bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Defective Sensor Persistent for Optimized Hearing Disabled Person using Hearing Aids
Authors: Jyothi Singamsetty  , Ravikumar Raju  , Sankaralingam P  , Manoj Reddy P
Published: January 2021

Hearing loss is one among the persistent sensory deficiency in human populaces, involving added 250 million public in the world. Hearing aids are electrical equipments that aid in optimizing acuity of speech or other sounds. Outcome measures have a rising concern to audiologists, customers and hearing aid producers. To assess the user gratification of  government-funded hearing aids. To assess the digital quality of free hearing aids provided by the government. Method: The study was done on patients who are providing by overdue the ear hearing aids in a free hearing aid distribution camp under Support to Disabled persons for obtaining / fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme. A survey was done for 100 subjects by administering the SADL. The SADL gratification scores showed high gratification ratings for almost all aspects of the questionnaire. Approximately 80 % of the individuals using the hearing aids provided positive feedback and were tremendously satisfied with the performance of the hearing aid.Hence to conclude, ADIP scheme hearing aids do satisfy the users in most of the features such as speech understanding, speaking over the phone and enhanced hearing.
Screening for Microalbuminuria in Newly Detected Type 2Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Shruti Rao  , Patil V C  , Sanjay Thorat
Published: January 2021

Microalbuminuria is a major risk factor for various renal and cardiovascular events. The need for early detection and treatment of patients at risk for microalbuminuria is important to limit the excess renal and cardiovascular disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Therefore, this study aimed to screen newly detected T2DM patients for the presence of microalbuminuria. A total of 120 patients diagnosed with T2DM were included in this prospective observational study. After collecting history, physical examination, and various biochemical investigations such as kidney function test, plasma blood sugars, lipid profile and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were conducted. The detection of microalbuminuria was done by Micral test. Data were analyzed by the Chi-square test for significance of qualitative variables. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Prevalence of microalbuminuria among T2DM patients was observed to be 40%. HbA1c levels of females showed a significant association (p=0.007). Patients with BMI>25 kg/m2 had a significant incidence of microalbuminuria (p<0.001). Urinary glucose was significantly higher (p=0.024) in 83.3% of patients with microalbuminuria. The mean fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels were considerably higher in patients with microalbuminuria (p=0.004, p=0.002). Blood urea and serum creatinine levels, too, were noted to be slightly higher in patients with microalbuminuria (p=018, p=0.001). Prevalence of microalbuminuria was slightly less in newly diagnosed T2DM patients. Early diagnosis and management of microalbuminuria in asymptomatic individuals could help in preventing worsening in renal function and progression of overt diabetic nephropathy.
Assessment of ECC Affecting Anterior Teeth in Children Visiting University Dental Hospital in India
Authors: Anupama Deepak  , Subramaniam EMG  , Ganesh Jeevanandan  , Jeevitha M
Published: January 2021

Dental caries is one of the most infectious diseases of childhood resulting in chronic progression rate. They are of different types and patterns being rampant caries, nursing bottle caries. These are known to spread from the mother to the baby during infancy. Early childhood caries in the presence of one or more decayed or filled tooth surfaces in any primary teeth in a child 72 months age or younger. It is generally associated with unusual dietary patterns. Caries in children are mainly caused by the bacteria Streptococcus mutans. One of the reasons identified for ECC in children is the improper feeding patterns in children and prolonged use of baby bottles for milk feeding, especially at night. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of ECC anterior teeth in children. A retrospective study was carried out using digital records of 731 subjects. These data were collected from DIAS and coded in MS Excel sheets. The collected data was analysed by computer software SPSS version 21 using Chi-square test and graphical illustration was done. From the above study, it was found that ECC was more prevalent in 2-4 years and predominantly in male children (54.61%). Therefore, from this study, it can be concluded that ECC is highly prevalent in the maxillary anterior teeth in children.
Prevalence of orofacial Pain among working adults - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Kalyani P  , Manjari Chaudhary  , Santhosh Kumar M. P.
Published: January 2021

Orofacial pain can be defined as a discipline of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and management of different types of pain pertaining to the orofacial region such as the trigeminal neuralgia, atypical facial pain, postherpetic neuralgia, etc. The aim of the current study is to determine the prevalence of Orofacial Pain among working adults. The retrospective study involved the analysis of the case sheets of the patients with orofacial pain in the stipulated time frame and assessment based on the following parameters: age, gender, the type of orofacial pain, working status—statistical analysis calculated by chi-square test. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. The prevalence of orofacial pain was 0.08% with a female - to - the male ratio of 1.06: 1 and working adults to non-working adults ratio of 1.36: 1. Trigeminal neuralgia shows a male-female ratio of 1.18: 1 and higher prevalence of Atypical facial pain in females (15.15%). According to our study, it can be concluded that orofacial pain was more prevalent in females. The prevalence of Trigeminal Neuralgia was higher in males and Atypical facial pain was the most prevalent type in females.
MALDI-IMS combined with shotgun proteomics identify and localize new factors in male infertility
Authors: Lahiri Shibojyoti , Aftab Wasim , Walenta Lena , Strauss Leena , Poutanen Matti , Mayerhofer Artur , Imhof Axel
Published: January 2021

Spermatogenesis is a complex multi-step process involving intricate interactions between different cell types in the male testis. Disruption of these interactions results in infertility. Combination of shotgun tissue proteomics with MALDI imaging mass spectrometry is markedly potent in revealing topological maps of molecular processes within tissues. Here, we use a combinatorial approach on a characterized mouse model of hormone induced male infertility to uncover misregulated pathways. Comparative testicular proteome of wild-type and mice overexpressing human P450 aromatase (AROM+) with pathologically increased estrogen levels unravels gross dysregulation of spermatogenesis and emergence of pro-inflammatory pathways in AROM+ testis. In situ MS allowed us to localize misregulated proteins/peptides to defined regions within the testis. Results suggest that infertility is associated with substantial loss of proteomic heterogeneity, which define distinct stages of seminiferous tubuli in healthy animals. Importantly, considerable loss of mitochondrial factors, proteins associated with late stages of spermatogenesis and steroidogenic factors characterize AROM+ mice. Thus, the novel proteomic approach pinpoints in unprecedented ways the disruption of normal processes in testis and provides a signature for male infertility.
SOME RESULTS FROM A SURVEY ABOUT FORMING DIGITAL LITERACY OF 8 YEARS OLD STUDENTS
Authors:   University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, Sofia, Parijkova Lubomira
Published: January 2021

Contemporary children live in a digital era and it is almost impossible for them not to be tempted by technologies. This article presents some interesting results from Bulgarian project „Digital Competencies and Media Education at Pre-school and Primary School Age” (National Science Fund; Н05/8 14.12.2016). In 2018 there were interviewed 637 children from 13 Bulgarian towns. The focus in this article is only 8 years old students and their digital habits. The author is a Member of the team of the COST project ‘Digital literacy and multimodal practices of young children’ (Action IS1410) – DigiLitEY. In March 2019 in Manchester on the final project’s meeting of DigiLitEY were presented results connect ed with the key participants for this COST’s project – up to 8 years old students. This article analyses this aged group and their attitudes of digital technologies.
COOPERATION BETWEEN OLEKSANDR LOTOTSKY AND BORYS GRINCHENKO IN CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING BOOK PRODUCTION PUBLISHED IN UKRAINIAN DURING 1894–1900s
Authors: Klymenko Ninel
Published: January 2021

The cooperation between a prominent Ukrainian scientist, writer, publicist, publisher Oleksandr Lototsky and prominent Ukrainian writer, educator, lexicographer, literary critic Borys Grinchenko have been analysed in this article. The epistolary of Oleksandr Lototsky’s , heritage located in the fund of the Institute of Manuscripts of V. I. Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine was used as a background for the study by the author. The study of Оleksandr Lototsky’s correspondence with Borys Grinchenko enables to determine that their active cooperation began in 1894 and was aimed, first of all, at the distribution of Ukrainian printed products, that had been published by Borys Grinchenko in Chernihiv. In the article for the first time it is pointed out on to the archival materials that revealed detailed information of Grinchenko books distribution in Kyiv and showed the difficulties of their sale in the bookstores. It is revealed that the further sale of books published in Chernihiv by Borys Grinchenko was made by Musiy Kononenko under the patronage of Oleksandr Lototsky. The cooperation of the writers in the publication of the collection «Vik», in which Grinchenko, who sent his works for publication, was involved, is enlightened in the article. The content of Grinchenko works published in the collection are discussed by the writers. In particular, the format of the collection «Vik» (photos, biographies, types of paper, printing), as well as payment and forwarding it to Chernihiv city, were subject for the discussion with Oleksandr Lototsky, who was true adviser for Borys Grinchenko. In this respect it has to be emphasised that the selfless and painstaking work of Oleksandr Lototsky with an aim of gathering materials to the collection «Vik», often in spite of adverse circumstances (censorship and prohibitions) formed the basis of a national culture. New names and information about important historical events have been brought to the scientific circle, some facts about the history of book publishing in Ukraine have been clarified, cultural and publishing relations of Ukrainian leaders have been revealed. Important information has been found, which opens new perspectives for further in-depth analysis of their lives and literary activities, tearing back the curtain and revealing the difficulties of the historical environment of those times. It is found out that relations of both cultural leaders behind the cooperation in the literary and publishing areas during the 1894–1900 years were attentive and friendly despite the various “inconveniences” that arose from time to time.
Hidroquímica y geoacumulación de metales en sedimentos superficiales de la Laguna de Metztitlán, Hgo., México.
Authors: Cruz-Sánchez Misael , Avila-Ortiz Anallely , Lobaco-Mejía Violeta , Girón-García Patricia , Salcedo-Luna Cecilia
Published: January 2021

La laguna de Metztitlán es un embalse natural somero que forma parte de la Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán; es un sistema altamente vulnerable debido a la incorporación de aguas residuales, así como por las variaciones estacionales en los ciclos de lluvia-sequía. La evaluación fisicoquímica de una serie de muestras de agua y sedimentos superficiales permitió clasificar la naturaleza del agua como litotrófica con una facie Ca-Mg-HCO3, salinidad C2S1 y una permeabilidad promedio de 44.53% que la hacen apta para el riego. La mineralogía de los sedimentos está definida principalmente por calcita, cuarzo, plagioclasas y caolinita. La evaluación del factor de enriquecimiento y el índice de geoacumulación, demostró un enriquecimiento moderado de V, Mn, Cu, Zn y Pb en los sedimentos, así como una geoacumulación positiva para V, Zn y Pb, indicando una posible contaminación con estos metales.
Gestión y educación financiera: clave para el manejo eficiente de las finanzas personales y empresariales.
Authors: Lechuga Canto Claudia Beatriz , Sauza-Ávila Beatriz , Pérez-Castañeda Suly P , Cruz-Ramírez Dorie
Published: January 2021

Las finanzas personales son parte fundamental para la actividad económica de los individuos, y para fortalecer el intercambio y bienestar económico se require el manejo de herramientas que permitan la toma de decisiones financieras sanas en el corto, mediano y largo plazo. En este sentido es importante mantener finanzas sanas desde el ambito personal, familiar y empresarial, teniendo conocimientos claros sobre el manejo eficiente del dinero y de los recursos económicos que posee la sociedad.
Diagnóstico del capital intelectual en la Escuela Superior de Huejutla
Authors: Rodríguez Vite Higor
Published: January 2021

Para la determinación de una organización, lo común es evaluar sus activos y pasivos, con el fin de establecer su situación financiera; esto haciendo referencia a cuál es el valor de una empresa en referencia a sus bienes y propiedades; o de manera un poco más importante a sus deudas y obligaciones con las que se cuentan. Sin embargo, existe un bien que no se puede identificar de manera física y está representado por las competencias del trabajador, en cualquier nivel jerárquico o puesto; esto es, que conocimientos tiene, cuales habilidades a desarrollado, que actitudes refleja en su desempeño laboral, en beneficio a la organización.  A estas competencias se les denomina capital intelectual y se establece como un activo intangible.

Teniendo presente la contribución decisiva que se tiene en la producción científica de la economía, es necesario proponer instrumentos de gestión que mejoren su aportación a la sociedad. En este sentido, la adopción de programas de medición y gestión del capital constituye una alternativa estratégica para potenciar los resultados de las actividades, cuestión que ha cobrado especial relevancia con el auge de la sociedad del conocimiento, lo que ha difundido en el ámbito académico y empresarial la búsqueda de herramientas que midan y gestionen lo que se ha denominado los diferentes tipos de capital (intelectual, humando, estructural y relacional).

Este trabajo pretende hacer un análisis teórico de los diferentes tipos de capital y su relación con otras herramientas de gestión para la toma de decisiones. Hace un profundo análisis de diferentes autores que proporcionan con sus conocimientos la ideología de una definición para todos estos.
Marketing para recursos humanos: comunicaciones internas para la marca empleador
Authors: Márquez Hernández Ximena
Published: January 2021

El área de Recursos Humanos se consideraba como un área auxiliar o de apoyo, actualmente es como un área prioritaria para los directivos, las empresas están cada vez más conscientes de la importancia del talento humano en una organización, al incluir a los colaboradores en los proyectos es más factible el alcance de los objetivos definidos, resaltando la importancia de una comunicación interna eficaz y comprensiva para las diferentes generaciones que colaboran en la empresa, la marca empleador debe motivar e inspirar, siendo la comunicación el pilar de este valor, proponiendo una estrategia de comunicación interna alineada a las necesidades actuales.
Tratamientos termoquímicos
Authors: Rangel-Mejia Tania A. , Almanza-Villegas Norma J. , Jiménez-Chacón Abraham , Arellano-Arizpe Diego S.
Published: January 2021

Un tratamiento termoquímico es un proceso fundamental que se basa en la modificación de la estructura del acero para producir cambios en la composición química de la capa superficial. Añadiendo diferentes productos químicos para mejorar sus propiedades mecánicas de un material.  Las características mecánicas de un material dependen de su composición química y por consecuencia, de la estructura cristalina que ciertos materiales pueden llegar a presentar. Lo anterior ayuda a conocer la información necesaria para saber el tipo de tratamiento termoquímico adecuado a utilizar. En el presente trabajo, se mencionan los métodos termoquímicos de cementación, sulfinización, nitruración, carbonitruración, boruración, nitruración de plasma, cementación de sólidos y de gases, los cuales consisten en el calentamiento y en el subsecuente enfriamiento en su estado sólido para cambiar las propiedades físicas y así, lograr aumentar la dureza superficial del material.
Dependencia de la velocidad de reacción de la anhidrasa carbónica en los eritrocitos
Authors: Aguilar-López Linda J. , Martínez-Ángeles Martha G. , Pérez-Lugo María C.
Published: January 2021

La anhidrasa carbónica es una enzima que pertenece a una familia de metaloenzimas, enzimas que contienen uno o más átomos metálicos como componente funcional de la enzima y que catalizan la conversión rápida de dióxido de carbono y agua a bicarbonato y iones hidrògeno, una reacción que ocurre más lenta en ausencia del catalizador. Es una metaloenzima zinc dependiente, juega un papel importante en la catálisis reversible de la hidratación del CO2 para formar HCO3- y H+. De las cinco familias descritas, la AC-a se encuentra en los seres humanos, ésta se divide en cuatro subgrupos y catorce isoformas. Su amplia distribución celular, le confiere una versátil funcionalidad. Los estudios reportados recientemente nos llevan a cuestionarnos acerca del papel que esta enzima juega en la génesis, el control y progreso de las enfermedades pulmonares, como asma, EPOC (Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crònica) e inclusive la aterosclerosis y càncer.
Dimensiones simbólicas inscritas en el trabajo en la danza clásica escénica: experiencia(s) desde el cuerpo del bailarín
Authors: García-López Tanya
Published: January 2021

Los cuerpos de los bailarines que se mueven dentro del campo de la danza clásica escénica se encuentran en la intersección de la memoria del cuerpo individual y el cuerpo colectivo; en este entramado de luchas entre el yo y el otro, la investigación se propone como objetivo general aproximarse al campo de la danza clásica a través del cuerpo del bailarín, para aprender los significados que se elaboran dialécticamente en el hecho social del trabajo en la danza. Con base en lo anterior, se reconstruyeron las experiencias de nueve bailarines de danza clásica en la Ciudad de México, las cuales se entretejieron con la teoría, considerando dos dimensiones esencialmente: habitus y campo; la familia, la educación y el trabajo como instituciones en las cuales se conforma el habitus del sujeto; y la profesión del bailarín, comprendida como campo. En este análisis se reconocieron varias nociones que permiten mejorar la comprensión sobre objeto de estudio, tales como el proceso de constitución del campo, la significación del cuerpo en la danza clásica escénica, disciplina y dolor como símbolos dentro del campo, vigilancia permanente del cuerpo, entre otros.
Calidad de atención de enfermería en la unidad de hemodiálisis en el área de pediatría
Authors: Carlson Morales Clara , Pérez González Rosa María
Published: January 2021

Conocer la calidad de atención en hemodiálisis en el área pediátrica, permite identificar aquellos protocolos que se están llevando a cabo e identificar aquellas áreas deficitarias y por otra parte nos permite conocer los cuidados brindado en esta unidad. Cada vez mayor número de hemodiálisis cuentan con protocolos de atención hacia los pacientes, se valora obligatoriedad que la unidad de hemodiálisis establezca sistema de acreditación de la calidad de sus protocolos. Para el ello las normas ISO 9001-2000 es uno de los parámetros a utilizar, en el cual es una herramienta que nos permite conocer los procesos en detalle. El paciente con enfermedad renal crónica es susceptible de recibir tratamiento de soporte y cuidados en pacientes renales desde el diagnóstico de la enfermedad, durante las distintas etapas de tratamiento, para ello existe una solución, sé conoce cómo hemodiálisis, es uno de los tratamientos con los pacientes con diagnósticos de la ERC, se conoce como “una alternativa indispensable para el tratamiento de la enfermedad renal crónica avanzada en niños”. La hemodiálisis pediátrica es un tratamiento altamente especializado y debe llevarse a cabo en unidades con dotaciones específicas y siempre en un hospital pediátrico bajo la supervisión de un nefrólogo pediatra (1). Este trabajo tiene como propósito conocer la calidad de atención de enfermería en la unidad de hemodiálisis en el área de pediatría.
MECHANICAL BEHAVIORS OF BANANA AND SISAL HYBRID COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH EPOXY RESIN
Authors: Patel Hemant , Parkhe Ashish , Shrama P.K.
Published: January 2021

Natural fibers have been used to reinforce materials for over 200 years. The aim of this study is to evaluate mechanical properties such as tensile and flexural properties of hybrid banana and sisal reinforced epoxy composites they have been employed in combination with plastics. Natural fibers like as hemp, jute, sisal and banana. It’s have the advantage that they are renewable resources and have marketing appeal these agricultural wastes can be used to prepare fiber The composites have many advantages over traditional glass fiber and inorganic materials. In this paper, test are conducted for composite material constitutes banana and less discovered sisal  These composites are adhered using epoxy resin consists resin and hardener suitably mixed in appropriate volume Here for preparing samples Hand layup method is used , specimens are prepared and tests are carried out , which shows tensile and bending strengths. The tensile & compressive tests were applied on specimens of 300×50×10 mm in dimensions but in different proportions of banana and sisal by weight.
A TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH OF KHALIL I. AL-FUZAI’S “EURHYTHMICS ON THE PAVEMENT OF DANGER”
Authors: Dohal Gassim H.
Published: January 2021

Khalil I. Al-Fuzai (1940-) is a man of letters from Saudi Arabia who published few collections of stories. In these stories he tries to introduce his characters in a simple, frank way (see Dohal 2013). One of these stories is “Eurhythmics on the Pavement of Danger.” Here he addresses the issue of journalism. I chose to translate this story for it is a good sample of how Al-Fuzai has connected between journalism and war (see other themes he addresses in Dohal, 2013, 2018 & 2019). Furthermore, it presents some aspects what has happened in 1991; this story has a part of history.
ANALOGICAL THINKING ON STORIES IN TERMS OF ABSTRACT THINKING SKILLS
Authors: NEDİM BAL Pervin , MURAT Mualla , ERKAN Büşra
Published: January 2021

ÖZET Piaget’e göre dil gelişimi bilişsel gelişimle paralellik göstermektedir. Bilişsel gelişim evrelerinin en üst basamağı soyut işlemler dönemi olduğundan ve bu dönem ikinci kademedeki öğrencileri kapsadığından, Türkçe öğretmenlerinin
bu dönemi çok iyi değerlendirmeleri gerekir. Bu dönemde, soyut işlemler gelişim basamağı ihmal edilince yaşam boyu kullanılacak olan dilin eksik ve kusurlu olması söz konusu olacaktır. Bir ifadeyi anlamayan, kendini ifade edemeyen
birey toplumdaki diğer bireylerle sürekli iletişim çatışması yaşar. Bu problemin yaşanmaması için Türkçe dil eğitiminde, öğrencinin seviyesine uygun metinler işlenirken, soyut işlemler dönemiyle ilgili etkinlik ve uygulamalara
önem verilmesi gerekir. Bu çalışmada, soyut işlemler döneminde “analojik düşünme” tek başına ele alınmış olup, Refik Halid Karay’ın Memleket Hikâyeleri adı altında toplanmış olan 18 hikâyesinin içinde yer alan duygu ve düşüncelerin,
benzetmeler yoluyla ifadesinin dil gelişimi açısından Türkçe dil eğitimindeki önemine dikkat çekilmek istenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda çoğunlukla fen bilimlerinde kullanıldığı bilinen analoji yönteminin Türkçe dil derslerinde
de kullanılabileceği ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bu nitel çalışmada, öyküsel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
The Implementation of traditional games based on nature in RA (Raudatul Athfal) in Bangkalan Madura
Authors: Adhani Dwi Nurhayati , Nazarullail Fikri
Published: January 2021

This research is located at the Early Childhood Education Unit (Roudlotul Athfal) in Bangkalan Regency by examining traditional games that use natural ingredients. Traditional games are games that use traditional tools and are characteristic of certain regions or have become a distinctive feature in Indonesia. Traditional games use simple tools derived from simple materials and natural materials available in the environment. The purpose of this study was to describe traditional games using natural materials in Bangkalan. Researchers used a qualitative research approach with a type of case study. The data collection methods used by researchers were interviews and observations and the stages of data analysis used an interactive model. The results of this study indicate that the tools used to play traditional games are very dependent on the area where they are played, namely when playing traditional games in coastal areas, the tools used come from the sea such as shells, small corals, tamarind seeds that grow near the beach , and if you play traditional games located near rice fields and plantations, the game tools used use leaves and bamboo trees. Traditional games using natural materials can optimize children's development, such as communication skills, creativity, fine and gross motives.
Manajemen Bisnis Bagi Pengelola BUMDes Kabupaten Pandeglang
Authors: Abdurrohman  , Fuad Salam Anis , Fitrianingsih Dwi , Riyanto Indar , Effiana Taufik M, Atep
Published: January 2021

Tujuan dari pelaksanaan pengabdian ini ialah menyampaikan pengetahuan dan kemampuan dalam mengelola bisnis bagi pengelola BUMDES Kabupaten Pandeglang. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam rangka membantu menyelesaikan permasalahan bagi pengelola BUMDES dalam melaksanakan manajemen bisnisnya. Sebelum kegiatan pengabdian berlangsung dilakukan diskusi terlebih dahulu dengan Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Pemerintahan Desa (DPMPD) Kabupaten Pandeglang terkait dengan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pengelola BUMDES yang nantinya akan tertuang dalam bentuk materi pelatihan yang diselenggarakan oleh DPMPD Kabupaten Pandeglang kerjasama dengan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Banten. Bentuk kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu pelatihan berbagai materi terkait dengan permasalahan yang ada di BUMDES yaitu (1) Peta Jalan BUMDES Sukses, (2) Kewirausahaan, (3) Kepemimpinan, (4) Pemasaran, (5) Kerjasama, dan (6) Tata Kelola Keuangan BUMDES yang dihadiri oleh 50 pengelola BUMDES yang dipilih oleh DPMPD Kabupaten Pandeglang. Dalam pelaksanaan materi pelatihan, disisipkan praktek bagaimana cara memimpin, memasarkan, membuat kerjasama dan praktek pembukuan laporan keuangan. Selanjutnya untuk lebih memantapkan materi disesi terakhir dibuka tanya jawab dan diskusi. Saran dari kegiatan ini adalah perlu adanya pendampingan lanjutan dilapangan dan kontrol pelaksanaan kegiatan pengelolaan BUMDES.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Pembuatan Game dalam Rangka Pengenalan Industri Kreatif pada Siswa di Madrasah Aliyah An-Nur Samarinda
Authors: Qomariah Siti , Rangan Andi Yusika , Amelia Yusnita
Published: January 2021

Game merupakan industri yang sangat besar saat ini.Menurut data asosiasi IP development, Cipta Kreasi (CAKRA) pasar game Indonesia pada 2018 lalu mencapai US$1,13 miliar atau setara Rp 16 triliun (asumsi Rp 14.000/US$). Sayang game buatan lokal hanya menguasai 0,2%. Sisanya dikuasai game buatan luar negeri.  pemerinta harus fokus untuk mendorong produksi game nasional menjadi sektor unggulan untuk membantu perekonomian nasional. Untuk meningkatkan industri kreatif bidang game maka diperlukan kegiatana pengabdian masyarakat yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan guru dan siswa dalam membuat game dengan berbagai software yang ada melalui pelatihan.   software yang digunakan untuk pembuatan adalah software construk 2.0 tahapan yang dilakuakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah pre test, pemberian materi pelatihan,praktik pembuatan game, post test dan pemantauan hasil.  kegiatan program pengabidan masyarakat untuk peningkatan pengetahuan pembuatan game dalam rangka penegenalan industrikreatif dengan cara pelatihan dapat mewujudkan wirausaha baru di bidang industri kreatif.
Institutional promotion of research in Humanities and Social Sciences in Spain: SINC news agency of the Spanish Science and Technology Foundation-FECYT
Authors: López Cantos Francisco
Published: January 2021

Scientific news published in the Spanish news agency SINC-FECYT
Institutional promotion of research in Humanities and Social Sciences in Spain: SINC news agency of the Spanish Science and Technology Foundcation-FECYT
Authors: López Cantos Francisco
Published: January 2021

Scientific news published in the Spanish news agency SINC-FECYT
Online Dating dalam Relasi Percintaan Friends with Benefit di Media Sosial Whisper
Authors: Fitriyani Aissyah Dwi , Iswahyuningtyas Cici Eka
Published: January 2021

Kencan dalam hubungan Friends with Benefit (FWB) berbeda dengan kencan online pada umumnya karena pada hubungan ini tidak ada kesepakatan ataupun komitmen. Tujuan penelitian yaitu menganalisis tahapan pengembangan hubungan yang dijalankan melalui media sosial yaitu kedekatan atau keakraban, keterbukaan diri, penetrasi dan depenetrasi. Teori yang digunakan dalam melihat pengembangan hubungan FWB di media sosial Whisper yaitu teori Penetrasi Sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan melakukan wawancara mendalam kepada remaja usia 17-22 tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dalam pengembangan hubungan FWB bertujuan untuk mencari hiburan, memperluas relasi serta mencari teman. Remaja yang terlibat FWB memiliki pemahaman mengenai kencan online melalui media sosial Whisper sebagai suatu hal yang positif dan efisien. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi berupa rekomendasi kepada pengelola dan pengguna online dating untuk memerhatikan etika komunikasi virtual, melakukan persiapan seperti mencari informasi mengenai hubungan yang dijalankan secara virtual agar mengetahui baik dan buruknya serta tidak merugikan salah satu pihak.
Coronary artery spasm: A quandary
Authors: HA Ngow , WMN Wan Khairina
Published: January 2021

Coronary artery spasm can result in acute coronary syndrome. This vasospastic syndrome can cause profound morbidity and mortality as a significant proportion of patients continue to have angina despite optimal medical therapy. We illustrate the dilemma in managing a young woman who presented with non ST-segment myocardial infarction as a result of it. She did not have the conventional risks for coronary artery disease except the family history of myocardial infarction. Vasospasm was demonstrated at the mid right coronary artery which resolved with intracoronary nitroglycerine during angiogram. Most women with no significant heart disease following demonstration of normal or “near normal” coronary arteries after angiography are offered no treatment beyond reassurance each year. New data suggest that this approach may no longer be appropriate and the prognosis in such patient is not as benign as previously thought. We discuss the management dilemma of such patient with associated mild atherosclerotic plaque.
Lipid Peroxidation in Chronic Cerebral HypoperfusionInduced Neurodegeneration in Rats
Authors: S Anil Kumar , SA Saif , P Oothuman , MIA Mustafa
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Reduced cerebral blood ﬂ ow is associated with neurodegenerative disorders and dementia, in particular. Experimental evidence has demonstrated the initiating role of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion in neuronal damage to the hippocampus, the cerebral cortex, the white matter areas and the visual system. Permanent, bilateral occlusion of the common carotid arteries of rats (two vessel occlusion - 2VO) has been introduced for the reproduction of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion as it occurs in Alzheimer’s disease and human aging. Increased generation of free radicals through lipid peroxidation can damage neuronal cell membrane. Markers of lipid peroxidation have been found to be elevated in brain tissues and body ﬂ uids in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Materials and Methods: Malondialdehyde (MDA), ﬁnal product of lipid peroxidation, was estimated by thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) assay kit at eight weeks after induction of 2VO in the rats and control group. Results: Our study revealed a highly signiﬁ cant (p<0.001) increase in the mean MDA concentration (12.296 ± 1.113 μM) in 2VO rats as compared to the control group (5.286 ± 0.363 μM) rats. Conclusion: Therapeutic strategies to modulate lipid peroxidation early throughout the course of the disease may be promising in slowing or possibly preventing neurodegenerative disorders.
Scrotal Scintigraphy in Testicular Torsion: An Experience at a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: O Saleh , MS El-Sharkawi , MB Imran
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Accurate diagnosis of testicular torsion is important to avoid serious consequences of any delay in proper management. Objective of this study was to compare performance parameters of scrotal scintigraphy and scrotal ultrasound to correctly and confidently diagnose the etiology of an acute scrotum in university hospital settings. Materials and Methods: This is an observational study with a retrospective analysis of data from July 2004 to March 2009. A total of 21 patients (age three years to 37 years) were referred from Emergency Department for scrotal scintigraphy to rule out testicular torsion. All patients went through a standard protocol for scrotal scintigraphy upon referral to Nuclear Medicine Department. Scrotal ultrasound was performed either before or immediately after the scintigraphy. Results: Confirmation of the diagnosis in all 21 patients was based either on the histopathological report of the surgical specimen (n=7) or through clinical follow up (for conservative treatment; n=14). At presentation, nine patients (43%) had left sided pain, and 12 patients (57%) had right sided pain (p>0.05). Eight patients (38%) were diagnosed to have testicular torsion on scintigraphy; one of them turned out to be false positive (testicular abscess). Sensitivity of scrotal scintigraphy to diagnose testicular torsion was 100%, specificity 93%, negative predictive value (NPV) 100% and positive predictive value (PPV) 88%. Conclusion: Scrotal scintigraphy in an acute scrotum is a feasible procedure to be performed on emergency basis, and it is a valid and reliable test to diagnose testicular torsion when US is doubtful or non conclusive.
Impact of Previous Abdominal Surgery on Laparoscopic Cystectomy/Oophorectomy Results: A Comparative Clinical Study
Authors: W Hazim , R Roszaman
Published: January 2021

Introduction: In the past, patients with previous abdominal surgery were discouraged from laparoscopic surgery because of perceived increased risk of bowel injury caused by needle and trocar insertion. However, data on the feasibility and safety of surgery of this nature is increasing. We aim to evaluate the surgical outcome of laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy/oophorectomy in previous abdominal surgery. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with descriptive analysis of retrospective data collection from the electronic medical records of women with laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy/ oophorectomy from January 2000 until Dec 2008. Results from patients with previous abdominal surgery were compared with those of women without prior abdominal surgery. Results: Three hundred and seventeen (317) laparoscopic cystectomies/ oophorectomies were performed during the study period. 71 patients (22.5%) had previous history of abdominal surgery. Adhesions were found in 72% of patients versus 40% (p=0.001) who had previous abdominal surgery but the conversion to open surgery rate was similar (3%, p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in blood loss (134.1 ml ±18.6 vs 119.0 ml ± 9.5), operating time (107 min ± 42.0 versus 102.6 min ± 42.6) and postoperative hospital stay (1.92 days ± 1.0 vs 1.91 days ± 0.7 ). The incidence of peri-operative and post-operative complication showed no significant difference in those who had undergone previous abdominal surgery than those without prior abdominal surgery (p=0.7). The overall complication rate in this series was 0.32 %. Conclusion: Laparoscopic cystectomy/ oophorectomy in the previous abdominal surgery is safe with no increase in morbidity.
Circadian Blood Pressure Profile and Associated Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Non-Dippers
Authors: MY Siti Suhaila , S Juwita , MY Harmy , T Tengku Alina
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Ambulatory blood pressure accurately reflects a patient's actual blood pressure than casual or office blood pressure. This study aims to describe the circadian blood pressure profile of hypertensive patients and to identify the associated cardiovascular risk factors in non-dippers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1st January 2008 to 30th June 2008 among hypertensive patients attending Family Medicine Clinic HUSM. Schiller BR-102 plus was used to get 24 hours blood pressure (BP) reading. Mean of two offices BP were also taken. Non-dippers are defined as a systolic or diastolic nocturnal drop of less than 10%. Analysis was done using SPSS Version 12. Results: 105 patients were recruited with mean (SD) age of 51.8 (9.34) year old. The mean (SD) 24-hour systolic and diastolic BP was 128.4 (12.7) mmHg and 79.7 (8.74) mmHg respectively. Mean (SD) daytime systolic and diastolic BP was 132.1 (11.72) mmHg and 82.4 (9.41) mmHg while for the night time were 123.3 (12.78) mmHg and 76.2 (9.01) mmHg. Mean (SD) systolic and diastolic office BP was 144.2(15.16) mmHg and 90.2(9.71) mmHg. Percentage of non dippers were 68.6% for systolic and 61.9% for diastolic. Conclusion: Mean 24 hours and daytime ambulatory BP was normal but the mean night time diastolic and office BP was above-normal value. Majority of the patients were categorized as non dippers. Therefore, using ambulatory BP is clinically important to get a better understanding of blood pressure fluctuations over 24-hour periods compared to simple clinical measurements.
Arterial Stiffness and its Association with Dyslipidemia
Authors: MR Razman , AR Jamaluddin , MN Ellyda , FA Seikh
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality in Malaysia as well as in other countries. It is associated with many risk factors, such as increasing age, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, oxidative stress and autonomic dysfunction and arterial stiffness. The objectives of this study were to measure the prevalence of arterial stiffness and to assess its association with dyslipidemia. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a rural community in Malaysia involving 146 subjects. Data were collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire which included three sections – sociodemographic characteristics, personal profile, and past medical history. In addition, Seca Body Meter (Seca 220) was used to measure height and weight. Sphygmomanometer (OMRON Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor HEM 907) and SphygmoCor-AtCor MM3 SERIAL/RS-232 were used for blood pressure and augmentation index (AIx) measurement. Data were analysed using the SPSS for Windows, Version 18.0. Results: The mean age of respondents was 49.5 years, SD±15.6. The prevalence of arterial stiffness was 23.3% (95% Confidence Interval (CI): 16.44 – 30.16). The prevalence of dyslipidemia was 82.9% (95% CI: 76.79 – 89.01). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that total cholesterol was significantly associated with arterial stiffness (OR=4.56, CI 1.10-18.90). Conclusion: The prevalence of dyslipidemia was high. Despite an insignificant association between dyslipidemia and AIx, there is a significant association between TC level and AIx.
Assessment of community disaster resilience among Kelantan flood affected community: A cross sectional study.
Authors: Ludin Salizar Mohamed , Maalek Muhammad Afdhaluudin , Firdaus Mohd Khairul Zulhasyimi , Arbon Paul
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Community disaster resilience (CDR) is the community abilities to cope, with stands and accommodate disturbances caused by hazard exposure. In 2014, the east coast Malaysia had the worst flood disaster and many lost their home, belongings and everything was uncontrolled and messy. Despite the regular flood, the status of CDR is unknown. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the Kelantan's flood victims on their CDR level, resilience factors and its association to demographic profiles. Methods: A crosssectional survey using CCRAM28 questionnaire was done in 6 areas within 6 months in 2015. Respondents recruited purposely as they meet the criteria (18 years and above, understand Malay, moved to flood shelter). Descriptive and inferential analyses were done using SPSS software. Results: 100% returns rate (n=386). CDR level (mean) were between medium (2.34- 3.66) and high (3.67- 5.00). Among the living area, marital status, age, gender, income, religion, education, only gender (p = 0.003) and education level (p = 0.001) were significantly related to CDR level. Positive and strong correlation were seen between each resilience factors namely leadership (p = 0.001), collective efficacy (p = 0.001); preparedness (p = 0.001); place attachment (p = 0.001) and social trust (p = 0.001) consecutively. Conclusions: The study shows an acceptable CDR level, strong association between each of the resilience factors and between communities’ demographic characteristics and their CDR level. To ensure high level and continuous CDR, assessment and activities to build the resilience should be introduced by the state of Kelantan or the government of Malaysia.
Pyrethroid Resistance Status of Aedes (Stegomyia) Aegypti (Linneaus) from Dengue Endemic Areas in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: R Rosilawati , HL Lee , WA Nazni , AH Nurulhusna , A Roziah , M Khairul Asuad , F Siti Futri Farahininajua , MY Mohd Farihan , J Ropiah
Published: January 2021

Vector control is still the principal method to control dengue and chemical insecticides, especially the pyrethroids such as permethrin are the forerunners of mosquito control agent. Intensive and extensive use of pyrethroids often result in resistance, thereby hampering control efforts. The present study was conducted to evaluate the susceptible status of Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue against permethrin. A nationwide mosquito sampling via ovitrapping was conducted in 12 dengue hotspots across 5 states in Peninsular Malaysia. Field collected Aedes eggs were hatched and reared until L3 larval and further identified it species. Adult F0 Aedes aegypti were reared until F1 progeny and the female were used in adult assay, performed according to World Health Organization (WHO) protocol as to determine the resistance level. The laboratory strain maintained for more than 1000 generations that were susceptible to permethrin served as the control strain. Evaluation of resistance ratio was assessed by comparing the knockdown rate with laboratory susceptible strain. In this present study, 70% ofAe. aegypti population from dengue hotspots was highly resistance to permethrin. The study clearly demonstrated that widespread of permethrin resistant Ae. aegypti in Malaysian mosquito’s population, indicating the need of implementing an efficient pyrethroid resistance management.
Chronic Low Dose Organic Arsenic Induced Liver Structural Damage
Authors: S Shahida , A Nor Zamzila , AT Norlelawati , AR Jamalludin , AF Azliana , B Zunariah
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Over the decades, organic arsenic has been thought to be less toxic than inorganic arsenic. Monosodium methylarsonate (MSMA) is a potent organoarsenical herbicide that is still being used in most Asian countries. Reported studies on the effects of organic arsenic are mainly to the gastrointestinal system, however there are limited research on its impacts to the liver. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of MSMA exposure on hepatocytes and liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSEC). Materials and Methods: Fourteen Sprague Dawley rats (n=14) were divided equally into arsenic-exposed (n=7) and control (n=7) groups. The rats in arsenic-exposed group were given MSMA at 63.20 mg/kg daily for 6 months through oral gavage. While the rats in control group were given distilled water ad libitum. At the end of the duration, they were euthanized and underwent liver perfusion for tissue preservation. Liver tissues were harvested and processed for light microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. The findings were analysed descriptively. Results: MSMA had caused necrotic and apoptotic changes to the liver. Normal organelles morphology were loss in the hepatocytes while LSEC revealed defenestration. Conclusion: In this study, chronic low dose organic arsenic exposure showed evidence of toxicity to hepatocytes. Interestingly, LSEC demonstrated capillarization changes.
Antimicrobial Effect of Malaysian Honey on Some Human Pathogens: an in vitro Study
Authors: AT Hassanain , AK Alyaa , AJ Karim
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Honey has potent bactericidal activity against many pathogenic organisms, including various Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial effect of Malaysian honey against different species of human pathogens using optimized honey broth media. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial activity of honey against standard strains of Gram-negative and Grampositive bacteria and yeast was tested in vitro by the broth dilution method using 10%-100% w/v concentrations prepared in tryptic soy broth. Results: Streptococcus pyogenes was the most sensitive pathogen, it was completely inhibited by 30% honey broth medium. The most resistant were E. faecalis, S. aureus and MRSA, but they were all completely inhibited by 80% honey broth medium. Conclusion: Honey is shown to possess antimicrobial activity against human Gram-positive and negative medically important bacteria.
Jogos lúdicos como ferramenta avaliativa no ensino de Ciências
Authors: Neves Bianca Ferreira , Albuquerque Felipe Lourenço , Yamaguchi Klenicy Kazumy de Lima
Published: January 2021

A ludicidade no ensino vem sendo utilizada como uma ferramenta eficiente para unir o interesse, a motivação e o aprendizado dos discentes. Este artigo aborda uma didática de intervenção lúdica como atividade avaliativa no ensino de Ciências em uma escola no interior do Amazonas. A metodologia utilizada consistiu em uma abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória desenvolvida por acadêmicos do curso de Ciências, participantes do Programa Residência Pedagógica. Após a aula de revisão do bimestre letivo, foram aplicados três jogos: Quiz, trilha do conhecimento e pirâmide de alimentos, com perguntas objetivas e de múltipla escolha. Como critério de avaliação foram considerados a participação, comprometimento, conhecimento teórico e trabalho em grupo. O uso de atividades lúdicas como avaliação demonstrou ser uma boa ferramenta para analisar o desempenho e a participação dos discentes, além de despertar o interesse e cooperativismo entre as equipes. Assim, pôde-se evidenciar a contribuição da ludicidade como estratégia metodológica na formação e desenvolvimento dos discentes.