bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SLIDING MODE-PID FUZZY CONTROLLER WITH A NEW REACHING MODE FOR UNDERWATER ROBOTIC MANIPULATORS
Authors: ESFAHANI H. N. , AZIMIRAD V. , ZAKERI M.
Published: July 2021

Design of an accurate and robust controller is a challenging topic in an underwater manipulator control. This is due to hydrodynamic disturbances in underwater environment. In this paper a sliding mode control (SMC) included a PID sliding surface and fuzzy tunable gain is designed. In this proposed controller robustness property of SMC and fast response of PID are incorporated with fuzzy rules to reduce error tracking. In the control law, for removing of chattering, the exponential function is used. And also the system is analyzed in terms of stability by direct Lyapunov method. By tuning gains with fuzzy logic, the proposed controller does not require an accurate model of underwater manipulator dynamics. Hence the modeling and simulation studies are done for an underwater manipulator to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method in presence of unmodeled dynamic (variable masses of links) and external disturbance. Both new proposed controller and conventional SMC are simulated. The results of simulation show the high performance of proposed controller in comparison to conventional SMC.
Determinants of Public Service Career Choice in Developing Countries*
Authors: Chang Yongjin
Published: July 2021

This study examines factors influencing public service career choice in developing countries through case studies and a survey. Based on the results of these case studies and survey, I conclude that job security, public service motivation, social recognition and status, and the opportunity for career development are important determinants in why individuals in developing countries choose a public service career. Bureaucratic power and family-related factors also play a role and reflect the high power distance and collectivist culture of developing countries.
PETROGRAPHIC AND PROVENANCE STUDIES OF HEAVY MINERALS IN SANDSTONES FROM IFELODUN, NIGERIA
Authors: Adedoyin A. D. , Atat J. G. , Ekott E. E.
Published: July 2021

Petrographic and provenance studies of heavy minerals in Ifelodun sediment were carried out. Sediment samples from eight locations were obtained from the study area; sieved to allow only sand-size lithology. The result was achieved after subjecting this sieved lithology obtained to analyses using a binocular (transmitted and reflected light) microscope. Minerals were separated in a funnel using bromoform with a specific gravity of about 2.89 (gravity method). The heavy minerals present in lithologic sand units are mainly staurolite, tourmaline, zircon and other opaque minerals including cassiterite. The most dominant non-opaque mineral is staurolite with 27.5% of the total minerals counted in the area. Staurolite is very appreciable in locations AR1 with 60% presence (which is 80% of the non-opaque minerals), AR3, AR5, AR7 and OL15b (each with 30%). OL15b also recorded a better amount of tourmaline (20%); Zircon is better in OL6b with 20% of the heavy minerals available in this location. The source rock predicted is porphyroblastic schists.
Kesiapan SDM Dan Regulasi Pengelolaan DAUT Di Kota Payakumbuh Tahun Anggaran 2019
Authors: Aidimar Dar
Published: July 2021

ABSTRAKPenyediaan Sumber Daya Manusia(SDM) dan regulasi yang tidak memadai akan berakibat tidak optimalnya penyerapan Dana Alokasi Umum(DAU) Tambahan Tahun 2019. Analisis data  menggunakan data sekunder dari Pemerintah Kota Payakumbuh dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil analisa menunjukkan bahwa SDM pengelola keuangan DAUT tahun 2019  belum tersedia sesuai kebutuhan dan regulasi yang mengatur proses penganggaran, penatausahaan dan pelaporan, belum ditetapkan dengan peraturan Walikota. Berdasarkan hasil analisis tersebut, maka pemerintah Kota Payakumbuh harus menyiapkan regulasi DAUT Tahun 2019 sehingga penyesuaian kebutuhan SDM dan mekanisme pengelolaan keuangan berjalan dengan baik. Dengan demikian serapan anggaran dapat lebih maksimal.Kata Kunci ; SDM, Regulasi, DAUT;
Determinan Kejadian Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah (BBLR) Di Rs Kencana Serang Banten Tahun 2019
Authors: Sari Yuda Muhara
Published: July 2021

Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah (BBLR) diartikan sebagai bayi yang lahir dengan berat badan kurang dari 2500 gram”. ”Secara keseluruhan, diperkirakan 15% - 20% dari seluruh kelahiran di dunia mengalami berat badan lahir rendah, yang mewakili lebih dari 20 juta kelahiran per tahun” . ”Prevalensi BBLR di Indonesia dari tahun 2007 (11,5%) hingga tahun 2013 (10,2%) terjadi penurunan namun lambat dalam 7 tahun terakhir, sedangkan angka kejadian BBLR di RS Kencana Serang Banten Tahun 2019 sebesar 11,4%”. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Diketahui Determinan kejadian BBLR di RS Kencana Serang Banten Tahun 2019. Rancangan penelitian Cross Sectional, sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 179 responden. Analisis dilakukan secara univariate, bivariate menggunakan chi square dan multivariate menggunakan regresi logistic ganda. Variabel yang berhubungan dengan kejadian BBLR pada ibu bersalin adalah usia (p=0,000), pendidikan (p=0,000), pekerjaan (p=0,004) dan kunjungan ANC (p=0,000) sedangkan variabel yang tidak berhubungan adalah paritas (p=0,540). Variabel yang dominan berhubungan dengan kejadian BBLR pada ibu bersalin adalah kunjungan ANC dengan Odds ratio (OR) 18,4. ”Pihak Rumah Sakit mengoptimalkan pelayanan antenatal secara komprehensif, terpadu dan berkualitas agar adanya masalah kesehatan atau penyakit penyerta kehamilan dapat dideteksi dan ditangani secara dini”. Kata Kunci           : Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah, antenatal care
Determinan Kejadian Pre Eklampsia Pada Ibu Bersalin Di RSIA Dr. Djoko Pramono Karawang Jawa Barat Tahun 2019
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: July 2021

Preeklampsia adalah penyakit dengan tanda –tanda hipertensi, edema, dan proteinuria  yang  timbul  karena  kehamilan“.  “Penyakit  ini  umunya  terjadi  dalam triwulan  ke –3  kehamilan,  tetapi  dapat  terjadi  sebelumnya,  misalnya  pada  mola hidatidosa (Saifuddin, 2006) “. “Kejadian Pre eklampsia diperkirakan sebesar 3-10% dari seluruh kehamilan“. Hasil studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan, didapatkan jumlah kasus PEB di RSIA dr. Djoko Pramono Karawang Jawa Barat Tahun 2019 sebanyak 8,27%. Tujuan Penelitian adalah Diketahui determinan kejadian Pre eklampsia pada ibu bersalin di RSIA dr. Djoko Pramono Karawang Jawa Barat Tahun 2019. Rancangan penelitian Cross Sectional, sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 376 responden. Analisis dilakukan secara univariate, bivariate menggunakan chi square dan multivariate menggunakan regresi logistic ganda. Variabel yang berhubungan dengan kejadian Pre eklampsia pada ibu bersalin adalah usia (p=0,000), pendidikan (p=0,000), pekerjaan (p=0,009), riwayat hipertensi (p=0,000), riwayat DM (p=0,000) dan pemeriksaan ANC (p=0,000), sedangkan variabel yang tidak berhubungan adalah paritas (p=0,141). Variabel yang dominan berhubungan dengan kejadian BBLR pada ibu bersalin adalah pemeriksaan ANC dengan Odds ratio (OR) 15,6. “ Pihak Rumah Sakit Meningkatkan  pemeriksaan  kehamilan (antenatal  care) secara  berkala minimal 4 kali selama kurun kehamilan dan dimulai sejak umur kehamilan muda“.  “Ibu  hamil yang  memiliki faktor  risiko  pre eklampsia  harus cepat  dilaporkan,  dipantau  dan  dirujuk  pada  institusi  pelayanan  kesehatan yang lebih tinggi“ Kata Kunci          : Pre eklampsia, antenatal care
Lansia dan Pertanian Perkotaan
Authors: Fitri Rini , Suryani Suryani
Published: July 2021

ABSTRAKLansia kerap sekali dianggap sebagai beban keluarga dan dinilai tidak produktif, stigma negatif tersebut harus diubah oleh lansia sendiri. Masalah yang sering dijumpai pada lansia adalah kurangnya nafsu makan, proses pencernaan yang tidak sempurna, sulit buang air besar, dan pemanfaatan makanan sebagai sumber energi. Lansia harus bangkit dan didukung oleh masyarakat serta pemerintah sehingga lansia menjadi produktif, bermanfaat, sehat, dan bahagia. Suatu proses yang tidak dapat dihindari yang berlangsung secara terus-menerus dan saling berkaitan yang selanjutnya menyebabkan perubahan anatomis, fisiologis, dan biokemis pada jaringan tubuh dan akhirnya mempengaruhi fungsi dan kemampuan badan secara keseluruhan. Pertanian perkotaan merupakan salah satu solusi bagi lansia untuk beraktivitas di pekarangan rumah agar terjadi aktivitas fisik dan mengurangi depresi. Aktivitas pertanian di perkotaan pada lahan terbatas di DKI Jakarta yaitu budidaya sayuran, palawija dan hortikultura yang pelakunya adalah ibu-ibu rumah tangga dan lansia. Parktik pertanian mengajak lansia untuk mengekspresikan diri sendiri bahwa mereka memiliki kemampuan dan kapabilitas dalam melaksanakan sesuatu yang mendukung identitas dan otonomi mereka. Tulisan ini bertujuan menguraikan aktivitas pertanian di perkotaan pada lahan pekarangan terbatas bagi lansia. Kata Kunci: pertanian perkotaan, lanjut usia, kesehatan
Review: Pemanfaatan Tanaman Apotek Hidup Pada Lahan Pekarangan Era Pandemi
Authors: Banu Luluk Syahr
Published: July 2021

Pandemi COVID 19 yang menyerang dunia termasuk Indonesia sejak Maret 2020 menyebabkan banyak permasalahan di tengah masyarakat. Masalah perekonomian hingga kesehatan yang paling banyak berdampak dalam era pademi ini. Selain itu, ketahanan pangan dan kesehatan keluarga juga menjadi hal yang tidak kalah penting untuk segera ditanggulangi. Kegiatan yang dapat dilakukan dan enjadi salah satu solusi dalam masalah tersebut adalah dengan menjaga ketahanan pangan dan obat secara mandiri yaitu dengan menjadikan lahan pekarangan sebagai tempat penanaman tanaman apotek hidup dan beberapa tanaman berguna lainnya. Budidaya tanaman obat menjadi salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan nilai kegunaan lahan serta menjadi pertolongan pertama dalam kondisi pandemi untuk menyediakan vitamin maupun khasiat obat-obatan herbal dalam menjaga imunitas keluarga. Kegiatan berbudidaya apotek hidup bisa menjadi kegiatan bermanfaat selama pandemi berlangsung Kata kunci: apotek hidup, pekarangan, pandemi
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Chatbot Sebagai Virtual Assistant Dalam Pelayanan Pengguna Data Di Badan Pusat Statistik Provinsi Maluku
Authors: Toamain Adela Santhy
Published: July 2021

Pelayanan dalam suatu instansi sangat menentukan tingkat kepuasan dari pengguna. Pelayanan yang baik perlu ditunjang dengan sarana yang optinal dan memadai salah satunya adanya sentuhan teknologi informasi. Badan Pusat Statistik sebagai instansi penyedia data tentunya perlu memanfaatkan teknologi untuk layanan permintaan data. Teknologi yang dipakai BPS Provinsi Maluku untuk melayani kebutuhan pengguna data melalui web, email, maupun chat langsung dengan petugas melalui sosial media. Teknologi yang diterapkan selama ini masih kurang cepat dana tepat dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna data seperti email dikarenakan petugas tidak rutin membuka email sehingga dalam melayani permintaan data kurang responsif, selain itu pengguna data yang tidak paham cara mencari data di website BPS daerah. Pengguna data yang melakukan permintaan data lewat chat juga tidak langsung di respons. Pada penelitian ini dirancang sebuah sistem yang dapat menjawab kebutuhan pengguna data secara tepat dan tepat yaitu dengan merancang sebuat chatbot dengan menggunakan telegram sebagai Virtual Assistant.  Hasil rancangan didapat bahwa sistem yang dibuat dapat menggantikan proses yang berjalan selama ini, sehingga dapat mempercepat proses pelayanan pengguna data, lebih interaktif dan tepat sasaran.
Implementasi Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Pada Analysis Sentiment Review Aplikasi Halodoc Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes
Authors: Nuris Nuzuliarini , Yulia Eka Rini , Solecha Kusmayanti
Published: July 2021

Health is very important for humans, if you experience symptoms or feel pain, it is appropriate for us to have a health check and go to a hospital or clinic, but if it is not possible to leave the house, an online health consultation application is considered to be helpful. But before you can use and take advantage of these applications, it is necessary to know reviews from consumers based on positive opinions and negative opinions. This study applies the Naive Bayes algorithm to perform text classification and selects the particle swarm optimazation selection feature to support the increased accuracy obtained. Classification evaluation and validation are performed using confusion matrix and ROC curves. The results showed an increase in accuracy previously 88.50% and AUC 0.535, increased to 90.50% and AUC 0.525. It can be concluded that the selection of the particle swarm optimazation feature has succeeded in increasing the accuracy.Keywords: selection features, naïve bayes, particle swarm optimization.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI LAYANAN E-KONSULTASI AKADEMIK KEMAHASISWAAN PADA FAKULTAS TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI UNIVERSITAS RESPATI INDONESIA
Authors: Kusmadiani Melita , Jenih Jenih , Sugiarso Tony
Published: July 2021

Saat ini layanan untuk konsultasi mahasiswa yang ada di fakultas teknologi informasi masih menggunakan pencatatan dan dilakukan dengan cara tatap muka, dimana cara ini memang efektif, tetapi belum ada monitoring, dan buku konsultasi yang tidak tersimpan dengan baik, sehingga perlu dibuatnya Aplikasi Layanan E-Konsultasi Akademik Kemahasiswaan Berbasis Website. Aplikasi tersebut untuk memonitoring dan mengevaluasi permasalahan mahasiswa dalam bimbingan akademik kemahasiswaan dalam konsultasi secara efektif dan efisen  dengan pemanfaatan teknologi. Metode pengembangan sistem yang digunakan dalam pembuatan sistem ini adalah Model Waterfall. Aplikasi Sistem Layanan E-Konsultasi diharapkan mampu mencatat data konsultasi mahasiswa lebih akurat, tidak mudah rusak maupun hilang sehingga memberikan kinerja layanan yang baik seperti yang di harapkan. Kata Kunci : e-konsultasi, akademik,layanan
What are the characteristics of effective youth offender programs?
Authors: Pooley Kamarah
Published: July 2021

A large body of literature has attempted to answer the question: what works in reducing youth reoffending? However, this literature often fails to provide specific guidance on program implementation. This review consolidates research on the practical implementation of tertiary youth offender programs to identify the design, delivery and implementation factors associated with positive changes in youth offending behaviours. A systematic review of 44 studies revealed nine common components of effective programs. These components have been empirically associated with program effectiveness in methodologically diverse studies conducted in various contexts, suggesting they may contribute to reduced reoffending among young people who come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Desain Video Pembelajaran Matematika dengan Aplikasi Microsoft Office Powerpoint
Authors: Kunsa’aidah Kunsa’aidah
Published: July 2021

Pelaksanaan pembelajaran matematika menjadi sesuatu yang dipandang sulit bagi kebanyakan siswa, hal ini memerlukan perhatian yang serius bagi guru matematika dalam mengajarkan matematika. Hasil observasi pada mata pelajaran matematika di SMPN 4 Monta motivasi belajar siswa cenderung rendah, yang disebabkan oleh Siswa kurang memperhatikan pada saat guru menjelaskan materi pelajaran, guru hanya memanfaatkan media papan tulis untuk menyampaikan dan menerangkan materi, dan Kemampuan dan pengetahuan guru tidak dapat ditrasfer dengan maksimal karena ketiadaan media pembelajaran yang menarik. Oleh karena itu, perencanaan yang baik oleh guru matematika sangat menentukan minat dan motivasi siswa terhadap pelajaran matematika. Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi menjadi faktor yang memperngaruhi pembelajaran matematika. Mengajarkan matematika pada siswa SMP memerlukan bantuan dari lingkungan untuk membantu mereka memenuhi tugas perkembangannya, dan pemanfaatan teknologi menjadi faktor penting yang membuat siswa dapat belajar dengan efektif. Salah satunya melalui penerapan media pembelajaran berbasis computer melalui desain video pembelajaran matematika dengan aplikasi microsoft office powerpoint. Hasil desain ini memberikan dampak yang baik terhadap siswa SMPN 4 Monta dalam mengikuti dan memahami pembelajaran matematika. Siswa lebih semangat mengikuti pelajaran karena visualisasi vidio yang ditampilkan, kemudian siswa mudah memahami pelajaran matematika karena materi sudah didesain dengan terstruktur.
The Challenges of Integrating Women in Leadership Positions in the Technology Industry
Authors: Cidre Dionisia Richilene Vaz , Weidman Lisa
Published: July 2021

The technology industry seems lacking as in the sector women are more underrepresented in leadership positions; not only that but they are also underpaid, often passed for promotions and faced with everyday sexual harassment (McDonald and Charlesworth, 2015; Vivek, 2016; Waldring, Crul and Ghorashi, 2015). This paper aims to explore the challenges of integrating women in leadership positions in the technology industry. Therefore, to reach the aim of this study, a qualitative research method was used, and an in-depth interview approach was employed to explore the challenges of integrating women in leadership positions in the technology industry. The findings revealed that the main challenges faced by women in the advancement of their careers in the technology industry involve gender discrimination, the working environment and sexual harassment.
Determine the Outcome of Newborn in Post-Term Pregnancy
Authors: Rizwan A. S. , Fatima A. , Gul M. , Anwar S. , Jadaan A. , Mushtaq N.
Published: July 2021

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the outcome of newborn among pregnant females who deliver after prolonged pregnancy. Study Design: Descriptive study Place and Duration: Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of Shahida Islam Teaching Hospital, Lodhran for duration of six months from September 2020 to February 2021. Materials and Methods: 100 patients with pregnancy of >40 weeks were included in study. The patients were not included in this study with medical disorders, intrauterine demise or pregnancy complications. Identification of parameters regarding poor neonatal outcome was done. Variable e.g. gestational age, parity, fetal movement, age, mode of delivery, ultrasound, admission cardiotocogram (CTG) and past prolonged pregnancy were studied. Results: Most of the patients i.e. 39 (39%) were between twenty to twenty five years of age. In this study group multigravida were found in 60 (60%). Emergency caesarean section 65 (65%). Most of babies 64% were admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (ICU). Meconium aspiration syndrome was most general among complications which were found in 67 (67%). No fetal mortality was observed. Conclusion: Pregnancy should be managed before 42 weeks of gestation and should not allow to go post-term due to high rate of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Key words: Neonate, Post-term Pregnancy, Gestational Age, Meconium Aspiration, NICU, Mortality
Influence of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Nurses dealing with COVID-19 Patients (A Study on Nurses within Karachi)
Authors: Amen U. , Rajwani Z. , Sumayya U. , Haroon R. , Mushtaq N. , Sharif S.
Published: July 2021

Background: Globally Corona virus (COVID-19) has become a huge challenge for all of the population. In South Asia, country Pakistan city Karachi the 1st case of this breakdown was identified on 26th February 2020 (Waris et al., 2020). This disease has developed psychological distress among all the population. COVID virus is one of the leading threats to all the healthcare organizations and due to increase rate of patients day by day, it has given enormous burden to all healthcare workers especially nurses the front line fighters who are always ready to give care towards the patient whom they encountered so it’s very crucial part to assess the impact of COVID -19 on the mental health of the nurses. Objective: The objective of the study is to identify the frequency level of stress, anxiety and depression among nurses while dealing with those patients who were admitted in various hospitals in Karachi for treatment of COVID-19. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 20th November to 31st December 2020 from different hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Those Registered nurses who were assigned in isolation ward of Covid-19 were the part of the study. For data collection survey form was designed based on Depression Anxiety Stress scale (DASS-21) scale (Lovibond & Lovibond 1995). Results: The total mean score of depression among nurses was 50 (68%), Anxiety was 32 (43%) and stress was 34 (46%). 50 nurses suffered from moderate depression, 24 nurses reported from extremely severe anxiety and 50 nurses suffered from moderate stress level. From 74 participants 41(55.4%) were females and 33 (44.6%) were males. Furthermore, it shows that 25 (76%) males and 25 (61%) females suffered from moderate depression, 32 nurses 14 (42%) male and 18(43.90%) females reported from extremely severe anxiety. Conclusion: This pandemic is highly complex, contagious and vulnerable. The study results portrait that nurses working with COVID-19 patients have affected a lot of various psychological distress such as anxiety, stress, and depression. It is very vital for higher management to take major steps and take preventive intervention which would be beneficial towards their mental health in decreasing negative psychological outcomes, because they all are working under pressure environment. Key Words: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Pandemic, Registered Nurse
Effectiveness of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir Combination in Chronic Hepatitis C with Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: Khan R. A. , Ali A. , Munib S. , Muhammad I. , WAN NOSHER , Ali Amjad
Published: July 2021

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the response of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination in chronic hepatitis C with hemodialysis patients. Study Design: Prospective/observational study Place and Duration: The study was conducted at department of Nephrology Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital, Swat for duration of six months from 1st July to 31st December, 2020. Methods: Total 27 patients of both genders were presented in this study. Patients were aged between 18-85 years. Patients details demographics age, sex and body mass index were recorded after taking written consent. Patients diagnosis hepatitis C with recognized genotypes were presented. Enrolled patients received combination of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir regime (SOF/VLP) for 14 weeks and follow up was taken. Effectiveness and safety among HCV patients on hemodialysis were observed. Complete data was analyzed by SPSS 22.0 version. Results: Out of 27 patients 17 (62.96%) were males 10 (37.04%) were females. Mean age of the patients was 35.14±5.18 years with mean BMI 24.41±6.25 kg/m2. Hypertension was the most common comorbidity found in 15 (55.55%) patients followed by obesity 8 (29.63%) and diabetes found in 3 (14.81%). Among 27 cases 20 (74.04%) were naïve and 7 (25.96%) were treatment experienced. Sustained virological response was found in 26 (96.3%) and 1(3.7%) patients were lost at follow up. Significantly improvement was found in hemoglobin level 12.11 ± 5.24, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 28.51 ± 9.62 and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35.24 ± 7.08 after treatment. Headache, fatigue and nausea were the most common adverse outcomes. Conclusion: We concluded in this study that the use of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir was effective safe and well tolerated in the treatment of hepatitis C patients with hemodialysis. Keywords: Hemodialysis, Hepatitis C, Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Complications
The Role of High Resolution Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Suspected Sputum Smear Negative Active Pulmonary TB
Authors: Hikmatyar G. , Lal S. , Kumar B. , Ali M. , Gul R. , Khurshid K.
Published: July 2021

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of high resolution CT (HrCT) for confirmatory evaluation of patients having active pulmonary TB (PTB) taking Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture reporting as standard parameter. Methods: In this cross-sectional (validation) analysis we included 200 patients having chest X-rays and clinical evidence of active TB and sputum smear (SS) –ve results. These patients were recruited from March-2019 to December-2019. Data of patients regarding baseline hematology investigations, sputum smear findings, and presenting symptoms was obtained. Sputum samples were obtained again for each patients, and sent for AFB culture reporting. The HrCT was performed in the radiology unit using a 64 slices CT machine. Results: The mean age of included patients was 53.61 ± 11.96 years. There 81 (40.5%) female and 119 (59.5%) male patients. The proportion of true positive (TP) cases was 79 (39.5%), true negative cases was 96 (48.0%), false positive (FP) cases 11 (5.5%) and false negative (FN) was 14 (7.0%). The HrCT was found to have sensitivity of 84.9%, specificity 89.7%, PPV 87.8% and NPV 87.3%. Conclusion: HrCT is a reliable imaging method for accurately diagnosis the active Pul. TB with a good sensitivity and specificity. In our view, HrCT can be used as a firstline imaging evaluation test for diagnosing pul. TB in suspected patients. Keywords: Pulmonary TB, Microbial culture, high resolution CT.Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of high resolution CT (HrCT) for confirmatory evaluation of patients having active pulmonary TB (PTB) taking Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture reporting as standard parameter. Methods: In this cross-sectional (validation) analysis we included 200 patients having chest X-rays and clinical evidence of active TB and sputum smear (SS) –ve results. These patients were recruited from March-2019 to December-2019. Data of patients regarding baseline hematology investigations, sputum smear findings, and presenting symptoms was obtained. Sputum samples were obtained again for each patients, and sent for AFB culture reporting. The HrCT was performed in the radiology unit using a 64 slices CT machine. Results: The mean age of included patients was 53.61 ± 11.96 years. There 81 (40.5%) female and 119 (59.5%) male patients. The proportion of true positive (TP) cases was 79 (39.5%), true negative cases was 96 (48.0%), false positive (FP) cases 11 (5.5%) and false negative (FN) was 14 (7.0%). The HrCT was found to have sensitivity of 84.9%, specificity 89.7%, PPV 87.8% and NPV 87.3%. Conclusion: HrCT is a reliable imaging method for accurately diagnosis the active Pul. TB with a good sensitivity and specificity. In our view, HrCT can be used as a firstline imaging evaluation test for diagnosing pul. TB in suspected patients. Keywords: Pulmonary TB, Microbial culture, high resolution CT.
Comparison of Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy and Billruth-II with Braun anastomosis for gastric reconstruction following partial gastrectomy
Authors: MD F. Fathi , MD A. Shishegar , MD F. Kamani , MD M. Vahedi , Pasha M. A.
Published: July 2021

Background and aims: Partial gastrectomy surgeries are conducted frequently due to various reasons but there is no consensus regarding the method of choice for gastrointestinal reconstruction. In this study we aimed to compare billruth II with Braun anastomosis and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy. Materials and methods: This prospective study was conducted on patients presented to surgery clinic at Besat and Taleghani hospital between 2018-2020 who were gastrectomy candidates. Patients undergoing Billruth 2 reconstruction with Braun anastomosis or Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy were enrolled in the study. Demographics, operation durative and intraoperative blood loss, early postoperative complications, re-admission within 30 days postoperation, 30-day and 90-day mortality were recorded. at an at least 3-month post-surgery period, patients were followed for late postoperative complications. If necessary, endoscopy was conducted and biopsy was taken. Analysis was performed with SPSS version 22. Results: 84 patients in two 42-patient groups were evaluated. All parameters were the same in two groups except operation duration and intraoperative bleeding (significantly higher in RY group), food residue (significantly higher in RY group) and bile in remnant stomach (significantly higher in B2B group). Conclusion: These two methods of reconstruction are comparable in terms of postoperative complications and mortality rates. Food residue and bile reflux are two determinants which should be kept in mind when choosing the surgery plan by surgeons. Keywords: gastrectomy, reconstruction, Billruth, Braun, Roux en Y anastomosis
Parenting of Children with Autism: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis
Authors: Rafii Forough , Asgarabad Hamideh Elahi
Published: July 2021

Background: Caring for a child with autism as a "developmental disorder of a lifelong nature" is associated with many challenges and has different definitions in the literature. The purpose of this study was to clarify the concept of parenting of the children with autism and its changes over time. Method: In this study, Rodgers' Evolutionary concept analysis approach has been used. Published articles were reviewed in valid scientific databases without regard to time limit and with the keywords of Autism, children, parenting, parenting children with autism, child parents, and caregiver. Articles were assessed in nursing sciences, psychology, social sciences, and medicine, and was limited to full-text and English-language. A total of 65 articles were selected; then the data were collected and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings: The concept of parenting of children with autism is a concept with a process nature which has four attributes including: "demanding and challenging", "unique and multifaceted (guidance, education and socialization of children)", "dynamic interaction between parents and child"; "Personality growth and spiritual journey." Conclusion: This concept analysis could be a basis for further research to explain the meaning of parenting in a particular group of children for programs of parenting of children with autism. Keywords: Autism, children, parenting, concept, caregiver
Changes in Lung Cancer Cell Line Affected by Cytotoxicity of Lagenaria Siceraria Plant Extract
Authors: Shaneh Moein
Published: July 2021

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment in which the lack of selective cytotoxicity often leads to intolerable side effects. Today, the use of medicinal plants is essential in treating cancer due to their fewer side effects. Lagenaria siceraria Standl is critical for cytotoxicity studies due to its polyphenolic, cucurbitacins, pectin, flavonoids, and saponin compounds. In this study, the cytotoxic effects of plant fruit extract were investigated on lung cancer cell lines. To this end, the hydroalcoholic extract of the plant fruit was initially prepared by the percolation method. Then, the effects of solutions containing samples with different concentrations (5000, 500, 1000, 100, 100, 250, 10, 1, 0.1μg.ml-1) were investigated by MTT assay on lung cancer cell line (A549). Cisplatin was considered as a positive control. Statistical calculations were carried out using Prism V.3 software to compare IC50, and the data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test. The results indicated that the IC50 level of cisplatin anti-cancer drug, as a common drug in the market, is significantly lower than Lagenaria siceraria extract. However, the extract of this plant revealed a significant growth inhibitory effect on lung cancer cells. The results also showed that Lagenaria siceraria extract is an effective cytotoxic compound on lung cancer cells. More extensive studies are needed to find effective plant extracts compounds to find and design new and effective cancer treatment drugs. Keywords: Lagenaria siceraria, Cell line, Lung cancer, IC50, MTTassay
The Impact of Internet Media on Knowledge of Reproductive Health
Authors: Puspita W. Dwi , . Ernaningsih , Nugrahaningtyas J.
Published: July 2021

Background: Time spent on social media users every day to encourage people always to know the development of information and make it part of their daily lives. Increased social activity in youth kalngan no accompaniment with increased knowledge about sexual health HIV / AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and contraception. Aim: This study aims to determine the long-standing relationship with the Internet usage rate of reproductive health knowledge. Methods: This study used a descriptive-analytic cohort study. Results: The results of the research in this study are no long relationship with the Internet usage rate of reproductive health knowledge where the p-value 0.534> 0.05 Conclusion: There was no relationship between Internet usage duration with the level of knowledge of reproductive health. Keyword: internet use, knowledge, reproductive health
Nursing Intervention in Decrease of Blood Cholesterol and Blood Pressure in The Lansia Group Provided Cupping Therapy in The Village of Wedomartani Sleman
Authors: warsi Su
Published: July 2021

Background: Much alternative therapy such as cupping therapy in the community as one of the cheap treatment efforts without side effects makes the challenge and the goal for nursing staff improve nursing services. The unfinished scientific verification of cupping therapy's alternative therapy makes nurses need to prove decreased blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the elderly. Objective: Scientific proof of cholesterol and blood pressure decrease after Cupping Therapy in an elderly group in Wedomartani Village, Sleman Yogyakarta Indonesia. Method: quantitative type with pseudo experimental research design. Pre-test and Post-test nonequivalent control group. The treatment group was given wet cupping therapy, while the control group was given dry cupping. Respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Blood pressure measurement uses a digital tensimeter and cholesterol measurement using a digital blood cholesterol level measuring device. Results: The elderly blood cholesterol levels after the average therapy decreased 42.89 mg/dl, whereas blood cholesterol levels in the control group decreased an average of 20.95 mg/dl. The blood pressure of the elderly systole in the intervention group after the average therapy decreased 10.74 mmHg, whereas the control group's systole blood pressure decreased an average of 1.58 mmHg. Diastole blood pressure in the treatment group decreased 3,48 mmHg, in the diastole blood pressure control group increased 5,26 mmHg. Conclusions: Wet and dry cupping are both significantly associated with decreased blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels, but wet cupping lowers blood cholesterol levels by a mean difference of 21.95 mg/dl and mean systole blood pressure of 3.74 mmHg and pressure diastole blood difference of mean 9.1 mmHg. Keyword: Blood Pressure. Cupping Therapy, Cholesterol, Elderly
Review article
Authors: Fennell Caroline
Published: July 2021

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Keeping Woolf from the door: the reform of civil procedure in Northern Ireland
Authors: Capper David
Published: July 2021

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Extending the role of committee in an unincorporated association - a separate duty of care to members and visitors?
Authors: Glennon Lisa
Published: July 2021

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Of lame ducks, black sheep and family bonding
Authors: Grattan Sheena
Published: July 2021

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Democracy and human rights in the European Court of Human Rights: a critical appraisal
Authors: Gearty Conor
Published: July 2021

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The Human Rights Act 1998: implications for the detention and trial of young people
Authors: Kilkelly Ursula
Published: July 2021

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What defines the roles of a judge? First steps towards the construction of a comparative method
Authors: Goodall Kay
Published: July 2021

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An excellent mystery or just another fine mess?
Authors: Childs Brian
Published: July 2021

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Issues of criminal justice
Authors: Mageean Paul
Published: July 2021

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The policy of promotion: the clash of rights in sex education law
Authors: Gillen Martina
Published: July 2021

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Legal aid reform: a view from the voluntary sector
Authors: Allamby Les
Published: July 2021

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An excellent service and a catalyst for change? The future provision of criminal defence services in Northern Ireland
Authors: Smyth Judge David
Published: July 2021

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From barrier to bridge: reconfiguring the Irish border after the Belfast Good Friday Agreement
Authors: McCall Cathall
Published: July 2021

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Problems in the identification of a company director
Authors: Griffin Stephen
Published: July 2021

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Orders charging land: overkill in the court of appeal
Authors: Capper David
Published: July 2021

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Defences of Austinian commands
Authors: Honeyball Simon
Published: July 2021

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Shamoon v Chief Constable of the RUC: what it says about the contemporary legal position of unlawful sex discrimination
Authors: MCCandless Julie
Published: July 2021

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Can human rights put an end to social strife?: the MacDermott Lecture
Authors: McLachlin Beverley
Published: July 2021

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Implementing European agricultural law in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: a common policy?
Authors: Jack Brian
Published: July 2021

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Statutory approvals and the concept of title
Authors: Dowling Alan
Published: July 2021

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On the Types and Causes of the Tragic Plots in Chinese Homosexual Films Shot at the Turn of the Century
Authors:   School of Liberal Arts, Yunnan Normal University, Tang Haoran
Published: July 2021

From the end of the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century, the tragic plots inherent in Chinese homosexual films are the key elements that guide the overall trend of the films and endow the films with artistic appeal. Reconstruction of self-identity, disillusionment of love ideal, humiliation of body and mind and the end of life journey are the four types of the tragic plots of Chinese homosexual films shot at the turn of the century, represented by four classic films, “Farewell My Concubine”, “Behind the Forbidden City”, “Fleeing by Night” and “Lan Yu”. The antagonism of personality structure, the collision of different sexual orientations and the game of group discourse are the three causes of the tragic plots of Chinese homosexual films shot at the turn of the century.
Rancang Bangun Smart Glass Telemetri Tegangan Menggunakan Teknik Simplex Berbasis Arduino Nano
Authors: Saniman Saniman , Ramadhan Mukhlis , Zulkarnain Iskandar
Published: July 2021

Perkembangan terbaru dalam teknologi telah menyebabkan munculnya perangkat terbaru yang baru muncul seperti kacamata pintar. Biasanya, perangkat elektronik konsumen dirancang untuk manfaat dan fungsi-fungsi yang dapat mereka berikan, dan aspek keamanan itu diunduh belakangan di intinya, sebuah kaca yang cerdas didasarkan pada komponen-komponen yang ada didalam ponsel pintar modern. Dengan demikian, akan berbagi ancaman keamanan serupa. Mengindentifikasi ancaman keamanan dan masalah privasi dipihak saya yang cerdas dari dua sudut pandang yang sama, dan juga mengusulkan solusi awal untuk mengatasi risiko-risiko tersebut. Ini termasuk, saran dua faktor penentu untuk kacamata cerdas berdasarkan pin atau suara yang di kombinasikan dengan scan iris. Tujuan dari pekerjaan ini untuk memeriksa pemerintah saat ini adalah seni kacamata cerdas yang aku terapkan, dan analisis yang ada dan potensi keamanan dan masalah privasi dan privasi. Teknologi ini menawarkan banyak potensi untuk perusahaan dan masyarakat, yang dibahas dalam artikel ini. Demikian keterangan yang digunakan manager dan peneliti tetntang teknologi dan diskusi.
Implementasi Fuzzy Associative Memory (FAM) Dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Untuk Penentuan Kepuasan Pasien BPJS Kesehatan Terhadap Pelayanan (RSU) Martha Friska Multatuli Medan
Authors: Tugiono Tugiono , Situmorang Maldarisa Kharisma , Azlan Azlan
Published: July 2021

Rumah sakit adalah sarana penyedia jasa pelayanan kesehatan bagi  masyarakat. RSU. Martha Friska Multatuli Medan merupakan salah satu  rumah sakit swasta yang menyediakan pelayanan kesehatan kepada  masyarakat dengan penjaminan Umum, BPJS Kesehatan, Perusahaan dan  Asuransi. Agar dapat bertahan dan berkembang dengan baik, maka RSU.  Martha Friska Multatuli Medan harus dapat menciptakan kemampuan  bersaing yang baik, terutama dalam hal pelayanan medis, pelayanan  administrasi dan kenyamanan, sehingga dapat memenangkan persaingan. Diantara cara yang dapat digunakan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana kualitas  pelayanan yang diberikan terhadap pasien adalah dengan informasi penilaian  kepuasan pasien. Untuk itu dibutuhkan sebuah sistem yang dapat digunakan  dalam mengolah data penilaian pasien. Salah satu sistem yang dapat  dibangun adalah sistem pendukung keputusan dengan menggunakan metode  Fuzzy Associative Memory (FAM). Sistem Pendukung Keputusan  merupakan sistem berbasis komputer yang dipakai untuk mendukung  pengambilan keputusan dalam suatu organisasi, instansi ataupun perusahaan. FAM adalah metode pengambilan keputusan yang fleksibel, merupakan  suatu sistem fuzzy yang memetakan himpunan fuzzy ke himpunan fuzzy  lainnya.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Dalam Menentukan Tingkat Kepuasan Pelanggan Terhadap Pelayanan di Toko Indomaret Menggunakan Metode Fuzzy Associative Memory (FAM)
Authors: Marsono Marsono , Boy Ahmad Fitri , Saripurna Darjat
Published: July 2021

kepuasan pelanggan sangat krusial bagi kalangan bisnis, pemerintah, dan juga konsumen. Dalam dunia Usaha, tingkat kepuasan pelanggan dipandang sangat pital. Karena tingkat kepuasan pelanggan berpotensi pada meningkatnya pertumbuhan penjualan jangka panjang dan jangka pendek, serta pangsa pasar sebagai hasil pembelian ulang. Sedangkan, kualitas layanan adalah pendorong utama kesetiaan konsumen di mana kesetiaan tersebut terkait dengan perilaku konsumen. Ada beberapa kriteria dalam menentukan tingkat kepuasan pelanggan terhadap pelayanan yaitu dapat dilihat dari bukti langsung (fisik tampilan toko ataupun karyawan), kehandalan dan ketanggapan. Untuk itu dikembangkan sebuah Sistem Pendukung Keputusan yang di gunakan untuk menentukan tingkat kepuasan pelanggan terhadap pelayanan. Sistem ini juga merupakan suatu sistem informasi berbasis komputer yang menghasilkan berbagai alternatif keputusan yang membantu manajemen dalam menangani berbagai permasalahan yang terstruktur ataupun tidak terstruktur dengan menggunakan data atau model. Sistem ini biasanya dibangun untuk mendukung solusi atas suatu masalah atau untuk mengevaluasi suatu peluang.Untuk meningkatkan ketelitian dalam menentukan kepuasan pelanggan terhadap pelayanan di toko indomaret dibutuhkan system yang baik. Sistem yang dimaksud adalah sistem Pendukung Keputusan dengan menggunakan metode Fuzzy Associative Memory (FAM).
Aplikasi Pengamanan Dokumen Penjualan Tiket Pesawat Di Pt. Benua Raya Jaya Tour And Travel Menggunakan Metode Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Authors: Anwar Badrul , Azanuddin Azanuddin , Nugroho Nurcahyo Budi , Siregar Rahmadani
Published: July 2021

Hal yang sangat penting dalam komunikasi menggunakan computer dan jaringan computer adalah keamanan dokumen, data ataupun informasi dalam proses pertukaran data. Hal ini disebabkan karena kemajuan di bidang jaringan komputer dengan konsep open system-nya sehingga memudahkan seseorang untuk masuk ke dalam jaringan tersebut. Sistem-sistem vital yang membutuhkan pengamanan data saat ini seperti pengamanan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat sangat diperlukan, sehingga kecurangan ataupun perubahan yang dilakukan oleh pihak yang tidak berkepentingan dan tidak bertanggung jawab di PT.Benua Raya Jaya Tour and Travel bisa diatasi, apabila perubahan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat tersebut terjadi, maka akan menjadi suatu masalah bagi direktur dan bagian keuangan untuk mempertanggung jawabkan hasil penjualantiketpesawat. Hal ini mengakibatkan kurang efektif dan efisien dalam proses pengolahan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat. Oleh karena itu diperlukan adanya sistem pengamanan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat dengan menggunakan algoritma Advanced Encryption Standart (AES) Dengan adanya sistem tersebut diharapkan kinerja dan waktu dalam pengolahan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien baik dari segi kecepatan dan keamanan data dalam penyimpanannya.Hasil program ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem yang dibangun dengan berbasis web dapat mempermudah direktur dalam melakukan penyimpanan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat di database dan juga dapat membantu bagian keuangan dalam pembuatan laporan penjualan tiket pesawat, dengan sistem ini pimpinan pada PT. Benua Raya Jaya Tour and Travel dapat meminimalisir kebocoran dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat, dengan sistem ini bagian keuangan dapat membuat report dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat dengan cepat dan efisien dan juga mempermudah kepala Perusahaan untuk melihat laporan penjualan tiket pesawat, dan dengan mengimplementasikan sistem pengamananan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat menggunakan metode AES akan mempermudah dan mempercepat dalam pembuatan dokumen penjualan tiket pesawat dan juga memberikan keamanananya.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE WASPAS UNTUK MENENTUKAN KETUA KEMUSLIMAHAN PUSAT KOMUNIKASI DAERAH LEMBAGA DAKWAH KAMPUS SUMUT
Authors: Chairani Ida , Nofriansyah Dicky , Nasyuha Asyhari Hadi , Mariami Ita
Published: July 2021

Dalam suatu organisasi, tidak terlepas dari struktur kepengurusan yang dipimpin oleh satu orang ketua. Dalam Pusat Komunikasi Daerah (PUSKOMDA) Lembaga Dakwah Kampus SUMUT terdapat beberapa bidang atau komisi yang dipimpin oleh masing-masing ketua, salah satunya adalah Ketua Komisi C atau biasa disebut Ketua Kemuslimahan. Proses pemilihan Ketua Kemuslimahan selama ini membutuhkan waktu yang tidak singkat karena harus melewati beberapa tahap, selain itu kurangnya respon dari Lembaga Dakwah Kampus untuk merekomendasikan kandidat yang akan dijadikan Ketua Kemuslimahan karena berbagai kesibukan menjadi kendala dalam pemilihan Ketua Kemuslimahan ini.Untuk membantu agar proses pemilihan Ketua Kemuslimahan kedepannya lebih baik, maka dibutuhkan sebuah Sistem Pendukung Keputusan dengan dukungan metode WASPAS. Dengan sistem ini prosedur pemilihan Ketua Kemuslimahan menjadi lebih mudah, waktu yang lebih singkat, dan hasil yang lebih akurat.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN UNTUK MENENTUKAN PEMILIHAN SUPLIER PEMBELIAN OBAT-OBATAN TERBAIK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE FUZZY TSUKAMOTO PADA APOTEK GLOBAL MARTUBUNG
Authors: Boy Ahmad Fitri , Nugroho Nurcahyo Budi , P Purwadi
Published: July 2021

Pada apotek ini belum pernah melakukan pemilihan supplier terbaik menggunakan metode fuzzy tsukamoto ataupun metode lain, untuk itu penelitian ini dilakukan untuk membantu pihak apotek dalam memilih supplier terbaik. Supplier merupakan suatu perusahaan atau individu yang menyediakan sumber daya yang dibutuhkan oleh perusahaan dan para pesaing yang bertujuan untuk memproduksi barang dan jasa tertentu. Dalam menilai Supplier ada beberapa hal diperlukan berbagai kriteria yang bisa menggambarkan  kinerja supplier secara keseluruhan yang menambah nilai saat ini (current value) maupun masa yang akan datang (future value). Sistem pendukung keputusan merupakan suatu sistem yang dirancang yang digunakan untuk mendukung pengambilan keputusan dalam suatu organisasi, intansi maupun perusahaan.  Fuzzy Tsukamoto merupakan metode pengambilan keputusan yang mempunyai tingkat akurasi penilaian yang baik sehingga cocok digunakan sebagai metode dalam pengambilan keputusan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari sistem pendukung keputusan ini menunjukkan bahwa kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dapat membantu instansi maupun perusahaan dalam menentukan pilihan yang tepat sesuai dengan pertimbangan dan perhitungan yang tepat. Sistem pendukung keputusan ini dapat memberikan solusi atau penyelesaian terhadap permasalahan pemilihan supplier terbaik dengan menggunakan metode fuzzy tsukamoto yang ada pada Apotek Global Martubung