bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRESS AND COPING SKILLS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS- A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Javed Kainat , Absar Nazir  , Zeeshan Malik
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study aims to assess the stress and coping skills among undergraduate medical students.

Methods: A quantitative cross sectional study conducted from September to November 2022, in University College of medicine and dentistry, UOL. The participants were MBBS students of 1st year until final year. The data was collected by using three questionnaires: demographic form, suanprung stress test and COPE inventory and was analyzed by using SPSS25. Associated factors of stress were analyzed by Kruskal-wallis and chi square test.

Results: Data was collected from 675/780 undergraduate medical students with a response rate of 86.5%. Female students responded (53%) in majority as compared to males (47%). According to the association between general demographic characteristics and coping strategies, gender, scores, religion, and illness have been found to have significant correlation with adaptive coping strategies. These demographic characteristics may influence how an individual responds to stress and may affect their ability to use adaptive coping strategies.

Conclusion: Usually medical students have flexible coping skills. Adaptive coping mechanisms were significantly correlated with gender, education and health problem.

Keywords: undergraduate; medical; stress; coping skills
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF RDWI TO DIFFERENTIATE IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AND THALASSEMIA TRAIT IN BORDERLINE HBA2
Authors: Mazher Naghmana , Ali Khan Maleeha , Salman Maryam , Imran Fareeha , Bashir Shabnam
Published: May 2023

Background: Thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorders in which there is reduction or absence of α or β chains due to mutations in α or β genes. Microcytic hypochromic anemia is hallmark of beta thalassemia trait and the patient is usually asymptomatic. It is important to differentiate it from iron deficiency anemia (IDA) which also shows similar peripheral blood picture. The diagnosis is based on quantification of HbA2 and serum ferritin. If the level of HbA2 is more than 3. 5%, then diagnosis of beta thalassemia trait is made. The problem arises with borderline HbA2 i. e 3.1% - 3.4%. There is also diagnostic difficulty when concomitant iron deficiency anemia is present.

Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of RDWI in borderline HbA2 to distinguish the beta thalassemia trait from IDA and to diagnose beta thalassemia trait when genetic analysis is not easily available.

Methods: It was a cross sectional validation study. A total of 90 patients were included in this study, having HbA2 between 3.1-3.4%. Tests for serum ferritin, serum iron and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) were done on all samples. RBC morphology, RBC count, mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and RDW of all samples were noted. RDWI of all samples was calculated. Mutational analysis by ARMS- PCR was done for confirmation of β thalassemia trait.

Results: Out of 90 samples with borderline HbA2, 30 cases were diagnosed as β thalassemia trait. Out of these, 15(50 %) had concomitant IDA along with beta thalassemia trait and 15 were non iron deficient beta thalassemia carriers. 43 samples were not iron deficient and were also negative for β thalassemia trait, whereas 17 samples had only IDA without beta thalassemia trait. The sensitivity of RDWI was 76.6% and specificity was 56.6% in borderline HbA2.

Conclusion: RDWI is a good indicator to differentiate between IDA and beta thalassemia trait (sensitivity 76.6% specificity 56.6%). But in all cases of borderline HbA2 genetic analysis should be done to see the mutation and to confirm the diagnosis.
FREQUENCY OF PARESTHESIA DUE TO INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE DAMAGE AFTER EXTRACTION OF MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR AMONG PATIENTS SHOWING DARKENING OF ROOT IN ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM
Authors: Irfan Hassan , Uzair Bin Akhtar  , Abdul Ali Khan  , Mahrukh Nisar  , Sarmad Saif ur Rehman  , Asrar Ahmed
Published: May 2023

Background: Paresthesia is an abnormal dermal sensation with no apparent physical cause. One of the everyday practices in any oral surgery setup is the extraction of the impacted mandibular third molars surgically. Precise measurement of the bone present for support of the implant coronal to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) canal is the pertinent way to prevent IAN injuries.

Objective: To assess the frequency of paresthesia due to IAN damage after mandibular third molar’s surgical extraction in patients with darkening of root on orthopantomogram.

Material & Methods: It was a descriptive case series study which took place in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore in a time frame of 6 months i.e. from December 2020 till May 2021. After meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 200 patients were made part of the study program. Informed consent and demographic information was recorded. Surgical procedure of all these patients was done. Assessment was done post-operatively first after one week when patient came for suture removal by inquiring about the subjective perception of abnormal feeling or sensation on lower lip and chin area. Patients were then reappointed for a follow-up visit after 1 month as well.

Results: Patients’ mean age was 28.05±3.94 years. There were 104 (52%) males and 96 (48%) females in the study population. There were 38 (19%) patients of distoangular impaction, 39 (19.5%) had horizontal impaction, 55 (27.5%) had mesioangular impaction while 68 (34%) had vertical impaction. The IAN paresthesia after 1st month of surgery was found in 13 (6.5%) patients.

Conclusion: According to this study, the frequency of paresthesia after 1st month of surgery was 6.5% due to IAN injury after mandibular third molar surgery in patients with darkening of root as observed on orthopantomogram.

Keywords: Inferior Alveolar Nerve, Orthopantomogram, Paresthesia, Third Molar Surgery.
CURRENT TRENDS IN BLOOD STREAM INFECTIONS-PATHOGENS AND THEIR ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN
Authors: Inam Saima , Sadia Ikram  , Iram Yousaf Malik  , Kokab Jabeen  , Muhammad Tahir Saeed  , Gul-e-Nazish
Published: May 2023

Objectives: To identify the bacteria responsible for blood stream infections and evaluate the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of isolated bacteria in a tertiary care hospital.

Methods: It was a Prospective Cross-sectional study conducted in the Pathology Laboratory, Sharif Medical City Hospital, Lahore from January 2019 to December 2020. The blood samples received in Microbiology laboratory, Sharif Medical City hospital, were evaluated. The blood cultures were processed for identification of pathogens and their susceptibility. Two subcultures, on day 1 and day 5 were inoculated on Blood agar and MacConkey agar. Bacterial identification was established by gram staining, bench tests, and biochemical tests. API 20E was used for Enterobacteriaceae and API 20NE for non fermenting gram negative bacilli (NFGNB).  The antimicrobial sensitivity testing of the causative bacteria was conducted, using commercially available discs, by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion assay and reported in accordance with Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2019.

Results: Out of 754 blood cultures, 123 exhibited positive growth yielding 76(61.78%)  gram negative rods, 43(34.95%)  gram positive cocci while 4 (3.2%) Candida sp. Among gram positive cocci, the commonest bacterial pathogen is Staphylococcus aureus (51.1% ), followed by Enterococcus sp and CONS each constituting 18.6%, and Streptococcus sp consisting of 11.6%.These bacteria exhibited varying resistance to all drugs being 100% susceptible to Vancomycin and Linezolid. Among Gram negative pathogens, Pseudmonas aeruginosa constitutes 38.2%, followed by E. coli (25%), Acinetobacter 14.5%, Salmonella typhi (10.5%), and others. An alarmingly poor susceptibility was observed by Gram negative bacteria (GNB) against all the drugs. Only 21.4%, 35.7%, and upto 39.7% isolates were sensitive to Ampicillin and Co-amoxiclav and third generation cephalosporins respectively. Results for carbapenem sensitivity being around 56.6%-61.8% for imepenem and meropenem respectively.

Conclusion: The study reports inadequate effectiveness of commonly used drugs which are part of empiric regimes of our clinicians. Even the broad spectrum drugs like aminoglycosides and carbapenems which were considered last therapeutic resort previously haven’t proved to possess satisfactory antimicrobial activity against majority of bacteria.

Key words: Blood stream infections, Kirby Bauer disc diffusion assay, Enterobacteriaceae
OPTIMAL USE OF BIRAD DESCRIPTORS FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION BY EMPLOYING DATA MINING WITH CORRELATION OF BIOPSY OUTCOME
Authors: Majeed Khan Imran , Hussain Farooq Mazhar , Mehmood Aisha Nazish
Published: May 2023

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is commonest among cancer patients, required early detection to be cured. Multiple techniques are used for the diagnosis of BC but mammography is a commonly available and effective tool around the world due to its ability to diagnose BC before it becomes palpable, in reward treatment cost also decreases. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) is advanced research to support medical practitioners in cancer diagnosis.

Methods: In comparison to the segmentation technique our research has used “extracted BIRAD characteristics information” from the mammograms. A novel data mining approach for the BIRAD lexicon has been researched in connection with the interactive medical experience. A globally recognized dataset (DDSM) has been used. The characteristics extracted from the mammograms are processed by the data mining method to achieve critical ranges for cancer detection. Multiple classification models with peculiar characteristics have developed to detect BC at the curable stage. 

Results: A total of 1863 patients with an average age of 61 years were evaluated, 48% indicated with malignancies, and 52% with benign lesions, proved with truth biopsy. Critical ranges, by the development of multiple CAD tools, showed remarkable improvement in the recall (NB; 26.9%) and precision (CART; 17.6%) along with reduced FP rate (CART; 16.7%).

Conclusion: The proposed method is profitable because of the individuality of CAD with four classification models along with the practitioner’s experience and radiologist’s opinion in the early detection of BC. For avoiding unnecessary biopsies and differentiating benign and malignant tumor the BIRAD features extraction was benevolent.
THE TRANSIENT EFFECTS OF TRANS-CATHETER PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS CLOSURE ON LEFT VENTRICULAR SYSTOLIC FUNCTION
Authors: Talat Sidra , Abdul Malik Sheikh  , Hina Sattar  , Asma Kanwal  , Tauqeer Akbar  , Hissana asghar
Published: May 2023

Objectives: This study aims to measure changes in left ventricular systolic function after closure of patent ductus arteriosus and to find out echocardiographic predictors for LV dysfunction.

 Methods: A prospective study was conducted from July 01, 2021, till June 30, 2022. The study included all patients who experienced percutaneous closure of PDA in this duration. LV function was assessed before and then one day, one month and three months after the transcatheter closure. Patients with preexisting LV dysfunction and significant associated cardiac lesions were excluded from study.

 Results: PDA was occluded in 86 children by transcatheter intervention. Average age of the cohort was 65 ± 58 months with 70% female patients. The mean size of the ductus was 3.67 ± 1.78. LV systolic function remained normal in 65 patients (86%) while 21 patients (24%) suffered from a fall in systolic function of left ventricle after PDA occlusion. LVEDd, FS, and EF significantly dropped within 24 hours after occlusion of the ductus. LV- systolic dysfunction improved in almost all the patients at 3 months follow up except for 4 (4.6%) patients who had persistently poor systolic function of LV.

Conclusion: Trans-catheter closure of PDA can cause a significant but temporary decline in LV systolic function. Large PDAd, LAd, higher PDAd/AOd, LAd/AOd and larger LV dimensions can predict LV dysfunction in high-risk patients. More prospective studies are imperative to verify these observations and to determine the predicting parameters for dysfunction of left ventricle after closure of PDA.
MATERNAL RISK FACTORS OF COEXISTED SEVERE ACUTE AND CHRONIC MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN OF AGE 6 – 59 MONTHS
Authors: Kaleem Rameeza , Muhammad Adnan  , Maqsood Maryam
Published: May 2023

Background and Objective(s)

Mothers’ sociodemographic characteristics, nutrition status and food diversity are important determinants of acute and chronic malnutrition in children less than five years. Therefore, the study aimed to explore the maternal characteristics as risk factors of coexisted severe acute and chronic malnutrition in children of age 6 – 59 months.

Methods

The cross-sectional analytical study included children (n=70) who attended the hospital for wasting during September 2022 to February 2023 and their mothers (n=70). Using the WHO child growth standards, children were categorized into moderately and severely wasted, stunted and underweight. Crosstabs analyses and binary logistic regression performed to assess maternal characteristics as risk factors of acute and chronic malnutrition in children.

Results

Mean age was 13.3±11.5 (range 6-42 months). The participation of males was higher than females (55.7 vs. 44.3%). The frequency of coexisted severe acute and chronic malnutrition was (71.4%). Young mothers [aOR = 2.299, 95% CI 0.670-7.891], working mothers [aOR = 3.638, 95% CI 0.369-35.895], mothers with no kitchen autonomy [aOR = 1.345, 95% CI 0.421-4.301] and mothers with inadequate food diversity [aOR = 1.301, 95% CI 0.296-5.722] had higher risk of coexisted severe acute and chronic malnutrition in children.

Conclusion(s)

The children who attended the hospital for wasting also had a high burden of stunting. Mothers’ young age, working status, no autonomy and inadequate food diversity demonstrated higher risk of coexisted severe acute and chronic malnutrition in children.
EFFECT OF SITAGLIPTIN ON BLOOD PRESSURE IN PRE-HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Authors: Ali Zulqarnain  , Rabia Rathore  , Butt Nasir Farooq , Hina Latif  , Mariam Azeem  , Adil Iqbal
Published: May 2023

Objective:  To determine the effects of Sitagliptin on pre-hypertensive type-2 diabetes mellitus patients.

Methods: This Quasi-Experimental study was conducted at Medical inpatient and outpatient department and Diabetic Clinic of Mayo Hospital, Lahore, from February 2019 till January 2020. A total of 146 patients were included in study. Blood pressure (BP) was recorded at baseline and then at 3, 6 and 12 months of treatment. Patients were called for follow up at 3 and 6 months, their BP was checked and haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was also sent to check for glycemic control. At 12 months, final follow up was called. BP and HbA1c of every patient were checked and recorded. The blood pressure values at baseline, 3 months, 6months and 12 months were comparatively analyzed by using a paired t-test and p-value of 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: Total 146 patients of type-2 diabetes with HbA1c ≤ 9 % not taking sitagliptin previously were selected for this study. Mean age of the patients was 57.5±10.7 years. Total 93(63.7%) were males and 53(36.3%) females. There was statistical difference of HbA1c, systolic and diastolic blood pressure values (p<0.05) after 3 months, 6 months and 12months of sitagliptin therapy as compared to baseline.

Conclusions: Sitagliptin therapy significantly decreases blood pressure and levels of HbA1c in type 2 diabetic-hypertensive patients.
FREQUENCY OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN CONFIRMED CASES OF MALARIA IN CHILDREN
Authors: Nayab Waseem  , Hina Nasir  , Khawaja Amjad Hassan
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of thrombocytopenia in confirmed cases of malaria in children

Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Pediatric Department of Mayo Hospital Lahore from January to June 2018. A total of 80 Children between two years- 12 years of age, of both the genders with confirmed malaria were included by non-probability consecutive sampling. A blood sample was taken within 48 hours of admission and their complete blood count was reviewed for the presence of thrombocytopenia after malaria was confirmed on positive peripheral smear. Thrombocytopenia was defined as platelet count of less than 150,000/µl of blood. All collected data was entered and analyzed in SPSS version 22. Data was stratified for age and gender to address effect modifiers. Presence of thrombocytopenia was presented as frequencies and percentages.

Results:  Out of total 80 patients with positive malarial parasite (MP) slide, 65 cases (81.25%)were of Plasmodium Vivax,12(15%) were of Plasmodium Falciparum while 3 cases (3.75%) were of Mixed infection. 44 patients( 55%)were having low platelet count (less than 150,000/µl) while 36 patients(45%) had no thrombocytopenia. Out of 44 patients with thrombocytopenia, 16 patients (20%) had mild thrombocytopenia, 21 patients (26.3%) had moderate thrombocytopenia while 7 patients (8.8%) had severe thrombocytopenia. There was no significant association of thrombocytopenia with age, gender or duration of malaria. 

Conclusions: Frequency of thrombocytopenia in confirmed cases of malaria in children is 55% hence; presence of thrombocytopenia in febrile patients can raise the possibility of malaria leading to early diagnosis and management.
PREVELANCE OF REFRACTIVE ERRORS AMONG 4TH YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS OF D.G.KHAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, DERA GHAZI KHAN, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: Rozina Shahadat Khan  , Abid Alam  , Sidra Batool
Published: May 2023

Background: A refractive error is a very common eye disorder which occurs when the eye cannot clearly focus outside world images ending up with blurred vision but timely detection and intervention can enormously enhance student’s potential during his or her formative years. Medical student’s Refractive status is of immense importance considering the burden of medical studies and their role as future health care providers. Aim: To assess the Prevalence of Refractive errors among 4th Year Medical students of D.G. Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. Study Design was Cross sectional Comparative. Place of study was D.G Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan Duration: Six months.  Results: Myopic were 42/80 (52.5%) out of which 2/42(4.76 %) also had Astigmatism while 1/80(1.25%) had Hyperopia. Severe Myopic were 3.0/80 (3.8%) in both right and left eyes while 10/80 (12.5%) and 11/80(13.8%) fall in moderate category in right and left eyes respectively. Mild were   29/80 (36.3%) in right while 28/80(35.0%) in left eye. Only 2.0/80(2.5%) were having Astigmatism in both eyes along with mild Myopia. Significant association found between Age and sex of medical students with the Refractive errors. Conclusion: According to currents study findings High prevalence of Refractive Errors especially Myopia among female medical students tends to be alarming. It demands implementation of more structured student awareness campaigns focusing genetic factors to help prevent and control more cases of eye defect among medical students, society and Nation at large. Future study can be focused on causes of high Refractive Errors among female medical students.

 Key Words: Refractive Error, Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism and Medical Students.
MPOX: A RE-EMERGING INFECTION
Authors: Afzal Muhammad Faheem
Published: May 2023

World Health Organization (WHO)'s declaration on July 23, 2022 regarding Mpox (previously Monkey pox) outbreak appeared as Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Although, WHO, in May 2023 declared an end to the global health emergency for Mpox, but still, it is still prevalent and public awareness should continue.1 This viral Zoonotic contagious disease was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks occurred in monkeys kept for research in Denmark, hence the name “monkeypox”. The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.2

Orthopoxvirus infections can cause a spectrum of febrile rash illnesses in humans, ranging from fairly benign, localized skin infections to severe systemic infections. Other diseases confused with vesicular rashes are smallpox, generalized vaccinia (vaccinia is the virus used in smallpox vaccination), disseminated herpes zoster, disseminated herpes simplex, drug eruptions, erythema multiforme, buffalopox, scabies, enteroviral infections, insect bites, impetigo, molluscum contagiosum, meningococcemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The most striking feature that distinguishes Mpox from others is the presence of cervical lymphadenopathy, while in all other orthopoxviral infections this feature is absent.3,5

When suspicion is strong, nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT), using real-time or conventional PCR Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the preferred laboratory test. The recommended specimen type for laboratory confirmation of Mpox is skin lesion material, including swabs of lesion surface and/or exudate, roofs

from more than one lesion, or lesion crusts. Many individuals infected with Mpox virus have a mild, self-limiting disease course in the absence of specific therapy. However, in the case of severe disease, treatment after infectious diseases consultation should be considered with vaccinia immunoglobulin intravenous (VIGIV), and antivirals brincidofovir or tecovirimat.2 The prognosis for Mpox depends on multiple factors such as previous vaccination status, initial health status, and concurrent illnesses or comorbidities.6 In addition to infection control measures, people need to get vaccinated, where available, for the best protection against mpox.2

National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, Pakistan, under guidance of Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination (NHSR&C) has issued the National Guidelines for Mpox. NIH has also developed the bottom-up approach for the flow of information and reporting.7 The relationship between Mpox and smallpox has raised anxieties and misperceptions among the public, patients, and healthcare providers. Misinformation about Mpox has already begun to circulate. The public need to be engaged. Targeted risk-communication strategies should be developed. There is also need for regions to maintain public health preparedness and response. This warrants the strongest medical, scientific, and political global effort.
DIVERSE NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATION OF HYPERIMMUNOGLOBULIN-E SYNDROME: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Javeria  , Areeba Wasim  , Natasha Ghani  , Tipu Sultan
Published: May 2023

Hyper-immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a disorder of immune system characterized by assemblage of symptoms including recurrent skin and pulmonary infections, skeletal anomalies and elevated serum IgE (>2000 IU/ml).  More recently, apart from the typical features, neurological manifestations have also been described including central nervous system infections, facial nerve palsy and demyelinating disorders. Here we describe three patients with hyper IgE syndrome having diverse neurological manifestation varying from CNS infection to basal ganglia stroke and progressive leukoencephalopathy.
NATIONAL SCREENING PROGRAM FOR COLORECTAL CANCER
Authors: Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyab  , Akif Dilshad  , Israr Toor  , Shafqat Rasool  , Ghias ul Hassan  , Sadia Jabbar
Published: May 2023

Colorectal Cancer:Colorectal cancer is one of the preventable cancers in humans. From a simple polyp to cancer, it is a long journey and gives us a window of opportunity to intervene and prevent it. Historically, Pakistan has been considered a low-prevalence country for colorectal cancer but changing epidemiological patterns dictate that we should think of implementing bowel screening programs for early detection and risk reduction. More than 1.9 million new colorectal cancer (including anus) cases and 935,000 deaths were estimated to occur in 2020, representing about one in 10 cancer cases and deaths. (Globocan 2020). Colorectal Cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among men and 2nd most common cancer among women, worldwide. (1). CRC mortality rates have been declining in the USA and Canada, whereas in many countries like Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the mortality rates are increasing. This difference between Canada and the US with the rest of the countries in the Americas serves as an indication of differences that may exist in health care, including CRC screening, early detection, and treatment. There are perhaps lessons that can be learned from the USA and Canada experiences with CRC programs that can be used to address the growing burden of CRC in LAC
Pamuklu Kumaşların Bitki Bazlı Gıda Boyaları İle Boyanabilirliğinin Araştırılması
Authors: GÖKBULUT Çağla , KICIK Hülya
Published: May 2023

Boyarmaddeler hemen hemen her sektörde kullanılmaktadır. Ancak sentetik boyarmaddelerin çevre ve insan sağlığı üzerinde olumsuz etkileri vardır. Bundan dolayı son dönemlerde özellikle tekstil sektöründe çevre dostu doğal boyarmaddeler ön plana çıkmıştır. Bu boyarmaddeler toprak, kil, bitki bazlı olabilmektedir. Doğal boyalar tekstil sektörü dışında kozmetik ve eczacılıkta, güneş pillerinde, gıda renklendirmede ve pH indikatörü olarak kullanılabilmektedir. Gıda sektöründe kullanılan boyarmaddelerin amacı işlenmiş gıda ürünlerinin tüketici gözünde albenisini arttırmaktır. Ancak tekstil sektöründe olduğu gibi gıda sektöründe de doğal, bitki bazlı boyarmaddelere olan talebin her geçen gün arttığı görülmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında %100 pamuk dokuma kumaş pancar, kara havuç, zerdeçal ve klorofil toz gıda boyaları kullanılarak çektirme metoduna göre boyanmıştır. Boyamalarda %1 ve %10 olmak üzere iki farklı boyarmadde konsantrasyonunda şap ve demir (II) sülfat mordanları kullanılmıştır. Mordanlama işlemi ön ve eş zamanlı olmak üzere iki şekilde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Boyamalar sonucunda elde edilen sarı, kahve, yeşil, bej ve gri renkli kumaşların renk ölçümleri ve yıkama, su, kuru ve yaş sürtme haslık kontrolleri yapılmıştır. Renk ölçümlerinde en iyi renk veriminin ön mordanlama prosesleriyle elde edildiği görülürken, pancarın sıcaklıkla bozunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Her boya için renk verimliği en yüksek kumaşların yıkama haslıklarına bakıldığında en iyi sonuç klorofil ve pancarda elde edilmiştir. Aynı kumaşların su haslıklarında yalnızca zerdeçalın kirletme (CS) değeri dışında tüm sonuçlar 3/4 ve üzeridir. Sürtme haslıklarında ise zerdeçal dışındaki boyaların haslıkları en az 4 değerindedir. Sonuç olarak gıda boyalarının tekstilde kullanımının umut vadettiği söylenebilir.
Karadeniz Bölgesi Yağış, Sıcaklık ve Rüzgar Hızı Parametrelerinin Homojenliklerinin ve Eğilimlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÜLKE KESKİN Aslı , KIR Gürkan , ZEYBEKOĞLU Utku
Published: May 2023

Son yıllarda küresel iklim değişikliği etkilerinden kaynaklanan afet sayılarında hissedilebilir bir artış görülmektedir. Bu kapsamda iklim değişikliği etkilerini azaltmak amacıyla ülkemizde ve dünyada çeşitli çalışmalar yapılmaktadır. Çalışmada, Karadeniz bölgesindeki 31 istasyona ait yağış, sıcaklık ve rüzgar hızı serilerinin homojenlikleri ve eğilimleri araştırılmıştır. Ayrıca olası eğilimlerin homojenliği bozduğu düşünülerek değerlendirmelerde bulunulmuştur Homojenlik analizinde Mutlak homojenlik testleri olarak bilinen Standart Normal Homojenlik Testi (SNHT), Buishand Aralık Testi (BRT), Pettitt Testi (PT) ve Von Neumann Oran Testi (VN) kullanılmıştır. İstasyonların olası eğilimleri ise Spearman’ın Rho (SR) ve Mann Kendall (MK) testleri kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Homojenlik analizi sonuçlarına göre 30 istasyonun yağış serileri homojenken, rüzgar hızı sonuçlarında üç istasyon homojen olarak belirlenmiştir. İstasyonlara ait sıcaklık serileri incelendiğinde tüm istasyonlarda homojenliğin bozulduğu belirlenmiştir. Eğilim analizi sonuçlarına göre özellikle sıcaklık serilerinde belirlenen anlamlı artış eğilimleri küresel iklim değişikliğinin bir etkisi olarak bölgenin zamanla ısınmaya başladığını göstermektedir.
Tahıl Sapları Kullanılarak Oluşturulan Unsurların İç Mekân Tasarımına Yönelik İşlevsel Kullanımı
Authors: AYTAR SEVER İldem , DUMAN Anıl
Published: May 2023

Tahıl sap ve samanlar kullanılarak iç mekânda kullanıma yönelik işlevsel unsurların kullanımı hakkında araştırılmalar yapılmıştır. Araştırmalar kapsamında tahıl saplarının marketri, plaka, blok ve istifleme yöntemleriyle oluşturulduğu görülmüştür. İstenilen işleve göre nasıl bir yol izlenebileceğine yer verilmiştir. Sonuç ürünü ortaya çıkarma noktasında hangi bağdaştırıcılar kullanılabileceğine örnek verilmiştir. Bağdaştırıcı kullanılırken hangi özelliklere dikkat edilmesi gerektiği açıklanmıştır. İç mekân unsurları örneklerle ortaya koyulmuştur. Oluşturulacak sonuç ürünün hangi form ve işlevlerde kullanılabileceği irdelenmiştir. Bu formları oluşturmada hangi süreçlerin yaşanacağı öne sürülmüştür. Muadil olarak yapılan çalışmalara örnekler verilmiştir. Örnekler tablo ve farklılıklarla öne sürülmüştür. Kullanıma yönelik hangi farklılıklar getirileceği düşünülmüştür. Tahıl saplarının boşluklu yapısı nedeniyle bünyesinde barındığı özelliklerin forma entegrasyonu hangi özelliğe ikame ettiği irdelenmiştir. Formun nasıl oluşabileceği konusunda çıkarımlar yapılmıştır.
DETERMINAN PEMANFAATAN PROLANIS BAGI PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DAN DIABETES MEILLITUS
Authors: ASWAR SOPHIAN
Published: May 2023

By seeing the increasing trend of DM and hypertension cases in Indonesia every year, various efforts have been made by the government for prevention and control, which are related to common risk factors. One of the strategic approaches launched by the government is through comprehensive promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative efforts by conducting early detection and early follow-up of risk factors in health care facilities through PROLANIS, namely the Chronic Disease Management Program. This study aims to determine the Determinants of Prolanis Utilization for Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes Meillitus at the Ridge Health Center, Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province. This study is an analytical observational study with a cross sectional design by Random Sampling with Propotional Stratified Random Sampling technique. data were analyzed univariate, bivariate Chi-Square) and multivariate (multiple linear regression). The results showed that there was a relationship between the level of education, level of knowledge, occupation, accessibility, perception with the utilization of prolanis and variables that had a strong relationship between several variables in the utilization of Prolanis were Accessibility and Knowledge.
ABSTRAKDengan melihatnya trend peningkatan kasus DM dan hipetensi di Indonesia setiap tahunnya, maka berbagai upaya telah dilakukan pemerintah untuk pencegahan dan penanggulangannya, yang terkait dengan dengan faktor risiko bersama (Common Risk Factors). Salah satu pendekatan strategis yang dicanangkan pemerintah yaitu melalui upaya promotif, preventif, kuratif, rehabilitatif dan paliatif secara komprehensif dengan melakukan deteksi dini dan tindak lanjut dini faktor risiko di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan melalui Prolanis yaitu Program Pengelolaan Penyakit Kronis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Determinan Pemanfaatan Prolanis Bagi Penderita Hipertensi dan Diabetes Meillitus Di Puskesmas Ridge Kabupaten Biak Numfor Provinsi Papua. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional secara Random Sampling dengan teknik Propotional Stratified Random Sampling.  data dianalisis univariat, bivariat Chi-Square) dan multivariat (regresi linear berganda). Hasil penelitia menunjukkan Adanya hubungan antara tingkat pendidikan, tingkat pengetahuan,  pekerjaan,  aksesibilitas,  persepsi dengan pemanfaatan prolanis dan variabel yang memiliki kekuatan hubungan antar beberapa variabel dalam pemanfaatan Prolanis  adalah Aksesibilitas dan Pengetahuan.
SNACK SEHAT UNTUK PENINGKATAN IMUNITAS DAN POTENSI MENGHAMBAT COVID 19
Authors: HUDIAH ANDI
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine healthy snacks as an increase in immunity and their potential to inhibit Covid 19. This type of research is a quantitative study using an experimental method. The type of data used in this study is primary data in the form of trained and somewhat trained panelists. The research instrument contained an overview of the research, informed consent or a statement of consent to carry out the hedonic test to the panelists, then the hedonic test sheet which contained the panelists' responses to healthy snack products including aspects of color, aroma, texture, taste and overall. Based on the results of research and discussion of healthy snack research to increase immunity and the potential to inhibit Covid 19, the following conclusions can be drawn. Non-rice flour as a substitute material in the manufacture of typical Bugis-Makassar food has good potential to be developed. Ten of the eleven traditional foods that were developed were found with the appropriate formulations. Based on the results of the organoleptic test, the panelists' acceptance of non-rice flour substitution in the manufacture of traditional Bugis-Makassar cakes was 93.30%, while the panelists did not accept 6.70%.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui snack sehat sebagai peningkatan imunitas dan potensi dapat menghambat covid 19. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metode eksperimental. Jenis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah data primer berupa instrumen panelis terlatih dan agak terlatih. Instrumen penelitian berisi gambaran umum penelitian, informed consent atau surat pernyataan persetujuan untuk dilakukan uji hedonik kepada panelis, kemudian lembar uji hedonik yang berisi tanggapan panelis terhadap produk snack sehat meliputi aspek warna, aroma, tekstur, rasa dan keseluruhan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan dari penelitian snack sehat untuk peningkatan imunitas dan potensi menghambat covid 19 dapat di ambil kesimpulan sebagai berikut. Tepung non beras sebagai bahan pengganti dalam pembuatan makanan khas Bugis-Makassar memiliki potensi yang baik untuk dikembangkan. Sepuluh dari sebelas makanan tradisional yang dikembangkan ditemukan dengan formulasi yang sesuai. Berdasarkan hasil uji organoleptik, penerimaan panelis terhadap substitusi tepung non beras pada pembuatan kue tradisional Bugis-Makassar adalah 93,30%, sedangkan panelis 6,70% tidak terima.
MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI MANAJERIAL KEPALA MADRASAH ALIYAH MELALUI K3M MA KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: ALI HARMAN MUH.
Published: May 2023

The goal of this study was to see if the Central Maluku District MA could increase the managerial competency of the Madrasah Aliyah head through K3M activities. Meanwhile, the method used in this study is a qualitative research method, which is a research procedure that generates descriptive data from people and observed behavior in the form of written or spoken words. While descriptive research is commonly used by researchers. Whereas the descriptive approach only describes occurrences of phenomena, symptoms, events, and incidents. The research results show that; the existence of K3M MA in Central Maluku Regency can be used as a forum for increasing the managerial competence of madrasa heads. This can be seen from the various programs and activities contained in the K3M MA profile of Central Maluku Regency, which can be seen from its program of activities, namely being a gathering place for madrasa heads, increasing the number of students enrolling in tsanawiyah madrasas from year to year, increasing teacher and student activities, increasing the mobility of educational information and becoming a forum for the ministry of religion in conveying madrasah information. Therefore, the role of the Madrasa Head Working Group (KKM) is very much needed in sharing programs between madrasas, preparing programs and evaluations as well as a means of fostering and developing the professionalism of madrasa heads on an ongoing basis.
ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah melalui kegiatan K3M MA Kabupaten Maluku Tengah dapat meningkatkan kompetensi manajerial kepala Madrasah Aliyah. Sedangkan metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah, metode penelitian kualitatif, prosedur penelitian yang menghsilkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis atau lisan dari orang-orang dan perilaku yang diamati. Sedangkan jenis penelitian yang dipakai oleh penenlti adalah jenis deskriptif. Dimana pendekatan deskritif hanya mendiskripsikan fenoma, gejala, peristiwa dan kejadian yang terjadi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; keberadaan K3M MA Kabupaten Maluku Tengah dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu wadah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi manajerial kepala madrasah. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari berbagai program dan kegiatan yang tertuang dalam frofil K3M MA Kabupatena Maluku Tengah dapat dilihat dari program kegiatannya yakni menjadi wadah silaturahmi bagi kepala madrasah, meningktanya jumlah peserta didik yang masuk ke madrasah Aliyah dari tahun ke tahun, meningktanya kegiatan guru dan siswa, meningktanya mobilitas informasi pendidikan dan menjadi wadah bagi kementerian agama dalam menyampaikan informasi madrasah. Oleh karena itu, peranan Kelompok Kerja Kepala Madrasah (KKM) sangat dibutuhkan dalam sharing program antar madrasah, penyusunan progran dan evalusi serta sebagai sarana pembinaan dan pengembangan profesionalisme kepala madrasah secara berkesinambungan.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR FISIKA BERBASIS HIGH ORDER THINKING SKILL (HOTS) PADA MATERI LISTRIK DINAMIS
Authors: UTOMO DEWANTO KAMAS
Published: May 2023

This study aims to develop a physics teaching material based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) on dynamic electricity. This study uses the ADDIE development model. The instruments in this study used questionnaires and tests. The results of the development of teaching materials show an average value for material validation results of 87.50% (decent category) and for media validation results of 89.82% (decent category). The results of the implementation of teaching materials show an n-gain value of 0.73 (high). The validation results and implementation results are supported by response data from physics teachers with a percentage of 88.33% (very good category) and response data from students with a percentage of 90.60% (very good category). Therefore, the results of the development of physics teaching materials are decent to be used as alternative teaching materials that can optimize higher order thinking skills (HOTS).
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan suatu bahan ajar fisika berbasis High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) pada materi listrik dinamis. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Instrumen pada penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen angket dan instrumen test. Hasil pengembangan bahan ajar menunjukkan nilai rata – rata untuk hasil validasi materi 87,50% (kategori sangat layak) dan untuk hasil validasi media 89,82% (kategori sangat layak). Hasil implementasi bahan ajar menunjukkan nilai n-gain sebesar 0,73 (tinggi). Hasil validasi dan hasil implementasi ini didukung oleh data tanggapan dari guru fisika dengan hasil persentase 88,33% (kategori sangat baik) dan data tanggapan dari peserta didik dengan hasil persentasi 90,60% (kategori sangat baik). Oleh karena itu, hasil pengembangan bahan ajar fisika ini sangat layak digunakan sebagai bahan ajar alternatif yang dapat mengoptimalkan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi (HOTS).
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI TERBIMBING
Authors: KURNIASIH PURI
Published: May 2023

This research was motivated by the low learning outcomes of students as seen from the average score of science semester 1 in class VII, which was 53.5. Therefore, researchers provide learning alternatives with the Guided Inquiry learning model aimed at improving student learning outcomes. The form of research carried out is class action research (PTK) with 2 cycles. This research was conducted at SMPN 1 Pariaman with 28 students in grade VII.3, consisting of 16 female students and 12 male students. Data collection in this study was carried out by giving tests to students given at the end of each cycle. Based on research conducted, it shows that the application of the Guided Inquiry learning model can improve student learning outcomes as evidenced by an increase in student learning outcomes from Cycle I to cycle II by 28.7% and classical learning completeness also increased from 57% to 85.7% with an average final grade from 70 to 85. The results of this study show that the application of the Guided Inquiry learning model can improve the learning outcomes of grade VII.3 students of SMPN 1 Pariaman.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya hasil belajar siswa yang terlihat dari nilai rata-rata IPA semester 1 di kelas VII yaitu 53,5. Oleh karena itu, peneliti memberikan alternatif pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing tujuannya untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Bentuk penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan 2 siklus. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMPN 1 Pariaman dengan subyek siswa kelas VII.3 sebanyak 28 siswa, terdiri dari 16 siswa perempuan dan 12 siswa laki-laki. Pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pemberian tes kepada siswa yang diberikan ditiap akhir siklus. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dibuktikan dengan peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dari Siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 28,7% dan ketuntasan belajar secara klasikal juga meningkat dari 57% menjadi 85,7% dengan rata-rata nilai akhir dari 70 menjadi 85. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas VII.3 SMPN 1 Pariaman.
BEST PRACTICE AKTIVITAS BELAJAR MENYENANGKAN PADA MATA PELAJARAN EKONOMI MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MAKE A MATCH KELAS X IIS SMA NEGERI 11 MALINAU
Authors: SARUMAHA FRESDIANA OCTAVIA
Published: May 2023

The purpose of writing this Best Practice is to describe and explain the author's Best Practice for creating fun learning activities in Economics Subjects. The targets in this Best Practice are class X IIS students in the odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year at SMA Negeri 11 Malinau. In the implementation of this activity there are 4 stages including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. From the Best Practice results, it was found that the learning process with the Make A Match learning model can make students more active and full of enthusiasm in participating in class learning activities. Learning by applying the Make A Match learning model can create a more dynamic and fun classroom atmosphere.
ABSTRAKTujuan penulisan Best Practice ini adalah mendeskripsikan dan memaparkan Best Practice penulis untuk menciptakan Aktivitas Belajar yang menyenangkan Pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi. Sasaran dalam Best Practice ini adalah peserta didik kelas X IIS  semester Ganjil Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023 di SMA Negeri 11 Malinau. Pada pelaksanaan kegiatan ini ada 4 tahap diantara nya perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Dari hasil Best Practice didapatkan proses pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran Make A Match dapat menjadikan peserta didik lebih aktif dan penuh antusias dalam mengikuti aktivitas belajar dikelas. Pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Make A Match dapat menciptakan suasana kelas menjadi lebih dinamis dan menyenangkan.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STAND UP TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI SISWA BERBASIS NILAI BUGIS MAKASSAR 3S
Authors: AGUNG GUSTANG , RISMAWATI RISMAWATI
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the learning model stands on student communication skills based on Bugis Makassar 3S on PPKn subjects. This research is quantitative research, quasi experimental research type with design of Nonequivalent Control Group, sample number (n) = 25. The result of analysis shows Asymp value. Sig (2-tailed) of 0.001 while a significant level of 5% or 0.05. From the data obtained shows Asymp. Sig. 0.001 ? 0.05 then H0 rejected and H1 accepted, so it can be concluded that the learning model stands effective in improving students communication skills based on Bugis Makassar 3S.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan model pembelajaran stand up terhadap kemampuan komunikasi siswa berbasis nilai Bugis Makassar 3S pada mata pelajaran PPKn. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif, jenis penelitian quasi eksperimental dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group, jumlah sampel (n) = 25. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan nilai Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0.001 sedangkan taraf signifikan 5% atau 0.05. Dari data yang diperoleh menunjukkan Asymp. Sig. 0.001 ? 0.05 maka H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran stand up efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi siswa yang berbasis nilai Bugis Makassar 3S.
PENERAPAN METODE DEMONSTRASI TUTOR SEBAYA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SISWA SMK DALAM MENCETAK LILIN MODEL PERHIASAN
Authors: SUBIYANTO EDY
Published: May 2023

This study consisted of 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of 4 stages, namely planning, action, observation and reflection. the subject of this study were students of class XII Metal Craft, totaling 25 students. Based on the results of the research that had been carried out, it could be concluded by applying the peer tutor demonstration method in modeling Wax casting activities, it could increase student competency and succeed. The data obtained increased from cycle 1 to cycle 2. In cycle 1 students who got good grades (able without assistance) increased by 40% in cycle 2 to 80%. Therefore, research by applying the peer tutor demonstration method was able to improve students' competence in making wax models through the activity of Casting Wax pendant models in Casting Jewelry/metal casting lessons to be successful.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus, tiap siklus terdiri dari 4 tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi dan refleksi . subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XII Kriya Logam yang berjumlah 25 siswa Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan dapat di simpulkan dengan menerapkan metode demonstrasi tutor sebaya dalam kegiatan mencetak lilin model perhiasan dapat meningkatkan kompetensi siswa dan berhasil. Data yang di peroleh mengalami peningkatan dari siklus 1 sampai siklus 2. Pada siklus 1 peserta didik yang mendapatkan nilai baik (mampu tanpa bantuan) sebanyak 40% meningkat pada siklus ke2 menjadi 80%. Oleh karena itu, penelitian dengan menerapkan metode demonstrasi tutor sebaya mampu meningkatkan kompetensi siswa dalam membuat lilin model perhiasan melalui kegiatan mencetak lilin model liontin pada pelajaran Casting Jewelry/ pengecoran logam dapat berhasil.