bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Volumetric Assessment of Extratemporal Structures in Patients With Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Authors: Asadollahi Marjan , Rahimian Elham , Asadi-Pooya Ali Akbar , Tahsini Majid , Huppertz Hans-Jürgen , Akbari Nayyereh , Simani Leila
Published: April 2022

Background: We assessed the presence of brain volume loss in the extratemporal structures in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). The associations between brain volume loss in these structures and epilepsy duration, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, and occurrence of focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures (TCS) were assessed. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all adult patients with drug-resistant TLE, who were admitted to the epilepsy monitoring unit at Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Tehran, Iran, during 2016-2020, were included. For all the participants, brain MRI was performed and patients with TLE were divided into two subgroups of those with hippocampal sclerosis (TLE-HS) and patients with normal-appearing brain MRI findings (TLE-no). Independent sample t test was applied to compare quantitative variables in the study groups. Pearson correlation test examined the correlation between the clinical and volumetric features. Results: 203 participants (81 patients with TLE and 122 healthy controls) were studied. Compared with healthy controls, patients with TLE showed a decrease in their midbrain (P=0.02) and thalamus (P=0.01) volume. The degree of thalamic atrophy was more significant in TLE-HS (P=0.03). Moreover, the degree of midbrain volume loss was more significant (P=0.07) in patients who had TCS in the past two years (N=31) compared with those who did not (N=50). The volume of the thalamus (r: -0.252, P=0.02) and pallidum (r: -0.255, P=0.02) had inverse correlations with the epilepsy duration. Conclusion: Patients with TLE have lower midbrain and thalamus volume compared with the healthy controls, which may be attributed to the seizure-induced injury. Midbrain atrophy may theoretically increase the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) because of the enhanced autonomic dysfunction.
Neurological Complications of Corona Virus: A Mini-Review
Authors: Sahraei Mohammad , Sahraei Hedayat
Published: April 2022

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, which is caused by the coronavirus, there were reports of neurological complications, indicating that virus infection may have risks involving the nervous system. Stroke, encephalopathy, moderate to severe headaches, anosmia and dysgeusia, hallucination, and depression were the most neurological complications reported. The most important neurological complication of COVID-19 is anosmia, which is caused by the infection of the olfactory support cells. Hallucination and depression have been observed in those admitted to the intensive care unit, which is primarily related to general inflammatory reactions. Although brain autopsies of people who have died because of COVID-19 have shown that the virus can be detected in brain tissue. Studies indicate that viral infection has only been detected in the vascular part of the blood-brain-barrier. Perhaps the most critical finding of coronavirus infection in the brain is the activation of astrocytes and microglia in patients with COVID-19, which dilates the cerebral arteries in the brainstem, allows killer T cells to enter brain tissue, and causes cytotoxic effects in this part of the brain. This review focused on the neurological complications associated with COVID-19 and the possible mechanisms underlying these complications.
Stereotactic Iodine-125 Brachytherapy for Low-Grade Glioma Treatment: A Monte Carlo study
Authors: Valizadeh Shahrzad , Saeedzadeh Elham , Zali Alireza , Nedaei Hasanali , Zare Ganjaroodi Saeed
Published: April 2022

Background: Stereotactic brachytherapy is an appropriate method that has been used for brain tumors and metastases treatment for more than 40 years for many patients in the world. Also, iodine-125 brachytherapy has been utilized in brain tumors for interstitial brachytherapy treatment since 1979. Even though the physical and biological features make these implants particularly attractive for minimal invasive treatment, the main goal of this paper is to evaluate the I-125 seed time and dose reached to brain glioma tumors of different sizes for treatment using Monte Carlo modeling. Methods: In this paper, Monte Carlo simulation has been applied by the Gate code with 20 (MBq) activity for an iodine seed design for low-grade glioma tumors treatment. Dosimetry features of this source were defined by the updated TG-43U1 recommendations. The absorbed dose distribution around the seed was calculated using the Gate code in liquid water. Result: The ideal condition for brachytherapy is for tumors smaller than 4 cm. With a larger tumor size, the absorption dose at the border of tumor and healthy tissue will be decreased and the implantation time for seeds will increase. Conclusion: Placing an iodine-125 source inside the tumor is not sufficient because of the non-uniform dose distribution in the tumor and the length of treatment time. Using four iodine-125 sources eliminates the tumor, and also, a uniform dose distribution is created in the tumor and the implantation time will be reduced, respectively.
Predictors of 90-Day Functional Outcome Following Direct Mechanical Thrombectomy for Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion: A Prospective Study
Authors: Anwar Mohammed , Yassin Ossama , ElDeeb Hany , Said Sameh M.
Published: April 2022

Background: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is becoming a growing trend in the management of large vessel occlusion (LVO) during the past few decades, although data on the predictors of outcome following MT are scarce. We aimed to study the predictors of 90-day outcome in a cohort of patients with ischemic stroke with large-vessel occlusion. Methods: This was a three-month prospective study of 40 patients with anterior circulation LVO who underwent MT and were followed up for three months with modified Rankin Score (mRS). Results: Of the 40 patients recruited, 55% were men. M1 was the most common vessel occluded (32.5%) followed by internal carotid artery (ICA) and carotid trunk (20%). Tandem occlusion occurred in 25% of the cases. Among the demographic, clinical, radiological, and procedural variables studied, the factors that had a significant impact on the mRS at 3 months were age, diabetes mellitus (DM), hyperlipidemia, stroke mechanism, blood glucose level during procedure, post-procedural National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), baseline Alberta stroke program early CT score (ASPECT) score, collaterals grade, and procedural thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (TICI) score (P<0.05). On multivariate regression, patients’ age (B: 0.025, 95% CI: 0.001- 0.049, P=0.038), post-procedural NIHSS (B: 0.192, 95% CI: 0.101–0.283, P<0.001), and baseline ASPECT score (B: -0.442, 95% CI: -0.838- -0.046, P=0.03) were the most independent factors to affect the mRS at 3 months. Conclusion: Patients’ age, baseline ASPECT score and post-procedural NIHSS are significant predictors of 90-day outcome of large-vessel occlusion following MT.
Time-Frequency Distribution Analysis for Electroencephalogram Signals of Patients With Schizophrenia and Normal Participants
Authors: Sabeti Malihe , Moradi Ehsan , Taghavi Mahsa , Mohammadi Mokhtar , Boostani Reza
Published: April 2022

Background: Psychiatrists diagnose schizophrenia based on clinical symptoms such as disordered thinking, delusions, hallucinations, and severe distortion of daily functions. However, some of these symptoms are common with other mental illnesses such as bipolar mood disorder. Therefore, quantitative assessment of schizophrenia by analyzing a physiological-based data such as the electroencephalogram (EEG) signal is of interest. In this study, we analyze the spectrum and time-frequency distribution (TFD) of EEG signals to understand how schizophrenia affects these signals. Methods: In this regard, EEG signals of 20 patients with schizophrenia and 20 age-matched participants (control group) were investigated. Several features including spectral flux, spectral flatness, spectral entropy, time-frequency (TF)-flux, TF-flatness, and TF-entropy were extracted from the EEG signals. Results: Spectral flux (1.5388±0.0038 and 1.5497±0.0058 for the control and case groups, respectively, P=0.0000), spectral entropy (0.8526±0.0386 and 0.9018±0.0428 for the control and case groups, respectively, P=0.0004), spectral roll-off (0.3896±0.0434 and 0.4245±0.0410 for the control and case groups, respectively, P=0.0129), spectral flatness (0.1401±0.0063 and 0.1467±0.0077 for the control and case groups, respectively, P=0.0055), TF-flux (1.2675±0.1806 and 1.5284±0.2057 for the control and case groups, respectively, P=0.0001) and TF-flatness (0.9980±0.0000 and 0.9981±0.0000 for the control and case groups, respectively, P=0.0000) values in patients with schizophrenia were significantly greater than the control group in most EEG channels. This prominent irregularity may be caused by decreasing the synchronization of neurons in the frontal lobe. Conclusion: Spectral and time frequency distribution analysis of EEG signals can be used as quantitative indexes for neurodynamic investigation in schizophrenia.
Lack of perceived social support contributes to depression and anxiety in patients with glaucoma
Authors: Hamid Muhammad Fadhli , Guan Ng Chong , Singh Sujaya , Ramli Norlina
Published: April 2022

Purpose: To determine the prevalence and associated factors for depression and anxiety among glaucoma patients in a tertiary referral centre. Their relationship with perceived social support is also explored.Study design: Cross-sectional study involving 176 glaucoma patients.Methods: Patients with known psychiatric illness, physical limitations, and other visually debilitating ocular conditions were excluded. Measurement tools included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Ocular examination parameters such as LogMAR visual acuity, mean deviation (MD) on standard automated perimetry, and intraocular pressure (IOP) were recorded along with sociodemographic and clinical history. Multivariate linear regression analysis was carried out to identify predictive factors for depression and anxiety.Results: The prevalence of depression and anxiety among glaucoma patients was 6.8% and 9.1% respectively. MSPSS scores were significantly lower in patients with depression (p = 0.019) and anxiety (p = 0.016). Patients with depression and anxiety had significantly worse visual acuity and MD values. After adjustment with multiple regression analysis, depression or anxiety were still significantly associated with MD values (depression b = -0.13, p < 0.001, whereas anxiety b = -0.10, p = 0.001) and MSPSS scores (b = -0.08, p < 0.001). IOP of the worse eye was associated with anxiety (b = 0.2, P = 0.002), whereas widowed status was associated with depression (p < 0.005).Conclusions: Analysed HADS scores in this study show depression and anxiety rates among glaucoma patients in this population are relatively low. Severe glaucoma and lack of perceived social support are significant predictive factors. The findings underline the importance of screening for depression and anxiety in glaucoma patients to provide psychosocial intervention where needed.
Osmanlı Devleti’nde Afet Yönetimi: 1841 İzmir Yangını
Authors: ÇEKEN Mehmet Batuhan , KILIÇ Halim
Published: April 2022

Osmanlı Devleti’nde 18. yüzyıl başlarında yangın söndürme hizmetlerinin “Tulumbacı Ocağı” adı altında teşkilatlanmasından önce mahalle ve lonca teşkilatları yangınla mücadelede önemli roller üstlenmişlerdir. Bilhassa Osmanlı klasik döneminde itfaiye hizmetlerinin yürütülmesi, bu tip mahalle yangın teşkilatlarının yangın esnasında bir araya gelerek yangına müdahale etmesiyle olmuştur. 1720’de Tulumbacı Ocağı’nın kurulması ve 1826’da lağvedilmesi arasında geçen 106 yıllık süreçte yangınla mücadelede tulumba modellerinin geliştirilmesi ve yangını söndürmede kullanılan personel sayısının arttırılması gibi olumlu gelişmeler olmuştur. 1826’da Tulumbacı Ocağı’nın kapatılması sonrası yangına müdahale konusunda çoğunlukla eskiye dönülmüştür. 1846’da Zaptiye Müşirliği, 1855’te Şehremaneti kurulunca yangın söndürme görevi, askerler yanında belediyelere verilmiştir. 1841 İzmir Yangını’nda mahalle tulumbacılarının söndürme faaliyetlerine ek olarak felaketin büyümesiyle bölgede bulunan halkın çoğu yangını söndürmek için çaba göstermiştir. Çalışmada 1841’de İzmir’de meydana gelen yangının yayılması, yangın sırasında ve sonrasında yaşanan gelişmeler üzerinde durulmuştur. Felaket sonrası afetzedelere yapılan yardımlar ve Osmanlı Devleti’nin yangın sonrasındaki tutumu çalışmanın odaklandığı başlıca noktaları oluşturmaktadır.
2014’ten Günümüze Risk Yönetim Politikaları ve 2021 Temmuz ve Ağustos Ayı Orman Yangınlarının Sosyal Medyada Yansımalarının Risk Yönetimi Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: EMİROĞLU BAYİR Atiye , KOCYİGİT Nezahat
Published: April 2022

Son yıllarda küresel ısınmayla birlikte artan orman yangınları tarihsel süreç içerisinde var olagelmiş, Akdeniz iklim kuşağında yer alan Türkiye’de özellikle Ege ve Akdeniz Bölgeleri için bir tehdit unsuru olmuştur. Afet olarak da nitelendirilen orman yangınlarına karşı alınabilecek önlemler, acil eylem planları ve risk yönetimlerinin uygulanış biçimlerine göre başarı gösterebilmektedir. Devlet ve halk iş birliğiyle yürütülen orman yangınlarına karşı mücadelede, medya ve sosyal medyanın olumlu katkılarının yanı sıra bu mecralar üzerinden olumsuz eylem ve söylemler de olmuş, özellikle hükümetin görev ve sorumluluğunu yerine getirmediğine yönelik eleştiriler yöneltilmiştir. Çalışmanın ana hedefi gelecekte çıkabilecek orman yangınları esnasında başarılı bir afet ve risk yönetiminin gerekliliklerini tartışmaktır. Bu amaçla çalışmada 2014’ten günümüze tarihsel süreç içerisinde orman yangınları bağlamında devletin afet ve risk yönetim politikaları ve 2021 Temmuz ve Ağustos aylarında Akdeniz ve Ege’de çıkan orman yangınları sırasında sosyal medya hesapları üzerinden veri incelemesi ile halkın yangınlar karşısındaki tepkisi değerlendirilmek istenmiştir. İlgili kurumların istatistiki verilerine yer verilerek orman yangınlarının yoğun olarak yaşandığı 24.07.2021-31.07.2021 haftasında bir sosyal medya platformu olan Twitter üzerinden kamuya açık olarak #afet etiketi ile paylaşılan 10.000 adet tweet Maxqda Programı’nda incelenerek analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonucu orman yangınları sırasında öne çıkan kuraklık ve terör, işbirliği ve yardım, afet yönetimi, afet yönetiminde teknolojinin ve araçların kullanımı olmak üzere dört temadan söz edilebilir.
Meta-análisis de competencias transversales en la empleabilidad de los universitarios
Authors: Romero Carrión Violeta , Bedón Soria Ysabel , Franco Medina Jorge
Published: April 2022

El objetivo fue determinar las competencias transversales más requeridas para la empleabilidad de los universitarios. Se inició con la revisión sistemática, de 212 artículos publicados en revistas indizadas; con seis criterios de exclusión se seleccionaron, siete artículos, concordantes en las dos variables de estudio, objetivos, tipología de competencias y enfoque cuantitativo. Luego se realizó el meta-análisis, mediante el forest plot, considerando los siete artículos y la proporcionalidad basada en nueve competencias requeridas para la empleabilidad, obtenidas a partir de 20 artículos. Los resultados muestran los efectos significativos estadísticamente, a un intervalo de confianza de 95% de cada publicación y del resultado global, se encontró homogeneidad en los artículos y el sesgo de publicación es bajo. En conclusión, se identificaron las competencias transversales más requeridas para la empleabilidad y la necesidad de disminuir la brecha entre estas, por lo que se recomienda actualizar con frecuencia el currículo.
Uso del Aula invertida y las herramientas tecnológicas en la asignatura Gestión de Proyectos durante la pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Salas Rueda Ricardo , Eslava Cervantes Ana , Rocha Díaz Ivonne , Martínez Ramírez Selene
Published: April 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación mixta es analizar el impacto del Aula invertida y las herramientas tecnológicas en el proceso educativo sobre la planeación de Proyectos en las Artes Visuales durante la pandemia COVID-19. En el Aula invertida, los estudiantes consultaron las lecturas digitales en Google Classroom antes de las sesiones virtuales, discutieron los temas en Zoom durante las sesiones virtuales y realizaron los foros de discusión en Google Classroom después de las sesiones virtuales. Los participantes son 24 estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Artes Visuales que cursaron la asignatura Gestión de Proyectos en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México durante el ciclo escolar 2021. Los resultados indican que las actividades del Aula Invertida influyen positivamente la asimilación del conocimiento y motivación de los estudiantes en la unidad Planeación de Proyectos. Por último, el aula invertida junto con la tecnología favorece la creación de nuevas actividades escolares durante la pandemia COVID-19.
Evidencias de la comunicación trasandina prehispánica en la quebrada de Agua Negra
Authors: García Alejandro
Published: April 2022

En la zona central andina de Argentina y Chile los contactos entre las poblaciones indígenas de ambas vertientes fueron relativamente frecuentes desde el Pleistoceno final. Una de las principales vías de comunicación fue la que actualmente coincide con el tramo occidental del Corredor Bioceánico que une Porto Alegre con Coquimbo. A fin de contribuir al conocimiento de esos vínculos, este artículo ofrece un panorama general de las evidencias arqueológicas del sector argentino resultantes de esos contactos, y una descripción de las representaciones rupestres que señalan la significación de la quebrada de Agua Negra en ese proceso.
La cartografía vitícola de valle de Elqui en 1810
Authors: Soto González Natalia
Published: April 2022

Analizaremos la cartografía disponible durante el establecimiento de la vitivinicultura del valle de Elqui, de la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII e inicios del siglo XIX. Para ello, se examina la cartografía colonial de la capitanía general de Chile, además de un juicio de propiedad que contiene un mapa de valle de Elqui de 1810. Presentamos fuentes inéditas, sumamente útiles para comprender y explicar el desarrollo de la viticultura en el valle de Elqui. Este trabajo da cuenta de un paisaje agrario característico que abastecía a la economía regional y que se evidencia en la cartografía, además de sus elementos identitarios y sus relaciones. La hipótesis afirma que la viticultura en el valle de Elqui en este periodo estuvo definida por elementos que convergen tanto ambiental como culturalmente. Los resultados de esta investigación demuestran el valor de la utilización de la cartografía colonial en el estudio de la historia y desarrollo de la agricultura y la economía regional.
IMPLICATIONS OF ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A SURVEY ON THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS IN SURROUNDING SCHOOLS DISTRICT OF KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
Authors: Mokhtar Saifulazry , Othman Irma Wani , Ramlie Habibah @ Artini , Ariffin @ Eduny Sarinab
Published: April 2022

Education is one of the most important aspects of the process of insulation of knowledge to students, not to mention in the covid-19 pandemic situation. Without adequate knowledge, they would have drifted away with the waves of a borderless world. Strong knowledge will be able to spur a student to stay on track and to be able to build a good life landscape. Therefore, this study is aimed at looking at the implications of PdPr through online during the Covid-19 pandemic survey on the perception of teachers in schools around the district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The study used quantitative methodology based on questionnaires distributed through Google Form. There were 255 respondents among the teachers in schools around Kota Kinabalu district who took the time to participate in the study. The findings show that there are nine positive implications of PdPr through online such as better implemented PdPr online than no classes, parents help students in PdPr, students can apply technology in Education well and so on. The study also found eight negative implications in online PdPr based on the feedback of teachers in schools around Kota Kinabalu district. The main negative implication is that students do not have sufficient facilities to participate in PdPr because they do not have gadgets, do not have enough data, uncertain telecommunication networks and family socio-economic problems. This finding clearly illustrates the actual situation of student achievement and involvement during the implementation of PdPr online. Hopefully, the findings of this study will help the Ministry of Education specially to restructure the online teaching and learning methods in the future to ensure that no students are left behind in daily lessons.
ANALYSIS OF EQUATIONS AND DIFFERENCES IN COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES IN THE QUR'AN AND VEDA
Authors: Mokhtar Saifulazry , Ramlie Habibah @ Artini , Januin Junaidah , Jawing Esther , Abang Muis Abang Mohd Razif
Published: April 2022

Discipline of communication science emerges as an academic subject in the West and is relatively slow to develop in an Islamic perspective. The Holy Book of the Quran and the Book of Veda highlights an effective approach to communication, but not much has been studied. Thus, researchers have found that the lack of knowledge in the principles of Islamic communication and Veda has resulted in his appreciation of not being thorough in life. Researchers issued several principles of communication found in the Quran and the book of Veda as a guide to the development of Muslim and Buddhist communities. This study contributed to the new findings by presenting a comparison between the principles of Islamic communication in the Quran and the principles of communication found in the Eight Noble Roads through the book Veda. Some similarities between the two forms of communication principles will be expressed in this study and based on the verses of the Quran and the terminology found in the book Veda. Some similarities between the two forms of communication principles will be highlighted in this study and based on the verses of the Quran and the terminology found in the Book of Veda. The main findings in this study are four similarities to Islamic and Buddhist communication principles as well as ten differences in the principles of communication between the two books. Thus, the findings from this study can make a new contribution to the field of communication knowledge by highlighting the significant of the principles of Islamic and Buddhist communication that are more effective in life. Researchers hope that these findings will help the Muslim community and Buddhists to be more thorough in their speech to ensure a more peaceful and harmonious society in line with the plural society in Malaysia.
VARIATION OF NATURAL VENTILATION WITH FLOOR LEVEL AND ORIENTATION OF CLASSROOMS
Authors: Idowu Olusegun Moses , Marafa Umar Gidado , Mohammed Sani Ajuji , Ayoosu Moses Iorakaa
Published: April 2022

In recent times, the multi-story school building has emerged as a new trend in Nigeria due to land cost in the urban area and population increase due to urban migration resulting from insecurity in rural areas. Among other factors, the floor level and space orientation are believed to affect its natural ventilation. Electricity per capita consumption in Nigeria is very low, suggesting passive ventilation in the building. The ventilation in the classroom is usually through wind-driven systems (windows). The study sought to establish the variation of natural ventilation among classrooms on different floor levels and orientations. In the ex-post facto design, instruments were employed to observe wind speeds and directions in and around selected classrooms in a school building block with two wings on three-floor levels, a perimeter fence, and a built-up residential area. The classrooms on the ground floor were half-opened casement windows, while those on the upper floors had sliding windows. Data generated were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. In the longer wing classrooms, the mean wind speed and standard deviation obtained were 0.17m/s and 0.123 on the ground floor; 0.15m/s and 0.104 on the first floor; and 0.18m/s 0.126 on the second floor. Corresponding results in the shorter wing classrooms were 0.12m/s and 0,077 on the ground floor; 0.11m/s and 0.095 on the first floor; and 0.17m/s and 0.126 on the second floor. Ventilation coefficients were 0.13, 0.11, and 0.13 respectively on the ground, first, and second floors in the longer wing classrooms, while those in the shorter wing classrooms were 0.13, 0.12, and 0.19 respectively. The findings revealed some direct variation in natural ventilation with the floor level in the studied classrooms, which was more manifested as the floor level increased upwards. In conclusion, the floor level and orientation affect wind-driven ventilation. There is also a need for further field studies on more suitable cases (higher floor levels) to ascertain the level of significance of this variation and the optimisation window area based on floor levels for orientation for wind-driven natural ventilation.
Improving the Students’ Speaking Skill by Implementing Snowball Throwing Technique
Authors: Fitriya Fitriya , Nina Hayuningtyas Nina , Khodijah Siti
Published: April 2022

The aim of this research was to find out whether the implementation of Snowball throwing technique can improve students’ speaking skill among the eight grade students of SMP Nurul Islam Jember. The focused on this research is speaking skill. This research was classified as Classroom Action Research (CAR) of Kemmish and Taggart which consisted of four procedures, namely planning the action, implementing the action, observing and reflecting. In this research, the researcher conducted two cycles. The cycle was applied on November 2020 which consisted of three meetings, two meetings for implementing the action and one meeting for students’ speaking test or post test.  The result of this research showed that there was improvement of the students’ speaking skill. It could be seen from the result of the test which improved. The mean score of the pre-test was 55.46 the mean score of post-test 1 was 65.35. The mean score of post-test 2 was 79.46.  The precentage of students who passed the minimum score in pre-test was 21%, in cyle 1 was 46%, and cycle 2 was 78%. It can be conclouded that there were improvement of students’ speaking skill by implementing  snowball throwing technique.
Tahsinu Maharati al-Kalam bi al-Lughati al-Arabiyyati min khilali Mumarasati al-Ta’limi al-Musshaggari lada thullabi bi syu’bati ta’limi al-Lughati al-Arabiyyati fi al-Jami’ah al-Islamiyyati al-hukumiyyati Jember
Authors: Hamami Muh. Nidom , Konita Ana
Published: April 2022

مهارة الكلام هي إحدى من المهارت اللغوية الأربعة في دراسة اللغة العربية. ويستهدف ان يملك الطلب قدرة وكفاءة وميولا ورغبة في اللغة العربية. ولما اطلع الباحث عن تحسين مهارة الكلام بأنه يلعب بدور هام في نجاح عملية تعليم العربية لاسيما في مجال ممارسة التعليم المصغر بما أنها كشكل من أشكال التخضير لتصبح مدرسا محترفا لمعلمي اللغة العربية المؤهلين. ويهدف هذا البحث إلى: معرفة تحسين مهارة الكلام باللغة العربية من خلال ممارسة التعليم المصغر لدى الطلاب بشعبة تعليم اللغة العربية في الجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية جمبر. استخدم الباحث في هذا البحث المنهج الكيفي الوصفي تم وجمع البيانات بالملاحظة والمقابلة الشخصية والوثائقية وحللها بطريق ميليس وهوبرمن. ومصادر البيانات هي المعاينة العمدية. أما النتائج مما حصل الباحث بهذ البحث فهي: أن تحسين مهارة الكلام باللغة العربية من خلال ممارسة التعليم المصغر لدى الطلاب بشعبة تعليم اللغة العربية في الجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية جمبر هي الشعور بالنقصان في مهارة الكلام باللغة العربية في ممارسة تعليم المصغر.
PENGALAMAN PENGASUH DALAM MERAWAT LANSIA DENGAN PENYAKIT KRONIS REMATIK DI WILAYAH JANGKAUAN LKS LU MANDAR INDONESIA DESA BUKU
Authors: Ikahardika Hardikai , Fredy Fredy Akbar K , Hamdan Hamdan Nur
Published: April 2022

The aging process is a life cycle characterized by the decline in various organ functions in the body which is marked by the susceptibility of the body to various disease attacks. As for the changes, it affects the deterioration of physical health which in turn will affect the susceptibility to disease. Rheumatic disease and joint inflammation are diseases that are often found in the community, especially in people aged 40 years and over. More than 40 percent of these age groups suffer from complaints of joint and muscle pain. This study aims to determine the experience of caregivers in caring for the elderly with chronic rheumatic disease in Buku Village, Mapilli District, Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi Province. . The method used in this research is to use qualitative research where this research is a method to find answers to elderly cargiver. The sample was 5 elderly respondents who were made as respondents. Results of the study] The experience of caregivers in caring for the elderly with chronic rheumatic disease, there were 5 respondents who were carried out by the research. From the results of the conversation above, it can be concluded that the Caregiver plays an important role in treating the Elderly with Chronic Rheumatic Disease.
Workshop Manajemen Pembelajaran Berbasis Digital bagi Guru SD di Kota Kulon Kabupaten Garut
Authors:   Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi dan Informasi Universitas Garut, Fanaqi Chotijah , Faiza Jilani Mahar ,   Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi dan Informasi Universitas Garut, Fadhilah Muhammad Ilham ,   Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi dan Informasi Universitas Garut, Fauziah Dina ,   Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi dan Informasi Universitas Garut
Published: April 2022

Abstract Purpose: Digital-based learning management workshop is the existence of new knowledge that can be applied by teachers during the learning process with their students, especially making questions or quizzes using Google Classroom and Google Forms. The subjects of this workshop are the teachers of the State Elementary School 1 Kota Kulon, Garut Kota. Method: A digital-based learning workshop with 2 sessions, namely the presentation of material and the practice of using digital media. Results: Online learning workshops that have been organized by the Garut University Service Team provide new understanding and skills to SDN 1 Kulon City teachers in using various digital platforms that can support the learning process during the Covid 19 pandemic. The drawback of this activity is the limited facilities and infrastructure available owned by teachers to support digital-based learning, as there are still few teachers who have laptops or computers to support learning. Contribution: of this activity is to support schools to encourage the ability of educators to carry out digital-based learning, especially during the pandemic of COVID-19.
Anti-Fungal Activity Test of Sengkuang (Dracontomelon dao) Leaf Ethanol Extract on The Growth of Candida albicans
Authors: Insana Aima
Published: April 2022

Candida albicans is an important opportunistic fungal pathogen that is responsible for the majority of fungal infections in humans. In healthy individuals, Candida colonizes mainly on the mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity, digestive tract, skin and genitals. Dracontomelon dao or known as Sengkuang has been used as a traditional medicine for various diseases. Based on various studies, Dracontomelon dao extract is reported to exhibit antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to analyze the antifungal activity of the ethanol extract of sengkuang (Dracontomelon dao) leaves on the growth of Candida albicans. The study used 96% ethanol extract by macerating the simplicia leaves of Dracontomelon dao originating from South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The antifungal activity was tested by well diffusion method at various concentrations of the test extract (10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%). The results showed that the average diameter of the inhibition zones at concentrations of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% 50% were 19.2 mm, 21.8 mm, 23.2 mm, 24.8 mm, 27 mm, respectively. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the ethanolic extract of sengkuang (Dracontomelon dao) leaves had antifungal properties against the growth of Candida albicans with the most effective concentration at a concentration of 50% with an average zone diameter of 27 mm. The content of phytochemical compounds from sengkuang leaf extract (Dracontomelon dao) are flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and triterpenoids. This secondary metabolite is thought to be able to inhibit the growth of the fungus Candida albicans. The ethanol extract of sengkuang leaves (Dracontomelon dao) has been shown to have antifungal activity in vitro so that it has the potential to be developed as an antifungal agent and can be a new solution in handling cases of Candida albicans infection.
Effects of Circuit Training and Circuit Weight Training on Muscular Strength Endurance
Authors: Vadivel Dr. G. R. , Maniazhagu Dr. D.
Published: April 2022

The Purpose of the present study was to find out the effects of circuit training and circuit weight training on Muscular strength endurance. To achieve this purpose, thirty men kabaddi players from Alagappa University College of physical education, karaikudi, were randomly selected as subjects. The age of the subjects ranged between 21 to 28 years. The selected subjects were divided into three groups of ten subjects each. The experimental group – 1(n=10 CT) underwent circuit training, the experimental group – 2 (n = 10 CWT) underwent circuit weight training and control group-3 (n= 10, CG) did not participate in any special training programme apart from their regular activities. The data was collected at prior to and after the training programme of nine weeks. Muscular strength endurance was chosen as a criterion variable. The analysis of co variance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the data. The results of the study showed that the Muscular strength endurance was significantly improved due to the circuit and circuit weight training.
Development of Water Repellency on Jute Fabric by Chemical Means for Diverse Textile Uses
Authors: Khatton Ayesha , Islam M. Nurul , Hossen Mubarak , Sarker Jahid , Sikder Helena Akhter , Chowdhury A.M. Sarwaruddin
Published: April 2022

Jute is one of the natural cellulosic textile materials. It has many advantageous properties similar to cotton. Jute fibre has potential to impart different functionality by different chemical finishing for its diversification. In this research, Water repellent jute fabrics have been prepared by treating Nova TTC (fluorocarbon compound) different ratio and to find out the best formulation recipe. Treating fabrics have been impaired with a water repellent characteristic and showing good rating result on jute fabric .This water repellent fabric was suitable of various jute products for diverse textile uses.
Effect of Season Year Milk Production in Different Breeds of Dairy Cows in Badghis Province
Authors: AZIMI Abdul-Momin- , ANWARI Sayed-Aalam- , MOHEGHI Mohmmad-Mhadi-
Published: April 2022

The experiment was conducted on three breeds the total 30 breeds of dairy cows and the number of animal of different breeds was 10 holistan, 10 garai and 10 Cross-bred (CB) during 2019 and 2020. The objective of this study was to know the impact of seasonal on milk production performance of Holistan, Garsi and CB or doragh. The average highest seasonal milk production of Garsi and CB was in spring and summer season, 9.22 and 9.02 liter, respectively and Holistan was highest in spring and summer season (8.261 liter), respectively. The overall average milk production of CB, Holistan and Garsi were 8.86, 7.98 and 7.37 respectively. The seasonal variation and milk production performance of all three breeds were found highly significant. Because the other season production was low. The average milk production of 2470 ± 37 L milk production in spring season followed by 2427 ± 41 L in summer and lowest in winter, as 2403 ± 82 L respectively. The average milk production of Garsi breed in different seasons was estimated and it was noticed that the highest average of 2460 ± 35 L milk production in spring season followed by 2434 ± 14 L in summer and lowest in winter, as 2413 ± 62 L respectively. The average milk production of CB Doragh breed in different seasons was estimated of 2540 ± 35 L milk production in spring season followed by 2457 ± 25 L in summer and lowest in winter, as 2432 ± 20 L respectively.
COVID 19 Associated Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis- Clinicoetiological Profile and Management Outcome of Patients in Tertiary Eye Care Centre in Northern India
Authors: Chawla Urmil , Chadha Gunjan , Anand Neebha , Rani Aakanksha , Bidhalan Tejal , Chugh J. P. , Chauhan R. S. , Gupta Reena , Phogat Jitender , Deswal Jyoti , Dabas Ruchi , Chawla Arnav
Published: April 2022

Purpose: To analyse demographic data, clinical presentation, intervention and management of Post COVID 19 Rhino- orbito-cerebral- mucormycosis (ROCM) thus improving the knowledge about the disease to provide timely and optimal care for favorable outcome. Method: A retrospective interventional study was conducted on 254 patients admitted in Mucor ward over a duration of 2 months (1st May 2021- 30th June 2021). Demographic data, detailed history, clinical parameters, diagnostic procedures, management and outcome were noted. Factors affecting outcome and mortality were analysed. Results: Mean age of presentation was 50.14 ±13.38 years with male preponderance (64.56%). 55.91% patients presented with ROCM symptoms within 14 days of onset of COVID -19 symptoms. 86% patients were diabetics, 76% had history of corticosteroid use and 27.55% received oxygen therapy. 40 % patients presented with orbital edema as primary symptom. Imaging revealed 28.34% patients had disease limited to the paranasal sinuses (PNS), 56.69% had orbit and PNS involvement and 12.99% had PNS, orbit and CNS involvement. All the patients were treated with Liposomal Amphotericin B and sinus debridement. Eighteen eyes underwent (7.08%) exenteration and 82 patients received Transcutaneous retrobulbar Amphotericin-B. At the time of discharge the final outcome of being alive and having stable disease was found to be significant in stage 2 patients with involvement of PNS and orbit. Conclusion: Awareness of red flag symptoms and signs, high index of clinical suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and early initiation of treatment with Amphotericin B, aggressive surgical debridement of the PNS, and orbital exenteration, where indicated, are essential for successful outcome.
Rate of Repeated Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia for Paediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Alzahrani Saleha , Albuqami Noura , Alohali Areej
Published: April 2022

General anesthesia (GA) is one of the pharmacological modalities used in the treatment of pediatric dental patients. This study aims to assess the rate and associated factors of repeated dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia in pediatric patients; The electronic health records of three- to 12-year-old children who received dental treatment under GA between 2015 and 2019 were identified and analyzed. Subjects were classified into cases with repeated dental treatment under GA within 5 years and controls who had dental GA once. Each case was matched to three controls based on gender and age. The collected data included the child's age at the first and second dental GA, gender, health status, Type, and the number of dental treatments provided. A total of 2376 patients had dental treatment under GA. Forty-five controls were matched to 15 cases in a 3:1 ratio. The prevalence of repeated dental GA over 5 years was 0.63%. The number of restorations, pulp therapies, and extractions showed no statically significant differences except for the number of crowns, which was higher in controls compared to cases (p=0.011). Treatment of patients under GA requires a more aggressive course of treatments compared to local anesthesia. Consequently, it is advisable to choose full-coverage crowns rather than composite or amalgam restorations.
Evaluation of Interleukin 10 Levels among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano
Authors: D Tanko N. , A Aliyu , S Nasiru , Sadiq B. B , H Maryam S. , U Jamila N. , A Babayo , S Mansur B.
Published: April 2022

Despite medical advances, tuberculosis is responsible for over one billion deaths in the last 200 years. This study was carried out to determine interleukin 10 levels in serum of tuberculosis patients attending Aminu Kano Specialist Hospital, Kano (AKTH). A total of 330 subjects were enlisted for this study. The subjects were grouped into: Group A (30 control) and Group B (300 subjects). DNA sequences specific for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance were detected using Gene Xpert MTB/RIF assay. 5mls of blood were aseptically collected from subjects using standard venipuncture procedure into plain tubes for HIV and Interleukin 10 assay. TB patients co-infected with HIV were excluded from this study. The Interleukin 10 level was measured using commercial Sandwich ELISA kits. The result revealed that there was significant difference (p<0.05) between the interleukin 10 levels of the test (11.30±3.79) and control group (9.38±4.39). Furthermore, the result showed that there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the interleukin-10 levels of rifampicin resistant (11.80±3.87) and non-rifampicin resistant patients (11.65±3.55). Interleukin 10 was also found to be higher among patients aged 30-39 (12.33±3.31) and female patients (11.95±3.50) than in male patients (11.45±3.65). Furthermore, Interleukin 10 level was found to be higher in TB patients before anti TB treatment (12.54±3.82) than in patients after treatment (9.86±3.59). The findings of the study showed that interleukin 10 is a viable biomarker in the pathogenesis of TB infection and can be used as prognostic marker for management of TB patients.
Investigação Qualitativa em Educação: Avanços e Desafios / Investigación Cualitativa en Educación: Avances y Desafíos
Authors:   Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Fafe – IESF – Portugal, Sá Susana Oliveira , Freitas Fábio ,   Politécnico de Leiria – Portugal, Castro Paulo Alexandre ,   Universidade Federal de Goiás – Brasil, Sanmamed Mercedes González ,   Universidade da Coruña, España, Costa António Pedro ,   Universidade de Aveiro - Portugal
Published: April 2022

Este livro inclui uma seleção de 64 artigos aceitos para apresentação e discussão no 9º Congresso Ibero-Americano em Investigação Qualitativa (CIAIQ2020), realizado entre os dias 15, 16 e 17 de julho de 2020. O CIAIQ apresenta três campos principais de aplicação (Educação, Saúde e Ciências Sociais) e sete temas principais: Fundamentação e Paradigmas da Pesquisa Qualitativa; Sistematização de abordagens com Estudos Qualitativos; Pesquisa Qualitativa e Métodos Mistos; Tipos de análise de dados; Processos Inovadores de Análise Qualitativa de Dados; Pesquisa Qualitativa em Contextos da Web; Análise Qualitativa com Suporte de Software Específico. Este livro revela-se uma excelente solução para investigadores, docentes e alunos, que procurem conhecimentos sobre a utilização da investigação qualitativa no contexto em Educação.
Investigação Qualitativa em Educação: Avanços e Desafios / Investigación Cualitativa en Educación: Avances y Desafíos
Authors:   Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Fafe – IESF – Portugal, Sá Susana Oliveira , Freitas Fábio ,   https://publi.ludomedia.org/index.php/ntqr/article/view/226, Castro Paulo Alexandre ,   Universidade Federal de Goiás – Brasil, Sanmamed Mercedes González ,   Universidade da Coruña, España, Costa António Pedro ,   Universidade de Aveiro - Portugal
Published: April 2022

A pandemia provocada pelo coronavírus Sars-Cov-2 é a primeira verdadeiramente mundial, atinge todos os continentes, géneros, etnias, faixas etárias, religiões, culturas. A COVID-19 provocou a eliminação de vidas humanas. Consequentemente, as informações e, mais ainda, a experiência direta de manifestações pandémicas, desencadeiam uma emoção de medo, que sendo exacerbada pelos media, pode produzir o colapso. Ora, neste caso, as crianças e adolescentes são um grupo muito suscetível à influência dos mass media. Num contexto conturbado, perturbados pela obrigação de afastamento da família mais alargada e das amigas/os de convívio diário, surgem questões: será que as crianças e jovens estarão psiquicamente predispostos para o ensino? E as/os suas/eus professoras/es conseguirão ensinar de modo eficaz? Apesar de profissionais, estes não são robôs, são seres humanos, também psiquicamente condicionados, tal como as/os suas/eus alunas/os. Investigadores da área da Educação têm este desafio para dar respostas a pais, encarregados de educação, professores e professoras e a todos os que, diretamente ligados à sala de aula, à avaliação ou, simplesmente, ao contexto escolar, delas necessitam para que se sintam mais seguros/as no silêncio das suas angústias e no equilíbrio da suas performance, no sentido de manter alguma ordem no seio do caos.
Investigação Qualitativa em Saúde: Avanços e Desafios / Investigación Cualitativa en Salud: Avances y Desafíos
Authors: Azevedo dos Santos Marta , Rodrigues Ana Terra de Araújo , Gurgel do Amaral Leila Rute , Lago Rozilaine , Conceição Maria Inês Gandolfo , Cruz Danielle Keylla Alencar
Published: April 2022

Objetivo: Compreender a atuação dos profissionais da saúde mental nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial em um município do Norte do Brasil. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, com técnica de entrevistas individuais, através de um roteiro elaborado pela autora. Amostra: composta por nove profissionais da saúde mental do CAPS II, e CAPS AD III. Resultados: esta pesquisa possibilitou identificar que há profissionais que conseguem entender o modelo de atenção comunitário e territorial, entretanto, ainda existem, práticas de saúde desenvolvidas pautadas na lógica do modelo hospitalocêntrico, e biologicista. Os entraves são inúmeros dentro da equipe, devido à sobrecarga de trabalho, equipe reduzida e coesão dentro da equipe. Conclusão: A assistência prestada no município é fragmentada e verticalizada. Há divergências entre a teoria e a prática cotidiana, como a presença de diferentes assistências, modos de pensar rígidos o que tornam a prática muito longe do que é proposto na Política de Saúde Mental.
Auto-Ethnography of Engagement Through Dance
Authors: Vionnet Claire
Published: April 2022

This paper proposes a reflection on collaboration through dance. Drawing on ten years of fieldwork within the Swiss contemporary dance scene, the author, an anthropologist, dance scholar, and dancer, discusses her ethnographic practice, method, and writing inspired by collaborative anthropology. The first part of the paper advocates for dance as a practice-based research method, and for auto-ethnography to convey anthropological knowledge in a more accessible way. Research-creation is claimed to particularly suit sensorial topics, tending toward symmetrical relationships between anthropologists and fieldwork interlocutors. Drawing on an applied anthropological project using djembe dances for better social cohesion, the second part of the paper shows one possible engagement with society through dance practice. Generating intimacy and misconceptions, the project Kunda emphasizes how dance can become a laboratory to learn and negotiate intercultural differences.