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Development Of Alumni Portal Application Based Android
Authors: Samsudin Samsudin , Lubis Riri Syafitri
Published: November 2022

Alumni are graduates from a school, academy, high school, college, or university. Alumni are one of the important assets that must be embraced, coordinated, and developed as early as possible. The existence of alumni is very influential in improving the quality of an institution. So far, the Information Systems Study Program of UIN North Sumatra has not provided a means that can be used to collect data and track tracer study alumni so that the Information System of UIN North Sumatra has difficulties and obstacles in collecting and tracking data. tracer study alumni. The purpose of this research is to build an android-based application that can be used by alumni in filling out tracer study data online and can also assist the study program in tracking tracer study alumni easily and quickly through an android smartphone. The application development method used in this study is the Extreme Programming (XP) method which consists of planning, design, coding, and testing stages. In making a visual design of the application to be built, the author uses UML (Unified Modeling Language) tools consisting of use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, and class diagrams. The application is built using the Kodular framework and the Airtable database. With this application, it is hoped that it will make it easier for alumni to fill in data and help the information system study program track alumni data easily and quickly through an Android smartphone.
Review Star Hotels Using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Sze Edward , Santoso Handri , Hindarto Djarot
Published: November 2022

Currently the Deep Learning algorithm is developing very rapidly, where its application has helped a lot in individuals and businesses. One of its uses in conducting any review can be used this method. The review used in this case is to review five-star hotels. The hotel image is used as input for a review. So from the image of the hotel, it can be immediately known the level of the hotel. Usually the review is done using good sentences with compliments that tend to be positive sentiments. Meanwhile, sentences in the form of complaints tend to have negative sentiments. This study does not use sentences in conducting a review and uses a simple method in conducting the review process. The use of images as input is classified into five classes, namely one-star hotel class, two-star hotel class, three-star hotel class, four-star hotel class and five-star hotel class. The purpose of this research is to conduct a review on five-star hotels with image as input and hotel review as the output of the Deep Learning algorithm process. Deep Learning algorithm process using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The datasets used are public datasets and private datasets. The use of these datasets is a way to get better training model results. So that the accuracy in reviewing the image becomes better. The results of this study resulted in an accuracy reaching 98.48%, while for Loss it reached 0.0554.
Comparison of Main Characteristics of Food Insecurity Using Classification Tree and Random Forest
Authors: Ramadhani E , Sartono B , Hadi A F , ‘Ufa S , Akhdansyah T
Published: November 2022

Since the emerging of big data era, the information and data are grown rapidly. It requires us to have ability to extract the knowledge and information that consisted in this explosion of the data. One of way that can be used for this purpose is by using machine learning method. One of purpose of machine learning implementation is to conduct classification analysis and to identify variable importance that contribute in the research. It’s conducted the comparative study between two machine learning classification methods named classification tree and random forest method. This study is implemented on Indonesian Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS) 2020 in Aceh Province. The purpose of the study is to identify the optimum method between both and to identify the characteristics of food insecure household. The optimum method obtained by comparing the AUC value. The results obtained is random forest outperformed classification tree with the AUC value of random forest method is 0,718 and classification tree method is 0,668. The rank of variable importance of the optimum method is the type of cooking fuel used in the household, the area of house floor, education level of head of household, number of savers in a household, and the type of house floor.
Introduction to the Heritage Building Medan City Using Augmented Reality
Authors: Ikhwan Ali , Buyung Nasution Adnan
Published: November 2022

The city of Medan is the largest city in North Sumatra and has a variety of ethnicities and diverse cultures, one of which is the Malay ethnic deli. The cultural identity of the Deli Malays in Medan is inseparable from the relics of the Malay Deli Sultanate, one of which is the heritage of the building. The lack of information on the relics of the building and the ignorance of the public about this information so that people are less familiar with the relics of the Malay Deli Sultanate building. Therefore, we need a mobile application that can help the public to find out information about the relics of the Malay sultanate and the shape of the building in 3D so that people can see 360 ​​degrees of the architectural animation of the heritage which is equipped with the history of the building's legacy. Augmented Reality (AR) is a method between the virtual world in the form of images (2D) with 3D animation then projected in real time and so on. This application uses the Markerless Augmented Reality (User Defined Target) method, which is making the marker formation by selecting the target selected by the user using a cellphone camera. The stages in this application include design design, 3D object modeling to application development. Based on the research above, it can be concluded that the application made can provide information about the relics of the Malay Deli Sultanate building. It is hoped that in the future objects from the Malay deli sultanate building will be added as well as displaying the interior and exterior supporting the heritage buildings such as fences, gardens, and others.
Performance Comparison of Ultrasonic Sensor Accuracy in Measuring Distance
Authors: Sze Edward , Hindarto Djarot , Wirayasa I Ketut Adi , Haryono Haryono
Published: November 2022

Digital technology is now very sophisticated. Its use is widely applied in all areas of human life. Starting from waking up, human activities and others always use technology. In carrying out their activities, modern humans now almost all use vehicles as a mode of transportation. Today's vehicles use a variety of sensors as a sixth sense. The results of detection using sensors on the vehicle are usually displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. Modern humans currently use sensors to complete their needs. Besides that, the internet of things technology is growing rapidly in its role and development to support the needs of modern humans. Micro-controller technology is also experiencing rapid and massive development. One of the most common and most popularly used microcontrollers is Arduino. In many streets in Indonesia, people still use vehicles not equipped with many sensors. One of them is a simple parking sensor that many old vehicles don't have. Parking sensor problems are needed at the time of parking so that the vehicle that will be parked does not hit other objects or vehicles. There are many types of ultrasonic sensors. The purpose of this research is to make a prototype ultrasonic sensor that is applied to vehicles and compare some of the most accurate ultrasonic sensors in measuring the distance between the vehicle and the object being measured.
Acute Effect of Foam Roller Practice on Isokinetic Parameters
Authors: Acar Nasuh Evrim , Umutlu Gökhan , Akarsu Gizem , Sınar Derya Selda , Güven Erkan , Palalı Merve , Yıldırım İrfan
Published: November 2022

We aimed to examine the differences in knee strength, range of motion, and fatigue characteristics during high vs. low-speed isokinetic testing following FR practice on hamstring muscles and changes in the ROM on the knee extension and parameters during isokinetic fatigue testing. In total, 35 participants (20 men, 15 women) were recruited in this study. Of these 35 participants, 20 (12 men, 8 women) randomly underwent FR practice and the other 15 received no treatment (NFR). Pre-to-posttest body composition and high (180 o/sec) and low (60 o/sec) speed neuromuscular performance were performed with 24-h intervals. Follow-up screening showed significant decreases in knee extension and flexion parameters in the NFR group. Posttest percent knee extension and flexion torque deficit during fatigue testing protocol was significantly higher, while knee extension torque and ROM parameters were found significantly lower in the NFR group. FR group showed higher mean absolute torque and ROM values and lower percent knee extension and flexion torque deficit during fatigue resistance testing compared to baseline screenings. Positive significant correlations occurred between the ROM and knee extension (r=0.61) and flexion (r=0.52) peak torque and Hcon:Qcon (r=0.385) parameters during posttest screenings. The results of the current study suggest that the practice of high vs. low-speed isokinetic testing following foam rolling practice on hamstring muscles after strenuous exercise increased ROM without a decrease in peak and mean extension and flexion moments and helps to enhance an accelerated recovery.
The influence of the imperatives of mass consciousness on the events of January 9, 1905
Authors:   Faculty of History of the Samara National Research University named after academician S.P. Korolev, Zhigalov A.V.
Published: November 2022

Modern humanities is entering a new stage of development. The methodology of interpreting specific historical facts requires approaches constructed at the junction of various scientific disciplines: anthropology, cultural studies, psychology, history. The author of this article has made an attempt to explain the reasons for the Bloody resurrection, the crisis of the imperatives of mass consciousness of people at this stage of evolutionary transformations.
Decorative applied art and folk crafts Reference book for self-extracurricular work of students
Authors:   Department of Art History, Higher School of Folk Arts (Academy), Kurakina I.I.
Published: November 2022

Reference book is addressed to students studying in the specialty 54.02.02 “Decorative applied art and folk crafts”. The manual introduces the most significant areas of folk culture — Russian traditional architecture and folk costume, reflecting all the diversity of the artistic language of the types of traditional artistic crafts. The presented material gives a general idea of the formation and evolution, regional specifics, variety of constructive, stylistic and aesthetic features of monuments of wooden architecture and Russian traditional costume. The content of each topic is structured by a short list of the main range of problems under consideration, creative tasks focused on the formulation of one's own position, argumentation of opinion, control questions. Supplements each topic with an educational travel itinerary, interesting facts, a dictionary of terms and a list of literature.
Features of awareness-raising work at the higher educational institution at the present stage of geopolitical development
Authors:   Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, Moscow, Kostina A. V.
Published: November 2022

In the conditions of the special operation, sanctions oppression, and information war, which has been waged against Russia by Western countries constantly since 1945, but with particular intensity since 2014 and especially in the current situation, the goals of awareness-raising work at the higher educational institution are being utterly concretized. This is not only the development of sought-after cross-professional competencies like innovation, creativity, communication, and solidarity, but also, and perhaps, most importantly, the formation of a holistic worldview of young people, i.e. a worldview based on the values of patriotism, morality, legal awareness, healthy lifestyle, family values, and on reliable knowledge of the processes that occur in society, their causes and understanding. This situation required a rethinking of many components of the very process of awareness-raising in universities and higher educational institutions of the country and the management of this process. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, lectures, aimed at clarifying the realities in a changing world and the threats in the field of information security, were held in all higher educational institutions of the country in March-April 2022.
Branding in the system of higher education (on the example of the V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University)
Authors:   Department of Advertising and Publishing, Faculty of Information and Printing Technologies, Tauride Academy, V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Kostenko, I. V.
Published: November 2022

The article identifies and analyzes the main elements of the brand platform of the V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University. In addition, a general description of the brand positioning of the organization in the regional market of educational services is presented.
Detection of a rare AXIN2 variant in an Iranian family with hypodontia and oligodontia
Authors: Safari Shiva , Ebadifar Asghar , Najmabadi Hossien , Kamali Koorosh , Abedini Seyedeh Sedigheh , Mousavi Mohammad
Published: November 2022

Background. Hypodontia, or the absence of one or more teeth during tooth formation, is a highly prevalent dental anomaly. Nevertheless, the main causes are still unknown. Mutations in PAX9, MSX1, WNT10A, and AXIN2 genes are most commonly associated with non-syndromic tooth agenesis in the literature. This study investigated these candidate genes in an Iranian family with non-syndromic hypodontia and oligodontia. Methods. Peripheral blood samples of the proband and her family members were collected, and DNA extractions using the salting-out method were carried out. In addition, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Sanger sequencing for candidate genes were performed. Results. A missense variant (rs4904210) was identified in the PAX9 gene, with one heterozygous missense variant (rs2240308) and one stop-gained variant (rs121908568) in the AXIN2 gene. Conclusion. By surveying similar studies and analyzing the variant in bioinformatics websites, we concluded that the heterozygous stop-gained variant rs121908568 in exon 8 of the AXIN2 gene could be responsible for tooth agenesis in the Iranian population.
Effects of chitosan-containing silver nanoparticles or chlorhexidine as the final irrigant on the bond strength of resin-based root canal sealers
Authors: Celikten Berkan , Amasya Gulin , Oncu Aysenur , Koohnavard Mehrdad , Saklar Feridun
Published: November 2022

Background. This study evaluated the combined effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and chitosan on the dentin bond strength of resin-based root canal sealers using the push-out test and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Methods. This in vitro study was conducted on 72 extracted mandibular premolar teeth. All the teeth were decoronated perpendicular to the long axis to leave a 13-mm root length. The root canals were prepared, and the samples were randomly divided into seven experimental groups and one control group based on final irrigation solutions. All the final irrigation procedures were performed for one minute. The root canals were dried using paper points and filled with a resin-based sealer and gutta-percha points using a lateral condensation technique. Sections measuring 2 mm in thickness were taken from the apical, middle, and coronal thirds of each root using a cutting machine. The push-out test was performed using a universal testing machine. Results. The solution of AgNPs combined with 0.4% chitosan showed higher bond strength in the coronal region than a combination with 0.2% chitosan. Samples treated with 0.4% chitosan solution exhibited a higher bond strength than the 0.2% chitosan group. There were no significant differences between chlorhexidine (CHX) solution alone and in combination with 0.2% or 0.4% chitosan solution. Conclusion. The combination of chitosan and AgNPs was as effective as CHX in improving the bond strength of resin-based sealers.
The relationship between maternal periodontal and dental health status and preterm birth: A case-control study
Authors: Aghazadeh Zahra , Habibivand Ehsan , Katebi Katayoun , Javanvatan Eisa
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The idea that oral infections spread to other systems has long been of interest to clinicians. On the other hand, there are researches suggesting the possibility of periodontitis and dental caries being a risk factor for low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth (PTB). The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between periodontal and dental health status with PTB. Methods: In this case-control study, 82 pregnant women were evaluated. The case group included mothers with preterm infants (gestational age of less than 37 weeks), while the control group involved mothers who had term labors (gestational age of 37-42 weeks). Oral examinations were carried out up to 48 hours after delivery. Periodontal and dental health indicators, including decayed, missed, filled teeth (DMFT), periodontal pocket depth, clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP) and gingival index (GI) were recorded. The data were analyzed using SPSS 17 software through Kolmogorov–Smirnov, Mann-Whitney U and Fisher exact tests. Results: DMFT was 7.34±4.45 and 5.68±4.29 for mothers with preterm infants and mothers in control group, respectively (P=0.023). CAL (P=0.001) and BOP (P=0.012) were significantly higher in mothers with preterm infants, but there was no significant difference in Pocket depth (P=0.57) and GI (P=0.51) between the studied groups. Conclusion: There is a relationship between some maternal periodontal and dental health indicators and PTBs signifying that elimination of any oral sources of inflammation may reduce the risk of premature birth.
The incidence of retinopathy of prematurity in different gestational ages
Authors: Eftekhari Milani Amir , Manouchehri Vahideh , Niyusha Mohamad Reza , Eftekhari Milani Sadra
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Since retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a preventable cause of blindness in children, evaluation of declared criteria for their screening is crucial. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of the disease in Nikukari Eye Hospital according to gestational age and neonatal birth weight. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, after determining the frequency of neonatal retinopathy based on patients referred to the ROP clinic, neonates were divided into groups of 500 to 1000 g, 1001 to 1500 g, 1501 to 2000 g, and above 2000 g, and 28 weeks, 28-30 weeks, 30-32 weeks, 32-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks, and the frequency of ROP in each group was compared. Results: In the present study, 661 cases were evaluated, of which 93 infants (14.1%) had ROP. The mean±standard deviation of birth weight of patients with ROP was 1199.51±406.80 g and was significantly lower than those without ROP who had a mean birth weight of 2022.69±649.73 g (P=0.001). The mean±standard deviation (SD) of gestational age of patients with ROP was 29.22±2.67 weeks and was significantly lower than non-ROP patients, who had a mean gestational age of 33.41±2.73 weeks (P=0.001). Conclusion: The results of our study showed that 13 newborns weighing between 1500 and 2000 g were affected by the disease, which indicates the importance of ongoing screening in this group of children.
Findings of Abdominal Imaging in Patients with COVID-19 – Part 1: Hollow Organs
Authors: Pourabhari Langroudi Ashkan , Shokri Varniab Zahra , Amouei Mehrnam , Pak Neda , Khosravi Bardia , Mirsharifi Alireza , Radmard Amir Reza
Published: November 2022

Since COVID-19 has spread worldwide, the role of imaging for early detection of the disease has become more prominent. Abdominal symptoms in COVID-19 are common in addition to respiratory manifestations. This review collected the available data about abdominal computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography indications in hollow abdominal organs in patients with COVID-19 and their findings. Since abdominal imaging is less frequently used in COVID-19, there is limited information about the gastrointestinal findings. The most common indications for abdominal CT in patients with COVID-19 were abdominal pain and sepsis. Bowel wall thickening and fluid-filled colon were the most common findings in abdominal imaging. Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) was one of the COVID-19 presentations secondary to coagulation dysfunction. AMI manifests with sudden abdominal pain associated with high morbidity and mortality in admitted patients; therefore, CT angiography should be considered for early diagnosis of AMI. Ultrasonography is a practical modality because of its availability, safety, rapidity, and ability to be used at the bedside. Clinicians and radiologists should be alert to indications and findings of abdominal imaging modalities in COVID-19 to diagnose the disease and its potentially serious complications promptly.
A Population-Based Cross-sectional Study on the Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Rafsanjan, a Low Gastric Cancer Area in Southeast Iran
Authors: Sadjadi Alireza , Akbarpour Elham , Alimohammadian Masoomeh , Masoudi Sahar , Ghanbari Reza , Rajabi Pour Zohreh , Mohmmad Akbari Faegheh , Jafari Minal Dafeh , Feiz-sani Akbar , Hakimi Hamid , Siavooshi Farideh , Massarrat Sadegh , Malekzadeh Reza
Published: November 2022

Background: Despite all improvements in sanitation and exposure to antibiotics over time, Helicobacter pylori (HP) prevalence remains high, affecting the lives of about half of the world population, which can gradually lead to serious upper gastrointestinal disorders. Understanding HP’s epidemiologic patterns help us to better manage the burden of this infection and to plan more effectively regarding potential screening or eradication strategies. We, therefore, aimed to report the crude and age- and sex-standardized prevalence rate of HP infection, its trend, and possible associated factors among asymptomatic healthy individuals in Rafsanjan city, a low-incidence area of gastric cancer (GC) in the southeast of Iran, from July 2018 to December 2021. Methods: This population-based cross-sectional descriptive study included 2,046 male and female subjects between 3 to 72 years who were in good health condition. Study participants were randomly selected from the Health Houses and each underwent a questionnaire-based interview and provided blood and feces samples. The presence of HP infection was detected by serum IgG antibodies and stool antigen test. Results: The overall and age- and sex-standardized prevalence rates of HP infection were 50.9% and 43%, respectively. The prevalence rate has notably decreased in all age groups compared with 2007. Also, it was significantly higher among men (P=0.033) and increased with advancing age (P<0.001). A higher population density living in a specific room area (P=0.012) increased the likelihood of HP infection. Conclusion: To conclude, the prevalence of HP infection is decreasing over time in Rafsanjan city, which may be due to improvements in living standards in this area. A healthy lifestyle and adherence to hygienic principles, especially during childhood, may be required for a reduction in the prevalence of HP infection.
Post-Infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome after an Epidemic of Gastroenteritis in South of Iran
Authors: Sharifi Marjan , Safarpour Ali Reza , Barati-Boldaji Reza , Rahmati Leila , Karimi Siavash , Bagheri Lankaran Kamran
Published: November 2022

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disabling condition without a well-defined etiology. Infectious gastroenteritis (IGE) has been linked to this syndrome. There are few data from Iran on this association. Methods: In August 2018, an epidemic of IGE caused by Escherichia coli occurred in a village in the west of Shiraz in southern Iran. One year after this epidemic, the occurrence of IBS was surveyed in those who suffered from IGE based on Rome IV criteria in that village. Results: Of 179 patients included in the present study, 17 patients (9.5%) had post-infectious (PI)-IBS. There was no difference in age, sex, antibiotic use, hematochezia, duration of infectious diarrhea, fever, and weight loss at the time of IGE between those with and without PI-IBS. Conclusion: PI-IBS is common after IGE, but no risk factor for its development was found in this study.
Prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV Infections among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Fasa, Iran: A Six-Year Follow-up Study
Authors: Shamsdin Seyedeh Azra , Fatahi Mohamad Reza , Ansari Ali Reza , Safarpour Ali Reza
Published: November 2022

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at risk of viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV). Current study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV among HD patients who attended the dialysis center in Fasa, Iran. Methods: Collectively, 2082 HD patients (1291 men, 791 women) took part in our 6-year follow-up study. Results: 2082 HD patients with a mean age of 56.2±17.8 were included in our study. One (0.09%) patient was HBsAg positive, two (0.18%) patients were anti-HCV positive, and one (0.09%) was anti-HIV positive. There was no significant correlation between the paraclinical parameters of men and women. Conclusion: The present study showed a reduction in the prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV infections during 6 years of follow-up in HD patients.
Spontaneous Latency in Adult Patients with Celiac Disease on a Normal Diet after Gluten-Free Diet: Case Series
Authors: Bakhshipour Alireza , Rafaiee Raheleh
Published: November 2022

Celiac disease (CeD) is an immune condition induced by the consumption of gluten-containing foods in genetically-predisposed persons. CeD, in addition to digestive disease, is a multisystem disorder. If untreated, it is potentially can be a dangerous disorder and lead to morbidity and even mortality. At present, the only treatment option is a lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD), and all authors recommended this regimen. To the best of our knowledge, there are rare reports of the complete remission of disorder on GFD and reintroduction of a normal diet in affected patients. In this report, we describe five patients with CeD who developed complete remission of clinical symptoms, histopathological changes, and serology on a gluten-containing diet. All patients had CeD based on a positive tissue transglutaminase antibody (TTG IgA) and typical histopathological changes in duodenal biopsy with the complete disappearance of symptoms on the GFD regimen. All patients followed GFD for a mean 4 (±0.54) years. In conclusion, this study has shown that some CeD patients diagnosed in adulthood can recover a normal mucosa after a long period of the gluten-containing diet without relapsing any clinical or biological symptoms of CeD.
The performance of simulation-based virtual reality bronchoscopy training: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Sokouti Massoud , Sokouti Babak , Sokouti Mohsen
Published: November 2022

Background. Today, virtual reality bronchoscopy simulation technique is used increasingly. So, it is essential to validate the effectiveness of its training. The performance of training can be evaluated by synthesis of published works. Methods. Based on PRISMA guideline, we systematically searched PubMed and Scopus databases until April 15, 2022 and obtained the eligible articles. The included studies were English articles that performed virtual reality simulation by flexible and rigid bronchoscopy for novices. Random effect model meta-analysis was performed with heterogeneity tests, Egger’s test, SVE, SVT, and subgroup analysis. Results. Sixteen studies comprising two RCTs, seven prospective studies, and seven observational studies were evaluated. Meta-analysis and forest plots showed significant P-values in novices, which indicated virtual reality simulation technique is more effective. Heterogeneity tests showed high heterogeneity in studies of four groups. Published year subgroup analysis explained heterogeneity between studies. Funnel plots and Eggers' test indicated no publication bias between the two groups. Conclusion. Simulation-based virtual reality bronchoscopy training is effective in novices but does not reach experts' skills. Practical Implications. The process of bronchoscopy is critical in the evaluation of the lungs. In the past, it was generally taught by having students do it on people. Despite the low danger, this may be stressful for trainees. Using virtual reality as a simulator, this research aimed to analyze the abilities of experts and novices in medical education, as well as the effectiveness of virtual reality in medical education. A new training option for bronchoscopy simulation training can be considered for examination of the airways, particularly in the future years, stressing the need of continued medical education
Factors affecting health information resources in central libraries at Iranian universities of medical sciences
Authors: Khajeh Tayebeh , Isfandyari Moghaddam Alireza , Bayat Behrooz , Doroudi Fariborz
Published: November 2022

Background: Academic libraries play a crucial and constructive role in managing information resources. Because medical universities have an essential role in promoting public health, the position of libraries at these universities is both important and influential. Therefore, this study investigated factors that affect the provision of health information resources in central libraries at Iranian universities of medical sciences. Methods: This applied-descriptive study reviewed factors affecting the provision of health information resources based on document study and the Delphi method. A total of 62 managers of these central libraries were asked to participate. The sample was based on the fuzzy Delphi technique, which provides a solution in two phases. The data were obtained from a qualitative analysis of interviews and results from a researcher-created questionnaire. Results: Six factors were found to be vital to providing health information resources, including support, maintenance costs, country policies, economics, cooperation with high-tech companies, and political challenges. Some suggestions are given to address the challenges of providing resources; the most important was to create visual and audio media with a high diffusion coefficient. Conclusion: Numerous factors can affect the provision of health information resources at Iranian universities of medical sciences. The foundations of these factors are varied, some stemming from economic fluctuations and others from technological developments.
A New Approach to the Chemistry of the Serullas Test for Morphine
Authors: Sánchez-Viesca Francisco , Gómez Reina
Published: November 2022

The tests for morphine are very important since this alkaloid is used in medicine for pain release but also it is a restricted drug due to abuse. The interaction of morphine with iodic acid has been used for its identification. In this communication the several redox reactions taking place during this test are explained in a new way. Activation of the organic-inorganic ester (mixed iodate) by protonation and water loosening creates a cationic intermediate with inverted polarity at the ortho-position. This innovation is important because there is no need to invoke electron back donation since this concept reverses the normal polarization of a functional group. Our novelty worked very well and explained the three successive redox steps taking place during the test, that is, until the oxidation to an ortho-quinone and iodine formation which is detected by reaction with starch gel giving Prussian blue colour.
Peningkatan Minat Belajar Anak Usia Dini Menggunakan Alat Peraga Gambar
Authors: Siburian Hendro Hariyanto , Galung Julia
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to improve the problem of students' low interest in learning in the learning process in spiritual development lessons. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a classroom action research approach. The researcher found that the learning interest of class B, TK Perwita Asih Tawangmangu students in spiritual development lessons was low (initial observation). The research subjects were 14 students of class B, TK Perwita Asih Tawangmangu. The teaching’s aid in the form of pictures are used to explain learning concepts from abstract material to be real and clear, thus stimulating the senses of sight, thoughts, feelings, and attention of students. The results of the implementation of the improvement in learning interest in cycle 1 found 80 percent an increase in interest in learning and the results of the performance test of 82.1 percent. While in cycle 2, there was an increase in the learning interest of class B students in spiritual development lessons by 99.1 percent and the performance test score by 100 percent. In conclusion, there was an increase in the learning interest of class B students in spiritual development lessons through the application of visual aids in the form of pictures.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperbaiki masalah rendahnya minat belajar peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran pada pelajaran bina rohani. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian tindakan kelas. Peneliti menemukan bahwa minat belajar peserta didik kelas B, TK Perwita Asih Tawangmangu pada pelajaran bina rohani rendah (observasi awal). Subjek penelitian adalah 14 orang peserta didik kelas B, TK Perwita Asih Tawangmangu. Alat peraga berupa gambar dapat digunakan untuk menjelaskan konsep-konsep pembelajaran dari materi yang bersifat abstrak menjadi nyata dan jelas, sehingga merangsang indra penglihatan, pikiran, perasaan, dan perhatian peserta didik. Hasil pelaksanaan tindakan perbaikan minat belajar pada siklus 1 ditemukan 80 persen terjadi peningkatan minat belajar dan hasil tes unjuk kerja sebesar 82,1 persen. Sedangkan pada siklus 2, terjadi peningkatan minat belajar peserta didik kelas B pada pelajaran bina rohani sebesar 99,1 persen dan nilai tes unjuk kerja sebesar 100 persen. Kesimpulannya, terjadi peningkatan minat belajar peserta didik kelas B pada pelajaran bina rohani melalui penerapan alat peraga berupa gambar.
Konsep Akad Mudharabah dalam Perbankan Syariah
Authors: Qodariah Barkah  , Saprida  , Fitri Raya
Published: November 2022

Islamic banking has a significant difference with conventional banks. This difference can be seen from the application of the contract from the two banks. One of the contracts applied to Islamic banking is mudharabah. Mudharabah contract is a basic principle in running a business by the parties. These parties are Islamic banks and customers. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of examining the mudharabah contract starting from the pillars, terms, distribution, benefits, and their application to Islamic banking. This research is library research with a qualitative approach. The data selected is secondary data in the form of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. The method used in analyzing the data is a qualitative and descriptive analysis method. The result of the research is that the mudharabah contract applied by Islamic banking is based on the principle of justice. Mudharabah is carried out with a profit-sharing system that is approved by the parties in the contract. In the principle of the mudharabah contract, not only profits are shared equally, but if you experience other risks such as losses, the loss will be borne jointly by the parties making the contract. Therefore, the parties to the contract, both Islamic banks and customers, must both have a high level of trust. This is because high trust is a characteristic of mudharabah financing. In addition, it is feared that Islamic banks will face problems of moral hazard and information asymmetry, as is often the case with banks.
The Effect of Health Education on reducing blood pressure of hypertensive patients at USU Hospital Medan in 2022
Authors: Agussamad Indra
Published: November 2022

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a disease of the heart and blood vessels characterized by an increase in blood pressure. Education is an increase in one's knowledge and abilities through learning techniques or instructions, with the aim of remembering real facts or conditions. The purpose of this research is the effect of health education on reducing patient's blood pressure. This type of research is a correlation analytic type with a quasi-experimental design. The sample in this study were hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of hypertension. The method used is observation. The results of the observation show that the blood pressure measurement of hypertensive patients uses a sphygmomanometer. The t-test obtained a significant value of 0.000, which is smaller than alpha 0.05 or 95% significant. So that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, it can be said that there is a significant effect between the blood pressure of hypertensive patients before and before being given health education or information. The conclusion that can be drawn is that education is very influential in reducing the patient's blood pressure because it can increase the patient's sense of comfort. This is a consideration for the health team to provide an in-depth understanding of hypertension.
The Effect of Health Education on Childbirth on Third Trimester Primigravida Anxiety in Public Health Center Matiti in Humbang Hasundutan District 2022
Authors: Wahyuni Retno , Udur Hotlan Maria Sianturi
Published: November 2022

he first pregnancy for a mother (primigravida) is one of the crisis periods in her life. In the third trimester (28-40 weeks), anxiety before the birth of a primigravida mother will appear. Pregnant women who experience anxiety during pregnancy will increase the risk of maternal emotional imbalance after giving birth. Anxiety that occurs continuously in pregnant women has an impact on infants and pregnant women such as placental abruption, low birth weight, the risk of delayed fetal motor and mental development, colic in newborns and prematurity. This study aims to determine the effect of providing health education about childbirth to third trimester primigravida anxiety. This quasi-experimental study used a pre and post test without control method with purposive sampling technique which was conducted on 17 third trimester primigravida pregnant women at health centers Matiti, Humbang Hasundutan District. Anxiety was measured using the HARS (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale) questionnaire. The results showed a decrease in anxiety scores between before and after treatment (p = 0.000). So it can be concluded that the provision of health education about childbirth with the lecture method can reduce the anxiety of third trimester primigravida pregnant women in facing childbirth. the results of this study suggest that research related to other interventions that may have an effect on reducing anxiety in third trimester primigravida pregnant women should be conducted.
Kent, Mekân, Sınır ve Kimlik: Türkiye’de Kentsel Kimliklerin İnşasında Kentsel Sınırların Rolü
Authors: ÖZBEY Kerem
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışma, kentsel kimliklerin inşasında kentsel sınırların rolünü anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Türkiye’deki kentlerin kimliklerinden örneklerle kent, mekan, sınır ve kimlik ilişkisi anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Kentsel mekanda kimliklerin nasıl inşa edildiği, kentsel sınırların kentsel kimliklerin inşasında nasıl bir role sahip olduğu, Türkiye’de kentsel sınırların kentsel kimliklerin inşasında ne tür örnekler sunduğu ve kentsel sınırlar üzerinden kentsel kimliklerin inşasının hangi boyutları ortaya çıkardığı bu çalışmanın temel sorunsalını oluşturmaktadır. Bu sorunsal çerçevesinde, çalışmada, kentsel kimlikler ile kentsel sınırlar arasındaki ilişkinin dört farklı boyutunun olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Kentsel kimliklerin kentsel sınırlar üzerinden şekillendiği, her kentin kendisini diğerlerinden ayırdığı, biricik hale getirdiği ve yüceleştirdiği gözlenmiştir. Kentsel sınırların göç ve kentleşme başta olmak üzere kentsel kimliklerdeki toplumsal süreçlerin bir yansıması olduğu görülmüştür. Kentsel kimliklerin yayılması karşısında kentsel sınırların daralan mekanlara dönüştüğü tespit edilmiştir. Kentsel sınırların kentsel kimliklerin iç içe geçtikleri ve çatıştıkları mekanlar halini aldığı anlaşılmıştır. Bu bağlamda, Türkiye’de kentsel kimliklerin ortaya koyduğu deneyimler, kentsel kimliklerin inşasında kentsel sınırların merkezi bir role sahip olduğu sonucunu ortaya koymuştur.
EVALUATION OF OUTCOME OF PENETRATING SPINE INJURY, TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Authors: Ranjan Raman Rajeev , Singh Kulwant , Sahu Anurag
Published: November 2022

Penetrating spine injuries are second most common spine injury after blunt trauma. Stab wounds and, gunshot wounds are two common types of
penetrating injuries. Surgery has a signicant role in penetrating spine injury in cases of cord transection, cord compression by foreign body/ bony
and soft tissue fragment, bony instability and in CSF leak. Stab wounds have comparatively better prognosis. Moreover, surgery plays a much
larger role. Retained foreign objects should be removed after a stab injury, whereas bullet fragments may be left in place if it is not causing any role
in neurological compression. Penetrating spine injuries are the second leading cause of spinal cord injuries. There is high rate of complications in
surgical intervention for penetrating spine injuries to the spine. Very few literatures are available showing data on Penetrating spine injuries to the
spine in India. Approximately 38 cases over the last 3 years have been recorded, with unusual presentation and neurological recovery. We tried to
ll this gap in data, by reviewing cases of Penetrating spine injuries to spine presenting at a tertiary care hospital. A Retrospective cohort Methods
study, in which Patients of all ages who presented to the emergency department of IMS BHU, with Penetrating spine injuries between October 2019
and April 2022 were included in the study. Neurological examinations were done and data were collected. American Spinal Injury Association
score (ASIA) was used for the initial and follow-up neurological assessment. Extent of cord transection, motor and sensory decits were also
recorded. The patients were grouped into patients with cord transaction and those with cord contusion with cord compression by foreign body or by
bony and soft tissue fragment, CSF leak, and intact spinal cord and having fractures with bony instability. All patients were then followed and the
outcomes were recorded. A total of 38 patients were identied. The mean ± Results SD of patients age was (30.9 ± 9.5) years. Of the 38patients with
Penetrating spine injuries 36 were gunshot wounds, 2 had sharp weapon penetrating spinal cord injury.35 patients were managed surgically and
conservative management done in 3 patients. The mean ± SD of follow-up was (8.7 ± 7.2) months. In our study, dorsal spine was the most
commonly injured region. Of the 38 patients with medical imaging performed at our institute, 27 (71.05%) having cord contusion, 6(15.78%) were
having cord compression by foreign body, 3(7.89%) were having bony instability without cord contusion and 2(5.26%) having CSF leak.
Conclusion The prognosis of Penetrating spine injuries to the spine depends on whether the spinal cord is intact or transected and on presence of
bony instability. Above inference will help healthcare providers to plan the further management of the patient and counsel them accordingly.
AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION OF ORBITAL PSEUDOTUMOR
Authors: Dubey Harshita , Shakya D. K.
Published: November 2022

The term orbital pseudotumor refers to a broad category of non-specic idiopathic inammations of the orbit, which may affect any orbital
structure. A 28-year-old female presented with swelling in the right upper eyelid for 1 month associated with pain and mild redness of the eye. She
was previously been seen by other ophthalmologists and diagnosed as Hordeolum Internum prescribed oral antibiotics and advised incision and
drainage. She visited our OPD for secondary opinion and surgical treatment. Best Corrected Visual Acuity- R/E- 6/9, LE -6/6P. No Proptosis. No
Limitation of Extra Ocular Movements. Considering the clinical presentation of the patient Computed Tomography orbit was advised, revealed
abnormal soft tissue density in lateral aspect of right orbit within extraconal compartment suggestive of Orbital Pseudotumor. The patient was
started on oral steroids and had a favourable outcome with no recurrence till date.
Treatment of a Complex Renal Aneurysm by Simple Nephrectomy
Authors: Larrache Yassine , Alafifi Mahmoud , Moataz Amine , Dakir Mohamed , Debbagh Adil , Aboutaieb Rachid
Published: November 2022

A renal artery aneurysm is a dilated segment of the renal artery that is larger than twice the diameter of a normal renal artery. Despite its rarity, the diagnosis and incidence of this entity have been steadily increasing as a result of the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging. Renal artery aneurysms can be clinically significant and potentially fatal in some cases. However, knowledge of their occurrence, natural history and prognosis, whether treated or not, is limited. We present a case of a renal artery aneurysm complicated by hypertension that did not respond to medical treatment and was treated with simple nephrectomy.
The Contribution of Ultrasonography to the Detection of Fetal Macrosomia in the Later Pregnancy and Its Impact on Neonatal Morbidity
Authors: Diaby Moctar , Guindo Boubakary , Berete Zoumana Cheick , Diarra Broulaye , Lancelot Pierre
Published: November 2022

Fetal macrosomia is associated with several maternal and fetal complications. Early detection of macrosomia may allow preventive measures to be taken to avoid the occurrence of these complications. The aim of our study was to evaluate the value of ultrasound in late pregnancy in the detection of fetal macrosomia and its impact on obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study from 01 January to 31 June 2017. The study included 123 women who gave birth in the obstetric gynaecology department of the Groupe Hospitalier Intercommunal le Raincy-Montfermeil in France. The data were entered using Microsoft Excel 2013 and analysed with Epi info Version 6 software. The fisher's exact test and Pearson correlation were used with a significance level set at 0.05. Results: Out of 1082 live births, the incidence of fetal macrosomia was 6.3%. An emergency caesarean section was performed in 26.1% of cases. Neonatal status was better with a good Apgar (>7) in 89%. There was a weak correlation of 0.01 between uterine height and birth weight of the child, but a significant correlation between ultrasound fetal weight estimation at the end of pregnancy and birth weight of the child was found (0.56). Conclusion: Screening for fetal macrosomia appears to be more effective in late pregnancy with ultrasound. Rigorous training in the technique of measuring ultrasound biometrics should be required.