bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE SOPHOMORES’ PERSPECTIVE ON ENGAGING TED-Ed WEBSITE IN ENHANCING SOPHOMORES’ VOCABULARY MASTERY
Authors: Ramdhani Sri Asti , Khoiruzzahra Asiyah Mumtahanah
Published: October 2020

TED-Ed (Technology,  Entertainment, Design,-Education) is an educational and initiative website for youth that can be used by teachers or lecturers to spark and celebrate the ideas to teach the sophomores around the world. The study is aimed at investigating the sophomores’ perspective toward vocabulary learning activities through TED-Ed website. In this study, the writers addressed to two research questions: 1. What benefits do the sophomores gain from the use of TED-Ed website? 2. What obstacles do the sophomores gain from the use of TED- Ed website? To obtain the data, the writers employed a qualitative metodology under a cross- sectional survey technique. Under this technique, the writers administered the questionnaire to 20 sophomores. The results of the first research question showed that 40% of the respondents answered that TED-Ed Website can improve vocabulary mastery, 40% of the respondents asserted that TED-Ed Website helps the sophomores to understand the material. Meanwhile, 20% of the respondents stated that TED-Ed Website can make the lesson fun. The results of the second research question asserted that 60% of the respondents claimed that they found the obstacle because of the unsupported facilities, whereas 20% of the respondents answered  that  there is  no  abstacle on  engaging to  TED-Ed  Website to  have the video. Furthermore, 15% of the respondents claimed that the video sometimes do not suit for the materials, and 5% of the respondent purposed that they could not understand each word from the videos. To sum up, the most of respondents perceived that TED-Ed website is very useful for them. Besides, the most of the respondents perceived that they have obstacles in learning vocabulary through the videos fromTED-Ed website. Keywords: The Sophomores’ Perspective, Vocabulary Learning, TED-Ed website
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PADLET IN TEACHING WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Authors: Taufikurohman Ilham Sukma
Published: October 2020

This study was investigated the effects of Padlet on students’ descriptive text writing of Senior High School students as well as to find out their perceptions of using Padlet for learning descriptive text writing. In doing so, the subjects consisted of 54 students who were in tenth grade. Then they were divided into two equal experimental and control groups (N=27). Their age ranged between 16 and 17 years old. Gender of participants was not considered as a variable in the study. This study used convergent parallel mixed-method whereas pre-test and post-test were administrated to collect quantitative data and questionnaire was given to collect qualitative data. The experimental group was taught descriptive text writing via Padlet application, whereas the control group was taught by conventional media. Analyzing the data through the independent sample t-test revealed that with the help of Padlet application, the experimental group outperformed the control group in terms of writing descriptive text. Furthermore, the students had a positive attitude toward utilization of Padlet application.Keywords: Padlet, students, descriptive text writing
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN READING STRATEGIES AND READING COMPREHENSION ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SIXTH SEMESTER IN ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM OF BENGKULU UNIVERSITY
Authors: Siregar Nur Olivia , Afriazi Rudi , Arasuli Arasuli
Published: October 2020

This research is aimed at identifying student’s reading strategies used and students’s reading comprehension achievement. The research would like to find out whether or not there is any significant correlation between reading strategies and reading comprehension achievement at the sixth-semester students of English Education Study Program at Universitas BengkuluAcademic Year 2018/2019. The research was designed as a quantitative correlation method, the subject were 78 students and the instrument used for collecting the data were reading strategies questionnaire and reading test. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS 23. The result of this research revealed that there is a significant correlation between reading strategies and reading comprehension achievement because the correlation coefficient is 0.033 which is very weak correlation category. It seems that most of the students were not familiar to the strategies in reading comprehension therefore more understanding of strategies is needed until a reading comprehension problem is solved.Keywords: Correlation, Reading Strategies, Reading comprehension Achievement
TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Dwiningtiyas Gendis Nadira , Sofyan Dedi , Puspita Hilda
Published: October 2020

This research aimed to figure out the strategies used by the English teachers in teaching reading and how they applied the strategies. This research was designed as descriptive qualitative research. The research was conducted at Junior High School 09 Bengkulu City. Participants of the research were two English teachers who teach in second grade of that school. Each English teacher had eigh meetings that observed by the researcher. The instruments of the research were strategies checklist and interview. The instruments were used to figure out the strategies used and how the English teachers applied the strategies in teaching reading comprehension. The result of the data were analyzed and broken down into three stages; they were Data Reduction, Data Display, and Drawing Conclusion or Interpretation. The result showed that the teacher one used several strategies in teaching reading comprehension. The strategies were brainstorming, reading aloud, and asking for specific information. While the teacher two used nine strategies. They were encouraging the use of dictionaries, reading aloud, reread for checking comprehension, evaluating comprehension in particular tasks, and asking questions for specific information. Both teachers applied and combined the strategies divided into three stages of teaching reading comprehension. The stages were pre-reading stage, while reading stage, and post reading stage. The strategies applied were very effective in teaching reading comprehension in that school. It was proven by the students’ motivation, students’ attention, and teachers’ ease in teaching and learning process. Keywords: Reading Comprehension and Teachers’ Strategies.
Dopplerfluxometria das veias hepáticas em pacientes com esteatose hepática não-alcoólica
Authors: Cruz Josilda Ferreira , Ferrari Yasmim Anayr Costa , Mota Allan Victor Hora , Machado Carla Perez , Santana Nathalia Nascimento , Farias Lucas Guimarães Nolasco , Gomes Raphaella Maria Oliveira Pereira , Dias Edna Santos , Freitas de Jesus Carla Viviane , Lima Sonia Oliveira
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Avaliar as alterações hemodinâmicas do fígado em pacientes diagnosticados com esteatose hepática não alcoólica pela ultrassonografia. Métodos: Estudo clínico e prospectivo com abordagem quantitativa. A amostra foi composta de pacientes de ambos os sexos, de 18 a 70 anos. Através da ultrassonografia, eles foram diagnósticos como portadores ou não de esteatose hepática não alcoólica, e submetidos a uma avaliação hemodinâmica pela dopplerfluxometria. Os dados foram analisados pelo software IBM SPSS 22.0 para Windows e o nível de significância foi p <0,05. Resultados: Foram avaliados 145 pacientes pela ultrassonografia abdominal. Destes, 33 foram diagnosticados com esteatose hepática não alcoólica grau 1, 35 com grau 2, e 07 com grau 3. Houve modificação do padrão de onda da veia hepática, de trifásico para bifásico ou monofásico, de acordo com o aumento dos graus de esteatose hepática. Os resultados foram estatisticamente significativos para as velocidades máxima, mínima e média da veia porta, quando uma comparação entre o grupo não portador e o grupo portador de fígado gorduroso foi realizada. Conclusão:  A Doença Hepática Gordurosa Não Alcoólica causa modificações na hemodinâmica hepática, diminuindo as velocidades máxima, mínima e média da veia porta, além de alterações no padrão de onda da veia hepática.
Prevalência de lesão por pressão em um hospital geral
Authors: Moura Sandra Regina Silva de , Melo Daniela Pinheiro de Lima , Rocha Gabriela Maria da Silva , Cruz Éricka Roberta Conceição da
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência de lesão por pressão em um hospital geral e verificar o perfil clínico epidemiológico dos pacientes atendidos. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo quantitativo, tipo transversal, onde foram analisados todos os casos de lesão por pressão notificada à comissão de curativos, no período de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2018, através de frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: A prevalência das lesões por pressão foi de 1,2%, distribuídas igualmente entre ambos os sexos, a faixa etária mais prevalente foi nos pacientes > 60 anos (45,9%), a principal causa de internamento foram as neoplasias (15,6%), as enfermarias de adultos tiveram 55,1% dos casos, a região mais acometida foi a sacral com 66,2%, e 21,7% das lesões se encontravam no estágio II. Considerações finais:  Os resultados apontaram que do ano de 2017 para 2018 ocorreu uma diminuição das LPP, mais que deve ser mantido o monitoramento deste indicador para que venha proporcionar maior nível de segurança aos pacientes e ajudar na redução de custos relacionados a eventos adversos que são altamente evitáveis pelas instituições.
Paralisia do nervo ocolumotor após infecção por dengue: um relato de caso
Authors: De Oliveira Amanda Perpetuo , Azevedo Ingrid Paula Oliveira , Souza Letícia Andrade , Silva Letícia Vieira Moutinho , Da Costa Álvaro Teixeira
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Relatar um caso de paralisia extraocular completa do III par craniano, sem acometimento pupilar, após infecção por vírus da dengue. Detalhamento do caso: Trata-se de um relato de caso, de uma paciente do sexo feminino, de 36 anos, que procurou o pronto atendimento após apresentar visão turva, diplopia binocular, cefaleia de leve intensidade e ptose palpebral esquerda subitamente em maio de 2019. Em relação à história pregressa, apresentou episódio de dengue em março, confirmado por sorologia (IgM), negou outras comorbidades. Optou-se pela internação para realização de propedêutica complementar que não evidenciou alterações nos exames laboratoriais e de imagem. Foi realizado tratamento com metilprednisolona, com melhora parcial e incompleta dos déficits oculares. Foi então estabelecido o diagnóstico por exclusão de paralisia do III par craniano secundário à dengue, recebendo alta hospitalar com encaminhamento para acompanhamento ambulatorial. Considerações finais: A associação entre infecção por dengue e acometimento neurológico é descrita na literatura, sendo as neurites com paralisia de nervos cranianos pouco relatadas. Os mecanismos envolvidos nessa afecção são pouco compreendidos, sendo necessários mais estudos especialmente para uniformizar protocolos de atendimento à dengue que apresentem tais complicações.
Preserving Style in Translating Metaphors of a Literary Text from English into Arabic
Authors:   University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan, Abdo Ibrahem Mohamad Khalefe Bani
Published: October 2020

This paper investigates the stylistics issues in translating metaphors of George Orwell's Animal Farm from English into two different Arabic translations and whether the metaphors’ style is maintained or not in the target texts. The research presents concepts related to metaphor translation such as text types and semantic/ communicative translation. This study is based on Newmark’s (1988) classifications of metaphors. The data are selected randomly from the novel, then the target texts equivalents are provided to investigate the maintaining of metaphors’ style in TT (1) and TT (2) as compared to the ST. The study concludes that the translators try their best to reproduce the same image in the TT (target text) as closely as possible. Although, it is important for a metaphor to be retained in the translation, however, the study reveals that some metaphors has been translated word-by-word in both target texts (TT1 and TT2). TT (2) follows the target readers’ culture (Arabic culture) in translating some of these metaphors to some-extent more than the TT (1). Metaphors are translated in both denotative and connotative associations. TT2 has deleted some metaphors from the translation (TT2) which may cause some loss in meaning. TT1 is to some-extent successfully conveyed all metaphors which may express the translator’s fluency as a well-known author. Omissions reveal that TT2 is conventional to the target culture. Finally, the study concludes that TT1 is more restricted to the ST style; whereas, TT2 is restricted more to the target language (Arabic).
Geleceğin Türkiyesinde Sosyal Politikalar
Authors: Aysan Mehmet Fatih
Published: October 2020

Geleceğin Türkiyesinde Sosyal Politikalar raporu Geleceğin Türkiyesi raporunun altıncısı olarak yayımlanıyor. Türkiye'nin sosyal politikalar geçmişinin analizini yaparak sorun ve fırsatları ortaya çıkarıyor. Geleleceğin Türkiyesi projesinin amaç ve hedefleri dahilinde uzun ve orta vadeli politika önerilerini ortaya koyuyor.
Transcription Factor Allosteric Regulation Through Substrate Coordination to Zinc
Authors: Almeida Beatriz , Kaczmarek Jennifer , Figueiredo Pedro , Prather Kristala LJ , Carvalho Alexandra
Published: October 2020

The development of new synthetic biology circuits for biotechnology and medicine requires deeper mechanistic insight on allosteric transcription factors (aTFs). Here we studied the aTF UxuR in the free form and bound to the inducer D-fructuronate or the analog D-glucuronate. We employed molecular dynamics simulations, principal component analysis and electrostatic potential surface calculations. We furthermore constructed a sensor plasmid for Dfructuronate in E. coli and performed site-directed mutagenesis. Our results show that zinc coordination is necessary for UxuR function and that when the inducer is bound, UxuR acquires an open conformation with a more pronounced negative charge at the surface of the N-terminal DNA binding domains. In opposition, in the free and D-glucuronate bond forms the protein acquires closed conformations, with a more positive character at the surface of the DNA binding regions. These processes can be more general than anticipated and harnessed for biological systems engineering.
Discovery of Cyanobacterial Natural Products Containing Fatty Acid Residues
Authors: Figueiredo Sandra A. C. , Preto Marco , Moreira Gabriela , Martins Teresa P. , Abt Kathleen , Melo André , Vasconcelos Vitor M. , Leao Pedro
Published: October 2020

Natural products have an important role in several human activities, most notably as sources of new drugs. In recent years, massive sequencing and annotation of bacterial genomes has revealed an unexpectedly large number of secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters whose products are yet to be discovered. For example, cyanobacterial genomes contain a large number of gene clusters that likely incorporate fatty acid-derived moieties, but for most cases we lack the knowledge and tools to effectively predict or detect the encoded natural products. Here, we exploit the apparent lack of a functional beta-oxidation pathway in cyanobacteria to achieve efficient stable-isotope labeling of their fatty acid-derived lipidome. We show that supplementation of cyanobacterial cultures with deuterated fatty acids can be used to easily detect natural product signatures in individual strains. The utility of this strategy is demonstrated in two cultured cyanobacteria by uncovering analogues of the multidrug-resistance reverting hapalosin, and novel, cytotoxic, lactylate-nocuolin A hybrids – the nocuolactylates.
A 5-year experience in functional endoscopic sinus surgery under local anaesthesia
Authors: Ng Boon Han Kevin , Annamalai Sentilawathi , Linger Sim Linger Sim , Tang Ing Ping
Published: October 2020

Introduction:
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) under local anaesthesia performed as an office-based procedure is an alternative to general anaesthesia. It is gaining popularity among otorhinolaryngology – head and neck surgeons.

Aim:
This study assesses the outcome of FESS performed under local anaesthesia in a tertiary centre over a 5-year period.

Material and methods:
A retrospective data collection was conducted. All adults who underwent FESS under local anaesthesia for a 5-year period from June 2014 to June 2019 in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) Department, Sarawak General Hospital, Malaysia were included in this study. Data and information on preoperative assessment, surgical indication, sinuses operated on, intraoperative findings and postoperative complications and follow up were recorded.

Results and discussion:
A total of 150 patients met the inclusion criteria. The most common indication was chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp (78%). All paranasal sinuses were operated on. In 43% of cases local anaesthesia was used alone, while 57% received both local anaesthesia and intravenous anaesthesia. Majority of patients (90%) were discharged home the next day. Four patients (2.7%) developed epistaxis postoperatively which did not require surgical intervention.

Conclusions:
FESS under local anaesthesia is a safe and feasible alternative to general anaesthesia and is well tolerated by patients. Complications of general anaesthesia can be avoided.
Identity, Discourse, and Safety in Controversial Issue Discussions
Authors: Beck Terence A.
Published: October 2020

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Myths About Drug Interactions of Josamycin
Authors:   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Bel'diev S. N. , Egorova I. V. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Kononova A. G. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Medvedeva I. V. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Platonov D. Yu. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Kolbasnikov S. V. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia
Published: October 2020

The article discusses in detail three fairly stable myths about drug interactions of macrolide antibiotic Josamycin, which have become widespread in Russian literature over three decades since the drug product was introduced in Russia: 1) Josamycin does not affect the metabolism of other drugs; 2) Josamycin has a negligible effect on the metabolism of other drugs; 3) Josamycin rarely interacts with other drugs.
Problems of Development of Health Monitoring at Residential Settings
Authors:   North-West State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russia, Gelman V. Ya. ,   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia, Dokhov M. A. ,   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: October 2020

Due to its rapid development, telemonitoring technologies in the field of healthcare significantly outstripped the possibilities of implementation in real practice. Therefore, there is a need for the active development of this area of prevention and treatment of chronic patients, identifying emerging problems and finding possible solutions. The aim of this work was to assess the status and development prospects of monitoring of patient health in residential settings and analyze the problems of its inclusion in the existing health care system. Based on the analysis of scientific publications and expert assessments, the existing at-home telemonitoring systems, the main pathologies observed, and the organization of medical care for chronic patients under remote monitoring are examined. It was shown that the on-line treatment of monitored patients in the current health care system is very difficult due to its unpreparedness for the introduction of such technologies and the undeveloped concept of clinical and economic efficiency of their use. The article proposes to carry out special training of patients on effective participation in the process of remote monitoring, and it is also proposed to provide in the treatment and prevention institutions the position of a consultant (general practitioner, with an appropriately equipped workstation) for conducting remote patient consultations.
Estimating the Levels of Autoantibodies to NMDA and Dopamine Receptors in Children with Diabetes Mellitus Type I, Subject to the Condition Severity
Authors:   Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russia, Bykov Yu. V. ,   G.K. Filippsky Children's City Clinical Hospital, Stavropol, Russia, Baturin V. A. ,   Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russia;  LLC "Center for Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy", Stavropol, Russia, Uglova T. A. ,   G.K. Filippsky Children's City Clinical Hospital, Stavropol, Russia
Published: October 2020

Type I Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is among the most common endocrinological diseases for adolescents. The purpose was to study the level of autoantibodies (AAT) to NMDA receptors and Type 2 dopamine receptors (DAR2) in children with varying severity of Type I Diabetes. We examined 38 children and adolescents aged 2 to 17 years. In order to determine the levels of AAT to NMDA receptors and dopamine receptors (DR2) in blood serum, we applied the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). We found higher levels of AAT to NMDA receptors and dopamine receptors (DAR2) in children with chronic Type I Diabetes against the background of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), as compared to children with the diabetes onset or compensation of the disease. The increased levels of AAT to NMDA and dopamine receptors (DAR2) were found in children and adolescents against the background of a long history of the disease and frequent hospitalization to the intensive care unit.
The Main Results of Activities to Improve the Environment and Protect the Population of the Tver Region from Measles Infection
Authors:   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Synoda V. A. , Zhmakin I. A. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Kudrich L. A. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Vasiliev P. V. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Bakanov K. B. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia, Kuznetsova A. M. ,   Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russia
Published: October 2020

Background. The Russian and international community is concerned about the growing incidence of measles. This is typical for highly developed and developing countries and has an impact on the epidemic situation in Russia. Purpose of research: to study the main results of the activities carried out by the Rospotrebnadzor administration in the Tver region to improve the state of the environment and protect the population of the Tver region from measles infection. Material and methods. The results of implementation of measures to reduce the impact of risk factors of measles on the health of the population of the Tver region in 2017-2019 were analyzed. Analyzed indicators are: the incidence of measles per 100 thousand population; coverage of preventive vaccinations to prevent the spread of measles among controlled individuals (%); results of serological monitoring of the state of collective immunity against measles in indicator population groups by a passive hemagglutination reaction method with a protective titer of 1:10 or more (absolute number, %); comparative assessment of changes in indicators of the number of measles seronegative persons in indicator groups of the population (%). Results and discussion. A set of measures aimed at preventing the incidence of measles is being implemented in the Tver region. To do this, the population is immunized against measles every year. In 2017 38,881 people were vaccinated, in 2018 – 35,476 and in 2019 – 42,347 people. This led to the fact that in 2017 in the Tver region there were no cases of measles. In 2018 the incidence of measles was 0.23 per 100 thousand population (3 cases) and in 2019 – 0.86 per 100 thousand population (11 cases). All cases of measles were imported from foreign countries and various regions of Russia. The situation in the incidence of measles in the Tver region is much better than in the Russian Federation and the Central Federal District of Russia. This is facilitated by a consistently high vaccination coverage of adults and children. Vaccination coverage of children aged two years in 2019 amounted to 98.2%, at the age of 6 years – 94.4% and adults 18-35 years old – 99.7%. If during seromonitoring an increase in the specific gravity of seronegative persons was detected, then their vaccination was carried out as planned. Conclusion. The implementation on a regular basis by the Office of Rospotrebnadzor in the Tver region of a set of effective measures aimed at combating measles helps prevent the incidence of measles infection in the population of the Tver region.
Association of polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance and glucose transporter GLUT 4.
Authors: Jabbar Roohi , Khurshid Rukhshan , Jabbar Uzma , Zia Mudassir , Siddiqui Abeera Mazhar , Javaid Farrukh
Published: October 2020

Objectives: The study was designed to find out the association of PCOS with insulin resistance and GLUT4. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Outdoor Department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore. Period: March 2016 to December 2016. Material & Methods: 37 PCOS women visited Outdoor Department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore. Their age range was 25- 36 years. 20 ages matched medical staff of the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore with no history of any disease were selected as control. Rotterdam’s criteria were used to confirm PCOS. Levels of circulating insulin, GLUT 4 and fasting glucose were estimated. Results: Mean age of PCOS patients and of controls was 30.55 and 29.00 years respectively. Values of BMI were insignificantly raised in PCOS in comparison to controls. Levels of circulating GLUT-4, fasting glucose, insulin and resistance of insulin were increased significantly in women with PCOS in comparison to the controls. Decreased ratio of glucose to insulin was seen in PCOS women in comparison to their controls. Conclusion: A good association of PCOS was observed with insulin mediated release of glucose transporter GLUT 4 and insulin resistance.
Frequency of adverse perinatal outcome in patients with poor biophysical profile.
Authors: Rehman Abdur , Quddusi Ahmed Iqbal , Yasmeen Naima , Nadeem Aashee
Published: October 2020

Objectives: To find out the frequency of adverse perinatal outcome among patients having poor BPP. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Nishtar Hospital Multan. Period: From August 2018 to November 2019. Material & Method: In this study, 273 cases fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled. They were screened on the basis of biophysical profile on ultrasonography to confirm the poor biophysical profile. Patients were followed till delivery. Adverse perinatal outcome i.e. cesarean section and poor APGAR score were recorded. Stratification was done to control effect modifier like maternal age, gestational age and parity. Results: A total of 273 patients with poor biophysical profile were included. The mean age of patients was 27+4.2 years whereas mean gestational age was 37.8+2.0 weeks. Out of 273 patients, 197 (72.2%) patients had cesarean section. A total of 246 (90.1%) patients had poor APGAR score at 5 minutes. Conclusion: Frequency of adverse perinatal outcome such as cesarean section and Apgar score at 5 minutes in patients with poor BPP was high.
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus in Rahim Yar Khan; A Hospital Based Study.
Authors: Zubair Muhammad , Rashid Mohsin Ur , Azam Muhammad , Tariq Hassan , Ali Syed Salman , Bajwa Akhtar Ali
Published: October 2020

Objectives: This study was performed to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C virus in general population of Rahim Yar Khan. Study Design: Cross Sectional and Observational study. Setting: Combined Military Hospital Rahim Yar Khan. Period: 1st Jan 2018 to 30th June 2019. Material & Methods: Patients of both genders and all ages were included in the study. HBV and HCV were analysed using Kit method and positive cases confirmed by ELISA. Results: A total number of 4635 people were screened for Hepatitis B, and C. Among 2325 individuals screened for HCV, 365 (15.6%) were positive for Anti HCV. Among 2310 individuals screened for HBV, 82 (3.5%) were found positive. Positive cases were later confirmed by ELISA. Conclusion: High prevalence of HBV and HCV in this area warrants serious efforts to prevent the spread of these viruses. Screening facilities should be provided at community level to assess the real burden and for early diagnosis and prevention of complications.
Comparison of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oil of evening primrose in management of mastalgias; A randomized controlled trial.
Authors: Hasham Nausheen , Raza Ahmed , Hameed Tahira , Arshad Naveed , Abbas Syed Tatheer , Hai Arrham
Published: October 2020

Objectives: To compare the effects of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs over oil of evening primrose in mastalgias in terms of frequency of pain. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trail. Setting: Department of Surgical at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: January 2016 to June 2016. Material & Methods: A total of 160 consecutive female patients, ages 17-45 years with history of breast pain for last 2-3 months (cyclic and noncyclic), were presenting in surgical OPD with symptoms of mastalgias between January 2016 to June 2016 included in the study. Patients allocated in two groups, Group A received topical NSAID in 0.5% Piroxicam gel for local application to affected area twice daily for three months and Group B was given oil of evening primrose (OEP) capsules (Efamol) 500mg twice daily for three months. Patients mastalgia pain was recorded by using VAS scale at baseline (1st day) and at end of treatment (3rd month). Pain calculated by compared in terms of mean, standard deviation between groups and independent sample T test was used. Percentage compare the efficacy of response of two therapies among group A and group B chi-square distribution was used. Results: One hundred and sixty (160) patients were recruited in this study. The mean ages of the patients were 27.54±7.53 years with minimum 17 and maximum 45 years. Out of 160 patients, 115 (71.9%) were younger than 30 years of age and 45 (28.1%) were between 30 and 45 years of age. Results showed significantly lower pain in patients using topical NSAIDs as compared to OEP capsules (p=0.000). Conclusion: Topical NSAIDs are more significant and show more improvement in reduction of pain in both cyclic and noncyclic mastalgia patients as compared to oil of evening primrose.
Chikungunya Fever: Assessment of knowledge amongst physicians of Lahore
Authors: Ayub Saadia , Hussain Rafia , Daud Seema
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Chikungunya, a dengue-like disease, is characterised by fever and severe joint pains and though it is caused by alpha toga virus, chikungunya shares the same vector as dengue that is aedes aegypti mosquito. Studies carried out in tropical regions showed that there is co-existence of dengue and chikungunya therefore it is essential to correctly identify chikungunya from dengue.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of doctors regarding chikungunya fever and their practices.

Setting: Medicine OPDs of Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital from January to March 2018

Methodology: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 121 carried out using a structured questionnaire. Sampling population were doctors working in medicine departments of the three hospitals. Questionnaire assessed knowledge of doctors and were scored accordingly and grouped into good, adequate and poor knowledge. Scores of doctors were then analyzed with different variables.

Results: Mean score was 9.4 ± 3.5 with 45.5% having poor knowledge, 37.2% with adequate knowledge and only 17.4% with good knowledge. Applying test of significance showed the variables with significant difference in scoring were age of doctors, designation of doctors and whether a doctor was confident enough to treat a chikungunya patient.

Conclusion: Knowledge regarding chikungunya was adequate however a significant number of doctors pointed out that their knowledge was insufficient and they felt under-confident treating a patient. Therefore, more education and awareness in the form of workshops, seminars and conferences are required on chikungunya.
Health problems and access to health care services for the persons with disabilities in Lahore.
Authors: Ashraf Samina , Ashraf Maimonna , Hassan Uzair-ul-
Published: October 2020

Objectives: This study aims to explore the major health problems of persons with disabilities, to see the difference between the health problems of persons with mild to moderate and severe to profound disabilities, and highlight the problems. Study Design: Quantitative Study. Setting: University of the Punjab, Lahore. Period: 15 March 2018 to 14 Dec 2020. Material & Methods: The study included a quantitative survey conducted with interviews of 100 persons with different disabilities (50 mild to moderate disabilities, 50 severe to profound disabilities) selected by applying convenient sampling method. A questionnaire was used for the data collection. The questionnainaire comprised of three parts: first part was about demographics,the second part consisted of items related to the health problems and third part consisted of items related to the access to health care services. Non-parametric statistical analysis was used for the data analysis. Comparison between persons with mild to moderate and severe to profound disabilities was made. Results: Results showed that persons with severe to profound disabilities generally experienced more health problems and problems in accessing   health care services as compared to persons with mild to moderate disabilities. Conclusion: The study concluded that persons with disabilities experience physical, attitudinal and communication problems while accessing health services.
Methods of territory distribution zoning
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russia, E.L. Uvarova
Published: October 2020

Рассматривается порядок и авторские разработки по автоматизации дистрибутивного зонирования территории в рамках комплексного социально-экономического зонирования территории, позволяющего производить дифференциацию по показателям производительного потенциала земельных ресурсов для целей планирования их рационального использования. Дана методика второго этапа дистрибутивного зонирования территории, нацеленного на выявление эффективности использования производительного потенциала в определенной сфере на основе применения усовершенствованного таксономического анализа, апробированная на примере Краснодарского края.
Рossibilities of application geoinformation technologies for automation the information system of real estate cadastre in the Syrian Arab Republic
Authors:   Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography, Moscow, Russia, S.A. Grigoriev , B.A. Mohammad ,   Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2020

Рассматриваются возможности применения геоинформационных технологий (ArcGIS и MapInfo Professional) для преобразования кадастровых карт Сирии в цифровой формат в целях автоматизации информационной системы кадастра недвижимости страны. Выявлены достоинства и недостатки этих систем с позиций их применения для автоматизации информационной системы кадастра недвижимости в Сирии. Сделаны выводы об основных факторах, затрудняющих их внедрение в Сирии.
Local Perceptions on the Status, Values and Conservation and Ethnobotanical Implications of Medicinal and Multipurpose Plants in and Around Selected Church Forests in Central Ethiopia
Authors: Tadesse Eguale
Published: October 2020

Societies have varied attitude and perception on the forest resources nearby them. Ethnobotanical knowledge should be integrated with biophysical studies in order to be used for managing and conserving forests. The objectives of the study were to assess the existing knowledge about the uses of plant species and to examine the plant species. Three sites were selected around central Ethiopia encompassing three church forests. Focus group discussion, questionnaire-based social survey and vegetation inventory were undertaken. The focus group discussants were selected from traditional healers, elders of the society, development agents, and people who are knowledgeable about the vegetation of the areas. Voucher specimens were collected for those species difficult to identify . The data analysis was done by descriptive statistics using Excel 2010 and SPSS v20. The results indicated agricultural expansion, charcoal making and fuel wood as the major causes of deforestation in Site 1, Site 2 and Site 3 respectively. Religious preaching was stated by group discussants as the most effective solution to reverse the degradation and to protect the church forests. The plant species have varied uses as traditional medicine, food, construction wood, household utensils, and firewood but higher percent of the mentioned species were used either for human or livestock medicine. Sørensen similarity index indicated Site 1 and Site 2 have 12.5%, Site 1 and Site 3 have 10.9% and Site 2 and Site 3 have 43.5% similarities. Documenting the wealth of indigenous knowledge and in situ conservation of the plant species are key recommendations.
Intensive Agricultural Practices as Enhancers of the Dispersion of Invasive Species: Notification of the Observation of a Case with Robinia pseudoacacia L. in Alentejo (Southern Portugal)
Authors: Raposo Mauro , Pinto-Gomes Carlos , Nunes Leonel
Published: October 2020

Invasive forest species are a recurring problem, which in Portugal assume a somewhat mediatic role, both because of the impacts they cause on biodiversity, but also because they enhance the accumulation of high amounts of fuel load, increasing the risk of forest fires. However, in some areas of the country, such as the Alentejo (South of Portugal), the scarcity of water did not allow, until now, the dispersion and rapid growth of some of these species, namely Robinia pseudoacacia, which has always remained under control, and it was never a real problem. However, with the growth of intensive farming practices, associated with vineyards, olive groves and almond trees, water and nutrients became available, enabling this species to grow and disperse. This communication presents an observation of several sets of R. pseudoacacia specimens growing with different agricultural holdings, raising the hypothesis that intensive farming practices may, in the short term, contribute to the dispersion of invasive species in regions where they were not a problem, if the situations reported are not followed up and studies are carried out to confirm the observations described.
Um estudo local sobre a formação de professores em Birigui/SP: vocação/motivação e formação
Authors: Serra Áurea Esteves , Paula Luzia De Fátima
Published: October 2020

Este texto tem por objetivo contribuir à compreensão da escolha da carreira docente e formação de professoras aposentadas da rede de ensino pública do estado de São Paulo, nas escolas rurais e urbanas da região de Birigui/SP. Delimita-se 1944, ano de ingresso no curso normal da professora mais velha do grupo, a 1991, ano de aposentadoria da professora mais jovem. A análise ocorreu a partir de bibliografia especializada sobre o tema e corpus das entrevistas transcritas das quatro professoras que relataram a memória vivida. Trata-se de um estudo local, mas com possibilidades de compreensão dos cursos de formação de professores do estado de São Paulo e dos aspectos que contribuíam para que uma jovem se motivasse à escolha da carreira docente. Os resultados obtidos apontam para o fato de que dentre as professoras, três participaram da formação inicial em escolas primárias rurais; a partir do ginásio, todas estudaram em escolas urbanas e prosseguiram nos estudos até a finalização do curso normal. Uma delas apenas cursou a Pedagogia. Quanto à vocação/motivação, as narrativas permitem compreender que as experiências vivenciadas durante a vida escolar pelas professoras contribuíram para a formação de cada uma delas, que participaram da história da formação de professores do município de Birigui/SP.
JARAK GENETIK SAPI PASUNDAN MELALUI PENDEKATAN KRANIOMETRI ANTAR WILAYAH PANGANDARAN, TASIKMALAYA DAN GARUT JAWA BARAT
Authors: Arifin Johar , . Sulasmi
Published: October 2020

Sumber daya genetik sapi Pasundan di wilayah pesisir selatan Jawa Barat mengalami penurunan populasi. Salah satu dampak dari penurunan populasi ternak adalah degradasi kualitas dan kemurnian ternak. Penelitian tentang jarak genetik populasi sapi pasundan antar wilayah Pangandaran, Tasikmalaya dan Garut, Jawa Barat bertujuan mengetahui deskripsi dan hubungan kekerabatan populasi sapi Pasundan di wilayah pesisir selatan Jawa Barat dengan menggunakan pendekatan kraniometri. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada September sampai Desember 2018. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskripstif dan analisis kluster melalui software SPSS 16. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ukuran-ukuran kranium antar populasi tidak memiliki perbedaan yang nyata (P>0.05). Jarak genetik antar populasi pada wilayah Pangandaran, Tasikmalaya dan Garut Jawa Barat berdasarkan jarak Euclidean menggunakan Cluster Analysis menunjukkan hubungan kekerabatan antar populasi yang masih tinggi. Penurunan populasi antar wilayah basis populasi sapi pasundan di wilayah pesisir selatan Jawa Barat belum menunjukkan adanya degradasi genetik. Namun perlu adanya antisipasi dalam meningkatkan ukuran populasi efektif melalui aplikasi teknologi bioreproduksi seperti super ovulasi dan inseminasi buatan menggunakan sperma pejantan sapi pasundan yang telah diproduksi oleh Pemerintah Provinsi Jawa Barat.
PENGARUH KUALITAS FISIK (BOBOT DAN BENTUK) TELUR ITIK SUPER PEKING PUTIH (SP2-F1) TERHADAP FERTILITAS, DAYA TETAS DAN BOBOT TETAS
Authors: Sutanto Edi , Kurnia Dyanovita Al , Aspriati Dyah Wahyuning
Published: October 2020

Penelitian dilaksanakan pada tanggal 15 April â€“ 13 Mei 2018 di unit penetasan telur UPT. Agri Science Technopark Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Islam Lamongan. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas fisik (bobot dan bentuk) telur itik Super Peking Putih (SP2-F1) terhadap fertilitas, daya tetas dan bobot tetas. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dipakai sebagai informasi bagi masyarakat dan sebagai refrensi dan perbandingan pada penelitian selanjutnya.Penelitian ini menggunakan 80 butir telur itik Super Peking Putih (SP2-F1) dengan rasio induk jantan dan betina 1:5. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) pola tersarang (nested design) 2 x 2 dengan 4 ulangan dengan setiap ulangan terdiri dari 5 butir telur. Faktor ke 1 adalah bobot telur ( K: 54-64 gram dan B: 65-75 gram ) dan faktor ke 2 adalahÂ  bentuk telur (lonjong (L) : indeks 70-75% dan oval(O): indeks 76-80%). Hasil analisis variansi menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan yang diberikan tidak mempengaruhi fertilitas dan daya tetas, tetapi berpengaruh terhadap bobot tetas.. Tidak terdapat interaksi antara bobot dan indeks bentuk telur terhadap fertilitas, daya tetas, dan bobot tetas DOD Itik Super Peking Putih (SP2-F1). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini ialah Â bobot telur tidak berpengruh nyata terhadap fertilitas dan daya tetas (P>0,05), tetapi berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap bobot tetas telur itik SP2-F1 (P<0,05). Sedangkan bentuk telur tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap fertilitas, daya tetas maupun bobot tetas telur itik SP2-F1 (P>0,05).
Peningkatan Motilitas Spermatozoa Kauda Epididimis Sapi Bali di Rumah Potong Hewan (RPH) Kota Ternate Menggunakan Kafein
Authors: Putranti Oktora Dwi , Mabud Zulaeha
Published: October 2020

Penelitian â€œPeningkatan Motilitas Spermatozoa Kauda Epididimis Sapi Bali di Rumah Potong Hewan (RPH) Kota Ternate Menggunakan Kafeinâ€, bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh penambahan kafein terhadap motilitas spermatozoa kauda epididimis sapi Bali dan mengukur berapa jumlah penambahan kafein yang dapat meningkatkan motilitas spermatozoa kauda epididimis sapi Bali. Koleksi testes diambil dari Rumah Potong Hewan (RPH) Kota Ternate, proses analisis sperma dilakukan di laboratorium Bioteknologi Universitas Khairun. Metode penelitian ini adalah sperma kauda epididimis dimasukkan dalam pengencer tris kuning telur kemudian diberi perlakuan penambahan kafein T0 (0 mg/ml), T2 (2 mg/ml), T4 (4 mg/ml), dan T6 (6 mg/ml) dengan 4 kali ulangan. Parameter dianalisis adalah kualitas sperma secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan analisis variance (ANOVA) satu arah, apabila terdapat perbedaan yang nyata (P<0,05) atau sangat nyata (P<0,01), dilanjutkanÂ  uji Tukey-W-Procedure dengan SPSS 18. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan kafein 2-4 mg/ml pada pengencer tris kuning telur sperma kauda epididymis sapi Bali mampu meningkatkan motilitas sperma.Â
Evaluasi Progam Kemitraan Antara PT Gombek Boer Indonesia Dan Kelompok Peternak Kambing (Studi Kasus Kelompok Peternak Kambing Kecamatan Doko, Kabupaten Blitar)
Authors: Gunawati Dita Novarina , Azizah Siti , Ningsih Umi Wisapti
Published: October 2020

ABSTRAK Â Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat ketercapaian progam kemitraan antara PT Gombek Boer Indonesia dengan peternak kambing di Desa Resapombo. Tempat penelitian dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Doko, Kabupaten Blitar berdasarkan metode purposive. Pengambilan sampel peternak untuk evaluasi kemitraan PT Gombek Boer menggunakan metode total sampling. Metode analisis data menggunakan metode evaluasi CIPP (context, input, process, product). Hasil penelitian evaluasi context kemitraan PT Gombek Boer Indonesia mendapat nilai baik kecuali pada perencanaan progam pelatihan dan pembinaan peternak. Evaluasi input yang mendapatkan nilai buruk yaitu adanya komunikasi terbuka antara peternak dengan perusahaan mitra. Evaluasi process kesesuaian pelaksanaan kemitraan dan pengawasan lapang oleh PPL mendapat nilai buruk. Evaluasi product mendapat nilai baik kecuali ketepatan pembelian hasil ternak.Kata Kunci: Kemitraan, Evaluasi CIPP, Kambing BoerÂ ABSTRACTÂ This study aims to determine the level of achievement of the partnership program between PT Gombek Boer Indonesia and goat farmers in Resapombo Village. The research was conducted in Doko District, Blitar, based on the purposive sampling method. Farmer sample collection for the evaluation of the PT Gombek Boer partnership using the total sampling method. The data analysis method uses the CIPP evaluation method (context, input, process, product). The results of the evaluation study on the partnership context of PT Gombek Boer Indonesia received good grades except on the planning of training programs and fostering farmers. Evaluation of inputs that get a bad score is open communication between farmers and partner companies. The evaluation suitability of the partnerships implementation and field supervision by PPL received a bad score. Product evaluation gets good grades except the accuracy of purchasing livestock products.Key Words : Partnership Program, CIPP Evaluation, Boer Goat.