bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INCIDENCIA DE LA INVESTIGACION BIBLIOGRAFICA EN EL APRENDIZAJE EN ESTUDIANTES DEL NIVEL BÁSICO DE LA CARRERA ADMINISTRACION DE EMPRESAS DE UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL PENINSULA DE SANTA ELENA
Authors: Caiche William
Published: May 2024

El desarrollo de Hábitos de lectura en estudiantes de educacion superior represent un verdadero reto para el docente, sobre todo porque dicha práctica impulsa la capacidad de analizar y de emitir juicios de valor y consolida las bases cognitivas que recibe en el proceso de aprendizaje, se ha identificado que, el estudiante de Administracion de empresas en el desarrollo de actividades academicas cita referencias bibliograficas que, de manera mayoritaria proviene de consultas de bajo nivel academico, por otro lado, es escaso el numero de referencias que incluyen, esta situacion limita el aprendizaje, y se reflejan en los resultadops de evaluacion del proceso. Este trabajo plantea como objetivo determinar el efecto que tiene en el aprendizaje la implementacion de una guia de investigacion bibliografica paa el nivel basico en los estudiantes de Carrera de Administracion de Empresas de la UPSE; para el efecto se recurre a un diseño de investigacion explicativo que a traves de la compracion del antes y el despues permita verificar el logro de tal objetivo.
EKSPLORASI ETNOMATEMATIKA BUDAYA LOKAL INDONESIA PADA RUMAH ADAT JOGLO DI DESA DASRI KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Safitri Auliana Wahyu
Published: May 2024

Indonesia is known as a plural country because it has a diversity of ethnicities, cultures, religions, languages and customs. Culture and education are two things that cannot be separated from everyday life. This is because culture and education have a very close relationship. One of them is the relationship between culture and mathematics. Mathematics is a field of study that requires a high mentality in the learning process, because mathematics is an abstract concept that has been arranged systematically in a structure based on logical reasoning. Mathematics related to culture is usually called ethnomathematics. Ethnomatematics is a science that examines the culture of society related to mathematics. The purpose of this study is to explore ethnomathematics in the Joglo traditional house in Dasri village and relate it to mathematics. This research is a qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Methods of data collection using observation and interviews. The instrument used in this research is an interview guide. The results of the study show that the geometric mathematical concepts contained in the joglo house include triangles, trapezoids, squares, rectangles, circles, rectangular shapes, congruence, and reflectionIndonesia dikenal dengan negara majemuk karena memiliki keberagaman suku bangsa, budaya, agama, bahasa, dan adat istiadat. Budaya dan pendidikan merupakan dua hal yang tidak dapat dipisahkan dari kehidupan sehari-hari. Hal ini dikarenakan budaya dan pendidikan memiliki kaitan yang sangat erat. Salah satunya adalah keterkaitan antara budaya dan juga matematika. Matematika adalah suatu bidang studi yang memerlukan mental yang tinggi dalam proses belajarnya, karena matematika merupakan konsep abstrak yang telah tertata secara sistematis dalam suatu struktur berdasarkan penalaran logis. Matematika yang berkaitan dengan budaya biasa disebut dengan etnomatematika. Etnomatematika adalah ilmu yang mengkaji kebudayaan masyarakat yang terkait dengan matematika.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengeksplor etnomatematika pada rumah adat Joglo di desa Dasri serta mengaitkannya dengan matematika. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pedoman wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konsep matematika geometri yang terdapat dalam rumah joglo diantara bangun datar segitiga, trapesium, persegi, persegi panjang, lingkaran, bangun ruang balok, kekongruenan, dan refleksi.
ETIKA DALAM PELAKSANAAN KONSELING ONLINE DITINJAU DARI KODE ETIK ABKIN
Authors: Purnamasari Yuniarti , Budiman Nandang , Nadhiroh Nadia Aulia
Published: May 2024

The increasing need for online counseling has influenced counselors to be competent in carrying out online counseling. However, in practice there are still obstacles and limitations, so guidelines are needed as a reference for implementing online counseling. This study aims to find out how the ethics in implementing online counseling are viewed from the ABKIN code of ethics. The method used in writing this research is Systematic Literature Review. The research data comes from journal articles that are relevant to the research topic obtained from Google Scholar and the ABKIN Code of Ethics Book. The result of this research is that there is an ethical issue of online counseling, in order to obtain ethical development in the application of online counseling in terms of the ABKIN Code of Ethics.
Export development as a driver of the Russian economy
Authors: Kruppo Konstantin
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of Russia's export potential under conditions of sanctions pressure from unfriendly states. Export is an integral element of Russia's foreign economic policy and affects the stability of the national currency. Further expansion of exports is determined by the ability to overcome sanctions restrictions and adapt to them. In recent years, there has been a need to develop non-resource non-energy exports (NNE) of high and medium value added products in production, since the basis of Russian budget revenues in the form of oil and gas revenues did not make the proper contribution and decreased in 2023 by 23.9% compared to 2022, oil exports fell by 3.3%, and gas by 30% in physical terms.
FORMATION OF A UNIFIED SYSTEM OF COOPERATION
Authors: Dusaeva Ainara
Published: May 2024

The article reveals the essence, principles, and features of the adopted federal laws on cooperation. Based on the analysis of revenue from the sale of goods, works and services from non-agricultural activities of agricultural consumer and production cooperatives in the federal districts and Russia as a whole, trends and the need for changes in legislation on cooperation are highlighted, measures are proposed to form a unified cooperation system that will eliminate obstacles to cooperation of various forms of management in rural areas.
Development of rural areas of the Republic of Tatarstan
Authors: Bashirov Azat
Published: May 2024

The object of research is the rural territories of the Republic of Tatarstan. Among the many functions performed by rural areas, we consider production to be the most important. The importance of state support in the development of rural areas, the relationship between the development of rural areas and agricultural production is shown.
Methodological approach to assessing the economic efficiency of rice cultivation
Authors: Gubieva Sofiya
Published: May 2024

Domestic rice growing is characterized by a high level of capital intensity and technological advancement of the industry. The high deterioration of irrigation and drainage structures, the imperfection of the organizational and economic mechanism, and low investment attractiveness have led to a decrease in the rice planting area, gross yield and economic efficiency. In this regard, there is a need to develop methodological approaches to assessing the economic efficiency of the industry. The purpose of the article is to present a methodological approach to assessing the economic efficiency of rice farming, based on the calculation of an integral efficiency indicator. Theoretical methods of semantic analysis and synthesis, abstract-logical method and comparison method are used in the study. The article presents a methodology for assessing the economic efficiency of rice farming based on the compatibility of indicators that reflect all aspects of the economic activities of rice-growing organizations. An assessment of the current state of the rice growing industry in the Krasnodar region is given. Rice-growing organizations in the region are ranked according to a comprehensive integral index. The proposed approach will enable to obtain reliable information about all parameters of the production process in the industry, adapted to the rice growing characteristics and natural and climatic conditions of the region, as well as to justify priority directions for increasing the economic efficiency of rice growing in the region.
Scenario forecasts for changes in the socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, taking into account the transformation of a single information space
Authors: Mudrova Svetlana
Published: May 2024

Modern society is facing challenges related to global changes in the information technology sector, which have a significant impact on the socio-economic development of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The transformation of the information and communication space has a direct impact on the development of individual regions, necessitating the analysis and forecasting of these processes. In this context, the relevance of studying scenario forecasts of changes in the socio-economic development of regions, taking into account information transformations, is undeniable.
IMPROVEMENT OF USER EXPERIENCE AS A GROWTH FACTOR OF E-COMMERCE
Authors: Diesperova Natal'ya
Published: May 2024

The article analyzes the evolution and current stage of e–commerce, evaluates its advantages and drawbacks from the point of view of the consumers and sellers.
The growth of e-commerce can be attributed to the widespread usage of the Internet and mobile devices, which facilitate the exchange of goods and increasing prevalence of online shopping among consumers due to the low price, wide range, and convenience of online stores.
However, e-commerce has significant shortcomings - the lack of social interaction during the purchase process and the inability to comprehensively assess the quality of the purchased goods, which ultimately reduces consumer satisfaction. The use of the latest technologies such as big data analysis, machine learning, natural language processing, visual search, the use of chatbots and augmented reality, as well as the modification of traditional marketing tools with regard of the specifics of the digital sphere can compensate these shortcomings, contribute to the improvement of user experience.
RURAL AGGLOMERATIONS AS A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE AG-RICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Izmaylova Svetlana , Zaharova Antonina
Published: May 2024

At the heart of solving regional problems related to the development of territories, a special place is occupied by the development of agglomerations as one of the forms of territorial space. Current-ly, the existence of such agglomerations as urban, non-urban and rural, regional and international is associated with the lack of an interpretation enshrined in law. Analyzing various approaches to the formulation of agglomeration, one can notice that agglomerations are formed around large cities, therefore they belong to large urban agglomerations. It is assumed that the agglomeration process is accompanied by urbanization, population migration and other factors. Unlike Western countries, where the stage of urbanization has ended, in our country the migration of population to large cities continues. The development of rural agglomerations can become the basis for the sus-tainable development of agriculture, both in individual regions and the country as a whole. In Russia, it is possible to develop rural agglomerations in the area of one settlement and agglomera-tions with several interconnected settlements.
Improving the risk-based approach as a criterion for the economic security of the FFOMS
Authors: Borodin Anton
Published: May 2024

The article examines some negative elements of the mechanism of functioning of the compulsory health insurance fund, which pose a threat to the economic security of the Russian budget system. It is concluded that it is necessary to consider certain trends in improving the risk-based approach, further automation and digitalization of the CHI system, as well as to establish recommended thresholds and take into account the system of indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of the use of budgetary funds by their recipients (medical organizations within the CHI system), the use of which will increase the level of effectiveness of control over expenditure and targeted use budget funds.
Ensuring energy security based on the development of domestic production of natural gas processing products
Authors: Krut' Anatoliy
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of a study of energy security processes based on the development of domestic production of natural gas processing products. The structure of the global ammonia market has been studied. The possibilities of the Russian Federation for the development of domestic processing of natural gas through the use of volumes previously exported to Europe have been identified.
MANAGEMENT COST ACCOUNTING IN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
Authors: Ostaev Gamlet , Murina El'vira , Gogolev Igor'
Published: May 2024

This article discusses the main approaches to management accounting of costs for the production of cable-harness products, taking into account technological features. The purpose of management accounting for the costs of the production process is to study information on both the expenditure side and the income side, taking into account the resulting finished product. The process of producing cable products in modern industry is a complex and multi-stage procedure; accordingly, the management accounting system must take into account all technical, technological and economic factors. In the management accounting system, production stages require special attention to every detail of the process, including compliance with all accounting and technological requirements and standards. The article examines the stages of manufacturing cable-harness products, based on production technology, presents the features of management cost accounting in relation to each stage, proposes fundamental approaches to forming a business development strategy for an economic entity in the management accounting system, develops classification characteristics and approaches to carrying out research in management accounting, examples from practice in the relevant production are given.
Tax monitoring as a tool to ensure the economic security of the state
Authors: Molodykh Vladimir
Published: May 2024

The use of tax control tools has limited potential in order to ensure the economic security of the state. From the point of view of ensuring tax security, it should be borne in mind that the use of monitoring tools ensures the adoption of new institutional forms of interaction between subjects of tax relations and leads to an increase in taxpayer discipline. The practice of implementing the horizontal tax monitoring program in Russia confirms the expediency of its use and the possibility of scaling in relation to other categories of taxpayers. In the medium term, the expansion of the scale of use of this program will eliminate the imbalance of interests of the state and taxpayers, increase the level of tax discipline, which will have a direct impact on the increase in the level of economic security of Russia.
MEASURES TO DEEPEN AND EXPAND ECONOMIC ADAPTATION OF TAMBOV REGION AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
Authors: Volkova Anna
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of the analysis of the conditions for the development of agriculture for the period 2011-2022, which showed the formed high potential at the levels of state regulation, foreign economic activity and the agri-food market. The reaction of agribusiness was an accelerated scaling up of activities based on self-sufficiency and self-financing. Detailed studies of the economic adaptation of the agricultural sector of the economy, conducted on the materials of agricultural organizations of the Tambov region, showed the predominant use of modern approaches to increasing labor productivity. The possibility of full use of the potential for economic development of agriculture requires further improvement of the adaptation mechanism of the industry.
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF THE REGIONS OF THE VOLGA FEDERAL DISTRICT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Ivanova Kseniya , Alyev Oruj
Published: May 2024

Currently, in the context of active transformation of the global economy, innovation plays a key role in the development of regions. This is especially noticeable in industrialized countries, where the prospects for sustainable economic growth are closely linked to the integration of the latest scientific and technological achievements, including progress in the fields of information technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, as well as the introduction of new materials and technologies aimed at saving resources and protecting the environment . The development of the scientific and technological potential of the regions of the Russian Federation is recognized as a priority task at the state level. Issues of developing and implementing strategies that can stimulate the scientific and technological development of the regional economy occupy a central place in discussions at the highest government level and in scientific circles. The Volga Federal District of Russia stands out among other regions due to its high scientific and technological activity. Analysis of the scientific and technological potential of a given region, taking into account its scientific, technological and economic characteristics, is an important task, which provides for the relevance of developing special territorial strategies and methods for assessing scientific and technological development. The object of the study is the scientific and technological potential of the Volga Federal District of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to assess the state, problems and prospects for the development of the scientific and technological potential of the regions of the Volga Federal District. Research methods: statistical analysis, comparative analysis, documentary method, general scientific methods. The scientific novelty of this research includes the identification and analysis of key factors that influence scientific and technological potential, as well as determining the directions of its development in the regions of the Volga Federal District.
The trajectory of development of the agro-industrial complex of the Pen-za region in modern economic conditions
Authors: Taktarova Svetlana , Soldatova Svetlana
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of the analysis of the main indicators characterizing the efficiency of the functioning of the agro-industrial complex of the Penza region, including the volume of agricultural pro-duction, yield indicators and acreage volumes for leading agricultural crops, as well as production volumes in the livestock sector. A critical analysis of the activities of business entities in the agricultural sector al-lowed us to identify the factors hindering the development of the agro-industrial complex in the region and identify ways to solve problems in the industry.
DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES BASED ON THE ESG CONCEPT (BASED ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN)
Authors: Saibov Bahodur , Suglobov Aleksandr
Published: May 2024

Currently, companies around the world are faced with the task of not only increasing their own efficiency and competitiveness, but also complying with the principles of sustainable development. The relevance of this task is determined by increasing climate change and social problems, which force stakeholders to put forward new demands for environmental responsibility and social commitment of business. The ESG concept is a modern concept of doing business based on the principles of sustainable development. It should be noted that the application of ESG in agribusinesses is particularly specific due to the dual role they play in society and the economy: on the one hand, being large sources of greenhouse gas emissions and consumers of natural resources, on the other hand, ensuring food security and promoting development rural areas. The object of the study is the system of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Tatarstan. The purpose of the study is to characterize the potential of the ESG concept for the development of sustainable development institutions in the agricultural sector of the Republic of Tatarstan and to identify the most effective practices for strengthening the integration of ESG principles into the activities of agro-industrial enterprises. Research methods: analysis of scientific literature on the topic of ESG and sustainable development in the agro-industrial complex, statistical analysis, general scientific methods. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the analysis of the possibilities of applying the ESG concept at enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Tatarstan, identifying and systematizing factors that promote or hinder sustainable development in this area.
Association of Body Mass Index with Neck Circumference and Snoring in Adult Patients with Hypertrophic Tonsils
Authors: Mehwish Ayesha , Usmani Ambreen , Khattak Mariya Azam , Mahar Yasmeen , Qureshi Maryam Faiz , Hasib Syed Wajahat
Published: May 2024

Objective: We aimed to determine association of Body mass index (BMI) with neck circumference and snoring in patients with hypertrophic tonsils. Study Design: Cross-sectional research. Settings: Ear Nose and Throat Department of a tertiary care hospital situated in Karachi Pakistan. Duration: January to July 2021. Methods: It was a cross-sectional research and non-probability consecutive sampling technique was utilized for data collection. A written informed consent was obtained by each enrolled participant following by recording of data by filling subject valuation proforma. Detailed history of participants and anthropometric data was noted followed by grading of tonsils during oral examination. The study was conducted at Otorhinolaryngology department of PNS Shifa hospital from January to July 2021.Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 23.0 software. Results: The current study enrolled adult subjects (n=54) with hypertrophic tonsils between 18-60 years with mean age of 25.72 ± 7.9 SD. There were 29 (54%) males and 25(46%) females. There were 31(57%) subjects with normal BMI, 14(26%) overweight and 9 (17%) obese subjects. There were 24(44%) snorers and 30(55.5%) non-snorers. Regarding neck circumference 1(3%) male had neck circumference ≥42 cm whereas 28(97%) had neck circumference ≤ 37.5 cm. Statistically significant association was observed when compared BMI and snorers p-value 0.001, whereas regarding neck circumference significant association with BMI was observed in females (p-value 0.0001) as compared to males (p-value 0.310). Conclusion: Snoring was associated with raised BMI whereas increased neck circumference in females was seen to be associated with raised BMI as compared to male individuals. It is important to consider these anthropometric measurements when assessing patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Attitudes of Dental Students Towards E-learning
Authors: Liaquat Ahmad , Naseer Rabia , Afazl Sabeen , Masood Tirmazi Syeda Sobia , Ibrahim Saira , Hussain Bilal , Naheed Ansa
Published: May 2024

Objective: In this digital technology era, we want to see the attitudes of dental students toward E-learning, what sort of resources are they using and their preference for e-learning. Study Design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study. Settings: University College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan. Duration: 17-09-22 to 15-12-22. Methods: This was a descriptive Cross-sectional study conducted at the University College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan. A pre-validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS v25. Results: Most of the participants agreed that e-learning helped them complete the learning activities more quickly. Almost 62.90% of participants agreed that e-learning enhanced their studies. 54.70% agreed that e-learning is a useful tool for distance education and 63.50% agreed that e-learning encourages them to search for extra material and resources. 40.90% of participants agreed that e-learning improves their learning efficiency. 49.70% agreed that the e-learning content is informative. Conclusion: E-learning has revolutionized dental education by providing greater accessibility, convenience, engagement, cost-effectiveness, and continuing education opportunities. It has made learning more inclusive and has expanded the reach of dental education beyond traditional boundaries. E-learning is no doubt the future of dental education.
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Women of Child Bearing Age in Peri Urban Areas of Lahore
Authors: Maqbool Saadia , Manzoor Iram , Dastgeer Fajer , Asghar Hafsa , Khan Hira Raza , Ghazi Fatima
Published: May 2024

Background: Globally, many initiatives have been taken to ensure safe motherhood. World Health Organization recommends birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) as a strategy to improve maternal well-being. Objective: The study aimed to assess birth preparedness and complication readiness among women of child bearing age residing in peri-urban area. Study Design: Community based cross-sectional study. Settings: Three Peri-urban areas of Lahore Pakistan. Duration: June 2022 to October 2022. Methods: Data was collected by a validated questionnaire. Convenience sampling was used to include 391 women who delivered in last 12 months. BPCR was measured using items like identification of skilled birth attendant, decision regarding place of delivery, plan of transportation and saving money. Women who scored 3 or more were labeled “well prepared”. Participants who mentioned two or more danger signs in pregnancy, delivery and post-partum, were labelled knowledgeable for each phase. Data was analyzed in SPSS version 23. Chi square test was applied. p value ≤ 0.05 was labelled as significant. Results: Mean age of respondents was 26.8 ±5.4 years. About 307(78.5%) were well prepared. BPCR was significantly associated with education level of spouse (p=0.03), no of ante natal visits (p=0.05), being informed about BPCR (p<0.001), place of delivery (p= 0.008), knowledge about danger sign in pregnancy (p=0.02) and knowledge about the danger signs in labor (p=0.04). Conclusion: Significant proportion of participants was well prepared. BPCR was significantly associated with spouse’s education level, no of ante natal visits, information about BPCR, place of delivery and knowledge about danger sign.
Barriers and Solutions to Comprehensive Care for Mental Health Patients in Hospital Emergency Departments
Authors: Levin Elizabeth , Aburub Husam
Published: May 2024

Hospital emergency departments in Ontario, have become a common place for patients with mental health problems to seek treatment. Studies report healthcare providers have limited knowledge and competency to provide optimal care for patients with mental health problems. As a result, these patients are at risk of poor hospital experiences and treatment outcomes. In addition, emergency staff report considering patients with mental health problems lower priority to other patients. This paper reviews the existing literature and examines the challenges surrounding patients with mental health problems seeking treatment in emergency rooms and how it leads to sub-optimal care. Strategies are then shared to overcome these challenges by changing emergency department experiences for mental health patients seeking treatment.
Kemampuan Guru PPKn dalam Internalisasi TPACK pada Pembelajaran di kelas
Authors: Ismail Mohammad , Zubair Muhammad , Basariah Basariah
Published: May 2024

Guru memiliki peran yang sangat vital dalam menciptakan pembelajaran yang berkualitas. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran juga dituntut untuk dapat memanfaatkan teknologi dengan baik. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan untuk mengkaji penggunaan Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge dalam Pembelajaran PPKn di SMA Negeri 1 Mataram. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan jenis deskriptif kualitatif. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru PPKn di SMA Negeri 1 Mataram. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Data yang telah dikumpulkan kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan tahapan analisis dari Miles dan Hubermann yakni melakukan reduksi data, menyajikan data, dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pembelajaran PPKn di SMA Negeri 1 Mataram telah menerapkan technological pedagogical and content knowledge sejak beberapa tahun yang lalu. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan ruang kelas yang sudah dilengkapi dengan LCD terpasang dan wifi yang bisa dijangkau sampai ke ruang-ruang kelas. Pembelajaran PPKn dilakukan secara blended learning dengan memanfaatkan laman online sekolah (e learning/LMS) untuk siswa dapat mengakses materi dan mengirimkan tugasnya. Selain, proses pembelajaran yang berbasis TPACK, evaluasi pembelajaran juga dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknologi seperti aplikasi yang banyak berkembang antara lain quizziz, kahoot, dan google form, serta melalui LMS sekolah. Evaluasi secara serentak dilakukan pada akhir semester menggunakan tablet (tab) sekolah yang sudah diseting dan digunakan oleh semua siswa. Hasil evaluasi siswa tersebut akan diakses langsung oleh guru melalui LMS sekolah. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa guru PPKn di SMA Negeri 1 Mataram melaksanakan pembelajaran dengan menginternalisasikan TPACK baik dalam proses maupun evaluasinya.
Seismic Deformation Analysis of the 28th September 2018 Palu Earthquake (7.5 Mw) Using InaCORS Station Data and Okada Model
Authors: Nurdin Nurdin , Marzuki Marzuki , Arisa Deasy , Friska Vira
Published: May 2024

This study employs the Okada Method to analyze the horizontal seismic deformation of the Palu earthquake on September 28, 2018, with a magnitude of 7.5 Mw. Data from InaCORS stations (WATP, CPRE, CPAL, TOBP, and CMLI) strategically positioned near the earthquake epicenter were processed using Gfortran software, and deformation was mapped using GMT software. The analysis focuses on the 100 Days of Year (DOY) period from August 6 to November 28, 2018. Results indicate that during the co-seismic phase (DOY 272), InaCORS stations experienced deformations ranging from 477.130 mm to 7.7852 mm. The magnitude of deformation varied based on station proximity to the epicenter, with the largest displacement observed at TOBP and the smallest at CPRE. Station movements were divergent, with northern stations shifting northward and southern stations moving southward. Subsurface slip reached 1449.23 mm, affecting an area measuring 145 km by 76 km at a depth of 8 km, dip of 65˚, strike of 351˚, and rake of -46˚. These findings contribute valuable insights into the seismic impact on the Earth's crust, aiding seismic hazard assessments in the region
Students' Classification and Collaboration Ability on Plant Classification Material Using Scientific Outbound Learning: Preliminary Study
Authors: Cristanti Widya , Hidayat Topik , Supriatno Bambang
Published: May 2024

This research is a quantitative descriptive analysis which aims to describe the implementation of scientific outbound learning on plant classification material to see students' classification and collaboration abilities using data obtained objectively. The research was conducted in the botanical garden of the Indonesia University of Education with class X students at Daarut Tauhid Girl’s Boarding High School Bandung as research subjects. The research instruments used were a questionnaire assessing the design of scientific outbound learning, classification ability questions, as well as questionnaires and observation sheets of collaboration ability. The results of the research show that students' classification abilities are not yet optimal as seen through the pretest results, with an average of 38.13 and the posttest results with an average of 50.93 have not passed the school's KKM figure of 76 due to several obstacles and causal factors found, such as reduced students interest after learning is completed, lack of motivation given to students, and limited use of smartphones. Students' collaboration abilities are indicated to emerge through scientific outbound learning activities based on the results of students' collaboration abilities assessment which are already included in the category of developing collaboration abilities and already possessing collaboration abilities
Comparison of Rendement, Viscosity, and Degree of Acidity of Bone Gelatin of Bali Cattle Fed with Lamtoro at Different Extraction Temperatures
Authors: Hasma Hasma , Ali Muhamad , Dahlanuddin Dahlanuddin , Sriasih Made , Wariata Wayan , Erwanto Yuny , Faruq Rafif Umar , Mariska Tina Vidya , Husaefa Nadira
Published: May 2024

The increase in Bali cattle bone waste due to increased slaughter has become a severe societal problem because it will pollute the environment. If Bali cattle bone waste is appropriately processed, it will produce products with high nutritional and economic value, including gelatin. This research aimed to compare the yield, viscosity, and degree of acidity (pH) of bone gelatin from Bali cattle fed with lamtoro at different extraction temperatures. The gelatin from Bali cattle bone was produced under the influence of different extraction temperatures of 50; 60; and 70o C and each was repeated 4 times. The research method used was laboratory experimental. Data were analyzed using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The parameters observed were yield, pH, and viscosity. The results show that different extraction temperatures (50, 60, 70o C) had a significant effect (P < 0.05) on viscosity while a very significant effect (P < 0.01) on the degree of acidity (pH) and no significant effect (P > 0.05) to the yield. It can be concluded that a higher extraction temperature (70o C) will be accompanied by an increase in gelatin yield, but the extraction temperature of 60o C showed the maximum viscosity and acidity (pH) values
Manajemen Keuangan dan Pemasaran Usaha Budidaya Lebah Trigona dalam Mendukung Ekonomi Rumah Tangga di Desa Sedau Kecamatan Narmada Kabupaten Lombok Barat
Authors: M. Yusuf  , Muhammad Nursan  , Amiruddin  , Ni Made Nike Zeamita Widiyanti  , Amry Rakhman
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk: (1) Meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilaan peternak lebah trigona tentang manajemen keuangan, pembukuan usaha budidaya lebah trigona; (2) Menunjukkan kepada peternak lebah trigona tentang teknik manajemen pemasaran; dan (3) Menjalin hubungan antara perguruan tinggi, khususnya Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Mataram dengan Masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah metode pengembangan masyarakat (community development) yang menekankan pembelajaran orang dewasa, dengan melibatkan 10 orang anggota kelompok sasaran. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Secara umum pelaksanaan kegiatan telah berlangsung dengan baik dan lancar yang ditunjukkan dengan adanya partisipasi aktif dari kelompok sasaran serta ipteks yang ditawarkan dapat diterima oleh kelompok sasaran; (2) Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini telah mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan peserta terutama yang berkaitan dengan: (a) aspek manajemen keuangan dan pembukuan, serta pemasaran madu trigona; dan (b) kemampuan manajemen kelompok, khusunya peternak lebah dalam upaya memanfaatkan potensi yang ada; (3) Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini juga telah ikut mendorong semakin intensifnya komunikasi timbal balik antara perguruan tinggi dalam hal ini Fakultas Pertanian, UNRAM dengan masyarakat, khusunya peternak lebah di Desa Sedau, Kecamatan Narmada, Kabupaten Lombok Barat.
Frequency of posterior teeth that presented with pulpal calcifications after orthodontic treatment; a retrospective radiographic assessment.
Authors: Wasim Ijaz  , Asim Qureshi  , Naveed Iqbal  , Eizza Niaz  , Abid Hussain  , Ifham Khan Jadoon
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess the pulpal calcification that was presented on radiographs after the completion of orthodontic treatment. Study Design: Retrospective Observational study. Setting: Department of Orthodontic, Ayub Medical College Abbottabad. Period: October 2023 to November 2023. Methods: Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the current study was carried out on patients who had reported and registered for orthodontic intervention within the previous five years and had case records from the orthodontics department available. A total of 670 case records were assessed for selecting 191 cases as per sample size. Results: Among 191 patients, 30.4% were male and 69.6% were female. The highest percentage belonged to the 14-16 age group (32%), followed by 20-22 (28.3%), 17-19 (26.2%), and 23-25 (12.6%) age groups. Pre-treatment calcification was 17.8% (n=34), rising to 28.3% (n=54) post-treatment. Pulp calcification significantly increased after orthodontic treatment (p<0.05). No significant differences were found between gender and age groups regarding pulp calcification (p>0.05). However, a significant association existed between pulp calcification and treatment duration (p<0.05). The 25-30 months treatment duration had the highest occurrence (n=27), followed by 31-36 months (n=19). Mandibular teeth had a higher prevalence of pulp calcification (53.7%) than maxillary teeth (46.3%), with tooth number 36 having the highest prevalence (25.9%). A significant relationship was observed between the left and right sides of the dental arches, with the left side exhibiting greater tooth calcification (68.5%) than the right side (31.5%). Conclusions: The present study concluded that there was an increase in the frequency of pulpal calcifications in the observed posterior teeth after orthodontic treatment. Pulpal calcifications were significantly more prevalent in the posterior teeth of the mandibular arch compared to the maxillary arch. Moreover, the likelihood of pulpal calcification increased over the duration of orthodontic treatment.
Comparison of intraperitoneal instillation of Bupivacaine vs Normal Saline for postoperative pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Authors: Hafiz Ahmad Jalal  , Mudassar Murtaza  , Noor Fatima  , Ayesha Khalid
Published: May 2024

Objective: To evaluate whether local irrigation of Bupivacaine reduces post-operative pain after cholecystectomy. Study Design: Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Department of Surgery, Government Teaching Hospital, Shahdara Lahore. Period: June 2020 to December 2022. Methods: For this study, 86 participants were divided into two groups, each containing 43 participants (Bupivacaine vs. no Bupivacaine). The control group (Group A) received an infiltration of 15 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine in the sub-diaphragmatic region on the right side and at port sites, while normal saline was administered to Group B. The Visual Analogue Pain Score Scale was employed to assess pain levels at 0-3, 3-5, 5-7, and above 7-10 hours post-surgery (VAS). Results: In this study, the total number of included individuals was 86. Moreover, the overall mean and median ages in months for both groups were 47.7 ± 8.97 and 47 (18-60) respectively, with the majority of patients being male (59 individuals, 68.6%). Furthermore, there was a statistically significant mean difference in pain scores on the visual analogue scale at 0–3 hours, 3–5 hours, 5–7 hours, and 7–10 hours (p-value < 0.05). Similarly, there was a statistically significant mean difference in pain scores on the visual analogue scale after more than three to five hours, more than seven hours, and more than ten hours (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: Consequently, we inferred that intraperitoneal and local infiltration of Bupivacaine following laparoscopic cholecystectomy significantly reduced the level of postoperative discomfort and the requirement for analgesics.
Hyperglycemia as a prognostic factor for increased mortality in patients admitted in Pediatric ICU.
Authors: Tabassum Fatima  , Madiha Fayyaz  , Faiza Rizwan  , Nazir Ahmed Malik  , Somayya Siddiqa  , Bushra Babar
Published: May 2024

Objective: To study the prevalence and frequency of hyperglycemia in critically ill children. To juxtapose mortality rate in critically ill patients with hyperglycemia against those having normal blood glucose levels. Study Design: Descriptive Case Series. Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of HITEC, IMS Taxila, Al-Ihsan Hospital Rawalpindi & Hameed Latif Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Period: March 2023 to October 2023. Methods: One hundred critically ill children admitted to PICU were included. Patients who had blood glucose levels more than 150mg/dl within 48 hours of admission were included in the hyperglycemic group (Group A).Patients with normal blood sugars were included in Group B. The normoglycemic and hyperglycemic groups were followed till 10 days to determine the mortality associated with hyperglycemia. Results: Mean age of the children was 6.7± 6.29 months. There were 72% male children and 28% female children. Mean blood glucose levels at baseline, after 24h hours, after 36 hours and after 48 hours were 194.91± 135.66mg/dl, 156.91±74.89mg/dl, 156.21 ±83.05mg/dl and 150.13±70.68mg/dl. Frequency of hyperglycemia was observed in 55% (n= 55). Mortality rate was 43% (n= 43/100). Furthermore, mortality rate was crucially inflated 63.6% (n= 35) in hyperglycemic victims than normoglycemic patients (p=<0.001). Conclusion: Frequency of high blood sugar along with mortality within 10 days of hospitalization in children with hyperglyceemia was found higher in patients admitted to Pediatric ICU.
Pediatric arterial ischemic stroke; Risk factors, clinical presentation and short-term outcome of patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital.
Authors: Samrah Ibrahim  , Misbah Anjum  , Shazia Soomro
Published: May 2024

Objective: To determine the risk factors, clinical presentation and short term outcome in children presenting with arterial ischemic stroke at a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Prospective Observational study. Setting: Medical Units of National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan. Period: November 2022 October 2023. Methods: Children of either gender aged between 1 month to 12 years and admitted with the diagnosis of pediatric arterial ischemic stroke during the study duration were analyzed. Detailed medical and neurological examinations were performed. Routine work up and laboratory investigations were done. Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) scores at the time of enrollment, discharge and after 3 month follow-up were recorded. Results: In a total of 35 children, 21 (60.0%) were boys the mean age was 6.89±3.63 years. The most frequent presenting clinical features were focal neurological deficits noted in 29 (82.9%) children whereas fever, and fits were reported in 26 (74.3%), and 22 (62.9%) children, respectively. Right hemiplegia was observed in 15 (42.9%) children. Stroke was secondary to moyamoya 8 (22.9%), infections in 6 (17.1%) children. Mortality was reported among 3 (8.6%) children while 3 others lost during the follow ups. Comparison of mean mRS scores at the time of admission, discharge and after 3 months showed significant reduction (p<0.001). Conclusion: Focal neurological deficits were the predominant clinical features, with a significant incidence of associated fever and seizures. Moyamoya and infections emerged as primary causative factors. Despite a mortality rate of 8.6%, there was an overall improvement in outcomes, as evidenced by a significant reduction in Modified Rankin Scale scores at admission, discharge, and after three months.
Learning approaches of undergraduate medical students at exit and entry of their medical schools.
Authors: Nighat Haroon Khan
Published: May 2024

Objective: To Compare the learning approaches of medical students at the exit and entry of their medical school, to evaluate the influence of gender and to look for factors leading students towards a change in their learning approach, if any, through interviews. Study Design: Concurrent Mixed Method study. Setting: Ameer-ud-deen Medical College, Lahore. Period: March 2021 to March 2022. Methods: Sequential mixed method 100 first year and 100 Final year MBBS students were included in the study for quantitative analysis. ASSIST Questionnaire is used for identifying student’s approach to studying as either deep, surface or strategic and the correlation of gender with preference of study approach. Descriptive statistics wer`e performed. Student’s t-test was used for statistical comparisons. Qualitative data was collected through in depth semi structured interviews of final year students. Thematic analysis was done to interpret the data and triangulation method was used for validation. Results: There is an over-all predominance of deep approach in the both first and final year MBBS students. The number of first-year students employing a strategic approach were significantly in majority as compared to final year students doing the same. No significant difference is seen in the learning approaches of male and female students. Interviews indicated reasons of shifting away from strategic learning approach in the final year medical students. No significant difference was seen in the selection of approach between female and male students of both groups. Conclusion: Study suggests that there is a predominance of deep approach in the medical students both at exit and entry points. This is due to their clinical exposure and environment, assessment methodologies, curriculum planning, seniors and peer pressure and most importantly their immediate teachers. The more we understand these learning styles, the better we can guide our future generations towards deep learning and improve their attitude and professional skills.
Comparative analysis of unnatural deaths in Faisalabad during 2018-2022 – A raising trend.
Authors: Mobin Inam Pal  , Saeed Akbar Tariq  , Kishwar Naheed  , Ayesha Ayub  , Ehsan Ahmad  , Zunera Misbah
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess the pattern of unnatural deaths in Faisalabad during the last five years, to determine the gender and age group mostly affected and to explore the increasing trend if any. Study Design: Retrospective Cross-sectional Descriptive study. Setting: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad. Period: January 2018 to December 2022. Methods: Subjects of the study were victims of unnatural death in areas covered by Police stations where the postmortem was performed in the Mortuary of Punjab Medical College / Faisalabad Medical University. Data was collected from respective official Police records, FIRs and Postmortem reports and recorded on pre-structured proformas. It was categorized on the basis of manner of death, type of weapon involved, age groups involved and gender. Results: Out of a total of 1340 autopsies conducted, 1024(76.4%) were males and 316(23.6%) were females. The male to female ratio was 3.2:1. Majority of the victims belonged to the 30–39-year age group i.e. 338 (25.2%) followed by the 20-29-year age group with 333 (24.8%) cases. The manner of death was homicidal in 896(67%) cases followed by 320(24%) accidental and 77(6%) of suicide. Firearm was the most commonly used weapon claiming 490 (36.6%) lives followed by RTA with 254 (19%) cases. September was the month in which maximum cases were reported (140,10.4%). Conclusion: Males are the major victims of unnatural deaths, with firearm weapons claiming the majority of lives. There is a rising trend in the number of unnatural deaths as the years go by and strict measures need to be implemented to keep a check and balance on the availability and easy access to firearms and strict traffic rules should be implemented.