bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING IN ADULT DIAPHYSEAL FOREARM FRACTURES, DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, HYDERABAD, INDIA
Authors: Sam Mathew Jijo , Radhakrishna R.
Published: March 2023

Background & objectives: Fractures of forearm bones may result in severe loss of function unless adequately treated.
Intramedullary nailing is less traumatic than plate-and-screw xation along with preservation of fracture hematoma. Idea
of primary bone healing was one of the reasons why intramedullary nailing became disregarded in favour of plate and screw xation. The
COVID-19 pandemic caused surgeons, to re-evaluate their approach to surgical procedures given concerns over the risk of aerosolization of viral
particles and exposure of operating room staff to infection. This study aims to analyse functional outcome and advantages of intramedullary
nailing (Titanium ElasticNails, Square or Rush nails) in treatment of adult diaphyseal forearm fractures during the pandemic. Methods: A
prospective study on 16 cases of closed simple diaphyseal forearm fractures in the age group of 20 to 60 years from April 2020 to Jan 2021
managed with intramedullary nailing. Results were evaluated based on mode of anaesthesia, operating time, blood loss, average union time,
modied Grace and Eversmann scoring system for functional outcome. Interpretation and Conclusion: Most cases received brachial block with
mean operating time of 40 minutes. Blood loss was minimal. The average union time (radiologic evidence of callus) was 7 weeks. Functional
outcomes were excellent in 12 patients (75%), good in 3 patients (18.75%) and poor in 1 case. Intramedullary nailing is a reliable but less invasive
alternative for adult diaphyseal forearm fractures during pandemics with excellent stability and predictable results.
STUDY OF C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVEL IN ACUTE CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENTS
Authors: Kumar  Gupta Pankaj , Gupta Arti , Kumar Gupta Pushpendra , Geda Abhishree
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND Stroke is a major cause of death and physical, mental, psychological morbidity worldwide. According
to WHO, about 15 million peoples suffer from stroke each year. C- reactive protein (CRP) is a major acute phase protein in
humans. The levels of CRP have been found to be raised in atherothrombotic diseases and related to plaque formation. This study was done to
assess the levels of CRP (hs-CRP) in various types of stroke patients, and to predict the severity and prognosis.
METHODS Study was conducted in 90 patients admitted in LLR and associated hospitals, G.S.V.M. medical college Kanpur. All patients of
stroke fullling the Inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Serum CRP (hs-CRP) was measured by Turbidimetric
immunoassay. Statistical analysis was done by using T test and chi square test. Our patients were mostly in the age group of 40-79 RESULTS
years with mean age 59 year. Patients were mostly males. hsCRP levels were found to be raised statistically signicant in all types of stroke
patients as compared to controls. There was signicant rise from rst day to third day (P<0.05). CRP was maximum in patients of cerebral
infarction as compared to other types of stroke. Mean CRP of expired patients was higher as compared to whole study group (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONS We concluded that hsCRP level elevation is common in stroke patients and its evaluation could be an important prognostic
parameter in stroke patients
A CLINICAL STUDY OF BACTERIAL KERATITIS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Rama  Bharathi N. , P Aiswarya. , V.Bhavani M.
Published: March 2023

Aim: To study about the etiological and epidemiological factors,and also the spectrum of ocular manifestations in
patients with viral keratitis. It is a prospective study done over a period of 3 Methods: months from June to August 2022.A
group of 100 patients of bacterial keratitis from East Godavari district attending Ophthalmology OPD, Government General Hospital, Kakinada ,
with complaints of visual disturbances in all age groups .All of these patients underwent thorough anterior and posterior segment examination and
all other necessary investigations like gram and giemsa staining,AFB staining and bacterial culture. O Results: ut of 100 patients
studied,staphylococcus is the most common causative organism of bacterial keratitis.It is usually unilateral,with more incidence in males and in
elderly age group.Contact lens wear is the main predisposing factor as per the study.Most of the patients presents with pain and redness and in case
of severe bacterial keratitis,if untreated or in case of treatment failure ,it can end up in complications like corneal scarring ,recurrence,toxic
iridocyclitis and eventually in phthisis bulbi and even endophthalmitis. Bacteria Conclusion: l keratitis is a potentially sight threatening corneal
infection in human eyes.It can proceed very rapidly with complete corneal destruction in few days.Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will help
us to minimise the damage and ocular morbidity and thus helps in providing a better visual outcome.
PONSETI VERSUS KITE'S METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC CLUBFOOT.
Authors: Tahbildar Pranjal , Jyoti  Bhuyan Sikhar , Singha Sodagor , Dutta Nayanmoni
Published: March 2023

Introduction : Idiopatic congenital talipes equinovarus deformities in infants are difcult to treat due to its complicated
pathoanatomy of the growing foot. As clubfoot deformities are pliable in the early weeks of life, treatment preserved is
always conservative. Both manipulation and casting methods of Kite and Ponseti are commonly used with good outcomes 1. Though most
orthopaedicians prioritize using Ponseti method, advantages and disadvantages of both treatment should be taken into consideration when
selecting the treatment. So, we have decide to carry out a comparative study between Kite's and Ponseti method in the treatment of idiopathic
clubfoot. 33 patients (48 feets) having idiopathic CTEV were randomized and divided into Materials and methods : two groups. 18 infants (26
feet) were selected and treated by Ponseti method and 15 infants (22 feet) were treated by Kite's method. The results of both group were
compared based on Pirani score, time and number of casts required for correction, relapse and percentage of feet corrected. Ponseti Results :
method had higher satisfactory correction rate (91.67% versus 80.95%), required less number of casts ( 7.57 versus 11.76), less duration of cast (
53 days versus 82.35 days) and lesser percentage of relapse ( 8.33 % versus 9.52%). The relapse were corrected by remanipulation in both the
groups. In case of bilateral idiopathic CTEV mean Pirani score decreased faster in the Ponseti group compared to Kite's group. The difference
was statistically signicant 3rd week onwards in left sided CTEV and 4th week onwards in right sided CTEV. In case of unilateral idiopathic
CTEV, the mean Pirani score in Ponseti group decreased faster in Ponseti group compared to Kite's group and the difference was statistically
signicant 3rd week onwards. Both Ponseti and Kite's method of casting are effe Conclusion : ctive in correcting idiopathic CTEV deformities.
Though correction rate was almost similar in both methods, Ponseti method proved slightly better than Kite's in correcting deformities faster
with relatively lesser number and duration of casts. The Kite's method had an advantage of not needing any minor surgical procedure for the
correction of deformity.
CLINICAL PROFILE, RADIOLOGICAL AND LABORATORY PARAMETER, AND OUTCOME OF MYOCARDITIS
Authors: Choudhary Mayank , Bhitkar Harshal , Sadashiv Vishnu , T. Borse R.
Published: March 2023

Background & objectives – Myocarditis is an inammatory disease of the cardiac tissue, as myocarditis has a variable
clinical presentation and outcome. We studied the clinical prole, radiological & laboratory parameters in patients having
myocarditis and the outcomes of the patients. We conducted an observational and Methods – cross-sectional study on 50 patients, who fullled
the case denition, inclusion & exclusion criteria. The study was conducted over 18 months. Data was collected and analyzed in standard
proforma. The mean age of the study population was found to be 47.6 years. Males are more Results – affected than females, 64% and 36%
respectively. The most common presenting complaint was breathlessness (70%) followed by fever (62%) and cough (52%). The most common
etiology causing myocarditis was, viral infections (60%). The most common ECG and 2d echo ndings were sinus tachycardia (50%) and global
RWMA (24%). Overall mortality among the cases was 18%. High clinical suspi Conclusion – cion of myocarditis should always be kept even in
patients having mild complaints and sinus tachycardia, as timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention can prevent irreversible myocardial
damage.
SCHIZOPHRENIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: K Arunkumar , Naganikka N.
Published: March 2023

The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is seriously affecting healthcare systems all over the world as well as
public mental health; nevertheless, evidence about the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on people with schizophrenia and
the emergence of psychotic symptoms is just now starting to emerge. Schi Recent findings : zophrenia patients exhibit worse COVID-19-related
outcomes, including mortality, and are more susceptible to the disease. They exhibit minimal levels of knowledge and worry about the likelihood
of infection, but they also displayed signicantly stable levels of psychotic symptoms and even an improvement in subjective well-being during
the epidemic. In some cases, the onset of psychotic symptoms appears to be related to SARS-CoV-2, extended social isolation, and the
propagation of false information. Clinicians should advise and educate their patient Summary: s on the hazards associated with COVID-19 and
the SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as the steps that should be taken to prevent spreading the disease. Maintaining continuity of care is very
important, especially for frail patients. Face-to-face visits are sometimes still necessary, despite the fact that telemedicine may be a useful help.
Since viral involvement of the central nervous system appears to be relatively uncommon in COVID-19, the idea that viral infection directly
contributes to the emergence of psychotic illnesses is currently under discussion
FACTORS AFFECTING SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN OPEN GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
Authors: Bhoi Neel , M  Parmar Nitin , Parmar Kena , Nadoda Pankaj
Published: March 2023

Surgical site infection is more prevalent in open gastrointestinal surgery which will affect hospital stay and morbidity and
mortality of patients.In our study,we are comparing the factors which will directly or indirectly causes SSI.By knowing
the factors which causing SSI,We can decreases the incidence of surgical site infection.
STUDY OF OCULAR TRAUMA - FOREIGN BODY IMPACTION AND LID LACERATION, REPAIRED THROUGH TENZEL SEMICIRCULAR FLAP
Authors: Ramabharathi N , Bhattacharya Shimran
Published: March 2023

background- Ocular trauma is a worldwide cause of visual morbidity , which occurs in RTA and includes a spectrum of
simple ocular surface or intraocular foreign bodies, abrasions to devastating lid and ocular injuries.method- prospective
interventional study of an individual with 60% tissue loss in lower lid and intraocular fb embedded in deep palpebral conjunctiva.result- early
intervention ,identication and removal of foreign body involved early visual recovery and immediate lid laceration repair with relaxing incision
and ap reconstruction in better cosmesis and complication prevention.
ROLE OF DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RIGHT ILIAC FOSSA PAIN: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Prabhakar Ugane Subodh , Basappa Kurane Sanjot , Bharat Chotaliya Pratik
Published: March 2023

Abdominal pain of longer duration is associated with poor quality of life and signicant level of depressive symptoms. Chronic right iliac fossa pain with normal radiological and laboratory ndings is common indication for diagnostic laparoscopy by general surgeon. In case of diagnostic uncertainty, laparoscopy may help to avoid unnecessary laparotomy and provide accurate diagnosis. Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive method for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal diseases through direct inspection of intra-abdominal organs. Diagnostic laparoscopy also allows tissue biopsy, culture acquisition, and a variety of therapeutic interventions. Laparoscopic ultrasonography can also be performed during diagnostic laparoscopy to evaluate organs that are not amenable to direct visual inspection
TASTE PERCEPTION A PREDICTOR OF DENTAL CARIES: A RESEARCH BASED ANALYSIS
Authors: Paul Deepashree
Published: March 2023

This is an original research paper based on clinical ndings in pediatric population of 6-14 years age group from a regular
dental OPD over 1-1.5 years duration. 6-n-propylthiouracil or PROP an anti-thyroid medication has been used to
discriminate non-tasters from medium tasters, and supertasters. Sugar consumption has always been co related to dental caries. It's a new horizon
when we can identify early in life the ones more prone on basis of their taste perception. 122 Candidates were selected Materials and methods:
randomly from a dental OPD in the age group of 6-14 years and their taste perception and dental caries experience were documented after taking
parents written consent. Caries experience of supertasters was found to be much Results: less compared to non-tasters and tasters with mean
DMFT of 0.48, 1.45 and 1.38 respectively. The result was statistically highly signicant with a p value of 0.0034. Mean deft was found to be 4.4,
2.2 and 0.75 among non-tasters, tasters and supertasters respectively with p<0.0001 which is statistically highly signicant. Clinical Conclusion:
applications of ndings from this study indicate that taste perception can be used as an early indicator of dental caries.
THE PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH (RDW) AND NEUTROPHIL-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO (NLR) IN ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Authors: Sandeep Cherukupalli , Boyina Guru Sai  Hari Krishna Pothana
Published: March 2023

Background: Hematological prognostic markers like red cell distribution width (RDW) and neutrophil to lymphocyte
ratio (NLR) may be useful. The purpose of this study was to explore the validity of NLR & RDW in anticipating the
outcome of patients with acute pancreatitis, as well as to nd out the appropriate cut-off levels which allow patients to be classied into mild
(MAP) and severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) groups within the rst 48 hours of hospital admission. All patients who visit to the Methods:
emergency department with acute pancreatitis, studied their clinical, imaging, length of stay, and hematological parameters, including RDW and
NLR. Sensitivity, Specicity, and the optimal cut off value of NLR and RDW were used to assess diagnostic accuracy. The study Results:
included 40 patients having acute pancreatitis, of which 21 (52.5 %) had an increased RDW, and 32 (80 %) had an increased NLR. The average
length of stay in these patients was apparently longer (10.5 v 8.5 days; p = 0.01). 21 (52.5%) cases who had both a raised RDW and a raised NLR
had an increased risk. No deaths noted in the study. Four cases of ICU admissions (10%) with the mean length of hospital stay of 9.6 days were
recorded. An AUC of 0.63& 0.755for RDW and NLR respectively in anticipating the requiring for intensive care admission. For the patient to be
admitted in to critical care, the optimal cut off for RDW is 14.65 %, with a sensitivity value of 46.70% and a specicity value of 80.0%, while
RDW had cutoff of 15.5, with sensitivity value of 33 % and a specicity value of 89.40%. The optimal value for NLR cut off for admission into
intensive care unit (ICU) was 8.01, with sensitivity value of 86.70% and specicity value of 64.70%, while an NLR value of 5 and over had a
sensitivity value of 93.30% and a specicity value of 39.40%. Acute pancreatitis pre Conclusions: sented with an raised RDW and NLR on the
day of admission are independent individual predictors of the need for ICU admission. Patients with acute pancreatitis who have high RDW and
NLR on admission have a higher risk of a longer hospital stay
A CLINICAL STUDY ON DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Ramabharathi N. , Shyam  savith V. , Yenugula Vijayalakshmi
Published: March 2023

AIM : To study manifestations of Diabetic retinopathy in various subgroups of population like different age and sex
groups of Diabetes mellitus patients.To determine manifestations of diabetic retinopathy in Diabetic patients
METHODS : This is a prospective study done in 100 patients of Diabetic mellitus over a period of one year with proper recordings of snellens
visual acuity chart, slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy,laboratory investigations in patients attending tertiary care
hospital, kakinada. This study was conducted in 100 patients ,of most common age group RESULTS : was 41-50 yearss,40% of the patients were
with poor glycemic control with longer duration of Diabetes mellitus. Males are more affected than females. Majority presented with blurring of
vision,watering from eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is a vision threatening condition,it CONCLUSION: can be diagnosed at the time of diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus.Thus vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy is preventable through strict glycemic control and frequent funduscopic
examination by an ophthalmologist.Primary treatment helps to alleviate the visual acuity and prevent further loss.
PREVALENCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN WOMEN AGED 35 TO 65 YEARS IN TEA GARDEN COMMUNITY OF JORHAT DISTRICT
Authors: Tahbildar Pranjal , Saiful  Islam Md , Saikia Biswajit , Sonowal Kiran
Published: March 2023

Background: Osteoporosis poses a huge challenge in India, as it is a developing country due to demographic transition
and aging of the population along with limited resource availability in rural India.Osteoporosis predominantly affects
postmenopausal women. The mal-nutrition, and smoking, consumption of liquor and tobacco may have an effect on bone mineral density (BMD)
.Osteoporosis occurs in all populations, but not all populations are at equal risk. According to various studies, Asian women have higher
predisposition for osteoporosis than their Caucasian people. Reasons attributed for lower bone mineral density (BMD) in Indians include
possible genetic differences, nutritional deciency and smaller skeletal size. Smoking or tobacco intake, malnourishment, alcohol has a negative
effect on bone mineral density [BMD]. Tea garden people are probably more affected than other communities in the surrounding area as evidence
by high attendance of patients with osteoporosis & fragility fractures in Orthopaedic OPD of JMCH. Increase prevalence in the community might
be wholly or partly due to poor socio-economic status , poor nutrition, lack of calcium and vitamin d in diet, dark skin and addiction to alcohol.
Purpose of the study: to study the prevalence of osteoporosis in middle-aged to elderly tea garden women of Jorhat district. Materials and
Methods: In this community based cross-sectional study, BMD (bone mineral density) of 360 female subjects, aged 35 to 65 years, were
calculated using quantitative ultrasound bone densitometry.(QUS) In our study 24.7% were Results: osteoporotic, followed by 39.5% were
osteopenic and 35.8% had normal BMD. Thus, the prevalence of osteoporosis in our study, in the female population of tea gardens of Jorhat
district was 24.7%
A 38GS/s 7-bit Pipelined-SAR ADC with Speed-Enhanced Bootstrapped Switch and Output Level Shifting Technique in 22nm FinFET
Authors: Zhu Yuanming , Liu Tong , Kaile Srujan Kumar , Kiran Shiva , Yi Il-Min , Liu Ruida , Diaz Julian Camilo Gomez , Hoyos Sebastian , Palermo Samuel
Published: March 2023

Efficient time-interleaved analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that operate at high sample rates with wide input bandwidths are necessary to support increasing wireline transceiver data rates. This paper presents a 7-bit 38GS/s 32-way time-interleaved ADC that utilizes an 8-way interleaver architecture based on a speed-enhanced bootstrapped switch that increases input bandwidth. ADC sample rate and efficiency is improved with pipelined successive approximation register (SAR) unit ADCs that employ an output level shifting (OLS) settling technique in the dynamic residue amplifier to achieve settling in only 33% of the time required for a conventional current-mode logic (CML) amplifier. Using parallel comparators in the two 4-bit asynchronous pipeline stages allows for further improvements in ADC conversion speed. Fabricated in 22nm FinFET, the proposed ADC occupies 0.107mm2 area. Operating at 38GS/s, the ADC achieves 41.9fJ/conv.-step with low input frequencies, 64.1fJ/conv.-step at Nyquist, and has 20GHz 3dB input bandwidth.
Automatic Increase Market Systems (AIMS): Towards a deterministic theory for cryptocurrencies
Authors: Newby Wantall , Nishikawa Nickuk
Published: March 2023

The popularity of cryptocurrencies has grown significantly in recent years, and they have become an important asset for internet trading. One of the main drawbacks of cryptocurrencies is the high volatility and fluctuation in value. The value of cryptocurrencies can change rapidly and dramatically, making them a risky investment. Cryptocurrencies are largely unregulated, which can exacerbate their volatility. The high volatility of cryptocurrencies has also led to a speculative bubble, with many investors buying and selling cryptocurrencies based on short-term price fluctuations rather than their underlying values. Therefore, how to reduce the fluctuation risk introduced by exchanges, transform uncertain prices to deterministic value, and promote the benefits of decentralized finance are critical for the future development of cryptos and Web 3.0. 

To address the issues, this paper proposes a novel theory as Automatic Increase Market Systems (AIMS) for cryptos, which could potentially be designed to automatically adjust the value of a cryptocurrency helping to stabilize the price and increase its value over time in a deterministic manner. We build a crypto, WISH (https://wishbank.wtf),  based on AIMS in order to demonstrate how the automatic increase market system would work in practice, and how it would influence the supply of the cryptocurrency in response to market demand and finally make itself to be a stable medium of exchange, ensuring that the AIMS is fair and transparent.
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ПРОКЛАДОК ИЗ ТЕРМОПЛАСТА ДЛЯ ДЕМПФИРОВАНИЯ УДАРОВ ПО РЕБРУПРО-БИОНИЧЕСКОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ ИЗ ОДНОНАПРАВЛЕННОГО УГЛЕПЛАСТИКА
Authors: Сапожников С.Б. , Игнатов А.В. , Шаныгин А.Н.
Published: March 2023

В работе проведено расчётно-экспериментальное исследование деформирования термопласта - полиамида ПА6 - при квазистатическом растяжении и индентировании, а так- же низкоскоростном ударном локальном нагружении на копре с вертикально падающим грузом. Получены существенно нелинейные зависимости «напряжение - деформация» и «усилие - перемещение», а также «усилие - время» для разных скоростей удара. Для описания наблюдаемых нелинейностей в рамках МКЭ использованы две билинейные модели упругопластического тела c упрочнением, которые связывают кривые квазистатического и динамического деформирования, соответственно. Показано, что для ПА6 предел текучести возрастает с 40 до 90 МПа, а модуль упрочнения снижается со 120 МПа до 0. Полученные результаты использованы для оценки возможностей прокладок из термопласта ПА6 снижать ударные нагрузки и обеспечивать прочность рёбер новых про-бионических сетчатых оболочек авиационного назначения из однонаправленного углепластика за счёт изменения формы таких прокладок.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning melalui Lesson Study untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Memecahkan Masalah Mahasiswa
Authors: Yuliana Lia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to improve students' problem solving skills. The type of research used is Classroom Action Research by applying the Problem Based Learning model based on Lesson Study as an effort to improve students' problem solving skills. This research was applied with 1 cycle consisting of two meetings. The results showed that LS-based PBL learning could improve students' problem-solving skills, from 30% during observation to 93%. Data value of students' problem solving skills averaged 80.07. This achievement has met the KKM of the Sebelas Maret University, which is 55.00. Based on these results, learning using LS-based PBL can improve students' problem-solving skills.
Analisis Kemampuan Kognitif Peserta Didik melalui Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning
Authors: Inna Suriani , Karlina Asta
Published: March 2023

This study aims to obtain information about the use of Problem Based Learning model to increase students' cognitive abilities. The research method used is a quasi-experimental One Group Pretest-Posttest Design, with the research subjects of 31 students of class X at SMA Citra Bangsa Makassar. Students are divided into three categories of ability groups, namely: high, medium and low based on the average value of daily tests. The instruments used were multiple choice written tests, essays, observation sheets, and interview guide questionnaires. The increase in learning outcomes is calculated using the gain normalization formula and the average N-Gain relationship test. The results showed that this learning model showed a significant increase in student learning outcomes with an average N-gain percentage of 65.33% for all students. The highest increase in learning outcomes was achieved by students in the high category (N-gain = 68%). The students gave positive responses to learning, and they felt happy and motivated in participating in learning using the implemented learning model.
Keanekaragaman Jenis Vegetasi di Kawasan Resort Kembang Kuning Kabupaten Lombok Timur
Authors: Sumarjan Sumarjan
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity of vegetation types in the Kembang Kuning Resort Area, Jeruk Manis Village, Sikur District, East Lombok Regency, based on the density of vegetation types. The type of research used is descriptive quantitative. The population in this study were all plant species in the Kembang Kuning Resort Area. Purposive sampling method was used to determine the location and grouping based on growth criteria to obtain data on species richness. A total of 3 research plot locations were determined, namely: plot A (top), plot B (middle), and plot C (bottom). The analysis was carried out descriptively quantitatively based on the Shannon-Wiener (H') species diversity index. The results obtained for plot A area are 19 species with an H' value of 1.117 in the medium category, for plot B area there are 17 species with an H' value of 2.001 in the medium category, and for plot C area 16 species are found with an H' value of 7,045 in the high category. The conclusions obtained are the tree-level diversity index in all areas of plot A, plot B, and plot C of 3.38 in the high category.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi terhadap Praktikum Online dan Perbandingannya dengan Praktikum Tatap Muka
Authors: Purwanti Elly , Prihanta Wahyu , Fauzi Ahmad
Published: March 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic forced lectures to be shifted to online-based learning, including the implementation of practical activities. The purpose of this research is to examine the perception between students who take online practicum with face-to-face practicum. The research was conducted at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang, involving students of the Biology Education Study Program who had participated in environmental biology practicum. Data was collected using an open survey, using the google form. The survey results show that students feel that online practicum activities are not able to optimally facilitate the empowerment of their competencies.
Identifikasi Tanaman Penghasil Resin dan Polen di Pondok Pesantren Nurul Islam Sekarbela Kota Mataram
Authors: Primawati Sri Nopita , Jannah Husnul
Published: March 2023

Indonesia is a tropical country that has abundant natural wealth in the form of flora and fauna. One of the fauna that is beneficial to humans is the honey bee. An influential factor in the success of honey bee cultivation is the availability of bee feed in the form of flowering plants. The flowers of these plants contain nectar, pollen, or nectar and pollen which is very influential in honey production. The availability of a 500 m wide yard at the Nurul Islam Sekarbela Islamic Boarding School, Mataram City, is currently only used as a living pharmacy planted with medicinal plants and ornamental plants, such as several types of flowers and there are several large trees such as mango trees as shade trees. Almost all types of flowering plants are a source of bee food, because flowers are pollen producers. This study uses an exploratory method with purposive sampling technique. After determining the sampling point, then the process of identifying what plants were found in the Nurul Islam Islamic Boarding School Area was carried out. This identification uses the key to the determination of resin and pollen-producing plants, and is based on related scientific journals. The results of the research that have been carried out obtained 16 types of resin-producing plants, namely: four o'clock flowers, red shoots, sunflowers, turi, purslane, palm, kastuba, miana, longan, mango, rambutan, lime, banana, guava, avocado, and jackfruit. So it can be concluded that the grounds of the Nurul Islam Islamic Boarding School can be used as a beekeeping by placing bee stubs in tall trees, away from disturbances from students or the surrounding community.
Pengaruh Variasi Pupuk terhadap Pertumbuhan Benih Terung Hijau (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Putri Yuni Suwarni , Utami Septiana Dwi , Fitriani Herdiyana
Published: March 2023

Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is a garden plant grown for its fruit. Some green eggplant farmers in West Lombok, use NPK fertilizer as the main choice to produce quality fruit, they never use organic fertilizer when planting green eggplant for fear that the size of the fruit produced is not as big as the fruit grown using NPK. Low quality green eggplants are rarely in demand by the public, so it will have an impact on decreasing selling prices in the market. This study aims to determine the effect of fertilizer variation on the growth of green eggplant (Solanum melongena L). This research is a true experiment that wants to see the growth of green eggplant plants given a variety of fertilizers. In this study using 3 treatments, namely PA (chicken manure + soil in a ratio of 2:1), PK (goat manure + soil in a ratio of 2:1), PN (NPK fertilizer 20 g given to each polybag size 2 kg). The results of the analysis from the table and the average diagram, the application of fertilizer variations showed that there were differences in the growth of green eggplant plants on the parameters of plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, number of flowers and number of fruit. The results of the ANOVA statistical test showed that there was an effect of fertilizer variation on the parameters of the number of leaves and the number of branches, but it was not significant on the parameters of plant height, number of flowers and number of green eggplant (Solanum melongena L.).
Perbandingan Penambahan Air Tebu (Saccharum officinarum) dengan Tuak Manis (Arenga pinnata) sebagai Pengganti Gula terhadap Kualitas Nata de Coco
Authors: Mustamin Mustamin , Sanderia Iwan
Published: March 2023

Nata is a gel-like material (agar) that floats on a medium containing sugar and acid formed by the microorganism Acetobacter xylinum. This study aims to compare the addition of sugarcane juice (Saccharum officinarum) with palm wine (Arenga pinnata) as a sugar substitute on the quality of Nata de Coco. The population in this study were all (Saccaharum officinarum) and (Arenga pinnata) in open land. This type of pure experimental research using RAL (Completely Randomized Design) seven treatments and four replications. Measurable parameters in the form of texture, color, and taste were assessed by means of organoleptic tests. The results show that Nata de Coco using coconut water as the basic ingredient (A) is better than that using sugar cane juice and palm wine with an average total texture of 3.3, color 2.76, and taste 3.12. Then the concentration of sugarcane juice with treatment of 75% sugarcane juice + 25% coconut water (B), is better than the concentration of sugarcane juice and palm wine (C,D,E,F,G). The data obtained were then analyzed using the Analysis of The variance (ANOVA) significant level 5%. The quality of Nata de Coco which uses a mixture of sugarcane juice concentration is better than that of using sweet palm wine.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Talking Stick Dipadu dengan Metode Pembelajaran Snowball Drilling terhadap Keterampilan Sosial dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa
Authors: Kusumayadi Kusumayadi , Kalsum Kalsum
Published: March 2023

Differences in the characteristics of students cause teachers to find it difficult to choose learning methods so that teachers often use conventional learning methods. This results in a lack of interaction between students, and has an impact on the low social skills and cognitive learning outcomes of students. The purpose of this study was to describe the effect of the talking stick learning model combined with the snowball drilling learning method on the social skills of class X SMA Negeri 1 Kerambitan students and to determine the effect of the talking stick learning model combined with the snowball drilling learning method on the cognitive learning outcomes of class X SMA Negeri 1 students. kinship. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research, the design in this study using a pretest-posttest control group design, with a sampling technique using purposive sampling. The sample of this research is class X A as the experimental class and class X B as the control class. The instruments used in this study were the RPP implementation observation sheet, social skills observation sheet, and cognitive learning outcomes test. The data analysis technique used is descriptive quantitative and t-test. After analyzing the students' social skills data, the average percentage was 16.97 with a good category, while the post-test scores for the control class were 57.1 and the experimental class was 67.4. After testing the hypothesis, the price is obtained (tcount > ttable) or (3.102 > 1.671), so that the hypothesis is accepted, so it can be concluded that there is an effect of the talking stick learning model combined with the snowball drilling learning method on the cognitive learning outcomes of grade X students of SMA Negeri 1 Kerambitan in the academic year 2017/2018, and students' social skills are classified as good.
Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran Concept Mapping terhadap Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa
Authors: Yuniatun Baiq , Jaya Herman
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted at SMA Wiyata Dharma in the 2018/2019 academic year. This study aims to increase students' motivation and cognitive learning outcomes in biology subjects by using the concept mapping learning method. The type of research used in this research is quasi-experimental or quasi-experimental. The population of this study were students of class XI SMA Wiyata Dharma 2018/2019 academic year. The samples used were 39 students of class XI IPA 5 as the control class and 39 people of class XI IPA 6 as the experimental class taken with cluster random sampling technique. Data collection techniques using observation sheets and test sheets of cognitive learning outcomes. The observation sheet was given after the learning took place in the experimental class. The observation sheet aims to determine the increase in students' learning motivation. The cognitive learning outcomes test sheets are given before and after the learning process takes place, aiming to determine the increase in students' cognitive learning outcomes. Data on students' cognitive learning outcomes in this study were taken by giving pre-test and post-test to the sample class students. The test sheet used has been tested by the validator so that it can be used in this study. The results showed that the average percentage of student learning motivation in the experimental class after using the concept mapping method was 79.67 with a high motivation category. While the value of the students' cognitive learning outcomes showed that the experimental class obtained an average score of 97.43 while the control class was 98.58. The final test data of the sample class students were analyzed using t-test. based on the results of data analysis, it was obtained that tcount was 2.57 and ttable 1.46 so that tcount was greater than ttable at an error rate of 5% and dk was 76. Therefore, from the t-test analysis it can be concluded that there is a significant effect on the results. Cognitive learning of class XI SMA Wiyata Dharma students.
Pengembangan Epitop PMSA1 Plasmodium falciparum Isolat Lokal Sikka Endemik Malaria
Authors: Rahima Aura , Elfata Fitri
Published: March 2023

The prevalence of malaria in East Nusa Tenggara Province is relatively high, one of the causes is the genomic polymorphism of Plasmodium Merozoite Surface Antigen 1 (PMSA1) on plasmodium that invades erythrocytes. The development of PMSA1 epitopes for Sikka isolates has not been widely reported, so it is necessary to identify PMSA1 antigens and their epitopes in depth for the design of malaria vaccines. Parasite examination through a microscope, genomic DNA of P. falciparum was isolated then the gene encoding PMSA1 was PCR amplified and cloned using pGEM-Teasy and E. coli TOP'10. Target DNA was confirmed by PCR colony and sequencing, phylogenetic tree construction, and epitope analysis. A total of 15 isolates of genomic DNA and PCR products along ± 1049 bp were detected. The results of the phylogenetic construction showed that PMSA1 was distributed into three allele groups, namely: K1 (8); MAD20 (1); and PMSA1_Sikka (11), dominated by the single PMSA1_Sikka allele. This study has found a different PMSA1 Sikka group with previously identified alleles, strengthened by in silico studies to produce a new candidate antigen epitope from Sikka isolates, immunogenic with a length of 17 aa and predicted to trigger an antibody response.
Measuring the Level Scientific Argumentation Ability of Biology Prospective Teacher
Authors: Firdaus Laras , Royani Ida
Published: March 2023

This research is a descriptive study conducted at the Mandalika University of Education which aims to measure the level of scientific argumentation ability of biology prospective teacher at the Mandalika University of Education. A total of 20 respondents were involved in this study. The instrument used to measure the level of scientific argumentation ability is an open-ended question consist of 3 items. The data obtained were then analyzed descriptively. As a result and conclusion, that the level of scientific argumentation ability of biology prospective teacher is still low. Therefore, learning methods are needed that can help students to improve their scientific argumentation ability. There are several ways that can be taken to improve the scientific argumentation ability of biology prospective teacher. One of them is by using Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI). For further research using SSI, it must be done with good planning, preparing controversial themes or topics that will become a matter of debate during the learning process.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Biologi Siswa Kelas XI SMA
Authors: Riskayanti Dwi
Published: March 2023

Based on the results of preliminary observations at SMA Negeri 1 Jereweh, West Sumbawa Regency, it shows that students are less involved in the learning process and students tend to be passive. One of the factors that causes students to be less involved in learning is because the learning model and learning approach applied by the teacher are less varied. Therefore, research has been conducted on the effect of the Guided Inquiry learning model on problem-solving abilities and cognitive learning outcomes of Class XI Biology students at SMA Negeri 1 Jereweh. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there was an effect of the Guided Inquiry learning model on problem solving abilities and cognitive learning outcomes of class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Jereweh. The type of research used in this research is Quasi Experiment. The research design in this research was pre-test and post-test, and the research samples were 19 students from class XI IPA 1 as the experimental class, and 18 students from class XI IPA 2 as the control class. Data collection uses observation sheets to determine students' problem solving abilities and test sheets to determine students' cognitive learning outcomes. Based on the results of data analysis, the average value of the control class for problem solving ability was 82.5% in the high category, and the average value of the experimental class for problem solving ability was 90.62% in the very high category. The average value for the cognitive learning outcomes of the control class was 77.2, while the average value for the experimental class was 85.7. Testing the hypothesis using t-test analysis (t-test) at a significant level of 5%, obtained a tcount of 6.248 > ttable value of 1.684, so it can be concluded that there is an influence of the Guided Inquiry learning model on cognitive learning outcomes of class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Jereweh.
Review Literatur : Efektivitas Tumbuhan yang Mengandung Senyawa Flavonoid sebagai Antioksidan yang Berpotensi sebagai Hepatoprotektor
Authors: Karlina Asta
Published: March 2023

The liver plays an important role in maintaining the homeostasis of an organism, if there is damage to the liver it will disrupt its function and be fatal. Liver damage caused by poisons, drugs, and all other possible causes can be protected by compounds containing flavonoids as antioxidants which have the potential to become hepatoprotectors. The purpose of this literature review is to discuss the antioxidant effectiveness of several plants that have the potential as hepatoprotectors. The method used in this review is based on literature studies from several scientific publications in national journals on the effectiveness of plants containing flavonoid compounds as antioxidants used for hepatoprotectors, which consists of 16 articles. The results used from several studies show the effectiveness of the plant with each dose that has been tested.
Review Literatur : Pengaruh Konsentrasi Garam terhadap Hasil Fermentasi Brassica juncea L. untuk Pembuatan Kimchi
Authors: Handayani Ida
Published: March 2023

Kimchi is a traditional Korean food, made from fermented pickled vegetables mixed with spicy seasonings. Vegetables commonly used in making kimchi are Brassica juncea L. Brassica juncea L. which is soaked or salted for several hours, then washed and seasoned with a mixture of krill shrimp, fish sauce, garlic, ginger and red chili powder. Due to fermentation, kimchi has a sour taste like pickles. The focus of this article is to examine the effect of salt concentration on the fermentation yield of Brassica juncea L. for making kimchi. The method used is literature study. The literature used is national journals published in the last 10 years. Literature searches were carried out through the Google Scholar search engine, and several national journal websites online.
The Extent to Which the Iraqi Nursing Colleges to the Requirements of Reliability, According to the Indicators of the World Health Organization
Authors: Jassim AbdulRahman , Saeed Abdul Salam Lafta
Published: March 2023

Objective: current research aims to measure the extent to which nursing colleges in Iraqi universities to the requirements of reliability, according to the WHO indicators, and test this model of standards in nursing colleges, and determine the level of availability of accreditation standards for nursing education in the Iraqi nursing colleges.Methodology: The findings are based on a descriptive approach, and its light has been prepared checklist by the researcher based on the World Health Organization model and the model are (6) axes and each axis of two or more as the number of sections (14) portion distributed on (132 ) indicator, and the measure of the extent of the application of the index, which was adopted (9) weights, and was the model examined by eight nursing colleges in Iraqi universities, namely, (Baghdad, Babil, Karbala, Kufa, Muthanna, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Basra), as well as the use of List screening as a tool for gathering information was to use three other instruments, namely, (records, the actual views, and personal interviews), and for the purpose of testing the differences have been relying on the test (Kruskal-Wallis) to test for differences.Results: The researcher found a group of the most important findings was that nursing colleges are working on continuous improvement through attention to global standards in the field of education for nursingConclusions: The most important conclusions reached by the researcher is the importance of global standards in nursing education being worked on the preparation of nursing staffs with high efficiency.Recommendations recommends research to adopt reliability standards in nursing education, and work on the development (of credit) Council, which is located on the shoulder of credit for all specialties, especially nursing education standards, and the development mode (the nursing profession scientific association) sets standards and identifies programs.
Association between Serum Cholesterol Level and Giardia lamblia Infection among Children with Acute Diarrhea in Al-Najaf Governorate
Authors: Mahmood Thikra A. , Abdullateef Shaima F. , Khadum Eman J. , Alhuchaimi Sundus N.
Published: March 2023

Background :Giardia is a disease that is transmitted directly to humans through contaminated water, ingestion parasite and through clothing and sexual contact. Increased risk of injury in children who suffer from malnutrition and delayed growth compared to healthy children.
The aim of the study: The purpose of this study was to detect the relationship between the severity of the infection of the parasite G.lamblia vegetative phase active and cholesterol in the blood and its impact on the patient.
Study Design: The study ways to case - control  of 1-12 / 2015 in the educational-Zahra hospital in the province of Najaf. Study of children up to age five who are suffering from diarrhea. This study examines the total cholesterol in the blood means that the 50 episodes of diarrhea passers Giardia trophozoite passers vegetative and compared with the proportion of cholesterol in the blood of 50 cases .Giardiasis is the most common waterborne disease in human. Infected children revealed malnutrition and growth retardation compare to health group and may lack the important caloric source and lipid malabsorption .
Methods :Study design: The case control study of 1-12 / 2015 in Zahra educational children's section of a hospital in the province of Najaf. A study of children up to age five who are suffering from diarrhea. This study examines the mean serum total cholesterol to 50 episodes of diarrhea passers Giardia trophozoite passers vegetative and compared with cholesterol in the blood of 50 cases of diarrhea in children infected with Giardia .. weight rate (9.85 to 18.2) kg and average height (75, 55 to 109.15 cm)
Results: There was a significant difference in mean serum cholesterol between cases and control groups (PË‚ 0.05) . The total cholesterol  serum level significantly declined by severity of giardiasis. (Table 2) . The total cholesterol  level inversely correlated with the severity of the disease . The serum level of cholesterol and gender of the patients showed no significant  relationship ( PËƒ 0.05) .
Conclusions: the results suggest that there is a significance of G.lamblia on lipid levels and have ability to keep low serum cholesterol.
Recommendations
1. Promote scientific research students to pursue the study of deep research in the pathogenesis Giardia.
2. Engage with each branch of science or scientific institution with irrelevant.