bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Yöresel Bazı Bitkiler ile Aromatize Edilen Zeytinyağlarının Stabilitelerinin Araştırılması
Authors: Aydeniz-Guneser Buket
Published: September 2021

The aims of this study were to evaluate the total phenolic and pigment contents of five edible plants collected from Eastern Black Sea region and to test the storage stability of extra virgin olive oils aromatized with traditionally consumed plants. Aromatized extra virgin olive oils were prepared by addition of dry forms of local plants such as mendek (Aegopodium podagraria L.), çalıçilek (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), galdirik (Trachystemon orientalis L.), sakarca (Ornithogalum umbellatum L.) and hırnık (Diospyros lotus L.). Changes in the quality status of extra virgin olive oil were monitored with free fatty acid, peroxide value, total phenol content, pheophtyin a, lutein and beta carotene analyses during 5-month storage period at 24°C. Furthermore, hue and chrome values, total phenolic, chlorophyll and carotene contents were also analysed to determine the characteristic properties of plant samples. The addition of mendek and çalıçilek have remarkable effects on the transfer of phenolic compounds and pigments from plants to oil during all storage. It was determined that the addition of plant materials can improve the oil stability and cause to a lower free fatty acid and peroxide values in aromatized extra virgin olive oils. Obtained findings suggest that the aromatized olive oils with local plants is sensorial and nutritionally acceptable and can be used safely in aromatization and preparation of healthy and tasty foods at non-thermal process.
Mor ve Turuncu Tatlı Patates Diyet Lif Konsantrelerinin Sucukta Kullanım Olanaklarının Araştırılması
Authors: Göksel Saraç Meryem , Hastaoğlu Emre , Dinçel Burak , Pelin Can Özlem
Published: September 2021

Dietary fibers have positive effects on the product structure thanks to their technological features. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of dietary fibers obtained from purple and orange sweet potato varieties on heat-treated sucuks. For this purpose, dietary fibers were produced from sweet potato varieties and their characterizations were determined. Then, sweet potato fibers were added to the sucuks in the amount included in their formulation and the effects of dietary fiber change were examined in terms of physicochemical, bioactive, textural and sensory. In this context, it was determined that the color change in sweet potatoes affected the color properties of the dietary fibers obtained. In addition, it was observed that the hardness value was the highest (1715.35 g) in sucuks to which orange sweet potato starch, which has high oil and water binding values, and the sweet potato fibers changed the product properties compared to the control group. Total phenolic content of sucuks was determined in the range of 60.57-130.45 mg/ml gallic acid and it was determined that sweet potato fibers increased the phenolic content. As a result of the study, it was determined that sweet potato dietary fibers are an alternative additive for sucuks.
The PRECICE nail system: The initial Kuwaiti experience
Authors: Alsaifi Saleh A. , Hammady Wael K. , Khaja Aliaa F. , Awadh Mohammad M. , El-Ashry Sameeh Mohamed , Awad Mohammad , Abdelaziz Ahmed
Published: September 2021

Objectives:

The PRECICE system is an implantable limb lengthening intramedullary nail with remotely magnetically controlled distractors indicated for limb length discrepancy (LLD) and short stature treatment. This study reports the initial experience of the Kuwaiti deformity correction unit in utilizing the PRECICE system.

Methods:

Ten patients (four females and six males) were included in this study. All cases were operated using the PRECICE nail system (five antegrade femoral nails, three retrograde femoral nails, and two tibial nails). All surgeries were performed during January 2019 to February 2020.

Results:

The mean age of participants was 20 years (12–33 years), with a 21.6 kg/m2 mean body mass index (17–28). LLD etiologies (mean LLD = 39 mm) were congenital (n = 2), developmental (n = 2), post-traumatic non-union (n = 1), post-traumatic malunion (n = 1), post-traumatic physeal arrest (n = 1), and post-deformity correction and lengthening of the contralateral side with circular frame (n = 3). The mean distraction rate was 0.97 mm/day (range: 0.75–1.2 mm/day). Mean lengthening was 39 mm (range: 20–60 mm). Healing was confirmed at 76 days on average (range: 50–120 days). All patients reached full consolidation to regenerate bone, normal alignment, and normal joint orientation. Antegrade femur lengthening was done in five patients. One patient with a previous knee fixed flexion deformity of 25° improved to a 5° lag of extension. No complications were observed during the lengthening procedures. All the patients were followed up for a minimum of 12 months.

Conclusion:

The PRECICE nail system was successful in lengthening cases with different etiologies, achieving target lengths without complications. All the patients had reported excellent functional outcomes.
Common Language of New Era in Sport Clubs: Emojis
Authors: Yüce Arif , Aydoğdu Volkan , Katırcı Hakan
Published: September 2021

Defined as an easy and automated way of expressing emotions in the digital age, emojis are emerging as a new language in the social media world and sports clubs also. For sports clubs, it is of vital importance to communicate and establish effective relations with fans or followers. Hence, almost all professional sports clubs use social media and shape their social media accounts to interact with fans/followers and effectively maintain marketing communication efforts. The aim of this study was to determine the content of emoji usage in tweets of Turkish sports clubs (Besiktas JK, Fenerbahce SK, Galatasaray SK, Istanbul Başakşehir FK, Trabzonspor SK). Since Twitter is one of the most heavily used social media networks of sports clubs, so in this study was preferred. Content analysis method was used to examine emojis used by sports clubs. The study found that sports clubs use emojis that create positive and neutral connotations. Emojis used are heavily determined to be visuals depicting the colors and symbols of sports clubs. The study is the first to examine sports clubs' emojis used. Hence, the study included important results for the management of communication and marketing strategies of sports clubs on social media.
Some New Approximate Solutions in Closed-Form to Problems of Nanobars
Authors: EROĞLU Uğurcan
Published: September 2021

Following recent technological advancements, a great attention has been paid to mechanical behaviour of structural elements of nanosize. In this study, some solutions to mechanical problems of bars of nanosize is examined using Eringen’s two-phase nonlocal elasticity. Assuming the fraction coefficient of nonlocal part of the material is small, a perturbation expansion with respect to it is performed. With this procedure, the original nonlocal problem is broken into a set of local elasticity problems. Solutions to some example problems of nanobars are provided in closed-form for the first time, and commented on. The new solutions provided herein may well serve for benchmark studies, as well as identification of material parameters of nano-sized structural elements, such as carbon nanotubes.
Numerical Investigation of Fatigue Behavior of Non-patched and Patched Aluminum/Composite Plates
Authors: ADİN Hamit , SAĞLAM Zeyni , ADİN Mehmet Şükrü
Published: September 2021

In this study, the fatigue behavior of composite patched and non-patched Al 5083 aluminum plates was numerically investigated. Al 5083 Aluminum plates with semi-circular notched (2, 3 and 4 mm long cracked) and "V" notched (30°, 45° and 60° angled) were used in the analyzes. Mechanical properties of Al 5083 Aluminum plate, DP460 type adhesive of produced by 3M and [0°]8 glass fiber reinforced composite patch material was used for the study. The Finite Element Method was applied for numerical study. Numerical analyzes were performed with the Ansys version 15.0 Workbench Package program. As a result of the numerical study, the highest fatigue life (1593.2 N) is seen on the 30° angled "V" notched and patched specimen. However, the fatigue life in non-patched specimen (30° angled "V" notched) was found to be 277.69 N. Thus, the study revealed that the composite patch's contribution is very important.
Hybrid Taguchi Based Grey Algorithm for Multi Objective Optimization of Gas Metal Arc Welded DP1000 Steel
Authors: KARATAŞ Murat , BAYRAMOĞLU Melih , ESME Ugur , GEREN Necdet
Published: September 2021

Euro-6 norms for reduction of CO2 emissions and ECE-R66-01 regulation for safer passenger transportation became legislative obligations for bus builders. These two adaptations increase the weight of a bus as nearly 600kg which also increases the fuel consumption nearly 1.5-3%. Dual phase (DP) steels can compensate these increases by decreasing the thickness of the components. Because, ferrite provides the steel with good formability and martensite increases the hardness and ultimate tensile strength in DP steels. This study focused on the multi response hybrid optimization of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) of DP1000 steel to determine the optimal parametric combination which gives the maximum ultimate tensile strength (UTS, MPa) and joint efficiency (JE) under minimum heat input (Q, kj/mm). Nine experimental trials which is based on the orthogonal array suggested by Taguchi method was carried out to investigate objective functions for optimization in the experimental range of GMAW parameters such as voltage (U, volt), welding speed (V, mm/min) and wire feed rate (f, m/min). The Taguchi method continued with Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) to overcome the multi-objective optimization model. Finally, Analysis of variance (ANOVA) method has been used to determine the significance of the welding parameters on the responses of UTS, JE and Q. This shows flexible applicability of Taguchi based GRA to find out the effect of each GMAW process parameters onto individual responses.
Research of Effect on Gasoline-2-Propanol Blends on Exhaust Emission of Gasoline Engine with Direct Enjection Using Taguchi Approach
Authors: TAŞÖREN Ekrem , AYDOĞAN Hasan , GÖKMEN Mehmet Selman
Published: September 2021

Internal combustion engines are quite widely used today. Much work is being done to reduce the environmental damage of internal combustion engines, reduce fuel consumption and improve engine performance values. Despite quite a lot of work done to date, it is known that due to the increase in the number of gasoline engines, their environmental damage is excessive. In this study, the effect of 2-Propanol use on emission characteristics was investigated. 2-Propanol (%5, %10, and %15 by volume) mixed with gasoline fuel, tests were conducted with a direct injection engine. Tests were conducted under full load conditions. Compared to the gasoline reference fuel and the blended fuels prepared with different percentages, it was observed that the CO and HC emission values decreased, and the CO2, O2, and NO emission values increased as a result of the use of 2-Propanol.
Ischaemic stroke in Jordan: a 2-year hospital-based study of subtypes and risk factors
Authors: Bahou Y. , Hamid H. , Hadidi A.
Published: September 2021

A retrospective study was made of 200 consecutive patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke, admitted to Jordan University Hospital over a 2-year period. The mean age was 61.2 years [range 29-95]. The most common stroke subtype was lacunar infarct [51.5%], but frequency of cardioembolic stroke was low [8.0%]. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and smoking were the most common risk factors for atherosclerotic non-cardioembolic stroke. Chronic atrial fibrillation was the most common risk factor for cardioembolic stroke. No patient had severe extracranial carotid or vertebral artery stenosis [>50% narrowing]. Lacunar strokes presented predominantly as pure motor stroke [67/103] and were mainly in the internal capsule [34/ 103]. The favourable outcome [85% discharged home] may be due to the relatively young age and the predominance of lacunar infarcts
Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in a primary health care centre in Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran
Authors: Habibzadeh F. , Yadollahie M. , Roshanipoor M. , Haghighi A. Boroomand
Published: September 2021

This study determined the prevalence of atrial fibrillation at a primary health care centre in Fars province of the Islamic Republic of Iran. All ambulatory people aged > or = 50 years visiting the centre between April and October 2001 were screened for atrial fibrillation using a st and ard 12-lead ECG. The mean +/- SD age of participants was 64.0 +/- 8.9 years. Of 463 participants aged 50-79 years, 13 [2.8%] had atrial fibrillation [median age 74 years], significantly more women [10/230] than men [3/233]. Unlike previous studies in industrialized countries, the prevalence tripled with each decade of life and increased significantly from 0.6% in the 50-59 years to 6.4% in the 70-79 years age group. With increasing longevity in some developing countries, atrial fibrillation and consequently stroke may become major health problems
Quinine therapy in severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria during pregnancy in Sudan
Authors: Adam I. , Mirghani O. A. , Saed O. K. , Ahmed S. M. , Mohamadani A. A. , Ahmed H. M. , Mackenzie C. D. , Homeida M. M. A. , El Bashir M. I.
Published: September 2021

A prospective study was carried out in an area of unstable malaria transmission in central Sudan to determine the efficacy and toxicity of quinine in pregnancy. Thirty-three pregnant women with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria at mean 28.8 weeks gestational age were treated with quinine for 7 days. The mean body temperature on presentation for 3 patients who delivered prematurely was significantly higher than for those who delivered at term [39.2 +/- 0.7 degrees C versus 38.7 +/- 1.3 degrees C]. There were no significant difference between the 2 groups in other clinical or biochemical parameters. There were no clinically detectable congenital malformations and no auditory, visual or other neurological deficits in the babies at birth or 6 months later. Quinine may be safe in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria during pregnancy
Characteristics of tuberculosis patients in Yazd province, Islamic Republic of Iran, 1997-99
Authors: Salarri M. H. , Kalantari A. B.
Published: September 2021

We determined the incidence of tuberculosis and some demographic characteristics among 604 patients in a 3-year period [1997-99] in Yazd province, Islamic Republic of Iran. The average annual rate of tuberculosis was 26.8 per 100 000 [22.9 in males and 31.0 per 100 000 in females]. The highest rate of tuberculosis was in the > 50 years age group [111.1 per 100 000]. The average annual proportion of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases was 75.8% and 24.2% respectively. On average 66.7% of TB patients were cured, 8.4% transferred to a different catchment area, 17.7% were treatment failures and 7.1% died. Of the total, 63.2% were Iranian, 36.1% Afghan refugees. Despite efforts in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of patients and refugees, tuberculosis is still an important problem in this province
Visual outcome of extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens replacement in leprosy patients
Authors: Derakhshan A.
Published: September 2021

The study was carried out in Meshed, Islamic Republic of Iran, from 1998 to 2000 to explore the visual outcome of eye surgery with extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens replacement on 18 leprosy patients [20 eyes]. The most common complications of leprosy were madarosis [90%] and partial or total corneal opacity [90%]. Visual acuity before surgery ranged from ‘light perception’ to 1/10, and this improved after surgery to 5/10-8/10 for 55% of patients. Postoperative infection leading to endophthalmitis occurred in only 1 patient and was treated with drugs; this patient’s visual acuity remained at 10 cm finger count. Posterior synechia due to chronic uveitis in leprosy was diagnosed in 70% of eyes, obstructed iris in 25%, keratic precipitates in 25% and moderate iris atrophia in 10%
Pakistan’s experience of a bioterrorism-related anthrax scare
Authors: Ahmad K. , Dil A. S. , Kazi B. M. , Saba N. Us , Ansari J. , Nomani K.
Published: September 2021

From November 2001 to March 2002, the National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan, received 230 samples from 194 different sources for analysis for anthrax spores. These samples were taken from letters/packages suspected of containing anthrax and from individuals exposed to them. When cultured on sheep blood agar, 141 samples yielded growth suggestive of Bacillus species. On the basis of growth characteristics, absence of beta-haemolysis, absent or doubtful motility and morphological characters of the isolates on Gram stain, 62 isolates were considered suspicious and were inoculated into guinea-pigs. Inoculated animals remained healthy well beyond the required observation period of 5 days. All the samples were therefore reported as negative for B. anthracis. Systems for h and ling and analysing suspected anthrax-contaminated materials are discussed
The district health system: a challenge that remains
Authors: Shaikh B. T. , Rabbani F.
Published: September 2021

The health care system in Pakistan has been confronted with problems of inequity, scarcity of resources, inefficient and untrained human resources, gender insensitivity and structural mismanagement. With the precarious health status of the people and poor indicators of health in the region, health care reforms were finally launched by the government in 2001. There are, however, numerous challenges and constraints in the system. The future health of the nation depends on this decentralization initiative. All our efforts should be concerted to support and facilitate the new system, which will mature into institutionalization of the health services at the district level. Most importantly, it will help in strengthening the primary health care services catering to the major fraction of the population. Besides political commitment, we ought to maintain attitudinal, behavioural and cultural conditions conducive to letting this system flourish
Practice and awareness of health risk behaviour among Egyptian university students
Authors: Refaat A.
Published: September 2021

Health risk behaviour contributes markedly to today’s major killers. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess current awareness and practice of health risk behaviour among Egyptian university students. Only 121 students [18%] were practising risky behaviour. Tobacco use, alcohol and drugs use and risky sexual behaviour were positively correlated. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the main determinants of risky behaviour were being a male, of older age, having a high allowance and having no attention to danger. About 30% of students lacked adequate knowledge on AIDS. Most of those who had sexual relationships did not use contraceptives or any method of protection from sexually transmitted infection. Main sources of knowledge were the media [38%] then peers [30%]
Right heart haemodynamic values and respiratory function test parameters in chronic smokers
Authors: Gulbaran M. , Cagatay T. , Gurmen T. , Cagatay P.
Published: September 2021

During coronary angiography in 24 chronic smokers with coronary heart disease, cardiac function measurements were taken and correlated with respiratory function tests. Fourteen patients had evidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cardiac output had a direct correlation with vital capacity, forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume in 1 s [FEV1], and velocity at 25% of FVC [V [max] 25]. Pulmonary artery resistance was inversely correlated with FEV1/FVC, while pulmonary artery oxygen saturation weakly correlated with FEV1 and V [max] 25. The pulmonary artery pressure had a weak correlation with the pulmonary artery resistance and an intermediate correlation with the right atrium and the right ventricular pressures. Early diagnosis and therapy of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in smokers may be possible without using invasive methods
Inpatient satisfaction with physician services at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al doghaither A. H.
Published: September 2021

The satisfaction of 400 inpatients with physician services at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh was evaluated. Patient characteristics and ward of admission were collected and a questionnaire based on the st and ardized Likert scale was used. The highest mean satisfaction score was for admission and the lowest for communication. Among service items, the highest mean score was for physicians enquiring about patient conditions and opinions when planning care and the lowest for physicians asking for opinions about care quality and problems. Female and less educated patients were more satisfied with their care than male and educated patients. Male surgical and medical ward patients were the most dissatisfied with physicians’services. These findings offer hospital management information about shortcomings requiring remedial intervention
Using the job characteristics model to compare patient care assignment methods of nurses
Authors: Mohamed A. H.
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study was to use Hackman and Oldman’s job characteristics model to compare 2 methods of patient care assignment as perceived by nurses in 12 inpatient units of Alexandria Main University Hospital. The job diagnostic survey was used to determine nurses’ perceptions toward the components of the model in relation to their performance in utilizing the case and functional methods of patient care assignment. The jobs of intensive care unit nurses who utilized the case method were more enriched than those who utilized the functional method of assignment in the general care units, in terms of their perception scores towards all parts of the model [core job characteristics, critical psychological states, affective and personal outcomes, context satisfaction and individual growth-need strength]
The presence of dental fluorosis in the permanent dentition in Doha
Authors: Khalid A.
Published: September 2021

The main purpose of this study is to draw attention to the presence and the severity of dental fluorosis in Doha [Qatar] through the high level of registered cases of fluorosis found among the groups examined. Of 4800 people aged 8-50 years, 2654 [55.29%] had dental fluorosis of some degree. This problem urgently requires more studies throughout the country to provide an accurate assessment
Experiences in the prevention, control and elimination of iodine deficiency disorders: a regional perspective
Authors: Azizi F. , Mehran L.
Published: September 2021

Before 1987, iodine deficiency was not considered an issue of major importance in the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region [EMR]. Progress began with a systematic national study of goitre and other iodine deficiency disorders [IDD] in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1983. Following a major review of the prevalence of IDD in member states, Guidelines for national programmes for the control of iodine deficiency disorders in the EMR were published by the World Health Organization [WHO] in 1988. This paper discusses progress towards elimination of iodine deficiency by reviewing the status of IDD in the countries of EMR and programmes for prevention and control of IDD with particular reference to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first country to be declared IDD-free by WHO
Food fortification: good to have or need to have?
Authors: Verster A.
Published: September 2021

Only very small quantities of vitamins and minerals are needed for human health but deficiencies can have disproportionately large, often life-threatening, effects. Micronutrient deficiencies lead to a vicious cycle of malnutrition and infection in poorly nourished populations. Fortification of staple foods is the cheapest, most efficient and most effective way to supply large populations with essential micronutrients. This paper reviews the case for fortification of flour supplies with iron and folic acid and concludes that it is the best way to provide daily doses of these nutrients to populations in developing countries, especially for women of child-bearing age
Overweight and obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: can we control it?
Authors: Musaiger A. O.
Published: September 2021

Obesity has become an epidemic problem worldwide, and in the Eastern Mediterranean Region the status of overweight has reached an alarming level. A prevalence of 3%-9% overweight and obesity has been recorded among preschool children, while that among schoolchildren was 12%-25%. A marked increase in obesity generally has been noted among adolescents, ranging from 15% to 45%. In adulthood, women showed a higher prevalence of obesity [35%-75%] than men [30%-60%]. Several factors, such as change in dietary habits, socioeconomic factors, inactivity and multiparity [among women] determine obesity in this Region. There is an urgent need for national programmes to prevent and control obesity in the countries of the Region
Iron status of babies born to iron-deficient anaemic mothers in an Iranian hospital
Authors: Emamghorashi F. , Heidari T.
Published: September 2021

Weinvestigated the relation between maternal anaemia and neonatal iron status in 97 mothers and their babies. Haemoglobin [Hb], serum iron, total iron binding capacity and serum ferritin were determined. Mothers were divided into 3 groups:iron-deficient anaemic [22.7%], non-anaemic iron-deficient [27.8%] and non-anaemic non-iron-deficient [49.5%]. There was no significant difference in the mean ages of the 3 groups but there were significant differences in relation to parity, Hb and serum ferritin levels. There was no significant difference in the mean value of serum iron or total iron binding capacity among the neonates of the 3 groups. Babies of iron-deficient anaemic mothers had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin [115.3 ng/mL] than nonanaemic, non-iron-deficient mothers [204.8 ng/mL] but not compared with the non-anaemic iron-deficient group. Maternal iron deficiency may affect iron status in their babies and predispose them to iron deficiency
Is stored expressed breast milk an alternative for working Egyptian mothers?
Authors: Ezz El Din Z. M. , Abdel Ghaffar S. , El Gabry E. K. , Fahmi W. A. , Bedair R. F.
Published: September 2021

Expression and storage of breast milk is way to maintain breastfeeding when mother and infant are separated, if the nutritional value can be conserved. Three expressed breast milk samples were collected from 61 healthy lactating mothers in Cairo, Egypt, for determination of total protein, fat, lactose and zinc content, as well as vitamins C, A and E concentrations. One sample was analysed immediately without storage, 1 after storage for 24 hours in a refrigerator [4 degrees C] and 1 after storage for 1 week in a home freezer [-4 degrees C to -8 degrees C]. Refrigeration and freezing of breast milk caused a statistically significant decline in levels of vitamins C, A and E. Nevertheless, the values of all nutrients were still within the international reference ranges for mature breast milk
Urinary iodine and other iodine deficiency indicators in a sample of school-age children in Egypt
Authors: El Mougi F. A. , Abdel Ghaffar S. , Fayek N. A. F. , Mohammed M. S.
Published: September 2021

Sufficient data relating urinary iodine excretion in children to other iodine deficiency indicators are lacking in Egypt. We assayed urinary iodine concentration and serum levels of thyroid stimulating hormone [TSH], thyroglobulin, free triiodothyronine [T3] and free tetraiodothyronine in 99 school-aged Egyptian children. Goitre was found in 25 children. Median urinary iodine concentration was 70 micro g/L. We found mild iodine deficiency [50-99 micro g/L] in 60.6% of the children and moderate to severe deficiency [< 50 micro g/L] in 31.3%. The latter showed a high frequency of goitre and elevated mean serum free T3, TSH and thyroglobulin levels. Individual urinary iodine excretion rates vary, therefore these other indicators could help in screening for iodine deficiency at an individual level, especially in moderate to severe deficiency
Obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Tehran adults: a population-based study
Authors: Fazizi F.
Published: September 2021

The relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors was assessed in 3622 males and 5025 females aged 20-70 years. Body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-height and waist-to-hip ratios were calculated. Obese men had a higher risk of hypertension, high total cholesterol [TC], high triglycerides [TG], high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C] and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C] levels than non-obese men. Centrally obese men were more susceptible to high TG, hypertension and high TC. Obese women had a higher chance of being hypertensive and having high total TC, high TG, high LDL-C and low HDL-C levels than non-obese females. Centrally obese women had higher odds for high TG and low HDL-C. There is a need for education about lifestyle change in the country
Food habits of the Egyptians: newly emerging trends
Authors: Wassef H. Hassan
Published: September 2021

Acelerated changes are taking place in the food habits of the present day Egyptians. Examples are drawn from foods that continue to be consumed by those considered guardians of the Egyptian tradition [Coptic Christians and isolated farming communities] and from interpretation of archaeological evidence. Recent decades have witnessed the progressive erosion of the traditional Egyptian diet and the introduction of new foods and eating habits. Sociocultural and economic changes are accelerating this erosion. The main features of the traditional Egyptian way of eating are presented along with a review of the emerging trends and of some of the important factors underlying food consumption patterns. Attention is drawn to the potential risk to health that these new trends represent, in particular to child nutrition and development
Urinary iodine/creatinine ratio in patients with stomach cancer in Urmia, Islamic Republic of Iran
Authors: Behrouzian R. , Aghdami N.
Published: September 2021

Wecarried out a case-control study is to investigate the relationship between iodine deficiency and stomach cancer. We compared the ratio of urinary iodine to urinary creatinine in 100 patients diagnosed with stomach cancer and 84 people in a control group. Mean urinary iodine levels were lower in the patients with stomach cancer, 61.9 micro g/g creatinine, compared to 101.7 micro g/g creatinine in the control group [P < 0.0001]. More of the cancer patients [49.0%] had severe iodine deficiency [< 25 micro g/g creatinine] than people in the control group [19.1%] [P< 0.0001]. We found the relationship between stomach cancer and iodine deficiency to be significant
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN “ ICE BREAKING “ TERHADAP KONSENTRASI BELAJAR ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Ismi Annisa Dio , Hariyanti Dwi Prasetiyawati Diyah , Khasanah Ismatul
Published: September 2021

Banyak dijumpai pada anak usia dini yang mengalami kesulitan dalam berkonsentrasi, dengan banyaknya anak yang berbicara sendiri saat guru menjelaskan, banyak bertanya saat melakukan sesuatu, cara pandang anak yang tidak terarah, banyak bergerak serta bahkansering melamun, hal tersebut merupakan ciri – ciri dari rendahnya konsentrasi pada anak usia dini, salah satu faktor penyebabnya adalah kurangnya inovasi dalam kegiatan  pembelajaran saat mengajar yang diberikan untuk meningkatkan konsentrasi anak. Rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini adalah Bagaimana Pengaruh Ice Breaking terhadap konsentrasi belajar anak usia dini, Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan ice breaking terhadap konsentrasi belajar pada anak usia dini. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dalam bentuk Quasi Experimental Design. Bentuk desain penelitian ini menggunakan The Noon Ekuivalen, preest – posttest design dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling, data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan Nilai kontrol kelas kontrol dan eksperimen pra test dan post test menggunakan Kolmogorov-Smirnov adalah sebesar 0,088> 0,05 yang artinya data telah berdistribusi normal, Berdasarkan tabel ANOVA  dapat diketahui terjadi perbedaan yang signifikan antara kelas eksperimen pra test-post test dengan nilai kontrol dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 < 0,05 pada kemampuan pemusatan atau kontrol perhatian, pada kemampuan penyesuaian diri atau adaptability, kemampuan berencana (planfulness), dan pada kemampuan adaptasi, keseluruhan pengujian hipotesis dapat terbukti dimana terjadi peningkatkan konsentrasi belajar anak karena menghasilkan nilai signifikanasi 0,000 < 0,05.
ANALISIS HOTS PADA INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN SISWA KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Hakim Bahtiar Rahman
Published: September 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi (HOTS) pada instrumen penilaian siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif.. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model analisis interaktif (Interactive Model of Analisys). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan: hasil analisis yang dilakukan terhadap soal objektif (Soal Tes 1 sampai dengan soal Tes 4) diperoleh 10 butir soal yang memenuhi kriteria pengembangan soal HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) dan 95 butir soal yang tidak memenuhi kriteria HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills). Secara keseluruhan setelah dilakukan analisis dengan menggunakan pedoman analisis soal berbentuk kriteria pengembangan HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) dan menentukan kriteria penilaian terhadap masing-masing soal, maka diperoleh jumlah nilai sebesar 56. Setelah dihitung rata-rata nilainya, diperoleh rata-rata nilai sebesar 2,8. Rata-rata nilai tersebut jika dilihat dari kriteria penilaian masuk pada kriteria cukup baik, yaitu berada pada rentang nilai 2,51 sampai dengan 3,50. Dilihat dari kriteria penilaian soal secara keseluruhan tersebut, maka penggunaan HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) pada soal objektif tes di kelas IV SD Negeri Werdoyo ini sebagian besar tidak memenuhi kriteria pengembangan soal HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills).
Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Perilaku Responden Mengenai ASI Eksklusif di Desa Ciburial, Kecamatan Cimenyan, Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Supriady Franky S , Jasaputra Diana K , Hasianna Stella T , Ivone July
Published: September 2021

Pemberian ASI dapat menurunkan risiko diare, infeksi saluran napas, mencegah munculnya alergi pada bayi, serta menurunkan risiko kanker payudara dan penyakit metabolik pada ibu. Beberapa hal dapat menyebabkan seorang ibu tidak memberikan ASI kepada bayinya. Pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh seorang ibu akan sangat berpengaruh pada sikap dan perilakunya, dalam hal ini pemberian ASI Eksklusif oleh ibu kepada bayinya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku responden terhadap pemberian ASI Eksklusif di Desa Ciburial, Kecamatan Cimenyan, Kabupaten Bandung. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner untuk mengetahui pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku mengenai ASI Eksklusif. Responden yang menjawab kuesioner tersebut adalah responden di Desa Ciburial, Kecamatan Cimenyan, Kabupaten Bandung dengan kriteria inklusi responden yang mengisi kuisioner dengan lengkap. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan antara bulan Januari hingga Desember 2020 sejak persiapan hingga penyusunan hasil penelitian. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah pengetahuan responden mengenai ASI Eksklusif sudah cukup baik, namun belum semua / belum 100% responden yang memahami dan memiliki sikap serta memiliki perilaku memberikan ASI Eksklusif pada bayinya.Kata kunci: ASI Eksklusif, pengetahuan, sikap, perilaku
Qualitative Perfusion Assessment of Myocardial Viability Study in Patients Who Cannot Stop Long-acting Nitrate: Serial Case Reports
Authors: Soeriadi Erwin A , Tiksnadi Badai B , Imaniar Junan , Budiawan Hendra , Kartamihardja A Hussein S
Published: September 2021

The information of myocardial viability status is important to decide the management of CAD. Myocardial viability study (VS) with short-acting nitrate (SAN)-added is recommended to perform inpatient with CAD before revascularization therapy. This study aims to determine whether there are differences in the perfusion results of myocardial viability studies with Long-acting nitrate (LAN) and those with added SAN. Three patients with CAD were referred to our department for myocardial VS to determine the treatment choice. Long-acting nitrate (LAN) was consumed regularly every day and not allowed to be stopped due to the symptomatic chest pain. Patients underwent two myocardial perfusion VS, the first study with continuing the daily routine LAN only and the second one with SAN-added to the daily routine LAN. VS was analyzed qualitatively. The result of this study, no significant perfusion difference between LAN treatment only and SAN-added studies, it is possible the LAN regular dose alone is sufficient to create a vasodilating effect on the arteries without the need for addition of SAN. Conclusion, patients who take LAN routinely, VS might be performed without the need to take additional vasodilator prior to radiopharmaceutical injection.Keywords: coronary artery disease; myocardial perfusion imaging; revascularization therapy; viability study
Peer Review
Authors: Team Editorial , Firmansyah Deni
Published: September 2021

We would like to thank our peer reviewers for the precious contributions in providing clinical,scientific, and methodological expertise for JMH Volume 3 Number 2 August 2021. Weappreciate every thoughtful review of submitted manuscripts and for making importantcontributions to improve the scientific quality of articles published in JMH.We listed the names in alphabetical order.Abram Pratama, dr., Sp.PD.Adhi Kristianto Sugianli, dr., Sp.PK(K), M.Kes.Prof. Dr. Asep Sukohar, dr., M.Kes.Deta Tanuwidjaja, dr., Sp.KFR., AIFO-K.Dimas Erlangga Luftimas, dr., M.Kes., Sp.GK.Edwin Setiabudi, dr., Sp.PD-KKV, FINASIMFenny, dr., Sp.PK., M.Kes.Ginna Megawati, dr., M.Kes.Grace Puspasari, dr., M.GiziDr. Guswan Wiwaha, dr., MM.Dr. Hana Ratnawati, dr., M.Kes., PA(K)Juwita Ningsih, drg., M.Sc.Dr. Meilinah Hidayat, dr., M.Kes.Santun Bhekti Rahimah, dr., M.Kes.The, Fransiska Eltania, dr., M.Kes., A3M.Teresa Lucretia, dr., M.Kes.Prof. Wahyuni Lukita Atmadja, dr., Ph.D.Yenni Limyati, dr., S.Sn., Sp.KFR.Yuktiana Kharisma, dr., M.Kes.
Investigasi Perilaku Spontan Individu Saat Bencana Alam: Dalam dan Luar Bangunan
Authors: Ulfa Mazaya  , Rahmi Marlisa , Kusuma Hanson Endra
Published: September 2021

Indonesia merupakan negara yang rawan terhadap bencana alam, baik bencana yang dapat terjadi secara tiba-tiba maupun perlahan. Bencana alam yang terjadi dapat memberikan dampak kejutan akibat kurangnya kewaspadaan dan persiapan dalam menghadapi ancaman. Salah satu respons yang terlihat dari dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh bencana tersebut adalah pada pola perilaku manusia. Perilaku manusia sangat sulit untuk diprediksi saat berada di keadaan darurat yang menegangkan dan kacau balau tersebut. Perilaku spontan yang terjadi dipengaruhi faktor lokasi keberadaan, yaitu saat berada di dalam bangunan seperti dalam bangunan tempat tinggal dan bangunan umum lainnya, atau di luar bangunan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengungkap perilaku spontan manusia yang dilakukan saat terjadi bencana alam saat berada di dalam dan luar bangunan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat eksploratif. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner daring dengan pertanyaan yang bersifat terbuka (open-ended) dan dibagikan secara bebas. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa dalam merespons kejadian bencana alam, terdapat kecenderungan manusia untuk tetap bertahan saat berada di bangunan umum dan memilih untuk menjauhi bangunan saat berada di tempat tinggal. Sedangkan individu yang sedang berada di luar bangunan, mereka akan cenderung memilih untuk tidak bertindak sama sekali.
Adaptasi Hunian di Dalam Kawasan Dengan Kebisingan Tinggi
Authors: Dewi Monica , Ekomadyo Agus Suharjono
Published: September 2021

Permukiman di sepanjang jalan Maleber Utara merupakan permukiman dengan kondisi yang unik yaitu permukiman berdekatan dengan sumber kebisingan yang paling mengganggu; lalu lintas jalan, lalu lintas kereta api, dan lalu lintas udara. Rumah yang ideal adalah rumah yang berada di lingkungan yang tenang. Paparan dari kebisingan secara terus menerus terbukti dapat merusak kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan adaptasi dalam hunian untuk mengurangi dampak dari kebisingan tersebut. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mencari adaptasi yang dilakukan oleh warga permukiman jalan Maleber Utara dalam menanggapi fenomena kebisingan tinggi. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode deskriptif-kualitatif dengan pendekatan rhythmanalysis. Data didapatkan melalui wawancara dan observasi. Sampel dipilih dengan cara snowball sampling. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi kebisingan di permukiman jalan Maleber Utara ditanggapi dengan cara yang berbeda-beda oleh setiap penghuni. Eurhythmia dari kawasan dapat terjadi karena penciptaan ritme baru oleh setiap penghuni dalam mengatasi ritme sumber kebisingan yang bersifat patologi. Walaupun demikian, arrhythmia dari permukiman jalan Maleber Utara dapat terjadi apabila tidak ada tindakan lebih lanjut dalam menanggapi kondisi kebisingan di jalan Maleber Utara yang semakin lama semakin bertambah intensitasnya akibat kenaikan jumlah penduduk dan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan gambaran sekaligus masukan kepada pemerintah dan pemegang kepentingan lainnya agar dapat memberikan solusi atas kondisi kebisingan di permukiman jalan Maleber Utara
A Penerapan Kriteria Taman Kota di Jakarta Timur
Authors: Susilawati Ela , Murti Margaret arni Bayu , Putri Ramadhani Isna
Published: September 2021

Provinsi DKI Jakarta adalah ibukota Negara Republik Indonesia dengan penduduk berjumlah 10.467.600 jiwa. Adanya pertumbuhan populasi dan peningkatan area terbangun pada kota menyebabkan kebutuhan ruang terbuka hijau (RTH) sebagai penyeimbang lingkungan sekaligus meningkatkan estetika kota. Taman PKP yang berada di Kecamatan Ciracas, Jakarta Timur memiliki Situ Rawa Babon sehingga secara identitas estetika, tempat ini menarik pengunjung. Namun, berdasarkan hasil observasi, kondisi Taman PKP masih memiliki kekurangan sehingga memunculkan kebutuhan penelitan untuk memeriksa penerapan kriteria taman kota, yaitu aksesibilitas, estetika, dan kenyamanan. Jenis metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan mengumpulan data primer dan sekunder. Analisis data dilakukan dengan membandingkan kriteria dengan kondisi di lapangan berdasarkan hasil kuisioner pengunjung. Penelitian memiliki kesimpulan bahwa Taman PKP sudah menerapkan kriteria taman kota pada variabel aksesbilitas, estetika, dan kenyamanan, namun belum lengkap, sehingga mengurangi kenyamanan pengunjung selama berada di dalam Taman PKP.
Introduction
Authors: Dumitran Daniel
Published: September 2021

Volume dedicated to the selective publication of the revised texts of the papers presented at the conference Cities of Union: Urban Projects and Developments After 1918, organized in Alba Iulia, in October 3-5, 2019.
Dan-Ionuț Julean, Dana Julean, Catedralele Unirii la vest de Carpați / The Cathedrals of The Great Union to the West of the Carpathians (Cluj-Napoca: Presa Universitară Clujeană, 2018)
Authors: Moga Valer
Published: September 2021

Review
Rudolf Klein, Metropolitan Jewish Cemeteries of the 19th and 20th Centuries in Central and Eastern Europe. A Comparative Study (Michael Imhof Verlag, 2018)
Authors:   Dumitran Daniel, Dumitran Daniel
Published: September 2021

Review
Professor Keith Hitchins (1931-2020)
Authors:   Dumitran Daniel, Dumitran Daniel
Published: September 2021

Obituary
Urban Planning in the Area of Alba Iulia Fortress in the Years 1965-1988: Completed Projects and Abandoned Proposals
Authors: Rus-Cacovean Ioana
Published: September 2021

In the first decade after the establishment of the Communist regime in Romania, the fortress of Alba Iulia was in a lamentable state of conservation, as revealed by the correspondence of the Directorate of Historical Monuments (DHM) and the National Institute of Heritage (NHI) photo library. The fortress was used by a military unit, the Wine-Alcohol Enterprise, GOSTAT, together with the regional museum and the two bishoprics, Catholic and Orthodox, but none of them possessed any legal documents in this regard. As the only ones concerned about the ensemble, the museum’s representatives sent numerous notifications to the DHM, who eventually initiated a long process that sought to clarify first and foremost the legal situation of the fortress, before assuming the research and restoration of its gates. The festivities that took place in 1968 on the occasion of the Great Union’s semicentenary gave the preservationists an opportunity to take important steps towards establishing the fortress as a protected area and suggesting new deployments of its improperly used monuments, in the framework of the 1967 Urban Planning Sketch. Unfortunately, the DHM’s lack of authority in questions of urban redevelopment, along with the growing involvement of the local bodies, who only complied with the Party’s recommendations, led to constant disrespect towards the legal provisions and the further destruction of the fortress.
Daniela Maria Puia, Arhitectura urbană în Transilvania în perioada interbelică (București: Pro Cultura, 2020)
Authors: Țiganea Oana
Published: September 2021

Review
Pengaruh Media Poster terhadap Kreativitas dan Inovasi Anak dalam Pembelajaran Tematik
Authors: Susanto Ahmad , Radiallahuanha Dinda
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media poster terhadap kreativitas dan inovasi  siswa pada pelajaran IPA di SD Cendrawasih III Pondok aren, Kota Tanggerang Selatan, penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas IV, dan menggambil sampel pada dua kelas, yaitu kelas IVA sebagai kelas eksperimen  dan IVB sebagai kelas kontrol. Pelaksanaan penelitian ini dilakukan sebanyak 3 kali pada kelas eksperimen. pertemuan ini dilakukan setiap minggu 2 kali, dikarenakan dimasa pendemi covid 19 ini sekolah dengan metode tatap muka di nonaktifkan dan sebagai gantinya dengan menggunakan via online seperti via zoom. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik penggumpullan data berupa angket (pretest-posttest). Sebelum dilakukan penelitian dilakukan uji validitas ahli(expart) dan menghasilkan 40 soal pretest dan posttest, selanjutnya soal diujikan kepada siswa untuk mengetahui apakah instrument valid atau tidaknya, uji validitas dilaksanakan di kelas IVA SD Cendrawasih III Pondok Aren kota Tangerang Selatan dengan jumlah 20 siswa.Hasil belajar pada kelas eksperimen yang menggunakan media pembelajaran dengan menggunakan poster diperoleh data lebih baik dengan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas eksperimen pretest 77,9 dan postets 78,3 dibandingkan kelas kontrol yang belajar tanpa media poster yaitu nilai pretest 69,3 dan posttest 70,4.Perbedaan rata-rata hasil kreativitas tersebut membuktikan bahwa pembelajaran IPA, dilihat dari meningkatnya kreativitas pembelajaran IPA di kelas IVA (ekspperimen) sebelum diberikan perlakuan (media poster) dan dapa hasil kreativitas yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan hasil dari kelas kontrol yang tidak diberikan perlakukan.