bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGUATAN KUALITAS DAN KREATIFITAS GURU MELALUI CARTOON STORY MAKER
Authors: Rini Fadhillah Putri  , Rizqy Fadhlina Putri
Published: November 2020

Sekolah Dasar Swasta Islam Uli Arga yang terletak di Kecamatan Patumbak, Kabupaten Deli Serdang adalah mitra pengabdian ini. Belum maksimalnya penggunaan media digital di sekolah ini membuat pembelajaran menjadi monoton, padahal di era saat ini, pembelajaran berbasis teknologi sangat dibutuhkan. Oleh karena itu, pembelajaran dengan menggunakan media digital harus mulai dilakukan. Salah satu medianya adalah cartoon story maker. Cartoon story maker  dapat digunakan untuk membuat kartun 2(dua) dimensi yang menggambarkan percakapan atau dialog dengan cara yang menarik. Software ini dilengkapi dengan berbagai karakter dengan ekspresi wajah yang berbeda-beda serta latar cerita yang beragam, bisa juga menggunakan gambar sendiri. Dengan menggunakan media ini, pembelajaran akan menjadi aktif dan menyenangkan.
PENGUATAN KEHIDUPAN EKONOMIS MELALUI PENGELOLAAN MAKANAN RINGAN
Authors: Putri Rizqy Fadhlina , Rini Fadhillah Putri
Published: November 2020

Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian program kemitraan masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah 1) Meningkatkan kesadaran untuk hidup sehat, 2) Memberikan pengetahuan mengenai bahaya makanan yang tidak sehat, 3) Melatih para guru yang juga selaku orang tua untuk membuat makanan ringan yang sehat dan ekonomis, 4) Membuka peluang untuk membuat usaha makanan ringan yang sehat, praktis dan ekonomis sehingga dapat menambah penghasilan. Dalam menjalankan tugasnya sebagai guru, selain memberikan pengetahuan tentang ilmu pengetahuan, guru juga seharusnya memberikan arahan dan penjelasan kepada murid mengenai bahaya dan cirri-ciri makanan ringan yang tidak sehat terutama makanan yang berada di lingkungan sekolah. Untuk mendukung usaha pencegahan agar murid tidak jajan sembarangan maka diperlukan pelatihan yang dapat membuka wawasan para guru untuk dapat mengelola makanan sehat dan ekonomis.
PELATIHAN APLIKASI SPEECHACE UNTUK PENINGKATAN KEFASIHAN BERBAHASA INGGRIS PADA GURU – GURU MTs Al JAM’IYATUL WASHLIYAH DALU X A KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Wariyati  , Sujarwo  , Arti Dwi Maulia
Published: November 2020

Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah membantu guru - guru MTs Al Jam’iyatul Washliyah Dalu X A Kabupaten Deli Serdang dalam meningkatkan kualitas dan level kefasihan dalam pengucapan bahasa Inggris dimana kualitas kefasihan merujuk kepada penutur asli atau native speaker. Penggunaan aplikasi speechace dapat mendeteksi level kefasihan pengucapan dengan standard kemiripan pada penutur asli. Media ini selain mampu mendeteksi juga dapat mengarahkan dengan ketersidaan contoh pengucapan yang baik dan benar merujuk pada kefasihan sempurna. Semakin fasih pengucapan maka akan semakin baik kualitas penuturan dalam berbahasa Inggris. Kefasihan juga berdampak pada kualitas kemampuan siswa mendengar (listening) sehingga butuh pelatihan khusus untuk guru dalam meningkatkan level kefasihan. Karena pembelajar sebuah bahasa adalah imitator atau peniru, maka jika gurunya sangat berkualitas sudah tentu murid juga memiliki kualitas yang tak jauh berbeda. Tujuan khusus dengan mensosialisasikan penggunaan media pembelajaran atau berbasis web internet melalui aplikasi speechace secara online untuk meningkatkan daya saing didunia kerja.  Penerapan yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakarat pada MTs Al Jam’iyatul Washliyah Dalu X A dengan mensosialisasikan pengoperasian aplikasi digital speechace berupa: (1) Pemilihan tingkat kefasihan dan kajian kosa kata ataupun ungkapan berbahasa Inggris. (2) Acuan dan standard kefasihan (3) Pengujian tingkat kefasihan guru. Pengabdian dilaksanakan di MTs Al Jam’iyatul Washliyah Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai. Kefasihan dalam pelafalan Bahasa Inggris sangat mempengaruhi kualifikasi skill dalam berbahasa Inggris mengacu kepada standarisasi penutur asli (native speaker). Urgensi yang harus dipenuhi adalah daya saing yang amat tinggi didunia kerja atau dunia perkuliahan yang berstandard Internasional. Kualitas Bahasa Inggris yang baik akan member kontribusi menunjang untuk meraih beasiswa pendidikan baik bagi guru dan siswa, begitu juga didunia kerja untuk menjemput kesusksesan yang gemilang.
Edukasi Hipertensi dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Teh Herbal Kombinasi Daun Pegagan (Centella asiatica) Dan Rimpang Kunyit (Curcuma longa) Sebagai Minuman Kesehatan Antihipertensi
Authors: Hasimun Patonah , Dadang Juanda  , Ika Kurnia Sukmawati  , Ari Yuniarto
Published: November 2020

Kecenderungan jumlah penderita hipertensi yang terus meningkat setiap tahunnya, memerlukan upaya pengendalian untuk mencegah resiko komplikasi kardiovaskular. Secara empiris daun pegagan dan rimpang kunyit telah dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat untuk mengatasi berbagai macam penyakit termasuk hipertensi. Pemerintah melalui kemenkes telah menetapkan fokus riset dan pemanfaatan bahan alam untuk mengelola hipertensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi pengelolaan hipertensi serta pelatihan pembuatan teh herbal yang mengandung daun pegagan dan rimpang kunyit sebagai minuman kesehatan antihipertensi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di keluraha Padasuka RW05 yang bekerja sama dengan ketua RW dan ketua PKK kelurahan Padasuka. Edukasi dilakukan melalui metode ceramah dan diskusi. Selanjutnya masyarakat mendapat pelatihan cara membuat teh herbal hasil riset kampus yang mengandung daun pegagan dan rimpang kunyit serta pemanis stevia. Kegiatan diakhiri dengan minum teh herbal bersama. Kegiatan ini bermanfaat meningkatkan nilai guna tanaman herbal daun pegagan dan rimpang kunyit yang sudah dikenal oleh masyarakat, meningkatkan pengetahuan untuk mengendalikan hipertensi serta meningkatkan keterampilan masyarakat dalam membuat teh herbal.
MENGEDUKASI MASYARAKAT AKAN PENTINGNYA LIMBAH INDUSTRI GARMEN PADA KAMPUNG CANGKUANG MENJADI PRODUK UNGGULAN DESA BESERTA PEMASARANNYA
Authors: Cahyani Leni , Nellyaningsih  , Rahmat Hidayat  , Sampurno Wibowo  , Agus Maolana Hidayat  , Donny Trihandono  , Didit Endriawan
Published: November 2020

Desa Cangkuang merupakan salah satu wilayah yang ada di kawasan industri di daerah Rancaekek, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat. Desa Cangkuang diapit oleh pabrik yang bergerak di cotton mill, manufacture (umumnya pemintalan benang hingga pakaian), dan food production. Kawasan industri di Rancaekek wajib memperhatikan aspek lingkungan, pasalnya kawasan perbatasan antara Kabupaten Bandung dengan Sumedang tersebut menghasilkan limbah cair B3 (Bahan Berbahaya dan Beracun) yang datang dari industri tekstil, tenun, dan garmen. Infrastruktur pengelolaan limbah terpadu dirasa sangat mendesak dibangun di setiap kawasan industri. Setiap industri juga harus didorong menguasai manajemen pengelolaan limbah. Tentunya hal ini memerlukan komitmen semua pihak untuk segera memulihkan kondisi lingkungan disana. Sehingga dalam membangun industri berwawasan lingkungan dan berkelanjutan bukan hanya sekedar slogan, tapi memang membutuhkan realisasi. Dengan keadaan pandemi covid sekarang ini metode yang digunakan berupa serah terima materi pelatihan kepada perwakilan desa cangkuang untuk didistribusikan kepada masyarakat pengrajin melalui karang taruna, penyerahan website untuk penjualan secara online dilakukan kepada perwakilan kepala desa.
ESKALASI KELOMPOK USAHA “BMD JAYA” MENUJU UKM UNGGULAN LANGKAT
Authors: Kurnia Azis Adek Cerah , Putri Sari Margaret Julianty Silaban  , Joko Suharianto
Published: November 2020

Tujuan utama dari Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini, menyelesaikan permasalahan yang tengah dihadapi oleh mitra, permasalahan tersebut yakninya dalam hal merek dagang, pembukuan keuangan usaha, dan pemasaran produk. Dimana ketiga item ini yang menjadi prioritas yang tengah dihadapi oleh mitra, berdasarkan permasalahan yang ada tersebut, maka tim pengabdi memberikan solusi dari ketiga item permasalahan tersebut di atas, dengan melakukan pelatihan, pendidikan, pendampingan, sosialisasi, dan penyerahan alat dan bahan penunjang usaha mitra. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam hal pembuatan merek dagang dan inovasi pengemasan produk, perbaikan pembukuan keuangan, dan inovasi pemasaran produk berbasis online. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini yaitu dengan melakukan pendekatan dengan mitra. Adapun yang menjadi output pada kegiatan ini yaitu: a). Adanya merek dagang, model pengemasan baru yang menarik b). Pembukuan keuangan usaha mitra sudah baik dan benar, c). Model pemasaran usaha berbasis online, d). Serah terima alat dan bahan untuk penunjang kemajuan mitra, di sini usaha tersebut yaitu “UKM BMD” sebuah usaha yang bergerak dalam pembuatan kue-kue kering atau disebut juga dengan cemilan kering. Pada kegiatan ini luaran lainnya yang dicapai berupa e). Publikasi pada media online, dan f). Artikel dalam Jurnal Nasional ber-ISSN online dan cetak serta sudah terakreditasi Nasional.
PELATIHAN KOMPETENSI KOMUNIKASI UNTUK PEBISNIS PEMULA
Authors: Moekahar Fatmawati , Benni Handayani  , Yudi Daherman  , Mufti Hasan Alfani
Published: November 2020

Keterampilan komunikasi menjadi modal penting bagi para entrepreneur muda dalam merintis dan membangun sebuah bisnis. Selain memiliki jiwa pengusaha, pebisnis pemula juga diharapkan memiliki kompetensi komunikasi. Kompetensi komunikasi bukan hanya diperlukan untuk berhadapan langsung dengan calon konsumen tetapi juga bagaimana berkomunikasi melalui media. Kegiatan ini dalam bentuk pelatihan kompetensi komunikasi untuk pebisnis pemula. Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi komunikasi bagi para tenant yang merupakan mahasiswa dan alumni di Universitas Islam Riau. Kegiatan pelatihan terdiri atas 3 tahap, yakni: Brainstorming, Pelatihan dan Monitoring & Evaluasi. Kegiatan brainstorming dilakukan untuk menggali lebih dalam masalah yang dihadapi oleh para peserta, terutama masalah komunikasi. Sesi I fokus pada keterampilan komunikasi entrepreneur (baik secara langsung maupun by media) dan sesi II adalah presentasi bisnis para tenant.  Kegiatan pelatihan ini sangat berguna bagi para pebisnis pemula karena dapat meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi sebagai pebisnis. Kegiatan Monitoring dan Evaluasi dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara secara langsung kepada peserta terkait kompetensi komunikasi yang dimiliki oleh peserta setelah mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan kompetensi komunikasi.
PENANGANAN ASAM URAT DENGAN LATIHAN SENAM ERGONOMIK PADA LANSIA DI KELURAHAN GAHARU KECAMATAN MEDAN TIMUR
Authors: Saragih Masri , Rumondang Gultom  , Rosetty Sipayung
Published: November 2020

Kadar asam urat yang tinggi dapat menyebabkan rasa nyeri pada tulang dan sendi, sering dialami oleh sebagian besar lansia. Dapat mengakibatkan lansia kesulitan untuk melakukan aktivitas akibat nyeri yang ditimbulkan. Pengobatan non farmakologis dapat dilakukan untuk mengontrol kadar asam urat yaitu dengan melakukan senam ergonomik. Senam ergonomik merupakan suatu gerakan otot yang dikombinasikan dengan teknik pernapasan. Tujuan dari Program Pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan lansia dalam penanganan asam urat dengan latihan senam ergonomik. Metode kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah dengan penyampaian materi dan melakukan latihan senam ergonomik serta diskusi dan Tanya jawab. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini setelah dilakukan penyuluhan dan latihan senam ergonomik menunjukkan 75% paham terkait penjelasan materi dan 75% lansia dapat mempraktekkan latihan senam ergonomik.
PEDULI COVID-19, BERBAGI MASKER PADA PEDAGANG PASAR TRADISIONAL
Authors: Martina Siska Evi , Amila  , Evarina Sembiring
Published: November 2020

World Health Oraganization (WHO) baru-baru ini merangkum laporan-laporan transmisi virus COVID-19 dan memberikan gambaran singkat bukti-bukti yang ada tentang penularan dari orang-orang bergejala (simtomatik), yang belum menunjukkan gejala (prasimtomatik), dan tidak bergejala (asimtomatik)a yang terinfeksi COVID-19. Salah satu kelompok masayarakt yang sangat rentan adalah pedagang pasar tradisional di wilayah Medan. Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia memiliki kepedulian untuk membantu pemerintah dalam pencegahan penularan Covid-19. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, civitas akademik membagikan masker kepada pedagang di pasar tradisional wilayah yang dekt dengan lokasi kampus. Kegiatan ini mendapat sambutan dan dukungan dari pihak kelurahan dan seluruh pedagan. Melalui kegiatan ini diharapakan kasus Covid-19 tidak bertambah banyak.
WHAT TEACHERS NEED; CARRYING OUT ISLAMIC BASED DIGITAL LITERACY ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE PROJECT
Authors: Lubis Nazriani , Alkausar Saragih  , Asnarni Lubis
Published: November 2020

The community service program focuses on improving senior high school teachers’ ability in carrying out Islamic-based digital literacy assessment through Project-based Learning. It is empirically revealed by the research that Project-based Learning with video project serves considerable benefits, specifically, it leads to Islamic-based digital literacy assessment. The reality shows that teachers of MTS.Swasta Lab IKIP Al Washliyah located in Medan Amplas have never experienced digital literacy assessment journey since they tend to apply silent reading, and memorizing. Through this program, the teachers are comprehensively trained to implement, to design, to innovate the video project linking to Islamic values in which all values experienced by students are assessed based on digital literacy skill with available online application. Therefore, the assessment of Islamic-based digital literacy is carried out to gather the information of students’ process (reading, writing, and applying online digital tools) rather than scoring or numbers. Based on analysis, it is found that most teachers strongly agree with program that can be seen from six indicator achieved. It implies that it becomes challenging, yet authentic in involving teacher to have digital journey, particularly, in new normal era.
REJANG RENTENG BENTUK KESETARAAN GENDER DALAM RUANG SENI SAKRAL DI KOTA DENPASAR
Authors: Astari Ni Luh Wiwin , Sugiarta Made
Published: November 2020

Isu tentang kesetaraan gender sampai saat ini masih terus diperbincangkan. Hal ini sebagai bentuk upaya mengangkat kesejajaran antara laki-laki dengan perempuan dalam berbagai sektor. Artikel ini berupaya mengangkat Rejang Renteng hubungannya dengan kesetaraan gender. Sebagaimana diketahui, peran perempuan dalam ruang sakral selalu berada dalam posisi minor. Bahkan dalam ruang agama sendiri, laki-laki selalu memainkan peran yang lebih besar daripada perempuan. Tidak begitu dalam seni sakral di Bali. Tarian rejang Renteng semakin menjadi trend pementasan saat ini. Tarian yang gerakannya klasik dan sederhana ini selalu menyedot perhatian penontonnya. Semakin maraknya pementasan Rejang Renteng dalam pelaksanaan upacara yadnya di Bali membuktikan eksistensi perempuan dalam ruang-ruang seni khususnya yang berhubungan dengan agama.
NILAI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA HINDU DALAM UPACARA MAPINTON DI PURA CANDI GORA DESA PAKRAMAN TIANYAR KABUPATEN KARANGASEM
Authors: Suartama I Gede
Published: November 2020

Mapinton di Pura Candi Gora sebagai pelaksanaan prosesi upacara sakral memiliki arti penting, baik yang tampak (manifest) maupun yang tidak tampak (laten). Sehingga dapat mempertahankan keberadaannya serta mampu mewujudkan kesejahteraan dan kemakmuran bagi masyarakat pendukungnya. Mapinton sebagai sarana menunjukkan jati diri anak yang suputra, diupacarai, dihormati dan diagungkan, serta sebagai penyempurna kegiatan ritual. Upacara mapinton di Desa Pakraman Tianyar Karangasem memiliki keunikan tersendiri yakni mempersembahkan babi guling sebutan untuk babi yang dibakar. Persembahan babi guling ini dilakukan di Pura Candi Gora.
KEBIJAKAN HUMANIS PEMERINTAH DESA DALUNG TERHADAP MASYARAKAT LANJUT USIA
Authors: Kumara I Gede Jaya , Nuratama I Putu
Published: November 2020

Sebagai daerah pariwisata, Kecamatan Kuta Utara, terdapat masyarakat yang tergolong masyarakat rentan serta perlu adanya perhatian khusus, yakni masyarakat lanjut usia. Masyarakat lanjut usia di usia mereka bukannya tidak dapat melakukan apa-apa, justru mereka dapat diberdayakan untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup mereka. Maka pemberdayaan masyarakat lanjut usia salah satunya dengan menggunakan dana yang bersumber dari APBDes perlu untuk diketahui dan dikaji dengan penelitian. Khususnya di Desa Dalung perlu untuk dikaji penggunaan APBDes sebagai bagian kebijakan pemerintah yang berdasarkan atas nilai-nilai kemanusiaan kepada masyarakat lanjut usia. Maka relevan untuk diangkat judul penelitian yang dilakukan yakni “Kebijakan Humanis Pemerintah Desa Dalung Terhadap Masyarakat Lanjut Usia”. Pendekatan dilakukan dengan kajian humanisme, termasuk jenis penelitian kualitiatif, kemudian disajikan dengan narasi deskriptif. Simpulan penelitian menunjukan kebijakan humanis pemerintah ditunjukkan dengan adanya produk hukum yang pro terhadap masyarakat lanjut usia termasuk dengan pemberian anggaran khusus bagi masyarakat lanjut usia.
IMPLEMENTASI TRI KAYA PARISUDHA DALAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER SISWA SD NEGERI 8 BAN KECAMATAN KUBU, KABUPATEN KARANGASEM
Authors: Sumada I Nengah
Published: November 2020

Pendidikan merupakan usaha sadar yang dilakukan secara terus menerus dan berkelanjutan. Pendidikan karakter menjadi bagian yang sangat utama dalam upaya mewujudkan tujuan pendidikan nasional. Untuk membangun dan menumbuhkan karakter masyarakat dilakukan pengalian dan pengkajian nilai-nilai agama Hindu. Salah satunya dengan mengimplementasikan Tri Kaya Parisudha dalam pendidikan karakter. Dengan mengimplementasikan Tri Kaya Parisudha dalam pendidikan karakter siswa SD Negeri 8 Ban dapat dijadikan sebagai landasan/pondasi membangun karakter, memberi arahan untuk pembangunan karakter, Tri Kaya Parisudha merupakan cerminan karakter. Dalam pengimplementasian Tri Kaya Parisudha dapat dilakukan melalui tiga cara yaitu : membiasakan berpikir yang baik, membiasakan berkata dengan baik, membiasakan bertindak yang baik.
UPACARA USABA KAPAT DI DESA ADAT TIMBRAH KARANGASEM BALI (PERSPEKTIF SOSIO KULTURAL)
Authors: Wahyuni Ida Ayu Ketut Suryani
Published: November 2020

Usaba Kapat di Desa Timbrah merupakan tradisi turun temurun yang dilaksanakan pada purnama kapat. Setiap tahun tradisi Aci Usaba Kapat dimaknai sebagai ucapan rasa syukur dan memohon kesejahteraan untuk masyarakat setempat. Upacara ini diiringi dengan belasan penari yang menarikan tarian rejang sakral sebagai simbol bidadari yang turun ke dunia dengan membawa amerta yang diwujudkan dalam bentuk tirta yang bertujuan untuk memohon datangnya hujan kepada Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. Dalam tarian ini para penari menggunakan tali selama menari yang memiliki makna sebagai pengikat tresna saling asih saling melindungi. Masyarakat setempat sangat percaya jika upacara ini tidak dilaksanakan maka akan sesuatu hal yang tidak diinginkan terjadi, maka dari itu tradisi Aci Usaba Kapat harus dilaksanakan setiap tahunnya dan harus dipatuhi setiap proses upacaranya, sehingga tradisi ini dianggap relevan hingga saat ini dilaksanakan oleh masyarakatnya.
AKTUALISASI PANCASILA DALAM BUDAYA MASYARAKAT BALI AGA
Authors: Paramita I Gusti Agung
Published: November 2020

Artikel ini membahas tentang aktualisasi Pancasila dalam budaya masyarakat Bali Aga khususnya di dua desa yakni Desa Cempaga dan Pedawa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dibagi menjadi tiga yakni observasi, wawancara mendalam dengan para tokoh adat dan agama, dan studi dokumen yang berhubungan dengan penelitian. Setelah data terkumpul akan dilakukan analisis secara deskriptif kualitatif, lalu dituliskan menjadi laporan penelitian. Berdasarkan penelitian di lapangan, didapatkan hasil yakni bahwa budaya masyarakat Bali Aga di Desa Cempaga dan Pedawa sangat relevan dengan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Aktualisasi dua sila dari Pancasila dalam masyarakat di Desa Cempaga yakni sila tentang kerakyatan dan keadilan sosial. Masyarakat Bali Aga di Desa Cempaga menerjemahkan prinsip kerakyatan dalam kehidupan keseharian. Bentuk aktualisasi nilai Pancasila dalam budaya masyarakat Desa Pedawa juga tidak jauh berbeda dengan Desa Cempaga. Khususnya yang berhubungan dengan musyawarah mufakat dan sikap gotong royong yang merupakan wujud dari Eka Sila Bung Karno. Dalam kehidupan sosio-kultural di Desa Pedawa, prinsip-prinsip pemusyawaratan dijunjung tinggi. Mereka akan bermusyawarah ketika ada kegiatan-kegiatan sosial, budaya dan keagamaan—apalagi berhubungan dengan pengambilan keputusan penting di desanya.
TRANSFORMASI NILAI ETIKA DALAM UPACARA MENDEM SAWA PADA MASYARAKAT BALI AGA DI DESA TRUNYAN KABUPATEN BANGLI
Authors: Artawan I Nengah , Surawati Ni Made
Published: November 2020

Tradisi di Desa Trunyan kebanyakan terefleksi dalam kegiatan yadnya. Yadnya ini akan dilandasi dengan keikhlasan tanpa pemrih. Tradisi yang ada di Desa Trunyan banyak memiliki perbedaan dengan desa lainnya. Tentu perbedaan semacam ini bukanlah terletak pada konsepsinya, melainkan hanya menyangkut dengan Desa, Kala, Patra. Salah satu yang akan dikaji dalam artikel ini yakni tradisi mendem sawa. Mendem sawa ada tiga cara yaitu pertama mendem sawa dengan cara tidak dikubur ini khusunya bagi orang Trunyan yang mati wajar, maka di pendem di sema wayah, kedua orang tersebut meninggal belum ketus gigi ini bisa dikatakan masih statusnya anak-anak, maka orang tersebut sawanya di kubur di sema nguda, ketiga ketika orang itu mati karena ulah pati, atau salah pati, baru orang tersebut sawanya dikubur di sema Bantas. Tradisi mendem sawa pada masyarakat Bali Aga inilah yang ada di Desa Terunyan mengalami transformasi nilai etika. Melihat perkembangan semakin maju dan didukung oleh pariwisata, tentu masyarakat trunyan biasa melakukat aktivitas ke kuburan Terunyan, sekaligus menjadi pemandu wisata.
RERAJAHAN YAMARAJA DALAM UPACARA USABA MANGGUNG ACI SUMBU DI DESA PAKRAMAN BUGBUG
Authors: Sumadiyasa I Kadek , Arissusila I Wayan
Published: November 2020

Rerajahan Yamaraja dari jaman dahulu digunakan sebagai sarana religius karya seni rupa Hindu yang unik pada upacara Usaba Manggung Aci Sumbu di Desa Bugbug Kabupaten Karangasem. Dalam perkembangan di era modern ini, rerajahan dibuat dengan teknik yang lebih praktis, dipasarkan, sehingga nilai keagamaan menjadi berkurang. Berangkat dari fenomena tersebut, penelitian ini berupaya mengkaji Rerajahan Yamaraja dalam Upacara Usaba Manggung Aci Sumbu di Desa Pekraman Bugbug Karangasem perspektif pendidikan seni rupa dan ornamen keagamaan Hindu. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan pengetahuan tentang Rerajahan Yamaraja dalam upacara Usaba Manggung Aci Sumbu.
Evidences on Irrational Anti-Microbial Prescribing and Consumption among COVID-19 Positive Patients and Possible Mitigation Strategies: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Parveen Monira , Molla Md Maruf Ahmed , Yeasmin Mahmuda , Nafisa Tasnim , Barna Arifa Akram , Ghosh Asish Kumar
Published: November 2020

Background: Increased antimicrobial consumption has increased the burden on worsening situation of antimicrobial resistance throughout the world.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the practice of irrational antibiotic prescribing and consumption among COVID-19 positive patients of Bangladesh and its possible impact on existing AMR.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among SARS-CoV-2 positive patients from a tertiary COVID-19 PCR testing center in Dhaka between 10th July 2020 and 20th July 2020. A validated questionnaire was used to gather data. Ethical approval was obtained. A total of 100 participants through random sampling was selected.
Results: A total of 100 COVID-19 RT-PCR positive patients were participated in this study: 96% had mild symptoms, fever (81.0%) was the most common presenting symptoms, 45.0% patients did not consult with physicians even after knowing their positive test results and reported self medicating with antibiotics, and 36.0% were treated with multiple antibiotics and antiviral at a time. Azithromycin (46.0%), Ivermectin (22.0%) and doxycycline (21.0%) were the antibiotics most used, which were mainly obtained from local retail pharmacies.
Conclusion: Practice of irrational antibiotic prescribing and self medication is relatively high among COVID-19 positive participants.
Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S3-S7
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Care Providers in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hossain Md Jamal
Published: November 2020

Background: The world has been passing the most critical time of the century with the COVID-19 pandemic since late December 2019, and numerous people, including a significant portion of health care providers, got the infection and are still sacrificing their lives.

Objective: The study was aimed systematically to assess the severity of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially in health care sectors, and to appraise the physical, psychological, and social effects of the COVID-19 epidemic among frontline fighters in Bangladesh.

Methodology: The keywords: “COVID-19”, “SARS-CoV-2”, “health care system in Bangladesh”, “health care providers”, etc. were searched to collect the desired articles by utilizing various search engines like google, google scholar, pub med, and science direct journals. Data were extracted and finally, were summarized, discussed, analysed, and reported the study results.

Result: Numerous specialist doctors, nurses, and all other healthcare workers are immolating their lives to save human entities amid the current coronavirus pandemic, 2019 (COVID-19). In Bangladesh, till August 9, 2020, 73 doctors, including some senior specialists, died of COVID-19 infection reported by various national newspapers. At the early phase of this epidemic in Bangladesh, around 10% of the total infection was found among health workers, alarmingly reported by the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA). These frontline fighters are additionally confronting numerous challenges, including psychological sufferings, and furthermore, they are assaulted by the society.

Conclusion: Since these fighters are relinquishing their beloved lives to protect us from this brutal virus, we are trying to show our profound gratitude, appreciation, thousands of salutes, and undying tribute to these health care fighters with this publication.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S8-S15
Clinico-demographic Profile of Coronavirus Infection among Bangladeshi Children: A Tertiary Care Hospital Study
Authors: Ghosh Uzzal Kumar , Sultana Azmeri , Ghosh Nobo Krishna , Akram Arifa , Ahmed Erfan , Rana Imam Haidar , Choudhury Ahmed Murtaza
Published: November 2020

Background: Variation and atypical presentation of COVID-19 in Bangladeshi children has been noticed. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the clinical and demographic features for easy and early identification of coronavirus infection.

Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done at Dr. MR Khan Shishu Hospital & ICH, Dhaka, Bangladesh from April 2020 to August 2020. The suspected case of coronavirus infection was advised RT-PCR and symptomatic home treatment was given. Hospitalization was done in severe cases. Then diagnosis was made by clinical symptoms plus investigations and appropriate treatment was given. Then RT-PCR was done among them in suspected cases. Other investigations were done accordingly.

Results: Among the 236 cases RT-PCR positive was found 71(30.08%) cases. The male-female ratio was 1.7:1. Mostly was 1 year to 2 years (21.13%) and 5 years to 10 years (21.13%). About twenty percent was asymptomatic, 80.28% was symptomatic, co-infections was 29.58%, and co-morbidities was 8.45%. The duration of RT-PCR was positive up to two, four, six, and more than six weeks 49.30%, 30.99%, 16.90%, and 2.82% respectively. Fever (80.28%), cough (45.07%), sore throat (33.80%), runny nose (29.58%), anorexia (28.17%), convulsion (25.35%), respiratory distress & acute diarrhea (15.50%), weakness (14.08%), paralytic ileus, rash and acute abdomen (4.23%).

Conclusion: COVID-19 in Bangladeshi children are found with a variety of clinical presentations; unlike that of the adult.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S16-S21
Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Infection in a Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Saha Ashees Kumar , Mittra China Rani , Khatun Ronju Ara , Reza Hasan Mahfuz
Published: November 2020

Background: Bangladesh is a highly populated country for that reasonCOVID-19 is highly transmittable infection in Bangladesh.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding prevention and control of COVID-19 infection.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from April to July 2020. The questionnaires were completed and returned by the nurses. Collected data were checked, coded and transferred in to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Frequency, percentage, mean, SD, chi-squire and other statistics were calculated.

Result: The knowledge and practices scores were categorized into good (≥80%), fair (59-79%), and poor. The result shows that majority of the respondents 83.4% were female and 16.6% were male. 0nly 8.68% took training on COVID-19. More than half of the respondents (52.11%) took information from social media and 7.89% from seminars and workshops. Nearly two third percent nurse’s possessed (73.42%) good knowledge about COVID-19and 17.63% had fair knowledge.73.42% nurses had good practices, 21.84% fair practices and8.68% poor practices. There is a significant relationship between Nurses’ knowledge and practices (p=0.01).

Conclusion: In conclusion effective and appropriate health education and training programs improve COVID-19 knowledge and maintenance of safe practices. Safe practices lead to prevent spread of COVID-19 infection from patient to nurses and nurse to patient.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S27-S33
Combined Homeopathy and Allopathy Treatment for COVID-19: A Review
Authors: Haque Md Irfanul , Shafin Aqib Adnan , Md Mahmud -
Published: November 2020

At the end of 2019, an outburst of a novel virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was observed in Wuhan, China. World Health Organization proclaimed this upsurge as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January 2020. In this article, epidemiology, the causative agent, pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and its treatment approaches like homeopathy and allopathy are reviewed. However, our main focus was to collect and visualize some data which bring evidence that combined homeopathy and allopathy treatment can help to cure COVID-19.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S38-S45
COVID-19 Complicated with Arterial Thrombosis Resulting Acute Limb Ischemia: A Case Report from Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Md Reaz Uddin , Akter Kazi Shanzida , Bhuiyan Sahedul Islam , Das Bimal Chandra , Moula Mohammad Moksedul , Khan Fazla Alahi , Rahman Sohel , Akram Arifa
Published: November 2020

COVID-19(Corona virus disease 2019), which starts from Wuhan, China on December, 2019 spread rapidly to different countries of the world including Bangladesh. It affects huge impact on health care system. It’s a new disease with multisystem involvement. Physicians are experiencing new presentation of different cases and rare complication including arterial thrombosis. Few data is available regarding arterial thrombosis in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. We are currently fighting with a 60 year old lady suffering from COVID-19 pneumonia with other co-morbidities developed severe arterial occlusion of right leg despite of taking anti platelet for long time for another cause. Patient developed irreversible right lower limb ischemia not improving with continuous infusion of unfractionated heparin followed by severe pulmonary embolism. So further study and recommendations will need to evaluate the cases and treatment in COVID-19 Patients with rare presentation.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S50-S56
A Case Report of Recurrent Covid-19 Infection of a Physician in Bangladesh: Re-infection or Persistence Infection?
Authors: Akram Lubana , Khan Md Harun Ur Rashid , Iqbal Asif , Akram Arifa
Published: November 2020

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created a large problem to the healthcare system all over the world. “Retest Positive” for SARS‐CoV‐2 from “recovered” patients (COVID‐19) has been reported recently which raised several questions for the COVID‐19 disease. In this case report, we had described a patient who became positive after 1 month from the initial infection with SARS-CoV-2. It is therefore possible that recurrences should be actually persistent infections in which PCR resulted falsely negative during initial infection when he left home isolation assuming himself disease free. The discharge criteria should be ensured for a recovered patient to prevent the relapse or persistence of COVID-19.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S57-S60
"Third wave" of COVID-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong
Authors: Law Siukan , Leung Albert Wingnang , Xu Chuanshan
Published: November 2020

Abstract not available

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S61-S62
Is Bangladesh Moving toward Herd Immunity? Current COVID-19 Perspective
Authors: Hossain Md Jamal
Published: November 2020

Globally, a spectrum of infectious disease outbreaks like SARS in 2013, Ebola in 2014, MERS in 2015, and currently COVID-19, have affected us in the early phase of this century and coerced the people across the world to search the adamant control measures to avert the pandemic by any means. Unfortunately, high economic costs and resource-limitations, especially in low-and middle-income countries, restrict the adoption of the epidemic control measures in most cases. Since late December of 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been creating a breakneck public health concern worldwide. Currently, there is no effective drug to tackle the COVID-19 infection or vaccine yet to be approved. An old-age concept, herd immunity might be a prospective option in this uncertain situation to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. A minimum fraction of people need to be immunized through vaccination or previous infection to attain the herd immunity base that may build an obstacle to free the community from the disease. The insusceptible or indirectly immunized people can act as an invisible shield to impede the epidemic's dispersion anymore.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S63-S66
Demerits of Remdesivir: An Unseen Trouble
Authors: Nasim Sundus , Kumar Sohail , Azim Dua , Hashmi Areej Haider , Nasim Muhammad Taha
Published: November 2020

Remdesivir is an investigational antiviral agent available for COVID-19 therapy. Even though its efficacy has been proven through various clinical trials, the evidence is still scarce. The side effects of remdesivir are highlighted in this paper and should be kept in mind during its use. Moreover, the availability of this drug is limited, and we fear an impending shortage of the said medicine in the near future. Thus through this letter we hope to increase awareness regarding this potentially lifesaving medicine.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S67-S68
Challenge of Neurosurgical Practices during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Haroon Kaisar , Taher Tania , Alam Md Shafiul , Ahmed Md Farhad
Published: November 2020

The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the world forever. As healthcare facilities were struggling to care for the infected patients, neurosurgeons had to postpone routine surgeries and continue with emergency procedures. They had to take unprecedented measures of protection. The safety and protective measures observed in the hospital for about five months were recorded. These measures were on effect all these time. COVID 19 is very contagious. The preventive and disinfection measures changed our way of consultation in OPD, admission in the wards and surgical and post-operative measures. This changed the practice in our institution. In this paper we look at how the pandemic had changed our practice of neurosurgery.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S69-S71
Prevalence of Human Rift Valley Fever Virus as a Bio-threat in Asian Countries after COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Bushra Anika , Razzak Khandaker Sabit Bin , Hossain Mohammad Nabil , Jain Divya , Sarwar ASM , Rahman Soaibur
Published: November 2020

Abstract not available

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S72-S74
Varroa destructor (Acari: Parasitiformes:Varroidae) a dangerous parasite of honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Authors: Noureddine Adjlane , Nizar Haddad
Published: November 2020

The honeybee is an essential element of environmental balance in the world, particularly for its role in the pollination of many plant species. It also has other interests such as the production of honey, propolis, royal jelly and wax. Among several diseases on honey bees, the most dangerous is varroosis and threaten different species of honeybee population. Varroosis is caused by an external parasitic mite, Varroa destructor which parasites both bees and brood. It causes enormous damage to the colony and is a gateway to other viral and bacterial diseases. Information on the influence of this disease on colonies, symptoms and pathogenic actions, reproduction, development cycle and treatment methods viz chemical, natural, biological and biotechnical against Varroa are discussed.
Impact of ecological attributes and feeding categorization of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera (EPT) insects in Kiliyur falls of Eastern Ghats, India
Authors: Sivaruban T. , Barathy S. , Srinivasan Pandiarajan , Isack Rajasekaran , Rosi Bernath
Published: November 2020

Investigation on the diversity, ecology and trophic categorization of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera complex (EPT) was carried out in Kiliyur falls of the Eastern Ghats. An aggregate of 2,189 specimens belonging to 24 genera, 12 families and 3 orders were collected. Ephemeroptera was found to be high when compared to Plecoptera and Trichoptera. Baetidae was the most abundant taxa of all with presence of 5 genera and 6 species. Shannon-Weiner index and Simpson’s index were calculated and it shows that Shannon-Weiner index was elevated in the August (2.882) and declines in January (2.744). Simpson’s index was most noteworthy in December (0.9325) and it was least in January (0.9321). Canonical correlation analysis (CCA) shows that temperature, dissolved oxygen and rainfall turns into a major stressor in the EPT community of Kiliyur falls. Cluster analysis results prove that Baetidae and Caenidae shows comparative dispersion pattern as opposed to Teloganodidae and Perlidae. Functional feeding group (FFG) analysis shows that Kiliyur stream was overwhelmed by collectors followed by scrapers, predators and filter-feeders.
Natural parasitism of eggs of yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas Walker (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in rice ecosystem at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Sharmitha T. , Justin C. Gailce Leo , Roseleen S. Sheeba Joyce , Yasodha P.
Published: November 2020

Three species of parasitoids viz., Telenomus dignus Gahan, Trichogramma japonicum, Ishii and Tetrastichus schoenobii Ferriere were recorded from the egg masses of rice yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker) in a field study. The extent of parasitism was high during Rabi (43.33 – 93.33 %) and low during Kharif (0 - 40.00 %). Parasitism by T. dignus was maximum in October (50.00 %), T. japonicum, in November (23.08 %) and T. schoenobii in February (55.55 %). dignus and T. schoenobii in combination parasitized maximum number of egg masses (41.82 %). Multiple parasitism by the three species was high in December (8.33 %) and January (7.14%). Parasitic potential was maximum, when T. schoenobii alone parasitised the egg masses followed by T. dignus and T. schoenobii in combination. Host density in the field influenced the extent of parasitism.
A checklist of bees (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apoidea) of Kerala
Authors: Prakash Anju Sara , Jobiraj T. , Bijoy C.
Published: November 2020

A checklist of bee species from Kerala based on literature survey belonging to three families were listed. Accordingly 86 species of bees under 19 genera are enumerated.
Field efficacy of bio-inputs and insecticides against melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia L.)
Authors: Mawtham M. M. , Justin C. Gailce Leo , Roseleen S. Sheeba Joyce
Published: November 2020

Field efficacy of different bio-inputs and insecticides against melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) in bitter gourd was carried out in farmer’s field. The effect of different bioinputs (ITK concoction) and insecticides were superior over control in reducing the fruit fly damage and increasing yield. The application of spinosad 45 SC and chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC gave maximum fruit yield (12,200 and 14,540 kg/ha) and (11,780 and 13,950 kg/ha) followed by agniastram (10,950 and 13,600 kg/ha), karpurakaraisal (10,570 and 13,095 kg/ha) in Kharif and Rabi, respectively. The minimum fruit yield was recorded in ten leaf extract (9560 and 11,110 kg/ha) during Kharif and Rabi. The benefit cost ratio was maximum in spinosad 45 SC (1:2.33 and 1:2.81) and chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC (1:2.18 and 1:2.61) followed by agniastram (1:2.14 and 1:2.56), karpurakaraisal (1:2.20 and 1: 2.40) in Kharif and Rabi.
Pongamia oil soap for managing the cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch
Authors: Sajay S. , Sreekumar K.M. , Varma C.K. Yamini , Ramesha B.
Published: November 2020

Efficacy of pongamia oil soap against cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora infesting vegetable cowpea, Vigna unguiculata was evaluated during rabi and summer seasons in comparison with neem oil soap, spinosad, soap solution and absolute control. Pongamia oil soap 2 per cent showed the highest efficacy without phytotoxicity followed by 1 per cent while neem oil soap 0.6 per cent was on par with pongamia oil soap 0.6 per cent. All treatments having pongamia oil soap were significantly superior to absolute control.
Insects infesting Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. in Karnataka, India
Authors: Manjula K.N. , Renuka S. , Rishi R. Raja , Sundararaj R.
Published: November 2020

Survey conducted on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. growing in Karnataka revealed 20 species of insect pests. Of these, five species are new records.
Mango: A new host plant for the lycaeinid Anthene lycaenina lycaenina (R. Felder, 1868)
Authors: Nayanathara J. , Narayana R.
Published: November 2020

Anthene lycaenina lycaenina (R. Felder, 1868) is reported on mango for the first time.
Report on a new host plant for Eligma narcissus Cramer (Lepidoptera: Nolidae)
Authors: Peter Abhilash , Mathew Meegha C. , Jose Jipsy
Published: November 2020

Oroxylum indicum (L.) Benth. ex Kurz is reported as a new host plant for Eligma narcissus (Cramer) from Kerala, India. This is the first record of Bignoniaceae as host plant for the genus Eligma Hubner.
Comparison of Surgical Outcomes for Treatment of Maxillary Sinus Inverted Papilloma: Endoscopic Prelacrimal Recess Approach versus Caldwell-Luc Approach
Authors: Park Yeong Jun , Park Byung Whoo , Suh Tae Kyung , Kim Mi Ra , Kim Sang-Yeon , Kim Shin Hye , Baek Moo Jin , Kang Myoungjoo , Kim Yong Wan
Published: November 2020

Background and Objectives Endoscopic prelacrimal recess approach (PLRA) was introduced to treat maxillary sinus inverted papilloma (IP) without sacrificing the inferior turbinate and nasolacrimal duct. This study aimed to compare surgical outcomes of prelacrimal recess approach with the conventional Caldwell-Luc approach (CLA) to remove IP of maxillary sinus and to evaluate the usefulness of the PLRA.Subjects and Method We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 51 patients who were treated in our institution for IP of nasal cavity and sinuses between March 2010 and June 2019. Twenty patients had maxillary sinus IP. Sixteen patients underwent endoscopic sinus surgery combined with either CLA (n=8) or PLRA (n=8). Demographic data, surgical technique, site of IP origin, intra- and postoperative complications, duration of follow-up, recurrence rate and pathologic diagnosis were reviewed.Results IP was the pathologic diagnosis for all 16 cases. Gross total removal was achieved in all cases. The mean follow-up period was 20.1 months in CLA group and 12.5 months in PLRA group. There was one case of massive bleeding during operation requiring transfusion and postoperative ICU care in CLA group. On postoperative follow-up, two patients from the CLA group had recurrence during the follow-up period. One patient had numbness around the gingival area, another patient had transient wound dehiscence, and another had persistent oro-antral fistula. In PLRA group, one patient had periorbital swelling after blowing nose; otherwise, no other patient from the PLRA group developed subjective complaints after surgery.Conclusion Endoscopic prelacrimal recess approach showed lower complication rates and recurrence rates compared to CLA. PLRA is a safe and effective method for the excision of primary maxillary sinus IP.
Comparison of Postoperative Results According to Fungus Ball Extension in Maxillary Sinus
Authors: Ju Yeo-Rim , Byun Kwang-Hyun , Ahn Jung-Hyun , Choi Ki-Yong , Mo Ji-Hun , Chung Young-Jun
Published: November 2020

Background and Objectives Fungus ball is the most common type of fungal sinusitis commonly associated with good prognosis. However, postoperative results depending on the extent of the lesion has not been investigated. This study aimed to identify differences in postoperative results depending on the location and extent of the fungus ball.Subjects and Method Medical records of 165 patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery and who were diagnosed with fungus balls by biopsy from 2010 to 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were classified into four grades according to the location and extent of the fungus ball based on their endoscopic and CT findings. Poor outcome is defined as any pathologic signs such as nasal secretion, granulation, and polyps or narrowing of the natural ostium observed postoperatively according to Kennedy’s criteria, whereas good outcome is defined as absence of pathologic signs.Results A total of 23 patients were Grade 1, 38 Grade 2, 67 Grade 3, and 37 Grade 4. Grades 1 and 2 were mostly asymptomatic. However, as the location of the fungus ball became closer to the natural ostium, patients complained postnasal drip and purulent discharge. Grades 3 and 4, who have much severe and more extensive lesions than those of Grades 1 and 2, had poor outcome (p=0.007) and took longer time to completely recover (p<0.001).Conclusion Wound healing was delayed and poor when the fungus ball was located closer to the natural ostium of the maxillary sinus. Therefore, preoperative consultation using endoscopic and CT findings could be useful for predicting their postoperative results.
A Case of a 50-Year Old Women with Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea and Right Nasal Cavity Mass
Authors: Park Hyoung-Sik , Mo Ji-Hun , Chung Young-Jun
Published: November 2020

A 50-year-old woman visited the hospital with persistent watery rhinorrhea which she had for 2 months. Endoscopic examination revealed a mass in the right nasal cavity and rdiological findings revealed a bony defect on the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus associated with the protrusion of the mass lesion. Endoscopic skull base reconstruction was performed via transpterygoid approach, including a watertight closure of the dural defect with both underlay and overlay repairs. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage persisted after reconstruction. The right lateral lamella was identified as a secondary CSF leakage site. CSF leakage is common among patients with meningoencephalocele. However, a secondary CSF leakage accompanied with meningoencephalocele in other areas is uncommon. The present patient experienced CSF leakage from multiple sites—one associated with the original meningoencephalocele and another from a secondary defect at the skull base. This complication is rare in clinical practice. Here, we describe this rare case with a brief literature review.