bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chronic vaginal discharge; presentation and management among women of underdeveloped areas.
Authors: Rehman Sheeba , Zafar Shahnilah , Gulbaz Sara
Published: May 2020

Objectives: To determine various presentations of patients with chronic vaginal discharge belonging to underdeveloped areas and its response to management. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Rai Medical College, Doctors Trust Teaching Hospital Sargoodha. Period: 07 months from July to December 2018. Material & Methods: This study was conducted in Obstetric and Gynaecology unit of study institution. Total 150 cases were included in this study belonging to underdeveloped areas around Sargodha city presenting with vaginal discharge for more than 6 months duration. These cases were reported in outpatient door of gynae unit. Ages of these cases were 18-45 years. Patients with pregnancy, abnormal vagina or cervix and having growth of cervix were not included in this study. Permission was obtained from all cases for including them in this study. All data collected was analyzed in Microsoft office and version 2018 and expressed via tables and graphs. Results: Total 160 cases were included in this study presenting with the history of vaginal discharge with more than 6 months history. Their age range was 18-45 years with mean age of 35 years. Presenting complaints in study group were vaginal discharge in all (100%) cases, lower back pain in 53(33%), lower abdominal pain in 41(25.6%), itching in 38(23.8%), dysuria reported in 25(15.6%), dysparunia in 21(13%) cases and post coital bleeding reported in 18(11.3%) cases. Mean parity of cases in study group was 3±1. Vaginal infection was resolved in 70% cases after treatment with first line antibiotics and recovery rate increased up to 90% after treatment with 2nd line antibiotics. Various side effects of drugs were reported in study group. Most common side effects were anorexia in 9.4% cases, nausea in 7% and abdominal discomfort was reported in 5.6% cases. Conclusion: There is very high rate of sexual transmitted diseases among women living in peripheral under developed areas due to lack of proper awareness and high illiteracy rate among women. WHO recommended Symptomatic management is very effective in these cases.
Clinicopathological profile of squamous cell carcinoma presenting in Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi.
Authors: Asif Sameera , Kanwal Summera , Ayub Tahera , Abbas Zafar , Vazir Batool , Qureshi Navid Rashid
Published: May 2020

Objectives: Oral Squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common malignant tumor of the oral cavity. The study was done with the aim to determine the clinical pattern of OSCC seen in tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan. The frequency of neck metastasis in different staging of squamous cell carcinoma was also recorded. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry. Period: June 2013- July 2016. Material & Methods: It included 35 males and 25 females which presented with different sites and stage of squamous cell carcinoma. Clinically patients were staged as stage I, stage II, stage III and stage IV and comprised of 3, 8, 30 & 19 patients respectively. Patients presented with cancer of buccal mucosa (31 patients), retromolar region (12 patients), maxillary alveolus (8 patients), tongue (2 patients), floor of mouth (4 patients) & lip (3 patients). Right side was most common, 48 patients as compare to left side, 12 patients while lip cancers was in upper lip in all patients including commissure. Results: Total 60 patients were included in the study with the male to female ratio of 1.4:1. No significant association was seen between age and gender of the patient (p-value 0.933). Majority of patients were male involving buccal mucosa (51.67%) as the most frequently involved site followed by retromolar area (20%) and tongue (13.3%). Mean age of patients included in the study was 50.87 ± 5.53. Conclusion: Most of the cases of OSCC were seen in older patients with increased number of cases involving buccal mucosa as their primary site. Majority of the tumors were classified as stage III followed by Stage IV, Stage II and stage 1 respectively.
Anemia and its association with parity.
Authors: Shah Tazeen , Warsi Jamshed , Laghari Zulfiqar
Published: May 2020

Objectives: To evaluate that multigravidity is a strong risk factor for anemia. Study Design: Cross sectional and/or case control study. Setting: Department of Physiology University of Sindh Jamshoro, and Civil Hospital. Period: January 2019 to June 2019. Material & Methods: On 600 pregnant females selected by convenient random sampling, aged between 18 to 40 years. Complete blood count (CBC) of all participants was performed by using CBC hematology analyzer Celltac Alpha MEK-6500 by Nihon Kohden Germany. Results: Out of 600 pregnant female population 294(49%) were non. anemic, 309(51.5%) were anemic out of which 78(13%) are mild anemic, with Hb(10-10.9mg/dl),144(24%) moderately anemic with Hb (7-10.9 mg/dl) and 87(14.5%) are severely anemic with a Hb<7 mg/dl. Moderately anemic pregnant women were in abundance in primigravida population. The hemoglobin of primiparous pregnant females was (11.45±1.45) and of multiparous was (8.93±1.66) which is highly significant (P= 0.001), Hematocrit of primigravida (30.92±4.2) significantly (P= 0.001) higher, whereas in multigravida it was reported as (24.2±8.66) The MCV in primigravida was (80.24±6.45) significantly (P= 0.001) greater than that of multigravida (72.5±10.5). MCH in primigravida (25.9±2.56) and in multiparous (23.75±2.7) which is also significant with (P= 0.003) MCHC in primiparous (30.58±2.19) and in multiparous (31.34±2.5) with (P= 0.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that high parity is risk for developing iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, the incidence of anemia increases with the number of pregnancies.
Comparison of effect of aloe Vera gel with aspirin and celecoxib on platelet aggregation.
Authors: Mushtaq Sidra , Mushtaq Zobia , Arif Javeria , Fatima Mufakhara , Bahawal Sadida , Ain Qura-tul- , Chiragh Sadia
Published: May 2020

Objective: This study was designed to compare the effect of Aloe vera gel with aspirin and celecoxib on platelet aggregation. Study Design: Comparative Study. Setting: Post graduate Medical Institute Lahore, Children Hospital, Lahore. Period: September 2015 to September 2016. Material & Methods: Blood was withdrawn from anti-cubital vein, complete blood count was checked, platelet rich plasma was prepared by centrifuging citrated whole blood and then incubated with  Aloe vera low (AVL), Aloe vera high (AVH), aspirin and celecoxib for 30 minutes at 37C. After adding the agonist arachidonic acid, reading was then taken for 3 minutes and percentage aggregation was recorded. Results: Platelet aggregation with aspirin, AVH and AVL was statistically significantly lower as compared to control and celecoxib groups. Conclusion: This study has demonstrateda dose dependentanti-platelet effect of Aloe vera gel which is comparable to aspirin.
Presentation of psychiatric patient in ENT Clinic With unexplained symptoms.
Authors: Kumar Dileep , Rajput Muhammad Iqbal , Ansari Noor Alam , Bhatia Moti Ram , Niaz Salman , Shaikh Irfan Ahmed
Published: May 2020

Objectives: It’s very common that patients with psychiatric illness visit other specialties and in a survey it was found to hold a percentile of 15% to 30% of all primary care consultations. This study is designed to assess psychiatric patients who present in Clinic with ENT symptoms but result in no disease. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: ENT OPD of People Medical College, Nawabshah. Period: 1ST Jan 2019 to 31ST Jan 2019. Material & Methods: We selected a total sample of 320 patients who presented with ENT diseases where we excluded patients with organic diseases and studied those who didn’t show any clinical sign of organic diseases. The registered patients were evaluated by psychiatrist. Results: It was observed that out of 320 patients 180 patients were having psychiatric problem and those patients were advised to visit psychiatrist and take follow up on month end. Out 0f 180 patients 140 patients visited ENT OPD twice and 110 patients got relief in one visit. Conclusions: We found that conducting a cross-sectional survey using GHQ-12 helped us in detecting psychiatric patients presenting with unexplained diseases in ENT Clinics however to reach more accuracy in results, further tools can be utilized .We also believe doctors at all specialty clinics need to give more attention to their diagnosis and assist patients to open up to them and not to feel embarrassed.
Serum cobalamin status of pregnant women suffering from gestational diabetes mellitus.
Authors: Fatima Saher , Saeed Sadia , Hasnny Syeda Fariha , Maheshwari Nathumal , Tabassum Urooj , Ali Arshad
Published: May 2020

Objectives: Determining serum cobalamin levels in Pregnant Women suffering from Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) presenting at our tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Case control study. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Medicine, SMBB Medical College Layari General Hospital Karachi. Period: January 2016 to April 2017. Material & Methods: Sample of 100 pregnant women in 2nd and 3rd trimester was selected into; 50 controls and 50 GDM cases through convenient sampling. GDM was defined as pregnant women with fasting blood sugar ≥100 mg/dL. 5 ml blood was collected; 3 ml put into EDTA tubes for complete blood counts and 2 ml for sera. Blood glucose was estimated by hexokinase method, HbA1c by colorimetric method and cobalamin by ECLIA assay method. SPSS software 21.0 (IBM, Inc USA) was used for data analysis using Student t-test and Chi-square test (P ≤ 0.05). Results: Age of control was 30.43±1.49 years and 29.95±1.27 years in cases. Gestational age was 33.67±2.69 weeks in controls and 34.75±2.53 weeks in cases. Control and cases shows serum cobalamin levels of 316.34± 113.77 pg/ml and 253.5±121.32 pg/ml respectively (P=0.009). Serum cobalamin deficiency was noted in 68% of cases and 40% of controls (P<0.05). Glycemic control was bad in majority of cases. Serum cobalamin shows inverse correlation with random blood glucose, fasting blood glucose and Glycated HbA1. Conclusion: We found low serum cobalamin levels in pregnant women suffering from gestational diabetes mellitus that showed inverse correlation with random and fasting blood glucose and glycemic control.
Noise induced hearing loss among industrial workers of South Punjab, Pakistan.
Authors: Sheikh Muhammad Saleem , Majeed Shahla , Ali Salman
Published: May 2020

Objectives: Occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is considered an important reason responsible for disability around the world. As industrial workers are frequently exposed to occupational noise, sensorineural hearing loss (SNIHL) is commonly found in this set of population. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in industrial workers of Multan. Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: 16th April 2018 to 15th October 2018. Material & Methods: A total of 316 industrial workers of age 25-65 years and both genders were included. Audiometric testing was performed in a sound free room where calibrated digital audiometer ALPS AD 2100 was used. Hearing threshold was obtained for both ears at 250-8 kHz. NIHL was noted. Results: Mean age was 45.56 ± 10.95 years. Most patients, 170 (53.80%) were 25-45 years of age. There were 188 (59.49%) male and 128 (40.51%) female. Mean duration of experience was 11.14 ± 5.86 years. NIHL was found in 95 (30.06%) patients. Conclusion: Frequency of NIHL among industrial workers is high. Factory owners and workers should consider adopting preventive and safety measures to control noise induced hearing loss.
Comparative study of linear closure technique versur purse string closure technique of skin closure in stoma reversal.
Authors: Gulzar M. Rehman , Aslam Faiqa , Farooq Muhammad Umar , Ahmad Shahbaz , Adil Sabeen , Tahir Shuja
Published: May 2020

Objectives: To compare the results of linear closure technique with purse string closure technique in terms of surgical site infection, wound healing (scar cosmesis) and wound length. Study Design: Comparative Study. Setting: Surgical Unit V, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad. Period: January 2016 to January 2019. Material & Methods: A total of 100 patients were operated in our unit during the study period & were allocated into two groups randomly: Group A (Linear closure) Group B (Purse string closure) included 50 patients in each group. The primary outcome measures were, surgical site infection, wound healing (scar cosmesis) and wound length. Results: During follow up period Surgical site infection was noted in 17 patients out of 100 with 14 patients in Group A and 03 Patients in Group B (p value 0.002). Regarding wound healing 60% patients were having good scar and 20% patients were having satisfactory and 20% having poor scar in Group A. while in Group B 82% patients were having good scar and 18% patients were having satisfactory scar (p value 0.00). Mean wound length in Group A was 5.14 with SD 1.2978 while in Group B mean length was 3.8 with SD 1.3095. Conclusion: Our study concludes that purse string closure is superior to linear closure technique in terms of surgical site infection, wound healing (scar cosmesis) and wound length.
Surgical audit: A process of self-evaluation for better future.
Authors: Ullah Muhammad Kaleem , Hashmi Muhammad Usman , Sarwar Mohsin , - Abdulaleem , Aslam Khan Anosh , Khan Iftikhar H.
Published: May 2020

Objectives: To describe the pattern of thoracic surgical diseases at a tertiary care hospital in South-Punjab Pakistan. Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Setting: Nishtar Medical University hospital Multan, Pakistan. Period: From 01-01-2018 to 31-12-2018. Material & Methods: All the patients who were admitted through the out-patient department or referred from other units, over the year 2018, were analyzed. Variables under consideration included mode of admission, patient’s diagnosis, a surgical procedure performed, type of anesthesia-induced and the mortality. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics version 20. Mean and percentages were used for numerical data. Data were presented using descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 634 patients (370 females and 264 males) were admitted during the study period, out of which 566 came through the out-patient department while the remaining were referrals from other wards. In total, 697 surgeries were performed with esophagoscopy and dilation being the most frequent (38.7%), followed by tracheostomy (16.3%). Corrosive intake (49.8%) accounted as the cause for the highest number of admissions followed by empyema thoracis (11.4%). Conclusion: Local study on the topic of Thoracic Surgery audit, in terms of surgeries performed and variation of cases presented has become an absolute necessity for better health care planning of Pakistan. The pattern of thoracic surgical diseases varies considerably in different regions and populations. The evaluation of these disease patterns can help to adopt appropriate preventive measures to reduce the incidence of these diseases. Furthermore, it can significantly improve our health system.
Heading towards threat of resistant super bug…. current pattern of antimicrobial sensitivity to salmonella typhi in Karachi.
Authors: Akhtar Syed Tahseen , Naqvi Iftikhar Haider , Khan Owais , Hasmi Syed Tauqeer Ahmed , Rizvi Saiyeda Nayema Zehra
Published: May 2020

Objectives: The present study was aimed to find out the prevalence of MDR and XDR Typhoid and the remaining or alternate treatment options here in Karachi. Study Design: Descriptive retrospective analytical study. Setting: Department of Medicine, at Mamji Hospital Karachi. Period: From Jan 2019 till July 2019. Material & Methods: The medical records of all the patient admitted, were reviewed by the department of Medicine, at Mamjee Hospital Karachi specifically diagnosed to have Typhoid fever during the period between Jan 2019 till July 2019. A total of 72 patients were included in this study. Chart reviews were used to obtain and later collect the data. Typhoid was confirmed over Blood culture yielding Salmonella typhi. Demographic data and pattern of antibiotic sensitivity were collected. Statistical analysis was performed on SPSS version 17. Continuous variables were expressed as mean ± SD. Discrete variables were expressed as percentages and proportions. Results: From January 2019 till July 2019, 72 patients were diagnosed to have Typhoid fever (Salmonella Typhi culture positive) of which 43(60%) were male and majority of the patients were aged between 18 to 40 years 37(51%). Out of 14 antibiotics checked for sensitivity to Salmonella Typhi the Quinolones were the most resistant (85%) antibiotics followed by Ampicillin (83%) and Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (82%). 48(66%) among 72 patients had extended drug resistant typhoid, 14(19%) were multidrug resistant typhoid while 11(15%) were pan sensitive. Conclusion: Majority of the patients had extended drug resistant typhoid, whereas quite a few had multidrug resistant typhoid. Most sensitive drugs were Imipenem, meropenem and Azithromycin whereas Quinolones along with other agents were found to have most resistance against Salmonella Typhi.
Oral health profile maintenance among patients attending Isra Dental College
Authors: Tariq Uzma , Iqbal Waqas , Al Absi Mowaffaq , Zaigum Madiha , Ramzan Sheba , Khuwaja Shafqat Husain
Published: May 2020

Objectives: To determine the oral health profile maintenance among patients attending Isra dental college Hyderabad. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Oral pathology department of Isra University Hospital Hyderabad. Period: May 2017 February 2018. Material & Methods: All the patients either of gender presented at dental OPD with any oral health problem were included in the study. Clinical examination was done among all patients. All the patients interviewed regarding duration of disease and maintenance of oral health including type of tooth paste, frequency of tooth paste and timing of tooth paste. All the data was entered in the profroma and analysed by SPSS version 20. Results: Total 539 patients were studied; their mean age was 28.34+33.12 years. Females were found in majority 83.9%. Sensitivity was among 36.2% patients, need of filling was among 42.9% patients, need of scaling was among 31.7%. According to periodontal status, gums bleeding were in 13.2% patients, plaque formation was in 33.6% patients and calculus was in 10.0% patients. fluorosis was seen among 7.6% patients, malocclusion was in 13.7% patients, needs of Orthodontic treatment was in 14.7% patients and needs prosthodontics treatment was seen in 3.3% patients. According to oral health maintenance techniques Colgate, miswak and multiple tooth pastes uses were most common. Oral health status was insignificantly associated with frequency of oral health techniques, only needs of scaling was significantly higher among occasionally users of oral health techniques p-value 0.021. Conclusion: It was concluded that occasionally oral health maintenance patients were at high risk of sensitively, need of scaling and need of filling. High female ratio involved in poor oral health status.
novos caminhos da educação no brasil
Authors: Kian Fátima Aparecida , oliveira junior ailton paulo de
Published: May 2020

Tratar sobre o tema da educação e suas mais variadas dimensões tem sido o mote das discussões em voga no Brasil nos últimos tempos. Entre erros e acertos, fato é que ainda temos muito que aprender sobre essa área que deve despertar em nós, professores (as) e em toda
a sociedade civil, a importância de se debater e discutir a “educação”
que representa nada mais do que um processo contínuo de conscientização, que faz do ser humano um sujeito que se relaciona fundamentalmente consigo mesmo e com o outro. Nesse sentido, o principal
veículo de processo de conscientização é o pensamento, pois o ato de
pensar confere a nós, seres humanos, “asas” para movermo-nos no
mundo, e raízes para aprofundarmos na nossa realidade e modificá-la
com o conhecimento.
Em sendo assim, este é o principal objetivo da presente obra,
despertar-nos sobre os mais variados temas que envolvem a educação
brasileira, sob aquilo que deve representar a grandeza ou a pequenez
do ser humano: o pensamento. A grandeza do pensamento em relação às discussões que são propostas no presente livro diz respeito às
múltiplas avaliações das realidades educacionais no Brasil e os esforços
para desvendá-la a partir de sua riqueza, contradições e diversidade.
Por outro lado, diante de tantos debates na atualidade promovidos por
pessoas e representantes governamentais, que travestidos de uma análise inconsistente sobre a educação em nosso país, denotam a pequenez humana que decorre de pensamentos estereotipados e carentes
de grandeza sobre essa área, esta obra transforma-se numa atividade
pensante que serve à liberdade e questiona a educação e o exercício do
pensamento como instrumento de dominação social. Para tanto, ela se
serve de análises que vão desde a importância das práticas pedagógicas
até questões envoltas no imaginário e na prática cotidiana da profissão
docente.
Portanto, esperamos que por meio das reflexões aqui propostas,
as leitoras e leitores possam ser, sobretudo, motivados a crescer, cada
Os novos caminhos da educação no Brasil vez mais, na consciência de si e sobre o mundo em que vive, pois a
educação exige que superemos várias etapas em nossas vidas, deve ser
encarada, como nos ensina o mestre Paulo Freire, como “um ato de
amor, de coragem”, não pode temer ou se abster do debate sobre a
análise das realidades contraditórias que vivenciamos em nosso país,
mas sim, tem que ser estimulada a partir de uma discussão criadora e
recriadora, já que em sua essência educar significa “transformar pessoas para que as realidades sejam mudadas”. Assim, faço um convite a todos (as) que adentrem no universo da educação proposto nessa obra
e que avaliem tais contextos a partir da ótica do trabalho transformador desta, que, “sozinha não transforma a sociedade, mas que sem ela,
a sociedade também não muda!”
Development of Android Based Online Nurse Test Preparation
Authors: Relawati Ambar , Zamroni Guntur Maulana
Published: May 2020

The Indonesian Nurses Competency Test (UKNI) is a process to determine whether a person is worthy to become a nurse in Indonesia. In 2018 the UKNI test was carried out by 55,573 total participants with a pass percentage of 47.15%. This figure is quite low considering the need for nurses in Indonesia which is still quite high. The unpreparedness of participants in facing tests, either readiness in terms of test material or in terms of mentality is one of the causes of the low pass rate of UKNI. Online Nurse Test (ONT) UKNI is expected to be one of the solutions to answer the above problems. ONT UKNI is a mobile application that has been equipped with learning material, try out, and discussion features aimed to help School of Nursing students in facing UKNI test. The development of the ONT UKNI application uses the modified waterfall model and uses the observation approach and literature review in collecting data and materials which will then be used for the development of the ONT UKNI application. ONT UKNI offers new sets of try out questions and discussion feature that may useful for users. Functional tests has been conducted with 100% results so it can be concluded that the ONT UKNI application is suitable for use.Keywords: Android, Mobile Learning Application, UKNI
Pengaruh Jumlah Siklum HEM (High Energy Milling) Pada Karakteristik MFC (Microfibrillated Cellulose) Dari Sekam Padi
Authors: Maruf Anwar , Damajanti Neni
Published: May 2020

MFC merupakan selulosa yang sudah mengalami proses lanjut yaitu refinerdan homogenizer sehingga ukurannya berskala nanometer (nm). Proses pembuatanMFC dapat dilakukan secara mekanik, yaitu dengan memanfaatkan refiner, highpressure homogenizer dan gelombang ultrasonic. Selain dengan metode mekanik,pembautan MFC juga dapat dilakukan dengan metode enzimatis. MFC dapatdigunakan sebagai komposit pada berbagai bidang seperti industri makanan, cat,kosmetik dan medis. Pemanfaatan selulosa sekam padi dalam pembuatan MFC belumbanyak dilakukan. Proses penting dalam pembuatan MFC sekam padi adalah prosesdelignifikasi untuk menghilangkan lignin dan silika, proses bleaching dan prosespenggilingan. Pada penelitian ini akan dikaji pengaruh konsentrasi hydrogenperoksida, temperature bleaching dan waktu penggilingan. Optimasi variabel dapatdilakukan dengan menggunakan Response Surface Metodology (RSM). Hasilpenelitian menunjukkan kondisi optimum untuk proses delignifikasi adalah padaperbandingan volume/berat sekam sebesar 9, konsentrasi H2O2 1,5% dan pH 11,5.Variabel yang signifikan terhadap kadar lignin adalah diketahui yang signifikanterhadap kadar lignin adalah pH (linier), rasio V/w (kuadratik), konsentrasi H2O2(kuadratik) dan pH (kuadratik). Proses HEM sangat berpengaruh pada karakteristikMFC. Semakin banyak siklus HEM, maka gugus aktif MFC akan semakin banyak.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Filler Pasir Besi Dan Semen Dalam Campuran Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course (AC-WC)
Authors: Susanto Hery Awan
Published: May 2020

Lapis aspal beton (laston) merupakan suatu lapisan perkerasan jalan yang terdiri dari campuran aspal dan agregat yang mempunyai gradasi menerus dicampur, dihampar dan dipadatkan pada suhu tertentu. Campuran aphalt concrete wearing course (AC-WC) adalah salah satu jenis laston yang berfungsi sebagai lapisan aus dan menahan tegangan akibat beban lalu lintas. Campuran AC-WC yang berada pada lapisan atas dari laston harus kedap air, awet, permukaanya rata dan mampu memberikan gesekan yang baik dengan roda kendaraan. Disisi lain, perubahan iklim dan beban lalu lintas kendaraan yang semakin tinggi akan berdampak terhadap kinerja campuran AC-WC. Penggunaan alternatif bahan pengisi (filler) dalam laston berperan penting untuk meningkatkan kinerja campuran AC-WC. Pasir besi dan semen memiliki tekstur yang kasar dan keras dibandingkan dengan abu batu diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kinerja campuran AC-WC. Oleh karena itu dalam peneltian ini semen dan pasir besi akan digunakan sebagai alternatif filler campuran AC-WC. Pengujian marshall test dilakukan untuk melihat performa campuran AC-WC dengan kombinasi filler 100% semen, 50% semen+50% pasir besi, dan 100% pasir besi dalam keadaan kering dan terendam air. Hasil pengujian menunjukan bahwa pasir besi dapat digunakan sebagai filler dalam campuran AC-WC. Stabilitas tertinggi diperoleh dalam campuran AC-WC dengan filler semen dan stabilitas terendah dari filler 50% pasir besi+50% semen.Keyword: Filler, Semen, Pasir Besi, Pengujian Marshall, AC-WC
Trauma Healing Dengan Menggunakan Metode Play Terapy Pada Anak-Anak Terkena Dampak Tsunami Di Kecamatan Sumur Propinsi Banten
Authors: Mulyasih Rahmi , Putri Liza Diniarizky
Published: May 2020

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan hiburan dan dukungan secara psikis sehingga dapat meminimalisasi dampak traumatis yang dihadapi pasca bencana. Metode yang digunakan dalam trauma healing pada anak-anak korban dampak tsunami di Kecamatan Sumur dengan menggunakan metode “Play Terapy”. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah kegiatan trauma healing merupakan kegiatan yang penting untuk dilakukan bagi anak-anak korban bencana di Kecamatan. Untuk itu diperlukan adanya kerjasama dari berbagai pihak untuk secara bahu membahu membenahi infrastruktur yang rusak akibat terjangan tsunami terutama penanganan trauma yang dialami oleh anak-anak korban bencana tsunami di Kecamatan Sumur, karena bagaimana pun perjalanan hidup anak-anak di Kecamatan Sumur masih relatif panjang, anak-anak ini harus dapat bangkit dari musibah yang dialaminya dan dapat melanjutkan kehidupan ke depan sampai anak-anak ini dapat membangun wilayah tempat tinggal mereka yang luluh lantak akibat tsunami dan membanggakan orang-orang terkasih yang telah direnggut akibat adanya tsunami
Pengenalan Bahaya Narkoba Melalui Penyuluhan Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Perilaku Menyimpang Pada Anak
Authors: Berthanilla Rethorika
Published: May 2020

Penyalahgunaan narkoba di kalangan pemuda dan remaja tidak dapat dipungkiri ternyata masih banyak yang mengkonsumsinya di lingkungan sekitar kita. Dampaknya bagi kesehatan dan masa depan tidaklah sedikit. Bahaya narkoba bagi pecandu dan kalangan muda, para pelajar sangat banyak dan jika tidak segera dihentikan kebiasaan mengkonsumsi narkoba maka hal ini akan memperburuk derajat kesehatan penggunanya dan akan merusak masa depan kehidupan mereka. Penyuluhan pencegahan narakoba program pengabdian ini dimaksudkan sebagai langkah awal pencegahan peredaran narkoba sejak dini. Pengabdian ini dilakukan pada siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama kelas 7 merupakan siswa dengan usia peralihan menuju usia remaja karena dalam 3 tahun berikutnya mereka akan beranjak memasuki jenjang remaja. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan pemahaman kepada siswa SMPN 3 Kota Serang tentang bahaya yang diderita akibat penyalahgunaan narkoba, jenis jenis dan macam-macam narkotika serta bagaimana cara menanggulanginya. Metode yang digunakan memberikan presentasi pemahaman yang benar tentang narkoba , diskusi, tanya jawab, bahaya dan langkah-langkah yang efektif agar siswa SMPN3 Taktakan Kota Serang menekan perilaku negatif dan penyalahgunaan narkoba serta zat aditif berbahaya. Dalam kegiatan yang dilakukan selama kurang lebih 4 jam, anak-anak sangat antusias dan menjadi mengerti tentang defenisi, bentuk, kegunaan dan bahaya dari narkoba dan berkomitmen untuk tidak menggunakannya dikemudian hari
Penguatan Kapasitas Kelompok Tani dalam upaya meningkatkan Produktivitas Budidaya Ubi Ungu sebagai Produk Olahan Pangan Lokal di Desa Sidamukti Baros Kabupaten Serang
Authors: Alwi Sukendar , Marthalena Marthalena , Hasuri Hasuri
Published: May 2020

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah bimbingan  dan  pelatihan sosialisasi  inovasi teknologi pengembangan demplot  budidaya pangan lokal ubi ungu sebagai pangan lokal, edukasi  tentang  kegiatan desain produk aneka olahan pangan local, Training pengembangan usaha industri pangan lokal seperti pengetahuan teknologi pengolahan ubi ungu, analisis usaha pangan lokal dan keamanan pangan dan Knowledge Sharing penataan tata kelola administrasi dan manajemen kelembagaan kelompok tani seperti penataan buku administrasi dan kelembagaan. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan adalah Participatory Learning And Action. Kesimpulan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah ; anggota kelompok tani memiliki respon dan antusias yang sangat besar terutama dalam proses pelatihan walaupun dengan segala keterbatasan yang dimiliki, tingkat keberhasilan pencapaian kegiatan  bimbingan  dan  pelatihan sosialisasi  inovasi teknologi pengembangan demplot  budidaya pangan lokal ubi ungu sebagai pangan lokal berada pada kategoti very good atau skala 70-85%, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat masyarakat tentang edukasi  dan Training pengembangan usaha industri pangan lokal serta Knowledge Sharing penataan tata kelola administrasi dan manajemen kelembagaan kelompok tani seperti penataan buku administrasi dan kelembagaan berjalan sesuai dengan rencana dan target yang telah ditetapkan.
Komputerisasi Untuk Peningkatan Layanan Nasabah Pada Bank Sampah Gaposi Sejahter Mojokerto
Authors: Ardiantoro Luki , Rohmah Mimin F
Published: May 2020

Bank Sampah adalah suatu unit kegiatan masyarakat untuk mengatasi pencemaran lingkungan di wilayah perkotaan. Bank Sampah ini memungkinkan masyarakat untuk memperoleh penghasilan tambahan, dengan mengisi tabungan menggunakan sampah yang ditimbang dan diberi nilai uang (moneter), sesuai harga yang sudah ditentukan oleh BSI ( Bank Sampah Induk ) Kota Mojokerto. BSI merupakan unit pemerintah daerah yang  penampung sampah yang terkumpul pada tiap bank sampah di masing-masing kelurahan di Kota Mojokerto. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh Bank Sampah “Gaposi Sejahtera “ adalah sering terjadinya kerepotan dalam transaksi dan laporan bulanan, sering tertukarnya jenis sampah dan harganya, harga sampah per kilo sering berubah, serta tidak adanya backup data yang bagus untuk menanggulangi data dari nasabah maupun jumlah tabungannya. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan diatas, peneliti berinisiatif untuk membangun sistem aplikasi untuk mengolah data tabungan pada Bank Sampah “Gaposi Sejahtera“. Perancangan menggunakan metode Waterfall, diharapakan memudahkan dalam pelayanan kepada pelanggan dan meningkatkan akurasi data.
Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Dengan Membuat Buket Snack Serbagai Alternatif Buah Tangan bagi Santri Miftahul Huda Al Husna Kecamatan Bungursari Kota Tasikmalaya
Authors: Badriatin Tine , Rinandiyana R. Lucky Radi , Agustina Dina
Published: May 2020

Tren pemberian buah tangan atau hadiah berupa buket bunga khususnya kepada orang terkasih sudah menjadi hal yang biasa bagi kawula muda sekarang. Namun kadangkala hadiah buket tersebut nantinya akan menjadi layu dan menjadi sampah. Buket snack menjadi salah satu alternative pengganti hadiah buket bunga selain harganya lebih mudah terjangkau juga bermanfaat karena bisa dimakan. Dalam pembuatannya diperlukan keterampilan khusus agar dapat bernilai jual tinggi, oleh karena itu dalam pengabdian pada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan pada para santri Miftahul Huda Alhusna sebagai salah satu pelatihan kewirausahaan diberikan pelatihan membuat buket snack sebagai salah satu alternative buah tangan dimana nantinya dengan inovasi pembuatan buket snack ini dapat mengembangkan jiwa kewirausahaan para santri. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 12 orang santri Miftahul Huda Alhusna Kecamatan Bungursari Kota Tasikmalaya selama kurang lebih 6 jam dimana kegiatan awal berupa seminar kewirausahaan dari dosen kewirausahaan dan pemasaran Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Siliwangi kemudian praktek dan pelatihan pembuatan buket snack dengan memanfaatkan limbah kertas sebagai bahan penyangga buket agar lebih ekonomis. Hasil akhir kegiatan ini para santri mahir dan dapat berkresai sendiri mengembangkan bakat dan keterampilan dalam pembuatan buket snack sehingga bisa menjadi nilai jual yang tinggi dan menciptakan inovasi baru sehingga konsumen tidak merasa bosan dengan buket yang itu-itu saja.
Peningkatan Kemandirian Masyarakat Melalui Kewirausahaan Umkm Berbasis Kekayaan Intelektual (Ki) Di Kelurahan Kasuyatan
Authors: Sulasno Sulasno , Sumiati Sumiati , Suryaman Suryaman , Suherman Suherman , Sucahya Media
Published: May 2020

Pemanfaatan peranan Kekayaan Intelektual oleh pelaku usaha terhadap produk-produk UMKM belum maksimal. Belum meratanya pemahaman bahwa Kekayaan Intelektual sebagai kebutuhan terhadap Pelindungan produk-produk UMKM yang belum didaftarkan. Selain itu kendala biaya dan kesulitan akses dianggap juga sabagai penyebab lainnya. Kegiatan Pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dibuat untuk menjawab permasalahan pelaksanaan Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Pelindungan Kekayaan Intelektual (KI) terhadap produk Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Kasunyatan Kecamatan Kasemen. Metode yang  di pergunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat di kelurahan Kasunyatan Kecamatan Kasemen , Kabupaten Serang  ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi (FGD), dialog, dan melakukan tanya jawab tentang seluk beluk arti pentingnya Kekayaan Intelektual bagi para wirausaha produk produk UMKM dan juga tentang berbagai peraturan perundangan yang berkaitan dengan kekayaan Intelektual (KI) yang dapat melindungi produk produk UMKM sampai pada pendaftarannya.  Pengabdian  masyarakat  dilakukan panel dan bergantian oleh tim. Hasil pengabdian pada masyarakat bahwa dalam rangka memberikan Pelindungan Hukum terhadap produk-produk UMKM, maka Pemerintah selayaknya berperan memberikan kemudahan dalam pendaftaran, keringanan, dan kemudahan akses terhadap pendaftaran dan sosialisasi Kekayaan Intelektual. Kata Kunci : Produk UMKM, Pelindungan, Kekayaan Intelektual (KI)
Retrospective Study of Intercalated Disk Defects Associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Thrombosis, and Heart Failure in BALB/c Mice Deficient in IL4 Receptor α
Authors: Gozalo Alfonso S , Zerfas Patricia M , Elkins William R , Gieseck Richard L
Published: May 2020

An increased incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial thrombosis was noted in a breeding colony of BALB/c mice deficient in IL4 receptor α. The condition affected mice of both sexes and of various ages, and extensive testing (microbiology, serology, histopathology) failed
to ascertain the cause. Transmission electron microscopy of heart samples showed structural defects in the myocardial intercalated disks, characterized by unorganized and heavily convoluted arrangement with lower density and less prominent desmosomes and adherens junctions, widening of the
intercellular space, myofibrillar lysis adjacent to intercalated disks, occasional sarcomere lysis with marked myofiber degeneration, vacuolation, accumulation of cell debris, and myelin figures. The intercalated disk contains cell adhesion molecules that form cell junctions, allowing contraction
coupling of cardiomyocytes and the electrical and mechanical connection between cardiac fibers. Thus, defects at this level result in poor myocardial contraction, intracardiac blood stagnation, and consequently cardiac dilation with clinical signs of heart failure. The background strain or,
potentially, the Cre–loxP-mediated recombination system used to create these mice may have contributed to the elevated incidence of cardiomyopathy and atrial thrombosis in this colony. Due to the backcrossing breeding scheme used, we cannot discount the emergence and colonywide dissemination
of a spontaneous mutation that affects the intercalated disk. This report underscores the importance of carefully monitoring genetically modified mice colonies for unexpected phenotypes that may result from spontaneous or unintended mutations or enhanced strain background pathology.
Comparative Behavioral Assessment of Lewis and Nude Rats after Peripheral Nerve Injury
Authors: Alawadhi Ebrahim , Chu Tak- Ho , Midha Rajiv
Published: May 2020

Cell therapy has shown potential in the field of peripheral nerve repair, and research using rodents is a critical and essential step toward clinical development of this approach. Traditionally, most experimental peripheral nerve injuries are conducted in inbred Lewis or outbred Sprague–Dawley
strains. However, transplantation of xenogeneic cells such as human-derived cells typically triggers rejection in these animals. An alternative approach is to use immunodeficient animals, such as athymic nude rats. The lack of functional T cells in these animals renders them more accommodating
to foreign cells from a different host. Currently, no literature exists regarding sensorimotor behavioral assessment of nude rats after peripheral nerve injury. To this end, we compared the functional recovery during a 6-wk period of behavioral testing of Lewis and nude rats after unilateral
sciatic nerve crushing injury. Three sensorimotor behavioral assessments were performed weekly: a ladder rungwalking task to assess slip ratio and cross duration, von Frey nociception testing to determine the paw withdrawal threshold thus monitoring the regaining of sensory function, and sciatic
functional index evaluation to monitor the recovery of integrated motor function. Both strains demonstrated significant sensory and motor deficits in the first week after injury, with a slight regain of sensory function, reduced slip ratio, and increased sciatic functional index starting at
2 wk. No significance difference existed between nude and Lewis rats in their recovery courses. We conclude that nude rats are a suitable model for behavioral training and assessment for cell transplantation studies in peripheral nerve injury and repair.
Sarcocystis Infection in Laboratory Rabbits
Authors: Serfilippi Laurie M , Saladino Brett H , Spainhour Charles B
Published: May 2020

Sarcocystosis, presumably caused by Sarcocystis cuniculi, was diagnosed in 2 purpose-bred, SPF Dutch belted laboratory rabbits from a class A breeder. The rabbits were purchased by a research facility and conventionally housed individually in stainless-steel suspended caging.
At necropsy and tissue harvest, gross lesions were not observed in the muscles. Upon histologic examination, sarcocysts were found in the eyelid of one rabbit and the tongue of the other. To our knowledge, this report is the first description of infection by Sarcocystis spp. in laboratory
rabbits.
KONSERVASI DAN PEMBERDAYAAN PENGELOLAAN SISTEM PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK ALTERNATIF PLTS, PLTMH DI KECAMATAN BULANGO ULU KABUPATEN BONE BOLANGO, GORONTALO
Authors: Tofa Mus
Published: May 2020

Desa Pilolaheya dan Desa Suka Makmur telah memiliki sistem pembangkit listrik terbarukan yaitu PLTS terdapat di desa Pilolaheya dan PLTMH di desa Suka Makmur. Sistem pembangkit yang memanfaatkan energi terbarukan ini sudah dioperasikan dan digunakan oleh warga desa Pilolaheya dan Suka Makmur untuk berbagai aktivitas kebutuhan warga desa tersebut. Persoalan yang dihadapi adalah dari aspek konservasi sumber energi yang dimanfaatkan pada sistem pembangkit secara teknis belum dapat dipahami masyarakat desa Pilolaheya dan Suka Makmur sehingga kepedulian untuk melakukan kegiatan konservatif baik secara personal warga ataupun secara bersama belum terwujud. Hal ini dapat berdampak pada eksistensi dan keberlanjutan pengoperasian sistem pembangkit yang digunakan dan aspek pemberdayaan masyarakat terutama pengelolaan dan pemeliharaan sistem pembangkit listrik yang digunakan. Penyebabnya karena secara teknis masih mengandalkan intervensi pemerintah, sehingga dapat berdampak pada sifat ketergantungan masyarakat itu sendiri. Solusi dari persoalan konservasi sumber energi pada pembangkit PLTS dan PLTMH adalah pembinaan pengetahuan dan pemahaman masyarakat desa tersebut. Pembinaan ini berkaitan dengan konservasi sumber energi secara teknis dan praktis. Adapun solusi persoalan pemberdayaan dan pengelolaan sistem pembangkit PLTS dan PLTMH adalah pembelajaran praktis pengenalan sistem pembangkit, pengelolaan dan pemeliharaan, penanganan kerusakan komponen sistem dan teknik penghematan pemakaian daya beban listrik PLTS. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) dimaksudkan untuk solusi-solusi tersebut. Kegiatan PkM ini dilaksanakan melalui beberapa tahapan, yaitu survei kondisi desa, koordinasi pemerintah desa, sosialisasi pendahuluan, sosialisasi pelaksanaan dan pelaksanaan kegiatan dan pelatihan. Berdasarkan hasil PkM diperoleh hasil bahwa masyarakat secara umum telah mengetahui dan memahami bagaimana seharusnya pengelolaan sistem pembangkit listrik alternatif tersebut.
PEMODELAN SIMULASI PRODUKSI BAKSO DAN SISTEM DISTRIBUSI
Authors: Nurdian Risky Agung , Prasidyajyandalu Rensa , Masyhuri Moch. Bagoes Ali , Rolliawati Dwi
Published: May 2020

Intense competition at the present time requires producers to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of human resources and product material resources. Meatball X production is one of the small industrial productions engaged in the culinary field. In the production process and distribution of meatball X production is still not optimal. This study aims to make simulation modeling to maximize production and distribution in meatball X production. The results of the research of the meatball manufacturing process go through 4 stages namely milling, emulsification, printing, and packaging. With a total production of 1200 pieces per day and produces a maximum income of Rp. 1,800,000 with a net profit of Rp. 1,025,000. To determine the shortest route and distribution path using the Dijkstra algorithm. From the Dijkstra calculation results the shortest route and path as far as 14.1 Km with this route X meatball production can shorten the distribution time and reduce costs for fuel.
Aspek-Aspek Yang Berdampak Terhadap Kesuksesan Produk : Suatu Tinjauan Literatur Kritis
Authors: Lasalewo Trifandi
Published: May 2020

Kesuksesan perusahaan sangat dipengaruhi oleh kesuksesan produk-produk yang dihasilkannya. Indikator kesuksesan produk ditunjukkan oleh kinerjanya, seperti kemampuannya menghasilkan profit, sales yang tinggi, market share yang baik, atau payback period yang relatif singkat. Namun, dari banyak produk yang berhasil dikembangkan perusahaan melalui proyek penelitian yang mahal, lama, dan beresiko, hanya sedikit yang benar-benar sukses saat tiba di pasar.

Studi ini bertujuan untuk membangkitkan aspek-aspek yang berdampak langsung terhadap kesuksesan produk, melalui studi literatur yang mendalam dan sistematis, terutama melalui studi meta-analisis. Hasil dari studi ini memperoleh lima aspek yang berkorelasi dengan kesuksesan produk, yakni product characteristics, management & organizational characteristics, marketplace characteristics, innovation dan knowledge sharing, yang terdiri atas dua puluh prediktor. Kelima aspek dan dua puluh prediktor ini, dapat digunakan sebagai model rujukan dalam rangka pengembangan produk baru dimasa yang akan datang.
Almeida Salles em O Estado de S. Paulo
Authors: Uchôa Fábio
Published: May 2020

O tema geral é o trajeto de Francisco Luiz de Almeida Salles em O Estado de S. Paulo, do qual foi redator encarregado pela crítica de cinema entre 1950 e 1961. Busca-se definir as continuidades de sua escrita, incluindo formas, temas, postulados da crítica diária, bem como a opção teórica por um realismo ambivalente. Para tanto, toma-se por inspiração metodológica o mapeamento de seu “ato crítico” (Antônio Cândido), elucidando-se que seu principal campo de manobra será o biográfico/autoral, examinado como local de empenho das relações entre o racional e o sensível.
La aplicación de los SIG como herramienta de análisis en la gestión del territorio
Authors: Scognamillo Amelía , Romero Mirta
Published: May 2020

Los Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) constituyen una moderna herramienta en el ámbito del manejo integral de información espacial.

 
Enfoque pedagógico en la adaptación curricular ante la incorporación de nuevas incumbencias desde la enseñanza de las instalaciones
Authors: Bellot Rodolfo , Picco Melina , Miranda Mariana , Maldonado Pablo
Published: May 2020

A partir de la incorporación en las incumbencias profesionales de higiene y seguridad y ante la ausencia de dicha asignatura en el plan de estudio vigente en nuestra facultad, se propone que cada materia incorpore en su currículo unidades didácticas abordando la temática acorde a su especificidad.

 
Experiencia interdisciplinaria en trabajo final de carrera
Authors: Rocces Carlos , Zurlo Hugo Daniel , Sírtori Norberto Rubén , Paredes Gustavo
Published: May 2020

El trabajo final de carrera (TFC) permite llevar a cabo un trabajo práctico real, que resuelva un problema concreto, a la vez que presenta un primer contacto formal del alumno con la realidad profesional en la que va a integrarse al finalizar sus estudios.
نقد (نقد الفكر الديني عند صادق جلال العظم)ـ دراسة لـ(مطارحات محمد مهدي شمس الدين)
Authors: فليح تويج وسام حسن
Published: May 2020

عرف الإنسان الدين منذ فجر التاريخ، ومع هذا فقد تصدى بعض المفكرين لنقد الدين من شرقيين وغربيين، ولكن نقد الدين في الثقافة العربية الإسلامية يكاد يكون نادرًا، وممن تصدى له: (شبلي شميل) و(صادق جلال العظم)، والبحث يدور حول نقد الأخير وما أثاره كتابه: (نقد الفكر الديني) من جدل كبير، فقد رد عليه جملة من الباحثين بسلسلة من الكتب، فضلاً عن عشرات المقالات والدراسات، وممن ردّ عليه (محمد مهدي شمس الدين) في كتابه: (مطارحات في الفكر المادي والفكر الديني) ، والسؤال الذي يدور حوله البحث: هل كان المؤلف ناقدًا للفكر الديني أم الدين أم كلاهما؟ وهل نافح ناقده عن الفكر الديني أم الدين أم كلاهما؟ وهل كانت غايتهما معرفية أم ايديولوجية؟ ولكن الأهم هو هل بالإمكان نقد الدين من منطلقات لا دينية فلسفية أو علمية...إلخ، وأما أهم النتائج التي تمخض عنها البحث؛ فهي: أن المؤلف نقد الدين فضلاً عن الفكر الديني، وان ناقده دافع عنهما، وان غايتهما لم تخل من مسحة ايديولوجية بيّنة ، والنقطة المهمة انه ليس بالإمكان نقد الدين من خارجه، وبغير أدواته ومنطقه، وجاء البحث مقسماً على مبحثين مع مقدمة وخاتمة وثبت بالمصادر والمراجع.