bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Medium-Term Interindustry Econometric Model of the Moscow Economy
Authors:   LLC Center for Tax Policy, Nikitin K. M. , Shirov A. A. ,   Institute of Economic Forecasting of RAS, Chaplina Yu. Yu. ,   LLC Center for Tax Policy, Polzikov D. A. ,   Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Potapenko V. V. ,   Institute of Economic Forecasting of RAS
Published: March 2024

As the largest Russian region with high socio-economic indicators, Moscow affects economic development of the whole country. Therefore, the present study aims to develop a model to forecast main indicators of the Moscow economy. To accomplish the task, it is necessary to: a) choose a suitable model and forecasting methods; b) transform available regional statistics into an appropriate form; c) select an algorithm for assessing the impact of detailed budget expenditures on the Moscow economy; d) combine the obtained results to construct a forecasting model. The proposed medium-term forecasting model of the Moscow economy includes both interindustry and econometric approaches. The study justified the use of cross-validation metrics for selecting optimal econometric forecasting models. An algorithm for converting budget expenditure data from detailed expenditure codes into economic activities and product data was developed. We assessed the impact of Moscow’s budget expenditures on the economy considering intra-city interindustry connections. According to the model calculations, two complex macroeconomic forecasts were used as scenarios: the base forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia (April 2023) and the lower-growth forecast of the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences (March 2023). The scenario of the Ministry of Economic Development assumes that, in 2023–2025, the Russian gross domestic product (GDP) in constant prices will increase by 1.2, 2.0 and 2.6 %, respectively. The gross regional product (GRP) of Moscow is expected to increase by 0.5, 0.8 and 1.2 %, respectively. The calculations show that, depending on these scenarios, Moscow’s GRP in current prices will grow up to 30.9-31.7 trillion roubles by 2025. Moscow budget expenditure multiplier for GRP is estimated as 0.76-0.77 for 2023-2025.
The Role of Transport, ICT and Power Infrastructure in the Ethiopian Economy
Authors:   Milton Friedman University, Nagy H. , Abdulkadr A. A. ,   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Neszmélyi G. I. ,   Milton Friedman University
Published: March 2024

Infrastructure development plays an important role in reducing poverty, assuring food security and sustainable development of a country. One of the key challenges hindering the economic growth of developing countries is the lack of proper transport, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and energy sector infrastructures. This research aims to examine the importance of transport, ICT and power sector in Ethiopia’s economic growth and identify the main challenges these sectors have been facing based on data obtained from different secondary sources such as websites of the World Bank and Trading Economics, official reports, and published works. Descriptive statistical analysis was implemented to describe the secondary data obtained, while graphs, tables, and charts were used to visualise the results. Despite the difficulties in establishing and sustaining necessary infrastructure, research indicates that the growth of Ethiopia’s economy is largely attributed to infrastructure development. Furthermore, year after year, progress has been made in each sector of development, though there are still obstacles to overcome. Poor quality of road, transport and ICT infrastructure have been key factors of poor development in the country. There is an imbalance between the power needed and the available power. Given Ethiopia’s abundance of resources, the country must continue to prioritise infrastructure development.
Coordination of Regional Innovation Processes to Ensure the Technological Competitiveness of Russia
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Golova I. M.
Published: March 2024

Although Russia has approximately 200 tools to support science and innovation, the observed innovative activity of Russian organisations of 12 % is 4-6 times lower than that of most technologically developed countries. Under international sanctions, it is necessary to enhance the innovative component of the country’s technological competitiveness. The study hypothesises that improvement of innovation processes management in Russian regions requires a transition to a holistic innovation policy aimed at harmonising regional science, technology and production to ensure technological sovereignty. The article refines the methodology and mechanisms of the Russian innovation policy. The author’s approach to the implementation of the mission-oriented innovation policy considering the specificity of Russian regions is described. The use of a layered innovation strategy is substantiated. Innovative activity should first be stimulated in regions with the highest development of science and technology industries; then, other regions should be gradually involved in innovation processes. The following indicators are considered while selecting regions: the number of R&D employees, shipping volume of high – and medium-tech enterprises, number of university students, fiscal capacity. Data of the Federal State Statistics Service are analysed. The rank method is used for a preliminary selection of 10 regions most suitable for implementing the developed approach (Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Republic of Tatarstan, Nizhny Novgorod, Sverdlovsk oblasts, etc.). The study presents innovation missions for these regions aimed to overcome the technological gap and reduce import dependence (innovative import substitution, circular economy, etc.). The findings can be used to improve innovation policy at the federal and regional levels. Future studies should focus on establishing theoretical and methodological foundations of a unified scientific and technological space in Russia.
A Preliminary Study on the Investigation of Learning Ability of Arabian Horses through Behavioural Tests
Authors: Danışan Sibel , Gücüyener Hacan Özlem
Published: March 2024

Knowing the behavioural responses of horses while planning the training processes is crucial in constituting the appropriate training program. For this purpose, behavioural tests are used. 2-8 years old, fifteen female Arabian horses participated in the study. Reactivity to Human and Fear Tests were applied within the scope of Behavioural Tests. Significant relationships (p
RNA Slide Preparation Protocol (FFPE) for nanostring DSP - GeoMx - Human Ovary U54 Native Tissue v2 v2
Authors: Martin Nicolas , Tran Tommy
Published: March 2024

This protocol is designed for RNA slide preparation for formalin-fixed tissue.
IMPLEMENTATION OF VE.RUBRIC BASED ON HOTEL SOP ON HOUSEKEEPING COMPETENCY TEST IN HOUSEKEEPING VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Rohaeni Neni , Rinekasari Nenden Rani , Jubaedah Yoyoh , Yusuf Shofa Fithriturrohmi
Published: March 2024

This research is motivated by the need for a performance assessment on the Housekeeping competency test at Hospitality Accommodation vocational high school which can measure the competence of students objectively according to the Hotel SOP. This research is the implementation stage of Ve.Rubric based on Hotel SOP on the Housekeeping competency test which has been tested for validation through expert judgement at Hospitality Accommodation vocational high school. The method used in this study is a descriptive method, by choosing the location of the Hospitality Accommodation Vocational School in West Java. The purpose of this study is to implement Ve.Rubric based on Hotel SOP in the Housekeeping competency test at Hospitality Accommodation vocational high school to determine the feasibility of the application developed from user responses. Research participants were selected by students and teachers who teach Housekeeping subjects at Accommodation Hospitality vocational high school as well as hotel practitioners in West Java. The findings showed that Ve.Rubric based on Sop Hotel was declared very feasible and the interrater reliability result data obtained by the cronbach alpha value of 0.818 had good reliability on very high criteria. Usability analysis obtained the results that, Ve.Rubric provides convenience in assessing performance at the time of competency tests and is more effective and feels satisfied as a user. The results of this study contain the implication that, Ve.Rubric based on Hotel SOP can be implemented on the Housekeeping competency test at SMK Hospitality Accommodation both in West Java and in other provinces in the wider clause.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUNDSCAPE AT RAIL BOUNDARIES, CASE STUDY JL. HAUR JAYA, BOGOR CITY
Authors: Anggiandari Nyi Raden Ajeng Putri , Barliana Mokhammad Syaom , Cahyani Diah Cahyani
Published: March 2024

Bogor is an area that accommodates the needs of the capital city of Jakarta (Wilza et al., 2021), this high population rate has contributed to dense settlements to facilitate their lives and activities, for people who have financial limitations choose an alternative to building their homes on the railroad tracks (Prihatiningsih Rahmawati, 2018). The railway line is supposed to function as a 10-meter-wide vacant land where 6 meters of this border is supposed to be used to reduce noise pollution by using a noise barrier to achieve a standardized noise level in settlements of 55Db(A) ( Department of Public Works, 2005). The outdoor acoustic environment is a diversity that is managed and enhanced, to control noise from the environment (Brown, 2010). With the Descriptive Analysis method on Jalan Haur Jaya, Bogor City. Noise data was taken with the SANFIX type WT85B Sound Level Meter instrument with a measurement time of 24 hours carried out 4 times at 4 measurement points. Soundscape is a solution to improve the quality of living comfort by applying the right arrangement of plants to reduce noise pollution, shade, absorb air pollution, windbreaker and view barrier (Syahindra et al., 2014) in this settlement obtained Leq 100.2 dBA, with the applied plant composition able to reduce noise by 48.25 dBA, this settlement meets the standard of residential noise.
SPACE DESIGN STUDY OF ELDERLY BEHAVIOR; CASE STUDY OF THE PURI KEBAJIKAN NURSING HOME, BATAM
Authors: Deviana Deviana , Nurrahman Dimas Iqbal
Published: March 2024

Along with the changing years, the elderly population in Batam City has increased rapidly. However, facilities such as nursing homes for the elderly are still minorly found in Batam City. Regarding quality, nursing homes in Batam City also have not fully met the standards of design that should be both in terms of quality, facilities, and needs for the elderly. The Elderly being the prime residents in a nursing home, of course, need to pay attention to their needs in living in that place, especially the relationship between the behavior of the elderly and the nursing home that provides a reciprocal relationship in the life of the elderly or known as behavioral architecture. Therefore, through this research, it is expected to find out the situation related to nursing homes in Batam City by paying attention to the psychological side and comfort of the needs of the elderly. This study uses a combined method of qualitative research and quantitative research (mixed methods). Researchers conducted direct observations and interviews at one of the assisted living in Batam City in addition to literature studies in completing the data collection process. Through this research, it can be concluded that the Puri Kebajikan nursing home has not fully implemented the appropriate design requirements and the application of behavioral architecture to the elderly in nursing homes. It expected to be an increase in the application of facilities at the Puri Kebajikan nursing home as a comfortable residence for the elderly according to their needs.
THE EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL GAME-BASED TEAM GAMES TOURNAMENT (TGT) LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES OF CLASS X BUILDING MODELING AND INFORMATION DESIGN (DPIB) 3 PUBLIC VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SMK) 1 BALONGAN INDRAMAYU, WEST JAVA
Authors: Sepriadi Ridwan , Nuryanto Nuryanto , Minggra Restu
Published: March 2024

This research is motivated by the low level of learning outcomes of students who do not meet the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM). The results of the pre-research found that students felt bored with expository learning techniques, had uneven motivation, interest, and enthusiasm for learning, tended to be passive during learning, and lacked the creation of mutually constructive relationships between high achieving students and those who did not. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research on "The Influence of Educational Game-Based Team Games Tournament Learning Models on Learning Outcomes in the Basics of Modeling and Building Information Subjects". This study aims to determine the application of the Team Games Tournament learning model with Wordwall media and its effect on improving student learning outcomes in the Basics of Modeling and Building Information Design subjects. This research is useful for solving problems by applying appropriate learning models according to the learning objectives and characteristics of students. This research used an experimental method in the form of Quasi Experimental with Non Randomized Control Group Design conducted at SMKN 1 Balongan, Indramayu. The population used was all class X DPIB expertise program students. The sample was determined using purposive sampling techniques. The samples to be studied were class X DPIB 2 and X DPIB 3. The data collection technique used was test instruments and observation sheets. The results of this study showed an increase in learning outcomes in class X DPIB 3 by 47%, while the average increase in learning outcomes through the use of expository models in class X DPIB 2 was only 16%. Thus, it can be seen that the experimental class X DPIB 3 experienced an average increase in learning outcomes which was higher than the control class X DPIB 2.Keywords - Team Games Tournament, Wordwall, student learning outcomes.
The Relationship between Level of Therapist Support and Efficacy and Adherence in Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Disordered Eating Behaviors
Authors: Kim Seyeom , Shim Eun-Jung
Published: March 2024

Background: Therapist support is an important intervention design factor in internet-delivered psychotherapy. However, the relationship between therapist support and intervention outcomes is not well established. This study examined the relationship between therapist support, efficacy, and adherence to Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for disordered eating behaviors.Methods: Thirty-six women with disordered eating behaviors were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups: low, medium, and high levels of therapist support. The participants received eight sessions of I-CBT, twice a week, with varying levels of therapist support.Results: While all three groups showed a reduction in eating disorder risk factors (i.e., body image disturbance, disordered eating behaviors, depression, and anxiety), there were no significant differences in these improvements by therapist support level. However, there were significant differences in intervention completion rates by therapist support level, with higher levels of support associated with increased intervention completion rates.Conclusions: Therapist support can potentially improve adherence to internet-based interventions.
Association between Suicidal Ideation and Blood Cadmium Levels Based on the 3rd to 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
Authors: Kim Sunmi
Published: March 2024

Background: This study aimed to determine the association between blood cadmium levels and suicidal ideation.Methods: Using data from the 3rd to 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, the geometric mean of blood cadmium levels according to suicidal ideation was compared using multiple linear regression analyses in male and female adults. The frequency of suicidal ideation according to the blood cadmium levels was also compared using multiple logistic regression models.Results: In total, 6,877 men and 6,698 women were included in the study. When adjusting for all potential confounding factors, the geometric mean of blood cadmium levels was significantly higher in participants with suicidal ideation than in those without suicidal ideation in both men (0.92 ng/ml [95% confidence interval 0.87∼0.97 ng/ml] vs. 0.86 ng/ml [0.84∼0.88 ng/ml]; p=.026) and women (1.05 ng/ml [95% confidence interval 1.01∼1.10 ng/ml] vs. 0.99 ng/ml [0.98∼1.02 ng/ml]; p=.006). After adjusting for potential confounders, the frequency of suicidal ideation significantly increased as blood cadmium levels increased in men (p for trend=.014) and women (p for trend=.034).Conclusions: Results revealed an association between blood cadmium levels and suicidal ideation in Korean adults.
Relationship between Childhood Trauma and Depression in Youths in the Transition to Independent Living: The Mediating Effect of Disconnection-Rejection Schemas Moderated by Out-of-Home Care Types
Authors: Park Shin Young , Hyun Myoung-Ho , Jin Min Jin
Published: March 2024

Background: This study explored the relationship between childhood trauma, disconnection-rejection schemas, and depression among youths in the transition to independent living. Additionally, this study examined whether the impact of childhood trauma on depression, mediated by disconnection-rejection schemas, was moderated by the type of out-of-home care (residential care centers, group homes, and foster homes).Methods: A survey questionnaire measuring childhood trauma, disconnection-rejection schemas, and depression was administered to 201 participants.Results: Mistrust-abuse and defectiveness-shame schemas mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and depression. In all types of out-of-home care, both the mistrust-abuse and defectiveness-shame schemas mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and depression. There were no significant differences in mediating effects based on the type of out-of-home care.Conclusions: The findings of this study can be applied to the treatment of depression during the transition to independent living in individuals who have experienced childhood trauma.
Los Constructores Prodigiosos
Authors: Anson i Fradera Martí
Published: March 2024

Imágenes que forman parte de un proyecto mas complejo que se mostró en  "Els constructors prodigiosos" en la exposición realizada en el M|A|C Mataró Art Contemporani en 2023.
Imagenes de pedazos de lona cortados y regalados.
Digital image of the city as a form of communication
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tormakhova Anastasiia
Published: March 2024

Historically, the city is the center where the main vectors of human life are concentrated. In particular, the modern city can be presented through the prism of the media. The city currently exists not only as a certain objective reality, but also as a result of reflection on the life events of its inhabitants. The practice of separating citizens in real terms is compensated by the creation of virtual media communication centers. The whole set of communication about the city can be connected to different types of information portals, open for viewing social networks and closed groups for internal communication. The analysis of the results of photo fixation of locations in different temporal characteristics was an attempt to understand the specifics of fluctuations in digital content. It also vividly demonstrated that the city acquires a different character in cyberspace. Cyberspace acts as a new tool for cartography of urban space. According to a number of researchers, the complex structure of the city becomes clear only in it. The definition of a person's place in the modern city is automatically related to a certain delineation of his place in information flows. Media and cyberspace become a locus of urban collective memory. This is due to the fact that modern cities are undergoing significant changes. However, this happens so quickly that there is a spatial and temporal gap between the memory and the perception of the real urban space. The image of modern cities is formed in the media space, which is often focused on creating an attractive image of the city, which may not be too true to reality. Daily and festive (or those that do not fit into the everyday) events are reflected in media sources. They record the process of changes in the urban space. At the same time, cyberspace also contains past images of the city. The multi-layered visual image of the city in media sources leads to the formation of the phenomenon of discontinuity of temporal and spatial features. The memory of the city and its real appearance coexist in the network, generating a new image of it.
Lost Self to Present Self: A Case Report of Narrative Therapy for a Woman with Acquired Brain Injury
Authors: Mahajan Mrinalini , Hegde Shantala , Sinha Sanjib
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: Psychotherapy for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is considered to be an important component of a holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation approach. This helps in making sense of the loss of the sense of self they experience. Gender, premorbid personality, and socio-cultural discourses guide this process of understanding. Narrative formulation takes these considerations into account and, thus, can be used for formulating therapeutic plans.
AIM: To present a case report which highlights the use of narrative case formulation to understand the psychological, social, and cultural factors forming the dominant discourse of a woman with ABI.
METHODS: Ms. VA, a 43-year-old female, presented herself with a diagnosis of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy with small chronic infarcts with gliosis in the bilateral cerebellar hemisphere, myoclonic seizures, mild cognitive impairment, depression, generalized dystonia, and bronchial asthma. Along with neuropsychological rehabilitation and cognitive retraining, 25 sessions of psychotherapy using narrative formulation were performed.
RESULTS: Following the therapy, microgains such as a developing strong therapeutic relationship, accommodating vulnerability in her narrative, and finding moments of independence and assertion within the constraints of ABI were observed. Acceptance of her current predicament vis-à-vis her lost self and finding meaning in her new self were facilitated.
CONCLUSION: There is paucity of research detailing psychotherapeutic management of ABI, especially in India. Psychotherapy, particularly using narrative formulation, can be helpful in understanding the intersections of gender role and expectations, premorbid personality and ABI, and aiding the post-ABI rehabilitation and adjustment. Future work in this area can explore the socio-cultural aspects that play an important role in the therapy process.
Anlatı Metinlerinde Zamansal Değişkenler ve Metinsel İşlevleri
Authors: Kaygısız Çağrı
Published: March 2024

Metin türüne bağlı yapısal bir özellik olarak görünüş bildiren morfo-semantik birimlerin söylem akışı içinde kazandığı işlev hem metnin anlamlandırılması hem de bilişsel sistemin bilgi işlem süreçlerinde temel değişkenlerden birisi olması bakımından önemlidir. Bu nedenle zamansal yapıyı oluşturan birimlerin, metnin söylem akışı içinde birbiriyle kurduğu etkileşim sonucu kazandığı pragmatik işlevlerin belirlenmesi okuma becerisinin geliştirilmesi bakımından önemlidir. Zira sözcüksel birimlerin algılanması ve yorumlanmasına dilbilgisel çıkarımlar eşlik eder. Dolayısıyla dilsel araçların çalışma prensiplerinin araştırılarak söylem yapısıyla kurduğu etkileşim sonucu kazandıkları semantik özellikler ile üstlendikleri pragmatik ve retorik işlevleri açıklamaya çalışan sözcük dilbilgisel çalışmalar önemlidir. Buna ek olarak temel söylem biçimi olan anlatı türünün, temel özelliği zamansal (temporal) yapılanıştır. Bu akademik zeminden hareketle çalışmanın amacı, Türkçede dilbilgisel görünüş kodlayan morfo-semantik birimlerin söylem akışı içinde kazandıkları metinsel işlevin belirlenmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak oluşturulan veri tabanı, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden söylem analizi kullanılarak incelenmiş ve elde edilen bulgulardan hareketle morfo-semantik söylem akışı içinde kurdukları etkileşim sonucu kazandıkları metinsel işlevler belirlenmiştir.
A Study on the Multimodal Stylistic Features of Picture Book Finding Winnie
Authors: Hao Shumin
Published: March 2024

Picture books are a literary genre with multimodal features that plays an important role in children’s education, entertainment and life. Children’s picture books have attracted a lot of attention from the academic circles. At current, scholars mainly focus on the studies of education, culture, translation and literature of children’s picture books, and few of them have studied children’s picture books from the perspective of multimodal stylistics. Therefore, based on the theory of multimodal stylistics, this paper will analyze the multimodal stylistic features of a children’s picture book named Finding Winnie which won the 2016 Caldecott Gold Award. This paper uses a combination of quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis to study the foreground features and stylistic effects of the language, the image, the layout, the color, the typograph and the inter-semiotic relationships in this picture book. It is found that material process, verbal process and relational processes are prominent features of the verbal mode, as well as foreground features. Images are mostly narrative. The verbal text is on the right and below the image, and the characters are in the middle of the image, which both constitute the foreground feature of the layout. Warm colors of yellow and brown and cool colors of green and blue constitute the foreground features of the color mode. The slope and bold typefaces are the foreground features of the typograph mode. The intensified complementary relationship constitutes a prominent feature of the inter-semiotic relationships.
Comparison of chromohysteroscopy findings with histopathological findings in abnormal uterine bleeding
Authors: Kaur Amanpreet , Bedi Mini , Singh Parvinder , Lamba Pulkita , Kaur Harbhajan , Suri Vijay
Published: March 2024

Background: Aim was to compare histological diagnosis of differently stained endometrial tissue on chromohysteroscopy.
Methods: A total of 80 patients diagnosed with AUB and satisfying the study design were included in the study. Hysteroscopy followed by chromohysteroscopy was done using 1% methylene blue. Staining patterns were observed and guided biopsies were taken from differently stained areas and sent for histopathology.
Results: On chromohysteroscopy, out of the 80 participants, 53 (66.3%) had focal staining and 27 (33.7%) had diffuse staining. The overall sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of TVS in diagnosing uterine abnormalities was 51.7%, 45.1%, 34.9%, 62.2% respectively. The overall sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV for hysteroscopy were 96.6%, 41.2%, 48.3%, 95.5% respectively. The indices for chromohysteroscopy were as follows: sensitivity-69% for focal and 31% for diffuse staining, specificity-49.0% for focal staining and 69.7% for diffuse staining, PPV-43.5% for focal and 33.3% for diffuse staining, NPV-73.5% for focal staining and 62.3% for diffuse staining.
Conclusions: The idea of staining of endometrium and taking a guided biopsy is exciting and is undoubtedly, better than a blind sampling. However, subjecting all the patient of AUB to chromohysteroscopy in order to find a major histopathological difference is questionable and needs larger trials to reach to concrete decision.
Comparative study of diclofenac, paracetamol infusion, or a combination in post-caesarean patients for pain management
Authors: Choudhary Abhilasha , Swati  , Verma Pahula
Published: March 2024

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released fresh information showing that the number of caesarean sections performed worldwide has increased and now accounts for more than one in five (21%) deliveries. 89.8% of women experienced significant post-operative discomfort following a caesarean section and 84.2% reported to have moderate to severe pain. This study aimed to compare diclofenac, paracetamol infusion, and a combination of both in patients of post-caesarean for pain management.
Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study carried out in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at a tertiary care hospital in a rural area of Panipat, Haryana. A total number of 102 women who underwent caesarean section were taken for the study. They were divided into 3 groups each having 34 women. The first group was given diclofenac, the second was given paracetamol infusion and the third was given a combination of both for pain management.
Results: In our study we have done visual analog score (VAS) scoring at 0, 1, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours and we found that the mean VAS score in group 3 was highest when compared to other two groups. We also found that on comparing data of VAS score between the three groups the p value came out to significant that is p≤0.001.
Conclusions: We found that combination therapy had good results in comparison to individual therapy and had fewer side effects.
Foeto-maternal outcome in pregnancy with and without heart disease: a comparative cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Ratan Miti , Singh Ngashepam Shuradhaja , Singh Chirom Pritamkumar , Dolma Sonam , Gautam Nikita , A. Vaishnav Anmol , Soni Saurabh
Published: March 2024

Background: Pregnant women with underlying heart disease are at increased risk for adverse maternal, obstetric, and neonatal outcomes. One can successfully treat the majority of these incidents if detected early by accurate individual risk assessment and careful follow-up. The aim and objectives of this study were to compare the foeto-maternal outcome in pregnancy with and without heart diseases with period of gestation >32 weeks.
Methods: This study was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Imphal, the capital city of Manipur, using a standard-questionnaires among patients admitted. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.0 with statistical significance set at p<0.05.
Results: Study was conducted on 112 pregnant women. The prevalence of heart disease was higher (71.4%) among the primiparous women. Highest occurrence of heart disease (66.1%) was seen in the housewife group. There was increased incidence of pre-term deliveries among pregnant women with heart disease (26.8%). Caesarean section (62.5%) and maternal complications (42.9%) were found to be higher among the pregnant women with heart disease. The incidence of NICU admission of babies was higher among mothers with heart disease (17.9%) compare to 5.4% in mothers without heart disease.
Conclusions: Early detection by accurate individual risk assessment and careful follow-up are key to improving outcomes.
Breast tuberculosis: a case series
Authors: Moukit Mounir , Bougrini Youssef , Rahmoune Mohammed , Allilou Ismail , Babahabib Abdellah
Published: March 2024

Tuberculosis is one of the leading infectious and contagious diseases, caused by bacteria belonging to the Mycobacterium family. Breast involvement ranks last among the extrapulmonary manifestations of tuberculosis but remains an important clinical condition that may present clinical and radiological similarities with breast cancer, thus requiring a thorough diagnostic approach including histological and/or bacteriological confirmation. This is a retrospective study conducted at the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the Military Hospital Moulay Ismail - Meknes, over a period of 4 years. A total of 6 cases of breast tuberculosis were observed, resulting in an incidence rate of 6 cases per 7600 women-years. The mean age of patients was 39 years. Signs of tuberculosis impregnation were found in 33% of cases. The clinical forms encountered, in descending order of frequency, were: diffuse form (50% of cases), nodular form (33% of cases), and sclerotic form (16% of cases). The radiological findings were almost always suggestive of a suspicious lesion. Diagnosis was primarily based on the histopathological study of breast biopsy. All our patients received a standard regimen of anti-tubercular treatment including: 4 months of Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol followed by 2 months of Rifampicin and Isoniazid with favorable outcomes. Only one patient experienced a recurrence due to under dosing of Rifampicin, which was managed with a total of 9 months of treatment. One patient underwent additional surgical drainage. Early and thorough diagnosis of breast tuberculosis is crucial as it helps avoid mutilating surgery in often young women.
Vulval leiomyoma causing coital difficulty: report of two cases
Authors: Solaja Olufemi A. , Fasubaa Olusola B. , Ajenifuja Olusegun K. , Adepiti Clement A. , Adedeji Nife O. , Adefidipe Adeyemi A. , Ayodele Solomon O. , Ndiwe Augustine B. , Solaja Oluwasola A.
Published: March 2024

Leiomyoma is a smooth muscle benign tumor and it is a common benign lesion of the uterus in women of the reproductive age group with a prevalence of about 30%. Though the prevalence of uterine fibroid was 6.5% in Ile-Ife, and 8.5% of gynecological admissions in Ilesha, Nigeria, vulval leiomyoma is very rare and often misdiagnosed as Bartholin cyst or with other differentials like lipoma, etc. It is usually not considered a differential of vulval masses, but with detailed examination and with the use of investigative tools, the diagnosis can become clearer. This paper presents 2 cases of histologically diagnosed vulval leiomyoma seen at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) between January 2017 and December 2021 with both patients complaining of coital difficulty. During this time, the prevalence of this lesion was calculated to be 0.092% of gynecology admissions and 0.17% of gynecological surgeries done in the hospital.
Unique case of drug induced liver injury
Authors: Gautam Swapnil , Vashisth Jay , Rodge Gajanan
Published: March 2024

Drug-induced liver injury are common in Asian Countries because of less awareness about the drugs causing liver injury when consumed in excess quantity or when unindicated. India is the most populous country right now and its population is not aware about the side effects caused by commonly used Ayurvedic drugs.
RANCANGAN PENELITIAN UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA SEKOLAH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA KOMPUTER
Authors: Marwati Rini , Aryanti Aryanti
Published: March 2024

Research on school mathematics learning with computer as tutee has been doing by some of student of mathematics education department of UPI for their paper. There are two big points in this kind of research, i.e. making school mathematics learning software and implementing in school. This article discuss about planning of that kind of research.
AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK DAUN PATIKAN KEBO (Euphorbia hirta) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAKTERI Staphylococcus epidermidis
Authors: Hamdiyati Yanti , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Rahadian Irman
Published: March 2024

Telah dilakukan pengujian aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak etanol daun patikan kebo (Euphorbia hirta) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus epidermidis secara in vitro. Ekstraksi daun patikan kebo dilakukan dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 95%. Ekstrak kasar etanol diencerkan dengan pelarut Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) 30% hingga berkonsentrasi 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, dan 300 mg/ml. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode difusi agar dengan kloramfenikol 30 µg/ml sebagai kontrol positif dan DMSO 30% sebagai kontrol negatif. Parameter yang diukur ialah besarnya diameter daya hambat yang terbentuk di sekitar cakram kertas. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 8 perlakuan dan 5 kali pengulangan. Rata-rata diameter daya hambat yang terbentuk dengan perlakuan ekstrak berkonsentrasi 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, dan 300 mg/ml secara berurutan ialah 9,67; 13,37; 14,57; 16,33; 17,53; dan 18,40 mm. Uji lanjutan dilakukan untuk menentukan nilai Konsentrasi Hambat Minimum (KHM) dengan menguji beberapa konsentrasi ekstrak, yaitu 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, dan 55 mg/ml. Hasil analisis statistik menggunakan program SPSS versi 12 for windows menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak daun patikan kebo berpengaruh secara signifikan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri S. epidermidis pada taraf kepercayaan 95%. Berdasarkan hasil analisis pula diketahui bahwa nilai KHM ekstrak daun patikan kebo berada pada konsentrasi 20 mg/ml dengan rata-rata diameter daya hambat sebesar 7,67 mm yang berbeda secara signifikan dengan kontrol negatif, yaitu 6,90 mm. Penghambatan yang terjadi pada bakteri S. epidermidis tersebut membuktikan bahwa daun patikan kebo mengandung senyawa aktif yang bersifat antibakteri, seperti flavonoid, tanin, alkaloid, dan terpenoid.
PROFIL DAN ANALISIS MATERI IPBA DALAM KTSP
Authors: Liliawati Winny , Ramali Taufik Ramlan
Published: March 2024

Materi IPBA dalam Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP), untuk SD terintegrasi dalam mata pelajaran IPA dengan porsi 23,53 % dari jumlah keseluruhan materi IPA yang diberikan, untuk SMP diberikan pada mata pelajaran IPA dan IPS dengan porsi IPA 6,94% dan IPS 5,26%, untuk SMA diberikan pada mata pelajaran fisika dan geografi dengan porsi fisika 2,70% dan geografi 55,56% dari keseluruhan materi dikelas X atau 19,23% untuk program IPS. Dengan jumlah porsi materi IPBA yang relatif kecil dalam KTSP, maka pembelajaran harus dipersiapkan dengan baik. Penulis harapkan pemerintah untuk meninjau kembali materi IPBA dalam KTSP disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan sekarang ini ditinjau dari aspek keilmuan serta perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SIMULASI VIRTUAL PADA PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN KONSEPTUAL INTERAKTIF DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP DAN MEMINIMALKAN MISKONSEPSI
Authors: Suhandi A. , Sinaga P. , Kaniawati I. , Suhendi E.
Published: March 2024

Telah dilakukan penelitian eksperimen semu tentang uji penggunaan media simulasi virtual pada pendekatan pembelajaran konseptual interaktif, guna menjajagi efektivitasnya dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep siswa dan meminimalkan kuantitas miskonsepsi. Pada pendekatan pembelajaran ini, media simulasi digunakan pada sesi pengenalan dan penggalian konsep. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap siswa-siswi kelas XII pada salah satu SMA Negeri di kota Bandung dengan menggunakan desain penelitian Randomized Control Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Materi pelajaran yang dibahas adalah tentang kemagnetan. Pendekatan pembelajaran konseptual interaktif tanpa menggunakan media simulasi digunakan sebagai perlakuan kontrol. Dari perbandingan rata-rata gain yang dinormalisasi dan kuantitas miskonsepsi antara kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media simulasi virtual pada pendekatan pembelajaran konseptual interaktif dapat lebih meningkatkan efektivitasnya dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep siswa dan meminimalkan miskonsepsi.
HUBUNGAN KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS DENGAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP SERTA KAITANNYA DENGAN GAYA KOGNITIF FIELD DEPENDENT-FIELD INDEPENDENT
Authors: Awalliyah Santy , Siahaan Parsaoran , Nugraha Muhammad Gina , Kirana Kartika Hajar
Published: March 2024

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui hubungan keterampilan proses sains dengan penguasaan konsep siswa kelas VII terkait dengan gaya kognitif field dependent dan gaya kognitif field independent. Penelitian korelasional ini melibatkan 108 siswa kelas VII di salah satu SMPN di Kota Bandung. Keterampilan proses sains dan penguasaan konsep dievaluasi dengan menggunakan instrumen tes yang telah melalui proses judgement dan uji coba, sedangkan untuk mengklasifikasikan gaya kognitif siswa digunakan instrumen tes standar Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterampilan proses sains dengan penguasaan konsep memiliki hubungan yang signifikan untuk siswa kelas VII bergaya kognitif field dependent ( r (36) = 0,564, thitung ttabel), sedangkan pada siswa bergaya kognitif field independent hubungan keterampilan proses sains dengan penguasaan konsep tidak signifikan ( r (38) = 0,431, thitung ttabel). ABSTRACTThe aim of this research was to find out correlation between science process skill and conceptual mastery of 7th grade students related to different cognitive style, i.e. field dependent and field independent. This study involves 108 students in one of public schools in Bandung. Science process skill and conceptual mastery were evaluated by test instruments, which were already validated and tested, while Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT) was used to classify student's cognitive style. Results suggested that there was a significant correlation between science process skill and conceptual mastery for students with dependent cognitive style ( r (36) = 0,564, tvalue ttable), while for students with independent cognitive style the correlation was insignificant ( r (38) = 0,431, tvalue ttable).
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING MATEMATIS SISWA SMP DENGAN PENDEKATAN CHALLENGE BASED LEARNING
Authors: Junita Selviana
Published: March 2024

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelaah pencapaian dan peningkatan kemampuan creative problem solving (CPS) matematis siswa ditinjau secara keseluruhan maupun gender. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII di salah satu sekolah menengah pertama di Kabupaten Bandung. Kelas eksperimen belajar dengan pendekatan challenge based learning (CBL) dan kelas kontrol belajar dengan pendekatan saintifik. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes kemampuan CPS matematis. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis secara statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pencapaian dan peningkatan kemampuan CPS matematis siswa yang belajar dengan pendekatan CBL lebih baik daripada siswa yang belajar dengan pendekatan saintifik baik siswa laki-laki ( p= 0,001; p 0,05) ataupun siswa perempuan (p= 0,0015; p 0,05). Dalam hal aspek CPS matematis, aspek terkuat yang dimiliki siswa adalah aspek fact finding sedangkan aspek CPS matematis ter-lemah adalah aspek acceptance finding.ABSTRACTThis study examined students' mathematical achievements and creative problem solving (CPS) enhancement in overall and according to gender. Samples are eighth grade students in one of secondary school in Bandung Regency. Experiment class received challenge based learning (CBL) approach while control class received scientific approach. The instrument used was mathematical CPS ability test. The collected data were then statistically analyzed. The results showed that mathematical CPS achivement and enhancement in students who received CBL learning approach is better than students who received scientific approach both for male (p= 0.001; p 0.05) or female students (p = 0.0015 ; p 0.05). Furthermore, students' mathematical abilities achievement and improvement did not significantly differ (p = 0.181; p 0.05) based on gender. In terms of CPS mathematical aspects, students’ strongest aspect was fact finding while the weakest was acceptance finding.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA BERBASIS ETNOSAINS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA
Authors: Arfianawati Siti , Sudarmin Sudarmin , Sumarni Woro
Published: March 2024

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini menyelidiki pengaruh penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kimia Berbasis Etnosains (MPKBE) terhadap kemampuan kognitif dan berpikir kritis siswa. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI di salah satu SMA di Kabupaten Rembang. Soal pretes-postes tentang materi hidrolisis garam digunakan untuk mengukur kemampuan kognitif dan berpikir kritis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rerata postes dan N-Gain ke-mampuan kognitif dan berpikir kritis kelas yang memperoleh pembelajaran MPKBE lebih baik daripada kelas yang memperoleh pembelajaran konvensional. Uji t menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran berpengaruh terhadap rerata postes dan N-Gain kemampuan kognitif dan berpikir kritis (thitungttabel). Peningkatan empat aspek kemampuan berpikir kritis dikategorikan sebagai peningkatan tinggi, sedangkan satu aspek dikategorikan sebagai peningkatan sedang. Aspek berpikir kritis “memberikan penjelasan sederhana” meru-pakan aspek dengan peningkatan paling tinggi dengan nilai N-Gain 0,93. Kontribusi penerapan MPKBE terhadap peningkatan kemampuan kognitif dan berpikir kritis siswa berturut-turut adalah 40,1% dan 17,0%.ABSTRACTThis study investigated Ethnoscience-based Chemistry Learning Model (MPKBE) effect on students’ cognitive and critical thinking ability. Samples were eleventh grader in one of senior high schools in Rembang Regency. Pretest and posttest questions about salt hydrolysis were used to measure cognitive and critical thinking ability. Results suggested that cognitive and critical thinking ability postest average and N-Gain in class obtaining MPKBE were higher than in the class obtaining conventional learning. T-test also showed that learning model affecting cognitive and critical thinking ability posttest and N-Gain score (tcalc.ttable). Enhancement in four critical thinking aspects were categorized as high while one aspect was categorized as moderate. “Giving simple explanation” aspect was aspect with the highest enhancement with N-Gain value of 0.93. The implementation of MPKBE contribution to cognitive and critical thinking ability enhancements were 40.1% and 17.0%, respectively.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERBANTUAN MACROMEDIA FLASH MX
Authors: Nasrulloh Anton , Dwiyanti Widya
Published: March 2024

Kemampuan komunikasi matematis adalah kemampuan penting yang harus dimiliki oleh siswa. Pada pene-litian ini, pembelajaran berbantuan program Macromedia flash MX digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemam-puan komunikasi matematis siswa. Selain dalam hal penggunaan software, peran suatu perangkat pendukung tambahan dalam pembelajaran juga diselidiki. Subjek adalah 65 siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) yang terbagi menjadi 32 orang siswa pada kelas kontrol (pembelajaran Macromedia flash MX) dan 33 siswa pada kelas eksperimen (pembelajaran berbantuan program Macromedia flash MX yang disertai dengan pe-rangkat pendukung tambahan, MFMX+). Kemampuan komunikasi matematis di evaluasi melalui tes tertulis. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi matematis baik di kelas kontrol mau-pun kelas eksperimen, meskipun dalam taraf yang berbeda. Siswa di kelas MFMX+ menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa yang lebih baik dibandingkan siswa kelas kontrol. Pembelajaran de-ngan Macromedia flash MX mampu meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan keberadaan pe-rangkat pendukung memaksimalkan manfaat yang dapat diperoleh dari penggunaan Macromedia flash MX.ABSTRACT Mathematical communication ability is an important ability that the students must possess. In this study, learn-ing assisted with Macromedia flash MX was used to increase students’ mathematical communication ability. Aside from the use of software, the role of supporting tools in learning was also investigated. Subjects were 65 Vocational Schools (SMK) students divided into 32 students in control class (learning assisted with Macro-media flash MX) and 33 students in the experimental class (learning assisted with Macromedia flash MX and additional supporting tools, MFMX+). Mathematical communication ability was evaluated through written test. Results showed an increase in mathematical communication ability both in the control and experimental class, albeit to a different degree. Students in MFMX+ class showed a higher mathematical communication ability improvement compared to students in control class. Learning assisted with Macromedia flash MX im-proved mathematical communication ability and supporting tools maximize benefits that can be gained from the use of Macromedia flash MX.How to cite: Nasrullah, A. Dwiyanti, W. (2016). Peningkatan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Melalui Pembelajaran Berbantuan Macromedia Flash MX, Jurnal Pengajaran MIPA, 21(2), 129-134.