bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Curso Delimitação de Corredores Ecológicos no QGIS (DCE-QGIS))
Authors: Santos Alexandre Rosa dos , Mardeni Vinícius Duarte Nader , Dias Henrique Machado , Curty Thuelem Azevedo , Carvalho Rita de Cássia Freire , Mello Rayane Luiza da Silva de , Macedo Cássia Ribeiro , Moreira Taís Rizzo , Guerra Filho Plinio Antonio , Aragão Mariana de Aquino , Santos Elaine Cordeiro dos , Pautz Clebson
Published: November 2022

As paisagens brasileiras, em sua maioria, possuem remanescentes de vegetação que se encontram isolados e inseridos em uma paisagem diferente da original. Estás áreas isoladas denominam-se de fragmentos florestais, apresentando uma área de vegetação natural contínua, separa ou desligada por barreiras que podem ser de origem natural (outras formações vegetais, montanhas, lagos, dentre outras) ou antrópicas (culturas agrícolas, estradas, cidades, pastagem, dentre outras) (VIANA, 1990).A fragmentação resulta na diminuição espacial, qualidade do habitat e no isolamento de populações de plantas e animais, aumentando riscos de endogamia, deriva genética e, risco de extinção (DIXO et al., 2009).Um dos métodos para mitigação da degradação das Florestas e preservar os fragmentos remanescentes é a implantação de Corredores Ecológicos (CE) (SANTOS et al., 2018; SANTOS et al., 2020).Uma das técnicas atualmente disponíveis é a Análise de Caminho de Menor Custo (Least-Cost Path analisys – LCP), que é implementada na maioria dos softwares de Sistemas de Informações Geográficas (SIG) (DRIEZEN et al., 2007).A análise de LCP permite que os tomadores de decisão encontrem a maneira ideal de conectar dois locais dentro de uma superfície de custo, que pode ser atribuída combinando-se diferentes critérios, como impacto ambiental, investimento econômico, dentro outros (EFFAT e HASSAN, 2013).O objetivo principal do curso é propor rotas para implantação e delimitação de Corredores Ecológicos para interligação dos Parques Estaduais de Forno Grande e Pedra Azul, ES, utilizando Geotecnologias. São apresentados dentro do QGIS os parques estaduais de Forno Grande e Pedra Azul e suas respectivas zonas de amortecimento, juntamente com a base de dados que será realizado a aquisição da base de dados no portal do mundodageomatica.com, e a simbologia de todas as camadas que será utilizado com o objetivo da delimitação de corredores ecológicos dentro do QGIS.
Pre-algebraic aspects in arithmetic strategies – The generalization and conceptual understanding of the ‘Auxiliary Task’
Authors: Kuzu Taha Ertuğrul
Published: November 2022

In the last decades, a broad international reform approach was visible in support of mental calculation strategies: Instead of being solely ‘transition strategies’ for learning the standard algorithms, the understanding of numerical relations is essential for mental calculation strategies, making them highly important for a viable understanding of arithmetics. Yet, mental calculation strategies are not only important for understanding arithmetics, but highly relational strategies such as the ‘Auxiliary Task’ might have an important role in the emergence of a pre-algebraic understanding of numerical relations. In this qualitative study from Germany, 4th and 5th grade learners’ (n=18) processes of interpreting the ‘Auxiliary Task’ are examined by conducting linguistic and epistemological analyzes of their conceptual understanding of the ‘Auxiliary Task’ utilizing a design-based research framework. Insights are given into specific, language-related forms of pre-algebraic generalizations of the ‘Auxiliary Task’ as well as into developmental processes within the designed learning-environment.
Recent advances in solar drying technologies: A Comprehensive review
Authors: BEHERA Debashree Debadatta , MOHANTY Ardhendu Mouli , MOHANTY Ramesh Chandra
Published: November 2022

Preservation of food and vegetable products is an age-old practice for the retention of flavor, appearance, and quality. From ancient times, driers for drying food grains work on direct sun rays, firewood, fossil fuels, and coals causing carbon release. These available methods are expensive, unreliable, and unhygienic; thereby the use of a solar dryer working on free and clean energy is better for higher value addition to food preservation. The objective of this exploration is to study the recent developments in the use of different types of solar dryers for drying foods, vegetables, seafood, etc. There exist many studies on the effects of the parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, and speed of air, turbulence effect, sun irradiation, and the latitude of the location in the solar drying process. The findings show that the climate conditions such as solar radiation and atmospheric air play an important role in the drying efficiency of the solar dryer. A phase change material stores thermal energy during the daytime and releases heat during the nighttime. This process improves thermal efficiency and reduces heat loss during the drying period. On the one hand, a hybrid dryer integrated with a solar panel produces electricity for the operation of a DC blower circulating hot air inside the drying chamber for better drying. In addition, a critical review has been performed on the usage of different absorbing plates increasing heat transfer rate, use of various phase change materials for heat storage, and analysis of CFD simulation.
Overview of engine-based power plants in Bangladesh
Authors: HASAN Nazmul , RAHAMAN Md. Mashiur , KHONDOKER Reaz Hasan
Published: November 2022

Engine based power plant in Bangladesh had significant growth over the last 12 years. In the year 2008, it was 231 MW but in year 2020, the capacity increased to 7,808 MW. An analytical and quantitative exploration was performed on the growth of engine-based power plants in the present work. Six variables like total generation capacity of different types of plants, electricity consumption, fuel oil price, GDP, population and growth in production of manufacturing industries (i.e. rate of industrialization) of Bangladesh were considered as main contributors on the growth. Regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the growth of engine-based power plants and the six chosen variables. It was found that except fuel oil price and population of Bangladesh, other four variables have a notable co-relationship with the growth of engine-based power plant in the country.
Outcome of 82 cases of nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Manipala Institute of Medical Sciences, Pokharan, Nepal., Sathiyan Ankush , Jain Hari Mahajan , Khan Sarfaraz Alam ,   Department of Surgery, Manipala Institute of Medical Sciences, Pokharan, Nepal.
Published: November 2022

Aim: To study 82 cases of nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Methodology: Our study comprised of 82 patients presenting with the symptoms of nasal polyposis (38 male patient, 44 female patients). All managed with FESS. Parameters assessed were NOSE score and nasal endoscopy score pre- operatively which was compared with post- operative score at 6 months and 12 months. Results: We found pre- operative NOSE score was 65.2±5.7, at 6 months was 28.4±4.1 and at 12 months post- operatively was 24.2±3.6. We found pre- operative nasal endoscopic score was 6.02, 6 months score was 3.1 and 12 months score was 2.5. Conclusion: Patients nasal endoscopy score and NOSE symptom score was improved after treatment. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is treatment of choice in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
The study of assessment of various risk factors for development of coronary heart disease among patients visiting Cardiology Clinic in a tertiary care centre
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, Zaga Zig University & Research Centre, Zaga Zig, Egypt, Soliman Mustafa , Beig Wail Al ,   Department of Cardiology, Zaga Zig University & Research Centre, Zaga Zig, Egypt, Ali Mohammed Usman ,   Department of Cardiology, Zaga Zig University & Research Centre, Zaga Zig, Egypt
Published: November 2022

Aim: To assess various risk factors for development of CHD among patients. \Methodology: Seventy- eight patients of either sex were included. Various parameters such as age, gender, cardiac markers, family history, history of alcohol intake and smoking was recorded. Results: There were 32 patients >45 years of age and 46 below 45 years of age. Out of 78 patients, females were 27 and males were 51. It was found that 26 had primary education, 37 had secondary and 15 had higher education. 38 were employed and 40 were non- employed. 42 were married and 36 were unmarried. Family history was positive in 51 and negative in 26. 20 had hypertension, 36 had CHD and 22 had both HTN & CHD. 45 had habit of smoking, 47 had alcoholism and 40 had no physical activity. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common risk factors for CHD was obesity, hyperglycaemia, family history, high LDL- C, ALT level, smoking, alcoholism and lack of physical activity.
A prospective study to evaluate accuracy of urine albumin-creatinine ratio in diagnosis of pre-eclampsia; A single centre observational study
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Medical Science & Technology, Khartoum, Sudan., Rashid Ataur Kamal , Khazaei Mozafar ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Medical Science & Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Published: November 2022

The aim of this paper is to diagnose pre-eclampsia with spot urine albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR). Our study comprised of one hundred ten pregnancies within 20-28 weeks of gestation. Spot mid- stream urine sample was collected from all pregnant females and urine ACR estimation was done using immunoturbidimetric microalbumin method and modified Jaffe’s method for creatinine estimation. We found sensitivity of 90.4%, specificity of 98%, PPV of 91.6% and NPV of 97.2%. Systolic blood pressure in unaffected subjects was 110.2 mm Hg and in pre- eclamplsia was 152.6 mm Hg. Diastolic blood pressure in unaffected subjects was 78.4 mm Hg and in pre- eclamplsia was 96.8 mm Hg. In unaffected subjects, 4.5% showed positive test and 95.5% showed negative test. In pre- eclampsia subjects, 87.2% showed positive test and 12.8% showed negative test. Mann Whitney U test showed significant difference between two (Significant, P< 0.05). It has been observed that the role of urine albumin creatinine ratio in detection of Pre-eclampsia is evident. A higher sensitivity and specificity revealed its usefulness in early detection.
A prospective study for assessment of Serum Adenosine Deaminase, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein levels in patients with Psoriasis
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, National University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, Tauro Leo , Amankwa Nutsukpo ,   Department of Dermatology, National University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
Published: November 2022

The aim of this paper is to assess Serum Adenosine Deaminase (ADA), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels in patients with Psoriasis. Sixty- four patients with psoriasis were divided into three groups (mild, moderate, and severe) based on PASI scores. PASI score <10 defined psoriasis as mild, between 10 and 20 as moderate, and >20 as severe. The hsCRP was assayed by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay BIOS kit. ADA was measured through kinetic method. ESR was calculated using Westergren method. Group I patients had 8 males (mild), 9 males (moderate) and 10 males (severe) and group II had 20 males. There were 12 females (mild), 14 females (moderate) and 11 females (severe) and group II had 30 females. A non- significant difference was observed (P> 0.05). The mean hSCRP level in group I patients was 54.2 ng/ml and in group II was 19.6 ng/ml. The mean ADA level in group I patients was 22.5 U/L and in group II was 8.1 U/L. The mean ESR was 28.4 mm/h in group I and 13.2 mm/h in group II. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). This study demonstrated higher hSCRP, ESR and ADA level among patients suffering from psoriasis compared to healthy control.
Topical triamcinolone acetonide, oral methotrexate, and a combination of topical triamcinolone acetonide and oral methotrexate in the management of oral lichen planus- A comparative study
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Srivastava Raj , Kapoor Arjun ,   Department of Pharmacology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Mehta Sachin ,   Department of Pharmacology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Chauhan Amit ,   Department of Pharmacology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to compare 0.1% topical triamcinolone acetonide, oral methotrexate, and a combination of 0.1% topical triamcinolone acetonide and oral methotrexate in the management of oral lichen planus. 60 histologically confirmed cases of oral lichen planus were divided into 3 groups. Group T was given 0.1% topical triamcinolone acetonide, group M was given topical methotrexate and group C was given combination of both 0.1% topical triamcinolone acetonide and oral methotrexate. Clinical severity score and VAS was compared. The mean CSS at baseline was 5.4 in group T, 4.2 in group M and 4.1 in group C and at 4 months was 2.6 in group T, 2.1 in group M and 0.82 in group C. Baseline VAS was 6.5 in group T, 6.2 in group M and 7.1 in group C and at 4 months was 2.5 in group T, 1.3 in group M and 0.25 in group C. Group T had 3.2 years, group M had 3.1 years and group C had 3.3 years of duration of symptoms. It is concluded that the combination of triamcinolone and methotrexate exhibited maximum relieve of symptoms in patients with oral lichen planus.
A comparative study of tension band wire and circumferential wiring for patellar fractures
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Addis Abha, Ethiopia, Samuel Abraha , Deressa Ambaw ,   Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Addis Abha, Ethiopia, Greda Hesham ,   Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Addis Abha, Ethiopia
Published: November 2022

Aim: To compare tension band wire and circumferential wiring for patellar fractures. Materials & Methods: One hundred twenty adult patients in age ranged 18- 50 years of either gender was randomly divided into groups viz. group 1 treated with tension band wire and group 2 with circumferential wiring for patellar fractures. Reich and Rosenberg scale, rage of motion and complications were recorded in both groups and compared. Results: At 4 weeks in group 1 and group 2, restriction of last \(10^{0}- 20^{0}\) was seen in 24 and 27, restriction of \(20^0-50^0\) was seen in 14 and 13, restriction \(>50^0\) was observed in 22 and 20. At 8 weeks, no restriction was seen in 8 and 9, restriction of last \(10^0- 20^0\) was seen in 38 and 39, restriction of \(20^0-50^0\) was seen in 10 and 9, restriction >500 was seen in 4 and 3. At 12 weeks, no restriction was seen in 15 and 20, restriction of last \(10^0- 20^0\) was seen in 35 and 32, restriction of \(20^0-50^0\) was seen in 8 and 7 and restriction \(>50^0\) was seen in 2 and 1 in group 1 and 2 patients respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Both techniques for the management of patellar fractures were equally effective in achieving functional outcome.
Evaluation of anesthetic management in renal transplant patients in a tertiary care centre
Authors:   Department of Anaesthesia, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Seedat Robin Stein , Al-Abri Mohamed ,   Department of Anaesthesia, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Published: November 2022

Aim: To evaluate anesthetic management in renal transplant patients. Methodology: Ninety- two renal transplant patients were part of the study. Parameters such as type of transplant, reason for chronic kidney disease, preoperative data, history of dialysis, preoperative anesthesia management, monitoring details and the outcome were recorded. Results: Chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN) in 28 (30.4%), chronic interstitial nephritis (CIN) in 20 (21.7%), polycystic kidney disease (PCKD) in 11 (11.9%), obstructive nephropathy (Ob. N) in 4 (4.3%), diabetic nephropathy (DN) in 8 (8.7%), hereditary nephropathy in 3 (3.2%), reflux nephropathy in 12 (13%) and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) in 6 (6.5%). In 32 (35.6%) patients, isoflurane was inhalational agent and recovery time was 25.1 minute, in 40 (43.4%), desflurane was inhalational agent and recovery time was 22.7 minutes and in 20 (21.7%), sevoflurane was inhalational agent and recovery time was 32.1 minutes. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Anesthesia management has made renal transplantation safe and predictable. Postoperative maintenance of renal transplant patients have contributed to the success of renal transplant programme.
An observational study to evaluate risk factors for development of type II Diabetes mellitus
Authors:   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science \& Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Bhatnagar Abhay , Deodia Alok Kumar ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science \& Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Ahlawat Sandeep ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science \& Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Maheshwari Amit ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science \& Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Jain Sanjay ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science \& Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal
Published: November 2022

Aim: To assess risk factors for development of type II diabetes. Materials & Methods: 80 patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus >40 years of age were put in group 1 group 2 were healthy subjects irrespective of gender. Factors such as family history, physical activity, blood pressure, alcohol consumption and BMI was recorded. Results: Alcohol consumption was present in 45 in group 1 and 20 un group 2, family history was positive in 65 group 1 and 12 in group 2, sedentary life was seen in 52 group 1 and 25 in group 2, BMI was underweight seen in 14 in group 1 and 5 in group 2, normal 12 in group 1 and 46 in group 2, overweight 30 BMI was underweight seen in 14 in group 1 and 5 in group 2, normal12 in group 1 and 14 in group 2 and obese 22 and 15 46 in group 2. Blood pressure was normal seen 16 in group 1 and 42 in group 2, pre- hypertension 24 in group 1 and 26 in group 2, hypertension stage 1 in 30 in group 1 and 10 in group 2 and hypertension stage 2 seen in 10 in group 1 and 2 in group 2. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common risk factors in diabetes was overweight, hypertension, lack of physical activity and alcohol consumption.
Outcome of 82 cases of nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Manipala Institute of Medical Sciences, Pokharan, Nepal, Sathiyan Ankush , Jain Hari Mahajan ,   Department of Surgery, Manipala Institute of Medical Sciences, Pokharan, Nepal, Khan Sarfaraz Alam ,   Department of Surgery, Manipala Institute of Medical Sciences, Pokharan, Nepal
Published: November 2022

The aim of this paper is to study 82 cases of nasal polyposis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Our study comprised of 82 patients presenting with the symptoms of nasal polyposis (38 male patient, 44 female patients). All managed with FESS. Parameters assessed were NOSE score and nasal endoscopy score pre- operatively which was compared with post- operative score at 6 months and 12 months. We found pre-operative NOSE score was \(65.2\pm 5.7,\) at 6 months was \(28.4\pm 4.1\) and at 12 months post-operatively was \(24.2\pm 3.6.\) We found pre-operative nasal endoscopic score was 6.02, 6 months score was 3.1 and 12 months score was 2.5. We conclude that the patients nasal endoscopy score and NOSE symptom score was improved after treatment. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is treatment of choice in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Different treatment modalities in management of plantar fasciitis
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, Lucotte Fluorent , Ahmed Ehab ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan
Published: November 2022

The aim of this paper is to compare different treatment modalities in management of plantar fasciitis. Forty- five patients with plantar fasciitis (males- 2- females- 20) were randomized into 3 groups. Group 1 patients received conventional treatment, group 2 patients received heat treatment with silicone heel pad and group 3 patients received active plantar fascia stretching with sham calf stretching. Patient was evaluated using foot function index (FFI) and the foot and ankle disability index (FADI). In group 1, foot function pre-intervention index score and post-intervention score was 68.2 and 43.5, in group 2 was 64.8 and 6.9 and in group 3 was 70.5 and 1.6 respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). In group 1, pre-intervention foot and ankle disability score and post-intervention score was 61.5 and 76.4, in group 2 was 66.5 and 95.2 and in group 3 was 61.3 and 97.6 respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Active plantar fascia stretching with sham calf stretching exercise resulted in most significant improvement in FFI and FADI score followed by treatment with heat and silicone heel pad and conventional treatment.
Single versus multiple gall stone disease in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors:   Department of General Surgery, Autonomous State Medical College & Society, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Singh Harpreet , Sharma Arvind ,   Department of General Surgery, Autonomous State Medical College & Society, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: November 2022

The aim of this paper is to compare single versus multiple gall stone disease in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A total of one hundred and thirty patients (males- 52, females- 78) within age group 20-65 years presented with cholelithiasis were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 comprised of single stone patients and group II had multiple stones. Each group had 65 patients. Parameters compared were symptoms and operative findings between both groups, Analysis of results was carried with chi0 square test. Most common clinical symptoms found to be fever in both groups (87%- group 1, 90%- group 2). Other symptoms were dyspepsia seen in 25% and 30%, nausea/ vomiting in 45% and 38% in group 1 and 2 patients respectively. Females were commonly affected and maximum case were observed in age group 40-50 years. Multiple gall stones patients had more symptoms and prevalence of conversion to open surgery was more in these patients. Group 1 patients showed gall bladder distention in 56 and group 2 in 62 patients, gall bladder contraction was seen in 6 patients in group 1 and 3 in group 2, adhesions were exhibited by 11 patients in group 1 and 20 in group 2. 4 patients in group 2 converted to open surgery. Gangrenous gall bladder was seen in 1 in group 1 and 5 in group 2.
Ondansetron versus ramosetron in attenuation of propofol-induced pain during induction of anaesthesia
Authors:   Department of Anaesthesia, Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India, Tantia Pratik B , Malik Sunny ,   Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Niti Bagh, South Delhi, India
Published: November 2022

Our main goal is to compare effect of ondansetron and ramosetron in attenuation of propofol-induced pain during induction of anaesthesia. A total of sixty subjects with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status (PS) 1 and 2, age ranging 18-60 years scheduled for various elective surgical procedures under general anaesthesia were included and were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group 1 received 4 mg of ondansetron and Group II received 0.3 mg of ramosetron. Mean age of patients in group 1 was 36.2 years and in group 2 was 36.0 years. There were 16 males and 14 females in group 1 and 17 males and 13 females in group 2. ASA grade I was seen in 20 in group 1 and 24 in group 2 and ASA grade II was seen in 10 in group 1 and 6 in group 2. A non- significant difference between both groups was seen (P> 0.05). Pain score 0 was observed in 14 in group 1 and 20 in group 2, score 1 in 9 in group 1 and 6 in group 2, score 2 in 4 in group 1 and 3 in group 2 and score 3 seen in 3 in group 1 and 1 in group 2. A significant difference between both groups was seen (P< 0.05). Ramosetron alone can be used to reduce the propofol-induced pain. Pre-treatment with IV ramosetron found to be effective as compared to ondansetron in preventing propofol-induced pain.
Early the diagnosis, intervention and treatment is key for Covid-19 induced Mucormycosis
Authors:   Department of Otolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India, Arora Rabia , Singh Satinder Pal ,   Department of ENT & Head Neck Surgery, GMC, Amritsar, Punjab, India, Dua Sukhmani ,   Department Of Microbiology Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India, Kaur Nippundeep ,   Department of Otolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Published: November 2022

The novel corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak declared as a global pandemic. Glucocorticoids are inexpensive, widely available, and have been shown to reduce mortality in hypoxemic patients with COVID-19. With increasing risk of new strains of covid virus infections and now the latest dreadful fungal infection Mucormycosis, the situation is becoming more and more devastating. Survival in mucormycosis depends on early diagnosis, alleviation of basic predisposing factors, aggressive debridement of necrotic tissues, and appropriate systemic antifungal agents.
A comparative analysis of curcumin and clobetasol propionate in management of patients with oral lichen planus
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Tantia Ruchi , Gupta Ruchi ,   Consultant, Neuroderma Clinic, Dermatology Wing, Aligarh, India
Published: November 2022

Our aim in this research note is to compare curcumin and clobetasol propionate in management of patients with oral lichen planus. Sixty- four patients of OLP were divided where 32 patients were put in group I in which patients received 0.1% triamcinolone and in group 2, 32 patients received 5% curcumin paste for 4 weeks. Measurement of the appearance score and severity of pain was done at baseline and at the end of 2 and 4 weeks. We found that complete remission in pain was seen in 30% in group 1 and 35% in group 2, good response in 28% in group 1 and 17% in group 2, poor response in 24% in group 1 and 25% in group 2 and no response in 18% in group 1 and 33% in group 2. A non- significant difference among good and no response was seen (P< 0.05). Oral lichen planus is common inflammatory autoimmune disease. Curcumin in our study showed slightly better results than triamcinolone, hence suggesting that it can be used in patients with oral lichen planus.
Assessment of cases of pregnancy induced hypertension- A clinical study
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Medical Science & Technology, Khartoum, Sudan, Khazaei Mozafar , Rashid Ataur Kamal ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Medical Science & Technology, Khartoum, Sudan
Published: November 2022

Aim: To assess cases of pregnancy induced hypertension.

Materials & Methods: Our study included 74 cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Parameters such as age, marital status, education, parity, etc., were recorded.

Results: Age group (years) < 20 had 30%, 20-24 had 45%, 25-29 had 16%, 30-34 had 5% and >35 had 4% cases. Education level was illiterate in 40% and literate in 60%, and marital status was married in 58%, single in 26% and divorced in 16$, parity was 0 in 24%, 1-2 in 46% and >2 in 30%, gravida was primi in 40% and multi in 60%, previous PIH was seen in 24% patients. Family history of DM was observed in 25%, family history of PIH in 18%, family history of hypertension was seen in 10%, history of asthma was seen among in 8% and history of kidney disease 30% patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).

Conclusion: Common risk factors of pregnancy induced hypertension was family history history of asthma, hypertension, family history of PIH, family history of DM, history of kidney disease.
Correlation between diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Geethanjali Medical college, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Srinivas S.
Published: November 2022

Aim: To assess relation between diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction.

Methodology: 105 type II diabetes mellitus patients of both genders were included. Serum TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), free \(T_3\) (Triiodothyronine) and free \(T_4\) (Thyroxine) were determined in all enrolled patients.

Results: There were 50 males and 55 females in the present study. Age group 21-30 years had 15 patients, 31-40 years had 26, and 41-50 years had 64 patients. Duration of diabetes was 8.4 years, and the level of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) was 9.2 years. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Serum T3 was increased by 15% and decreased by 4%. Free T3 was increased in 5% and decreased in 13%, and free T4 was increased in 7% and decreased in 5%. There were 20 hypothyroidism and 29 hyperthyroidism patients. Maximum hypothyroidism patients (12) and hyperthyroidism patients (14) were seen with >7 HbA1C levels.

Conclusion: Most of the type II DM patients had hypothyroidism than hyperthyroidism.
A prospective study for assessment of cases of dengue fever in pediatric patients
Authors:   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science & Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Bhatnagar Abhay , Deodia Alok Kumar ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science & Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Maheshwari Amit ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science & Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal, Ahlawat Sandeep ,   Department of Medicine, University of Modern Science & Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal
Published: November 2022

Aim: To assess cases of dengue fever in Pediatric patients.

Methodology: Sixty-eight pediatric cases of dengue of both genders were included in the study. Clinical features and laboratory findings were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests.

Results: Out of 68 patients, boys were 38, and girls were 30. Common symptoms were fever in 95%, vomiting in 68%, loose stools in 22%, periorbital puffiness in 10% and respiratory distress in 26, pain abdomen in 47% cases. The mean hemoglobin level at admission was 12.6 gm% and at discharge was 12.7gm%. The mean TLC was 56210 cumm of blood at admission, and at discharge was 122452 cumm of blood.

Conclusion: Common symptoms were fever, vomiting, respiratory distress and pain abdomen. Hence careful evaluation of dengue in children is required.
Evaluasi Karakteristik Baja Tulangan Beton Di Malang Raya Berdasarkan Standar SNI 2052-2017
Authors: Sugeng Hendik Purwanto
Published: November 2022

Seiring dengan semakin pesatnya pembangunan infrastruktur di Jawa Timur pada umumnya dan Kota Malang pada khususnya, kebutuhan bangunan berbahan logam khususnya baja tulangan beton juga semakin meningkat. Karena permintaan yang besar,maka banyak sekali varian produk baja tulangan yang beredar di pasaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat sejauh mana baja tulangan yang beredar di Malang Raya telah memenuhi semua berbagai parameter yang telah ditetapkan oleh SNI 2052-2017. Disamping itu yang lebih penting adalah penelitian ini bisa memberikan informasi kepada pengguna jasa konstruksi tentang kualitas produk baja tulangan yang beredar di wilayah Malang Raya sehingga dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pembangunan infrastruktur bisa memilih produk produk baja tulangan yang baik dan memenuhi persyaratan SNI 2052-2017. Dengan demikian diharapkan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pembangunan tidak mendapat permasalahan di kemudian hari baik permasalahan teknis maupun administasi. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimental, dengan melakukan pengujian tarik terhadap baja tulangan berbagai merk yang beredar dipasaran dengan spesifikasi mutu yang sama , dari hasil pengujian tersebut akan diperoleh data sifat fisik dan mekaniknya ,kemudian dibandingkan dengan sifat fisik dan mekanik yang telah diatur oleh SNI 2052-2017. Pengamatan dilakukan pada baja tulangan sirip (BjTS) mutu 420B dengan variasi diameter D-13,D-16,dan D-19 dari 5 merk baja tulangan yang beredar di pasaran Malang Raya. Kode produsen diinisialkan dengan huruf awal merk baja yaitu kode CB,L,H,B dan M. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 3 variasi diameter dari 5 merk baja tulangan menunjukkan secara fisik dan mekanik masih dalam batas toleransi sesuai dengan SNI 2052-2017. Penyimpangan sifat fisik (diameter dan berat ) terendah ditunjukkan oleh baja dengan kode  H yaitu rata-rata deviasi negatif 0,93 % dan tertinggi adalah baja dengan kode B dengan rata-rata deviasi negatif 3,76 %. Untuk sifat mekanis (tegangan leleh dan tegangan putus) hasil terbaik diperoleh baja dengan kode produk CB dengan deviasi positif 30 % dan hasil terendah di dapat baja dengan kode M rata-rata yaitu deviasi positif 15 %
Desain dan Simulasi Uji Tekan pada Jigs Pin Piston Diameter Ø13 mm
Authors: Safril  , Harapan Muslim Muhammad Iqbal , Wirandi Mohamad , Setiawan Dibyo
Published: November 2022

Jigs and fixture merupakan alat perkakas bantu yang berfungsi untuk memegang dan atau mengarahkan benda kerja sehingga proses manufaktur suatu produk dapat lebih efisien. Dalam proses melepas pin dari rumah piston, masih terdapat industri otomotif mikro yang melepas pin piston secara manual, dengan cara memukul pin piston menggunakan palu. Hal ini, mengakibatkan kerugian waktu dan kecelakaan kerja yang tinggi terhadap pekerja. Paper ini, bertujuan untuk meminimalisir kerugian waktu dan melakukan simulasi uji tekan pada jigs pin piston. Penerapan metode simulasi digunakan dalam menentukan kekuatan material dan metode empiris untuk menentukan tingkat efisiensi waktu. Jigs pin piston diperuntukan untuk melepaskan pin Ø 13 mm dari rumah piston dan jenis  material jigs piston yang digunakan adalah Aluminum 5052 H32. Simulasi uji tekan dilakukan pada tekanan 0,32 N, 0,44 N, 0,55 N, 0,72 N dan 0,86 N, hasil simulasi dengan pemberian tekanan 0,86 N memberikan Safety Factor 1,90 Kgf dengan kategori aman. Hasil perhitungan secara empiris efisiensi waktu penggunaan jigs piston sebesar 59.49% dan estimasi peningkatan produktivitas sebesar 83.59%, maka dapat dinyatakan layak untuk digunakan.
Pembuatan Mesin Pencacah Single Blade Kapasitas 100 kg/jam dengan Metode Pahl & Beitz
Authors: Suripto Heri , Sukarman  , Aprizal  , Rizal Yose , Anwar Saiful
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini akan membuat mesin pencacah single blade kapasitas 100 kg/jam dengan metode Pahl & Beitzh, dimana mesin ini akan digunakan untuk mencacah rumput sebagai bahan pupuk kompos. pupuk kompos adalah pupk organik yang baik untuk tanaman yang proses pembuatannya dengan proses fermentasi. Proses pembuatan pupuk kompos dengan bahan-bahan organik seperti rumput cacabean, eceng gondok dan bonggol pisang proses ini memerlukan teknologi untuk mencacah yang efisien. Metode yang digunakan dalam perancangan dan pembuatan adalah metode Palhl & Beitzh dan metode dalam pengujian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen. Hasil perancangan dan pembuatan menghasilkan ukuran panjang 60 cm, lebar 50 cm, dan tinggi 80 cm, untuk pengujian menunjukan bahwa pencacahan material jenis cacabean mesin mampu mencacah sebanyak 101 Kg/Jam, untuk material jenis bonggol pisang mesin mampu mencacah sebanyak 103 Kg/Jam dan pada material jenis eceng gondong mesin mampu mencacah sebanyak 99 Kg/Jam. Putaran mesin mampu memutar pisau sebesar 1500 rpm.
Analisa Kegagalan Telescopic Joint Mesin Exercise Book
Authors: Fathoni Ahmad , Sunaryo  , Legisnal Hakim
Published: November 2022

Salah satu industri pulp dan paper yang memakai teknolgi tinggi baik dari segi material dan logika pemrosesanya. Industri tersebut mengolah kayu sehingga menghasilkan pulp dan kertas yang digunakan untuk keperluan kita saat ini. Produk yang dihasilkan adalah pulp, kertas, tisu, brown paper, exercise book. Untuk menghasilkan produk tersebut menggunakan mesin mesin pulp and paper machine, tissue machine, cut size machine, folio sheeter machine dan exercise book machine. Salah satu mesin yang akan dianalisis kegagalan adalah mesin exercise book merk LANBAO China yang memproduksi buku-buku dengan ukuran ukuran tertentu yang akan dipasarkan di dalam negeri. Tujuan penelitian mengetahui jenis kerusakan pada mesin exercise book, menganalisis sebab kerusakan pada mesin excecise book dan memperbaiki kegagalan mesin exercise book. Adapun hasil penelitian ialah (1). Operator mesin tidak cepat menstop mesin ketika terjadi jammed akibat penumpukan buku atau stack area mekanis lain (2). Jenis material yang dipakai kurang elastis dan keras sehingga mudah patah saat terjadi stack mesin (3). Proses pemasangan baut cross joint tidak memakai ring per atau washer sehingga setelah berputar beberapa kali baut dan mur menjadi longgar (4). Desain mesin tidak di pasang counter per area untuk mendeteksi perputaran atau speed. Jika stack mesin langsung stop otomatis sehingga part menjadi awet.
Analisis Rework Terhadap Proyek Konstruksi Di Dinas Perumahan Dan Kawasan Permukiman Kabupaten Rokan Hulu
Authors: Hidayat Arifal , Afrina Yuli
Published: November 2022

Salah satu faktor penyebab keterlambatan kegiatan proyek-proyek pemerintah adalah karena adanya aktivitas pekerjaan ulang (rework) pada satu atau beberapa kegiatan konstruksi. Rework merupakan salah satu kontributor utama pada pembengkakan biaya dan keterlambatan proyek serta bisa memberikan dampak buruk pada performa dan produktifitas pihak penyedia jasa dan pengguna jasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor utama penyebab rework pelaksanaan proyek konstruksi di lingkungan Dinas Perumahan dan Kawasan Permukiman  Kabupaten Rokan Hulu. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada pihak owner menggunakan skala Likert dan kemudian dihitung menggunakan rumus indeks kepentingan. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa faktor utama penyebab terjadinya rework pada proyek konstruksi di lingkungan Dinas Perumahan dan Kawasan Permukiman Kabupaten Rokan Hulu berdasarkan urutan ranking adalah : faktor desain dan dokumentasi yaitu : kesalahan desain dengan nilai mean = 3,09; faktor manajerial yaitu kurangnya teamwork dengan nilai mean nya adalah 3,05; faktor sumberdaya yaitu : pekerjaan kurang pengetahuan dengan nilai mean nya adalah 3,28.
Perbandingan Penilaian Visual Cepat Antara Metode Pendekatan Makroseismik Dengan Metode Fema P-154 (Level-1 Dan Level-2)
Authors: Emiral Akbara  , Djauhari Zulfikar , Kurniawandy Alex
Published: November 2022

Kajian pemanfaatan model-model Penilaian Visual Cepat (Rapid Visual Screening) telah marak dilakukan. Banyak negara telah mengadopsi model-model PVC untuk mengasesmen bangunan-bangunan di wilayah masing-masing. Di antara model-model PVC tersebut adalah model makroseismik dan model FEMA P-154. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji perbandingan antara model makroseismik serta model FEMPA P-154 pada tahap level 1 dan level 2. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, maka dilakukan analisis terhadap empat belas gedung pemerintah yang berlokasi di Kabupaten Siak menggunakan model makroseismik maupun model FEMA P-154 level 1 dan level 2. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun model makroseismik dan model FEMA P-154 keduanya merupakan alat atau media untuk melakukan analisis Penilaian Visual Cepat (Rapid Visual Screening) akan tetapi model makroseismik lebih direkomendasikan untuk digunakan dalam proses PVC karena keakuratannya berdasarkan Indeks Resiko Bencana Indonesia (2019) dan kesederhanaan formular analisisnya
Pembuatan dan Pengujian Alat Uji Sistim Perpipaan Skala Laboratorium
Authors: Fathoni Ahmad , Subekti Purwo , Hakim Legisnal
Published: November 2022

Perhitungan dilakukan pada sistem perpipaan yang menggunakan pompa tunggal, pompa seri dan pompa parallel. Dari pembuatan dan pengujian yang dilakukan penurunan tekanan yang terjadi cenderung mengalami peningkatan bila panjang pipa yang digunakan besar dan jumlah komponen perpipaan yang digunakan semakin banyak. Dengan adanya perhitungan yang matang dari segi bahan pipa dan komponen perpipaan yang digunakan serta perhitungan yang tepat maka akan diperoleh hasil pembuatan yang baik. Proses pembuatan alat uji di bagi menjadi dua bagian yaitu bagian pertama fokus kepada pembuatan meja kerja, dan bagian yang ke dua fokus kepada pembuatan rangkaian sistem perpipaan. Dimana setelah proses ini semua selesai barulah kita posisikan bak penampung airnya sesuai dengan posisi yang telah di tentukan sehingga dapat kita isi dengan fluida cair sesuai dengan  ukuranya, setelah itu baru kita lakukan pengujian. Dari hasil pengujian yang di lakukan diperoleh bahwa penurunan tekanan yang terjadi pada pipa lurus dan memiliki sedikit komponen perpipaan yang terpasang pada sistem perpipaan lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan sistem perpipaan yang memiliki belokan dan banyak komponen perpipaan yang terpasang pada sistem perpipaan baik yang menggunakan pompa tunggal, pompa seri dan pompa paralel. Dengan demikian dapat kita simpulkan bahwa penggunaan pipa yang lurus atau sedikit belokan dan sedikit pemasangan komponen perpipaan lebih baik dan efektif
Dampak Peningkatan Pengendara Sepeda Motor Dibawah Umur terhadap Jumlah Kecelakaan di Indonesia
Authors: Lumba Pada , Ariyanto Anton , Alfirahmi  , Rismalinda
Published: November 2022

Data kecelakaan yang diperoleh dari Kepolisian Republik Indonesia yang menyatakan bahwa setiap jam ada 3 nyawa yang hilang di jalan raya, artinya ada 1 nyawa yang yang hilang di jalan raya setiap 20 menit akibat terjadinya kecelakaan. Lebih jauh lagi, sekitar 15% dari kecelakaan yang terjadi di Indonesia melibatkan anak dibawah umur setiap tahunnya [1].  Pada 2016 sekitar 31.106 siswa SMP menjadi korban kecelakaan lalu lintas. Studi ini penting untuk dilaksanakan dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan maraknya pengendara sepeda motor dibawah umur yang disebabkan oleh: 1) peningkatan jumlah sepeda motor; 2) alasan pemenuhan kebutuhan sehari-hari ; 3) penggunaan sepeda motor lebih efisien dibandingkan moda lainnya; 4) faktor keluarga; 5) kurangnya pengawasan sekolah; 6) faktor lingkungan; dan 7) gaya hidup. Kontribusi penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan pemahaman pengendara sepeda motor dibawah umur tentang risiko kecelakaan, disamping itu studi ini juga berkontribusi membantu pengambil kebijakan dalam membuat program-program yang berhubungan dengan keselamatan pengendara sepeda motor dibawah umur
Green Method: The Performance of Biochar in Water Filtration
Authors: Lukman Hakim  , Sumarli Farouk , Mahendra Rafit , Siun
Published: November 2022

Abstract: The results of measuring the power of Hydrogen (pH) of 5.5 mg/l and Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) of 3.20 mg/l level of water wells in a village, including in a school of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 5 in Tanjung Medan Rokan Hulu is considered not within permissible limit of World Health Organization (WHO) standards. For that reason, experimental research was conducted by firstly designing and making a water filtration device from Polyvinyl Chloride pipe of 4 inch in diameter, 100cm long, and 1 inch channel in and out. With the green method treatment, the biochar used are Coconut Shell Charcoal (CSC) and Bagasse Charcoal (BC), with additives material such as River Sand (RS), Fiber Palm (FP), and Crushed Gravel (CG). The results of the analysis prove that the best performance of Biochar in Water Filtration (BWF) to increase the content the pH of water to 89.09% is done by Coconut Shell Charcoal (CSC) biochar. While the best for reducing the water TDS level is performed by Bagasse Charcoal (BC) at 64.06%. The performance for pH increases and at the same time decreases the TDS level of water is done by Bagasse Charcoal (BC) biochar with a pH of 7.8 mg/l, and a TDS of 1.15 mg/l. Meanwhile, the filtration combination matrix that produces water according to the WHO standard permissible criteria is (A6+B6+C6+D1+E6), (A6+B6+C2+D2+E6), (A6+B6+C3+D3+E6), (A6+B6+C4+D4+E6), and (A6+B6+C5+D5+E6), as well (A6+B6+C1+D6+E6). So, it can be concluded that Biochar in Water Filtration (BWF) needs to be developed.
Kajian Potensi Ancaman Seismik pada Gedung Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Sleman Menggunakan Metode Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) FEMA-154
Authors: Jafar
Published: November 2022

Asesmen Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) FEMA 154 merupakan sebuah metode untuk melakukan kajian cepat pada sebuah bangunan. Kajian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengukur potensi ancaman seismik sebuah gedung yang terletak di wilayah tertentu. Dalam penelitian ini, metode asesmen RVS diimplementasikan pada Gedung Dinas Kabupaten Sleman. Gedung ini merupakan gedung layanan publik yang terletak di wilayah dengan tingkat seismisitas yang cenderung tinggi. Dalam melakukan RVS, ada beberapa tahapan yang harus dilakukan yakni penentuan form asesmen, pengisian form asesmen, penilaian (scoring) hasil asesmen, dan interpretasi hasil asesmen. Setelah dilakukan asesmen RVS terhadap Gedung Dinas Pendidikan Sleman, skor akhir yang didapatkan adalah 2.3. Skor ini kemudian diolah dengan menggunakan persamaan probabilitas. Hasilnya, bangunan ini memiliki nilai probabilitas sebesar 0.5%. Artinya, secara umum bangunan ini dapat dikatakan memiliki probabilitas yang rendah untuk mengalami keruntuhan akibat gempa
Desain dan Studi Ekonomi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Hybrid Berbasis Energi Matahari dan Energi Hidro
Authors: Suripto Heri
Published: November 2022

Teknologi Energi hybrid berbasis energi alternatif terus berlanjut untuk pengembangannya. Pemanfaatan energi hybrid dapat meningkatkan efisiensi output daya yang dihasilkan, hemat dalam perakitan dan murah dalam perawatan. Penelitian  ini akan mendesain serta menganalisis kelayakan secara ekonomi dari pembangkit listrik tenaga hybrid yang berbasis energi matahari dan energi hydro. Analisis ini meliputi perhitungan secara numerik berdasarkan formula yang digunakan untuk menentukan kelayakan teknologi yang telah dikembangkan. Hasil desain dari energi hybrid tersebut menghasilkan daya total 2 energi hybrid sebesar 1450 watt DC, hasil perhitungan nilai ekonomi dengan biaya investasi awal sebesar Rp.14.400.000 dengan nilai NPV sebesar Rp. 28.498.408 sedangkan nilai IRR pembangkit sebesar 47 %, IRR ini lebih besar dari IRR awal sebesar 12 % maka pembangkit ini layak untuk dikembangkan. Pembangkit ini akan direncanakan beroperasi selama periode 10 tahun