to June 2022 in The Division of Pediatric Surgery, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute and three other private clinics at Dhaka. Total 55 patients (aged between 2 months to 1 year) with cystic hygroma were included in the study. Result: In the present study, the median (Range) age of 55 patients was 6.2 (2-12) months. The median (Range) weight of 55 patients was 6.5 (4-12) kg. In this study, majority (60%) of the patients were male. More than half (52.73%) patients had the lesion on neck. The median (Range) pretreatment size of lesion was 13.30 (9.88-16.93) cm2. The median pretreatment size of lesion was 13.30 cm2 and median post treatment size of lesion was 0.00 cm2. There was highly significant difference (p <0.001) between pre-treatment and post-treatment size. In this study, excellent response was found in 69.09% patients, good response was found in 21.82% patients. In the current study, 3 patients (5.45%) had cough, 4 patients (7.27%) had fever, 2 patients (3.64%) had rhinorrhoea and 3 patients (5.45%) had vomiting. In the current study, 12 (21.82%) patients had adverse effects. Cost of sildenafil per tablet was 34 cents (100 cents =1 $). Conclusion: Oral sildenafil resulted excellent size regression and low adverse effects for the treatment of cystic hygroma. It was also very cost effective and convenient to administer.
Perception and Representation of the Premarital Medical Examination by Believers in the MBATA Parish Mayangi in Kinshasa-Ngaliema, Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Onokoko Esako , Augustin Kadiata Bukasa , Augustin Tshitadi Biduaya , Charles Luzolo Tsatsa , Brigitte Tshiama Bijika , Prosper Tshiakushiya Baluntu , merci Kasau Kasau Dieu , Agnès Milolo Kuinjidi , Augustin Tshitadi Makangu
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study is to understand the perception and representation of believers in the MBATA MAYANGI parish on the premarital medical examination in order to propose strategies to meet the expectations of believers in this church. Method: To carry out this study, we used a phenomenological survey method, supported by the face-to-face semi-structured interview technique and the instrument is the interview guide on a reasoned non-probability sampling of 20 participants. Results: concerning representation, the participants believe that the premarital medical examination does not represent much because it is God who protects, is an obstacle to the marriage of young people today, the premarital examinations are presented as a condemnation, finally, is comparable to the competition for admission to married life. For their expectation on the part of families, they have expectations that they have expressed in the following two ways: Parents must educate their children from an early age on medical examinations and also an awareness of youth on the well-being based on the premarital examination. Conclusion: the Christians of this parish do not have a good perception and do not imagine prenuptial examinations well, hence the need to popularize the importance of these examinations in different Churches.
Sex-Ratio and Average Age of Deceased Persons in the Town of Kananga, Commune of Ndesha
Authors: Mingashanga Shamashanga , Augustin Kadiata Bukasa , Didier Mangbala Ekibe , Leika Mukandu Basua Babintu
Published: January 2023

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the sex ratio and the average age of deceased persons in the town of Kananga, commune of Ndesha. Method: This is a cross- sectional descriptive type study, we used the documentary analysis method to collect the data and had a sample of 269 deaths notified to the Civil Registry between 2018 and 2020. Results: The crude mortality rate (CBR) in the commune of Ndesha is estimated at 0.044% or 4.4 deaths per 10,000 inhabitants between 2018 and 2020. This rate has decreased very slightly over time, from 3.5 per 10,000 in 2018 to 4.8 per ten thousand in 2020. The age group 0-14 is the most affected, with 108 cases or 34.2%; those from Demba (with 30.9%) and Dibaya (with 26.4% of cases) are the most represented. The male gender represents 64.3% of cases against 35.7% of female subjects; the sex ratio is 1.8 men who die for every 1 woman. The average age of the deceased subjects is 38.7 years, with a standard deviation of 27.8: it is therefore dispersed between 10.9 and 66.5 years. Conclusion: The inhabitants of the commune of Ndesha do not register their deaths with the civil status service of the commune. For this, we recommend to the municipal authorities to impose on the population the death certificate when a family member is dead to allow the country to have a mortality statistics.
Analysis of the Pentecostal Theological Methods from Amos Yong’s Trialectic based on John Frame’s Triperspectivalism
Authors: Antonius Antonius
Published: January 2023

Pentecostalism is one of the fast-growing traditions that is distinctive in its theological method. Some Pentecostals also claim that they are an evangelical church. This claim can lead to debates and blur the meaning of evangelical as if there is no difference between the two. This difference cannot be seen only from the church’s status but from the method of theology that underlies it. Therefore, this study will compare the theological method of the Pentecostals-Charismatics, represented by Amos Yong, and the theological method of the Reformed, represented by John M. Frame. The purpose of this comparison is to try to find common ground and balance between the two approaches. Frame’s Triperspectivalism method can give room for Yong’s Tria­lectic method to see the Holy Spirit-Word-Community aspect from the normative, situational, and existential lenses of theology as three inseparable parts. Thus, it is hoped that there can be harmony in theological methods between the Pentecostal-Charismatic tradition and the Reformed tradition.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Membaca Teks Drama Melalui Contextual Teaching and Learning
Authors: Sarsidi Sarsidi
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan membaca teks drama melalui Contextual Teaching and Learning, pada siswa kelas VI SD Muhammadiyah Sukorejo Ngawen Gunungkidul semester 1 tahun 2020/2021?  Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui: wawancara berstruktur dan wawancara terbuka. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Teknik tes dan non tes yaitu observasi, wawancara, jurnal guru, jurnal siswa, dan dokumentasi poto kegiatan pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian yaitu: 1) Hasil penilaian guru terhadap keterampilan membaca teks drama Kemajuan tiap aspeknya antara, lain, aspek penokohan (perwatakan) menunjukan nilai 34 dengan rata-rata = 8,33%. Aspek alur (plot) menunjukan nilai 34 dengan rata-rata = 8,32%. Aspek cakapan (dialog) menunjukan nilai 18 dengan rata-rata = 8,3%. Aspek latar (setting) menunjukan nilai 36 dengan rata-rata = 25%. Aspek tema menunjukan nilai 22 dengan rata-rata = 4,32%. Aspek amanat menunjukan nilai 48 dengan rata-rata = 26,36% keberhasilan proses pembelajaran pada siklus 1 tingkatan cukup ( C)  yaitu 67,3% dan pembelajaran pada siklus 2 pada tingkatan baik sekali (A) yaitu 85,28%. Melihat data capaian hasil belajar pada pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia diadakan pendekatan konstektual tersebut, menunjukkan bahwa proses pembelajaran dan hasil belajar sudah seperti yang diharapkan, sudah sesuai dengan target ditetapkan.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menggambar melalui Teknik Spuit pada Anak Kelompok B TK Kartika III
Authors: Darmi  , Nurhayati Sri
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menggambar dengan teknik Spuit pada anak kelompok B TK Kartika III. Teknik Spuit adalah membuat atau melakukan sesuatu dengan sebuah semprotan yang berfungsi membentuk motif dekorasi sesuai dengan corak mata Spuit yang sudah dimodifikasi.  Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Subyek pada penelitian ini adalah anak kelompok B TK Kartika III Kecamatan Sukoharjo, Kabupaten Sukoharjo, yang berjumlah 16 anak yang terdiri dari 6 anak laki-laki dan10 anak perempuan.

Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi, observasi, dan wawancara. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah pedoman observasi dan pedoman wawancara. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Indikator keberhasilan dari penelitian ini adalah apabila perhitungan persentase menunjukkan 75 % anak mengalami peningkatan pada kemampuan menggambar dengan teknik Spuit. Pada saat dilakukan observasi hasil awal presentase kemampuan menggambar anak adalah 55,56 %, setelah diadakan tindakan pada siklus I mengalami peningkatan sebesar 71.,70 %. Persentase ini belum mencapai indikator keberhasilan yang diinginkan, maka dilakukan tindakan pada siklus II dan mendapatkan persentase sebesar 82,99%, perolehan persentase ini dikategorikan pada predikat sangat baik. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa teknik Spuit dapat meningkatkan kemampuan menggambar anak kelompok B TK Kartika III Kecamatan Sukoharjo, Kabupaten Sukoharjo.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika pada Materi Matriks dengan Menggunakan Model Talking Stick di Kelas XI IPA SMA Negeri 2 Meukek Semester Ganjil Tahun Pelajaran 2020 /2021
Authors: Mardhiyah Mardhiyah
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh model pembelajaran Talking Stick dapat Meningkatkan Pemahaman pada Materi Matriks pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika di kelas XI IPA SMA Negeri 2 Meukek Semester Ganjil Tahun Pelajaran 2020 /2021. Penelitian ini berlangsung dalam 2 siklus yang masing-masing siklus terdiri atas tahap perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini meliputi: Hasil belajar siswa yang diambil dari pemberian soal tes pada akhir siklus, kemampuan guru dalam pembelajaran yang diambil dari lembar observasi, aktivitas siswa dalam pembelajaran yang diambil dari lembar observasi, dan data tentang refleksi siswa terhadap pembelajaran yang diambil dari angket pada setiap akhir pertemuan. Talking Stick merupakan model pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan oleh guru dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan belajar mengajar. Dimana model pembelajaran ini memuat unsur permainan sehingga tidak menimbulkan kebosanan pada siswa ketika melaksanakan proses pembelajaran, tapi juga dapat membentuk siswa untuk lebih berani mengemukakan pendapat, melatih keterampilan membaca dan memahami dengan cepat materi yang diberikan. Hasil Belajar siswa harus mencapai KKM yaitu 75 %. Dilihat dari hasil pada observasi Pra Siklus dari 24 siswa yang memiliki nilai telah mencapai ketuntasan sebanyak 9 siswa (38.24 %) Sedangkan yang belum mencapai ketuntasan adalah sebanyak 15 siswa (61.76 %) dengan rata-rata kelas sebesar 71.66 %, Dari hasil tes siklus I, terdapat 15 siswa (58.82 %) yang sudah mencapai ketuntasan belajar, Sedangkan yang belum mencapai ketuntasan adalah sebanyak  9 siswa (41.18 %) dengan nilai rata-rata kelas sebesar 78.75 %. Siklus II dapat diketahui bahwa siswa yang mencapai ketuntasan sebanyak 24 siswa (100,00%) mengalami peningkatan dan niilai rata- rata siswa Siklus II adalah 88.33 %. Maka persentase ketuntasan siswa meningkat dari pra Siklus 38.24 %, siklus I, 58.82 % dan siklus II menjadi 100,00 % atau meningkat 61.76 %.
LA INNOVACIÓN Y SU CONTEXTO EN LA PEQUEÑA Y MEDIANA EMPRESA
Authors: Solís-Olivares David , Vázquez Rueda Leonardo
Published: January 2023

Innovation has ceased to be a luxury to become a need for survival in business organizations, however despite the benefits involved in its implementation, there are many entrepreneurs who ignore it openly or postpone it for "better times". The lack of organizational innovation causes institutional strengths to diminish until they disappear and make it increasingly difficult to generate new competitive advantages, because over time the speed of change has increased and, as a consequence, the modifications They have to do to maintain market acceptance they must be older. In addition, as current strengths weaken and the company has a harder time adapting to the new demands that the business environment demands, organizational weaknesses are accentuated, clearly affecting the competitive position of the organization.
ANÁLISIS DEL IMPACTO DEL SOFTWARE EDUCATIVO DE MATEMÁTICAS EN EL APRENDIZAJE DE ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER GRADO DE PRIMARIA
Authors: Rubio-Patrón Diana Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the advantages or disadvantages offered by the implementation of educational software to support the learning of first grade students in the Mathematics subject. Determining if it is true that in this way there is an extra motivation of the student when using ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), making learning easier and more fun. Three surveys were applied to teachers who teach, at least, the subject of mathematics in the first grade of primary school; responsible for the computer centers (where the computational technology is located); and to the students of the first grade of primary school. Due to the time limitation that was had to carry out this investigation, these instruments were applied in three elementary schools, two shifts in each, of the city of Mazatlan, Mexico. Achieving in importance from our perspective that the determining pillars of good learning are based on: (1) The design of adapted activities, such as using educational software when teaching a class. (2) The design of the materials that allow to guide and facilitate learning. (3) Learning by playing.
CAPABILITY MATURITY MODEL INTEGRATION (CMMI)
Authors: Morales-Fernández Rogelio , Brito-Rojas José Alfonso , Villaseñor Marcial Jaime Arturo
Published: January 2023

Capability Maturity Model Integration or CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) is a combination of process improvement models for what is systems engineering, and software, is derived from CMM, differentiating itself from this by the integration of some quality models such as the Electronic Industries Alliance Interim Standard (EIA / IS) 731. Basically the CMMI, is a global certification to measure the maturity of an organization in the design and development of software, to give us an idea of this certification, just There are 117 organizations around the world that can boast of having it. Currently it is one of the most used models worldwide in the software industry, which when applied mainly allows the reduction of costs and decreases the repetition of work.
APROXIMACIONES EN INGENIERÍA WEB PARA EL ANÁLISIS DE REQUISITOS: UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE LA LITERATURA
Authors: Garrigos Irene , Mazón José N.
Published: January 2023

The technology applied to the development of software in Web engineering (WE) faces continuous changes, which implies an extra effort on the part of analysts, developers and designers in the design and maintenance of Web applications. In this context, defining the requirements (functional and non-functional) that the system must meet to meet the needs of users is a complex task. This article presents a systematic review of the literature in order to obtain: (i) the current state of the art on systematic approaches for the modeling, analysis and specification of requirements in Web engineering and (ii) a conceptual basis for proposing areas research.
APLICACIÓN DEL SISTEMA DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICO QUANTUM GIS EN LA REGIONALIZACIÓN ECOLÓGICA DE LA CUENCA CIÉNAGA DE LA VIRGEN (CARTAGENA DE INDIAS – COLOMBIA)
Authors: Torregroza Fuentes Edilbert , Gómez Juan Alberto , Borja Barrera Francisco
Published: January 2023

The software of free code Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a friendly tool for its application in diverse activities of territorial planning, in the present work its potential of use in processes of ecological regionalization is demonstrated for the Cuenca Ciénaga de la Virgen en Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) and municipal area involved. In addition to enabling a mechanism of democratization of the Geographic Information Systems, QGIS allowed to generate cartographies and enable the hierarchical classification of the ecosystems identified as Unidades Ecológicas de Gestión (UEG) for the Basin under study. At the ecodistrict scale, 3 UEG are identified and at the 9 UEG ecosection scale; process based on the ecosystem approach.
ESTUDIO DE DIFICULTADES EN LA ENSEÑANZA Y APRENDIZAJE EN LOS CURSOS BÁSICOS DE PROGRAMACIÓN DE COMPUTADORAS EN PANAMÁ
Authors: Santimateo Diego , Núñez Giannina , González Ediviel
Published: January 2023

The objective of this research is to know the perception of students with respect to the difficulty of learning programming, the usefulness of the resources and learning environments. The target population are students of the bachelor's degrees in computer science from the University of Panama, the Technological University of Panama and the Latina University of Panama. It is concluded that least helpful activities in obtaining new knowledge are conferences (38.4%) and study groups (21.5%). On the other hand, there are useful activities, the use of examples to be modified (77.6%) and classroom lectures (62.2%). The videos, examples programs and web tutorials are the most useful resources for students. Resources that require more reading are considered less useful. The most difficult programming concepts to learn are: pointers, objects, registers, recursion, dividing programs into module and creating functions or subprograms, that is coincident with others research.
ENTORNO VIRTUAL DE APRENDIZAJE: UNA HERRAMIENTA DE APOYO PARA LA ENSEÑANZA DE LAS MATEMÁTICAS
Authors: Ayil Carrillo Juan Santiago
Published: January 2023

This work aimed to design a virtual learning environment mediated by the learning management system (SGA) Moodle, as a support tool for teaching mathematics at the secondary education. In addition, it seeks to innovate in this educational level in order to boost teaching mathematics and to provide learners with a more active role, engaging in interactive mathematical exercises and where the resources employed will capture their attention, motivate and interest them to keep on learning about the different topics that make up the course, with their teacher and peers. Through the use of the SGA students manage to build a meaningful learning and that the knowledge acquired and developed math skills constitute a reference enabling them to continue with their training in the area of the mathematics in later grades.
INFLUENCIA DE LOS VIDEOJUEGOS EN LOS ESTUDIANTES DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR
Authors: Sosa Galindo José Bryan , Ruiz Rodríguez Johanna , Covarrubias Flores José Alberto
Published: January 2023

This document presents results from an investigation into the effect of the use of video games in the education of higher-level students. The objective is to determine whether this technology influences their studies, which is done through field research with a quantitative approach; level descriptive –explanatory. A survey was designed for data collection, which was applied to university institutions in the municipality of Mazatlán, Mexico.Among the most relevant results it was found that, for the most part, the subjects of study did not perceive to be addicted to video games, but they claim to play up to more than 21 hours per week. It could be concluded that there is no addiction to video games or that they do not negatively impact their studies.