bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clasificación de uso del suelo y vegetación con redes neuronales convolucionales
Authors: Montiel González Rodolfo , Bolaños González Martín Alejandro , Macedo Cruz Antonia , Rodríguez González Agustín , López ´Pérez Adolfo
Published: November 2022

La clasificación de uso del suelo y vegetación es un ejercicio complejo y difícil de realizar con métodos tradicionales, por lo que los modelos de aprendizaje profundo son una alternativa para su aplicación debido a que son altamente capaces de aprender esta semántica compleja, lo que hace plausible su aplicación en la identificación automática de usos del suelo y vegetación, a partir de patrones espacio-temporales extraídos de su apariencia. El objetivo del presente estudio fue proponer y evaluar un modelo de red neuronal convolucional de aprendizaje profundo para la clasificación de 22 clases distintas de cobertura y uso del suelo ubicadas en la cuenca río Atoyac-Salado. El modelo propuesto se entrenó utilizando datos digitales capturados en 2021 por el satélite Sentinel 2; se aplicó una combinación diferente de hiperparámetros, en la cual la precisión del modelo depende del optimizador, la función de activación, el tamaño del filtro, la tasa de aprendizaje y el tamaño del lote. Los resultados proporcionaron una precisión de 84.57 % para el conjunto de datos. Para reducir el sobreajuste se empleó el método de regularización denominado dropout, que resultó ser muy eficaz. Se comprobó con suficiente precisión que el aprendizaje profundo con redes neuronales convolucionales identifica patrones en los datos de la reflectancia captada por las imágenes del satélite Sentinel 2 para la clasificación el uso de suelo y vegetación en áreas con una dificultad intrínseca en la cuenca del río Atoyac-Salado
Analisis Kemampuan Mengonstruksi Teks Biografi Siswa Kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya
Authors: Jefriyanti Rosita , Intiana Siti Rohana Hariana , Efendi Mahmudi
Published: November 2022

penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan mngonstruksi teks biografi siswa kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya dari segi struktur dan kaidah kebahasaan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik tes dengan memberikan tugas kepada siswa. Popolasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya yang berjumlah 19 orang. Teknik yang digunakan adalah non sampling. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data yang diperoleh kemampuan mengonstruksi teks biografi siswa kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya termasuk dalam kategori cukup dalam mengonstruksi teks biografi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (1) Kemampuan mengonstruksi teks biografi siswa kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya berada pada kategori baik, yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata 72. Siswa mendapatkan kategori sangat baik berjumlah 4 orang, kategori baik berjumlah 5 orang, kategori cukup berjumlah 1 orang, dan kategori kurang berjumlah 9 orang. Aspek struktur terpenuhi dan hanya ada beberapa siswa yang strukturnya tidak lengkap. (2) Kemampuan mengonstruksi teks biografi siswa kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya dari segi kaidah kebahasaan berada pada kategori cukup, yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata 67,3. Dilihat dari segi kaidah kebahasaan teks biografi, tidak ada siswa yang mendapatkan kategori sangat baik, kategori baik berjumlah 2 orang, kategori cukup berjumlah 8 orang, kategori kurang berjumlah 9 orang. Aspek penilaian kaidah kebahasaan terpenuhi hanya ada beberapa siswa yang tidak memenuhi aspek kaidah kebahasaan. Dengan demikian, berdasarkan struktur dan kaidah kebahasaan kemampuan mengonstruksi teks biografi siswa kelas X MA Nurul Yaqin Praya berada pada kategori cukup yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata 69,7. Siswa yang mendapatkan kategori baik berjumlah 5 orang, kategori cukup berjumlah 4 orang, dan kategori kurang berjumlah 10 orang dan tidak ada siswa yang mendapatkan kategori sangat baik.
Kesulitan Belajar Membaca Permulaan Siswa Kelas II di SD Negeri 1 Wanasaba Daya
Authors: Witri Dina , Saputra Heri Hadi , Rahmatih Aisa Nikmah
Published: November 2022

Kemampuan membaca permulaan sangat krusial dalam dominasi mata pelajaran di sekolah. Oleh sebab itu, semua peserta didik perlu diupayakan supaya dapat membaca menggunakan lancer, tetapi tak jarang ditemui masih terdapat peserta didik yang mengalami kesulitan belajar membaca permulaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini merupakan buat mengetahui kesulitan peserta didik pada membaca permulaan, faktor penyebab, serta cara guru mengatasi kesulitan membaca permulaan peserta didik di kelas II SD Negeri 1 Wanasaba Daya. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini merupakan 20 peserta didik dan 1 guru kelas II pada SD Negeri 1 Wanasaba Daya. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berupa tes, wawancara, serta dokumentasi. Instrumen penelitian ini berupa tes unjuk kerja membaca permulaan, panduan wawancara, serta panduan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini yaitu, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan pembuktian data. Teknik pemeriksaan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini artinya uji kredibilitas data dilakukan menggunakan cara triangulasi asal dan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa berasal 20 jumlah peserta didik kelas II, ada 7 peserta didik yang mengalami kesulitan membaca permulaan. Letak kesulitan siswa dalam membaca permulaan, yaitu: (1) peserta didik kurang mengenal serta membedakan alfabet, (dua) belum mampu membaca suku kata serta istilah, (tiga) belum bisa membaca adonan alfabet diftong serta konsonan, (4) tidak memperhatikan pertanda baca, (5) lambat dalam membaca serta tidak mengerti isi bacaan. Faktor penyebabnya yaitu: (1) kurangnya minat peserta didik dalam belajar (2) keadaan lingkungan keluarga peserta didik yang tidak mendukung dalam belajar khususnya belajar membaca. Selanjutnya, cara yang dilakukan pengajar pada mengatasi peserta didik yang mengalami kesulitan belajar membaca permulaan yaitu: (1) pengajar mewajibkan peserta didik buat membaca 10 menit sebelum serta setelah pembelajaran, (2) mengadakan jam tambahan buat peserta didik yang masih mengalami kesulitan pada membaca, (3) memberikan bimbingan dan motivasi buat siswa yang mengalami kesulitan membaca permulaan.
Analysis of 2013 Curriculum Character Values in Science Learning
Authors: Latifah Yetti , Jumadi Jumadi , Sultini Sultini
Published: November 2022

Dalam dunia pendidikan hanya mengagungkan kecerdasan semata maka akan terjadi krisisnya nilai-nilai karakter bangsa. Dengan adanya perubahan kurikulum pendidikan maka nilai-nilai karakter dapat ditanamkan pada pembelajaran disekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan nilai karakter siswa pada pembelajaran IPA di sekolah berbasis pesantren. Pada artikel  ini peneliti penelitian menerapkan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan cara observasi dan wawancara. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dalam artikel ini nilai karakter terdapat adanya perubahan yang signifikan dalam ha pembelajaran IPA di sekolah berbasis pesantren MTs Nurul Falah. Pada nilai karakter kurikulum 2013 dengan kurikulum Inti (KI 1) tentang sikap spiritual dengan nilai karakter religius dan (KI 2) tentang sikap sosial  dengan tujuh nilai karakter yaitu, jujur, disiplin, tanggungjawab, toleransi, sopan santun, gotong-royong dan percaya diri memperoleh perubahan yang positif, sehingga penanaman nilai karakter harus selalu diterapkan dalam sikap sosial peserta didik.
Development of Internet of Things Based Learning Media Through STEM Investigative Science Learning Environment Approach to Improve Student Learning Outcomes
Authors: Hamid Abdul , Syukri Muhammad , Halim A , Irwansyah Irwansyah
Published: November 2022

This study aims to design and implement IoT-based media using the STEM-based ISLE model to improve student learning outcomes. This type of research uses Research and Development with the Dick & Carrey development model. The products produced are teaching aids based on the Internet of Things (IoT), student worksheet, and lesson plan. The IoT-based teaching aids were developed using Long Range Area (LoRa) SX1276, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, Arduino Uno, and DHT11 sensors, the data is displayed on the ThingSpeak web which has been integrated with the TTN (The Things Network) web for analysis by students. The results of the validation of teaching aids by media experts showed an average value of 4.20, material experts got an average value of 4.16, and observer teachers 4.83 which showed that the teaching aids were feasible to be applied. Validation was also carried out on student worksheets and lesson plans, the average value of student worksheets validation by media experts showed a value of 4.75, while by material experts 3.99 and by teacher observers 5, therefore student worksheets were feasible to be applied in the learning process, as well as with lesson plans with a validation value of 4.33. The results of the pre and post-test student learning outcomes showed an increase in the completeness of 70%. These results indicate that IoT-based media and products developed are feasible to be applied and can improve student learning outcomes in the learning process.
Identification of Students’ Honesty Levels by Online Proctored Examinations in Higher Education Environment
Authors: Herliana Fitria , Susanna Susanna , Elisa Elisa , Farhan Ahmad
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to identify the honesty level of students in online exams assisted by supervisory robots on the autoproctor application as an effort to improve the quality of online learning. The sample of this study were 34 students majoring in Physics Education FKIP USK who were selected randomly. Data were collected from test results using a google form embedded the autoproctor to detect student honesty during online exams and student response results from an honesty questionnaire based on four indicators developed by Ashton, M. C, et.al namely: sincerity, fairness, greed avoidance, and modesty. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis. This study shows the honesty level of students recorded by the application is medium level and is supported by the results of honesty questionnaire responses. The response results show the level of honesty is in the very high to the medium range, while the test results using the autoproctor are in the very high to the very low range. There were some students who detected high honesty levels based on the results of the questionnaire responses but were detected very low on the autoproctor application. In applications, it was found evidence of fraud by students but they were not true after further observation, so it was necessary to inform the rules that must be obeyed using this application before the test. The findings of this study could be the basis for sustainable professional development using the autoproctor application in detecting student honesty in online exams
Comparison Analysis of Junior High School Science Textbooks in Indonesia and Singapore View from Nature of Science (NoS) Aspects
Authors: Sumarni Sumi , Haryati Sri , Trisnowati Eli , Siswanto Siswanto , Firdaus Moch. Malik Al , Singgih Suwito
Published: November 2022

Scientific literacy can prepare quality human resources who can develop the ability to think logically and creatively, solve problems, be critical, master technology and be adaptive in the face of change and face the times. A vital component to improving students' scientific literacy is understanding the Nature of Science (NoS), which must be emphasized in science learning. The purpose of this study is to obtain a comparison of content and explain aspects of NoS in science textbooks in Indonesia and Singapore. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative with content analysis design. This research focuses on science books for Junior High School Class IX Semester 1 Curriculum 2013 Revised Edition 2018, Integrated Science Books for Junior High School Class IX Curriculum 2013 Revised Edition 2018, and Lower Secondary Science Matters Textbook Volume B 2nd Edition 2013. The data collection techniques are by reviewing documents with non-test instruments in the form of observation guidelines for assessing textbooks based on the NoS aspect developed by Abd-El-Khalick et al., (2008). The data analysis technique uses the fixed comparison method by Moleong (2014). The results obtained are that the textbooks from the two countries have represented several relevant aspects of NoS. Still, the theoretically-driven elements have not been found in the three books, and the existing components have not been well described. Science textbooks in Singapore get a higher score than science textbooks in Indonesia. Still, the availability of the NoS aspect of science textbooks in Indonesia is more than that of science textbooks in Singapore.
Development of STEM Integrated Physics E-Modules to Improve 21st Century Skills of Students
Authors: Nazifah Naurah , Asrizal Asrizal
Published: November 2022

In the current era of the industrial revolution 4.0, students are required to have 21st century skills. The 21st century skills in question are students mastering the 4C skills, that are Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity skills. These four skills must be possessed by students to face the world in the 21st century. One of the current learning approaches that strongly supports the achievement of 21st century skills is STEM-based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). In supporting the interdisciplinary success of STEM in physics learning, it is necessary to have effective teaching materials, one of which is a module that students can use independently. In this case, the product developed is an integrated STEM physics e-module to improve the 21st century skills of class XI high school students. The e-module was developed using Flip PDF Professional software with reference to the plomp model. This research is carried out until the development or prototype stage. The research results obtained are the development of STEM integrated physics e-modules to improve students' 21st century skills which have been developed to be valid and practical to use in learning
Analysis of High School Student’s Mental Model on Virus: Representation of Students' Conceptions
Authors: Hamdiyati Yanti , Soesilawaty Soesy Asiah , Habibah Siti Nurqoriah
Published: November 2022

In facing the challenges of the 21st century, mastery of concepts is needed by students. Mastery of a person's concept can be known by analyzing his mental model. This study aims to determine the mental model of high school students on virus concepts. The method used is descriptive method. Respondents in this study were 30 high school students in class X. Analysis of students' mental models was carried out using drawing-writing techniques, concept maps, interviews, and questionnaires. The drawing-writing technique was focused on knowing the students' mental models about the concept of virus structure and reproduction, while the concept map was used to analyze the entire concepts of the virus. The results showed that students' mental models were still low and students' understanding of viruses was not yet structured. Based on the results of the drawing-writing test, the majority of students' mental models on the concept of virus structure were at the D3W3 level. In the concept of non-enveloped virus reproduction, the majority of students are at the D5W5 level. In the concept of enveloped virus reproduction, the majority of students are at the D1W1 level. The results of the students' mental models analyzed by concept maps were at the developing and transitional levels. The results of the comparison of students' mental models with expert mental models show that students' mental models are not close to expert mental models. Students' mental models are generally incomplete and have no connection between one concept and another.
Implementation of Electronic Worksheets Based on Problem-based Learning on Acid-Base Materials to Develop Students’ Problem-solving Ability
Authors: Ratih Putri Deti , Rohaeti Eli
Published: November 2022

Pembelajaran di masa pandemi menuntut guru untuk berinovasi mengembangkan bahan ajar yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran online. Penggunaan LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning dapat menjadi solusi inovasi bahan ajar yang terintegrasikan dengan perkembangan teknologi yang dapat membantu proses pembejaran secara online. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik antara kelas yang menggunakan LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning dengan kelas yang tidak menggunakan LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning pada materi asam basa dan menganalisis sumbangan efektif penerapan LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik pada materi asam basa.

Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian Quasi Experiment dengan jenis post-test only control-group. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu silabus, RPP, LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning dan soal kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian kali terdiri atas 2 analisis yaitu uji independent sample t-test dan analisis effect size. Hasil penelitian pengembangan menunjukkan bahwa: (1) terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik antara kelas yang menggunakan LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning dengan kelas yang tidak menggunakan LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning pada materi asam basa kelas XI MIPA, (2) LKPD-elektronik berbasis problem-based learning memberikan sumbangan efektif terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik pada materi asam basa dengan persentase sebesar 2,5%
Study of Online Learning Studies in Natural Sciences Subject in Biology Topic during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Utina Fatma N. , Hasan Ani M. , Lamondo Djuna
Published: November 2022

Online learning is one of the efforts made by the government in the education sector to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of the application of online learning to science lessons in biology material during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method is descriptive. The results showed that the implementation of online learning of Biology Science material class VIII MTs in Gorontalo City in the teacher aspect included strong criteria as seen from 5 indicators, namely online learning tools, online learning processes, student participation in online learning, online practicum implementation and the assessment process. The implementation of online learning on the material of Biology Science class VIII MTs in Gorontalo City on student aspects includes strong criteria as can be seen from 4 indicators, namely the online learning process, student participation in online learning, implementation of online practicum and increasing creativity. Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of online learning of biology science material class VIII MTs in Gorontalo City is a strong criterion.
Study of Coulomb Stress Change (CSC) Earthquake in the Segment Area of West Seram – Ambon Island
Authors: Souisa Matheus , Sapulete Sisca Madonna , Samalelaway Stenly
Published: November 2022

Long beans are short-lived plants that are widely cultivated in Indonesia. To stimulate the growth of long beans, it is necessary to fertilize with the appropriate dose for its growth. Research on the effect of vermicompost and NPK fertilizer has been carried out in Mertak Umbak Village, Central Lombok. The purpose of the research was to determine the effect of the application of vermicompost on the growth of long beans, the effect of the application of NPK fertilizer on the growth of long beans and the interaction effect of the application of vermicompost and NPK fertilizer on the growth of long beans. The research was carried out with a 2-factor design and 4 replications. The research data were analyzed by analysis of variance. In this study, the results showed that the treatment of vermicompost significantly increased the number of leaves and plant height, but could not increase the length and width of the long bean leaves, the application of NPK fertilizer could increase the leaf length, leaf width, number of leaves and stem length of long beans and the interaction of vermicompost and NPK fertilizer treatment did not significantly affect all measured long bean growth parameters
Influence of POGIL and MFI Models on Science Literacy and Science Process Skills for Junior High School
Authors: Mellyzar Mellyzar , Alvina Sirry , Zahara Syarifah Rita
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine how the influence of the POGIL model on the ability of the science process and scientific literacy of students, in addition to knowing how the MFI model affects science process skills and scientific literacy of students and the comparison of POGIL and MFI models on science process skills and scientific literacy of Lhokseumawe City Junior High School students. This research uses an approach to quantitative research. The population of this research is the seventh-grade students of SMP in Lhokseumawe city. The research sample taken is SMPN students Arun, SMPN 1 Lhokseumawe, and SMPN 2 Lhokseumawe every 3 schools that consist of 2 experimental classes (POGIL and MFI models) and 1 control class (conventional) with a total of 9 classes. The research instrument used is a test question for knowing students' literacy skills, practicum guide sheets, and observation sheets to determine students' science process skills. In the class with the POGIL model, the average value of scientific literacy ability is 32.27, and science process skills are 81.32. In class with the MFI model, the average value of science literacy skills is 26.84, and process skills science 88.71. While the control class has an average value of scientific literacy ability of 12.77 and science process skills of 68.54. Based on Test Test output Statistics data of students' scientific literacy and science process skills are known as the value of asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.00 < 0.05, it can be concluded that the POGIL model has a significant effect on students' scientific literacy and science process skills.  The results for the MFI class scores of students' scientific literacy skills and science process skills, because of the Asymp value. Sig. (0.000) < (0.05) so that learning with the MFI model affects the scientific literacy ability and science process skills of students. Classes taught with POGIL and MFI models with Asymp grades. Sig. (0.099 > (0.05) means that there is no significant difference in students' scientific literacy skills between students who are taught with the POGIL model and students who are taught with the MFI model but there is a significant difference in science process skills of students with POGIL and MFI models, where the MFI model students' science process skills higher than the POGIL model
Analysis of Image Fusion Effect in Image Quality of Kidney Stone
Authors: Jhora Fadhila Ulfa , Haryanto Freddy , Fitri Leni Aziyus , Latief Fourier Dzar Eljabbar
Published: November 2022

Kidney stones are a disease due to the buildup of substances that are not needed in the urinary system. Knowledge of the composition and type of stone is required in the treatment of action. Micro CT is one of the modalities that can be used in determining the composition of kidney stones. However, there are limitations when using single-energy micro-CT. Stone attenuation has almost the same value when using single energy, therefore it is necessary to use dual-energy CT to determine the difference in stone attenuation more precisely. The image of the dual-energy CT micro-energy stone needs to be processed before analyzing and determining the rock composition. Image fusion is one of the image processing techniques that can be used. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of image fusion on the image quality of five kidney stones. The stages in the research carried out are collecting high energy and low energy projection image data, and performing image fusion on the two projected image data. The results obtained are first, the dual-energy CT image fusion affects the image quality which can be seen from the increase in the signal to noise ratio (SNR) value. A high SNR value provides the best image quality information
Role of breastfeeding in protection against respiratory tract infections during childhood: A case control study.
Authors: Saad Muhammad  , Adil Rehman  , Muhammad Usama  , Aanab Sardar  , Abbas Iqbal  , Shahista Naz
Published: November 2022

Objective: To look into the protective role of breastfeeding against respiratory tract infections in children below 5 years age. Furthermore, effect of various demographic and environmental factors like gender, passive smoking, maternal education, vaccination status of the child, source of drinking water, source of household energy and pre-existing illness on RTIs was studied. Study Design: Case Control study. Setting: Department of Pediatrics, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. Period: December 2019 to August 2020. Material & Methods: Data was collected on pre-formed, self-administered, structured questionnaires using non randomized sampling technique (50 cases and 50 controls). Results: RTI was found not to be associated with breastfeeding (OR 0.651 and 95% CI 0.226-1.875). Similarly factors including vaccination (OR 0.755 and 95% CI 0.322-1.767), pre-existing illnesses (OR 1.000 and 95% CI 0.388-2.576), passive smoking (OR 0.832 and 95% CI 0.359-1.930) and supplemental feed during first 6 months of life (OR 1.758 and 95% CI 0.796-3.880) were not significantly associated with respiratory tract infections. Conclusion: Breastfeeding is not associated with a reduced risk of RTIs in children less than 5 years of age. This contradicts with the hypothesis that breastfeeding plays a significant role in reducing RTIs: which may be due to the fact that majority of patients were given supplemental feed before 6 months. Whereas exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by WHO.
Comparison of naproxen and combination therapy (naproxen and gabapentin) in post extraction pain relief.
Authors: Muhammad Muslim Khahro  , Talha Tareen  , Arfat Bashir Soomra  , Fida Baloch  , Abdullah Alarifi  , Ali Maqbool
Published: November 2022

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of using combination drug treatment to relieve post extraction pain of impacted mandibular third molar by using Naproxen plus Gabapentin versus Naproxen alone. Study Design: Randomized Control study. Setting: Dental Clinic OPD of Bhitai Dental and Medical College, Sindh, Pakistan. Period: 1st December 2018 to 30th May 2019. Material & Methods: The procedure for extraction was carried out under Local Anaesthesia (2% lignocaine hydrochloride with 1:100,000 adrenaline) at dental clinic OPD of Bhitai Dental and Medical College. Some extractions were performed in Closed Extraction technique while in some patients standard surgical procedure was used which consist of triangular muco – periosteal flap on buccal surface and lingual retraction of soft tissue followed by bone removal. For Pre – Operative and 24-Hour Post – Operative Pain status assessment Visual Analogue Scale and Wong Baker’s Face Pain Rating Scale. Results: Combination therapy (Naproxen and Gabapentin) was effective in significant pain reduction at 12 Hour and 24-Hour Post Extraction period. With 26 patients out 31 presented with Pain Scale of 0 on combination therapy while only 3 out of 31 for naproxen alone after 24 hours. All patients received a single dose of study medicines from the hospital pharmacy. In demographic data, there were 47% (n=29) males and 53% (n=33) females with mean age group of 27.89. Comparing the pain response between the genders, males presented slightly faster pain relief with time as to the females. Conclusion: Enhanced effect of combination therapy of naproxen with gabapentin in reducing post extraction pain of impacted mandibular third molar with respect to naproxen alone.
Optimal management of infected femoral pseudo aneurysm in drug addicts presenting to Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi.
Authors: Sehrish Siddique  , Muhammad Haroon Anwar  , Tayyab Mumtaz Khan  , Naeem Zia
Published: November 2022

Objective: To compare the outcomes of excision of pseudo aneurysm along with ligation and local debridement with the outcomes of excision of pseudo aneurysm along with ligation and revascularization in the management of infected femoral pseudo aneurysm among drug addicts. Study Design: Retrospective Analytic study. Setting: Surgical Unit-1, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: July 2010 to July 2019. Material & Method: Among patients presented with pseudo aneurysm in Surgical Emergency and out patients department. Data was collected through medical record of the hospital. P-value less than 0.05 was set statistically significant. Results: Mean age and duration of addiction for study population were 36.50 years with SD of ±6 years and 2.80 years with SD of ±0.90 years respectively. All enrolled participants were males (100%). Heroine (76%) was the most common used by addicts while other drugs included benzodiazepine (12%), amphetamine (8%), and cocaine (4%). Left sided femoral artery (70%) was more involved in pseudo aneurysm as compare to right sided femoral artery (30%). Post operative adverse events percentage for ligation without revascularization was 22.72%, whereas, it was 100% for ligation with revascularization. Mortality was 0% for excision with ligation and local debridement while it was 50% for excision with ligation and revascularization. Conclusion: For the optimal management of infected femoral pseudo aneurysm, excision with ligation and local debridement is effective in comparison to excision with ligation and revascularization among addicts.
Role of accuracy of data in the functionality of primary health care system of Pakistan: A comparative study.
Authors: Umme Kulsoom Khattak  , Obed ur Rahim Osmani  , Hania Ahmer  , Musarat Jabin
Published: November 2022

Objective: To evaluate the Quality and accuracy of existing Data, to know about the current situation of Infrastructure and Functionality of PHC, and to assess the DHIS Operational Needs. Study Design: Mixed Method Retrospective Descriptive study. Setting: Seven Tehsils of Rawalpindi District. Period: January to February 2020. Material & Methods: One BHU was randomly selected from each Tehsil to cover all geographical areas. Data was collected using questions derived from the Procedures Manual of DHIS and comparing with the monthly DHIS reports of PHC facilities. Data was analysed after entering into SPSS software (V-22). Results: The 57 % of the facilities’ in-charges (4 out of 7) had DHIS training, while the remaining 43% were observed as either not trained or self-trained. The overall accuracy rate in DHIS was 71.43% but variance was observed in different variables. Conclusion: The current situation of DHIS demands initiative for additional collaborations among multiple vertical health programs. Some promising interventions in government policies, including skilled support programs and training of DHIS teams through regular sessions and workshops are highly recommended.
Efficacy of clomiphene citrate alonecompared with combination of clomiphene citrate and metformin for treatment of infertility in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Authors: Syeda Uzma  , Adiba Akhtar Khalil  , Rabiya Akbar  , Tallat Shaheen
Published: November 2022

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of clomiphene citrate compared with clomiphene citrate and metformin combination used as infertility treatment in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Study Design: Randomized Controlled study. Setting: Combined Military Hospital, Nowshera, KPK. Period: March 2021 to November 2021. Materia & Methods: One hundred and forty egiht infertile patients aged between 20 to 34 years diagnosed with PCOS were enrolled for the investigation. Using blocked randomization technique, the participants were divided into two groups. Group A patients received clomiphene citrate 50 mg day on days 2 to 6 and dose was gradually increasedto 150 mg day. Patients in Group B received metformin 500 mg three times a day along with the above mentioned dosage of clomiphene citrate. Collectively, the patients in both groups were provided with a follow up for six months. Efficacy in both groups was assessed on the basis of positive urine pregnancy test. Results: The rate of ovulation in group B was high in comparison to group A (39.2%vs 21.6%; P value = 0.02) the results were statistically significant. The rate of efficacy/conception in group B was significantly greater as compared to group A (32.4%vs 16.2%; P value = 0.02). Conclusion: We conclude that clomiphene citrate along with met formin, used in combination is significantly much efficacious as compared to clomiphene citrate alone for treatinginfertility in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Comparison of sodium tetradecyl sulphate versus conventional hydrocelectomy for adult hydrocele aspiration.
Authors: Hamid Raza Laghari  , Muhammad Akram  , Farhan Ali  , Syed Kashif Hussain  , Illahi Bux Brohi  , Zulfiqar Ahmed Qaim
Published: November 2022

Objective: To evaluate the treatment of hydrocele and compare the post-operative course and outcome of sodium tetradecyl sulfate (3 %) (STDS) as a harmless and active sclerosant followed by aspiration with conventional hydrocelectomy for the management of adult hydrocele. Study Design: Cross Sectional, Randomized study. Setting: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Period: 1st May 2019 to 31st October 2019. Material & Methods: Fifty patients with unilateral or bilateral primary vaginal hydrocele were included in this study. Subjects with secondary vaginal hydrocele (secondary to trauma, malignancy, or epididymo-orchitis), communicating hydrocele, infected hydrocele, having a positive history of previous intervention (sclerotherapy or operation) and/or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus were excluded. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 22.0. Results: All patients were equally divided into two groups A and B. Group A (n = 25) patients were submitted to Sclerotherapy and Group B (n = 25) patients were submitted to the Conventional Surgical Hydrocelectomy. Most of the patients 24(96.0%) who underwent in Group A (Sclerotherapy, n = 25), were discharged within 1-6 days i.e. less postoperative stay whereas the majority of the patients 14(56.0%) who underwent in Hydrocelectomy group were discharged between 1 to 6 days. Patients who underwent Hydrocelectomy had more postoperative stay and in 3 cases up to 18 days. Conclusion: Sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for primary hydrocele. Complications like pain, hematoma, and infection are less than surgical procedures. Hospital stay is minimal and does not affect the day-to-day work of the patient having sclerotherapy.
Del Nido Cardioplegia for patients of adult congenital heart disease.
Authors: Zaigham Rasool Khalid  , Nabeel Ahmad  , Abdul Razzaq Mughal
Published: November 2022

Objective: To assess the efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia for patients of adult congenital heart diseases undergoing cardiac surgery. Study Design: Descriptive Observational Case Series. Setting: Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad. Period: October 2019 to September 2021. Material & Methods: All consecutive patients of age fifteen years or above who underwent open-heart surgery for congenital heart disease by using ante grade del Nido cardioplegia during the study period were included. Dedicated hospital database used to retrieve the data of patients regarding type of surgery for CHD and operative or postoperative outcome parameters. The data was entered in excel sheet and descriptive analysis done. Results: One hundred and twenty five patients underwent open heart bypass surgery for congenital heart disease by using del Nido cardioplegia during the study period. Majority of patients were male (n=83, 66.4%) with male to female ratio 1.97:1. Sixty eight percent were less than thirty years of age. Primary repair of TOF was the most frequently performed surgery (49.6%, n=62) while 28.8% had repair of VSD. Average bypass time was 136 ±57 minutes and average cross clamp time of 103 ± 44 minutes. Total duration of mechanical ventilation was 6.6 ±11.9 hours, ICU stay of 38 ±34 hours and stay in the hospital of 5.2 ± 2.6 days. Cardiac tamponade was seen in 0.8% of patients (n=1) while moderate LV systolic dysfunction in 1.6 % of patients. Conclusion: Del Nido cardioplegia solution is as safe as conventional blood cardioplegia with short ventilation time, ICU stay and lowest postoperative complications.
Curating Unity: A Multi-modal Reading of Archaic, the National Pavilion of Iraq at the 57th Venice Biennale
Authors: Shanaah Anastasia
Published: November 2022

The paper investigates meaning communicated by the exhibition Archaic, the national pavilion of Iraq at the 57th Venice Biennale (2017). The Venice Biennale is the only global art event that allows countries and nations to represent themselves on their own terms. In this sense, the system of national pavilions is traditionally regarded as an arena for soft power. The paper applies multimodal analysis both on the macro-level (Halliday metafunctions) and micro-level (investigation of artworks for meaning potentials) to understand the image of Iraq curated in the exhibition. The analysis shows that the curators did not shy away from showing a negative image of Iraq with its outdated governmental system and existing ethno-religious divides. However, the main narrative communicated by the exhibition emphasized the theme of historical, cultural, geographical, and human connections binding social diversity into an inclusive national unity.
Imagining the Brain, Engaging the Body: Designing Visitor Engagement in Science Exhibition Experiments with Art
Authors: Johansen Anja
Published: November 2022

Science museums have increasingly experimented with bringing art into their exhibitions to attract and engage visitors. While the prevalence and popularity of such experiments is growing, research on the rationales for collaboration and their outcomes, as well as the challenges involved, remains scarce. This paper analyzes and discusses how art is used as part of engaging visitors in two contrasting exhibitions about the brain and neuroscience: one using art as illustration of ready-made science, the other inviting artists as co-curators in evoking a feeling of science in the making. Drawing on models of public engagement and art-science collaboration, it discusses how notions of science communication and visitor engagement are imagined and enacted in the two exhibitions, and how they relate to different ‘logics’, or rationales, of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Museums and Social Issues: Heuristics for Creating Change
Authors: Morrissey Kris , Fraser John , Ball Theresa
Published: November 2022

The field of informal learning has become increasingly adept at designing, measuring, and achieving learning goals for a range of audiences. However, addressing the critical social issues of our time may require new skill sets, areas of expertise, types of partnerships and assumptions about success. To explore how informal learning practices are addressing social issues, we reviewed more than 200 articles, research studies, and evaluation reports (Morrissey et al. 2021). We examined the topics addressed or avoided, the types of impacts achieved, and patterns and trends that suggested gaps, opportunities, or barriers to advancing informal learning practices that address social issues. We paid particular attention to the impacts achieved or not achieved, and to the reflections and recommendations in these articles. Drawing from what we saw, we share six heuristics that can be used as guides and, perhaps, as steps towards building generalizable principles and theories that may inform future practice: (1) Focus on how and when to engage with social issues, rather than if; (2) Develop and support talent; (3) Don’t ignore entrenched societal systems and forces; (4) Collaborate outside the box; (5) Acknowledge inequities; (6) Rethink how to measure success.
Book Review: Virginie Rey, Mediating Museums: Exhibiting Material Culture in Tunisia (1881-2016)
Authors: Levin Amy
Published: November 2022

Review of a 2019 book on the history of Tunisian museums since the 19th century. The book covers public and private institutions since the French protectorate, describing how political and cultural changes affected exhibition methods and priorities.
EDUCAÇÃO E REFLEXÃO: Contribuições na Docência, Tecnologia e na Inclusão
Authors: Albuquerque Léia Flauzina da Silva de , Ischkanian Simone Helen Drumond , Cabral Gladys Nogueira , Silva Diogo Rafael da , Duque Rita de Cássia Soares , Lima Adriana Alves de , Paiva Antônio Hitallo Regis Gonçalves Lima , Sousa Maria Deusina Barros de , Ischkanian Sandro Garabed , Odilon Jayme Salz , Ronque Wanessa Delgado da Silva , Sousa Ionys Oliveira de , Matos Abraão Danziger de , Duque Rita de Cassia Soares , Silva Taynan Alécio da , Ferreira Juliana Balta , Carvalho Gabriel Nascimento de , Dias Maria Juliana , Morais Maria Isabel Silva de , Silva Rafaela Rebeca da , Queiroz Claudia Souza de , Araújo Kassia de Almeida , Conceição Liliane Taveira , Santana Samira Vieira Costa , Santos Marcilení dos , Mason Ana Paula Uliana , Santos Luciane da Rosa dos , Spanhol Fernando José , Cabral Shanda Lindsay Espinoza , Silva Diogo Rafael da , Odilon Jayme Salz , Silva Solange Teodozio da , Conti Valdirene de Vargas Lopes , Felisberto Lucilene Moro , Gomes Mariluz Barbosa de Melo , Araujo Flavia Karine Uliano , Correia Andréa Regina Lino Pithan , Silva Thais da , Lemos Tadeu , Paines Patrícia
Published: November 2022

Este livro contém os trabalhos de pesquisas com o tema: Educação e Reflexão - Contribuições na Docência, Tecnologia e Inclusão, com objetivo de refletir as relações e suas implicações no processo educacional. Esse enfoque decorre da relevância de que o contexto educacional em que o educando está inserido, serve de parâmetro para enfatizar o ensino e aprendizagem na escola, bem como as formas e condições de aprendizagem. Essa perspectiva, visa definir o tipo de resposta educativa e de recursos e apoios que a escola deve proporcionar aos educandos, para que obtenha sucesso escolar. Criando caminhos para o conhecimento.
Dynamics of shrimp fauna in the Aby-Tendo-Ehy Lagoon complex (southeast of Côte d'Ivoire), an hydrosystem under anthropic pressure
Authors: Kémomadjèhi Claver Djiriéoulou  , Mamadou Koné  , Jean-Rénaud Allouko  , Zéré Marius Gogbé  , Gnonléba Franck Dit Hervis Boghué  , Koffi Mexmin Konan  , Gouli Gooré Bi  , Tidiani Koné
Published: November 2022

In order to provide basic scientific data essential for the conservation and sustainable management of the Aby-Tendo-Ehy Lagoon complex in South East of Côte d’Ivoire, patterns of shrimps’ community structure in relation to environmental characteristics has been studied in this ecosystem subject to intense anthropogenic pressures, particularly agro -industrial. Sampling was conducted monthly from April 2012 to March 2013 using a handled net and lobster pots. Eleven species of shrimp including three species (Macrobrachium equidens, M. zariquieyi and Melicertus kerathurus) adding to the list of shrimp fauna of Côte d'Ivoire were sampled during this study. Redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that environmental variables such as dissolved oxygen, conductivity, water temperature, transparency, plant debris and aquatic plants strongly diversity and abundance of shrimp fauna. This study has demonstrated the exceptional nature of this lagoon complex, and strongly recommends its preservation.
The relationship between occupational performance and well-being of stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Payel Paul  , Shamima Akter  , Julker Nayan  , Sumanta Ray  , Rasel Ahmed
Published: November 2022

Stroke is a remarkable event that often causes serious physical, psychological, cognitive and social impairments. Occupational therapy is a patient-centered health care profession that focuses on an individual's occupational performance and well-being by minimizing the impairments that prevent individuals with functional limitations from ensuring appropriate use of their environments. The purpose of the study is to identify the level of occupational performance and wellbeing of stroke patient and investigate the relationship between occupational performance and well-being. Occupational Self-Assessment questionnaire and Personal Well-Being Index questionnaire were used to determine the level of performance and wellbeing. Pearson correlation analysis and a prospective cross-sectional research were employed in this study in order to examine the association between occupational performance and well-being. The result section had shown the general socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants. In Occupational performance “Getting along with others” (2.71 ± 0.715) and “Relaxing and enjoying myself” (2.64 ± 0.619) was scored highest among the 21 myself items. Among the “My Environment” items, “People who support and encourage me” (2.73 ± 0.608) and “People who spend time and share interest with me” (2.70 ± 0.588) showed highest scores. Among the 8 items of the Personal Wellbeing Index-Adult, “Spirituality/ Religion” (9.53 ± 1.402) and “Personal relationships” (8.03 ± 2.468) showed highest satisfaction. In this study, there was a modest but statistically significant link between occupational performance and well-being.
ANALISIS PENGUKURAN PRODUKTIVITAS DENGAN METODE OBJECTIVE MATRIX (OMAX) DI UD RISSLIN GRESIK
Authors: Ilhami Rosikhul Islah
Published: November 2022

Persaingan industri semakin ketat dalam perjalanannya dan perusahaan dituntut untuk mampu menghadapi persaingan tersebut. Selama ini UKM belum mengetahui produktivitas yang dicapai dan kriteria yang mempengaruhi produktivitas. Dari permasalahan tersebut, kemudian bagaimana mengetahui produktivitas yang dicapai dan kriteria yang mempengaruhi produktivitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Objective Matrix, dengan langkah-langkah: kriteria, perhitungan rasio, goal setting, interpolasi nilai matriks, pembobotan menggunakan metode AHP, dan metode Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) untuk menganalisis permasalahan dan memberikan saran perbaikan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pada beberapa periode terjadi kenaikan dan penurunan, seperti pada bulan Maret nilai IP positif dan tertinggi adalah 54,04% dan peningkatan dinilai saat menghitung pengukuran arus dari 3,96 menjadi 6,10. Namun pada bulan Agustus ditemukan nilai IP negatif sebesar -35,66% dari bulan sebelumnya. Saran perbaikan diberikan berdasarkan akar masalah yang diperoleh (minimal cut-set) melalui Fault Tree Analaysis: Melakukan uji komparatif berdasarkan rekomendasi hasil penjualan yang ada, selektif dalam memilih pemasok dan lebih memperhatikan kualitas produk, memberikan pelayanan secara teratur pelatihan oleh orang-orang yang berpengalaman, mendedikasikan pengetahuan tentang cara bekerja yang benar dan efektif, Memberikan gaji lembur kepada karyawan yang melakukan lembur, Meningkatkan kualitas produk yang ada dan memberikan jaminan kepada pelanggan, Memilih pemasok bahan baku yang dapat dipercaya dan menemukan pemasok dalam negeri yang biaya lebih murah dan kualitas unggul